Beatitudes of Compassion

Beatitudes of Compassion

Blessed are those who care and who are not afraid to show it – they will let people know they are loved.

Blessed are those who are gentle and patient – they will help people to grow as the sun helps the buds to open and blossom.

Blessed are those who have the ability to listen – they will lighten many a burden.

Blessed are those who know how and when to let go – they will have the joy of seeing people find themselves.

Blessed are those who, when nothing can be done or said, do not walk away, but remain to provide a comforting and supportive presence – they will help the sufferer to bear the unbearable.

Blessed are those who recognize their own need to receive, and who receive with graciousness – they will be able to give all the better.

Blessed are those who give without hope of return – they will give people an experience of God.

Father's Day and the Holy Trinity

Today we ask God‘s blessing upon our fathers, both
living and deceased. ―Loving God, bless our fathers,
both living and deceased. Send your Holy Spirit to
strengthen them in their faith, to inspire them in your
love, and to celebrate your life and love with their
children and grandchildren.‖

It is also Trinity Sunday. Today we reflect upon a great mystery of our faith;
God is one in nature and essence and yet three
distinct divine persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Even though we cannot adequately understand this mystery
of the Holy Trinity, we can still live it each day. As people
of faith, whenever we celebrate love, family, friendship and
community we live the mystery of the Holy Trinity. When
we experience these relationships we develop a deeper
understanding of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

May the Holy Trinity bless us all, May the Holy Trinity especially bless all Fathers' living and deceased, today.

Feast of Pentecost

PENTECOST PRAYER
Come, Holy Spirit,
once more fill my heart
with the fire and power of your gifts.


Come, Holy Spirit,
fill up wisdom's lamp,
come enlighten my mind and my will.


Come, Holy Spirit,
light the way: help me see and embrace
all that God has revealed.


Come, Holy Spirit:
with knowledge of truth,
brand my mind and my heart with God's Word.


Come, Holy Spirit,
my beacon of counsel
for judgments both prudent and pure.


Come, Holy Spirit
and kindle my courage
to do what is right, what is just.


Come, Holy Spirit
and stoke my desire
to humble myself before God.


Come, Holy Spirit,
light the flame of your presence
and draw me to reverence and prayer.


Come, Holy Spirit,
fill my heart with your gifts
and my soul with the breath of your peace.


Come, Holy Spirit,
to the Father's love draw me
through my, Savior, my Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.

3rd Edition of the Roman Missal

On the First Sunday of Advent (November 27th) the English translation of the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal will be implemented across the English-speaking world. We will notice that the English translation is more faithful to the original Latin text than the current words we use during the celebration of Mass. The work of translating and implementing this new translation has taken many years to complete. Some of the responses of the people will change, as will many of the sung parts of the Mass. The Eucharistic Prayers will also sound different to us in the beginning. One of the very positive aspects of this new translation is a recovery of the beautiful references to Scripture in the celebration of Mass. Many of our choir members have already participated in Diocesan workshops to help them learn the new musical setting for the Mass. This particular musical setting was written by a priest of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. It will be used across the Diocese in parishes and other Catholic institutions for the next couple of years. In order to help our parishioners prepare for the implementation of the new Missal translation, a workshop will be held in the Fall. A supplement for the Catholic Book of Worship will be placed in the pews this Fall. This supplement has some new music, the new Mass parts, and the “ordinary of the Mass” - those parts which do not change regardless of the feast or liturgical season.

The Novalis Sunday missal for the people will be available for sale in the month of November. These missals sell out very quickly. The people’s Sunday missals are meant for preparation at home. It’s a good practice to review before coming to Mass. The liturgy is a living reality and we are meant to participate with our singing, responses and listening.