The Episcopal Ordination of the Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton, the Most Reverend Wayne Lobsinger, took place at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton, Ontario, on April 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. The Most Reverend Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, was the principal celebrant, with concelebrants including Bishop Emeritus Anthony Tonnos, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Matthew Ustrzycki, and Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus and Bishop of the Diocese of St. Catharines, Bishop Gerard Bergie.  

What is an auxiliary Bishop? (read here)

Bishop Crosby (right) with newly ordained Bishop Lobsinger (left)

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Just a short note of gratitude: Thank you for every Holy Mass Intention booked for "Fr. Lukasz Kopaniak" in recent days. The month of May is so special to me, and I appreciate every prayer gift. Holy Mass Intention is always the best gift ... for every occasion, :)   Thank you!
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​The Holy Trinity Sunday reflection:

The Season of Easter concluded with the Feast of the Pentecost. We are now back to the Ordinary Cycle in the liturgy that begun after Christmas and gave way to Lent and Easter time. The readings are taken again from the Old Testament and New Testament alike, and in this 8th Ordinary Week they come from the Book of Ecclesiastes and the Gospel of Mark. 

The prayers designed for this time of the liturgical season are very meaningful. Today’s opening prayer is one of my most favourite prayers.

Collect
Grant us, O Lord, we pray,
that the course of our world
may be directed by your peaceful rule
and that your Church may rejoice,
untroubled in her devotion.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.

We trust in the peaceful rule of God that prevails over chaos, despite the distraction that our decision and activities bring upon the world. We know that if necessary God will send us a new Moses to lead us through the waters of the seas and keep us safe from oppressors. If we persist in our devotion, in our prayer and trust ... nothing will trouble us, and we will rejoice. 

As we prepare for the Feast of the Precious Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Corpus Christi) it is good to walk through all rites of the Mass and understand them better ... Thank you, the Diocese of Wichita.

The Sisters of the Carmel of Saint Joseph will pray for you during the
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
July 8th to July 16th, 2021
 
Are you troubled?  Do you need spiritual support?
You can participate in the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Send your prayer intention slip with your name and address to:
 
Carmel of Saint Joseph
1127 Carmel-Koch Road, R.R. #1
St. Agatha, ON  N0B 2L0
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"I regret to inform you that Monsignor Paul A. Boucher died at St. Joseph Villa, Dundas on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Please pray that Monsignor Boucher may receive the reward of a good and faithful servant and that his family and the many former parishioners may be consoled in their faith in Christ risen from the dead."

Father Paul Boucher was one of the pastors at St. Mary's: 1983-1986.

Please see details regarding the funeral attached here

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Seven siblings are suddenly orphaned when their parents died in a tragic car accident. They are afraid they may be separated from each other but then a couple living far away decides to give them a second chance, a second chance seven. And it is also a second chance seven for their new parents who already sent into the world their five children and suddenly, their empty home comes to life again. The official adoption process was closed in 2020 and all seven became officially the Willis Family.  People are good, there is so much love in their hearts.  You can read and watch this story here.

Meet the Willis Family ...

​Libera is an all-boy English vocal group directed by Robert Prizeman. Libera regularly performs concerts in many countries, including the UK, the US and Asia, and regularly makes recordings for their own album releases and other projects. Many members also sing in the parish choir of St. Philip's, Norbury, in South London (Wikipedia)