THE GREATEST COMMANDMENTS

October 25, 2020 - 30^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22.37-39)

Loving is simple, but true love does not come cheap. It demands renouncing some of our time and resources. It requires putting our own comfort and pleasure to one side, and it compels us to rearrange our priorities and programs.

In the Eucharist we receive the ultimate proof of God's love: the life-giving Body and Blood of Jesus; and by sharing in one bread and one chalice, we become one body of brothers and sisters.

Let love guide our thoughts, control our minds, and motivate our actions.

Let us recognize him in every person and, inspired by Mary, let us infiltrate all corners of the world with God's hope, life, and love.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

This is Bundle up Weekend: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is having this weekend the collection of gently used clothing, shoes, linen and household goods to share with others. The container is located in the church parking lot.

Updates on Sacraments at St. Andrew:

 - 2019-2020 Confirmation: Has been postponed until Spring 2021 dates will be announced before Spring 2021.

- 2019-2020 Holy Communion: We are contacting parents to start organizing the celebration of this Sacrament in the month of December following Covid-19 regulations.

- 2019-2020 RCIA program: Will hold three virtual teaching sessions via Zoom on Sundays, Oct.25th, Nov.1st and Nov.15th from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Date and time for receiving of the Sacraments of Initiation will be promptly announced.

 

Catechism Registration for 2021: This is being discussed and we will keep you informed with the updates.

Would you like to offer a prayer and light a candle?

Please place an envelope, with your donation, in the offertory baskets, writing Candle Offering on it. The church personnel will light the candles on your behalf.

October: month of the Rosary, month of the Missions

We close the month of October with a Holy Rosary in honour of Our Heavenly Mother on Saturday, October 31st at 7 PM.

November: Month of All Souls

Starting next Sunday, you may place your All Souls Envelope bearing the names of your deceased relatives and friends in the collection basket or drop it off at the parish office. At the exit doors you'll find papers to write the names of your beloved deceased relatives and friends.

We will have our All Souls Memorial Mass on Monday, November 2nd at 8 am.

Blessed Sunday!