VESTNIK 2020 | NEDELJA SVETE DRUŽINE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH SLOVENSKA ŽUPNIJA SV. GREGORIJA VELIKEGA | ST. GREGORY THE GREAT SLOVENIAN CHURCH 52/56 Številka - Number / Leto - Year 27. 12. 2020 Fr. Drago Gačnik, SDB ŽUPNIK - PASTOR NASLOV - ADDRESS 125 Centennial Pkwy N. Hamilton, ON L8E 1H8 PHONE: 905-561-5971 CELL: 905-520-2014 E-MAIL gregory_sdb@ stgregoryhamilton.ca WEB PAGE www.carantha.com HALL RENTALS CELL: 905-518-6159 E-MAIL hallrental@ stgregoryhamilton.ca Skrivnost ljubezni Ko danes praznujemo praznik Svete družine, imamo pred seboj svoje družine. Tiste, iz katerih iz- hajamo, in tiste, ki smo jih osnova- li. Kako različne so od nazareške družine. Predstavljajmo si, kakšno je bilo življenje v Sveti družini. Pred oči nam pride idilična slika svetega Jožefa, ki v delavnici pri- dno dela ter uči malega Jezusa svoje obrti, in nasmejane, vedre Marije, ki tako zelo ljubi svojo družino in skrbi zanjo. Zamislimo si Jožefa, ki Jezusa uči o postavi in prerokih, ta pa ga spoštljivo posluša in naravnost pije njegove besede. Smo v veliki skuš- njavi, da bi spremenili Sveto družino v podobo in jo obesili na zid svojih misli kot nekaj, kar nas navdihuje, v resničnosti pa se ne da doseči. Lahko je pozabiti, kako se je Mariji, najstnici, približal angel, in jo povabil, naj postane božja Mati in kako se je hotel Jožef tiho ločiti od nje. Lahko je pozabiti, kako je Marija rodila daleč od doma, v hlevu. Lahko je pozabiti, kako so morali bežati v Egipt, in celo skrbi, ki jih je Jezus pov- zročil staršem, ko je, ne da bi jima povedal, ostal v templju. Pozabimo lahko celo, kako se je morala Marija počutiti, ko so se vsi pomembni ljud- je obrnili proti njenemu sinu. Teže je pozabiti nežno podobo žalostne matere, ko v naročju drži mrtvega sina. Življenje Svete družine je bilo vse prej kot mirno in lahko. So pa člani Svete družine držali skupaj. Vedeli so, od kod črpati moči. Zaupali so, da se bo vse prav izteklo, če bodo ravnali v skladu s tistim, kar Bog pričakuje od njih. Moč so črpali iz molitve in iz vrednot, ki sta jih Marija in Jožef prinesla iz svojih družin. Tam sta se naučila delati, kar je prav, preprosto zato, ker je prav, ker je taka božja volja. Tudi naše druži- ne bi bile svetejše družine, če tako ravnale. Vsi pa se zavedamo, da danes ni lahko živeti. Polni smo napetosti, razpeti med številne obveznosti. Ob 590 | VESTNIK 2020 Illustration Today you can travel from Nazareth to Jerusa- lem – or Bethlehem – in something under three hours. In the tourist season, coaches of sightseers and pilgrims make the journey on a daily basis. It’s all very different from the journey undertaken by Mary and Joseph when they set out to Bethlehem for the census. Famously, Joseph had to go there because of his family connection; Mary, to be regis- tered along with him. The Gospels don’t tell us much of the events leading up to the birth of Jesus. If Christmas cards and carols are to be believed, Mary travelled on a donkey – not an unreasonable supposition – but the only reliable source of information we have about HOLY FAMILY Response: Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways. First Reading Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3 Abram, a name which means “father fig- ure”, is told his name is to be Abraham, which means “father of a great nation”. Second Reading Hebrews 11:8. 11-12. 17-19 Abraham is extolled as the example of great faith, trusting in God, even when what he experienced appeared to be the opposite of what God promised. Gospel Luke 2:22-40 Jesus’ parents present him in the Temple to fulfil what the Law required. Jesus is re- vealed as the saviour, as witnessed by the prophetic figures of Simeon and Anna. “A light to enlighten the pagans and the glory of your people Israel.” tem se nam zgodi, da nam prečkajo življenjsko pot stvari, ki jih nismo načrtovali ali si jih želeli. Morda se moramo soočiti z boleznijo ali celo s smrtjo nekoga, ki smo ga imeli radi. Lahko nas globoko prizadene nezvestoba. Prizadene nas grdo ravnanje tistih, ki jih imamo radi. Še bolj nas prizadene naša lastna slabotnost in nevre- dno ravnanje. Vse to lahko v naše družine vnaša napetosti ter celo ogrozi njihov obstoj. Takrat se moramo tako kot Sveta družina obrniti k viru naše moči. Obrniti se moramo k Bogu. Še posebej je težavna danes vzgoja otrok. Oni gledajo kako delamo, kaj govorimo, naše vrednote postajo tudi njihove. Vodimo jih lahko k Bogu ali proč od njega. Naši predsodki posta- jajo tudi njihovi. Naša poštenost ali nepoštenost prav tako. Tudi naša potrpežljivost ali obsojanje drugih lahko postane del njih. Bog nas kliče, da jim pokažemo, kako naj živijo kot božji otroci, kot del Svete družine. Družina, ki moli skupaj, ostane skupaj, pravi pregovor. Kako resnične so te besede! Čas skup- ne molitve nas zbližuje, pomaga nam, da se osredotočimo na tisto, kar je v življenju resnič- no pomembno. Stvari se morda ne obrnejo tako, kot si želimo, kljub temu pa lahko naredimo tisto najboljše, kar zmoremo, in ne dovolimo, da bi porušile naš notranji mir. Ko se obrnemo k Bogu, spoznamo, da popolnoma razume našo bolečino in razočaranje. Slišimo lahko njegovo vabilo, naj vztrajamo. Bog nas kliče, naj gradi- mo sveto družino. Ni nam treba biti popolni. Lahko se upremo kritiziranju drugih. Skušamo opogumiti in spodbuditi celo tistega, ki do nas ni tak. Tudi to nas lahko spremeni. Skušajmo videti dobro v ljudeh okrog nas. Otroci si bodo še posebej zapomnili, kako smo znali odgovoriti na življenjske preizkušnje. V zgledu nazareške družine iščimo moči, prosimo božjega blagoslova, pa tudi sami nare- dimo, kar je v naši moči. (Prim. Oznanjevalec 2005-2006, št. 2) VESTNIK 2020 | 591 Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem is Luke’s Gospel, and there is no mention of a donkey anywhere in that text. Gospel Teaching There’s a lot we’re not told about this event. Yes, there is the lack of accommoda- tion – no room at the inn. As a matter of in- terest, the Greek word Luke used for the “inn” is a word used in only one other place – referring to the so-called “upper room” where Jesus will eat the Passover with his disciples on the night before he dies. Does Luke deliberately use the word on these two occasions, and never otherwise, to remind us that this child, newly born, will go to his death as our redeemer, and will rise from the dead so that we too may have life? We just don’t know, but it should not be ruled out too easily. Certainly, the story of the presentation of the child Jesus in the Temple points for- ward to the death Jesus will face, the knowledge of which – Simeon says to Jesus’ mother Mary – will be a sword that will pierce Mary’s own soul too. This story is, of course, about parents with a new baby who are anxious to do what their tradition, their religion, requires following the birth of the first male child. In fact, this is related to an ancient custom which Israelites had taken over from people of other races around them. This was to offer the first fruits of all produce to the gods at the beginning of the season: the first sheaves of the harvest, the firstborn of each flock or herd. This cus- tom became extended through the Law of Moses to the ded- ication of the firstborn male child of every family to God. This was done by a kind of proxy – the firstborn male child was not actually given away – the child was “redeemed” from this by the substitution of a lamb for those who could afford it, or two young pigeons for those who couldn’t. Mary and Joseph fell into the latter category. Application There is a depth to this narrative which is not immedi- ately apparent. We have Simeon’s prophetic words of recog- nition that the child brought by Mary and Joseph is none other than the light to enlighten all nations that the proph- ets had foretold. And an oblique reference to the fact that his ministry will reach its climax in his death, which his mother will witness. We may be familiar with the detail in this story, but oddly there is a feature that is often missed. Yes, Jesus is pre- sented to God by his parents at a very young age – forty days old, to be precise. Yes, the child Jesus will grow to be the light for all nations. Yes, a sword will pierce his mother’s soul too. What we tend to forget, however, is that in the presen- tation of the barely one-month-old Jesus in the Temple, we have more than a ritual performed by new parents, dedicat- ing their child to God. In Jesus’ presentation we have some- thing more. Jesus’ presentation in the Temple is a first. Peo- ple spoke of this being the place where God lived among humans. This was actually a figure of speech: there was no literal presence of God in the Temple, which contained no more than the ark of the covenant – the lavish box contain- ing the tablet of stone on which the commandments given to Moses were inscribed. Here Israelites felt closer to God than anywhere else. When Jesus is brought to the Temple, God enters the religious world of humans for the first time: Jesus is presented to God – and God is presented to humans. 592 | VESTNIK 2020 This has been a challenging year for many of us. Although there have been many changes in our lives, and we have all had our struggles due to COVID-19, we are still surrounded by so many good people who care and are always willing to lend a hand or share a good deed. We would like to send out a special thank you to Connon Nurseries in Waterdown, for do- nating our two Christmas trees for our Church this year. It is encouraging and inspiring to know that helping others is a quality that exists and motivates giving back to communities who support them. Thank you also to Clark Novak and Eric Škerl for picking up and delivering the trees to our parish. While being on the receiving end of positive actions is appreciated, doing our part to support local businesses and talents should be a priority of any community, particularly during this Christmas season and the coming New Year. There are so many people connected to our par- ish who would appreciate being supported. To facilitate parishioners reaching out to services provided by our members, we would like to in- vite anyone with a business, a trade or a talent, for example: owning a store, having a skill, bak- ing cakes, designing and creating things - such as beautiful bows, knitted or crochet articles, if you are an entertainer, an entrepreneur, a car- penter or can help with tech... if you have a skill or a talent that you'd like to share or expand on, please send us a business card and we will peri- odically include your information in our parish bulletin (Vestnik). In order to support each other, the first step is knowing the skills, talents and services within our community, the second is having their contact information and the third is reaching out and supporting one another. We invite everyone to work together, support one another and experience the true meaning of being part of a community. Heidy Novak, President of Parish Council Kot ste lahko prebrali že v prejšnji številki naših oz- nanil tudi društvo Sava z novim letom zapira svoja vrata. Dvorano je kupil nemški klub. Kar nekaj stvari iz dvorane so darovali naši cerkvi. Clark Novak in Eric Škerl sta prejšnji teden pripeljala, iz dvorane društva Sava, 23 stolov z naslonjali in tri lepe mize. Hvala društvu za ta dar in prav tako Clarku in Ericu, ki sta jih šla iskat, pripel- jala in zložila v mladinsko sobo. Mize bodo zelo do- brodošle in bodo prav prišle za razna srečanja. Kot ste lahko prebrali v prejšnji številki Vestnika, smo se za nedeljske in praznične maše zopet preselili na Facebo- ok. Kar nekaj časa je vzelo, da smo zopet vzpostavili vse potrebno za neposredni prenos maše. Hvala Kristijanu Razpotniku, ki vsakokrat pride, da tehnično ureja prenos. Na Božič sva po maši stopila ven in zaslišiva bum, bum ... Nato pa dim. Ostalo pa že veste iz poročil. VESTNIK 2020 | 593 Cilj naše kampanje je v treh letih zbrati vsoto $200,000.00 za našo župnijo. Nekateri še vedno ne razumejo, da vse, kar boste darovali preko te kampanje, bo prejela naša župnija in še 10% iz skupnega sklada. Škofijski uradi pa bodo vodili vse računovodske zadeve, tako, da nam ne bo potrebno tega dela urejati. V Vestniku vsak teden objavimo koliko ste »obljubili« da boste darovali za kampa- njo za našo župnijo preko škofijskega računa in koliko je že dejansko »vplačanega«. Iz škofije nam tedensko poš- ljejo tekoče stanje na našem računu. Do 24. decembra 2020 ste na račun »Eno Srce, Ena Duša« za našo slovensko župnijo sv. Gregorija Velikega: $68,059 - Pledged - obljubili $31,414 - Paid - ste že vplačali Časi v katerih trenutno živimo so za mnoge zelo negotovi, vendar smo prepri- čani, da bo tudi to minilo. Naj vse spremlja božji blagoslov in pri- prošnja nebeške matere Marije. Vse naj- lepše želje v letu, ki je pred nami, da bi ga zdravo in kar najbolj duhovno bogato preživeli. Hvala vsem, ki ste že prispevali. MAŠA - LONDON - DECEMBER 20, 2020 Ravno še pravi čas smo imeli pri slovenski skupnosti v Londonu »Božično« mašo, v nedeljo 20. decembra. Tokrat smo se zbrali ob treh. Vsak se mora tam vpi- sat, ko pride v cerkev. Maša je lepo stekla, nismo pa imeli druženja po maši, kot je bila prej to navada. Hvala vsem, ki sode- lujete, da je vse lepo pripravljeno za mašo in vsem, ki se je ude- ležite kljub vsemu temu kar doživljamo. 594 | VESTNIK 2020 O BVESTI LA - A NNOUN CEMENTS CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE - MEMBERSHIP 2021. In order to allow extra time for members to collect their 2021 membership envelopes, we will be placing the envelopes, in al- phabetical order, on a table in the vestibule starting on Sunday, December 6th. Please take your envelope and if possible the envelope of a member you know, who is currently not attending Mass due to COVID 19 concerns. These envelopes can be returned to Pame- la or can be placed in the collection box in the vestibule. Thank you for your understanding and help with this task. Pamela Katoliška ženska zveza – članarina 2021 Kuverte za članice bodo na razpolago na mizi v cerkveni veži od nedelje, 6. decembra, naprej. Prosim da poravnate članarino s Pamelo Gosgnach ali oddajte kuverte v cerkveni nabi- ralnik pred vstopom v cerkev. Nove članice so vedno dobrodošle. OGNJIŠČE - NAROČNINA Vsi, ki želite biti naročniki Ognjišče v letu 2021 sporočamo, da je naročnina enaka kot lansko leto in sicer CAD $88. Če kdo ne bo več naročnik, prosimo, naj to čimprej sporoči. PRVI PETEK Leto 2021 začenjamo na prvi petek v me- secu januarju. Ker smo v času Covida-19 ne bo maše za javno udeležbo. Lahko pa se ob duhovni zbranosti molimo za mir in čimprej- šnjo rešitev iz stanja koronavirusa. Prvi januar je praznik Božje matere Marije in svetovni dan miru. VEČNA LUČ V mesecu januarju bo večna luč svetila po namenu Majde Lukežič v spomin na pokojne- ga moža Toneta. DAROVI - DONATIONS Za gradbeni sklad so darovali: - $200 - Monika in Štefan Gašpar - $100 - Janiak Family - $100 - Terezija Prša Za potrebe cerkve je slovensko društvo sv. Jožefa zopet darovalo $1000. - Hvala vsem, ki ste darovali za gradbeni sklad in vsem, ki redno darujete za cerkev pri nedeljski sveti maši. ST. GREGORY THE GREAT SLOVENIAN PARISH - LIVESTREAM MASSES ON FACEBOOK: Dec. 27th - Holy Family - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Jan. 1st, 2021 - New Year's Day - Mary, the Holy Mother of God: 10:00 a.m. Jan. 3rd, 2021- Sunday, Epiphany of the Lord: 10:00 a.m. Jan. 10th, 2021 - Sunday, Baptism of the Lord: 10:00 a.m. BOŽIČNI ČAS 2020-2021 V atriju so nedeljske kuverte za 2021, slovenski Marijanski koledar, angleški Misi- jonski koledar, kadilo in Angleška knjižica za nedeljsko bogoslužje. Če pridete mimo župnišča, boste lahko vzeli tudi tiskano števil- https://www.facebook.com/stgregorythegreathamilton/ VESTNIK 2020 | 595 SVETE MAŠE - MASS TIMES: Monday to Friday: 7:00 P.M., Saturday: 5:30 P.M. (Slovenian-Sunday Mass); Sunday: 10:00 A.M. (Slovenian-English - For the time of Covid-19 it is only one Mass on Sundays) - KRSTI / BAPTISMS: For an appointment, call one month before. POROKE / MARRIAGE: For an appointment, call one year before the wedding date. SPOVED / CONFES- SIONS: First Friday of the month 6 -7:00 P.M. (or by appointment) BOLNIKI - Sporočite, če je kdo bolan ali v bolnišnici, da ga obiščemo. You are welcome to call for a personal conversation with your priest – please call for an appointment. Tel: 905- 561-5971. DON BOSCO V tem tednu so naslednje obletnice smrti faranov, ki so zapisani v naših knjigah: Modic Anthony December 28, 1976 Prša Steve December 29, 1989 Vučko Štefan December 29, 2002 Pučko Eddy January 1, 2009 Kobetich Mary January 2, 2005 Simčič Ljudmila January 3, 2004 ko oznanil - bodo na klopci pred pisarno. Sicer pa pozvonite pri pisarni, če bi jih zmanjkalo. Hvala vsem za mnogotera voščila, ki ste jih te dni ali poslali po pošti ali pa osebno izročili in hvala za vaš spomin v molitvi in priloženi dar. Bog vam povrni za vašo velikodušnost. Thank you to all for Christmas greetings and for all donations. May the miracle of Christmas touch your heart with peace and joy that only Jesus can bring you. Hvala Olgi Glavač, da je zopet lepo okrasila cerkev. Vedno nam pripravi še kaj posebnega poleg običajnih »božičnih zvezd«. 596 | VESTNIK 2020 SVETE MAŠE - MASSES od 27. 12. 2020 do 03. 01. 2021 PONEDELJEK - MONDAY 28. DECEMBER Nedolžni otroci †† † Miroslava in Viktorija (obl.) Sinigoj Za zdravje Pavlina NO MASS FOR PUBLIC Julija Sagadin z družino Družina Števančec Helena Kwasniewska TOREK - TUESDAY 29. DECEMBER Tomaž Becket, škof † † Matija Vlašič Viktor Glavač NO MASS FOR PUBLIC Družina in otroci Vera Gonza in Sandy Carré z druž. SREDA - WEDNESDAY 30. DECEMBER Vincencija, red. ustanov. †† † Štefan in Verona Prša, obl. Eileen MacKenzie NO MASS FOR PUBLIC Kathy Prša N.N. ČETRTEK - THURSDAY 31. DECEMBER Silvester I, papež † Theresa Drvarič Bogu in Materi Božji v zahvalo Za mir na svetu NO MASS FOR PUBLIC Sestra Sidonia z družino Jožica Novak z družino Slomškovo oltarno društvo PRVI PETEK - FIRST FRIDAY 1. JANUAR 2021 MARIJA, SVETA BOŽ JA MATI - Novo leto †† † † Za žive in rajne župljane Pok. Iz družine Bunderla Eddy Pučko Zvone Slana 10:00 A.M. ON FACEBOOK - - - - - - Družina Gergyek Sestra in mama Marija in Zlatko Berkovič SOBOTA - SATURDAY 2. JANUAR 2021 Bazilij in Gregor, škofa- učitelja Teodor, škof † † † † † † † Maks Gričnik Lojze Grebenc Slavka Mramor Toni Čule Slava Gomboša Marija Kuzma Jožef Prša NO MASS FOR PUBLIC Marija Košir Mary Grebenc Fani Adamič z družino Milka Pavlič Družina Kolmanič Hči Jožica z družino Jože in Marija Magdič 2. NEDELJA PO BOŽIČU 3. JANUAR 2021 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD † † † † † † Za žive in rajne župljane Martin Simončič Vladimir Dim Eddy Kodarin Ante Čule Jožef Raduha Anthony Joseph Krajc 10:00 A.M. ON FACEBOOK - - - - - - Žena Kathy Jože in Albina Lovšin (Edmonton) Milka Pavlič Družina Čule Družina Čule Žena Marilyn https://www.facebook.com/stgregorythegreathamilton/ NEDELJA SVETE DRUŽINE Janez, evangelist 27. DECEMBER HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH † † †† † † † †† Za žive in rajne župljane Maks Pavlič Joe Lackovič Ignac in Marija Kolenko Maks Pavlič Miko Kosem Vladimir Dim Zdravko Troha in Mio Maradin 10:00 A.M. ON FACEBOOK - - - - - - Žena Milka Žena z družino Sin z družino Družina Kolenko Žena Rada z družino Družina Kosem Danica Maradin