VESTNIK 2021 | VESTNIK 2021 | 267 VESTNIK 2021 | 269 VESTNIK 2021 | 271 17. NEDELJA MED LETOM 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SLOVENSKA ŽUPNIJA SV. GREGORIJA VELIKEGA | ST. GREGORY THE GREAT SLOVENIAN CHURCH 30/57 Številka - Number / Leto - Year 25. 7 . 2021 Fr. Drago Gacnik, 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 VESTNIK Kristus daje za vse kruha v obilju Rdeca nit Markovega evangelija, ki nas je spremljala skozi nedeljska bo­goslužja, se preseli k obsežnim od­lomkom Janezovega. Ta vrinek priha­ja v trenutku, ko se evangelista srecu­jeta v pripovedi pomnožitve kruha. Dogajanje se prestavi ob Tiberijsko jezero. Pripoved o cudežu izredne pomno­žitve kruha, ki jo je Jezus slavnostno pripravil na galilejski zelenici, pojas­njujeta druga dva svetopisemska opi­sa: prvi je vzet iz zgodovine Izraela, drugi naravnan v prihodnost Kristu­sa in Cerkve. Prvo besedilo je predstavljeno v današnjem starozaveznem berilu, iz preroka Elizeja, ucenca in naslednika preroka Elija (9. stoletje pred Kristusom). Med dvema stranema - iz Knjige kraljev in Janezovega evangelija - je videti podobnosti: jecmenovi hlebi, nezadostnost kruha za zbrano množico, »jesti in hoditi«, prerok Elizej in Jezus, ki ga koncno priznavajo kot »preroka«, ki »mora priti«. Zasnova Janezovega evange­lija je usmerjena tudi v prihodnost, zdi se, da namiguje na evharisticno vecerjo, ki jo Kristus obhaja pri zadnji vecerji svojega zemeljskega življe­nja, in je predložena kot nenehno bogoslužje Cerkve. V sredi samega cudeža je namig na bližnjo veliko noc, kruh je nave­den kar petkrat, Jezusove kretnje pa so oblikovane po vzorcu zadnje vecerje, »ostanki košckov kruha« v gršcini spominjajo na izraz »razdeliti kruh«, ki v Novi zavezi pomeni evharistijo. Kot bomo videli prihodnje nedelje, je cudež prikazan v skrivnem pomenu poznejšega velikega go­vora o »kruhu življenja«, ki ga je Jezus imel v sinagogi v Kafarnaumu in ima nedvomno evharisticni pomen, Cudež pomnožitve kruha je, kot je oznaceno na koncu pripovedi, »znamenje« (»ko so torej ljudje videli cudež, ki ga je storil«). S to besedo evangelist Janez oznacuje Jezusove cudeže. Ver­nik mora pod površino dejstev in zunanjih de­janj prepoznavati njihov globlji in duhovni po­men. Jasno je, da je Jezus tudi telesno nahranil ljudstvo, kajti kakor pravi današnjem psalmu 143: »Gospod svojo roko dobrotno odpira in izpolni želje vsem živim«. Kristjan ne sme biti neobcutljiv za krike lacnih na svetu in ostati neprizadet in sit ob mizi zahodne blaginje. Škan­dalozno je, da so najboljša mesta in preobilje v prehrani znacilna prav za narode s kršcanskim izrocilom, medtem ko Lazar, to je ostanek clo­veštva, ostaja pred vrati zapušcen ali pomirjen zgolj z drobtinicami ali s skromnimi oblikami pomoci sebicnežev ali javnosti. Jezusova kretnja je tudi znamenje drugacne­ga utišanja lakote. Kristus kot mesijanski pastir in prerok napolnjuje v polnosti mizo, ki bo do­koncno zadostila clovekovi duhovni lakoti, nje­govemu vecnemu in nenehnemu iskanju Boga. Francoski pesnik J. Rimbaud je napisal blesteci verz, s katerim je izrazil to skrivno in mocno clovekovo lakoto po Bogu: »Cakam Boga z nena­sitnostjo«. Jezus sam je, sklicujoc se na stavek Pete Mojzesove knjige, spregovoril glede skuš­njave veseljaške in sebicne blaginje, da »clovek ne živi samo od kruha, marvec od vseke besede, ki prihaja iz Božjih ust.« Medtem ko si današnja družba prizadeva zadostiti tudi svojim najmanjšim potrebam in se tako vdaja najbolj sprijenemu porabništvu ter malikovanju najpopolnejše telesne podobe, nas Jezusovo dejanje opozarja na notranjo praznino, ki se pogosto ugnezdi v nas. Clovek želi to pre­zreti, da ne bi obcutil omotice gnusa in celo obu­pa. Nasprotno pa nas Kristus pomirja z darom svoje besede, skrivnostnega kruha, ki utiša glad, vode, ki odžeja za vedno. Slavni Gospod skrivne­ga Razodetja obljublja kristjanu, ki je premagal zacarani krog sebicnosti: »Zmagovalcu bom dal jesti z drevesa življenja, ki raste v božjem ra­ju« (Raz 2,7). - (Prim. Oznanjevalec 2005-2006, št. 4) 266 | VESTNIK 2021 268 | VESTNIK 2021 270 | VESTNIK 2021 272 | VESTNIK 2021 Illustration The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic prompt-ed an outpouring of generosity to the poorest peo-ple and communities around the world. In the San Benito suburb of Lima in Peru, British Columban missionary Ed O’Connell reported that where fami-lies had no work and no income after weeks of lock-down they were supported by their own neighbours and by Columbans. Two communal kitchens were set up with food, and with the protective equipment of masks and gloves. Between them, they served over one hundred rations daily, reaching forty-five families, more than two hundred people. Those fam-ilies with no food put out white flags and were given priority. “The people try to be resilient,” said Father Ed, “they keep going and share what they have with others when the need arises.” This was mirrored in London where Catholic par-ishes provided emergency food in Trafalgar Square for up to two hundred people daily. “People who have lost jobs and homes during the pandemic are on the streets in growing numbers and they need to be looked after,” said Jesuit Father Dominic Robin-son, chair of Westminster Justice and Peace Com-mission. The Jesuit Refugee Service also fed desti-tute refugees. “JRS has responded to this need by coordinating food deliveries across London using a vast network of dedicated volunteers,” reported their director, Sarah Teather. She thanked donors for food and money gifts, “helping us feed hundreds of refugees who suffer from hunger and poor health”. Gospel Teaching These glimpses of followers of Christ giving food to hungry people in our time reflect today’s Gospel, which demonstrates the compassion of Jesus and God’s great power and mercy. This is the only mira-cle found in all four Gospels, which means it is an exceptional event. When Jesus received the news of John the Baptist's killing, he and the disciples with-drew by boat to a lonely place by the Sea of Galilee. But thousands of people went after him on foot. So, as he stepped ashore, he saw a large crowd; and he took pity on them and healed those who were sick. But he also recognised their hunger, not only for his words but for food. When the disciples attempted to disperse the crowd because food was scarce, Jesus instructed them to feed the people and then showed them how. The feeding of the thousands – probably at least ten thousand, if we take women and children into account – is a favourite Gospel miracle for many. But there is some debate today about what the miracle was. Yes, it is possible that Jesus turned a scarcity of loaves and fishes into an abundance of food; but Jesus was not just in the business of feeding others – he was also teaching others how to feed hungry people. Some scholars think it possible that, when Jesus encouraged sharing, the generosity of the small boy prompted others to bring out their packed lunches and share with others in a miracu-lous outpouring of love. We hear that everybody ate as much as they wanted, with leftovers gathered so they would not be wasted. Application This life-affirming story is a reminder of God’s inclusive generosity. Jesus shows compassion for the crowds, caring for their material, as well as spir-itual, needs. God asks us to feed people in need too. There are Eucharistic overtones here. The gift of the small boy was a ridiculously small amount. Howev-er, Jesus is willing to take whatever little we can offer. This beautiful miracle reminds us that we can offer to God all that we are. Even if we think it’s in-adequate, we can trust in God to take it, bless it, break it open and multiply it. Jesus shows us that when God is with us, there is no such thing as scarcity. We often fear that there will never be enough: never enough money, food, time, space or love. If we trust in God and behave according to kingdom values there will always be enough. Jesus reveals how God is towards us: nour-ishing, caring, lavish and concerned for all our needs. And when God asks us to be a blessing to others, we must have faith to respond. Even a sim-ple act can have a huge impact on many lives. Let us glimpse God’s presence in the gift of the natural world, our shared meals, conversations with friends and support for hungry people. Let us share with those who are hungry in the world, reject food waste, and support action to end global hunger. 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Response: Open your hand to feed us, Lord; You satisfy all our needs. First Reading 2 Kings 4:42-44 Instead of using an offering of food for him-self, as he would be entitled to do, Elisha tells his servant to give the food to the people. Second Reading Ephesians 4:1-6 The Spirit of God brings unity and peace and calls on us to be generous and gentle with one another. Gospel John 6:1-15 The story of Jesus feeding thousands of hun-gry people who had come to listen to him. “Giving out as much as was wanted.” 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 racunovodske 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 racuna in koliko je že dejansko »vplacane-ga«. Iz škofije so nam sedaj poslali kodo, da lahko pogledamo tekoce stanje na našem racunu. Na racunu »Eno Srce, Ena Duša« za na-šo slovensko župnijo sv. Gregorija Velike-ga je: $104,900. - Pledged - obljubili $63,945. - Paid - ste že vplacali Sedaj imamo direktni dostop, da lahko sproti pogledamo, koliko se je zbralo na na-šem racunu. Številke so od 10. julija 2021. Hvala vsem, ki ste že prispevali. Smo že skoraj na polovici zastavljenega cilja. PRAYER FOR THE FIRST WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND ELDERLY I thank You, Lord, for the comfort of Your presence: even in times of loneliness, You are my hope and my confidence, You have been my rock and my fortress since my youth! I thank You for having given me a family and for having blessed me with a long life. I thank You for moments of joy and dif-ficulty, for the dreams that have already come true in my life and for those that are still ahead of me. I thank You for this time of renewed fruitfulness to which You call me. Increase, O Lord, my faith, make me a channel of your peace, teach me to em-brace those who suffer more than me, to never stop dreaming and to tell of your wonders to new generations. Protect and guide Pope Francis and the Church, that the light of the Gospel might reach the ends of the earth. Send Your Spirit, O Lord, to renew the world, that the storm of the pandemic might be calmed, the poor consoled and wars ended. Sustain me in weakness and help me to live life to the full in each moment that You give me, in the certainty that you are with me every day, even until the end of the age. Amen. SLOVENSKI PARK - LONG WEEKEND OBISK IS KANADSKE NUNCIATURE Od nedelje do srede se je mudil pri nas na obisku tajnik nuncija v Ottawi, msgr. Matjaž Roter. Pogledala sva si znamenitosti Niagare, dva vecera pa je tudi maševal v naši cerkvi. Upam, da bomo imeli priliko, da nas v bodoc-nosti obišce tudi novi nuncij, msgr. dr. Ivan Jurkovic. OBVESTILA - ANNOUNCEMENTS V tem tednu so naslednje obletnice smrti faranov, ki so zapisani v naših knjigah: POROKA - MARRIAGE V petek, 30. julija 2021 si bosta pred Bo-gom obljubila zvestobo nevesta Chelsea Ro-se Weir, hci oceta Jeffrey Allan Weir in matere Irene, roj Hanc - in - ženin Cameron Allan Wi-elhouwer sin oceta Ray Allan Wielhouwer in matere Diana roj. Langbroek. Obema želimo, da bi v skupnem življenju ostajala zvesta drug drugemu zato naj ju spremlja božji blagoslov in priprošnja nebe-ške Matere Marije. DAROVI - DONATIONS Za gradbeni sklad so darovali: - $100 - Rozalija Cule z družino v spomin na pok. Ano Ferencak - $150 - Ivan in Rose Žižek namesto rož na grom pok. Ane Ferencak Hvala vsem za vaše darove. Bog vam sto-terno povrni vašo dobroto. VECNA LUC V mesecu avgustu bo vecna luc gorela za pokojno Franciško in Staneta Napast po name-nu Ljudmile in Franka Pinter. KRST - BAPTISM V nedeljo, 18. julija 2021 je zakrament sv. krsta prejela deklica Willow Stevie Kovacic. Starša deklice sta oce Steven Kovacic in ma-ti Ashley rojena Likavec. Iskrene cestitke ob krstu drugega otroka. Naj ju spremlja božji bla-goslov in priprošnja nebeške Matere Marije. PAPEŽEV OBISK MADŽARSKE IN SLOVAŠKE Med obiskom v Budimpešti, 12. septembra, se bo pa-pež Francišek srecal tudi s predsednikom madžarske vlade, predsednikom države s tamkajšnjimi škofi ter predstavniki Ekumenskega sveta Cerkva in judovske skupnosti. Vrhunec obiska na Madžarskem predstavlja sklepno bogoslužje mednarodnega evharisticnega kon-gresa s papežem Franciškom na Trgu herojev v Budim-pešti. Na Slovaškem se bo Francišek sestal s clani Družbe Jezusove na apostolski nunciaturi, s slovaško predsednico Zuzano Caputovo ter clani diplomatskega zbora, predstavniki civilne družbe in Katoliške cerkve. Obiskal bo tudi mesta Prešov, Košice in Šaštin. CIŠCENJE CERKVE - CLEANING OF THE CHURCH July 31, 2021 Groznik, Erzar, Rev, Lukežic Aug. 14, 2021 Team Lojzka Novak Aug. 28, 2021 Lukežic, Volcanšek Sept. 11, 2021 Gosgnach v v FIRST COMMUNION - PRVO OBHAJILO Due to COVID-19, our parish was una-ble to celebrate First Holy Communion in 2020 and 2021. With restrictions being eased, the parish is able to celebrate the sacrament, in accordance with public health guidelines. The anticipated date is Sunday, Au-gust 8, 2021. If your family or friends wish to partake in this joyous sacrament, please contact the following before Sunday, July 18, 2021: Father Drago, 905-561-5971 email: drago.gacnik@gmail.com OR Lorie Mramor, 905-719-3626 email: lor.mramor@gmail.com Details and prepara-tion infor-mation will be provided after Sunday, July 18, 2021. Petrone Matteo July 26, 1997 Zorko Matilda July 28, 1996 Zorko Anton July 28, 1998 Radman Jožica July 28, 2019 Vengar Matilda August 1, 2016 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 - Sporocite, ce je kdo bolan ali v bolnišnici, da ga obišcemo. You are welcome to call for a personal conversation with your priest – please call for an appointment. Tel: 905-561-5971. DON BOSCO 17. NEDELJA MED LETOM 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WORLD DAY OF GRANDPA-RENTS AND THE ELDERLY 25. JULIJ Jakob starejši, apostol † †† † †† † † †† †† Za žive in rajne župljane Matilda Zorko, obl. Katarina in Franc Kapušin Ignac Tkalec Starši, brata in sestra Irma Dorencec Joe Kozlar (TO) Pokojni clani društva Bled Rajni farani 10:00 A.M. 12:00 NOON - - - - - - - - - Sandy in Milan Ferletic Tony in Antonetta Theresa z družino (New Market) Jožica Novak z družino Ivan in Rozina Doma Rozina Petek z družino Maša pri društvu Bled Jože Gimpelj SVETE MAŠE - MASSES od 26. 7. 2021 do 1. 8. 2021 PONEDELJEK - MONDAY 26. JULIJ Joahim in Ana, starša D.M. † † † † † † † Natalia Madeiros Martin Simoncic Martin Simoncic Martin Simoncic Martin Simoncic Franciška Napast Stane Napast 7:00 P.M. Lisa & Mark Audrey Hawthorne žena Kathy Marija Hocevar Ljudmila in Frank Pinter Ljudmila in Frank Pinter Ljudmila in Frank Pinter TOREK - TUESDAY 27. JULIJ Gorazd, Kliment, uc. C.in M. † Franc Bedernjak Za srecno pot 7:00 P.M. Regina Halas (Scarborough) Dragica Đundraš SREDA - WEDNESDAY 28. JULIJ Samson (Samo)- škof † †† †† † Edward Madronich Štefan in Marija Kovac Vinko (obl.) in Katarina Antolin Marija Joželj, obl. 7:00 P.M. Žena z družino Sestra Marija Korošec Štefan in Francka Antolin Hci Sonja Langenfus z družino CETRTEK - THURSDAY 29. JULIJ Marta, lazarjeva sestra † † † Po namenu Karel Volf Frank Verdinšek 7:00 P.M. Nada Dejan Joe Fotivec (TO) Joe Fotivec (TO) PETEK - FRIDAY 30. JULIJ Peter Krizolog, šk-uc. † † † Hugo Hapke Za srecno pot Ivan Tompa Igor Kuzma 7:00 P.M. Žena in otroci N.N. Alojz in Agata Sarjaš Jožica Vlašic z družino SOBOTA - SATURDAY 31. JULIJ Ignacij Lojolski, ustanovitelj Jezuitov † † † † † † † † † Ignac Prša Karel Volf Irena Gricnik Joe Lackovic Joe Prša Martin Simoncic Ignac Prša, 30 .dan p.p. Štefan Fticar (Slo. - Hotiza) Štefan Prša 5:30 P.M. Marija Volf Žena Marija Marija Volf Žena Vera z družino Olga Culig Žena Kathy Milena Volcanšek z družino Vera Lackovic z družino Žena Terezija 18. NEDELJA MED LETOM 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1. AVGUST Alfonz M. Ligvorij, šk-uc. † † †† † † † † † † † †† Za žive in rajne župljane Tilka Vengar, obl. Anton Vengar Tilka in Anton Vengar Jože Vuk Ivan Petek Frank Saje Joe Hanc Joe Kozlar (TO) Ante Cule Ana Ferencak, 30. dan po pogr. Pokojni clani društva 10:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. - - - - - - - - - Rose Marie in Tony Vengar z dr. Rose Marie in Tony Vengar z dr. Jožica Novak z družino Ignac Horvat Jožef Hozjan Žena z družino Families Weir & Wielhouwer Rozina Petek z družino Družina Cule Albina in Jože Antolin z družino Maša v Slovenskem Parku