iS A h Slovenska župnija sv. Gregorija Velikega | St. Gregory the Great Slovenian Church 40/53 Številka - Number / Leto - Year 1. 10. 2017 26. Nedelja MED LETOM 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Drago Gačnik, sdb župnik - pastor Naslov - Address 125 Centennial Pkwy N Hamilton, ON L8E 1H8 Tel.: 905-561-5971 Fax: 905-561-5109 E-mail gregory_sdb@ stgregoryhamilton.ca Web page www.carantha.com Hall rentals Cell: 905-518-6159 E-mail hallrental@ stgregoryhamilton.ca Božja velikodušnost S preroškim videnjem v bodočnost je z geslom »Sveta vera bodi vam luč, materin jezik pa ključ do zveličavne narodove omike«, je A.M. Slomšek spodbujal slovensko ljudstvo k največji vrednoti naše biti, to je h krščanski veri in slovenski besedi. Gre namreč za luč tiste vere, ki je razsvetljevala naše prednike dolga stoletja in ki bo svetila tudi prihodnjim rodovom. Zagotovilo tega je samo v zvestobi in v zedinjenju s Kristusom. Slomšek v eni izmed pridig pravi: »Njegovo meso se združi z našim, njegova kri teče po naših žilah ter se tako izpolnjujejo Jezusove zlate besede: Jaz sem trta, vi mladike.« O teh Kristusovih besedah nam poroča tudi današnji evangelij. S prispodobo vinske trte nas želi Jezus, podobno kot nekoč apostole, spodbuditi k zvestobi njegovemu evangeliju. Namreč, če želimo biti oznanjevalci evangelija v današnjem času, moramo ostati zakoreninjeni v njem, kakor mladika s trto. S priliko o trti pa nas Jezus svari pred nerodovitnostjo in zagledanostjo vase, saj pravi: »Brez mene ne morete ničesar storitil« Ločiti se od Njega pomeni duhovno umreti. Vsak od nas ve, kaj se zgodi s cvetom, če ga odtrgamo z veje, ali kaj pomeni za otroka, če ga odtrgamo od staršev. In če vse to razumemo, potem velja tudi za nas, da brez Kristusa in Cerkve ne moremo biti kristjani oz. prinašalci Kristusa, ki je edini smisel našega življenja. Slomšek je zrastel v svetnika z molitvijo in daritvijo. Za molitev pravi, da je »naši duši dih življenja; kakor hitro molitev opustiš, dušo umoriš«. Zato je treba »vsak dan začeti z Bogom in ga z Njim končati, vsa svoja dela mu izročiti, naj bodo njemu v čast, nam pa v zveličanje«. Znal je razumeti tudi tiste, ki iz različnih vzrokov niso veliko moliti. Takšnim je svetoval naslednje: »Če kristjan veliko in dolgo ne utegneš moliti, moli večkrat ... Moli kratko, pa dobro! Takšne molitve so dragi kamenčki, ki si jih nabiraš za nebeško krono.« V središče vsega bogoslužnega delovanja pa je postavil evharistijo, za katero pravi, da je »sonce službe Božje, jedro naše vere, srce naše pobožnosti ter živ studenec Božjih milosti. Sveta maša je gostija in hrana za vernike.« Bodimo torej rodovitne mladike na trti Kristusa in naše življenje bo v »Božjo čast, nam pa v zveličanje!« KITCHENER OKTOBERFEST Sava Club - Breslau Saturday, October 14th, 2017 Sponsored by Slovenian St. Joseph Society Slovensko društvo Sv. Jožefa JOIN US for our ANNUAL TREK and FUN DAY Departure from St. Gregory's Church at 12:30 PM 56 passenger coach Visit to St. Jacob Market Delicious family style dinner Great music for your listening & dancing Oktoberfest entertainment & dancers All gratuities included PACKAGE: $65 per person (Payment by cheque or cash to St. Joseph Society) For confirmation & payment contact Frank Erzar at Sunday Masses, October 1st and 8th, Peter Novak on Tuesday, October 3rd, at Villa Social Night or Jerry Ponikvar @ 905-333-5813 FALL BANQUET - JESENSKI BANKET Sunday was another wonderful day at our parish... combining the scholarship banquet with our fall banquet gave us the opportunity to celebrate not only our parish but also our youth who are continuing their education which will in turn help them reach their potential. We shared the afternoon with family and friends enjoyed a wonderful meal and still had the afternoon to enjoy the sunshine! Our banquet donations brought in $7810.00 - understanding that we had incurred some expenses in the organizing of our banquet, I think we can be grateful for the generosity of our members. Wishing everyone a wonderful fall season. Heidy Novak Nedeljsko slavje smo začeli z obhajanjevm evharistične daritve, pri kateri sta sodelovala oba zbora, v prvem delu slovenski, nato angleški in za zaključek zopet slovenski zbor. Berili sta prebrala Mirko Zorko in Mary Ann Demšar, g. Vinko Vegelj pa je prebral evangelij. Družina Adama Novaka je prinesla darove. Polna cerkev je dokazala, da je lepo, če smo za take slovesnosti skupaj. Del maše je v angleškem, del pa v slovenskem jeziku. Hvala vsem za sodelovanje. Po maši smo se v veliki večini preselili na praznovanje v dvorano. Heidy Novak je pozdravila vse navzoče, blagoslovili smo hrano in že pred dvanajsto se je začelo kosilo. Nancy je s svojo ekipo in z mladimi strežniki uredila vse, da smo se lahko dobro najdeli. Hvala vsem, ki so pomagali v kuhinji. Trije najmlajši člani župnijskega sveta, Steven, Clark in Eric so poskrbeli pri šanku za vse žejne, Tony Horvat pa je prodajal pijačo in uredil, da je bil bar založen in nato pospravljen. Ob koncu kosila so besedo prevzeli Karl Ferko, Teresa Zupančič in Rosemary Pavlič in začel se je program »Scholarshipa«, ki smo ga letos vključili v praznovanje jesenskega banketa. Štirim mladim so podelili štipendije - imena imate na naslednji strani. Ob koncu pa je John Kranjc še predstavil dobitnika »Slovenian Communitiy Service Award« in mu plaketo tudi izročil. Priznanje je letos prejel JOHN DOMA, častni generalni konzul republike Slovenije v Torontu. 422 | VESTNIK 2017 424 | VESTNIK 2017 21st Scholarship $1500.00 Scholarship Award Leah Marie Skerl - Leah is entering her second year of study in Global Development at Queen's University. $750.00 Bursary Awards Kristina Hode - Kristina is in her first year of a four year Kinesiology Program at Brock University. Ashley Kukovica - Ashley is currently in her third year of her Sociology Program at Brock University. Samuel Letnik - Samuel is in his first year of a four year Creative Industries Program at Ryerson University. Slovenian Community Service Award John Doma - Honorary Consul General John John Elka Sonya Karl Teresa Rosemary Kranjc Doma Peršin Podrebarac Ferko Zupančič Pavlic Heidy Clark Eric Steven Drago Novak Novak Škerl Horvat Gačnik VESTNIK 2017 | 425 Presented by Slovenski Dom & Bled Planica Social Club 2017 ^ST Annual Ontario Polka Festival P&lkaJfh^t Ml Dai] Music at Bled Planica Slovenian Social Club (Hall) 4650 South Service Road, Beamsville Slovenian Stule Polka with performances by /> > in ^ t , | Lanaaa s Matter Ostanek Polka King Saturday September 30th Ansemble Gregoric (Michael Gregoric) ' The Polka Maestre (Tony Jalovec) ........... Niagara Button Boxers (Derek Uhilk, Sue Augustin)» Ansemble Brajda (Michael Gregoric)*........ Europa (Steve Cafuta)* •••••••.......... Nu Tones (Tony Habjan)* ................ Nu Tones (Tony Habjan)* •••••••••••••••• Sunday October 1st The Polka Maestre (Tony Jalovec) ••••....... Mladi Glas Slovenian Dance Group (Nancy Kajin) * * Walter Ostanek Band (Walter Ostanek)........ Mladi Glas Slovenian Dance Group (Nancy Kajin)* • Niagara Button Boxers (Derek Uhilk, Sue Augustin) Mladi Glas Slovenian Dance Group (Nancy Kajin) * * Walter Ostanek Band (Walter Ostanek)........ 11:00 •1:00 • 3:00 ■ 5:00 • 7:00 •9:00 10:30 • 12:00 - • 1:30-•2:00- • 3:30- • 4:00- • 5:30 •6:00- 12:30 2:30 4:30 6:30 8:30 -10:30 -12:00 1:30 2:00 3:30 4:00 ■ 5:30 - 6:00 7:30 Free, Parking Qroups & Buses welcome. Slovenian foods & baked goods, Beer, Wine & Cocktails First 50 Seniors Free _~ Entrance & Meal Each Day ~_ For Tickets or Details okoren@sympatico.ca or fgimpelj@gmail.com call 905-531-0894 or visit www.bled.ca September 30th - October 1st, 2017 Grounds Open Saturday September 30th 9:30 am -1:30 am Sunday October 1st 9:30 am - 8:00 pm One Dai/ Admission $25 Adults $20 Seniors & Students * Children under 6 FREE Weekend Pass $40 Single $80 Family (of 4)* * additional members $20/each Onsite Camping 426 | VESTNIK 2017 An event and facility presented for members and supporters of St. Gregory and the Hamilton Diocese VESTNIK 20171427 Kitchen Secrets Cooking Session Many of you may have already heard that there is a movie being made celebrating Canadian Slovenians across our great country. I have been asked if they could join us to film one or two of our cooking sessions. Of course, the recipe of choice for filming is our famous "Potica". So, for anyone interested in not only making potica, but participating in this film, please contact me directly. The date of this cooking session will be Saturday, October 14th, beginning at 9:00 a.m. sharp in the lower hall. Unfortunately, I only have 1 spot still available so if interested, I will fill this on a first come first serve basis. Please contact me if you are interested in participating. This film crew is considering coming out to a second session tentatively set for Saturday November 25th, once that is confirmed I will let you all know. Heidy Novak novakh@sympatico.ca f-\ 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time s_s Response: Lord, be mindful of your mercy! First Reading Ezekiel 18:25-28 The Lord's ways are fair and just, ours are not. Second Reading Philippians 2:1-11 Though Christ was in the form of God, he emptied himself. Gospel Matthew 21:28-32 Two sons were asked by their father to go out and work. One says he will not go, but later changes his mind, the other says yes, but does not go. "Tax collectors and prostitutes are making heir way into the kingdom of God before you." ie< Illustration A rabbi was standing in the synagogue and began to pray in the traditional way of the Jewish faith, tilting backwards and forwards with words spoken in rhythm with the body's movement. As he moved, with his feet firmly on the ground, he began to chant his prayer, which was simply, "I am nothing, I am nothing at all." At some point during the prayer a cantor in the synagogue came along and joined the rabbi in his heartfelt prayer, and before long two voices were making the same prayer in chant, "I am nothing, I am nothing at all." At some point further in the chanting prayer, the synagogue's janitor came into the main hall and witnessed the two men offering up their prayer to 428 | VESTNIK 2017 God. So the janitor got in line with the other two men, joined his voice to theirs and began chanting, "I am nothing, I am nothing at all." At this point the rabbi turned to the cantor and said, "Look at him, who does he think he is?" It does not matter who the story is being told about - it could just as easily be about a Catholic priest or bishop - the point of the story is that we are all able to allow ourselves to fall into the trap of not recognising our flawed nature and our sinfulness. We can all pray, "I am nothing, nothing at all," but the moment we make it our virtuous anthem, then we have failed to see the meaning of the prayer. At these moments we are putting ourselves very far from God's mercy. Gospel Teaching In today's Gospel Jesus is speaking to the chief priests and the elders of the people. His words are somewhat alarming and challenging, especially to anyone who claims religious faith. Jesus gives them a scenario and leaves them to find the appropriate answers. He begins by asking, "What is your opinion? A man had two sons..." and so begins the interrogation. Both the sons in the parable answer their father: one chooses not to tell the truth, saying he will go to work, and in fact does not; while the other son tells the truth, that he does not want to go, but afterwards changes his mind, and goes and does the work that his father has asked of him. The point Jesus is making becomes obvious very quickly; he does not allow us to carry on the journey without first understanding his meaning. He goes on to tell them that when John the Baptist came among them, as an example and model of "true righteousness", they, the people of religion and holy talk, did not believe him. At the same time, however, the tax collectors and the prostitutes were making their way into the kingdom of God before them. It is not difficult to imagine the reaction to Jesus' words among these people. It surely would not be difficult, too, for us to try to imagine our reaction to the words of Jesus if they were addressed to us. How we receive them depends on how we perceive ourselves, and others. Do we consider ourselves to be respectable religious people, or do we know ourselves to be sinners, just as much as the "tax collectors and prostitutes" of whom Jesus speaks? Everything depends on how we see ourselves, and on how we see and judge others. Application In our parishes Sunday after Sunday we can allow ourselves to be fooled into thinking that we are the good and holy people, while the many poor souls who never darken the door of a church are the castaways of God, outside God's love. This is exactly what Jesus was dealing with in his own day. We can learn from this Gospel passage and put away any superciliousness that may accompany us on our way to church. There is no reason for us to become self-righteous or self-obsessed with regard to our religion and our God. Paul tells us that, even though Jesus was in the form of God, he emptied himself. We are to do the same, empty ourselves and allow God to fill us. In so doing, we will not be shocked that tax collectors and prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God before us; rather we will rejoice. VESTNIK 2017 | 429 Obvestila - Announcements pevske vaje za mešani zbor_ V četrtek, 5. oktobra, so pevske vaje za mešani pevski zbor. Zbor bo pel v nedeljo, 8. oktobra, na zahvalno nedeljo. dogodki v bližnji prihodnosti_ ♦ 1. oktober: Sava - Maša ob 1:00 p.m. ♦ 11. oktober: Srečanje bolnikov - maša ob 11:00 a.m. - pri Sv. Gregorju Velikem ♦ 13-14. oktober: Sava - OKTOBERFEST ♦ 14. oktober: Društvo sv. Jožefa - avtobus za Oktoberfest pri društvu Sava-Breslau ♦ 15. oktober: Lipa park - Oktoberfest -Thanksgiving Luncheon with the Band Blue Waves, Lunch starts at 1:00 p.m. ♦ 15. oktober: Triglav - Vinska trgatev -Oktoberfest ♦ 17. oktober: SCON meeting at St. Gregory the Great - 7:30 p.m. ♦ 21. oktober: Sv. Gregorij Veliki - »RAISE THE ROOF« - Fundraising event ♦ 29. oktober: Mass at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. - prayers after Mass gift bearers - darove prinašajo ♦ 1. okt., 9:30 a.m.: Zorka Rev in Sonja Peternel ♦ 8. oktober, 9:30 a.m.: Angela in Jakob Antolin 100th Celebration of the Last Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima_ All are invited for a pilgrimage day for the 100th Celebration of the Last Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Wa- terdown. October 14, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be Mass, lunch and outdoor procession with Stations of the Cross and benediction. Please make sure to bring a bagged lunch. A plenary indulgence will be given to all who perform all the obligations. Please visit www.stthomaswaterdown.com for more details. CWL - KZZ_ At our executive meeting it was decided to resume our monthly General meetings starting Wednesday, Oct 4th, immediately following the 7:00 p.m. Mass. This meeting will be held in the Youth Room. As an incentive to attend, we will be having a draw at this meeting of the members present for one annual membership to be paid for by our CWL. We have several important items to cover: a) A new executive needs to be established, as the present executive members term of 2 years has come to an end. We do have nominations but are open to others. Rosemary Sustersic will be introduced as our new president (she was voted as our president elect in September of 2015). She would like to present her ideas for the CWL moving forward as the new president. b) We also need to establish 2 subcommittees. One for the 50th Anniversary preparations and our annual bazaar. All of this will take place followed by a members social hosted by the executive. 430 | VESTNIK 2017 We encourage and look forward to our members joining us for this very important meeting. društvo sv. jožefa - Slovenian Society of St. Joseph The Slovenian Society of St. Joseph invites you to attend Social Evenings, held at Villa Slovenia. Current members of the society have requested that we start the 2017/18 season earlier so this year we will hold the first Social Evening on Tuesday, October 3rd, after evening Mass. All current and new members are welcome to attend and enjoy some fellowship. A light "okrepčilo" will be served. večna luč_ V mesecu oktobru bo večna luč svetila po namenu družine Žvan za vse pokojne sorodnike. prvi petek_ Ta teden tudi prvi petek. Čez dan bom obiskoval bolnike, zvečer ob šestih pa bo priložnost za zakrament odpuščanja - sveto spoved in molitev pred Najsvetejšim. srečanje bolnikov_ V sredo, 11. oktobra 2017, bo srečanje vsakoletno srečanje starejših in bolnih. Dobili se bomo za sveto mašo ob 11:00 dopoldne. Med sveto mašo boste lahko prejeli tudi zakrament bolniškega maziljenja. Retrouvaille - Week #1 Announcement You Can Help Your Marriage - Are you frustrated or angry at each other or have you just stopped talking to each other? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped tens of thousands of couples. For confidential information about, or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on November 3, 2017, please call 905-664-5212 or email: hamilton-retrouvaille1@cogeco.ca or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org. raise the roof_ Our 2nd annual Raise the Roof event is just around the corner... Saturday, October 21st right here at our Parish. Last year was such a success, we hope to build on that beginning and make this year's event even better! In order to have another successful fundraiser and community builder, we turn to our parishioners for help... We are looking for volunteers to help organize, to help on the night of our fundraiser, to donate prizes and of course, to come out and participate in our event. So, SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 2^, 2017... details will be here soon! -t, svete maše - mass times: Monday: 8:00 a.m., Tuesday to Friday: 7:00 p.m., Saturday: 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Slovenian); Sunday: 9:30 a.m. (Slovenian), 11:00 a.m. (English); From Long weekend in July to the Long weekend in September Sunday 111 Mass is only at 10:00 a.m. (Slovenian-English) - krsti /baptisms: For an appointment, call one month before. poroke/ marriage: For an appointment, call one year before the wedding date. spoved / confessions: 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 don bosco call for a personal conversation (person counselling) with your priest - please call for an appointment. Tel: 905-561-5971, VESTNIK 2017 | 431 Od 1. 10. 2017 Do 8. 10. 2017 svete maše - masses 26. Nedelja med letom 1. Oktober Rožnovenska nedelja Terezija Deteta Jezusa Za žive in rajne župljane ff Viktorija in Marta f David Salander f Susan Kotel ff Apolonija in Ivan Gjerek ff Za pokojne člane društva Sava 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Sestra Zorka z družino Marija, Peter in Lojze Marija Peter in Lojze Hči Terezija Prša z družino Maša: Sava-Breslau Ponedeljek - Monday 2. Oktober Za duše v vicah 8:00 a.m. Tone in Marija Bukvič Angeli varuhi, Modest Torek - Tuesday f Jožica Kastelic, obl. 3. OKTOBER 7:00 p.m. Ivan Kastelic f Zdravko Troha Danica Maradin Gerard, opat Sreda - Wednesday 4. Oktober Frančišek Asiški, red.u. f Tony Letnik ff Milka in Boško Todorovič Po namenu 7:00 p.m. Zena Anica Sonja Langenfus CWL - KZZ Četrtek - Thursday 5. OKTOBER Marija Favstina, red. ff Tilka in Anton Vengar Po namenu 7:00 p.m. Jožica Novak Ana Tadič Prvi Petek First Friday 6. OKTOBER Brunu, ust. Kartuzianov Za duše v vicah ff Za pokojne farane f Ludvik Hull f Mike Pyrda 7:00 p.m. Tone in Marija Bukvič Tone in Marija Bukvič Milka in Karol Ferko z dr. Angela Kobe Sobota f Alojz Gačnik 8:00 a.m. Žena Francka Saturday ff Marija in Jože Kuzma in sin Metod 5:30 p.m. Jožica Vlašič z družino 7. OKTOBER f Ana Veselič Družina Vlašič Rožnovenska Mati f RudiHanc Sestra Agnes in Mate Sutlič Božja ff Ana in Rudi Hanc Hčerka Agnes z družino 27. Nedelja Za žive in rajne župljane 9:30 a.m. med letom ff Pokojni iz družina Sraka Amalija Štadler 8. Oktober ff Pokojni iz družine Rajter Amalija Štadler Pelagija, spokornica ff Pokojni iz družine Sobočan 11:00 a.m. Elizabeta Gerič 432 | VESTNIK 2017