34. MED LETOM KRISTUS KRALJ 34TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SLOVENSKA ŽUPNIJA SV. GREGORIJA VELIKEGA | ST. GREGORY THE GREAT SLOVENIAN CHURCH 47/51 Številka - Number / Leto - Year 22. 11. 2015 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 VESTNIK Jezusu je obenem naš odrešenik, začetnik novega človeštva in stvarstva, zato mu Cerkev daje naslov Kristus Kralj. Prejšnjo nedeljo smo ga gledali kot sodnika živih in mrtvih. Tokrat stoji pred nami kot kralj vesoljstva, začetek in konec vsega dobrega in osrečujočega. V času, ko se lomijo ne samo kraljestva, ampak cela obdobja in pogledi na svet ter življenje, obračamo oči v tega človeka in božjega Sina, da se zavemo vse polnosti njega in njegovega veselega oznanila ter se ponovno navdušimo zanj. Prerok Danijel je v svojem preroškem videnju gledal usodo človeštva in zgodovine kot borbo med zlim in Sinom človekovim. Da gre pri tem za samega Odrešenika, potrjuje sam Jezus, ki se je tolikokrat tako imenoval in navajal prerokove besede o svojem prihodu »na oblakih neba«. Bog je dal Kristusu to oblast, da v ljubezni s svojo smrtjo stvarstvo odreši in ga privede v nova obdobja srečne večnosti: »Njegova oblast je večna, neminljiva oblast in njegovo kraljestvo neuničljivo«. Mi smo na poti k tej dopolnitvi vsega in pri njej sodelujemo, v kolikor se svobodno in ljubeče podrejamo temu božjemu in Kristusovemu vodstvu ali kraljevanju. Kako besedi »kralj« in »kraljestvo« pomenita nekaj čisto drugega, kar si ljudje navadno ob njiju mislimo, je čisto jasno iz Jezusovih besed pred Pilatom, kjer je popljuvan in krvav ter zvezan stal pred: »Ti si judovski kralj?« Tako ga vpraša Pilat, ki hoče od njega samega zvedeti, zakaj ga sonarodnjaki tožijo. A Kristus odgovarja, da gre za čisto nekaj drugega, kar daleč presega vse človeške zamisli o kraljevanju: »Moje kraljestvo ni od tega sveta«. In kot dokaz za to trditev navaja dejstvo, da ga nihče ne brani s silo. Ko Pilat ne odneha s svojim pozvedovanjem Kristus slovesno odgovarja: »Tako je, kralj sem. Jaz sem za to rojen in sem za to prišel na svet, da spričam resnico«. Lahko si mislimo, kako začudeno in presenečeno ga je gledal predstavnik oblasti. Vprašanje, ki stoji pred nami je ali se bomo temu kralju ljubezni, resnice in pravice odzvali? »Vsak« namreč, pravi Jezus, »kdor je iz resnice, posluša moj glas«. - Sin človekov, kraljuj s svojo ljubeznijo v srcih Ijudi in svet bo drugačen. Kralj naših src 402 | VESTNIK 2015 404 | VESTNIK 2015 406 | VESTNIK 2015 408 | VESTNIK 2015 COFFEE & DONUTS Obveščamo Vas, da bomo v nedeljo 22. novembra učiteljice in otroci slovenske šole nudili krofe, kavo/čaj in sok v spodnji dvorani po obeh mašah. Vljudno Vas prosimo in Vas vabimo, da pridete in se pogostite. Če hočete naročit krofe po »ducatu« prosim pokličite Sandy Ferletič (905) 977-8464 ali naročite po emailu: sferletic@gmail.com The teachers and students of Slovenian School will be serving donuts, coffee, tea and after both Masses on Sunday, Novemer 22nd in the downstairs hall. ŠTRUDELJ – You can pick up the apple & cheese strudelj that you oredered after todays' masses. MIKLAVŽ PRIHAJA! Slovenska šola pri sv. Gregoriju v Hamiltonu vljudno vabita na Miklavževanje v nedeljo 6. decembra, 2015. Po 10:00 maši, od 11:00 do 12:00 bo film za otroke. Ob 12:00 bo odlično kosilo v cerkveni dvorani, nato pa pride Miklavž s spremstvom. Prosimo, da za rezervacije kosila pošljite email Sandy Ferletic čimprej na sferletic@gmail.com ali (905) 977-8464. St. Nicholas will soon bee visiting our parish once again. The Slovenian School invites you to our annual St. Nicholas Celebration on Sunday December 6, 2015. After the 10:00am Mass there will be a children's movie from 11:00am to 12:00pm. A delicious lunch will be served at 12:00 noon, after which St. Nicholas and his angels will come to visit our parish's children. For reservations, please call Sandy Ferletic at (905) 977-8464 or by email at sferletic@gmail.com. If you would like a specific table please call early as seats are given on a first come/first serve basis. BE THE FOLK IN FOLKLORE Folklorna skupina "VENEC" was established to bring together people to help nurture fun, friendship and Slovenian folklore. VENEC invites all interested in traditional Slovenian dances, singing, costumes and even playing instruments, to join their ranks. This group encompasses adults from throughout southern Ontario, from Niagara through to Toronto. Our members have represented all the organizations and groups that call southern Ontario home. The mission of this group is work together to create one strong recreational group to represent the traditions of Canadian-Slovenians. Former members of dance groups, those looking to rekindle their youth, and those just interested in learning something new, along with a great group of individuals are invited to attend our practices on Sunday, November 29th and Sunday, December 13th in the St. Gregory's Hall starting at 4:30pm. Old and new members (university age and older) are asked to help make this 6th season a memorable one learning some unique areas of Slovenia. VESTNIK 2015 | 403 VESTNIK 2015 | 405 VESTNIK 2015 | 407 34TH SUNDAY IN OT Response: The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty. (Ps 93) First Reading Daniel 7:13-14 The prophet sees a vision of one coming on the clouds of heaven. Second Reading Revelation 1:5-8 Jesus is the ruler of the kings of the earth. Gospel John 18:33b-37 Jesus is a king. He was born for this. “All who are on the side of truth listen to my voice.” Illustration The years following the Great War of 1914–18 were years of trouble and turmoil. Many nations struggled to come to terms with the horrors that had befallen the world. Before long a further war erupted, driven by the expansionist will of Adolf Hitler, and so the 1920s and 30s are known now as the “inter-war years”. It was during this time of political upheaval, with old em-pires broken apart and new na-tions coming into being all over Europe, that Pope Pius XI published a letter to the whole Church and the whole world, to put before everyone the vital importance of Jesus as the ruler over all. The year was 1925 and already dictators were flourishing in the shape of Benito Mussolini, and new forms of government in Soviet Russia, where first Lenin and then Stalin would rule with an iron fist. With the new nationalism there arose the new secularism, a world ruled without reference to God. The Pope felt the urgent need to speak to this changing world about the rule or reign of God over all human life. He wrote a letter, Quas Primas, which instituted the feast that we observe today, that of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. In our world today, we are accustomed to sec-ularism, and the Church has had to accommodate itself to an ever-changing world. In some places the Church has had too much influence in the political sphere. In other places the Church is still persecuted and required to submit to the will of the Govern-ment. Church and State is still a battleground. Gospel Teaching The feast today prompts us to think about the rule of the Lord in our personal life and in our public and social life. When Jesus stood before Pilate, the Roman gover-nor was keen to find out if this man threatened his political posi-tion. “No,” said Jesus, “I do not. My kingdom is not like that.” “But you are a king, even so?” the gov-ernor asks. “Yes, I am,” says Jesus. And the kingdom that he proclaims is the kingdom of truth, and that claim puts all of us on the spot. “All who are on the side of truth listen to my voice,” says the Lord. If we look at the drama of Jesus before Pilate, we will see that truth comes very low down the list of priorities. Pilate deals in power, in armed force and in persuasion. So do the Jewish leaders. They lean on Pilate and in the end they threaten to report him to higher authority, to Caesar, if he does not do their bidding. As for persecuting Jesus, they firmly believe that they are in the right. They are the guardians of their holy religion, and this man has insulted the name of God, claiming to be God’s equal. That is blasphemy; it shakes the foundations of their world. When they bring Jesus before the Roman authority, they simply have to translate blas-phemy into a secular offence, namely treason, threatening the security of the State: this man must die. Application I was born for this, I came into the world for this: to bear witness to the truth.” If we want to learn about the truth, Jesus tells us to listen to his voice. And what does that voice say? “Love one an-other, as I have loved you.” “The greatest among you must be your servant.” “Love your enemies and do good to those who persecute you.” The teaching of Jesus shows us that every human being is to be loved and honoured and respected. That those who are poor, most of all, need our attention and care, and that the way to deal with your enemies is to love them. This way of life begins with a realisation of our own worth and value. We follow a Lord who was completely at home with himself as a person in this world. In knowing how much he is loved by his heavenly Father, in knowing the love of his parents here on earth, Jesus grew up into great maturity of life. What use is it to be a king if you are insecure and uncertain in yourself? With confidence in this Lord, we can set out to follow in his way and to lis-ten to his voice. Thus we will come to learn the truth about human dignity, and the truth will set us free. PARENTING TIP OF THE MONTH Tip #87 – The word family by its very definition is a collective term, one that unites those associated with a particular family on many levels, during many different shared moments and occasions. Investing time with your family is hands down the best investment you will ever make. You will reap the benefit of children who have stronger bonds with their families, have better academic success, are more mentally and emotionally stable and who will ultimately learn the skills needed to be better parents themselves. Pope Francis recently encouraged parents to “waste time with their children,” specifically, I believe, because time with your children is anything but wasted! NOTICE / VABILO 59th Annual Meeting - Občni Zbor Hranilnice in Posojilnice Slovenia Parishes (Toronto) Credit Union Limited Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish Hall - 739 Brown’s Line, Toronto, ON OBVESTILA - ANNOUNCEMENTS PEVSKE VAJE Pevske vaje za mešani pevski zbor bodo v četrtek , 26. novembra po večerni maši. DOGODKI V BLIŽNJI PRIHODNOSTI . 22. november: Sava - Maša ob 1:00 pm. . 4. december: Lipa park - Tree Decoration . 6. december: Sv. Gregorij - Miklavževanje - maša samo ob: 10:00 a.m., ob 12h v dvorani kosilo in prihod Miklavža z angelci. . 6. december: Lipa park, Triglav - Santa Claus - Miklavževanje . 13. december: Bled - Božičnica, Slovenski park - Miklavževanje. . 20. december: Sava-Breslav - maša ob 12:00 in Miklavž-Santa; Triglav-London at St. John the Divine Mass at 4:00 p.m. nato srečanje v dvorani. . 24. december: Christmas Eve: first mass at 6:00 p.m. in Englsih, second mass at 10:00 p.m. in Slovenian. . 26. december - Sv. Štefan: Lipa park - maša ob 3:00 p.m. . 31. december: Silvestrovanje at St. Gregory - maša ob 5:30 p.m. nato Silvestrovanje. Silvestrovanje bo tudi v Lipa parku, Savi-Breslavu in pri Triglavu-London. PRINAŠANJE DAROV: SLOVENSKA MAŠA Ob nedeljah, pri slovenski maši, darove prinašajo: 22. november: Zorka Rev & Sonja Peternel 29. november: Aranka & Danny Dundek To all the parishioners who signed up during the year to act as Gift Bearers for the 9:30 and 11:00a.m Sunday Mass, thank you for “Saying Yes.” In 2016, for the 9:30 Mass, a schedule will be prepared using the names of people who volunteered during 2015. Each month, one Sunday will be left open for new volunteers to add their names. If you were on the list for 2015 and do not wish to be included in 2016, please contact Pamela at 905-304-8719. For the 11:00am Mass parishioners are encouraged to make a commitment by using the sign up sheet or by speaking to Sonya Podrebarac. COOKING SESSIONS Our Cooking Session sched-uled for November 28th is now full, it is sure to be a great morning. Our next session will be held on January 16th. The details for that kitchen session will be available soon. You are always welcome to call or email me at 905-317-6002 or novakh@sympatico.ca any time to discuss possible demonstrations or recipes you may be interested in. Heidy Novak SLOMŠKOVO OLTARNO DRUŠTVO Članice Slomškovega oltarnega društva se bodo spomnile svojih pokojnih članic v ponedeljek, 23. novembra 2015 pri večerni sveti maši. Vabljeni! CWL - KŽZ The Memorial Mass for our deceased members will be held on Wednesday, Nov.25, 7pm. We welcome and encourage our Catholic Women's League and Parish members along with their families to attend this beautiful mass in honor of our deceased. EUROPEAN SCENINC TOURS - JUNE 27 - JULY 11, 2016 - SLOVENIA - HUNGARY This once in a life time trip includes flight from Toronto-Brussels-Ljubljana. Your group will arrive by luxury bus and your accommo-dations will be at the fine establishment of Gostilna Vidrgar. Price includes: Bus trips, Returning flights, Lodging & 3 meals per day at Gostilna Vidrgar (Lunches not included on bus trips, Admission to attractions not included). Tour includes: Ljubljana Castle and the City of Ljubljana - Brezje, Bohinj, Bled, Portorož, Postojna. Hungary - Budapest, Ptuj, Ptujska gora, Ptuj Castle, Krvavec and attractions, Podčetrtek, Olimlje Monastery, Jelenov Greben. For Information & booking call 519-461-0653 leave message. DAROVI Za misijonarja Danila so darovali: $210 Jožica in Pavel Novak, $200 Lojze in Peter Grebenc, $300 N.N. Hvala za vaše darove. NEW YEAR'S EVE 2015 AT ST. GREGORY Our NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION is selling out quickly. With St. Gregory the Great Parish and Društvo Bled coming together to ring in 2016, it looks as though we will have a full house. Our organizers are working hard to change things up a little to ensure that New Year’s is a good time for all. Reservations can be made with the purchase of tickets after every mass, as well as at all Parish and Bled events. We look forward to seeing many of our parishioners on December 31st to welcome in the New year… 2016! HEALING MASS Healing Mass for Those Mourning the Loss of a Child – Losing a child is a painful and life-altering experience for parents, grandparents and other family members. The feeling of loss, regardless of the amount of time that has passed, is often more profound during the Christmas season. A Diocesan Healing Mass, meant to bring hope to all those trying to cope with such grief, is planned at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King for Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 4 pm. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Daniel Miehm. God is close to those who mourn, come and experience His healing presence. Please call Lena at 905-528-7988 ext. 2249, or register on-line at www.hamiltondiocese.com. SVETE MAŠE - MASS TIMES: Ponedeljek/Monday – Petek/Friday: 7:00 P.M. Sobota/Saturday: 8:00 A.M. – slovenska / in Slovenian 5:30 P.M. – slovenska / in Slovenian - Nedelja/Sunday: 9:30 A.M. – slovenska / in Slovenian - 11:00 A.M. – angleška / in English KRSTI / BAPTISMS: Po dogovoru, prijava 1 mesec prej. - For an app’t, call one month before. POROKE / MARRIAGE: Prijava eno leto prej. / For an app’t, call one year before the wedding date. SPOVED / CONFESSIONS: Vsak prvi petek ob 6:00 P.M. / 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 (person counselling) with your priest – please call during business hours for an appointment. Tel: 905-561-5971. DON BOSCO 34. NEDELJA MED LETOM KRISTUS KRALJ 22. NOVEMBER Cecilija, mučenka † †† †† za žive in rajne župljane Marjan Pavlič Ivanka in Janez Ivan, Danica, Lojze 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Maks in Milka Pavlič Hči Jožica Novak z družino Ivan Mihelič (Maša v Savi) PONEDELJEK - MONDAY 23. NOVEMBER Klemen I. Papež muč. † † † † †† †† Janez Hočevar Sidonija Drvarič, obl. Franc Drvarič Izidor Fujsk Starši Avgust in Marija Smodiš Pokojne članice SOD 7:00 P.M. Ignac Horvat z družino Družina Dundek Družina Dundek Družina Dundek Olga Glavač z družino Slomškovo oltarno društvo TOREK - TUESDAY 24. NOVEMBER Po namenu 8:00 A.M. SDB SREDA - WEDNESDAY 25. NOVEMBER Katarina Alexandrijska, mučenka †† † †† † † †† Pokojne članice KŽZ Sidonija Drvarič, obl. Za verne duše v vicah Jan Pona Florian Miklavčič Jože in Marija Heric 7:00 P.M. Katoliška ženska zveza -CWL Hči z družino Družina Veličevič Wife and sons Družina Miklavčič Družina Miklavčič ČETRTEK - THURSDAY 26. NOVEMBER Silvo, opat †† †† † † Pokojni iz družine Kološa Vsi pokojni farani Lusi Gašpar, obl. Sidonija Drvarič, obl. 7:00 P.M. Majda Olga in Viktor Glavač z druž. Liz & Rob Harrington Liz & Rob Harrington PETEK - FRIDAY 27. NOVEMBER Marija s čudodelno svet. †† †† †† † Mary in Miro Pušar Pokojni orodniki Matila in Jože Stanko Leopold Čop 7:00 P.M. Ana Rataić Julija Sagadin z družino Hči Olga in Joe Hanc Manja Erzetič SOBOTA - SATURDAY 28. NOVEMBER Katarina Laboure, red. †† †† † †† † † Za verne duše v vicah Jože in Marija Zelko Marija Grebenc Elizabeta, Štefan in Robert Terezija Hajdinjak Marija Kerec 9:15 A.M. 5:30 P.M. N.N. Hči Bernarda Milosavljevič Lojze Grebenc Angela in Ivan Antolin Angela in Ivan Antolin Družina Gašpar 1. ADVENTNA 29. NOVEMBER Saturin, mučenec † †† za žive in rajne župljane Liza Farkaš Jernej in Lucija Ponikvar 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M. Marina Štefanec Družina Ponikvar SVETE MAŠE - MASSES Od 22.11. 2015 Do 29.11. 2015 Kramar