SLOVENSKA ŽUPNIJA SV. GREGORIJA VELIKEGA | ST. GREGORY THE GREAT SLOVENIAN CHURCH 34/59 Številka - Number / Leto - Year 20.8. 2023 20. NEDELJA MED LETOM 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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 HALL RENTALS 905-561-5971, ext. 2 E-MAIL hallrental@ stgregoryhamilton.ca Današnji evangelij nam predstavlja čudovito poučevanje o vztrajni molitvi, ki je polna vere. Glavna osebnost je oseba, ki ne pripada izvoljenemu ljudstvu, temveč poganskemu svetu. Ta evangelij je napovedoval že odlomek iz Izaija, ki je prerokoval, da bo Gospod poln dobrote do tujcev, ki se bodo pridružili njegovi besedi in mu služili. Drugo berilo je zaključek Pisma Rimljanom in obravnava spreobrnjenje Judov. Lahko vidimo, kako so evangeljski dogodki polni življenja in spontanosti. Matej vse to opisuje kot občudovanja vredno stopnjevanje. Jezus se začasno umakne tudi iz Palestine, na poganska področja. Tokrat je bil namenjen v kraje Tira in Sidona, na sever Svete dežele. In tu je kananejska žena, doma iz teh krajev, ki začne kričati: »Gospod, Davidov sin, usmili se me! Mojo hčer zelo mučijo hudobni duhovi.« To je krik, ki ga je narekovala velika stiska in je izraz materinske ljubezni. Njena hči je zelo preizkušana; zato mati prosi Jezusa. O njem je slišala govoriti, o njegovi dobroti do bolnikov, o njegovih čudežnih dejanjih. K njemu se obrne s prošnjo in z močno vero. Vendar tokrat Jezus preseneča s svojim obnašanjem: na videz prezred njeno prošnjo. Učenci se mu približajo in ga spodbujajo; pravijo mu: »Odpravi jo, ker vpije za nami.« Jezus nato razloži: »Poslan sem le k izgubljenim ovcam Izraelove hiše.« Jezus, Božji Sin, se zaveda, da je med svojim zemeljskim življenjem njegovo poslanstvo omejeno na Izraelce. Jezus, ki je iz srca ponižen in usmiljen, noče preseči teh omejitev, noče prevzeti pobude, ki bi prekoračile njegovo predvideno služenje. Tu gre za dokaz velike poslušnosti, ki jo je izkazal Bogu. Vendar žena ne obupa; še več, približa se, mu pade k nogam in mu pravi: »Gospod, pomagaj mi!« Jezus ji odgovori nekako v prejšnjem slogu: »Ni lepo jemati kruh otrokom in ga metati psom.« Ona pa ni užaljena, vztraja in celo poišče način, ki je v skladu z Jezusovim odgovorom; VESTNIK 2023 | pravi: »Res je, Gospod vendar tudi psički jedo od drobtinic, ki padajo z mize njihovih gospodarjev.« Tako tudi ta žena pokaže veliko mero ponižnosti: sprejme, da so jo primerjali s psičkom. Vendar zmore to primerjavo izkoristiti za še vztrajnejšo prošnjo: čeprav psički ne morejo pričakovati, da bi jedli kuh, ki pripada sinovom, se kljub temu hranijo z drobtinami, ki padajo na tla. Vsekakor je občudovanja vredna prizadevnost žene, ki hoče pomagati svoji hčeri! Jezus tedaj reče: »O žena, velika je tvoja vera! Zgodi naj se ti, kakor želiš!« Jezus občuduje vero te žene, čudi se njeni zagnanosti v vztrajni molitvi. Zato se odloči in preseže meje svojega poslanstva in ozdravi njeno hčer. V prvem berilu vidimo, da je Bog izbral ljudstvo, ki mu je - kot izbranemu - naklanjal milosti v najvišji meri. Vendar pa je tudi v stari zavezi veliko besedil, ki jasno kažejo, da ta omejitev ni nepropustna. Prerok Izaija se ne obotavlja reči, da bo Bog na svojo sveto goro, to je v svojem času, privedel nekatere tujce: tiste, ki se bodo pridružili Gospodu, da bi mu služili in ljubili v Gospodovem imenu. Bog govori po prerokovih ustih: »Pripeljal jih bom na svojo sveto goro in jih razveseljeval v svoji hiši molitve.« Gospod ne more obljubiti nekaj bolj izrednega, kot je to: v polnosti pridružiti tujce izvoljenemu ljudstvu, privesti jih v svojo najbolj notranjo bližino. In nadaljuje: »Njihove žgalne in klavne daritve bodo prijetne na mojem oltarju, kajti moja hiša se bo imenovala hiša molitve za vsa ljudstva.« Božja namera je odrešenje za vse, odprtost za ves svet. Kadar Bog komu nakloni posebno milost, ta ni nikoli pridržana samo temu, temveč je dana v korist vsem. Pomislimo na Marijo, ki je bila deležna izrednih milosti. Marija jih je prejela za sodelovanje v odrešenjskem načrtu vseh ljudi, ki ga je izvrševal njen Božji Sin. V drugem berilu Pavel razlaga svoje ravnanje glede nevere Judov, ki nočejo sprejeti božje milosti, kot jim jo Kristus podarja. Podobno kot Kanaanka tudi on ne izgubi upanja. Nasprotno, pravi, da je celo v čast njegovi službi, v upanju, da bi rešil mnogo Judov. Svoja srca moramo odpreti tej veliki božji ljubezni do vseh, da jih lahko povsem napolni. Imejmo velikodušno srce, da bomo kadarkoli mogli sprejeti vse tiste, ki nam jih Gospod pošilja na našo življenjsko pot. (Prim. Oznanjevalec št 3, 2008) 366 | VESTNIK 2023 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME R: Let the peoples praise you, O God, let all the peoples praise you! First Reading Isaiah 56:1. 6-7 The Lord will bring all peoples to his holy mountain. Second Reading Romans 11:13-15. 29-32 God will show mercy to all humankind. Gospel Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus responds to the great faith of a Canaanite woman. “Even house-dogs can eat the scraps that fall from their master’s table.” Illustration “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” These words come from the poem “The New Colossus”, written by American poet Emma Lazarus, inscribed on a bronze plaque inside the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. It is the most well-known example of a country expressing a welcome to refugees to its shores. It would be rare to find its equivalent anywhere in the world today. It may not have inspired American practice for more than a couple of decades, but during those years many thousands flocked to American shores. Most were processed through the nearby Ellis Island, which had hospitals for checking out infectious diseases and different disabilities, not to refuse of Israel but he is delighted when his opponent outwits him with her clever reasoning for an extension of his powers to a wider group of people. In the Gospels, Jesus seems to like such debates, especially with women. This is perhaps because women were seen as outsiders, having less status in society. Jesus’ attitude to women helps convey the message that the Gospel is for all. Whether it is the woman with a haemorrhage, the woman of Samaria at the well, Martha, or even Jesus’ own mother at the marriage feast of Cana, they all stimulate a further revelation of Jesus’ calling. And he is quite happy that in entry but to establish how best to care for this dynamic he appears to be reluctant and they provide the the different conditions. spur. This would change by the 1920s when the economic recession and the growing Application influence of theories of eugenics turned How welcoming to the stranger are we? For many of us this attitude of welcome round, only allow- the stranger can be a source of fear and danger rather than ing in those who were fit and able to con- the friend we have not yet met. Our society’s attitude towards tribute in an obvious way to the further refugees and economic immigrants is all too often unwelcomdevelopment of the American way of life. ing and even hostile. Within our church practices we also face By the 1950s Ellis Island would be closed, a difficult conundrum in our response to those we see as outand the symbol of the recent attitude tosiders. If God’s salvation is open to all, why do we refuse outwards refugees is the wall being constructsiders full participation in the Eucharist? This could apply ed on the Mexican border. whether we are talking about those who may share elements Gospel Teaching of faith with us or those who are in irregular marriage or partThe attitude of the people of Israel to nership relationships. Is there a way forward? outsiders in the Old Testament swings beFirst of all, we can take heart from the fact that things are tween two extremes. There is a fearfulness not as cut and dried as they might first appear. Many refugees of the hostility of surrounding foes, but and immigrants do eventually find entry and acceptance, there is also an ongoing attraction to their even if that journey may be difficult and protracted. And in gods and practices. The prophets in partic- the Church it’s possible for outsiders now to be offered full ular weigh against this temptation and access to the Eucharist at times such as weddings or funerals, threaten its perpetrators with exile and when the desire for unity on such occasions takes precedence destruction. At the same time there is a over the unity we have still to reach. Following the lead of growing sense of the universal power of Jesus, our first step may be to have the conversation with their God and a sense that all peoples will those seeking a welcome. As we come to know them better be called to the recognition of God and we may find shared understanding. Secondly, we are called to ensuing salvation. look forward rather than always define ourselves by the past. The playful argument between Jesus How could things be different in a way that would reflect and the Canaanite woman reflects the dif- greater unity rather than disunity? Looking to the past may ferent elements of this attitude. Jesus help inform our understanding, but we also need to face the claims that his calling is only to the people future, even if it means a step into the unknown. VESTNIK 2023 | 367 Though a little quieter than most long weekends at Slovenski Park, the Civic Holiday 2023 long weekend events August 4-7, turned out to be fun, relaxing and gave way to a new tradition. With a good number of members arriving Friday night to spend the weekend at the Park, many a campfire could be seen in the evening hours and even a song or two was heard in the background. On Saturday, activities were limited to swimming, socializing and children’s games which were alot of fun with younger members asking for more. Also on Saturday, 3 balina-bocce teams led by Johnny Hocevar, Jacob Grdadolnik and Janko Bubaš traveled to Slovenian Summer Camp for the first ever S.P. vs S.S.C. Balinanje tournament. With their family members along to support and cheer them on, our Slovenski Park teams put up a tough fight but in the end, S.S.C. squeeked by to win the trophy. A great day was had by all and a new event was born. The tournament will take place next year at Slovenski Park with the intent of inviting more Slovenian organizations to join in. On Sunday, Slovenski Park’s traditional Balinanje tournament took place in the park with great participation from members and even a player from Australia! Congratulations to Dana Ryall, Dave Pušič and Mark Morasutti for taking first place. Thank you to Janko and Anica Bubaš for donating the trophies. At 1:00 on Sunday members gathered at the chapel for Holy Mass. We are deeply grateful to Father Drago for his dedication and spiritual guidance as well as his strong support in helping to preserve our Slovenian culture. With the kitchen and bar open both Saturday and Sunday, members enjoyed delicious meals and late night snacks. Sunday night was Movie Night in the hall with both children and parents enjoying a double-feature complete with popcorn and other goodies. After the movie, adults enjoyed some karaoke fun on the patio. All in all it was a wonderful weekend and a big THANK YOU goes out to all the member volunteers for their hard work and efforts to make the weekend a success. Slovenski Park could not exist without the members volunteering their time and hard work to complete the endless tasks required to host events, maintain the building and grounds and raise funds to ‘pay the bills’. God bless all our hard workers! Bog povrni vašo dobtoto! Nikoli ne pozabimo, da ‘v slogi je moč!’ Magda Razpotnik, President 368 | VESTNIK 2023 VESTNIK 2023 | 369 370 | VESTNIK 2023 VESTNIK 2023 | 371 V nedeljo, 13. avgusta 2023 je bila naša župnija deležna obiska Vokalne skupine Ardeo iz Slovenije, okolica Gorice. Ubrano in navdušeno so prepevale najprej med sveto mašo, po sveti maši pa so nastopile še s krajšim koncertom narodnih pesmi. Njihov nastop je privabil kar nekaj ljudi, ki jih navadno ne vidimo vsako nedeljo. Gotovo je, da nimamo pogosto priložnosti, da bi poslušali tako lepo petje. Sveto mašo in koncert smo v živo prenašali na Facebook strani naše župnije in lahko tam prisluhnete posnetku. Popoldne pa se je skupina odpravila še na Večeni Zvon - to nedeljo so praznovali Veliki šmaren-Marijino vnebovzetje. Nastopile so v popoldanskem programu. Še enkrat iskrena hvala jim za tak lep nastop z želje, da bi še mnogim prinašale veselje s svojimi glasovi. 372 | VESTNIK 2023 POMOČ V SLOVENIJI PRIZADETIM V POVODNJI Hvala vsem, ki ste že prispevali za pomoč prizadem v Sloveniji ob zadnji povodnji. Če bi še kodo želel darovali mora storiti to najkasneje do četrtka, 24. avgusta. Po tem datumu lahko nakažete pomoč naravnost v Slovenijo na tri spodaj omenjene organizacije. V petek bomo poslali zbrani denar v Toronto na župnijo Brezmadežne, oni pa bodo vse poslali na škofijo Toronto, ki bo to pred koncem meseca posredovala Slovenski Karitas. Donation can be cash or if paying by cheque, please put in church name: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 739 Browns Line Toronto, ON M8W 3V7 general@ourladyofmm.com Tel: 416-255-2721 As a memo write for Miraculous Medal Parish - “OLMM - Slovenia” Your support and prayers are greatly needed. If you prefer to donate directly, you have different organizations from Slovenia where you can donate to. Slovenian Karitas Slovenska Karitas Kristanova ulica 1, 1000 Ljubljana IBAN: SI56 0214 0001 5556 761 Purpose: POMOČ NEURJE Reference: SI 00 624 Red Cross Slovenia Rdeči križ Slovenija Mirje 19, 1000 Ljubljana IBAN: SI56 0310 0123 4567 891 (open at SKB Banka d. d.) Reference: 00 96875 Purpose: Ujma 2023 SWIFT/BIC: SKBASI2X Code of purpose: CHAR DAY CAMP 2023 Ta teden od torka 15. avg. do petka 18. avg. je pod vodstvom Heidy Novak in Amande Purdon potekal zaopet Day Camp. Poleg je otrok smo imeli tokrat zelo veliko število mladih, ki so pomagali pri organizaciji. Kaj več, kako je potekal teden pa v prihodnji številki Vestnika. Don Bosko Fundation Rakovniška ulica 6, 1000 Ljubljana TRR: SI56 0205 8026 2282 413 (open at NLB) Reference: SI00 201 Purpose: Poplave Code of Purpose: char MARMORA - Romanje z avtobusom v Marmoro bo 8. sept. 2023, na praznik Marijinega rojstva. Ob 8h zjutraj bo v naši cerkvi sveta maša in ob 8:45 odhod. Cena prevoza na osebo je $55.- Prihod nazaj v Hamilton okrog 8p.m. Za rezervacijo sedeža pokličite najkasneje do 5. sep.: Catharine: 905-3182242 ali Angela: 905-930-7442. VESTNIK 2023 | 373 O BVESTILA - A NNOUNCEMENTS KOLEDAR DOGODKOV - Sept. 1-4 - Slovenski Park - Labour Day: Baseball Tournament; Mass Sunday at 1PM. - Sept. 3 - Bled - End of Summer Picnic - Sept. 9 - Društvo sv. Jožefa - Bocce Tournament - Sept 10 - London - Mass at 3PM - St. John the Divine Church - Sept. 16 - Midland - Komemoracija, križev pot, masa ob 12h - Sept 17 - St. Gregory the Great - Jesenski banket - Fall Banquet; Mass at 10 AM. CLEANING OF THE CHURCH - Sept. 2nd - Groznik, Erzar Lukežič - Sept. 16th - Gosgnach team BRALEC - READER Mary Ann Demšar DRUŠTVO SV. JOŽEFA Letos bo Društvo sv. Jožefa zopet organizirali turnir v balinanju - Bocce Tournament in sicer v soboto, 9. septembra. Več podrobnosti v naslednjem Vestniku. SVETE MAŠE OD 21. - 24. AVGUSTA V župniji ne bo svetih maš od ponedeljka, 21. avgusta do vključno četrtka 24. avgusta, ker bom na duhovnih vajah. Če bi karkoli nujno potrebovali, me lahko pokličete na mobilni telefon 905-520-2014. Hvala za razumevanje. DAROVI - DONATIONS V spomin ali namesto cvetja na grob pokojnih so za gradbeni sklad darovali: 374 | VESTNIK 2023 - $100 - Maria Žvan z družino v spomin na pok. Max Pavličič V spomin na pok. Leopolda Kline: - $50 - Ivan in Mary Miketič z družino - $200 - Jay Cestnik - $100 - Cynthia Rites - $100 - Mati Collados Nunez V spomin na pok. Ano Doma: - $75 - CWL - KŽZ - $50 - Vinko in Magda Benc z družino - $100 - Ivan Kelenc z družino (Kitchener) - $100 - Friend Enny H. - $100 - Sandy Gonza Carre Hvala vsem za vaš dar. Bog vam povrni. POKOJNI - DECEASED V nedeljo, 13. avgusta 2023, je po daljši bolezni odšla k Bogu po večno plačilo naša faranka Ana Doma, stara 79 let. Od nje ste se lahko poslovili pred pred pogrebno mašo v naši župnijski cerkvi sv. Gregorija Velikega v Hamiltonu v četrtek, 17. avgusta. Ob 11:00 a.m. Pa smo za pokoj njene duše darovali sveto mašo ob prisotnosti žare. Pokopana bo v Sloveniji, na Gornji Bistrici. Iskreno sožalje sinu Davidu in hčerki Julie, prav tako tudi bratu Tony-ju in sestrama Veri in Tončki. Pokojni Ani pa večni mir in pokoj v slovenski zemlji. MLADI GLAS PLANIKA SLOVENIAN DANCE GROUP Na račun »Eno Srce, Mladi Glas Planika Slovenian Dance group Ena Duša« - »One Heart, One Soul« ste za would like to invite all children (senior kindergarten or older) and youth in our commu- našo slovensko župnijo sv. Gregorija Velikenity to join us for a new season as we begin ga do11. avgusta 2023 pripevali: preparations to celebrate our 50th anniver$181,552.sary in 2024. All new and returning dancers Hvala vsem, ki ste že prispevali. are asked to attend registration and first th Naš cilj je, da dosežemo vsoto 200.000,practice on Tuesday, September 12 and Tuesday September 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall of Our Lady of the Miraculous V tem tednu so naslednje obletnice smrti Medal Slovenian parish. For more info please faranov, ki so zapisani v naših knjigah: call Diana Blas 647-225-2527 or email: mladiglasplanika@hotmail.com Lenart Janez John August 21, 1982 Everyone is welcome, no experience necCarey Douglas Francis August 21, 1992 essary! Gomboša Vilma August 21, 2008 Dobršek Fr. Ivan August 22, 2010 Peternel Agnes Hildegarde August 23, 1981 Hvala Olgi GlaLeskovec Božidar Theodor August 24, 1995 vač za lepo okrašeBožnar Ann Louise August 26, 2021 no cerkev za prazHauzar Drago August 27, 1996 nik Marijinega vneUdovč Magda August 27, 2021 bovzetja. Hvala tudi Bernardi M. ki je darovala gladiole. S vet e maše - Masses 20. NEDELJA MED LETOM 20. AVGUST Bernard, opat-uč. DON BOSCO †† †† † † † †† †† † Za žive in rajne župljane Max Pavličič Ivan in Norma Tompa Frank Saje Joe Tompa Ivan Dobršek, obl. Ivan in Rozina Doma Pok. iz družine Karlin Frank Rojc 10:00 A.M. - - - - - - Toni in Marija Franc z družino Janez Lovrenčec Žena Anica z družino Štefan in Francka Antolin Toni in Marija Franc z družino Družina Mertuk Jožica Novak z družino Štefanija in Mark SV. MAŠE - MASSES: Mon. to Fri.: 7:00 P.M.; Saturday: 5:30 P.M. (Slo); Sunday: 9:30 A.M. (Slo); 11:00 A.M (Eng) - From July to Fall Banquet only 10:00 A.M. - KRSTI / BAPTISMS: For an appointment, call one month before. POROKE / MARRIAGE: By appointment, call one year before the wedding date. SPOVED / CONFESSIONS: First Friday of the month 6 to 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 or Cell: 905-520-2014 VESTNIK 2023 | 375 SVETE MAŠE - MASSES PONEDELJEK - MONDAY 21. AVGUST †† Pokojni iz družine Gačnik Družina † Fr. Ivan Dobršek, obl. SDB SREDA - WEDNESDAY 23. AVGUST †† Marica Bida in Anka Gačnik Družina ČETRTEK - THURSDAY 24. AVGUST †† Pokojni iz družine Borštnik Družina Pij X. papež TOREK - TUESDAY 22. AVGUST Devica Marija kraljica Roza iz Lime, devica Jernej (Natanael), apostol PETEK - FRIDAY 25. AVGUST Po namenu Za zdravje 7:00 P.M. Slomškovo oltarno društvo Ana Plosinjak † † † †† † † † † Frank Pinter Julijana Sagadin Joe Lackovič Franc in Verona Korošec Apolonija Marič Ante Čule Jože Gačnik Štefan Kričaj 5:30 P.M. Ljudmila Pinter z družino Marija Volf Žena Vera z družino Marija Korošec z družino Družina Čule Žena z družino Družina Malevič Frances Stegne † † †† † †† † † † † † Za žive in rajne župljane Magda Udovč Ann Božnar Ivan in Norma Tompa Norma Tompa Pok. iz družine Pavel Novak Jože Kosem, 30. dan Leopold Kline Amalija Likavec Max Pavličič Darinka Ferletič, obl. 10:00 A.M. - - - - - - Families Levstek & McLean John Božnar z družino Ignac in Terezija Sarjaš z družino Toni in Marija Franc z družino Jožica Novak z družino Rada Kosem z družino Rudi in Marija Horvat Rudi in Marija Horvat Žena Jožica z družino Milan in Sandy Ferletič Ludvik, kralj SOBOTA - SATURDAY 26. AVGUST Tarzicij, mučenec Hadrijan, mučenec 27. NEDELJA MED LETOM 27. AVGUST Monika, mati sv. Avguština 376 | VESTNIK 2023