SLOVENSKA ŽUPNIJA SV. GREGORIJA VELIKEGA | ST. GREGORY THE GREAT SLOVENIAN CHURCH 33/59 Številka - Number / Leto - Year 13.8. 2023 19. NEDELJA MED LETOM 19TH 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 Prvo berilo današnje nedelje nam predstavlja božje pričevanje. Elija je v velikih težavah in nevarnostih, kajti kraljica Jezabela bi ga rada ubila. Zateče se v puščavo in pride k božji gori Horeb. Zateče se v votlino, kjer bi preživel noč. Gospod ga povabi, naj pričakuje razodetje: »Pojdi ven (iz votline) in se postavi na gori pred Gospoda.« Zatem gre Gospod mimo, vendar na zelo drugačen način kot ob svojem mogočnem prikazovanju na gori Sinaj. Tam se je prikazal v silovitem viharju, zastrašujoč, s hudo nevihto, da se je tresla gora. Tako je razodel svojo moč in vlil ljudstvu strah v kosti. Strah božji je nekaj dobrega, kajti varuje nas pred grehom: kdor se boji Boga, se ne bo drznil početi tega, kar ga žali. Tudi pri Eliju je bil strašen in nadležen veter, ki je cepil gore in razbijal skale, vendar Gospoda ni bilo v vetru. Po vetru je bil potres, vendar Gospoda ni bilo niti v potresu. Po potresu je ogenj, vendar tudi tu ni Gospoda. Na koncu je tihi piš lahkega vetra, in v tem se Gospod razodene. Elija si torej zagrne obraz s plaščem in se ustavi ob vhodu v votlino, da bi prisluhnil božjemu glasu. Ta dogodek nam pomaga razumeti, da se lahko Bog razodeva na različne načine: na zunanji način, ki je veličasten, s strah vzbujajočimi vremenskimi pojavi; lahko pa tudi v skritosti srca, s tihim pišem lahkega vetra, v prijetni sapici. Morda je to drugo javljanje veliko bolj pomenljivo od prvega: nakazuje, da je Bog resnično znotraj vseh stvari in vseh ljudi; da je navzoč v našem srcu, tudi takrat, ko ga ne prepoznamo. Današnji evangeljski odlomek prikazuje Jezusa kako hodi po vodi. Po pomnožitvi kruha je Jezus svojim učencem ukazal, naj stopijo v čoln in prečkajo jezero. Ko je odpustil množico, se je povzpel na goro k molitvi; ljudstvo ga je namreč hotelo postaviti za kralja, vendar Jezus noče biti zemeljski kralj. Čoln z učenci se je znašel v težavah: veter je nasproten in učenci se borijo z razburkani valovi. Ob koncu noči Jezus pride naproti učencem tako, da hodi po vodi. Razumljivo je, da so bili učenci prestrašeni. Mislili so, da je prikazen in so začeli vpiti. Jezus pa jih pomiri: »Bodite pogumni! Jaz sem. Ne bojte se!« Peter, ki se je med vsemi učenci zdel najbolj VESTNIK 2023 | hraber, ga je vprašal: »Gospod, če si ti, mi ukaži, da pridem k tebi po vodi.« Jezus sprejme njegovo prošnjo: »Pridi!« Peter se spusti s čolna in začne hoditi po vodi, da bi prišel k njemu, a se zaradi moči vetra prestraši in se začne potapljati. Zato zakriči Jezusu: »Gospod, reši me!« Jezus stegne roko, ga zgrabi in mu reče: »Malovernež, zakaj si podvomil? V trenutku, ko Jezus stopi v čoln, veter pojenja. Ko se odločamo za velikodušno pobudo, ki nam jo je navdihnil Gospod, moramo najprej verovati in to vero ohraniti v vseh okoliščinah, tudi če so to čudne, težke. Že prerok je rekel: »Če ne boste verovali, ne boste obstali«. (lz 7,9); »Kdor se nanj opre, ne bo omahnil« (lz 28,16). Ta dogodek je za nas zelo pomenljiv, če smo velikodušni kristjani. 'Če smo povprečni, nimamo nobene posebne pobude, zadovoljni smo z življenjem, ki je večinoma omejeno z našimi zanimanji in se tako ne soo-čamo z resnejšimi težavami. Če pa smo velikodušni kristjani, vsaj včasih zabredemo v težave. V drugem berilu nam Pavel govori o svojih bratih po krvi in mesu - o Judih. Pravi, da zaradi njih trpi veliko bolečino in nenehno trpljenje: »Govorim resnico v Kristusu, ne lažem, moja vest mi je priča v Svetem Duhu: v svojem srcu nosim veliko žalost in nenehno bolečino.« V Drugem pismu Korinčanom Pavel pojasnjuje, da je moral veliko trpeti zaradi svojih rojakov: prejel je devetintrideset udarcev, pretepali so ga s šibo, bil je kamenjan. Vendar je njegovo največje trpljenje v tem, ko vidi, da zavračajo Kristusa. Izraelci imajo toliko privilegijev, vendar zavračajo Kristusa. Zaradi tega je zelo notranje prizadet, da celo reče: »V svojem srcu nosim veliko žalost in nenehno bolečino. Kajti želel bi biti sam preklet in ločen od Kristusa v prid svojim bratom, ki so moji rojaki po mesu.« Apostol se je pripravljen soočiti z vsakršno žrtvijo, da bi lahko rešil rojake, da bi jih lahko vključil v Kristusovo Cerkev in jim ponudil odrešenje po veri v Kristusa. Lahko torej občudujemo to velikodušno Pavlovo ravnanje, to resnično apostolsko srce, ki trpi zaradi tistih, ki ne sprejemajo vere v Kristusa. Tudi danes je v svetu težnja po zavračanju vere. Vse to lahko v našem srcu izzove globoko ganjenost in željo, da bi molili za spreobrnjenje tistih, ki ne verujejo. Tako bomo zares združeni z Odrešenikovim srcem. (Prim. Oznanjevalec št 3, 2008) 354 | VESTNIK 2023 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME R: Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. First Reading 1 Kings 19:9. 11-13 God was not in the great wind, the earthquake or the fire, which were the traditional manifestations of God’s presence, but in the silence. Second Reading Romans 9:1-5 Paul’s concern is that his Jewish brothers and sisters should learn to accept Jesus and his teachings. Gospel Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus calls to his disciples in the midst of the wild and restless sea. When they see him walk on the water they acknowledge that he is the Son of God. “The men in the boat bowed down before him and said, ‘Truly, you are the Son of God.’” Illustration In August last year, more than eight thousand people crossed the English Channel in small boats from mainland Europe, attempting to reach Britain. Even in the summer such crossings can be precarious. The small boats are often in poor condition and overcrowded. In November 2021 a boat capsized, taking thirty-one lives, after the passengers desperately called for help for six hours. The dinghy floundered in choppy waters without rescue. The 2019 film The Flood gives insight into the fears of passengers in a small boat on a rough sea. Asylum seeker Haile, from Eritrea, is in a boat full of refugees crossing the Mediter- ranean. It is buffeted by large waves and springs a leak. Despite the frantic efforts of the passengers to shovel the water out with their hands, the boat sinks. Haile survives but we later see him on a beach in Italy littered with life jackets, remnants from many similar journeys. Several thousand refugees are killed crossing the Mediterranean and seas around Western Europe every year, and thousands more face a perilous journey as the water lashing around their unseaworthy inflatable boats threatens to end their lives. Throughout Haile’s trials in the water and on land he has faith in God. During his time in a refugee camp in northern France, waiting for an opportunity to travel to England, we see Haile seeking comfort in prayer at the makeshift church in the camp. Gospel Teaching Today’s Gospel tells a story about fear of drowning and faith in God. It comes on the heels of the feeding of the five thousand but it was the miracle of Jesus walking on the water that, more than any other, convinced Jesus’ disciples that he was indeed the Son of God. The story unfolds on the Sea of Galilee. Jesus had suggested the disciples get into a boat and go on ahead to the other side while he prayed alone, but they were not able to cross with a storm battering their boat. Peter and the disciples spent nearly the whole night struggling to get across before Jesus showed up. They were terrified, and were reassured only when Jesus walked to them across the water, pulling Peter out of the water on the way. When Jesus got into the boat, the wind ceased. The story demonstrates that Jesus is Lord of the wind and sea, and also compassionate in serving others. It helps establish the identity of Jesus. Jesus proves himself able to take command of the elements, something only God can do. This is the first time Jesus is called the Son of God by the disciples, a statement that builds on what they had said earlier about him: “Whatever kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey him.” Here they answer their own question: “Truly, you are the Son of God.” Application Christian groups such as Seeking Sanctuary and various Justice and Peace commissions have documented the plight of refugees forced to undertake perilous journeys by land and sea. Other groups reach out to seafarers who can suffer from loneliness, depression, spiritual deprivation and exploitation on the seas. Stella Maris chaplains and volunteers, for example, visit hundreds of thousands of seafarers and fisherfolk every year. They listen and chat, they arrange Mass on board ships, they offer practical help in a crisis and bring free Wi-Fi on board so that seafarers can call home. Jesus is shown to be kind and merciful in today’s Gospel, but he also has the power to defy the laws of nature. Sometimes turbulent places are also “thin places”, where God breaks through. It is the nature of faith to be willing to throw oneself into a disorderly world and hope to encounter Jesus there. And, as Peter discovered, Jesus extends life-giving stability amidst chaos and danger. He has compassion for people fearing for their lives. The story prompts reflection, about who Jesus is and about the nature of faith. Just as Jesus puts out his hand and holds Peter, he can also grasp us by the hand when we sink into our own seas of worries at times. Often we fear the difficult experiences of life such as illness, loss of loved ones, and financial hardships, only to discover that these experiences can bring Jesus closer to us. It is our mission to reach out to others who are suffering and fearful, just as Jesus did. VESTNIK 2023 | 355 356 | VESTNIK 2023 VESTNIK 2023 | 357 Na vsak »Long weekend« Imamo v Slovenskem parku ob enih popoldne sveto mašo, tako smo jo imeli tudi v nedeljo 6. avgusta. Tokrat smo bili lahko pri kapelici; dvakrat smo morali biti zaradi dežja v dvorani. Ni se nas ravno trlo pred kapelico, je bila pa lepa skupina, ki se je zbrala k molitvi. Celo vreme nam je pomagalo, da se ni bilo potrebno drenjat v senci. Hvala Štefki Kanc, ki je lepo okrasila in pripravila kapelico. 358 | VESTNIK 2023 SVETI KRST - BAPTISM V soboto, 5. avgusta 2023 je zakrament sv. krsta prejela Iya Aaliyah Grandy, hči očeta Kyle Grandy in matere Leqa AlSherees. V soboto, 5. avgusta 2023, je zakrament prejela tudi Mia Jelić, hči očeta Toni Jelić in matere Leqa AlSherees. Iskrene čestitke staršem ob krstu njihovih otrok. Naj jih spremlja božji blagoslov in priprošnja nebeške matere Marije. V soboto, 12. avgusta so se ob enih popoldne, člani slovenske skupnosti Kitchenerja in okolice zbrali pri sveti maši v bivši dvorani društva. Sveta maša se je darovala za pokojne člane in po namenih zapisanih v prejšnjem Vestniku. Dodali pa smo še sveto mašo za pokojnega Berto Lakoseljac po namenu Zore in Ivana, mašo za pokojno Natasho Prilesnik, pok. iz družine Prilesnik in Muhič po namenu Jožeta in Angele Prilesnik. Po maši pa se je nadaljevalo družabno srečanje ob hrani, pijači in ansamblu Golden Keys. VESTNIK 2023 | 359 Kot že tradicija narekuje se je v nedeljo 6. avgusta zbralo zelo lepo število članov in prijateljev v Lipa Parku za vsakoletni piknik ‘Music in the Park’. Čeprav so bile prometne gneče hude in vremenske napovedi slabe, so se vseeno zbrali veseli obrazi in se pošteno zabavali ob poskočnih vižah Ansambla Golden Keys in Harmonikarske skupine Niagara Button Boxers s posebnim gostom, svetovno poznanim Walterjem Ostankom. Prvovrstna kuhinja, prašiček in jagnje na žaru in seveda lepa izbira hladne pijače so zagotovili, da je bil vsak gost zadovoljen. Ob taki odlični prireditvi seveda ne sme manjkati sladkarij - pridne roke domačih kuharic so pripravile slasten jabolčni zavitek in sladke krofe. Enkratna poletna veselica se je potegnila kar tja do mraka in še naprej. Najlepša hvala kuharicam in vsem prostovoljcem za požrtvovalno delo in ves trud pri ohranjanju in nadaljevanju lepih društvenih prireditev. Nasvidenje Oktobra na praznovanju Zahvalnega dne -Thanksgiving! V imenu glavnega odbora, M. Razpotnik 360 | VESTNIK 2023 Dear Presidents and Slovenian Community Members, As I'm sure you all have seen by now, Slovenia is being devastated by torrential rain and devastating floods. Thousands are without electricity, evacuation orders are in effect and the floods have claimed the lives of at least three people. https://www.rtvslo.si/radio-si/news/severe-floodsand-landslides-ravage-slovenia/677099 The situation is still evolving and there are many rescue efforts in effect. The Slovenian government, along with various agencies and organizations are working tirelessly to address immediate needs and navigate the long term effects of this disaster. With the approval of the Archdiocese, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and Our Lady of Help Christians will be making a special collection at the church. These funds will be sent directly to Karitas, Slovenia. Donations can be made directly to the church via cheque or cash directly at the church, or cheques can be mailed into the church. Additional details can be found in the attached letter from Fr. Leopold Valant. On behalf of VSKO, we send our sincerest wishes and prayers to Slovenia, our friends and family across Slovenia and all of our fellow Slovenians as they deal with and navigate this disastrous flooding and state of emergency. Lp, Vera Margutsch Predsednica / President, Tel: +(416) 580-2363 | Email: veramargutsch@gmail.com POPLAVE IN NEURJE V SLOVENIJI Kot ste verjetno slišali in spremljali po različnih medijih, je prejšnji teden severni del Slovenija prizadelo hudo neurje. Voda je odnesla ceste, mostove, hiše, plazovi... mnoge vasi so ostale popolnoma odrezane od sveta. K sreči v Sloveniji znajo ob takih priložnostih vsi priskočit na pomoč, posebej gasilci iz vseh krajev so hiteli pomagat, poleg tega je prišla pomoč iz Evrope iz različnih držav. K sreči je vglavnem materialna škoda. Gotovo se vseh posledic ne bo dalo odpraviti v kratkem času, obnova bo potekala kar nekaj časa, posebej, da se obnovi infrastruktura. Slovenski župniji v Torontu sta dobile dovoljenje od škofije, da lahko zbirata pomoč in jo bodo poslali na Slovensko Karitas. Če želite pomagati, je tukaj naslov, lahko pa tudi prinesete v župnišče in bomo poslali naprej. 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 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 VESTNIK 2023 | 361 O BVESTILA - A NNOUNCEMENTS KOLEDAR DOGODKOV - Aug. 15-18 - St. Gregory the Great - Day Camp - 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 - Aug. 19th - Lojzka Novak and team - Sept. 2nd - Groznik, Erzar Lukežič - Sept. 16th - Gosgnach team BRALEC - READER Olga Glavač SLOVENIAN SUMMER DAY CAMP Slovenian Summer Day Camp is just around the corner. We have so many activities planned August 15 to August 18 for kids between the ages of 5 and 12. If you have younger children that you think would like to join in, all are welcome with adult supervision. And remember to mark your calendars for our Friday evening BBQ and end of camp annual Campers vs. Family soccer game. It is always a fun evening for all. 362 | VESTNIK 2023 Please contact me at 905-317-6002 or novakhsn@gmail.com to register. Also, any high school students looking to get their hours in - We are happy to have you volunteer with us. Contact me and sign up. Pass the word around to family and friends of our community and let’s make our first camp back since 2019 a great one! Heidy Novak DAROVI - DONATIONS V spomin ali namesto cvetja na grob pokojnega Leopolda Klineta so za gradbeni sklad darovali: - $250 - Joe & Carmen Horvat z družino in Miran Špiler z družino - $75 - Patricia Passmore - $75 - Dave & Gail West - $100 - Stan Pelcar - $50 - Družina Malevič - $50 - Jožica Hapke - $200 - Družina Uduč - $50 - Sonia in Alan Browne Hvala vsem za vaš dar. Bog vam povrni. 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. Ob smrti Leopolda Klineta društvo daruje za pet svetih maš in $50 za gradbeni sklad. Hvala za dar. Na račun »Eno Srce, Ena Duša« - »One Heart, One Soul« ste za našo slovensko župnijo sv. Gregorija Velikega do11. avgusta 2023 pripevali: $181,552.Hvala vsem, ki ste že prispevali. Naš cilj je, da dosežemo vsoto 200.000,- Danes, 13. avgusta bo gostovala pri nas Vokalna skupina ARDEO iz primorske. Najprej bo Vokalna skupina pela pri sveti maši ob 10h. Takoj po maši pa bodo imele še kratek koncert. SVETE MAŠE OD 21. - 24. AVGUSTA V župniji ne bo svetih maš od ponedeljka, 21. avgusta do 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. Svete maše - Masses †† † 19. NEDELJA † MED LETOM †† †† 13. AVGUST † Hipolit in Poncijan, muč. † †† † DON BOSCO Za žive in rajne župljane Paula in Franc Pelcar Irma Dorenčec, obl. Ivan Zelko Pokojni iz družine Ramuš Pokojni iz družine Peternel Ivan Mertuk Max Pavličič Joža in Janez Šušteršič Irma Dorenčec, obl. V tem tednu so naslednje obletnice smrti faranov, ki so zapisani v naših knjigah: Troha Zdravko August 14, 2016 Erzetič Slavomir Stan August 15, 1998 Simončič Michael Ivan August 15, 2018 Bratuž Stanko August 16, 1986 Peršin Jacob August 16, 1987 Krampač Ignac (Ana) August 16, 2012 Hočevar Anna August 16, 2017 Ftičar Elizabeth August 18, 2015 Krajc Anthony August 18, 2020 Vajdetič Dragutina August 19, 1966 Koncut John August 19, 1998 Žagar George Karol August 19, 2002 Horvat Marija August 19, 2018 Gyorkoš Joseph August 20, 1992 Marusich Amalia August 20, 2000 10:00 A.M. - - - - - - Stan Pelcar & Josie Dubé z družino Mož Ignac z družino Matilda Bratuž Sonja Peternel z družino Sonja Peternel z družino Emilia, Kathy & Ivan Ignac in Terezija Sarjaš z družino Družini Šušteršič in Novak Matilda Prša 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 | 363 SVETE MAŠE - MASSES PONEDELJEK - MONDAY 14. AVGUST Maksimilijan Kolbe, muč. Bogu v zahvalo † Cecilija Sobočan 7:00 P.M. Jožica Vegelj Društvo sv. Jožefa (5) † Marija Cerjak †† Pavel in Paul Richard Novak Prva roža rožnega venca TOREK - TUESDAY † Jože Gačnik † Jožef Tompa 15. AVGUST Vnebovzetje Device Marije †† Marija Svašnik in družina † Stanko Bratuž, obl. †† Vinko in Katarina Antolin †† Ana in Franc Ferenčak 7:00 P.M. Jožica Vegelj z družina Helen Špiler Albina Antolin z družino Jožica Vegelj z družino Sestra Marija Sestra Ana Gergyek Žena Matilda Štefan in Francka Antolin Štefan in Francka Antolin SREDA - WEDNESDAY Za srečno pot 16. AVGUST - Rok, spokornik † Eileen MacKenzie 7:00 P.M. Štefka Eržen N.N. ČETRTEK - THURSDAY 17. AVGUST Hijacint, redovnik PETEK - FRIDAY 18. AVGUST Helena (Alenka), ces. SOBOTA - SATURDAY 19. AVGUST Janez Eudes, duhovnik Timotej, mučenec 20. NEDELJA MED LETOM 20. AVGUST Bernard, opat-uč. 364 | VESTNIK 2023 † † †† † Jože Gačnik Marija Horvat (TO) Pok. starši, brat in sestra Slavko Erzetič, obl. 7:00 P.M. Jožica in Ivan Vegelj z družino Ignac in Terezija Sarjaš z družino Jožica Novak z družino Hčerke †† † † †† Za vse pokojne pevce Mira Špiler Tony Krajc, obl. Marija (obl.) in Ignac Horvat 7:00 P.M. Olga Glavač Mož z družino Žena Marilyn z družino Družina Žižek †† Pok. iz družine Groznik † Joe in Rudi Hanc Za duše v vicah † Janez Zagorc †† Pok. iz družine Zver †† Ivan in Anna Kovač †† Štefan in Marija Kovač †† Ivan in Norma Tompa †† †† † † † †† †† † 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 5:30 P.M. Družina Groznik Sestra Agnes in Mate Sutlič Marija Košir Sestra Jožica Erzar Sestra Marija Korošec z družino Sestra Marija Korošec z družino Sestra Marija Korošec z družino Anica Doma 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