PARISH NEWS CHURCH of the RESURRECTION Nr. 12 (3064) March 22, 2015 5th SUNDAY OF LENT - B How can death lead to life and defeat to glory? Jesus described his approaching death on the cross as his “hour of glory” (John 12:23) when he would be “lifted up from the earth” and would “draw all men to himself” (John 12:32). Jesus saw his death on the cross as triumph over the powers of sin and darkness. Jesus drew an illustration of the “grain of wheat” to show how this principle works in God’s kingdom. Seeds cannot produce new life by themselves. They must first be planted in the earth before they can grow and produce fruit. If we want to experience the new life which Jesus offers, then the outer shell of our fallen sinful nature must first be broken and put to death. In Baptism our “old nature” enslaved by sin is buried with Christ so that we may rise to new life through the power of Christ's resurrection. Paul the Apostle describes this death and rebirth in Christ as a “new creation” in Christ. This process of death to the “old fallen self” is both a one-time event, occurring in our baptism, and a daily, ongoing cycle in which the Holy Spirit buries us more deeply into Jesus' death to sin so we might rise anew and bear great fruit for God. There is a great paradox here. Death leads to life. When we "die" to our selves - our rebellious sinful nature and wilful rejection of God's commandments - we receive God's forgiveness and life-changing power and grace to walk and live in the power of his transforming love, righteousness (moral goodness), and holiness. It is God's free gift Sunday Missal pg. 244; of grace (his blessing and favor towards us) and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live as sons and daughters of God. How do I practically "die" to myself so that Jesus Christ can live in me and transform me into his likeness? It certainly means that what is contrary to God's will must be "crucified" or "put to death". God gives us grace to say "yes" to his will and to reject whatever is contrary to his loving plan for our lives. Jesus also promises that we will bear much "fruit" for him, if we choose to deny ourselves for his sake. Jesus used forceful language to describe the kind of self-denial he had in mind for his disciples. What did Jesus mean when he said that a follower of Christ must hate himself? The expression to hate something often meant to prefer less. Jesus says that nothing should get in the way of our preferring him and the will of our Father in heaven. Our hope is not earth-based but heaven-bound. St. Paul reminds us that "what is sown in the earth is subject to decay, what rises is incorruptible" (1 Corinthians15:42). Do you hope in the Lord and follow with joy the path he has chosen for you? "Lord, let me be wheat sown in the earth, to be harvested for you. I want to follow wherever you lead me. Give me fresh hope and joy in serving you all the days of my life. Amen" (dailyscripture.net) R.R. Create a clean heart in me, O God. (CBW p.57) Sunday’s Mass intentions are for : 8 a.m. †Laima Stankevicius 9 a.m. †Simonas Ramanauskas 11 a.m. for living and deceased parishioners †Rimantas Anskis †Juozas Petrauskas (2 anniv.) †Fr. Laurynas Kemesis (5 anniv.) †Saulius Masionis †Brone and Marijonas Danilevicius requesting the grace of the health for Egle for Priests serving our Parish †Anicetas and Elena Prialgauskas (I.Baziliauskas) (S.Brough and D.Pranaitis) (A.V.Stanevicius) (family) (K.A.Ratavicius) (wife and daughter) (D.Danaitis) (D.Jasiukaitis) (G.Kisielius) (by bequest). Calendar 2015 HOLY WEEK April 2, 7p.m. Holy Thursday Mass April 3, 2:30 p.m. Good Friday Services April 4 - 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Liturgy April 5 EASTER April 12 Memorial Mass for Jonas Govedas April 17 -18 Rummage sale May 3 First communion May 24 PENTECOST SUNDAY May 30 RUN FOR HOPE June 7 Confirmation June 12 - 14 Camp Kretinga work weekend Camp Kretinga English speaking July 12 - 25 Lithuanian speaking July 26 – August 8 Family Camp August 9 - 14 Camp Romuva August 16 - 22 CHOIR SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 22nd - Children 29th - “Volunge” Women’s ens. THIS WEEK’S HOLY MASSES: MONDAY (March 23): 7 p.m. requesting the grace of health to Romas Pikcilingis (D.Pikcilingis); Blessings of the Lord for Paulius family (D.Jasiukaitis); TUESDAY (March 24): 7 p.m. for living and deceased benefactors; †Jonas Genutis (O.Dirmantas); WEDNESDAY (March 25): 10 a.m. “Labdara” †Monika Povilaitis (B.Greiciunas); 7 p.m. †Alfred Manuel Horst (A.L. Ehlers); THURSDAY (March 26): 7 p.m. †Julius Gipas (E.Kazlauskas); †Jadvyga Rimsaite (Murawski family); †Dr.Robert Bruce Edey (Jaglowitz family); †Vytautas Stasiulevicius (Stasiulevicius family); FRIDAY (March 27): 7 p.m. Taujenis deceased family members (A.Ledas); †Monika Povilaitis ( M . Ta m u l a i t i s ) ; † G e d i m i n a s S m o l s k i s (R.R.Smolskis); SATURDAY (March 28): 9 a.m. †Onute Razauskas (A.Levis); 5 p.m. “Vilnius Manor” in thanksgiving St.Virgin Mary (J.Kairys); SUNDAY (March 29): 8 a.m. for living and deceased friends (Gitana); 9 a.m. †Claude Le Blank (L.Le Blank); 11 a.m. for living and deceased parishioners; †Marta Jurenas (O.Jurenas); †Aldona Biskiewicz (B.Cepaitis); †Vladas and Marija Miceika (daughter and family); †Algimantas Zubrickas (V.L.Zubrickas); †Dana Lorens (godmother); †Jonas Buksaitis (E.Buksaitis); †Tomas Prakapas (B.S.Prakapas); †Bridget Vorps (1 anniv.) (D.Vorps and family); †Anicetas and Elena Prialgauskas (by bequest). Every Thursday during Lent Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 6 p.m. before the evening Holy Mass. Reflections on the Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent at 6:30 p.m. before the evening Holy Mass. In memory of 10 yrs. of the passing of JOHN GOVEDAS, a tribute will be held, beginning with Mass at 11:00 a.m. followed by a short musical interlude of a few of His works in the parish hall. Come downstairs, after Mass, March 29th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to try your hand at making traditional Lithuanian Easter eggs ‘Margučiai’ . Organized by The Lithuanian Folk Art Institute. TODAY we invite you to partake in the Toronto Youth Choir bake sale, supporting them in their endeavour to participate in the 10th Song Festival, taking place in Chicago July 2015. Show your support and indulge in delicious, homemade baked goods. A heartfelt Thank You for all your support. Hurry ... "Lufthansa" airline booking last date - 8 April. Collections: March 15 - $4,106.65 May God reward you abundantly for your generosity. Msgr. E.Putrimas is arranging a tour to Lithuania, August (16) 17-29, 2015; 13 days/ 12 nights in Lithuania… Contact person: Regina Labog, NOW Destinations, 2943 Bloor Str. W., Toronto ON., M8X 1B3; 416-231-1061 or 1-800-679-2522 Detailed travel plans may be obtained at the Parish office. SPRING RUMMAGE SALE April 17 - 18 PLEASE, WE REALLY NEED YOU! We apologize that we cannot give each and every one of you a personal invitation to be OUR volunteer. *Please do NOT bring items before Sunday evening (April12) and NOT after Wednesday evening (April 15). *Volunteers are requested for setting up tables on Tuesday morning (April 14). *Please do some homebaking, - these products raise a lot of money. *We do not accept used televisions, computers, encyclopedias or mattresses. *For furniture donations please call Birute Bireta 416-261-4312. *From home we will take ONLY FURNITURE... *For all other concerns please call Dalia Nausedas at 416-231-1423 and Dalia Rocca at 905-820-3088. LABDARA nursing home at 5 Resurrection Road, Etobicoke (Near Islington & Bloor) requires a part-time receptionist one day per week on Sundays from 9:30AM until 3:30PM. Duties in the nursing home reception area include: answering phones, ability to speak in Lithuanian and English, paging nursing staff as necessary, greeting and directing guests and visitors, ability to use Windows and MS Office computer systems to perform clerical duties as assigned. This non-union contract position is available immediately. For a more detailed job description and to apply, please contact the h o m e A d m i n i s t r a t o r, E r i c H a r e l a a t 416-232-2112 ext 401. Pope: a society can be judged by the way it treats its children Pope Francis today turned his thoughts to the countless children across the world who live in poverty and need. Addressing the crowds in St. Peter’s Square gathered for the weekly General Audience, the Pope continued in his catechesis on the family, focusing this time on children. Pope Francis said that children are a great gift for humanity and for the Church. Recalling the many happy children he met during his recent journey to Asia brimming with life and enthusiasm, he said that on the other hand he thinks of the countless children throughout our world who are living in poverty and need. “A society can be judged by the way it treats its children” he said. The Pope said that children remind us that from our earliest years we are dependent on others. We see this in Jesus himself, who was born a child in Bethlehem. This – he said – is a precious reminder of the fact the necessary condition to enter the reign of God is to never consider ourselves selfsufficient, but in need of help, love and forgiveness. He said that children also remind us that we are always sons and daughters. This identity – he said – reminds us that we have been given the gift of life, that we never cease to be radically dependent. And speaking of the many gifts that children bring to humanity, Francis said they challenge us to see things with a simple, pure and trusting heart. They have the capacity to receive and to offer warmth and “tenderness”, to laugh and cry freely in response to the world around us. And he pointed to a child’s spontaneous trust in his mother and father, in God, Jesus and in Our Lady and said Jesus urges us to become like children, since God’s Kingdom belongs to such as these (cf. Mt 18:3). Pope Francis concluded inviting all to “welcome and treasure our children, who bring so much life, joy and hope to the world”. “How sad and bleak would our world be without them!” he said. 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