A REFLECTION ON LUKE 10: 38­42  

Obviously quite upset at having to do all the work herself,

Martha marches into the room where Jesus was and tells the
Lord, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all
the work myself? Tell her to help me!"

Now, I want us to step back from the story a moment. Why

was Mary listening at Jesus' feet and not hosting alongside her
sister? Why was Mary in the presence of the Lord when her
cultural upbringing demanded that she should be in the kitchen
helping?

And what about Martha? Martha appears to be a woman who

valued serving. She seems to be a hard working, thoughtful
woman who believed a hearty meal, clean clothes and a tidy
home were truly next to godliness. She was a good woman, a
godly woman and no doubt had a very clear understanding of
what a woman in her time was and was not to do when guests
were in one's home. Seeing Mary at the feet of the Lord and not doing what was expected of her, appears to have
driven a burr under Martha's temperament so that she demanded Jesus intercede on her behalf.
Jesus' response to Martha was quite surprising. He didn't tell Martha, "You're right, Mary should be acting like a good
host." He didn't tell Mary, "Woman, you should be about serving your Lord and not sitting around here listening to
me." Rather, Jesus told Martha, "... you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary
has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."

"Mary has chosen what is better" -- Mary chose to be with the Lord, to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to His words,
despite conflicting cultural demands and ideology, despite family expectations concerning the role of women in that
time -- her cultural 'place' was to be in the kitchen, but her desire was to be in the Lord's presence.

Martha chose to do things for Jesus, but it wasn't what Jesus said was needed at this time. Mary sought to be in the
presence of the Lord and she did what the Lord said was needed, was better and would not be taken away.

Will we choose what is better? We have a great opportunity to do wonderful things for the Lord but let us be ever so
careful that we do not place doing things for the Lord above desiring a passion for Him.

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BIBLE STUDY SERIES

I have chosen the ACTS OF THE APOSTLES for our first Bible Study series because in this biblical
book we are introduced to the life of the early church and the challenge to live as disciples of Jesus
Christ. By meeting on Thursday evenings for 12 weeks using the study guide questions and the
commentary together with a 20 minute lecture you will see the potential it holds for deepening our
adult faith.
Study materials have to be ordered in advance, so if you wish to attend, please call the parish office
(905-822-8132, Ext. 3). Numbers are limited, so please call as soon as possible.

LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary was founded in Dublin, Ireland on 7 September 1921. It is a lay Catholic
organization whose members are giving service to the Church on a voluntary basis in almost every
country. The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members
developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary’s and the Church’s work. The Legion sees as its
priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the
parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic
and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the
spirit of faith and in union with Mary.
Our parish Legion of Mary meets every Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room in the basement of the church.
New members are always very welcome. Please call the parish office 905-822-8132, Ext. 3, if you would like more information.
 WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
MONDAY, JULY 19 AT 7:30 p.m..
Mi 6: 1-4, 6-8, Matt. 12: 38-42
TUESDAY, JULY 20 AT 8:45 A.M.
Mi 7: 14-15, 18-20, Matt. 12: 46-50
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 AT 7:30 P.M.
Jer. 1: 1, 4-19, Matt. 13: 1-9
+ Nick Scarangella
THURSDAY, JULY 22 AT 8:45 A.M.
Jer. 2: 1-3, 7-8, 12-13, John 20: 1-2, 11-18
FRIDAY, JULY 23 AT 7:30 P.M.
Jer. 3: 14-17, Matt. 13: 18-23
+ Deceased members of the Araujo Family
SATURDAY, JULY 24 AT 9:00 A.M.
Jer. 7: 1-11, Matt. 13: 24-30
SATURDAY, JULY 24 AT 5:00 P.M.
Gen. 18: 20-32, Col. 2: 12-14, Luke 11: 1-13
+ John Fernandes
SUNDAY, JULY 25
Gen. 18: 20-32, Col. 2: 12-14, Luke 11: 1-13
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30p.m. S.I. Anthony & Rosemary Baggetta
50th Wedding Anniversary
*Mass Intentions are available where there is no name
mentioned. Please call the Parish Office – 905-822-8132,
Ext. 3.
2010 SHARELIFE APPEAL
Our total collected this year:
$132,230.77. How wonderful! Donations
may still be made up to July 31st, 2010.
ShareLife envelopes are available at the back of the
church for your convenience. Let’s continue working
wonders together!
REST IN PEACE
Please remember to pray for the repose of the soul of
parishioners who have died in the last week:
MARY FRAN PARENT, wife of Charles
HAROLD LEDUC, husband of Betty
ST. ANNE’S CHURCH, BRAMPTON
July 23, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Frank Runyeon, Catholic family man, TV star, and film actor
will perform a powerful one man play “Sermon on the
Mount.” Frank has starred in more than 1000 TV shows and
is also an Honours Graduate of General Theological
Seminary and Princeton University. Following the play will
be an interactive presentation, ‘Hollywood Versus Faith.’
As a T.V. and film actor, he speaks with humour about the
inside story, his experiences and the struggle to live
faithfully in the media age.
Call 905-453-1303 for more information.
“RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS”
(R.C.I.A.)
If you believe that you are being called to become a Roman
Catholic, please join us for evenings of Catholic teaching
and spiritual formation that are designed to lead to the
celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism,
Confirmation and Eucharist).
We start our Tuesday evening sessions, September 28th
from 7:15 – 9:00 p.m. and those invited are:
1) Adults who have not been baptized;
2) Adults who have been baptized in another
Christian faith denomination;
3) A baptized Catholic who has not practiced their
faith in a while;
4: Adults who would like to receive the Sacrament of
Confirmation.
If you are interested, come join us and grow in your love
and knowledge of God and of the Catholic Church. Contact
Fr. Joseph at 905-822-8132, Ext. 4.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 2ND,2010 – CIVIC HOLIDAY
Please remember that Mass on Monday, August 2nd
will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. with Morning Prayer at
8:30 a.m. There will be no evening Mass.