Dear Parishioners,

Last weekend we had the Parable of the Sower. This weekend we have the Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat. It is worth noting that Jesus explains both parables: one in the boat (of Peter) and the other in the house. The boat and the house represent the Church. The word of God should always be interpreted within the Church’s teaching.

What is the relation between both parables? In the Parable of the Sower, the word of God is sowed in different kind of soil. The devil attempts to extinguish God’s word. But on seeing that his three attempts (path, rocky ground and thorns) would not work for those in rich soil, he will look by other means: the Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat by mixing weeds with wheat, errors with truths. Weeds are very similar to wheat. Actually you cannot distinguish them until they give their fruit “When the crop grew and bore fruit, the weeds appeared as well”

Jesus begins explaining the parable by saying: “He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed the children of the kingdom. The weeds are the children of the evil one, and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels” The parable says: “While everyone was asleep his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off” This describes the shrewdness of the Devil: 1) when sowing was finished, 2) and when men rest, it is then that he comes. Error arise only after truth. The slaves then said to the Master: “Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where have the weeds come from?” These are the people who ask to the Lord: Why is there evil in this world? Why is this happening? He answers “An enemy has done this” And his slave replied, “Do you want us to go and pull them up?” This represents the anxiety of the slaves on exterminating evil from the world. But the Master replied, “No, if you pull up the weeds you might uproot the wheat along with them” This is said on account of many who at first are weeds but later become wheat. What should we do meanwhile? “Let them grow together until harvest” This is the crucial part of the answer. It advocates patience and tolerance until the final sorting. Then he finishes the explanation by saying, “The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. Just as weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all who cause others to sin and all evildoers. They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” Let us ask our Blessed Mother that at harvest time we may be found among the wheat.

Fr. Gaston Giacinti, IVE.

WEEKLY NEWS

Friday Adoration at Sacred Heart

Every Friday there is adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Sacred Heart in reparation for the offences made to the Sacred Heart of Jesus from 1:00 to 6:00PM and confessions from 4:30 to 6:00PM.

Would you like to help in the parish?:

 Volunteering is a rewarding way to build community and support our parish. To get involved, simply speak directly with one of the sisters after Mass or call the parish office.

Scam warning:  

Please be aware that there have been scammers pretending to be different priests of the diocese and asking for money through email. Please do not open any links from these emails or respond to them. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office at office@sacredheartpeterborough.ca or call the parish office 705-874-7100

DIOCESAN &O THER NEWS

“The theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 6th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – “I will never forget you” (Is 49:15) – reminds us that God’s unwavering love is the ultimate answer to the isolation and neglect so often experienced by the elderly. It brings comfort and hope, assuring us that the Lord knows each of us personally, forgets no one, and loves us unconditionally, even through the frailties of old age” (excerpt from the letter of the Prefect and Secretary for the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life). We suggest celebrating the Day around two fundamental gestures: by bringing them to Holy Mass and to visit the elderly people who live alone in our community.

  85th Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Ann in Cormac :

The Pilgrimage Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday July 27^th at the Shrine. Confession is available throughout the day. A Mass of healing with the Anointing of St. Ann’s oil will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. (Please bring your own seating.) On site there will be St. Ann’s religious articles, St. Ann’s Mass League memberships, food and refreshments vendors. For more info:  http://www.cormacpilgrimage.com

In the Footsteps of the Martyrs walking Pilgrimage:

The annual walking pilgrimage, In the Footsteps of the Martyrs, returns on August 9th to 15th. This 12th annual 130-kilometer journey begins atSt. Joseph’s Church in Powassan and concludes at Holy Family Church in Britt. Contact Andrew Roelands at aroelan@uwo.ca or follow the Diocesan Youth social media pages.

Girls Summer Camp:

 Catholic Summer Girl’s Camp (ages 9+) led by members of the Opus Dei Community.  August 12-20, 2026, in Barry’s Bay. Please visit www.chilaweetrails.ca to register.