The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | July 10, 2022

Mandatory Masking Paused

In keeping with the decision to “pause” mandatory indoor masking at Western and it’s affiliate colleges, effective immediately, students, faculty, staff and visitors will no longer be required to wear masks inside buildings on the King’s campus. This includes the chapel and hall at Christ the King University Parish. 

This pausing of the masking requirements will remain in place until September 1, 2022, subject to change.

Individuals may decide to continue to wear a mask based on their own comfort levels or health needs. Public health officials continue to encourage the use of masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Current public health measures also stipulate that wearing a well-fitted mask in public settings is required for 10 days following symptom onset or a positive test – whichever is earlier. 

PLEASE NOTE: Windermere on the Mount Retirement Residence continues to require screening and masking of all visitors. Until that changes, access to Christ the King University Parish will remain limited to the side entrance.     

Welcome Father Peter Amszej

Fr. Peter was born and raised right here in London in a family with Polish roots. That’s why his surname is so hard to spell and difficult to pronounce. But, give it a try anyway. He’ll be impressed if you get it right.

Before entering St. Peter’s Seminary to study for the priesthood, he studied at Western and earned degrees in Math & Actuarial Science as well as Library & Information Science and worked briefly in those fields. Which is all to say that he’s spent many years learning about what he’s not very good at doing - and he continues to do so. But, he keeps trying.

He thinks he’s pretty funny. And, in that respect, he’s in a class all by himself.

If you want to find out anything actually interesting about him, he would very much enjoy a conversation over coffee - especially if you pick up the tab! (Actually, we’ll buy the coffee from time to time.)    

Announcements & Upcoming Events

REFUGEE UPDATE: 

1. ARRIVAL – We have been informed that travel plans are in place for the family of five we are sponsoring from Syria to arrival in September.
2. HOUSING – We still are in desperate need to locate reasonable housing for this family of five.  If anyone is in the process of relocating and would consider a short-term rental while we wait for long-term housing, this could provide some stability.
3. FINANCIAL SUPPORT – We continue to seek funding to support this family. Once we know where they will be living, we will be able to accept other donations for their home.     

Please contact Deacon Jim or the Campus Ministry office if you are able and willing to assist. 

UPCOMING MARRIAGE: Please remember in your prayers the intentions and needs of the following couple preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage:

Stephanie Pelkman and Adrian Comeau on July 23, 2022

PARISH CHOIR WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS: If you sing or play an instrument and would like to share your talent with our worshipping community, then we would love to hear from you. Although having previous experience is always helpful, it is definitely not a requirement. Contact Janet Loo for more information. 

A CONTEMPLATIVE ACTIVISM RETREAT is being offered by the Ignatius Retreat Centre in Guelph from September 29, 2022 at 7:30 pm to October 2, 2022 at 1:00 pm. This retreat will support those interested in social activism and striving towards a sustainable world. This retreat will re-energize your commitment to work creatively for a better world and sustain this work in wholesome lifegiving ways through meditation, physical exercise, prayer, artistic expression, and intellectual engagement. The cost of this retreat is $470. Subsidies are available for students. Space is extremely limited. Please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud for more information or to register.

Diocesan News

Please find a letter to the faithful from Bishop Fabbro here. This letter invites you to be part of the process of healing and reconciliation and the different ways that you can contribute.

Father Peter Amszej

Priest/Chaplain

Peter.Amszej@kings.uwo.ca

Maija Wilson

Sacramental/Youth

maija.wilson@kings.uwo.ca

Lauren Martin

Chereen Robinson

Summer Work Study