third sunday in ordinary time - Our Lady of the Assumption Parish

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish
3141 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 4L2
Email: [email protected]  Website: www.assumptionofmary.ca
JANUARY 24, 2016  THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 
We are happy to have you with us! Whether you are here for the first time, visit
periodically, or attend faithfully every week, you are most welcome. We would like to know you, so please introduce
yourself to the priest after Mass
PASTOR: Rev. Ronald Thompson, M. Div., M. Ed.
ASSISTANT:
Rev. Edwin Neufeld, M.Div., J.C.L.
Rectory Office: Tel: 604 942-7808
Fax: 604 942-7400
Office Hours: Tues. - Fri., 9am to 12 noon
& 1pm to 4pm
Appointments are to be pre-arranged
by phone during office hours.
Emergencies at any time.
All requests of priests are to be
by phone only (NOT BY EMAIL)
during office hours.
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass:
Sunday:
Saturday:
5:00pm
Sunday:
9:00am, 11:00am
& 4:00pm
Weekday:
Mon:
7:00am & 8:30am
Tuesday:
7:00am & 7:00pm
Wed. & Fri: 8:30am
Thursday: 7:00am & 8:30am
Also: First Fridays
& Weekday Solemnities: 7:00pm
Saturday:
9:00am
NB: 7:00am Mass on Mon./Tues./Thurs. will not be
celebrated on civic holidays, Christmas Season and
summer months.
Lauds:
Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 8:15am
Saturday:
8:45am
Sung Vespers & Benediction:
Sunday: 3:30pm in the Chapel
Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet:
Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat.
after Morning Mass and Friday at 3:00pm
SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation: (Confessions)
Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 8:15am
Tuesday, 6:45pm
Saturday: 9:30am & 4:00 to 4:30pm
Baptisms:
Usually the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month at
10:00am. Parents and Godparents to be married in
the Catholic Church, and parents to be registered
parishioners for at least two months.
Baptism class attendance by the parents and
Godparents is required before the Baptism. Call the
Parish Office between 9:00am to 12 Noon & 1:00pm to
4:00pm, Tues. – Fri.
Marriages:
***Couples planning marriage must contact
the Parish Priest at least 6 months before
the wedding. Must attend the Marriage
Funerals:
Preparation Course and the Catholic is to be registered
here for at least two months and regularly attending
Mass.
Contact Parish Priest before making arrangements.
Sacramentals:
Blessing of cars and religious articles:
see Priest after Sunday Mass (Only).
For house blessings, please contact
the office during office hours at 604 942-7808.
HELPFUL CONTACTS:
OLOA School Principal:
Rosaleen Heffernan
PEC Chair:
Maureen
Archbishop Carney Secondary School Principal:
Dr. Henk Luyten
REC Chair:
José
Michelle
Choir:
Sue
Saturday 5pm Mass
Piotre
Sunday 9am Mass
Peter
Sunday 11am Mass
Emil
Sunday 4pm Mass
CWL:
Ethel
Ground Maintenance:
Pat
K of C:
Max
LifeTeen:
Jenn
Lector:
Remi
Prep:
Julie L.
Squires:
Rick
Squirettes:
Julie K.
Sacristan:
Denisa
Altar Servers:
Ryan
Legion of Mary
Alicia
Ushers
Pat O.
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Our Chapel Door of Mercy.
In conversation, the Archbishop suggested that it would
be significant for Assumption’s main Chapel door to be
entitled a “Door of Mercy”. With this in mind… this door
(never usually opened) will be opened for this year of
Mercy…
By walking through our main Chapel doors (no need to
exit through it) we are mindful that we can begin to
claim God’s merciful healing through a Plenary
Indulgence: one way; by praying ½ hour before the
Blessed Sacrament (in our Chapel). An indulgence is
both a simple & extraordinary thing. It is good to go to
Confession and receive Holy Communion. It is good to
pray for others. It is good to surrender to God all our
thoughts and temptations that keep us chained to
destructive habits. We can know God’s forgiveness
completely and have removed all future penalties for
our past sins. That is an Indulgence.
A Plenary Indulgence is Granted To The Faithful
Who:
a) Spend a half hour in Adoration of the Eucharist.
Conditions: Confession within 20 days (either side).
Prayer for the Pope for each Indulgence.
Receiving Holy Communion for each indulgence.
NEW TO THE PARISH?
If you are new to the Parish, please fill out a Registration Form
available in the foyer and drop it in the Collection Basket. If
you would like Donation Envelopes and/or the BC Catholic
please remember to check the boxes on the registration form.
For those already registered, any changes such as your
address, tel. #, etc., please contact the Parish Office at 604
942-7808. Direct Deposit is a good option for your giving.
The blue form for regular Sunday contribution is taken on the
1st of each month and the pink form for the Building Fund is
taken on the 15th of each month. NB: The Building Fund
contributions are not taxed by the Diocese, whereas the
regular Sunday contributions are taxed at 14%.
2016 CHURCH DONATION ENVELOPES
Are available for pick up in the Vestibule (not the same # as
2015). . If you would like a 2016 box of envelopes, please
sign up in the RED binder provided and they will then be
out by next Sunday for pickup in the Vestibule.
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY_____
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY______
SATURDAY
Jan 24
Jan 25
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Jan 26
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Jan 27
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Jan 28
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Jan 29
Jan 30
Sunday in Ordinary TimeParishioners
Conversion of St. Paul ca 43Dorothy Yarema
Conversion of St. Paul ca 43Maria Saveria Smith+
Sts. Timothy and Titus†1st cent.Peg & Mike Morgan
Sts. Timothy and Titus†1st cent.Catherine & Larry Bowen
FerialConvent MassHoly Souls +
FerialMarguerite Watkins
St Thomas Aquinas+1274Alfreda Curtis
St Thomas Aquinas+1274Dharshini & Paul Dufault
FerialEdgar Tetangco +
FerialAnthony & Nerissa Chan
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time  John Debono+
“The beginning of the gospel according to
Luke”: To grasp what this means we must
clearly recognize that a gospel is not a collection
of anecdotes about Jesus and his teaching.
Every evangelist is a witness to the Son of God.
He responds to the question posed by those who have met
Jesus in the living word of the community, “Who are you,
Lord?” Each of these witnesses reports his faith in the Lord
according to the history of his own community’s experiences
and reflections on Jesus. This explains why no two gospels
are exactly the same. Nevertheless, there is only one
Gospel because there is only one Christ.
Luke sets Jesus’ first preaching in the synagogue at
Nazareth. Jesus comments on a passage he has just read
from Isaiah. He limits his homily to a single affirmation,
“Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled….” His life bears
out what he has proclaimed as the rest of Luke’s gospel will
demonstrate.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT
Eucharistic Adoration in our Chapel
We are looking for 2 Eucharistic Adorers for Tuesday’s from
9am-10am. If you can assist please call Remi @ 604 4699307. “Can you watch one hour with me?” Mt. 26:40
SECOND COLLECTION: Sunday, Feb 7, Building
Fund & BC Catholic. Thank you for your support!
TODAY
COFFEE AND DONUTS: Hosted today after the 9am &
11am Masses in the Assumption Centre by the Parents of
the School. Thank you.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
The CWL, will briefly speak at the end of Masses today
(Jan 23/24) and after Mass will be available in the Vestibule
for renewal and to receive New membership. They will also
be available the following weekend (Jan 30/31).Our
gratitude for the great work that they do in our parish,
diocese & across Canada.
NB: The”Bakeless” Bake Sale will also be on the weekend
of Jan30/31.
TRI-CITIES LIFETEEN: Sunday, January 24, LifeTeen
Mass (4pm) & LifeNite (5-7pm) is at All Saints Parish. All
are welcome to Mass; Grades 8-12 welcome to LifeNite.
This week's topic - The Battlefield.
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Responsorial Psalm
3rd
7:00AM
8:30AM
7:00AM
7:00PM
6:30AM
8:30AM
7:00AM
8:30AM
8:30AM
9:00PM
5:00PM
FUNDRAISING IDEAS: The three main fundraising
activities in order to reduce our mortgage of over 5 million
dollars are: Project Advance, Building Fund and Fall Fair.
Previously, we also had the annual CASH DRAW. This was
not as successful as hoped. We encouraged more
Parishioners to pledge to Project Advance to make up the
shortfall. This year though this was not realized, so we are
looking for Parishioners’ “input” into another way of
fundraising. If you do have any ideas about this, we hope
you would take the time to share your ideas by emailing the
Parish office @ [email protected]. Thank you for
your consideration in this important matter. Indeed, as a
family, we are all in this together. God Bless.
Mon.
Go out to all the world and tell the good news.
Tue.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Sat.
Proclaim God’s marvellous deeds to all the nations.
For ever I will pledge my love for my servant.
God will give him the throne of David, his father.
Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
Create a clean heart in me, O God.
THIS WEEK
2016-17 KINDERGARTEN APPLICATIONS Application packages will be available for pick up in the
Church Vestibule (these forms are green) or may be
downloaded
from
our
web
site.
www.assumptionschool.com.Only complete applications will
be accepted.Please note Prospective Kindergarten students
must be 5 years of age by Dec 31st of the year they are
entering Kindergarten. Students will be admitted according
the CISVA Admission Policy outlined in the application
package (this policy may also be viewed on our web site).
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Next Refugee Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9 @ 7:30pm in the
School staff room. If interested, please come out and join
us.
PEC Meeting: Tuesday, Feb 16, @ 7:30pm.
P
CWL Meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 26, @ 7:30pm.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Armando
Saralegui, whose funeral Mass will be here at Assumption
Chapel on Tuesday, January 26 at 12:00 noon.
NB: Adoration on Tuesday, January 26 will
be in the Church from 10:45am to 1:00pm.
PREP / SCHOOL NEWS: LOOKING AHEAD
Parents’ Confirmation meeting, Wed., January 27, 2016
at 7:00pm in the Assumption Centre.
NB: This is a meeting mandatory for parents.
MERCIFUL LIKE THE FATHER
There are two half-day recollections for Catholic men of
all ages and vocations, featuring:
(Fr. Bryan Duggan, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016) &
(Jake Kyhm, Saturday, May 7, 2016)
Date:
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Time:
7:30am - 12noon
Location: Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Centre
Cost:
$35.00 for single event (includes breakfast),
payable by cash or cheque to OLOA Parish.
For further information and registration details,
please contact OLOA Parish @ 604-942-7808.
FORTHCOMING NEXT WEEK
Altar Servers’ Practice: There will be an Altar Servers’
practice on Sunday, Jan. 31 @ 12:00noon( after the 11am
Mass)
Taizé Prayer: Experience God in song and silence Sunday,
January 31st, @ 7:00pm in our parish Chapel. Join us for
an hour of prayer and song in the style of Taizé. For more
information: Daniela @604-512-5184.
LEAVE A LEGACY: By remembering Our Lady of The
Assumption Parish in your will, you leave a legacy in a
place you love. Consider a bequest to the Parish
Building Fund. May God bless you.
ONGOING
ASSUMPTION BINGO: Fridays at 6:20 pm in the School
Gym. Our Bingo has a friendly atmosphere that has a
positive outreach to the neighbourhood. Come and support
our Bingo. Thank you.
LINE DANCING: @ Assumption School Gym on Saturdays @
10:30 am to 11:45 am. Fee for the new session is $25 for 10
classes or drop-in fee of $4/class. For further inquiries please
call Parish Office at 604 942-7808. All proceeds after
expenses will be donated to Assumption Parish.
YOUNG CHILDREN’S BIBLE TIME:
Every Sunday @ 11:00am Mass. Please call Shalin at 604
514-9880 if you can help us with this.
MAINTAINING A PRAYERFUL ENVIRONMENT
Please, note that the rooms off the Vestibule are NOT
used on a “First come, first served” basis but rather for
those who Really Need it, even after Mass has begun.
As these rooms are overflowing, we ask that only 1
parent with a child 2 years and younger only use this
area. Thank you for your help!
READERS: After the 1st & 2nd reading, please pause for
about 20 seconds before you begin the Responsorial
Psalm. Thank you for helping us to let the Word of God
sink in!
USHERS: Please OPEN the INSIDE VESTIBULE DOORS
ONLY after the conclusion of Mass, i.e., when the priest
blesses the altar servers at the font. Also, a few minutes
later, when the congregation has exited, please close these
doors for quiet in the Church. Thank you for your help.
USHERS Re: Communion Time: Please “be proactive”
at the ring of the bell & assist people from the back row
first, to place themselves in front of the bench on the 2
transept sides – rather than “concerning” about the front
rails. Thank you.
When approaching the rail, a spiritual “Rule of
Thumb”: Let the one who has already received, as they
are a living and walking tabernacle, walk in front of you.
Let us Pray to the Lord”
Now a Book of Intentions is provided by the Shrine
of Our Lady. You are invited to write in your intentions.
These will be remembered at worship. Also, on a
regular basis, these pages are burned, and mixed with
the incense used at Mass. “Let my Prayer rise up to
you, O Lord, like incense” (Ps 141:2).
Stewardship Reflection
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet
drinks, and allot portions to those
who had nothing prepared…”
(Nehemiah 8:10)
Ezra’s instructions to the people show us that God does not
forbid us from enjoying the good things in life, he wants us
to be happy! However, He expects us to generously share
our blessing with those who are in need, without expecting
anything in return.
COMMENDING OF THE SICK
We commend to your prayers the sick of the parish,
including, Betty Dechant, Rita Doran, Howard Hunter,
Hedwig Haner Kebritz, Alicia Kerssens, Venessa
Miller and Daphne Nagle.
Thank you for your prayers
OUTSIDE THE PARISH
VOCATION LIVE-IN: On the weekend of Friday, Feb. 12
to Sunday, Feb. 14, there will be a Vocation Live-In for
boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the
consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King,
Mission. For more info, please call 604-826-8715.
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January 24, 2016
Prayers of the Faithful:
1.
That those anointed to lead the Church may be prophets of truth
and justice, let us pray to the Lord.
2.
That the word of God in scripture and tradition may be “spirit and
life” for people today, let us pray to the Lord.
3.
That captives of drug or alcohol addiction may find freedom, let
us pray to the Lord.
4.
That, as many parts of one body, we may work for the poor and
marginalized in our community let us pray to the Lord.
5.
That our young people thoughtfully consider a vocation to the
Priesthood or Consecrated Life, let us pray to the Lord.
6.
For the protection of innocent human life from conception to its
natural end, let us pray to the Lord.
7.
For the intentions close to our heart (pause for 5 seconds), let us
pray to the Lord.