April 19 2015 - Our Lady of Fatima Parish

APRIL 19, 2015
PRAYER CORNER
Lord Jesus, open our minds to understand the
Scriptures that we may fully comprehend the
truth of Your word. Anoint us with Your power
and give us joy and boldness to proclaim the
Gospel in word and deed.
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION
Regular Sunday Collection – $8,378.95
Building Fund Collection – $1,621.30
MASS INTENTIONS
18 RIP(5pm) Julie & Joseph Morris / Colin Morris
19 RIP(9am) Elise Richard / Donald & Emilienne
19 INT(10:30) Special intentions
19 INT(5pm) OLOF parishioners living & deceased
20 RIP Gil Braconnier /Anita
21 RIP Gilles Lizee / Jeannette Frechette
22 RIP Jose Batista / Maria Batista
23 RIP Léoza Parent / Thérèse Ryman
24 RIP Gi Yang Mary Li / Her family
25 INT Sr. Josephine Carney / Yuri Watanabee
25 RIP(5pm) Peter Reece / The Kelly family
26 RIP(9am) Leo Leclerc / Henriette Bernardin
26 RIP(10:30) Joan West / John West
26 INT(5pm) OLOF parishioners living & deceased
SECOND COLLECTION
The second collection next
weekend will be taken for the
Work of Vocations to support
seminarians
studying
to
become priests for the
Archdiocese of Vancouver.
The
Archdiocese
has
approximately 28 men currently studying for the priesthood.
THE HOLY HOUR OF POWER
Join our PREP students and Youth for an evening
of Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction on Tues,
May 12, from 7-8pm, in the church. Children and
their families are encouraged to come out and
meet the Lord in the most Holy Sacrament of the
Altar, a truly beautiful way to introduce this form
of prayer to your children. Come for prayer,
meditation, healing, and music led by Tami Comuzzi.
PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS
Pastoral appointments have been announced. Find out which
priests moving and where. To view the full list, visit
rcav.org/pastoral-appointments-2015/
SECULAR CARMELITES INFO SESSION
Meet Catholics who are following the path of St. Therese of
Lisieux, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John o the Cross. A beautiful
charismatic and mystical journey towards divine intimacy. Sat,
May 2 at 1:30pm, All Saints Parish, Coquitlam.
BOXES OF ENVELOPES
The 2015 boxes of envelopes issued Nov 2014
will be taken from the church the last week of this
month and the numbers reassigned. If you feel
that you meant to do something but can’t
remember what it is—picking up your
envelopes was probably it! Don’t delay.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST
The Knights of Columbus are serving their delicious breakfast
this Sun, Apr 19. Bring your family, friends,
and hearty appetites for a bargain meal and
parish get together. Family $20, adult $5,
youth (13-18) $4, child (12 and under) $3,
senior (65+) $4. Join us after the 9 & 10:30am
Masses. Our Mother’s Day breakfast is on Sunday May 10.
Circle your calendars and treat mom for free.
FATIMA NIGHT
WHAT: Dinner / Dance featuring The Magic Rooster Blues
Band and 2nd band Level Ground
FOOD:
Prime rib dinner prepared by 2
professional chefs
WHERE: The church hall aka basement
WHEN: Saturday, May 30—doors at 6pm
WHO:
Fatima Fundraisers
COST:
$35 per person
FOR:
The parish seismic upgrade and Youth Ministry
TIX:
After weekend Masses and at the parish office
INFO:
Parish office 604-936-2525
PARISH PHOTO DIRECTORY
Reminder to sign up for the Parish Photo Directory—lots of
spots available for both weeks. Please book through the parish
website www.ourladyoffatima.ca. Scroll down the first page to
find the info. Or contact Margaret at 604420-3723 or Linder at 604-931-7590. Be
part of this great parish initiative. By your
participation
you
will
receive—a
complimentary parish photo directory, a
complimentary 8 x 10 family portrait and you can purchase
additional photo studio quality portraits, however there is no
obligation to do so
OPENING FOR NEW ALTAR SERVERS
Want to be an Altar Server or know someone
who may be interested? Boys and girls who
have received First Holy Communion are
eligible. Learn more and apply using the forms
at the back of the church or online
at ourladyoffatima.ca/parish-life/altar-servers. Register before
May 4. Classes are on May 8 & 22. This is the only opportunity
for training this calendar year.
BENEFIT FOR DISPLACED IRAQI CHRISTIANS
Enjoy an evening of presentations
by Archbishop J. Michael Miller,
CSB, and Development and Peace,
plus an authentic 3-course Iraqi
dinner and traditional Iraqi
entertainment. On Sat, May 9 at
6pm, All Saints Parish. Tickets are
$60 and available at All Saints office. Net proceeds will go to
the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and
Peace.
THE BASICS OF STEWARDSHIP—WHAT IT IS /
WHAT IT’S NOT
Keynote
Speaker:
Archdiocese
of
Vancouver Stewardship Director Barbara
Dowding. Sat, May 9, from 10:30am-2pm,
Corpus
Christi
Church,
Vancouver.
Conference is Free. All are welcome. Bring a bagged lunch,
beverages provided. Pre-register by Wed, May 6, by email at
[email protected] or phone Helen at 604-324-2265.
ROARING 20’s EXTRAVAGANZA
Archbishop Carney Regional
Secondary School
WHAT: Dinner / Dance featuring the
Bruce James Orchestra
WHEN: Saturday, May 9—doors at
5:30—dinner at 6:30
WHERE: ACRSS Gym
FOR:
Toward purchase of a new school bus
COST: $40 each—table (10 tix) $350 before April 18
CALL: For tix call Lorraine Joseph at 604-466-5112
CARNEY SILENT AUCTION
At the Roaring 20’s Extravaganza
All feeder parishes have been asked to
make a donation basket for the silent
auction. Our basket will be an
“International Wine & Fine Gourmet
Food” basket and we are requesting
donations from you to make our basket the
best. Include our fine BC wines with a
suggested price of $20+. Purchase your ticket or drop off your
wine donation at the parish office. There will be someone after
all the Masses this weekend to answer questions, sell tickets,
etc. We look forward for your generous support. For more info
please email Ivonne Pedroso at [email protected].
WHO:
CARE CENTRE LITURGY INFORMATION
The following is information is for friends and families of
seniors of our parish living in care centres:
 Belvedere Senior Apartments, Delestre Avenue, Mass on the
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 2:15pm—Communion
service every other Saturday at 2:15
Belvedere Extended Care Home, Alderson Avenue, Mass on
the last Friday of the month at 3pm
Christmas Manor, Austin Avenue, Mass on the 2nd and 4th
Sunday of the month, at 10:30am—Communion service every
other Sunday
If you can volunteer for any of these dates please call Margaret
Ross at 604-525-7424
NEW ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
Are you interested in learning more about
environmental stewardship and how you can care
for God’s Creation? Your help is needed in
forming a new environmental ministry club at
OLF! Please join us for a planning and info session date and
time TBA. Email Christine at [email protected].
MARIAPOLIS 2015
The Eucharist – Bond of UnityThe Focolare Movement invites
you to Mariapolis 2015, which will include presentations on the
spirituality of communion, sharing of individual experiences,
small group sharing, daily Mass, prayers and recollection,
games, outdoor activities and special programs for teens and
children. Sat, May 16 to Mon, May 18, Trinity Western
University, Langley. For info, please contact the Focolare
Centre at 604-468-2871 or email [email protected]
CHRIST THE KING SEMINARY
Reunion for all alumni (clergy & lay) of the
Seminary of Christ the King, Mission on
Mon, May 18 with 10:30am Mass in the
abbey church, followed shortly by midday
prayer & lunch. At 1:30pm there will be a
program in the gym. RSVP by May 11 by email
[email protected] or by phone 1-604-826-8975.
PRO-LIFE
March for Life
“Every Life’s Worth Living.” Join thousands of others for
B.C.’s 7th annual pro-life march and rally on Thurs, May 14 in
Victoria. Bus will leave All Saints Parish at 7am for the 9am
sailing and return by 5pm sailing. Fare per person is $45 and
includes bus and ferry rides. To reserve seats, call All Saints
office 604-939-1741. More info at www.m4lvictoria.ca
ATTENTION: FATIMA YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
YouthLeader: July 27 – 31 (Gr 10 & Up)
Searching in the Spirit: August 24 – 28 (Newly confirmed)
Info contact [email protected] or 604-931-7590
ATTENTION PARENTS OF TEENAGERS
Youth Day is an annual rally for high school teens
regardless of where they go to school. Please
encourage your child to join hundreds of teens for an
awesome day of faith, fellowship, and fun! Sat, May
2 from 9am-9pm at Carney School. Register by Mon
Apr 20. See parish website for registration form—click on
Register for Youth Day 2015. Play against our seminarian,
Francis Apacible, at the Men In Black soccer game.
“He is the Vine, we are the branches”
PARISH EDUCATION COMMITTEE (PEC)
We are currently looking for 4 people, 3 elected and 1 appointed, to run for
positions on the Committee. This is a 2-year commitment, which involves
monthly meetings, possible extra-ordinary meetings and, depending on the
portfolio, school related functions. Those eligible to hold office must be
practising Catholics, approved by the Pastor, eligible to vote in the parish and
have reached the age of 19 with the following exceptions:
1. Teachers and principal of the school
2. Past employees of the school until three full calendar years have passed since
the termination of employment
3. Employees of the parish/school
4. Spouses, children, parents, brothers, and sisters of persons covered in the
above
5. All other teachers/principals employed by CISVA
If you would like to run for one of these positions, nomination forms can be
picked up either at the school or parish office. The completed nomination
forms must be submitted no later than May 20 to the parish office. Elections
are May 30/31. If you have any questions email [email protected]
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
PRAYERS are requested for: Lucienne Albert, Rella Audette,
Jaime & Eleanore Awa, Fernanda Badke, Al Barbers, Mona
Bouchard, Elaine Bro, Claire Carrier, Rev. Guy Delionnet, Levi
de los Reyes, Sid Fehr, Anne Gibson, Dulce Guzman, Walter
Harris, Claudette Heino, Amalia Hightower, Jasmine, Nicole,
Jeannine, Breanne Kelly, James Lagare, Lester, Jessie Lidstrom,
Linda, Bob & Roberta Lord, Brigid Lynch, Maurice Martin,
Ray Messier, Norma, Joey Pacis, Bernice Parker, Dianne
Paxton, Karen Peterson, Raffaela Pontellini, Hilda Ramos,
Romeo Roberge, Theresa Roque, Aurelie Roy, Rob Schmuck,
Mila Sison, Jeanne Sloan, Lilian Svensson, Noemi Talabis,
Carmen Tolusso, Marion Waugh, Amanda Wong, Cheryl
Wunderlich, Larry Wunderlich, Argia Zecchel.
MEDITATION ON TODAY’S GOSPEL
(2015 Don Schwager-Daily-Scriptures.net)
Jesus’ cross is the door to heaven and the key
to paradise. The way to glory is through the
cross. Jesus shows us the way and He gives us
the power to overcome sin and despair, and
everything else that would stand in the way of His love and
truth. Just as the first disciples were commissioned to bring the
good news of salvation to all the nations, so, we, too, are called
to be witnesses of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to all who live
on the face of the earth. Do you witness the joy of the Gospel to
those around you?