January 16, 2011
Mass times:
Saturdays - 7:30pm
Sundays - 9am & 11:15am
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
In Christ, God shows the saving plan for the human race. We understand that plan when we appreciate who Christ Jesus is. The first reading speaks of a Servant of God who will not only restore the survivors of Israel after the Babylonian exile but will also be a light for all peoples and nations. The early Church saw Jesus as this servant who gives his life for all and brings about a new world. John speaks of him as the lamb of God who will take away the sins of the world.
MASS SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 17, 2010 TO JANUARY 23, 2010
| Monday |
| 9:00 a.m. | In Honour of St. Anthony |
| Tuesday |
| 7:00 p.m. | Antonio Botelho† and deceased family members |
| Wednesday |
| 11:15 a.m. | Mass at Multi-Level |
| Thursday |
| 7:00 p.m. | Maria Amado† |
Friday
Saturday
| 7:30 p.m. | Caetano and Maria Ventura & children† |
| Sunday |
| 9:00 a.m. | Mass |
| 11:15 a.m. | Jack Fuller†; Alfredo Macedo†;Bert & Manuel Medeiros† and deceased family members |
ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her, may her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
| Sandra Rigoni | January 20, 2010 |
PRAYER SCHEDULE
- Daily Mass or when Father Kenneth is not available, Liturgy of the Word.
- Rosary – 1st Tuesday of every month, led by the Knights of Columbus
- Charismatic Prayer – Every Thursday evening after Mass.
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – On the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th (when applicable) Fridays of each month.
NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS NEEDED: The parish pastoral council is in need of new members. Members should be practicing Catholics, at least 16 years of age, belong to the parish for at least 1 year and have a love and desire to see the parish grow and flourish. For more information please see: Father Kenneth, John House, Don Kelly, Frank Mauro, Amabile Dal Monte, Laurel Alves or Rob Ciemniak.
EVENINGS FOR THE ENGAGED: The first session for those couples preparing for marriage in the Catholic church will be held on Wednesday, January 26 at 7:30 pm in the church hall. Engaged couples are reminded to bring their sponsor couples.
DONATION ENVELOPES: Are available for pick up in the church foyer. Spare boxes are available for new parishioners and can be picked up at the parish office.
THANK YOU: A special thanks to everyone who participated in the children’s mass last weekend, especially to those who took on the various ministries. Our next children’s mass will be celebrated on Sunday, February 6 at 11:15 am.
MASS STIPENDS: Canada Revenue Agency now requires the Diocese (RCEC) to issue T4-A’s declaring income for Mass Stipends for priests. A number of new procedures will be implemented in the parish office to help us keep track of this for the diocese. We would appreciate parishioners assistance with the following: When offering a Mass Stipend to a priest for a mass offered, PLEASE RECORD YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER AND THE NAME OF THE PERSON FOR WHOM THE MASS IS OFFERED. You may give your mass stipend to the priest, place it in the collection basket and/or leave it at the parish office. The office will also be preparing special envelopes for people to use if they wish and these will be available in the church. This new procedure will go into effect beginning January 1, 2011.
8th ANNUAL PARISH FUN SKATE: Will be held on Sunday, 30 January from 3 to 4:30 pm at the Kitimat Ice Rink. We have the rink all to ourselves so it should be a great time! We’ll provide an early dinner too! Pizza ($1/slice) and hot chocolate will be available for those of you who are hungry. Please sign up on the sign up sheet in the church foyer if you plan on attending. All are welcome!
UPDATE ON BISHOP GERALD WIESNER: Bishop Wiesner remains at the Vancouver General Hospital where he is undergoing a number of tests as a follow-up to his surgery last week. He is likely to be discharged on Friday, January 14 and transferred to University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George for further recovery time and therapy. Please continue to pray for the bishop’s recovery.
MENS VOCATION: On the weekend of February 11 - 13 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, BC. For more information call 604.826.8715.
KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS NEWS: Knights of Columbus are holding a 4th degree meeting, Sunday, January 23 at 4pm in Terrace at Sacred Heart Parish. Need any further info, call Frank at 632-3775.
VALENTINE’S DINNER AND DANCE: The parish and school social committees will be hosting a Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, February 12. The theme is “A Night in Tuscany”. Tickets can be purchased at the parish office.
FATHER NICHOLAS FORDE, OMI: Please pray for Father Nicholas Forde, OMI. On Saturday, January 8th, he was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Prince George and diagnosed with pneumonia. He remains in serious condition in the hospital.
WE PRAY FOR: Parishioners are asked to keep in their prayers, Zdravka (Val) Pucelj whose funeral was held on Friday, January 14 and Lidia Saulnier whose funeral was held on Saturday, January 15. “Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace.”
THANK YOU: Thank you to the dedicated group of volunteers who came out on Sunday evening to help take down the Christmas decorations. The job was done in no time thanks to the many helping hands. Again, thank you for being so generous with your time!
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS: The anniversary mass for those couples married in the month of January will be celebrated on Sunday, January 30 at 11:15 am. Couples will be invited forward to receive God’s blessing.
EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI: On Wednesday, January 12, the one year anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti was marked. Through the generosity of this parish community, $20,000 was sent to Development and Peace to help the earthquake victims. One year later what has been done? Development and Peace is happy to share with people the enclosed newsletter outlining the progress that has been made over this last year. Please take the time to read how your money has been at work. For more information, please go to www.devp.org.
ENGAGED COUPLES: Parishioners are invited to keep in their prayers the following couples who will be celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage in the parish this year: Verissimo Lopes and Tara MacIsaac, Jeremy Toews and Emily Christiansen, Ryan Pigeon and Tania Tavares, Rob Slanina and Florence Maitland, Chris Baer and Pacita Silva, Steven Skillen and Kaitlyn Miller.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: Is always on the lookout for people to assist with receptions and to help with baking. If you can assist with either one please leave your name and phone number at the parish office.
BEATIFICATION FOR POPE JOHN PAUL II: Pope Benedict XVI moved his beloved predecessor one step closer to sainthood on Friday, confirming a miracle by John Paul II and setting May 1, the first Sunday after Easter, as the date of his beatification. Sainthood would follow after the confirmation of one more miracle. Benedict said in a decree that a French nun had been miraculously cured from Parkinson’s disease thanks to John Paul’s intercession. John Paul himself suffered from Parkinson’s. In a statement, Benedict said that a Vatican-appointed committee of cardinals, bishops, doctors and theologians had determined that the recovery of Sister Marie Pierre Simon from Parkinson’s was “miraculous” and “scientifically inexplicable.” “Santo Subito.!”
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 2011 ~JANUARY 18-25, 2011: Theme: One in the Apostles’ Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread and Prayer (cf. Acts 2:42): The theme for the annual celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2011 has been announced by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches. The theme for the 2011 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is One in the Apostles’ Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread and Prayer. It comes from Acts Chapter 2 versus 42. For 2011, the churches in Jerusalem were the initial consultants to the Joint Working Group for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The Christians of Jerusalem call upon their brothers and sisters to make this week of prayer an occasion of renewed commitment to work for genuine ecumenism grounded in the experience of the early Church. No date, time, or place has been set for this year’s prayer service.
CWL NEWS
YOUTH GROUP
Happy New Year everyone! Welcome back to Youth Ministry. With this second newsletter we want to let you know what is going to be happening over the next several months.
Changes! Changes! No one likes changes but unfortunately we’ve had to make some changes to the Youth Ministry format for the remainder of the year.
Keep this calendar close by because the first thing that you will notice is that we are not meeting on a regular weekly basis. Mark these dates on your calendar now so that you won’t forget:
JANUARY
January 16:
7 to 9pm in Church Hall ~ DYC 2011 and Board Games
Important first meeting for everyone who plans to attend DYC in Prince George in April. Don’t know what DYC is? Come and find out! The remainder of the evening will be spent playing board games. Bring your favourite board game along for the night. As always, snacks will be provided!
DYC 2011: FUEL UP ON FAITH
~ APeX Ministries
Our Diocesan Youth Conference for 2011 is scheduled for April 29 – May 1, 2011. APeX Ministries will be our keynote speakers. Yes, APeX is returning!!! APeX Ministries features Gene Monterastelli and Brad Farmer. Their humour, stories and zany juggling acts help break open the Word in unique and good ways. Our theme is “Fuel-Up on Faith”. Be sure to mark April 29 – May 1 on your calendar for DYC 2011. Registration and more details will be available in 2011.
January 30:
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm at Kitimat Ice Rink ~ Parish Fun Skate
Polish off the skates and get ready to skate circles around the ice rink. Don’t have skates? Don’t worry. The rink has some that you can borrow. Bring a loonie ($1) along if you want pizza. It will be available for $1 a slice. Hot chocolate and juice will be provided free of charge. Come out for a great time with friends.
FEBRUARY
February 20:
7 to 9 pm in Church Hall ~ A Whole Kettle of Fish
A whole kettle of fish? That’s to say that we’ll be doing a little bit of everything tonight. We’ll continue with DYC (fundraising and banner ideas), then we’ll hit the gym—anyone ever played indoor ultimate Frisbee? Then if time permits we’ll introduce you to Amanzi.
February 27:
7 to 9 pm in Church Hall ~ Life Saving 101, Guest: Mary Murphy
Can you do mouth to mouth, CPR, the Heimlich maneuver? We’re pleased to have Mary Murphy with us as she teaches us come basic life saving skills. Bring a friend along tonight!
MARCH & APRIL
March 13, 20, 27,& April 3, 10
7 to 9 pm in Church Hall ~ Small Faith Sharing Groups
We’ll be in the Lenten Season and during this time of the year we focus on prayer, fasting
and almsgiving.
Join us as we learn more about out faith.
DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL 2010
Thank you everyone! We are at 91.4% of our pledge total and continue to get closer each week.
| Parish Goal | $51,234 | (2009 - $53,661) |
| Amount Pledged | $46,835 |
| Amount to Goal | $4,399 |
| Number of Households | 166 |
