March 27, 2011
Mass times:
Saturdays - 7:30pm
Sundays - 9am & 11:15am
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
Today's Gospel is about the water that gives life, about getting beyond physical thirst to a deeper thirst for for trust and love. Jesus draws the Samaritan woman through a solidly physical understanding of thirst and water to an honest look at her life and her need for conversion, and finally a regonition of who he is as the Messiah, the one who will quench all the thirsts of the townspeople and invites them to meet Jesus. Conversion is a slow process, but the patient persistence of Jesus will quench our thirst - in spite of ourselves. And it always moves us beyond our own nourishment to an active involvement in the lives of others.
MASS SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 28, 2010 TO APRIL 3, 2010
| Tuesday |
| 9:00 a.m. | In Honour of the Founder of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. Michael J.McGivney† |
| Wednesday - Multi-Level |
| 11:15 a.m. | Antonio Botelho† |
| Saturday |
| 7:30 p.m. | Gilda Deni† |
| Sunday |
| 9:00 a.m. | Jose Cordeiro† and Maria do Carmo Cordeiro† |
| 11:15 a.m. | Bert Medeiros† and the intentions of the Medeiros family; Luis Neves† |
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.
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.
DIVINO ESPIRITO SANTO: Para quem quizer ter uma pencao, o preco sao $70.00. Por favor contacto John Medeiros, 52 Teal Street, 632-4665, ate Mao 28. For anyone who is interested in purchasing a “pencao” (sweet bread, meat and wine) from the festivities of the Holy Spirit, please contact, John Medeiros at 52 Teal Street, 632-4665. The last day to order is May 28.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Be on the lookout for the sign up sheets for Holy Week. If you will be available to serve during the Triduum celebrations, please indicate by signing your name.
SACRAMENTS OF CONFIRMATION/HOLY COMMUNION: The next teaching/sharing sessions for parents will be held on Thursday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 6. Each session begins at 7:30 pm in the church hall.
KITIMAT RIGHT TO LIFE: The Kitimat Right to Life Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on April 6, at 7:00 pm at the Full Gospel Church basement. Guest speaker John Hoff from Campaign Life Coalition BC will be present. All are welcome!
40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN: Please join us on April 12 at 5:00 pm to support the 40 Days of Life Campaign in Terrace. This date has been chosen to invite the community of Kitimat to support this event. We'll meet on the sidewalk outside the hospital.
CONFIRMATION AND HOLY COMMUNION: A reminder for those children and families that are preparing to celebrate the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion that the next celebration will be on Sunday, April 3 at 11:15 am.
CHILDREN’S MASS: The next children’s mass will be celebrated on Sunday, April 3 at 11:15 am.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION: The next session for couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage will be on Wednesday, March 30 at 7:30 pm in the church hall. Guest speaker is Cheryl Rumley from the Tamitik Status of Women.
FLOWERS FOR EASTER: Mrs. Miranda will be accepting flowers for the Easter season. Please place in a marked envelope or give directly to Mrs. Miranda.
AID TO DISASTER STRICKEN JAPAN: To date neither the Government of Japan or Development and Peace’s partner, Caritas Japan, have appealed for humanitarian assistance. Although Japan has the capacity to respond to the current emergency, Caritas Japan estimates that once the emergency phase is over, the most vulnerable will require support. It plans to organize reconstruction programs in the coming months to bring effective aid. Donations to Development and Peace will be forwarded to Caritas Japan for its reconstruction programs. Donations can be made by phone (1-888-664-3387), online at www.devp.org or by sending a cheque to the following address (please indicate Japan Reconstruction):
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
1425 René-Lévesque Blvd. W, 3rd Floor
Montreal QC H3G 1T7
Parishioners may also make a contribution through the parish office. Please mark on your envelope “Development and Peace Japan”. All money received will be forwarded to the Development and Peace office in Montreal, Quebec.
NATIONAL CATHOLIC MISSION 2011: The National Catholic Mission, “The Heart of the Matter”, will be broadcast on VisionTV Monday and Tuesday, April 18 and April 19 at 4 p.m. (5 p.m. MT) and repeated each day at 7 p.m. (8 p.m. MT).
PARISH SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND ST. ANTHONY'S PARENT GROUP are hosting a Garage Sale Centre and Bake Sale downstairs in the Parish Hall, April 30th. For $10.00 per table you can rent a space to sell your treasures in a warm and out of the rain space. You keep the profits...The only requirement is that you must remove anything that you do not sell. Table tickets will be available after Mass, at the Parish office and in the CWL Store. Tables will be available to our Parish Community first and if there are any left we will open to the public. We are looking forward to you support. Any questions please contact Maria at 632-7722, Suzanna at 632-2924 or Lynda at 632-4848.
PARISH LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE: Our parish Lenten reconciliation service will take place this Wednesday, March 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Fr. Terry Brock, Father Mike Rabino and Fr. Kenneth will be available to hear confessions. Included in this week’s bulletin is an examination of conscience.
GUM CHEWING: This is a general reminder to all parishioners that gum should be disposed of before entering the church. There are garbage cans in the sacristy and in the bathrooms. Recently, close to a third of a plastic container of gum was removed from all the pews in the church. Parents are asked to pay particular attention to their children.
IMPORTANT NOTICE RE: CHURCH PARKING: Parishioners are reminded that parking in front of the church in the AMBULANCE AND FIRE LANE is a SAFETY HAZARD. Ambulance and fire personnel that respond to an emergency in the church are delayed when vehicles are in the way. When responding to an emergency, time is of the essence. We never know when an emergency will arise, please keep the fire and ambulance lane open. Please keep pick up and drop off time to a minimum (ie 5 minutes).
2011 CERTIFICATE IN YOUTH MINISTRY STUDIES: The certificate is an excellent opportunity to learn new skills in sharing our Catholic faith with youth, to hear about current issues in youth culture, share ideas with others, work as part of a learning team, experience community among other youth leaders and pray in and through Christ. Quite a range of people take the certificate: parish youth leaders, diocesan/eparchy youth leaders, teachers, pastors and anyone else who work with youth in the name of Christ. The seminars take place this year at Queen’s House in Saskatoon from July 15, 21. For additional information, see the youth ministry bulletin board.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS DRAMATIZED: Parish youth will be dramatizing the Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 8 at 7 pm in the evening. Youth in grades 7 and up who would like to participate are asked to contact the parish office
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: The next meeting of the parish pastoral council will be held on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30 pm in the church hall.
PURDY’S: Any remaining Purdy’s orders should now be returned to the Parish Office before Friday, April 1. Expected deliver date for orders is on Thursday, April 14. Thank you for supporting the youth of the parish.
YOUTH GROUP RAFFLE: Youth will be selling raffle tickets before/after masses beginning this weekend for their Easter Basket Raffle. Tickets are $1 each and offer the opportunity to win one of three baskets: Home Décor Basket, Gardener’s Delight Basket or Child’s Easter Basket. Draw will take place on Easter Sunday.
CHRISM MASS: Everyone is welcome to celebrate the Chrism Mass on Monday, April 11 at 7 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Prince George, followed by a reception. In this celebration we gather from around the diocese as one family. We recall our baptismal anointing as priest, prophet and king; we give thanks for the gift of the ordained priesthood and we receive the sacred oils that will be used during the year for baptism, confirmation, ordination and anointing of the sick. It is a most joyful event—plan to take part. A dinner prior to the celebration will take place at 5 pm at the cathedral. Due to space limitations, only 4 parish representatives can attend. If you are planning on attending the chrism mass and would like to join the community for dinner, please contact the parish office as soon as possible.
PARISH LENTEN ACTIVITIES
STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
On Wednesday, March 9 we begin the season of Lent. A time dedicated to the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Fridays at 7 pm during the Lenten season.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT DURING LENT:
Parishioners are invited to gather on Sunday evenings from 7 to 8 pm during the season of Lent for Adoration. The evening will begin with the rosary, followed by adoration, then either evening prayer or songs and scripture readings, and then closing with benediction.
THE PASSION OF CHRIST ~ A MEDITATION WITH RON ROLHEISER, OMI:'
New! A 2 part presentation on April 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm in the church hall. Through Scripture and examples from life, Fr. Rolheiser gives new understanding and encouragement in how we can give our lives to the world and to also give our death to the world. Fr. Rolheiser explains that God’s strength comes when we are exhausted and open to being transformed. Discussion questions to follow each presentation.
Parish Lenten Mission
Re-Discovering the GIFT of our Baptism with Fr. Rectorino Tolentino
- Wednesday, 13 April
- Thursday, 14 April
- Friday, 15 April
- 6 pm Confessions
- 7 pm Mass, followed by Mission Talk
Reception to follow on each evening
CWL NEWS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ~ Celebrating Founder’s Day: The Knights of Columbus began in the basement of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, in 1882, when Father Michael J. McGivney called together a small group of pioneering Catholic laymen, and founded a society designed to provide financial assistance for widows and orphans of members. March 29 marks the anniversary of the Order receiving its charter from the State of Connecticut. . Knights of Columbus members are invited to wear their blazers to mass on Tuesday, March 29 at 9 am to commemorate this special event.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Knights of Columbus will be serving up their delicious pancake breakfast following the 9 and 11:15 am masses on Sunday, April 3. Come and join them for a great breakfast.
SPRING DANCE: The Knights are holding a Spring Dance on Saturday, April 16. Tickets are $25 and are available from: Frank Mauro @ 632-3775; Don Kelly @ 632-2304; Joe Martyres @ 632-4391 or any other Knight member.
YOUTH GROUP
DIOCESAN YOUTH CONFERENCE: Open to any youth in grades 8 to 12. The conference is held in Prince George from April 29 to May 1. Youth travel by charter bus, picking up other youth along the way. Registration forms can be picked up on the youth bulletin board. Please return your registration form by April 15, 2011.
Small Faith Sharing Groups
- March 27
- April 3
- April 10
- 7 to 9 pm in the Church Hall
An opportunity to come together to reflect on our faith. Gym time will follow discussion time. All youth are invited!
SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR: Look for our youth at the Spring Arts and Crafts fair at Riverlodge on Saturday, April 2 from 10 am to 4 pm. Youth will be selling homemade Easter and Confirmation and Communion Cards as they continue to raise funds for DYC.
DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL 2010
Tax receipts have been mailed out from Prince George and should have been received this week.
| Parish Goal | $51,234 |
| Amount to Date | $46,835 (91.4%) |
| # of Pledges | 166 |
| # of households | 667 |
“How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good he has done for me.” Psalm 116:12
