May 1, 2011
Mass times:
Saturdays - 7:30pm
Sundays - 9am & 11:15am
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
Today's readings center on faith. Acts tells us the early community of believers took the gospel to heart and formed their lives on its message. Peter writes to encourage the newly baptized Christians who faced hostility. And the Gospel tells the story of Thomas. He insists upon physical evidence before he believes. He doubts, but Jesus knows this and speaks to him through his doubts. He recognizes Thomas as one who can believe and he calls him to faith. The gospel writer encourages his audience to believe in Jesus even though they have't actually seen him.
MASS SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2, 2011 TO MAY 8, 2011
| Wednesday - Multi-Level |
| 4:00 p.m. - Maria Lopes† |
| Thursday |
| 7:00 p.m. - Mass |
| Saturday - Our Lady of Fatima |
| 7:30 p.m. - Maria Garoupa† |
| Sunday |
| 9:00 a.m. - Zygmunt Garus†; Lise Lafrance† |
| 11:15 a.m. - Joaquim Marques†, Manuel & Irene Torres†, Deceased members of the Gaspar & Araujo Families |
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.
THANK YOU: A big thank you to Fr. Kenneth, Susana, Mrs. Miranda, Debbie and to all parishioners who came out for the Sunday evening prayers during Lent. May the risen Lord bless you all. Maria Orfao
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE 2011: This conference is on May 6 and 7th in Sacred Heart Parish in Terrace. The theme is “Come, Lord Jesus!” (Rev. 22:20). Teresa van Kampen is the guest speaker from Calgary. Registration Friday at 7:00 pm. Event ends Saturday night. All are welcome. Info: Anita 635-6451 acpage@telus.net Info poster & flyers on bulletin board.
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.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: The next meeting of the parish pastoral council will be on Thursday, May 5 at 7:30 pm in the church hall.
FESTA DE NOSSA SENHORA DE FATIMA: A festa em honra de nossa Senhora de Fatima tera lugar no sabado dia 7 de Maio com missa as 5 horas e procissao a seguir. No salao da igreja como e costume havera bazar, arrematacao, comidas etc. Pede-se a participacao e a generosidade de todas as pessoas. A decoracao do andor esta a cargo de uma familia da paroquia. Ofertas para as flores da Igreja: Ana Ventura 632-2471. Ofertas para o bazar: Urcelina Arruda 632-6039 e Dina Silveira 632 5402. The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima will be celebrated on Saturday, May 7 at 5 pm with procession to follow. In the church hall there will be a bazaar, auction, and food sales. We ask of the participation and generosity of all. If you would like to contribute towards the flowers, please contact Ana Ventura at 632-2471. If you have gifts for the bazaar, please contact Urcelina Arruda at 632-6039 or Dina Silveira at 632-5402. Thank you.
DIVINO ESPIRITO SANTO: A Segunda Dominga esta em casa de Joao and Gilda Sousa, 23 Hawk Street, 250-632-3853. Quem quizer ir rezar o terco comeca as 8 horas. Sejamos todos bem-vindos. Obrigado. The Second Sunday of the Holy Spirit will be hosted by John and Gilda Sousa of 23 Hawk Street. Anyone who would like to pray the Rosary is most welcome to join them at 8 pm.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION: Thank you to Bill and Cathy Vandenburg from Terrace for leading our session on Natural Family Planning. We are grateful for their generosity in service and for their commitment to natural family planning.
“JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN, HE IS RISEN INDEED!” With prayerful thanks and gratitude for the many people who fulfilled the various ministries at the Triduum celebrations. It could not have been dones with your prayerfulness, generosity, sacrifice and dedication. May God bless all of you abundantly!
CHURCH SOUND SYSTEM: We have been experiencing problems with the church’s sound system, especially evident during Holy Week. We are not sure where the problem lies. It could be the amplifiers or the speakers. We are in the process of determining how to best go about finding a solution to the problem. Please bear with us.
ORGAN DONOR AWARENESS WEEK: Was April 18-24 this year. The Catholic Church supports and promotes organ and tissue donation. The legislation and regulations which are in place in British Columbia and Yukon are fully in accord with Catholic teachings and principles. Pope John Paul II referred to organ donation as “a great act of love.” You may register online at www.transplant.bc.ca. As people of faith we are challenged to consider the Church’s words and respond to God’s call to love and self-giving. We need only to look to Lizuarte Barcelos and others in our community who have been given the gift of life.
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION: Thank you to everyone who supported the Good Friday collection for the Holy Land. $2,125.00 will be sent to support Christian communities, the work of the Holy Land, the upkeep of the Holy Sites and the formation of future priests. Thank you for your generosity and for responding to the needs of the Church in the land of Jesus.
PARISH BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: Members of the parish bereavement ministry will be meeting on Monday; May 9 at 7 pm in the church hall. On the agenda is the organization of the Mass of Hope and Resurrection and scholarship planning.
BEATIFICATION OF POPE JOHN PAUL II ~ May 1, 2011: Pope John Paul II left a major mark on the Church and on the world. His vision and energy were a continuation of the Second Vatican Council. His Encyclicals and other writings are a lasting source of inspiration and teaching. The impact of his magnetic personality remains at the centre of many happy memories. He continues to attract world-wide attention, not only in the number of pilgrims who visit his tomb each year, but in international celebrations such as World Youth Day which he founded 26 years ago. With his beatification, Pope John Paul II remains a sign and instrument of God’s Providence, and a contemporary example of how Our Lord raises up shepherds and leaders for his flock.
O Holy Trinity, we thank you for having given to the Church Pope John Paul II, and for having made him shine with your fatherly tenderness, the glory of the Cross of Christ and the splendor of the Spirit of love He, trusting completely in your infinite mercy and in the maternal intercession of Mary, has shown himself in the likeness of Jesus the Good Shepherd and has pointed out to us holiness as the path to reach eternal communion with You. Grant us, through his intercession, according to your will, the grace that we implore, in the hope that he will soon be numbered among your saints. Amen.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHOIR: Practices for anyone interested in participating in the Portuguese choir for Our Lady of Fatima celebration will be held on Friday, May 6 at 7 pm in the church. The practices are open to everyone.
WALK OF SORROWS: Thank you to Ron and Jenny Lechner and the staff of the Kitimat Pizza Factory for hosting the soup and buns following this year’s Witness Walk on Good Friday. Thank you for your generosity and dedication.
A POWERFUL PRAYER: In a vision to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska in 1932, the Lord revealed a powerful prayer that He wanted everyone to say—the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy—and He promised extraordinary graces to those who would recite it: Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy a the hour of death….Priests will recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation. Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this chaplet only once, he would receive grace from My infinite mercy…..I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls who trust in My mercy…….(DIARY, 687). Prayed on ordinary rosary beads, the Chaplet is an intercessory prayer that extends the offering of the Eucharist. It may be said at any time, but our Lord specifically requested that it be used as a novena on the nine days before the Feast of Mercy (the first Sunday after Easter).
It is also especially appropriate to say the Chaplet during the three o’clock hour (recalling the time of Christ’s death on the cross). In His revelations to Saint Faustina, Our Lord asked for special prayer and veneration for His Passion during this time. Parishioners are invited to gather together on Sunday, May 1 at 7 pm for the chaplet of Divine Mercy and then Adoration.
PARISH MEMORIAL MASS OF HOPE & RESURRECTION
“A celebration in thanksgiving for the life they shared with us.”
You are your family are invited to a Memorial Mass for loved ones who have died.
- Tuesday, 26 May at 7 pm, Christ the King Church
- Reception to follow in the Church foyer
“I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me even though they die, they will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.”
CWL NEWS
Monthly Meeting of the CWL: Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 following the 7 pm Mass in the church foyer. Mass is for the repose of the soul of Joao Lourenco, father of Rita Barcelos. Please come out in support of Rita and her family. All ladies of the parish are welcome!
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Ladies, we need your Ideas, Input and Support: Lets brainstorm and decide how we can make the League more meaningful for each of you - perhaps a time change for meetings, new projects...whatever way you would like to serve your Parish and the League.
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A Communications Person: We are in need of a member who is willing to take on communications for the League. This job would involve decorating the bulletin board in the foyer with upcoming events of the League, posting the monthly meetings and agendas in the Parish bulletin and writing a bi –yearly Newsletter to inform all members of the activities of Christ the King Council. Perhaps you are a person who is very social and can share your outgoing personality with your League sisters! Please contact Sylvia at 632-4341.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeting! God Bless you and a Joyous Easter from the executive.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Members of the Knights of Columbus will be leading the rosary following the 7 pm mass on Tuesday, May 3.
YOUTH GROUP
WINNERS: The youth group is pleased to announce the winners of their Easter basket draw. They were: Home Décor Basket: Bridget Payne, Gardener’s Delight Basket: Teresa Neto and Child’s Easter Basket: Myrtle Prett. Thank you to everyone who supported the youth group.
WE’RE OFF TO DYC: Parishioners are invited to keep in their prayers the 25+ youth attending the Diocesan Youth Conference in Prince George this weekend. They will be gathering with close to 190 other youth from across our diocese and province.
