May 8, 2011
Mass times:
Saturdays - 7:30pm
Sundays - 9am & 11:15am
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
Today's Gospel teaches that God's Messiah had to suffer before entering into the glory of his risen life. The failure to grasp both aspects, suffering and glory, led many to reject Jesus. The two disciples on the road to Emmaus represent those whose hopes were dashed. If they had understood all phophecies, not merely those promising a glorious Messiah, they would have realized that Jesus' sufferings were necessary to God's plan. The disciples invite their companion to have supper with them, and in the breaking of the bread, a familiar gesture of Jesus, they finally recognize their Lord. He will likewise be present to future generations in broken bread. Because there is no need to see him physically, "he vanished from their sight."-----
MASS SCHEDULE FOR MAY 9, 2011 TO MAY 15, 2011
| Tuesday |
| 7:00 p.m. - Maria Jose Raposo Tavares†, Joao Lourenco† |
| Wednesday - Multi-Level |
| 4:00 p.m. - Mass |
| Thursday |
| 7:00 p.m. - Mass |
| Friday |
| 9:00 a.m. - Gliceria Lumanlan† |
| Saturday |
| 7:30 p.m. - Leo, Rosa Maria & Antonio Borges†, Antonio & Elijah Carvalho†, Alexander Gueguen† |
| Sunday |
| 9:00 a.m. - Jose da Costa Galante†, The deceased relatives of Joe & Belmira Sousa |
| 11:15 a.m. - John Jose Silva†, Maria Jose Raposo Tavares†, Bert & Manuel Medeiros† & all deceased family members, Julio Couto†, In Thanksgiving for blessings and graces received and Holy Souls in Purgatory |
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.
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.
FATHER KENNETH AWAY: Fr. Kenneth will be away from the parish from May 16 to May 20 to attend the study days in Jasper, Alberta. This is an opportunity for our diocesan priests to gather with those in Alberta for days of study and spiritual reflection. Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated at the usual mass times. The will be no priest coverage at this time.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Parish council will meet on Thursday, May 12 at 7:30 pm in the church hall. Council members are asked to note the date change.
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY: Through the Sacrament of Baptism we welcome Hailey Marie Furtado. She is the daughter of Ricardo and Nichole Furtado. “I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse you from all your impurities…I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you.” Ezekiel 36:25-26.
DIVINO ESPIRITO SANTO: A Terceira Dominga esta em casa do Jose and Celeste Pereira, 115 Starling Street, 632-3419. Quem quizer ir rezar o terco comeca as 8 horas. Sejamos todos bem-vindos. Obrigado. The Third Sunday of the Holy Spirit will be hosted by Jose and Celeste Pereira at 115 Starling Street, 632-3419. . Anyone who would like to pray the Rosary is most welcome to join them at 8 pm.
DISCERNMENT WEEKEND: Where is God calling you? Marriage…Single life….Religious… ..Priesthood? A discernment weekend will be held May 13 t o15 in Fort St. James, BC. This will be faciliated by Fr. Terry Brock, Sister Maria Paz of Jesus, and Catholic Christian Outreach. This is for young people ages 18 and up. Cost is $50. To register, please email your name, phone #, and age to office@sacredheartnews.ca. What to bring: sleeping bag, notebook and pen, bible, personal toiletries.
A TRIBUTE TO JOHN PAUL II: To mark the occasion of the beatification of Pope John Paul II, the Vatican has created a webpage, www.johnpaulii.va, which retraces some of the most significant moments of his history and pontificate. There are 500 photographs and 30 videos with commentary in six languages available on the site.
CONFIRMATION AND HOLY COMMUNION: On Sunday, May 22 at 4 pm, Bishop Gerald Wiesner, OMI will be with us to celebrate the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion with our candidates. Please keep the following children in your prayers: Lucas Aiken, Jacob Baker, Diana Empinado, Olivia Feldhoff, Lakayla Franklin, Declan Jeffrey, Aliyah Goncalves, Jaiden Lumanlan, Katia Marcial, Connor McLaren, Dominic Schmidt, Montgomery Slanina.
WALK THROUGH FOR CONFIRMATION AND HOLY COMMUNION: The walk through for children and sponsors celebrating the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion will be on Friday, May 20 at 7 pm in the church. Families are asked to bring their banner with them.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/SUNDAY SCHOOL: Will conclude for another year this Sunday, May 8. We thank the parish and children for their support, in particular the catechists this year: Zita Fonseca, Susana Borges, Linda Horianopoulos, and Maria Baker.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY: The 48th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, to be celebrated on 15 May 2011, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, invites us to reflect on the theme: “Proposing Vocations in the Local Church”. An excerpt of the letter follows: It is essential that every local Church become more sensitive and attentive to the pastoral care of vocations, helping children and young people in particular at every level of family, parish and associations – as Jesus did with his disciples - to grow into a genuine and affectionate friendship with the Lord, cultivated through personal and liturgical prayer; to grow in familiarity with the sacred Scriptures and thus to listen attentively and fruitfully to the word of God; to understand that entering into God’s will does not crush or destroy a person, but instead leads to the discovery of the deepest truth about ourselves; and finally to be generous and fraternal in relationships with others, since it is only in being open to the love of God that we discover true joy and the fulfillment of our aspirations. “Proposing Vocations in the Local Church” means having the courage, through an attentive and suitable concern for vocations, to point out this challenging way of following Christ which, because it is so rich in meaning, is capable of engaging the whole of one’s life. To read the letter in its entirety, please go to: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/messages/vocations/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20101115_xlviii-vocations_en.html.
Diocesan Prayer for Vocations
Heavenly Father, Bless your church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, brothers and sisters. Give those you have called to the married state and those you have chosen to live as single persons in the world, the special graces that their live require. Through Christ our Lord, and the intercession of Mary, form us all in the likeness of your Son, so that in Him, with Him, and through Him, we may love you more deeply and serve you more faithfully, always and everywhere. Amen.
CALLING ALL GRADUATES: If you are a 2011 high school graduate, and are catholic and/or went to St. Anthony's school, please call Joe Martyres at 632-4391 to register your name with him for the Knights Graduation Luncheon.
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
POPE’S PASTORAL WORKS: This collection was established by the bishops of Canada in 1970. The funds raised are divided into two, with one-third of the money going in support of Peter’s Pence and the remaining two-thirds to the charitable work of the Holy Father. What exactly are these causes? Peter’s Pence helps cover some of the operating costs of the Holy See so it can maintain its programs. The staff of the various departments and organizations, the upkeep of the grounds, architecture and artwork, the Holy Father’s pastoral service and basic household financing all incur expenses. The Papal Charities allow the Pope to contribute to various charitable causes around the world, particularly toward aiding the victims of war, famine and natural disasters. By contributing to the Pope’s Pastoral Works, the faithful of Canada truly give a universal dimension to their charity. This second collection will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29.
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.
A STATEMENT OF THE HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE: The Most Reverend Raymond Lahey, former Bishop of Antigonish, has pled guilty to possession of child pornography. The Catholic Church condemns sexual exploitation in all its forms, especially when perpetrated against minors. Although the civil process has run its course, the Holy See will continue to follow the canonical procedures in effect for such cases, which will result in the imposition of the appropriate disciplinary or penal measures.
STATEMENT BY THE CCCB: The Most Reverend Raymond Lahey, former Bishop of Antigonish, has pled guilty to possession of child pornography. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops condemns all forms of sexual exploitation, especially involving minors, and continues to work to prevent such behavior and to bring healing to the victims and their families. Recognizing the confusion and anger that this case has engendered among many of the faithful, we underscore our pastoral concern for those who have experienced great pain as a result of these events. In a special way our thoughts and prayers are with the people of the Diocese of Antigonish and all the Atlantic region. We reiterate the Catholic Church’s long-standing condemnation of the possession, distribution and use of child pornographic images in all forms, and renew our resolve to do everything we can to promote the dignity and respect of the human person.
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!
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.
Kitimat Ladies Fellowship Breakfast: Come and join us for a special morning honouring:
Mother ~ Daughter
Saturday, May 14, 9:30am -11:30am at the Hirsch Creek Golf & Country Club. Tickets: Adult - $11.00, 12yrs & under - $5.50. For more information contact: Liz Hoffman – 250-632-7527
Brenda Denholme – 250-632-5771
CWL 2011 Scholarship: Applications for the CWL Scholarship are now available at the parish office and must be returned by June 5, 2011.
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.
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