1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

MARCH 22, 2015
PRAYER CORNER
Lord, let me be wheat sown in the earth, to be
harvested for You. I want to follow wherever
You lead me. Give me fresh hope and joy in
serving You all the days of my life.
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION
Regular Sunday Collection – $9,635.85
Building Fund Collection – $1,932.90
MASS INTENTIONS
21 INT(5pm) OLOF parishioners living & deceased
22 RIP(9am) David Bloxham / His family
22 RIP(10:30) Gi Yang Mary Li / Margaret Ross
22 RIP(5pm) Biagio Dominelli / Sam & Sandra Dominelli
23 RIP Pedro Legaspi / Ofelia & Sergio Legaspi
24 RIP Helen Unilowski / Maria Morgan
25 INT In thanksgiving / Robert & Cacilda Tang
26 RIP Paul Plante / Lucille Plante
27 RIP Antonio Pimentel / The Weinkam family
27 INT(7:30) Special intentions / Yvonne Malek
28 INT June Harris / Rosemarie Bakker
28 RIP(5pm) Michael & Eileen / The Coughlan family
29 INT(9am) OLOF parishioners living & deceased
29 RIP(10:30) Departed family members / Ofelia & Sergio
Legaspi
29 INT(5pm) Isabel Oliver / Paula Granados
REST IN PEACE
“May the angels lead you into paradise, may the
martyrs come to welcome you and take you to the
holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.”
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Marcel Lambert
and Antonio Pimentel, they will be missed.
SHARE LENT 2015
Second Collection
This Sunday’s second collection is for Share Lent.
Development and Peace has been working with the Brazilian
bishops for many years to respond to the cry of the poor. Your
generosity helps fund their partnership with their Pastoral
Land Commission, which works to support the rural poor
through agricultural development and land reform. You can
learn more about their work by visiting www.devp.org/.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
We now have Eucharistic Adoration after the
Saturday 9am Mass. This is an amazing gift for
us and it is important that there are one or more
individuals in the Church during this time. A sign
up sheet has been posted at the entrance to the
Church. If you can give of your time, please sign up.
LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICES
All at 7pm except St. Patrick’s at 6:30pm
Sun, Mar 22 Our Lady of Assumption, Po Co
Mon, Mar 23 St. Francis de Sales, Burnaby
Tues, Mar 24 Our Lady of Mercy, Burnaby
Tues, Mar 24 St. Patrick’s, Maple Ridge
Wed, Mar 25 All Saints, Coquitlam
Wed, Mar 25 Our Lady of Lourdes, Coquitlam
Thur, Mar 26 St. Peter’s, New Westminster
Thur, Mar 26 Sts. Cyril & Methodius, New Westminster
Sun, Mar 29 St. Michael’s, Burnaby
Mon, Mar 30 Our Lady of Fatima, right here
SAVE THIS DATE
Saturday, May 30—Dinner & Dance—Parish fundraiser—Lots
of fun and excitement—2 bands—dinner prepared by
professional chefs—more info to come.
PALMS
We have a limited number of palms so next week please
remember that those who come to later Masses would also like
to have some.
THE EASTER STORY
Our Lady of Fatima Ecumenical Choir is
presenting our annual Lenten/Easter Story
Musical in songs and readings on Palm Sunday.
No charge, free will offering accepted. Sunday,
March 29 from 2-3:20pm in the church.
EASTER VIGIL CHOIR
Any singer who would like to become part of the Easter Vigil
choir on April 4 at 8pm please join Tami & Shelley and come to
the practices. The remaining practices are Mar 23, 31 & Apr 4.
PURDY’S
LAST DATE TO ORDER—MAR 22 &Online MAR 23
Delivery date–Mar 28 & 29 after all Masses
NATIONAL CATHOLIC MISSION
This 2 part Mission will be broadcast on VISIONTV on Mon,
Mar 30 & Tues, Mar 31 at 3pm and repeated at 7pm. It will be
hosted by Fr. Pat Fitzpatrick and feature Spiritan Fr. Anthony
Gittens.
CATHOLIC FAMILIES:
The Model for Love & Life
Inspirational Catholic evangelist and speaker Deacon Harold
Burke-Sivers is one of the most sought-after
speakers in the Church today. He is a
powerful and passionate evangelist and
preacher whose no-nonsense approach to
living and proclaiming the Catholic faith is
sure to challenge and inspire. On Sat, May 2,
from 9:30am to 3:30pm, at Rosemary
Heights Retreat Centre, Surrey he will be doing two
presentations. Cost is $50, includes lunch. To register visit
www.rosemaryheights.com/events/ or contact 604-576-8802.
WAY OF THE CROSS IN
DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER
Join in praying the Solidarity Way of the Cross at
Cathedral Square in downtown Vancouver on Sat,
Mar 28, at 3:30pm. As part of the events for the
30th World Youth Day in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, join
other young adults and those involved with Development and
Peace in prayer and witness. Details visit www.rcav.org/wyd
ALPHA STARTING IN BURNABY
St. Francis de Sales Parish in Burnaby will be hosting Alpha
beginning on Sat, April 25 from 10am-2pm. Each session starts
with a free breakfast followed by a DVD presentation and
ending with small group sharing. There is no charge, but you
need to pre-register. Register by calling 604-434-1328.
OPEN HOUSE AT JPII PASTORAL CENTRE
After nearly 60 years in the downtown core, the Archdiocese of
Vancouver has moved its administrative offices. All are invited
to an open house at the new John Paul II Pastoral Centre on
Saturday, March 28, from 2-4pm located the corner of Willow
and 33rd Ave, Vancouver. Please feel free to drop in at anytime.
For more information and parking directions, visit
rcav.org/new-john-paul-ii-pastoral-centre/
PRO-LIFE
Euthanasia Seminar
Listen to a panel discussion on the repercussions of the recent
Supreme Court Decision on assisted
suicide. Featuring: Alex Schoenberg,
Executive
Director,
Euthanasia
Prevention Coalition; Dr. Margaret
Cottles, physician; Dr. Will Johnston,
physician. On Fri, March 27 from
11am-2pm, John Paul II Pastoral
Centre, Corner of Willow & 33rd Ave, Van, from 7-9pm. Visit
rcav.org/carter-decision/
BOOKS AT THE PARISH OFFICE
2015 Sunday Missal – $3.00
Rome Sweet Home – Scott & Kimberly Hahn – $5.00
Rediscovering Catholicism – Matthew Kelly – $5.00
INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK DINNER
Fund Raiser for Christians from the Middle East
As a response to the ongoing crisis in the
Middle East, St. Patrick’s in Maple Ridge will
be sponsoring two families resettling in
Canada. 100% of the proceeds will go directly
to the process of sponsoring these refugee families. Sat, April
11 at 6:30pm, St Patrick’s Gym. Admission by donation and
please bring a dish of food. Tickets required for entrance and
available at St. Patrick’s parish office at 604-463-7148 or
contact Gloria at 604-466-7500 or [email protected]
THE MAN OF THE SHROUD EXHIBITION
An extensive exhibit on the history, science, and
significance of the Shroud of Turin. There will also
be a lecture series. Visit www.rosemaryheights.com
and click on programs & events for complete schedule. Wed,
Apr 8–13 at Rosemary Heights, Surrey. Free admission,
donations appreciated.
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
ARCHDIOCESAN CELEBRATION FOR THE 30th
WORLD YOUTH DAY
The Archdiocese invites young adults to join the Archbishop
in celebrating their faith at Holy Rosary
Cathedral and Hall on Sat, Mar 28. Starting
at 1pm. Dinner after Mass, then a concert
by Sam Rocha. Afternoon program is free.
Dinner and concert $10. Tickets at
www.rcav.org/wyd
ATTENTION: FATIMA YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
YouthDay: May 2 at ACRSS (Grades 8 – 12)
YouthLeader: July 27 – 31 (Gr 10 & Up)
Searching in the Spirit: August 24 – 28 (Newly confirmed)
Info contact [email protected]/ or 604-936-7290
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Make your good marriage better by attending
an intimate weekend with your spouse. Hear
testimonies from three couples and a priest in
a series of talks that will get you
communicating in a new way! There is no
group sharing. Fri, Apr 17, to Sun, Apr 19,
Holiday Inn, 700 Old Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver. Please call
Steve and Mary Bohnen to register 604-876-7298, or e-mail
[email protected] or visit www.wwme.org.
A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGE
Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in
their marriages. It provides the tools you need to get
your marriage back on track. For confidential
information or to register for the program in the
Lower Mainland the weekend of April 10–12
email [email protected] or call 604-530-6710 or
visit www.HelpOurMarriageBC.com.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH—HOW & WHY
Delve into answers to the question ‘Happiness or holiness: Is it
really possible to have one without the other?’ and other
essential questions about spiritual growth. Sister Gabriella Yi—
at Our Lady of Assumption, PoCo—Sat, Apr 11 9:45am-12pm,
Thurs, Apr 16 7-9pm and Sat, Apr 18 9:45-12pm—to register,
visit stmarkscollege.ca/spiritual-growth-why-and-how
LA BOUTIQUE
There is, at the parish office, a selection of religious articles for
sale in our little retail cupboard. These include rosaries,
crucifixes, Bibles, statues, prayer books, car items, etc. Open
Monday-Friday from 9am-noon & 1-5pm.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
EASTER HAMPERS—The hampers will be assembled and
delivered on Mon, March 30. If you can help please come to the
church library—assemblers at 8am and drivers at 10am. Thanks
PRAYERS are requested for: Lucienne Albert, Rella Audette,
Jaime & Eleanore Awa, Fernanda Badke, Al Barbers, Mona
Bouchard, Elaine Bro, Claire Carrier, Rev. Guy Delionnet, 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)
What is the analogy which Jesus alludes to in the
image of the grain of wheat that must first die in
order to rise to new life and bear good fruit? Is
this simply a veiled reference to His own
impending death on the cross and to His
resurrection? Or does Jesus have another kind of
“death and rebirth” in mind for His disciples as
well? Jesus, no doubt, had both meanings in mind. Jesus'
obedience and death on the cross obtain for us freedom and new
life in the Holy Spirit. His cross frees us from the tyranny of sin
and death and shows us the way of perfect love and readiness to
lay down our lives in sacrificial service for the good of others.