EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS
WEEKDAY MASS
8:30 am
9:00 am
Adoration before Mass
Tuesday—Friday
1st Saturday of the month
9:00am
WEEKEND MASS
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday - Polish
Sunday - Korean
5:00 pm
8:30 & 10:00 am
12:30 pm
3:00 pm
OTHER KOREAN MASS TIMES:
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7:30pm
7:30pm
10:00am
1st Saturday of the month
10:00am
RECONCILIATION
4:00 - 4:45 pm
Sacraments of Baptism, Anointing and Visiting
the Sick and Marriage, contact Fr. Dan.
A minimum of six months notice prior to the
marriage date is required.
Parish Administrator Friar Dan Gurnick, OFM
([email protected])
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Polish Pastor
Fr Paul Szczur, SDS
SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
4040 Nelthorpe St, Victoria BC, V8X 2A1
Korean Pastor
Fr Philip Bae
P 250.479.1611 F 250.479.9350
Web
www.sacredheartvictoria.com
E-mail
[email protected]
([email protected])
Parish Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Katherene Newton
Coordinator of Religious Education for
Children - Miriam Podmoroff ([email protected])
Office Hours Monday
Tuesday - Friday
Closed
9:30am—12noon
12:30pm—3:00pm
Emergency Hospital Chaplain : 250-889 3761
The Baptism of the Lord
11 January 2015
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
“You are my Son”
Introduction
Jesus, the carpenter of Nazareth, travels to the River Jordan and, standing in line with all humankind, is baptized by
John.
Today’s Readings
First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-11
A vision of salvation: listen to the Lord and your soul shall live.
Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-9
Faith in Christ Jesus leads us to love all God’s children.
Gospel: Mark 1:7-11
The gentle carpenter of Nazareth is empowered as God’s beloved Son.
Prayers for those who are ill.
June Bowes, Terry Campbell, Alicja Chalecki; Agnes Dummer, Patricia Dziekan, Bill Finlay, Helena Janeda; Edmee Kearney,
Mary Mason, Suzanne Medd, Ben Perri, Katrina Reda, Leticia and Nonicio Rivera, Leo Schofield, Heather Sluchinski.
Prayers for the deceased.
Please remember in prayer those recently deceased: Luis Nera
CALENDAR
Monday
12th January
Exercise with Beryl
RCIA
Led by the Spirit
Parish Hall
Pope John Hall
Parish Hall
1:00pm-1:45pm
7:00pm
7:15pm
Wednesday 14th January
K of C Executive meeting
Pope John Hall
7:00pm
Thursday
15th January
50th Anniversary Planning Committee
Pope John Hall
7:00pm
Friday
16th January
Christian Meditation
Spanish Rosary
Parish Hall
Church
9:30am
12:30pm
Saturday
17th January
Youth Gathering with Bishop G Gordon
Pope John Hall
11:00am
LITURGY, THE SACRAMENTS, PRAYER AND THE WORD OF GOD
Welcome Bishop Gary Gordon
Bishop Gary Gordon will celebrate at all our Masses on
Saturday, January, 17th and Sunday, January 18th.
Join us for coffee and cookies after the 10:00am Mass on
Sunday, Jan 18th.
You are invited to bring a dozen cookies to share.
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Ordination of Harrison Ayre
Help Make It Happen...
Week of Christian Unity
You are invited to attend two services to mark the
beginning and end of the week of prayer for Christian
Unity.
The first will be at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Sun, Jan 18
beginning at 3:00pm and will include a reception.
Speaker will be Fr. John Steele, pastor of St. Dunstan’s
Anglican Church (Bishop Logan’s designate as he will be
out of town).
The second service will be on Sunday, Jan 25 at 4:30pm.
at Christ Church Cathedral with Bishop Gary Gordon as
the speaker.
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The Diocese of Victoria celebrates the Ordination of
Deacon Harrison Ayre to the Priesthood on Sat, Feb 7,
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition
10:00am at St. Andrew's Cathedral.
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Langford
Reception follows at St Andrew's Elementary Sch Gym.
There will be an opening Mass on Wed, Feb 4 at 6:30pm
Much help and many hands are required.
Individual or group donations of food and/or labor - are followed by the opening of the exhibition.
The exhibition runs from Thursday, Feb 5 to Sunday 8 in
For specific information, please contact Joan Vezina, the mornings from 9:30am to 3:30pm and in the evenings
from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Reception Coordinator, St. Andrew's Cathedral
For more info, call 250-478-3482 or email [email protected].
250-382-2025 or [email protected]. Thank you.
needed and very welcome!
practical compassion for those in need is at the heart of
the Christian mission (Luke 10:30 – 37). When we visit
The Trinity
the sick, the broken, and the marginalized – in their
The course follows the revelation of Trinitarian theology homes, or in hospitals, and long-term care facilities, we
from its source in the Old and New Testaments through are living out our baptismal identity nurtured by the love
the refinements of early Church Councils and includes and healing ministry of Christ.
contemporary contributions to Trinitarian understanding.
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
It proceeds from an awareness that God’s revelation to
humanity is God’s revelation of Himself in Jesus.
It acknowledges Jesus as Son and bearer of the Spirit St Andrew’s Regional High School
and examines the paschal mystery from a Trinitarian There will be a Grade 7 Information Night at St. Andrew’s
perspective.
on Wed, Jan 14 beginning at 6:30pm. This Information
Course is presented by Dr Les McKeown here in Sacred Night is open to all parents of current Grade 7 students
Heart Parish, every Thurs from Feb 5 to Mar 5, 7:00pm to who are interested in attending St. Andrew’s Regional
High School in September 2015.
9:00pm in the Parish Hall.
To register, please write your name on the sheet in the This is an excellent chance to learn about programs,
extracurricular activities, and other opportunities.
church foyer or email: [email protected].
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND VOCATIONS
—————————————————————————- In Febuary, there will be an Open House for potential new
students joining in the fall of 2015.
Faith Study Series
These courses meet you right where you are in your faith
journey.
STEWARDSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Catholic Health Association of BC
Join us every Friday for 6 weeks from Jan 30 to Mar 6
CHABC is awarding two bursaries valued at $250 each to
from 7:00pm—9:00pm in Pope John Hall
two 2015 graduating students enrolled in a Catholic
To register: write you name down on the sheet provided secondary school, or who are members of a BC or Yukon
on the entrance table of the church For information email parish and enrolled in a public secondary school or are
[email protected] or call Adriana R at 250-704 -0314. home-schooled.
PARISH OUTREACH, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECUMENISM Students are asked to submit a 500 word essay that
demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the
Anawim
significance of Spirituality in Health Care.
On behalf of Anawim we thank you for all the wonderful Submissions must be received on or before Feb 28.
new clothing we were able to give out on Christmas For details, please check the CHABC website at
morning and throughout the week. For many it was their www.chabc.bc.ca under upcoming events.
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Your ongoing financial support is appreciated.
We would not be able to give hope and direction to those
we serve without it. God bless you all.
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Pastoral Care Outreach Program 4 sessions
Who would be interested in attending?
The workshops are open to anyone who wants to
understand the practical aspects of pastoral care, present
hospital and homebound parish visitors who want to
become more effective in their ministry, parishioners who
look after their own family members, or other caregivers,
anyone interested in knowing more about their faith, or
consider this program an opportunity for professional
development that you can use at home and with others.
2015 Envelopes
Reminder: Please complete your full name and address
on each envelope for the months of January and
February. Thank you.
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50th Anniversary Celebration
Talent Show: Saturday, January 24, 2015
We have extended our 50th Anniversary Talent Show
performer's sign-up deadline until Sunday, January 18th.
If you wish to perform but have not signed up, the Sign
Up form is located in our church foyer.
DONATION TOTALS
New Year Donation
Please bring a bag lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided.
It is recommended that participants attend all four
sessions, if possible. Contact the parish office to register:
250-592-7391 or [email protected]
3rd and 4th January 2015
Session 1 – The Healing Ministry of Christ
In the parable of the Good Samaritan is a reminder that
$2,016.75
Envelopes/Loose
$3,823.55
PAD
$ 365.00
Other Revenue
$ 350.00
Total
$4,538.55
PARISH MINISTRIES
PARISH MINISTRIES/GROUPS
MISSION STATEMENT
Altar Servers
Attic Treasures
We the people of Sacred Heart Parish are a
caring community, linked by the bonds of faith,
guidance from the Holy Spirit and the
traditions of the Roman Catholic Church.
Bereavement Support
Christian Charities Bazaar
Christian Meditation
Clothing Sale
Craft Group
C.W.L.
Eucharistic Ministers
Finance Chairperson
Knights of Columbus
Led By The Spirit Group
Music Coordinator
Pastoral Care Ministry
Prayer Line
Pro-Life Ministry
Proclaimers
Raffle Coordinators
RCIA
Responsible Ministry Coord
Social Justice/Dev & Peace
St. Vincent de Paul
Ushers
Youth Ministry
Mary-Ellen Ross
658-4112
Jim Haffey
389 0440
Pat Tonkin
721-0293
John Tomczak &
Claire Holmes
479-4992
Rita Kelly
598 9558
Margie Noonan
388-3173
Mary Bennett
477-5145
Elizabeth Olcen
477-8115
Lidia Moodie
479-6495
Robert / Helen Payne
370-0241
Robert Payne
370 0241
Michael Bourbeau 778 678-4365
David MacIntyre
383-9955
Rafael Oei
383-1523
Parish Office
479-1611
Pamela Blakeslee
477-0579
Rocio King
744-2802
Catherine Minvielle
294-4923
So-Ryang Jackson &
658-3001
Ginnie McGinty
658-3024
Vincenza Cameron
479-6488
Margie Noonan
388-3173
Walt Ryan
658-5044
Zeudy Villar-Vega
920-0220
Sandy Bourbeau
479-4712
(email at [email protected])
We strive to live in the heart of Jesus Christ.
We will reach out and serve those who are
vulnerable and marginalized, seek social
justice for all people, foster spiritual growth in
our parish family and educate our children in
Christian values.
PARISH PASTORAL
COUNCIL 2014 / 2015
Stan Dzbik
Chairperson
Mike Bourbeau
Family Life
Marilyn Turner
Outreach
Fernando De La Torre Stewardship
Jim Haffey
Yth & Young Adults
Catherine Minvielle
Adult Religious Ed
Richard Byeon
Richard Pardo-Figueroa
Angela Spencer
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