Saint Anthony of Padua
Parish Bulletin
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 1, 2015
Stewardship Message
Here we are…nearly one month already gone in 2015!
What did you resolve to change this year? Stewardship
calls for a change to the way we think about who we are,
and what we possess. What changes might God be calling
you to? Stewardship calls us to be emptied of pride, envy,
jealousy, anger, selfishness, and greed. Only then can we
be filled with humility, charity, faith, hope, patience,
peace, joy, surrender, and gratitude!
Stewardship Office, The Archdiocese of Winnipeg,
www.archwinnipeg.ca
Pastor Fr. Justin Huang
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Office
thejustmeasure.ca
8891 Montcalm Street
Vancouver, BC V6P 3E8
Rectory 1345 West 73rd Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6P 3E9
Tel
604-266-6131
Fax
604-266-0223
Hours
Tuesday—Friday
9:00am—12:00noon
1:00pm—3:00pm
By appointment
Emergencies anytime
stanthonysvancouver.org
[email protected]
St. Anthony of Padua School
Pre-School to Grade 7
Principal Oscar Pozzolo
Preschool Teacher Kristine Lim
1370 West 73rd Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6P 3E9
Tel
604-261-4043
Fax
604-261-4036
Web
stanthonyofpaduaschool.ca
[email protected]
[email protected]
“… for whoever is begotten by God
conquers the world. And the
victory that conquers the world is
our faith.” 1 John 5: 4
When we exercise our faith we are
strengthened and those around us
are encouraged. When we have
faith in God and are not afraid to
ask Him to share our burdens they
become lighter and problems are
turned into blessings.
Parish Registration
Our parish family warmly welcomes new parishioners. Please register at your
earliest convenience by filling out a registration form located in the vestibule
or by stopping by the parish office during office hours. If you are registered
and moving, please advise the parish office.
Sunday Masses
Saturday 5:00pm
Sunday
8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am
Weekday Masses
Monday 8:15am
Tuesday 7:30pm St. Anthony of
Padua Novena
Wednesday to Friday 8:15am
Wednesday 9:15am (During the
School Year)
Saturday 9:00am
Lauds
Weekday 8:00am except Tuesday
Saturday 8:45am
Sunday
8:00am
Confession
Weekday 8:00am except Tuesday
Saturday 9:30am & 4:00pm to 4:55pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesday to Friday 9:00am to 10:00pm
in the Chapel (1365 West 73rd Avenue)
First Friday of each month 8:45 to
10:00am in the Church followed by
Benediction.
Please call the parish office for
more
information
on
other
Sacraments and Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Classes.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Parish Announcements
February 1, 2015
Weekday Masses and Intentions
Antiphons: Missal p. 403
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2 Collection today is for the BC Catholic. N.B. It costs
the Parish $20.00 a year to subsidize each subscription.
Please help defray this cost, if you would like to
subscribe for 2015.
Attention All Parishioners: USE 2015 DONATION
ENVELOPES ONLY. DO NOT USE ANY ENVELOPES FROM
PREVIOUS YEARS OR ELSE YOUR DONATIONS WILL BE
WRONGLY CREDITED. PLEASE DISCARD YOUR OLD
ENVELOPES.
St. Anthony of Padua School is
inviting grandparents and seniors
in the parish to a Grandparents
Tea event on Wednesday,
February 4th, from 10:00—
11:00am, in the Church Lower
Hall.
CWL Meeting: Saturday, February 7th, at 10:00am.
There will be a Presentation on Retirement and Estate
Planning. All ladies of the Parish are invited.
Coffee Café & Bake Sale hosted by the Catholic
Women’s League (CWL) in the Church Lower Hall next
Sunday, February 8th, after the 8:30am, 10:00am, &
11:30am Masses. Donations of baked goods are gladly
appreciated. All parishioners are warmly invited to
drop in to share coffee and fellowship.
Mardi Gras which we will celebrate on Saturday,
February 14th, in the Church Lower Hall. This will be in
the form of a buffet dinner (including roast beef,
potatoes, vegetables, salad, chicken, noodles and
dessert). We will also be serving wine. Entertainment
will be decided at a later date. Tickets: $30 per person
($10 for children under ten years) proceeds to the
Parish Centre Fund. Tickets will be on sale today.
N.B. Buy your tickets before Sunday, February 8th, to
avoid disappointment (160 tickets only). Thank you for
your continued support.
St. Anthony of Padua Pre-School will start accepting
registration for the 2015-2016 school year on January 28th.
Families with pre-school aged children are invited to drop by
the school to pick up a registration package. There will also
be an open house on Thursday, February 5th, from 3:30 5:30pm. For more information please call 604-261-4043 or
visit their website www.stanthonyspreschool.ca
Missal
Page
Intention
1401
Carlos Peralta†
Tuesday
Feb. 3rd
Ferial
Mass at 7:30pm
only
In Honour of
St. Anthony
474
Remembrance
Tree
Wednesday
Feb. 4th
Ferial
476
Theresa†
Thursday
Feb. 5th
St. Agatha†
478
Francis Xavier†
Day
Monday
Feb. 2nd
Feast
or Memorial
The Presentation
of the Lord
(Candlemus:
Blessing of Candles)
Friday
Feb. 6th
Ferial
480
Elias &
Teodosia
Ramos†
Saturday
Feb. 7th
St. John Bosco†
1888
482
Teofilo Garcia†
Lenten Challenge: Fr. Justin is inviting everyone at St.
Anthony's to participate in the best Lenten penance
ever! No more giving up chocolate. He's suggesting
everyone reads the book we gave out at Christmas, "Rediscover
Catholicism." Everyone can then get together in groups of their
own choosing (between 3-6 people), meet 6 times during Lent,
and have a discussion about the book using a study guide that
the parish will provide.
This penance is life-giving: it's easy, practical, relevant, reading
one of the most popular Catholic books today, sharing and
discussing our faith with family and friends, and having an
excuse to get together 6 times during Lent. And it's wonderful
to be part of something that the whole parish is doing.
One person wrote about the Lenten Challenge: "I would also like
to thank both you and Fr. Ron for giving us this Lenten
challenge. Our group has completed 4 meaningful sessions and
we have found our discussions and sharing so enriching,
inspiring and heart warming. I personally find this such a purging
and cleansing experience, so appropriate in helping us prepare
for Easter. In fact we are strongly considering continuing this
study group even after Lent, on various topics, if only to
continue on this very enlightening learning experience.
My sincere thanks and deep appreciation for providing us this
opportunity and starting off the "fire" for us. It feels awesome to
strive to grow and find the best version of ourselves in whatever
role or purpose God has designed for us."
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 1, 2015
Parish
Announcements Continued
World Youth Day 2016, Poland: In 2016, Pope Francis will be
meeting over one million young Catholics from around the
world in Krakow, Poland. Fr. Justin will be leading a group of
pilgrims from July 17th—August 2nd. They will be spending
the first week in Warsaw, getting to know the history and
spirituality of Polish Catholics, participating in youth festivals,
and visiting various sites. On the second week, they will
travel to Krakow, participating in huge open-air Masses,
Stations of the Cross, catechetical sessions, and going all
across the city to various talks, concerts, and prayer events.
The estimated costs are: Registration: $250-400; Flight:
$1400-1700; Ground travel: $200-500; Other Costs (e.g. food,
etc.): $200. For a 17-day trip to Europe, this is very cheap,
and it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the Pope
and a million other Catholics.
This is for those aged 19-35. Please come to our information
session on Friday, February 6th,at 7:00pm, in the Church
Lower Hall.
Outside Parish Activities
St. Patrick’s Parish Spiritual Mission with Fr. Paul Nicholson
starting Sunday, February 1st, to Wednesday, February 4th.
Except for Sunday, Spiritual Mission will begin with Mass at
7:00pm followed immediately by a Mission talk at 7:30pm in
the Church (2881 Main Street). For more information contact
604-874-7818.
Mass for the World Day for Consecrated Life on Monday,
February 2nd, please join the Archdiocese of Vancouver in
celebrating the World Day for Consecrated Life with Mass at
Holy Name of Jesus Church (Cambie & 33rd). Mass will begin
at 7:00pm with a light reception to follow. During this Year of
Consecrated Life, we invite everyone to participate at the
Mass and show their support for the consecrated men and
women of our Archdiocese.
Weekend Retreat at Westminster Abbey, Mission: Friday,
February 6th at 7:30pm—Sunday, February 8th, 1:30pm. “The
Road to Christian Maturity.” Retreat Master: Fr. Lawrence
Donnelly, pastor of St. Jude’s Parish, Vancouver. Cost:
$155.00 per person. Please register with Our Lady of the
Assumptions Parish as soon as possible 604-942-7808. First
come first served.
Fathers of Mercy Mission at St. Francis de Sales Parish:
Presented by Father Joel C. Rogers, CPM, of the Fathers of
Mercy from Monday, February 9th, to Thursday, February
12th. During the mission, Fr. Joel will encourage and
challenge the parish community to make a stronger, deeper
personal commitment to Christ and to His Church. Sessions
February 1, 2015
start at 5:30pm with confession followed by Mass, Holy
Hour & talks: (Monday) Confidence In Divine Providence;
(Tuesday) The Prayer of the Humble; (Wednesday) Blessed
are the Poor in Spirit: Detachment and (Thursday) Blessed
are They Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness. Fee: By
Donation.
Mass of Anointing on World Day of the Sick: In 1992,
Pope John Paul II instituted World Day of the Sick, setting
aside February 11th, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, for its
annual celebration. On this day, the sick are encouraged to
reflect on the Christian meaning of suffering and to recall
God’s health-giving presence. We are also reminded that
God often heals and restores life in unexpected ways.
Archbishop Miller will celebrate a Mass of Anointing on
Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 11am, at Our Lady of Sorrows
Church, Vancouver. Health Care Vicar Monsignor Bernard
Rossi will concelebrate along with other priests of the
Archdiocese. This Mass is organized by the Catholic Health
Association of BC with the kind assistance of the Knights and
Dames of Malta. rcav.org/mass-for-world-day-of-the-sick/
ONE CONFERENCE 2015: START JOY IN YOUR WORLD
You are invited to ignite your faith life and enhance your
spirituality on Saturday, February 14th at the ONE
conference. You will hear 3 world class speakers, have an
opportunity to learn about the many Catholic organizations
in our community and participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the
Mass offered by Archbishop Miller. Join 1000 Catholics of all
ages in this faith filled event. You may register on line at
rcav.org/one or buy tickets [cash or cheques] after all the
Masses next weekend January 31st/February 1st.
Turning and Returning: Drawing Closer to Jesus this Lent
facilitated by Fr. Elton Fernandes, SJ. Amidst the busyness of
life, how can we draw closer to Christ? Conversion
involves letting go of what is unhealthy in our lives as well as
growing stronger in the faith. Fr. Elton offers scripture and
Ignatian prayer as ways to respond to Jesus' invitation.
Thursday, February 19th, 6:00-8:30pm at Rosemary Heights
Retreat Centre, Surrey. Cost: $25, including light snack ($35
includes light dinner served at 5:15 pm). For more
information, visit www.rosemaryheights.com/events/ or call
(604) 576-8802.
Vocation Live In on the weekend of February 20th 22nd, there will be a Vocation Live-In for boys or young men
interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at the
Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC. For more
information call 604-826-8715.
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We would like to invite the ladies of the parish to
become members of the CWL. Meetings are
normally held the 1st Saturday of the month at
10:00A.M. For more information, please call
Christina at 604-266-6131
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Gift Cards: If you are thinking of buying
gift cards for someone. There are lots of
merchants to choose from. And we are
sure you will find something that will
interest you. Thank you for your support
of the Parish Centre Fund. Order Forms
are available in the vestibule after Mass.
Settlement Practitioner – Labour Market
Free Settlement Services: individual
consultation, needs assessment and
referrals, orientation and information
workshops.
Labour Market Participation: Preemployment support, employment
workshops and employment mentoring
program.
Services provided in English, Mandarin,
Cantonese, Punjabi, Tagalog, Farsi,
Russian, Spanish, Cebuano.
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