mass times - St. Patrick`s Parish

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AUGUST 30, 2015 - TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS
TIMES:
Saturday
Sunday
Weekdays
CONFESSIONS
7:00 pm Vigil
8:30 am
10:30 am (Family)
12:10 pm Tuesday to Saturday
Tuesday to Friday 11:45am-12pm
Saturdays 11:00am-12pm
MARRIAGES
Contact Parish Priest 6 months before intended marriage date.
BAPTISMS
Contact Parish Priest.
ANOINTING
Hospital Chaplain at 250-889-3761
FUNERALS
Contact the chosen Funeral Home and the Parish Priest.
Administrator: Rev. Fr. Alfred Alilio
Parish Secretary: Heidi de Contreras
NEW OFFICE HOURS STARTING ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2015:
Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL
Principal Deanne Paulson
2368 Trent St. Victoria BC V8R 4Z3
Phone: 250-592-6713 Fax: 250-592-6717
Parish Council Chair
Finance Chairman
Liturgy Committee
Communion Ministry
Lectors
Choir Director
Liturgical Environment
Altar Linens
Altar Servers
Sacristan
Sacristan
Gary Mitchell
Pat O’Neill
Gary Mitchell
Cal Jones
Jennifer Doyle
Susan Smedley
Pauline Scherr
Gaby Leja
Audrey Thom
Serafim Botelho
Joe Calenda
250-381-6607
250-477-6331
250-381-6607
250-598-6164
250-813-2151
250-208-3834
250-592-9434
250-595-2808
250-592-8605
250-595-2850
250-595-8430
K. of C.
GRAND KNIGHT: Mark Redchurch
E-mail: redchurch.kofc@shaw.ca
Phone: 250-370-0558
We are a Catholic Family Fraternal, Service Organization
(NEW MEMBERS WELCOME)
Next meeting September 3, 2015 at 7:30 pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN
Coordinator: Barbara Shenton
E-mail: bshenton@cisdv.bc.ca
Responsible Ministry &
Safe Environment
Ushers
Pastoral Care Outreach
St. Vincent de Paul
Development & Peace
Maintenance Committee
Moms & Tots
Hobby Group
Prayer Group
Custodian
Sandy Jones
Marc Lesperance
Pat Mochrie
Gord Stuart
Nancy Stuart
Steve Pearse
Pauline Scherr
Margaret Hyde
Mary Weicker
Domingo Aquino
250-598-6164
778-433-5445
250-592-7814
250-477-6952
250-477-6952
250-370-2736
250-592-9434
250-595-6907
250-361-7015
250-661-1619
C.W.L.
PRESIDENT: Pauline Scherr (250-592-9434)
All women age 16 and over are welcome
Next Meeting Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 pm - Our Lady of
Lourdes Hall
Executive Meetings 3rd Tuesday 7:00 pm - Boardroom
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 30, 2015
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"YOU PUT ASIDE THE COMMANDMENT OF GOD TO CLING TO HUMAN TRADITIONS"
The commandments help us to live in charity with God and with our neighbour.
TODAY’S READINGS:
First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8. God gives commandments as guidelines to help the people live well. The
commandments are a sign of God’s love.
Second Reading: James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27. James reminds us that living virtuously is not a private affair and includes caring for those who are vulnerable.
Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Jesus teaches his hearers that there is a natural law implanted in all of us by God;
this law is more important than any human legislation.
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION: Earlier this August, Pope Francis instituted the World Day of
Prayer for the Care of Creation, which will be on September 1 annually, beginning in 2015. It will coincide with a similar celebration
previously established by Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. It is therefore also a day of ecumenical prayer. In his letter
addressed to the President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity, the Holy Father wrote: "As Christians we wish to contribute to resolving the ecological crisis which humanity is
presently experiencing. In doing so, we must first rediscover in our own rich spiritual patrimony the deepest motivations for our concern for the care of creation." On the website of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, there are already some resources in
connection with the Pope's Encyclical, Laudato Si' (Praise Be To You), on the care of our common home. (We have two copies of
Pope Francis Encyclical Letter available in the Parish Library).
PARISH MISSION: Our Parish will hold a Mission on Monday and Tuesday, September 7 and 8 at 7:00
pm in the Church. The theme is “Go Build My Church—Becoming a Living Stone in the Body of Christ”.
Fresh and creative ways in helping fellow pilgrims and seekers to embrace real changes that lead to conversation and transformation. Church is more than a building and a structure. Church is more than an institution. Church is a movement, a flow and a calling. Our facilitator is Fr. Philip Chircop, a Jesuit Priest with
advance degrees in Pastoral Theology, Communications and Spirituality. Please reserve the date.
PLEASE NOTE: As part of the Parish Mission, there will be Mass on Monday, September 7th, at 12:10pm.
NEW OFFICE HOURS: As was recommended and approved by the Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Committee and Parish Priest, starting on Tuesday, September 1st, the Parish Office will be opened from Tuesday to
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This will be reviewed after six months.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: The RCIA program will begin Tuesday, September 15th.
Adults who have never been baptized; baptized Christians of other faith traditions who are interested in joining the
Roman Catholic Church; Catholics baptized as infants but who have never celebrated the sacraments of Eucharist
and Confirmation or anyone who wants to learn more about the Catholic faith are welcome to attend. If you are interested, or know of someone who might be interested, please contact Father Al.
BIBLE TIMELINE: There will be a 24-weeks Bible Study on Wednesdays, beginning on October 7th, at 7:00
p.m. in the Parish Centre. There are sign-up sheets available at both entrances to the church. The deadline
to register is Tuesday, September 15th. Those who are unable to attend the Wednesday sessions here at St.
Pat's can join the ones at Sacred Heart on Tuesday. For more information, please contact the Parish Office.
2016 INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS - JANUARY 24 – 31, 2016: Every four years, Catholic faithful from
around the world are invited to gather together to reflect on and celebrate the great mystery of the Eucharist during the International
Eucharistic Congress. From Jan. 24-31, 2016, thousands of Catholic clergy and lay people will gather in Cebu, Philippines, for the
51st Congress, on the theme “Christ in you, our hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27). The Diocese of Victoria is not sponsoring its own
pilgrimage. Therefore, those who wish to participate are invited to join one of the two groups leaving from Vancouver. Please note
that you will also have to register directly for the Congress while transportation and accommodation will be taken care of by the tour
group. Details can be found at http://rcav.org/iec-2016/.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
August 30, 2015
Welcome to returning and new students and their families! The journey continues!
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Classes will begin on Sunday Sept. 27th following the 10:30am Family Mass. We
will gather to meet new students and renew old friendships on Sunday September
20th for a potluck dinner in Our Lady of Lourdes Hall at 5pm – 7pm.
Registration is still available and forms may picked up from the parish office or contact Barb Shenton at bshenton@cisdv.bc.ca
Needed: prayers & catechists!! Please pray for the children and their families as they
renew their journey of faith. We are also in desperate need of catechists! Please take
time to pray and reflect on whether this is something God is calling you to do. MenMASS INTENTIONS
torship and resources are readily available. Contact Father Al if you would like to
volunteer as a religious education assistant or teacher!
September 1
Sophie Kess +
Looking forward to another year of joyful discoveries on our journey of faith. Barb
2
Katherine Rempel +
Shenton - Religious Education & Sacramental Preparation Coordinator
3
Eileen Roggeveen +
4
5
ALTAR SERVERS: Please pick-up a package containing guidelines
for Altar Serving. They will be available for you in the Sacristy during
the weekend and in the office during weekdays. Any children who
have received Confirmation and First Communion and would like to
join the Altar Serving team, please call the Parish Office. There will
be a meeting and training session for all Altar Servers on Saturday,
September 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the church. In the meantime, you are
welcome to come to the Sacristy before Mass, and let Father Al know
that you would like to be an observer.
Jane & Brian Taylor +
6
Thanksgiving
Pro Populo
FINANCIAL NEWS
COFFEE AFTER MASS: This year we are asking everyone to consider hosting a
coffee session after the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays. Different Ministries
have been doing it; however, it is a challenge for them to fill all the dates. There are
sign-up sheets available at both entrances to the church for families, individuals and
other groups that might like to host a coffee session or you can call parish office.
Fernando Botelho +
Zaira Souza +
COLLECTION FOR
AUGUST 1 - 23, 2014
(Four Weekends)
Regular Envelopes
$ 16,425.30
Used Clothing Sale (Oct 2 and 3) and Bazaar and Silent Auction (Oct 3). PLEASE
Loose Collection
$
advance for your support.
PAD (Pre-Authorized Debit) $ 2,742.00
WE WELCOME Rayver Bustamante, Mikaela Rose Gonzo, Anthony
Emilio Orsini, Alyssa Kate Mahinay, Rafael Bryan Quinto, and Samuel
Gavin Kimmerly, who received the Sacrament of Baptism during the
month of August. WE CONGRATULATE Cameron Daniel Côté &
Catherine Anne Shenton, Gregory James Van Dyk & Laura Colette
Gerein, Chad Wilson Willamil & Jinnah Marie Medina who received
the Sacrament of marriage during the month of August.
Building Debt
CWL NEWS: We are so grateful for the donations we are receiving for our Good
DO NOT LEAVE PLASTICS, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, COAT HANGERS UNLESS WITH
CLOTHES AND LARGE PICTURE FRAMES. We do not sell these items. Thank you in
$
2,333.95
1,404.00
Thank you for your continued financial
support of your Parish!
NEXT WEEK IN OUR PARISH: AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
31 Weekday
1 Weekday
2 Weekday
3 St. Gregory the
4 Weekday
5 Weekday
6 Twenty-Third
1pm Prayer Group at
2701 Asquith St.
1pm Bridge - Gabriel
1pm Vocal Lessons Multi-Use
9am CCO meeting Library
1pm Vocal Lessons Multi-Use
9am Flowers
1pm Vietnamese Mass
1pm Vocal Lessons Multi-Use
Great
1pm Bridge - Hall
6pm CfC Choir - MultiUse
6:15pm Rosary -Church
7:30pm KofC - Hall
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