April 5 2015 - Our Lady of Fatima Parish

APRIL 5, 2015
PRAYER CORNER
Lord Jesus Christ, You have triumphed
over the grave and You have won for us
new life and resurrection power. Give
me the eyes of faith to see You in Your
glory. Help me to draw near to You and
to grow in the knowledge of Your great love for us and
Your great victory over sin and death.
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION
Regular Sunday Collection – $8,422.30
Building Fund Collection – $787.48
MASS INTENTIONS
4 INT(9pm) OLOF parishioners living & deceased
5 RIP(9am) Leo Leclerc / Henriette Bernardin
5 RIP(10:30) Rosario Sanidad / Glo & family
5 RIP (5pm) Frances Lodewyke / The Lodewyke family
6 RIP Marcel Lambert / The Lynch family
7 INT In thanksgiving / Deleon & Almazan families
8 INT In thanksgiving / Diane Lebrun
9 INT Petrus Gunawan / The Prasetya family
10 RIP Maria Legaspi / Ofelia & Sergio Legaspi
11 RIP Walter Labunski / Menchu Yu & family
11 RIP(5pm) Joseph & Michael / The Coughlan family
12 RIP(9am) Sr. Adrienne Grégoire / Emilienne &
Donald
12 RIP(10:30) Departed family members / Ofelia &
Sergio Legaspi
12 INT(5pm) OLOF parishioners living & deceased
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things
that are on earth”— Colossians 3:2. On this day we thank
God for His Son, Jesus, who died and rose for us. We
celebrate and sing “Alleluia.” Let’s try to keep the joy of
this Easter season in our hearts throughout the year!
Pray daily and listen for God’s response on how we
should use our gifts to fulfill His plan.
DIVINE MERCY CELEBRATION
You are invited to All Saints Parish for this
important feast of many graces. The
celebration will be held at All Saints on
Sun, April 12 at 3pm. A relic of St. Faustina
will be in the church for veneration.
FORTY-HOUR DEVOTION
Our official archdiocesan 40-hour devotion is April 1416. There are sign-up sheets at the back of the church. If
you plan to come at a specific time, please sign the
sheets. Thank you.
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. Click
on
programs
&
events
at
www.rosemaryheights.com for complete
schedule. Starts Wed, Apr 8 to Mon, 13 at
Rosemary Heights, Surrey. Free, though donations
appreciated.
CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD BLESS
the following
RCIA Catechumen and PREP students
who received the
Sacraments at the Easter Vigil
Baptism / First Communion / Confirmation
CHUNG HEI LEE
Baptism / First Holy Communion
SHIRAN SAMUELS
Baptism
SHEERA MARYS PEETOSUTAN
REYNARD MARIO PEETOSUTAN
JEREMY ROSS GAGNON
SPRING INSTITUTE
The Archdiocesan Spring Institute offers oneday faith formation and ministry training for
adults. Topics include: Basics of the Faith,
Discovering the Gospels, Ecumenism - Why
Bother?, and more. Ministry training offered
for RCIA, PREP, and LWC & Youth Ministry. Sat, Apr 11,
from 10am to 4pm, Holy Cross Secondary School, Surrey.
Cost $35 (before April 6), includes lunch. Everyone
welcome. For more information and registration visit
rcav.org/oc-spring
SAVE THIS DATE
Saturday, May 30—Dinner & Dance—Parish fundraiser—
Lots of fun and excitement—2 bands—dinner prepared by
professional chefs—watch this space for more info.
ST. JOHN PAUL II DOCUMENTARY
A new documentary on St. John Paul II
and his impact on the American continent
will air in April on national television
networks. Produced by the Knights of
Columbus and narrated by actor Andy
Garcia, “John Paul II in America: Uniting a
Continent”, coincides with Pope John Paul II Day in
Canada, celebrated April 2. For more broadcast details,
visit www.kofc.org/jpiifilm.
BENEFIT FOR DISPLACED IRAQI CHRISTIANS
Enjoy an evening of presentations
by Archbishop J. Michael Miller,
CSB, and Development and Peace,
plus an authentic 3-course Iraqi
dinner and traditional Iraqi
entertainment. On Sat, May 9 at
6pm, All Saints Parish. Tickets are
$60 and available at All Saints office. Net proceeds will go
to the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development
and Peace, which is supporting our persecuted brothers
and sisters in Northern Iraq living in refugee camps. For
more info, please email Stanley@paulusarch.com or
peter.elliott@telus.net.
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 olfyouthmin@gmail.com/ or 604-936-7290
PRO-LIFE
March for Life
“Every Life’s Worth Living.” Join thousands of others
for B.C.’s 7th annual pro-life march and rally on Thurs,
May 14 in Victoria. Bus will leave All Saints Parish at
7am for the 9am sailing and return by 5pm sailing. Fare
per person is $45 and includes bus and ferry rides. To
reserve seats, call All Saints office 604-939-1741. More
info at rcav.org/march-for-life
ROARING 20’s EXTRAVAGANZA
WHO:
Archbishop Carney Regional
Secondary School
WHAT: Dinner / Dance featuring the
Bruce James Orchestra
WHEN: Saturday, May 19—doors at
5:30—dinner at 6:30
WHERE: ACRSS Gym
COST:
$40 each—table (10 tix) $350 before April 18
FOR:
Toward purchase of a new school bus
CALL:
For tix call Lorraine Joseph at 604-466-5112
MARIAPOLIS 2015
The Eucharist – Bond of Unity
The Focolare Movement invites you to Mariapolis 2015,
which will include presentations on the spirituality of
communion, sharing of individual experiences, small
group sharing, daily Mass, prayers and recollection,
games, outdoor activities and special programs for teens
and children. Sat, May 16 to Mon, May 18, Trinity
Western University, Langley. For info, please contact the
Focolare
Centre
at
604-468-2871
or
email
ffvancouver@shaw.ca
ST. POPE JOHN PAUL II’S
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY
Come and discover God’s original design for us, our call
to holiness, and our destiny with Him in heaven.
Instructor: Fr. Alan Boisclair, aboisclair@rcav.org
 April 13-June 29 Mondays (except May 18) 7-9:15pm,
St. Joseph Parish, Port Moody
 April 14-June 30 Tuesday (except May 19) 7-9:15pm,
St. Peter’s Parish, New Westminster
 April 8-June 24 Wednesday (except May 20) 7-9:15pm,
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Coquitlam
Early registration—$70 for download and $80 for printed
handouts. After April 7: $80 for download and $90 for
handouts.
For
info
and
cost
details
visit
www.rcav.org/TOB; call 604-683-0281 or e-mail
tob@rcav.org
ARCHDIOCESAN PRISON MINISTRY
“When I was in prison, you visited me” Matt 25:36
Come to an introduction on Prison
Ministry Wed, Apr 15, from 10-11:30am
at All Saints Parish Center. Learn what
the Archdiocese does in both the prisons
and within the community, as well as
hear first-hand testimonials of those
actively
involved
in
this
Ministry. Everyone is welcome. For info, please visit
www.rcav.org/prison-ministry or contact Germaine
Solaiman at 604-307-8481 or Maureen Donegan at 604791-1864
TAILGATE & SPRING PLANT SALE
Come to the St Luke’s CWL Annual Spring Plant Sale
complemented this year with a Tailgate Sale. A popular
event with many varieties of plants and garage treasures.
Concession with hot dogs and hamburgers. Sat, Apr 18,
from 10am-2pm, St. Luke’s Maple Ridge.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Archdiocese of Vancouver
Office Administrative Assistant, Catholic Independent
Schools Vancouver Archdiocese—full time
Office Assistant, Roman Catholic Cemeteries of the
Archdiocese of Vancouver—full time
Human Resources Assistant, John Paul II Pastoral
Centre—part time 21 hours
Stewardship Coordinator, John Paul II Pastoral Centre—
part time 21 hours
Parish Secretary, St. Patrick’s Vancouver—full time
Office Manager, Archbishop Carney Secondary School—
full time
For complete information, please visit www.rcav.org
and click on employment opportunities
MARRIAGE WEEKENDS
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend of April 17-19—Holiday Inn North Vancouver—
for info contact Steve and Mary Bohnen at 604-876-7298
or email wwmevancouverbc@gmail.com or visit
www.wwme.org
Retrouvaille
Weekend of April 10-12— Pacific
Inn Resort and Conference
Centre, White Rock for info call 604-530-6710 or visit
www.HelpOurMarriageBC.com
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
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)
One thing is certain, if Jesus had not risen
from the dead and appeared to His
disciples, we would never have heard of
Him. Nothing else could have changed sad
and despairing men and women into
people radiant with joy and courage. The
reality of the resurrection is the central
fact of the Christian faith. Through the gift of the Holy
Spirit, the Lord gives us "eyes of faith" to know Him and
the power of His resurrection. The greatest joy we can
have is to encounter the living Christ and to know Him
personally as our Lord and Savior. Do you accept the
good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection with skeptical
doubt and disbelief or with trusting faith and joyful
wonderment?