May 3, 2015 - St. Anthony`s Parish, West Vancouver

ST. ANTHONY’S PARISH -
Archdiocese of Vancouver
5TH SUNDAY of EASTER
2347 Inglewood Avenue
West Vancouver, B.C. V7V 1Z9
May 3rd 2015
Pastor:
In residence:
Office Hours:
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Office: (604) 926-6881
Fax: (604) 926-3852
Email: parish.sawv@rcav.org
Website: http://sawv.rcav.org
Archdiocesan Website:
www.rcav.org
Fr. Gary Franken
Fr. Joseph Thanh Thoai Le, JCL
Mon - Fri: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
tree pruner had been offered a job over in America. At
the US customs office, he was greeted: "Good afternoon
sir" they asked " What are you going to do in America?"
The tree pruner replied, "I go to America to chop bush."
Today’s Gospel is not about plants; it’s about people. It
is not about vines; it’s about life. The image of the vine and the
branches which Jesus uses in this Gospel is a way of saying that
we as branches will share in Christ’s very life. If we abide in
Him, we will have life to the fullest.
Now this is a very positive and exciting image, and yet
there is one line in today’s Gospel that can stop us short and even
frighten us. The line is this: “The branches that bear fruit my
father will prune so that they bear more fruit.” That line tells
us that we must expect to be pruned by God. This is frightening,
yet, this kind of pruning is at times necessary.
This is one of the earliest lessons I learned in ministry.
One day, a man came in to talk to me in great distress. He said,
“My wife is divorcing me.” I expressed my regrets and then
asked him, “Did you see this coming?” He replied, “Oh yes,” and
continued, “We’ve been living in a loveless marriage for at least
ten years. I wanted to go to a counselor but my wife refused;
and in time, I too lost the will even to try.” I asked “Why did
you stay together?” He replied, “It was for the kids, of course.
We wanted to keep our family together. But now they are off to
college, and my wife says that there is not anything left in our
relationship.” I prompted, “Do you disagree with her?” He said,
“Not really, but”, - and here is the line that I will always remember - “All my life,” he said, “I dreamed of a perfect marriage. I
dreamed of someone who would share their life with me for as
long as I lived. I wanted a relationship around which we could
build a family. It is so difficult to let that dream die.”
This man’s words rang true the first time that I heard
them and they still ring true today. We hope for the best in our
lives. We make big plans. But when those plans fail and there is
nothing that we can do to prevent it; it is difficult to let those
dreams die. If this man’s life was going to continue, if his life
was to have a future, he would need to face the truth and let God
prune that dream away. As difficult as it might be, at times we
need to face what is real and
move forward. Cutting off
what is dead is not cruelty,
but an act of a loving God
who removes barren branches so that other parts of our
life can thrive. If we want
life, we need to let Him
prune what is dead away.
Fr. Joseph
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 and 11:00 AM.
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM;
Saturdays & Public Holidays, 9:00 AM.
CONFESSIONS
Mon - Fri: before 8 AM Mass;
Sat: 9:30 AM & 4:15 - 4:45 PM.
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
May 3rd
SUN
th
5 SUNDAY
OF EASTER
9 am
Sp. Int. Charlene Pius & Oliver
11 am FOR PARISHIONERS
(First Communion Mass)
Mon
May 4
8 am
† Angelo Torresan
Tue
May 5
8 am
Sp. Int. Charlene/Oliver Hannan
Wed
May 6
8 am
Sp. Int. Bastian Vendargon
Thu
May 7
8 am
† J ohn † Mar gar et Micallef
Fri
May 8
8 am
Sp. Int. Christina Rambow
7 pm
For Vocations
8 am
† J ames Bekko
5 pm
FOR PARISHIONERS
9 am
Sp. Int. Angela Seymour
Sat
May 9
May 10th
SUN
th
6 SUNDAY
OF EASTER
11 am Sp. Int. Jennifer Tan
ST ANTHONY’S SCHOOL
(604) 922-0011
STA HIGH SCHOOL
(604) 987-4431
Catholic Cemeteries: are a link
between the living & the departed.
DATE
May 9th: 5 PM
May 10th: 9 AM
May 10th: 11 AM
HOSPITALITY
U KERIN/F HIGGS
M MEDILEK
W GRAY
ROCIO HAUSER
J CULLEN/L DALINGHAUS
M CATTERMOLE
LECTORS
SUSAN MURPHY
WENDY GRAY
JoANN CULLEN
EMHC
ELAINE MOONEN
ROCIO HAUSER
RANDY HOLMAN
SOCIAL
HOSTS
SUNDAY, MAY 10th
BEV CARSON
JULIE BARTLETT
St. Anthony’s Parish Religious Education Program (PREP): Every Wednesday at 3:50 PM for students in Grades 1 - 7
not attending Catholic Schools. For other Sacramental Information, phone the Parish Office or email PREP at stawvprep@shaw.ca.
CONGRATULATIONS,
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS 2015!
TODAY, at the 11 AM Mass, we rejoice and congratulate our
PREP children who receive our Lord Jesus into their lives
for the first time in Holy Communion.
St. Anthony’s Parish thanks the parents and families
for the honour we have to be collaborators in helping the children
grow in God’s love. We are pleased to work with parents
in helping them do their job!
To the teachers and staff of our Parish Religious Education
Program (PREP), we say Thank You for your faithful
and devoted work in preparing the children.
Congratulations to . . .
Luciana BEREZOWSKY, Dane CALKINS,
Gregoire CANTIN, Isabella CEOLIN,
Christina CONCEPCION, Chiara CRIELESI,
Sofia DE COTIIS, and Lucas GITT.
Welcome children,
to the Table of the Lord . . .
“Taste and see that the Lord is good “.
PROJECT ADVANCE 2015
Last Sunday we launched our campaign for this year.
Georg, Katherine and other volunteers are available for the next
Sundays to receive your pledges and donations after Masses.
We invite other volunteers to phone the parish office if
you can help us at the Mass you are attending.
Giving online is also encouraged. Visit: www.rcav.org/
giving and specify St. Anthony’s Parish, West Vancouver as the
recipient. Thank you. God bless!
NEXT SUNDAY, MOTHER’S DAY
St. Anthony’s Parish
Knights of Columbus and The Craft Group
will be at hand after Masses to help you celebrate Mother’s Day.
Saturday, after the 5 PM Mass and after the 9 & 11 AM Masses,
the Knights of Columbus are selling Carnations.
Proceeds of the sale are for Life Issues.
Sunday, the Craft Group invites everyone to the parish hall
to their Craft Sale. Hand-made gift items & flowers for Moms!
MEMORIAL MASS
† ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS
RAYMOND ROUSSIN, SM
Friday, May 8th, 12:10 pm, H.R. Cathedral
All are invited to attend the Mass which will be
followed by a reception in the cathedral hall.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL
Whistler Music Festival Jazz Ensemble Winners!
Juniors, Silver; Seniors, Gold.
Congratulations, STA!
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR:
Terri Peterson, Mary Skwarok, Mary Bruce, Leonor di Fiandra,
Rocio Hauser, Cathy Gardner, Jay Shrager, Marcela Chavez, Vini
Fitzgerald, Patr icia Trapp, Blaine Fogal, Dan & Chr is Peak,
Sho Uyeda, Maria Castle, Theresa Tu, Jacqueline Cummings, Pat
Keough, Geor gia Bridger, J oy Sescar, Donna Fontanella,
Rose Kowch, Susan Stastny, Harvey Sazunic, Wallace Murray,
Alexandria Pius, Declan Lord, Dan Arenet, Marina Andrew,
Keith Jacobsen, Marian & Jack Welch, Lynne Cavaleigh,
David Kritzwiser, Patrick Leslie, Les Szabo, Roman Moshevich,
Joseph Wein, Ed Hauser, Agnes Koh, Lachoo Narain,
Alex Barraza, Tanis Stastny, Gina Charles, Don/Edna Copley,
Irene Masterman, Christine Ermita, Kenelm Burridge, Rico Alvano, Bobbi Bass, Pamela Kinna, Brendan Stephens, Louise
Schubert, Agnes Notte, Margar et Irving, & Annette Garm.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION . . .
“Children, let us love not in word or speech
but in deed and truth.” 1 John 3:18
Do you “walk the talk?” Does your action reflect what you
say? If not, spend time every day in prayer, give some of your
talent to help one of your parish’s ministries and give some of
your money to support the work of the Church.
GOLDEN TONES: SAXOPHONE & ORGAN
Friday, May 8th, 8 pm, @ H.R. Cathedral
With saxophone virtuoso Julia Nolan and organist Denis Bedard
on Handel, Schubert, Marcello and Bedard.
$20; Students/Seniors, $15. (604) 682-6774, ext. 5.
BIRTHRIGHT MASS & CROWNING OF MARY
Saturday, May 9th, 12:10 pm @ HR Cathedral
In support of Birthright & its works. Refreshments in HR Hall.
MOTHER’S DAY VIGIL @ LGH
Sunday, May 10th @ 13th Street, 2-3 pm
Your presence at this peaceful demonstration emphasizes that
abortion in Canada is an unresolved issue morally & politically
and strengthens others, witnessing for the dignity human life.
CATHOLIC AFTER-HOURS SOCIAL MIXERS
Mondays, May 11th & 25th @ Vancouver Art Gallery Café
For all 25-45 year old Catholics searching true happiness.
See you at 6:30 pm. $20. Visit: rcav.org/catholic-after-hours/
NATIONAL WEEK: LIFE & FAMILY
May 11-17 is an initiative of the Canadian Conference of
Catholic Bishops. The theme, “ We’re All Connected” focuses
on the issue of assisted suicide. Visit: familylifeweek.ca for
resources and how you can help address this urgent matter!
FOR LOVE ALONE
Tuesday, May 12th @ JPII Centre, 7 pm
Special pre-screening of For Love A lone, latest release from
Grassroots Films. The film follows religious sisters across the
US and emphasizes the risks and rewards of following God.
FREE with snacks, social and Q&A period with
Mother Mary Clare and Sister Clare Matthias.
MARCH FOR LIFE IN VICTORIA - MAY 14TH
Car-pooling is possible, please call the parish.
ORDINATIONS TO THE DIACONATE
Friday, May 15th, 7 pm @ HR Cathedral
We are blessed to have four men being ordained to the
Transitional Diaconate: Lucio CHOI, Davide LANZANI, Larry
LYNN, and Mark McGUCKIN with the Archbishop presiding.
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