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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 17, 2019

Volume 39, Issue 51

Parish Schedule

Mon, Nov 18 Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter & Paul

9:00 AM

Daniel Gibbons †

8:45 AM Morning Prayer/Confession 1:00 PM Seniors Socials 7:00 PM Eucharistic Ministers Mtg/Training

Tues, Nov 19 9:00 AM

Mark Toth †

8:45 AM Morning Prayer/Confession 10:30 AM SSVP Bread Distribution 1:30 PM St. Theresa’s Circle Meeting 7:00 PM Pastoral Council Mtg 7:30 PM CFC Open Gym

Wed, Nov 20 Presentation of Mary

9:00 AM

Elsa Martin †

8:45 AM Morning Prayer/Confession 9:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul Mtg. 10:00AM Legion of Mary Mtg 6:30 PM PREP Christmas Play Re-hearsal & RCIA

Thurs, Nov 21 9:00 AM

Maria Elena Llamas †

8:45 AM Morning Prayer/Confession 10AM & 7PM Walking With Purpose 7:00 PM Holy Days Choir Practice

Fri, Nov 22 St. Cecilia

9:00 AM School Mass

Francisca Pulido †

8:45 AM Morning Prayer/Confession 2-3 pm EUCHARISTIC ADORA-TION 10AM—6PM Parish Bazaar Donation Drop off in gym

Sat, Nov 23 St. Clement I

9:00 AM

Pushpa Dongre †

4:30 PM

Otto, Darryl & Ashley †

8:45 AM Morning Prayer/Confession 9AM—2PM PARISH BAZAAR 9:30 AM Confessions 4:00 PM Confessions

8:30-8:55 AM Confession 10:30-10:55 AM Confession 3:00-5:00 PM Spanish Prayer Grp. 6:30-9:00 PM AA Mtg @ Parish Cen-tre

Sun, Nov 24 Solemnity of Christ the King

9:00 AM Precious Blood Parishioners

11:00 AM Jose Crespo, Louis &

Maria Carvalho †

Now is the Time!

The readings this Sunday speak about the end of the world. First of all, the end of the world, most likely, will not happen in our lifetime. For two thousand years, people have been waiting for the end of the world. So far it has not happened. Did early Christians believe in a physical end of the world? Surely they did, and many of them thought it likely to end soon.

Is there a more spiritual teaching about the end of the world? Yes, and we must pay attention to it. The deepest teaching about the end of the world is not about its physical ending, but about how you and I should be living now.

The first reading reminds us that at some point we must all come before the Lord and answer for our lives. Lots of people today no longer believe this. We Christians believe that we have only one life and at the end of it, we shall have to account for this life and how we have used it.

Most of us have not used our lives well. Lots of the time we want to use our lives well, but we get distracted. Sometimes we get caught up in de-sires of the flesh. Other times we get caught up in desires for power. Some-times we are just concerned about what others think of us. The reasons are numerous.

Today, the readings want to remind us to trust in the Lord. If we trust in God, then the sun of justice will arise with its healing rays. That is to say, we come to recognize that we cannot lead strong spiritual lives just by our own will power. Rather, we must ask God to change us and to help us.

What does it mean to be prepared? One, I must be able to stand up for my faith. Do I believe in something strongly enough that I would be willing to die for it? In the Christian understanding of these Scriptures, the final days of the world are always right in front of us. That means that we must be ready to die now, at this very moment. There is never any time to waste. If we need to repent from some sin or thank God for something or forgive someone, now is the time. The Scriptures tell us that now is the day of salvation. Now is the time when the Lord is with us, bringing compassion and love. Let us celebrate this Sunday as if it is our final Sunday.

“Rather, we wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us." (2 Thes 3:9)

Most people who live a grateful and generous lifestyle don’t go around bragging about it. But through their actions and words, oth-ers do take notice. They notice because of the joy and peace that results and other people desire this in their own life. Know that the way you live your life may be the only interaction others have with our Catholic Faith. © 2019 Archdiocese of St. Louis

PLEASE PRAY FOR: sick & shut in; Norman Jansen, Debbie Davis, Mary Deguara, David Thiele, Leandro Rodino Jr., Delorus Lee, Aurora Pereira, Dawn Epaarachchi, Gracie

Formby, Jim O’Brien, Velma Cronin, Silvia Gallagher, Helen Gaska, Bernadette Leclair, Mabel O’Donnell, Dario Dira, Carol Armstrong, Rejeanne Lajoie, George Blakey, Lily Gal-

lant, Lucy Gallant, Carol LeBlanc, Corry Van Den Brand, Roy Gregory, Jenna Faykosh, Artemio Abrogena, Sue Broerken, Roy MacLeod, Christopher Lasell, Norah Aucoin, Norma MacInnes,

Margaret Mccreadie, Andrea Haley, Louise Jones, Brenda Curran, Fran & Maureen, Gary Hopper, Mary Hollman, Catharina Noble, Lori Beaulieu Smith, Angela Todo, Anna-Lisa Bailey, Mary

Kennedy, Rosa Santos, Susan Harasyn McEvoy, Maximiliano O’Brien, Ney Antonio Villegas, Katherine, Berna Bradley, Polly Voon, Xenia Mallari, Carolyn, Mary Byrka, Bo Llamas & all sick &

shut in of our parish & all in need of our prayers. May our Lord sustain, comfort & heal them through faith.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION NOVEMBER 22, 2 - 3 PM

Jesus Christ, our Lord & Saviour is longing to spend time with each one of us. He is calling and waiting for us to ask him into our hearts. Invite and allow Him in. Come spend an hour with our Lord who is

present body, blood, soul & divinity in the Blessed Sacrament.

“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND is for the Home Missions supporting the 12 Catholic missions in 1st Nations communities through-out the Archdiocese and the Apostleship of the Sea which serves seafar-

ers working on ships that visit Vancouver’s ports.

Come for coffee and conversation

every morning after daily mass in the

Parish Centre. Get to know some

fellow parishioners and find out the

latest goings on in the parish.

Tea also available :-)

Thank you to Fr. Allen de Guzman, O.P. visiting from the Philippines who served us in Fr. Paul’s absence.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SHOPPING CARD PROGRAM

Christmas is coming around soon. Order gift cards for everyone on your list by Nov. 30 to ensure stock availabil-ity. Check out cloverdaleknights.org to see what’s availa-

ble or see Earl after Mass. Contact Earl @ 604.576.6306 to order. E-transfer payments accepted! NEW GIFT CARD: CLOVERDALE RUSTIC ROOSTER

So far to Building Fund:

$16,877

LOWC happens at the 11 am Mass. Children ages 4 to 7 years old are invited to participate. Assistants needed! Pls email melissa.erickson1991@gmail.com if interested to help.

LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA)

Wednesday, Nov. 20th, 6:30 to 7:45 pm in the Cenacle Room. Topic is: Profession of Faith (continued): Ecu-menism: The Church & other Religions-presented by Tyler. Everyone welcome to sit in!

PARISH PRAYER GROUP meets Tuesday nights at 7PM in the Columbus Rm. Join in praise and worship on November 12 & 26. No registration required. Just show up :)

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (PREP)

Thank you to all the parents who attended our important First Reconciliation meeting and to the Confirmation Stu-dents who have signed up to help at our PARISH BA-

ZAAR on November 23. Pls see Mrs. Karla in the GAMES ROOM when you arrive at the centre hopefully by 8:45 am. Our Christmas Pay and Family dinner is coming up quickly on Dec 11. Please see you class email for information on costumes, etc. Please call Karla if you have any questions

PARISH PRAYER GROUP

YOUTH MINISTRY

Youth Night on Dec. 14 will be a great Christmas “Bubble Soccer” party! Don’t miss this! Space is lim-ited. Youth in Gr. 6-12 invited. Volunteers needed to

donate food platters, help decorate & clean up for the event.

Service hours apply . Email pbyouth@telus.net

BUILDING FUND

Thank you to everyone who has already donated to our Build-

ing Fund. As you know we have many improvement plans for

our parish from our Vestibule Expansion Project to increasing

daycare capacity and even a new and bigger school in the fu-

ture. If you have not yet participated, please prayerfully con-

sider doing so. Also consider an ongoing online donation

through the Parish website ‘Giving’ tab. Select ‘Vestibule Ex-

LEARNING TO SURRENDER TO GOD - Come for an Advent Retreat on Dec 7 beginning with Mass at 9:00 am to 2:00 pm with Retreat Master Fr. Pierre Leblonde, O.P.— a great confessor and Spiritual Director. Let every heart prepare and learn to surrender to God.

ADVENT RETREAT

HOLY DAYS CHOIR PRACTICE

Practices for Christmas every Thursday, 7pm in the Church and every Thursday thereafter. Everyone wel-come.

N O V E M B E R

M on t h o f t h e Holy

Souls in Purgatory

PARISH BAZAAR

Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 am-2 pm

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be accepting

non-perishable food donations in lieu of admission.

Knights of Columbus Breakfast 9-10:30 AM

CWL Lunch 11:30—2 PM

Preschool and CCS Student Crafts

Baking by St. Theresa’s Circle

White Elephant Tables

Craft Tables

Performance by CCS Band at 11:00 AM

The Legion of Mary and PB Youth Ministry

assisting with the Charity Tree. All proceeds to AGAPE Street Ministry.

Raffle

Poinsettia sales supporting Cloverdale Catholic

School

Special visit from St. Nicholas!!!

Come out and join the FUN!!

Sunday Missals for Sale

after all weekend Masses

or at the Parish Office

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE (CWL)

All ladies invited to our Christmas Potluck Social on Saturday, December 14th, 10 am - noon. Please bring a dish to share and a donation of warm outerwear (mitts, scarves, etc.) for Christmas Hampers. Ques-

tions? preciousbloodcwl@gmail.com or contact Heather at 604-837-7261.

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MORE ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

HOUSE FOR RENT

Our parish has recently acquired a property 5 minutes from the school. It is available for rent. It is a 3 bedroom/ 1 bath, 1100 sq. ft. home on a 9,700+ sq. ft. well-manicured lot located on 60 Avenue. Rent is $2,000 per month. It is a well-maintained home perfectly suited young families or sen-iors. If interested to view, pls call the Parish office. .

View of driveway & front of house for rent. Single car garage with additional space for visitor or RV parking. Kitchen with solid oak cabinetry and gas appliances.

Thank you to everyone who supported the poinsettia fundraiser - your poinsettias, wreaths, and planters will be available for pickup at the Parish Bazaar on November 23rd.

This week, we invite you to participate in our EPICURE FUNDRAISER! Choose from a selection of three popular packages - dips, din-ners, or desserts. More information can be found on the order form insert in this bulletin. Lots of great choices for Christmas gifts!

For every 3 orders, a Meal Pack will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul for their Christmas Hamper program. Our Epicure consultant will also be donating her commission from this fundraiser to maximize this dona-tion. This is an amazing way to support the school, the parish, and those in need during the Christmas season. Order before Nov 25 using the form, or in person at the Poinsettia and Epicure table at the Parish Bazaar. Questions? Email fundraising@cloverdalecatholicschool.ca or Call the parish office.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS HAMPERS

Our local Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides Christmas Hampers yearly for needy families in our community. You will see the Advent Christmas tree come up on the first Sunday of Advent which will specify the items needed for these families. If you know a family in need, please contact

the Parish Office with information about the family so they can be enrolled in the program

Advent Prayer

Service of Song

and Silence

in Taizé style

Sunday,

December 8

@ 7:00 PM

What is “Taizé style”?

The Taizé community is an ecumenical monastic order with a strong devotion to peace and justice through prayer and medita-tion. The 100-strong community of Roman Catholic and Protestant monks is drawn from 30 countries across the world.

Ecumenism (a movement promoting Christian unity among Churches) is the key to Taizé's appeal, making it a magnet for people of many different cultures and traditions.

Today Taizé is one of the world's most important sites of Christian pilgrimage. Each year tens of thousands of young pilgrims flock to the small village of Taizé in central France to share in the community's way of life.

Prayer and silence are at the heart of the Taizé experience. Young people from every corner of the globe are encouraged to live out the Christian gospel in a spirit of joy, simplici-ty and reconciliation.

Music

The singing of distinctive and much-repeated prayer chants during candlelit pray-er services is one of its trademarks. Taizé music highlights simple phrases, usually lines from the Psalms or other pieces of scripture, repeated or sung in canon. The repetition is designed to help meditation and prayer.

Prayer

The style of prayer is highly meditative. Singing and silence play a large part. Prayer chants are sung in many different languages and include those from the Eastern Orthodox tradition. The structure of prayer is similar to the Divine Office from the Catholic monastic tradition with a hymn, psalms, a scripture reading and intercessions.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/priests/taize_1.shtml

On December 4th the Church celebrates the 56th anniversary of the promul-gation of the first document of the Second Vatican Council - the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. The Sacred Liturgy or the Mass, is the source and summit of our Catholic Christian life. Over the next few weeks we will read excerpts from "On the Eucharist and the Mass", by Pope Saint John Paul II

"The Lord’s Day – as Sunday was called from apostolic times – has always been accorded special attention in the history of the Church because of its close connection with the very core of the Christian mystery. In fact, in the weekly reckoning of time, Sun-day recalls the day of Christ’s resurrection. It is Easter, which returns week by week, celebrating Christ’s victory over sin and death, the fulfillment in Him of the first creation, and the dawn of “a new creation”. In commemorating the day of Christ’s resurrection, not just once a year, but every Sunday, the Church seeks to indicate to every generation the true fulcrum of history, to which the mystery of the world’s origin and its final destiny leads.

As the day of Resurrection, Sunday is not only the remembrance of a past event: It is a celebration of the living presence of the Risen Lord in the midst of His own people.

For this presence to be properly proclaimed and lived, it is not enough that the disciples of Christ pray individually and commemorate the death and resurrection of the Christ inwardly, in the secrecy of their hearts. Those who have received the grace of Baptism are not saved as individuals alone, but as members of the Mystical Body, having become part of the People of God. It is important, therefore, that they come together to express fully the very identity of the Church, the Ecclesia, the assembly called together by the Risen Lord who offered His life to reunite “the dispersed children of God.”

Liturgical ministers always needed and welcomed. Please contact the parish office or Kathryn Ingram (k_ingram_1@hotmail.com) if you have any questions or would like to offer your services to the parish.

LITURGICAL COMMITTEE

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PROCLAIM MOVEMENT TRAINING

The Proclaim Movement launched on Oct 26 is the Vancouver Archdiocese’ re-sponse to forming missionary disciples. It promises to be an inspiration for a life

lived on mission. FREE training sessions with Eric Chow for current and interested members are happen-ing:

• Wed, Nov 20 6-9 PM @ All Saints Parish, Coquitlam

• Wed, Dec 4, 6-9 PM @ All Saints Parish, Coquitlam

• Sat, Jan 18, 10AM-3PM @ JPII Pastoral Centre, Vancouver

• Wed, Jan 22, 6-9 PM @ JPII Pastoral Centre Visit weareproclaim.com/training to register & info.

Make this a November to Remember

The faithful are called to pray for the dead especially during No-vember, the month of Holy Souls. During the Hallowtide Triduum, the Feast of All Saints is a time for the Church to honour and cele-brate all the saints and martyrs in Heaven-both known and un-

known. We especially honour the saints who have not been canonized or do not have a special feast day. Throughout the month of November, Catholics also pray for souls in purgatory who may be undergoing a process of purification be-fore entering into the presence of God.

MEN’S HOSTEL IN NEED OF MUGS The hostel serves hot and cold beverages to 125 men every night and use do-nated mugs which are better for their hospitality and budget and the environment. Please bring donations to 828 Cambie St., Vancouver, the JPII Pastoral Centre, or to the Parish office.

CATHOLIC REGISTERED COUNSELLORS in the Lower Mainland For a list of Catholic counsellors ready to support clients who want to adhere to the Church’s teachings on life, marriage and family, visit the website rcav.org/personal-counselling/

INTO THE DEEP: The Art of Community in Mental Health Fri, Nov 22, 7:00pm @ John Paul II Pastoral Centre in Vancouver. Discover the vital role of community in mental health through Lisa Rumpel’s journey to wellness & Stephen Ching’s experience as a counsellor. This FREE event is part of a bi-monthly series of talks, lectures and experiences for seeking disciples

THANKSGIVING MASS Fri, Nov. 22, 7:00pm @ Immaculate Conception Parish, Delta-Join in celebration of the 70 Life in the Spirit Seminars organized by the IC Delta Prayer Group for the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Main celebrant is Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB. Reception follows at the Parish Hall.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE Sun, Nov. 24, 12:30PM and 2:30PM @ the Evangelist Chapel in Gardens of Gethsemani. Pray for family members that have passed away.

MARRIAGE MENTORSHIP WORKSHOP Fri, Nov. 29, 9:30am-3:30pm @ John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Vancouver. A one-day workshop to find out how to begin a marriage mentorship program for couples in the parish. Ryan & Mary Rose Verret, founders of the Witness to Love program, present the resources available . This program will also be offered on Saturday, Nov. 30.

ST. JOHN PAUL II ACADEMY Open House Wed, Dec. 4, 6-8pm @ Star of the Sea Parish Centre, White Rock. The school will be accepting applications for students in Gr. 8, 9 & 10 for the 2020-21 school year. This CISVA high school, now in its second year of operation, is thriving in the South Surrey area. See what it’s all about and consider this opportunity for your son or daugh-ter. RSVP skelly@sjp2academy.com or call 604.560.8210.

ADVENT RETREAT FOR MINISTRY LEADERS with Fr. Nick Meisl Fri, Dec. 6, 6-9:30pm @ the John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Vancouver. Explore how Jesus is “God with Us”. While generously committing ourselves to the joys and challenges of ministry, we can sometimes feel disconnected from Jesus’ presence even though he is always with us. Register online in order to be strengthened and affirmed in your ministry rcav.org/event/advent-retreat-2019

PRO-LIFE MASS & PRAYER VIGIL Sat, Dec. 7, 9:00am @ Our Lady of Mercy Church, Burnaby. Join for prayer on the 1st Sat-urday of each month at different parishes for a new culture of life and the end to abortion. For upcoming dates of future masses and vigils, visit rcav.org/pro-life-mass-and-prayer-vigil.

THE CATHOLIC FAITH IN PLAIN ENGLISH For Catholics & non-Catholics-learn the teachings and practices of the Catholic Faith. This is useful for anyone who teaches religious education (PREP, RCIA, Catholic School), anyone in lay ministry (youth ministry, young adult ministry, prayer group leaders), and anyone seeking deeper answers to their questions. Attend all sessions or drop in for specific topics as you please. No cost or pre-registration required. More info at rcav.org/adult-catechesis-course

• Every Sunday until May 31, 2020 (except Dec. 22 & 29), 2-4PM @ JPII Pastoral Centre (Vancouver)

• Every Monday until Jun 1, 2020 (except Dec. 23 & 30), 7-9PM @ JPII Pastoral Centre (Vancouver)

• Every Monday until Jun 1, 2020 (except Dec. 23 & 30), 11am-1pm @ St. Anthony’s Parish (West Vancouver)

• Every Tuesday until Jun 2, 2020 (Except Dec. 24 & 31), 7-9PM @ St. Clare of Assisi Parish (Coquitlam)

AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

Cemetery recalls the Catholic origins of Hallowtide

You don’t have to wear a costume to participate in All Hal-

lows’ Eve. The Archdiocese of Vancouver cemetery Gar-

dens of Gethsemani is trying to raise awareness of the

Catholic origins of Halloween again this year.

All Hallows’ Eve, Oct. 31, is the eve of the feast of All

Saints, a day dedicated to all people who now reside in

heaven. Gardens of Gethsemani was lit up on this occa-

sion as visitors prayed for those in need of prayers and in

turn, visitors commended themselves to the prayers of the

faithful deceased.

“It’s part of our mission here at Gardens of Gethsemani: to

bring people together to celebrate life, pray for the de-

ceased, and remind each other about our eternal home in

heaven,” said Anna Loch, Outreach & Community Coordi-

nator.

Taken from the October 28, 2019 issue of the B.C. Catholic Written by Agnieszka Ruck