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MISSION STATEMENT Let us be open accepting individuals sensitive to change and willing to take Courses untraditional, unknown to us. Let us live as examples of God’s love. VISITING EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY If you know of someone who is house-bound or in a nursing home/hospital and would like a visit from the Pastor or the Visitation Team, please call the office at 250-656-7433. NEW TO THE PARISH? WELCOME! Please fill out the information below so we can get to know you. Pick up one of the blue information pamphlets next to the bulletins in the foyer so you can get to know us. Name: __________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________ Phone: ___________________ Postal Code: ____________ Email: ___________________________________________ Need Pre-Authorized Debit package? Yes ___ No ___ Need donation envelopes? Yes ___ No ___ SUNDAY EUCHARIST at ST. ELIZABETH’S at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION 10030 Third Street, Sidney 7742 West Saanich Road, Saanichton Saturdays at 5 pm, Sundays at 10:30 am. Sundays at 8:30 am WEEKDAY MASSES Daily at St. Elizabeth’s: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am Third Friday: 9:00 am at the Legion Manor, 7601 East Saanich Road, Saanichton Last Friday: 11:00 am in the Chapel at Saanich Peninsula Hospital Remaining Fridays: 9:00 am in a private home (for location see “This Week in Our Parish” . RECONCILIATION at ST. ELIZABETH’S: Saturdays 4 - 4:30pm, or by appointment. Parish office: 10030 Third St, Sidney Mailing address: 10030 Third St, Sidney, V8L 3B3 Phone: 250-656-7433 Rectory: 250-652-1557 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.spparish.com Office hours: Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Pastor: Fr. Rolf Hasenack, O.P. Admin. Assistant: Melanie Ehrlich Associate Pastor: Fr. Thomas Chinnappa Parish Council Chair: Mary McGovern Saanich Peninsula Parish A ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN COVENANT WITH ST. STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The recent disclosure of sexual abuse committed by clergy in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania has indeed been disturb- ing for many Catholics. I too have felt a personal sense of betrayal. The need for a comprehensive healing strategy has never been greater. There is also a great deal of work ahead for the Church in re-establishing trust that children and the vulnerable are protected. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has begun this rebuilding process with the release of Protecting Minors from Sexual Abuse: A Call to the Catholic Faithful in Canada for Healing, Reconciliation, and Transformation. While we look to Pope Francis and leadership of the Church to further spear- head this change we, the laity, can and should do much more to ensure safety and accountability. This process be- gins with and is fundamentally a part of parish life. Our Diocese has taken a very active leadership role in ensuring that parishes and schools have the tools and resources necessary to protect children and vulnerable adults. In 2011 our Diocese released our comprehensive Responsible Ministry and Safe Environment Policy (RMSE). This policy provides a set of safeguarding stand- ards that all members of our faith community must follow. In 2015, the Diocese hired a Registered Social Worker (myself) as Diocesan Responsible Ministry (DRM) Coordinator and an Office of Responsible Ministry and Safe Environment was created. A volunteer Parish Responsible Ministry (PRM) Coordinator position was created in each parish and an equivalent position in each school. We have a comprehensive process to help ensure a safe environment throughout the Diocese. This process involves: Creating policy and setting standards; Comprehensive screening and selection process for clergy, religious, employees and volunteers; Training to raise individual and community awareness and responsibility; Monitoring and supervising to ensure transparency, assess risk and monitor high risk activities; Creating an internal feedback system: creating a complaint process, removing barriers to reporting concerns or complaints, ensure information moves effectively and efficiently; Parishioner and stakeholder participation; Establishing consistent response methods; Creating and supporting an organizational culture of safety. A key part of this process involves the selection and screening of volunteers, employees, and all clergy. The RMSE Policy provides a comprehensive list of volunteer positions within the Diocese. Each position lists the screening protocol required for the position as well as the risk level. The PRM for each parish is responsible for ensuring that each position is screened according to these policy requirements. The screening of clergy, employees and Medium and High Risk volunteers involves: Completion of an Application Form; Signing a Covenant of Care agreement; Obtaining a criminal record check Clearance Letter from the provincial Ministry of Justice, Criminal Record Review Program; Reference checks; Individual interview(s); Completion of a training program; Provision of a clear job description; Orientation to the position; On-going supervision and guidance. An Advisory Committee for Responsible Ministry & Safe Environment, primarily comprised of lay members, over- sees the implementation of the RMSE Policy and provides strategic advice and direction to the Diocesan Responsi- ble Ministry Coordinator. Through the Advisory Committee we monitor compliance with RMSE Policy through an annual audit and work with each parish and school to ensure that their staff are trained and knowledgeable in RMSE protocols. Over the next few months we will be introducing a new, online training system that will offer us a greater ability to provide abuse prevention training and monitor the processes of each parish and school. This training program will greatly improve our ability to reach every priest, deacon, religious, employee and volunteer working in the Diocese. It will also allow us to verify that all participants have completed the appropriate level of training, are aware of and compliant with RMSE Policy and have a basic level of knowledge about abuse prevention. The Diocese requires anyone who has reason to believe that a child is in need of protection report their suspicion immediately to the Ministry of Child & Family Development (MCFD) at the following toll-free number: 1-800-663- 9122. Yours in Christ, Greg Beattie MSW, RSW Responsible Ministry & Safe Environment Coordinator for the Diocese of Victoria Additional contact information and helpful guiding information can be found in our policy on-line at: https:// www.rcdvictoria.org/responsible-ministry OCTOBER 28, 2018 30 th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 4, 2018 31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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MISSION STATEMENT
Let us be open accepting individuals
sensitive to change and willing to take
Courses untraditional, unknown to us.
Let us live as examples of God’s love.
VISIT ING EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY If you know of someone who is house-bound or in a nursing home/hospital and would
like a visit from the Pastor or the Visitation Team, please call the office at 250-656-7433.
NEW TO THE PARISH? WELCOME! Please fill out the information below so we can get to know you. Pick up one of the blue information pamphlets next to the bulletins in the foyer so you can get to know us.
Name: __________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
Phone: ___________________ Postal Code: ____________
Email: ___________________________________________
Need Pre-Authorized Debit package? Yes ___ No ___
Need donation envelopes? Yes ___ No ___
SUNDAY EUCHARIST at ST. ELIZABETH’S at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION 10030 Third Street, Sidney 7742 West Saanich Road, Saanichton
Saturdays at 5 pm, Sundays at 10:30 am. Sundays at 8:30 am
WEEKDAY MASSES
Daily at St. Elizabeth’s: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am Third Friday: 9:00 am at the Legion Manor, 7601 East Saanich Road, Saanichton
Last Friday: 11:00 am in the Chapel at Saanich Peninsula Hospital
Remaining Fridays: 9:00 am in a private home (for location see “This Week in Our Parish” .
RECONCILIATION at ST. ELIZABETH’S: Saturdays 4 - 4:30pm, or by appointment.
Parish office: 10030 Third St, Sidney Mailing address: 10030 Third St, Sidney, V8L 3B3
Phone: 250-656-7433 Rectory: 250-652-1557
Email: [email protected] Web site: www.spparish.com
Office hours: Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Pastor: Fr. Rolf Hasenack, O.P. Admin. Assistant: Melanie Ehrlich
Associate Pastor: Fr. Thomas Chinnappa Parish Council Chair: Mary McGovern
Saanich Peninsula Parish A ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN COVENANT WITH ST. STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The recent disclosure of sexual abuse committed by clergy in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania has indeed been disturb-ing for many Catholics. I too have felt a personal sense of betrayal. The need for a comprehensive healing strategy has never been greater. There is also a great deal of work ahead for the Church in re-establishing trust that children and the vulnerable are protected. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has begun this rebuilding process with the release of Protecting Minors from Sexual Abuse: A Call to the Catholic Faithful in Canada for Healing, Reconciliation, and Transformation. While we look to Pope Francis and leadership of the Church to further spear-head this change we, the laity, can and should do much more to ensure safety and accountability. This process be-gins with and is fundamentally a part of parish life. Our Diocese has taken a very active leadership role in ensuring that parishes and schools have the tools and resources necessary to protect children and vulnerable adults. In 2011 our Diocese released our comprehensive Responsible Ministry and Safe Environment Policy (RMSE). This policy provides a set of safeguarding stand-ards that all members of our faith community must follow. In 2015, the Diocese hired a Registered Social Worker (myself) as Diocesan Responsible Ministry (DRM) Coordinator and an Office of Responsible Ministry and Safe Environment was created. A volunteer Parish Responsible Ministry (PRM) Coordinator position was created in each parish and an equivalent position in each school. We have a comprehensive process to help ensure a safe environment throughout the Diocese. This process involves:
Creating policy and setting standards; Comprehensive screening and selection process for clergy, religious, employees and volunteers; Training to raise individual and community awareness and responsibility; Monitoring and supervising to ensure transparency, assess risk and monitor high risk activities; Creating an internal feedback system: creating a complaint process, removing barriers to reporting concerns or
complaints, ensure information moves effectively and efficiently; Parishioner and stakeholder participation; Establishing consistent response methods; Creating and supporting an organizational culture of safety.
A key part of this process involves the selection and screening of volunteers, employees, and all clergy. The RMSE Policy provides a comprehensive list of volunteer positions within the Diocese. Each position lists the screening protocol required for the position as well as the risk level. The PRM for each parish is responsible for ensuring that each position is screened according to these policy requirements. The screening of clergy, employees and Medium and High Risk volunteers involves: Completion of an Application Form; Signing a Covenant of Care agreement;
Obtaining a criminal record check Clearance Letter from the provincial Ministry of Justice, Criminal Record Review Program;
Reference checks; Individual interview(s); Completion of a training program; Provision of a clear job description; Orientation to the position; On-going supervision and guidance.
An Advisory Committee for Responsible Ministry & Safe Environment, primarily comprised of lay members, over-sees the implementation of the RMSE Policy and provides strategic advice and direction to the Diocesan Responsi-ble Ministry Coordinator. Through the Advisory Committee we monitor compliance with RMSE Policy through an annual audit and work with each parish and school to ensure that their staff are trained and knowledgeable in RMSE protocols. Over the next few months we will be introducing a new, online training system that will offer us a greater ability to provide abuse prevention training and monitor the processes of each parish and school. This training program will greatly improve our ability to reach every priest, deacon, religious, employee and volunteer working in the Diocese. It will also allow us to verify that all participants have completed the appropriate level of training, are aware of and compliant with RMSE Policy and have a basic level of knowledge about abuse prevention. The Diocese requires anyone who has reason to believe that a child is in need of protection report their suspicion immediately to the Ministry of Child & Family Development (MCFD) at the following toll-free number: 1-800-663-9122. Yours in Christ, Greg Beattie MSW, RSW Responsible Ministry & Safe Environment Coordinator for the Diocese of Victoria Additional contact information and helpful guiding information can be found in our policy on-line at: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/responsible-ministry
OCTOBER 28, 2018 30
th SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
NOVEMBER 4, 2018 31st SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
IN OUR PARISH
COLLECTIONS
Oct. 7 ................................................... $ 3,385
Oct. 14 ................................................. $ 2,317
Oct. 21 ................................................. $ 3,779
Oct. 28……………………………………$ 5,532
Pre-Authorized Debits (October) ........ $ 4,795
Monthly Target .................................... $23,000
World Mission Sunday ........................ $ 1,058
We welcome into our faith community in Baptism:
Lunavita Diomedes Duana Entac child of Reggie & Jean Margaret
Alonzo Erie Francisco Valdez, child of Ernesto & Marie
Fathers Rolf & Thomas will be attending Diocesan Study Days on Nov. 5, 6, 7, in Parksville.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Mike and Josephine Wingerter who celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: You are invited to inscribe the names of deceased relatives in the Book of Remembrance in front of the altar during the month of November.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: A GENTLE REMINDER Melanie Ehrlich is now the office coordinator; please, address any enquiries to her. Please, remember that the office is only open Tuesdays to Friday inclusive 9:00am to 12:00pm.
FOOD SUPPORT FOR SENIORS AT CHRISTMAS Do you know a senior who needs food support at Christmas? The Social Concern Office at St. Vincent de Paul in Victoria has a limited number of Fairway Market gift cards for those in need. Also the Saanich Peninisula Food Bank provides food hampers. To learn more please call (250) 858-1577.
WEBSITE VOLUNTEER NEEDED We are looking for a volunteer to help do weekly updates to our parish website such as posting schedules, bulletins, pictures etc. This is done at home; training provided. Contact the parish office.
MEN’S FAITH & FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST “Divorce and The Catholic Church” Saturday, November 3
rd 8:00A.M.- Men’s Faith
and Fellowship Breakfast ($12.00 at V H Club) - Presentation by Mr. Louis Melendez, M.Ed. , assistant to the Judicial Vicar, Diocese of Victoria. Louis will guide us through the little-Known processes of the Marriage Tribunal. His presentation will answer questions that you or friends and family may have: Email to [email protected] to Register by October 29
th .
AN EVENING WITH ANDRÉ: NOV. 4 Sun., Nov. 4 at 7 pm at Holy Cross Parish. An evening with André Regnier, co-Founder of the Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) and author of Clear and Simple: Conversations that lead to Conversion. Andre will share insights from over 30 years of missionary work, providing a practical roadmap to evangelize through intentional, Spirit-led conversations. All are welcome.
DIOCESAN MASS OF REMEMBRANCE: NOV. 15 A Diocesan Mass, Bishop Gary Gordon presiding, will be celebrated at the Cathedral on Thursday, Nov. 15
th at 12 noon for all deceased priests,
bishops, religious of the diocese; reception to follow. Kindly remember in your prayers those who have laboured for the Church in the Diocese and pray that the Lord will send dedicated men
and women to continue their work.
CATHOLIC PRAYER BREAKFAST: NOV. 17 A Catholic prayer breakfast will be held at the Comfort Inn, 3020 Blanshard Street (near Mayfair Mall), on Sat. Nov. 17, 9 am to noon (change from previous date and location). The speaker is Fr. Karam Alraban, a refugee from Iraq and ministering at Holy Cross parish: a powerful testimony, food, fellowship. $15/adults & $10/students. Tickets: call 250-477-4700 (the Dunstans) for a reservation. All are welcome. CEMETERY UPDATE The Diocese and her lawyers continue to attempt to resolve the issue with the Tsartlip Nation. We are confident that it will be but we need to continue to be patient and avoid provocation.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN CONFERENCE: NOV. 24 “By His Wounds We Are Healed” Sr. Nuala Kenny SC, OC, BA, MD, In light of the clergy sexual abuse, Sr. Nuala Kenny SC reminds us that we are called to be agents of healing. The conference will begin with Mass at 8:45am on Sat. Nov. 24, 2018 at St. Edward the Confessor Parish, Duncan. Please bring your own lunch. Beverages provided. To register, and for more information, please visit the Diocesan website: http://www.rcdvictoria.org
IS YOUR MARRIAGE IN CRISIS? Retrouvaille is a Catholic peer ministry. For confidential information or to register for the Lower Mainland program beginning Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, call Marc/Candice at 604-530-6710 or email at [email protected]. More info at www.retrouvaillevancouver.com
ALONE NO MORE: NOV. 3 The Multi Faith Council of BC is sponsoring Alone No More: Responding to Loneliness Among Seniors - a conference on Sat., Nov. 3, at Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Road, 9 am to 4 pm. Cost (Including lunch) $20. in advance / $25. at the door - Students/seniors, $10. in advance / $15. at the door. Contact Oceanna Hall at 250-886-1077 or email: [email protected] ACCOUNTING CLERK The Diocese of Victoria is seeking a full-time accounting clerk. Send résumé and cover letter to: Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria Att: Leah MacKenzie, CFO, 4044 Nelthorpe Street ,Victoria, BC V8X 2A1 Email: [email protected] https://www.rcdvictoria.org/employment
DIOCESAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AGM AGM of the Catholic Independent Schools Diocese of Victoria Tues, Nov. 20, 7pm at St. Andrew’s High School. There will be an election to the Board of Directors. Nomination forms must be sent to St. Andrew’s High by Tue. Nov 6.
VIA CHORALIS CONCERT: NOV. 11 In Remembrance - A Remembrance Day Concert at St. Elizabeth’s Sun. Nov. 11 at 2:30 pm to honour veterans and promote peace & reconciliation among peoples & nations. Tickets $20 at Tanners.
NEXT WEEK IN OUR PARISH
MONDAY, NOV. 5 1:00 pm Faith Reflection
TUESDAY, NOV. 6 9:00 am NO MASS (Nov. 6) 11:30 am Friendly Hours Soup Luncheon 2:00 pm CWL Executive Mtg. (Nov. 6) 2:00 pm SVDP Conference Mtg. (Nov. 6) 7:30 pm K of C Executive Mtg. (Nov. 6)
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7 9:00 am No Mass: Communion Service (Nov. 7) 10:00 am Taiji Qigong 6:00 pm Parish Council (Nov. 7)
THURSDAY, NOV. 8 9:00 am Mass at St. Elizabeth’s 11:30 am Friendly Hours Soup Luncheon 2:00 pm Prayer Group 6:00 pm Taiji Qigong
FRIDAY, NOV. 9 9:00 am Mass at St. Elizabeth’s 10:00 am Mass at Joan Mitchell’s
SATURDAY, NOV. 10 4:00 pm Confession 5:00 pm Mass at St. Elizabeth’s
SUNDAY, NOV. 11 8:30 am Mass: Our Lady of Assumption 10:30 am Mass at St. Elizabeth’s 11:30 am Coffee Fellowship 2:30 pm Via Choralis Concert (Nov. 11)
For the latest schedule see tinyurl.com/sppcal
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL The Annual Appeal, Journey of Hearts & Hands is more than just another collection. It is the way by which every Catholic shares in the work of our parish, our Diocese and the mission of the Church. Through the 2018 Serve One Another, we can work together to accomplish what we cannot do alone. Please give consideration to making your pledge today, as this is Commitment Weekend in every parish in the Diocese of Victoria. Pledged to Oct. 24: $7,070. Number of Pledges: 26 Your pledge will help reach our parish goal of $46,000 which will benefit our parish (20% of all parish donations are for use in our parish) and programs throughout Vancouver Island. Please return your gift to the parish (place your envelope in collection basket) or mail it directly to the Diocese. The important thing is not necessarily the amount raised, but the level of participation. All gifts are appreciated. What we’d like is for as many people as possible to consider what they can give, and make a donation to support our community within the diocese.
