St. Luke`s Parish Bulletin April 3, 2011
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St. Luke`s Parish Bulletin April 3, 2011
St. Luke’s Parish Serving Pitt Meadows & West Maple Ridge Father Amador Abundo - Parish Priest 20285 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3C9 Phone: 604-465-5383 Fax: 604-465-5393 Web: stlukesparish.wordpress.com Welcome to all new parishioners. Please be sure to register. Farewell to any who are leaving the parish. Please be sure to let us know. Parish Schedule Evangelization is not only necessary for our Regular Sunday Mass: own salvation but for joy in our lives today 4:30 pm Saturday Pope Benedict XVI has placed “the new evangelization” at the top of the Church’s agenda and dedicated the next Ordinary General Assembly in 2012 to examine the journey that has been made and to resume with fresh impetus the urgent work still to be done in evangelizing today’s world. The Holy Father recently published the Lineamenta, the first of a series of documents relating to the Synod, to provide a common basis on which to begin reflections. In it he points out that the Church's commitment to evangelizing activity was a major characteristic of the apostolic ministry of both Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II. Pope Paul VI, in reemphasizing the primacy of evangelization, stated: "It would be useful if every Christian and every evangelizer were to pray about the following thought: through God's mercy, people can gain salvation in other ways besides our preaching the Gospel to them; but as for us, can we gain salvation, if through negligence, fear, shame - what St. Paul called 'shrinking from the Gospel' - or as a result of false ideas, we fail to preach it?" However, Pope Benedict also stressed the joy that is inherent in the work of evangelization and identified the restoration of joy to the Christian life as an equally important reason for renewing the appeal for a new evangelization. “A new evangelization means to share the world's deep desire for salvation and render our faith intelligible by communicating the logos of hope (cf. 1 Pt 3:15). Humanity needs hope to live in these present times. The content of this hope is ‘God, who has a human face and who 'has loved us to the end'.’ For this reason, the Church is, by her very nature, missionary. We cannot selfishly keep for ourselves the words of eternal life, which we received in our personally encountering Jesus Christ. They are destined for each and every person. Each person today, whether he knows it or not, needs this proclamation. (Continued. See “Joy is the root and product…” on back of bulletin.) April 3, 2011, Fourth Sunday in Lent First Reading: 1 Samuel 16.1b, 6-7, 10-13 David was anointed king over Israel. Psalm: 23.1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (R. 1) R. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Second Reading: Ephesians 5.8-14 Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. Gospel: John 9.1-41 The man who was blind washed his eyes and came back able to see. 8:30/10:30 am, 7 pm Sunday Daily Mass: 8:00 am M/W/TH/F 11:00 am 1st Tuesday each month 7:00 pm All other Tuesdays 7:30 pm Fridays & Solemnities 9:00 am Saturdays & Holidays Vespers and Benediction 6:45 pm Tuesday—Vespers 7:15 pm Friday—Vespers 7:45 am daily—Lauds (except Tuesday) 8:45 am Saturday—Lauds 8:00 am Sunday—Lauds 4:00 pm 3rd Sunday—Vespers & Benediction Holy Rosary After daily Mass/15 Decade Rosary 8 am on 1st Saturdays Novenas & Devotions (after Mass) Child Jesus of Prague—Monday Our Lady of Perpetual Help—Tuesday St. Joseph—Wednesday St. Jude—Thursday The Sacred Heart of Jesus—Friday Confessions (Reconciliation) 9:30-10 am and 4-4:30 pm Saturdays Daily before Lauds/Upon request Pro-Life Prayer Vigil 8:30 pm (after Mass) on 1st Fridays Stewardship Reflection ‘Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord’, St. Paul tells us today. What is pleasing to God is that we be a light to the world. Each one of us is anointed, called, and gifted. What are the gifts that you have been given? It is through prayerful discernment that we learn to know our gifts, and how to use and share them in a manner that is both pleasing to God and gives glory to God. Use your gifts well! Be a light! (Stewardship Office, RCAW) PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION Office: M-F 9 AM to 4:30 PM 465-5383 Fax: 465-5393 [email protected] (office) [email protected] (bulletin) Website: stlukesparish.wordpress.com E-Bulletin: sign up at website CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR: Baptism Preparation Catholic Women’s League (2nd Tuesday 8 pm) Couples for Christ (Peter & Ayee Dumlao) Knights of Columbus (1st Tuesday) Perpetual Adoration (Gus/Martha Bonnett) Pro-Life Representative (Richard Whalen) Society of St. Vincent de Paul Development & Peace MASSES & INTENTIONS Sunday, April 3, 4th Sunday in Lent 4:30 pm (Saturday Vigil Mass) Jack, Teresa & Manuel Santos+, Rosalina Crucena 8:30 am Maria Oliverio+, John Vayda, Elisa Piccini+ 10:30 am All Parishioners, living and deceased 7:00 pm Kamilu Tshimanga+, Wladyslaw Latuszek+, Juanita Raquiño (+) Weekday Masses: Monday, 8:00 am Giovanni Aliperti+, Lydia Lopez+, Dondin Avila Tuesday, 11:00 am (No evening Mass.) CONTACT INFO FOR: Norman Quigley+, Gerry Van Aert Altar Servers: Wednesday, 8:00 am K. Zachariuk 604.812.7856 Barteski & Gulka Families+ BASIS Prayer Group: Thursday, 8:00 am Bill Sharp 604.467.6989 Finnola Jacobs, Alice Wallace+, Jeannette Van Commentators: de Keere Friday, 8:00 am Veechee Lopez-Olson 604.465.1298 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Nicki Curran+ Friday, 7:30 pm Marcel Renaud 604.467.8963 Joseph & Doreen Rivard+ Jesus 101 Course: Saturday, 9:00 am Léni Vandersteen: 604.460.0691 Kathleen Leckey Lectors: Claire Pratt: 604.467.4566 Legion of Mary: Pauline Sarabia 604.460.1854 Liturgy of the Word with Children: Diane Renaud 604.319.2547 Religious Education Program: Aida Vorlicek 604-465-5383/604-465-5346 Resource Coordinator: Sammy Nelligan 604.467.4806 Social Activities: Pam Philippe 604.467.4873 Youth Ministry: Teresa Plesner 604.767.4793 Divine Mercy Chapel Eucharistic Adoration For security reasons, a key is now needed to visit the Divine Mercy Chapel. A key can be borrowed during office hours or you may request your own key at the office. Share Lent collection will help our global neighbours The annual Share Lent collection to help our global neighbours who suffer the effects of war, violence and natural disasters, will be taken up next Sunday, April 10, the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Last year 168 of our parishioners donated a total of $3,328.48. Part of this year’s collection will be directed to Haiti and Japan for their reconstruction. Envelopes for Share Lent are in your envelope sets. Knights meet for dinner Join your fellow Knights of Columbus for a dinner meeting on Tuesday, April 5, in the Old Church Hall. Doors will open at 6:15 pm and dinner will start at 6:30 with the meeting to follow at 7:45 pm. There will be a guest speaker during the evening as well. In your charity . . . Please pray for the repose of the soul of Bernard Coatta, brother of Mary Coatta. May he rest in peace. Sunday, April 10, 5th Sunday in Lent 4:30 pm (Saturday Vigil Mass) Louie, Luigi & Yolanda Piva+, Rob & Veechee Olson 8:30 am Fr. Karl Bohnenberger+, Cristina Weigmann+ 10:30 am George Mitchell+ 7:00 pm All Parishioners, living and deceased Considering bequest in will? Have you considered leaving a gift to St. Luke’s Parish in your will? If you do, please be sure the wording is clear so that your wishes are fully understood. The recommended format, which may form part of a new will or be added to an existing will as a codicil, is: “Bequest: I give and bequeath to the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver, incorporated under a special Act of Legislative Assembly of BC and whose offices are located in Vancouver, BC, for the benefit of St. Luke’s Parish, Maple Ridge, BC, the sum of $__dollars or __% of the estate or the total of the residue of the estate.” Thank you for remembering St. Luke's Parish in such a meaningful way. Please pray for the sick: Mary Coatta, Tyson K., Nick Waters, Marie Spetch, Gerry Perras, Amy Levitsky, Lois Spinks, Lynn Buhler, Maurice Lloyd, Marie Sagorski, Kay Holstein, Peter Kopreczek, Veronica Zazula, Joey Kizlyk, Cynthia Lim, Laura Butger-Braica, Wilfred Roxas, Narcisa de Guzman, Delia Schweers, Antonio Roman Santos, John Nino Santiago, Lorraine Wyatt, Mary Zuzak, Eduardo Cabrera, Macaria Lopez, Ethan Kurt Santos, Raymundo Lopez, Julio de Guzman, Dr. Florangel Laxina, Mary Lou Mahoney, Pat Butla, RAB, John Vayda, Sylvia G, Mila Sison, Benjie Suzara, Olivia De Santos, Leticia Lim, Mary-Ann Edwards, LAN, Fernando Fernando, John McCarron, John McCall, Joe Mulvihill, Bernie Hutchins, Evangeline Donnelly, Petr Plesner. Mary, health of the sick, pray for us. Our Lady of Good Counsel Domestic Abuse Services Help Line 604 640 7549 604-640-7549 Local 1-888-833-7733 Toll Free Don’t live in fear of someone you live with. Catholics must vote in federal election with “well formed Christian conscience” This Bible study has been planned for the “too busy” and “too tired” crowd With a federal election campaign underway, son, social justice, the family, world peace and the Commission for Justice and Peace of the the environment. Canadian ConWhile recference of ognizing there Catholic Bishare times ops (CCCB) when “choices Federal Election 2011 Guide has issued a may prove guide inviting very difficult,” Catholics to vote with discernment. the Commission for Justice and Peace also observes that a well-formed Christian conIn its “Federal Election 2011 Guide”, the science does not permit one to vote for a politiCommission lists some basic principles from Catholic moral and social teaching to help vot- cal program or an individual law which opposes or differs from the fundamental content of faith ers analyse and evaluate public policies and and morals. The guide is available at cccb.ca. programs. Those without internet may request a copy at The document focuses especially on rethe parish office. spect for life and the dignity of the human per- St. Luke’s Parish Bible Study is back with a new format and less stress! This is the Bible Study designed for the “I’m too busy!” and “I’m too tired!” crowds. This time we are journeying through the Book of Acts with Jeff Cavins, a presenter whose passionate and entertaining style will certainly not disappoint! There are no previous course requirements so all are welcome to attend. Please join us Mondays, 7-9 pm in the Old Church Hall, beginning May 9 and continuing to June 27 when we will take a two month break before resuming on September 12 for another twelve weeks. Call the office for more information or to register. Many opportunities for confession before Easter Reconciliation services for Lent have been scheduled at parishes in the New Westminster Deanery. All services begin at 7 pm unless otherwise indicated. Thursday, April 7 • Our Lady of Mercy, 7455 10 Ave., Burnaby Friday, April 8 • St. Peter’s, 402 Royal Ave., New Westminster Monday, April 11 • St. Joseph’s, 140 Moody St., Port Moody Tuesday, April 12 • St. Luke’s, 20285 Dewdney Tr. Rd., Maple Ridge Wednesday, April 13 • Our Lady of the Assumption, 3141 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam • Our Lady of Lourdes, 228 Laval Square, Coquitlam Thursday, April 14 • All Saints, 821 Fairfax, Coquitlam • St. Patrick’s, 22561 121 St. Maple Ridge 6:30 pm Un-Classifieds 1. FREE: white fabric loveseat/chair, must pick up, 604 469 9648 2. FREE: oak entertain unit, exc shape; 28 " TV, great working cond, 604 467 1780 3. Will pick up old appliances for recycling, $25. Franco 604 462 7572. 4. SALE: burial plot #53 at Maple Ridge Cemetery, price negotiable, 604 463 4139 5. SALE: off white rug 8’ x 10’, $115, 604 467 2762 6. SALE: handmade “1st Communion” dresses, 604 467 5611 CWL April Calendar is busy Tuesday, April 19, 8 pm, Monthly Meeting: Our usual meeting date of the 2nd Tuesday of the month has been changed to April 19 because of St. Luke’s Penitential Service on April 12. Please join us in the Old Church Hall. Tuesday, April 26, 8:00 pm Old Church Hall: Our council celebrates the Feast Day of our spiritual patroness, Our Lady of Good Counsel. We will have a dessert potluck. All ladies of the parish are welcome. April 26th is also your first opportunity to register for our 2nd Annual Women’s Retreat which will happen on September 17 and 18. Last year’s retreat was wildly popular and filled up fast, so join us on April 26 to enjoy an evening out with your CWL sisters at the potluck and reserve your spot that evening as well. Saturday, April 30, 9:00 am—3:00 pm, Plant & Bake Sale & Concession Buy some plants, have a snack, bring some baking home, all at the same place and on the same day. See more details on the back page of this bulletin. Friday, April 15: Last day to register for Archdiocesan Convention All ladies are invited to attend the CWL Archdiocesan Convention which runs from May 5 to 7 at All Saints Parish in Coquitlam. It is not necessary to attend each day of the convention. Spending just one day is a great way to find out how the CWL works at “the next level” and to meet ladies from other parishes in our Archdiocese. Registration forms and a tentative agenda are available from the parish office. The deadline to register is April 15. Our Parish This Week Monday, April 4 • Discipleship Series 7-8:30 pm Old Church Hall Tuesday, April 5 • Knights of Columbus Dinner Meeting 6:30 pm Old Church Hall Wednesday, April 6 • Gospel of Luke Bible Study 10 am-Noon Bader Hall • PREP 3:45-5:15 & 6:30-8:00 pm • VANSPEC PREP 5:15-6:15 pm Thursday, April 7 • Discipleship Series 9:30-11:00 am BH • RCIA 7:30-9:30 pm Bader Hall Friday, April 8 • Legion Of Mary 9:30—11:00 am Bader Hall • Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm • JOY Youth Group 7-9 pm P3 Saturday, April 9 • Stations of the Cross Good Friday drama practice 3-4 pm P3 RCIA & Basics of the Faith (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults/Basics of Catholicism) Thursdays 7:30-9:30 pm Bader Hall Everyone welcome. Coffee and tea served. Split perennials to help our Annual Plant Sale! Now that the ground is getting warm, green thumbs have no doubt been digging in their gardens. When dividing perennials, please keep in mind that St. Luke’s Annual Plant Sale is coming up Saturday, April 30. We need more plant suppliers to fill our tables this year as some of our faithful parishioner gardeners who have donated in the past are no longer gardening and can’t donate. This is a great opportunity to share your plants with others while contributing to charitable work and adding great variety to your own garden. House plant cuttings can also be rooted and potted and would be most appreciated. Pots for replanting are available and our “green thumbs” can help with advice on splitting, storing and care of plants. Please contact the parish office, [email protected], 604.465.5383, if you can help out. There will also be a concession and bake sale the same day so please come out to enjoy yourself while picking out some plants to beautify your garden. Exhibit is “timely confirmation of faith, needed to combat today’s atheistic, nihilistic culture” Rev. James Hughes, pastor of St. Ann’s Parish in Abbotsford, has invited us to attend a remarkable international exhibition which explores the mystery of the Shroud of Turin, believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, from Wednesday, April 13 through Monday, April 18, 10:30 am to 4 pm, and 6 to 9:30 pm. This unique event, says Fr. Hughes, which includes a full-sized photographic replica of the shroud, Passion replicas, and 29 museum boards on the facts surrounding the science, history, art and timeline of the Shroud of Turin, will touch people of all ages and professions, of faith or of no faith. The presentation includes the elucidation of professional scientists on the CAFÉ BUENO! Saturday, April 30 For more information please contact Gemma Cowhig, [email protected], 604 852 5602, ext. 7, or 604 855 2575, or visit St. Ann’s Parish website, www.stannsabbotsford.com. Throughout the Church's history, says the Holy Father, evangelization has produced in Christians “an interior enthusiasm that nobody and nothing can quench.” For us too, he said, it may be the “great joy of our consecrated lives.” “May the world of our time... be enabled to receive the Good News not from evangelizers who are dejected, discouraged, impatient or anxious, but from ministers of the Gospel whose lives glow with fervor, who have first received the joy of Christ, and who are willing to risk their lives so that the Kingdom may be proclaimed and the Church established in the midst of the world.’ “ ACRSS hosts 16th AnSurvive life with teens You are invited to a special presentation by nual “Wish Upon a Star” You are invited to the 16th Annual Wish Upon A Star Gala Auction at Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School Saturday April 30! Old Church Hall This event, a major • Doors open 6:00 pm fundraiser for the ! R A ST • Performances 6:30 pm school, includes a live • Enjoy a FREE half hour of auction featuring celebrity auctioneer Bill VanSpanish dance lessons! derZalm, a gourmet sit down dinner, bar, entertainment and a fabulous silent auction. • FREE Child minding! Exciting items up for bid include a signed Ticket includes coffee or beverage guitar from Bon Jovi, a family season pass to choice and one dessert. Hemlock Valley, and a walk on part in the se$5/under 16 or $10/16 and up ries The Haunting Hour! Ticket order forms are available on the website www.acrss.org under LIVE PERFORMERS! Auction. Reserve a table of 10 for just $550. For GREAT TREATS! complete ticket details please contact Yolanda FANTASTIC AMBIANCE! Irving at 604 936 5303. Even those who have previously seen the exhibit will enjoy it as a timely confirmation of their faith so needed to combat the atheistic, nihilistic culture which surrounds us, says Fr. Hughes. Joy is the root and product of Christian evangelization Continued. See “Evangelization...” on front of bulletin.) “To be unaware of this need creates a desert and an emptiness. In fact, the obstacles to the new evangelization are precisely a lack of joy and hope among people, caused and spread by various situations in our world today. Oftentimes, this lack of joy and hope is so strong that it affects the very tenor of our ChrisPresenting tian communities. This is the reason for renewing the appeal for a new evangelization, not simply as an added responsibility but as a way Fine Spanish Desserts & Coffee to restore joy and life to situations imprisoned in fear.” Live Entertainment DJ Dance Party latest discoveries that have exposed extraordinary information about the shroud. There will also be an opportunity to listen to live presentations by notable international experts on the shroud, John Iannone and Dr. Phillip Wiebe. W is h upon a Chuck Luttrell, Director of the Office of Religious Education at RCAV, on how to “survive” life with teenagers Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 pm, in the St. Patrick’s School music room. The evening will offer valuable tips on keeping communication open, what to expect from teens, and how to navigate these potentially tumultuous years. Luttrell has served the archdiocese in many capacities, including elementary and high school principal and assistant superintendent. Chair of the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1984, he also played a key part in the 1990 Archdiocesan Centennial Committee and the Great Jubilee celebrations. A member of the Archdiocesan Synod, he developed and teaches the RCAV Marriage Preparation course, and continues to be a valued adviser to the archbishop. Please come and spend an evening with fellow parents learning from an expert with many children and grandchildren of his own.