Holy Rosary Cathedral RICHARDS & DUNSMUIR STREET, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA Fourth Sunday of Lent March 15, 2015 ARCHBISHOP: Most Rev. J. Michael Miller, CSB RECTOR: Very Rev. Stanley Galvon ASSISTANT PRIESTS: Rev. Federico Buttner • Rev. Anicet Pinto • Rev. Mark Schwab • Rev. Pablo Santa Maria IN RESIDENCE: Rev. John Eason (Seaports Chaplain) • Rev. Terry Larkin 646 Richards Street, Vancouver BC V6B 3A3 Tel.: 604-682-6774 / Fax: 604-331-8406 / Email: [email protected]/ Web: www.holyrosarycathedral.org
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Holy Rosary Cathedral RICHARDS & DUNSMUIR STREET, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 15, 2015
ARCHBISHOP: Most Rev. J. Michael Miller, CSB RECTOR: Very Rev. Stanley GalvonASSISTANT PRIESTS: Rev. Federico Buttner • Rev. Anicet Pinto • Rev. Mark Schwab • Rev. Pablo Santa Maria
IN RESIDENCE: Rev. John Eason (Seaports Chaplain) • Rev. Terry Larkin
646 Richards Street, Vancouver BC V6B 3A3Tel.: 604-682-6774 / Fax: 604-331-8406 / Email: [email protected] / Web: www.holyrosarycathedral.org
-First Reading - 2 Chronicles 36.14-23:The wrath and steadfast kindness of the Lord
are shown by the exile and restoration of the people.
-Responsorial Psalm - 137:
R. Let my tongue cling to my mouth if I do not remember you!
-Second Reading - Ephesians 2.4-10:
Even when you were dead in your trespasses,
by God’s grace you have been saved.
-Gospel - John 3.14-21:
God sent his only-begotten Son, so that the world
might be saved through him.
WEEKDAY READINGS - SEASON OF LENT
Monday March 16 # Lenten Weekday
Is 65.17-21 / Jn 4.43-54
Tuesday March 17 # Lenten Weekday
St. Patrick
Ez 47.1-12 / Jn 5.1-16
Wednesday March 18 # Lenten Weekday
Is 49.8-15 / Jn 5.17-30
Thursday March 19 # St. Joseph, Spouse of the Bl. Virgin Mary
Patron of the Universal Church, Principal Patron of Canada
2 Sm 7.4-5, 12-16 / Rom. 4.13-22 / Lk 2.41-51
Friday March 20 # Lenten Weekday
W is 2.1, 12-22 / Jn 7.1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday March 21 # Lenten Weekday
Jer 11.18-20 / Jn 7.40-53
Sunday March 22 # Fifth Sunday of Lent
Jer 31.31-34 / Heb 5.7-9 / Jn 12.20-33
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M arc h 15, 2015 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
DEAR PARISHIONERS:
Dear Parishioners :The Solemnity of St. Joseph is celebrated on Thursday,March 19. He is the patron of Canada and of the universalChurch. He is the foster father of Jesus and the spouse of theBlessed Virgin Mary.
The Preface at the Mass of St. Joseph describes him also asa just man and a wise and loyal servant of the Lord.
He never says anything in the Gospels but we see how by hisactions he never under- reacted or over-reacted to the eventsand activities of God’s salvation plan as it unfolded.
The character of St. Joseph developed with God’s graces sothat he overcame fear and grew in his life of prayer andduties to Mary and Jesus.
We should ask Joseph in our prayers to help us to work withGod’s graces so that we may have a stewardly spirit. Withprayer and helping others with their true needs, we can helppeople to be closer to Jesus and Mary.
St. Joseph, patron of Canada, pray for our nation and ourfamilies. Amen
Fr. Galvon
-PANCAKE BREAKFAST after morning Masses next,Sun., March 22, prepared by our Knights of Columbus.
“Tenebrae Service”
at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Thurs. March 26, 7:30pm.
Tenebrae (Latin for “shadows” or “darkness”) is a solemn
observance of Jesus’ passion and death which has been practiced
by the church since medieval times. Please join us as we meditate
on Jesus’ journey to Golgotha with scripture, hymns, poetry,
motets, increasing darkness and silent reflection. The
Shaughnessy Heights Sanctuary Choir will be singing music by
Barnum, Casals, de la Rue, Dove and Durufle.
LENTEN DEVOTIONS:Stations of the Cross: Wednesdays & Fridays after the 5:10pm Mass
-Devotional Prayers to God the Father: Tues. 4:00pm-Chaplet of the Divine Mercy: Friday at 3:00 pm.
Prayer to Saint Joseph
O most watchful guardian of the divine family,
defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ;
O most loving Father, ward off from us every
contagion of error and corrupting influence;
O our most might protector, be propitious to us,
and from heaven assist us in this our struggle
with the power of darkness;
and as once you rescued the Child Jesus
from deadly peril,
so now protect God’s holy Church from the snares
of the enemy and from all adversity;
shielded, too, each one of us
by your constant protection, so that,
supported by your example and your aid,
we may be able to live piously, to die holy,
and to obtain eternal happiness.
Amen.
-SUNDAY SOCIAL : take time to meet visitors and fellow
parishioners. Coffee, tea and light refresh-ments after
served after the 9:30am & 11:00am Masses at Holy Rosary
Hall, 650 Richards Street.
-CHORISTERS NEEDED
Can you read music? Do you have some experience
singing in a choir? W ould you like to sing
masterpieces of sacred music (Gregorian Chant,
Palestrina, Victoria, Byrd, Mozart, Gounod, W illan,
etc)? The Cathedral Choir sings on Sundays at the 11
am Mass and we are looking for more singers
(SATB). W e are a friendly and welcoming group who
-Prayers for the Sick: Please remember in your prayers:Milli Patrick, Harvey & Shirley Williams, Doris & Willi Brown,June Williams & Dale Pressick, Verna & Theo West, Denise &Mark Forsythe, Rodney & Candice Garcia, Tyrell Williams,Samantha Williams, Lanny Ukrainetz, Conchita Fontanares,Agnes West, Maria Rosa Lopez, Ken Shwery, Romeo Red,Melvyn Thomas Lee, Flor Bracamonte, Rose Vergara.
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
Jesus tells his disciples of the immeasurable generosity
God has bestowed on them by offering His only Son for
their salvation. Good stewards realize this wonderful gift.
God has sacrificed what is most dear to Him for our sake.
Do we rejoice in this gift of Our Savior and respond to this
love with our own immeasurable generosity? Do we allow
the light of Christ to shine in the world through us? Or do
we withdraw, refusing this gift, and prefer to live in a way
that denies the light of Christ? This week, reflect on the
ways you allow the light of Christ to shine through you.
Could that light reflect even more brilliantly through you?
www.catholicstewardship.org
- Please join us at the Monday Night Review program -
"33 Days to Morning Glory" Retreat Talks by Fr.
Michael Gaitley. Take a journey with Fr. Michael Gaitley,
through a guided retreat in preparation for Marian
consecration. Fr. Gaitley explains the basics of Marian
consecration, how the saints lived it out, and how you can
live it as well. W e meet in the Rosary Hall - 7:00 - 9:00pm
- Admission is free. Refreshments served. All are
welcome. Sponsored by the Holy Rosary CW L.
-Free Luncheon for Seniors: A free hot catered sit-down
lunch will be served 12 noon on the 3 W ednesday ofrd
each month. The next luncheon with live music will be on
Wed. March 18 at St. Andrews-W esley Church Salon,
1018 Nelson, wheelchair access via 1022 Nelson.
ST. MARY’S PARISH LENTEN RETREAT with speaker
Keith Strohm who spoke recently at the ONE Conference,
so get ready for to encounter the Lord in a deeply
personal way. March 22, 7-9pm, March 23, 9-10am and
7-9pm; March 24, 9-10am and 7pm-9pm (am/pm same
session). Talks held in the Church. No registration
required, free admission.
Domestic Abuse Services – Our Lady of Good Counsel
Society Helpline Volunteer Training Saturdays, April 4, 11,
18, 25 & May 9. today! For more information and to
Nuestros hermanos Edecanes en la Misa de 8:00 p.m.
los Domingos, nos invitan a tomar parte en la Misa del
Martes 10 de Marzo a las 5:10 p.m., ofrecida por el
Eterno Descanso de nuestro hermano Terry Thomas,
con motivo de su primer aniversario de defunción.
Habrá recepción en el hall después de Misa.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
-CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM at the Cathedral,
starting on Sunday, April 12, 2 - 5 pm. Sponsored by theHandmaids of the Lord. For information contact Sally at 604-365-2955 or email [email protected]
-CHILD CARE NEEDED:
If you could provide affordable day care in the
downtown area for a 3-year old, please call the parish
office and leave your name and contact information, or
ADVERTISE!! ADVERTISE!! If you or your company would like toadvertise on the back of the Holy RosaryCathedral Bulletin, please contact MaxMadrussan for more information at 778-899-6388
Baptisms Sundays at 2:00pm. Preparation classes are held on the
second Saturday of each month. Please contact the parish officeto find out more.
Marriages Appointments should be made at least six months in
advance. Couples please contact the Parish Office for information.Altar Servers
The Cathedral has a team of dedicated servers who arescheduled to help at specific Masses. Help is needed at weekdayMasses too. Contact: Bertilla Watanabe 604-682-6774 ext. 6
Cathedral Bell Ringers A skilled and dedicated team of bell ringers rings our eight
bells by hand. New ringers, experienced or not, are welcomealways. Practices are held on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. Visitwww.vscr.ca Email: [email protected]
- Cathedral Gift Shop:The Gift Shop aims to be open before & after the noon &
evening weekday Masses, as well as Sunday morning & eveningMasses, and is staffed by a crew of dedicated ladies. Thank youfor your support.
Catholic Women’s League The CWL is rooted in gospel values and calls its members to
holiness through service. They organize and support a wide rangeof spiritual and social events. They meet in Rosary Hall on the 3rdThursday of each month at 6:30 pm. Contact: Jane Rosenthal Email:[email protected]
Church Care & CleaningThe sanctuary is given a thorough cleaning every Tuesday morning,
9 - 11am, and on the last Sat of each month. More hands are needed.Contact the parish office at [email protected]
ChoirsThree choirs offer a variety of music repertoires to enrich our prayer
and worship experience. If you would like share your talents, find out whichof our choirs is right for you. Contact: Catherine Walsh 604-222-8072
Development & PeaceD & P is the official international development organization of Catholic
Church in Canada. It helps the world's poor and disadvantaged byadvocating policy change in government and corporations and by donatingtime and money to support development efforts. Contact BertillaWatanabe: Email: [email protected]
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy CommunionIf you are a regular at the parish and live by the principles of a faith-
filled Catholic, this ministry may be your calling. Lay members help withthe distribution of the Eucharist when additional help is required. Contact:Shirley Wang 604-879-8295
Hispanic CommunityThe weekly Spanish Mass now caters to the Spanish-speaking
community in our parish. The Genesis Group reaches out to young adultswithin this community. If you would like to serve as an usher, lector or inany other way please let us know. [email protected]/comunidadhispanahrc
Knights of Columbus The K of C a fraternal benefit society founded on the principles of
charity, unity and fraternity. Fellowship is promoted among members andtheir families through educational and charitable and social welfare works.Contact: Jacek Walkowicz, Email: [email protected]
A message from Archbishop Miller
to the Faithful of the Archdiocese of Vancouver
March 6, 2015
Last month, the Supreme Court of Canada overturned the law againstassisted suicide and gave Parliament one year to write a new law.This ruling will expose vulnerable Canadians to pressure to end theirlives and could lead to euthanasia in our hospitals and care homes.
With a federal election this fall, there is not enough time forParliament to research, hold public consultations, and enact a newlaw. By invoking the Notwithstanding Clause, this issue can receivethe time needed for it to be adequately addressed.
In your pews is a postcard addressed to Justice Minister PeterMacKay, asking him to use the Notwithstanding Clause. Please signthe card and return it to the ushers. In doing so, you’ll add your voiceto thousands of others urging Ottawa to act responsibly.
This is a critical time for Canada. The Supreme Court has thrown outprotection for the vulnerable. It is essential that government havesufficient time to write new legislation that includes every possiblesafeguard against suicide and euthanasia.
Please continue to promote quality palliative care in Canada so thatCanadians are not drawn to suicide out of fear, isolation or despair.I also invite you to practice the corporal works of mercy of personallycaring for the sick and dying, as well as offering some of your Lentenprayer and fasting for this important cause.
I invoke upon you the blessings of our heavenly Father and with theassurance of my prayers for you and your families, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ, J. Michael Miller, CSBArchbishop of Vancouver