Our Lady of the Assumption Parish 3141 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 4L2 Email: [email protected]  Website: www.assumptionofmary.ca

MARCH 25, 2018- PALM OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 

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Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem At the into Church & up to the with Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Palms Priest: Dear brothers and sisters, like the crowds who Sunday: Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am acclaimed Jesus in Jerusalem, let us go forth in peace. & 4:00pm Dear Brethren (brothers and sisters), Weekday: Mon: 7:00am Since the beginning of until now we have prepared HYMN: ALL GLORY LAUD AND HONOR Tuesday: 7:00am & 7:00pm our hearts by penance and charitable works. Today we Refrain: All glory, laud, and honor to thee, Redeemer, Wed. & Fri. 8:30am gather together to herald with the whole Church the King! To whom the lips of children, made sweet Thursday: 7:00am & 8:30am beginning of the celebration of our Lord’s Paschal ring. Also: First Fridays: 7:00pm Mystery, that is to say, of his Passion and Resurrection. Saturday: 9:00am For it was to accomplish this mystery that he entered 1. Thou art the King of Israel, NB: 7:00am Mass on Mon./Tues./Thurs. will not be his own city of Jerusalem. Therefore, with all faith and Though David’s Royal Son, celebrated on civic holidays, Season and devotion, let us commemorate the Lord’s entry into the Who in the Lord’s Name comest, summer months. city for our salvation, following in his footsteps, so that, The King and Blessed One. Lauds: Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 8:15am being made by his grace partakers of the Cross, we may 2. The company of angels Saturday: 8:45am have a share also in his Resurrection and in his life. Are praising Thee on high; Sung Vespers & Benediction: Amen. And mortal men and all things Sunday: 3:30pm in the Chapel Let us pray. Created, make reply. Almighty ever-living God, sanctify these branches 3. The people of the Hebrews Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet: with your blessing, that we, who follow Christ the King With palms before Thee went: Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. in exultation, may reach the eternal Jerusalem through Our praise and prayers and anthems After Morning Mass and Friday @ him. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. 3:00pm Before Thee we present.

4. To Thee before They passion SACRAMENTS : John 12.12-16 They sang their hymns of praise: Reconciliation: (Confessions) To Thee, now high exalted, Tuesday, (6:30pm during Lent) A reading from the holy Gospel according to John. Our melody we raise. Wed., Thurs., Fri., 8:15am The great crowd that had come to the festival heard 5. Thou didst accept their praises; that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. Accept the prayers we bring, Saturday: 9:30am & 4:00 to 4:30pm So they took branches of palm trees and went out to Baptisms: Who in all good delightest, st rd meet him, shouting, “! Thou good and gracious King. Usually the 1 & 3 Saturdays of each month at 10:00am. Parents and Godparents to be Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord the King of Israel!” married in the , and parents to be registered parishioners for at least two Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it; as it is PASTOR: Rev. Ronald Thompson, M. Div., M. Ed. months. written: Rectory Office: Baptism class attendance by the parents and “Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion. Look, your king is Tel: 604 942-7808 Godparents is required before the Baptism. Call coming, the Parish Office between 9:00am to 12 Noon & sitting on a donkey’s colt!” Fax: 604 942-7400 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Tues. – Fri. His disciples did not understand these things at first; Office Hours: Marriages: but when Jesus was glorified, ***Couples planning marriage contact Tues. - Fri., 9am to 12 noon& 1pm to 4pm the Parish Priest at least 6 months before the then they remembered that these things had been Appointments are to be pre-arranged by phone wedding. Must attend the Marriage written of him and had been done to him. during office hours. Preparation Course and the Catholic is to be registered here for at least 6 months and Sacramental Emergencies at any time. The Gospel of the Lord. regularly attending Mass.

by phone only (NOT BY EMAIL) Funerals:

Contact Parish Priest before making during office hours. Please leave a daytime

arrangements.

number.

Sacramentals:

Blessing of cars and religious articles:

See Priest after Sat.pm & Sun. Masses (Only).

For house blessings, please contact

the office during office hours at 604 942-7808.

MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY____ Mar. 25 of the Passion of the Lord Parishioners Responsorial Psalm MONDAY____ Mar. 26 7:00AM Monday of Lourdes Vicente Jayme+ TUESDAY Mar. 27 7:00AM Tuesday of Holy WeekAntonio & Christina D’Uva+ Mon. The Lord is my light and my salvation. ______7:00PM Tuesday of Holy WeekCWL Tue. I will sing of your salvation. WEDNESDAY Mar. 28 8:30AM Wednesday of Holy Week Anthony Jiew+ Wed. Lord, in your great love, answer me. ______10:00AM Wednesday of Holy Week Hawthorne MassHoly Souls+ Thurs. The cup of blessing that we bless is a THURSDAY Mar. 29 7:00PM Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s SupperParishioners sharing in the . ______Adoration of the to 11:00pm Fri. Father, into your hands I commend my FRIDAY Mar. 30 12:00Noon : The Passion of the Lord spirit. ______3:00PM Good Friday: The Passion of the Lord Sun. This is the day the Lord has made; let us SATURDAY__ Mar. 31 8:00PM Vigil Mass - The Resurrection of the LordParishioners rejoice and be glad. SUNDAY Apr. 01 9:00AM Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the LordParishioners 11:00AM Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the LordParishioners 1:00PM Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the LordParishioners Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:00pm (No morning Mass) Our Parish is hosting a 6-week program entitled PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT Confessions: 8:30pm – 9:00pm (1 Priest Only) “Beloved: Date Night”. Starting Monday, Apr. 9th at 7- Adoration: 8:30pm – 11:00pm 8:30pm in the Assumption Centre. This free program is Passiontide: Good Friday, Mar. 30:(Church opens @10am) open to all married parishioners. If you are interested The covering of sacred images is a beautiful custom Confessions: 10:30 – 11:00 am (1 Priest Only) please register @ [email protected]. Hope to see that can lead us to a greater contemplation as we Liturgy of Good Friday: 12:00 noon & 3:00 pm you there. walk with Jesus through His passion and death. The , Mar. 31: unveiling before the is a great reminder of (No Confessions today) CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES / SPONSORS: Saturday, our own life on earth. We live in a “veiled” world, in April 14, from 2-5pm for ½-Day Retreat @ OLOA School. Blessing of Easter Baskets: 11:00am in the Gym exile from our true home. It is only through our own Easter Vigil Mass: 8:00pm (Church opens @7pm) First Practise: Wed. May 2 @ 6:00pm. death that the is lifted and we are finally able to Easter Sunday Masses, Apr. 01 see the beauty of everything in our lives. Date: Will take place here on 9:00am, 11:00am & 1:00pm (No 4:00pm Mass). Sunday, May 6 @ 1:00pm. There will be no incense at the 1:00pm Mass. PLEASE KEEP STUDENTS IN YOUR PRAYERS. Living Holy Week: Journeying with Our Lord towards

Easter. See (yellow) handouts next to the bulletin. CWL Meeting: Tuesday, Mar. 27 @7:30pm Confirmation Practice: Wed. May 9 @ 7:00pm.

NB: Next Week - Mass Intentions + Responsorial Holy Week Adoration Hours: in the Chapel Confirmation Date: Will take place here on Saturday, Psalms, from Apr. 1- 7 will be on a separate sheet. Monday to Wednesday 9:00am-7:00pm. May 12 @ 5:00pm. Celebrant: Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB. PLEASE KEEP STUDENTS IN YOUR PRAYERS *also Holy Thursday 8:30 pm-11:00 pm Our annual Project Advance campaign letters went No Adoration on Good Friday. ONGOING out this week. If you did not receive one it means you Join the Young Adults of Assumption in their Holy are not on our parish list. There will be forms Thursday Church Visitations (Adoration Hopping) after NEW TO THE PARISH? available in the Vestibule the Sunday after Easter. the 7pm Holy Thursday Mass on March 29 until If you are new to the Parish, please fill out a Unfortunately Project Advance office has generated a midnight. For more info, please contact Marhielle at Registration Form available in the foyer and drop it in the Collection Basket. If you would like Donation list of names including past parishioners. We [email protected] Envelopes and/or the BC Catholic please remember apologize for this error. practice times are as follows for those to check the boxes on the registration form. For Paul, Apostle of Christ in theaters Fri., Mar.23- serving at these Liturgies: those already registered, any changes such as your Mar.29, Silvercity Coq ,1:15pm,4:10pm,7:00pm &9:50pm Sacred Triduum “Masses” address, tel. #, etc., please contact the Parish Office Holy Thursday: Mar. 29, Practice at 6:30 pm. at 604 942-7808. Direct Deposit is a good option for your giving. The blue form for regular Sunday TODAY Good Friday: Mar. 30, Practice at 9:00 am. st contribution is taken on the 1 of each month and Holy Saturday: Mar. 31, Practice at 9:00 am. the pink form for the Building Fund is taken on the The Proclamation (singing) of the Passion today is Altar Servers serving Holy Week need to attend th practice and need to sign up on the sheet provided 15 of each month. NB: The Building Fund from the Gospel of Mark; Good Friday from John. in the altar server on the Robe cupboard. contributions are not taxed by the Diocese, whereas When needed, you may sit. Thank you. the regular Sunday contributions are taxed at 14%.

Palm Sunday Masses: GOOD FRIDAY, Mar.30 is a day of prayer, fast and 2018 CHURCH DONATION ENVELOPES Sat., Mar.24: 5:00pm abstinence. Although the Church permits the Are available for pick up in the Vestibule (NOT the same penance of abstinence from meat on Fridays to be # as 2017). If you would like a 2018 box of envelopes , Sun., Mar.25: 9:00 & 11:00am, 4:00pm (there substituted by another act of penance, these will be no incense at the 4:00pm Mass. please sign up in the binder provided (by the bulletin board substitutions may NOT be done on Good Friday. in the Vestibule) and they will then be out by next Sunday NB: All Catholics, ages 14-104 years, are bound to for pickup in the Vestibule. Today: PALM SUNDAY MASS begins with the abstain from meat on Good Friday. All Catholics blessing of the Palms outside the Church, weather ***Any one that would like regularly an emailed copy of ages 18-59 are also to fast this day (i.e., one main the Sunday bulletin, please fill out your information in permitting. Otherwise, we gather in the and two small meals; no snacks except for health Vestibule, helping yourselves to a palm. the Red binder provided in the Vestibule. The office will reasons).* Church opens at 10 am. NOT share your email. Thank you! SECOND COLLECTIONS: *Private may be prayed in the Holy Thursday, Mar.29: Building Fund Church from 11 am – 12 Noon. We are pleased to announce that the Vanspec Good Friday, Mar.30: Holy Land GOOD FRIDAY LITURGIES: 40 minutes of Veneration program is NOW available at Our Lady of the Easter Sunday, Apr.01: Easter Offering of the Cross will take place during the actual Liturgy. Assumption. Our program offers a one-on-one Easter Sunday, Apr. 01: Building Fund NB- A plenary indulgence is granted to those who catechism classes for students who learn best Thank you for your support! personally venerate the Cross during the Liturgy. through tailored individual lessons. Classes: Wed @ Liturgies are at 12:00 Noon and at 3:00 pm. A 7:00pm. Please call the Parish office for more info.

COFFEE AND DONUTS: Today, Sunday Mar.25 collection is taken up right after the for the after the 9 & 11am Masses in the Assumption Holy Land. Thank you to a generous donor, our Parish will Centre, hosted by the Parents of the School. CWL BURSARIES: Available for Gr. 12 students entering continue with the free website program “formed”. Thank you. Our Parish code to access Formed.org is F7DPJB. post-secondary education. A child or grandchild of a NB: There will be No Coffee and Donuts on Easter CWL member is eligible to apply. Application forms are Important: Do not sign up as an individual. Our available at the Parish office. Submission Deadline is Parish access code provides more content than an Sunday April 1, 2017. individual subscription.

March 31, 2018. For further info please contact

REMAINING LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES all at 7:00 pm Dharshini @ 604 945-4056.

Sun., Mar. 25 St Michael - Burnaby Children’s Sunday 11am Mass Bible Time during the Mon., Mar. 26 Our Lady of Fatima - Coquitlam readings & homily is soon to begin again. Parents Tues., Mar.27 St. Clare of Assisi -Coquitlam. & St. FORTHCOMING NEXT WEEK watch for more details. Francis de Sales - Burnaby

EASTER EGG HUNT: Sunday, April 1, after the THIS WEEK 11:00am Easter Sunday Mass, ASSUMPTION BINGO: Fridays at 6:20pm in the School for children 12 years and under Gym. There will be no Bingo on Good Friday, March 30.

ASSUMPTION’S HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE on the School grounds, sponsored by the Knights of LINE DANCING: Saturday @ 10:30am to 11:45am in the Holy Week Masses: Columbus. school gym. Fee is $25 for 10 classes or drop-in fee of

Mon., Mar.26: 7:00am

$4/class.

Tue., Mar.27: 7:00am & 7:00pm

(Stations of the Cross Tue. @ 6:45pm) Wed., Mar. 28: 8:30am MARK YOUR CALENDAR Holy Thursday, Mar. 29:(Church opens@ 6pm) Cantonese Prayer Group Class will be, the 2nd and 4th COMMENDING OF THE SICK USHERS: After Mass has begun please continue to Friday of the month @ 10:00am-12:00pm in the We commend to your prayers the sick of the parish, welcome people into the body of the Church up the Assumption Centre. including: window aisles. Stop only for the Homily (sermon),

then continue again during the Creed. NB: Only Carolyn Bowen, Elsie Charyna, Alice Colosimo, Betty Youth and Adult Gym Night Floor Hockey: Dechant, Hedwig Haner Kebritz, Venessa Miller, those with infants under 2 yrs. are to remain in the Wednesdays in the Assumption School Gym from Daphne Nagle, David Ratcliffe, Marie Richard, and vestibule, which is now ‘wired’ for sound. They may 7:15 to 9:00pm. Gym night will be every 2nd and 4th John Vandergugten. Thank you. also go into the 2 family rooms on either side. NB: Wednesday of each month. Come to play or learn No one is to be in these family rooms except 1 parent Canada’s game in a safe and fun manner. Ages 12 with infant. The rest of the family is to go into the and up are welcome. This is organized and MAINTAINING A PRAYERFUL ENVIRONMENT Church body. Thank you for your understanding &

co-operation. sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Contact Rick Gagne @604 828-9607 for any questions. Maintaining a prayerful… Security: Financial Giving: “Hearing Mass”: The whole of the Mass is a prayer. Attention all Parish/School groups: Although there is regularity in the words, these are Our thanks to those who continue to contribute The front and back Fraser street gates are to be kept rd not said/prayed without purposeful thought and closed weekdays nightly at 4pm (except Wed & Fri.) generously to the parish. Along with the 3 intentionality. Each word (especially by the Commandment to attend Holy Mass each Sunday, we & Saturdays until 3:30pm. We appreciate your help celebrant) is to be prayed with fervency. Thus, in & diligence in this matter. Thank you also have the Precept of the Catholic Church to order to be caught up in the prayer & its meaning, financially give of our resources to the parish. In the least amount of distraction of outside sound is to Stewardship Reflection practice, the suggested minimum amount is one be avoided. For example, when young children PALM SUNDAY hour’s wage (or 2.5% weekly). [The Biblical meaning “chatter”, when the need arises, we ask that parents “Pilate again said to them, ‘Then what shall I do with of Tithing is actually 10%]. Where possible, we ask take them for a walk to the vestibule which is now the man whom you call the King of the Jews?’ And that you might consider your amount of giving. ‘wired’ for sound. (better to be near the entrance for they cried out again, ‘Crucify him.’” – MARK 15:12-13 Increase of costs is a reality for us all. [$5.00 won’t this),or take them into one of the family rooms. As Jesus told us “whatever you do for the least of my buy a MacMeal.] these rooms are not large, we ask that where brothers, you do for me.” Every day we are The Lord loves a cheerful giver. Indeed, the amount possible, only one parent be present. Also, the presented opportunities to help someone. Every day we measure out is the amount we will receive. Thank vestibule is not soundproof. We hope that even at a we have the opportunity to see the face of Jesus in you. very young age, children learn that, to be in Church is others and be the face of Jesus to others. Pray for VOLUNTEERS NEEDED a special place and not a “playground”. Thanks to the strength and courage to stand up for those in families for your understanding and cooperation to need of our help. Eucharistic Adoration in our Chapel help maintain a truly quiet, prayerful & sacred We are looking for Eucharistic Adorers for the following days environment at Holy Mass. and times: Monday’s: 7:30am-9:00am & 5-6pm, Tuesday’s: 7:30am-9:00am, 5-6pm & 6-7pm, Wednesday’s: 11:00 to 12:00, Friday’s: 5-6pm. If you can assist please call Remi @

604 469-9307. “Can you watch one hour with me?” Mt.

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PASSION SUNDAY PALM SUNDAY MARCH 25, 2018

Prayers of the Faithful:

1. For the Church all around the world following the Savior during Holy Week, let us pray to the Lord.

2. For people of all races and nations who seek peace, let us pray to the Lord.

3. For those who suffer mental, physical, or spiritual anguish, let us pray to the Lord.

4. For a spirit of penance, reflection, and gratitude during these chosen days, let us pray to the Lord.

5. That our young people thoughtfully consider a vocation to the Priesthood or Consecrated Life, let us pray to the Lord.

6. “For an end to abortion and euthanasia,” let us pray to the Lord.

7. For the intentions close to our heart (pause for 5 seconds), let us pray to the Lord.