Bulletin SJ23 4-21-19
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Saint John XXIII Roman Catholic Church 3390 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3K 0Z3 Telephone: 204-832-7175 • Fax: 204-885-2447 Email: [email protected] • Website: www.johnxxiii.ca Office Hours: As announced in schedule __________________________________________________________________________________________________ SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST SUNDAY LITURGIES (MASSES) Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. WEEKDAY LITURGIES Check the bulletin or website for the current schedule COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND SHUT-IN Contact the parish office for assistance SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Friday 3:15 p.m., Saturday 4:00 p.m. and/or as announced or by appointment PARISH BULLETIN SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD – April 21, 2019 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY) – April 28, 2019 PARISH PASTORAL TEAM Pastor: Reverend Fr. Robert Polz Administrative Assistant: Joanna Mason 204-832-7335 [email protected] 204-832-7175 [email protected] Pastoral Assistant: Sharon Camier Head Custodian: José Barrera 204-832-7206 [email protected] 204-888-9340 Ministry Coordinator/Office Volunteer: Lynda Hunt Music Ministry: Donna Vendramelli 204-832-7175 [email protected] 204-888-8200 [email protected] Trustee: Loris Vendramelli Building and Maintenance Chair: Claude Precourt 204-888-8200 [email protected] 204-898-1893 [email protected] Trustee: William Gould Fundraising and Development Committee 204-990-3011 [email protected] 204-832-7175 call if interested in serving Parish Stewardship Committee Parish Visioning and Strategic Planning Committee Facilitator: Loris Vendramelli Facilitator: Laurette Burch 204-888-8200 [email protected] 204-885-6988 [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FAITH FORMATION: Catechism sessions for children (K to Grade 8) are held on Sunday mornings, September through May, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Periodically other programs, workshops, and/or study sessions are offered for adults. Contact our Pastoral Assistant (Sharon) for further information and/or to register. SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION (BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION, EUCHARIST): Contact the parish office for further information. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Contact the Pastor (Fr. Robert). SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements for preparation and celebration should be made at least six months in advance. CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS: Contact the parish office before finalizing arrangements with funeral directors. SOLIDARITY WITH THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PARIS Memorandum from Archbishop Gagnon April 16, 2019 The devastation by fire of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris is a very sad catastrophe observed around the world on television and a loss felt deeply in our hearts. The Cathedral of Paris, dating from medieval times, has stood as an important part of our Catholic tradition and heritage for over 800 years. We can barely imagine the devastating loss for the people of Paris. In an effort to show our solidarity with the Archdiocese of Paris, I am requesting that all parishes/missions and institutions in our Archdiocese pray in a special way at Mass on Wednesday, April 24 for the Church of Paris. I will preside at St. Mary’s Cathedral’s 12:00 noon Mass for this intention. I have also sent a letter of prayerful solidarity to Most Reverend Michel Aupetit, Archbishop of Paris. Thank you. Accordingly, here at Saint John XXIII Parish, we will offer our regular 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening Mass on April 24th for the special intentions of the Church of Paris. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PASTORAL VISIT OF THE ARCHBISHOP Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. On May 4th we will welcome to Saint John XXIII Parish our Archbishop, His Grace, Most Reverend Richard Gagnon. He will preside at the celebration of the Eucharist and confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on our young people. All parishioners and friends are invited to participate in this joyous event. Immediately following the liturgy, a simple reception with cake, fruit and liquid refreshments will be held in the parish hall. Plan now to join in the celebration. THE WORD AMONG US Daily Meditations for Catholics Copies of the Easter 2019 issue are available at the counter in the parish office. Price $5.00 each. Canadian Edition with CCCB approved Mass readings. HOLY NAMES HOUSE OF PEACE ANNUAL RAFFLE: Over 15 books of tickets were sold on the April 6th/7th weekend with proceeds of over $1500.00. Those who still wish to obtain raffle tickets may call Barb Macdonell at 204- 888-8384. Tickets are $10:00 each or 3 for $25.00. Thank you to St. John XXIII parishioners for your continued support! 1st PRIZE Travel Gift Certificate to a maximum of $3500.00 or $3000.00 cash 2nd PRIZE 65” Sony Bravia KD-65X 750 F Smart AK HDR TV or $1000.00 cash 3rd PRIZE Canon PowerShot 69X Mark II Digital Camera or $600.00 cash 4th PRIZE Apple iPad 9.7" Multi-Touch Retina Display, or $500.00 cash 5th PRIZE Dinner for Four at Inferno's Bistro (retail value: $250.00) DRAW DATE: June 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at 211 Edmonton Street, Winnipeg “Incarnated into the fullness of human life, our religion, in order to be faithful to Christ, must plant the cross in it, so as to introduce the life-giving death without which there is no glorious Resurrection.” — Henri de Lubac “As the new sun rises from below, the grace of the Resurrection already casts its radiance over the whole world, a radiance reflected in the eyes of those who have watched for him since daybreak, a dawn that ushers in the day of eternity.” — Guerric of Igny 2 The Lord is truly risen, alleluia! To Him be glory and power for all the ages of eternity, alleluia, alleluia! – Luke 24.34; cf. Revelation 1.6 Wishing you the blessings of the peace and love of the Risen Christ this Easter and always! From Father Robert Polz and the staff of Saint John XXIII Parish. “Embracing Discipleship” Sharing God’s Gifts is an Archdiocesan-wide Appeal which seeks to provide resources for both Diocesan and individual parish needs. In the last four years close to $1,000,000 has been returned to parishes in the form of rebates. Sharing God’s Gifts can be a wonderful opportunity for the parish community to work together in a spirit of stewardship, toward a goal or project that will benefit your parish and sustain your legacy. The Archdiocese in turn, can continue its important work on priorities such as Home Missions, Catechetical Programs, Youth, Lay Formation, Vocations, social justice initiatives, just to name a few. You play an important role in the success of this important annual endeavor. We are grateful for your support and your involvement. Sharing God’s Gifts is to be a mutual effort involving all parishioners. We all need to show our willingness before God to join this venture of faith by saying “We will participate in Sharing God’s Gifts in a spirit of love and generosity.” Archdiocese Appeal Goal for 2019 is $1,000,000 The total amount of the Offertory Income of Parishes and Missions in the Archdiocese for 2017 was $10,098,259. Saint John XXIII Parish offertory income for 2017 was $270,581. This is 2.679 % of the total Parish income in the Archdiocese for 2017. Therefore, our Parish’s Appeal Target for 2019 is 2.679% x $1,000,00 = $26,790 The launch of the 2019 is scheduled for Sunday April 28th. Beginning the weekend of April 28th, parishioners are asked to pick up a brochure from the narthex or the parish office and prayerfully consider making their gift or pledge to Sharing God’s Gifts 2019. Remember that if our parish exceeds its target, donations in excess of the target are returned to the parish to be used towards local priorities. Contributions to Sharing God’s Gifts may be forwarded through the parish office or directly to the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. Various payment options are available. If you wish to contribute via cheque, please make cheques payable to “Sharing God’s Gifts”. We are looking for some volunteers to assist in forming a Parish Sharing God’s Gifts Leadership Team. If you are available to help us out, please contact the parish office. Thank you again for your support and for your prayers. 3 SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 21 – MAY 4, 2019 N.B.: As circumstances suggest, the schedule below may be subject to change. Sunday, April 21 SOLEMNITY OF EASTER SUNDAY – THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD No catechism or sacramental preparation classes this weekend Easter liturgies include the renewal of baptismal promises 8:30 pm Saturday SOLEMN EASTER VIGIL – First Mass of the Resurrection Following Vigil: REFRESHMENTS AND EASTER FELLOWSHIP – in the narthex and north entrance Following Vigil: BLESSING OF EASTER FOOD BASKETS – in the Guadalupe Room Easter baskets may be placed on the designated tables in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Room before the beginning of the Vigil. Immediately following the Vigil, Father Robert will bless the baskets and sprinkle them with the newly blessed Easter Water. 9:00 am EASTER SUNDAY MASS – Wade Weimer+, requested by Al and Marilyn Weimer 11:45 am EASTER SUNDAY MASS – “Pro populo” / Intentions of parishioners Monday, April 22 SOLEMNITY: MONDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER Parish office closed Easter Monday 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus executive meeting (in Room 12) Tuesday, April 23 SOLEMNITY: TUESDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER Parish office closed Easter Tuesday 10:00 am Al-Anon Meeting (in room 12) 7:00 pm MASS – Albin Joseph Polz+, requested by St. James Assiniboia CWL 7:30 pm Baptism Preparation Session Wednesday, April 24 SOLEMNITY: WEDNESDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Office open 5:00 pm Winnipeg Harvest Food Bank (in room 12) 6:45 pm OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS 7:00 pm MASS – Special intention for the Church of Paris Thursday, April 25 SOLEMNITY: THURSDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Office open 2:00 pm MASS at Heritage Lodge, 3555 Portage Avenue – Fr.