ST. MARY's PARISH DURING COVID-19: Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, in Solidarity with the Holy Father’S Proclamation of the “Year of St

JUNE 20, 2021 - TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ST. MARY’S PARISH St. Mary’s Elementary School 8909 Mary St, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4J4 Principal: Mrs. Jeanine Sallos Phone 604.792.2764 Fax 604.792.3013 Phone: 604.792.7715 Fax 604.792.7031 Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Gomes Email:[email protected] Assistant Pastor: Rev. Juan Lucca St. Mary’s School Website: New Website: www.stmarysparish.ca www.saintmarysschool.ca Email: [email protected] St. John Brebeuf High School Office Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10am - noon, 1pm - 4pm Website: www.stjohnbrebeuf.ca Parish secretaries: Lori Lollar and Chris Gillespie Phone: 604.855.0571 PARISH MINISTRIES AND GROUPS END-OF-LIFE EMERGENCY CELL #: 604-378-0482 Agape Street Ministry Maureen Bliault 604 -997-6641 Altar Servers Sara Lindenhoff 604-798-7710 Please call this number if a priest in Chilliwack is re- Bible Study Groups Wednesday Bible Study Sandra Melville 604-792-7049 quired for end-of-life emergencies. Monday Afternoon Lynda Gillespie 604-795-5998 Tuesday Book Study Catholic Women’s League (CWL) Helen Murray [email protected] UPDATED MASS SCHEDULE: Funeral Receptions Bernice Driedger 604-858-4564 Domestic Abuse Services Charlene Cranley [email protected] Mass indoors is scheduled with limited congregation CCJS Prison Ministry Peter Li & Miriam Liem 604-910-5067 CCODP Peter Li 604-910-5067 (please see the details in the bulletin.) Cenacle/Rosary Jasmin Robinson 604-792-8565 Children’s Liturgy Allison Kilgannon 604-798-5990 Choirs Good News Choir Lynda Gillespie 604-795-5998 Livestreamed Monday through Saturday at 9:00am and New Life Choir Myrt Armstrong 604-795-5304 Sunday at 10:00am Friends in Song Jeanine Sallos 604-824-1053 Alleluia Choir Renee Hamilton-Clark 604-824-6280 Youth Choir Alivia Weston 604-799-4001 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYBIV_as- School Choir Jeanine Sallos 604-858-5035 enyW1JP-31OLTw/ Faith Choir Henry Waldock [email protected] Church Cleaning Laura Vogel 613-898-2111 Community Outreach Susan Kranabetter Extra-Ordinary Ministers of H.C. Chrystal Netzlaw 604-866-5663 Flowers CONFESSION TIMES: Hospitality (9:30 Sunday Coffee) Parish office 604-792-2764 Mon-Sat 9:35am-10:30am, Sat 4:00-4:45 pm no ap- Infrastructure Renewal pointment needed, please enter by the bell tower en- Knights of Columbus Council 3478 Gerry Cranley, G.K. [email protected] Assembly 2256 Ken Claridge 604-858-4044 trance. Lay Religious Orders Secular Franciscans Miriam Liem 604-910-5067 Lectors Ana Macedo Lindenhoff 604-798-1785 Legion of Mary Fe Balo 604-795-4388 ADORATION - First Fridays Meals for Moms Jennifer Bourke 604-316-6433 Migrant Workers Ministry Lise Tetreault 604-795-9199 Starting from June 4 to September 3, Adoration on Mom’s Group Mary Wagner 604-799-1283 First Fridays will be from 10 am to 12 pm. Parish Library Darren Ollinger 604-799-2771 Parish Outreach for the sick/homebound Marta Cecchi 604-795-7311 SACRAMENTS Parish Care Homes Waverley Joan Strueby 604-795-7527 Heritage Keith & Helen Lilley 604-705-2505 PARISH LIFE Cascade Sheila Giolito 604-858-3664 Valleyhaven Jane & Sonny Dampier 604-792-0702 Baptism One family at a time. Call the office to book. Eden Fe Balo 604-795-4388 Bradley Centre Sheila Giolito 604-858-3664 Celebrated at 11:00am on Saturdays. Registration is Hospital Contact Hydee McMillan 604-880-1222 required and all paperwork must be completed prior Parish Finance Council Steve Ralphs [email protected] to the confirmed baptism date. Parish Pastoral Council Pastor 604-792-2764 Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) Alison ten Bohmer [email protected] Marriage Six months’ notice is required. Please Prayer Groups Divine Mercy Chaplet Nicole Poudrier 604-824-0509 Charismatic Prayer group Lovelett Knight 604-791-7783 phone the parish office. Christian Meditation Lori Lollar 604-792-2764 Preschool Committee Sheila Giolito 604-858-3664 Funerals Funeral Masses are taking place, with Pro- Prolife Carol Gray 604-792-5267 vincial health guidelines in affect. Please call the par- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Pat & Lynda Gillespie 604-795-5998 ish office. Safe Environment Dale Wagner [email protected] Sacristans Sandra Otsuka 604-769-3388 Anointing of the Sick If you or a family member are Saint John Brebeuf Regional REC Cindy Duralia 604-792-2764 Saint Mary's Preschool Johanna Chiappetta 604-792-7715 needing anointing at home or at a care home and you St. Mary's Education Committee (PEC) Dale Wagner [email protected] wish to have a priest visit, call the parish office. Ushers Peter Lindenhoff 604-798-4237 Young at Heart (Seniors Group) Cards: Wednesdays Maggie Webster 604-392-5229 Lost & Found Please contact the office. Youth Ministry Alexis Vilan 604-845-9871 He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?” - Mark 4:40 (RSV) Do you really trust God? Is God your first choice or last resort? Is your faith something you just do on Sunday or do you live the Gospel mes- sage every day of the week? Many of us know about God. How many of us have a personal relationship with Him? Start now, open your heart to receive our Lord. Talk and listen to Him throughout the day, in all circumstances. Copyright © 2021 Archdiocese of St. Louis

MASS INTENTIONS

Mon June 21 9:00am Jane Tap RIP SACRAMENTS IN OUR PARISH STARTING Nov. 20, 2020 Tue June 22 9:00am Paulino Breganza RIP, Efren Cordon (According to the current guidelines) Wed June 23 9:00am Germaine MacPhee HOLY MASS - will be live streamed Monday-Saturday at 9:00am; and Sundays at 10:00am. Thu June 24 9:00am Mary Sweeney RIP

Annemarie and Michael Freimark Fri June 25 9:00am BAPTISM - One family at a time. Call the office to book. RIP Celebrated at 11:00am on Saturdays. Sat June 26 9:00am Barbara Schmidt RIP MARRIAGE - Please phone the office. Sat June 26 5:00pm Cesar Ramirez RIP Sun June 27 8:00am Jane Tap RIP FUNERALS - Funeral Masses are taking place, with Provincial health guidelines in affect. Please call the parish office. Sun June 27 10:00am Isabel Madrigga McDonald RIP ANNOINTING OF THE SICK - If you or a family member are Sun June 27 12:00pm Parishioners needing anointing at home or at a care home, please call Sun June 27 6:00pm First Nations the parish office.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS CONFESSION TIMES: Josie Treffers Terry Wallden Mon-Sat 9:35am-10:30am, Sat 4:00-4:45pm. Please enter Ray Lange Maxine Burke by the bell tower entrance. Ed Dawdy Angie Price

Betty Miller Mona Bouchard CHURCH IS OPEN FOR PERSONAL PRAYER Monday through Louise Kinney Ursula Day Friday from 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm (not on public holidays) Fr. Wilfred and Fr. Juan will continue to offer daily Mass online. A quick way of accessing our channel is by going on to our website stmarysparish.ca and clicking on the link on the top left hand side SACRED HEART OF JESUS - CWL members will lead us in a prayer of our homepage that reads, “Daily Mass Live Stream” OR Log in to to the Sacred Heart of Jesus each morning before the our YouTube channel at: livestreamed Mass, from June 5 - 21. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYBIV_as-enyW1JP-31OLTw/ NOVENA AND ACT OF ENTRUSTMENT TO SAINT JOSEPH - The SUPPORTING ST. MARY'S PARISH DURING COVID-19: Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, in solidarity with the Holy Father’s proclamation of the “Year of St. Joseph”, has invited 1. The Parish Pre-Authorized Debit program. Forms can be diocesan and eparchial bishops to celebrate an Act of Entrust- emailed or picked up from the parish office. Pre-Authorized ment to St. Joseph on Thursday, July 1 (Canada Day). debit happens once a month on the 1st of the month. The Act of Entrustment will be preceded by a novena imploring St. 2. Parish Offering through the Parish Website Stripe ac- Joseph’s intercession for the welfare of the entire country, for the count. https://stmarysparish.ca/giving many needs of society, and to pray in particular for those who 3. Parish Offering through the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of passed away due to COVID-19. The novena will begin on Tuesday, Vancouver Website. https://support.rcav.org/donate-sunday June 22 and end on Wednesday, June 30. We will pray the novena -offering/ in our parish before the livestream Mass. 4. Your donation envelopes can also be mailed, dropped off at Click the link in the email bulletin for the novena and Act of En- the parish office, or left in the collection basket on Sun- trustment document. You can also sign-up through the Archdio- days . cese to receive the novena by email: beholdvancouver.org/

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! - A blessed and happy Father’s Day to all the Let us pray for the soul of fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers. St. Joseph, pray for FREDERICK DAY us! Please keep the bereaved family in your prayers. CWL NEWS - CWL MEMBERSHIP DUE $30.00 PUT MONEY OR CHEQUE IN ENVELOPE WITH NAME AND ADDREs CAN BE PUT IN COLLECTIONS ON SUNDAY OR TAKE TO OFFICE MANY BLESSINGS

Tips for Registering for Mass Holy Mass schedule:

(Please follow the Provincial Health Officer Guidelines: like safe Please read the following when registering for Sunday Mass. distancing, sanitizing our hands, wearing masks, contact tracing We are so blessed that we are experiencing a large number of lists, etc.) requests and respectfully seek the loving patience of all our parishioners for the next couple of weeks and months. Weekend Masses In the Church - 50 participants only; sign-up & confirmation needed. 1. The best way to register is online via our parish website - https://stmarysparish.ca/ and look for the Sunday Mass Registration  5 pm: Mass [Anticipated Mass] Form link.  8 am: Mass: 2. Further to point one, please register online if you are able, and only call the parish office if you do not have computer abili-  10 am: Mass is also Live Streamed; 11 – 11.45am: (Drive-In ties. The high volume of phone calls to register for Mass is becom- Holy Communion) ing difficult to manage for the parish office staff.  12 noon: Mass:  6 pm: Mass: 3. For a large group you can put the names of all attendees in the first name line. Weekday Masses (Starting from May 31 – June 23): 9 am: Mass: 4. When registering your family, please register with the In the Church - 50 participants only; sign-up at the Bell Tower same email address and telephone number, so that we know you Entrance, first come, first served). want to attend as a group.  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday – Congrega- 5. Please note, Sunday Mass registration is not a first come, tion first served system. Due to the high volume of requests, which is a blessing, we are striving to have a fair and equitable system that  Wednesday – St. Mary’s School Students only ensures our parishioners are able to attend at least one Sunday Mass every two to three weeks. Weekday Masses (Starting from June 24 – September 07): 9 am: 6. All CONFIRMED attendees will receive a phone call or Mass: In the Church - 50 participants only; sign-up at the Bell email by noon on Friday. Due to the high volume of calls, we will Tower Entrance, first come, first served). no longer be calling to advise you that you do not have a seat for Mass on the weekend.  Monday - Saturday 9 am: Mass: Congregation

7. Weekday Mass will remain as first come, first served, but First Friday Adoration (Starting from June 04 – September 03): we do request that you consider your fellow parishioners and per-  10 am till 12 noon (sign-up at the Entrance) haps ensure that everyone gets an opportunity.

ARCHDIOCESAN EVENTS FR. LUCCA’S FAREWELL - Thank you to Fr. Juan Lucca for his ministry as a priest in our parish! A drive-through farewell for Fr. Lucca is Into the Deep: Saint Joseph: Myth or Mentor? Join Fr. Mark Gazin, planned for Sunday, June 27th, 1pm - 2pm. Join us by vehicle to CSB in exploring the possibilities of how this auspicious saint can be thank Fr. Lucca for all his work in our parish. He will soon be off to mentor, beyond the myth, for a new generation of Canadian Catho- Rome! lics. Friday, June 25, 7 - 8:30 p.m. beholdvancouver.org/events

PARISH EDUCATION COMMITTEE - Dear St. Mary’s Parish Families, SIDE ALTAR - After careful consideration, the Pastoral Council has we invite you to consider enrolling your child, or children, in our decided to remove the structure covering the side altar. The deci- parish school. Please see attached letter. Visit: saintmarysschool.ca sion has been made with recommendation and guidance from the Archdiocese Liturgist, Father Tien Tran. Full rationale is a available ST. MARY’S PRESCHOOL is looking for a part time preschool teacher at the office for further clarification. (20 hours/week Mon-Fri mornings). Please contact Johanna Chiap- petta at [email protected] for more information. PARKING FOR SUNDAY 10 AM MASS - In order to provide access for those arriving for Holy Communion by vehicle, please do not park in ST. MARY’S SCHOOL is looking for a part time after school care em- the north parking lot between the church and hospital. Thanks! ployee for the upcoming school year. Please contact Johanna Chiap- petta at [email protected] for more information. CWL BURSARY - Congratulations to the two bursary recipients, Olivia Buckle who is pursuing her education at the University of THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY APPEAL has been helping BC Mary Bismarck, ND and Marijke Duralia who will be studying at families and diocese's in need for more than 50 years and we could- Carleton University in Ottawa. Many blessings as you both embark n’t do without your support. Purchasing tickets for yourself or as a on a promising and successful future. gift is the perfect way to help our charity appeal. The winner of the SATURDAY SOUP KITCHEN - St Mary’s gave out bag lunches at the Spring Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal 50/50 Draw won over end of May. Next Soup Kitchen is July 31. $48,000.00!! Get your tickets today!!! https://kofcdraw.net/2021-summer-50-50-charity-appeal SPECIAL COLLECTION - Pro-Life Sunday, June 20th.

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Date 1st Reading 2nd Reading Gospel

June 19, Saturday 2 Corinthians 12.1-10 - Matthew 6.24-34

June 20, Twelfth Job 38.1-4, 8-11 2 Corinthians 5.14-17 Mark 4.35-41 Sunday in Ordinary Time June 21, Monday Genesis 12.1-9 - Matthew 7.1-5

June 22, Tuesday Genesis 13.2, 5-18 - Matthew 7.6, 12-14

June 23, Wednesday Genesis 15.1-12, 17- - Matthew 7.15-20 18

June 24, Thursday Isaiah 49.1-6 Acts 13.22-26 Luke 1.57-66, 80 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist June 25, Friday Genesis 17.1,5,9-10, - Matthew 8.1-4 15-22

June 26, Saturday Genesis 18.1-15 - Matthew 8.5-17

June 27, Thirteenth Wisdom 1.13-15; 2 Corinthians 8.7, 9, Mark 5.21-43 Sunday in 2.23-24 13-15 Ordinary Time Expression of Commitment Archdiocese of Vancouver

June 2, 2021

Dear First Nations governments and all Indigenous communities, families and citizens,

In light of the heartbreaking disclosure of the remains of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, I am writing to express my deep apology and profound condolences to the families and communities that have been devastated by this horrific news. Each time new evidence of a tragedy is revealed, or another victim comes forward, countless wounds are reopened, and I know that you experience renewed suffering. I take this opportunity to reflect upon the apology I gave publicly before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2013, words to which I remain committed and accountable: “I wish to apologize sincerely and profoundly to the survivors and their families, as well as to all those subsequently affected, for the anguish caused by the deplorable conduct of those Catholics who perpetrated mistreatment of any kind in these residential schools.” The Church was unquestionably wrong in implementing a government colonialist policy which resulted in devastation for children, families and communities. If words of apology for such unspeakable deeds are to bring life and healing, they must be accompanied by tangible actions that foster the full disclosure of the truth. Truth comes before reconciliation. On behalf of the people of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, I commit to the following first steps in support of the Nations, families and communities impacted by the recent heartrending disclosure: 1. We will be fully transparent with our archives and records regarding all residential schools, and strongly urge all other Catholic and government organizations to do the same. Our records regarding the Kamloops Indian Residential School (Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc) were provided to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and will remain available for review. 2. We will offer and support mental health support and counselling for family members and others whose loved ones may be buried on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. 3. We will offer to assist with technological and professional support to help the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and other affected Nations in whatever way they choose to honour, retrieve and remember their deceased children. 4. We commit to supporting the same process and resources to all Nations in whose territories Catholic-run residential schools were forcibly located, and which fall within the historical boundaries of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. 5. We will renew our efforts to listen to Indigenous Peoples to hear from you how we can best walk with you along the path of justice. We recognize that there is so much work remaining to be done, yet we hope that, if we persevere in these commitments with humility, we can restore the trust among us that will bring healing.

Sincerely yours,

J. Michael Miller, CSB Archbishop of Vancouver

Note from St. Mary's Parish Chilliwack: For further information pertaining to First Nations and the Archdiocese of Vancouver, including expressions of apology and hope addressed to Venerable Elders, Survivors of the Indian Residential Schools, and First Nations Brothers and Sisters, visit: rcav.org/first-nations#xpbq7v Novena and Act of Entrustment to Saint Joseph (Year of Saint Joseph)

Novena June 22—June 30, 2021 Act of Entrustment July 1, 2021

Novena to Saint Joseph

June 22 June 23 Saint Joseph, Saint Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church Patron of Canada

Reflection Reflection Quamquam Pluries, 4 Redemptoris Custos, 12 (Encyclical by Pope Leo XIII, 1889) (Apostolic Exhortation by Saint John Paul II, 1989)

Thus it is that We may prefigure the new in the old At the circumcision Joseph names the child “Jesus.” patriarch [Joseph, cf. Gen 37]. And as the first caused This is the only name in which there is salvation the prosperity of his master’s domestic interests and (cf. Acts 4.12). Its significance had been revealed to at the same time rendered great services to the whole Joseph at the moment of his “annunciation”: “You shall kingdom, so the second, destined to be the guardian call the child Jesus, for he will save his people from of the Christian religion, should be regarded as the their sins” (cf. Mt 1.21). In conferring the name, Joseph protector and defender of the Church, which is truly declares his own legal fatherhood over Jesus, and in the house of the Lord and the kingdom of God on speaking the name he proclaims the child’s mission as earth. These are the reasons why men of every rank Saviour. and country should fly to the trust and guard of the blessed Joseph. Fathers of families find in Joseph the best personification of paternal solicitude and Pr ayer vigilance; spouses a perfect example of love, of peace, For Those Who Have Died and of conjugal fidelity; virgins at the same time find in him the model and protector of virginal integrity. Saint Joseph, Patron of Canada, we ask that you intercede with your Son, the Saviour of the world, Pr ayer for those who have died, For an End to the Coronavirus Pandemic that all who have passed from this world may attain a share in eternal happiness Saint Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, in the kingdom of heaven. we ask that you intercede with your Son, the Saviour of the world, V. I will extol you, O Lord, for an end to the coronavirus pandemic, R. For you have drawn me up. (Ps 30.1) that the sick may experience healing, the dying, peace, healthcare workers, strength, Action and our leaders, wisdom. Redemptoris Custos, 32

V. Protect me, O God, Let us seek ways to learn from Saint Joseph “how to be R. For in you I take refuge. (Ps 16.1) servants of the ‘economy of salvation’”.

Action

Implore God’s help, with increased fervour and constancy, for an end to this pandemic.

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June 24 June 25 Saint Joseph, Saint Joseph, A Beloved Father A Tender and Loving Father

Reflection Reflection Patris Corde, 1 Patris Corde, 2 (Apostolic Letter by Pope Francis, 2020) (Apostolic Letter by Pope Francis, 2020)

The greatness of Saint Joseph is that he [...] concretely Even through Joseph’s fears, God’s will, his history expressed his fatherhood “by making his life a and his plan were at work. Joseph, then, teaches us that sacrificial service to the mystery of the incarnation faith in God includes believing that he can work even and its redemptive purpose. He employed his legal through our fears, our frailties and our weaknesses. authority over the Holy Family to devote himself He also teaches us that amid the tempests of life, we completely to them in his life and work. He turned his must never be afraid to let the Lord steer our course. human vocation to domestic love into a superhuman At times, we want to be in complete control, yet God oblation of himself, his heart and all his abilities, a love always sees the bigger picture. placed at the service of the Messiah who was growing to maturity in his home”. Pr ayer For Peace and Unity in Our Country Pr ayer For the Family, the Domestic Church Saint Joseph, tender and loving father, we ask that you intercede with your Son, Saint Joseph, beloved father, the Saviour of the world, we ask that you intercede with your Son, that the people of Canada the Saviour of the world, may know the peace which comes from God for the domestic church, and be always united in a fraternal spirit. that its members may imitate the Holy Family V. As a father has compassion for his children, in practising the virtues R. So the Lord has compassion for those who fear of Christian family life him. (Ps 103.13) so that, one day, they may delight in eternal rewards. Action V. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, Explore opportunities to contribute to the building R. Even as we hope in you. (Ps 33.22) of peace and unity in our country and commit to engaging in one of them. Action

Perform an act of selfless service for a member of your family.

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June 26 June 27 Saint Joseph, Saint Joseph, An Obedient Father An Accepting Father

Reflection Reflection Patris Corde, 3 Patris Corde, 4 (Apostolic Letter by Pope Francis, 2020) (Apostolic Letter by Pope Francis, 2020)

“Saint Joseph was called by God to serve the person Joseph’s attitude encourages us to accept and welcome and mission of Jesus directly through the exercise of others as they are, without exception, and to show his fatherhood” and [...] in this way, “he cooperated in special concern for the weak, for God chooses what is the fullness of time in the great mystery of salvation weak (cf. 1 Cor 1.27). He is the “Father of orphans and and is truly a minister of salvation.” protector of widows” (Ps 68.6), who commands us to love the stranger in our midst. I like to think that it was from Saint Joseph that Jesus drew inspiration for Pr ayer the parable of the prodigal son and the merciful father For an End to Racism and Discrimination (cf. Lk 15.11-32). Saint Joseph, obedient father, we ask that you intercede with your Son, Pr ayer the Saviour of the world, Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life that we may be given the wisdom and courage to address the persistent sins Saint Joseph, accepting father, of racism and discrimination we ask that you intercede with your Son, that we may work toward systems the Saviour of the world, that support the dignity of every person to give to the Church and promote respect for all. an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, V. Blessed are those whose way is blameless, filled with zeal R. Who walk in the law of the Lord. (Ps 119.1) for the work of evangelization. V. One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: Action R. To live in the house of the Lord all the days of my Leaning on Gospel values, use a pastoral and non- life. (Ps 27.4) partisan lens to respond to concerns of family and community members about racism and discrimination, Action policing and public safety. Patris Corde, 4

Accept and welcome others as they are, without exception, and show special concern for the weak.

4 Novena to Saint Joseph

June 28 June 29 Saint Joseph, Saint Joseph, A Creatively Courageous Father A Working Father

Reflection Reflection Patris Corde, 5 Patris Corde, 6 (Apostolic Letter by Pope Francis, 2020) (Apostolic Letter by Pope Francis, 2020)

We should always consider whether we ourselves are Working persons, whatever their job may be, are protecting Jesus and Mary, for they are also mysteriously cooperating with God himself, and in some way entrusted to our own responsibility, care and safekeeping. become creators of the world around us. The crisis The Son of the Almighty came into our world in a state of of our time, which is economic, social, cultural and great vulnerability. He needed to be defended, protected, spiritual, can serve as a summons for all of us to cared for and raised by Joseph. God trusted Joseph, as rediscover the value, the importance and necessity of did Mary, who found in him someone who would not work for bringing about a new “normal” from which only save her life, but would always provide for her and no one is excluded. Saint Joseph’s work reminds us her child. In this sense, Saint Joseph could not be other that God himself, in becoming man, did not disdain than the Guardian of the Church, for the Church is the work. The loss of employment that affects so many of continuation of the Body of Christ in history, even as our brothers and sisters, and has increased as a result Mary’s motherhood is reflected in the motherhood of of the Covid-19 pandemic, should serve as a summons the Church. In his continued protection of the Church, to review our priorities. Joseph continues to protect the child and his mother, and we too, by our love for the Church, continue to love the child and his mother. Pr ayer For Workers, Especially Frontline Workers, Pr ayer and for the Unemployed

For Youth and the Elderly Saint Joseph, working father, Saint Joseph, creatively courageous father, we ask that you intercede with your Son, we ask that you intercede with your Son, the Saviour of the world, the Saviour of the world, that we may complete that we may honour and cherish the life-giving work the youth and the elderly that God, Creator of all things, by defending, protecting and caring for them, has set us to accomplish as you cared for your Son and attain the promised rewards. and the Blessed Virgin Mary. V. Let the favour of the Lord our God be upon us, V. Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a and prosper for us the work of our hands— nest for herself, R. O prosper the work of our hands! (Ps 90.17) R. Where she may lay her young, at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. (Ps 84.3) Action Action Patris Corde, 6

Take a step toward interior healing by accepting your Let us [...] find ways to express our firm conviction that personal history and embracing the things in life you no young person, no person at all, no family should be did not choose. without work.

5 Novena to Saint Joseph

June 30 Saint Joseph, A Father in the Shadows

Reflection Patris Corde, 7 (Apostolic Letter by Pope Francis, 2020) Being a father entails introducing children to life and reality. Not holding them back, being overprotective or possessive, but rather making them capable of deciding for themselves, enjoying freedom and exploring new possibilities. Perhaps for this reason, Joseph is traditionally called a “most chaste” father. That title is not simply a sign of affection, but the summation of an attitude that is the opposite of possessiveness. Chastity is freedom from possessiveness in every sphere of one’s life. Only when love is chaste, is it truly love. A possessive love ultimately becomes dangerous: it imprisons, constricts and makes for misery. God himself loved humanity with a chaste love; he left us free even to go astray and set ourselves against him. The logic of love is always the logic of freedom, and Joseph knew how to love with extraordinary freedom. He never made himself the centre of things. He did not think of himself, but focused instead on the lives of Mary and Jesus. Pr ayer For the Needy, the Addicted and the Excluded Saint Joseph, father in the shadows, we ask that you intercede with your Son, the Saviour of the world, for the needy, the addicted and the excluded, that these who live in the shadows of this world may find relief through the Father’s loving mercy.

V. Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. R. Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! (Ps 130.1-2) Action Let us strive to love others with freedom, to not think of ourselves, but to focus on others, especially those most in need.

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July 1

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Act of Entrustment

O loving and humble Saint Joseph, Protector of the Holy Family and Patron of the Universal Church and of Canada, we honour you as the model of Christian virtues and entrust ourselves to you as our inspiration and guide in living an authentic Christian life.

Modelled after you, whom the Scriptures call the Just man, draw us closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, that we may easily turn to the Lord in every circumstance of our lives and, consecrated to Him, we may know, in our vocation, the peace and joy of a holy life.

A man of listening and of action, you who have always been so attentive to the voice of the Lord and to the fulfilling of His will, help us to discern the signs of the times and to engage in the transformation of our world.

Husband, father and worker, in solidarity with the human condition, teach us how to be faithful to our baptismal promises and sensitive to the sufferings and needs of our sisters and brothers.

A man of great faith, unshakeable hope and a heart burning with charity, come to the aid of the Church and our country, watch over the elderly, the weak and the infirm, protect our children and families, and sustain those who give of themselves selflessly in pastoral and health care.

Merciful and compassionate companion on our journey, you who know the burdens weighing heavily on our hearts, intercede for our many needs, so that, by your powerful prayer, we may be delivered from the many dangers that surround us so as to experience safety and solace in the Lord and, at the hour of our death, come at last to the glory of our eternal home. Amen.

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Act of Entrustment Response

V. Joseph, who placed your hope in the Lord, R. Pray for us.

V. Joseph, who experienced the unconditional love of Jesus and Mary, R. Pray for us.

V. Joseph, whose poverty was turned into treasures in God, R. Pray for us.

V. Joseph, who taught Jesus how to pray, R. Pray for us.

V. Light of the Patriarchs, R. You enlighten our path by welcoming the One who is the Light of the world.

V. Patron of the dying, R. You accompany us on our journey into Life.

Final Blessing

Bishop/Priest/Deacon:1

The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit.

May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. R. Amen.

1 A Layperson says: May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. R. Amen.

8 Acknowledgements

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SCHOOL NEWS

JUNE 2021

Wow, the end of the school year is already here! This year has flown by and we are so proud of our staff, students and families for adapting to all the twists and turns that came our way due to ATHLETICS NEWS the pandemic. We pulled together through difficult circumstances and managed to make the most of a highly unusual year. Way to go, Bears! This year has been unlike any other from an Athletic standpoint. No As the year winds up so do all the clubs and activities. Our Mountain Bike Club finished the season off strong with some amazing downhill rides throughout the lower mainland and our competitive games took place throughout the entire year, but it was International Students enjoyed a beautiful hike up Ledgeview Trail in Abbotsford last weekend- it was a nice change for them to be all together outside the classroom. great to see that students were still able to participate in other ways and We wish to also give a huge thank you to our amazing NET team members, who were active all came out to practices that were year long in our school life here at SJB, and who, despite the many COVID protocols, were able offered. We are hopeful that school to find ways to connect with our students in meaningful ways. We wish them all God's Blessings sports will be running fully when we in their future endeavours. return in September. Over the summer, we are hoping to We also want to thank and acknowledge our Campus Ministry team who worked so hard to put run some volleyball and basketball on grade-level retreats for our Senior grades. These retreats are always the highlight of the year open gyms and possibly a week long and we were so glad our Campus Ministry team was able to find creative ways to make them summer basketball camp. Watch for happen. updates on our Athletics Instagram page (@sjb_athletics2021). Our Phase III Expansion is very, very close to completion! Mierau Contractors has done an excellent job, and are ahead of schedule. Phase III will be open and ready for use in plenty of We also want to give a big shout-out time for September. Stay tuned to our social media feeds for tours once it’s all complete! to our Grade 12 Athletes who are graduating this year. It is unfortunate And finally, we extend a huge congratulations to the SJB Graduating Class of 2021! Your final that they could not compete in their year here was nothing like anyone expected, but you pushed through with grace and smiles on sport in the final year of high school, your faces. We are so proud of you all and everything you’ve accomplished during your high but we really appreciate everything school careers with us. As St. Ignatius of Loyola would say- go forth and set the world on fire! that they put into athletics during Congratulations again, Class of 2021! their time at the school.

Grade 12 Athletes: Dominic Beltrame, Adam Bouwman, Olivia Buckle, Shania Buenaflor, Malcolm Davey, Marijke Duralia, Yaw Taw Lah Emkee, Taryn Grandia, Chiara Grosjean, Jonathan Hargrave, Konrad Kowalczyk, Joshua Lehman, Millie Maldanado, Rachel MacDougall, Lily Taw, Alessandro Vazzaz, Samuel Wrayton.

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St. Mary’s School June News

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St. Mary’s Parish 8909 Mary St. Reverend Wilfred Gomes, Pastor Chilliwack, BC Reverend Juan Lucca, Assistant Pastor V2P 4J4 [email protected] Phone: 604.792.2764 www.stmarysparish.ca Fax: 604.792.3013

St. Mary’s Parish May 06, 2021

Most Reverend J. Michael Miller, CSB Archbishop of Vancouver, JOHN PAUL II PASTORAL CENTRE, 4885 St. John Paul II Way, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 0G3, Canada.

Subject: Financial Status of St. Mary’s School, Chilliwack.

Your Excellency,

We, the Parishioners of St. Mary’s Parish would like to bring to your kind attention the present financial status of St. Mary’s Elementary School, Chilliwack.

Last School Year (2019-20), our School budget had a deficit of $ 331,282. This current year (2020-21) the deficit is again going to be more than $ 250,000. Our Parish has already forwarded an amount of $ 181,000 as a direct subsidy for this year’s budget, (besides the yearly Tuition Assistance we provide for the two

Schools: St. Mary’s & S. J. B. Regional School which is between $ 75,000 and $85,000). We foresee, that the deficit for the year 2021-22 is again going to be the same ($ 250,000).

Some of the reasons for the deficit are the following:  The number of students is low (around 160).  In the past, we received a special grant (Jordan’s Principle) for the special needs students from the First Nations. We have been denied this grant for the School Year 2019-20 onwards. As we take care of the special needs’ students from the First Nations we have to bear the expenses.  We have more EAs now than some years ago. We have altogether 46 IEP (Individualized Education Program) students for this year, 2020- 21. For the coming year (2021-22), we have so far registered 39 IEP students.

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Our main goal is to increase the number of students. We want to work towards every potential avenue to increase the enrollment:  We have placed advertisement in the local paper;  We are planning to promote the school through social media;  We have placed letters (in the bulletin) inviting the Families with younger children to register their children in St. Mary’s Elementary School and Pre-School; and  We have started to phone the families with younger children asking them to register their children in St. Mary’s School.

Our plan is to do our best in every respect to promote our School, so that in the Year 2022-23, we have at least 200 students. By May-June 2022, we will come to know if there is a possibility for our School to have at least 200 students.

According to our Parish Finances, we have an annual average surplus of about $ 125,000. In 2020, we had only $ 86,000 due to the Covid Pandemic. The surplus was due to two families making substantial contributions (special donation) of a combined $ 52,000 in total.

With the annual average surplus of $ 125,000, it will be challenging for the parish to help the School with an annual deficit of $ 250,000 or more. The present School building is 73 years old. We were designating our annual surplus, plus special donations, for the future School Building. However, as we have had to assist the School with it’s deficit, we have also had to remove amounts from the Building Fund (Future School and Pre-School).

We would like to keep Your Excellency & CISVA informed about our present situation.

Thanking Your Excellency for taking your time to understand our situation and praying for your guidance.

Yours gratefully in Christ,

Fr. Wilfred Gomes, Mr. Steve Ralphs, Pastor Finance Council Chair

Cc to CISVA Superintendent