24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
MISSION APPEAL AT HOLY NAME OF JESUS
PARISH TODAY: Fr. James Kairu (Assistant Pastor: St. Joseph’s Parish, Langley) will be making
an appeal for a project in the Diocese of Eldoret,
Kenya, in order to raise funds and help the many
orphans who face many challenges such as drug
abuse, high rates of school dropouts, death of
parents due to HIV and AIDS, child labour, incest,
molesting, early pregnancy, war, children and violence among many others. The proceeds of the
second collection today, loose and yellow envelopes, will be directed through Fr. Kairu to
the Mission Appeal in Kenya. Those who are
using the green envelopes for the collection for
the needy can choose to mark their envelope
“Mission Appeal” or leave it as it is and the proceeds from the green envelope will go to the support of local needy and our refugee family. Thank
you for your support.
“GOOD NEWS” FALL ISSUE OF OUR PARISH
NEWSLETTER on October 9th: Submissions for
this next newsletter must be submitted to the Editor, Owen Erwin at [email protected] or to Liesl,
Administrative Assistant, in the Parish Office. All
you current and secret creative authors kindly put
your stories, articles, and poems on paper. Short
bios of parishioners, news of parish activities, personal views and experiences, short reviews of
books, movies, plays, music performances and especially photos of church events such as teas, dinners, picnics, special meetings, weddings, baptisms, etc. Please, submit photos on USB stick, if
possible. Questions? Call Owen at 604-327-5471
Deadline for submissions: Saturday, October
1st.
LINE DANCING will resume on Wednesday, September 14th, at 1:30—3:30pm, in the church hall.
SENIORS OUTREACH: Please join us for:Line Dancing—Wednesdays at 1:30 –3:00pm
Bridge—Thursdays at 1:30—4:00pm ongoing
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Regular meetings resume on Thursday, September 22nd, at 7:30pm,
in the parish hall.
CWL MEETINGS resume on the third Saturday of
each month. Our next meeting is on Saturday,
September 17th, after the 9:00am Mass. All ladies
of the parish are welcome to join us.
SUFFERING
CHURCH
IN
CHINA—LOVE
ENDURES FOREVER: Msgr. Matthew Koo and Fr.
Matthew Chu, SJ who spent 27 years in labour
camps respective will share with us their first-hand
experience of the persecution and the heroic
witnesses of faith in China.
Talk in Mandarin and Cantonese: Sunday,
September 18th, at 1:30-3:00pm, at John Paul II
Pastoral Centre, (West 33rd Avenue) Vancouver.
Talk in English: Monday, September 19th, at 7:30
pm, at Immaculate Conception Church, Delta.
Contact: Fr. Paul Chu of the Chinese Ministry 604591-2271 or [email protected]
A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES—Retrouvaille helps
married couples get back to a loving relationship,
providing the tools you need to get your marriage
back on track. You will rediscover each other and
examine your lives together in a new and positive
way. This program has helped thousands of couples
rekindle romance, reaffirm their commitment, and
stay married, regardless of how far apart they may
have drifted. For confidential information or to register
for the program in the Lower Mainland commencing
the weekend of October 14th—16th, call 604-5306710, Email [email protected] or
visit www.retrouvaillevancouver.com.
THE 5th ANNUAL ARCHBISHOP’S DINNER: Join
us in celebrating the Year of Mercy and support our
expanding efforts to serve the poor and marginalized
in the community. Come and enjoy an evening with
Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, on Thursday,
October 27th, at 6:00pm. Dinner: 7:00pm, at the
Hyatt Regency. Cost: $150 per person. Please notify
the Parish office A.S.A.P. so that we can arrange for
tickets.
PRE-AUTHORIZED SUNDAY OFFERING: Our
parish is set up to receive your Sunday Offerings
using your Visa or MasterCard. Around mid-month,
we will debit your charge card. It is a convenient way
for you to give your donation. There are forms at the
entrance of the Church for you to fill out, if you would
like to use this service.
Announcements
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS
September 11 — 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“At the foot of the Cross, Mary, together with John,
the disciple of love, witnessed the words of forgiveness spoken by Jesus. This supreme expression of
mercy towards those who crucified him show us the
point to which the mercy of God can reach.”
-St. John Paul the Great
KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY AS YOU AGE:
When we are young, we take brain health for granted. As we age, we are alerted to signs that our brains
may be changing. Research shows that simple lifestyle changes can improve brain health while boosting memory and brain power. Join us for a discussion
with neuroscientist Dr. Max Cynader, a passionate
spokesperson for brain health on Wednesday, September 14th, from 2:00-3:30pm at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver. Doors
open at 1:00pm. Enjoy refreshments and display
booths. Event is free. For more info, contact Tapestry
Foundation for Health Care at 604-806-9480.
REFLECTIONS FROM A SECOND VATICAN
COUNCIL FATHER - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE: More than 50 years after the Second Vatican
Council, Pope Francis’ deep pastoral concern for a
Church that is merciful and engaging allows the
teachings of the Council to resonate with even greater clarity and urgency. Hear from Bishop Remi De
Roo, a self-described “pilgrim” of the Council in the
years since its closing, as he helps attendees know
the Council’s fruits with new eyes, ears and
hearts. Join us on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 7pm at St.
Mark's College at UBC. For more info, contact Florence Allaye-Chan at 604-822-4463 or
[email protected] or visit
www.stmarkscollege.ca to register. Event is free.
FALL EDUCATION WORKSHOP & CAPAIGN: AT
THE HEART OF THE ACTION: Learn about injustice
and what you can do about it. Take concrete actions
in solidarity with the poorest and most vulnerable
people in the Global South. Join a dynamic crossCanada movement for global peace and justice by
attending the Fall 2016 Education Workshop & Campaign on Saturday, September 17th, from 10:00—
2:00pm, at St. Mary’s Parish Basement, Vancouver.
Workshop is free. When we act together, change is
possible.
PRACTICING MERCY: KISSED BY MERCY,
EMBRACED BY LOVE - PARISH RETREAT:
Pope Francis announced an Extraordinary Jubilee
of Mercy. It started on the feast of the Immaculate
Conception, December 8th, 2015 and ends on the
feast of Christ the King, November 20th, 2016.
Mercy will be the focus of this parish retreat led by
Fr. Philip Chircop, SJ. Join us on Monday,
September 19th to Wednesday, September 21st,
from 7:00— 9:00pm, at St. Joseph the Worker
Parish, Richmond. Topics include: Tending to the
Broken and Wounded (Monday); Acknowledging
Our Lostness In Order To Be Found (Tuesday); and
Returning To The Source of Our Healing
(Wednesday). Cost: FREE. For more info, please
contact St. Joseph the Worker Parish at 604-4484525.
HELPING MY CHILDREN BE THEIR BEST: A one
-day sensitization module aimed at helping parents
to: Explore how to best recognize and respond to
the capacities and aspirations of their children;
Discover their own traits and capabilities in the art
of apprenticing their children in becoming
themselves. Saturday, September 24th, from
9:00am—5:00pm at the John Paul II Pastoral
Centre, 4885 Saint John Paul II Way, Vancouver.
Lunch provided. Cost: $35 for use of facilities,
copying, and lunch. Register online at http://
secure.rcav.org/helping-my-children-be-their-best.
HOLY RELICS OF SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA
TOUR: Two first-class relics of St. Anthony of
Padua will return to Canada for an eight-day tour of
the Archdiocese of Vancouver, October 5th—12th.
One reliquary contains the floating rib of Saint
Anthony and the other contains layers of the saint’s
skin. One of the two reliquaries is blessed because
of its association with Pope Francis and Suor Lucia
of Fatima, both of whom received the holy relic for a
special blessing. Schedule: October 5th – Our Lady
of Sorrows; October 6th - St. Luke’s Parish; October
7th - Our Lady of Fatima (Vancouver); October 8th Our Lady of the Assumption; October 9th - St.
Anthony of Padua; October 10th - St. Patrick’s
(Vancouver); October 11th - St. Helen's; October
12th - St. Anthony's (West Vancouver).
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, September 12 - Sunday, September 18, 2016
(† Deceased)
Mass Times: Weekdays 9:00 am
except Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Monday...…………………………...…Paul Sung †
Tuesday…………..………………...…William Vong
Wednesday………………...…………Annie Phinn
Thursday…..………………………….Gail Gin
Friday…………………….…...………Apolinar & Lily Lo †
Saturday
9:00am…..……………………...Dr. Narciso & Teresita Reyes †
5:00pm….………………………Federico & Rosa Labis †
Sunday
9:00am………………………….Casey K.C. Chan †
11:00am...…………….………….Holy Name Parishioners
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
Wednesday, September 14……………...Line Dancing resumes (1:30—3:00pm)
Saturday, September 17…………………CWL Meeting, 9:30am
Sunday, September 18…………………..K/C Pancake Breakfast, 9:00 & 11:00am
Thursday, September 22………………...K/C Meeting, 7:30pm