23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED: Monday, September 3rd, due to Labour Day.
WELCOME TO OUR FAITH COMMUNITY OF HOLY NAME OF JESUS: Krystle Evangelista who
was baptized into the faith last Sunday. May she
always walk in the light of Christ.
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
(PREP) classes starts this Thursday, September
8th at 6:00pm. Children in Catholic Schools who
wish to receive the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation at Holy Name are also to
register for PREP. Registrations still accepted.
MISSION APPEAL AT HOLY NAME OF JESUS
PARISH next weekend September 10th/ 11th: 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. Kindly support this cause. Thank you.
2ND COLLECTION NEXT SUNDAY (September
11th) is for support of the Needy and our Refugee
Family.
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 meeting resumes on Thursday, September 22nd, at 7:30pm,
in the parish hall.
CWL MEETING resumes 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.
CELEBRATION OF THE CANONIZATION MASS
OF ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA will be in Rome
on September 4th. Also, the Missionaries of Charity
will be having Holy Mass in Her honour as follows:
St. Patrick’s Parish, 2881 Main Street on Sunday,
September 4th, at 9:00am. Feast Day: St. Mary’s
Parish, 5251 Joyce Street, Monday, September
5th, at 10:00am, Thanksgiving Mass in the
Archdiocese at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Sunday,
October 2nd, at 2:30pm. His Excellency, Most
Reverend J. Michael Miller, CSB will be the main
celebrant on October 2nd. Also, there will be an
exhibition of St. Teresa of Calcutta, Her life and
Mission at St. John Paul II Pastoral Centre from
October 22nd—31st. Time to be advised.
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.
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.
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 4 — 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Chosen to be the Mother of the Son of God, Mary,
from the outset, was prepared by the love of God to
be the Ark of the Covenant between God and man.
She treasured divine mercy in her heart in perfect
harmony with her Son, Jesus…”
-St. John Paul the Great
DISCOVER THE PATH TO PARISH RENEWAL: A
ONE-DAY SEMINAR WITH SHERRY WEDDELL:
One of North America's leading voices in the New
Evangelization, Sherry Weddell, will be speaking in
Vancouver at St. Francis Xavier School Gym on Saturday, September 10th, from 9:00am—4:30pm.
Sherry wrote the bestselling book Forming Intentional
Disciples, and is in high demand as a speaker around
the world. She is also the co-founder of the Catherine
of Siena Institute and developed the Called & Gifted™ process designed to help Christians discern the
presence of charisms in their life. Cost: $25 and includes lunch. To register, visit rcav.org/event/making
-disciples
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.
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 11 - St. Helen's; October 12th
- St. Anthony's (West Vancouver).
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, September 5 - Sunday, September 11, 2016
(† Deceased)
Mass Times: Weekdays 9:00 am
except Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Monday...…………………………...…John Benetti †
Tuesday…………..………………...…Constantina Hickey
Wednesday………………...…………Myrna Phillips
Thursday…..………………………….Jonathan Au
Friday…………………….…...………Roger Abi-Rached
Saturday
9:00am…..……………………...Fr. Gordon Cook
5:00pm….………………………Bishop Joseph Nguyen
Sunday
9:00am………………………….Albert Stroud †
11:00am...…………….………….Holy Name Parishioners
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
Thursday, September 8………………….PREP resumes
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