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Joseph the Worker
Parish
St.
753 Burnside Road West
Victoria, BC V8Z 1M9
Office:
250.479.7413
Fax: 250.479.7619
Diocese of Victoria
Emergencies Only (outside office hours): 250.294-9615
Father William’s Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sjtw.ca
January 31st & February 1st, 2015 Email: [email protected]
Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time
From the Pastor’s Desk
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here is a line in today's Gospel that intrigues me. It is the one, which says: "they
were ASTOUNDED at his teaching. Can we still be astonished and excited about
what we find in Jesus and cannot find anywhere else? That seems to be the basic
thrust of today's Gospel reading. It suggests that once Jesus appears on the scene, people who
come into contact with him and who allow him to enter their lives feel uplifted. They have a sense
of being set free from whatever it is that depresses them or holds them captive. “Are we subjected
to forces that enslave us?" you may ask. "Do we lack freedom?"
Its seems to me that the man possessed by an unclean spirit, as mentioned in today's
Gospel passage, is in fact an image of ourselves wherever we lack freedom, wherever our true
humanness is stifled and impeded, wherever we are not fully human yet. But the Gospel goes even further than that. It
shows us Jesus entering the scene, with the authority given him by a people-loving God, and putting all these demonic
powers in their place.
What today's Gospel suggests is that the demonic in ourselves and in our society, whatever different forms it
may take, can be driven out. What it takes from us is that we allow Jesus to shape our lives; after all, that is what
believing in Jesus means. To believe writes Jésus-Maria Asurmendi in the relevance of God is to believe in the
presence of prophets among us who show the relevance of his Word. To believe in the faithfulness of God and in his
church is to believe that he will not let it fall asleep, be overwhelmed, lose its vigor and the dynamism of its hope.
How do we live this gospel today? We too stand in the crowd around Jesus, hungry for truth amid deceptive
and empty phrases. We don't have to wait long, because Kingdom urgency delivers the truth with lightning speed. Do
our hearts quicken; do we bring our needs forward without hesitation or embarrassment; do we embrace and invest in
actions that help snap creation back into right order? Do we trust that Kingdom is coming, right into our midst? Do we
believe the world is already changed forever as a result?
If the first duty of love is to listen, let us listen to the Master
Father William
This weekend marks the beginning of Catholic Schools Week in British Columbia
This year's theme is “Live the Joy of the Gospel”. Each and every year, Catholic schools
throughout the province join together to send a message about the importance and value
of Catholic education.
Please join us at our Open Houses
St Joseph Elementary School on Monday, February 2nd, - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
St. Andrew’s Regional High School on Thursday, February 5th - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Come and see what Catholic education is all about!
Ministry Liturgical Schedule...February 7th & 8th, 2015
Saturday 5:00 pm
Altar Servers
MC T. Lanuza
J. Palahicky, B. Newton
Hospitality Ministers C. Hunt
M. Wood
Coordinator-Terri Butler
Lectors
B. Douglas
Coordinator-Linda Chatton L. Chatton
L. van Dyk, G. Watteyne
Ushers
Coordinator-Maryellen Trudeau M. White, M. O’Rielly
Presenters of the Gifts
W. Randall
Coordinator-Ursule Betts
Children’s Liturgy
Seeds 10:00 Mass
C. Whiteley
Coordinator-Martin Poulin
B. Douglas
Vacuumers
Coordinator-Ralph Scheurle
Coordinator- Pam Corpus
Sunday 10:00 am
MC J. Bella
P. Kumar
J. Parks
R. Garman
J. Vukovic
L. Hawkes
J. Belliveau, G. Rossato
J. Moreau and J. Moreau
E. Bartle
K. Fraser
Promise 10:00am Mass
F. De Montigny
Hospital Ministers
S. Sequeira
Coordinator-Claude Mury
A. Sequeira
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:15-4:45 pm or by appointment.
Sacrament of Marriage: Inquiries must be made 6 months in advance. Register at the
office . Marriage preparation class is compulsory. Next class date to be announced.
Sacrament of Baptism: Call the Parish Office at 250-479-7413 to register for the next
Baptism Preparation Class to be held on Friday, February 20th at 7:00pm . There will be
no Baptisms during Lent. Next Baptisms will take place on the weekend of April
25th/26th (corrected dated). All Baptisms are held during all masses of the last
weekend of each month.
Catechism and Children’s Liturgy, Sacraments of Reconciliation,
Confirmation and First Communion: Contact the Parish Office at 250-479-7413 for
more information.
Pastoral Care Visits While in Hospital: We remind the faithful that privacy legislation
in BC prevents the release of information regarding hospital admissions. If you or someone
you love are admitted to a hospital and would like a visit from your pastor or Eucharistic
Minister, please call your parish office or VGH/RJ hospital emergency pager 250-889-3761
Sunday 6:00 pm
MC E. Pryma
N. Pryma
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S. Fitzmaurice
N. Hardy
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Good News 10:00am Mass
K. Kegalj
Mass Schedule
Weekday Masses
Monday ~9:00am
Tuesday ~ 9:00am
Wednesday ~ 9:00am
Thursday ~ 9:00am
Friday ~ No Mass
Saturday ~ 5:00pm
Sunday ~ 10:00am &
6:00pm
Important
Please pick up your 2014
Income Tax Receipts
at the back of the church
From today’s Gospel reading: They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them
as one having authority, and not as the scribes. (Mark 1:22)
St. Vincent de Paul 2014
Question for Adults: What can you tell others about Jesus with the most assurance?
Income Tax Receipts are
Question for Children: What is the most important thing you would like others to know also available for pickup
about Jesus? How will you show or tell them?
at the back of the church.
St. Joseph’s Kindergarten Registration Kindergarten Registration is open for
2015-16. 40 spots available, with 22 already enrolled. Please contact the school office at
250-479-1232 for more information, or school website at stjosephschool.ca for an
application form.
Course on Evangelization Beginning February 3rd at 7 :00pm, Father David Hogman
will be offering a six week course on the Church’s missionary identity and the call to a New
Evangelization. Suggested donation: $10. Call the Parish office at 250-388-5571 to register.
St. Andrew’s Regional High School presents Brad Henning - Relationships...in
a sexual culture. Parent Session on Thursday, February 5th, 5:30pm - 7:00pm at
Sacred Heart Church Hall, designed to let parents know what will be said in their students’
upcoming assembly. The aim is to help parents understand the culture their kids live in and
see their role in their kids’ sexual maturity. Parents often say they wish they had received this
kind of information when they were kids.
You are invited! - The Diocese of Victoria celebrates the Ordination of Deacon
Harrison Ayre to the Priesthood on Saturday February 7th at 10:00 am at the Cathedral
and all are invited. A noon Reception will follow at St. Andrew's Elementary School Gym.
Downtown Churches Association Celebrates 25 years with Brother Emile of Taizé.
To celebrate this anniversary, the DCA will host a prayer service with Brother Emile of Taizé
at Fairfield United Church on February 14th at 6:00pm followed by a catered dinner at
7:00pm. Tickets for the dinner can be purchased at the St. Andrew’s Parish office for $20.
The prayer service is free of charge and open to all.
2015 Collection envelopes
are ready for pickup at
back of church
Keeping in
Contact
We extend our
hands and
hearts in
Christian
companionshi
p to you here, celebrating with
us, whether long-time
residents or newly arrived in
the parish. We thank God that
you are with us. If you wish to
register in the parish please fill
out the pink registration
form located outside the
church office or back of
church.
Newsworthy and Noteworthy
Blessing of Throats at St. Joseph the Worker - Tuesday,
February 3rd is the feast day of St. Blaise. The special blessing
will be given during the 9:00am Mass. The blessing of St. Blaise
for ‘ailments of the throats and all other evils’ is meant for all
who desire it, including those who are not Catholic.
THE TRINITY (with Les McKeown as Presenter)
Sacred Heart Parish Thursdays, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 and
Mar 5 at 7:00pm The course follows the revelation of
Trinitarian theology from its source in the Old and New
Testaments through the refinements of early Church Councils
and includes contemporary contributions to Trinitarian
understanding. Sign up sheet in foyer.
Men’s Breakfast with Guest Speaker, Bishop Gary Gordon,
Saturday, February 14th, 8:00am to 10:00am at the
Horseshoe Club, 620 Kenneth St., Victoria BC. To register call
Chris Burke 250-474-5649 or email [email protected]. Check out
our new website http://www.mfaff.org
Centering Prayer - Mark your Calendars - Two Sessions
Saturday sessions starting February 14th at 10:00am or
Tuesday sessions starting February 17th at 7:00pm, at St.
Joseph the Worker and will continue for six weeks. These
workshops are based on a series of six DVD talks by Father
Thomas Keating OCSO (Trappish Monk). To register call office
250-479-7413 or email [email protected].
Deadline Approaching to register for Victoria
Association of Catholic Leaders - Next Breakfast is on
Tuesday, February 17th at The Union Club. Registration:
7:00am Breakfast: 7:30am. Speaker: Bishop Gary Gordon on
Lay Leadership and the Mission of the Church. Cost $28.
Contact Timothy Dumas 250-857-5817 or
[email protected]
Save The Date: The Healing Ministry of the Church and
Ethics at the End of Life Presentation, Friday, April 17th
(7 - 9:00 pm) and Saturday, April 18th, 2015 (9:00am4:00pm) Fr. Mark Miller, C.Ss.R., clinical bioethicist, will speak
on The Healing Ministry of the Church and Ethics at the End of
Life at Holy Cross Parish, Victoria. Please bring a bag lunch. All
parishioners are welcome to attend.
Volunteers for the Coffee Ministry - Please contact
Barbara Strong at [email protected] or 250-590-6352.
Up Coming Events & Start Dates
Feb 1 - 7
Feb 4
Feb 5
Feb 7
Feb 10
Feb 10
Feb 11
Feb 14
Feb 14
Feb 16
Feb 17
Feb 17
Feb 22
Feb 28
BC Catholic Schools Week
7:00pm Adult Formation Program “Echoes of
Faith” - Diocesan Pastoral Center
7:00pm The Trinity - Sacred Heart Parish
10:00am Ordination of Deacon Harrison Ayre to
the Priesthood - St. Andrew's Cathedral
1:00pm CWL General Meeting
7:00pm 2015 Synod of Bishops Diocesan
Reflection and Dialogue - St. :Joseph the Worker
7:00pm Mass World Day of Sick
8:00am Men’s Breakfast - Horseshoe Club
10:00am Centering Prayer Workshop
7:30pm K of C General Meeting
7:00pm Centering Prayer Workshop
7:30am Victoria Association of Catholic Leaders
Breakfast - Union Club
11:15am K of C Pancake Breakfast
9:00am Pastoral Care Outreach Program
Session 2 - Listening and Communication and
Mental Health - St. Patrick’s Parish Hall
This Week in our Community
Monday February 2 Feast The Presentation Of The
Lord
Parish Office Closed
9:00am School Mass+ Jean Higgins
Tuesday February 3 Feast Day of St. Blaise
9:00am Mass - Blessing of Throats
7:00pm Social Eco Justice Committee Meeting Community Room
7:00pm Couples for Christ Choir Practice - Church
Wednesday February 4
9:00am Mass
10:30am Beginner’s iPad for Seniors - Church Hall
7:00pm RCIA - Community Room
7:00pm Liturgy Meeting - Rectory Meeting Room
Thursday February 5 Memorial St. Agatha, Virgin,
Martyr Ordinary Office
9:00am Mass
7:00pm Christian Rocks Choir Practice - check your email
7:00pm K of C Training - Church Hall
Friday February 6 Memorial St. Paul Miki and
Companions, Martyrs Ordinary Office
No Mass
Adoration from 10:00am to noon (Rosary prayed at
11:00am) - Church
7:00pm K of C - Rosary prayed in the Church
Saturday February 7
5:00pm Mass + Jeanette London
6:00pm Jesus Youth Ministry - Library
Sunday February 8 Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time
9:00am RCIC - Community Room
10:00am Mass
11:15am Sunday Coffee
11:15am No Catechism or Sacramental Prep Classess (Family Day Weekend)
6:00pm Mass Special Int. Marjorie Gallagher
Pope Francis invites us to dialogue and participate
on the vocation and mission of the Family!
Please read insert in last week’s bulletin and note that there
will be three Diocesan gatherings facilitating reflection,
dialogue and feedback in preparing for the second synod on
the family!
St. Joseph the Worker, Victoria, Tues., Feb 10th - 7-9pm
St. Peter’s, Nanaimo Tues. Feb. 17th - 7-9pm
Christ the King, Courtenay, Sun. Feb. 22nd - 4-7pm
Please register by phone 250-479-1331 or email
[email protected] or [email protected]
Pastoral Care Outreach Program Session 2
Listening and Communication
and Mental Health
Saturday, February 28th - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
St. Patrick's Parish Hall
Co-partnered with Holy Cross Parish
Please bring a bag lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided. It
is recommended that participants attend all four sessions if
possible. Contact the parish office to register: 250.592-7391
or [email protected]
Contacts in the Parish
Pastor
Fr. William Hann
Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Jennifer Smith/Sandi Duncan - Office hours 8:30 am-3:30 pm Tuesday-Friday
Custodian
Ralph Scheurle (250) 727-6010
Responsible Ministry Protocol Contact Mike O’Rielly (250) 477-8950
Baptism
Cynthia Watson (250) 391-9243 email: [email protected]
Could You Ever Come Back
Charlie Allen (778) 433-5772
to the Catholic Church?
Centering Prayer
Charlie Allen (778) 433-5772
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Martin Poulin (250) 744-3288 email: [email protected]
Children’s Religious Education
Jeanine Woodman email: [email protected] Sunday 11:15 am
Development and Peace
Sister Marina Smith SSA email: [email protected]
Rite of Christian Initiation(RCIA)
Fred and Doreen Keizer (250) 380-0158
Jesus Youth - Grades 8 to 12
George Philip and Reeja Paul (250) 208-7974
St. Joseph’s School
Pre School-Grade 7. Call school office (250) 479-1232 for more info
Catholic Women’s League(CWL)
President: Karen Douglas (250) 383-5158
Knights of Columbus
Peter Daniels (250) 658-6782 2nd Monday of the month 7:30 pm
St. Vincent de Paul
Ursule Betts (250) 479-8804 - 3rd Monday of month
Building and Maintenance Committee Rick Wysiecki (250) 478-7955
Finance Committee
Mike Fox (250) 391-0160
Green Team
Peter Daniels [email protected]
Liturgy Committee
Shannon Hryhoryshen (778) 433-4365
Masithuthukisane Project
Mickey Sanders (250) 294-3745
Social and Ecological Justice Committee Lorraine Parsons (250) 472-6499
Parish Pastoral Council
Wendy Payne (Chair), Angela Faber, Cecilia Saunders, Jeanine Woodman,
Ted Corpus, Robert Grant, George Philip, Tom Walker, Joanne DiCastri,
Sister Marina Smith SSA, Benedict Chow and Marven Kelland
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