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Canadian Martyrs
Box 128, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0
and Saint Joseph's - Radium,
Fr. Gordon F. Kennedy CSB
Ph: 342-6167 Fax: 342-9819
or Web Site: http://jcanada.faithweb.com |
| SATURDAY |
Feb. 8 |
7:00 pm |
Mass - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Invermere |
| SUNDAY |
Feb. 9 |
9:30 am |
Mass
2:00pm-Parish Bowling |
Invermere |
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11:15 am |
NO Mass - (Winter Schedule) |
| MONDAY |
Feb. 10 |
9:00 am |
Mass |
Invermere |
| TUESDAY |
Feb. 11 |
7:00 pm |
Mass - followed by KC Executive meeting
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes - World Day of the Sick |
Invermere |
| WEDNESDAY |
Feb. 12 |
9:00 am |
Mass |
Invermere |
| THURSDAY |
Feb. 13 |
7:00 pm |
NO Mass - (Pastor's day off) |
| FRIDAY |
Feb. 14 |
9:00 am |
Mass |
Invermere |
| SATURDAY |
Feb. 15 |
7:00 pm |
Mass |
Invermere |
| SUNDAY |
Feb. 16 |
9:30 am |
Mass - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Invermere |
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11:15 am |
NO Mass - (Winter Schedule) |
Invermere |
Baptism: Please contact the Parish Office to arrange preparation for Baptism.
Marriage: Please contact the Parish Office before making any wedding arrangements (at least six months in advance of planned wedding date). Couples who are planning a wedding in the parish are expected to regularly worship with a Catholic Community and to participate in a Marriage Preparation Program.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Please feel welcome to arrange for Confession any time at your convenience.
February 9, 2003
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Can you believe that Jesus wants to heal you, now,
the same way as the Gospel tells of Jesus healing others, then?
KNEELING/STANDING/BOWING AT THE CONSECRATION DURING MASSAs the General
Instruction urges, "Those who are prevented from kneeling at the consecration by
reason of health, lack of space, the large number of people present, or some
other good reason should make a profound bow while the priest is genuflecting
after the consecration". In support of those who want to be faithful to the
spirit of the liturgy in these ways, from now on we will put these practices
into effect at Sunday Mass.
OUR PILGRIMAGE OF FAITH: has realized $8,379.00 to date.
27 parishioners have contributed. Last year, due to the generosity of one donor-family
(& the dollar-matching plan that resulted), the campaign netted almost $10,000 in excess
of our assessed goal. This enabled several maintenance projects to be undertaken
(especially in the Rectory) that could not have been accomplished otherwise. Any monies
collected over and above this year's $12,000 assessed goal will remain in the parish.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK:
Feb. 11th is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and marks the 11th World Day of the Sick since Pope John Paul II first invited Catholics around the World to help Christ, the Divine Physician, to heal those who are infirm (which is all of us in one way or another). So it is a fitting time for our parish to implement a more visible Ministry to the Sick. There are several things that need to be said about parishioners who are sick at home, in hospital, or resident in a senior citizens' home.
- The parish would like to assure the sick that we are "with" them in spirit even when they are unable to attend church. But in many cases we are not even aware when they are not with us. Therefore, in the case of short-term or long-term sickness, family members are requested to inform the parish when someone is sick or shut-in.
- The Liturgy Committee is initiating the apostolate of "Ministry to the sick". Anyone who would like to volunteer to perform this ministry is requested to contact Mary McLaughlin (347-7764). The parish is prepared to help volunteers who are new to this ministry, to feel comfortable in it.
- As mentioned above, if you know of anyone who is unable to get out to Mass or who would like to receive a visit or Communion in their home, please inform Mary.
- As soon as this Ministry is under way, we will celebrate a "Commissioning Rite" at a Sunday Mass to highlight the fact that the Ministers are bringing Communion to the sick at home and that they are very much part of our parish community.
AN "EXTRA" MICROPHONE
| has "appeared on the lectern in Radium & we would like to
know if it is permanent or just on loan, Please contact Gr. Gordon if you have
any information. |
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DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE COORDINATOR NEEDED:
http://www.devp.com |
The Canadian Catholic Organization
for Development and Peace (CCODP) is an organization that is active in most
parishes across Canada. It is founded the Canadian Conference of Catholic
Bishops (CCCB) and is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. CCODP is best
known for its Share Lent Campaign and this year's focus is on Rwanda, El
Salvador & East Timor. Development and Peace is much more than just giving
financial aid to Third World peoples - it first and foremost shows the Charity
of Christ in the Family of Man. The parish is grateful to Marilyn Kraayvanger
for the many years during which she filled this office. Parties who will offer
to carry this ministry into the future are invited to contact Don Jones or Fr.
Gordon.
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ADULT ALTAR SERVERS
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LENT AND SMALL FAITH COMMUNITIES WORKSHOPS are being given in Golden &
Cranbrook. Golden: Wed., Feb. 12th (7:30pm) & Thur., Feb. 13th (7:00pm); Christ
the Servant, Cranbrook: Fri., Feb. 14th, 1:00pm. These workshops explain a 6
week Scripture Study program which reflects on the Readings of the upcoming
Sunday. The invitation is extended to people who would be willing to host a
group of 6 or 8 in their home and lead the session. The program will be
explained by Fr. Frank Ruetz of Resurrection Centre, Waterloo, ON. More
information is available on these workshops and anyone from this parish who
would be interested, please contact Fr. Gordon.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:
| ExecutiveMeeting: |
-2nd Tues. of ea. mos., 7:30pm- at the church in Invermere - Feb. 11th. |
| GeneralMeeting: |
-4th Tuesday of each mos., 7:30pm at the church in Radium - Feb. 25th. |
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Grand Knight: Don McHugh, 347-9095. |
Remember to save your stamps, with 1/2" border of paper around, collection box at church.
CWL MEETING:
| 1st Wed. of each month after 9:00 am mass. Next one is Mar. 5th.
P. Boyd, Lawyer-will be guest speaker at this meeting. Topic "Wills & Estates". |
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Thank you to everyone who supported our Valentine Luncheon. Special thanks to
all who donated the baking, the soup & all the workers who worked so diligently.
Prize winners: beautiful cake made by Yvonne Redeker-Margaret Foreman, 1st door
prize-Caron Green, 2nd-Klara Anderson, 3rd-Tacha Helta, 4th-Joy Bond, 5th-Joyce
Harper, 6th-Kurstin Barta.
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FAMOUS PRAY-ERS:
The world wants your best but God wants your all. Thou shalt
love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all
thy mind. Matthew 22:37.
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS ON VISION TV:
every Wednesday, 6:30 am and 10:30 pm Mountain Time.
[This title is Jesus' answer to the disciples when they asked him "Where do you live?"]
Is there anything we "do" in ordinary life that can be compared to Liturgy?
Yes, but we probably don't think about those comparable things very often
because they "speak" for themselves and we know what they mean. The things we
"do" habitually in liturgy also eventually become established in our heart and
speak for themselves.
One example from ordinary life (although we wish we would never see it) is the
memorials which often spring up spontaneously after a global or mass tragedy.
We saw them on TV last week from the Johnson Space Centre in Houston and at
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School near Okotoks, AB. In both instances, memorial
walls appeared, comprised of flowers, teddy bears, candles, greeting cards,
handwritten notes - varied mementos to express people's feelings for which they
had no words. That is the genius of symbol. That is the genius of Liturgy.
They represent a kind of sign language which speaks from the heart, leaving room
for the imagination to say what needs to be said, and to hear what heeds to be
heard.
So the liturgy is a precious gift in the Catholic Church and our everyday life
is filled with parallel examples. But we grow gradually into understanding what
the symbols at Mass mean. It was the same with memorial walls when they first
appeared. A person might be tempted to criticize the action or to vandalize the
wall until he learns that a teddy bear placed in a memorial wall is a sign of
someone's love for a friend. Human respect and the Law prevent that from
happening because a memorial wall (and the Liturgy) make a statement of truth
that cannot be denied.
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS ON VISION TV:
every Wednesday, 6:30 am and 10:30 pm Mountain Time.
STUDY GROUP:
Mon., Feb. 17th, 7:00pm. Topic: Chapters 13, 14 & 15.
LINNEA GOOD CONCERT
Monday, Feb. 17th - 7:30pm at Christ Church Trinity.
Tickets available at Church & Dave's Book Bar.
Advance sales discount
Adult-$10., Student-$6, Child-under 6 free.
MARYWOOD OPPORTUNITIES:
http://www.retreatsonline.net/marywood
Weekend Directed Retreats
Silent retreats featuring spiritual direction & communal prayer. Feb. 21-23,
Mar. 14-16 or Apr. 11-13. Cost: $110.. Register - 426-8117.
Journeying with Mark: Session 2
A study of the Gospel of Mark with special focus
on the upcoming Sunday gospels. Monday, Feb. 24,, 7:30pm at Marywood. By
donation. Please call Sr. Nancy at 426-8117 to register.
Growing Together Towards God
Take time with your partner/spouse to nourish your
relationship with God and one another. Sat., Mar. 1, 9:30am - 4:00pm at Marywood
Cost: $60.00/couple (lunch incl). Call to reg. 426-8117.
Regular Monthly Groups
praying with the Mystics. Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 7:00pm at Marywood.
Conversation, prayer & support for your spiritual journey.
Lenten Retreat Evening with Fr. Kennedy: Tues., Feb. 25-7:30pm at Marywood.
For men & women seeking to deepen their 12-step experience.
Facilitator: Nancy Hurren, CND. Wed., Feb. 26, 7:30pm at Marywood.
Welcome to all new parishioners!
Please phone Yvonne, at 342-2859, so that we may place your name on the parish list.
Also, any info for the parish bulletin - phone Dianne @ 342-3134 or Roy @ 342-6587
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