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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. 15 |
7:00 pm |
Mass - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Invermere |
| SUNDAY |
Feb. 16 |
9:30 am |
Mass
Study Group-Topic: Ch. 13, 14, 15 at 7:00 pm. |
Invermere |
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11:15 am |
NO Mass - (Winter Schedule) |
| MONDAY |
Feb. 17 |
9:00 am |
Mass |
Invermere |
| TUESDAY |
Feb. 18 |
7:00 pm |
Mass |
Invermere |
| WEDNESDAY |
Feb. 19 |
9:00 am |
Mass |
Invermere |
| THURSDAY |
Feb. 20 |
7:00 pm |
NO Mass - (Pastor's day off) |
| FRIDAY |
Feb. 21 |
9:00 am |
Mass |
Invermere |
| SATURDAY |
Feb. 22 |
7:00 pm |
Mass - Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Invermere |
| SUNDAY |
Feb. 23 |
9:30 am |
Mass - Children's Mass-coffee/goodies following |
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 16, 2003
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
A man with leprosy came to Jesus, and kneeling, begged him:
"You can made me clean".
Is there anything about the leper, that would make someone think of you?
VOCATION FIELDTRIP
The youth of our Parish are invited to participate in a Catholic vocation fieldtrip to Cranbrook on Sat., March 22nd. Our youth will have an opportunity to meet the Sisters of Marywood and meet with Jay Hipdito, Seminarian of Christ the Servant Parish. We will depart from Canadian Martyrs Parish at 8:45am & arrive back to Invermere at 4:30pm. If you are interested in attending this field trip to Cranbrook, please contact Dwayne Zahara at 342-6217 for confirmation & organization of rides.
PARISH EVENTS:
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Sunday, March 2nd
Sign up forms in vestibule
(Don Jones for info-342-3615)
KNEELING/STANDING/BOWING AT THE CONSECRATION DURING MASS
Since this change of posture is new to the congregation some people have
requested that the Celebrant remind the congregation at the appropriate time in
Mass. That reminder will be offered for several Sundays into the future. Those
who choose to kneel, do so after reciting/singing "Hosanna in the highest" (in
the "Holy, Holy, Holy"). The congregation stands for the Acclamation of Faith
after the elevation of the chalice. And as 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.
BURSARIES
are offered annually by the Sisters of St. Joseph of London to anyone who would
like to train for ministry in the local Church. Courses may be brief (a week or
two), a semester, or year-long. The deadline for applying is Apr. 15th &
application forms are available on the bulletin board in the foyer.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK:
- The Liturgy Committee is initiating the apostolate of "Ministry to the
sick". Anyone who would like to volunteer in this ministry is requested to
contact Mary McLaughlin (347-7764). Preparation/training will be offered to
those who are new to this ministry.
- Whenever someone is in hospital, a family member is requested to inform Fr.
Gordon or Mary McLaughlin.
- As soon as this Ministry is under way, we sill celebrate a "Commissioning
Rite" at a Sunday Mass to highlight the fact that the Ministers are bringing
Communion to the sick.
CHILDREN's MASS - March 23rd
Coffee & goodies will be served after.
Welcome new members to the Parish.
It's a way of meeting our parishoners!
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.
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"Hidden in Plain Sight"-the SOA
Hear Bud Godderis speak about the US Army's School of the Americas, a training
school for Latin American Military, & see a video about Nov. Vigil.
Thurs., Feb. 27, 7:30 pm-Christ the Servant Church. More info-School of
Americas Watch website-www.soaw.org. |
ADULT ALTAR SERVERS
| Anyone (men/women) who would like to serve the parish in this ministry is invited to contact Fr. Gordon. Preparation will be arranged. |
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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. |
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Over the past several years, the Knights of Columbus has been conducting annual
prayer pilgrimages throughout the order. This year we shall be honouring Our
Lady of the Rosary. The Icon of Our Lady will be in our parish Feb. 23rd to
March 1st. We will celebrate our Marian Hour of Prayer Thursday, Feb. 23rd at
7:00pm at the Church in Invermere. Please plan to attend this opportunity to
join with your fellow parishioners in honouring Our Lady of the Rosary.
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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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FAMOUS PRAY-ERS:
Hindsight explains the injury that foresight would have prevented. Do not
forsake wisdom, and she will protect you...When you walk, your steps will not be
hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Proverbs 4:6, 12.
[This title is Jesus' answer to the disciples when they asked him "Where do you live?"]
What is the priest's role in the liturgy?
The General Instruction opens with this sentence: "The celebration of Mass, as
the action of Christ and the people of God arrayed hierarchically, is for the
whole church and for each of the faithful, the center of the whole Christian
life."
"Hierarchically" does not mean that some people are better than others nor "
higher" than others. Perhaps the sound of the word misleads us. "Hierarchy"
means that every person has a unique role in life. There are fathers and
mothers; there are sons and daughters; some are gifted in various ways; some are
physically or emotionally challenged. But each of us has a role in life that no
one else can fill. And that is also true for us when we are at Mass. The
General Instruction continues: "It is of the greatest importance that the
celebration of the Mass, the Lord's Supper, be so arranged that the sacred
ministers and the faithful who take their own proper part in it may more
abundantly gain its fruits."
That is why the Second Vatican Council placed such new emphasis on the laity
participating actively in the Mass. It wrote: "The Church desires this kind of
participation, the nature of the celebration demands it, and for the Christian
people it is their right and duty by reason of their baptism."
But whether it is the role of the laity or the role of the priest that we are
focusing on, it is the action of Christ that is taking place. (And more on that
is yet to be said.)
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS ON VISION TV:
every Wednesday, 6:30 am and 10:30 pm Mountain Time.
LOOKING AHEAD-Ash Wednesday, March 5th.
If attendance would warrant it, a (second) Mass could be offered
at 7:00pm in the evening. What do you think? Let Fr. Gordon know
if you would attend.
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.
STUDY GROUP:
Mon., Feb. 17th, 7:00pm. Topic: Chapters 13, 14 & 15.
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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