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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
THIS WEEK
JANUARY 29, 2012
We are the flock, the Lord guides.
Tuesday - St. John Bosco
Thursday - The Presentation of the Lord
Friday - 1:00pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
- 3:00pm Chaplet
- 7:00pm Benediction
- 7:30pm Mass
Please Note: The 5:00pm Mass on Saturday involves preparation for First Holy Communion. All are welcome but please be aware that the Church will be crowded & children with their families will have priority seating at the front.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Gabriel Harris; Chris & Anne McEwen; Lorraine Cameron; Elizabeth Ellis; Harry Wing; Savio Nazareth; Alex Cameron; Irene O’Flynn; Cory Semp; Van Parent; Victor Richelhoff; Loreta Ciaccia; Sandy Saito; Brenda Hanna; Sean D’Souza; Mark & Mathew Stockbrocks; Sebastian Karimbaniyil; Anna Pascual Gadia and Pedro Tria Jr.
If you have a relative in the hospital or at home who is sick, please let the rectory know so that we may visit them
PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD
Jean Kennedy , Mary McDermott & George Bazin.
SECOND COLLECTION
Next Sunday- B.C. Catholic
MAN OF THE SHROUD
From Mon. March 26th to Sat. March 31st, our church will host the Man of the Shroud exhibit. We will be needing a large number of volunteers to help stage this event. The following are the different ways in which parishioners could offer their services: Security/Parking lot direction; hospitality (refreshments in gathering area); welcoming at the door of Church; DVD presentation, First Aid, Finance (counting of donation monies); Exhibit guides, hosting the live presentation in the parish hall; set-up, take-down and physical transporting of the exhibit. Next weekend there will be sign up sheets posted in the gathering area after Masses, along with rep's of each group. Help us honour the passion of Our Lord during Lent!
LIFE TEEN AT IC
Tonight, Sun., Jan.29 7pm – Life Night: Follow the RecipeThe visible and invisible reality of the Sacraments. WHAT?!?
Sun.,Feb. 5, 7pm – Life Night: Are you cereal? Bring abox of your favourite cereal, a bowl, and a spoon! Lots of fun!
Parents: If you would like to receive emails with parent resources, summaries of Life Nights, and a Calendar of events, please email Faye!
For more info. about Youth Ministry and Life Teen, please contact Faye: 604.785.6729 or email: icyouthmin@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter: @iclifeteen.
PARISH LIBRARY
Free Catholic resources on loan here at IC parish Library! First Holy Communion, First Confession, Sacraments and more. Volunteers needed after 4pm Sunday Mass in Library. For training, pls call Lisa Lewko 604.591.6746.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Meeting on Thursday, February 2, at 7:30pm, in the Education Centre.
HOLY CROSS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Holy Cross’s open house will be held on Thurs. Feb.9, from 6pm-8.30pm. The Grade 8 entrance exam is at Holy Cross on Fri. March 2 at 12.30pm. There is a $5.00 fee and pre-registration is not required. Registration packages will be handed out at the end of the exam. If you require more info. please call the school at 604.581.3023.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL
I.C. School is now accepting applications for the 2012/2013 school year. Applications are available at the school Office, Mon. – Fri. 8:00am-4:00pm. You can also visit the school website at: www.icelta.com. To complete and submit an application on line. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Rossi at the school Office at 604.596.6116.
SILENT LIVE-IN RETREAT FOR WOMEN
Silent Live-In Retreat for women interested in discerning a call to Religious Life. Fri. Feb.10 at 7.00pm, to Sun. Feb.12 at 3.00pm. For more info. contact Sister Denece, 604.985.4872.(dbillesberger@shaw.ca). Space is limited. Please register early.
VOCATION LIVE-IN
Weekend of Feb. 3 - 5 there will be a Vocation Live-In for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission. For more information call 604.826.8715.
CHABC BURSARY
Two bursaries of $250 each, available to two 2012 graduating students enrolled in a Catholic secondary school, or who are members of a BC or Yukon parish & enrolled in a public secondary school, or home-schooled. Please submit a 500 word essay that demonstrates an awareness & understanding of the significance of Spirituality in Health Care; latest by Mar. 9, 2012. More info. at chabc.bc.ca or see poster in the church foyer.
3-DAY LENTEN PILGRIMAGE
On Mar. 16-18, 2012 please join Fr. Rodney Nootebos for a pilgrimage to National Sanctuary of our Sorrowful Mother and Mount Angel Benedictine Abbey, in Portland, Oregon. For info & reservation call Priscilla, Sampaguita Travel at 604.874.9533 ext.105 or Lennie at 604.594.7296.email: lennieptl@telus.net. Deadline registration is Mar.5, 2012.
WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS & REFUGEES
UPAABC in cooperation with the Philippine Consulate organized a free orientation seminar on Sun. Feb 5 at Metrotown Community Room (near Old Navy) from 1pm to 6pm. Speakers are from the Labour Ministry and Citizenship and Immigration Canada. To register, please visit www.upaabc.org or call Cynthia at 604.591.9668. Limited seats - sign up now!
20th WORLD DAY OF THE SICK
In recognition of the 20th World Day of the Sick, Archbishop Michael Miller will celebrate a Mass of Annointing on Fri. Feb.10 at 11am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 555 S.Slocan St. in Vancouver. The Mass will also include a special blessing for caregivers. Everyone is welcome to attend.
A DAY OF DISCERNMENT
Personal Talents and Christ’s Voice in My Life - In preparation for Lent, the Stewardship Office presents a Day of Discernment with Father Elton Fernandes SJ, at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. These talks and interactive sessions will encourage us to examine where personal gifts and Christ’s invitation come together in our lives. Sat. Mar. 10, 9am Mass celebrated by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, with workshop from 10am – 4pm. Breaks and lunch (provided). Watch for details
MARDI GRAS UKRANIAN STYLE
St. Mary's is hosting its 6th annual fundraising "Mardi Gras Ukrainian Style" dinner and dance on Sat., Feb. 18 2012 at the Ukrainian Catholic Centre, 3150 Ash Street, Vancouver. Tickets are $40.00 each for adults and $20.00 for youth aged 20 and under. For tickets, or info. call the Parish office 604.879.5830 or Pat 604.433.0661.
MARRIAGE SEMINAR
Marriage Seminar by Denis Boyd, R. Psychologist Mon.,Feb.13 - Immaculate Conception Parish, Delta ($25/person) - Special Valentine's Edition! Pls. call 604.931.7211 to save your seat! Individuals MUST pre-register/pre-pay at least one week before seminar date. Time:7-10pm. For more info.: www.denisboyd.com.
PAULINE BOOKS & MEDIA FAIR
Our Parish community will be having a Pauline Book & Media Fair brought to us by the Daughters of St. Paul. They will be here before and after all the Masses on the weekend of Feb 11 & 12 in the IC Delta parish hall.You can familiarize yourself with the life and mission of the Daughters of St. Paul by going to www.pauline.org.
INFANT & CHILD LOSS REMEMBRANCE MASS
Sat., Feb. 18- Mass at 1pm - St. Nicholas Parish-20675 87th Ave., Langley. “Teddy Bear Tea” reception to follow. All are welcome ! Pls RSVP: info@littlelightofheaven.com & for more info. visit www.littlelightofheaven.com.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
Stewardship calls us to be emptied of pride, envy, jealousy, anger, selfishness, and greed. Only then can we be filled with humility, charity, faith, hope, patience, peace, joy, surrender, and gratitude!