Author: St_Monica_Admin

ST. MONICA PARISH
12011 Woodhead Road, Richmond, BC V6V 1G2
Tel. 604.278.0844 Fax. 604.279.0334
Website: stmonicaparish.ca Email: parish.smon@rcav.org

PASTOR: Rev. Robert Wong, SJ
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PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
9:30 am – 1 pm / 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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MASS SCHEDULES
WEEKDAYS: 9:00 am
SATURDAYS: 9:30 am & 5:00 pm
SUNDAYS: 9:00 am & 11:00 am
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CONFESSION SCHEDULE
SATURDAYS: 4:30 pm – 4:55 pm
CONFESSIONS: 10 MINUTES BEFORE DAILY
MASS OR BY REQUEST AT OTHER TIMES
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NOVENA TO
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
WEDNESDAYS: 7:00 pm
MASS FOLLOWED BY NOVENA
& BENEDICTION
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BAPTISM COURSE
EVERY 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 pm
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BAPTISMS
4th SATURDAY AFTER 9:30 am MASS
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HOUSE BLESSINGS
PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE

January 21, 2018
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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The scripture readings urge us to heed to God’s call. How many times do we have to stumble and fall before we realize that following God’s ways, and not our own, leads to happiness and salvation. Let us not resist the Lord, but answer his call.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
In the first reading, the reluctant prophet Jonah gets a quick response today from the people of Nineveh. Saint Paul speaks with urgency, telling the Corinthians that time is running out. Jesus begins his ministry by calling four Apostles – changing the direction of their lives.
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Today’s Readings:
1st: Jonah 3.1-5,10
2nd: 1 Corinthians 7.29-31
Gospel: Mark 1.14-20

PARISH UPDATES
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting – Our first meeting in 2018 is set for Tuesday, January 23 at 7:45pm. Parish group representatives, please make the effort to participate.
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St Francis Xavier Relic Pilgrimage – On Wednesday, January 24, 1:00pm to 11:00pm, the relic of this Patron Saint of the Missions, will be displayed at St Francis Xavier Church, 428 Great Northern Way, Vancouver.
1:00 pm to 6:30 pm Public Veneration 7:00 pm Mass with +Miller 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm Public Veneration 11:00 pm Closing Prayer: Litany of St Francis Xavier
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Save a Date – Lenten Mission 2018, Feb. 17 – 20, Fr. Matthew Linn, SJ will be here to give our Lenten Mission on the first weekend in Lent. He will introduce the Mission on the weekend Masses and the mission is on Feb. 18, 19, 20 at 7:00pm. Mark your calendar!
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Windows Sponsorship – The form is available at the Parish Office when you decide to support with a monetary gift on the Tree of Gratitude. Thank you for your support.
World Day for Consecrated Life
In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This year the World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Vancouver on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. Please come and join the Archbishop and the Consecrated Religious for Mass. All are welcome. Reserved seating and more information are available at 604-683-0281.

The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is a national organization rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God.
The CWL invites all women into membership to share precious time and talents for CWL missioning for God and Canada. CWL prays for the end to the evils abortion, euthanasia and pornography. CWL denounces social injustice and violations to human rights, such as, the issue of poverty of women in the Global South.
Please come and join us in our regular meeting of every Third Saturday of the month at St. Monica South Room (Woodhead Rd. side ) or every 2nd Sunday 11am mass serving and bake sale for charity.
Application forms are available at CWL bulletin board or email Cynthia.cwl@gmail.com or Hermieargente@hotmail.com.
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A Lifeline for Marriage – Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It provides 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 experiencing all kinds of marital problems, from simple apathy or resentment to infidelity or even separation. For confidential information or to register for the program near Vancouver commencing the weekend of April 20 – 22, 2018, call 604-530-6710 and leave a number for us to call back, email vancouverbc@retrovaille.org or visit www.retrovaille.org.

ARCHDIOCESAN EVENTS
ONE Conference 2018 - Mercy & Beyond:
Sharing Our Joy
The annual ONE Conference is back, bringing together 1,000 parish and ministry leaders from across Catholic Vancouver to Mercy and Beyond: Sharing our Joy. We are excited to announce our speakers, including Fr. James Mallon (Divine Renovation), Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Jake Khym, and Dr. Deborah MacNamara. Join us on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Chandos Pattison Auditorium in Surrey with music, talks, exhibits, and a closing Mass with Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB. Save your spot now at www.onecatholic.ca.
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Reformation and Communion
Last year we marked the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The Christian Churches in Richmond will host free seminars on Tuesdays, Jan. 23, Feb. 6, March 6, May 1, and June 5 at 7 p.m. There will be a special musical event on April 10 at 7 p.m. at South Arm United Church. All are welcome. The first seminar will be Tuesday, Jan. 23, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Richmond. Contact Pastor Christoph Reiners at 604-270-0085 for more information.
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Rules of Discernment of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Jesuit Father John O'Brien will be back in Vancouver to invite young men ages 18-35 to learn more about the Rules of Discernment of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Spend a Sunday afternoon nourishing your spirit and equipping yourself to be able to hear more clearly God's will for your life. Sunday, January 28th, 4pm-6pm (Followed by dinner out!) St. Monica Parish, Richmond, BC Cost: FREE, but RSVP required - please email: Fr. John O'Brien, SJ canvocpro@jesuits.org

Stewardship Reflection
There is a certain urgency in today’s Gospel as Jesus calls His first disciples — Andrew and Simon, James and John. Each one follows Jesus immediately, unhesitatingly abandoning nets and boats and father and fellow-workers. To what is Jesus calling me — at this moment, in these circumstances? What will I need to abandon in order to follow Him?
Stewardship by the book – Sharon Hueckel

Mass Intentions
January 21-27, 2018
Sun, Jan 21—
Mon, Jan 22— Rose Mah (RIP)
Tue, Jan 23— Irene Lam (RIP)
Wed, Jan 24 — 9am, Nario Orena (RIP)
7pm, Rose Mah (RIP)
Thu, Jan 25— Janet Wong (RIP)
Fri, Jan 26— Rose Mah (RIP)
Sat, Jan 27— 9:30am, Heung Family (Thanksgiving) 5pm,

Last Sunday’s Collection
January 14, 2018
Envelopes 2nd & Special Collections
Regular $ 2,824.30 Sol. Of Mary $ 215.00
Loose 734.70 Initial Off. 100.00
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$ 3,559.00 $ 315.00
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Total # of regular envelopes received: 218
Average Donation: 12.96

ST. MONICA PARISH
GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS
Altar Servers ………………………………. Jun Lastica
Sonny Magno
Bible Study ……………………………...Teresa Santos
Tel Decena
Bulletin Publication & Advertising ….…. Parish Office
CWL …………………………...…. Cynthia Diangkinay
Cenacle Prayer Group ……………. Elizabeth Tanase
Choir ……………..……….....…..….M McVicker (5pm)
Neil Macoy (9am)
Michael Goco (11am)
Counters …………………...……... Mila & Luis Acosta
Couples for Christ ……………... John & Anne Ramos
Development & Peace ……………..... Evelyn Victoria
Extraordinary Ministers …………….… Teresa Santos
Financial Committee …………...…. Marienne Festejo
Fundraising Committee …………....….…… Patrick Li
Funeral Music St. Monica …………...….. M McVicker
Interfaith Alliance …………………....... Edward Wong
Hall Maintenance ………………......…… Cezar Dalde
Hall Rental ………..………………...…….Parish Office
Knights of Columbus ………………..…. Teody Parejo
Lectors ………………………...…….. Marlytel Decena
Legion of Mary ………………….……………. Fe Arias
Pat Diamzon
Outreach Ministry ……………….….….…. Edith Perez
P.R.E.P ……………………….…......… Teresa Santos
Parish Council Chairperson ……..….… Pete Capitulo
Parish Office. ………………..…….......….. J Mendoza
Project Advance …………....…. Ed & Baby San Jose
Religious Goods …………….….………. Baby Santos
Lala Revita
Linda Zamora
R.C.I.A. ………...…...…...…. Wilbur & Evelyn Victoria
Sacristy …………………….…….……...… Lala Revita
Ushers ………………….……….…...……. L. Navasca
R Sullivan
Youth for Christ …………...………... Adrian Boquiren
Camille Barcita
Website………………………...…… …….… Patrick Li

M E E T I N G S
LEGION OF MARY
Handmaid of the Lord
Sat: 10 am – 12 nn
Mary Mother of the Redeemer
Mon: 10 am – 12 nn
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
3rd Sat. of the month after 9:30 am mass
MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIEST
CENACLE PRAYER GROUP
Thurs: 9:30 am at the Family Room
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Executive: 3rd Sat. of the month,
10:15 am
General: 4th Sat. of the month, 10:15 am
(except Summer)
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
2nd Tuesday, 7:45 pm-9:00 pm
(except in December)
COUPLES FOR CHRIST
General Assembly every 1st Saturday
Teaching Night every 3rd Saturday
ST. MONICA PARISH YOUTH MINISTRY
Regular Meeting every 1st Saturday
12 nn – 4 pm
BIBLE STUDY
Monday & Thursday 7 pm – 9 pm
RCIA
Thursday 7pm—9 pm

ST. MONICA PARISH GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS
Altar Servers …………..….. Jun Lastica/Sonny Magno
Bible Study ………...…...…Teresa Santos/Tel Decena
Bulletin Publication & Advertising
….. Parish Office
CWL ………………………….……. Cynthia Diangkinay
Cenacle Prayer Group ……………... Elizabeth Tanase
Choir ……………..……….....…...….M McVicker (5pm)
.. …… Neil Macoy (9am)
……….Michael Goco (11am)
Counters … .. Mila & Luis Acosta
Couples for Christ ……………... John & Anne Ramos
Development & Peace ……………..... Evelyn Victoria
Extraordinary Ministers ……………..… Teresa Santos
Financial Committee …………….…. Marienne Festejo
Fundraising Committee …………...………… Patrick Li
Funeral Music St. Monica ……………….. M McVicker
Interfaith Alliance …………………….... Edward Wong
Hall Maintenance ………………………… Cezar Dalde
Hall Rental …………..…………………….Parish Office
Knights of Columbus ……………………. Teody Parejo
Lectors …………………….………….. Marlytel Decena
Legion of Mary ………………… Fe Arias/Pat Diamzon
Outreach Ministry ……………………….…. Edith Perez
P.R.E.P ………………………….....…… Teresa Santos
Parish Council Chairperson ………….… Pete Capitulo
Parish Office. ……………….……..…...….. J Mendoza
Project Advance ……………..…. Ed & Baby San Jose
Religious Goods ….… Baby Santos, Lala R., Linda Z.
R.C.I.A. ………...……….…………….... Wilbur Victoria
Sacristy …………………………………...… Lala Revita
Ushers …………………………. L. Navasca, R Sullivan
Youth for Christ ….... Adrian Boquiren/Camille Barcita
Website…………………………..…...…….… Patrick Li

M E E T I N G S
LEGION OF MARY
Handmaid of the Lord
Sat: 10:30 am – 12 nn
Mary Mother of the Redeemer
Mon: 10 am – 12 nn
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
3rd Sat. of the month after 9:30 am mass
MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIEST
CENACLE PRAYER GROUP
Thurs: 9:30 am (at the Crying Room)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Executive: 3rd Sat. of the month, 10:15 am
General: 4th Sat. of the month, 10:15 am
(except Summer)
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
2nd Tuesday, 7:45 pm-9:00 pm
(except in December)
COUPLES FOR CHRIST
General Assembly every 1st Saturday
Teaching Night every 3rd Saturday
ST. MONICA PARISH YOUTH MIN.
Regular Meeting every 1st Saturday
12 nn – 4 pm
BIBLE STUDY
Monday & Thursday 7 pm – 9 pm
RCIA
Thursday 7pm—9 pm

December 24, 2017
4th Sunday of Advent
First World Day of the Poor