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ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH

2449 The Boulevard PO Box 1262
Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0

Phone: (604)898-4355 or (604) 898-5399
Fax (604) 898-4354
Email: parish.sjs.@rcav.org
Pastor: Rev. Fr. Reynaldo Usman (rusman@rcav.org)

93 Years of Witnessing and Sharing the Catholic Faith

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 18, 2018

Parish Religious Education Program
Please contact Sr. Izah Aldover, OSA 604-389-8130
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
For membership information please call Katherine Guilbride at 604-815-9657
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Meets monthly on first Monday at 7:00 pm.
For membership information please call Mike Walsh at 604-567-7843
LEGION OF MARY
For membership information please call Vida Giroux at 604-898-3537
COUPLES FOR CHRIST
Please contact Myna Daqiuoag: at 604 389 9523
MINISTRY TO MIGRANTS / Empowered Women for Christ
Please contact Sr. Josephine de Leon, OSA at 604-389-8113.
MINISTRIES OF USHERS and LECTORS
Please contact Barbara Rudkin at 604 898 5029.
MUSIC MINISTRY: Sr. Izah Aldover, OSA 604-898-5399.
ALTAR SERVERS: Please contact Fr. Rey Usman
LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN
Please contact Emma Moses @ 604-892-2660.

WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 8:30 am; 5:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am; 10:00 am
WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday & Tuesday 8:30 am Wednesday 7 pm Thursday & Friday 8:30 am
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Wednesday 6:40 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Friday 9:00 - 10:00 am
CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4:30 – 5:15 pm BAPTISM: Call the office (604) 898 –4355 to make arrangements
MARRIAGE: Arrangement must be made at least six months in advance
SICK CALLS: (604) 898 –4355
FUNERALS: Please speak with the Pastor before making any other arrangements

Stewardship Reflection
We will all have that day when we are standing before God and our life is played out like a movie. When this happens and God asks each of us, “What have you done with the gifts that I have given you?” how will you respond?
Copyright © 2018 Archdiocese of St. Louis

The Pope’s Monthly Intention

Dear Parishioners,
I was away for five days with my fellow priests from the Archdiocese of Vancouver and the Diocese of Kamloops for our annual priests study week at Harrison Hot Springs Hotel. We had two inspiring and wonderful speakers. Fr John Cameron, from the Order of Preachers and Cardinal Thomas Collins of Toronto shared with us their inspiring and meaningful reflections about preaching and the Gospel of St. John. It was both spiritually uplifting and relaxing, as we enjoy the fellowship and support of our fellow priests... a real treat!
This week the U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving and so let us pray for God’s blessings upon our neighbors to the south, and for our parishioners who may have family and friends there. A Happy Thanksgiving to all .
Have a blessed week! Fr. Rey

Pastor’s Message

(The Bequest Clause can be added to your existing Will as a codicil)
BEQUEST CLAUSE
I give and bequeath to the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver, incorporated under a special Act of Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, and whose offices are located in Vancouver, British Columbia, for the benefit of St. Joseph’s Parish, 2449 The Boulevard PO Box 1262, Garibaldi Highlands, BC
The sum of $ __________ dollars Or __________ percentage of the estate, or the total of the residue of the estate.

WEEK @ a GLANCE

November 19	Monday
8:30 am / 7:00 pm	Mass / Prayer for the Reverence of Life
November 20	Tuesday
8:30 am	Mass
November 21	Wednesday - The Presentation of the Blessed / Virgin Mary
6:40 pm / 7:00 pm / 7:30 pm	Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help / Mass / Legion of Mary
November 22	Thursday – Saint Cecilia
8:30 am / 6:30 - 7:45 pm	Mass / PREP Classes
November 23	Friday – Saint Clement I & St. Columban
8:30 am / 9:00 - 10:00 am	Mass / Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
November 24	Saturday - Saint Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions
8:30 am / 11:00 - 2:00 pm / 1:30 - 5:30 pm / 4:30 pm / 5:30 pm	Mass / CWL Annual Bazaar / Catechists’ Advent Retreat / Confession / Mass
November 25	Solemnity of Christ the King
8:30 / 10:00 am / 11:00 am	Mass / Mass / Lectors and Ushers Commissioning / Pancake Breakfast

Special Collection

Next Weekend
November 25th
FLOWER for CHRISTMAS

Sunday Offering month of November 11 $ 1,939
Project Advance month of November $ 13,178
Support for the Sisters month of October $ 1,500
May God’s abundant blessings be upon you!

St. Joseph’s Annual Christmas Bazaar 2018
The Catholic Women’s League here in our parish are seeking for your support in the forthcoming Christmas Bazaar on November 24, 2018 (Saturday) from 11 to 2 PM. Those who are willing to volunteer and donate please contact Katherine Guilbride at kathgu@telus.net or 604 815 9657

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights are organizing CPR (C) training free for all parishioners. The course covers basic CPR and use of the Defibrillator, and is certified so “will look good on any resume.” The dates are Tuesday 27th of November and Tuesday 4th of December 7:00 - 9:00pm here in the church. Only 6 places left available so please sign up soon.
Coats for Kids Please donate great quality (or new) coats for kids for this winter. They will be distributed first to the needy in our Parish then throughout the wider community. A box will be at the back of church.
Light up for Christ Christmas Dinner 2nd of December 5:30pm Tickets on sale now after each Mass. We have moved into the 21st Century and have a card reader so payment by credit card is available too! (Thank you young Roger)
December Toy and Food drive, throughout December.
Squamish Knights are very busy and we need help - please think about joining us. Please contact Keith 604 848 8016 keefreeves@btinternet.com

Retrouvaille Fall/Winter Weekend A three-phase program for couples seeking help for marital problems. There is always hope of reviving your relationship. Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at Barnabas Landing Keats Island, Sunshine Coast. Cost: $200. For more information please contact Joleen Haupt at 604-530-6710.

Ordination 2018
The Archdiocese of Vancouver joyfully announces the ordination of Deacon Guy Zidago to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood and Felix Min to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB. You are cordially invited to celebrate with us on the Solemnity of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 12 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver.

Deacon Guy Zidago

Brother Felix Min

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (November 21)
This feast originated as a commemoration of the dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary’s the New in Jerusalem in 543. An apocryphal source recounts that Mary’s parents brought their three-year-old daughter to the Temple in Jerusalem to offer her to God, as was the custom. Inspired by a priest’s vision, they left her there to serve God. This custom continued for centuries.
The Feast entered the Western calendar in 1585. Today, the feast celebrates the recognition of Mary as a temple where God lives.

Please remember the sick, Shut-ins and the hospitalized in your prayers, especially:
Betty Falt, Anita Gamba, Maria Milia, Denise Robson, Domenico/Rita Milia, Nita Cauyong,
Danny Masangkay, Denise Whitmore, Joan Wippich, Margaret Brozer, Nell and Tony Van Loon,
John Cooney, Lynne Hnetka, Willie Gabriel, Dinah Williams, John Nyland

For more information please contact:
Rev. Fr. Reynaldo Usman
Phone: (604)898-4355 Fax (604) 898-4354
Email: parish.sjs.@rcav.org Email: rusman@rcav.org