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3141 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 4L2 Email: assumptionofmary@shaw.ca  Website: www.assumptionofmary.ca

February 2, 2014  The Presentation of The Lord

We are happy to have you with us! Whether you are here for the first time, visit periodically, or attend faithfully every week, you are most welcome. We would like to know you, so please introduce yourself to the priest after Mass.

PASTOR:

• Rev. Ronald Thompson, M. Div., M. Ed.

ASSISTANT:

• Rev. Justin Huang, M. Div., J.C.L.

Rectory Office: Tel.: 604 942-7808 Fax: 604 942-7400 Office Hours: Tues.- Fri., 9am to 12 noon & 1pm to 4pm Appointments are to be pre-arranged by phone during office hours. Emergencies at any time. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sunday: Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Weekday: Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:30am Tuesday: 7:00am & 7:00pm Thursday: 7:00am & 8:30am Also: First Fridays & Weekday Solemnities: 7:00pm Saturday: 9:00am Lauds: Mon., Wed., Thur., Fri.: 8:15am Saturday: 8:45am Sung Vespers & Benediction: Sunday: 3:30pm Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. after Morning Mass and Friday at 3:00 pm SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: (Confessions) Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 8:15am Saturdays: 9:30am & 4:00 to 4:30pm Baptisms: Usually the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month at 10:00am. Parents and Godparents to be married in the Catholic Church, and parents to be registered parishioners for at least two months. Baptism class attendance by the parents and Godparents is required before the Baptism. Call the Parish Office between 9:00am to 12 Noon & 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Tues – Fri. Marriages: Couples planning marriage should contact the Parish Priest 6 months before the wedding. Must attend the Marriage Preparation Course and the Catholic is to be registered here for two months and regularly attending Mass. Funerals: Contact Parish Priest before making arrangements. Sacramentals: Blessing of cars and religious articles: see Priest after Mass. For homes, contact Office at 604 942-7808.

MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Feb 02 Feb 03 Feb 04 Feb 05 Feb 06 Feb 07 Feb 08 8:30 AM 7:00 AM 7:00 PM 6:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:00AM 7:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:00AM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM 5:00 PM The Presentation of the LordParishioners

• St. Blaise+ca 316Paula Weisinger+

FerialPope Emeritus Benedict XVI FerialDonald Hughes+

• St. Agatha+251Convent MassHoly Souls+
• St. Agatha+251Brian Milne
• St. Agatha+251Hawthorne MassHoly Souls+
• St. Paul Miki & Companions+1597Lucy Tarangelo+
• St. Paul Miki & Companions+1597Edgardo Tetangco+

FerialElouise Simms+ FerialSchool MassStephanie,Steven & Nicole Humar FerialAmando Curaming+ FerialJames Thompson+ 5th Sunday in Ordinary TimeRichard Pesdirz+ Responsorial Psalm M. Lord, rise up and save me.

• Tu. Listen, Lord and answer me.

Wed Lord, forgive the wrong I have done.

• Th. Lord, you are exalted over all.

Fr. Blessed be God my salvation! S. Lord, teach me your decrees. This feast originated in Jerusalem in the late fourth

• century. It was introduced at Rome

during the seventh century under its Eastern title of Hypapante or the Meeting

• f Jesus and Simeon. In the medieval

Western Church the feast became known as the Purification of Mary, but the 1960 revision of the Roman Calendar returned to the older tradition which celebrated this day as a Feast of the Lord. The ancient title of Meeting well expresses the meaning of this feast. Forty days after his birth, the Lord Jesus meets and is presented to the God of his ancestors in the temple. He meets Simeon and Anna, symbols of the believing people, witnesses and troubadours of this manifestation. As at his birth, a striking contrast is made between the unassuming behavior of Jesus’ parents and the glory of the event as it is perceived by other witnesses. Response in faith to God’s revelation in Christ is not confined to his relatives (see Luke 11:27-28). Throughout Israel’s history, God has shone forth upon his people in dazzling appearances of light: the luminous cloud in the temple of Solomon (1 Kings 8:10), the glory seen by Isaiah (Isa 6:1), the refiner’s fire coming to purify the sons of Levi (Mal 3:2-3). In Christ, the light which will enlighten the Gentiles now floods the world. In Simeon, the old age of the world welcomes in its arms the eternal youth of God. But already the shadow of the cross falls across the scene, for the darkness will refuse the light. Israel’s story could be told in terms of a series of meetings between God and his people which both reveal and veil. Abraham received three strangers into his tent (Genesis 18); during the Exodus, Israel encountered its God in the tent of meeting (Exod 33:7-11); the bride of the Canticle longed to meet her beloved in order to clasp him to her heart (Cant 3:4). It is not enough to greet the guest with the cry, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Matt 21:9). Like Abraham, we must prepare space for the guest in the tent of our

• hearts. “Prepare to meet your God, O Israel” (Amos

4:12) PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS THIS WEEK SECOND COLLECTIONS: This Sunday, Feb. 2: Building Fund & B.C Catholic. COFFEE AND DONUTS: Hosted today in the Centre by the CWL. Thank you. Today Feb 2nd (Forty days after December 25th) is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. This Feast is found in the Sunday Missal p186:

• Greetings
• Blessing of Candles
• Procession + Hymn: Antiphon (+G39)
• Gloria +Collect

K of C BASKETBALL FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP Today, Sunday Feb 2, starts @ 1pm @ Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary. Boys & Girls ages 9-14, admission is free. See website for full details and sign-up @ www.kofcevents.com. CWL NEWS The CWL is holding their membership drive today Feb 2 and will be in the Vestibule before and after each Mass. Membership fee of $28.00/year include a Mass every month, a newsletter, calendar

• f events for the year, "The League" magazine and

much more. Membership is open to any woman in the Parish 16 years and up. We hope you will drop by to inquire and/or pay your dues. You may also drop off your dues in the Collection Basket, but please mark your envelope "CWL Membership". Any questions, please call Ethel at 604 944-0839. Thank you for your continued support and God bless you and your family.

RCIA/TEACHINGS ON THE FAITH This Monday, Feb 3, 7-9pm., we will learn about the Sacraments, in particular Baptism and Confirmation. Please note that there will be no class on Monday, Feb 10 because of Family Day. PASTORAL MEETING: This Tuesday Feb 4 @ 7:30pm.

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION ‘OPEN HOUSE’ 2014 We will be having an Open House for all parents, grandparents, prospective parents and our parishioners this Wednesday, February 5th, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. The reason for this 'morning' is to promote the fantastic learning that happens in our classrooms and to show our community what we do each day. This ‘Open School Morning’ affords our present parents an opportunity to see grades higher than their child’s present class and gives prospective parents a chance to tour our school and visit classrooms while classes are in session. NB: Please note that there will be no 4:00-4:30pm Confessions on Saturday, Feb 8th. ADORERS: Adoration is 9 am-5 pm on Monday to Friday in our Adoration Chapel. As this is a ‘quiet space’, the Rosary will be recited in the Church, and 1 or 2 adorers need to go to the Chapel right after Mass. Chapel Open: Please note that the adoration Chapel is open, and not alarmed, from Mon-Fri., 9am -5pm. However, during these times the main Church is not

• pened and is alarmed. Thank you.

PLEASE NOTE: The Chapel & its washrooms are not open to the public on weekends (except for Sunday 4 pm Vespers). Thank you. REMINDER: All requests of Priests are to be made by phone (not email) during office hours, Tues – Fri., from 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Emergencies anytime. NB: Please give proper spelling of name of person for Priest to visit in the hospital (Privacy Act). NEW TO THE PARISH? If you are new to the Parish, please fill out a Registration Form available in the foyer and drop it in the Collection Basket. If you would like Donation Envelopes and/or the BC Catholic please remember to check the box on the registration form. For those already registered, any changes such as your address, tel. #, etc., contact the Parish Office at 942-7808. NB: Direct Deposit is a good option for your giving. The blue form for regular Sunday contribution is taken on the 1st of each month and the pink form for the Building Fund is taken on the 15th of each month. NB: The Building Fund contributions are not taxed by the Diocese, whereas the regular Sunday contributions are taxed at 14%. 2014 CHURCH DONATION ENVELOPES are available for pickup today. If you would like a 2014 box of envelopes, please put your name in the RED BINDER provided and they will then be out by next week for you. PARISH GROUPS: For security reasons please note that the Fraser St. gate is to be kept closed after 4pm at all times, except for meetings/events of 100+

• people. Please pre-arrange with the office for

particular permission for your group. Thank you. LINE DANCING. Classes have resumed Jan 4, 2014. Please come and join us for ‘FUN’ and ‘EXERCISE’ and at the same time; bring your spouse, friends, and neighbours. Everyone is welcome! Meet at Assumption School Gym on Saturdays @ 10:30 am to 11:45 am. Fee for the new session is $25 for 10 classes or drop-in fee of $4/class. For further inquiries please call Parish Office at 604 942-7808. All proceeds after expenses will be donated to Assumption Parish. NB: There will be no line dancing on Sat., Feb 8th. FORTHCOMING NEXT WEEK AGELESS WONDERS: Potluck lunch on Tuesday, Feb 11 at 12:30 pm at Rita Doran’s, 3125 Seymour Street, PoCo, Tel No. 604 941-1723. Come and have fun and enjoy the food and the camaraderie. PREP NEWS: Please note that there will be NO Prep classes on Wednesday Feb 12. MARK YOUR CALENDAR PEC MEETING: On Tuesday, Feb 18 @ 7:30pm. CWL MEETING: On Tuesday, Feb 25 @ 7:30pm. PREP/SCHOOL NEWS Are your children receiving the Sacraments of 1st Holy Communion, 1st Penance or Confirmation this year? If so, please note these dates on your home calendar. Parents’ Holy Communion meeting, Wednesday, February 26th, 2014 at 7:00pm. NB: Mandatory – One parent required to attend.

SCHOOL NEWS

Ready Set Learn for 3- and 4-Year Olds

Our Lady of Assumption School, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, will be hosting a complimentary Early Literacy Workshop. The workshop will take place

• n Friday February 28th from 12:30 – 2:30 pm.

Children will be brought to the kindergarten class at 12:30pm to participate in Early Literacy activities with

• Ms. Heffernan (Principal of OLOA) and Ms. Baker

(Grade One teacher at OLOA). At 2pm parents are asked to return to the kindergarten class and will join their children at centres completing various activities on literacy, numeracy and social skills development. Free take home materials will be provided. Please register as space is limited – registration deadline is Friday February 21st. Contact the office at Our Lady of Assumption School (604-942-5522) for more information and to register your child. OLOA SCHOOL NEWS Our Lady of the Assumption School has kicked off their 5-year fundraising campaign called "We Do This Together". As Rosaleen Heffernan, Principal, has stated, "We are filled with gratitude for your donations and we humbly ask that we all come together to achieve our goals to provide the safest place for our children." The January 11 Family Dinner and dance was a great success, thanks to the supporters and volunteers. Coming up will be Trivia Night on March 1. On Saturday April 5, Assumption School will hold a Scrap Metal Fundraiser (more info will follow in the weeks ahead.) FIRST COMMUNION DATE First Communion will take place here on Sunday, May 4 at 1:00pm. CONFIRMATION DATE Confirmation will take place here on Sunday, May 18 at 11:00 am. Celebrant: Archbishop J.M. Miller, CSB. ASSUMPTION BINGO: Fridays at 6:20 pm in the School Gym. Our Bingo has a friendly atmosphere that has a positive outreach to the neighbourhood. Come and support our Bingo. Thank you. CARNEY SCHOOL NEWS CARNEY REGISTRATION FORMS: For those interested in registering at Carney, forms are available in the Vestibule

• f the Church.

For interest, look up Benedict Institute.org to see our Church.

COMMENDING OF THE SICK We commend to your prayers the sick of the parish, including Linda Aquin, Antonia Draaisma, Alice Jodoin, Hedwig Haner Kebritz, Theresa Kerssens, Daphne Nagle, Daphne Veth, and Anna Wald. Thank you for your prayers. OUTSIDE THE PARISH World Day of the Sick: In recognition of the 22nd World Day of the Sick, Archbishop Michael Miller will celebrate a Mass of Anointing on Tuesday, Feb 11th at 11:00am at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in

• Vancouver. The Mass will also include a special

blessing for caregivers. Everyone is welcome to attend. VOCATION LIVE-IN: The weekend of Friday, Feb. 14 to Sunday, Feb. 16 for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission. For more info, please call 604-826-8715. For those interested please pick a registration form in the Church Vestibule.

ONE CONFERENCE Saturday Feb 15th 9am-5:30pm @ Vancouver Convention Centre (East). Mass with Archbishop J Miller. Cultivate, Unite and Inspire Leadership for our Archdiocesan Misson. Tickets are available on line at rcav.org/one

THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2014 Prayers of the Faithful: 1. That the pastors of the Church may continue to preach the word

• f revelation and nourish us with sound doctrine, let us pray to

the Lord. 2. That we may be inspired by the obedience of Our Lady and St. Joseph always to observe the precepts of the Church, let us pray to the Lord. 3. That the eyes of all people may see the salvation which God has prepared in his beloved Son, let us pray to the Lord. 4. That our children may take Christ as their model and grow to maturity in faith and wisdom, let us pray to the Lord. 5. That our young people thoughtfully consider a vocation to the Priesthood or Consecrated Life, let us pray to the Lord. 6. For the protection of innocent human life from conception to its natural end, let us pray to the Lord. 7. For the intentions close to our heart (pause for 5 seconds), let us pray to the Lord.