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St James Parish

Canonically Erected: July 28, 1993 First Mass: August 1, 1993 Dedicatjon of the Church: Rosary Sunday October 4, 2014 Parish Feast Day: Solemnity of St James the Greater: July 25th

February 2, 2020 The Presentation of the Lord

2777 Townline Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5E1 Telephone: 604.864.8800 | E-mail: parish.stjames@rcav.org Website: stjamesabby.com

P A R I S H D I R E C T O R Y

Pastor:

• Rev. William Ashley

Secretary: Teresa Filiatrault Parish Offjce Hours: Monday to Friday : 8.30 am-4:00 pm Sunday Mass: Saturday (antjcipated) @ 4.30 pm Sunday @ 9 am ǀ 11 am ǀ 6.30 pm Weekday Mass: Monday to Friday @ 8.00 am Saturday and Statutory Holidays @ 9.00 am Confession: 30 minutes before Sunday Masses 15 minutes before weekday Masses Saturday: Before and afuer 9 am Mass Elementary School Devotjons: Friday @ 9.20 am: Confession, Adoratjon and Rosary Baptjsms, Marriages & Communion to the Sick Eucharistjc Adoratjon: Altar Servers Altar Guild Catholic Women’s League Children’s Celebratjon Civic Afgairs Commituee El Shaddai

Filipino Ministry/Hospitality Sodality of Mary Finance Commituee First Saturday Rosary Club Knights of Columbus Music Ministry Parish Council Prison Ministry Project Advance Pro-Life Coordinator RCIA Bible Study School Building Commituee St Vincent de Paul Society Website Women’s Recollectjon Youth Council Youth Ministry Fr Ashley Cecilia Tsang Sheila Hall (604.859.8684) Heidi Calzavara 604.859.9199) Marc Vella Ghie Javier (604.758.2146) Rosalina Cole (604.859.8465) Della Oberhofgner Elizabeth Ocon Walter Dona (604.852.2589) Bob Buckham, Mark Sweeney and Daniel Anctjl Monica Roddis (604.853.7985) Bob Buckham (604.852.9311) John Burden Monica Roddis (604.853.7985) Fr Ashley, Caleb, and Kevin Rod Griffjths, Blanca Hluskova Kim McLellan (604.850.2217) Ilona Payne Maxine Leslie (778.666.7529) Fr Ashley Richard Gumpal (604.377.8187)

EDUCATION Parish Religious Educatjon Program Connie Slomski 604.613.5665

slomski@telus.net

St James & St Ann’s Elementary School

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stjameselementary.ca

Principal: Terri Sask

St John Brebeuf Regional High School 604.855.0571 ǀ stjohnbrebeuf.ca

Principal: Gianni Bituante

Catholic Pacifjc College 604.888.7727 catholicpacifjc.ca Contact the Parish Offjce. Friday @ 8.30-11 am (Benediction): September-June

ST JAMES THE GREATER

PROTOMARTYR OF THE APOSTLES PRAY FOR US ! SANCTE IACOBE MAIOR, ORA PRO NOBIS ! A warm welcome to St James the Greater Parish! Say hello to Fr Ashley, our pastor. Kindly register in the parish so that we may serve you more effjciently. Registratjon forms are available in the foyer or on the website.

Candlemas: Today is the Feast of the Presentatjon in the

• Temple. There will be the blessing of the candles at all Mass-
• es. Boxes of 2 candles each are available for an ofgering of $4.
• St. James Civic Affairs Committee: We will meet
• n Monday Feb. 3, 2020, 7:00 PM, at St. James Par-
• ish. Questjons, call Jim at 604 855 4935.

SJB Open House Families & students in grades 4 onward are invited to atuend our Open House on Thursday, February 6 from 6 to 8 pm. This is an opportunity for prospectjve fami- lies to tour our campus, meet our stafg and see some of our programs in actjon. It’s your chance at a glimpse of what Catholic Educatjon looks like at a high-school level and to see why this is where you want to be! Youth Council: There was a meetjng of the Youth Council this past week. Atuendance at all the events: Sports on Fri- days, First Saturday Rosary, Munchies and Sports, and The Praise & Worship Group have all been well atuended. Im- provement of Communicatjons was discussed with a view to making all our events betuer known. Also it was decided to add a monthly period of Recollectjon and Eucharistjc Adora- tjon on the Third Saturdays of the month at 3pm. In regard to this event we may invite the partjcipatjon of various priests. Lectors Wanted St. James is in need of new lectors. If you feel called to serving in the important ministry of pro- claiming the Word of God at mass, please contact Mark Sweeny : markesweeney55@gmail.com or 604-856-7765. Training will be provided.

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COMPENDIUM OF THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH SECTION TWO: THE PROFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH CHAPTER ONE: I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER The Symbols of Faith “I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD, THE FATHER ALMIGHTY, CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH” 42) In what way does God reveal that he is love? (218-221) God revealed himself to Israel as the One who has a strong- er love than that of parents for their children or of husbands and wives for the spouses. God in himself “is love: (1 John 4:8, 16), who gives himself completely and gratuitously, who “so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that the world might be saved through him” (John 3: 16-17). By sending his Son and the Holy Spirit, God reveals that he him- self is an eternal exchange of love. 43) What does it mean to believe in only one God? (222- 227; 229) To believe in the one and only god involves com- ing to know his greatness and majesty. It involves living in thanksgiving and trustjng always in him, even in adversity. It involves knowing the unity and true dignity of all human beings, created in his image. It involves making good use of the things which he has created. 44) What is the central mystery of Christjan faith and life? (232-237) The central mystery of Christjan faith and life is the mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity. Christjans are bap- tjzed in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Please Pray For Healing of our Sick Parishioners

Una Gaughan, Wendy McKellar, Henry Abeywickreme, Bill Hireen, L uka V olentier, James Hargrave, Roger L oiselle, Ian MacDougall, Julie Miller and Joyce Walker

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 (Antjcipatory Mass) 4:30pm ◊ Int: Missa Pro Populo 5:30pm First Saturday Rosary Devotjon & Potluck Dinner Sunday, Feb. 2 The Presentatjon of the Lord 9am ◊ Int: Segar Family 11am ◊ Int: Martjn & Terri Sask 6:30pm ◊ Int: Ɨ RIP Christopher Payne Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 8am St. Blasé & St. Ansgar ◊ Int: Ɨ RIP Wayne Cole 7pm: Civic Afgairs Commituee Meetjng Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 8am ◊ Int: Pat Dodd 7pm: RCIA/Bible Study Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 8am St. Agatha ◊ Int: Hunger Family 7pm: St. Vincent de Paul Meetjng Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 8am St. Paul Miki & companions ◊ Int: Ɨ RIP Maureen Abeywickreme Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 8am ◊ Int. Ɨ RIP Theresa Nguyen Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 9am St. Jerome Emiliani ◊ Int: Thanksgiving– Black Family (Antjcipatory Mass) 4:30pm ◊ Int: Ɨ RIP Wayne Cole Sunday, Feb. 9 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am ◊ Int: Ɨ RIP Deceased members of Janssen family 11am ◊ Int: Ɨ RIP Bruna Cavacece 6:30pm ◊ Int: Missa Pro Poplulo

Daily Mass Scripture Readings:

Sunday 2 Monday 3 Tuesday 4 Wednesday 5 Thursday 6 Friday 7 Saturday 8 Sunday 9 Is 9: 1-4 Ps 27 1Cor 1: 10-18 Mt 4: 12-23 2Sam 15: 13-30; 16: 5-13 Ps 3 Mk 5: 1-20 2Sam 18: 9-19: 3 Ps 86 Mk 5: 21-43 2Sam 24: 2-17 Ps 32 Mk 6: 1-6 1Kgs 2: 1-12 1Chron 29 Mk 6: 7-13 Sirach 47: 2-11 Ps 18 Mk 6: 14-29 1Kgs 3: 4-13 Ps 119 Mk 6: 30-34 Is 58: 6-10 Ps 112 1Cor 2: 1-5 Mt 5: 13-16

Protect your Kids: Practjcal tools and advice to keep your kids safe from pornography, Friday, Feb. 7th at 7 p.m. -

• St. Ann's Parish Centre You are invited to a special presenta-

tjon by youth mental health counsellor, PJ Lewis, M. Ed., RCC, CCC, as he explains the very real risk to every child and ado- lescent who uses the internet. As parents, how can we pro- tect our kids from the dangers online, and support them if they have already been exposed? PJ Lewis will equip us to address these concerns with confjdence. Testjmonies from fellow parents on their choice of internet fjltering sofuware will be provided. - Email stannsfamilygroup@gmail.com by

• Tues. February 4th if you require childcare.

Get your Dancin’ Shoes on and come out to help us build a school for the children in Burkina Faso! Audrey Burm, founder of Help Burkina Faso Canada, will also be taking you through her story and projects they are working on there. Mark your calendar for Feb. 22@7:30 PM, Sts. Joachim & Ann’s Hall. Email helpburkinafasocanada@gmail.com or call Lousie at 604-258-8008 for tjckets. $20 each or $15 student. (no minors) It’s going to be a fun evening with games, story, appy’s, cash bar and dancing!! Charitable tax receipts issued! Vocation Live- In On the weekend of February 7 - 9, there will be a Vocatjon 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 informatjon call 604-826-8715 World Day of the Sick - Mass of Anointing Join us

• n Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 11:00am at Our Lady of Sorrows

Church in Vancouver for the World Day of the Sick Mass of

• Anointjng. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop J. Michael

Miller, CSB, followed by a receptjon hosted by the parish CWL in the parish hall. Attention students ages 9-14.It is tjme once again for the annual Knights of Columbus Council 6767 Basketball Free Throw competjtjonat St. James and St. Ann's elementary school gym on Monday Feb. 10 at 2:30 pm, with later entries accepted untjl 3:15pm. Each student, afuer 3 warmup shots, will shoot 15 tjmes from the freethrow line[ 12fu for 9-11 and 15 fu for 12-14] and medals will be awarded to the top three

• f each age and gender. Spectators are very welcome to stay

and cheer. This is a fun competjtjon where good sportsman- ship rules the day. For questjons please phone Gord DeLong at 604-504-0323 or email gdelong1@shaw.ca How Screen Time Affects Mental Health in Young People Many parents are wondering: How does screen tjme afgect the mental health of my children? Should I get my 12-year-old a cell phone? PJ Lewis is a clinical counsel- lor who specializes in answering these questjons! He will be hostjng a presentatjon at Good Shepherd Church in Surrey on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6:30pm to 9pm. Everyone is welcome. Archdiocesan Women’s Retreat April 17-19 We would like to invite all women to atuend our retreat this year as we explore our theme, “Brave”. This Women’s Retreat is for every woman searching for a deeper relatjonship with the Trinity and what it means to live bravely as a woman of God. We will dive into what it means to be brave in our prayer life, with our voice, in our vocatjon, in our spiritual batules, and in the world. This retreat weekend is an opportunity to get away from the busyness and demands of our schedules to personally encounter God and experience His generous love. This experience ofgers something for everyone. Powerful presentatjons, prayer tjme, break out sessions, fellowship, adventure, music, rest, quiet, hiking and the stunning beauty

• f Rockridge Canyon in Princeton, BC. This is the retreat you

don’t want to miss. Registratjon opens February 1 at 9am. Price $295 (upgraded rooms available on fjrst come, fjrst serve basis) For more informatjon and to register go to www.liferestoratjon.ca/womensretreat Sign up for Free! Here’s how: Step 1: Visit Formed.org step 2: Click Sign Up. Step 3: Select “I be- long to a Parish or Organizatjon”. Step 4: Type “V2T” and select “St. James Parish”. Step 5: Enter your email

Some suggestions:

• Feb. 2: Presentatjon of the Lord

Read: Cradle of Redeeming Love Listen: Mary: The Indispensable Mother of God

• Feb. 3: St. Blase

Kids: The Book of Saints and Heroes Listen: Holiness is Always in Season

• Feb. 5: St. Agatha

Listen: Women Made New Listen: Feminine Genius

• Feb. 8: St. Josephine Bakhita

Watch: Bakhita: From Slave to Saint Listen: Saved in Hope

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