Pastor Fr. Alfred Alilio

(fatheral65@gmail.com)

Polish Pastor Fr. Paul Szczur, SDS

Korean Pastor Fr. Raphael Hong (raphael46273@gmail.com) (office: 778-433 4627)

Parish Administrative Assistant/Secretary

Katherene Newton

Coordinator of Religious Education for

Children - Miriam Podmoroff (miriampod@shaw.ca)

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS

WEEKDAY MASS

Adoration before Mass

Tuesday—Friday

WEEKEND MASS

Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday

Sunday - Polish

Sunday - Korean

OTHER KOREAN MASS TIMES:

Wednesday

1st Saturday of the month

RECONCILIATION Saturdays

Or by appointment with Fr. Al

8:00 am

8:30 am

8:30 & 10:00 am

12:30 pm

5:00 pm

7:30 pm

10:00am

4:00 - 4:45 pm

Sacraments of Baptism, Anointing and Visiting the Sick, and Marriage, please contact Fr. Al. A minimum of six months notice prior to the marriage date is required.

ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

4040 Nelthorpe St, Victoria BC, V8X 2A1

P 250.479.1611 F 250.479.9350

Web www.sacredheartvictoria.com

E-mail sacredheartchurch@shaw.ca

Office Hours Monday Closed

Tuesday - Friday 9:00am—12noon

12:30pm—3:00pm

Emergency Hospital Chaplain : 250.889.3761

Pentecost Sunday 8 June 2014

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

“As the Father sent me”

Introduction: The Holy Spirit transforms our lives so that through God’s power we are sent out as missionaries of Christ to build up his body and further his kingdom of love, mercy and peace.

Today’s Readings

First Reading: Acts 2:1-11

They were filled with the Holy Spirit who gave them the gift of speech.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

The Spirit gives gifts generously for the good of all.

Gospel: John 20:19-23

Fear is changed to courage as the disciples are sent out in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Prayers for those who are ill.

Laarni Astorga, Ed Boshcoff, June Bowes, Terry Campbell, Daphne Dalsin, Agnes Dummer, Gosia Hukowski, Edmee Kearney, Mary Mason, Ben Perri, Lawrence Petersen, Marlene Raynor, Heather Sluchinski and Tillie Wilson.

Prayers for the deceased.

You asked to remember in prayer those recently deceased.

If there are members of your family or friends who are ill or have recently died, and for whom you wish prayers, please contact the Parish office to provide their names.

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Association of Catholic Leaders

There will be a Mass on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 12pm at St. Andrew's Cathedral. The mass will be followed by a lunch reception at the Cathedral.

Vocation Live-In

On the weekend of July 4 - 6, there will be a Vocation Live-In for boys or young men interested in priesthood or the consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC. For more information, call 604-826 8715. —————————————————————————-

Children’s Faith Formation / Sacramental

Preparation. Registration is now on.

This ministry is for all children ages 4 to grade 7, including those wanting to prepare for the Sacraments of 1st Communion / Confirmation.

The program runs from September through to April, from 11:00am—12:00noon in the Parish Hall. Please note: Sacramental Preparation is for children in grade 2 or older and involves parent participation.

Registration forms are available at the entrance of the church and on the website. Please return completed forms to the parish office or email to miriampod@shaw.ca.

Please contact Miriam Podmoroff, Coordinator of Rel Ed for Children at miriampod@shaw.ca information. Youth or adults interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Miriam.

PROTECTING THE SACRED One Step at a Time Saturday, June 28, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Responding to our call to promote healing and reconciliation with First Nations peoples, we can show our solidarity through participating in a multi-faith Tar Sands Healing Walk to raise awareness of the Alberta tar-sands and its impact on the earth and First Nations.

Walk starts at water’s edge, Delta Ocean Point Hotel and finishes at First Metropolitan Church.

Please check poster on the Outreach board for details.

PARISH OUTREACH, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECUMENISM

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND VOCATIONS

LITURGY, THE SACRAMENTS, PRAYER AND THE WORD OF GOD

Monday 9th June “Led By The Spirit” Parish Hall 7:15pm

Tuesday 10th June Discovery Study—CCO Parish Hall 7:00pm-9:00pm

Wednesday 11th June Knights of Columbus Executive meeting Pope John Hall 7:00pm

Friday 13th June Spanish Rosary Pope John Hall 12:30pm

Saturday 14th June Knights of Columbus “End of Fraternal Year” Parish Hall 2:00pm—5:00pm

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The Vancouver Archdiocesan Central Council of the Society of SVdP, having been appointed Administrators of the Betty O’Flynn Memorial Fund, is pleased to sponsor a $500 bursary for full-time post-secondary studies directed towards a career- which in the opinion of the Memorial Fund Committee members – supports life issues.

Applicants should be Vincentians, family members of Vincentians, or past/present beneficiaries of the Society; must be resident of/studying in BC, and must submit with their application a letter of support from a member of the Society to whom they are not related.

Applications should be submitted to the Society’s address marked for the attention of the Bursary Fund Committee and must be received by July 15 of application year.

The successful candidate will be notified by Aug15 and the bursary will be paid upon confirmation of enrollment in courses commencing in the fall of the award year.

CWL Luncheon

Saturday, June 21st at 11:00am

Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Cost: $20 includes everything. For more info, please contact lidiamoodie@gmail.com. —————————————————————————-

2014 Diocesan Family Camp July 4-6

It will be a wonderful time of renewal of faith, friendships and relaxation. We have a chef to cook all our meals, the youth of Catholic Christian Outreach to play with and enrich our children and teen's faith, and guest speaker, Pavel Reid from the Archdiocese of Vancouver Office of Marriage & Family to equip families with the tools need to be the domestic church today. More info on www.rcdvictoria.org —————————————————————————-

Planning Ahead – Vacation Bible School

This summer, there will be a coordinated effort by members of Catholic Christian Outreach to offer four Vacation Bible Schools in the city for our young people.

Saint Andrew’s Cathedral July 7 to 11

Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Saint Andrew’s Regional High School. Sports-themed camp for children between ages of 6 and 12. Sports and Olympics will be played with various drills and scrimmages. Youth 14 years and older are welcome as volunteers, Cost is $50 per child. To register, contact the parish office at 250 388 5571.

Our Lady of the Rosary July 14 to 18

Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Saints-themed camp for children between ages of 6 and 12. Each day will focus on different saints and virtues. Youth 14 years and older are welcome as volunteers.

Cost is $60 per child (bursaries available). To register, contact the parish office at 250 478 3482 or olor@shaw.ca.

Sacred Heart July 21 to 25

Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This will be a Lord of the Rings-themed camp for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Youth 14 years or older are welcome as volunteers, Cost is $60 per child. To register, contact the parish office at 250 479 1611 or sacredheartchurch@shaw.ca

Saint Joseph the Worker July 28 to August 1

Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. This will be a Clean and Green-themed camp for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Clean and Green encourages young people to preserve and protect God’s earth and will include crafts, music, and student books. Older youth are welcome as volunteers, but must be 14 years of age or older. Cost is $60 per child. To register, contact the parish office at 250 479 7413 or sjtwoffice@shaw.ca.

Each camp has a different theme and you are welcome to participate in one or all of them. Register directly with the appropriate parish.

Youth Group Camping Trip

Drop off at 5:00pm at Goldstream Park Campground, Friday, June 13 and pick up at noon on Sunday, June 15.

We will attend Mass on Saturday, June 14 at Our Lady of the Rosary. Permission forms are posted on Facebook.

Please contact Sandy Bourbeau - san.beau@gmail.com or 250 479-4712 or 250 881-0140. There will be a small fee to attend this event.

Parish Pastoral Council Election 2014

The parish council election committee would like to thank everyone for taking part in the election process over the past few weeks.

Thank you for all the nominations, to all those who let their name stand for election and to all of you who voted.

Congratulations to our Parish Pastoral Council members:- Stan Dzbik, Catherine Minvielle and Marilyn Turner, who will continue to serve in the council for another three year term.

Thank you and Congratulations !

DONATION TOTALS

31st May & 1st June 2014

Envelopes/Loose $4,191.50

PAD $ 365.00

Other Revenue $ 350.00

Total $4,906.50

STEWARDSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS MARRIAGE, FAMILY LIFE, AND THE SANCITY OF HUMAN LIFE

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL 2013/2014

Father Alfred Alilio Pastor Stan Dzbik Chairperson Mike Bourbeau Family Life Marilyn Turner Outreach Chris Chong Webmaster Fernando De La Torre Stewardship Jim Haffey Yth & Young Adults Catherine Minvielle Adult Religious Ed Richard Byeon Richard Pardo-Figueroa Angela Spencer

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MISSION STATEMENT

We the people of Sacred Heart Parish are a caring community, linked by the bonds of faith, guidance from the Holy Spirit and the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. We strive to live in the heart of Jesus Christ. We will reach out and serve those who are vulnerable and marginalized, seek social justice for all people, foster spiritual growth in our parish family and educate our children in Christian values.

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PARISH MINISTRIES/GROUPS

Altar Servers Mary-Ellen Ross 658-4112 Attic Treasures Jim Haffey 389 0440 Pat Tonkin 721-0293 Bereavement Support John Tomczak & Claire Holmes 479-4992 Christian Charities Bazaar Rita Kelly 598 9558 Christian Meditation Margie Noonan 388-3173 Clothing Sale Mary Bennett 477-5145 Craft Group Elizabeth Olcen 477-8115 C.W.L. Lidia Moodie 479-6495 Eucharistic Ministers Robert /Helen Payne 370-0241 Pastoral Care Ministry Parish Office 479-1611 Knights of Columbus Michael Bourbeau 778 678-4365 Music Coordinator Rafael Oei 383-1523 Prayer Line Pamela Blakeslee 477-0579 Proclaimers Catherine Minvielle 294-4923 Raffle Coordinators So-Ryang Jackson & 658-3001 Ginnie McGinty 658-3024 RCIA Vincenza Cameron 479-6488 Responsible Ministry Coord John Campbell 652 1418 Social Justice/Dev & Peace Margie Noonan 388-3173 St. Vincent de Paul Walt Ryan 658-5044 Ushers Zeudy Villar-Vega 920-0220 Youth Ministry Sandy Bourbeau 479-4712 (email at san.beau@gmail.com)