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Pre-Authorized Contributions (PAC)
Our parish has introduced a Pre-Authorized Contribution option using automatic account debit to assist you in financially supporting your parish. PAC forms (ivory in color) available at both entrances of the Church. Please return completed forms and a void cheque, through the Sunday collection basket or bring to the parish office weekday mornings, as soon as possible so that there will be time to implement this PAC option in the New Year.
As of February 7 we have 49 parishioners who are signed up for PAC. We have begun the process with the Archdiocese and the bank. We are working hard so that hopefully deductions will begin March 1, 2019.
It is never too late but please decide and submit your forms as soon as possible.
Please continue to use your regular envelopes until we begin deducting from your account. Stay tuned and we will let you know for certain if deductions will begin in March 2019.
Our Lady
of Lourdes
February 11
In Lourdes, France, in 1844 a baby girl named Bernadette Soubirous was born. Bernadette’s family was very poor, and Bernadette was responsible for looking after and caring for her brothers and
sisters. The only education Bernadette received was the Catholic teachings which she studied faithfully in the evenings. At the age of 13, Bernadette was preparing for her First Holy Communion. One of Bernadette’s chores was to collect wood for the fire. On a cold day in February 1858, Bernadette and 2 companions headed off to the Gave River to collect pieces of wood. The 2 companions ran ahead and left Bernadette struggling to keep up. As Bernadette was taking off her shoes to make her way through the river, she was startled by a peculiar wind and rustling sound. Bernadette looked up towards the grotto and the caves on the riverbank. Near the opening of the grotto, Bernadette glanced and noticed the cave was suddenly filled with golden light. Lifting up her eyes, she saw a lady of great beauty, dressed in a pure white robe with a blue sash, a veil over her head, a rosary clasped in her hands and yellow roses at her feet. The beautiful lady smiled at Bernadette and asked her to say her rosary. Bernadette said her prayers and when she was finished she looked up, the lady had vanished. Bernadette caught up to her 2 friends and told them about the vision she had just witnessed. The girls told Bernadette she was silly and probably just seeing things. Bernadette felt drawn to the grotto and returned there on the next Sunday. Again Bernadette saw the beautiful lady. The third time Bernadette went to the grotto, the lady spoke to her. The beautiful lady asked Bernadette to come here every day for fifteen days. She said that she wanted Bernadette to tell the priests to build a chapel there. She told her to drink water from the stream. The lady also told Bernadette to pray for the conversion of sinners. Bernadette followed the requests.
On March 25, the Lady finally told Bernadette that she was Mary, the mother of Jesus, and that her purpose in appearing to Bernadette was to warn her to pray and make sacrifices for sinners.
Bernadette’s daily visits to the grotto caused quite a stir in the countryside. Crowds of people began to gather and watch Bernadette as she examined the cave and obediently did the things the lady asked of her. They watched Bernadette scrape away soil beside the grotto until a spring of water started to trickle out.
Amid today’s culture of waste and indifference, I would
point out that “gift” is the category best suited to
challenging today’s individualism and social
fragmentation, while at the same time promoting new
relationships and means of cooperation between peoples
and cultures. Dialogue – the premise of gift – creates
possibilities for human growth and development capable
of breaking through established ways of exercising power
in society. “Gift” means more than simply giving presents:
it involves the giving of oneself, and not simply a transfer
of property or objects. “Gift” differs from gift-giving
because it entails the free gift of self and the desire to
build a relationship. It is the acknowledgement of others,
which is the basis of society. “Gift” is a reflection of God’s
love, which culminates in the incarnation of the Son and
the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Saint Mother Teresa helps us understand that our only
criterion of action must be selfless love for every human
being, without distinction of language, culture, ethnicity
or religion. Her example continues to guide us by
opening up horizons of joy and hope for all those in need
of understanding and tender love, and especially for
those who suffer.
Generosity inspires and sustains the work of the many
volunteers who are so important in health care and who
eloquently embody the spirituality of the Good
Samaritan. I express my gratitude and offer my
encouragement to all those associations of volunteers
committed to the transport and assistance of patients,
and all those that organize the donation of blood, tissues
and organs. One particular area in which your presence
expresses the Church’s care and concern is that of
advocacy for the rights of the sick, especially those
affected by pathologies requiring special assistance. I
would also mention the many efforts made to raise
awareness and encourage prevention. Your volunteer
work in medical facilities and in homes, which ranges
from providing health care to offering spiritual support, is
of primary importance. Countless persons who are ill,
alone, elderly or frail in mind or body benefit from these
services. I urge you to continue to be a sign of the
Church’s presence in a secularized world. A volunteer is a
good friend with whom one can share personal thoughts
and emotions; by their patient listening, volunteers make
it possible for the sick to pass from being passive
recipients of care to being active participants in a
relationship that can restore hope and inspire openness
to further treatment. Volunteer work passes on values,
behaviours and ways of living born of a deep desire to be
generous. It is also a means of making health care more
humane.
At first, the priests, the town’s folk, and the families doubted Bernadette’s visions and the purpose in her activities. But Bernadette was stubborn and determined to follow Mary’s plans for her. Eventually everyone did believe Bernadette and the grotto at Lourdes became a place of worship and the Lourdes holy water was sacred for performing miracles. At the age of 22, Bernadette became a nun and devoted her life to Mary, to praying for the conversion of sinners and to the service of God. Bernadette died on April 16, 1879, at the age of 36.
Today, Lourdes remains one of the most frequented Christian shrines in the world. More than 3 million visitors, pilgrims and tourists come each year to the Grotto of Massabielle, where the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette 18 times in 1858. A total of 67 miraculous healings have been recognized at Lourdes since 1858. However, there have only been four miracles since 1978, the most recent in 2005 year when an Italian woman was said to have been healed of acute rheumatism.
World Day of the Sick
February 11 is World Day of the Sick, an
observation introduced by Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses. The day coincides with
the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes and is an important opportunity for those who serve
in Catholic health ministry to reflect on caring for those who are sick as well as those who provide care to them.
Excerpts from the Message of
Pope Francis
for the 27th World Day of the Sick 2019
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On the XXVII World Day of the Sick, to be solemnly
celebrated on 11 February 2019 in Calcutta, India, the
Church – as a Mother to all her children, especially the
infirm – reminds us that generous gestures like that of the
Good Samaritan are the most credible means of
evangelization. Caring for the sick requires
professionalism, tenderness, straightforward and simple
gestures freely given, like a caress that makes others feel
loved.
Life is a gift from God. Precisely because it is a gift,
human life cannot be reduced to a personal possession or
private property, especially in the light of medical and
biotechnological advances that could tempt us to
manipulate the “tree of life”.
YOUR ASSISTANCE IS REQUESTED
When filling out your Offertory envelope please remember to indicate the amount of your donation by marking it clearly on the envelope. If you are absent on a Sunday you can double your donation but place it in just one envelope. Do not use tape on the envelopes as it sometimes sticks to the cheques and bills. If you are putting numerous coins in the envelope please put the envelope in a small baggie as the coins are heavy and can fall out. This will aid the deposit process.
I urge everyone, at every level, to promote the culture
of generosity and of gift, which is indispensable for
overcoming the culture of profit and waste. Catholic
healthcare institutions must not fall into the trap of
simply running a business; they must be concerned with
personal care more than profit. We know that health is
relational, dependent on interaction with others, and
requiring trust, friendship and solidarity. It is a treasure
that can be enjoyed fully only when it is shared. The joy of
generous giving is a barometer of the health of a
Christian.
I entrust all of you to Mary, Salus Infirmorum. May she
help us to share the gifts we have received in the spirit of
dialogue and mutual acceptance, to live as brothers and
sisters attentive to each other’s needs, to give from a
generous heart, and to learn the joy of selfless service to
others. With great affection, I assure you of my closeness
in prayer, and to all I cordially impart my Apostolic
Blessing.
Francis
The Roman Catholic
Parish of St. Joseph Archdiocese of Winnipeg
355 Andrews Street
Winnipeg Manitoba R2W 4T5
Pastor: Fr. Bo Wardzinski
E-mail: [email protected]
Mass Times: Saturday at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:30 am 10:00 am 11:30 am
Weekday Mass Times: Tuesday at 7:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:30 am
Important: please see “This Week’s Parish Activities” in the bulletin for occasional changes on this schedule.
Bulletin on line:
http://stjwinnipeg.weebly.com/
Parish Office: Administration, Susan Goleski Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 12 noon Phone: 204-586-2731 Fax: 204-586-9799 E-mail: [email protected]
Catechism Centre:
Coordinator of Religious Ed: Alma Sevilla
Phone: 204-586-2318 E-mail: [email protected]
Youth and Young Adult Ministry: Kaelyn Oquendo – [email protected]
Caretaker: Danilo Santos Phone: 204-298-5148
Parish Hall:
Info Line: 204-586-7303
Ministries: February 16, 17 (6th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Communion 5:00 Lowina Fernando, Vince Kaskiw, Fe Leyson, Lucila Lontajo
8:30 Virginia Ramas, Rey Operana, Dan & Elvie Santos
10:00 Adolf Kussmann, Joanne Neustaedter
11:30 Cora Relucio, Chris Pangilinan, Alma & Joe Sevilla
Baptisms: 4th Sunday of the Month (excluding Lent)
You must be a registered member in good standing for a minimum of three months prior to scheduling your child's baptism. Contact the parish office at 204-586-2731 for more information.
Weddings: Call Pastor before setting any date
The Archdiocese of Winnipeg requires at least six months notice prior to the wedding. In addition, you must also be a registered member in good standing. Please contact the parish office to schedule an appointment with Fr. Bo.
Sacrament of Penance: Leave a message at the parish office for Fr. Bo to schedule an appointment.
Sacrament of the Sick: 1st Friday 9:30 am or by appointment
February 10, 2019
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prayer Minister 5:00 Jason Perez
8:30 Tess Tankeko
10:00 Sybil Kunce
11:30 Edda Pangilinan
Readers 5:00 Josie Mayer, Nikki Toledo
8:30 Bernadette Yambao, Virgie Elago
10:00 Margret Littau
11:30 Jorrel Camuyong, Raquel Bernardo
OUR RETURN TO GOD
FEBRUARY 3, 2019
OFFERTORY: $6,724.90
OUTREACH TO THE NEEDY: $400.85
May God Continue To Bless You!
This Week’s Parish Activities …
Saturday, February 9
9:30 am
11:00 am
3:15 pm
3:15 pm
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Legion of Mary Meeting – Parish Library Junior Legion of Mary Meeting – Parish Library Catechism Parents Monthly Catechesis & Formation – Upper Hall Catechism – Lower Hall
Choir Practice – Parish Library
Mass: For Living & Deceased Members of St. Joseph’s Parish (Fr. Bo) Sunday, February 10
8:30 am 9:30 am
9:45 am
9:45 am
10:00 am
11:30 am
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass: For All the Faithful Departed Remembered on All Souls Day (Fr. Bo) Choir Practice – Parish Library
Catechism Parents Monthly Catechesis & Formation – Upper Hall Catechism – Lower Hall
Mass: +Maria & Otto Eckes (Horst & Louise Eckes)
Mass: +Conchita Almazan (Liza Alindayu) Monday, February 11
1:00 pm
7:00 pm
Kolping Skat Freunde – Conference Room
Legion of Mary Curia Meeting – Conference Room
Tuesday, February 12
7:00 pm Ferial.
Mass: +Enriqueta & Roberto Dimaapi (Lerma Cordova) Wednesday, February 13
9:30 am
Ferial.
Mass:
Adoration
Benediction
Thursday, February 14
9:30 am Memorial. St. Cyril
Mass: Birthday Blessings for Ruben Martin Guerra (Marianne Guerra) Friday, February 15
9:30 am 1:00 pm
Ferial.
Mass: Birthday Blessings for Luzviminda Mariano-Lajara (Luzviminda) Kolping Skat Freunde – Conference Room
Saturday, February 16
9:30 am
11:00 am
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Legion of Mary Meeting – Parish Library Junior Legion of Mary Meeting – Parish Library Choir Practice – Parish Library
Mass: +Rogelio San Miguel (Lina San Miguel) Sunday, February 17
8:30 am 9:30 am
10:00 am
11:30 am
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass: For Living & Deceased Members of St. Joseph’s Parish (Fr. Bo) Choir Practice – Parish Library
Mass: +Maria & Josef Heindl (Horst & Louise Eckes)
Mass: +Julia Nawankiewicz (Pat Maloshicky)
Prayer Request on Wednesdays +Felisa Velarde (Family)
Birthday Blessings for Katherine Cordova (Lerma Cordova)
Health for Melba Dela Cruz (Carmen & Juanito)
Health for Bill, Nancy; Wojciech, Halina, Jakub Kowalewski, Fr. Szumierz
