2085 Maple Bay Road, Duncan, B.C. V9L 5L9

Phone: 250-746-6831 / Fax: 250-748-5363

Email: ed123a@shaw.ca

Website: www.stedwardsduncan.com

OFFICE HOURS

Tuesday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Secretary: 250-746-6831 Sherriden Clements Bookkeeper: Shelley Brimacombe Children’s Faith Formation Coordinator : Debby Fernandez Parish Pastoral Council Chair: Carol deBruin 250-746-4019/Email: cdebruin@shaw.ca

Queen of Angels Roman Catholic School: 250-746-5919 Kathy Korman, Principal

MASS TIMESMASS TIMESMASS TIMES

- S T . E D W A R D ’ S C H U R C H -

Saturday Reconciliation 3:30-4:30 p.m.

(or by appointment)

Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Reconciliation 8:30-9:30 a.m.

(or by appointment)

Mass 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday Mass 6:30 p.m.

- S T . C L A R E ’ S M O N A S T E R Y - 2359 Calais Road, Duncan2359 Calais Road, Duncan2359 Calais Road, Duncan

Tuesday to Friday

Mass 9:00 a.m.

- S U N R I D G E P L A C E - 361 Bundock Avenue, Duncan361 Bundock Avenue, Duncan361 Bundock Avenue, Duncan

Friday Mass 11:00 a.m.

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““““Faith that does not become culture is Faith that does not become culture is Faith that does not become culture is Faith that does not become culture is

not wholly embraced, fully thought, or not wholly embraced, fully thought, or not wholly embraced, fully thought, or not wholly embraced, fully thought, or faithfully lived.” faithfully lived.” faithfully lived.” faithfully lived.” Saint John Paul II

Pastor: F A T H E R S T E P H E N P A I N E

Emergency: 250-746-6831

June 30th /July 1st , 2018June 30th /July 1st , 2018June 30th /July 1st , 2018

Today we hear of the woman who had such faith

that she wanted only to touch Jesus’ cloak. Be-

cause of her faith, her brief encounter with Jesus

was transforma�ve in her life. It is her faith, and

his divine power, that allowed her to be healed

and changed. Jesus wants us to be healed as

well—let us approach him with great confidence

and faith, knowing that he can transform our lives.

Pray, Read, Discuss for This Week

Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24; 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 12—15; Mark 5:21 –43 or 5:21-24; 35b-43

“Approaching Jesus with great faith allows him to be at work in our lives.”

Pastor’s Notes

We do not know exactly how much harm came into the world with Adam’s sin. We do know that our un-

ion with God was broken, our intellect dulled and prone to error, our will impaired, and our death inevita-

ble. We do not know whether we were made for this world as our final goal with God or whether this

world was a temporary residence un!l we entered into the greater and deeper mystery of heaven, just as

we, as new-born children, passed through the birth canal into a larger and greater world. We do know

that the death, of which the Book of Wisdom speaks, is a dissolu!on of our body and soul, an aliena!on

from God and from this world, and something which God neither created nor delights in.

We do know that God offers us a way out of death and we know that that way has everything to do with

Jesus, His ministry, His cross, death and resurrec!on. The woman with the hemorrhages and the li(le girl

lying in her deathbed were both experiencing forms of death, and we know that Jesus had the power

within Himself to heal from sickness (small deaths) and bodily death (final death). Jesus’ Resurrec!on is

the ul!mate witness to the power of Jesus over ignorance, sin and death. It is this fundamental experience

of Jesus risen from the dead that a(uned His apostles and disciples that the fact that sin and death had

been undone is some fashion by Jesus. Thus is that Jesus, by becoming poor and experiencing death, has

made us rich and undone death for us. We proclaim this truth at every Mass when we say the “Mystery of

Faith” proclama!on a1er each consecra!on: “When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim

Your Death, O Lord, un!l You come again.” “We proclaim Your Death, O Lord, and profess Your Resurrec-

!on un!l You come again.” "Save us, Saviour of the World, for by Your Cross and Resurrec!on You have

set us free.”

Let us give thanks to God for not abandoning us to death because of the sin of Adam and because of our

own sin. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Blessings,

Fr. Stephen

S u m m e r P ra y e r f o r A l l O u r S t u d e n t sS u m m e r P ra y e r f o r A l l O u r S t u d e n t sS u m m e r P ra y e r f o r A l l O u r S t u d e n t s

Lord God, We put ourselves into Your hands,

and pray that You will bless us and our families

during the wonderful months of Summer. May we all help make our home

a place of relaxation, joy, love, peace and safety.

May we be generous and considerate, not thinking only about ourselves,

but helping others enjoy the blessings of Summertime.

We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Last Wednesday twenty grade 9 students from

Queen of Angels School were recognized as they go

on elsewhere continuing their educational journey.

May God bless your lives with goodness and love.

Help each of you to stay true to your dreams,

to use your gi�s wisely and to walk into the future

with faith hope and great love.

Please note that during the Summer holidays……….

♦ Adora!on and Benedic!on will be cancelled (July

to September).

♦ 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening Mass will also be can-

celled.

♦ Men’s Group Mee!ngs are cancelled.

♦ 1st Saturday Mass of the month cancelled

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MaryRussell

Bob Crane

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Andy Ellison Betty Ronnigan

AnnettaAnderson

KirbyFlegel

TimCech

DonPlumber

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AshleyPi"ko

MarthaRoberge

Shirley Foucher Terry Thorpe

Infant Bap@sm Prepara@on Fr. Stephen Paine offers Bap!sm Prepa-

ra!on Classes for parents/guardians by appointment please arrange

to meet Fr. Stephen way before the Bap!sm.

Anoin@ng of the Sick

Formerly known as Last Rites or Extreme Unc!on, the Anoin!ng of

the Sick is a ritual of healing, appropriate not only for physical, but

also for mental and spiritual sickness. please call Fr. Stephen Paine

at the Parish Office.

Pastoral Care Visits While in the Hospital Privacy legisla!on in BC

prevents the release of informa!on regarding hospital admissions.

If you or someone you love are admi(ed to a hospital and would

like a visit from Fr. Stephen Paine or an Eucharis!c Minister, please

call your parish office to leave a message for Leslie Mathews.

R C I A — If you wish to become Catholic St. Edward’s will offer a

series of mee!ngs called Rite of Chris!an Ini!a!on for Adults. If you

are interested in this program please contact the parish office.

REMINDER: BURSARIES AVAILABLEREMINDER: BURSARIES AVAILABLEREMINDER: BURSARIES AVAILABLEREMINDER: BURSARIES AVAILABLE

There are several bursaries available to youth in the

Diocese of Victoria. For more informa#on, click on the

following link: www.rcdvictoria.org/bursaries.phpwww.rcdvictoria.org/bursaries.phpwww.rcdvictoria.org/bursaries.phpwww.rcdvictoria.org/bursaries.php....

The Liturgy Commi(ee is aware that we have a challenge

before us with regards to the use of the sanctuary space

prior to Mass. There are 2 compe!ng needs for this space.

The first being to build community through socializing. The

second is to create a respecIul atmosphere conducive to

prayer and to an encounter with Jesus, present in the

Blessed Sacrament and to prepare oneself for Mass.

To that end I am invi!ng anyone who would like to con-

tribute posi@vely to a commi(ee that will address this

challenge to leave their name and phone number at the

office. We will meet over the Summer.

Thank You!

Cassandra Barfield

Chairperson for the Liturgy Commi(ee

Please pray for the following who are in special need of God’s healing and for their families and care givers.

Sun July 1st

8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Confessions

Rosary before Mass

Mass at St. Edward’s— Pro Populo

Mon July 2nd

—OFFICE CLOSED TODAY—

Tues July 3rd

9:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

Mass at St. Clare’s — Grace Chao+

Mass at St. Edward’s— CANCELLED

Wed July 4th

9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

Mass at St. Clare’s — Terry Thorpe

Plant & Harvest Pricing Party

Thurs July 5th

9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

Mass at St. Clare’s — Anna Johnson

Choir Prac!ce

Fri July 6th

9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

Mass at St. Clare’s — Dolores Bell+

Mass at Sunridge —

Adora!on and Benedic!on CANCELLED

Sat July 7th

8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Novena/Rosary/Mass— CANCELLED

Men’s Group CANCELLED

Confessions

Rosary before Mass

Mass at St. Edward’s— Souls of Purgatory

Sun July 8th

8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Confessions

Rosary before Mass

Mass at St. Edward’s— Pro Populo

Sat June 30th

3:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Confessions

Rosary before Mass

Mass at St. Edward’s— Ken McKinnon+

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Jim Kocurek

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CarlMcCauley

LoisCossar

AliceSu

BillCools

MaggieBell

IN OUR PARISH THIS WEEK

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Altar Server Ministry

During the month of July St. Edward’s Parish will be recog-

nizing some of our altar servers who will be leaving this min-

istry while going onto University. This Saturday we

acknowledge and thank Natalia Saavedra for her work and

dedica!on as altar server for the past 3 years.

Thank you Natalia and God bless your studies at U.B.C.

Fr. Stephen and Anna Kinsella

Next Pricing Party

Wednesday, July 4th & 17th

9:30 a.m. in the Church Hall Please bring dona!ons at that !me.

Our Halloween department is geSng bigger every year!

We are now accep!ng dona!ons of new and gently used cos-

tumes and costume accessories. Costumes from skaters and danc-

ers most welcomed.

Leslie Mathews —250-746-8750

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF CANADA ST. EDWARD’S COUNCIL

President Francine Tournier 250-748-9831

Membership Betty Hoskins 250-743-4908

Don Snelling, Grand KnightDon Snelling, Grand KnightDon Snelling, Grand KnightDon Snelling, Grand Knight

St. Edward the Confessor Council 4253St. Edward the Confessor Council 4253St. Edward the Confessor Council 4253St. Edward the Confessor Council 4253

Do you need to rent a hall? The K. of C. Hall is available.

Please call Bernie Langkammer for more informa!on.

250-748-9333

Children’s Corner

6th ANNUAL 6th ANNUAL 6th ANNUAL

DIOCESAN FAMILY CONFERENCE DIOCESAN FAMILY CONFERENCE DIOCESAN FAMILY CONFERENCE

NANOOSE BAY CAMPNANOOSE BAY CAMPNANOOSE BAY CAMP

AUGUST 23AUGUST 23AUGUST 23---26, 201826, 201826, 2018

Families will gather together once again for a fun,

faith filled weekend of fellowship, play and prayer

me all set against a beau ful West Coast backdrop.

For registra on follow the link:

h$ps://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-diocesanfamily-

conference-august-2018- ckets-44556665185?

aff=es2.

For Info email Reine at:

Familycamp@rcdvictoria.org

Ordina@on to the Diaconate

On Saturday, July 28th at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral we

will celebrate the Ordina!on to the Permanent Diaco-

nate of four candidates. With their wives, these four

candidates Philip Yuson (Marie), Michael Watson

(Cynthia), John Dawson (Heather) and Dion Pomponio

(Kerry) have spent the past 4½ years in prayerful discern-

ment, study and ministerial appren!ceship preparing for

this moment when they will offer their lives in service to

the Diocesan Church of Victoria.

Knights of Columbus Bursary

(St. Edward the Confessor Council, Duncan)

Available to high school grads who are members of the parishes of St Ann’s, St. Edward’s, St. Louis de MonIort, (Lake

Cowichan), St. Joseph's, (Chemainus), or Our Lady of Grace Parish, (Saltspring)

No other applica�ons will be accepted.

♦ Applicants will be asked how they are, or have been, involved in their parishes. (This is to be verified by the par-

ish priest).

♦ Preference will be given to children and grandchildren of K. of C. members.

♦ You must show proof of registering for first year courses at a post secondary ins!tu!on if you are selected.

Deadline for applica@on is July 31, 2018

Applica!on informa!on, please contact Gerry Hof, gmhof@shaw.ca, 250-715-8397

CHILDREN’S SUMMER BIBLE CAMPCHILDREN’S SUMMER BIBLE CAMPCHILDREN’S SUMMER BIBLE CAMP

August 7th to 10thAugust 7th to 10thAugust 7th to 10th

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Kindergarten to Grade 6Kindergarten to Grade 6Kindergarten to Grade 6

at St. Edward’s Parishat St. Edward’s Parishat St. Edward’s Parish

We are in the early stages of planning our 2018 Children’s Sum-We are in the early stages of planning our 2018 Children’s Sum-We are in the early stages of planning our 2018 Children’s Sum-

mer Bible Camp. We need volunteers to set up and take down, mer Bible Camp. We need volunteers to set up and take down, mer Bible Camp. We need volunteers to set up and take down,

make snacks, and par!cipate as leaders in the program. make snacks, and par!cipate as leaders in the program. make snacks, and par!cipate as leaders in the program.

For those who would like to volunteer in this exci!ng project, For those who would like to volunteer in this exci!ng project, For those who would like to volunteer in this exci!ng project,

we have a volunteer sheet for you to sign up on the table in the we have a volunteer sheet for you to sign up on the table in the we have a volunteer sheet for you to sign up on the table in the

foyer next weekend.foyer next weekend.foyer next weekend.

Friday evening to Sunday afternoon July 6th – 8th, 2018

The Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC, is planning a weekend LIVE-IN for young men who are interested in the priest-

hood or the life of a religious brother, and want to see for themselves what seminary life is like.

The Seminary of Christ the King has students in high school (Grades 9 - 12), in college (Arts I-IV), and in theology.

The LIVE-IN is open to anyone who is thinking of entering the seminary in the next few years.

The LIVE-IN provides an opportunity to spend two days at the Seminary and to become acquainted with other young men who

have the priestly or religious vocation in mind.

Those attending should arrive any time Friday evening, preferably between seven and eight o'clock. Bring a sleeping bag, school

clothes, and some old clothes for sports, a towel, etc., and your high school transcript or your last report card. Anyone planning

to come should fill in the application form below and forward it to:

Vocation Live-In

SeminaryofChristtheKing

PO Box 3310

Mission BC V2V 4J5

or the info may be phoned to 604-826-8715 or faxed to 604-826-8725 or e-mailed to: frpeterosb@gmail.com

Name ____________________________ School _____________________________________

Age ___ Grade next Sept. ____ Your phone number ___________________________

Address __________________________ Parish ______________________________________

_________________________________ Priest you know best __________________________

The College LIVE-IN is for those in Grade 12 and for high school graduates. Those planning to attend should contact the Rector by

phone or by email at rector.majors@yahoo.ca. As space for the College LIVE-IN is limited, advance registration is required.

Those attending should bring clothes appropriate for attending the liturgy, sportswear, towel and other personal items. No sleeping

bag is needed. Plan to arrive around 7 pm on the Friday.

Both high school and college programs will include interaction with priests, brothers and seminarians, daily Mass and prayer, rec-

reational activities, sports, and some reflective reading. The suggested fee is $25.

Future LIVE-IN: November 16 – 18, 2018

THE SISTERS OF SAINT ANN (www.ssabc.ca; www.ssacong.org)

Facebook: Sisters of St. Ann

POSITION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LOCATION: VICTORIA, BC.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SISTERS OF SAINT ANN

THE ORGANIZATION: A not-for- profit corpora!on, The Sisters of Saint Ann is also a canonical en!ty, called St.

Joseph’s Province, of the religious congrega!on known as The Sisters of Saint Anne which is based in Lachine, QC.

The administra!on of the corpora!on of The Sisters of Saint Ann is located in Victoria, BC. At this !me, the 27

Sisters of St. Joseph’s Province live in Victoria, and further their mission of being a presence of hope, compassion

and jus!ce.

POSITION SUMMARY: A newly established posi!on, the Execu!ve Director (ED) is responsible for all aspects of the

administra!on of the corpora!on of the Sisters of Saint Ann, including oversight of the Health Care Team which ad-

dresses the well-being of the Sisters. The ED will con!nue to develop and implement a vision and strategy for the

opera!ons of the corpora!on, for the transi!on to its downsizing and for the implementa!on of its distribu!on

plan. The ED will work closely with the Board and the local and congrega!onal canonical leaders to support the

well-being of the Sisters and further their mission.

Full-!me Posi!on transi!oning to Part-!me.

Compe!!ve Salary; Benefits Package

The successful candidate will have a University degree in a relevant field and/or related experience.

Applica!on Process: For a posi!on descrip!on and qualifica!ons please contact administra!on@ssabc.ca. To ap-

ply, send a cover le(er and resumé by email to Tony Heemskerk: searchcommi(ee@ssabc.ca no later than Au-

gust 15th

, 2018.

For further informa!on regarding the corpora!on please contact

Will Boothman, Director of Finance, at 250-592-7133.

References will be required from short-listed candidates. Tenta!ve start date is Fall, 2018.

Direct Debi t

Thank you to those parishioners who have signed up for Direct Debit since the Annual General Meeting or

increased their Direct Debit donations. We now have 63 parishioners giving through Direct Debit.

Direct Debit is a simple and convenient way of contributing to your Parish on a very planned and con-

sistent basis. It is simple to set up and simple to change if you so wish. You can choose the date or dates

of the month you wish the amount you have selected to be withdrawn from your bank account. If you wish, you can select

the amount you want to go to sanctioned collections (i.e. Needs of the Church in Canada, Catholic Missions in Canada

etc.) that happen throughout the year, or, you can contribute to these simply by placing an additional amount in an envelope

with your name and the name of the sanctioned collection on it and this amount will be added to your yearly donations re-

ceipt. Also, if you wish to contribute more than the original amount you have set up, this same method can be followed. If

for some reason, you want to change the amount withdrawn from your account or to cancel the Direct Debit; this can be

done by simply making your wishes known in writing.

When the collection basket comes around each week, there will be no more scrambling to find your envelope. You can sit

back with a smile, knowing that your offering is already in the bank!

If you haven’t already done so, please consider switching to this method of supporting your Parish.

Thank you.

The Parish Finance Committee