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St. Joseph the Worker Parish Diocese of Victoria 753 Burnside Road West Victoria, BC V8Z 1M9 Office: 250.479.7413 Fax: 250.479.7619 Emergencies Only (outside office hours):1.250.732.7380 Father Alfredo’s Email: [email protected] Website: www.sjtw.ca Email: [email protected] Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time February 16th and 17th 2019 Blessed Is The One Who Trusts In The Lord Faith in the power of the Resurrection gives way to a righteous and fruitful life eternal. Trusting in the Lord, and striving to live the beatitudes in our everyday lives, yields much fruit. LENTEN MISSION WITH BISHOP GARY GORDON at St. Joseph the Worker Parish When: Monday, March 25th, Tuesday, March 26th and Wednesday, March 27th Time: 7:00pm Parish Reconciliation to follow on Thursday, March 28th Discover a love that is the great joy of knowing “I am not alone.” Join Bishop Gary Gordon on a journey of discovering how life is a great joy when accompanied by Christ.
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St. Joseph the Worker ParishDiocese of Victoria
753 Burnside Road WestVictoria, BC V8Z 1M9
Office: 250.479.7413 Fax: 250.479.7619Emergencies Only (outside office hours):1.250.732.7380
Father Alfredo’s Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sjtw.caEmail: [email protected]
Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
February 16th and 17th 2019
Blessed Is The One Who Trusts In The LordFaith in the power of the Resurrection gives way to a righteous and fruitful life eternal. Trusting in the Lord, and striving to live the beatitudes in our everyday lives, yields much fruit.
LENTEN MISSION WITH BISHOP GARY GORDONat St. Joseph the Worker Parish
When: Monday, March 25th, Tuesday, March 26th and Wednesday, March 27thTime: 7:00pm
Parish Reconciliation to follow on Thursday, March 28th
Discover a love that is the great joy of knowing “I am not alone.”Join Bishop Gary Gordon on a journey of discovering how life is a great joy when accompanied by Christ.
Ministry Liturgical Schedule February 23rd and 24th, 2019
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:15-4:45 pm or by appointment.Sacrament of Marriage: Inquiries must be made 6 months in advance. Register at the office. Marriage preparation class is compulsory.Sacrament of Baptism: Call the Parish Office at 250-479-7413 to register for the next Baptism Preparation Class (to be determined). Typically, Baptisms are held during all Masses of the last weekend of each month.Catechism and Children’s Liturgy, Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Communion and Youth Group: Contact Parish Office for information.Pastoral Care Visits While in Hospital: We remind the faithful that privacy legislation in BC prevents the release of information regarding hospital admissions. If you or someone you love are admitted to a hospital and would like a visit from your pastor or Eucharistic Minister, please call your parish office. For emergency calls only call 250-889-3761.
Hospital MinistersCoordinator-Denise Kyfiuk
Children’s LiturgyCoordinator-Martin Poulin
VacuumersCoordinator-Ralph Scheurle
Altar Servers
Saturday 5:00 pm
Coordinator-Jeanine Woodman
Hospitality MinistersCoordinator-Karen DouglasLectors Coordinator-Linda ChattonUshers ** recruit Presenters of Gifts
Coordinator- looking for one
Mass ScheduleWeekday MassesMonday ~ No MassTuesday ~ No MassWednesday ~ 9:30am
School MassThursday ~ 9:30am
Friday ~ 9:30amSaturday ~ 5:00pmSunday ~ 10:00amSunday ~ 6:00pm
From today’s Gospel: Then he looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” (Luke 6:20)Adults: In what way are you serving the poor, as Jesus did?Children: When have you helped bring God’s love to someone who was sad, or hungry, or whom others made fun of?
In a spirit of fraternal love, a document of major historic significance was signed by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed el-Tayeb during a Global Conference on February 4, 2019 in Abu Dhabi. You can view and read this document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together on the Diocese of Victoria website at: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/diocesan-blog/human-fraternity.Forced to Flee, a simulation experience about conflict and forced migration, Wednesday, February 20th, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, St. Patrick's Parish Hall, 2060 Haultain Street. This year Development and Peace - Caritas Canada asks us to share the journey of 68.5 million forced migrants around the world. For more information or to register by Feb 18th, contact [email protected]. Andrew’s Charismatic Catholic Prayer Breakfast will be held at the Comfort Inn, 3020 Blanshard (Ballroom) on Saturday February 23rd, 9 am to noon. Hear the powerful testimony of Fr. Alfredo Monacelli - a former restaurant manager and photographer from Italy. He current serves as Pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish. Tickets - $15. Call 250-477-4700 (the Dunstans) for a reservation.St. Andrew's Regional High School presents Ronnie Scott as Elvis and Friends Saturday, March 9th, 2019 at 6:30 pm. All proceeds will go towards the Fine Arts building and Sports Field. Tickets $50.00 can be purchased at parish office or by calling the high school to purchase by credit card. Please call 250-479-1414.KAIROS BLANKET EXERCISE –as Catholic Canadians we are called to deepen our knowledge of Indigenous history post-contact, and strive to develop stronger relationships with our First Nations neighbours. Please join us to participate at St. Elizabeth's Church, 10030 3rd St. Sidney, Saturday March 9th, 1 – 4 PM. This is a deeply moving, participatory history lesson – developed in collaboration with Indigenous Elders and educators – For more information: . There is a limit of 60 https://www.kairosblanketexercise.org/participants. To register call St. Elizabeth’s 250-656-7433 or email [email protected]
Music Ministry
Sunday 10:00 am Sunday 6:00 pm
For Rent
St. Joseph the Worker Parish Hall
$75.00/per hour or $500.00/event
Contact the Parish Office @ 250-479-7413 or [email protected]
for more information
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Jen and Shawn Christian Rocks
W. Burgess **, T. ButlerM. Trudeau, J. Aquino
L. Bartle **, R. StrongA. Vandekerkhove, J. Vukovic
MC J. PriceM. Hinojosa
MC M. Zidek, Deacon MichaelA. Blair, C. Mykyte
MC M. FaberS. Faber
J. Percy
M. KellandP. O’Brien
M. McDonaldM. King
L. FlintG. Flint
B. Douglas
Angela FaberWing and A Prayer
P. Chang-KueC. MacDonald
C. HuntM. Wood
Seeds 10:00am MassCarmelle
Promise 10:00am MassTiffany
Good News 10:00am MassTom and Girls
J. ZwickerM. Hardy
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is back! We are having a Non-
Residential Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
March 30-31 at St Joseph's School,
Victoria, BC. Don't wait to invest in your
marriage. Register at
www.rcdvictoria.org Questions?:
[email protected] or Sharon & Glen
778 386 2908
The Board of Directors of the CHABC is pleased to announce that in 2019 one bursary in the amount of $500 will be granted to a graduating student who is enrolled in a Catholic secondary school, or is a member of a BC/Yukon parish and enrolled in a public secondary school, or is home-schooled. For a p p l i c a t i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s , p l e a s e v i s i t h t t p s : / / w w w . c h a b c . b c . c a / b l o g / o r d o w n l o a d https://www.chabc.bc.ca/2019-chabc-bursary-offered/. Please note the closing date for applications: MARCH 22, 2019.
Save your appetites for the next Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast on: Sunday, February 24th right after the 10:00am Mass.
Stations of the Cross7:00pm during Lent
March 8 - ProclaimersMarch 15 - CWLMarch 22 - St. Vincent de PaulMarch 29 - Social Eco JusticeApril 5 - K of CApril 12 - Youth Group
The St. Andrew's Cathedral Knights of Columbus are hosting a fundraiser dinner at Our Lady of the Rosary Hall February 23rd, 2019. Doors open at 5:30pm; dinner is at 6:00. Guest Speaker: Fr. Dean Henderson. All proceeds from dinner and Silent Auction will go towards helping a family or families attend the 2019 Annual Family Conference. $20.00/single ticket or
Newsworthy and Noteworthy This Week in our Community
12:00 noon - Senior’s Lunch Bunch - Church HallHealing The Church - St. Joseph the Worker9:00am Catholic Prayer Breakfast - Comfort Inn5:30pm St. Andrew’s and Our Lady of the Rosary K of C Fundraiser dinner - Lady of Our Rosary8:30am Why Liturgy Matters - Church of the Ascension, Parksville11:15am K of C Pancake Breakfast - Church Hall9:00am Session 1 - The Healing Ministry of Christ - St. Patrick’s Parish Hall6:30pm Elvis and Friends - St. Andrew’s Regional High School9:00am Pastoral Care Training Session 2 -St. Pat’s Parish Hall7:00pm Lenten Mission with Bishop Gary7:00pm Parish ReconciliationFourth Annual Bishop’s Gala - Our Lady of Fatima
Up Coming Events & Start
2018 Tax Receipts are ready for pick up at the back of the church.Old Palms - Lent is just around the corner. You are invited to bring your old palms to the Church and place them in the box located in the foyer. The palms will be burned and the ashes used for Ash Wednesday.Diocese of Victoria/Island Catholic Schools Job Posting: Senior Accountant – See the bulletin board and Diocesan website for a full description.Office Assistant - St. Andrew's Cathedral is seeking a full-time (8:30 am - 4:00 pm, 5 days/wk), customer-service oriented Office Assistant to assist with the clerical duties of a busy parish office and to provide Parish Ministry support. A full job description is available on the Cathedral's website www.standrewscathedral.com or by email request:[email protected] Only those candidates who most closely match our requirements will be contacted. Please send your resume and covering letter to Rita Fichtner, Office Manager, at the parish office no later than March 31st. Detailed job description on bulletin board.Healing the Church - on Thursday, February 21st at St. Joseph the Worker Church from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm You are invited to enter into a dialogue with Bishop Gary Gordon and members of the Diocesan Leadership Team regarding the clergy sexual abuse crisis in the Church, and to learn about the Diocesan Responsible Ministry & Safe Environment policies and protocols that were established to address these concerns in our Diocese.Liturgical Workshop: Liturgy Matters - Join us to renew your love and appreciation of our highest form of worship. This is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Sacred Liturgy on Saturday, February 23rd from 8:30am – 2:00 pm at Church of the Ascension, Parksville. Bring a bagged lunch. Register TODAY (Feb 17) or email:www.rcdvictoria.org [email protected] gjahelka @rcdvictoria.orgORYou are invited….The Assembly of Western Catholic Bishops will be meeting in Victoria in late February and during that time will gather for a Mass at the Cathedral on Wednesday, February 27th at 5 pm. All are invited and welcome to attendthe Mass.
Feb 20Feb 21Feb 23Feb 23
Feb 23
Feb 24Mar 2
Mar 9
Mar 23
Mar 25-27Mar 28May 4
Monday February 18Parish Office ClosedNo Mass10:00am CWL Meeting - Community Room and ChurchTuesday February 19 Parish Office ClosedNo Mass today6:30pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting - Community Room7:00pm Christian Rocks Choir Practice - ChurchWednesday February 209:30am School Mass + Freddy Mendes12:00 noon Senior’s Lunch Bunch - Church Hall7:00pm Couples for Christ Choir Practice7:30pm K of C - Church HallThursday February 21 9:30am Mass + John Nedelec7:00pm By His Wounds We Are Healed - ChurchFriday February 22 Feast Chair Of St. Peter, Apostle9:30am Mass + Muriel McIntyreAdoration from 10:00am to noon - Come and adore and listen - Church7:00pm RCIA - Community RoomSaturday February 23 Memorial St. Polycarp, Bishop, Martyr10:00am Contemplative Community - Community Room5:00pm Mass + Peter RebelloBaptism of Keziah Apolinario6:00pm Youth Group - School GymSunday February 24 Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time8:45 am Catechism Classes10:00am Mass 11:15am K of C Pancake Breakfast12:30pm Vietnamese Mass - Fr. Michael Tran followed by potluck in Church Hall6:00pm Mass + Lily Benitez
“Friendship the experience of an Encounter”.
Donating Your ‘Treasure’Just a reminder that St. Joseph the Worker offers the following options for your financial contributions to our parish:• pre-numbered collection envelopes• pre-authorized debit (automatically out of your bank account on a monthly basis)• credit card (VISA and M/C) transactions (automatically billed to your credit card on a monthly basis)For more information or to initiate any of these options please contact the parish office.
Youth GroupAn Invitation to all Youth
Grades 6 and upafter Saturday Massin the School Gym
Games, Singing, Fun, Prayer as an Education in the Faith.
SJTW Valentine Dinner & Barn Dance New Date
Due to recent weather conditions, and the safety of attendees, the Feb. 9 Valentine Dinner and Barn Dance fundraiser (6:00 – 10:30) will now be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 (6:00 pm – 10:30) at St. Joseph School gym (757 Burnside Road West, Victoria) from 6:00 – 10:30 pm. For those who have previously purchased tickets, we would be grateful if you could join us on March 2. Tickets: $20 each; $8.00 children age 4 -12; kids under 4 (free). Both event and raffle tickets will be sold after the Feb. 17 and 24 Masses and and in the parish School offices and Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valentine-dinner-and-barn-dance-tickets-54444471881
It's (almost) Party Time – Save the Date! We're looking forward to welcoming you on May 4th, 2019, at the fourth annual Bishop's Gala. Prepare to mix and mingle at Our Lady of Fatima Parish hall in Victoria: catch up with friends, browse the silent auction, and prepare to bid on some exciting new live auction items—all in support of West Coast Missions. Mark your calendars now: tickets will be available on line beginning March 15th. We can't wait to see you there!
Victoria Pastoral Care Training Sessions cont’dAll sessions are 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. No chargeBring a bag lunch. Coffee/Tea will be available
St. Patrick's Parish HallSaturday, March 23rd – Session 2: Listening &
Communications and Mental HealthContact the parish office to register: (250) 592-7391 or
St. Joseph the Worker ParishSaturday, April 6 - Session 3: The Grieving Process and
Ministering to FamiliesSaturday, May 25 - Session 4 Who am I as a Pastoral Care
Visitor?Contact the parish office to register: (250) 479-7413 or
Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursary 2019 Program is now receiving applications. Once again, we are privileged to offer thirty bursaries of $500.00 each to Catholic students across the Province of British Columbia. Applications are accepted
Please Note: Date Change for Diocese of Victoria Pastoral Care Outreach Program
Session 1 - The Healing Ministry of Christ.Place: St. Patrick’s Parish
Date Changed to: March 2, 2019Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Bring a bag lunchContact the parish office to register 250-592-7391
Please Note: Parish Office will be closed on:Monday, February 18th and Tuesday February 19th
All proceeds to benefit the SJTW / Masithuthukisane organic farming project to help feed the poor in South Africa. The second cause is St. Joseph's School Parent Advisory Group (PAG) for student needs: financial, social and educational.
Please register TODAY, January 17th This is a great opportunity to deepen your faith!Liturgical Workshop: Liturgy Matters
Pastor Fr. Alfredo MonacelliAdmin Assistant/Secretary/Bookkeeper Jennifer Smith/Sandi Duncan/Pat O’Brien - Office hours 8:30 am-3:30 pm Tuesday-Friday Custodian Ralph Scheurle (250) 727-6010Responsible Ministry Coordinator Ann Glas email: [email protected] Server Training/Coordinator Jeanine Woodman email: [email protected] Kara Kirkpatrick email: [email protected] Community Charlie Allen (778) 433-5772 email: (2nd & 4th Saturdays @ 10 am)[email protected]’s Liturgy of the Word Martin Poulin (250) 744-3288 email: [email protected]’s Religious Education Reine Mykyte, Beth Geras and Lily Blair email: [email protected] Ministry Contact Jenny Di Castri (250) 893-5441SJTW Pastoral Care Outreach Ministry Denise Kyfiuk email: [email protected] and Peace Sister Marina Smith SSA email: [email protected] of Christian Initiation (RCIA) Fred and Doreen Keizer (250) 380-0158Youth Group - Grades 6 to 12 Claudia and Oscar Hinojosa email: [email protected]. Joseph’s School Pre School-Grade 7. Call school office (250) 479-1232 for more info.Catholic Women’s League(CWL) President: Barbara Strong (250) 881-8612 email: [email protected] of Columbus Gerry Poitras (250-) 812-7611 email: [email protected]. Vincent de Paul Robert Strong (778) 350-0676 email: (3rd Tuesday of month) [email protected] and Maintenance Committee Ralph Scheurle (250) 727-6010 email: [email protected]/Hospitality Committee Barbara Strong (250) 881-8612 email: [email protected] Committee Chair Mel Evangelista email: [email protected] Schedule Coordinator Linda Chatton email: [email protected] Training Coordinator Moira King email: [email protected] Committee Shannon Hryhoryshen (778) 433-4365Masithuthukisane/SJTW (2015-2020) Project Moira King email: [email protected] and Ecological Justice Committee Sr. Marina Smith email: [email protected] Pastoral Council Mylinh Trinh, Claudia Garcia, Brian Fox, Carmelle Whiteley, George Flint, Ian Mykyte
Contacts in the Parish
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We are accepting advertising for the New Year
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We are accepting advertising for the New Year
Please call the office 250-479-7413
We are accepting advertising for the New Year
Please call the office 250-479-7413
We are accepting advertising for the New Year
Please call the office 250-479-7413
We are accepting advertising for the New Year
Please call the office 250-479-7413
We are accepting advertising for the New Year
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