Holy Rosary Cathedral RICHARDS & DUNSMUIR STREET, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 20, 2015

ARCHBISHOP: Most Rev. J. Michael Miller, CSB RECTOR: Very Rev. Stanley GalvonASSISTANT PRIESTS: Rev. Federico Buttner • Rev. Anicet Pinto • Rev. Dennis Flores • Rev. Pablo Santa Maria

IN RESIDENCE: Rev. John Eason (Seaports Chaplain) • Rev. Terry Larkin

646 Richards Street, Vancouver BC V6B 3A3Tel.: 604-682-6774 / Fax: 604-331-8406 / Email: hrc@shaw.ca / Web: www.holyrosarycathedral.org

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MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday MassesSaturday 5:10 pm anticipated MassSunday 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am,

12:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm in Spanish; 8:00pm

Weekday MassesMonday to Friday 7:15am, 8:00am,

12:10pm, 5:10pm

Saturday 7:15am, 8:00am, 12:10pm

CONFESSIONSMonday to Friday 7:45am, 11:45am,

4:45pmSaturday 7:45am, 11:45am, 4:00 to 5:00pm

DEVOTIONS & ADORATION

Sunday Vespers 4:00pm Morning Prayer Mon to Sat 8:30am

Rosary Monday to Saturday11:40am, 4:40pm

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Fridays 3:00pm

Prayers to God the FatherTuesdays at 4:00pm

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentFirst Friday 12:45pm to 5:00pm

CONTACT INFORMATION

Cathedral Parish OfficeOffice Email hrc@shaw.caOffice Address 646 Richards Street,

Vancouver BC V6B 3A3

Rector Fr. Stanley Galvonhrc_pastor@shaw.ca

Parish Secretary Angela BurghardEmail hrc@shaw.caOffice Phone 604-682-6774, ext. 5Fax 604-331-8406

Pastoral Associate Bertilla WatanabeEmail bertilla_hrc@shaw.ca

READINGS - FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

-First Reading: Micah 5.2-5From you, O Bethlehem, will come the ruler of Israel.

-Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 80R. Restore us, O God;

let your face shine, that we may be saved.

-Second Reading: Hebrews 10.5-10I come to do your will.

-Gospel: Luke 1.39- 45W hy has this happened to me,

that the mother of my Lord comes to me.

WEEKDAY READINGS - ADVENT - WEEK 4

Monday December 21 # Advent Weekday Sg 2.8-14 / Lk 1.39-45Tuesday December 22 # Advent Weekday1 Sm 1.24-28 / Lk 1.45-56Wednesday December 23 # Advent Weekday Mal 3.1-4, 23-24 / Lk 1.57-66Thursday December 24 # Advent Weekday2 Sm 7.1-16 / Lk 1.67-79Friday December 25 # Christmas DayThe Nativity of the LordIs 52.7-10 / Heb 1.1-18 / Jn 1.1-18 Saturday December 26 # St. StephenActs 6.8-10, 7.54-59 / Mt 10.17-22Sunday December 27 # Holy Family SundaySir 3.2-6, 12-14 / Col 3.12-21 / Lk 2.41-52

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DECEMBER 20, 2015 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DEAR PARISHIONERS and VISITORS:

Part of our church’s Advent liturgy since the sixth century A.D.,

are verses known as the “O antiphons”. The writer drew seven

titles of God from the Old Testament which express the people’s

yearning for the coming of the Messiah.

These days the O Antiphons are prayed as the Alleluia verse

in the liturgy of the W ord at Mass during the last week of Advent,

and also within evening prayer and Liturgy of the Hours. Most of

us will recognize them as the foundation of the popular Advent

hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.”

Through the liturgy, family devotions and personal prayer, the

O Antiphons can serve as a beautiful way to prepare for the feast

of Christmas. Here is a short list of the O Antiphons:

Dec 17 O W isdom, you proceeded from the Most High and you

arrange all that exists. (Sirach 24.3, and W isdom 8.1)

Dec 18 O Lord and Leader of the House of Israel, come and

redeem us (Exodus 3.2, Deuteronomy 5)

Dec 19 O Root of Jesse, you stand as a sign for the peoples

(Isaiah 5.15, Habakkuk 2.3)

Dec 20 O Key of David, come and break down down the walls

of sin and death (Isaiah 22.2, Psalm 107.14)

Dec 21 O Radiant One, come and enlighten those lost in

darkness (Zechariah 3.8, W isdom 7.26)

Dec 22 O King, the Only joy of every human heart (Jeremiah

10.7, Genesis 2.7)

Dec 23 O Emmanuel, Saviour of all people (Isaiah 33.22,

Zechariah 9.9)

PARISH NEWS & EVENTS

SUNDAY SOCIAL: Please join us at Holy Rosary Hall for coffee,

tea and light refreshments after the 9:30am & 11:00am Masses.

Come enjoy a visit with parishioners & visitors to the Cathedral.

Sing at the Christmas Eve Mass

Anyone who would like to sing at the

9:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass, please

join us in the choir loft at 8:45pm for

carols. For more info email Catherine at

catherine.organist@gmail.com. All are

welcome!

Weekly Programs for Adults 50+:

•Tuesday Bible Sharing will resume January 19, 2016 from 10:30

to 11:30am.

•Thursday Gentle Chair Yoga will resume January 21, 2016 from

10:30-11:30am.

For more info, please call Shirley 604-879-8295.

Christ Is The Light Of Christmas

Christmas joy and lights aglow;

Christmas songs to warm and cheer

Excitement is on the children's faces

As anticipation fills the air —

But for some, it can be lonely

When loved ones have passed away,

Memories are all that linger

As the years begin to fade

But Christ's light should never dim;

It should ever shine out bright

Our ray of hope in this troubled world

Is our joy of eternal light

Christmas, when spent with Jesus,

Can warm our hurting hearts,

For as His light shines within us,

Its glow warms our deepest parts.

M.S. Lowndes

Advent Penitential Services

To celebrate Jesus’ Birth with true joy, let us open our

hearts to His merciful goodness. The Church

encourages us to participate in this Holy Season by

receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Dec. 20 - Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 2pm

Dec. 20 - St. Anthony’s, 7pm

Dec. 21 - St. John The Apostle, 7:00pm

Dec. 22 - Guardian Angels, 7pm

Dec. 23 - Sts. Peter and Paul, 7pm

Holy Rosary Cathedral will have confessions at the

usual times: Mon-Fri 7:45am, 11:45am, 4:45pm.

Saturday 7:45am, 11:45am, and from 4 - 5pm.

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2016 Envelope Boxes are now ready for pickup in

the vestibule of the church. Please check to make

sure your address is correct, and let us know if

there is any change.

“God is joyful! And what is the joy of God? The joy of God is

forgiving; the joy of God is forgiving!...Here is the entire Gospel!

Here! The whole Gospel, all of Christianity, is here! Mercy is the true

force that can save man and the world from the ‘cancer’ that is sin,

moral evil, spiritual evil.” -Pope Francis

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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S MASSES

at HOLY ROSARY CATHEDRAL

p Christmas Eve - Thurs. Dec. 24

Masses at 5:10pm, 9:00pm

Midnight Mass 12 midnight

Concert begins at 11:00pm

p Christmas Day -

Friday, Dec. 25

8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am,

12:30pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm

6:30pm in Spanish

p New Year’s Eve - Dec. 31 - Mass at 5:10pm

p New Year’s Day - Friday, January 1, 2016

Masses at 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am,

12:30pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm

6:30pm in Spanish

Holy Rosary Cathedral Clergy, Staff and Volunteerswishing you and your families a blessed and grace-filledChristmas.

Christmas Blessings

Please Remember in Your Prayers: Fr. Peter Chiang, JoanPan, Diana Marcela Ulloa Ramirez, Antonie Gabriel, DonnaHossack, Emilsen Calderon, Wendy Vazquez, Ruth Leon Solana,Maria Rosa Lopez, Julio Esponda Solana, Yvette Simon, MelvynThomas Lee, Julie Sanderson, and all who are ill, recovering fromsurgery, and are in need of our prayers.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S MASSES

at ST. GERARD’S MISSION on Bowen Island

Christmas Eve - December 24, 7:30pm

Christmas Day - December 25, 10:30am

New Year’s Day - January 1, 10:30am

Sunday Mass at St. Gerard’s Mission at

10:30am

Dear parishioners at St. Gerard’s Mission, your 2016 Sundayoffering envelopes are now ready for pick up.

Holy Rosary Cathedral Clergy, Staff and Volunteers wishingyou and your families a blessed and grace-filled Christmas.

Sunday and Holiday Parking Rates for HRC

Starting December 20 , parishioners of Holy Rosaryth

Cathedral will get extended rates for underground parking at

401 W est Georgia every Sunday and on selected holidays

(except game days & special events): $3 for two (2) hours and

$4.00 for three (3) hours. Select the “Holy Rosary” option at

payment kiosks and use code “1983" to access. Payment

by credit card only. Parkade is open from 8:00am to 12

midnight on Sundays and Holidays. Entrance is on Homer St,

close to the Dunsmuir intersection. Special rates will be in

effect for Christmas Day (all day) and New Year’s Day (8:00

- 1:00pm). Thank you to Advance Parking System for

extending this parking privilege to our parish.

WHAT’S ON AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

Archbishop ‘s Annual Mass For Life at the Cathedral

Join His Grace Archbishop Miller for the Annual Mass for Life

on Monday, December 28, @ 12:10 pm.

St. Augustine’s School: Annual Meeting for prospective

New Families on Thurs, Jan 7 at 7:00pm. Important for

parents wishing to enroll their children in Kindergarten or

Grade 1 for the 2016-17 School year. for info call St.

Augustine’s School (2154 W. 7th) at 604- 731-8024.

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Three churches. Eight

voices. Twelve days. Come experience the fullness of

Christmas with a concert of beautiful choral and organ music.

From Tomkins to Howells, W illan to Willcocks, join MOTET

Chamber Choir as we celebrate this most wonderful time of

the year and take you on a musical journey to Epiphany.

Friday, Jan. 1 at 2:30pm at St. Patrick's Catholic Church,

Vancouver. Admission by donation. All ages warmly

welcome. www.MOTET.ca

Welcome to Faith and Light - Vancouver Faith and Light

community gathers every third Sunday at Our Lady of Good

Counsel, Surrey from 1pm to 4:30pm. We celebrate Mass,

sing, share a fiesta and enjoy fellowship. We welcome people

with disabilities, their families and friends. For more

information contact Nancy at nancypeirce@shaw.ca or Ann at

604-313-0129.

Vancouver College Open House - Vancouver College, a

K-12 Catholic school for boys established by the Christian

Brothers in 1922, is holding its annual Open House for

prospective students and families on Tues, Jan. 12, 6:30-8:30

pm. Schedule: 6:20pm - All prospective students and parents

assemble in the Alumni Gymnasium; 6:30pm - Administrative

Team Presentation; 7pm - Student-led Tours and 8pm -

Reception in the Cafeteria.

Warm Clothing Needed for Men’s Hostel - Catholic

Charities Men’s Hostel at 828 Cambie Street, serves 102 men

every night. During the cold season your donation of warm

clothing, socks, gloves, scarves and toques are welcomed.

Please call 604-443-3292 or visit our shelter between 12pm-

10pm except Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm-10pm.

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DECEMBER 20, 2015 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

¡Bienvenidos feligreses de habla hispana

y visitantes a la Catedral del Santo Rosario!

Servicios

_ CONFESIONES en Español con el Padre Federico Buttner. Mier, Jue y Vier 11:45am y 4:45 pm. Sábado - 11:45 am y de 4a 5 pm. ¡Pregunta por él!

_ ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL: Domingos 6:05 pm

_ EXPOSICION DEL SANTISIMO Primer sábado de cada mes,6:30pm. ¡Jesús resucitado te espera!

_ Participa como voluntario de la tienda de artículos

religiosos de la Catedral.

_Escríbenos a nuestro email: comunidadhispanahrc@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/comunidadhispanahrc

Directorio de Coordinatores:

# Sacerdote: P. Federico Buttner

# Coro: Adrian Calabuche

# Lectores: Alex Frias

# Hospitalidad: Vanessa Tapia y Clare McCormick

# Eventos: Vanessa Tapia

# Ministros Ext. de Comunión: Julio Longoria

# Apoyo Gral. a la Com. de Base: Edna Gpe. Diaz

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Señor, muéstranos tu favor y sálvanos

María, la figura del Adviento. San Lucas en este párrafo

evangélico ha querido poner de relieve la prontitud, la prisa

de María, dócil a las mociones del Espíritu Santo. María,

sabiendo por el Ángel que Isabel estaba esperando un hijo,

va presurosa a brindarle su compañía y sus servicios. María

es presentada por el evangelista como ejemplo de prontitud

en el ejercicio de la caridad y de la entrega generosa.

No debemos de confundir la prontitud de María con

nuestras prisas. La prisa de María no es la que quema

nuestras jornadas, encerrada en ese frenesí de sucederse

de empeños, de " muchas cosas por hacer " ( al grado de

olvidar aquello que verdaderamente cuenta ). Mientras

nuestra prisa es fuente de dispersión que no deja tiempo ni

espacio para Dios y a los hermanos, la prisa de María es -

paradójicamente- el origen de una intensa y profunda

meditación sobre la Historia de la Salvación, que

proclamará en el cántico del " Magnificat ".

La Palabra en tu vida

En Navidad invitemos a Jesús a cenar y convivir con

nosotros. Él quiere formar parte de nuestra familia. Además

no se nos olvide: ¡ Es su cumpleaños !

The Hispanic Community

at the Cathedral wishes you

a Blessed Christmas and aHappy New Year!

† MUSIC NOTES †

Cathedral Organist & Music Director

Denis Bédard 604-322-5995

Assistant Organist/Music Administrator

Catherine W alsh 604-222-8072

Music Programme for the 11:00 am Mass

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Organ Prelude: Ave Maria von Arcadelt - F. LISZT

Kyrie, Sanctus, Agnus Dei:

Mass of Saint Teresa - H. W ILLAN

Offertory:

1. Ave Maria (Choir) - K. TEN HOOPE

2. Virgo Dei Genitrix (Organ) - J. LANGLAIS

Communion:

1. Salve Regina (Organ) - J. LANGLAIS

2. Sub Tuum Praesidium (Choir) - K. TEN HOOPE

Organ Postlude:

Chorale “Salvation is come to us” - J.S. BACH

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Music Preview for December 27, 2015

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - R. S. W ILLIS

O Little Town of Bethlehem - L.S. REDNER

Organ music by N. LEBEGUE, J. BOUVARD,

C. FRANCK & J.S. BACH

THANK YOU & Christmas Greetings to our BULLETINADVERTISERS! It is this advertising that supports the cost of

the paper and printing of our weekly bulletin.

A warm thank you also to parishioners and visitors for supporting these businesses with your patronage.Please mention that you found the advertisement onthe back of the Holy Rosary bulletin - and enjoy themoney saving coupons!

To inquire about advertising, please send and email to Max

Madrussan at mmadrussan@cancommedia.com or call

778-899-6388

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PARISH LIFE

Baptisms - Sundays at 2:00pm. Preparation classes are held on thesecond Saturday of each month. Pls contact the parish office to findout more.

Marriages - Appointments should be made at least six months inadvance. Couples please contact the Parish Office for information.

Altar Servers - The Cathedral has a team of dedicated servers whoare scheduled to help at specific Masses. Help is needed at weekdayMasses too. Contact: Bertilla Watanabe 604-682-6774 ext. 6

Cathedral Bell Ringers - A skilled and dedicated team of bell ringersrings our eight bells by hand. New ringers, experienced or not, arewelcome always. Practices are held on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. Visitwww.vscr.ca Email: hrc@shaw.ca

Cathedral Gift Shop - The Gift Shop aims to be open before & afterthe noon & evening weekday Masses, as well as Sunday morning &evening Masses, and is staffed by a crew of dedicated ladies. Thankyou for your support.

Catholic Women’s League - The CWL is rooted in gospel valuesand calls its members to holiness through service. They organize andsupport a wide range of spiritual and social events. They meet inRosary Hall on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. Contact:Jane Rosenthal Email: janemrose@telus.net

Church Care & Cleaning - The sanctuary is given a thoroughcleaning every Tuesday morning, 9 - 11am, and on the last Saturdayof each month. More hands are always welcome. Contact the parishoffice at hrc@shaw.ca

Choirs - Three choirs offer a variety of music repertoires to enrichour prayer and worship experience. If you would like share yourtalents, find out which of our choirs is right for you. Contact:Catherine Walsh 604-222-8072

Development & Peace - D & P is the official internationaldevelopment

organization of Catholic Church in Canada. It helps the world's poorand disadvantaged by advocating policy change in government andcorporations and by donating time and money to support developmentefforts. Contact Bertilla Watanabe: Email: bertilla_hrc@shaw.ca

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - If you are aregular at the parish and live by the principles of a faith-filled Catholic,this ministry may be your calling. Lay members help with thedistribution of the Eucharist when additional help is required. Contact: Shirley Wang 604-879-8295

Handmaids of the Lord - This is an all-women ministry of theCouples for Christ. It aims to provide Christian pastoral support forpersonal renewal. By sharing in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, themembers grow as witnesses to the faith through continuingconversion, service and evangelization work. Contact: Grace Inonog, Email: graceaka44@yahoo.com

Hispanic Community - The weekly Spanish Mass now caters to theSpanish-speaking community in our parish. The Genesis Groupreaches out to young adults within this community. If you would liketo serve as an usher, lector or in any other way please let us know.comunidadhispanahrc@gmail.com ,

www.facebook.com/comunidadhispanahrc

50+ and Seniors - If you are 50 and older, join this group for arange of activities - Bible Sharing on Tuesdays 10:30 -11:30am, GentleChair Yoga on Thursdays 10:30-11:30am as well as short excursionsand lunch gatherings. Contact Shirley Wang at 604-879-8295.

Ushers & Greeters - Help is needed to distribute bulletins, take up thecollection, welcome all who come to Mass and generally be ready toserve with a smile! Contact: Gilda Penfold, Email:gilda9488@gmail.com

STEWARDSHIP IN OUR PARISH

Stewardship Profile of the Week

Dianne

Has been volunteering at the cathedral for

over 40 years and is our longest serving

volunteer.

Currently serves as rectory receptionist after

office hours.

Motto: “I like to be close to God, and to talk

to people, especially those with relatives

who have passed away.”

Thanks, Diane, for your longstanding service and faithfulness.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

As we draw close to the Feast of the Nativity, we hear the

great stewardship proclamation twice in today’s second

reading from the Letter to the Hebrews: “Behold, I come to

do your will, O God!” Who is this Jesus? Who are we that

we should follow him? Many want him as a friend, a guide,

a king, an advocate. Jesus reveals the nature of God, the

servant sent to give us new life in God’s house.Take time

to ponder these questions: Do we have the courage to

follow Jesus? Do we reflect God’s nature in our daily life?

Are we able to say with confidence: “Behold, I come to do

your will?” www.catholicstewardship.org

PARISH LIFE continued.....

Knights of Columbus - The K of C a fraternal benefit society founded

on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity. Fellowship is

promoted among members and their families through educational and

charitable and social welfare works. Contact: Grand Knight Sean Fox,

604-608-1326. Email: seanfox@shaw.ca or Deputy Grand Knight

James Faulkner baldeagle88@hotmail.com

Legion of Mary - This is a well-established organization in the parish.

The women and men of the Legion serve in all areas of parish life as

greeters, ushers and prayer leaders. They also make house visits to

visit the sick, pray the rosary and evangelize. A number of praesidia

meet during the week in the Parish hall. Contact: Rufina Armandiz,

604-325-9921 or the Parish Office.

Lectors - The sacramental celebration of the Word of God is a

proclamation which must enlighten the minds of the listeners and

inspire them in the journey towards God. New lectors are welcome.

Attendance at a Lector’s Workshop is compulsory. Contact: David

Cuan, Davidacuan@gmail.com.

Project Advance - Project Advance is an annual diocesan appeal

beginning in Spring. If you can help at the launch and follow-up, it

would certainly be appreciated. Contact: Bertilla Watanabe Email:

bertilla_hrc@shaw.ca

RCIA - (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Classes are held on

Tuesday evenings from Sept. to May, 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Holy Rosary

Hall, 650 Richards St. Call the office for info and registration.

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