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Presentation of the Lord – February 2, 2020

Weekend Masses: Saturday @ 5 p.m.

Sunday @ 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Weekday Masses (this week): Wednesday & Friday @ 9:30

a.m.; Monday, Tuesday & Thursday @ 12:10 pm.

Feast this week-

Monday: St. Blaise, Bishop, Martyr – Blessing of throats at

12:10 pm. Mass (please note time change); Wednesday: St.

Agatha, virgin, martyr; Thursday: St. Paul Miki & Companions,

martyrs

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Wed. after 9:30 am. Mass

Rosary: Recited one half hour before weekday Masses

Music Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 pm. New singers and

instrumentalists welcome

Reconciliation: Saturdays @ 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Sacrament of Baptism: Preparation to be completed before the

Sacrament is celebrated.

Sacrament of Marriage: At least six months notice must be given.

Mass Bonaventure Retirement Home: Third Thursday of each

month

BAPTISM PREPARATION …. The next Baptism Preparation

course will take place on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD AT 7:00 PM.

in the Parish Room. To register, please call the Parish office at 754-

2170 or visit our website - www. thebasilica.ca as soon as possible

before this date. We encourage expectant parents to register early

in their pregnancy. This will allow you to celebrate the Sacrament of

Baptism shortly after the baby’s birth.

A Time for Adoration, Confessions & Benediction – Saturday,

February 1st, 6:30-9:00 pm. We will have Adoration of the Blessed

Sacrament by candlelight as well as the opportunity for Confessions

from, 6:30-8:30 pm. there will be ongoing praise and worship music.

So please come for a few minutes (or longer) of prayer. A special

intention for this evening of prayer is for vocations to the priesthood

and religious life in our Parish and Archdiocese. Benediction will be

celebrated at 8:30 pm.

Prayer…we ask that you remember the sick of our parish: Fr. Pat

Power, Fr. John Costello, Br. Dave Murphy, Gerard Carey, Tony

Murphy, Marie Joy, Frank Fowler, Peggy Reid, Michael Bishop,

Peggy Walsh,. Lord, comfort them in their time of sickness and bless

those who care for them. If you would like to have a friend / family

member named in the Bulletin & remembered at our Eucharistic

celebrations please ask their permission and call the Parish Office

@ 754-2170 or email basilica@rcsj.org by Wednesday noon.

WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE 2020 In celebration of

this year’s World Day for Consecrated Life, Archbishop Hundt invites

you to join him at a special Mass this Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 @

11:00 am. in St. Pius X Church (16 Smithville Crescent, St. John’s).

All those in the Archdiocese who are in vowed Consecrated Life have been

invited to this Mass. Following the Mass there will be an opportunity to

socialize with them at a small reception in the parish hall.

Funerals … We extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the

families and friends of the late ERNEST LAYMAN, FLORENCE

RICHARDSON, JOSEPH SEARS May the Lord console you and

grant eternal rest to the soul of your loved one.

Baptism … OLIVIA ROSE PITTMAN you have become a new

creation and have clothed yourself in Christ. May you always grow

a child of the Light.

JOURNEYING WITH MATTHEW (facilitated by Dr. Gerard Whitty,

D.Min) Thursday, February 13 @ 7 pm. in the Parish Room.

Parking available behind the Basilica which is through the Arch or

behind St. Bon’s, from there you can enter directly in to the Parish

Room. Please call 754-2170 or email basilica@rcsj.org to register.

Do you want a closer relationship with Jesus?

TRY ALPHA …ALPHA is a series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. Each session looks at a different question and is designed to create conversation. There is no pressure, no follow-up and no charge; it’s just an open, informal and honest space to explore and discuss life’s big questions together. Tuesday evenings (6:00 pm.) February 4th – April 7th, 2020. For more information contact us at catholicnl@gmail.com.

Prayer to Know My Vocation

… Lord, I want to be happy in

this life and spend eternity

with You in the life to come.

From the first moment of my

existence, You knew my

vocation. Please help me

discover Your plan for my life.

Help me to know myself. Help

me to overcome my fears.

Help me to want what You

want. Help me to trust You

completely. Send Your Holy

Spirit into my mind and heart

so, I can see the gifts You

have given me and hear Your

call to serve the Church.

Increase my desire to bring

others to You and to help

them reach heaven. Mary,

Most Holy Mother of God,

pray for me, that I can

discover my vocation and

have the courage to respond

in faith. AMEN

“Faith is the assurance of that

which is hoped for.”

If you believe in the Giver of

the call, you can hope to be

true to it. Will you follow Christ

as a priest, deacon or in the

consecrated life? Call Father

Jeff Kolonel at (709)745-8183

or Father Ray Earle (709)781-

1696 or Father Philip Melvin

at (709)754- 1195 or email:

vocations@rcsj.org

BASILICA PARISH FUNDRAISER “A NIGHT BEFORE THE OSCARS” – a

salute to the Academy Awards – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH RETIRED CITIZENS ASSOCATON CENTRE,10 BENNETT AVENUE, ST. JOHN’S. A FOUR COURSE BUFFET DINNER WITH DESSERTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. Chefs: Father Cecil Critch, Brenda Critch, Pat Kelly. COST: $50.00 PER PERSON. Get out for a fun-filled night of great food, music from the movies, and perhaps win your own “Academy Award”. Reservations and tickets ($50.00 pp) available at the Parish Office @ 754-2170. Arrive 6-7 pm. on the Red Carpet for dinner service @ 7 pm. We will be holding a Silent Auction at the dinner. Any Gift Cards or donations for the silent auction will be greatly appreciated and may be dropped off at the parish office. All proceeds go to Basilica Parish.

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK – FEBRUARY 11TH - The ministry of Jesus to the sick is

central to the life of the Church. February 11th (Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes) highlights the healing ministry of the Church. It reminds us that service to the sick and suffering cannot be neglected. It recognizes the great efforts of doctors, nurses, health care institutions and pastoral care givers to restore health to those afflicted with illness and disease. In celebration of this year’s World Day of the Sick, Archbishop Hundt invites you to join him at a special Mass on Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 @ 7:00 pm. in the Basilica of St. John the Baptist (200 Military Road). All those who are involved in caring for the sick are especially invited to this celebration. Following the Mass there will be light refreshments available and an opportunity for socializing.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF FRANCE – October 21-31, 2020 with

Father Cecil Critch. Highlights: Shrine of Miraculous Medal, Paris Churches and other sites,

Church of St. Joan of Arc in Rouen, Shrine of St. Theresa of Lisieux, Chartres Cathedral , St. Bernadette of Nevers, St. Jean Vianney, La Salette, Avignon, and ending in Lourdes. If interested, please call Colleen Williams at Carson Wagonlit, Harvey’s Travel, Mt. Pearl, 747-5018. MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE --- upcoming Marriage Preparation Course dates in St. John’s for 2020 are March 6&7; April 17&18, May 22&23; June 12&13. To register for a course please complete the registration form on the Archdiocesan website rcsj.org. Select Chancery/Marriage Tribunal and then Marriage Preparation. Anyone requiring additional info call Theresa Whiffen @ 726-3660 ext 236 or email twhiffen@rcsj.org

OFFERTORY … $6,582.70; HEAT & LI9GHT … $65.; ASSESSMENT … $30.;

CANDLES … $251.60

January 26, 2020

BINGO! Cowan Plaza – Corner of Topsail Road and Burgeo Street – seven nights a week.

Please support this Bingo as it financially supports our parish

Knights of Columbus - St. Clare Avenue every Wednesday and Sunday

Your 2020 Sunday offering envelopes are available at the front entrance to the Basilica. They are

arranged in ALPHABETICAL ORDER of your SURNAME. If you do not presently use envelopes, but

would like a set, please put your name and complete mailing address on the form provided on the table.

Envelopes will be available for you next weekend.

LRemember, that when you leave this earth you can take with you nothing that you have received –

only what you have given.” (St. Francis of Assisi)

WHEN YOU DO YOUR ESTATE PLANNING, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR CHURCH.

SNOW CLEARING ... During the winter months when there is a heavy snowfall the east and west doors of

the Basilica will be the first to be cleared. These entrances are to be used by all attending daily Mass. The

main entrances will be cleared only after the east and west have been cleared. A reminder that when the

schools in the city are closed because of inclement weather, the Mass for that day (unless it is a Funeral -

check parish phone 754-2170) will be cancelled. Of course, sometimes it does snow on the weekend ... if in

doubt about whether or not Mass is being celebrated ... please check the parish phone or tune in to the local

radio stations.

*** PLEASE NOTE – The 14th Weekend of Grace for Women Conference with keynote speaker Barbara

Heil will be held April 24-26, 2020 at the Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax, NS. Attendance through pre-registration

only. Visit www.weekendofgrace.com for more information

New Evangelization Summit – April 25, 2020 …. On Saturday, April 25th join thousands of Catholics from

around the world at the premier conference on the New Evangelization. The event will be held live in Ottawa

and webcast to host sites across Canada and the USA. This year’s Summit is once again featuring world-

class Catholic speakers: Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, Michael Dopp, Barbara Mason, Sherry Wedell and Brett

Powell. The NES has been designed to inspire Catholics and help them live out their personal call to

evangelize. This year the Summit is FREE for all attendees! Be inspired, receive formation and connect with

other Catholics. Register now at www.newevangelization.ca Location: St. Peter’s Parish (110 Ashford Dr.,

Mt. Pearl). Contact: Heather @ 364-8606 – St. Peter’s Parish or youthsaintppmaryqueen@gmail.com.

CCO (Catholic Christian Outreach) Annual Founders’ Dinner – Saturday, March 28th, Knights of

Columbus, doors open at 5 pm., dinner served @ 6 pm. Register at cco.ca/stjohnsgala, email

maryclkaire.hoffman@cco.ca with any questions.

SAVE THIS DATE – THURSDAY, MAY 21ST, 2020 –

COME AND JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL “FLIPPER DINNER” (alternate Stuffed Chicken

Breast) AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

MORE DETAILS IN FUTURE BULLETINS

Reflection: Both Simeon and Anna have something to show us about how to receive the Lord. Simeon’s

response on meeting the infant Jesus was a hymn of praise to God. His prayer is included in Compline, the

Church’s official night prayer. Anna’s response was to speak about Jesus to others, especially to those who

were waiting for God’s help in time of need. While Simeon worshipped, Anna bore witness, calling others to

Jesus. Today’s feast invites us to welcome the Lord in prayer and in witness. We thank our loving God for

the gift of his Son, the light of the world. We share our joy with others because the Lord who entered his

temple has entered our lives too.