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 13 we have 60 parishioners who are signed up for PAC. We have begun the process with the Archdiocese and the bank. The bank has informed us that the earliest date for training is February 28. However, even with this late date for training, entering and processing, we have been assured that the first deduction from parishioners account can be made on be 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, which is scheduled for March 1, 2019.

Bulletins –

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, if

you are receiving bulletins in your email inbox please

do not take a printed bulletin from the church.

If you are not receiving bulleting in your email

inbox please register for the

Bulletin on line

http://stjwinnipeg.weebly.com/

To have the bulletin delivered to your email inbox

navigate the page under “Contact” and scroll to the

bottom where you will find a section that you can

submit your email address.

Attention All Parishioners Income Tax Receipts for 2018 have been mailed for

those who have donated over $50; please keep it in a safe place as you can use it when you file your Income Tax return. For donations of $50 or less, receipts are ready for pick up from Fr. Bo’s office. Please phone the parish office any weekday morning to make an appointment. Likewise if you have any questions or need to change your address please phone.

To help you figure out if you have given adequate support to your parish please take the time to divide your yearly donation (the amount on your tax receipt) by 54 for the exact amount of your contribution per Holy Day of Obligation; i.e. Sundays, New Year’s Day and Christmas Day. A yearly donation of less than $400 means that your donation per Sunday is $7.40 or less.

Sharing God’s Gifts Income Tax Receipts will be mailed directly to you from the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. If you have any questions or concerns regarding Sharing God’s Gifts Receipts please call 452-2227.

Thank you from the Philippines

These are pictures of the Parish priest (in blue

striped shirt) and volunteers repacking food items

purchased by the funds sent from St. Joseph’s

Parish. The repacked food items were distributed

to families of neighboring towns that were

devastated by floods caused by recent typhoon

Usman.

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.

UNDERSTANDING the PARTS of the MASS

Gathering Rite

The gathering rite gives a formal beginning to our Mass and

sets the mood. It is helpful to have this start, so that we all

know that this is the time to open ourselves more fully to the

presence of God and to leave our preoccupation with

schedules, plans, and other daily concerns behind. The priest

or a reader may take a moment to introduce the theme of the

Mass that day.

Get Up, Stand Up

Standing is both a sign of respect and an expression of joy in

our celebration.

Gathering Song

Singing is an act of prayer, and it’s usually an act of prayer

that’s done with other people. St. Augustine says “One who

sings prays twice.” Singing can be an act of joyful prayer,

and the gathering song brings us together as a community to

pray and express the joy in our hearts. If you’re not a good

singer, that’s okay. There’s somebody else there that’s not a

good singer in the exact opposite degree that you aren’t, and

so the two of you will balance out in the end. It might not

sound good to the person next to you, but it’ll sound fine to

the whole Church.

Greeting

The priest greets the congregation in God’s name and we

make the sign of the cross as he speaks the words “In the

name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”.

This ritual greeting acknowledges the presence of the Lord.

After all, we believe that wherever two or three of us are

gathered, Christ is there too.

INTRODUCTORY OPTIONS

Option one: Confiteor, or the Penitential Rite

The first option for the presider to use is the Confiteor. We

make it known to God and to those around us that we all

have human imperfections. God expects a lot of us and

sometimes we don’t live up to His expectations. This isn’t

intended to make us feel guilty. Catholicism is not about

guilt! It’s about being aware of our limitations,

acknowledging them, and asking God’s help to make

ourselves better.

Option two: Sprinkling The rite of sprinkling can replace the penitential rite

especially during Easter time. It is a form of blessing, and a

reminder of baptism. When you are “sprinkled”

acknowledge the blessing by making the sign of the cross.

Option three: Litany of Praise (Lord Have Mercy) The Litany of Praise, often called the Kyrie, is often said in

Greek, but can be spoken in the language of the people. This

prayer is a song in which the people ask for God’s mercy,

and usually should be sung. If it is not sung, it should be

recited. Asking for mercy allows us to come more fully into

God’s presence and opens us to hearing God’s message in

the Liturgy of the Word. To be continued…

Father Bo and the Parish of St. Joseph,

A picture is worth a thousand words …. above are

thousands of words to say THANKS for sponsoring the

2018 Our Place/Chez Nous Christmas Dinner. Your

donation of $3,100 has helped feed many needy

people.

Larry Stuart, Director, Our Place/Chez Nous

OUTREACH DOLLARS AT WORK

Our Lady of Victory School, (parents, teachers and

students) send a Big Thank You to the Parishioners of

St. Joseph’s for contributing $5,000 towards a new van

which transports students to and from school. Thanks

for supporting Catholic Education!

The Roman Catholic

Parish of St. Joseph Archdiocese of Winnipeg

355 Andrews Street

Winnipeg Manitoba R2W 4T5

Pastor: Fr. Bo Wardzinski

E-mail: stjpastor@shaw.ca

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: stjsecretary@mts.net

Catechism Centre:

Coordinator of Religious Ed: Alma Sevilla

Phone: 204-586-2318 E-mail: stjcatechism@mts.net

Youth and Young Adult Ministry: Kaelyn Oquendo – stjyayam@gmail.com

Caretaker: Danilo Santos Phone: 204-298-5148

Parish Hall:

Info Line: 204-586-7303

Ministries: February 23, 24 (7th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Communion 5:00 Joanne Neustaedter, Ben & Vener Pablico, Hazel Sevilla

8:30 Cecile Flater, Henry Sutherland, Tess Tankeko, Roger Valdez

10:00 Margret Littau, Horst Eckes

11:30 Margaret Bewsky, Emma Velarde, Carmelita Schultz, Felipe Walawala

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 17, 2019

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prayer Minister 5:00 Corazon Umali

8:30 Wilma Roque

10:00 Linda Donner

11:30 Joe Sevilla

Readers 5:00 Marivic Ebalde, Kurt Anos

8:30 Valeriano Roque, Vilma Pascual

10:00 Adolf Kussmann

11:30 Concepcion Bustamante, Marifel Bendijo

OUR RETURN TO GOD

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

OFFERTORY: $7,268.15

OUTREACH TO THE NEEDY: $506.15

May God Continue To Bless You!

This Week’s Parish Activities …

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)

Monday, February 18

PARISH CENTRE CLOSED

Tuesday, February 19

7:00 pm

Ferial.

Mass: +Francisco Andres Reyes (Lazaro & Myrna Javate)

Wednesday, February 20

9:30 am

Ferial.

Mass:

Adoration

Benediction

Thursday, February 21

9:30 am

Ferial.

Mass: +Menandro Bughaw (Roger Bughaw)

Friday, February 22

9:30 am

1:00 pm

Feast. Chair of St. Peter

Mass: +Emeteria & Pedro Robillon (Ben & Julie Robillon) Kolping Skat Freunde – Conference Room

Saturday, February 23

9:30 am

11:00 am

3:15 pm

3:15 pm

4:00 pm

5:00 pm

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Legion of Mary Meeting – Parish Library Junior Legion of Mary Meeting – Parish Library Year 9 Catechism Parents & Sponsors Meeting – Upper Hall

Catechism – Lower Hall

Choir Practice – Parish Library

Mass: For Living & Deceased Members of St. Joseph’s Parish (Fr. Bo)

with Presentation of Year 9 Students

Sunday, February 24

8:30 am

9:30 am

9:45 am

10:00 am

11:30 am

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass: +Jose Baloy Jr. (Baloy Family) Choir Practice – Parish Library

Catechism – Lower Hall

Mass: +Gisela & Lorenza Schleiss (Horst & Louise Eckes)

Mass: Birthday Blessings – Marion Anthony Bendijo (Marifel & Marionito Bendijo)

with Sacrament of Baptism

Prayer Request on Wednesdays Health for Melba Dela Cruz (Carmen & Juanito)

Health for Bill, Nancy; Wojciech, Halina, Jakub Kowalewski, Fr. Szumierz