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]: www.sjtw.ca
Email: [email protected]
Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
August 12th and 13th, 2017
Take Heart, It Is I
Do Not Be Afraid
The essence of faith is that something meets us that is greater than anything we can think of for ourselves. That is literally what happens to the disciples as they see Jesus walking on the water. Jesus summons them to faith - a way of approaching reality that entails leaving behind our old way of measuring things and seeing all according to this Something Greater that meets us. We should not be surprised that Christ often will come in ways that we least expect, as Elijah found out in that tiny whispering sound. And when such faith takes hold of us, we want everyone we know to share in it, as Saint Paul testifies today.
Magnificat August 2017 Vol 19, No. 6
Ministry Liturgical Schedule August 19th and 20th, 2017
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 on September 16th, 2017. Next Baptisms will take place on August 26th/27th. All 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: Contact the Parish Office at 250-479-7413 for more 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 or VGH/RJ hospital emergency pager 250-889-3761 and ask for Fr. Ian Stuart to make this request.
Hospital MinistersCoordinator-Denise Kyfiuk
Presenters of the Gifts Coordinator-Ursule Betts
Children’s LiturgyCoordinator-Martin PoulinVacuumersCoordinator-Ralph Scheurle
Altar Servers
Saturday 5:00 pm
Coordinator-Pam Corpus
Hospitality MinistersCoordinator-Karen Douglas
Lectors Coordinator-Linda Chatton
UshersCoordinator-Maryellen Trudeau
Mass ScheduleWeekday Masses
Monday ~ 12:00 noonFuneral Mass
Tuesday ~9:30amWednesday ~ 9:30am
Thursday ~9:30amFriday ~9:30am
Saturday ~ 5:00pmSunday ~ 10:00am &
6:00pm
B. DouglasK. Douglas
M. GillM. Hardy
MC J. PriceL. Torok
MC C. McCreeshG. McCreesh, J. Grohovac
MC E. PrymaN. Pryma
U. BettsJ. Betts
R. GarmanJ. Parks
M. Hardy
M. Trudeau, M. SandersJ. Aquino
tbd
tbdA. MihaliczI. Mihalicz
E. BartleK. Fraser
Seeds 10:00 MassSee you in September
B. Douglas
Jen and Shawn
P. O’BrienR. Mykyte
B. Quinn, J. RossG. Erickson, A. Vandekerkhove
Sunday 6:00 pm
From today’s Gospel: Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”Adult: When have you doubted God’s loving care for you?Child: What helps you keep trying even when you are afraid?
Promise 10:00am MassSee you in September
Good News 10:00am MassSee you in September
August 2016Income - $29,904.57
(including PAD donations)Expenses - $28,741.87
PADSt. Joseph the Worker Parish
has Pre-Authorized Debit facilities if you are looking for a
convenient method of donating. Credit card donations
are also accepted. Please call parish office 250-479-7413
Anawim House 2nd Annual Collaborative Art Show - Over the summer, with the collaboration of the street community and Victorian neighbours, more than 30 canvasses have been evolving into beautiful painted stories. Opening night is Thursday, August 31st at 7:30pm at the Victoria Public Market at the Hudson. The show and Art Sales, which runs through to September 10th, benefits Anawim’s programs and services. We invite you all to come and join us.The Catholic Health Association of BC 77th Annual General Meeting and Conference will be held on Thursday, September 14th, 2017 at the Executive Plaza Hotel, 405 North Rd, Coquitlam. Theme of the day is “The Compassionate Community”. Details are posted on bulletin board.Missing - 1 Blue and 1 Orange tarp missing from the storage room (next to the church hall). Please contact Brian Douglas at 250-383-5158.Matthew, The King and His Kingdom - Beginning this fall, we will continue the study of the Bible with Part 2 - Matthew: The King and His Kingdom. This course is an ideal follow-up study to the basic narrative of Scripture taught in The Bible Timeline study at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Thursday evenings, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. September 14th - April 5th 2018. Cost: $50 for study guide book. To register: /[email protected]. Contact: Catherine Minvielle: [email protected] Catholic Schools is accepting applications for After School Care Workers at St. Joseph's School, Victoria. Application forms and details are posted on http://cisdv.bc.ca/employment-opportunities.php
Mark Your Calendars for Pastoral Care
Outreach Training!
St. Edward’s Parish (Duncan):Sat. October 14, 2017
Session 1 The Healing Ministry of Christ
9:00am to 3:00pmand
Sat. November 18, 2017Session 2
Listening & Communication and Mental Health 9:00am to 3:00pm
St. Mary’s Parish (Ladysmith) will host Session 3 on January 13, 2018 and 4 on February 17, 2018.
St. Patrick’s will host Session 1 on February 10, 2018 and Session 2 on March 10, 2018 and St. Joseph the Worker will host Sessions 3 and 4 on April 14 and May 26 of 2018.
Music Ministry tbd Couples for Christ
D. KyfiukM. Olivas
Sunday 10:00 am
Keeping in ContactWe extend our hands and h e a r t s i n C h r i s t i a n companionship to you here, celebrating with us, whether long-time residents or newly arrived in the parish. We thank God that you are with us. If you wish to register in the parish please fill out the pink registration form located outside the church office or back of church.
Newsworthy and Noteworthy This Week in our Community
Diocesan Family Conference - Nanoose Bay7:00pm Matthew, The King and His Kingdom (Start Up) - Sacred Heart Parish HallCatholic Health Association of BC Annual General Meeting and Conference - Coquitlam, BCDevelopment and Peace hosting Young Adult Retreat - St. Joseph’s Parish, Salmon Arm11:15am Catechism Registration Gr 2 through 5 2:00pm Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket & Christian Conscience (Start Up) - St. Elizabeth’s, Sidney11:15am Catechism Registration Gr 2 through 510:00am Parent Retreat 11:15am Catechism Start Up Classes
Up Coming Events & Start Dates
Greeters needed for Sunday, 6:00 pm Mass! If this is your calling please contact Karen Douglas at 250-383-5158.St. Andrew’s Cathedral 125th Anniversary Concert Series continues with the Victoria Brass & Brasstastic Quintets and Organ Brass Extravaganza on Sunday, Sept. 10th at 2:00pm at St. Andrew’s Cathedral.Development and Peace (D&P) is hosting a young adult retreat, entitled Journey to Justice. The retreat will take place on the weekend of September 15th – 17th at St. Joseph’s Parish in Salmon Arm, and will be an opportunity to train and inspire young adults who are interested in taking on a leadership role within Development and Peace. The retreat is open to young adults (19+) who are interested in learning and sharing the gospel call to justice. Email Jeremy for more info and an application form, at [email protected], Jiminy Cricket & Christian Conscience - A new course with Dr. Patricia Rooke at St. Elizabeth’s Sidney, on Tuesdays, (over ten weeks) 2:00 to 4:00pm, from September 19th to November 28th, 2017. Format is lectures and small facilitator led discussion groups examining case studies of personal moral dilemmas in the broader cultural context. Fee: By donation. Handouts: $10. Contact St. Elizabeth’s parish office at or 250-656-7433. Register now to [email protected] your spot.
Monday August 14 Memorial St. Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, MartyrParish Office Closed12:00 noon Funeral Mass for John Ronayne - ChurchTuesday August 15 Solemnity The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary9:30am Mass Special Int. Nerine and Nicholas Orango6:30pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting - Rectory Meeting Room7:00pm Couples for Christ Choir Practice - ChurchWednesday August 169:30am MassThursday August 17 9:30am Mass7:00pm Christian Rocks Choir Practice - check your emailFriday August 189:30am Mass Adoration from 10:00am to noon - Come and adore and listen - ChurchSaturday August 1910:00am Contemplative Community - Rectory Meeting Room5:00pm Mass “Thanksgiving for God’s Love, Mercy & Forgiveness”Baptism Adeline RapleySunday August 20 Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time10:00am MassSunday Coffee will start up again on September 17th6:00pm Mass + Lydia Santo Domingo Tanquilut Baptism Mari Judith Pereira
Aug 24Sep 14
Sep 14
Sep 15
Sep 17Sep 19
Sep 24Sep 30Oct 8
Wishing all the kids in our Youth Group a safe and joyful
summer. The Youth Group will resume
again on Saturday, September 9th
Children’s Religious Education
Registration for Catechism Grades 2 through 5 will be held on:
September 17th and 24th, 2017 after 10:00am Mass
Cost: $25
A retreat for parents will be held on Saturday, September 30th, from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, which all parents of all grades must attend (parent attendance at their child’s Catechism classes is optional). The Catechism program and materials that your child will be using will be introduced and other program details will be discussed.
Start up date for classes is planned for Sunday, October 8th.
More details to follow.
5th Diocesan Family Conference
Featuring guest speakers Josh and Denise Grimard from Telegraph Creek, BC and Ryan Mitchell from Face 2 Face Ministries for teens. This Aug 24-27th, plan to join families from all across the island to relax and play and grow closer to God and your family all in one weekend!Last year, 300 moms, dads, kids, teens and babies from across Vancouver Island played, prayed, and were inspired by the speakers and the fellowship of other Catholic families. This year there is the option of coming a day early to make it a 4 day event! Situated on the shores of Nanoose Bay, this is a weekend designed for relaxing and recharging. All meals and activities including faith formation for the kids are included in one reasonable price. Stay in comfortable cabins or bring your own RV or tent. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to renew your faith and friendships, make new ones and lasting memories with your family. Register at . rcdvictoria.org
Certified General Accountant
Pastor Fr. Alfredo MonacelliAdmin Assistant/Secretary/Bookkeeper Jennifer Smith/Sandi Duncan/Pat O’Brien - Office hours 8:30 am-3:30 pm Tues-Fri Custodian Ralph Scheurle (250) 727-6010Diocesan Responsible Ministry Coordinator Ann Glas email: [email protected] Server Training/Coordinator Pam Corpus email: [email protected] Kara Kirkpatrick email: [email protected] Community Charlie Allen (778) 433-5772 (1st & 3rd Saturdays)Children’s Liturgy of the Word Martin Poulin (250) 744-3288 email: [email protected]’s Religious Education Beth Geras & Sarah Madelung email: Sunday 11:15 [email protected] and Peace Sister Marina Smith SSA email: [email protected] Pastoral Care Outreach Ministry Denise Kyfiuk email: [email protected] of Christian Initiation(RCIA) Fred and Doreen Keizer (250) 380-0158Jesus Youth - Grades 8 to 12 George Philip and Reeja Paul (250) 208-7974 St. Joseph’s School Pre School-Grade 7. Call school office (250) 479-1232 for more infoCatholic Women’s League(CWL) President: Gerry Heywood (250) 479-6281 email: [email protected] of Columbus Ron Vincent (250) 889-5736 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 Interim Chair Monica McGarrigle (250) 360-1266 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 Ted Corpus (Chair), Mylinh Trinh, George Philip, Claudia Garcia Marven Kelland, Brian Fox, Carmelle Whiteley
Contacts in the Parish
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
McCALL BROS.
Victoria’s Only Locally Owned Memorial Chapel.
Offering Funeral Pre-planning
Ph. (250) 385-44651400 Vancouver St. at Johnson St.
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