Our Lady of the Assumption Parish 3141 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 4L2

Email: assumptionofmary@shaw.ca Website: www.assumptionofmary.ca

NOVEMBER 3, 2019 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WELCOME!

We are happy to have you with us!

Whether you are here for the first time,

visit periodically, or attend faithfully

every week, you are most welcome.

We would like to know you, so

please introduce yourself to the priest

after Mass.

PASTOR: Rev. Ronald Thompson, M. Div., M. Ed. Rectory Office:

Tel: 604 942-7808 Fax: 604 942-7400

Office Hours:

Tues. - Fri., 9am to 12 noon & 1pm to 4pm

Appointments are to be pre-arranged by phone (NOT BY EMAIL) during office hours. Please leave a daytime number. Emergencies at any time.

ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN’S PAGER 604-250-7513

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass:

Sunday: Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Weekday: Mon: 7:00am Tues: 7:00pm Wed: 9:00am (*Thurs: 7:00am) & 8:30am (*Fri: 7:00am except First Friday ) & 8:30am Also: First Fridays: 7:00pm Saturday: 9:00am

*NB: 7:00am Mass on Thurs, & Fri. will not be celebrated in the Christmas Season and summer months.

Lauds: Wednesday: 8:45am Thurs., Fri.: 8:15am Saturday: 8:45am

Sung Vespers & Benediction: Sunday: 3:30pm in the Chapel

Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet: Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat.

After Morning Mass and Friday @ 3:00pm

The Chapel is open Mon-Fri.9am-7pm. The Church is open only for Mass & Confessions when in the Church (See schedule).

Coffee on Wednesday & Friday mornings in the Parish Centre after Mass. Come over & enjoy!

“Pray a Latte” Mondays with Sr. Rose Catherine from 9:00-10:30am in the Centre. Bring your own coffee.

SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: (Confessions) Tuesday: 6:45pm Wednesday 8:45am Thurs., Fri.: 8:15am Saturday: 9:30am & 4:00 to 4:30pm Baptisms: Usually the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each

month at 10:00am. Parents and Godparents to be married in the Catholic Church, and parents to be registered parishioners for at least two months.

Baptism class attendance by the parents and Godparents is required before the Baptism. Call the Parish Office between 9:00am to 12 Noon & 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Tues. – Fri.

Marriages: ***Couples planning marriage (here or

elsewhere) must contact the Parish Priest at least 1 year before the wedding. Must attend the Marriage Preparation Course and the Catholic is to be registered here and regularly attending Mass here.

Funerals: Contact Parish Priest before making

arrangements. Sacramentals: Blessing of cars and religious articles: See the Priest after Sat. pm & Sun. Masses (Only). For house blessings, please contact the office during office hours at 604 942-7808.

HELPFUL CONTACTS:

OLOA School Principal: Rosaleen Heffernan 604 942-5522 PEC Chair: Jenn 604-942-7808 Archbishop Carney Secondary School Principal: Leonard De Julius 604 942-7465 REC: Mary-Ann 604 945-6016 Ken (Chair) 604-468-2515 Choir: Mary Saturday 5pm Mass 604 942-7808 Piotre Sunday 9am Mass 604 942-7808 Linda Sunday 11am Mass 604 942-7808 Rosa Sunday 4pm Mass 604 942-7808 Ground Maintenance: Pat C. 604 942-7808 CWL: Carole 604 942-7808 K of C: Bob 604 942-7273 Assumption Youth: Jay J 604-942-7808 Lector: Remi 604-942-7808 Prep: Julie L. 604 813-3310 Squires: Rick 604 942-1657 Squirettes: Julie K. 604 942-7808 Sacristan: Denisa 604 942-2513 Altar Servers: David 604 352-1318 Legion of Mary: Agnes 604-942-3626 Ushers: Rick 604-942-1657 Young adults: Margaret: margaretc.orcullo@gmail.com

TODAY’S READINGS: This reading from Luke’s gospel is the passage

most often proclaimed at the dedication of a church

building or at the annual celebration of that event.

Catholics have traditionally termed their worship

spaces the “house of God”. The story of Zacchaeus

teaches us the authentic meaning of that title. The church building

is the “house of God” only when the assembly there gathered is a

community continually called to conversion by the experience of

Jesus present among them at table.There is no recorded instance

of Jesus refusing an invitation to share food and drink. On this

occasion he even invites himself. More surprisingly, in the midst of

a city of “true believers” he chooses the house of an outcast. But

this outcast has gone out of his way to catch a glimpse of Jesus.

The table is the privileged place of conversion and reconciliation. In

sharing food and drink with the source of all life, Zacchaeus comes

to a deeper sense of his own sin than he would ever know in an

introspective examination of conscience. Thus does salvation come

to his house and ours

Wisdom from the Saints:

“Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved you!” -St. Augustine

“Eat my flesh,’ [Jesus] says, ‘and drink my blood.’ The Lord supplies us with these intimate nutrients, he delivers over his flesh and pours out his blood, and nothing is lacking for the growth of his children.” - St. Clement of Alexandria

“The nation doesn’t simply need what we have. It needs what we are.” -St. Therese Benedicta (Edith Stein)

“Christ said, “I am the Truth”; he did not say “I am the custom.” -St. Toribio

“You cannot be half a saint; you must be a whole saint or no saint at all.” -St. Therese of Lisieux

St. Michael the Archangel,

defend us in battle. Be our defence against the

wickedness and snares of the Devil.

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,

and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts,

by the power of God, thrust into hell, Satan, and all the evil spirits,

who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen

MASS INTENTIONS

SUNDAY Nov. 03

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time● Parishioners RESPONSORIAL PSALM

MONDAY Nov. 04

7:00AM

Ferial● Holy Souls+ Mon. Lord, in your great Love, answer me.

TUESDAY Nov. 05

4:30PM 7:00PM

Ferial● Convent Mass● Holy Souls+ Ferial● Holy Souls+

Tues. In you, Lord, I have found my peace.

WEDNESDAY

Nov. 06

9:00AM 10:00AM

Ferial● Holy Souls+ FerialHawthorne Mass Holy Souls+

Wed. Happy the merciful who give to those in need.

THURSDAY Nov. 07

7:00AM 8:30AM 7:00PM

Ferial Holy Souls+ Ferial Holy Souls+ FerialK of C Mass Holy Souls+

Thurs. I believe that I shall see the good

things of the Lord in the Land of the living.

FRIDAY Nov. 08

7:00AM8:30AM 10:30AM

Ferial● Holy Souls+ Ferial● Holy Souls+ Funeral Mass- Joyce Edwardson+

Fri. The Lord has revealed to the nations

his saving power.

SATURDAY Nov. 09 9:00AM 5:00PM

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica ● Holy Souls+ 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time● Holy Souls+

Sat. The water of the river gladden the city

of God.

[

TODAY

SECOND COLLECTION: Today Sun., Nov.3, for the Building Fund & Peters Pence Thank you for your support!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Today, Sunday, Nov. 03 after the 9:00 & 11:00am Masses, in the School Gym, hosted by the Knights of Columbus. All proceeds will go towards Fall Fair.

A Plenary Indulgence is granted, under the usual conditions, for a visit to a cemetery during the Octave of All Saints/Souls. As a parish we will pray at the Oxford cemetery today Sun., Nov. 3rd @ 12:30pm

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and May they rest in peace.”

THIS WEEK

A special invite to all interested parishioners to experience a great overview of the Bible night: Tues., Nov.05 @ 7:30pm Entitled: “What every Catholics should know about the Bible.” Join us for 1 remaining special evening of grace in the Centre.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Joyce Edwardson whose funeral Mass will be here at Assumption Church on Fri., Nov.8 @ 10:30am.

FORTHCOMING NEXT WEEK

Assumption Youth Ministry will be having their Social Night Sun., Nov.10 @ 5:00pm. It will be a great night to meet new friends, have fun and eat good food!

*Please note weekday Mass times Nov 11-15 Monday 7:00am Tuesday 7:00am (No 7:00pm) Wednesday 7:00am (No 9:00am) Thursday 7:00am (No 8:30am) Friday * 4:00pm (no 7:00am & 8:30am) leae

Pints of Faith: Catholic Men discussing spiritual matters. It’s free to attend and will be held at Parish Centre every second Mon. of the month. @ 6:45pm- 8:30pm.Next Mtg Nov. 11

Fall Fair Garage Sale drop off times: Tues., Nov. 12 ,9:30- 12:00noon & 2:30 to 4:30pm Wed., Nov. 13, 9:30- 12:00noon & 2:30 to 6:30pm Thurs., Nov.14, 9:30-12:00noon & 2:30 to 4:30pm We are requesting both New and Used items. Annual Fall Fair Sat. Nov 16 @9:30am-3:00pm.

ASSUMPTION 35th FALL FAIR Saturday, November 16

9:30am to 3:00 pm. Fun for the whole Family, enjoy delicious Filipino Lunch, Home Baked Goods, Optimum Garage Sale, Crafts, Christmas shopping @ Silent Auction, Religious items, and Games for all ages. Please come and have a day of fun. Thank you for supporting this Annual Family Event.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

PEC Mtg: Tues., Nov 19 @ 7:30pm.

CWL Mtg: Tues., Nov.26 @ 7:30pm

Pastoral Council Mtg: Wed., Nov.27 @ 7:00pm

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land April 20-29, 2020 Chaplain: Fr Ron Thompson For more information, brochures are available under the Vestibule bulletin board (blue sheets).

*Bookings are determined by the number of people committed.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed every Saturday @ 6:05pm to close the Fraser St. Parking Gates. Please contact Rick Gagne @ 604 828-9607 to be part of the weekly roster. We are grateful for your stepping up to help.

More Singers Needed for the Sat 5pm Mass and Sun., 11am. If you would like to help-just go upstairs for these Masses and introduce yourself.Thank-you for stepping forward for; “the one who sings prays twice!”

ONGOING

NEW TO THE PARISH?

If you are new to the Parish, please fill out a Registration Form available in the foyer and drop it in the Collection Basket. If you would like Donation Envelopes and/or the BC Catholic, please remember to check the boxes on the registration form. For those already registered, any changes such as your address, tel. #, etc., please contact the Parish Office at 604 942-7808. Direct Deposit is a good option for your giving. The blue form for regular Sunday contribution is taken on the 1st of each month and the pink form for the Building Fund is taken on the 15th of each month.

2019 CHURCH DONATION ENVELOPES Are available for pick up in the Vestibule. If you would like a 2019 box of envelopes, please sign up in the binder provided (by the bulletin board in the Vestibule) and they will then be out by next Sunday for pickup in the Vestibule. ***Anyone that would like regularly an emailed copy of the Sunday bulletin, please fill out your information in the Red binder provided in the Vestibule. The office will NOT share your email. Thank you!

PREP CLASSES: Wed., @ 4/6/7pm. Registration is ongoing. New Prep students must register with their payment, Baptismal and Holy Communion Certificates, if applicable.

When parking in the school back parking lot for the Saturday 5pm Mass, please ensure that you exit promptly, so the volunteers can lock these gates. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

Talks on the Faith on Tues. @ 7:30pm at the Assumption Centre. This “Symbolon” presentation shares the main teachings of the Catholic Church in an understandable manner. These talks are open to everyone, Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Come and join us, and bring a friend.

Children’s Bible Time Sunday 11am Mass during the readings & homily. All children ages 3-5 are invited.

PROJECT ADVANCE UPDATE: Project Advance volunteers will be in the church this weekend (Nov 2 & 3rd) to collect donations. You can also give online

and in the Sunday collection. Online at www.projectadvance.ca. Thank you to the 280 donors who have helped us raise $151,500 so far this year. Please prayerfully consider a donation before the end of 2019 to help the parish reach it's goal of $165,000. Live gratefully, give generously.

God bless. Fiona Van Der Mark- -Project Advance Team Leader.

ASSUMPTION BINGO: Fri. at 6:20pm in the School Gym.

Thank you to a generous donor, our Parish will continue with the free website program “formed”.

Formed: Our Parish code to access formed.org is F7DPJB. Important: Do not sign up as an individual. Our Parish access code provides more content than an individual subscription. FYI: We have 278 Parishioners registered for “formed” and a 75% usage. How about you joining?

Assumption Youth Group :Experience amazing nights of fellowship, amusement, spiritual growth, and prayer with our Assumption Youth Group Grades 8-12 on all 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month @ 5:00-7:00pm.

LINE DANCING: Saturday @ 10:30am to 11:45am in the school gym. Fee is $25 for 10 classes or drop-in fee of $4/class.

Cantonese Prayer Group Class is the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month @ 10:00am - 12:00. No Cantonese Prayer for December 2019.

COMMENDING OF THE SICK

We commend to your prayers the sick of the parish who are not able to attend Mass, including:Elsie Charyna, Anna Crudo, Sylvia Debono, Hedwig Haner Kebritz, Venessa Miller, Bill Milne, Doreen Murphy, Laszlo Puskas, and Luz Stewart.

OLOA SCHOOL NEWS For those using the school”outside of school hours”, we now have a sign in/out sheet mounted on the wall when you enter the main school door. Please ensure you or the group leader signs in/out when entering and exiting the school. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

SAFETY

Parking: Attention All Parishioners: Diligent care needs to be taken to where you park, namely, only in designated parking stalls. Unfortunately, (usually after Mass has begun) some park in driveways where it is marked “NO PARKING”! These driveways are required to be free at all times for Emergency Vehicles!! Generally, there are always some stalls vacant at the back of the school entrance by the southwest Fraser Street gates. Also, some people even find it helpful to park at Centennial Pool across Shaughnessy Street and walk (also easier then to exit!). In any case, how we park and drive is to reflect our Faith, e.g., if you have a rosary hanging from your inside mirror, we would want you to show Christian Courtesy at all times and not give Christianity a bad name!!

Stewardship Reflection 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

“But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the

Lord, ‘Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I

will give to the poor, and if I extorted anything

from anyone I shall repay it four times over.' "

(Luke 19:8) We are all called to gratefully give back to the Lord in proportion to the blessings we have been given. This means everyone isn’t called to give the same amount, but is called to give equal sacrifice. No amount is too small or insignificant! Open your heart, how is God calling you to be more generous with your financial resources and possessions?

Knights Corner

Pancake Breakfast today, Nov.3, with the proceeds going to the Fall Fair.

Also at this year’s Fall Fair on November 16, the Knights will be hosting a concession with the theme of “Tail Gate Party”. Please support the Parish Fall Fair. New Member Drive Weekend of Nov.16/17

New Members Welcome: Do you know someone who is considering joining the Knights of Columbus? Please contact Grand Knight Bob Jones with the name and phone number for follow up. Or send the prospective member this link so he can receive an invitation to join from Supreme: https://info.kofc.org/BC-Landing-Page-Council-9125_Landingpage.html Or encourage him to visit www.kofc.org/joinus to join on-line.

OUTSIDE THE PARISH

On the weekend of November 15 - 17, there will be a Vocation Live-In for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC. For more information, call 604-826-8975.

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Prayers of the Faithful:

1 That the holy Catholic Church may continue to welcome those who

seek forgiveness and inner peace, let us pray to the Lord.

2. That those who direct business and industry may be generous and

just, let us pray to the Lord.

3. That sinners may be drawn back to the sacrament of penance, let

us pray to the Lord.

4. For the success of Project Advance in our Parish, let us pray to the

Lord.

5. That our young people thoughtfully consider a vocation to the

Priesthood or Consecrated Life, let us pray to the Lord.

6. For the end to abortion and euthanasia, let us pray to the Lord.

7. For the intentions close to our heart (pause for 5 seconds), let us

pray to the Lord.