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

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

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017- 22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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. ASSISTANT: Rev. Edwin Neufeld, M.Div., J.C.L.

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 during office hours. Sacramental Emergencies at any time. by phone only (NOT BY EMAIL) during office hours. Please leave a daytime number. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sunday: Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Weekday: Mon: 7:00am & 8:30am Tuesday: 7:00am & 7:00pm Wed. & Fri: 8:30am Thursday:7:00am & 8:30am Also: First Fridays & Weekday Solemnities: 7:00pm Saturday: 9:00am NB: 7:00am Mass on Mon./Tues./Thurs. will not be celebrated on civic holidays, Christmas Season and summer months. Lauds: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 8:15am Saturday: 8:45am Sung Vespers & Benediction: Sunday: 3:30pm in the Chapel Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. After Morning Mass and

Friday @3:00pm .

SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: (Confessions) Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 8:15am Tuesday, 6:45pm 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 must contact

the Parish Priest at least 6 months before the wedding. Must attend the Marriage Preparation Course and the Catholic is to be registered here for at least two months and regularly attending Mass.

Funerals: Contact Parish Priest before making

arrangements. Sacramentals: Blessing of cars and religious articles: see Priest after Sunday Mass (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: Robin 604 552-1676 Archbishop Carney Secondary School Principal: Dr. Henk Luyten 604 942-7465 REC : Mary-Ann 604 945-6016 Ken 604 468-2515 Choir: Sue Saturday 5pm Mass 604 942-7808 Piotre Sunday 9am Mass 604 942-7808 Peter Sunday 11am Mass 604 626-1997 Emil Sunday 4pm Mass 604 942-7808 Ground Maintenance: Pat C. 604 942-7808 CWL: Ethel 604 944-0839 K of C: Max 604 942-7248 LifeTeen(Stronghold)Margaret-margaretc.orcullo@gmail.com Lector: Remi 604 838-1511 Prep: Julie L. 604 813-3310 Squires: Rick 604 942-1657 Squirettes: Julie K. 604 942-7808 Sacristan: Denisa 604 942-2513 Altar Servers: Peter 604 626-1997 Legion of Mary Agnes 604-942-3626 Ushers

MASS INTENTIONS

SUNDAY____ MONDAY TUESDAY ____________ WEDNESDAY _________ THURSDAY _________ FRIDAY _________ SATURDAY

Sept 03 Sept 04 Sept 05 _______ Sept 06 ______ Sept 07 Sept 08 _______ Sept 09

8:30AM 7:00AM 7:00PM 6:30AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 7:00AM 8:30AM 7:00PM 8:30AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 5:00PM

22nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeParishioners Ferial Sara Van Gaalen Ferial Amanda Anzulovich FerialCarly Warner Ferial Convent MassMsgr Neumann+ FerialMyrna De Mesa+ FerialHawthorne Mass John Booth+ FerialJessica Zannella FerialThea Wilkinson FerialK of C MassHoly Souls+ The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MaryStephen & Margret Unser The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MarySchool MassStudents & Teachers FerialChiqui Roque Villaroel+ 23rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeJohn DeBono+

Responsorial Psalm

Mon. The Lord comes to judge the earth. Tue. I believe that I shall see the good things

of the Lord in the land of the living. Wed. I trust in the kindness of God for ever. Thurs. The Lord has made known his salvation. Fri. With delight I rejoice in the Lord. Sat. The Lord God is my help.

In the narrative of the profession of faith at Caesarea Philippi, the principal figure is Peter rather than Jesus. The next episode in the gospel confirms this impression. Just as we were

impressed with Peter’s walk on the water, here we are equally impressed by the juxtaposition of his faith with his lack of faith. Peter has just acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah. But he sees messiahship as the glory of a royal triumph. The master however, presents himself as the suffering servant of Isaiah who will redeem his people through his passion, death, and resurrection. The disciples understand what it means to be put to death, but they do not comprehend the meaning of “raised up”. Therefore, the impulsive Peter, brought to this point by his unenlightened love, revolts against the apparent cruelty of the divine plan. Suddenly, he reverses his position. He to whom Jesus has just said: “Happy are you” after his profession of faith, is now chided sharply: “Get out of my sight, you Satan!” The “Rock” who was strong enough to have the Church built upon him, is now the obstacle, the “rock of scandal” along the Messiah’s route. Jesus had said: “It is my Father in heaven who has revealed this to you,” and now he affirms: “You are not judging by God’s standards.” “Get out of my sight” may be interpreted by each Christian as: “Go behind me to follow me. You are only a disciple and every disciple must follow the master.” The Christian can no more escape the cross of salvation than could the Christ. Truly God’s standards are not ours.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT

WELCOME BACK to all who have been away on vacation; hopefully you have returned refreshed!

The Parish Directory : Anyone that has not had a picture taken at the first photo session may drop off a picture at the Parish office, or in the two red boxes in the Vestibule, or email a family picture to: assumptionphoto@shaw.ca.

TODAY

SECOND COLLECTION. Today Sunday, Sept. 3, Building Fund. Thank you for your support!

COFFEE AND DONUTS: Hosted today in the Centre by the CWL. Thank you.

Fr. Alan Boisclair will be the Celebrant at this Sunday, Sept.3, 4:00pm Mass. At this, he will give a brief overview of the Theology of the Body course.

THIS WEEK

PEC MEETING: On Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 pm.

FORTHCOMING NEXT WEEK

Sunday Sept. 10, the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast after the first Mass only. However, after the second Mass, they will offer a special lunch, consisting of a Gourmet Burger, Chips, and a Drink - all for $6. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the Church grounds.

NB: VESPERS AND BENEDICTION: Will resume on Sunday, September 10.

Talks on the Faith will begin Monday, Sept 11 @ 7:00pm. For all who are interested in growing their knowledge of the Catholic Faith.

Thinking about becoming Catholic OR know someone who is? Please contact Fr. Edwin.

PREP CLASSES: Will start on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at your appointed time: 4pm, 6pm, or 7pm. Registration is ongoing. Late fees will apply. New Prep students must register with payment, Baptismal and Holy Communion Certificates, if applicable.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

PREP MASS for all students and families, Wednesday, Sept. 20 @ 6:00pm.

Assumption’s Got Talent: Saturday, Sept.23, from 6:00-9:00pm. Open to all. Free babysitting. Adult admission $10.00, includes 2 slices of pizza and a pop. Children’s admission from 6-12years, $5.00 which includes pizza and a pop. Buy your tickets now for a fun filled evening! For more info, call the Parish office @604-942-7808.

CWL MEETING: On Tuesday, Sept.26 @7:30 pm.

Fall Fair Annual Fundraising Events: Saturday, Nov. 18 @ 10:30am - 3:00pm.

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. NB: The Building Fund contributions are not taxed by the Diocese, whereas the regular Sunday contributions are taxed at 14%.

2017 CHURCH DONATION ENVELOPES Are available for pick up in the Vestibule (NOT the same # as 2016). If you would like a 2017 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. ***Any one 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!

The free website program “formed”: For more information please see the green flyers on the Vestibule central table. 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.

PROJECT ADVANCE UPDATE "ONE FAITH, ONE CHURCH, ONE FAMILY": Thank you to all parishioners that, living gratefully, share God’s gifts so generously! We are now at $104,069.99. Our volunteers will be receiving your pledges TODAY (Sept. 2 &.3) after all the Masses. You may also drop your pledge in the collection basket, at the Parish office or make your pledge online at www.projectadvance.ca We need everyone's participation to pay down the mortgage of our beautiful church. Remember that no gift is too small. God bless you all. José López - 2017 Project Advance Manager

Cantonese Prayer Group Class is scheduled the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month @ 10:00am - 12:00pm in the Assumption Centre.

Prep News: Photos for 1st Communion & Confirmation have arrived. They may be picked up at the Parish office during business hours: Tues-Fri from 9am to 12noon and 1pm-4pm. (Please note the office is closed from 12-1pm.)

ASSUMPTION BINGO: Fridays at 6:20 pm in the School Gym. Our Bingo has a friendly atmosphere that has a positive outreach to the neighbourhood. Come and support our Bingo. Thank you. See Website for ongoing prizes for G-Ball and Progressive.

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LINE DANCING: Saturdays @ 10:30 am to 11:45 am. Fee for the new session is $25 for 10 classes or drop-in fee of $4/class. New session begins Saturday, Sept. 9 in the school gym.

Stewardship Reflection 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

““What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” MATTHEW 16:26

St Francis of Assisi once said, “Remember, you are what you are in the eyes of God, and nothing else.” We often forget this stewardship wisdom when we spend all of our time, talent and treasure to gain more of the world’s riches. We need to set our priorities based on God’s values and not the values of the material world.

MAINTAINING A PRAYERFUL ENVIRONMENT

The procession to and from the communion rail is a liturgical act, done slowly and reverently. Please make way for those who have already received, as they are “living tabernacles” of the Lord’s presence, to be deferred to in courtesy and faith. Also, we ask that once you have received the Eucharist, you not linger at the rail, but allow others also to approach the rail after you. Thank you.

COMMENDING OF THE SICK We commend to your prayers the sick of the parish, including: Elsie Charyna, Alice Colosimo, Betty Dechant, Hedwig Haner Kebritz, Venessa Miller, Daphne Nagle and Marie Richard. Thank you.

PARISH IN YOUR WILL LEAVE A LEGACY: By remembering Our Lady of The Assumption Parish in your will, you leave a legacy in a place you love. Consider a bequest to the Parish Building Fund. May God bless you (See Pamphlet in the Vestibule).

TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Prayers of the Faithful: 1. For our Pope and Bishops, who carry the cross of pastoral care

and responsibility, let us pray to the Lord. 2. For leaders in government and industry who use greed and power

to dominate, let us pray to the Lord. 3. For dry souls thirsting for God, 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 an 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.