October 26, 2014 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37 OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH 10460 139 Street, Surrey, BC V3T 4L5 Phone: Fax: (604) 581-4141 (604) 581-8146 E-mail: Website: parish.olgc@rcav.org www3.telus.net/olgc Office Hours Monday to Friday 9:00 am –12:30 pm 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday Sunday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Pastor: Associates: Fr. Mario Villaraza, SDB Fr. George Atok, SDB Fr. Jan Staszel, SDB Fr. Gerard Ravasco, SDB In Residence: Fr. John Basso, SDB Fr. Rufo “Junji” Zarate, SDB Bro. Gerard Harasym, SDB Surrey Memorial Hospital Chaplain Fr. Salvador (Jun) Reyes Pager No: 604.450.0964 Daytime Phone No.: 604.591.2271 (Immaculate Conception Delta) Secretaries: PREP Principals: Diane Craig Evelyn Reyes Tue: Danuta Szmigielska Thu: Carla Comin (604) 588-1625 RCIA: Maria Poirier Glenn Nishihata Bob De Ana Frank Cirillo PEC Chair: Marisa Giffen Screening Coordinator and Facilitator Patricia Lloyd 604-951-3207 Finance Committee: Douglas Vince Bulletin Publishing: Cherry Axibal OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL SCHOOL Principal: Secretaries: Gerard Wright Maribel Cowan Margaret Jones (604) 581-3154 TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — You shall not oppress an alien, for you yourselves were once aliens in Egypt (Exodus 22:20-26). Psalm — I love you, Lord, my strength (Psalm 18). Second Reading — You became imitators of the Lord, so that you became a model for all believers (1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10). Gospel — You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:34-40). MASS SCHEDULE Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:15am, 11:20am [School Auditorium] 1:00pm [Polish], 5:00pm, 7:00pm Monday to Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30am, 9:00am Saturday [Vigil/Anticipated] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30pm, 7:00pm First Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00pm [Laotian] Second Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:30pm [Indo-Canadian] NOVENA Wednesday [Perpetual Help] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00pm First Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00pm, 8:00pm [Polish] BAPTISMS On the first and third Saturdays of the month at 10am. Parents and sponsors are required to attend a class on the third Friday of the month at 7:30pm. Call the office to register. Parents should be registered in the parish for at least six months before they can register for the baptism classes. CONFESSIONS Saturdays at 3 PM and 15 minutes before all masses MARRIAGES Six months notice. Attendance at a seven-session course or a threeweekend course is required. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please set appointment with the parish office. RCIA Classes for those interested in learning about the Catholic Church. Wednesdays 7 PM. LOVE SHOWN IN ACTION Do you receive the word of God with joy as the Thessalonians did? Their faith showed in their actions. They became models for other believers. The first reading tells us to put our faith into action. This passage is part of a long list of ordinances God commanded the Israelites to observe. God will judge us by how we treat our neighbors. God will hear the cries of any whom we neglect or mistreat and will come to their defense. In today’s Gospel the Pharisees put the question of God’s law to Jesus. “Which commandment of the law is the greatest?” (Matthew 22:36) How could he possibly choose from all the detailed commandments the Jews observed? He was sure to offend somebody by his answer! Of course, Jesus went right to the heart of the matter. Love is the greatest commandment—love of God and love of neighbor. Everything else is based on this. Weekly Collection October 19, 2014 Building Fund World Missions $17,810.78 254.45 2,905.05 Budgeted collection to date Actual $663,000.00 681,288.49 Children’s collection Total $20.70 1,083.91 Project Advance (770 pledges) 130,571.67 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! Chronicles Oct 19 1:00 PM Oct 20 Oct 24 7:00 PM 11:00 AM Oct 25 10:00 AM Mass for the Maronite Community Rev. Msgr. Joseph Salame Liturgy Seminar Funeral Mass of Lisa Van de Perre by Fr. Gigi Baptism by Fr. Mario Cameron Anzeigh Campos Katharynn Michaela Alfaro Mina Jedric Darius Tamayo OLGC ADORATION CHAPEL We have an Adoration Chapel with people praying in it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. While everyone interested in praying is welcome to enter the Chapel, we NEED volunteers to commit themselves to specific time periods so that someone will be in the Chapel while it is available to all parishioners. To sign up, please call Sabina at 604-584-5817 or contact the Parish office. COMMITTED EUCHARISTIC ADORERS NEEDED Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 12-1 AM; 2-3-4 AM; 2-3 PM; 9-10 PM 1-2-3-4 AM 2-3-4 AM; 5-6 AM; 4-5 PM 1-2 PM; 3-4 PM; 5-6 PM; 11 PM-12 AM 9-10 PM 1-2-3 AM 3-4-5-6 AM; 8-9 PM; 11 PM - 12 MN PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION COORDINATORS 2014 FALL MEETING Monday, October 27, 7 PM in the MHC Hall PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 17 ANNIVERSARY Saturday, November 08, 2014 On the occasion of the 17 Anniversary of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in OLGC Parish a Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated on Saturday, November 08 at 9:00 AM. We will thank God for His countless blessings and favors granted the Eucharistic adorers and all OLGC Parish members. After the Mass there will be a snack potluck social at Mary Help of Christians Hall. Past and present adorers, family, friends and all parishioners are welcome. OLGC PRESCHOOL BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE For kids 2 ½ to 12 years old at 10504 139th Street, Surrey. For more info, call Lenny at 604.581.3225. GOD’S LITTLE PEOPLE Always needed: Leaders for God's little people to teach at one mass once a month. Lessons provided. Please contact Margrit at 604-8821682 or Nicky at 604-951-0643. THE CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP meets Thursdays 7:45-9:15 PM Mass Intentions Sunday, October 26 8:00 am +Teresa Viveiros 9:30 am +Mattha Trung Nguyen 11:15 am Parishioners 11:20 am +Nora Racho 1:00 pm +Mieczyslaw Blachut 5:00 pm +Remulle John Matel 7:00 pm Thanksgiving: Ragasa & Molina Family Monday, October 27 7:30 am +Mattha Trung Nguyen +Maria Bounliem Vongsavanh 9:00 am +Beniamino and Marina Tessarolo +Rosita Historia Holy Souls in Purgatory Tuesday, October 28 7:30 am +Peter Chuan Nguyen +Mattha Trung Nguyen 9:00 am +Erlinda S. Simpas Holy Souls in Purgatory +Wilfredo Historia Wednesday, October 29 7:30 am +Mattha Trung Nguyen Salud Benavides 9:00 am Kathy Housch +Vivian Romero Rabano 7:00 pm Thanksgivng: Wedding Anniversary of James & Anupama Mariappa Thursday, October 30 7:30 am +Mattha Trung Nguyen Deceased Members of Mayo & Jamoyot Families 9:00 am +Liberato Magarzo +Joseph Nguyen Ba Huan Paula and Jack Shields Friday, October 31 7:30 am +Peter Chuan Nguyen +Mattha Trung Nguyen 9:00 am For All Saints +Ramir dela Cruz & Elizabeth Costales +Frank Swan Saturday, November 1 7:30 am +Anniversary: Anatolia & Francisco Gallo 9:00 am +Maria Bounliem Vongsavanh 4:00 pm +Mr. Oune 7:00 pm 60th Anniversary of OLGC's CWL Council Thanksgiving and Special Intention: Rosalie Ramos For masses said here, the earliest date is January 5, 2015. Other mass intentions could be sent away to the Salesian Missions. SPIRITUAL BOUQUETS: For the living – 25 Masses said in a year for five years. For the deceased – 25 Masses said for a year. PERPETUAL MASSES: One mass a day in perpetuity, said in the Basilica in Rome for the intention of the person enrolled. Half of the proceeds is used for the upkeep of the Basilica and the other half is used to help the Salesian Seminarians. Gardens of Gethsemani 15800 32 Avenue, Surrey, BC Phone: (604) 531-2141 Website: http://rccav.org x Announcements Project Advance is now under way at most parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Our annual appeal is an opportunity for us to meet the ideals of Christian Stewardship, to become aware of our blessings and to use them accordingly for the growth of and benefit of God's kingdom in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Project Advance helps support so many worthwhile activities and services in our Archdiocese and in our parishes. It's easy to give online by visiting www.rcav.org/giving and designate your parish as the recipient. While online, you can also view this year's video and read more on Project Advance. Together, let us continue to live gratefully and give generously. PARISH DATABASE UPDATE CWL 60TH ANNIVERSARY The parish is updating its Parishioners database. To help us in this process, please fill out the forms at the back of the church and place them in the box dedicated for this purpose. The Catholic Women's League of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish is celebrating its 60th Anniversary in November. On November 3rd, 1954 our Parish inaugurated its very own CWL! Celebrate with us by joining us at 9:00 a.m. Mass November 3rd, 2014 Monday followed by a trip to the ABC Restaurant (15373 Fraser Hwy., Surrey (604) 583-3228) for brunch afterwards. Everyone welcome. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST APPLICANTS There will be a meeting on Monday, 27 October at 7 pm in the church for those who are interested in applying for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. SAFE ENVIRONMENT/PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN There will be a MANDATORY (required) meeting for ALL OLGC Ministry Coordinators, Supervisors and Leaders whose ministries involve minors (those under 19 years old) and vulnerable people (the elderly, hospital and home visits, and any other persons with mental or physical disabilities) on Monday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. As mandated by the policies of the Archdiocese of Vancouver in providing a safe environment and to protect God's children, this meeting will offer instructions and clarifications on the role of Ministry Co-ordinators, Supervisors and Leaders in the screening process for new volunteers and paid employees. FREE FLU SHOTS FOR SENIORS st On November 1 at the Parish Rectory from 9 AM to 4 PM. For seniors over 65 years old. Sign-up sheets will be available at the foyer after the Sunday masses and at the parish office. Pneumonia shots also available. Please bring Care Card and list of medications. ANNUAL MASS AT GETHSEMANI GARDENS Fr. Mario Villaraza, S.D.B. will be celebrating the annual mass at the Gardens of Gethsemani on Sunday, 02 November at 2 pm sponsored by OLGC Parish. CWL PIES Apple, Apple/Rhubarb, Raspberry/Rhubarb available for sale at $6 each, berry pies at $7. Please call Maureen at 604.588.8224 or Ethel at 604.594.9782. The CWL pie ladies are in need of empty ice cream buckets. If you can spare them some, please drop them off at the parish office. Thank you. OLGC LINE DANCING Sundays from 2 – 4 pm at the Don Bosco Youth Centre Wednesdays from 8 – 10 pm at the Auditorium nd Daylight Saving Time ends on Nov 2 , 2014. Don’t forget to move your clocks 1 hour back before st going to bed on Nov 1 . SILENT LIVE-IN RETREAT Silent Live-in Retreat for women interested in Discerning a call to Religious Life. 7 PM Friday, November 7, 2014 to 3:30 PM Sunday, November 9, 2014. For further information or to register contact Sister Denece at 604-985-4872 (dbillesberger@shaw.ca) or Sister Linda at 604-936-2875 (bechardlinda@gmail.com) Space is limited so register early. RHINESTONES & ANGEL WINGS GALA th Join us on Saturday, November 15 at St. Patrick’s Hall, 2881 Main Street, Vancouver from 6:30 – 11:30 pm. Bring along your spouse, adult family members, friends, etc. and join us for a funfilled evening featuring the live classic rock dance band “Sweet Max”, a unique food experience by Ritz Catering, Goldfish Media’s Photo Booth, a No-host Beer and Wine Bar, A silent auction, raffle, and Baubles for Bottles exchange. Tickets are $45 each or $85 per couple. To order tickets or for more information call Domestic Abuse Services – OLGCS at 604.585.6688. VANCOUVER COLLEGE FINNEGAN BALL th This year’s 36 annual Vancouver College Finnegan Ball will be held on Saturday, November 15th, 2014 at Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel. The Finnegan Ball evening program is the ideal advertising vehicle for promoting your company, products or services. Reach the parent and alumni community of Vancouver College through a variety of advertising options. DISTRIBUTION: Reach 300+ business and community leaders and parents. If you are interested please contact Alexandra Robinson, email: finneganball@mail.vc.bc.ca. RIGHT HERE WRITE NOW Bring the whole family! TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Sun, November 29, 2014. Two shows: 2 PM and 7 PM at the Bell Theatre, Surrey. For the benefit of ANCOP & Holy Cross High School. The cast includes Holy Cross students and staff. For tickets ($25), call Maryann at 778.861.6418. Program/Directory/Ad Space available. Email REC@holycross.bc.ca for more information. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Sadly, one of the most difficult reforms of the Second Vatican Council for the Church to embrace has been one of the most thorough and beautiful: the sacrament of penance. Because it is individual and private, it has been difficult for the changes to take root. Sometimes a priest may be grounded in the earlier form, and at other times the penitent may resist the priest’s attempt to blend in the proper texts and rituals. Perhaps because the new form is almost identical in structure to the old, it has been difficult to insititute. It may also be true that with the liturgy in English now, it is far more clear that the Eucharist, too, is a “sacrament of reconciliation.” It is certainly true that there are different skills and gifts in ministry, and experienced penitents know that not all priests are equally at ease in this sacramental encounter. Sometimes a difficult experience can drive people away from a liturgy that is spiritually rich and rewarding. Yet we know that one bad meal seldom puts people off restaurants forever: the dinner gong tends to dispel bad memories, and so we try again. Individual confession and absolution is for us both treasure and tradition. If you haven’t been for a while, consider coming back to praise God for this gift of mercy. Prayers For The Sick Please keep in your prayers those who are sick at home or in the hospital. Call the parish office for your prayer requests.  Andy Sebok  Agnes McCashion  Alberto Cabilan  Alberto Villarreal  Albina Bordignon  Alejandro Volpiana  Alice Molina  Amanda Kershaw (Wahl)  Amelita Pacunana  Ana Asic  Andre  Angelito Astrera  Ann Cheah  Archbishop Emeritus Raymond Roussin, SM  Ashley Kidd  Aurora Orosco  Ayna Manna  Bill Papuc  Blanka Sumbera  Boniface Khoo  Carlo Campanilla  Carolyn Pinlac  Ceasar Ursua  Cezar Malobago  Charity Van Dongen-Cannon  Cheryl Kwong  Christopher Newn  Cicel Rosario  Clinton Rosario  Cristina Contawe  Concetta Grande  Conrado Griarte BEQUEST CLAUSE  Constance Abbick  Corazon Amado  Cresencio Aguinaldo  Danny Villapana  Debbie Eileen McCourt  Denis Harper  Deo Cruz  Desirre Pino  Diana Volpiana  Diosdado Salvador  Donald Harpe  Edith Morales  Edna Ordiales  Elodie Ann Bourque  Ernest Gary Jude Simon  Ester Maceda  Eugenia Mejia  Evette Simon  Fernanda Badke  Fr. 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I give and bequeath to the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver, incorporated under a special Act of Legislative Assembly of B. C., and whose offices are located in Vancouver, B. C., for the benefit of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Surrey, B.C. The sum of $_____________________________________ dollars or _________ percentage of the estate or the total of the residue of the estate.