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March 1, 2015
Second Sunday of Lent
If God is for us, who can be against us? — Romans 8:31b
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. 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 — The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith
(Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18).
Psalm — I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living
(Psalm 116).
Second Reading — If God is for us, who can be against us?
(Romans 8:31b-34).
Gospel — Jesus was transfigured before them, and his
clothes became dazzling white (Mark 9:2-10).
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 [Spanish], 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.
LISTEN AND FOLLOW
“This is my beloved Son. Listen to
him.” And listen they did. From that
moment on, Peter, James, and John
were ardent followers, forsaking
everything to follow in their Master’s
footsteps. Like the psalmist crying, “O
Lord, I am your servant,” the three
disciples committed themselves to lives
of incredible hardship and indescribable
joy. After that day on the mountain, they
never again wavered in their chosen
vocation.
Though our tests may not be as severe as Abraham’s and our peak
experiences not as dramatic as the Transfiguration, we all face the
daily challenges of walking “before the Lord in the land of the
living.” As we follow our varied calls to love and serve, let’s be
comforted by Paul’s reminder to the Romans: “If God is for us, who
can be against us?”
Weekly Collection
February 22, 2015
Building Fund
St. Joseph Society
Budget
Collection to Date
Seismic Upgrade
TOTAL
Children’s envelopes
Total
$16,329.26
387.00
3,346.04
Actual
$132,428.57
11,020.00
$143,448.57
$7.00
$136.36
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
The 2014 tax receipts and the 2015 Offertory envelopes are ready for pick
up at the parish office
Chronicles
Feb 22
Feb 27
9:30 am
9:00 am
7:00 pm
Confirmation Enrollment Mass
Memorial Mass by Fr. Junji: Jeffrey
Herrington
Way of the Cross - Serra Club
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 12-1 AM; 2-3-4 AM; 2-3 PM
Tue 1-2-3-4 AM; 4-5 PM;10-11 PM; 11 PM – 12 AM
Wed 2-3-4 AM; 2-3 PM; 4-5 PM
Thu 2-3-4 PM; 5-6 PM; 9-10 PM; 11 PM-12 AM
Fri 11 PM – 12 AM
Sat 1-2-3 AM; 1-2 PM
Sun 3-4-5-6 AM; 8-9 PM; 11 PM - 12 MN
OLGC LINE DANCING
Sundays from 2 – 4 pm at the Don Bosco Youth Centre
Wednesdays from 8 – 10 pm at the Auditorium
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 604-882-1682 or Nicky
at 604-951-0643.
TAX CLINIC AT OLGC
The Tax Clinic at OLGC starts on February 28th, 2015 and ends on April
26th and will run Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm at the Mary
Help of Christians Hall. Volunteers help eligible individuals with simple tax
situations, and those not able to prepare their income tax returns on their
own. The following are the income thresholds for eligible individuals:
Taxpayer Status
Taxpayer Status
Annual Income
Single Person
Annual Income
Up to $30,000
Couple
Up to $40,000
One adult with
one child
Up to $35,000
Each Additional
Dependant
Add $2,500
Interest income
Less than $1,000
Mass Intentions
Sunday, March 1
8:00 am Thanksgiving: Thammavong Family
9:30 am +Maria De Jesus
11:15 am Parishioners
11:20 am Special Intentions: Geraldine Asuncion
1:00 pm +Zdzislaw Kutyla
5:00 pm Thanksgiving: Abigale Illustrisimo
7:00 pm +Augusto and Herminia Ponte
Monday, March 2
7:30 am Defunti Di Famiglia De Giuseppe Bottecchia
+Peter Chuan Nguyen
9:00 am +Angela Illustrisimo
+Dionisio Marzan
+Desideria Bertumen
Tuesday, March 3
7:30 am +Maria Bounliem Vongsavanh
+Matha Trung Nguyen
9:00 am +Domenico and Teresa Foceri
+Reina Keyes
+Desideria Bertumen
Wednesday, March 4
7:30 am Anthony Pengson
9:00 am Souls in Purgatory
7:00 pm +Viengsavanh Phommarath
Special Intention: Cornelia Libutaque
+Desideria Bertumen
Thursday, March 5
7:30 am +Petter Hung Nguyen
Lewanczyk Family
9:00 am +Joao Viveiros
+Desideria Bertumen
+Jose Furtado
Friday, March 6
7:30 am Thanksgiving: Suzette Tanchanco
9:00 am Thanksgiving: Edna Akol
7:00 pm +Ernesto M. Estanislao
+Desideria Bertumen
+Fernando Libutaque
Saturday, March 7
7:30 am Pol Soberano
9:00 am +Maria Bounliem Vongsavanh
4:00 pm +Vieng Savanh Phommarath
7:00 pm +Desideria Bertumen
+Maria Amelia Viveiros
For masses said here, the earliest date is April 24, 2015. Other
mass intentions could be sent away to the Salesian Missions.
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.
SPIRITUAL BOUQUETS For the living – 25 Masses said in a
year for five years. For the deceased – 25 Masses said for a
year.
Announcements
GOD’S LITTLE PEOPLE – LENTEN BANNER
CWL BURSARIES
MAR. 1 - SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT: Today, we will add ‘sparkly’
antennae to our butterfly for we hear, in the Gospel, how Jesus’
“clothes became dazzling white” and God says to us: “This is my
Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” Mark 9:2-10
CWL - Vancouver Diocesan Bursary - Two $1000 bursaries for a
Son/Daughter of a CWL member for their first year of Postsecondary
education.
Deadline
Mar.
31
http://www.vancouvercwl.ca/bursary-application-vancouverdiocesan-council/
CWL - BC/Yukon - Life Members Arts & Culture Award - $500 to
a Son/Daughter, Grandson/Granddaughter in the field of Arts &
Culture.
Deadline
Mar.
31.
http://www.bcyukoncwl.com/page10.html
CWL - BC/Yukon - Molly Boucher – One $500 bursary for a CWL
member to further her education. Deadline Mar. 31.
http://www.bcyukoncwl.com/page10.html
CWL - National Bursary – no fixed amount - is for a CWL
member. It would be used to provide financial assistance to
members pursuing studies, courses, seminars, workshops and
diploma or degree programs in Spiritual growth, faith formation,
youth ministry, ministry to palliative care or shut-ins,
parliamentary
procedure
or
literacy
tutoring.
http://cwl.ca/resources/forms/
THE WORLD YOUTH DAY IN KRAKOW
Fr. Jan is organizing a pilgrimage to Krakow on World Youth Day
2016: July 25 - August 01. He is inviting young adults between
the ages of 18 and 35 years old. Pilgrimage will be for 2 weeks.
The cost will be between $2,600.00 - 3,000.00. For more
information, please contact Fr. Jan after the Mass or phone him
at 604-842-7315.
DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL SOCIETY
WINGS – Women in need, growing stronger! Are you interested
in deepening your relationship with self and others? Would you
like to learn how to enhance your self-esteem, deal with daily
stressors, practice coping skills, and generally improve the
quality of your emotional life? Then join us! DAS-OLGCS invites
you to our 10-week series starting March 4, 2015. For more info
or to register please contact Agnes @ 604-585-6688 or email:
dasopmgr@telus.net.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Thursday, March 5 , 2015. Please
join us for our 19th AGM at St. Matthew’s Parish Jubilee Hall at 7
pm (doors open at 6:30). Come learn how you can help victims
of domestic abuse. For more info, call 604-585-6688 or email us
at das_olgcs@telus.net We hope you will join us!
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2015
Northwood United Church, corner of 156 Street and 88 Avenue,
Surrey, B.C. on Friday, March 6 at 1 pm. It is written by the
People of the Bahamas. Please join Our Lady of Good Counsel,
Saint Helen's and the Epiphany Anglican Churches.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
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Before going to bed on Saturday, March 7 ,
don’t forget to set your clocks ahead by 1 hour.
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Daylight Saving Time starts on March 8 at 2 am.
RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT
As nations around the globe attempt to fight sex trafficking,
many consider legalizing prostitution. Two filmmakers travel
across ten countries attempting to answer the question "How
can we prevent sexual exploitation before it happens in the first
place?" Though governments are getting better at prosecuting
traffickers and providing after care to victims, it is time we begin
to ask the question of what lies at the root. Come to a free
screening on Monday, March 9th 2015 at Star of the Sea Parish
School Gym. Join us from 7 - 9 pm.
BOYS SPRING BREAK BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP
For boys in Gr. 4-7 planning on attending Holy Cross High School.
Tuesday, March 17 to Friday, March 20 from 9 am to 12 pm at
the Holy Cross High School Gymnasium. To improve overall
basketball skills, meet future classmates and have fun. Email
Head
Coach/Teacher
Matthew
LeChasseur
hcboysbasketball@gmail.com to confirm your sons’ spot in the
camp. It is limited space and first come first serve. Download
and fill out a registration form at www.holycross.bc.ca or
www.hcboysbasketball.com and bring a cheque and form on
the first day of the camp. Cost: $85.00 includes t-shirt.
THE HILDA KRIEG STUDENT AWARD
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus IC Delta Council #12118
This award is open to any post secondary student entering
studies at either a college or university in September 2015 and
recognizes the dignity of every human life. The applicant must
be active in the pro-life movement and include with the essay a
letter of recommendation from another active pro-lifer. A prolife resume would be exceptional. The competition is a 300 word
essay in English explaining the passion the applicant has for
being pro-life, as well as future plans for pro-life activity. The
prize for the winner is $300.00. All essays must be received by
Sunday, May 31, 2015, and submitted to: Surrey Delta Pro-Life
Society Suite #202A 5780 – 176A Street Surrey, BC V3S 4H3. The
essays will be judged by SDPL board members and the winner
will be announced on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
CWL LENTEN REFLECTION
The Catholic Women’s League at Our Lady of Good Counsel is
hosting its annual Lenten Reflection on March 14 starting with
9:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday followed by Lenten reflection and
soup and goodies in the Mary Help of Christians Hall. All
parishioners welcome
COUPLES FOR CHRIST CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM
Couples for Christ invites you to a Christian Life Program at the
upper rooms of the Don Bosco Youth Centre every Saturday
beginning on March 21 - June 13, 2015 from 4:00 - 6:30 pm. For
more information, please call Evelyn at the parish office at 604581-4141 or Jeff and Nenette at 778-319-6235.
YOUTH ADORATION AND BENEDICTION
Please join YCOMM (Young Caglieros) every second Friday of the
month for Youth Adoration and Benediction, from 8-9 PM in the
church. If anyone is interested in being part of the choir/music
ministry for this event, please send an email to ebaluyut2015@
mycrusader.net
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 CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP meets Thursdays 7:45-9:15
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EXPERIENCE FORGIVENESS, HOPE AND HEALING
WITH RACHEL'S VINEYARD™ RETREAT
“The Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat was a wonderful experience of
sharing and release. I shared my story, dug into my pain and the
skeletons in my past without being judged” – Testimonial from a
retreat. Come on a retreat and share in the merciful and healing
love of Jesus Christ. Next Retreat is May 2015. For confidential
information and to register call 604-525-0999.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE DOOR IS OPEN
The Door is open is in need of female volunteers to assist with
their Women’s Wednesdays Arts and Crafts program. The
program is for women in the DTES to gather and feel safe
creating healing art with their peers. Wednesdays, from 8am to
noon. If you are interested, please contact Sr. Chita Angela
Torres, Carm OL at 604-669-0498 or e-mail ctorres@rcav.org
GREETERS NEEDED: We invite you to join us in greeting our
patrons by welcoming them to The Door Is Open as they enter
our drop in centre. Greeters are needed from 10am to 12pm.
Please contact Sr. Chita Angela Torres.
DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES OLGCS
VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Saturdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 & May 9th Join us for our
Volunteer Training Sessions from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm at St.
Francis of Assisi Parish in Vancouver. Help make a difference
in the lives of women experiencing domestic abuse. Register
today! For more information call 604-585-6688 or email us
at das_olgcs@telus.net
EXPERIENCE SALESIAN SISTERS' LIFE
The Salesian sisters of St. Don Bosco invite young women
aged 20 and up who are curious in exploring the active
religious life to come to Cornwall, Ontario to volunteer for
Salesian kids summer camp in July 2015 while living in
community with the Salesian sisters for 3-4 weeks. consider
this opportunity to take your discernment to the next level!
For more details and questions, please email:
joycebermejo@gmail.com
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
 Corazon Guillen
 Joseph Warlimont
 Nora Herra
 Agnes McCashion
 Cresencio Aguinaldo
 Julian Kawalilak
 Odette Isaac
 Alberto Villarreal
 Danny Villapana
 Julita Guillen
 Patricia Rinosa
 Albina Bordignon
 Debbie Eileen McCourt
 Junjits Bangius
 Paolo Marziale
 Alice Molina
 Deo Cruz
 Keith Andrew
 Pauline Turenne
 Amanda Kershaw (Wahl)
 Desirre Pino
 Kevin Dunatov
 Phillip John Ochangco
 Ambrose Rykan
 Diana Volpiana
 Kevin McCourt
 Racel Redito Espejo
 Amelita Pacunana
 Diosdado Salvador
 Khristine Cabrera
 Raffaele Grigoletto
 Andre
 Donald Harpe
 Kristen Hatt
 Ricardo Angeles
 Angelito Astrera
 Duane Roon
 Laurie Lemmon
 Ricardo Rinosa
 Archbishop Emeritus
 Edith Morales
 Leonida Punzal
 Ricken
Raymond Roussin, SM
 Edna Ordiales
 Lorna Keras
 Robert Ong
 Ashley Kidd
 Ernest Gary Jude  Luis Enrique Cervantes
 Rodito Cotin
 Aurora Orosco
Simon
 Luna Vince
 Ron Hatt
 Ayna Manna
 Ester Maceda
 Luke Raymond
 Rosita Quiaoit
 Bill Papuc
 Evette Simon
 Lydia Mejia
 Ryker
 Blanka Sumbera
 Fernanda Badke
 Margaret Larson
 Shaun Antol
 Boniface Khoo
 Fr. Benno
 Margot Sale
 Shelley Erickson
 Carlo Campanilla
 Fr. John Basso
 Maria Nikita Anos
 Simone Hnatuk
 Carolyn Pinlac
 Giovanna Artuso
 Maria Josenia Redito
 Sir Roque Juatco
 Ceasar Ursua
 Giuseppe Lapenna
 Maria Muro
 Teodoro Guillen
 Celia Reyes Ramos
 Helen Cartier
 Maria Paquita Esperanza Lao
 Trevor Livingston
 Cesar Amora
 Henry Lemieux
 Marita Reyes
 Val Parks
 Cezar Malobago
 Hilka Verterback
 Marivic Contawe Negrete
 Valeriana Ramos
 Charity Van Dongen-Cannon
 Ilona Sebok
 Mary Benes
 Veronica Khaing
 Cheryl Kwong
 Imelda Bordignon
 Mary Hodel
 Veronica Turnquest
 Chichi Mercado Trinidad
 Irene Richardson
 Mary Kennedy
 Victor Arthur Ong
 Cicel Rosario
 Isadora F. Aquino
 May Calimoso
 Virginia (Jean) Chisholm
 Clinton Rosario
 JR Venancio S. Lachica  Medencio Cebujano
 Willie Bruno Simon
 Cristina Contawe
 Jennifer Vu
 Melanie Simon Ruiz
 Yolanda Violine
 Concetta Grande
 Bro. Jerry Harasym
 Melinda Torres Go
 Yoland Buco
 Conrado Griarte
 Jill Kachur
 Mercedes San Miguel
 Zenaida de Leon
 Constance Abbick
 Jorann Pacheco
 Myrna Gonzales
 Zeny Espinosa
 Corazon Amado
 Jose Navarro
 Nicanor Esteron
 Zita Sarte
BEQUEST CLAUSE
(This can be added to your existing Will as a codicil.)
I give and bequeath to the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver, incorporated under a special Act of Legislative Assembly of B. C.,