C ATHEDRAL OF O UR L ADY OF THE H O LY R O S A RY ARCHDIOCESE OF VANCOUVER III SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 24, 2019 v ARCHBISHOP RECTOR ASSISTANT PRIESTS IN RESIDENCE DEACONS Most Rev. J. Michael Miller, CSB Very Rev. Stanley Galvon Rev. Anicet Pinto Rev. Nelson Santos Rev. Juan Lucca Rev. Rosary Pratheep Rev. Ngozi Onyelu Rev. Jude Iloghalu (Chaplain of VGH) Rev. Mr. Alvin Rint 1 Rev. Mr. Richard Chau 646 Richards Street, Vancouver BC V6B 3A3 (604) 682 6774 office@vancouvercathedral.org holyrosarycathedral.org
W E L C O M E T O T H E C A Cathedral Office Office Email Office Address MASSES, SACRAMENTS & DEVOTIONS Sunday Masses Saturday 5:10 pm anticipated Mass Sunday 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am, 12:30 pm, 5 pm, 6:30 pm in Spanish, 8 pm Weekday Masses Monday to Friday 7:15 am, 8 am, 12:10 pm, 5:10 pm Saturday 7:15 am, 8 am, 12:10 pm Confessions Monday to Friday 7:45 am, 11:45 am, 4:45 pm Saturday 7:45 am, 11:45 am, 4 to 5 pm Devotions Sunday Vespers and Benediction at 4 pm Morning Prayer Monday to Saturday at 8:30 am Rosary Monday to Saturday at 11:40 am & 4:40 pm (Except Thursday evenings when the Rosary is at 4:15 pm) Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Fridays 3 pm Adoration: Thursday from 4 pm to 5 pm and First Friday from 12:45 pm to 5 pm M I N I S T E R I O H I S PA NO Misa en Español Domingos a las 6:30 pm. Confesiones en Español Domingos: 6-6:25 pm. Mier, Jue y Vier 11:45 am y 4:45 pm. Phone Fax Web T H E D R A L office@vancouvercathedral.org 646 Richards Street, Vancouver BC, v6b 3a3 (604) 682 6774 (604) 331 8406 holyrosarycathedral.org Cathedral Office Staff Cathedral Secretary Krystyna Kasprzak (604) 682 6774 ext. 0 Assistant Secretary Maria M. Watson Assistant Secretary Marina Ubalde Pastoral Associate Bertilla Watanabe Groundskeeper Peter Dziuk Groundskeeper Rolando Dauz Security Jojo Dauz Cathedral Clergy Contact Very Rev. Stanley Galvon sgalvon@rcav.org Marriages and Baptisms Rev. Juan Lucca Hispanic Ministry Master of Ceremonies jlucca@rcav.org Rev. Anicet Pinto RCIA (604) 682 6774 ext. 236 Rev. Nelson Santos Rev. Rosary Pratheep (604) 682 6774 ext. 227 (604) 682 6774 ext. 230 Rev. Ngozi Onyelu (604) 682 6774 ext. 229 Rosario en Español Domingos a las 6:05 pm. Dcn. Richard Chau Jóvenes Adultos Edades: 19-35 en Rosary Hall - Mier.: 7-9 pm. Dcn. Alvin Rint Faith Formation Director (604) 682 6774 ext. 0 C AT H E D R A L R E G I S T R AT I ON If you have recently moved into the downtown area, we welcome you to pick up a Cathedral registration form from the Cathedral Office. Please contact our office for Donation Envelopes. Cover Picture: Window of the Annunciation Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 2! Volunteer Liaison (604) 682 6774 ext. 0
March 24, 2019 MESSAGE FROM THE REC TOR T he Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord celebrates the mystery of the Incarnation and at the same time the vocation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was her faithful response to the angel s message that began the work of Redemption. Pope St John Paul II said we give thanks to God through His Mother, because Mary, as God s collaborator in giving human nature to His eternal Son, was the instrument that linked Jesus with the whole of humanity. Fr. Fernandez in his book In Conversation with Christ (P. 177) points out that from the moment Mary said Yes to the angel, Jesus, the Only begotten Son of the Father became fully human like us. And He would remain a human person forever. Fr. Fernandez writes: The Incarnation was not a temporary condition Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, would be perfect God and perfect man for all eternity. The Vatican II document Gaudium et Spes speaks of the significance of the Incarnation: For by His Incarnation, the Son of God has united Himself in some fashion with every person. He worked with human hands, He thought with a human mind, acted by human choice, and loved with a human heart. Born of the Virgin Mary, He has truly been made one of us, like us in all things but sin. (N. 22) III Sunday in Lent In his first Encyclical letter Redemptor Hominis Pope St. John Paul II states Christ the Redeemer fully reveals man to himself. (n. 11) Fr. Fernandez comments that it is only through Christ that we will come to comprehend our inner self and everything that matters most to us: the hidden value of pain and of work well done, the authentic peace and joy which surpass natural feelings and life s uncertainties... P. 179 Regarding the vocation of the Blessed Virgin Mary... Fr. Fernandez writes in P. 185 vocation is not the choice we make for ourselves so much as that which God makes for us through the thousand and one events in which we are involved. We need to know how to interpret these circumstances with faith, and with a heart that is at once pure and upright. Think about the words of Jesus You did not choose me but I chose you John 15, 16 We can be sure that it will please God very much if we thank Him today for the many times He has given us light by which to see the path along which He is calling us. We should thank Him for His most Holy Mother who corresponded so faithfully to what God asked of her. - Fr. Galvon T H E A N G E L U S V. The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace... V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord: R. Be it done unto me according to Thy word. Hail Mary, full of grace... V. And the Word was made Flesh: R. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary, full of grace... V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: P our forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection, through the same Christ Our Lord. R. Amen. 3
March 24, 2019 III Sunday in Lent C A T H E D R A L N E W S A R C H D I O C E S A N N E W S Rachel's Vineyard Retreat Have you felt the tugging on your heart inviting you to receive God s healing after having suffered greatly from an abortion loss? Your Rachel s Vineyard team understands that need, as well as the fear to reach out for healing. Next retreat is May 2019. For information/register call (604)525 0999. Fr. Terry Update Fr. Terry Larkin, who is in residence at Holy Rosary Cathedral, had an unfortunate fall on the rectory steps on Friday March 8th. He ended up in Vancouver General Hospital and has been treated for some broken facial bones, cracked ribs and an eye injury. Typical of Fr. Terry s very positive attitude to things is his statement that he is offering up all his discomfort for the Pro-Life initiatives. He is being transferred now to the UBC Hospital Koerner Pavilion for physiotherapy treatment. Please keep him in your prayers. We will offer an update soon. Lenten devotions at the Cathedral Stations of the Cross take place after the 5:10 pm Mass every Wednesday and Friday during Lent. Lent Resources If you would like some aids to make this Lenten season more profitable go to our website (holyrosarycathedral.org) and follow the links for an examination of conscience and for the online booklet for the stations of the Cross. It is the same booklet we use at the Cathedral. CWL - Lenten Day of Recollection, April 6 Lent is a time of purification and preparation to encounter our Risen Lord. Please join us on this Lenten journey towards "Eucharistic Love" on Saturday, April 6 th from 9 am - 12 pm in Holy Rosary Hall. Guest speaker Sr. John Mary Sullivan, fse. Hosted by the CWL and the Cathedral Community. Admission by Donation. Everyone is welcome. For more information please call (604) 682-6774 or send an email to office@vancouvercathedral.org. Seminary Live-in On the weekend of April 5-7, 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 604-826-8715. Mass of Remembrance Join us on Sunday, March 31 st, for our monthly Mass of Remembrance as we pray together for our loved ones who have passed away this month. Masses are at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm in the Evangelist Chapel, at Gardens of Gethsemani. Stations of the Cross at QE Park, April 19 All are welcome to join Communion and Liberation for a special Stations of Cross on Good Friday, April 19. Departure at 10 am at the fountain next to Bloedel conservatory parking lot. We will walk though the trails of the park with prayers, meditations and singing. For more information contact communionliberationvancouver@gmail.com. Permanent Diaconate Information Sessions Men between the ages of 35 and 60 interested in ordained ministry, along with their spouses, can learn more about the permanent diaconate this spring! Sessions will be held in April and May in Vancouver and Langley. To learn more contact deacons@rcav.org. 4
March 24, 2019 S U N D A Y M A S S III SUNDAY IN LENT MASS READINGS First Reading Exodus 3, 1-8a, 13-15 Moses, you will tell the children of Israel: I AM has sent me to you. Responsorial Psalm 103 R. The Lord is merciful and gracious. Second Reading I Corinthians 10, 1-6, 10-12 Our ancestor s experience in the desert under Moses is recorded to instruct us. Gospel Luke 13, 1-9 Unless you turn back to God, you will perish as they did. Mass Reflection I have witnessed the affliction of my people. (Exodus 3:7) n Ash Wednesday, we began Lent with the age-old call O to repentance: Return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning (Joel 2:12). That theme continues in today s second reading and Gospel. But the first reading is something different. It s not about our need to repent; it s about God s free, overflowing mercy. For the children of Abraham, God s mercy came in the form of release from slavery in Egypt. For us, that mercy comes in the form of release from slavery to sin. God showed mercy and grace to the Israelites, not because they were perfect, but because they were his people and he cared for them. Likewise, he shows mercy to us because we are his children, and he doesn t want to see us bound in sin. Exodus was just the beginning too. From age to age, God has shown himself to be merciful toward his people. He told Moses that this is how he should always be remembered: The Lord, the Lord, a God gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in love and fidelity (Exodus 34:6). Other prophets then continued the teaching, always referring to God as gracious and merciful (Joel 2:13; Jonah 4:2). Even the psalms praise God s mercy repeatedly. When Jesus came, he focused his ministry on the mercy and graciousness of his heavenly Father as well (Matthew 5:7; Luke 6:36; 10:37). But even more important, he showed himself to be the very mercy of God. He refused to condemn a woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11). He welcomed tax collectors and sinners as disciples (Luke 15:1-2). And best of all, he promised the thief on the cross, Today you will be with me in Paradise (23:43). It s no wonder that one of the most common sentences Jesus heard while he was on earth was Have mercy on me! It s a prayer he cannot help but answer! Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy. The Word Among Us M U S I C N O T E S Cathedral Organist & Music Director Denis Be dard (604) 322 5995 Assistant Organist & Music Administrator Catherine Walsh (604) 222 8072 Music Programme for the 11 am Mass Sunday, March 24, 2019 Organist: Denis Bédard III Sunday in Lent Kyrie, Sanctus, Agnus Dei: Missa Brevissima Gregoriana - K. TEN HOOPE Offertory: Attende Domine (Choir) - Gregorian Chant Communion: 1. Adjuva Me Domine (Quartet) - J. CONSEIL 2. O Vos Omnes (Choir) - T. L. VICTORIA MUSIC PREVIEW FOR MARCH 31 Offertory for the Fourth Sunday in Lent - J. GRUBER Inclina ad me - F. H. HIMMEL Organ music by S. SCHEIDT & J. S. BACH ADVERTISE!! If you or your company would like to advertise on the back of the Holy Rosary Cathedral Bulletin, please contact Max Madrussan for more information at (778) 899 6388 or send an e-mail to mmadrussan@cancommedia.com. 5
March 24, 2019 C A T H E D R A L III Sunday in Lent Vancouver General Hospital Chaplain Contact Fr. Jude Iloghalu is the Chaplain at Vancouver General Hospital. He resides at the Cathedral. In case of medical emergencies please contact him at (604) 230 7217. L I F E Baptisms Baptisms are held on most Sundays at 2 pm. Preparation classes are held on the second Saturday of each month. Please call the Cathedral office to find out more. HRC Young Adults HRC Young Adults is the Cathedral s young adult group. We welcome Catholics in their 20 s 30 s to join us as we cultivate our faith and create friendships through fellowship as well as educational and service opportunities. Contact: hrcyoungadults@gmail.com; http://facebook.com/hrcyoungadults Marriages Bookings should be made at least six months in advance. Couples please contact the Cathedral office for information. Lectors If you are a regular at the Cathedral and if you are a practicing Catholic, you may apply. We are always looking for new lectors. For more information please contact David Cuan by e-mail: lector.hrc@gmail.com Altar Servers The Cathedral has a team of dedicated men who are scheduled to help at specific Masses. Contact: Fr. Juan Lucca, jlucca@rcav.org. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion If you are a regular at the Cathedral and if you are a practicing Catholic, you may apply. Please contact Shirley Wang (604) 879 8295. Cathedral Bell Ringers Our eight bells are rung by hand by a dedicated band of bell ringers. New ringers, experienced and learners, are always welcome. Visit www.vscr.ca for more information. Handmaids of the Lord This is an all-women ministry of the Couples for Christ. Please contact: Grace Inonog, graceaka44@yahoo.com. Cathedral Gift Shop The Gift Shop aims to be open before and after the noon, and evening weekday Masses, Sunday morning and evening Masses, & is staffed by a crew of dedicated ladies. Thank you for your support. Knights of Columbus The K of C is a fraternal benefit society founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity. For more information please contact: Grand Knight James Faulkner, (778) 881 1937 or holyrosary.council14652@gmail.com Catholic Women s League The Catholic Women's League of Canada is a national organization, rooted in Gospel values, which calls its members to holiness through service to the people of God. We organize a wide variety of spiritual and social events and good works. Please contact Jane Rosenthal at janemrose@telus.net Legion of Mary The men & women of the Legion are a well-established organization at the Cathedral. They serve in all areas of cathedral life as greeters, ushers and prayer leaders. For more information: Rufina Amandiz, (604) 544-3358. Hispanic Community The weekly Spanish Mass now caters to the Spanishspeaking community in our parish. If you would like to get involved please contact: comunidadhispanahrc@gmail.com Church Care & Cleaning The church is given a thorough cleaning from 9-11 am on the last Saturday of each month. More hands are needed. Contact the parish office at office@vancouvercathedral.org Communion and Liberation An ecclesial movement whose purpose is the education to Christian maturity of its adherents and collaboration in the mission of the Church in all the spheres of contemporary life. Learn more at clonline.org or contact us at communionliberationvancouver@gmail.com Ushers & Greeters Help is needed to distribute bulletins, take up the collection, welcome all who come to Mass and generally be ready to serve with a smile! Contact: Bertilla Watanabe, Email: bwatanabe@holyrosarycathedral.org Choirs Three choirs offer a variety of music repertoires to enrich our prayer experience. Find out which of our choirs is right for you. Contact: Catherine Walsh at (604) 222 8072. 6
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