C ATHEDRAL OF O UR L ADY OF THE H O LY R O S A RY ARCHDIOCESE OF VANCOUVER III SUNDAY IN ADVENT (GAUDETE) DECEMBER 16, 2018 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. Terry Larkin 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. Rosario en Español Domingos a las 6:05 pm. Jóvenes Adultos Edades: 19-35 en Rosary Hall - Mier.: 7-9 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 Marina Ubalde Assistant Secretary Maria M. Watson Pastoral Associate Bertilla Watanabe (604) 682 6774 ext. 5 bwatanabe@holyrosarycathedral.org 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 (604) 682 6774 ext. 227 Rev. Rosary Pratheep (604) 682 6774 ext. 230 Rev. Ngozi Onyelu (604) 682 6774 ext. 229 Dcn. Richard Chau Dcn. Alvin Rint Faith Formation Director (604) 682 6774 ext. 0 Volunteer Liaison (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 parish registration form from the Cathedral Office. Please contact our office for Donation Envelopes. Cover Picture: Stained Glass of the Cathedral, Window of the Immaculate Heart. Holy Rosary Cathedral. 2
December 16, 2018 III Sunday in Advent MESSAGE FROM THE REC TOR P art of our church s Advent liturgy since the sixth century A.D., are verses known as the O antiphons. The writer drew seven titles of God from the Old Testament which express the people s yearning for the coming of the Messiah. Most of us will recognize them as the foundation of the popular Advent hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel. Through the liturgy, family devotions and personal prayer, the O Antiphons can serve as a beautiful way to prepare for the feast of Christmas. Image? Here is a list of the O Antiphons; Dec 17 O Wisdom, you proceeded from the Most High and you arrange all that exists. (Sir. 24, 3; Wis. 8, 1) Dec 18 O Lord and Leader of the House of Israel, come and redeem us. (Ex. 3, 2; Dt. 5) Dec 19 O Root of Jesse, you stand as a sign for the peoples. (Is. 5, 15, Hk. 2, 3) Dec 20 O Key of David, come and break down the walls of sin and death. (Is 22, 2; Ps 107, 14) Dec 21 O Radiant One, come and enlighten those lost in darkness. (Zec. 3, 8; Wis. 7, 26) Dec 22 O King, the Only joy of every human heart. (Jer. 10, 7; Gn. 2, 7) Dec 23 O Emmanuel, Saviour of all people. (Is. 33, 22; Zec. 9, 9) - Fr. Galvon 3
December, 16 2018 C A T H E D R A L III Sunday in Advent O R D I N AT I O N P I C T U R E S N E W S HRC women s choir seeking sopranos The Holy Rosary Women's choir is seeking sopranos and altos with choir experience. We rehearse on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm and sing at the 9:30 am Sunday Mass. Share your time and talent! For more information please contact catherine.organist@gmail.com. Cantata Singers Concert, Dec. 22 Join us for a matinee performance of the Vancouver Cantata Singers at the Cathedral on Saturday, December 22 at 2 pm. Tickets ($10 - $30) will be available at the door. Please note that you will not be able to enter the church without a ticket during the concert. Archbishop s Annual Mass for Life Join us as we celebrate life on Friday, Dec. 28, at the Cathedral. Rosary at 11:30 am and Mass is at 12:10 pm. Advent Penitential Services For a list of special advent penitential services across the Archdiocese of Vancouver visit https://rcav.org/advent-penitential-services/ The Cathedral will have confessions at the usual times during Advent. Monday - Friday 7:45 am, 11:45 am, 4:45 pm, Saturday 7:45 am, 11:45 am, 4-5 pm. Mass Schedule for St. Gerard s Mission Christmas Eve - December 24, 7:30 pm. Christmas Day - December 25, 10:30 am. Solemn Vespers and Te Deum, Dec. 31 On Monday Dec. 31st, at 6 pm we will have Solemn Vespers for the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God and to give thanks for the Year of Our Lord 2018. For the recitation of the Te Deum there is a plenary indulgence. You are cordially invited to attend. Congratulations to Father Guy and Deacon Felix! Ad Multos Annos! For more pictures visit the Cathedral website. Photography by Angelo Siglos. 4
December 16, 2018 S U N D A Y M A S S III SUNDAY IN ADVENT (GAUDETE) MASS READINGS First Reading Zephaniah 3, 14-18a The Lord will rejoice over you with gladness. Responsorial Psalm 12 R. Shout aloud and sing for joy: great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel. Second Reading Philippians 4, 4-7 The Lord is close at hand. Gospel Luke 3, 10-18 The crowds asked, What should we do? W Mass Reflection e have now reached the Third Sunday of Advent. Today in the liturgy the Apostle Paul's invitation rings out: "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice... The Lord is at hand!" (Phil 4: 4-5). While Mother Church accompanies us towards Holy Christmas she helps us rediscover the meaning and taste of Christian joy, so different from that of the world. On this Sunday, according to a beautiful tradition, the children of Rome come to have the Pope bless the Baby Jesus figurines that they will put in their cribs... This is what St. Francis did at Greccio: he recreated a live presentation of the nativity scene in order to contemplate and worship it, but above all to be better able to put into practice the message of the Son of God who for love of us emptied himself completely and made himself a tiny child. The blessing of the "Bambinelli" [Nativity scene] as they are called in Rome, reminds us that the crib is a school of life where we can learn the secret of true joy. This does not consist in having many things but in feeling loved by the Lord, in giving oneself as a gift for others and in loving one another. Let us look at the crib. Our Lady and St. Joseph do not seem to be a very fortunate family; their first child was born in the midst of great hardship; yet they are full of deep joy, because they love each other, they help each other and, especially, they are certain that God, who made himself present in the little Jesus, is at work in their story. And the shepherds? What did they have to rejoice about? That Newborn Infant was not to change their condition of poverty and marginalization. But faith helped them recognize the "babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger" as a "sign" of the fulfilment of God's promises for all human beings, "with whom he is pleased" (Lk 2: 12, 14). This, dear friends, is what true joy consists in: it is feeling that our personal and community existence has been visited and filled by a great mystery, the mystery of God's love. In order to rejoice we do not need things alone, but love and truth: we need a close God who warms our hearts and responds to our deepest expectations. This God is manifested in Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary. Therefore that "Bambinello" which we place in a stable or a grotto is the centre of all things, the heart of the world. Let us pray that every person, like the Virgin Mary, may accept as the centre of his or her life the God who made himself a Child, the source of true joy. - Pope Benedict XVI (Angelus Dec. 13, 2009) 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, December 16, 2018 Organist: Denis Bédard Organ Prelude: Tiento - F. PERAZA III Sunday in Advent Kyrie, Sanctus, Agnus Dei: Missa Salve Regina - C. ROSSINI Offertory: Creator of the Stars of Night (Choir) - Plainchant Communion: 1. Concert pour les Flu tes (Organ) - G. CORRETTE 2. Rejoice in the Lord alway (Choir and Trio) - H. PURCELL Organ Postlude: Little Prelude and Fugue in B flat major - J. S. BACH MUSIC PREVIEW FOR December 23, 2018 Ave Maria - K. TEN HOOPE Alma Redemptoris - G. P. PALESTRINA Organ music by F. LISZT, J. LANGLAIS & 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
December 16, 2018 C A T H E D R A L 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. Marriages Bookings should be made at least six months in advance. Couples please contact the Cathedral office for information. Altar Boys The Cathedral has a team of dedicated men who are scheduled to help at specific Masses. Contact: Fr. Juan Lucca, jlucca@rcav.org. 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. 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. 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 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.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. III Sunday in Advent 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. 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 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 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. Handmaids of the Lord This is an all-women ministry of the Couples for Christ. Please contact: Grace Inonog, graceaka44@yahoo.com. 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 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) 325 9921. 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 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 6
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