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- S T . E D W A R D ’ S C H U R C H -
Saturday Reconciliation 4:30 p.m.
Mass 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Reconciliation 9:00 a.m.
Mass 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday Mass 9:00 a.m.
Sunridge Mass 11:00 am
Wednesday Mass 9:00 a.m.
Thursday Mass 8:00 a.m.
FAT H E R R O G E R P O B L E T E
Emergency: 250-230-5524
St. Edward’s Parish
Mission Statement
We, the people of St. Edward’s reaffirm our
belief that we are children of God, created
in love, diverse and unique. We believe that
through our common Baptism, and by the
power of the Holy Spirit, we are called to be
Christ for one another and to foster unity
with all peoples. We accept the challenges
of living according to Gospel Values, and we
invite all sisters and brothers to share this
journey with us.
2085 Maple Bay Road
Duncan, BC V9L 5L9
Phone: 250-746-6831
E-mail: [email protected]
www.stedwardsduncan.com
OFFICE HOURS OFFICE HOURS OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday to Friday 8:30 am-12:00, 1:00-4:30 pm
Secretary: 250-746-6831 Cathy Higginson
Bookkeeper: Shelley Brimacombe Children’s Faith Formation Coordinator : Debby Fernandez
Parish Pastoral Council Chair: Brenda Hennig
Email: [email protected]
Queen of Angels Roman Catholic School:
250-746-5919 Kathy Korman, Principal
1st Sunday of Lent1st Sunday of Lent1st Sunday of Lent
February 29th / March 1st
Humility is not false modesty, but the Humility is not false modesty, but the Humility is not false modesty, but the
awareness of who we are: Sons and awareness of who we are: Sons and awareness of who we are: Sons and
daughters of God, created by God. Yet we, daughters of God, created by God. Yet we, daughters of God, created by God. Yet we,
like Adam and Eve, are often tempted to like Adam and Eve, are often tempted to like Adam and Eve, are often tempted to
think of ourselves as more than creatures, as think of ourselves as more than creatures, as think of ourselves as more than creatures, as
in control of the world. May God give us in control of the world. May God give us in control of the world. May God give us
the grace to allow him to be God.the grace to allow him to be God.the grace to allow him to be God.
ST. EDWARD’S
LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICE
Tuesday, March 10th at 7pm
Lent is a wonderful time to celebrate the reconciling love and the healing graces our Lord offers us. Reconciliation is what God does. Receiving it and celebrating it is what we do. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a most natural way to celebrate His forgiveness and love. In the Sacrament of Reconciliation is the opportunity to grow closer to God. Please come join Fr. Roger along with Fr. Scott, Fr. Frank, Fr. Stephen Basarab, Fr. Alfredo and Fr. Mel.
Liturgy Committee Next Meeting Tuesday,
March 3rd, 2020 at 1:00 pm
Pray, Read, Discuss for This Week
G e n e s i s 2 : 7 - 9 , ; 3 : 1 - 7 ; R o m a n s 5 : 1 2 - 1 9 ; M a t t . 4 : 1 - 1 1
“The season of Lent calls us to humility, to an honest understanding of who we are.”
Foundations of the Catholic Faith Part I TOPICS: Pre-Catechetical/ Evangelization, Person of Catechist/
Vocation, Scripture
Part II TOPICS: Liturgy & Sacraments, Christian Morality, Prayer and
Spirituality, Creed
PLEASE REGISTER:
Part II March 16 & 17 ~ 8:30– 4:30 Q of A, Duncan https://foundations-part2-springbreak.eventbrite.com
Part I March 19 & 20 ~ 8:30-4:30 Holy Cross, Victoria https://foundations-part1-springbreak.eventbrite.com
World Day of Prayer 2020 Ecumenical Service at
St. Edward’s Parish A prayer movement that invites us to enrich our faith
experience of Christians from other countries and cultures and to bring hope to women touched by
injustice. This service is written by the World Day of Prayer committee of Zimbabwe.
The theme: “Rise: Take your Mat and Walk” Please join us in this interfaith Celebration
Friday, March 6, 2020 @ 1:30 pm
Refreshments following the service.
The planning committee would be grateful for donations of baking for the tea. Baking can be brought to the parish hall Thursday, March 5th
between 2-4 pm and Friday, March 6th at 10 am All are encouraged to attend a meeting
in St. Edward's parish hall, TUESDAY MARCH 3rd, at 3:30 pm
with our MP, Alistair MacGregor, to discuss the results of the recent federal
consultation/questionnaire regarding euthanasia. There will be letters to sign
in regards to this complex issue.
Thank you, Knights of Columbus for the delicious pancake lunch you made for us on Shrove Tuesday. We are also thankful to the volunteers who helped our Parent Support Group with the pancake lunch. Both school services on Ash Wednesday were wonderful and we were grateful to have so many parishioners attending. The congregation was very pink that day as it was also Anti-Bullying day and our staff and students wore their pink shirts proudly to show their support for this cause. We will soon be going on Spring Break. Our school will be closed from March 6th - 23rd.
Sat.
Feb. 29th 10:00 am 4:15 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm 6:15 pm
Funeral Mass - Heidi Seifert + Rosary before Mass, Conference Room Confession
Mass, St. Edward’s - Livio Michieli +
Youth Group Meeting, school gym
Sun. Mar. 1st 8:30 am 9:00 am
9:30 am
Rosary before Mass Confession Mass at St. Edward’s - Pro Populo, followed by CWL coffee in the hall
Mon. Mar. 2nd
O F F I C E C LO S E D
Tues. Mar. 3rd 9:00 am 11:00 am
1:00 pm
Mass, St. Edward’s - Frank Laszczyk + Mass at Sunridge Liturgy Meeting
Wed. Mar. 4th
9:00 am 9:30 am 6:00 pm 6:15 pm
Mass at St. Edward’s - Kerry Doyle + CWL Exec. Meeting RCIA Meeting Children’s Faith Formation
Thurs. Mar. 5th 8:00 am 11:00 am
7:00 pm
Mass at St Edward’s - Patricia Richmond Mass at St Ann’s Choir Practice
Fri. Mar. 6th
10:00 am
11:00 am 1:30 pm
7:00 pm
Holy Hour, St. Ann’s Mass at St. Ann’s - Cyril Hodgins WORLD DAY OF PRAYER, St. Edward’s Stations of the Cross - led by the Liturgy Committee
Sat.
Mar. 7th 4:15 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm 6:15 pm
Rosary before Mass, Conference Room Confession
Mass, St. Edward’s - Derek Sale
Youth Group Meeting, school gym
Sun. Mar. 8th
8:30 am 9:00 am
9:30 am
Rosary before Mass Confession Mass, St. Edward’s - Pro Populo
David Russell
Michael Paulik Debby Warren
Patricia Pattenden
Laurent Boudreau
Charleigh Pollock
Eugene St. Pierre
Paul Cloutier
Jodi Kinsella
Kirby Flegel
Cameron Bulger
Jan Spencer
Jim Korman
Theresa Thompson
Carl Lalonde
Linda Musto
Richard Brewer
Bernice Rosko
Dear God, Please embrace those who are sick and hurting
today and let them feel the warmth of Your love. Amen
Paul Boray
Lois Cossar
Bill Cools
Ian Weibe
Sierra Heggie
Kathy Lorette
Victor Fernandez
Felix Gaudet
Cyril Hodgins
IN OUR PARISH
Infant Baptism Preparation Fr. Roger offers a Baptism Preparation Class for parents/guardians by Appointment, please call the office to book.
Anointing of the Sick Formerly known as Last Rites, the Anointing of the Sick is a ritual of healing, appropriate not only for physical, but also for mental and spiritual sick-ness. Please call Fr. Roger Poblete at the Parish Office.
Pastoral Care Visits While in the Hospital Privacy legislation in BC prevents the release of information regarding hospital admissions. If you or someone you love are admitted to a hospital and would like a visit from Fr. Roger Poblete or a Eucharistic Minister, please call your parish office to leave a message for Marilyn Klizs.
RCIA—If you wish to become Catholic , St. Edward’s will offer a series of meetings called Rite of Christian initiation for Adults. If you are interested in this program please call your parish office to leave a message for Phil Jennings.
Lent Is Upon Us
Lent is quickly approaching and so it is important to be
reminded of the laws concerning fasting and abstinence. These
laws are not there as impositions, but rather are a gift of the
Church that encourages us all to celebrate particular seasons
together as the Body of Christ. Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday are, in Canada, days of fasting and abstinence.
Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age and older, who
have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day one
full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain
strength, may be taken according to each one's needs, but
together they should not equal another full meal. Eating
between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk
and juices, are allowed.
Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On
days of abstinence no meat is allowed. Note that when health
or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does
not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, the
parish priest can be consulted. Ash Wednesday, February 26
and Good Friday, April 10, are days of fasting and abstinence.
Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional
disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should
undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and
of preparation.
Please see Bishop Gary’s attached letter regarding Share Lent and supporting those in the Amazon and the Global South. Their stories and other info can be found here:
https://www.devp.org/en/forourcommonhome/community-profiles
The Amazon and its people are under threat; deforestation, resource extraction and communities at risk. Becoming aware is the first step towards protection of the Amazon and saving our ecological future.
And an update on Haiti - 10 years after the earthquake: https://www.devp.org/sites/www.devp.org/files/documents/materials/haiti_10_years_after_the_earthquake_en-v4.pdf
There will be materials in the church foyer both to borrow and take home for your families. Please see Madge for details.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF CANADA ST. EDWARD’S COUNCIL
President
Francine Tournier 250-748-9831
Membership
Leanne Forest
250-597-4450
Joseph De Lange, Grand Knight 250-701-7701
St. Edward the Confessor Council 4253
Do you need to rent a hall? The K. of C. Hall is available. Please call Bernie Langkammer for more information.
250-748-9333
The Knights of Columbus again wish to thank the parishioners of St. Edwards for their generosity in supporting our vocations program, "Pennies for Heaven." The knights collected $165.70 last week-end. With your continued generosity, the Knights are donating $2000.00 to the Diocese Vocations Fund.
Thank you and God bless you all,
Bob Powell, St. Edward the Confessor Council 4253, "Pennies for Heaven" Chairman.
Would you like to received your bulletin via email? Just
send the office an email to
[email protected] using your preferred
email address and Cathy will add you
to the expanding list. Simple, fast and
to your inbox Friday afternoon!
Pastoral Care Outreach Committee
We are introducing a telephone ministry.
If you know of any parishioner who
would enjoy or benefit from a weekly
phone call, please share with:
Francine Tournier at 250-748-9831
“A BIG thank you to the Youth Group for the wonderful evening last Sunday! The dinner was just delicious and the entertainment was amazing. We could all see how much preparation and energy went into this event. We are so blessed to have these wonderful young people among us and also their great leaders. Well done!”
Christine Gillespie
The Dishes are Piling Up!
If you have been to a potluck recently and had so much fun
that you went home without your dishes, you may need to come to the hall kitchen and have a look around. It would be helpful to thin out the stacks
that are filling up our cupboards and counters.
Please join the CWL after Mass Please join the CWL after Mass Please join the CWL after Mass
on Sunday for Coffee Sunday. on Sunday for Coffee Sunday. on Sunday for Coffee Sunday.
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up St. Patrick’s Day is coming up St. Patrick’s Day is coming up
and some of the treats will be and some of the treats will be and some of the treats will be
green but they will still taste green but they will still taste green but they will still taste
delicious! All donations go to Eskdelicious! All donations go to Eskdelicious! All donations go to Esk---OMI MissionsOMI MissionsOMI Missions
Our Financial Snapshot for 2019. The deficit IS
decreasing and we appreciate your continued
support of St. Edward’s, our programs and upkeep.
We will also continue to seek ways to save money -
new LED lights are being installed in the hall. Ideas
may be added to the “Suggestion Box” in the foyer.
2020 Diocesan Pastoral Care Training Ascension Parish (Parksville)
887 Wembley Road at French Creek
Sessions are 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Bring a bag lunch. Coffee/Tea will be available.
The workshops are open to anyone who wants to understand the
practical aspects of pastoral care; present hospital and home-
bound parish visitors who have yet to take this train-
ing; parishioners who look after their own family members or
those considering these
sessions as professional development.
Saturday, March 7 – Session 2: Listening & Communications
and Mental Health
Saturday, April 25 – Session 3: The Grieving Process and
Ministering to Families
Contact the Ascension Parish office to register: (250) 248-3747
OR Email: [email protected]
Lend a Helping Hand at the 2020 Diocesan Family Camp!
Do you love to cook? Do you work well in a team? Are you looking for a rewarding summer experience?
The Diocesan Family Camp 2020 is looking for assistant cooks and kitchen helpers for August 20 -23 in beautiful Nanoose Bay.
Food Safe BC is required.
Building up and supporting the vocation of Married and Family Life is an essential ministry in our diocese. You will be doing God’s work and having fun at the same time!
To volunteer or for more information please contact Dave at 250-590-7004 or [email protected]
Men’s Breakfast @ Horseshoe Club
620 Kenneth, Victoria
Saturday March 7th at 8:00 AM
“Increase in Mental Health Challenges for Younger
Generations” by practising Psychiatrist, Dr. Doris Duru,
MBBS. Dr. Duru will attempt to give us an informative over-
view of numerous mental issues/challenges affecting 35-40%
of today’s youth and young adults. Consider this a rare oppor-
tunity to obtain information and clarity, by listening and asking
questions about such a common but very misunderstood
challenge that affects some of our loved ones.
For more information or to register ($13.00 incl. meal) email:
[email protected] (Catholic Diocese of Victoria BC)
All Saints’ Faith Study: Prayer & Spirituality Join us for 4 Weeks - Monday, March 2
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm We will explore our relationship with the living God that we call prayer! We will discuss and share our response to the mystery of God seeking us. Please join us as we grow in faith. There is no charge for this program but a free will offering for Development & Peace will be collected. Refreshments will be served. If you need further information please contact Gwen at St. Peter’s 250 753 3570 (ext. 5) or email [email protected]
March 2 & 16 St. Mary’s Hall, 1135 – 4th Avenue, Ladysmith
March 9 & 23 St. Joseph’s Arts Centre (formerly School foyer) 9735 Elm Street, Chemainus
Rite of Election Rite of Election Rite of Election St. Peter’s Church, Nanaimo
March 1st, 10:30 am Mass
The Rite of Election is for those preparing for Baptism.
Catechumens from all over our diocese are now ready
to publicly declare their intention to continue their jour-
ney toward becoming Catholics. At this Rite, they are
asked to more fully embrace the Gospel message with
the help of God. The parish community is asked to pray
for those in the RCIA process. Please join us for this
very special occasion in our diocese.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE
If you are a healthcare professional, worker, or
volunteer, you are invited to celebrate a special
Mass in honor of healthcare workers and
volunteers with Bishop Gary Gordon.
On the Feast of St. Joseph
Thursday, March 19th
at 6:20 pm
at Christ the King Parish,
1599 Tunner Drive, Courtenay.
For more details, please
phone 250-334-4716
or email:
