We appreciate your support to these businesses!

Discount for our parishioners at Sands Funeral Home-Colwood and Hatley Memorial Gardens.

Also at Dulux Paints. Just inform them you are OLOR parishioner.

GILBERT LEVESQUE Owner & Qualified Technician

(250) 589-CARE

FREE ESTIMATES (250) 589 - 2273

GILLY’S

CARPET & FURNITURE

CARE

Todd Halaburda

Wally Halaburda

owners New West Development Corp

“Homes of Distinction “

Canadian Home Building Association

Cell: 250-888-8224 Fax: 250-744-1288

Email:thal@telus.net Victoria BC

National Home Warranty

newwestdev.com

Icon Design & Sign

www.icondesignandsign.com 250-857-9264 Diego Casados

Graphic Design

Photography

Signage

YOUR ADVERTISEMENT HERE.

For information, please contact the

Parish office.

E-mail: olor@shaw.ca

Ph: 250- 478-3482

DANIEL MACISAAC

MacIsaac and MacIsaac

Lawyers

2227 SOOKE ROAD

VICTORIA, B.C. V9B 1W8

phone: (250)478-1131 FAX 478-3106

Langford Nail Art & Spa

107-721 Station Ave.

Victoria, BC V9B 2S1

250 590 4668

Just so everyone knows, registration is now open for DYC

2016. The theme this year is "THIS IS WHAT WE LIVE

FOR." Date: May.27th - 7:00pm start. May.29th - 12:00pm

finish. Place: St.Andrew's Regional Highschool, Victoria

BC. Grades: 8 - 12. Accommodation: St. Joesph's the Work-

er Parish hall and gym (For all youth and chaperones) Food:

All food is provided by DYC Mass at the Cathedral with

Bishop Gary Awards: The registration form http://

www.rcdvictoria.org/files/docs/

DYC2016_Registration_Form_Final.pdf

Bishop’s Gala We are pleased to announce the details for the Bishop’s Gala, which will take place on Saturday, April

30, 2016, at Our Lady of Fatima Church Hall in Victoria. The Gala will open with a champagne reception at 6 PM, fol-

lowed by a sit-down dinner with entertainment by award-winning Victoria-based jazz singer Maureen Washington. The

purpose of the Gala is to raise funds for West Coast Missions: specifically, to fund two Religious of the Virgin Mary

Sisters who will arrive this summer from the Philippines to minister in Ahousaht, located on the east side of Flores Is-

land in Clayoquot Sound. The average annual cost to support two Sisters in our Diocese is $60,000. Our Gala will cele-

brate and financially support this renewed initiative of pastoral presence, and reaffirm our commitment to this journey

with our Nuu-chah-nulth sisters and brothers. Tickets are $100 per person; tables of 8 are available. Tax receipts will be

issued in the amount of $25 per ticket. Tickets may be purchased through EventBrite (www.bishopsgala.eventbrite.ca)

or by phoning the Pastoral Centre at (250) 479-1331. There is a limited number of tickets available on a first-come,

first-served basis. The Bishop’s Gala promises fun, friendship, amazing food and world-class entertainment, all sur-

rounding the worthy goal of supporting the missionary outreach of our Diocese. Gather together your family and

friends for this exciting event! Bishop’s Gala: Auction Items. The Bishop’s Gala will include Silent and Live Auctions

to help us reach our fundraising goal. We are seeking items for these Auctions and would be grateful for your generosi-

ty. Please contact Char Deslippe by email to bcdeslippe@shaw.ca; or by phone, (250) 381-5839, if you are able to con-

tribute.

Women of Faith and Fellowship’s Breakfast to be

held on April 9, 2016, with guest speaker Stephanie

Gray. Her topic is “Love unleashes Life: Reflection for

the Year of Mercy”. Time: 8:00 am Place: Horseshoe

Club, 620 Kenneth St, Victoria, BC Cost: $12:00 To reg-

ister click the following link to the Women of Faith and

Fellowship Breakfast and complete the form. http://

goo.gl/forms/YZBsVBByrz

Contacts in the Parish:

Pastor Father Paul Szczur, S.D.S.

Parish Secretary Maria Campos

Parish Council Chair Roland Wauthy

Finance Chairperson Dion Pomponio

Ministry of the Sick Sandy Rix 250 478-9139

Diocesan Safe Environment 250.479.1331 ext. 223

CWL Info: Contact: Odette Huculak: 250 474 4915

Knights of Columbus: Tony Van der Wereld: gk8394@outlook.com

The Salvatorian Fathers www.sds.org 798 Goldstream Ave.

Victoria, B.C. V9B 2X6

Ph:250-478-3482 Fax: 250-474-1926

E-mail: olor@shaw.ca

Website: www. olorchurch.ca

Office Hours: Tuesday 11:00 am– 1:30 pm

Wednesday to Friday 9:30 am-1:30 pm

Emergency: 250–858–6217

Preschool: 250-590-6095

If you have recently moved into the Langford area Welcome to Our Lady of the Rosary Parish and invite you to pick up a Parish Registration form at the Church entrance or parish office and return the completed

form to the office. If we may assist you, please just tell us.

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY PARISH

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Every Wednesday

from 9:30 am to 5:00

God Meets Individual

Individual Meets God

I thirst. I thirst for the salvation of souls. Help Me, My daughter, to save souls.

Join your sufferings to My Passion and offer them to the heavenly Father for sinners. (Diary, 1032)Saint Faustina Kowalska

Sacraments:

Baptism: Contact the parish office. Baptisms are the third Saturday of the month at 5:00 pm Mass.

Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m. or by appointment.

Marriage: Contact Father Paul 6 months in advance of the planned wedding date.

Anointing of the sick: If you or a family member are admitted to a hospital or other care facility and you wish to have a

priest visit, please be sure to have someone call the parish office to make this request.

Palm Sunday March 20, 2016

Schedule for the Holy Week

Holy Thursday March 24th

Mass 7:00 pm

8:00—10:30 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel

in the Lower Level of the Parish Centre

Good Friday March 25th

3:00 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Holy Saturday March 26th

7:30 pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday March 27th

8:30 am and 10:30 am Mass

Come Celebrate Divine Mercy!

Saturday; April 2; 5:00 p.m. Mass

Sunday; April 3; 8:30 am and 10:30 am Mass

And

Sunday April 3; 3:00 pm– 4:00 pm Hour of Mercy

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with the chaplet of Divine Mercy

Our Lady of the Rosary Preschool and Daycare for chil-

dren 3 and 4 years old. For information contact Maureen:

250-590-6095

Kindergarten and Gr. 1 students: Join us for fun, faith and

friends. We meet once a month in the large hall from 9:40-

10:20. Following; March 6; April 3; May 1; June 5. For

more information or to register, please e-mail Rosemarie

Urbanson at rosemarie.u@gmail.com.

Bottle Drive for pilgrims going to WYD! The WYD pil-

grims will be holding a bottle drive. Please bring your cans

and bottles (well rinsed please) to the church and drop them

off at the Parish Hall. Thank you so much!

Proclaiming the Gospel at the Priory. Our parishioners

lead the Seniors at the Priory Hospital 567 Goldstream, in

song and the Mass readings on the first Sunday of every

month — 3:00 to 3:40 pm. Come and sing along with the

seniors favourite hymns and help them turn the pages for

those who can’t. All ages are most welcome. Meet in the

Dining Room at 2:50 pm.

Opportunity for confession during Lenten Season:

SUMMER CAMP! Our Lady of Rosary;

Children 4-6 years old; July 4-8 and 11 –15; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Children, 7-11 years old; July 4 –8 ; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Youth, 12-17 years old; July 11 – 15 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Bursaries available. Mass, music, field trips, acting, prayers,

crafts and games. To register contact the parish office ol-

or@shaw.ca or 250-478-3482

Our Parish: Before weekdays Masses. Every Saturday 4:15 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Parish

March 16, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. St. Patrick’s Parish

March 15, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Come and decorate the chapel for the Altar of

Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

When: Saturday March 19th; After 5:00 Mass

Catholic Family Gym Time: If you have any elementary

age children (K-7), you are invited to family gym times

held in the Large Hall on , March 26 and April 9& 23. Par-

ent attendance is required, and parents are welcome to par-

ticipate. Younger siblings also welcome. Includes multiple

group games run by coordinating parents. For more info:

contact Christina Snowden at 250-896-2492

Youth

It will take place Saturday April 16th (from 8

am—7:00 pm and Sunday April 17th (9:00

am—4:00 pm). We need your help for set up because, simply, we

have a lot of books :) When: Friday April 15th at 1:00

pm and for clean up Monday April 18th 9:30 pm.

Please let us know if you can help at olor@shaw.ca

Lenten Trivia Contest! Test your knowledge of the Catho-

lic. Faith ... and have a chance to win a tablet! Who: Kids

aged 9 –18 When: Any time throughout Lent How: It’s all

online! Visit the Diocesan Website - www.rcdvictoria.org

Refugee committee. What are the responsibilities of the sponsoring group? Sponsoring groups agree to provide the

refugees with care, lodging, settlement assistance and support for the duration of the sponsorship period. Normally, this is

12 months starting from the refugee's arrival in Canada or until the refugee becomes self-sufficient, whichever comes first.

Private sponsors normally support the sponsored refugees by: providing the cost of food, rent and household utilities and

other day-to-day living expenses; providing clothing, furniture and other household goods; locating interpreters; selecting

a family physician and dentist; assisting with applying for provincial health-care coverage; enrolling children in school and

adults in language training; introducing newcomers to people with similar personal interests; providing orientation with

regard to banking services, transportation, etc.; and helping in the search for employment.

www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/ref-sponsor/section-2.asp#a2.7

We have applied to become a sponsoring group. Estimated Budget: For the family who we invited to Canada (mother, fa-

ther and 4 year old child) for a period of one year, the budget provides a very rough estimate, with many built in assump-

tions. Assumptions include that the government will cover all travel, medical, dental and training costs; also that furnish-

ing, appliances and some clothing will be donated.

Expenses: Accommodation/Utilities monthly $ 1,300. Annual: $18,000. Food and Essentials: monthly $ 900. Annual:

$10,800; Clothing Annual 1,000. Discretionary Spending: Monthly $200 Annual: $18,000. Transportation: Monthly $ 180

Annual: $2,160. Sundry Extras: (School Supplies, furniture, Medical etc). Total Annual $ 4,000. Travel to Canada: $ 5,000

Total: 39, 960. The adjustment will be made as emerging government support is clarified and received donation in kind.

So far we collected $6,695.65 plus one of the families donated furnishings to their new home. If you can help please

let us know (olor@shaw.ca) . If you want to donate some money please use envelopes marked “refugees”.

Our Book Sale

Volunteers are needed to set up the large hall for services

on Good Friday, March 25th at 9:30 a.m.

The Funeral Mass for + Fr. Jack Sproule Sproule who passed away on February 18th 2016 will take place on Friday,

April 8th2016 at 1pm at St Elizabeth R.C. Church, 10030, Third Street, Sidney, BC.

Parish Support Last Week:

Religious Education for Children. Preparation for First

Communion and Confirmation is Sundays at 9:40 am. For

more information, please contact Marie 250-642-4483

Prayer Group meets every Wednesday 7:30 pm in the

Church. Info Yolanda 250-478-6041

Parents and Tots Group meet every Friday at 9:30 am in

the parish hall. Info, please call Allison at 778-440-7064.

All parents are welcome!

Children’s Choir in our Parish meets in the small hall af-

ter the 10:30 am Sunday Mass.

We rely on the generosity of your contributions to

provide light, heat, and staff to this very special

house of God and his people.

Last week offering : $2,838.70

Refugee so far: $6,695.65 PAD for February: $1,570 Development & Peace: $ 438

Thank you for your gifts!

Saturday, March 19th, 5:00 p.m. Mass for Souls in Purgatory Sunday, March 20th, Palm Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass for + Maria da Conceicao Costa & Manuel da Costa

10:30 a.m. Mass for Mendez Campos family wedding anniversary

Tuesday, March 22nd

6:30 p.m. Mass for Ben Champion

Wednesday, March 23rd

9:00 a.m. Mass for + Maria da Conceicao Costa

Thursday, March 24th, Holy Thursday 7:00 p.m. Mass for vocation to the priesthood and reli-

gious life 8:00—10:30 p.m. Adoration in the Chapel

in the Lower Level of the Parish Centre

Friday, March 25th, Good Friday 3:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Saturday, March 26th, Holy Saturday 7:30 p.m. Mass for our parish

Sunday, March 27th, Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass for the Reid family tree, living and deceased

10:30 a.m. Mass for + Don McKenzie

Mass Intentions: If you would like to have a Mass said

for a special intention, please contact the parish office.

Masses March 19th— March 27th

Youth and Adult Choir Practices are every Thursday at

7:00 pm in the choir loft. Everyone welcome! Info: Joanne

250-474-5165

PAD Donations. If you are interested in making your

donations to our Parish through a Pre-Authorized Debit

Program, please take an envelope with all the infor-

mation needed. These envelopes are on the table at the

entrance of the Church.

Bequests and Wills. In your kindness, please remember

Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in your bequests and wills.

If anyone wishes to make such a bequest in their will, the

following clause may be included or added to a will or add-

ed by codicil: “I give devise and bequeath the sum of $... to

Our Lady of the Rosary in Victoria, BC, to be used for the

benefit of the parish and its pastoral activities.”

If you are expecting a child and are feeling confused; if

you are thinking that there is no way out of this situation

for you; if you want to talk to someone, call or text 250-812

-0087 or email: respectlifem@gmail.com

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LENTEN BOX $ 802.70

What are the Western Catholic Fast Guidelines for

Good Friday?

Fasting means eating only one full meatless (no animal

flesh) meal on this day. However, one may still eat a break-

fast and even a lunch in addition to a full meal if the two

additional small meals do not add up to a second full meal.

Snacking is not allowed. Drinking coffee, tea, juices, etc,

between meals is permitted on fast days. The requirements

are slightly different for those of certain ages. Fasting is

only required of those from ages 18-59, although parents

are expected to teach their children the reasons behind their

fasting, etc. Those with health conditions are excluded.

Note that some Western Bishop Conferences, Eastern Cath-

olic Rites, and Orthodox Christians have different fasting

guidelines, so it is wise to check with your local parish

about expectations. These are simply the minimum expecta-

tions. Additional forms of self-denial, within reason, can

also be spiritually beneficial.