From Fr. Rector's Desk | September 30, 2022

MARIAN MONTH
October is designated by the Catholic Church as the "Month of the Rosary" because in this month the Church celebrates the Marian advocation of "Our Lady of the Rosary" on October 7.

You are welcome to join Fr. Rector as he leads us in praying the holy rosary every day from the Cathedral. It will be livestream via our Facebook page and broadcast via FM Radio 102.5. The mysteries of the holy rosary are prayed in different languages English, Latin, Portuguese, Italian and Filipino.

CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA AND PROCESSION
The Virgin Mary appeared to three children in Fatima, Portugal in 1917. She appeared one time each month starting on May 13 and ending on October 13. The three children were named Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. During her apparitions, Our Lady gave them messages for mankind and secrets about the future.

To honor and celebrate this special event in the life of the Church, the Portuguese-Canadian Community in the City of Prince George has requested that the Mass on the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 16, 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral be a celebration that includes a special devotion to Our Lady. And so, following the 11:00 AM Mass that day, there will be a procession of the image of Our Lady within the Church and school grounds.

In preparation, we are looking for three children, ages 8-10 (one boy and two girls) to dress-up like the three shepherd children (Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta). The costumes will be provided. If your child is interested to do this role, please coordinate with Fr. Rector by contacting the parish office.

We are also in need of men who will volunteer to carry the image of Our Lady during the procession. If you think you can do the task of carrying the image of Our Lady, please have your name on the list by contacting the parish office. Attention all men in the parish to really consider being part of this.

MASS TIMES CHANGE FOR TUESDAY TO THURSDAY THIS WEEK
The priests of the Diocese of Prince George will gather for the Priests' Convocation 2022 on October 4-6 at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre. Due to that gathering, Fr. Rector is unable to celebrate the noon Mass on Tuesday to Thursday. Please note of the following changes:

Tuesday, October 4 - 5:30 PM - Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi
Wednesday, October 5, 5:30 PM - Wed. of the 27th Week in OT
Thursday, October 6, 7:00 PM - Mass and Diaconal Ordination

ORDINATION TO THE DEACONATE
Mr. Matthew Bellerive, one of the seminarians studying for the Priesthood in our diocese, will be ordained a Deacon next month.

The Sacrament of Holy Orders will be conferred in Mass at 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 6, in Sacred Heart cathedral. You are welcome to join in this diocesan celebration.

Please keep Matthew and all seminarians in your prayers.

-Bishop Stephen Jensen

NB: For those of you who are unable to be in the Cathedral on THURSDAY evening for the Ordination, please know that we will LIVESTREAM the Mass and Ordination to the Deaconate of Seminarian Matthew Bellerive via our Facebook Page.

READERS, ALTAR SERVERS AND CHOIR
Please see schedule above. If you are not available on the date and time you are assigned, please let Fr. Rector know ahead of time.

OFFERTORY PROCESSION
As announced last Sunday at Mass, individual parishioners and/or families are invited to sign-up their names to bring forward the gifts of bread, wine and the monetary offering during the Procession of the Gifts at Mass.

We encourage the participation of everyone who comes and attends Sunday Mass at the Cathedral. Please choose a particular Sunday and/or Mass time that you and your family want to bring forward the gifts. Sign-up sheet is in the foyer.

VISIT TO THE HOMEBOUND

Fr. Rector tries his best to regularly visit Catholic residents of Fort George Manor (Thursday) and Simon Fraser Lodge (Friday). If you have family members that you want Fr. Rector to visit, please inform him by calling the parish office. During the visit, Fr. Rector celebrates Liturgy of the Word with Communion. At the request of the residents, he also listens to their confessions and of course, if needed, the Anointing of the Sick.

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME C

First Reading: Habakuk 1.2-3;2.2-4

The righteous one lives by his faith.

Responsorial Psalm:
O that today you would listen to the voice of the Lord. Do not harden your hearts! (Ps 95)

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1.6-8,13-14

Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord.

Gospel: Luke 17.5-10

If you had faith.

CONFESSION TIMES

Priest will be available for confessions before the 5:30 PM (Vigil Mass) and the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Sunday Masses. Please see schedule below:

4:45 PM Saturday
8:30 AM Sunday
10:30 AM Sunday

If the schedule above does not meet your availability, please phone the parish office to arrange with your personal schedule of confession with a priest.

OCTOBER 2022 PARISH CALENDAR

(Please click the image to see a bigger version of the calendar.)

PG PRO-LIFE SOCIETY LIFE CHAIN
This year’s Life Chain in Prince George will be taking place on Sunday, October 2^nd at the intersection of Highway 16 and Ferry Ave from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.

PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES
James Pattison (80 years old) died on September 19 in Vancouver, BC. He is the husband of Wilma Pattison (75 years old) who died two years ago. They were our regular parishioners. Some of you will remember that Mr. & Mrs. Pattison donated the Clavinova in the Church that is still in use.

We thank God for the gift of James and Wilma Pattison. We send our prayers and condolences to the Pattison family.

Funeral Liturgy for James is scheduled tomorrow Saturday, October 1, 2:00 PM at Assman's Funeral Home.

Eternal rest grant unto James and Wilma O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace. Amen.