From Fr. Rector's Desk | November 11, 2022

EVENING PRAYER AND REFLECTION ON CHRISTIAN FUNERALS AND BURIALS

Fr. Rector invites parishioners for an Evening Prayer on Thursday, November 17, 6:00 PM inside the church. After the evening prayer, he will give reflection about Christian funeral and burials. There will also be an invited guest speaker from a funeral home to speak about things to consider when planning a funeral.

This evening will be beneficial for everyone. You may consider attending.

CATHEDRAL YOUTH MINISTRY
On Sunday, November 20, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, the Cathedral Youth Ministry will be inaugurated after the 11:00 AM Mass with Bishop Stephen Jensen.

November 20 happens to be the World Day of Youth.

Instituted in 1985 at the conclusion of the International Youth and in conjunction with Saint John Paul II's World Youth Day gatherings, this observance has taken place on Palm Sunday. In 2020 Pope Francis transferred the date to the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.

"Young people must say to the world: It is good to follow Jesus! You bring us the joy of faith and tell us that we must live the faith always with a young heart." (Pope Francis)

The Cathedral Youth Ministry will be led by Mark and Anne-Marie Macapinlac, parishioners and volunteer couple.

Please read details on the poster above.

IN SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE OF OUR DECEASED LOVED ONES
At every celebration of the Mass, all the faithful departed are prayed for (1) Universal Prayer/Prayer of the Faithful (2) Included within the Eucharistic Prayer.

However, this month of November we especially remember them. To assist parishioners in remembrance of our deceased loved ones a "prayer corner" has been prepared. Parishioners may write the name of their deceased loved ones and place them inside the prayer box in front of the sanctuary. There are pens and papers* provided in the church foyer for you to write. You may also light a candle by the alcove of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus or Our Lady of Fatima for your deceased loved ones.

*You may print this to fill-out with the names of your deceased loved ones: Remembering the Dead. Then, bring to church.

Fr. Rector will read privately the names of your deceased loved ones and pray for them.

You may also offer Mass for the souls of your deceased loved ones. You may do so by either asking Fr. Rector or contacting the parish office.

COPIES OF 'NOVEMBER THE MONTH OF HOLY SOULS 30 days of prayer'
Copies of 'November THE MONTH OF HOLY SOULS 30 days of prayer' are available for FREE in the church foyer. You may get your copy when you come to attend Mass this weekend. Those copies are from the generosity of the Catholic Cemeteries, Archdiocese of Vancouver.

NOTICE OF MEETING
Please be informed that on Monday, November 14, at 5:15 PM there will be a Parish Pastoral Council meeting in the hall, lower church.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
There are four adults who are journeying towards full Christian initiation to the Catholic Church. As well, five children from Sacred Heart School are preparing to be baptized. Regular RCIA gathering will be every Wednesday in the hall, lower church. It begins at 6:30 in the evening. Parishioners are welcome to join Fr. Rector and the sponsors who have brought the inquirers to the Church. See you on Wednesday, November 16!

REMEMBRANCE DAY - NOVEMBER 11
Canadians pause today in silence to remember those who died in war and to pray for the victims of aggression and inhumanity throughout the world.

This is a day to pray for peace, to consider what we are doing as individuals, as a community and as a nation to bring God's peace into the world.

This is a day when a believing community should rededicate itself by prayer and action to the ideals Jesus gives us in Beatitudes.

SUNDAY OFFERING COMMITMENT
For those of you who were not able to complete the 'Sunday Offering Commitment Form' distributed last weekend, you may contact the cathedral office to update your way of donating to the parish.

Below are the options to help make your Sunday love offering to the cathedral easy:

1. ONLINE GIVING. This is a safe and secure way to donate to the cathedral. You can use any of the following:

a. PAD (pre-authorized debit)
b. Credit Card
c. Interac e-transfer
d. Canada Helps

2. CHURCH ENVELOPES. Receive a box of offering envelopes from the cathedral. It is issued once a year in the month of December, and it contains your weekly offering envelopes with additional special collection envelopes. You can either put a cheque or cash inside your weekly donation envelope and bring it to the church when you come for Mass. If you will mail it, do not mail cash. You can also drop it off in the cathedral office during office hours (T-F 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM).

3. CASH. You can give cash using any of the following methods:

a. placing it in the collection basket at Mass
b. placing it inside the donation box at the back of the Church
c. bringing it to the cathedral office, please do not leave cash donation in our mailbox.

THANK YOU for thinking of Sacred Heart Cathedral and its temporal needs. Your regular offering helps provide a sense of safety and security for our parish church.

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 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.

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME C

First Reading: Malachi 4.1-2
The sun of righteousness will rise upon you.

Responsorial Psalm:
The Lord is coming to judge the peoples with equity. (Ps 98)

Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3.7-12

Anyone unwilling to work should not eat.

Gospel: Luke 21.5-19

By your endurance you will gain your souls.

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.

NOVEMBER 2022 PARISH CALENDAR

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

LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FOLLOWING PARISH GATHERINGS/EVENTS:

St. Vincent de Paul Society
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Saturday November 19, 2022 at 4:00 PM. It will take place at the Drop-In Centre located at 1220 2nd Ave in Prince George. Everyone is welcome to attend.

GRATITUDE (Personal note of thanks)
A few weeks ago, at the weekend Masses, I have included a prayer for healing for my mother as she was rushed into the emergency.

I am including this personal little write-up as a way of thanking and updating you at the same time, as some of you have asked me about her.

My mother is now in a stable condition. She had suffered from pneumonia and her blood test revealed that, it is low in hemoglobin. She also had tested positive with COVID-19 and had finished the mandatory isolation. She is continuously regaining strength with the help of medication and extra care at our home.

My sincere gratitude to all of you for your prayers. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and gestures of care even if you haven't met her.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSTANT SUPPORT!

From Fr. Rector's Desk | November 11, 2022

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME C
NOVEMBER 12-13, 2022
WORLD DAY OF THE POOR

In 2017, Pope Francis instituted the World Day of the Poor so that "throughout the world Christian communities can become an ever greater sign of Christ's charity for the least and those most in need."

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.

NOVEMBER 2022 PARISH CALENDAR

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

From Fr. Rector's Desk | November 11, 2022

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME C NOVEMBER 12-13, 2022 WORLD DAY OF THE POOR

In 2017, Pope Francis instituted the World Day of the Poor so that "throughout the world Christian communities can become an ever greater sign of Christ's charity for the least and those most in need."

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.

NOVEMBER 2022 PARISH CALENDAR

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

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME C
NOVEMBER 12-13, 2022
WORLD DAY OF THE POOR

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