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MASS TIMES
- S T . E D W A R D ’ S C H U R C H -
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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
THURSDAY ONLY 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
6th Sunday of Easter
May 17th, 2020
All Masses ,
gatherings,
meetings
have been
CANCELLED
until further
notice.
Saint Teresa of Avila once wrote that Christ has no
body on earth but ours. This 16th century mystic
understood what Jesus meant when he said, “If
you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
She believed we meet Jesus’ expectation by
becoming a voice for the voiceless, as Philip did in
Samaria - where his preaching, signs,
and deeds brought great joy.
Pray, Read, Discuss for This Week
A c t s 8 : 5 - 8 , 1 4 - 1 7 ; 1 P e t e r 3 : 1 5 - 1 8 ; J o h n 1 4 : 1 5 - 2 1
“If we do not speak and act for Christ, who will?”
Sixth Sunday of Easter Sixth Sunday of Easter Sixth Sunday of Easter
Jesus continues his farewell discourse to his disciples and to us with more promises. Remember
last Sunday, he promised that he would come again and he would take us to himself. Today,
Jesus leaves us with two more promises as he said: “I will ask the Father, and he will give you
another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot
receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you,
and he will be with you. I will not leave you orphaned: I am coming to you. In a little while the
world will no longer see me, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live. On that day
you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.” (John 14:15-20)
Jesus is envisioning a new kind of relationship with him and the Father when he is gone. And
he is inviting us to enter into this new relationship. A relationship of truth and love. The
Advocate, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of truth will be our binding force. The gospel tells us that
love is at the heart of this new relationship as it is written: “The one who has my command-
ments and keeps them is the one who loves me; and the one who loves me will be loved by my
Father, and I will love them and reveal myself to them.” Clearly, the Lord reveals himself to
those who love him; therefore, if you want to see God, “you shall love the Lord your God with
all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, the greatest and the first com-
mandment, and the second is like it: you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (cf. Matthew
22:36-39). It is a circle of love. It is either you are in it or not.
The first letter of John reminds us that, “Those who say, ‘I love God’, and hate their brothers or
sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love
God whom they have not seen. The commandment we have from him is this: those who love
God must love their brothers and sisters also.” (1 John 4:20-23)
Take note that it is not enough to love God and ourselves only, we must love our neighbors
also. It is a MUST!
-Fr. Roger-
Although public Masses have been cancelled, Fr Roger
will be saying mass privately every day, and intentions
will be said.
May 18th - Therese Janssen
May 19th - Kathy Lorette +
May 20th - Bernice Rosko +
May 21st - Carmen Martine +
May 22nd - Fern Louise Seaboyer +
May 23rd - Antonio Muzzin
Please also remember these loved ones in your prayers
on these dates.
** If you would like a Mass Intention offered for a loved
one, please drop off a donation envelope with written
details and Fr. Roger can say Mass and I’ll place your
intention in the bulletin.
INTERCESSORY PRAYERS:
Priest: To God the Father who has given us new life through the resurrection of his Son, let us offer our pray-ers for the needs of the Church and the world.
For the Church, formed in the Spirit as the body of Christ, may God graciously grant us what we need as we proclaim the Good News, let us pray to the Lord.
For world leaders, may the good news of the Gospel guide their actions, let us pray to the Lord.
For our seniors in nursing homes during COVID 19 and for our political leaders to step up quickly to give them the medical attention they need, let us pray to the Lord.
For those who are sick, especially those who feel alone in their struggle, may they experience the comfort of our loving God, let us pray to the Lord.
For young people in our diocese, that God may open their hearts to the possibility of a life in the priesthood or religious life, let us pray to the Lord.
For all, in this faith community, may the love of Christ infuse our hearts and conform us ever more to his ways, let us pray to the Lord.
For those who have died, especially Bernice Rosko, Carmen Martine, Kathy Lorette and Fern Louise Seaboyer, may they be welcomed into paradise by the risen Christ, let us pray to the Lord.
Priest: Gracious God, you know our needs before we ask. Please hear and answer our prayers this day according to your will, we ask in Jesus’ name.
Daily Mass with Bishop Gary
As we continue to journey together during these challenging times, all are invited to join Bishop Gary Gordon
from the comfort and safety of your homes as he celebrates Mass through a live stream from the Cathedral. To access the live stream link from the Diocese of Victoria website simply google: Diocese of Victoria or copy link into your browser:
www.rcdvictoria.org/diocese-of-victoria-live-stream
Sunday ……………….......... 10 am
Monday to Friday .......... 7 pm
David Russell
Michael Paulik Debby Warren
Patricia Pattenden
Laurent Boudreau
Charleigh Pollock
Eugene St. Pierre
Paul Cloutier
Jodi Kinsella
Terry O’Connell
Kirby Flegel
Cameron Bulger
Jan Spencer
Jim Korman
Theresa Thompson
Carl Lalonde
Linda Musto
Richard Brewer
Therese Janssen
Eileen Martell
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
Victor Fernandez
Patricia Richmond
Adriana Palasz
Tanis Chowen
Deb Stelter (nee)
For our beloved deceased,
Bernice Rosko +
Carmen Martine +
Kathy Lorette + (sister of Claire Burri)
Fern Louise Seaboyer + (Doug DeClerq’s sister)
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
Fr. Claudio Holzer, is the new appointed Administrator of St. Peter’s Parish in
Nanaimo, effective, May 15, 2020. Fr. Claudio, new to the Diocese, was born in
Italy and is a Canadian citizen, having previously served for 30 years as a member of the
Scalabrinians in Canada and the United States.
We are grateful to the priests in our Diocese who continue to respond in service to the parishes and
school communities during these challenging times. Thank you to all the members of our Diocesan family,
clergy, employees, and volunteers, for your support and prayers for the ongoing pastoral needs of the Diocese of Victoria as we navigate through
uncharted waters in the days ahead.
DONATION OPTIONS:
There are FOUR ways to contribute at this time, with
new online or remote options to make it safe and more
convenient:
1. MAIL your envelopes if using cheques or deliver your envelopes to the parish office using the mail slot in the door.
2. Online with your Credit Card at Canada Helps https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/47469 and they will issue your tax receipt directly.
3. E-transfers - using your online banking through your financial institution - can be sent to Fr. Roger’s email at: [email protected]
4. Automatic Debit - to be set up through forms in the
parish office, I can fill these over the phone
We are very grateful that you are part of
our St. Edward’s Parish family.
May God bless you and your families.
Email Buddies Unite:
Do you like online contact? Writing to stay in touch?
Sharing interesting finds? Keeping the church alive?
Conversation Starters:
• What have you been up to, your family, your pets
• A favorite recipe or craft to share
• Sharing photography, artwork, music, gardening
• Coronavirus conversation, how are you feeling?
• Future thoughts on where the Church might be heading
• Spiritual ponderings, questions on your mind?
(might be referred to Fr. Roger)
We have five volunteers offering to be your email "Pen Pal"
Choose one to start a conversation with and see where it leads you!
Their Biographies are on the Website!
As we at St. Edward's stay safe, we must continue to reach out and lift
each other up, staying connected!
Bernie Musto (Coordinator) - [email protected]
Phil Jennings - [email protected]
Leanne Forest - [email protected]
Tita Alatiit - [email protected]
Francine Tournier - [email protected]
“Be Ready to Open the Door”
was the theme of Bishop Gary Gordon’s recent
Pastoral Letter. During this Easter Season we are
spiritually and practically challenged to envision
“new life” and a “new normal” in the midst of a
global pandemic. Premier Horgan has announced the
gradual reopening of the province, and the Bishop
has appointed an ad hoc committee to address
protocols for the “reopening” our parishes in the
Diocese. More information will follow in the future.