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St. Joseph’s Parish is observing its 100 Years Jubilee with the theme:
Our pastor, Rev. Rectorino M. Tolentino, Jr. and the Anniversary Committee
invite all parishioners and former parishioners, families, friends, and the parishes
across the Diocese of Prince George, to come and join us as we celebrate this
special year.
Please come and visit St. Joseph’s Church located at 4023 First Avenue, Smithers,
B.C. anytime that is convenient for you. We especially invite you to a Solemn
Eucharistic Celebration to be presided by Most Rev. Stephen Jensen, Bishop of
Prince George Diocese on Saturday, 24th May. A special banquet and
entertainment following the Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s School Gym.
The Jubilee Calendar of Events is attached for your guidance. You may attend
any of the events listed. We look forward to welcoming you in our parish
community.
For more information and ticket reservation for the banquet, you may contact
Eileen Bouvier or the parish office. Contact details below.
May the prayers and intercessions of St. Joseph, our patron, continue to bless you
and your family!
Eileen Bouvier
100th Anniversary Committee
Box 454
Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0
Phone: 250-847-3478
Email: [email protected]
St. Joseph’s Parish
Phone: 250-847-2012
Fax: 250-847-3221
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://stjosephsmithers.com
St. Joseph’s Parish Smithers, B.C.
100 Years Jubilee (1914-2014)
Celebrating God’s Faithful Blessings
yesterday, today and forever
Jubilee Calendar of Events
November 2013 23 & 24 Solemnity, Christ the King Closing, Year of Faith
Launching of the 100 Years Jubilee Saturday, after 7pm Mass, Wine & Cheese Evening
Sunday, after 9am Mass, Continental Breakfast
Sunday, after 6pm Evening Prayer II, Wine & Cheese Evening
Unveiling of the Official Jubilee Banner Launching of a Jubilee Fundraising
“My Gift to St. Joseph” Blessing of the Image of St. Joseph
29 & 30 Picture Taking 2, Church Photo Directory
December 2013 5 Joint Meeting Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Council,
School Council, Executives Catholic Women’s League & Knights of Columbus
12 Feast, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
Special Prayers for all Aboriginals
14-15 Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Special Prayers & Blessings for November – December Celebrants
19 St. Joseph’s School Christmas Pageant 10:30am & 7pm @ St. Joseph’s Church
24 – 25 Solemnity, Nativity of the Lord 6pm Mass with Children 11:30pm Midnight Mass (30 minutes Carolling before Christmas Eve Mass)
10am Mass During the Day
28-29 Feast, Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Special Prayers for Families at Mass
January 2014 1 9am Mass, Solemnity, Mary Mother of God,
World Day of Peace, New Year’s Day
11 & 12 Feast, Baptism of the Lord 100 Years of Blessings Bulletin Board Display @ the Church Foyer Parish Christmas Gathering & Family Day
Cake, coffee, tea, continental breakfast serve after Mass
15 7pm, SJ 100 Years, Story Telling of Parishioners’ Early Experiences @ St. Joseph’s Parish
coffee, tea, cookies will be served
18-19 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, World Day of Migrants & Refugees Special Prayers for Migrants & Refugees at Mass
18-25 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 9am Mass for Christian Unity on the 18th
February 2014
1-2 Feast, The Presentation of the Lord World Day for Consecrated Life
Special Prayers for all Religious Men & Women who have served St. Joseph’s Parish in the last 100 Years after 9am Mass, Pancake Breakfast hosted by Knights of Columbus, Fr. Callaly Council 7973
2-8 Catholic School’s Week “Walk Humbly with Our Lord”
9am Mass with the School on the 7th to culminate Special Prayers for all administrators, staff, and students of Catholic Schools and those who promote Catholic Education
5 7pm, Faith Formation Part I “Featuring St. Joseph – Husband, Father, Worker” An evening of Getting to Know more about St. Joseph, our patron
coffee, tea, cookies will be served
9 1-3pm, Toboggan Day @ Golf Course with the St. Joseph’s Youth Group
hot chocolate and cookies will be served
14 9am Mass with Anointing of the Sick in Observance of the World Day of the Sick February 11
Special Prayers for all the great efforts of members of our parish who are doctors, nurses, and pastoral care givers
Refreshments will be served after Mass
15-16 Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Special Prayers & Blessings for January – February Celebrants
22 Feast, Chair of St. Peter, apostle Bishop Emeritus Gerald Wiesner’s Episcopal Ordination (1993)
Special Prayers for all Bishops who have served the Diocese of Prince George
March 2014 5 Ash Wednesday Universal Day of fasting and abstinence from meat
9am & 6:15pm Mass
7 World Day of Prayer
7pm Prayer with other Churches c/o CWL @ St. Joseph's Church
13 Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis (2013) Special Prayer for our Holy Father
19 Solemnity, St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Patron of the Universal Church, Principal Patron of Canada, our patron
6:15pm Mass in Honour of St. Joseph followed by a Ministry Appreciation Evening
wine and cheese will be served
Jubilee Fundraising, selling of images of St. Joseph
26 7pm, Faith Formation Part II “Featuring St. Joseph – Shadow of the Father” An evening of Getting to Know more about St. Joseph, our patron
coffee, tea, cookies will be served
April 2014
2 Anniversary, Episcopal Ordination Most Rev. Stephen Jensen (2013) Special Prayers for our Bishop
4-6 Catholic Women’s League Diocesan Convention @ Hudson Bay Lodge hosted by St. Joseph’s Parish (CWL) Liturgy to be celebrated @ St. Joseph’s Church
13 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord World Youth Day
Special Prayers for all the Youth
17-19 The Sacred Paschal Triduum
20 Solemnity, The Resurection of the Lord
26-27 2nd Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Special Prayers & Blessings for March– April Celebrants
26 Memorial, Our Lady of Good Counsel, patron of the Catholic Women’s League Special Prayers for all CWL Members
May 2014
1 Memorial, St. Joseph the Worker 7pm, Evening Prayer
International Worker’s Day Special Prayers for all the Workers
11 4th Sunday of Easter World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Mother’s Day
Special Prayers for all mothers, priests, religious, married couples and those who are living a life of single blessedness.
18 5th Sunday of Easter Anniversary, Ordination to the Priesthood
Fr. Rectorino M. Tolentino, Jr. (2007) Special Prayers for our Pastor
19 Victoria Day Special Prayers for the Queen, for Canada,
and for justice and peace in the world
24 5pm, Mass of Anticipation with Most Rev. Stephen Jensen, Bishop, Prince George Diocese
Highlight of SJ 100 Years Jubilee Dinner & Socials @ St. Joseph’s School Gym
25 6th Sunday of Easter 9am Mass and Reception of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation First Communion) with Most Rev. Stephen Jensen, Bishop, Prince George Diocese
Refreshments will be served after Mass June 2014
1 Solemnity, Ascension Sunday World Communications Day Special Prayers for all those who work in the field of media
13 9am Mass commemorating the Blessing of the Original Church which was performed by Fr. Emile Bunoz, then Apostolic Prefect of the Yukon
coffee, tea, cookies will be served after Mass
15 Solemnity, The Most Holy Trinity Father’s Day
Special Prayers for all fathers and all those who work in the field of Education
21-22 Solemnity, The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Special Prayers & Blessings for May – June Celebrants
22 after 11am Mass, Parish Barbeque @ St. Joseph’s Parish Garden
27 Solemnity, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus World Day of Prayer for Priests
Special Prayers for Fr. Rector and all priests who have served St. Joseph’s Parish
29 Solemnity, St. Peter & St. Paul, apostles after 9am Mass, Parish Annual Raffle 2014
Weekend Mass Times
7pm Saturday Mass of Anticipation
9am Sunday Mass
Weekday Mass Times Monday 9am; Tuesday; 6:15pm; Wednesday 9am;
Thursday 11am @ Bulkley Lodge; Friday 9am, except First Friday
6:15pm followed by Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Liturgy of the Hours is prayed 15 minutes before Weekday Mass
Box 454 (4023 First Ave.), Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0
Phone: (250) 847-2012 ▪ Fax (250) 847 -3221
www.stjosephsmithers.com ▪ [email protected]