St. Joseph the Worker ParishDiocese of Victoria

753 Burnside Road WestVictoria, BC V8Z 1M9

Office: 250.479.7413 Fax: 250.479.7619Emergencies Only (outside office hours):1.250.732.7380

Father Alfredo’s Email: fatheralfie@gmail.com

Website: www.sjtw.caEmail: sjtwoffice@shaw.ca

The Most Holy Body And Blood Of ChristJune 2nd and 3rd, 2018

Circulation Theology There is a very natural tendency to focus only on the Eucharist when we think of the Body and Blood of Christ. We forget that we are the Body of Christ and the real presence of Jesus is also in his body. You are the body, that irritating person in the next pew is the body and that marginalized person who makes you uncomfortable is the body.

The Blood of Christ is meant to keep the body alive, healthy and functioning well. Jesus never meant for his body and blood to be consumed and hoarded on an individual basis as if it's a private devotion. The blood MUST circulate in order to do its job and if we receive the Eucharist without the intention of allowing it to flow out to those who need nutrition or protection or are floundering in toxic waste, we become akin to being blocked arteries contributing to the sickening and death of the body of Christ. Ask anyone who has had surgery for hardened and blocked arteries. They'll tell you that those blockages severely limit the body's ability to function. Energy is depleted. Sudden death is a huge risk.

In the Gospel of John, after Jesus institutes the Eucharist, he immediately washes the disciples' feet. These two incidents are not unrelated. Jesus instructs them to eat his body and drink his blood – and then wash feet. “Love one another as I have loved you.” Washing each other's feet is how the blood can be kept in life giving circulation. Forgiveness, compassion and service unblock the arteries and bring life back to the body.

Receive the Body and Blood and then wash some feet. Give yourself a cardio workout.

Jean Allen (Adapted from Manna Gathering)

Ministry Liturgical Schedule June 9th and 10th, 2018

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:15-4:45 pm or by appointment.Sacrament of Marriage: Inquiries must be made 6 months in advance. Register at the office. Marriage preparation class is compulsory.Sacrament of Baptism: Call the Parish Office at 250-479-7413 to register for the next Baptism Preparation Class tbd Next Baptisms will take place on June 23rd/24th. All Baptisms are held during all Masses of the last weekend of each month.Catechism and Children’s Liturgy, Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Communion and Youth Group: Contact the Parish Office at 250-479-7413 for more information.Pastoral Care Visits While in Hospital: We remind the faithful that privacy legislation in BC prevents the release of information regarding hospital admissions. If you or someone you love are admitted to a hospital and would like a visit from your pastor or Eucharistic Minister, please call your parish office or VGH/RJ hospital emergency pager 250-889-3761 and ask for Fr. Ian Stuart to make this request.

Hospital MinistersCoordinator-Denise Kyfiuk

Presenters of the Gifts Coordinator-Ursule Betts

Children’s LiturgyCoordinator-Martin PoulinVacuumersCoordinator-Ralph Scheurle

Altar Servers

Saturday 5:00 pm

Coordinator-Jeanine Woodman

Hospitality MinistersCoordinator-Karen DouglasLectors Coordinator-Linda Chatton

UshersCoordinator-Maryellen Trudeau

Mass ScheduleWeekday Masses

Monday ~ No MassTuesday ~ 9:30am

Wednesday ~ 9:30amThursday ~ 9:30am

Friday ~ 9:30am Saturday ~ 5:00pmSunday ~ 10:00amSunday ~ 6:00pm

B. DouglasK. Douglas

R. MykyteI. Mykyte

MC B. NewtonN. Sabado, M. Hinojosa

MC J. WesthaverJ. Palahicky, M. Zidek

P. StevensR. Stevens

C. WeberB. Weber

K. McCloskey

M. Trudeau, M. WhiteW. Burgess, J. Aquino

tbd

tbdJ. GreenM. White

J. Percy andJ. Percy

Seeds 10:00 MassC. Whiteley

M. Sullivan

Christian Rocks

T. PhilipsR. Baillet

G. Erickson, R. StrongL. Bartle, S. Leckie

From today’s Gospel: While they were eating, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” (Mark 14:22)Adult: In what ways have you practiced the words of Jesus and been bread for others?Child: What can you do to prepare to celebrate Holy Communion with your parish family?

Promise 10:00am MassR. Gillese

Good News 10:00am Masstbd

August 2016Income - $29,904.57

(including PAD donations)Expenses - $28,741.87

PADSt. Joseph the Worker Parish

has Pre-Authorized Debit facilities if you are looking for a

convenient method of donating. Credit card donations

are also accepted. Please call parish office 250-479-7413

Island Catholic Schools will be accepting applications for teaching positions and educational assistant’s positions that are coming available for the 2018-19 School Year. Application forms and details are posted at: http://cisdv.bc.ca/employment-opportunities.phpRejoice and Be Glad! Wednesday, June 6th 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Church Of The Ascension Hall, Parksville. Come and explore Pope Francis' latest apostolic exhortation, Gaudete et Exsultate, as presented by the Faith Formation and Evangelization office. This interactive workshop will highlight the key messages of the call to holiness, Rejoice and Be Glad, for our world today. Please register for this FREE opportunity on Eventbrite. Search “Rejoice and Be Glad”.Sacred Heart Parish invites you to our celebration of the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart on Friday, June 8th. We will begin with a rosary procession at 5:30pm to bless all the cars in the parking lot. Mass will begin in the Church at 6:00pm with a BBQ to follow. Hotdogs, hamburgers, selection of salads, soft drinks, and desserts will be provided.Spring Fair - Come join us on Saturday, June 9th from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Mount St. Mary Hospital - FREE ENTRY; Mac & Cheese Cook-Off, Crafts, Resident Art For Sale, Bake Sale. All funds raised will support our Room to Care campaign to repair and renew the rooms.Come join Bishop Gary Gordon on June 16th, 4pm-8pm to celebrate the new All Saints Parish - the new amalgamated parish for St. Mary's church in Ladysmith and St. Joseph's church in Chemainus under Pastor, Fr. Mel Bayron, and the 50th Anniversary of the completion of St. Mary's Church at its current location. Bishop Gordon will celebrate Mass at 4pm followed by a delicious beef and ham dinner at St. Mary's Hall. Tickets are available for $5. Please contact or call St. Mary’s office 250-245-3414.mohalloran@shaw.ca

Returning to Spirit Reconciliation Workshop coming to Prince George BC June 25th to June 29th

2018See bulletin board for

more details

Music Ministry Steve and Michelle Angela FaberWing and A Prayer

P. Chang-KueC. MacDonald

Sunday 10:00 am

Keeping in ContactWe extend our hands and h e a r t s i n C h r i s t i a n companionship to you here, celebrating with us, whether long-time residents or newly arrived in the parish. We thank God that you are with us. If you wish to register in the parish please fill out the pink registration form located outside the church office or back of church.

MC J. CernaA. Araujo, A. Cerna

*MCT - In Training** T - In Training

Sunday 6:00 pm

The Diocese of Victoria World Meeting

of Families Dublin, Ireland & Italy Rome

& Assisi August 20th - 30th 2018.

Fr. Dean Henderson Pilgrimage Chaplain. See bulletin board for details.

For Rent

St. Joseph the Worker Parish Hall

$75.00/per hour or $500.00/event

Contact the Parish Office @ 250-479-7413 or

sjtwoffice@shaw.cafor more information

Office Assistant Job Posting - St. Andrew's Cathedral is seeking a full-time, customer-service oriented Office Assistant to assist with the clerical duties of a busy parish office. A full job description is available o n o u r w e b s i t e o r b y e m a i l r e q u e s t : saintandrewsoffice@gmail.com Please send your resume and covering letter to Rita Fichtner, Office Manager, at the parish office no later than June 27th. Full job description is on our bulletin board.

ST. PAT'S VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: July 9th-13th St. Patrick's Church, Victoria, will be hosting a Cat. Chat VBS: A Radical Ride on the Wings of Prayer from 8:30am-12pm. Kids ages 4-11 are invited to join us. Cost: $50/child, $100/family. For further details and to register visit the Parish Office or contact Anastasia pearse.anastasia@gmail.com

Newsworthy and Noteworthy This Week in our Community

7:00pm Rejoice and Be Glad - Church Of The Ascension Parksville9:00am Catechists Networking6:00pm “All Cultures - One Canada” - St. Joseph Catholic School GymnasiumAnnual Tekakwith Conference -Tacoma WA10:30am Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate - St. Andrew’s CathedralDiocesan Family Conference - Nanoose Bay

Up Coming Events & Start Dates

Knights of Columbus Online Membership - Men: Are You Ready to Accept the Challenge? Our communities need strong Catholic men to answer the call to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others and defend our values. Visit kofc.org/joinus to learn more about the many benefits of membership in the Knights of Columbus.Prayer and Music in the Style of Taize at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Friday, June 15th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. End your week with a moment to reflect and nourish your spirit. All are welcome!Knights Of Columbus Bishop Demers Assembly Celebrate! Great Food, Music & Dance - “All Cultures - One Canada” on Saturday, June 30th at 6:00pm in St. Joseph Catholic School Gymnasium. Tickets: $20/person $30/Couple $40/Family. For info and tickets, contact Sir Knight Roland Wauthy 250-419-4645.Faith Formation Opportunities: Catechist Networking June 9th, St. Joseph the Worker Victoria, 9am-1pm & June 23rd, Trinity Parish Nanaimo 9am-1pm. Lunch provided. Foundations of the Faith, July 3rd & 4th, Holy Cross Parish 8:30 am - 4:00pm. Free. Contact Glen Palahicky at Pastoral Center gpalahicky@rcdvictoria.orgSeniors’ Tea & Tour at the Parliament Buildings - Join us for morning tea in the Parliamentary Dining Room followed by a guided walking tour. Cost: $12.50 per person. Register: call 250-387-1771 When: Each Monday through to August 27th, 2018 from 9:00am to 11:00am.79th Annual Tekakwith Conference, July 18th to July 21st, 2018. Experience one of the largest assemblies of Indigenous Catholics, which will be held in Tacoma, Washington this year. Bishop Gary Gordon will deliver the Keynote Address at the conference on Thursday, July 19th, 2018. For the program and more information about the conference, please visit http://tekconf.org/The Gettin’Higher Choir Mozambique Benefit Concerts “The Song Will Never End” Friday, June 15th and Saturday, June 16th, 7:30pm at Alix Goolden Hall. Tickets: $25/$20 for students & seniors, Munro’s and Ivy’s Book shops, James Bay Coffee & Books, Dig This (Broadmead). Online at: http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/concerts/6th Annual Diocesan Family Conference at Nanoose Bay Camp August 23rd to 26th 2018 - Keynote Speakers Andre and Angele Regnier, Founders of Catholic Christian Outreach - Register for a weekend full of fellowship, faith & fun! F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n e m a i l R e i n e a t familycamp@redvictoria.org or visit www.rcdvictoria.org

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Monday June 4Parish Office ClosedNo MassTuesday June 5 Memorial St. Boniface, Bishop, Martyr9:30am Mass7:00pm Couples for Christ Choir Practice - Church7:00pm Disarming Beauty book study - Community RoomWednesday June 69:30am MassThursday June 79:30am Mass + Maria Lydia Rogando7:00pm Christian Rocks Choir Practice (check your email)Friday June 8 Solemnity The Most Sacred Heart Of Jesus9:30am Mass + Giuseppe BovaAdoration from 10:00am to noon - Come and adore and listen - ChurchSaturday June 9 Memorial The Immaculate Heart Of The Blessed Virgin Mary10:00am Contemplative Community - Community Room1:00pm Funeral Mass for Betty Halusiak - Church - Reception to follow in Church Hall5:00pm Mass + Tomiya Watanabe6:00pm Youth Group - School GymSunday June 10 Tenth Sunday In Ordinary Time10:00am Mass 11:15am Sunday Coffee6:00pm Mass + Margaret Fernandes

Youth GroupAn Invitation to all Youth

Grades 6 and upafter Saturday Massin the School Gym

Games, Singing, Fun, Prayer as an Education in the

Faith.

“Friendship the experience of an Encounter”.

We are thankful for ourResponsible and Safe

Environment Ministry

and their commitment to keeping our community safe and record keeping current.

Plea For More Hospital Eucharistic Ministers Please contact parish office 250-479-7413

if you are interested in volunteering for this most important and rewarding ministry.

Ordination To The Diaconate - On Saturday, July 28th at 10:30 am. at the Cathedral we will celebrate the Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate of four candidates. With their wives, these four candidates Philip Yuson (Marie), Michael Watkins (Cynthia), John Dawson (Heather) and Dion Pomponio (Kerry) have spent the past 4 ½ years in prayerful discernment, study and ministerial apprenticeship preparing for this moment when they will offer their lives in service to the Diocesan Church of Victoria. Reception to follow at St. Patrick's Church Hall

Anyone who knows how to /play guitar/piano/sing and is interested in forming a small backup music group to

fill in when regular musicians are not available, Please contact parish office 250-479-7413.

Did you know? Our Place Healing Circle meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:45-10:00am in the second floor chapel at 919 Pandora. The circle, which helps support the spiritual walk of many indigenous and non-indigenous folks in Victoria’s downtown core is open to all.

Pastor Fr. Alfredo MonacelliAdmin Assistant/Secretary/Bookkeeper Jennifer Smith/Sandi Duncan/Pat O’Brien - Office hours 8:30 am-3:30 pm Tues-Fri Custodian Ralph Scheurle (250) 727-6010Diocesan Responsible Ministry Coordinator Ann Glas email: email: annglas@hotmail.comAltar Server Training/Coordinator Jeanine Woodman email: jwoodman326@gmail.comBaptism Kara Kirkpatrick email: kara.kirkpatrick@rocketmail.comContemplative Community Charlie Allen (778) 433-5772 email: (2nd & 4th Saturdays)charlieballen@gmail.comChildren’s Liturgy of the Word Martin Poulin (250) 744-3288 email: kmpoulin@telus.netChildren’s Religious Education Reine Mykyte, Beth Geras and Lily Blair email: ourcatechismjourney@gmail.comDevelopment and Peace Sister Marina Smith SSA email: sandandseaandsky@gmail.comSJTW Pastoral Care Outreach Ministry Denise Kyfiuk email: dakyf1@gmail.comRite of Christian Initiation(RCIA) Fred and Doreen Keizer (250) 380-0158Youth Group - Grades 6 to 12 George Philip and Reeja Paul (250) 208-7974 St. Joseph’s School Pre School-Grade 7. Call school office (250) 479-1232 for more infoCatholic Women’s League(CWL) President: Barbara Strong (250) 881-8612 email: barbara.victoria127@gmail.comKnights of Columbus Ron Vincent (250) 889-5736 email: kofc13356@outlook.comSt. Vincent de Paul Robert Strong (778) 350-0676 email: (3rd Tuesday of month)rstrong@telus.netBuilding and Maintenance Committee Ralph Scheurle (250) 727-6010 email: rbscheurle@shaw.caCoffee/Hospitality Committee Barbara Strong (250) 881-8612 email: barbara.victoria127@gmail.comFinance Committee Chair Mel Evangelista email: mel.evangelista@gmail.comLector Schedule Coordinator Linda Chatton email: lindachatton@hotmail.comLector Training Coordinator Moira King email: moiraking@shaw.caLiturgy Committee Shannon Hryhoryshen (778) 433-4365Masithuthukisane/SJTW (2015-2020) Project Moira King email: moiraking@shaw.caSocial and Ecological Justice Committee Sr. Marina Smith email: sandseaandsky@gmail.comParish Pastoral Council Mylinh Trinh, Claudia Garcia, Brian Fox, Carmelle Whiteley, George Flint

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