Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Archdiocese of Vancouver Archbishop Most Rev. J. Michael Miller, CSB Rector Very Rev. Stanley Galvon Vice-Rector Rev. Alessandro Lovato Assistant Priests Rev. Anicet Pinto Rev. Peter Ha Rev. Juan Lucca In Residence 646 Richards Street, Vancouver BC v6b 3a3 (604) 682 6774 of[email protected]holyrosarycathedral.org Archbishop Most Rev. J. Michael Miller, CSB Rector Very Rev. Stanley Galvon Vice-Rector Rev. Alessandro Lovato Assistant Priests Rev. Anicet Pinto Rev. Juan Lucca Rev. Peter Ha In Residence Rev. Jude Iloghalu (Chaplain of VGH) Rev. Terry Larkin Deacons Rev. Mr. Alvin Rint Rev. Mr. Richard Chau II Sunday in Advent December 10, 2017
Archbishop Most Rev. J. Michael Miller, CSB Rector Very Rev. Stanley Galvon Vice-Rector Rev. Alessandro Lovato Assistant Priests Rev. Anicet Pinto Rev. Juan Lucca Rev. Peter Ha In Residence Rev. Jude Iloghalu (Chaplain of VGH) Rev. Terry Larkin Deacons Rev. Mr. Alvin Rint Rev. Mr. Richard Chau
II Sunday in Advent
December 10, 2017
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Sunday Masses
Saturday 5:10 pm anticipated Mass
Sunday 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am, 12:30 pm,
5 pm, 6:30 pm in Spanish, 8 pm
Weekday Masses
Monday to Friday 7:15 am, 8 am, 12:10 pm, 5:10 pm
Saturday 7:15 am, 8 am, 12:10 pm
Confessions
Monday to Friday 7:45 am, 11:45 am, 4:45 pm
Saturday 7:45 am, 11:45 am, 4 to 5 pm
Devotions
Sunday Vespers and Benediction at 4 pm
Morning Prayer Monday to Saturday at 8:30 am
Rosary Monday to Saturday at 11:40 am & 4:40 pm (Except Thursday evenings when the Rosary is at 4:15 pm)
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Fridays 3 pm
Prayers to God the Father Tuesdays at 4 pm
Adoration Thursdays from 4 pm to 5 pm and
First Friday from 12:45 pm to 5 pm
Sunday Mass Readings
IV Sunday in Advent
First Reading 2 Samuel 7.1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
The Kingdom of David shall be made sure forever
before the Lord.
Responsorial Ps. 89
R. Forever I will sing of your steadfast love, O
Lord.
Second Reading Romans 16.25-27
The mystery, so long held secret, is now revealed to
Cathedral Clergy Contact Very Rev. Stanley Galvon [email protected] Rev. Alessandro Lovato Marriages and Baptisms [email protected] (604) 682 6774 ext. 230 Rev. Juan Lucca Hispanic Ministry (604) 682 6774 ext. 228 Rev. Anicet Pinto RCIA (604) 682 6774 ext. 236 Rev. Peter Ha (604) 682 6774 ext. 234 Dcn. Richard Chau Faith Formation Director (604) 682 6774 ext. 5 Dcn. Alvin Rint VOLUNTEER LIAISON 604-682-6774 ext. 5
Cathedral Registration If you have recently moved into the downtown area, we welcome you to pick up a parish registration form from the Cathedral Office. Please contact our office for Donation Envelopes.
W e l c o m e t o H o l y R o s a r y C a t h e d r a l !
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MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHBISHOP
O ne holy night 2,000 years ago, the Son of
God became man. Born in a lowly stable,
the Mighty God and Prince of Peace came to
dwell among us. “I bring you good news of a great
joy for all the people; to you is born this day in
T he longest night of the year in the Northern hem-
isphere is the Winter Solstice on December 21.
After this date, the days get longer.
The early Christian Church was inspired to celebrate
the Solemnity of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ
around this time of the increase of light in peoples’
lives. This date was kept in all regions of the world.
This dynamic of experiencing the darkness of suffer-
ing and gloom leading to a new light of hope and vital-
ity is why the season of Advent is meant to prepare us
for the Christmas Solemnity.
As you marvel at the beauty of the lights at
Christmas time, may God bless you and your loved
ones with the light of faith in Jesus Christ.
May Jesus the Christ, the Messiah, break the bonds of
depression that oppress us and weary us.
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great
light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a
light has shone.” (Isaiah 9.1)
Sometimes parishioners ask us for a grace before
meals that can be used not only for Catholics but for
people of different faiths. Here is a suitable grace from
the Catholic bishops of Canada:
“May we be strong in virtue, firm in time of trou-
ble, and always ready to help others in time of
need. May we be blessed by God as we share this
food as we work and live together for the good of
all. Amen.”
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December 24, 2017 IV Sunday in Advent
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M I N I S T E R I O H I S P A N O
Misa en Español: Domingos a las 6:30 pm
Confesiones en Español: Mier, Jue y Vier 11:45 am y
4:45 pm.
Rosario en Español: Domingos a las 6:05 pm.
Escrí benos a nuestro email:
[email protected] En este dí a callarse serí a un pecado (4 Reg. 7,9), porque hasta los a ngeles cantan (Lc. 2,14): Gloria a Dios en las alturas. 'La admiracio n me agobia, porque lo veo todo cambiado. Si alzo mis ojos al cielo, veo, ¡oh Dios mí o!, lo que eres y lo que es tu Padre... Bajo los ojos, y ¡que pobreza, que miseria, que molestias, que compan í a, que vestidos! No se que admirar, si vuestra grandeza, si vuestra humillacio n...' ' Todo ha cambiado en ti, Sen or, en quien no hay cambio (Iac. I,17). Tu , poderoso y temible, ahora humilde y sin fuerzas; tu , que herí as a los grandes reyes (Ps. 135,17), ahora tributario de un rey; tu , legislador del Sinaí entre nubes y rayos, ahora callado entre dos animales. No te contiene el cielo ni la tierra y esta s encerrado en un cuerpecillo tembloroso. Tu trono eran los siglos y hoy es una cuna... ¿Que es lo que no ha cambiado cuando tu sabidurí a encienda una la mpara que iluminara al mundo y la pose en el candelero de la Cruz? ¡Oh maravilloso cambio! Los a ngeles, hombres y animales, juntos en torno de un pesebre, todos viendo en el pesebre al Rey' (cf. Concio 2, ed.Complut., fol. 44 ss.). … La sabidurí a de Dios se extiende poderosa de uno al otro extremo y lo gobierna todo con suavidad (Sap. 8,I). So lo ella sabe unir extremos tan distintos; grandeza y abajamiento; majestad y humildad; nacer de una virgen, reclinarse en un pesebre; brillar en el cielo, tener por compan í a dos animales; recibir la adoracio n de los a ngeles, estar envuelto en pan ales pobres y ser adorado por reyes; estar callado en el pecho de su madre y ser anunciado por la luz del cielo. Contrastes que me descubren dos naturalezas. Porque es hombre, nace; porque es Dios, le adoran los a ngeles; porque es hombre, se viste de pan ales; porque es Dios le adoran los reyes; porque es hombre, llora en el pecho de una virgen joven; porque es Dios, el cielo le anuncia a las naciones; porque es hombre, su madre le amamanta; porque es Dios, no tiene padre (cf. Concio ibid.). - Santo Tomas de Villanueva, Sermo n sobre la Natividad del Sen or
Jóvenes Adultos (19-35+) – Aquí en el Holy Rosary Cathedral
Hall
M U S I C N O T E S
Cathedral Organist & Music Director Denis Be dard (604) 322 5995 Assistant Organist & Music Administrator Catherine Walsh (604) 222 8072
Music Programme for the 11:00 am Mass
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Organ Prelude: Ave Maria von Arcadelt - F. LISZT Offertory: Ave Maria (Choir) - K. TEN HOOPE Communion: 1. Salve Regina (Organ) - J. LANGLAIS 2. Alma Redemptoris Mater (Choir) - G. P. PALESTRINA Organ Postlude: Chorale “He that suffereth God to guide him” - J. S. BACH
Join us as we celebrate life on Thursday, Dec. 28, at
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver. Rosary begins at
11:30 a.m. and Mass is at 12:10 p.m. Reception to
follow in Holy Rosary Hall (donation of finger foods
appreciated). “May we defend it and promote it
from conception to its natural end.”
Ordination of guy zidago, Dec. 29
The Archdiocese of Vancouver joyfully announces
the ordination of Guy Zidago to the Sacred Order of
the Diaconate through the laying on of hands and
the invocation of the Holy Spirit by His Excellency J.
Michael Miller, CSB, Archbishop of Vancouver. You
are cordially invited to celebrate with us on Friday,
Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Cathedral. Light
refreshments to follow in Holy Rosary Hall.
Next baptism preparation class, Jan 13
The next baptism preparation class will take place
on Saturday, January 13 at 10:00 am. Please call the
parish office to register. ague of Canada is a national
organization, rooted in Gospel values, which calls its
laughter & Movement class for 55+ adults
Start the New Year Young at Heart. Joins us for an
hour of “Laughter and Movement” at Holy Rosary
Hall, starting January 11, 2018 from 10:30-
11:30am. Please call Shirley, 604-879-8295 or
Angela, 604-689-1046 to register. H
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Ushers & Greeters Help is needed to distribute bulletins, take up the collection, welcome all who come to Mass and generally be ready to serve
with a smile! Contact:
Choirs Three choirs offer a variety of music repertoires to enrich our prayer experience. Find out which of our choirs is right for you. Contact: Catherine Walsh at (604) 222 8072 .
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion If you are a regular at the parish and live by the principles of a faith-filled Catholic, this ministry may be your calling. Lay members help with the distribution of the Eucharist when additional help is required. Please contact Shirley Wang, (604) 879 8295. HRC Young Adults HRC Young Adults is the Cathedral’s young adult group. We welcome Catholics in their 20’s – 30’s to join us as we cultivate our faith and create friendships through fellowship as well as
Lectors The sacramental celebration of the Word of God is a proclamation which must enlighten the minds of the listeners and inspire them in the journey towards God. New lectors welcome. For more information please contact David Cuan by e- Handmaids of the Lord This is an all-women ministry of the Couples for Christ. It aims to provide Christian pastoral support for personal renewal. Contact: Grace I Knights of Columbus The K of C a fraternal benefit society founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity. For more information please contact: Grand Knight James Faulkner, (778) 881 1937 or [email protected] Legion of Mary The men & women of the Legion are a well-established organization in the parish. They serve in all areas of parish life as greeters, ushers and prayer leaders. They also make house visits to visit the sick, pray the rosary and evangelize. Rufina A5 9921 . Hispanic Community The weekly Spanish Mass now caters to the Spanish-speaking community in our parish. If you would like to get involved please contact: [email protected]
Communion and Liberation An ecclesial movement whose purpose is the education to Christian maturity of its adherents and collaboration in the mission of the Church in all the spheres of contemporary life. Learn more at clonline.org or contact
