PASTORAL TEAM Pastor Fr. Joy Paul Office Administrator Trina C. Jacobs OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm Phone: (709) 944-2289 Fax: (709) 944-2704 MASS SCHEDULE Basilica (Lab City) Tuesday 7pm Wednesday 7pm Thursday 9am Friday 9am Sunday 10am Sunday 7pm Assumption (Wabush) Saturday 7pm Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica (Lab City) Wednesdays 6:45pm Eucharistic Adoration Basilica (Lab City) Thursdays 9:30 am to 10:30 am (When people are available) Reconciliation Wednesdays 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm DATE Mass Requested for: Mass Requested by: Tuesday 7pm Lab City Terry Power Carrie Dobbin Wednesday 7pm Lab City Knights of Columbus Labrador City Thursday 9am Lab City Edward Hearn Graceann,Mikhaela,Natika Friday 9am Lab City Bernard Hodder Sr. Carol & Nelson Valcourt Saturday 7pm Wabush 40th Anniversary of Our Lady of Assumption Wabush Sunday 10am Lab City For the People of Basilica & Assumption Parishes Sunday 7pm Lab City Ros Butler Jo Keating BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP 1 Sutton Way; P.O. Box 310 Labrador City, NL A2V 2K6 Facebook: Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help E-mail: [email protected]Web Site: labcitybasilica.weebly.com Pastoral Council: Fr. Joy, Ruth Abbott, Flos McCarthy, Noreen Careen, Carol Galway, K of C - Leo Griffin, CWL– Karen Hoskins Finance Council: Fr. Joy, Joan Byrne, Noreen Careen, Pat Carroll, Josephine Gaulton-Rowe, Paul MacFarlane, George Power & Jenine Janes Fr. Joy, Gertie Canning, Paul Kelly, Elaine McCarthy, Jack McCarthy, K of C rep - Sam Andrews T oday we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany – the manifestation of God’s universal hunger and love for all people, regardless of nation, race or place. Today, therefore, we celebrate the manifestation of Jesus as God and King, to all people and nations. Though born in a manger, visited only by poor shepherds, he is recognized, accepted, and worshiped as King and Lord by the wise men from the East. The wise men from the East hungered for God and their hunger drove them on a long and tedious journey. T he Jewish-Christians thought that Jesus Christ was sent by God exclusively for them. But Mathew, the evangelist, writes that the gentiles are also included in God’s plan of salvation or wholeness. God does not exclude anyone. The gentiles too are “fellow heirs, members of the same body. C reation is an Epiphany – the manifestation - of God available to all humans. Mystics believe that the Divine essence is poured into every creature. Teilhard de Chardin saw creation as the Divine milieu. An Epiphany is a sudden realization of this reality. Sometimes all we need to do is just stop and look. At other times it needs much preparation. A ny Epiphany or manifestation of Jesus and the gospel values meditated through the followers of Christ will have to face opposition today and even violent attacks from the Herods of today. Such Herods include religious fundamentalists, governments, political powers and self-appointed protectors of traditions and cultures. But the star of the Holy Spirit will continue to guide and lead us not only to seek but also to find Jesus through a deeper experience of him. T he feast of the Epiphany challenges us to recognize and take upon ourselves God ’s universal vision. I would like to inform all the parishioners that I will be away for a home visit from the 6th of January to the 12th of February 2020. Kindly keep me in your prayers. I assure you all of my prayers. During my absence, Fr. Jaison will be here with us. On behalf of the Labrador West Parish Communities, I extend a warm welcome to Fr. Jaison and wish him a joyful stay and ministry. Happy New Year to each and everyone! Wishing you all a happy and prosperous 2020!
T oday we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany – the manifestation of God’s universal hunger and love for all people, regardless of nation, race or place. Today, therefore, we
celebrate the manifestation of Jesus as God and King, to all people and nations. Though born in a manger, visited only by poor shepherds, he is recognized, accepted, and worshiped as King and Lord by the wise men from the East. The wise men from the East hungered for God and their hunger drove them on a long and tedious journey.
T he Jewish-Christians thought that Jesus Christ was sent by God exclusively for them. But Mathew, the evangelist, writes that the gentiles are also included in God’s plan of
salvation or wholeness. God does not exclude anyone. The gentiles too are “fellow heirs, members of the same body.
C reation is an Epiphany – the manifestation - of God available to all humans. Mystics believe that the Divine essence is poured into every creature. Teilhard de Chardin saw
creation as the Divine milieu. An Epiphany is a sudden realization of this reality. Sometimes all we need to do is just stop and look. At other times it needs much preparation.
A ny Epiphany or manifestation of Jesus and the gospel values meditated through the followers of Christ will have to face opposition today and even violent attacks from the
Herods of today. Such Herods include religious fundamentalists, governments, political powers and self-appointed protectors of traditions and cultures. But the star of the Holy Spirit will continue to guide and lead us not only to seek but also to find Jesus through a deeper experience of him.
T he feast of the Epiphany challenges us to recognize and take upon ourselves God’s universal vision.
I would like to inform all the parishioners that I will be away for a home visit from the 6th of
January to the 12th of February 2020. Kindly keep me in your prayers. I assure you all of my
prayers. During my absence, Fr. Jaison will be here with us. On behalf of the Labrador West
Parish Communities, I extend a warm welcome to Fr. Jaison and wish him a joyful stay and
ministry.
Happy New Year to each and everyone! Wishing you all a happy and
prosperous 2020!
Heavenly Father, we ask for your healing touch in the lives of our friends and family members who are facing health concerns at this time:
Theresa Murphy, David Murphy, Stewart Dixon, Fr. Bart Burke, Mona Healey, Christine
McCarthy, Jim Carroll, Gerry Hunt, Brian Blundon, Ed Delahunty, Jacob Roberts, Julia
Lynch, Baby Elliot Nowell.
If anyone would like to have someone’s name added to the prayer list, please call the parish office during office hours.
We do not expect you to bring this item every week. We just want to help so that you know what item the Food Bank needs most this month.
Direct Deposit forms are available at the Office.
Basilica Schedule Jan 12, 10:00 am
Choir Basilica Choir
Sacristan John Penney
Altar Server Knights of Columbus
Lectors Knights of Columbus
Eucharistic George Emberley, Pat Carroll, Paul
Gift Bearers Knights of Columbus
Basilica Schedule Jan 12, 7: 00pm
Choir Filipino Choir
Sacristan Theresa Hawco
Altar Server Marie Gillingham
Lectors Theresa Hawco, Alex Tardecilla
Gift Bearers Theresa Hawco & Flos McCarthy
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Thank you to all the parishioners who helped
decorate and make our Basilica beautiful for
Christmas. Now that Christmas celebrations
are over, we need to get the Christmas
decorations put away for another year. If you
have some time to help with this project on
Monday morning, January 6th at 9 am,
please come by the church.
Many hands will make light work!
For the upcoming months, the Tuesday
evening Mass, presently being celebrated in
Wabush, will now be celebrated at the
Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual help at
Labrador City.
To all those who haven’t picked up their 2020 Collec-tion envelopes, you can get them at the porch of the church. Please note that new numbers have been re-assigned to some people. As always thank you so much for your generosity.
“As Jesus opened the door to invite chil-
dren in to join the celebration, we invite
you to come to Mass!”
Did you know that every Sunday the
Basilica’s Children ‘s Mini Liturgy Pro-
gram teaches valuable lessons and
skills such as: helping, caring, sharing, loving and
thanking others? This faith-centered program is part
of the regular Sunday Mass. Preschoolers and children
are invited to go downstairs to one of several age-
divided classes to listen to the day’s Bible story and
then discuss how it relates to their every day life.
Children’s Liturgy will restart after the school Christ-
mas break. Your family is always welcome!
Are you or someone you know, planning to be married
in the Catholic Church within the next year? If so,
please note that Marriage Preparation is required for
couples who wish to be married in the church and is
only offered once per year in our parishes. Marriage
Preparation will be taking place in February or March.
It is very important to contact the parish office 944-
2289 during office hours to register.
Baptism Preparation is required for parents and at
least one Catholic godparent. Please call the parish
office during working hours to register. Sessions are
offered approximately once per month from Septem-
ber to June. Next Sessions in 2020 will be on Janu-
ary 5, February 2 and March 8.
First Holy Communion is a two year program for chil-
dren in Grade 1 or older. Confirmation is a two year
program for youth in grade 7 or older. Registration for
these programs starts in September with classes starting
in October to June. You can register by calling the parish
office at 944-2289.
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to:
the Family of Caroline Gillingham and
Kevin Collier on the passing of his son, Bryan Collier
Our deepest condolences, our thoughts and prayers
are with you during this time of sorrow.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal but
love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS
→58 Parishioners have signed on for Direct Debit.
Christmas Collection =$ 4,814.00 December 29 840.00 + 1007.50DD =$ 1847.50 December Maintenance =$ 875.00
RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS
Christmas Collection =$ 2205.00
December 29 =$ 3020.00
December Maintenance =$ 330.00
On January 11, the parish of Our Lady of the
Assumption will be celebrating the 40th
Anniversary of the opening of the 2nd level of our
present church. The Anniversary Mass will be at
7:00pm, followed by a parish social afterwards.
Please join us in this celebration.
Our Lady of the Asumption parish would like to
thank the Knights of Columbus Wabush , for their
recent donation of $500.00 to the parish. Thank
you to the Catholic Women’s League Wabush for
their donation of $1000.00 to the parish. We are so
fortunate to have the continued support of both
organizations.
On the Feast of the Epiphany, which the Church
celebrates today, we commemorate the visitation of
the Magi to the Baby Jesus. These men travelled a
great distance guided only by a star and brought
with them gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to
honour Jesus. This is a good time to think about our
own journey of faith. How are we called to grow
closer to Christ? What gifts do we have that we can
bring to the Lord today to share with him?
Remember, the best gifts come from the heart!
The following organizations/groups would be happy
and thrilled to have more members join them.
Knights of Columbus (Lab City): Alex Keating # 282-6973
Knights of Columbus (Wabush): Jamie Hunt # 282-3125
