Sacred Heart CathedralPASTORAL TEAM AND STAFFMost Rev. Stephen Jensen – PastorVery Rev. Rectorino M. Tolentino, Jr. – RectorRev. Louis Kwaku Anin – Assistant PastorVacant – Secretary Mrs. Rachelle Delorey – BookkeeperMs. Claudia Betz – Youth Ministry CoordinatorMr. Edward Zastre – Maintenance

PARISH OFFICE HOURSMonday to Friday – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

MASS (EUCHARIST) TIMESMonday – Friday 12:10 pmSaturday: 9:00 am & 5:30 pm (Sunday Mass)Sunday: 9:00 am & 11:00 am

ADORATIONEvery first Friday of the Month – 12:45 - 1:30 pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONMonday – Saturday30 minutes prior to the celebration of MassSaturday: 4:30 pm – 5:15 pmSunday: 8:15 am – 8:45 am

SACRED HEART SCHOOLAim: Academic excellence in an atmosphere of faithGrades: Kindergarten to Grade 7Phone: 250 563-5201Principal: Ms. Rebecca GilbertSecretary: Ms. Laurie Hooker

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMContact the Parish Office for more information.

PARISH CARE FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUNDFor a pastoral visit or if in hospital, please inform the parish office.

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WEDDINGSBy Appointment. Couples are required to give at least 6 months’ notice of intending marriage – 9 months’ notice is required if either party is under 19 years of age.

FUNERALSParishioners should make funerals arrangements directly with the parish priests prior to any public notice.

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First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2018

Mass Schedule/Intentions Mon, Feb. 19 @ 12:10pm— RIP Maria Pryza

Tues, Feb. 20 @ 12:10pm— RIP Lou Veeken

Wed. Feb. 21 @ 12:10pm — RIP Sophie Ewanicki

Thu., Feb. 22 @ 12:10pm —

Fri., Feb. 23 @ 12:10pm — RIP Lucy Rezendes

Sat., Feb. 24 @ 9:00am — For the intention of the people of the parish

Sat., Feb. 24 @ 5:30pm — RIP Cesar Catarino

Sun., Feb. 25 @ 9:00am —

Sun., Feb. 25 @ 11:00am — RIP Jerry Regala

SACRED HEART SCHOOL NEWS

Sacred Heart School is now taking Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. As spots are filling

fast, please contact the school office at 250-563-5201 as soon as possible if you would like to give your child the gift of

Catholic education.

The Sacred Heart School Gala 2018 is planned for March 3rd at the Ramada Hotel. The theme will be "Tropical Paradise".

Tickets are now available at the school office.

A number of physical activities are taking place this month at Sacred Heart. The basketball season is in full swing as the

students prepare for the upcoming Basketball Tournament. Thank you to all the coaches and sponsoring teachers. Students

will also continue to participate in the annual skating program during February.

Sacred Heart School students and Staff gathered at Sacred Heart Cathedral for Ash Wednesday Mass on February 14th.

Thank you to Ms. Garden and the Grade Two class who hosted this celebration. Our Lenten share activity is the Brown

Bag program. Students and staff will decorate brown lunch bags and fill them with food items at home. These will be

distributed at the St. Vincent de Paul Drop-in-Centre on Friday evening, February 23rd.

Primary classes marked St. Valentine's Day on February 13th and the 100th Day of School on February 16th with seasonal

activities in the Assembly Space. Sincere thanks to all our special volunteers.

READERS & EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION Mass 1st Reader 2nd Reader EMC 1 EMC 2 EMC 3 EMC 4

Feb. 24th @5:30PM Nikki Pacaide Frank Caffrey Ann Vine Paul Beaudry Sue Wardlaw

Feb. 25th @9:00AM Linda McClinton Rachel Delorey Joy Cotter Laura Fowlie Jill Greenlees

Feb. 25th @11:00AM Chris Muniz Wilma Pattison Clement Muniz Tina Muniz Jose Mendonca Ed Zastre

ALTAR SERVERS Feb. 24th Feb. 25th

5:30 PM Mass 9:00 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mass

Margaret Caffrey Paolo Castro Pontifical Servers

Niall Caffrey Stephane Ymbol

Isabelle Stuetz Christine Fabillar

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Every Friday(s) of the Lenten Season, we will pray the Stations of the

Cross in the Church at 7:00 PM.

NOTE: The Weekdays of Lent are a time of penance for the Church

around the world.

RITE OF ELECTION The Rite of Election for the city parishes will happen on

the First Sunday of Lent, February 18, 2018 2:30 PM at

Sacred Heart Cathedral. Bishop Stephen Jensen will be

the main celebrant for the Liturgical Celebration. In our

parish, there are two candidates journeying towards full

initiation to the Catholic Church. They are Andrew and

Elizabeth. Both of them will be present at this celebration

and will be invited to a Lenten Renewal. Please come

and support the catechumens and candidates in their

faith journey.

ST. MARY`S PARISH GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR

LENT--NOON HOUR SERIES

DATES: Mondays, February 19, 26, March 5, 12, and 26, 2018

TIME: 12 noon to 1:30 PM

PLACE: St Mary’s Parish 1088 Gillett Street in the St. Eugene Room

As we journey with Jesus from the desert to the empty tomb, Sisters

Irene Baker and Dorothy Ryan will facilitate reflection, discussion,

and prayer on the Lenten gospels. Light refreshments will be served.

PLEASE REGISTER at St. Mary’s Parish office through email

stmarys.parish@shawcable.com or call 250-564-4097.

EVANGELIZATION AND FORMATION 1. WOMEN’S MORNING OF RECOLLECTION: “Called by Name: Authentic Personhood in Christ,” is being offered on

February 24, 2018 at the Domano Renewal Centre (Emmaus House).

Do you ever feel like you stagger from day to day, and lose sight of who you really are?

This conference is designed to help you find yourself again! Registration starts at 8:30AM and the presentation will start at

9:00AM sharp. Mass will be offered at 7:30AM in the Domano Chapel for anyone who would like to attend. The morning

will consist of two presentations by Fr. Basil Burns with lunch ending at 1:00 PM. Cost is $30 per person, with childcare

available for $5.00 per child.

REGISTER by calling Teresa at 250-964-4424 or go online to www.pgdiocese.bc.ca/mornings-recollection-mens-day/ to

register. You are invited to this great opportunity to get together with other women of faith! Please come! Registration

deadline is on February 21, 2018 @ 12:00 noon.

2. NEW LIFE IN THE SPIRIT - Acts of the Apostles Scripture Study with Rev. Basil Burns. The next sessions of New Life in

the Spirit will be:

Wednesday, February 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Our Saviour Parish, and

Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Domano Renewal Centre (Emmaus House).

You are invited to attend the session that best suits your schedule. Light refreshments are provided. A suggested donation

of $5.00 per session is requested to help cover costs. For those of you who feel called to a greater community and a deeper

faith life, please come! Newcomers are welcome to attend. Previous sessions of New Life in the Spirit are all available

online at http://www.pgdiocese.bc.ca/evanandform/.

YOUTH

1. YOUTH ALPHA for Teens 2018: Some parishes in our diocese are launching this program. If you are interested in hosting

this in your parish this coming year, it’s not too late to start! Email ejoyce@pgdiocese.bc.ca for more information and to

connect to other parishes also beginning this.

2. DYC 2018: In the Beginning is coming APRIL 20 - 22: REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE!! We are excited that Face to Face

Ministries will be back once again to our Diocese! Mike Landry is our keynote speaker.

Head to http://www.pgdiocese.bc.ca/youth/registration-2018-dyc/ for more information and to REGISTER TODAY! This

event is open to all in grades 7-12.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2018 Please come and join us at St. Michael All Angels on

Friday, March 2, 2018 at 7:00 PM for the World Day of

Prayer, prepared this year by the women of Suriname.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION The Diocese of Prince George will be hosting a Marriage Preparation

weekend for couples to be held on May 4 to 6, 2018. It will begin on

Friday evening and conclude on Sunday early afternoon. More

details to follow. Please mark your calendar. Online registration

will be available soon. For more info please phone at (250) 964-4424

(ext. 2203) or email jgarden@pgdiocese.bc.ca

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of hundreds of people? Ness Lake Bible Camp is looking for an office assistant/accountant position. Responsibilities include

overseeing summer and year round registrations, accounting, preparing and tracking budgets, preparing financial statements,

payroll and various office related duties. Experience with MS Office and Sage 50 is an asset. Ideally, you have an accounting

diploma or degree, or are working towards it. This work can qualify for your CPA designation and camp is open to helping

with your continuing education. Great interpersonal skills are needed. This is a full time position - $20/hr. Interested applicants

can send their resume to director@nlbc.bc.ca

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE

DIOCESAN CONVENTION

Prince George Diocesan Council CWL Convention is to be

held at St. Joseph’s Parish, Smithers on April 20th to 22nd,

2018. For more information or registration, please email

Eileen Bouvier bouviere@telus.net.

DISCERNMENT RETREAT Discernment retreat will be held on May 18 to 20, 2018 at

Camp Morice, Fort St. James. More details to follow.

Please mark your calendars.

SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays during Lent at 7:00 PM

February 16th - Knights of Columbus March 9th - Catholic Women's League

February 23rd - Altar Servers & Youth March 16th - Fr. Rectorino M. Tolentino Jr.

March 2nd - Development & Peace March 23rd - Couples for Christ

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Sacred Heart CathedralPASTORAL TEAM AND STAFFMost Rev. Stephen Jensen – PastorRev. Melvin Regi Pinto, OCD – RectorRev. Ronald Sequeira, OCD – Associate PastorMs. Hazel Catadman – Secretary & BookkeeperMr. Edward Zastre – MaintenanceErin Hunter – Part Time HousekeepingMs. Claudia Betz – Pastoral Assistant & Youth

PARISH OFFICE HOURSMonday – closedTuesday to Friday – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

MASS (EUCHARIST) TIMESMonday – Friday 12:10 pmSaturday: 9:00 am & 5:30 pm (Sunday Mass)Sunday: 9:00 am & 11:00 am

ADORATIONEvery first Friday of the Month – 12:45 - 1:30 pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturday: 4:30 pm – 5:15 pmSunday: 8:30 am – 8:45 am or by appointment

SACRED HEART SCHOOLAim: Academic excellence in an atmosphere of faithGrades: Kindergarten to Grade 7Phone: 250 563-5201Principal: Ms. Rebecca GilbertSecretary: Ms. Laurie Hooker

PARISH RELIGIOUSEDUCATION PROGRAMContact the Parish Office for more information.

PARISH CARE FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUNDFor a pastoral visit or if in hospital, please inform the parish office.

887 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L 3V5 • Email: shcath@shawcable.com • Fax: 250 614-0252 • Ph: 250 564-5225

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• Altar Servers • Baptism • Art & Environment • Confirmation • Children’s Lit. of Word • Eucharist

• E.M.H.C.’s • Reconciliation• Hospitality • Marriage• Lectors School Council• Music Ministry School Parent Support Grp.• Sacristans Shepherd’s Corner

Parish Pastoral Council St. Vincent de Paul Youth Group

WEDDINGSBy Appointment. Couples are required to give at least 6 months’ notice of intending marriage – 9 months’ notice is required if either party is under 19 years of age.

FUNERALSParishioners should make funerals arrangements directly with the parish priests prior to any public notice.

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