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Stewardship Reflection
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 15, 2023
“Now the Lord has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb...”Isaiah 49:5
God have given each of us different gifts. In order for God’s plan to work, you have to do what God is calling you to do and I have to do what God is calling me to do. And guess what? God has given each of us a different plan! So, stop comparing yourself to others. Don’t let envy and jealousy enter your life. Be thankful for the gifts God has given you and become the saint that God is calling you to be.
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Communiques to Priests |
Archdiocesan Training for Catechists (PREP, RCIA, Proclaim, Youth and Young Adults, and other parish leaders)
We are excited to continue the work of our Archdiocesan Institutes through a new platform that emphasizes accompaniment and gives pastors opportunity to view and track their own leaders’ progress. Parishes can now sign up for Franciscan at Home (FAH), a training platform created by the Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Catechetical Institute. These video lessons designed specifically for parish leaders, offer flexibility, tailored tracks particular to each ministry, and mentorship. Join under the Archdiocesan plan for $300 CAD a year for all your parish leaders. To sign up, contact Louisa in Ministries and Outreach at [email protected], 604-683-0281 ext. 50224. Learn more about FAH at franciscanathome.com. Watch this video from Archbishop Miller www.youtube.com/watch.
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Archdiocesan Events |
Lunar New Year Mass with Archbishop Miller
Join this Lunar New Year's Eucharistic celebration with Archbishop Miller on Jan. 22, 2023 at Our Lady of Fatima parish in Coquitlam, at 3:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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*CPC³ Lecture: "Who has Authority in the Catholic Church?"
Join this public lecture at Catholic Pacific College at Trinity Western University. Archbishop J. Michael Miller will be speaking on this most important question of authority in the context of the Catholic Church. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Memorial Masses at Gardens of Gethsemani
Join one of the two memorial Masses offered on the last Sunday of each month in 2023 for those buried at Gardens of Gethsemani and St. Peter's Catholic cemeteries. Mass times are 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Evangelist Chapel on site. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Working Towards Freedom- An Anti-Human Trafficking Webinar
This FREE one-hour webinar will introduce you to the study guide and how it may be used in various settings. The event hosted by the Archdiocese of Vancouver is designed for clergy, religious, diocesan, or parish staff and volunteers, educators, members of the Catholic Women’s League or Knights of Columbus, and anyone who wishes to learn more about human trafficking. This event will be held on on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Integritas: A Dialogue on Faith and Mental Health
Join us online or at a host site parish to dialogue about topics of mental health through a Catholic lens, facilitated by a mental health professional equipped to answer your questions.
The four topics on the following dates will be:
Jan. 25 - Session 1: Introduction - PJ Lewis
Feb. 15 - Session 2: Mental health - Denis Boyd
Mar. 22 - Session 3: Mental illness - PJ Lewis
Apr. 26 - Session 4: Self-care – Denis Boyd
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Locations: Online or in-person at Saint Mary Parish, Vancouver; Saint Patrick Parish, Maple Ridge; Christ the Redeemer, West Vancouver; Good Shepherd Church, Surrey.
Facilitators: Denis Boyd and PJ Lewis.
Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil
Join this monthly Mass and vigil to pray for respect for all human life from its beginning to its natural end every first Saturday of the month from Feb. 4, 2023, until Aug. 6, 2023. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Lenten/Easter Small Group Training for FORMED
This event is open to all parish leaders and pastors. Our office would like to support you in using FORMED fruitfully throughout this Lenten and Easter Season. We have identified several series offered by FORMED appropriate for the Lenten and Easter-Season that could be offered as a small group faith study. Small groups are effective in helping people learn and live their faith while building community. This training session will focus on effectively running small groups and provide you with the tools to run one in your parish for the Lenten and Easter seasons. Three training sessions will be offered on Jan. 25, Jan. 31 and Feb. 2 2023. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Parish Communiqués |
Support for Displaced Ukrainians Settling in the Lower Mainland
Please help Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral settle displaced Ukrainians in the Lower Mainland. They are in dire need of the following:
- Accommodations for 2 to 3 months, preferably with a family, since most arrivals consist of women with their children (contact: [email protected])
- Cash donations
- Grocery store gift cards
- Compass cards for bus rides
- Used computers / laptops
- Used cell phones / SIM cards
Arrange to drop off donations at the nearest Ukrainian Catholic Church or contact: uahelp.ca.
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Encountering Jesus - Sunday Gospel Meditations for Families
Is family prayer time a struggle? Are your children having difficulty paying attention during Mass? Take part in a family-friendly Mass reading preparation and/or review through a simple Lectio Divina based on the Sunday Gospel readings. This ready-made, on-demand AUDIO program is easy to follow and engages all ages - K-7 and teens/adults to "Read, Reflect, Respond, Rest and make Resolutions" in their lives to live out God's word. The short, yet effective sessions are designed for kids in mind. Guided prayer meditations included. Learn more and register at inspiredwithgrace.com/families.
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Events from Parishes and Other Organizations
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Pier Giorgio Frassati - What does “holiness” look like?
Join us as we examine the life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, reflecting on the question, What does “holiness” look like? Led by Fr. David Bellusci, OP. Hosted every second Monday until June 2023 at St. Mary’s Parish, Vancouver, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Padre Pio Prayer Group Catechesis Meeting
Come and join us to learn the spirituality of St. Padre Pio with guidance and catechism directly from San Giovani Rotondo and led by Fr. David Bellusci, OP. Hosted every first Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. until July 2023 at St. Mary’s Parish, Vancouver. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Water in the Desert: Adoration and Worship
Water in the Desert is a monthly Adoration evening at Christ the Redeemer Parish. Spend an hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Beautiful praise and worship music and a testimony from a parishioner will help you reflect and pray during this peaceful evening on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. "Lost & Found" coffeehouse will be open after for those who wish to stay and socialize. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Bible in a Year Celebration
Did you listen to the Bible in a Year podcast last year? By January, you will have listened to the entire Bible! It’s time to get together, celebrate, share our experiences, and learn together on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Parish, New Westminster. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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*Mother Teresa: No Greater Love Movie
The newest documentary film from the Knights of Columbus, will return to Canadian cinemas in Vancouver theatres on January 22 - 23, 2023. The film premiered in the U.S. earlier this year and was a smashing box-office success. It earned more than $1.2 million in ticket sales, and Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly announced that the Knights would allocate all its revenue from ticket sales to charitable purposes and efforts that advance the legacy of Mother Teresa. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Indigenous Pastoral and Lay Ministry Education
This online Indigenous Pastoral and Lay Leader Ministry Education program is jointly sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon, St. Thomas More College, and Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. It is led by teams of Indigenous and non-Indigenous instructors, modelling respectful and reconciling relationships. Course 2: Indigenous-Settler Relationship will be held from Jan. 10, 2023, to Mar. 7, 2023, and offered online from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. PST (4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST) on Tuesday afternoons. The cost is $200 per course (some funding assistance available.) Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Love and Peace in the Year of the Rabbit
Join this Lunar new year carnival by the Chinese ministry in support of the Healing and Reconciliation grant at Precious Blood Parish on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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*CPC³ Lecture: "Who has Authority in the Catholic Church?"
Join this public lecture at Catholic Pacific College at Trinity Western University on Jan. 25 at 7:00 p.m. Archbishop J. Michael Miller will be speaking on this most important question of authority in the context of the Catholic Church. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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*Spiritual Care Training Program 2023
This 9-week training course teaches you how to make yourself more available to seniors and others who can benefit from your genuine concern and presence in their lives. Some topics covered include aging, communication, boundaries, and self-care. For more information about the course, visit the Catholic Health Association of BC’s website. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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*Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Level 2 Formation
This 90+ hour course concretely prepares adults to develop and facilitate an atrium for the 6-9 year old children at your parish.
Dates for the training are:
• Part A: March 20 - Mar. 25, 2023
• Part B: July 24 - Jul. 29, 2023
• Part C: November 10 - Nov. 12, 2023
From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Parish, Maple Ridge. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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*Catholic Street Missionaries Sleep Out 2023
Join the upcoming event SLEEP OUT on March 24. It will start at 6:00 p.m. and end the next day with Archbishop Miller, who will celebrate early morning Mass on March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, at St. Mary’s parish. The money raised will go directly to Catholic Street Missionaries and be used to bring resources to our homeless brothers and sisters in the streets of downtown Vancouver. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Employment Opportunities |
There are disciples in your parishes who will live the missionary impulse of the Church in Vancouver through their career, and we want to get to know them. Would you consider sharing these jobs on your website or in your bulletin to help us connect with your parishioners? You can share individual postings or direct parishioners to rcav.org/jobs for a full list of positions. |
*Family Services Advisor- Gardens of Gethsemani
The Family Services Advisor (Advisor) provides advice and support to Christian families in making at-need or pre-need burial arrangements. This role provides education, advice and support on burial space arrangements to the family, presenting options and preparing plans. In at-need situations, the Advisor is responsible to coordinate internment scheduling between the funeral director, the family, the pastor, and cemetery grounds staff. This role plays a critical role in contributing to our mission of “preparing the living for the life to come; burying the dead in the Catholic tradition; and providing comfort for the living with compassion and care.” Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs.
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*Administrative Assistant, Ministries & Outreach
The Ministries and Outreach Office is looking for a seasoned administrative professional to provide exceptional support to Coordinator(s) and Project Manager(s) for the successful execution of projects and events as well as the ongoing maintenance of effective programming. This position plays an essential role in the evangelization mission of the church by supporting program development that helps to form true disciples of Jesus Christ. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs.
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Development Officer - Projects and Operations
The Development Officer coordinates the annual Archbishop's dinner, plans, and implements an Archdiocesan grant program and assists the Director of Development in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift donors. The Development Officer is also responsible for overseeing all annual projects (including, campaigns), and operations and oversees multiple grant applications benefiting the many ministries and outreach initiatives in our Archdiocese. The Development Officer must be committed to the Church's mission and to the principles of Gospel stewardship. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs.
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Communications Coordinator
The Communications Office is seeking a full-time Coordinator who will oversee the digital outreach of the Catholic Church in Vancouver. Part writer, part content creator, and part social media manager, the Coordinator will manage email campaigns, social media, and websites. The Coordinator will be responsible for the digital outreach of ministries and sub-brands such as The B.C. Catholic, Behold, Proclaim, Gardens of Gethsemani, Project Advance, and the Archbishop of Vancouver. The Communications Coordinator will assist the Director with key messaging and clearly communicate to the public and the media. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs.
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Gift Planning and Parish Support Officer
The Gift Planning and Parish Support Officer will continue to develop and enhance the gift planning and parish support program for the Archdiocese of Vancouver and implement the plan across all parishes. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs.
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Finance and Accounting Manager, Gardens of Gethsemani
This position supports the financial well-being of the organization. The role fulfills accounting and managerial reporting, oversees banking, trust fund management, and loan management, as well as supporting quality assurance on family contracts and all compliance requirements with the Consumer Protection Agency, the Canada Revenue Agency, and the Archdiocese; and acts as the point person for the annual audit. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs.
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Guest Attendant, Catholic Charities Men’s Shelter (Part-Time)
The Catholic Charities Men’s Shelter is looking for Guest Attendants to support the Men’s Shelter guests. The Shelter is searching for part-time staff who have a flexible schedule, are able to work evenings and/or overnight shifts, and are willing to commit to a minimum of one or two shifts per week on an ongoing basis. As we continue to navigate this unprecedented time, we are looking for individuals who are deeply committed to serving the homeless on the frontlines, while adhering to strict safety protocols to ensure the health and well-being of all guests and staff. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs.
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Employment Opportunities
The Archdiocese of Vancouver is blessed to be made up of a committed core of individuals who are eager to serve in ministry. If you feel called to be a part of this team, you can view our current openings at rcav.org/jobs.
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