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Stewardship Reflection
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 5, 2023
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
The generosity of being a good steward of your gifts has a positive effect on people and it is contagious! Good works encourages more good works. Generosity is a by-product of a grateful lifestyle. The more we recognize God’s gifts, the more we want to share them. Good stewards recognize that God is working through them and they don’t put themselves above the people they have been called to help.
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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 |
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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Integritas: A Dialogue on Faith and Mental Health
Join us for a 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:
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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Spiritual Care Training Program 2023
Would you be interested in an opportunity to grow while you serve people in your parish community who may be in need? Join us for our 8-week Spiritual Care Training Program, which will teach 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. Tuesdays, Feb. 7 to Mar. 28 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. online (Zoom). Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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*Advance Planning for Catholics
This free presentation offers a Catholic perspective on advance care planning, estates, wills, legacy, meaningful funerals and memorialization. Expert presenters will share wisdom and practical advice you need to plan ahead with peace of mind. There will be time at the end for questions and answers. Join the event on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre in Vancouver. Learn more and register 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 Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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*Supporting my Children in Their Growth
Join this 4-day Personality and Human Relationship (PRH) Workshop. The benefits of attending are:
- A better understanding of your children and their needs, and, in this way, foster their development.
- Significant improvement in your relationship with each child.
- Understand the cause of certain behaviors in order to manage the difficulties encountered.
- Enable each child to find their place in the family and their actual environment
This event will be held over two weekends, Feb. 25-26 and Mar. 4, and 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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*How to discuss MAiD with our families and friends
As the safeguards and restrictions for MAiD slowly disappear and doctors/hospitals are being required to present this option to their patients, how do we talk to our loved ones and friends about end-of-life decisions? How do we answer the questions about pain and suffering? How do we protect our loved ones? What do we say? Join Alex Schadenberg, the Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC), as he answers these questions and presents the truth about euthanasia and assisted suicide. On Wednesday Mar. 1, at 7:00 p.m. at the John Paul II Pastoral Center and Thursday, Mar. 2 at 7:00 p.m.. at St. Nicholas Parish. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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*Bereavement Training Program
This 6-week training course is designed for those who wish to start a bereavement ministry in their parish or who wish to grow in their ability to journey with those who are grieving. Topics include understanding grief, how to actively listen, facilitating a bereavement ministry/group, and how to provide resources for those who are grieving. Thursdays from March 9 - April 20 (except April 6), from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Events from Parishes and Other Organizations
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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, Feb. 11, 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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Fiat - Women's Discernment Group
This month the Fiat Women's Discernment Group is hosting "Discernment 101: Tips from a Vocation Director" on Friday, Feb. 11, at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Centre in Port Coquitlam from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The evening will include prayer, dinner, tips on discernment, and time for Q & A. Whether you're just beginning the discernment process or well on your way, this event will help you know the ins and outs, dos and don'ts of discerning a vocation. Please register by email to [email protected] so we can plan enough food. This event is open to all single Catholic young women ages 18 to 35 who are open to discerning consecrated life. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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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 on Monday. Feb. 13, at St. Mary’s Parish, Vancouver, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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*The St. Francis of Assisi Exchange with Sultan Malek Al-Kamil
Join this talk with Fr. Dan Gurnick who will discuss the meeting of St. Francis of Assisi with Sultan Malek al-Kamil eight centuries ago, when Francis crossed the battlefield between Crusader and Muslim forces near Damietta, Egypt, seeking to meet with and preach his faith in Jesus Christ. At St. Mark's College on Feb. 13 at 12:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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*Care for the Sick in Catholic Health Care
Care for the sick, the oppressed, and the poor are essential parts of the mission of Catholic healthcare. How can you be involved in a healthcare system that cares for the most vulnerable? This talk from Alexandre A. Martins will explore how the care for the sick, the oppressed, and the poor are essential parts of the mission of Jesus’ followers, guided by the Holy Spirit. At St. Mark's College on Feb. 15 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Come and Serve: Discerning the Permanent Diaconate
Would you like to know more about the vocation of a Permanent Deacon? Join us on Saturday, Feb. 18, for a special talk: “Come and Serve: Discerning the Permanent Diaconate, at Saint Nicholas Parish, Langley, from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Men interested in this ordained ministry, and their wives are invited. Registration is required and accepted until Feb. 14. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Please register at [email protected]. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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*4n4n4 Young Adult Lenten Retreat
“4n4n4” is an online retreat for young adults from Mar. 7 until Apr. 1, consisting of four prayer periods in four weeks and four sessions of spiritual direction. It is an easy intro to prayer, discernment, and spirituality. Registration closes Feb. 10. 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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Homecoming Youth Retreat
Homecoming is an overnight retreat for youth born in 2008 & 2009 (those youth entering Grade 9 /10 in September 2023). We are looking for older teens and young adults to lead this retreat. The camp will run from Monday, Jul. 03 to Friday, Jul 07, 2023. Applications will close on Monday, February 20 at 11:59pm. If you are interested in journeying with the youth, organizing and implementing the retreat please sign up. Register at rcav.org/homecoming-team.
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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. |
*Parish Secretary, St. Nicholas Parish - Langley
St. Nicholas Parish, Langley is accepting resumes for the position of Parish Secretary, email Fr. Nixon: [email protected]. A full job description will be available by calling the Parish office: 604-513-0300.
The application deadline is Monday, Feb. 6th, 2023.
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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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Project Coordinator
The role encompasses a range of responsibilities within the Property & Infrastructure Group related to Archdiocesan construction projects as well as Operational and Real Estate Support matters. 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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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 - Gardens of Gethsemani
The Family Services Advisor Administrative Assistant provides attentive administrative and transactional support for Family Services Advisors in arranging burial contracts and related services; supports the memorialization program, and special events. As a new role, the position will support customer service needs fostering efficient day-to-day workflow. The incumbent takes initiative in supporting and streamlining process and procedures. The support this position provides is key in the care for our families and the smooth operations of Family Services. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs.
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*Coordinator for Lay Formation
The Ministries & Outreach Office exists to lead others into a deep and lasting encounter with Jesus. We develop, deliver, and manage programs, projects, workshops, and events; and we support those in ministry by loving, inspiring, training, consulting, and collaborating with them. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs.
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*Assistant Coordinator for Lay Formation
The Ministries & Outreach Office exists to lead others into a deep and lasting encounter with Jesus. We develop, deliver, and manage programs, projects, workshops, and events; and we support those in ministry by loving, inspiring, training, consulting, and collaborating with them. 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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