SaintJohnXXIIIRomanCatholicChurch

3390PortageAvenueWinnipeg,Manitoba,CanadaR3K0Z3

Telephone:204-832-7175 • Fax:204-885-2447 Email:office@johnxxiii.ca • Website:www.johnxxiii.ca

SummerOfficeHours:Pleasecheckthescheduleinthebulletinoronthewebsiteforsummerofficehourswhichvaryfromweektoweek

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SACRAMENTOFTHEHOLYEUCHARISTSUNDAYLITURGIES(MASSES)

Saturday5:00p.m.,Sunday9:00a.m.and11:45a.m.WEEKDAYLITURGIES

Duringthesummercheckthebulletinorwebsitefortheschedule

COMMUNIONTOTHESICKANDSHUT-INContacttheparishofficeforassistance

SACRAMENTOFRECONCILIATION(CONFESSIONS)Friday3:15p.m.,Saturday4:00p.m.and/orasannouncedorbyappointment

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PARISHBULLETINFORTHETWENTY-THIRDANDTWENTY-FOURTHSUNDAYSINORDINARYTIMESeptember4,2016andSeptember11,2016

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PARISHPASTORALTEAM

Pastor:ReverendFr.RobertPolz AdministrativeAssistant:JoannaMason204-832-7335 rpolz.johnxxiii@gmail.com 204-832-7175 joanna@johnxxiii.ca

PastoralAssistant:SharonCamier ExecutiveCustodian:JoséBarrera204-832-7206 sharon@johnxxiii.ca 204-888-9340

Trustee:AlbertMcMurdie BuildingandMaintenanceChair:ClaudePrecourt 204-889-6606 mcmurdie@shaw.ca 204-898-1893 cfp3899@gmail.com

Trustee:ChristineCarlyle MusicMinistry:DonnaVendramelli 204-889-0238 rccarlyl@gmail.com 204-888-8200 d_vendramelli@mymts.net

ParishFinanceCouncilFr.RobertPolz,ChristineCarlyle,Anthony(Tony)Keck,AlbertMcMurdie,LorisVendramelli

ParishVisioningandStrategicPlanningCommitteeFr.RobertPolz,GeorgeBrown,LauretteBurch,SharonCamier,ChristineCarlyle,KenDerendorf,JanineGaudry,WilliamGould,AlbertMcMurdie,GemmaMinerva,ColetteMozol,RodOlinyk,MarniePuchniak,VictorinaTualla

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FAITHFORMATION:Catechismsessionsforchildren(KtoGrade8)areheldonSundaymornings,SeptemberthroughMay,from10:15to11:15a.m.Periodicallyotherprograms,workshops,and/orstudysessionsareofferedforadults.ContactourPastoralAssistant(Sharon)forfurtherinformationand/ortoregister.

SACRAMENTSOFINITIATION(BAPTISM,CONFIRMATION,EUCHARIST):Contacttheparishofficeforfurtherinformation.

SACRAMENTOFTHEANOINTINGOFTHESICK:ContactthePastor(Fr.Robert)

SACRAMENTOFMARRIAGE:Arrangementsforpreparationandcelebrationshouldbemadeatleastsixmonthsinadvance.

CELEBRATIONOFCHRISTIANFUNERALS:Contacttheparishofficebeforefinalizingarrangementswithfuneraldirectors.

PARISHCATECHISMCLASSES2016-2017

Catechismclassesarescheduledtobegin inourparishwithanORIENTATIONSESSIONforparents/guardiansandchildrenat10:15a.m.onSunday,September11thintheparishhall.

Weareexcitedtobeginusingthisfallanewcatecheticalprograminourparishwhichmightbeabetterfitforourcircumstances.Asagreatalternativetomoreexpensivetextbooks,thePflaumGospelWeekliesisaliturgically-basedcatecheticalprogram thatprovidesweeklyhandoutswitha shortdescriptionof theSundayGospelplus suggestedactivities and discussion starters for each age level. In keepingwith the seasons and feasts of the liturgical year,childreninclassandwiththeirfamiliescanhavefunwhilelearningaboutJesus,hisChurchandtheteachingsofourfaith.

Those who would like their children to take part in catechism classes are asked to submit a completedREGISTRATIONFORMforeachchildassoonaspossiblesowemaybetterassessthesituationandbesuretohavethe adequatematerials required. As recommended by our Parish Visioning and Strategic Planning Committee, acatechismregistrationfeeisbeinginstitutedthisyear(asisdoneinmostparishes)tohelpdefraysomeofthecostsofrunning our program. Nevertheless, this requested fee should in noway be considered a reason to refrain fromenrollingchildrenforwhoseparentsthefeewouldimposeanunduehardship.

If we have enough volunteers to serve as catechists and assistants, according to the Pflaum GospelWeekliesprogramwe can provide catechetical classes divided into the following age groups: SEEDS (Preschool), PROMISE(Kindergarten–Grade1),GOODNEWS(Grades2-3),VENTURE(GRADES4-6)andVISIONS(Grades7-8).ThelessonsprovidedforSundaysoflongweekendsandatChristmastimemaybegivenoutbeforehandtothestudentssotheymaybeutilizedathome.

Asarule,eachSundaychildrenparticipatinginourparishcatechismprogramgatherintheparishhallwiththeirparents/guardiansby10:15a.m.forsomeinitialprayersandannouncements.Thenchildrenbreakintotheirvariouscatecheticalgroupsandproceedwiththeircatechiststotheirdesignatedclassrooms.Parents/guardiansareaskedtoreturntotheparishhallby11:15a.m.tobereadytopickuptheirchildren.

We are in urgent need of volunteers to serve as catechists and assistants for each designated catecheticalgroup.Ifyouarewillingtohelpinanyway,pleaseadviseSharonCamier(ourPastoralAssistant)orFatherRobertPolz(ourPastor)assoonaspossible.Letusallprayforvolunteersandforthesuccessofourprogram.

Wearehopingtodesignatetheloungeareadownstairsasaplacewhereparentsmaychoosetogatherforcoffee,refreshmentsandfellowshipwhiletheirchildrenare incatechismclasses. Ifanyonewantstovolunteertoassist inthe ministry of preparing coffee and refreshments for parents/guardians during catechism classes, please adviseSharonCamieroranothermemberofourparishofficestaff.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PREPARATIONFORTHESACRAMENTOFCONFIRMATION

OnSundayOctober 2nd at 1:15 p.m. classeswillbegin foryouth (and interestedcatholicadults not yet confirmed)whowish to prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in2017 to be conferred when the Archbishop comes to our parish sometime in the spring.A “Confirmation Commitment Ceremony” will tentatively take place during the 11:45 a.m.SundayMassonNovember13,2016. PleasecontactSharonCamierorFr.Roberttoregisterand to findoutwhat thepreparationprogramwill entail. WelookforwardtomeetingournewconfirmationcandidatesatourfirstpreparationsessiononOctober2nd.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OURMOTHEROFPERPETUALHELPDEVOTIONS

DevotionstoOurMotherofPerpetualHelpareheld inourparishonWednesdaysat6:45p.m.followedbyMassat7:00p.m.TheiconofOurMotherofPerpetualHelphasinspireddevotiontothe BlessedVirginMary for centuries, and is honored in hundreds of thousands of homes andchurchesthroughouttheworld.WhentheoriginaliconwasbroughttoSaintAlphonsusChurchinRomein1866,devotiontotheBlessedMotherasdepictedinthisiconspreadrapidlythroughouttheworldlargelythroughthemissionaryeffortsoftheRedemptoristOrder.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION DROP-IN CENTRE DINNER SIGN-UP: We are looking for volunteers to assist in preparing casseroles etc. for dinner at the Immaculate Conception Drop-In Centre to be served on Sunday, September 18, 2016. If you are willing to help, please place your name and phone number on the SIGN-UP SHEET which is available either in the narthex or the parish office. As is the custom, all ingredients will be supplied through the parish. Cindy Allard will meet with those willing to cook on Friday, September 16th at 5:00 p.m. to distribute ingredients and facilitate other necessary preparations. Cooked casseroles are to be delivered HOT to the south entrance of the church between 11:30 and 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 18th. For further information, please feel free to contact Cindy Allard via telephone at 204-801-9245 or via email cindyallard33@gmail.com

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September4,2016TheTwenty-ThirdSundayinOrdinaryTime

Wisdom9:13-18 What’sinGod’sall-knowingmindisoftenunfathomabletomortals.

Psalm90:3-4,5-6,12-13,14+17 Humanlifeisshortandfragileallthewhile.

YetGodcanmakeitinfinitelyprosperous.

Philemon9b-10,12-17 PaulinvitesPhilemontoreorganizehisprinciplesinthenameofChristJesus.

Luke14:25-33 Jesusissuesadauntingchallengetothosewhowouldfollowhim.

NOBODY'SFAVORITEGOSPEL Itwasmeanttobethedealbreaker,anditwas.Hateyourparents?Yoursiblings?Hateyourspouseandchildren?Whocandothis?WhocanimagineJesuswouldevenwantthis? Matthewquotesthisteaching,softeningtheblow:“Whoeverlovesfatherormothermorethanmeisnotworthyofme” (10:37). To speakofhigher loves is the kindof religionmostofus can livewith. Itmakes sense that Jesusdemandsourallegianceaboveallothers—itmakessense,thoughmanyofusaren’treadytoacceptthatrequirement.Ourfamiliesareprecioustous.Webuildourlivesaroundtheidealofourhappinesstogether.We’rerarelypreparedtoputanypriorityabovethatfundamentalloyalty.YetJesusdoesaskitofus.Notjustask:Hedrawsthispreciselineinthesandbetweendisciplesandfakers. Lukechoosestheatricalhyperbole incastingthisteaching intermsofhateratherthanhigher love.ConsideringthestyleofSemiticdiscoursebackthen(andnow!),Luke’sversionisclosertowhatJesusactuallysaid.Turningyourbackonfamily isexactlywhatJesusaskseverydisciplealongthewaytodo. It’swhatElijahrequiredofthefarmerElishawhenhethrewthepropheticmantlearoundhisshoulders.Saygoodbyetoyourfolks,burntheyoke,androasttheoxen.You’redonehere!Renunciationoftheoldlifeandatotalembraceofthenewishowconversionworks.Youcan’tplowanewfurrowwhilelookingbackoveryourshoulder.Iftheoldwayhasaholdonyou,lookingbackwardimmobilizesyouintoapillarofsalt. BothTestamentsareonboardwiththisteaching,andareequallydramaticaboutit.AbramandSaraimustleavehomeandfamilytogaina landofpromiseandpropagateanation.Mosesabandonshisobscureshepherd’s lifetobecomeGod’smaninEgypt.Throughouthistory,prophetsarecalledandsent,despitetheriskandthedomesticcost.DidAmoswonderwhatwas happening to his orchards back in Tekoawhile hewas denouncing Samaria?WalkingawayfromthesecureandfamiliariswhatthefreedomofthechildrenofGodisfor.Theword“familiar”includes,ofcourse,family. Thewordhateremainsthedealbreakerformany.Ourworldteemswithhatred,andthemediabringsdeedsofhate into our homes every hour. The chemistry of hate burns in the chest, destroys its host, and spreads harmeverywhere.Wedon’twant to absorb that awful feeling. So forget emotions, and contemplate the realmandate,whichistorenounceanythingthatstandsinthewayoffidelitytoGod’scallinyourlife.That’schallengeenough! —AliceCamille

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“Ourpossessionsarenotours—Godhasgiventhemtoustocultivate,thatwemaymakethemfruitfulandprofitableinhisservice.”—SaintFrancisdeSales

PLEASEPRAYFORTHOSE INNEEDOFHEALINGANDCOMFORT: DarrellAucoin,DavidCarlyle, Frank Clarke, Peter Corcoran, Connie Csizmadia, Phyllis Dreveski, Sylvia Ewaskow, FelixGonzalez, Eola Johnson, Angela Kalichak, Debra McEnturff, Dolores and Paul Mulaire, PhyllisRogoski, Hank Smith, Rose Stankewich, Marie Stuart, Jacob Trudel, Antonio F. Viegas, MariaHelenaViegas, TedWood andHelen Yankoski. PleasecontactourPastoralAssistant, Sharon, tohavenamesadded toourprayer list. Please remember that tohavenamesadded to the listandprintedinthebulletinwerequirepermissionfromtheperson(s)concerned.Thankyouforyourhelp.

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September11,2016TheTwenty-FourthSundayinOrdinaryTime

Exodus32:7-11,13-14 Thenationisunworthy,yetGodrelentsandshowsthepeoplemercy.

Psalm51:1-2,10-11,15+17 Acleanheartandafaithfulspiritcanberestoredtothosewhoseekit.

1Timothy1:12-17 Paulconfesseshisunworthiness aswellasChrist’sfaithfulnesstosinnerswhoturnback.

Luke15:1-32 ThreestoriesoutlinewhatismostvaluableintheeyesofGod.

REJOICEWITHME How many of you binge-watch your favorite shows? A recent survey noted that the crowd-pleasing seriesBreaking Bad is usually viewed in no less than three-episode increments. As a Bryan Cranston fan, I admit: Oneepisodewasneverenough! ThecrowdsaroundJesusareinbingemodetoday,listeningtonotonebutthreeparablesback-to-back.Allthreeare about money—a hot topic in every generation. (Just ask the pastor who gives the money talk at Mass howpassionatepeopleareaboutthecontentsoftheirwallets.)First,Jesustellsastoryaboutalostsheepthatinvolvesanall-outmanhunt—well, sheep-hunt—to recover it.Make nomistake, this effort isn’t because the shepherd has aspecialaffectionforFluffy.There’sadollarsignontheheadofeveryiteminhisflock,andFluffy’srecoveryaffectsthebottomline. Next,Jesusrecountsthetaleofawomansweepingoutthehouseforasinglecoin.AfavoriteLucandeviceistofollowastoryaboutamanwithan incident involvingawoman.Luke’sGreekaudience includesa lotofprominent(andwealthy) women: Theywant stories with female leads! Here themoney theme is explicit. One-tenth of thiswoman’sassetsarelost.Shewon’trestuntilit’sfound. Thethirdstoryescalatesthelossandthetensionaboutitsrestoration.Iftheshepherdof100sheeplosesone,that’s one one-hundredth of his resources. For the woman with ten coins, losing one creates an even greateremergency.Inthethirdparable,it’shalfofanestatethat’sbeensquanderedbythefoolishson.Thestakesarenowat50percent.What’smore,they’reunrecoverable. Inthisthird“episode”oftheseriesJesusisspinning,theaudienceisnowenrapt.Themoneyinjeopardyhasbeeninflatedwitheachinstallment,andthechanceofitsrestorationisentirelysquandered.Nousesendingoutasearchparty; no point in sweeping the house clean. The prodigal son has blown the wad of his inheritance, which alsohappenstobehalfofhisfather’snetwealth.Andit’sgone. What’samazingisthatthisfinalepisodetoohasahappyending,oneevenmorewonderfulandrevelatorythanthefirsttwo.Whilewealthisavalueinallthreestories,thegreatestvalueistheloveofthefatherforhiserrantson.Thefathercan’tgethismoneyback,andhedoesn’tseemtocare.Whathedesireswithallhisheartistoredeemhischild,that’sall.Morecrucialthanthefidelityoftheeldersonistherecoveryoftheworthlessson,thebadone,thelostboy.ToGod,thisisreasontorejoice. —AliceCamille

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“Mercyisthestuffyougivetopeoplethatdon’tdeserveit.”—JoyceMeyer

“Forgivenessalwayscomesatacosttotheonegrantingtheforgiveness.”—TimothyKeller

SaintJohnXXIIIRomanCatholicChurch,Winnipeg,MBSUPPLEMENTTOTHEPARISHBULLETIN

Twenty-ThirdSundayinOrdinaryTime/Twenty-FourthSundayinOrdinaryTimeSeptember4,2016andSeptember11,2016

EXTRAORDINARYMINISTERSOFHOLYCOMMUNIONAworkshopand retreat for all communionministerswill beheldduring themorning andafternoonof Saturday,

September 10, 2016. We will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude our retreat by about 2:00 p.m. As requested, someparticipantswhoareplanning togo to the footballgameon thesamedaywillbeable to leave the retreatby1:00p.m.Arrangementswillbemadelaterfortheseministerstoparticipateina“part2”catchupsession. Onceoursessionshavetakenplaceandtheprocessofdiscernmentandformationiscomplete,ourPastorwillforwardthenamesofthosebeingcalledtothisministrytotheArchbishopfor(re)appointmentandcommissioning.Thosehopingtoserveorcontinueinthisministryespeciallytothesickandtheshut-inareremindedtomakearrangementswithSharonCamiertocompletepolicechecks andothernecessary safeenvironment requirements. INORDER TO PREPARE ADEQUATEMATERIALS FOROURGATHERING SEPTEMBER 10th, PLEASE CONTACT SHARON TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE AND YOUR INTEREST INSERVING IN THISMINISTRY. Godwilling, by sometime in the fall the situationwill be regularizedwith a newgroupofExtraordinaryMinistersofHolyCommunioncommissionedintheappropriateliturgicalritebymandateofourArchbishop._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BLESSINGNEWSTATIONSOFTHECROSSRecentlyourparishreceivedasubstantialbequestfromtheEstateofElizabethFoxwhowasa

longtimememberofJohnXXIIIParish.WeareverythankfulforElizabeth’sgenerousgifttotheparishwhichcameata veryprovidential timeandhelpedus to lookafter someofourparish’svariouspendingcommitmentsandquarterlybills,e.g.toSt.CharlesCatholicSchool,Archdiocesanassessment,heatingsystemservicecontract,andsoon. TohonourElizabeth’smemory,wesetaside some of the funds to purchase a new larger set of Stations of the Cross for our church.IngratitudetoGodandtoElizabeth,onWednesday, September14th,FeastoftheExaltationoftheHolyCross,at7:00p.m.wewillofferaMassintentionforthereposeofthesoulofElizabethFoxandsolemnlyblessournewStationsoftheCrossimmediatelyfollowingMassthatevening.

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PRIEST,PROPHET,KINGAstheArchdioceseofWinnipegbeginsitsSynodthisyearandaswerecall

our beginnings as a parish community 50 years ago and celebrate a newbeginningasSaintJohnXXIIIParish,itisaveryappropriatetimeforustogetherto takeADeep,Biblical Lookat JesusChrist. Thebetterweunderstand Jesus,thebetterweunderstandourselvesandourcallingasdisciplesofJesusChrist.

Jesus is the Anointed One – the ultimate priest, prophet and kingforeshadowedthroughouttheHebrewScriptures.JoinusaswedeepenourrelationshipwithJesusChristthroughBishopRobertBarron’sDVD-basedStudyProgram:Priest,Prophet,King.Explorethebiblicalarchetypesofpriest,prophetandkingand seehow Jesus is theultimate fulfillmentof eachone. Throughout this experience, youwill betterunderstandwhoJesusreallyisandalsorealizeyourownpriestly,propheticandkinglymission. OnSeptember20thand21st,ourparishwillbeginthePriest,Prophet,Kingstudyprogram.Theprogramiscomprisedofsixlessons.WewillholdsessionsonsixdesignatedTuesdaymorningsat10:00a.m.(Sept.20,Sept.27,Oct.4,Oct.25,Nov. 8, Nov. 15) and, as an alternate option, sessionswill be held on sixWednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. (Sept. 21,Sept.28,Oct.5,Oct.26,Nov.9,Nov.16).TOFINDOUTMOREINFORMATIONAND/ORTOREGISTER,pleasespeakwithourpastor,Fr.Robert,orcontactourpastoralassistant,Sharon,orstopbytheparishofficetosignup.Thankyou._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PARISHFUNDRAISINGGOLFTOURNAMENTOurparishfundraisinggolftournamentwilltakeplaceatJohnBlumbergGolfCourseonSunday,September25,2016.

Tee time is1:15p.m. SignupsheetsareavailableattheparishofficeorfollowingourweekendSundayMasses. Allarewelcome to participate. Your may register as an individual or as a team. You may also register by email tojoanna@johnxxiii.ca Ifyouwishtoattendthedinneronly,youstillshouldregistersowehaveaccuratenumbersforthekitchenstaff.Additionaldonationstowardtheeventaregratefullyaccepted.Yourparticipationandsupportwillcontributetowardsongoingimprovementsandenhancementofourparishfacility. Comeoutandenjoythedaywithgoodcompany!Forfurtherinformation,youmaycontactRichardCarlyle204-889-0238orSheenaBrown204-837-6484.

TWOWEEKSCHEDULE:SEPTEMBER4–18,2016Ascircumstancessuggest,theschedulemaybesubjecttochange.

Sunday,September4 TWENTY-THIRDSUNDAYINORDINARYTIMECoffeeandfellowshipafterallSundayMassesthisweekend(i.e.thisincludesthe5:00p.m.MassSaturday)

5:00pmSaturday MASS–LizBaziuk+,requestedbyTedandStephanieDandewich 9:00am MASS–VernandSybilLewis+,requestedbyMargaretandJeromeStrachan 11:45am MASS–“Propopulo”/Intentionsofparishioners

Monday,September5 FERIAL–LABOURDAYHOLIDAY Officeclosed

Tuesday,September6 FERIALOfficeclosed–custodianonduty

Wednesday,September7 FERIAL10:00am–4:00pm Officeopen10:30am MASS–atGoldenWestCentennialLodge,811SchoolRoad1:00–3:00pm KnittingGroup(downstairsinroom10)6:45pm OURMOTHEROFPERPETUALHELPDEVOTIONS(inthechurch)7:00pm MASS–LizBaziuk+,requestedbySaintJohnXXIIIRummageSaleGroup7:30pm BaptismPreparationSession

Thursday,September8 FEAST:THENATIVITYOFTHEBLESSEDVIRGINMARY9:00am RecitationoftheRosary 9:15am MASS–IntentionsofJoannaMason(birthday),requestedbystaff,familyandfriends10:00am–12:00noon OfficeopenEvening: SharonwillattendaspecialAPCSynodListeningSessionwiththeArchbishop

Friday,September9 FERIAL9:00am RecitationoftheRosary 9:15am MASS–ElizabethBaziuk+,requestedbyGeorgeandOlgaBonnefoyandfamily10:00am–4:00pm Officeopen

10:45am MASS–atSturgeonCreekIIRetirementResidence,707SetterStreetBeginning12:00noon Fr.Robertison-callattheGraceHospitalfromSeptember9-163:00pm RecitationoftheChapletofDivineMercy(intheBlessedSacramentChapel)

Saturday,September10 FERIAL9:00am–2:00pm RETREATANDWORKSHOPFOREXTRAORDINARYMINISTERSOFHOLYCOMMUNION

Asannounced,earlydismissalby1:00p.m.forthosegoingtothefootballgame.Arrangementswillbemadefortheseministerstoparticipateina“part2”catchupsession

5:00pm MASS–Hilda,Walter,IanandBettyEndacott+,requestedbyLinusEndacottandfamily

Sunday,September11 TWENTY-FOURTHSUNDAYINORDINARYTIMERepresentativesofCouplesforChristtospeakatallSundayMassesthisweekend

9:00am MASS–“Propopulo”/Intentionsofparishioners 10:15am CATECHISMCLASSES–Student/ParentOrientation(intheparishhall)

11:45am MASS–YvetteTrumbla+,requestedbyLorettaPenner1:15pm CouplesforChristCLPTrainingforServiceTeam(intheparishhall)

Monday,September12 FERIAL Officeclosed

7:00pm MASS–PeterKoshowski+,requestedbySt.JamesKnightsofColumbus7:30pm KnightsofColumbusGeneralMeeting(intheparishhall)7:30pm CatholicWomen’sLeagueExecutiveMeeting(inroom10)

Tuesday,September13 MEMORIAL:SAINTJOHNCHRYSOSTOM,Bishop,Doctor10:00am–4:00pm Officeopen1:00pm ServingOurSeniors(SOS)PlanningMeeting(inroom10)7:00pm VISIONINGANDSTRATEGICPLANNINGCOMMITTEEmeeting(informerSt.Chad’sChapel)

Wednesday,September14 FEAST:THEEXALTATIONOFTHEHOLYCROSS10:00am–4:00pm Officeopen10:30am Fr.RobertandSharonwillattendtheCentralWinnipegDeaneryMeetinginPortagelaPrairie5:00pm WinnipegHarvestFoodBank(inroom12)6:45pm OURMOTHEROFPERPETUALHELPDEVOTIONS(inthechurch)7:00pm MASS–ElizabethFox+,requestedbythePastorandParishionersofSaintJohnXXIII

7:30pmapprox. BLESSINGOFNEWSTATIONSOFTHECROSS

Thursday,September15 MEMORIAL:OURLADYOFSORROWS9:00am RecitationoftheRosary 9:15am MASS–LizBaziuk+,requestedbyPaulandTerrySwart10:00am–4:00pm Officeopen2:00pm MASS–HeritageLodgePersonalCareHome,3555PortageAvenue

Friday,September16 MEMORIAL:SAINTCORNELIUS,Pope,andSAINTCYPRIAN,Bishop,Martyrs9:00am RecitationoftheRosary9:15am MASS–JohnAlho+,requestedbyMariaAlho10:00am–4:00pm Officeopen3:00pm RecitationoftheChapletofDivineMercy(intheBlessedSacramentChapel)5:00pm MEETING:CindyAllardtomeetwithparishionerswhohavevolunteeredtocook

fortheImmaculateConceptionDrop-InCentreDinnertobeservedSeptember18th

Saturday,September17 FERIAL5:00pm MASS–LizBaziuk+,requestedbyMaureenPloquin

Sunday,September18 TWENTY-FIFTHSUNDAYINORDINARYTIME 9:00am MASS–LizBaziuk+,requestedbytheKnightsofColumbus 10:15am CATECHISMCLASSES–studentsandparentsgatherfirstdownstairsintheparishhall afterwhichstudentsaredismissedwiththeircatechiststogototheirdesignatedclassrooms. 11:30am CASSEROLEDROPOFFforImmaculateConceptionDrop-InCentre(churchsouthentrance)

11:45am MASS–“Propopulo”/Intentionsofparishioners 6:00pm KnightsofColumbusChicken&RibDinnerintheparishhall_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM (CLP): Couples for Christ Winnipeg West Chapter invites everyone to join us in our Christian Life Program. It is open to all adult (Single or Married) individuals. Orientation Session will begin on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 1:15 p.m. downstairs in the parish hall of Saint John XXIII Church. Families with little ones are most welcome as we offer baby-sitting during the program. Registration is FREE! For more information, please contact Ron/Ianne Purisima 204-218-1515, 204-791-5691; Frank/Minda Aborde 204-881-3824, 204-952-1255; Ronnie/Josie Licsi 204-999-5660 or the Saint John XXIII Parish Office. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BUILDING ENVELOPE REPAIRS NEEDED: As most of us know, we have a good building. However, at 49 years of age it is starting to need some major maintenance and repair. To maintain the integrity of the building envelope (i.e. its outer shell), we need to replace many broken and cracked bricks and re-point the brick and decorative masonry trim panels. We have a quote for this work and would like to proceed prior to another freeze season. The cost of this work will be approximately $12,500.00. So far, as of August 28th, a total of $6,400.00 has been donated. We are hoping to proceed with this work in September 2016, but we cannot proceed until we receive funds specific to this project. Therefore, I ask for your generosity towards this project. If you are able to help, please make your cheque payable to “St. John XXIII Parish” and indicate that your donation is to be used towards “Building Envelope Repair”. Thank you for considering this important request. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SHARING GOD’S GIFTS 2016: Our Parish’s appeal target for 2016 is $50,670. As of the end of August, $7,955.00 has been received through the parish office which represents 15.70% of our parish appeal target for 2016. So slowly but surely we are making some progress. We are hoping and praying for the participation of many more parishioners so together we can pick up speed and make our target once again in 2016 as we did in 2015. Envelopes are available in the pamphlet rack at the south church entrance or in the parish office. Whether you submit your contribution to Sharing God’s Gifts 2016 through the parish office or directly to the Archdiocese, please make cheques payable to “Sharing God’s Gifts”. Pre-authorized debit and VISA options are also available – see information on the appeal envelopes. Thank you for your generous support. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CHICKEN & RIB BBQ DINNER: The St. James Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual Chicken & Rib BBQ Dinner at Saint John XXIII Parish Hall on Sunday, September 18, 2016. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. Tickets: Adults $15.00, Children 12 & under $7.00. You may contact the parish office or brother knights to obtain tickets. All Welcome.

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS to serve on a new parish stewardship committee and on a new parish fundraising committee. As we move forward in faith as a parish community, we are looking to enlist and engage parishioners with appropriate gifts and talents to become involved in the establishment of both a new Parish Stewardship Committee and a new Parish Fundraising Committee. Those interested in becoming involved in either or both of these proposed committees are encouraged to speak with members of the parish staff and/or members of our Parish Visioning and Strategic Planning Committee. Thank you for your kind consideration. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

KNITTING GROUP: Beginning September 7, 2016, our Knitting/Crocheting Group will gather from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on alternating Wednesday afternoons. All women and men who can knit or crochet are invited to participate. We can provide materials and even teach you, if you wish. We create "welcome baby" layettes to support mothers and babies assisted by Villa Rosa or Pregnancy and Family Support Services and sometimes for other worthwhile causes. Our stash of supplies is nearly depleted, so we would greatly appreciate donations of yarn and other sewing materials. For further information, you may contact Beverly Hewitt at 204-885-1202 or bevhewitt@mymts.net _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WINNIPEG HARVEST ISSUES PLEA FOR KEY FOOD ITEMS: In was announced recently in the Winnipeg Free Press that Winnipeg Harvest has a shortage of key food items and needs our help. Members of the public are asked to donate whatever they can among the critically needed items of canned meat, canned beans, canned soup, canned fruit, rice and pasta. These items are needed to build food kits that are sent out to nearly 64,000 Manitobans who receive food monthly from Winnipeg Harvest, a press release said. Here at Saint John XXIII Parish we serve as a Winnipeg Harvest outlet every second Wednesday throughout the year. Parishioners with non-perishable food items to donate may drop them off in our new Winnipeg Harvest Donation Box located under the pamphlet rack at the south entrance to the church.

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RUMMAGE SALE COMMITTEE: Our next rummage sale will be held Friday, September 23, 2016 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Saint John XXIII Parish Hall. We are grateful for your donations of items for sale. Jewellery sells especially well. (N.B.: we can’t use old TV sets or other large items.) Please bring your items to the church during office hours. Please note that office hours vary during the summer, so be sure to check the schedule in the parish bulletin, on the parish website or as posted at the church entrance. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY (USHERS/GREETERS): We are looking for new volunteers to help serve in the Ministry of Hospitality as Greeters/Ushers at all weekend Sunday liturgies. This is an excellent opportunity to meet some of your fellow parishioners and get involved in an important parish ministry. Parishioners interested in assisting may get more information by speaking with a current usher or by contacting Richard Carlyle @ 204-889-0238. We also ask those currently serving in the Ministry of Hospitality to help in seeking out new Ministers of Hospitality by approaching prospective volunteers in a personal way at your own weekend Mass times. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OTHER EVENTS IN AND AROUND THE PARISH, ARCHDIOCESE AND BEYOND

ST. BENEDICT'S MONASTERY AND RETREAT CENTRE: Sr. Illa Dello, OSF, will offer two learning events September 16 and 17, 2016. Illa is a theologian engaged in the science and religion dialogue. Anyone interested in creation, our role as co-creators and the quest for wholeness won’t want to miss this! St. Benedict's Monastery and Retreat Centre, 225 Masters Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R4A 2A1, 204-338-4601. SERENA NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASS: Serena teaches a comprehensive two-hour class on the Sympto-Thermal Method of natural family planning. The next two class dates are Saturday, September 24, and Saturday, November 26, both from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Classes are held at the Misericordia Health Centre, 99 Cornish Avenue, Winnipeg. For more information, call or text Serena at 204-783-0091 or email mbserena@gmail.com or see our website www.serenamb.com SYNOD LISTENING SESSION: The Central Winnipeg Deanery Listening Session with Archbishop Richard Gagnon will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 2400 Portage Avenue. Synod Listening Sessions have been scheduled with Archbishop Richard Gagnon in all deaneries so that the voices of the people of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg will be heard and added to the discussion about our local church today and our hopes for our local church in the coming years. SERRA CLUB ANNUAL DINNER: The Serra Club will host its annual fundraising dinner supporting vocations to the priesthood and religious life on Thursday evening, October 20, 2016. The dinner will be held at the Caboto Centre, 1050 Wilkes Avenue. The guest speaker will be Sister Lesley Sacouman, SNJM, House of Peace. Tickets are available from the parish office at a cost of $90 each or from Guy Coughlin 204-953-4600 or Irene Kirouac 204-487-7934. Income Tax Receipts will be issued for a portion of the ticket price. For other events in and around the Archdiocese of Winnipeg, please see information posted on bulletin boards at the north and south entrances of the church, and/or go to the website: www.archwinnipeg.ca/weekly_bulletin.php