The Redemptorists
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
• Mass and Parish Barbeque: The 5:00pm Mass on Sun-
day, Jun. 2, will be honouring students graduating from
highschool and university. Mass will be followed by the sec-
ond annual OLPH Parish barbeque. There will also be an
opportunity to take a final tour of the old primary wing be-
fore it is demolished in early June. Grade 7’s will be con-
ducting the tours between 6:30pm and 7:30pm. We hope
that you will join us in another community gathering before
the summer break!
• Uniform Fit Day: Neat Uniforms will be on site on Mon-
day, Jun. 3, 8:30am to 3:30pm. Orders made on this day
will qualify for a 10% discount.
• PEC Meeting: The last PEC meeting for the school year
is on Wednesday, Jun. 5, at 7:00pm.
• Grade 7 Grad Mass and Leaving Dinner: The Grad
Mass is on Thursday, Jun. 6, at 6:00pm and will be followed
by the Leaving Dinner at 7:00pm.
• Last Day of School: The last day of school is Friday,
Jun. 7, with dismissal at 12:00pm.
Readings for the Week: June 2 - June 8, 2013
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Genesis 14:18-20 Tobit 1:1, 2, 3, Tobit 2:9-14; 3:1 Tobit 3:1-6, 7-10,
Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 17; 2:1-8 Ps 112:1-2, 7-8, 9 11-13, 15-17
1 Cor 11:23-26 Ps 112:1-6 Mark 12:13-17 Psalms 25:2-9
Luke 9:11-17 Mark 12:1-12 Mark 12:18-27
2465 Crown Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6R 3V9 Canada T: 604.224.4344 F: 604.224.4323
June 2, 2013 corpus christi sunday
Ecclesia De Eucharistia
Email: parish.olph@rcav.org
Website: www.olphchurch.ca
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Pastor A Summary of Pope John Paul II’s Encyclical Letter on the Eucharist
David Louch, C.Ss.R.
Associate Pastor he fourteenth Encyclical Letter of Pope The Eucharist and Ecclesial Communion
Babu Mathew, C.Ss.R. John Paul II was intended to offer a The Church, as the minister of Christ's body and
Administrative Assistant deeper reflection on the mystery of the blood for the salvation of the world, abides by
Corinna Siy Eucharist in its relationship with the Church. The all that Christ himself established. Faithful to the
Eucharistic Sacrifice, "the source and summit of teaching of the Apostles, united in the discipline
Receptionist the Christian life", contains the Church's entire of the sacraments, she must also manifest in a
Virginia Fong spiritual wealth: Jesus Christ, who offers him- visible manner her invisible unity. The Eucharist
self to the Father for the redemption of the cannot be "used" as a means of communion;
In Residence world. rather it presupposes communion as already
Brendan Boland, C.Ss.R. existing and strengthens it.
William Comerford, C.Ss.R. The Mystery of Faith
The first chapter explains the sacrificial nature The Dignity of the Eucharistic Celebration
of the Eucharist which, through the ministry of The celebration of the "Mass" is marked by out-
Masses the priest, makes sacramentally present at each ward signs aimed at emphasizing the joy which
Saturday: 9:00am & 5:00pm Mass the body "given up" and the assembles the community around the
Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm
blood "poured out" by Christ for the incomparable gift of the Eucharist.
world's salvation. The celebration of Every form of art demonstrates how
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am the Eucharist is not a repetition of the Church, down the centuries, has
Christ's Passover, or its multiplication feared no extravagance in her witness
Thursday: 7:00pm (includes devotions)
in time and in space; it is the one sac- to the love which unites her to her di-
The Feast of Corpus Christi Friday & Holidays: 9:00am rifice of the Cross, which is re-pre- vine Spouse.
(Fridays in July & August: 8:00am) sented until the end of time.
At the School of Mary, 'Woman of the
The Eucharist Builds the Church Eucharist’
Novena Devotions
Adoration Thursday: 8:00am & 7:00pm (includes Mass) When the faithful approach the sa- The sixth chapter is a timely and orig-
cred banquet, not only do they re- inal reflection on the surprising anal-
Blood ceive Christ, but they in turn are received by ogy between the Mother of God, who by bearing
Reconciliation
Body Saturday: 4:00-4:45pm him. The consecrated Bread and Wine are the the body of Jesus in her womb became the first
force which generates the Church's unity. The "tabernacle", and the Church who in her heart
Bread
Adoration Church is united to her Lord who, veiled by the preserves and offers to the world Christ's body
Christi Sunday 2:00-4:00pm Eucharistic species, dwells within her and builds and blood. The Eucharist is given to believers
Church her up. She worships him not only at Holy Mass so that their life may become a continuous Mag-
Library Hours itself, but at all other times, cherishing him as nificat in honor of the Most Holy Trinity.
Corpus Sunday: 10:00-10:45am, 4:30-5:00pm her most precious "treasure".
Eucharist The Conclusion is demanding: those who wish
Office Hours Apostolicity of the Eucharist and of the Church to pursue the path of holiness need no new
Jesus Monday-Friday: 9:00am-4:30pm
Just as the full reality of Church does not exist "programs". The program already exists: it is
Sacrament
If you know someone who is ill and without apostolic succession, so there is no true Christ himself who calls out to be known, loved,
Sacrifice needs a hospital visit or prayer, if Eucharist without the Bishop. The priest who imitated and proclaimed. The implementation of
you recently moved or changed celebrates the Eucharist acts in the person of this process passes through the Eucharist. This
Solemnity
your contact information, celebrated Christ the Head; he does not possess the Eu- is seen from the witness of the Saints, who at
Wine a birth or lost a loved one, please charist as its master, but is its servant for the every moment of their lives slaked their thirst at
contact the office at 604-224-4344 benefit of the community of the saved. It follows the inexhaustible source of this mystery and
or at parish.olph@rcav.org. that the Christian community does not "pos- drew from it the spiritual power needed to live
sess" the Eucharist, but receives it as a gift. fully their baptismal calling.
The bulletin welcomes your
comments and suggestions. Contact
You are a priest forever,
communications.olph@rcav.org.
Thursday Friday Saturday
according to the order of Melchizedek.
To find out about all the events and ac-
Tobit 4:20, 5:4, Ezekiel 34:11-16 Isaiah 61:9-11 tivities happening around the Archdio-
6:10-11; 7:1, 9-16, Ps 23:1-3, 3-6 1 Samuel 2:1, 4- cese, subscribe to the Friday Report
8:1, 4-9 Romans 5:5-11 5, 6-7, 8 by going to www.rcav.org and clicking
Ps 128:1-5 Psalm 110
Luke 15:3-7 Luke 2:41-51 on the link under News and Events.
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Charting the Church’s Direction: Directory

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PREP 2013/2014 From the Year of Faith Forward Parish Office: 604-224-4344
 Farewell to Father David: Come and celebrate Fathers’ Day with our very own Father David
and wish him farewell as he prepares to move on to his next assignment. We will gather after the Registrations are now being ac-
cepted for the Sep. 2013 to May ast week, we introduced the three essential priorities established by the Arch- OLPH School: 604-228-8811
11:00am Mass on Sunday, Jun. 16, in the parish hall. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
2014 PREP year. diocese of Vancouver to guide us in the New Evangelization from now until the Preschool: 604-221-0002
 Project Advance 2013: To date, we have raised over $63,000 in this year’s Open Wide the Door end of 2015. The first of these priorities is Growing a Culture of Vocation. The
of Faith appeal. Thank you to all of you who have contributed. We have met our Archdiocesan goal Teachers and teaching assis- following is from Archbishop Miller’s letter detailing these priorities and goals: Coordinators
and are helping support important Catholic projects and charities across our Archdiocese. All tants are also urgently needed Altar Servers:
further OLPH Project Advance gifts will go to support reconstruction of the primary wing of our for the PREP program for the The first goal directs us to prepare the foundation for the Church’s future by grow-
school. If you haven’t yet had an opportunity to give (or the pledge has gotten lost in the pile of coming year. ing a culture of vocation.
Kate Carr 604-730-5640

mail on the kitchen counter), giving is easy (and more pledge forms can be picked up at the back altar Guild:
For more information on regis- A vocation is God’s invitation to each one of us, the particular way in which He calls us to live our life Bridget Bird 604-228-9180
of the church). Your gifts can be dropped in the Sunday collection or you can give on line at tration, or if you would like to to the fullest. It is to find our unique place in the Church’s mission. We will work toward better prepar-
www.rcav.org. Please support Project Advance 2013 and Open Wide the Door of Faith. Thank you. help as a teacher or teaching as- ing our young people to answer their call, whether as married, ordained, consecrated or single. Catholic Women’s League:
 Continuing the Legacy Campaign: On May 2, Father David sent a letter to all school families sistant, email Elizabeth Towers
at prep@olphbc.ca or call 604- Most people respond to God’s call to holiness through the Sacrament of Marriage. To foster this vo-
Angela Chiu 604-649-7299
with an update on the project to build the new north wing at the school, and he urged those who cation, the Archdiocese will establish three new programs that support marriage and family life – the Catholics Come home:
have not yet had a chance to pledge to do so. In this final week of school, no appointment is 224-5877.
foundation of a strong and holy Church. These programs will focus on marriage preparation, marriage Megan Siy 778-388-6741
necessary for Wednesday, Jun. 5, at the parish office, 9:00am to 10:00am, to meet with a volunteer
from the fundraising committee and receive a pledge form. You can also email Madonna Group enrichment, and parenting.
Children’s Liturgy:
thenewwing@olphbc.ca to make an appointment at your home or at a different time. Our most The annual spring outing for the The Eucharist and other Sacraments are central to our lives as Catholics. We must pray and work to- Rosanna Falbo 604-253-1412
sincere thanks to those who have already made their pledge to this important project. Madonna Group is this Wednes- gether so that young men from our families will respond to God’s call to serve Him as a priest. For
day, Jun. 5. We will meet in front this reason, the Archdiocese has the goal of increasing the number of seminarians to 25 within two Craft Group:
 Junior Kindergarten: The OLPH Junior Kindergarten has openings for the coming 2013/2014 years.
school year. This Reggio-inspired program is designed for four-year-olds. For more information, of OLPH Church at 9:45am and Doris Rankin 604-224-0876
please contact Maria Cortese, Director, at 604-221-0002. travel by bus to Good Shep- By growing a culture of vocation among all the faithful, we will better prepare them to meet the chal- Development & Peace:
herd/Star of the Sea Church in lenges of the future through faith-filled marriages and a robust priesthood.
 Come Celebrate!: At the 5:00pm Mass this Sunday, Jun. 2, we will be honouring parishioners White Rock. Lunch is at the
William Wingson 778-866-8504
who are graduating this year from high school, college, university and post-graduate schools. Boathouse Restaurant and we Fostering a culture of vocation is the first step in preparing the Church for its role as leaven for the eucharistic Ministry:
Mass will be followed by our second annual OLPH Parish barbeque. ALL ARE WELCOME! At expect to return to OLPH at world.
this time, some of you may also wish to bid a fond farewell to the old primary wing of our school 3:00pm. Cost is $35/person. Excerpt from Archbishop Miller’s letter, Pentecost 2013 | Full text at http://www.rcav.org/charting/ Pamela Brammall 604-228-9206
Marie-erese von Dehn 604-224-1617

before it is demolished. As the demolition is scheduled in early June, the building will already have Contact Gloria Pugh at 604-224-
been emptied but the Grade 7’s will be available to take you on a tour between 6:30pm and 6180 for more information.
7:30pm. We hope you will take this opportunity to take part in another community gathering before
Faith Formation
the summer break!
 OLPH Thursday Evening Devotions: Please note that there will not be the usual evening Discerning Christ’s Voice,
devotions on Thursday, Jun. 6, due to the celebration of the Grade 7 graduation Mass. Discovering Our Gifts by Father
Elton Fernandes, SJ, Retreat
 Catholic Forum: Explore the topic “What does Pope Francis expect from us?” with Jesuit Master and teacher of Ignatian
scholastic, John O’Brien, SJ, on Tuesday, Jun. 4, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at St. Mary’s Church, 5251 Spirituality. This retreat will be
Joyce St., Vancouver. Bring your questions! For information, see http://dominicanlaity.ca/forum held on Saturday, Jun. 15,
or contact Dr. Paul Ungar at 604-588-5696 or Cathy at ve7cld@shaw.ca. 9:45am to 4:00pm, at the parish
hall of Immaculate Conception
 Novena Mass to St. Anthony of Padua: You are invited to make the 9-day Novena Mass to
St. Anthony of Padua starting Jun. 5 to Jun. 13, 7:30pm, at St. Anthony’s Parish in Marpole, 1345 Church in Delta. Free will
West 73rd Avenue, Vancouver. There will be a guest priest each evening. On Jun. 13, St. offering accepted. To register,
contact Jewel at 604-594-0984
Anthony’s feast day, there will be a procession starting at 6:30pm.
or email jajasmins@gmail.com.
 Hope For All With Same-sex Attraction: Catholic After Hours hosts a presentation by Fr. Bill
Comerford on Sunday, Jun. 9, at 608 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver. Dinner will be served at Permanent Diaconate:
6:30pm, followed by a talk. Cost is $5 per person. For more information, go to Catholic After Hours
Facebook. The deadline for applications to
the next formation session for
 Joy of Music: The 4th annual JOY of MUSIC Benefit String Concert will be held at 5:00pm on Permanent Deacons is Jun. 15.
Sunday, Jun. 9, at West Point Grey United Church, 4595 West 8th Avenue near Tolmie. Proceeds Men, 35 to 60 years of age, who
will go to the B.C. Cancer Agency in support of treatment for childhood cancers. Tickets are $25 may be interested in this
at the door, or call 604-732-6436. Come and join us for an afternoon of beautiful music! vocation should contact Msgr.
Gregory Smith at 604-922-1371
 Mugs Needed for Men’s Hostel: Every night, the Men’s Hostel hosts over 100 men. Serving
beverages in ceramic mugs is so much more welcoming than using disposable cups, and the or email to deacons@rcav.org.
men are encouraged to keep their mugs when they move out. Your donations of mugs are needed
Stewardship Reflections - Corpus Christi Sunday food Bank:
St. Augustine said, “We hear ‘Body of Christ’ and we say ‘Amen!’ Be a member of the Body of
Christ so that your ‘Amen’ may be the truth.” We are what we receive; we are the Body of Christ.
Robyn Sirmul robynsirmul@shaw.ca
As a member of the Body of Christ we are called to exercise good stewardship of who we say we hospitality Ministry:
are. It begins in Holy Communion and continues when we leave the church and go out into the Gerry Macken 604-222-1369
world. The stewardship lifestyle is a reflection of our ‘Amen’. Library:
Stewardship Office |The Archdiocese of Winnipeg | www.archwinnipeg.ca
Katherine Hill
Saint of the Week
Let Us Pray...
kathswim2012@gmail.com
Liturgy of the hours:
June 5 – St. Boniface
Bridget Clark 604-228-8773
Madonna Group:
St. Boniface was very bold in his faith, and was
well known for being very good at using the For all those who are ill or frail,
Monica Cheung 604-739-8837
local customs and culture of the day to bring Ministry of the Word:
homebound or homeless,
people to Christ. He was born in Devonshire,
England, in the seventh century. He was edu-
that they may find warm affection
Roger Poirier 604-224-0426
cated at a Benedictine monastery and became Music Ministry:
and faithful companionship
a monk, and was sent as a missionary to Ger-
many in 719.
Sarah Bowker 604-916-6701
Pastoral Care:
There, he destroyed idols and pagan temples, to comfort them.
and built churches on the sites. He was even-
Mary ompson 604-263-6008
tually made archbishop of Mainz, where he re- PReP:
formed churches and built religious houses on
those sites.
Elizabeth Towers 604-224-5877
Project advance:
He was martyred on June 5, 754 while on mis-
sion in Holland, where a troop of pagans at- We also pray for all those who are
Celia Courchene 604-790-0090

and greatly appreciated. Please contact 604-443-3292 or e-mail menshostel@rcav.bc.ca. Last week’s collections: tacked and killed him and his 52 companions. Social Justice:
 Finnegan Summer 2013: Vancouver College offers a wide variety of academic enrichment, One story about St. Boniface tells about when graduating this year,
Regular: $6,692
Mark ompson 604-263-6008

in gratitude for all their successes

recreation and sports (football, rowing, basketball, etc.) co-ed camps for children of all ages. he met a tribe in Saxony that was worshipping St. Vincent de Paul:
Camps are facilitated by experienced teachers primarily from Vancouver College. For more a Norse deity in the form of a huge oak tree.
information, call 604-261-4285, or download a program and registration form at www.vc.bc.ca. Food Bank: $505 and for God’s continued guidance
Mary McGuire 604-224-1288
Boniface walked up to the tree, removed his Wedding Coordinator:
shirt, took an ax, and without a word, chopped
in their future endeavors.
 The Door is Open Needs Volunteers: The Door is Open is seeking volunteers to help in the
transition into a new renovated space around the corner facing Oppenheimer Park. Your help in it down. Then he stood on the trunk, and
Bridget Bird 604-228-9180
asked: "How stands your mighty god? My God Youth Leader:
cleaning, fixing, and painting the new place will be gratefully appreciated. Work parties will be Thank you for your is stronger than he.”
held every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in June or until the work is done. For more information faith-filled generosity!
Please contact the parish office if there are friends, family or Rob Kirkham 604-224-4344
or to join in the fun, contact Frances at 604-786-8981 or e-mail fcabahug@rcav.org. www.catholicnewsagency.com loved ones you would like to include in our prayers.