John XXIII & ACC Masthead
HOME Visitors Bulletin Office Groups ACC Calendar Forum Links More
Jesus healing the daemoniac at Caparnaeum, by James Tissot, 1836-1902. 4th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

The disciples went to Capernaum; and when the Sabbath came, Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God." But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!" And the unclean spirit, convulsing the man and crying with a loud voice, came out of him.
-- Mark 1: 21-26 (NRSV)
Standing Announcements

Update on the future
of ACC and Blessed John XXIII


Prayer for the Success of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission (.pdf)

NEW: CWL page

CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS

Please see
new Mass Schedule
2012 Festival of Prayer & Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Sunday 22 January:
  • Closing prayer service Sunday 29 January, 7:30pm at Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1001 Grant Ave at Harrow.

  • See poster on our bulletin board for prior events during the week.

Winter Cabaret Saturday 4 February sponsored by Knights of Columbus and Catholic Women's League Councils to raise charitable funds. Live music of the 1950s through 80s; dancing, silent auction, lunch, fellowship, fun. Tickets $10 from Chris, 889-0238, Jeff 888-0343, or the Office.
Knights of Columbus Communion Pancake Breakfast, Sunday 5 February at St Paul the Apostle Parish, 2400 Portage Ave, after both masses, i.e., about 10am and 12:15pm. Adults $5; Children 10 & uder $3. Benefit: the newly formed Squires Circle (10-17 year olds). Info: Frank Barnes, 837-4487.
CWL news

  • General meeting Monday 23 January, starts with Mass at 7pm, St Paul the Apostle Parish, then meeting on Resolutions.

    See CWL upcoming events calendar on the CWL page.
    Justice, Development, & Peace Committee News

  • Youth wanted to participate in a dramatization of Stations of the Cross during Lent at our Parish. Contact Nicole at fontaine10@shaw.ca

  • Contributions to the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development & Peace (D&P) for the Philippines (and other regions struck with disasters) are always welcome. D&P is the international development agency of choice for Catholics. Though it is often among the first on the scene -- and often has had a presence in the country long before the disaster struck -- it stays with the people in need longer, with its primary focus on long-term community-based development and reconstruction. Make out your cheque to "Blessed John XXIII Parish," label it with the region for which you intend it, and place it in one of the special D&P earmarking envelopes available in the Office, filling in your name (and if applicable, your Parish envelope number). The Parish will issue your tax receipt, thereby saving administrative costs for Development & Peace.

  • AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX or FROM THE OFFICE:
    • LECTORS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Those not on the email list are asked to pick up their envelopes containing the January & February schedules.

    • 2012 Sunday Offering Envelopes in addressed boxes -- including sets for parishioners contributing by pre-authorized debit (containing special collections envelopes only). Please pick yours out.
  • Blessed John XXIII
    Roman Catholic Parish
    3390 Portage Avenue

    (at Rouge Road)
    Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3K 0Z3
    204-832-7175


    Roman Catholic Mass Times

    Saturday: 9:15 am & 5:00 pm
    Sunday:
    9:00 a.m.,
    1:00 p.m.
    Weekday Mornings: Monday-Saturday:
    Rosary 9:00 a.m.
    Mass 9:15 a.m.

    Tuesday morning Scripture Study Group: Fr Gerald invites all those interested to join us each Tuesday, following 9:15am Mass. Reflection on Scriptures for the coming Sunday, using the Celebration Teaching Resource.

    Important: please consult the most recent
    Bulletin for occasional variations on this schedule, especially around major feast days, such as Christmas and Easter (Triduum).



    Confessions:
    Saturday 4:15 pm
    and upon request.

    For all other Sacraments, please contact the Pastor or the Deacon.

    We can accommodate those with gluten intolerance or Celiac disease with low-gluten hosts at our liturgies. Identify yourself to the sacristan before Mass.

    Pastor: Rev Gerald R Langevin,
    For office hours, please see Office page
    Current snippets from recent bulletins.

    PERSONAL NOTES:

  • Long-time parishioner Mr Norbert Reilander is moving to Ottawa at the end of January. We wish him happiness in his new home.

  • Congratulations to Serge Laval on his 80th Birthday, 25 January 2012.

  • Through the Mercy of God, Patrick Careen has been declared free of cancer.

  • Congratulations to Mark Hearson of our Parish, on being awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, the oldest and most prestigious of international graduate scholarships. Mark is in his fifth year of a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, and will study at Oxford next year.
    • Next Rummage Sale: Friday 10 February 5:00-7:30pm in the ACC gym. DONATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED. Jewellery is again especially welcome. Sorry, we cannot accept large furniture, TVs, or computers & monitors. As always, volunteers will be needed for set-up in the morning, and pack-up after each sale.

    • FIRE & EMERGENCY SAFETY PLAN Volunteer still needed. Assiniboia Christian Centre needs ONE person from EACH PARISH to be responsible for ensuring all the Fire and Safety Plans are known by those leading activities here. St Chad's have nominated their rep. For details please see: Safety Plan Insert.

    • Volunteers are still needed to clean sacristy and worship area. One more person still needed to launder Mass linens. If you can help, please contact Joan Brabant or call Kitty, 832-7175.

    • Remember Winnipeg Harvest's Weekly Appeal and see list of 10 Most Wanted Items

    • St Benedict's Retreat & Conference Centre is located at 225 Masters Ave. For info on retreats and other sessions, or to register, phone 339-1705 or visit www.stbens.ca.

      • Taizé Prayer for peace, every First Friday from 7-8pm. All welcome

      • 11th Step and Contemplation, Friday-Sunday 27-29 January: For those in 12-Step programs, an introduction to a method of contemplation called Centering Prayer to assist you in your 11th step. Facilitators Frances and Garth will guide the presentations, sharing and experiential practice.

      • Vocation Discernment Retreat for women & men, Friday-Sunday 3-5 February. Director: Oblate Father Ken Thorson. Presenters: women & men religious. Cost: $90 all-inclusive. Contact Sr Mary Coswin, mcoswin@mts.net

      • I'd Say Yes, God, If I Knew What You Wanted! retreat, 17-18 February. Speaker: Victoria psychologist and spiritual director Dr Nancy Reeves.

      • St Benedict's Place: Seniors' Independent Living suites now available for rent, including board. Quiet, beautiful, safe, & hospitable. For a tour, call Sr Denise, 338-4601.

      • Wanted: men called to become spiritual directors. Discernment and formation program begins in the Fall of 2011 -- not enough men are engaged in this ministry so far.

    • St. Charles Catholic School Kindergarten Open House Tuesday 31 January at 6:30 pm, 331 St Charles St. Call Darlene, 837-1520 or visit www.stccs.ca

    • Christ, Source of All Life Conference for Young Adults, Friday-Sunday 3-5 February. Sponsors: U/M Students for a Culture of Life & Wpg Archdiocese Office of Youth/Young Adult Ministry. Main speaker: Raymond de Souza: faith & reason, building a culture of life, etc. $0 ($30 Saturday only). Register by Wednesday 1 February at archwinnipeg.ca/wcm-docs/docs/attach-Young_Adult_Conf._Feb._2012.pdf

    • Respect Life Week, 5-12 February. Theme this year is a reflection on euthanasia and the need for quality palliative care services.

    • Worldwide Marriage Encounter, Friday-Sunday 24-26 February. As a married couple, you listen to presentations and share privately with each other; no group discussions. For info contact Ken & Bernice Marling, 275-7222 or kmarling@shaw.ca

    • Fundraising Luncheon for Alliance Against Modern Slavery Saturday 10 March, 11am-2pm at Saints Martyrs Canadiens parish hall, 289 av Dussault. Sponsors: Missionary Oblate Sisters Associates. Guest speaker: Karlee Sapoznik. For tickets ($20) call Carol, 489-1763.

    • Micah House "Pilgrimages" to places in Winnipeg where God's presence results from His work being done -- for more info, call 589-5393. Destinations between September and next March will include North Point Douglas Women's Centre, Siloam Mission, L'Arche Winnipeg, Artbeat Studio, House of Hesed, Main Street Project, and Rossbrook House.

    For details and additional events, please see recent bulletins.

    STANDING ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Update from the Parish Advisory Council (PAC) on the future of ACC and Blessed John XXIII:

    St Chads’ leadership has informed our Parish Advisory Committee of their final decision to leave the ACC. This was not the decision the majority of our parishioners had hoped for, but it is clear that further offers of assistance from our Parish will be to no avail. While the partnership will eventually be dissolved, no decisions have yet been made about timing or other legal and financial issues. The process is likely to take up to one year or more, and for the moment, our Parish continues all its activities on the basis of “business as usual.” Meanwhile, your PAC is working proactively to investigate legal and financial avenues for dissolving the partnership, including ways Blessed John XXIII could continue alone. As in the past, when the facts are known and options are developed, they will be presented to parishioners for discussion. Once Blessed John XXIII collectively comes up with a plan, it will be subject to approval by the Archdiocesan Finance Council, after which Archbishop Weisgerber has indicated he will approve it. Please pray for the success of our Parish, and transmit any concerns or suggestions you may have for the PAC through Father Gerald, (
    glangevin@johnxxiii.ca), Elsie Rosler (trustee), Al McMurdie (Parish Finance Council & trustee), or Michael Rennie (Parish Pastoral Council).
    [July 2011]

    Outside Volunteer Opportunities

    CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY, from Romanesque icon of the Last Judgement, 2nd half of 12th Century, Oratory of St Gregory Nazianzen near Santia Maria in Campo Marzio. Vatican Museum.
    • Assist people living in personal care homes in our area: Volunteers respond to varied needs, including assisting residents to come to Mass when it is held in their residence. Please call Deacon Gary McCallum at 832-7206. [2009-09-18]

    • Pregnancy and Family Support Services, Inc.: Volunteers wanted as clerks, sorters, and pricers in our Spence Street Thrift Shop -- serving the disadvantaged at the same time. Also needed: people to do odd jobs around the store and to collect donated items. We accommodate any amount of time a person has to give: from a few hours to a full day, one or more times per month. To offer your services, please call Christine, 783-9281 or email pfss@mts.net [2009-09-15]

    • Misericordia Health Centre invites you to join our caring volunteer team, who assist residents wishing to attend chapel services or other activities. Call 788-8132, apply online at www.misericordia.mb.ca or email volunteer@misericordia.mb.ca [2009-09-15]

    • Grace Hospital needs friendly visiting volunteers to work one morning, afternoon, or evening per week. Training provided. For more information, call Jennifer Sheppard, 837-0368. [2009-09-15]

    • Hospice & Palliative Care Manitoba needs end-of-life Companions and Bereavement Support Volunteers to provide emotional support and practical assistance to individuals and families living with a chronic or life-limiting illness. Volunteers visit in the home 3-4 hours/week, and are especially needed during the day. Volunteers are required to participate in an education program provided by the Hospice for a nominal charge. For information, please call Peggy McRitchie, Volunteer Development Coordinator at 889-8525 X228 or email her at pmcritchie@manitobahospice.mb.ca [2009-09-15]

    • St Charles Academy: Labels for Education: Please save all your Campbell Labels to help obtain computers, sports equipment, musical instruments, and more, for our Catholic school. Turn in all your labels to the school at year's end. stamps

    • Used Postage Stamps wanted: Special commemoratives, foreign stamps, (excluding regular single-rate Canadian). Support Development & Peace initiatives in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Please cut the stamps from your envelopes without damaging perforations. There is a deposit box on the counter in the ACC Office.

    • Monsignor Maurice Comeault has transferred to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, effective July 1, 2009. We wish him Godspeed in his new assignment.
    This website is listed in the Zorkk Free Directory, a manually edited web directory with free listings in dozens of categories.

    Content updated 2012-01-27 / 1945. Webmaster: bj23_wm@mts.net
    Hits: Free Website Counter Individual visitors: Free Website Counter since 1 May 11