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PLEASE PRAY FOR: sick & shut in; Norman Jansen, Debbie Davis, Mary Deguara, David Thiele, Leandro Rodino Jr., Delorus Lee, Aurora Perei-ra, Dawn Epaarachchi, Gracie Formby, Jim O’Brien, Velma Cronin, Silvia Gallagher, Helen Gaska, Bernadette Leclair, Mabel O’Donnell, Dario Dira,

Carol Armstrong, Rejeanne Lajoie, George Blakey, Lily Gallant, Lucy Gallant, Carol LeBlanc, Corry Van Den Brand, Roy Gregory, Jenna Faykosh, Artemio Abro-gena, Sue Broerken, Roy MacLeod, Christopher Lasell, Norah Aucoin, Norma MacInnes, Margaret Mccreadie, Andrea Haley, Brenda Curran, Fran & Maureen, Gary Hopper, Mary Hollman, Catharina Noble, Lori Beaulieu Smith, Angela Todo, Anna-Lisa Bailey, Mary Kennedy, Rosa Santos, Susan Harasyn McEvoy, Max-imiliano O’Brien, Ney Antonio Villegas, Katherine, Berna Bradley, Polly Voon, Xenia Mallari, Carolyn, Peter Taillon, Ana Defrias, Richard Jones, Barbara Taylor, Stan Begley, Ed & Eleanor Carrol & all sick & shut in of our parish & all in need of our prayers. May our Lord sustain, comfort & heal them through faith.

Parish Schedule

Mon, Jun 29 Sts. Peter & Paul

Mass Intention: Petra Tria

Tues, Jun 30, 6PM Confirmation Mass

Fri, July 3, 6:30PM

First Friday Mass

Please sign the attendance sheet when coming for weekday Mass.

A binder containing the attendance sheets will be

in the vestibule.

CONFESSIONS

8:45-8:55 AM Monday to Saturday

9:30-10 AM & 4:00-4:30 PM

Saturdays

8:30-8:55AM & 10:30-10:55AM

Sundays

Saturday 4:30 PM Mass continues to be

LIVE STREAMED

(If technical difficulties oc-cur @ 4:30 Mass, 9AM will

be streamed instead)

Tues, Jun 30 Frist Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church

Mass Intention:

Eddie Evangelista †

Wed, Jul 01 Canada Day—Office Closed

Mass Intention:

Daniel Gibbons †

Thur, Jul 02 Mass Intention:

Clara Ng †

Fri, Jul 03 St. Thomas

Mass Intention: Sam Bowring

6:30PM 1st Friday Mass

Frederick Rego †

Sat, Jul 04 St. Elizabeth of Portugal

9 AM Mass Intention:

Theresa Kelly† 4:30 PM Mass Intention:

Pat Donnelly †

Sun, Jul 05 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

9 AM Mass Intention: Precious Blood Parishioners

11 AM Mass Intention: Stewart Clowes

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 28, 2020

Volume 40, Issue 31

“…whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me ” (Matt 10:38)

Pope Benedict XVI said, “The world offers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort, you were made for greatness.” “Comfort” puts me first. “Picking up your cross and following Jesus” puts God and others first. Why settle for comfort when you can achieve greatness! Pick up your cross, ask Jesus for guidance on using your gifts and live the life God intended for you!

© 2020 Archdiocese of St. Louis

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

We are

called…

“All of you, have

unity of spirit, sym-

pathy, love for one

another, a tender

heart, and a humble

mind.”

1 Peter 3:8

Parish Office Open

8:30AM - 4:30PM Mon - Fri

Closed for lunch 12-1PM

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WHOEVER LOSES THEIR LIFE FOR MY SAKE WILL FIND IT

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Today’s liturgy presents to us the last lines of the missionary discourse in Chapter 10 of the Gospel of Matthew (see above), by which

Jesus instructs the 12 Apostles at the moment in which, for the first time, he sends them on mission to the villages of Galilee and Ju-

dea. In this final part, Jesus underscores two essential aspects for the life of a missionary disciple: the first, that his bond with Jesus is

stronger than any other bond; the second, that the missionary brings not himself, but Jesus, and through Him the love of the heavenly

Father. These two aspects are connected, because the more Jesus is at the centre of the heart and of the life of a disciple, the more

this disciple is “transparent” to His presence. The two go hand in hand.

“He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me…” (v. 37), Jesus says. A father’s affection, a mother’s tenderness, the gentle

friendship among brothers and sisters, all this, even while being very good and valid, cannot be placed before Christ. Not because he wants us to be heart-

less and ungrateful, but rather, on the contrary, because the condition of a disciple demands a priority relationship with the teacher.

Those who allow themselves to be drawn into this bond of love and of life with the Lord Jesus become his representatives, his “ambassadors”, above

all in the way of being, of living. To the point that Jesus himself, in sending his disciples on mission, says to them: “He who receives you receives me, and

he who receives me receives him who sent me” (Mt 10:40). It is important that the people be able to perceive that for that disciple Jesus is truly “the

Lord”; He is truly the centre of his or her life, the everything of life.

It does not matter then if, as for every human being, he or she has limitations and even makes mistakes — as long as he or she has the humility to

recognize them; the important thing is that they not have a duplicitous heart — and this is dangerous. I am a Christian; I am a disciple of Jesus; I am a

priest; I am a bishop, but I have a duplicitous heart. No, this is not okay. One must not have a duplicitous heart, but a simple, cohesive heart; [one must]

not keep one foot in two shoes but be honest with oneself and with others. Duplicity is not Christian. This is why Jesus prays to the Father so that the disci-

ples may not fall prey to the worldly spirit. You are either with Jesus, with the spirit of Jesus, or you are with the spirit of the world.

Here our experience as priests teaches us something very beautiful, something very important: it is precisely this welcoming of the holy, faithful Peo-

ple of God; it is precisely that “cup of cold water” (v. 42) that the Lord speaks of today in the Gospel, given with affectionate faith, which helps you to be a

good priest! There is a reciprocity in mission too: if you leave everything for Jesus, the people recognize the Lord in you; but at the same time it helps you to

convert each day to him, so as to renew and purify yourself from compromises and to overcome temptations. The closer a priest is to the People of God,

the closer will he feel to Jesus, and the closer a priest is to Jesus, the closer will he feel to the People of God.

The Virgin Mary felt in the first person what it means to love Jesus by separating herself from him, giving new meaning to family ties, beginning

with faith in him. With her maternal intercession, may she help us to be free and happy missionaries of the Gospel. (2017) https://www.thepopespeaks.com/popes-previous-homilies-for-13th-sunday-of-the-year/

FAREWELL MESSAGE FROM CCS PRINCIPAL

Families of Cloverdale Catholic School and Precious Blood Parish,

As I depart Cloverdale Catholic for the last time at the end of this month, I wanted to say good-bye and

thank you.

The parents of this school and all members of the parish have supported the initiatives and changes that have happened over the years. I attribute the success and growth we have experienced to the spirit of unity

and trust we have built through our common faith. As Jesus said, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in their midst.” This

so aptly describes our community gathered together. Jesus has been in our midst and has walked with us over these past 11 years.

Now, as I pass the torch to Mr. Heah, I do so with the utmost confidence and joy. Mr. Heah has a sincere desire to know, love, and serve Christ through Catholic education. He has a very clear vision and unfailing integrity. Each leader brings their own unique talents and gifts, and Mr.

Heah is the perfect person to bring Cloverdale Catholic School to a new level of achievement.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this blessed parish community. Please be assured of my continued prayers.

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Borkowski

Thank you and Best wishes to

Jason Borkowski as he moves on to be the Principal of Star of the Sea, White Rock

Maria Fonseca as she moves on to be the Principal of St. Patrick’s Elementary, Maple Ridge

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Congratulations to the our school & PREP children on receiving the sacraments of Confirmation and

First Communion this past week

Confirmed on June 23, 2020

Diego Aprecio Leandro Jair Chacon

Heidi Ho Matteusz (Matteo) Kopec

Mireya Katarina Lalana Evan Michael McKay

Liam Joseph Nichol Ezinne Meg Nwanu

Desmond John Rafter Mary Adelia Wray

First Communion on June 25, 2020

Isabella Almendral Lucas Jonathan Daly-Erickson

Bryan Chima Christian Marian Jodi Gozun Escoto

Mateo Rafael Dela Cruz Long Fung Brian Kwok

Michael Karel Stjepan Kralj Ella Yun Seo Park

Joaquin Daniel Pineda Mikaela Rose Sousa

Sana Saphir Victor

Marilag Andal Andrew Elliot Barber

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Bekar Ella Burian

Olivia Burian Mason Dylan Dayleg

Noah Mateo Elliott Brandon Noah Samson

Shaughnessy Ayla Samson Dominic Sawchuck

Charlotte Eliza Scanlan Michael Edward Scanlan

First Communion on June 24, 2020

First Communion on June 26, 2020

Liliana Elena Alvarado Jeliyah Micah Artienda

Dirk Andre Benedict Charlotte Marie Bowater

Yzobelle Zoie Carandang Dominic De La Cruz

John (Len) Gordenchuck Sophia Arlene Hagen

Eva Elizabeth Harms Elliana Eizaiah Mabalot

Justin Dira Newman Guilia Domenica Pistrin

Katherine Anne Schneider Matteo Peter Verrelli

Lucy Alexandra Wray

Photographs of each celebration are available and can

be requested by emailing Karla Erickson, PREP Coor-

dinator (pbprep@telus.net)

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A place to ask questions, connect with

others and discover more of God. An ini-

tiative by the Archdiocese of Vancouver.

Register for the following online events

beholdvancouver.org/events

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SHOPING CARD PROGRAM

Support our parish & school. Call Earl-604-576-6306 or email ecoatta@telus.net to place an order. Pick up at Earl’s house or at the parish office during business hours. This

program has raised $26,258 for our Building Fund so far. Thank you!

This year’s Appeal will be directed to a newly established Crisis Response Fund, to help vulnerable individuals and families during this time of pandemic, alongside other ministries of evangelization and outreach. The Archdiocesan goal is $1.625 million and Precious Blood’s target is $21,000. To donate and for more information, visit https://support.rcav.org/parishes/project-advance/ . Thank you for your support.

What does your donation support?

Surviving the Summer at Home: How Knowing Your

Child’s Temperament and Love Language will Help

Webinar, Mon, Jun 29, 7:30-9 pm. Frances & Matt

Maddalozzo, parishioners of St. Luke’s Parish Maple

Ridge have been married 15 years with 8 children. Join

them as they share their family testimony and offer prac-

tical tips for understanding our children as we spend the

next few months at home with them.

Ministry to Divorced & Separated—Online Small

Group Discussion Zoom Meeting, Thur, Jul 9, 7-

8:30pm. This is part of a series of online presentations,

small group discussions and community prayer for this

ministry for the Vancouver Archdiocese.

To My House: Online Workshop for Men, Thur, Jul 9

to Sat, Jul 11, 7am –3pm. This 3-day workshop is

geared for men striving to overcome and heal from un-

wanted sexual behaviours.

Personality & Human Relations (PRH) Who Am I?

Online Workshop, Jul 2-5, 9am—5pm via Zoom This

event will help you discover richness within yourself, im-

prove your relationships and increase your happiness

and productivity.

$ 21,000

Addiction Recovery

Domestic Abuse

Mental Health

Homeless & Hungry

Hospital Chaplaincy Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Evangelization Programs Family Life Programs Social Justice

Prison Ministry Cultural Ministry

NO VBS THIS SUMMER

Check out www.twentythirdpublications.com/funfaacforsu.html

for some resources and activity ideas. Keep the faith alive at home.

OTHER FAITH FORMING EVENTS

Fountain of Love and Life & Scotiabank Vancouver Virtual Walk with God,

Jun 29-Sept 18. This annual walk is adapted to this year’s new way of living,

working, forging relationships and doing things. You can choose your won course,

your own time and who walks or runs with you. Use this time to fundraise for the

operations and development of Fountain of Love and Life, a Catholic multi-media

Evangelization ministry in Canada. Every dollar raised is spent to spread God’s

love message through TV & radio programs, music, publications & social media

content, etc. Register and find out more at walk.fll.cc/Vancouver/support-us

Annual Courage Conference (Online): 40 Years of Courage: A Legacy of

Hope, Jul 25-26. This online event celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Cour-

age apostolate and is for all those who wish to learn more and support men and

women who experience same-sex attraction committed to chastity, seeking ac-

ceptance, fellowship and friendship from fellow Catholics. Register online at

Couragerc.org/conference2020

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“Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. Whoever welcomes you wel-comes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward; and whoever welcomes a righteous person in the name of a right-eous person will receive the reward of the righteous; and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple—truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward ” (Matthew 10:37-42)

Write your name on the line then draw a picture of yourself

welcoming Jesus

If Jesus came to your house today, how would

you welcome him?.

Colour the letters with a · (DOT) to find out

When we welcome Jesus, who else do we welcome?

Jesus want us to welcome EVERYONE as we welcome Him!

Draw a circle around the different

things we can do to welcome someone