CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION 9504 - 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1X7
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March 28 2021 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION
9504 - 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1X7
Tel: 250-785-3413 Fax: 250-785-4403 E-mail: cofres@shaw.ca Website: fsjresurrectionchurch.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/fortstjohncatholicchurch
Parish Priest: Rev. Aruldhas Lucas, SAC The Roman
Office Hours: Monday to Friday Catholic Diocese
9 a.m. - 12 noon, 1-4 p.m. of Prince George
Secretary: Bernadette Antonio Bishop:
E-mail: secretary@fsjresurrectionchurch.com Most Rev. Stephen Jensen
UPDATED HOLY WEEK LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS 2021
Easing restrictions: Amendments and variances to the order by PHO: Religious bodies can hold up to
four days of indoor religious services between March 28 and May 13. Before, during and after the service,
people must not gather or socially engage. Weddings, baptisms and indoor funerals are not included.
Up to 50 people may attend or 10% of the worship space capacity, whichever is less.
Masks are always required by everyone in attendance. Masks are not required for people who can’t
wear a mask due to a condition or impairment or kids under the age of 12.
No choirs.
We caution those over 70, those with underlying medical conditions and those with compromised im-
mune systems—even those who are already vaccinated—that they may be at increased risk of suffering
from more serious complications of COVID-19 if they attend in-person services.
All participants must pre-register for each service.
Mass offerings can be dropped off in the box kept at the entrance.
Face coverings may, of course, be temporarily removed at the time of receiving Communion, but
should be worn immediately prior and after reception.
1. March 27, 2021- Anticipated Drive in Palm Sunday Mass- Saturday 7.30 PM
March 28, 2021- Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord- Drive in Mass: 10.00 AM (Livestream Via
Facebook page and broadcast with FM Radio 91.1)
be worn, hands sanitized, and also no physical contact should be made with the one receiving the
palm.
2. Lenten Penance with Drive in Weekday Masses on 29, 30 & 31st March 2021 at 7.30 PM.
March 28 2021 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Drive in Lenten penance service at 4.00 PM on 29th March 2021 followed by Confession in St. Ben-
edict Room. You may enter through the side door of the hall and exit through the church door after
the confession.
The priest will be available for confession on 30th & 31st March 2021 from 4.00- 7.00 PM
3. The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on the morning of Holy Thursday, April 1, 2021, 11.00 AM at
Sacred Heart Cathedral, PG. Both Facebook pages of the Diocese of Prince George and Sacred Heart
Cathedral will livestream the Chrism Mass.
The Sacred Paschal Triduum
4. April 1, 2021- Thursday of the Lord’s Supper: Mass in the Church 7.30 PM (in person attendance)-
Livestream via Facebook page.
5. April 2, 2021-Good Friday- The Way of the Cross in the Church: 2.00 PM- (in person attendance) -
Livestream Via Facebook page.
Friday of the Passion of the Lord in the Church: 3.00 PM (in person attendance) -Livestream Via
Facebook page. You may bring flowers and place it near the altar during the veneration of the
Cross.
Note: Good Friday is a universal day of fasting and abstinence from meat.
6. April 3, 2021- Easter Vigil in the Church -The Resurrection of the Lord ( in person attendance) :
9.00 PM (Livestream Via Facebook page)
7. April 4, 2021- Easter Sunday Masses in the Church (The Resurrection of the Lord) – (9.00 AM &
11.00 AM) (in person attendance) -Livestream Via Facebook page.
8. For latest updates and parish news please visit our parish website and parish Facebook page.
Deuteronomy 13:5 “The LORD, your God, shall you
follow, and him shall you fear; his commandment shall
you observe, and his voice shall you heed,
serving him and holding fast to him alone.”
“The closer a person is to God, the closer he is to people."
– Pope Benedict XVI
We wish you a grace-filled Holy Week and Happy Easter 2021!
March 28 2021 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Share Love, Share Lent: Keeping Canadians committed
Did you know that advocacy by Development and Peace
members resulted in several schools, parishes and munici-
pal offices across Canada giving up bottled water?
Join our Share Love, Share Lent campaign to celebrate the
many ways in which Canadian Catholics show that they
care for social, economic and environmental justice
To help make a difference, get your MP to commit to
building back better from the pandemic.
Learn more at devp.org/lent.
Chrism Mass
The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on the morning of Holy
Thursday, April 1, 2021, 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Cathe-
dral.
Obviously, priests, religious and other lay faithful outside
the City of Prince George will not be able to attend. How-
ever, so that the Chrism Mass maintains its character as a
gathering of the whole diocesan community led by the
Bishop, the celebration will be made available through the
means of social media. Priests are strongly encouraged to
join in prayer.
Both Facebook pages of the Diocese of Prince George and
Sacred Heart Cathedral will livestream the Chrism Mass.
Readings for Next Week:
The Resurrection of the
Lord
Acts 10.34a, 37-43
Ps 118.1-2, 16-17, 22-23 (R.
24)
1 Corinthians 5.6b-8
John 20.1-18++
March 28 2021 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Virtual Diocesan Youth Employment Opportunities
Conference/ DYC 2021!
Catholic Independent
Yes, DYC is happening this year –
Schools - Prince George: 11
online!
Full-time teaching vacancies
Stay tuned for more information
to come! Registration opens next in Beautiful BC*
week!! *Please visit http://cispg.ca/
Follow us on Facebook: Catholic careers/ for details
Youth of the Diocese of PG
Follow us on Instagram:
Year of St. Joseph – Webpage Now Available
We are pleased to inform you that the
webpage dedicated to Celebrating the
Year of Saint Joseph is now available on
the CCCB website. The webpage con-
tains various resources, including Pray-
ers, Litanies, and Devotions, Consecra-
tion to Saint Joseph, Church Documents, Catechetical Resources for children, youth and adults, and Other
Resources. The webpage will be updated periodically throughout the Year of Saint Joseph.
Palm Sunday
On Saturday, March 27, 2021 there will be an antici-
pated drive in Palm Sunday Mass at 7.30 PM and on
Sunday, March 28, 2021- Palm Sunday of the Passion
of the Lord- Drive in Mass is at 10.00 AM (Livestream
Via Facebook page and broadcast with FM Radio 91.1)
Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary
READINGS FOR PALM SUNDAY:
Isaiah 50.4-7 TO L AURENCE AND E LIZABETH R ICHARDS
Ps 22.7-8, 16-17, 18-19, 22-23 (R.1) Hard to believe that it has 40 years since they renewed their
Philippians 2.6-11 vows in the Church of the Resurrection with Fr Sweeney
Mark 14.1—15.47 Congratulations may be sent to sallyemory1@gmail.com
March 28 2021 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
World Day of Youth—March 28
Instituted at the conclusion of the International Year of Youth and in conjunction with Saint John Paul II’s
World Youth Day gatherings, Palm Sunday has included this observance since 1985.
“Young people must say to the world: It is good to follow
Jesus! You bring us the joy of faith and tell us that we must
live the faith always with a young heart.” (Pope Francis)
Tax Receipts were sent
The Church has an account at the Bottle Depot. You to parishioners by email.
can request that the bottle refund you would receive You may also pick up
be put into this account as a donation to the Church.
your Tax Receipts at the
The Account Name is RCEC – Church of the Resurrec-
tion and the Account Number is 263. Thank you. Parish Office.
News from Rome
Tuesday Mar 30 Sadie Jefferies
The Roman Observer Wednesday Mar 31 Nicholas Jefferies
www.osservatoreromano.va Thursday Apr 1 Church of the Resurrection Parish
News from the Diocese Friday Apr 2 Good Friday
https://www.pgdiocese.bc.ca/ Saturday Apr 3 Church of the Resurrection Parish
Sunday Apr 4 Church of the Resurrection Parish
For Mass Intentions please contact the Parish Office.
WAYS TO DONATE
TO THE PARISH
The following are the ways in which you can WEEKLY COLLECTION
continue to donate:
You may drop off your donation in the Envelopes: $ 4,431.00 Loose: $ 80.00
box during the Drive-in Mass. Online: $ 698.32
Envelope/Cheque: Total Weekly Collection: $ 5,209.32
You can mail to the Parish address or Total Pallottine Mission Appeal Collection: $ 3,117.10
drop by at the parish, Mondays to
Fridays, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Immaculata Centre Loan Balance: $ 391,228.76
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
Please do not mail Cash. Thank you to all who have continued to make offerings to our
parish during this time. We are grateful for your generosity.
DONATE ONLINE:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/48874 This helps us continue to meet our financial needs.
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