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Parish Update: May 9, 2021
So, our church is closed until May 30. There will be no public celebration of the Holy Mass until then. Hopefully, there will be no extension to these latest restrictions……….. Every now and then somebody asks me: How is the situation in the Philippines pertaining to covid-19? Well, it varies from one place to another especially in the crowded metropolis. I came from an island in the middle of the archipelago called Bohol which has a population of 1.3 million people – just like Manitoba! However, the land area of the island is only 4,821 sq. km. compared to Manitoba’s 548,360 sq. km. Thus, the population density in my island province is 275 people per square kilometre, while it is 2 people per square kilometre here in Manitoba……….. As of today, May 9, my place has tallied a total of 3,031 cases since the pandemic began last year. It has resulted to 42 deaths. Here in Manitoba, it is a total of 41,954 cases and 993 deaths………. Our place is one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines, but currently no tourists are allowed to enter. Those who come home from other places must quarantine for 14 days. The businesses and the churches were closed for 3 months last year (March to June), but are now opened. There is no cap in the number of people who may attend Mass. However, everybody must practice physical distancing. Of course, since we live in the tropics, sitting on chairs outside the church is always an option. Until now, children (15 years old and below) and seniors (65 years old and up) are not allowed inside most public buildings and the malls. People are discouraged from gathering together, otherwise families are free to go to restaurants and the resorts. People are required to wear a mask and a face shield even while walking on the streets………. Three weeks ago, my father has to be tested for the virus. You see, he has to go to the dialysis center 3 times a week. Another patient was found positive, so all the other patients have to be tested. My Dad did not show any symptoms, but still we were anxious. Anxiety, however, is a good fuel for prayer. I prayed and made a fast. Thankfully, Dad’s test came out negative………. This leads to what I feel of our current situation. I feel that we really have to pray more and do penances for this pandemic to end. To transform this crisis to an opportunity to renew and deepen our relationship with God! Here in Manitoba, we are trying to find a solution to a dreadful problem. It is, unfortunately, a purely human solution to the point of excluding God! It is man taking matters into his own hands without consulting God. It is man wanting to have total control. The over-reliance of vaccines that are morally tainted because of the use of cell lines from aborted babies is a case in point. The total closure of our churches is another. It manifests the human tendency to exclude God from our affairs, the inclination to replace God with science and civil machinations. I am convinced that when a solution is not blessed by God, it is not really the best solution.
Mass Sign-Up
Due to COVID protocols, you are required to sign-up for Mass on either Saturday at 5:00 pm, Sunday at 11:00 am, or Sunday at 7:00 pm by:
1. Click on the following link St. John the Evangelist Mass Booking Page
2. Click on the date for the Mass you want to attend
3. Select the Mass time on the right-hand side of the bookings page
4. Complete the required personal information
5. Click the BOOK button at the bottom of the page
6. Repeat the above process for each additional individual
Each individual/family member must sign-up. For example, if you are signing up yourself, your spouse, and two children...you will need four different sign-ups.
When signing up, please follow these protocols:
a) signing-up means that one is not aware that s/he is suffering from any covid-like symptoms.
b) signing-up means s/he has not been out of the province for the last 14 days
c) contact details will not be shared to other entities except to public health officials and only if there is suspicion of covid exposure.
So, our church is closed until May 30. There will be no public celebration of the Holy Mass until then. Hopefully, there will be no extension to these latest restrictions……….. Every now and then somebody asks me: How is the situation in the Philippines pertaining to covid-19? Well, it varies from one place to another especially in the crowded metropolis. I came from an island in the middle of the archipelago called Bohol which has a population of 1.3 million people – just like Manitoba! However, the land area of the island is only 4,821 sq. km. compared to Manitoba’s 548,360 sq. km. Thus, the population density in my island province is 275 people per square kilometre, while it is 2 people per square kilometre here in Manitoba……….. As of today, May 9, my place has tallied a total of 3,031 cases since the pandemic began last year. It has resulted to 42 deaths. Here in Manitoba, it is a total of 41,954 cases and 993 deaths………. Our place is one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines, but currently no tourists are allowed to enter. Those who come home from other places must quarantine for 14 days. The businesses and the churches were closed for 3 months last year (March to June), but are now opened. There is no cap in the number of people who may attend Mass. However, everybody must practice physical distancing. Of course, since we live in the tropics, sitting on chairs outside the church is always an option. Until now, children (15 years old and below) and seniors (65 years old and up) are not allowed inside most public buildings and the malls. People are discouraged from gathering together, otherwise families are free to go to restaurants and the resorts. People are required to wear a mask and a face shield even while walking on the streets………. Three weeks ago, my father has to be tested for the virus. You see, he has to go to the dialysis center 3 times a week. Another patient was found positive, so all the other patients have to be tested. My Dad did not show any symptoms, but still we were anxious. Anxiety, however, is a good fuel for prayer. I prayed and made a fast. Thankfully, Dad’s test came out negative………. This leads to what I feel of our current situation. I feel that we really have to pray more and do penances for this pandemic to end. To transform this crisis to an opportunity to renew and deepen our relationship with God! Here in Manitoba, we are trying to find a solution to a dreadful problem. It is, unfortunately, a purely human solution to the point of excluding God! It is man taking matters into his own hands without consulting God. It is man wanting to have total control. The over-reliance of vaccines that are morally tainted because of the use of cell lines from aborted babies is a case in point. The total closure of our churches is another. It manifests the human tendency to exclude God from our affairs, the inclination to replace God with science and civil machinations. I am convinced that when a solution is not blessed by God, it is not really the best solution.
Mass Sign-Up
Due to COVID protocols, you are required to sign-up for Mass on either Saturday at 5:00 pm, Sunday at 11:00 am, or Sunday at 7:00 pm by:
1. Click on the following link St. John the Evangelist Mass Booking Page
2. Click on the date for the Mass you want to attend
3. Select the Mass time on the right-hand side of the bookings page
4. Complete the required personal information
5. Click the BOOK button at the bottom of the page
6. Repeat the above process for each additional individual
Each individual/family member must sign-up. For example, if you are signing up yourself, your spouse, and two children...you will need four different sign-ups.
When signing up, please follow these protocols:
a) signing-up means that one is not aware that s/he is suffering from any covid-like symptoms.
b) signing-up means s/he has not been out of the province for the last 14 days
c) contact details will not be shared to other entities except to public health officials and only if there is suspicion of covid exposure.
Sunday, May 2, 2021
Yesterday, May 1, marks the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. It is also the beginning of the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pope Francis through the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization is calling for a global prayer marathon for the entire month praying for the end of the pandemic. The daily Holy Rosary is the main prayer for the marathon. It will be streamed live each day from a different shrine from a different place in the world at 6:00 PM (Rome time). The pope is inviting as many shrines, parishes, and individuals to be involved. Therefore, for the entire month of May, the Rosary before the Mass here in our parish will be offered for the end of the pandemic ………. Beginning last Wednesday, civil authorities had mandated that at least until May 26 only 10 people are allowed during religious gatherings (no matter the size of the church building!!!) Not included in the head count, however, are: the priest, the cantor, the musician, the lector/reader, the server, and the tech person who will operate any electronic device to be used during the liturgy. Kindly sign up in our parish website prior to coming to Holy Mass………. Those who are able to sign up for Mass this weekend are encouraged to give chance to the others to sign up for next weekend’s Mass………. Furthermore, I am adding a 5:30 PM Mass on Sundays. This is just until the current restriction is lifted. Thus, Mass schedule during the weekend will be: Saturday @ 5:00 PM, Sunday @ 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM. I have also added another Mass at St. Patrick in Manitou. For those who cannot be accommodated to the weekend Mass, I would like to invite you to come to any of the weekday Mass instead – Tuesday to Thursday @ 7:00 PM, Friday @ 10:00 AM (with Chaplet and Adoration) ………. The parish has acquired a NP410W NEC projector through the generosity of Jason Lopez and Family! May the Lord who cannot be outdone in generosity bless their family always. Every parish group/organization is welcome to use the said projector........... From May 3-7, the priests of the Archdiocese on St. Boniface will go on spiritual retreat. Due to the pandemic and the current restrictions, it will be done via Zoom. This year’s retreat conferences will be presented by Bishop Thomas Dowd. He is the current bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario. I ask for your support during these days of retreat. Do offer prayers for me. Short but intense prayers are best. Weekdays Mass will still be celebrated throughout the week. I will try my best to dispose myself for the retreat, but do not hesitate to call me if the matter is urgent. God bless us all.
Yesterday, May 1, marks the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. It is also the beginning of the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pope Francis through the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization is calling for a global prayer marathon for the entire month praying for the end of the pandemic. The daily Holy Rosary is the main prayer for the marathon. It will be streamed live each day from a different shrine from a different place in the world at 6:00 PM (Rome time). The pope is inviting as many shrines, parishes, and individuals to be involved. Therefore, for the entire month of May, the Rosary before the Mass here in our parish will be offered for the end of the pandemic ………. Beginning last Wednesday, civil authorities had mandated that at least until May 26 only 10 people are allowed during religious gatherings (no matter the size of the church building!!!) Not included in the head count, however, are: the priest, the cantor, the musician, the lector/reader, the server, and the tech person who will operate any electronic device to be used during the liturgy. Kindly sign up in our parish website prior to coming to Holy Mass………. Those who are able to sign up for Mass this weekend are encouraged to give chance to the others to sign up for next weekend’s Mass………. Furthermore, I am adding a 5:30 PM Mass on Sundays. This is just until the current restriction is lifted. Thus, Mass schedule during the weekend will be: Saturday @ 5:00 PM, Sunday @ 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM. I have also added another Mass at St. Patrick in Manitou. For those who cannot be accommodated to the weekend Mass, I would like to invite you to come to any of the weekday Mass instead – Tuesday to Thursday @ 7:00 PM, Friday @ 10:00 AM (with Chaplet and Adoration) ………. The parish has acquired a NP410W NEC projector through the generosity of Jason Lopez and Family! May the Lord who cannot be outdone in generosity bless their family always. Every parish group/organization is welcome to use the said projector........... From May 3-7, the priests of the Archdiocese on St. Boniface will go on spiritual retreat. Due to the pandemic and the current restrictions, it will be done via Zoom. This year’s retreat conferences will be presented by Bishop Thomas Dowd. He is the current bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario. I ask for your support during these days of retreat. Do offer prayers for me. Short but intense prayers are best. Weekdays Mass will still be celebrated throughout the week. I will try my best to dispose myself for the retreat, but do not hesitate to call me if the matter is urgent. God bless us all.
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every Friday at 9:00 am Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
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Children's Rosary Prayer Group: Tuesday, April 13, 2021
We are excited to share that a Children’s rosary prayer group has formed at our Parish. Although the target ages are from 4-14 this prayer group allows participation of children of all ages. Younger children and siblings are encouraged to participate as well. This is a unique opportunity for the children of our parish to come together to pray and to lead us all into prayer. Adults are welcome and encouraged to come to the Children’s Rosary as the “guardian angels” of this movement. The rosary will be held monthly on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. No prior knowledge of the Rosary is needed. Rosaries and prayer books will be provided. All are welcome! For more information about the details of the origin of the Children’s rosary visit this website: www.childrensrosary.org. If you have any questions please contact: Fabiola Titchkosky at (204) 822-1271 Parish Rosary Night Please consider this an invitation to all parishioners of St. John’s to join us in saying the Rosary, Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. |
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Regular Mass Times:
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 pm
For daily mass times, please refer to the weekly bulletin under the "Bulletin" tab.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 pm
For daily mass times, please refer to the weekly bulletin under the "Bulletin" tab.