Habitat for Humanity Build: Holy Family Parish May 19th ...~Pope Francis Homily on the 5th Sunday of...
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Holy Family Parish 5th Sunday of Easter Alleluia, Alleluia Christ is Risen “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (Jn 13:35). Dear young friends, what an enormous responsibility the Lord gives us today! He tells us that the world will recognize the dis- ciples of Jesus by the way they love one another. Love, in other words, is the Christian’s identity card, the only valid “document” identifying us as Christians. It is the only valid document. If this card expires and is not constantly renewed, we stop being wit- nesses of the Master. So I ask you: Do you wish to say yes to Jesus’ invitation to be his disciples? Do you wish to be his faith- ful friends? The true friends of Jesus stand out essentially by the genuine love; not some “pie in the sky” love; no, it is a gen- uine love that shines forth in their way of life. Love is always shown in real actions. Those who are not real and genuine and who speak of love are like characters is a soap opera, some fake love story. Do you want to experience his love? Do you want this love: yes or no? Let us learn from him, for his words are a school of life, a school where we learn to love. This is a task which we must engage in every day: to learn how to love. Look to the Lord, who is never outdone in generosity. We re- ceive so many gifts from him, and every day we should thank him… Let me ask you something. Do you thank the Lord every day? Even if we forget to do so, he never forgets, each day, to give us some special gift. It is not something material and tangi- ble that we can use, but something even greater, a life-long gift. What does the Lord give to us? He offers us his faithful friend- ship, which he will never take back. The Lord is a friend forev- er. Even if you disappoint him and walk away from him, Jesus continues to want the best for you and to remain close to you; he believes in you even more than you believe in yourself. This is an example of genuine love that Jesus teaches to us. This is very important! Because the biggest threat to growing up well comes from thinking that no one cares about us - and that is always a sadness - from feeling that we are all alone. The Lord, on the other hand, is always with you and he is happy to be with you. As he did with his first disciples, he looks you in the eye and he calls you to follow him, to “put out into the deep” and to “cast your nets wide” trusting in his words and using your talents in life, in union with him, without fear. Jesus is waiting patiently for you. He awaits your response. He is waiting for you to say “yes”. I know that you are capable of acts of great friendship and goodness. With these you are called to build the future, together with others and for others, but never against anyone! One never builds “against”; this is called “destruction”. You will do amazing things if you prepare well, starting now, by living your youth and all its gifts to the fullest and without fear of hard work. Be like sporting champions, who attain high goals by quiet daily effort and practice. Let your daily programme be the works of mercy. Enthusiastically practice them, so as to be champions in life, champions in love! In this way you will be recognized as disciples of Jesus. In this way, you will have the identification card of the Christian. And I promise you: your joy will be complete. ~Pope Francis Homily on the 5th Sunday of Easter 2016. May 19th, 2019 First Holy Communion Celebrations: Please pray for our young people celebrating their First Holy Communion at all our parish Masses on June 1st and June 2nd.
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Pastor Fr. Jozef Wroblewski
Weekend Assistance Msgr. Jack Hamilton
Office Hours Monday to Friday: 9:30 am—4:00 pm
Office Closed Saturdays and Sundays, and statutory holidays.
75 Poirier Ave. St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1 Phone: 780-459-3694
Fax: 780-460-4239
www.holyfamilyparish.ca [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
Sunday Masses Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am — 11:00 am — 5:00 pm
Daily Mass Monday to Friday: 9:00 am
Adoration
Friday mornings after Mass until 10:30 am.
Confessions Saturdays 11:00 am—Noon.
Mark Trepanier Ken Fischer Rosa Cappis Geri Arcand Melissa Nolin Trevor Robertson Alan Stack Eddy Kay Mike McCormick Gerlinde Willott Michelle Black David Perry Walter Huber Carolyn Lindsay Jeannine Lafreniere Lauren Allen Hilary Kirkby Edward Kay Craig Komarnisky Georgette Champagne Shelley Gordon Ed Grant Rob Frattin Tony Brassard Olesia Boles Helen Delory
Shelley Martell Bill Kaup Roxanne Bruketa Greg Hodgson Paul Riopel Randy Wright Rufino Ngayaan Karl Panzeter Cathy Laliberte Ruth Anstruther Michael MacMillan Helen Fedorchuk Joanne Healey Brian Foster Lucie Thurnbeck Bernie Arnold Bill Shewchuk Jean Garneau Beatrice Becigneul Betty Kolada Earl Theilade Lorraine MacDonald Keith Hamilton Susie Patterson Chantelle Butler Duncan Robertson Lena Sokolan
Sheila Fischer Emilia Maier Mary Meister Juliette Pollok Thomas Kho DecolynneJo Barteski Cherica Castro Barry Laing Duncan MacDonald Rita Frederick Mark Schoenberger Douglas Lemieux Richard Sabourin Brenda Fraser Colin Holtner Chuck Mitchell Jr. Dominic Willott Joseph Paquette John Duncan Lorie McMillan Emily & Sandra Mikalonis Chad Zima Carl Swift Teddy Petryshyn.
Pastoral Care:
Pastoral Care people will bring Communion or visit those who are sick, shut-in or in the hospital. Contact: Jerry Stack 780-459-4589
Please pray for our sick and those who care for them:
Catholic Women’s League:
Enjoy an evening of fun—CWL Spring Fashion Show, May 23rd from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm in the parish hall. Dessert and refresh-ments served. Tickets are only $10 each. For more information contact Barb Magel at 780-459-9289 or [email protected].
All women welcome always! Please contact Sandra at 780-459-0206 for membership inquiries.
Sacraments:
Baptism: Preparation: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Celebration: contact the office for Mass availability. 1st Eucharist & Reconciliation: Please call the office or refer to the parish website for more information. Confirmation: Please call the office or refer to the parish web-site for more information. Marriage: please contact the office at least 6 months prior to the wedding. A mandatory preparation course is required.
Knights of Columbus:
If you took home a suit jacket from the Beatles night on May 11, 2019 that is too large for you (mauve plaid). Please contact the parish office.
At our next council meeting, to be held on Wednesday, May 22, we will elect a new executive team for the upcoming Columbian year. If you would like to submit a nomination, please contact Brother John Kirk at [email protected] or 780-913-1484.
Brother Anthony Council will host a Marian Prayer Service on Sat-urday, May 25 at 4:00 pm. All parishioners are invited to partici-pate.
Ministries/Meeting Dates/Contacts:
Bible Study: Wed. morning: Sr. Jean.:780-458-0111 Building Access: Maurice (780-934-2202) Cross Trainers: Mon. 7pm: Matthew: 780-544-3708 Catholic Women’s League: 1st Mon. Suzanne: 780-418-1001 Divine Mercy: Every Tues: 10:00 am.: Therese: 587-404-1207 Finance Committee: 3rd Thurs.: Laura: 780-459-3694 Knights of Columbus: 4th Wed. (1st & 3rd deg.) Arnold: 780-884-8372 1st Thurs. (4th deg.) Gerald: 780-990-9879 Liturgy Committee: 1st Wed.: Suzanne: 780-458-3494 Maintenance:1st Mon.: Bill: 780-238-4034 Ministries Liaison: Gary (780-460-2046) Parish Council: 3rd Thurs.: Phil: 780-459-5376 Pastoral Care: 4th Mon.: Jerry: 780-459-4589 RCIA: Contact Parish Office: 780-459-3694. Rosary for the Unborn: Wed. 7pm: Patricia: 780-418-3256 Social Action: 3rd Mon.: Wendy: 780-459-3694 S.S.V.P.: 2nd Tuesdays: Ken: 587-341-5711 Verve(JH)&Unite(SH): Wed./Mon.Eve.: Youth Coord.: 780-459-3694 Wedding Coordinator: Call the Parish Office.
SSVP:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an International Volunteer Organization that helps the poor (established in 1833.) Some roles can be done from home while others require visits and deliv-eries of furniture, beds and households goods. If you have any time to spare or would like to make a donation, please contact: Ken Gallagher: [email protected], or 587-341-5711.
Holy Family Parish
5th Sunday of Easter
Alleluia, Alleluia Christ is Risen
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (Jn 13:35).
Dear young friends, what an enormous responsibility the Lord gives us today! He tells us that the world will recognize the dis-ciples of Jesus by the way they love one another. Love, in other words, is the Christian’s identity card, the only valid “document” identifying us as Christians. It is the only valid document. If this card expires and is not constantly renewed, we stop being wit-nesses of the Master. So I ask you: Do you wish to say yes to Jesus’ invitation to be his disciples? Do you wish to be his faith-ful friends? The true friends of Jesus stand out essentially by the genuine love; not some “pie in the sky” love; no, it is a gen-uine love that shines forth in their way of life. Love is always shown in real actions. Those who are not real and genuine and who speak of love are like characters is a soap opera, some fake love story. Do you want to experience his love? Do you want this love: yes or no? Let us learn from him, for his words are a school of life, a school where we learn to love. This is a task which we must engage in every day: to learn how to love.
Look to the Lord, who is never outdone in generosity. We re-ceive so many gifts from him, and every day we should thank him… Let me ask you something. Do you thank the Lord every day? Even if we forget to do so, he never forgets, each day, to give us some special gift. It is not something material and tangi-ble that we can use, but something even greater, a life-long gift. What does the Lord give to us? He offers us his faithful friend-ship, which he will never take back. The Lord is a friend forev-er. Even if you disappoint him and walk away from him, Jesus continues to want the best for you and to remain close to you; he believes in you even more than you believe in yourself. This is an example of genuine love that Jesus teaches to us. This is very important! Because the biggest threat to growing up well comes from thinking that no one cares about us - and that is always a sadness - from feeling that we are all alone. The Lord, on the other hand, is always with you and he is happy to be with you. As he did with his first disciples, he looks you in the eye and he calls you to follow him, to “put out into the deep” and to “cast your nets wide” trusting in his words and using your talents in life, in union with him, without fear. Jesus is waiting patiently for you. He awaits your response. He is waiting for you to say “yes”.
I know that you are capable of acts of great friendship and goodness. With these you are called to build the future, together with others and for others, but never against anyone! One never builds “against”; this is called “destruction”. You will do amazing things if you prepare well, starting now, by living your youth and all its gifts to the fullest and without fear of hard work. Be like sporting champions, who attain high goals by quiet daily effort and practice. Let your daily programme be the works of mercy. Enthusiastically practice them, so as to be champions in life, champions in love! In this way you will be recognized as disciples of Jesus. In this way, you will have the identification card of the Christian. And I promise you: your joy will be complete.
~Pope Francis Homily on the 5th Sunday of Easter 2016.
May 19th, 2019 Habitat for Humanity Build:
We are encouraged to share our time, talents and treasure to support the needy in our community with Habitat for Humanity.
There are two dates available to work as a team with the Archdio-cese, May 21st and 28th. Please pick the date that works best with your schedule. Please contact to register your name, group, parish with Barbara Cartwright at the Pastoral Admin-istration office by May 15th.
First Holy Communion Celebrations:
Please pray for our young people celebrating their First Holy Communion at all our parish Masses on June 1st and June 2nd.
Upcoming Events
May 20 - Office Closed, Victoria Day.
May 21 - Called to Protect Workshop, 7:00 pm.
May 22 - KofC Council Meeting & Elections: dinner at 6:00 pm, meeting at 7:00 pm.
May 23 - CWL Fashion Show, 7:00 pm.
May 25 - Marian Prayer Service 4:00 pm.
May 29 - ESSMY Grade 9 Farewell Mass, 5:00 pm.
May 30 - Wild Goose Series, 7:00 pm.
June 2 - Parish Picnic, 12:00 pm at EMP.
June 6 - Wild Goose Series, 7:00 pm.
June 7 - Grade 9 Farewell Mass, 2:00 pm
June 7-9 - Youth Retreat, grades 6-12, Mount Carmel.
June 8 - KofC Grand Knight’s Thank You BBQ
5th Sunday of Easter May 19th, 2019
“I give you a new commandment: love one another.”
Saturday– May 18th 5:00 pm— Brian Rogers †
Sunday—May 19th 5th Sunday of Easter
9:00 am – Marieta Paul 11:00 am - Emily Willette
5:00 pm—Holy Family Parishioners
Monday—May 20th 9:00 am—Hyacinthe Tamayo
Tuesday—May 21st
9:00 am - Joanne Willette (Birthday)
Wednesday—May 22nd 9:00 am - Thomas Wacowich † *10:00 am—For Our Seniors
Thursday—May 23rd
9:00 am—Michael Domke † *10:00 am—For Our Youth
Friday—May 24th
9:00 am - All Intentions will be prayed at the altar.
Saturday– May 25th 5:00 pm— Magdalena Salvador †
Sunday—May 26th 6th Sunday of Easter
9:00 am – Holy Family Parishioners 11:00 am - Living & Deceased members of the Rogers
& Weiler families 5:00 pm—Ernest Pollock †
Mass Intentions:
*Mass celebrated outside the Parish
Do you want to meet youth your age who share your faith? Do you want to play amazing games with amazing people? Do you want to have great discussions about the faith? Unite and Verve are for you!
This week is a long weekend, so there will be NO UNITE ON MONDAY, so don’t come to the church! We will be having a
COMBINED YOUTH NIGHT ON WEDNESDAY FROM 7:00-8:30 pm though, so come to that! We will be having a photo scav-
enger hunt outside, so dress for the weather! Unite: Mondays from 7:00—9:00 pm for grades 9-12!
Verve: Wednesdays from 7:00—8:30 pm for grades 6-8. If you are interested, or have questions, please email Noëlle at [email protected]
May Saint of the Month: Bl. Imelda Feast Day: May 13th
“Tell me, can anyone receive Jesus into his heart and not die?” ~ Blessed Imelda Lambertini
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:
The Church in Africa, a Seed of Unity. That the Church in Africa, through the commitment of its members, may be the seed of unity among her peoples and a sign of hope for this continent.
Half Price Sale (SSVP):
The SSVP Half Price Sale: St. Christopher's club 11112—95 A St. NW, Friday May 31 10:00 am—8:00 pm and Saturday June 1 10:00 am—5:00 pm. Proceeds support the Society’s work in helping those living in poverty.
Anniversaries:
If you are celebrating an anniversary in May or June please con-tact the parish office. As requested by Pope Francis, we celebrate the commitment to Marriage:
Wayne & Lorraine Rissling (46 Years) Morris & Laurie Shinkewski (45 Years)
Bob & Denise Clarke (44 Years) Larry & Jean Lemieux (60 Years)
Mercy Minutes:
Although our actions are small and ordinary in themselves, be-cause of love they become great and powerful before God. Diary 889.
Parish Picnic:
All are invited to join us for our annual parish picnic on Sunday June 2, after the 11:00 am Mass at Ecole Marie Poburan. There is a large playground for children, lots of food and com-munity building to be had. See you there!
Communion Assistance:
Beginning June 1st, Holy Family is offering seating at the front and back left side for those who have mobility issues. A Eucharistic Minister will come to these areas to distribute the Body of Christ at the end of Communion. Signs have been placed to mark these areas. Please also inform the Adult Server if you require this ser-vice.
Help Needed:
Summer relief custodial help needed. Please contact Nicole at the
parish office. VBS Volunteers:
Summer is almost here, and that means Vacation Bible School! Our weeks this summer are July 15-19 and August 12-16 from 9:30 am—1:30 pm for ages 4-11, but we need volunteers to help run each week! We are looking for adult volunteers to run the faith lesson, games, snacks, music, crafts, as well as youth volunteers to be group leaders. We are also looking for a VBS Director Assistant, someone to help Noëlle with the planning, decorating and purchasing items for both weeks. If you are interested in help-ing out, please email Noëlle Pottle at [email protected] Registration forms for Daycamps are available in the parish office and under the Youth board in the foyer.
Youth Retreat:
Every year, HFP organizes a weekend retreat for all youth in grades 6-12. This year, our theme is Stranger Things, and we are looking at questions about the faith like: Does God exist? Does the devil exist? How can I be Catholic in today’s society? The re-treat is June 7-9 at Mount Carmel. Registration forms are availa-ble in the parish office and under the youth board in the foyer. Email Noëlle Pottle if you have any questions.
Scent Awareness:
Please be mindful of wearing scents to Masses at our parish as some parishioners are sensitive to strong smells. Thank you!
Called to Protect:
Called to Protect Refresher To ensure all volunteers are reminded of the need to keep our Parish and community safe, EVERY volunteer that has attended a Called to Protect workshop one year or more ago is required to complete an online refresher entitled ‘The Praesidium Safety Equation’ by May 30, 2019. Those that are required to do so should have recently received an email from our Volunteer Coordi-nator advising you of such.
Called to Protect Workshop For those Ministry Volunteers that have not yet attended Called to Protect there is a workshop scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, here at HFP from 7:00—9:30 pm. Please call the office to register 780-459-3694. ****Failure to comply by May 30, 2019 will result in your name being removed from the Volunteer Roster of the ministry you are involved in. Please direct any questions to Heather McKinnon at [email protected]
~Father Jozef
Marian Prayer Service:
The Knights of Columbus are inviting all parishioners to attend and participate in their Marian prayer service on Saturday, May 25 at 4:00 pm. They require about 15 readers.
CWL:
Our annual June Mass, Pin Ceremony and Potluck Dinner will be held on Monday, June 3rd with Mass beginning at 6:00 pm, fol-lowed by the Pin Ceremony honouring new CWL members and our long service recipients. We will be accepting donations for Our Lady of Grace School at the event.
Upcoming Events
May 20 - Office Closed, Victoria Day.
May 21 - Called to Protect Workshop, 7:00 pm.
May 22 - KofC Council Meeting & Elections: dinner at 6:00 pm, meeting at 7:00 pm.
May 23 - CWL Fashion Show, 7:00 pm.
May 25 - Marian Prayer Service 4:00 pm.
May 29 - ESSMY Grade 9 Farewell Mass, 5:00 pm.
May 30 - Wild Goose Series, 7:00 pm.
June 2 - Parish Picnic, 12:00 pm at EMP.
June 6 - Wild Goose Series, 7:00 pm.
June 7 - Grade 9 Farewell Mass, 2:00 pm
June 7-9 - Youth Retreat, grades 6-12, Mount Carmel.
June 8 - KofC Grand Knight’s Thank You BBQ
5th Sunday of Easter May 19th, 2019
“I give you a new commandment: love one another.”
Saturday– May 18th 5:00 pm— Brian Rogers †
Sunday—May 19th 5th Sunday of Easter
9:00 am – Marieta Paul 11:00 am - Emily Willette
5:00 pm—Holy Family Parishioners
Monday—May 20th 9:00 am—Hyacinthe Tamayo
Tuesday—May 21st
9:00 am - Joanne Willette (Birthday)
Wednesday—May 22nd 9:00 am - Thomas Wacowich † *10:00 am—For Our Seniors
Thursday—May 23rd
9:00 am—Michael Domke † *10:00 am—For Our Youth
Friday—May 24th
9:00 am - All Intentions will be prayed at the altar.
Saturday– May 25th 5:00 pm— Magdalena Salvador †
Sunday—May 26th 6th Sunday of Easter
9:00 am – Holy Family Parishioners 11:00 am - Living & Deceased members of the Rogers
& Weiler families 5:00 pm—Ernest Pollock †
Mass Intentions:
*Mass celebrated outside the Parish
Do you want to meet youth your age who share your faith? Do you want to play amazing games with amazing people? Do you want to have great discussions about the faith? Unite and Verve are for you!
This week is a long weekend, so there will be NO UNITE ON MONDAY, so don’t come to the church! We will be having a
COMBINED YOUTH NIGHT ON WEDNESDAY FROM 7:00-8:30 pm though, so come to that! We will be having a photo scav-
enger hunt outside, so dress for the weather! Unite: Mondays from 7:00—9:00 pm for grades 9-12!
Verve: Wednesdays from 7:00—8:30 pm for grades 6-8. If you are interested, or have questions, please email Noëlle at [email protected]
May Saint of the Month: Bl. Imelda Feast Day: May 13th
“Tell me, can anyone receive Jesus into his heart and not die?” ~ Blessed Imelda Lambertini
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:
The Church in Africa, a Seed of Unity. That the Church in Africa, through the commitment of its members, may be the seed of unity among her peoples and a sign of hope for this continent.
Half Price Sale (SSVP):
The SSVP Half Price Sale: St. Christopher's club 11112—95 A St. NW, Friday May 31 10:00 am—8:00 pm and Saturday June 1 10:00 am—5:00 pm. Proceeds support the Society’s work in helping those living in poverty.
Anniversaries:
If you are celebrating an anniversary in May or June please con-tact the parish office. As requested by Pope Francis, we celebrate the commitment to Marriage:
Wayne & Lorraine Rissling (46 Years) Morris & Laurie Shinkewski (45 Years)
Bob & Denise Clarke (44 Years) Larry & Jean Lemieux (60 Years)
Mercy Minutes:
Although our actions are small and ordinary in themselves, be-cause of love they become great and powerful before God. Diary 889.
Parish Picnic:
All are invited to join us for our annual parish picnic on Sunday June 2, after the 11:00 am Mass at Ecole Marie Poburan. There is a large playground for children, lots of food and com-munity building to be had. See you there!
Communion Assistance:
Beginning June 1st, Holy Family is offering seating at the front and back left side for those who have mobility issues. A Eucharistic Minister will come to these areas to distribute the Body of Christ at the end of Communion. Signs have been placed to mark these areas. Please also inform the Adult Server if you require this ser-vice.
Help Needed:
Summer relief custodial help needed. Please contact Nicole at the
parish office. VBS Volunteers:
Summer is almost here, and that means Vacation Bible School! Our weeks this summer are July 15-19 and August 12-16 from 9:30 am—1:30 pm for ages 4-11, but we need volunteers to help run each week! We are looking for adult volunteers to run the faith lesson, games, snacks, music, crafts, as well as youth volunteers to be group leaders. We are also looking for a VBS Director Assistant, someone to help Noëlle with the planning, decorating and purchasing items for both weeks. If you are interested in help-ing out, please email Noëlle Pottle at [email protected] Registration forms for Daycamps are available in the parish office and under the Youth board in the foyer.
Youth Retreat:
Every year, HFP organizes a weekend retreat for all youth in grades 6-12. This year, our theme is Stranger Things, and we are looking at questions about the faith like: Does God exist? Does the devil exist? How can I be Catholic in today’s society? The re-treat is June 7-9 at Mount Carmel. Registration forms are availa-ble in the parish office and under the youth board in the foyer. Email Noëlle Pottle if you have any questions.
Scent Awareness:
Please be mindful of wearing scents to Masses at our parish as some parishioners are sensitive to strong smells. Thank you!
Called to Protect:
Called to Protect Refresher To ensure all volunteers are reminded of the need to keep our Parish and community safe, EVERY volunteer that has attended a Called to Protect workshop one year or more ago is required to complete an online refresher entitled ‘The Praesidium Safety Equation’ by May 30, 2019. Those that are required to do so should have recently received an email from our Volunteer Coordi-nator advising you of such.
Called to Protect Workshop For those Ministry Volunteers that have not yet attended Called to Protect there is a workshop scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, here at HFP from 7:00—9:30 pm. Please call the office to register 780-459-3694. ****Failure to comply by May 30, 2019 will result in your name being removed from the Volunteer Roster of the ministry you are involved in. Please direct any questions to Heather McKinnon at [email protected]
~Father Jozef
Marian Prayer Service:
The Knights of Columbus are inviting all parishioners to attend and participate in their Marian prayer service on Saturday, May 25 at 4:00 pm. They require about 15 readers.
CWL:
Our annual June Mass, Pin Ceremony and Potluck Dinner will be held on Monday, June 3rd with Mass beginning at 6:00 pm, fol-lowed by the Pin Ceremony honouring new CWL members and our long service recipients. We will be accepting donations for Our Lady of Grace School at the event.
Pastor Fr. Jozef Wroblewski
Weekend Assistance Msgr. Jack Hamilton
Office Hours Monday to Friday: 9:30 am—4:00 pm
Office Closed Saturdays and Sundays, and statutory holidays.
75 Poirier Ave. St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1 Phone: 780-459-3694
Fax: 780-460-4239
www.holyfamilyparish.ca [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
Sunday Masses Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am — 11:00 am — 5:00 pm
Daily Mass Monday to Friday: 9:00 am
Adoration
Friday mornings after Mass until 10:30 am.
Confessions Saturdays 11:00 am—Noon.
Mark Trepanier Ken Fischer Rosa Cappis Geri Arcand Melissa Nolin Trevor Robertson Alan Stack Eddy Kay Mike McCormick Gerlinde Willott Michelle Black David Perry Walter Huber Carolyn Lindsay Jeannine Lafreniere Lauren Allen Hilary Kirkby Edward Kay Craig Komarnisky Georgette Champagne Shelley Gordon Ed Grant Rob Frattin Tony Brassard Olesia Boles Helen Delory
Shelley Martell Bill Kaup Roxanne Bruketa Greg Hodgson Paul Riopel Randy Wright Rufino Ngayaan Karl Panzeter Cathy Laliberte Ruth Anstruther Michael MacMillan Helen Fedorchuk Joanne Healey Brian Foster Lucie Thurnbeck Bernie Arnold Bill Shewchuk Jean Garneau Beatrice Becigneul Betty Kolada Earl Theilade Lorraine MacDonald Keith Hamilton Susie Patterson Chantelle Butler Duncan Robertson Lena Sokolan
Sheila Fischer Emilia Maier Mary Meister Juliette Pollok Thomas Kho DecolynneJo Barteski Cherica Castro Barry Laing Duncan MacDonald Rita Frederick Mark Schoenberger Douglas Lemieux Richard Sabourin Brenda Fraser Colin Holtner Chuck Mitchell Jr. Dominic Willott Joseph Paquette John Duncan Lorie McMillan Emily & Sandra Mikalonis Chad Zima Carl Swift Teddy Petryshyn.
Pastoral Care:
Pastoral Care people will bring Communion or visit those who are sick, shut-in or in the hospital. Contact: Jerry Stack 780-459-4589
Please pray for our sick and those who care for them:
Catholic Women’s League:
Enjoy an evening of fun—CWL Spring Fashion Show, May 23rd from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm in the parish hall. Dessert and refresh-ments served. Tickets are only $10 each. For more information contact Barb Magel at 780-459-9289 or [email protected].
All women welcome always! Please contact Sandra at 780-459-0206 for membership inquiries.
Sacraments:
Baptism: Preparation: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Celebration: contact the office for Mass availability. 1st Eucharist & Reconciliation: Please call the office or refer to the parish website for more information. Confirmation: Please call the office or refer to the parish web-site for more information. Marriage: please contact the office at least 6 months prior to the wedding. A mandatory preparation course is required.
Knights of Columbus:
If you took home a suit jacket from the Beatles night on May 11, 2019 that is too large for you (mauve plaid). Please contact the parish office.
At our next council meeting, to be held on Wednesday, May 22, we will elect a new executive team for the upcoming Columbian year. If you would like to submit a nomination, please contact Brother John Kirk at [email protected] or 780-913-1484.
Brother Anthony Council will host a Marian Prayer Service on Sat-urday, May 25 at 4:00 pm. All parishioners are invited to partici-pate.
Ministries/Meeting Dates/Contacts:
Bible Study: Wed. morning: Sr. Jean.:780-458-0111 Building Access: Maurice (780-934-2202) Cross Trainers: Mon. 7pm: Matthew: 780-544-3708 Catholic Women’s League: 1st Mon. Suzanne: 780-418-1001 Divine Mercy: Every Tues: 10:00 am.: Therese: 587-404-1207 Finance Committee: 3rd Thurs.: Laura: 780-459-3694 Knights of Columbus: 4th Wed. (1st & 3rd deg.) Arnold: 780-884-8372 1st Thurs. (4th deg.) Gerald: 780-990-9879 Liturgy Committee: 1st Wed.: Suzanne: 780-458-3494 Maintenance:1st Mon.: Bill: 780-238-4034 Ministries Liaison: Gary (780-460-2046) Parish Council: 3rd Thurs.: Phil: 780-459-5376 Pastoral Care: 4th Mon.: Jerry: 780-459-4589 RCIA: Contact Parish Office: 780-459-3694. Rosary for the Unborn: Wed. 7pm: Patricia: 780-418-3256 Social Action: 3rd Mon.: Wendy: 780-459-3694 S.S.V.P.: 2nd Tuesdays: Ken: 587-341-5711 Verve(JH)&Unite(SH): Wed./Mon.Eve.: Youth Coord.: 780-459-3694 Wedding Coordinator: Call the Parish Office.
SSVP:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an International Volunteer Organization that helps the poor (established in 1833.) Some roles can be done from home while others require visits and deliv-eries of furniture, beds and households goods. If you have any time to spare or would like to make a donation, please contact: Ken Gallagher: [email protected], or 587-341-5711.
Holy Family Parish
5th Sunday of Easter
Alleluia, Alleluia Christ is Risen
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (Jn 13:35).
Dear young friends, what an enormous responsibility the Lord gives us today! He tells us that the world will recognize the dis-ciples of Jesus by the way they love one another. Love, in other words, is the Christian’s identity card, the only valid “document” identifying us as Christians. It is the only valid document. If this card expires and is not constantly renewed, we stop being wit-nesses of the Master. So I ask you: Do you wish to say yes to Jesus’ invitation to be his disciples? Do you wish to be his faith-ful friends? The true friends of Jesus stand out essentially by the genuine love; not some “pie in the sky” love; no, it is a gen-uine love that shines forth in their way of life. Love is always shown in real actions. Those who are not real and genuine and who speak of love are like characters is a soap opera, some fake love story. Do you want to experience his love? Do you want this love: yes or no? Let us learn from him, for his words are a school of life, a school where we learn to love. This is a task which we must engage in every day: to learn how to love.
Look to the Lord, who is never outdone in generosity. We re-ceive so many gifts from him, and every day we should thank him… Let me ask you something. Do you thank the Lord every day? Even if we forget to do so, he never forgets, each day, to give us some special gift. It is not something material and tangi-ble that we can use, but something even greater, a life-long gift. What does the Lord give to us? He offers us his faithful friend-ship, which he will never take back. The Lord is a friend forev-er. Even if you disappoint him and walk away from him, Jesus continues to want the best for you and to remain close to you; he believes in you even more than you believe in yourself. This is an example of genuine love that Jesus teaches to us. This is very important! Because the biggest threat to growing up well comes from thinking that no one cares about us - and that is always a sadness - from feeling that we are all alone. The Lord, on the other hand, is always with you and he is happy to be with you. As he did with his first disciples, he looks you in the eye and he calls you to follow him, to “put out into the deep” and to “cast your nets wide” trusting in his words and using your talents in life, in union with him, without fear. Jesus is waiting patiently for you. He awaits your response. He is waiting for you to say “yes”.
I know that you are capable of acts of great friendship and goodness. With these you are called to build the future, together with others and for others, but never against anyone! One never builds “against”; this is called “destruction”. You will do amazing things if you prepare well, starting now, by living your youth and all its gifts to the fullest and without fear of hard work. Be like sporting champions, who attain high goals by quiet daily effort and practice. Let your daily programme be the works of mercy. Enthusiastically practice them, so as to be champions in life, champions in love! In this way you will be recognized as disciples of Jesus. In this way, you will have the identification card of the Christian. And I promise you: your joy will be complete.
~Pope Francis Homily on the 5th Sunday of Easter 2016.
May 19th, 2019 Habitat for Humanity Build:
We are encouraged to share our time, talents and treasure to support the needy in our community with Habitat for Humanity.
There are two dates available to work as a team with the Archdio-cese, May 21st and 28th. Please pick the date that works best with your schedule. Please contact to register your name, group, parish with Barbara Cartwright at the Pastoral Admin-istration office by May 15th.
First Holy Communion Celebrations:
Please pray for our young people celebrating their First Holy Communion at all our parish Masses on June 1st and June 2nd.
