July 26, 2020 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prayers of the FaithfulRemember the sick of the ParishCinette Kado, Carmen Groten, Lucy Pavan, Math Harty, Joe Kellogg, Kem Brewer & for all those infected with the coronavirus;

and the DeceasedSusan Carriere & Anton Zalik.

Parish Office 2405 - 12 Avenue S. T1K 0P4 Telephone: (403) 327-8931 Email: allsaintslethbridge@shaw.ca Bulletin Submissions: adminallsaints@shaw.ca Website: AllSaintsLethbridge.org Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.)

Our ChurchesAssumption 2405 - 12 Avenue S.St. Basil’s 604 - 13 Street N.St. Patrick’s Closed

Our PriestsFr. Kevin Tumback - Pastor

pastorallsaints@shaw.caFr. Albert Sayson - Associate Pastor

associateallsaints@shaw.ca

Open for PrayerAssumption Church will be open for prayer Monday to Friday from 9:30am - 4:00pmPlease use the east entrance. Please respect social distancing of 6 feet

SacramentsReconciliationBy appointment.Anointing of the SickArrangements made by calling the Parish Office.

Sunday ReflectionChoosing the Real Treasure We all like to hear stories of ordinary people winning the lottery. We love treasure stories and Jesus did to. But what makes Matthew 13:44-52 a little frustrating is that Jesus didn't tell us what kind of people found the treasure or what they did with the treasure once they found it. But Jesus

wasn’t interested in just telling success stories. In the parables of the treasure in the field and the pearl of great price, Jesus wanted us to think, not about gold or jewels, but about a treasure of greater value than anything earth could offer. This eternal treasure is easily found too. But the cost is sacrificial. We must give everything, every talent, every dream, every hope to gain it. Only then can we become true Christian stewardship sharing the treasures God has so generously given us.

Give your servant therefore an understanding mind. 1 Kings 3.9As disciples, we follow Jesus. Like Solomon, we also lead by our discipleship. We too are in the midst of the people and must pray for an understanding mind to discern between good and evil.

Stewardship Reflection

Mass TimesSaturday 5:00 p.m. - Assumption

7:00 p.m. - St. Basil’sSunday 7:30 a.m. - St. Basil’s

9:00 a.m. - Assumption11:00 a.m. - St. Basil’s 6:00 p.m. - Assumption

Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - St. Basil’sWednesday 7:00 p.m. - AssumptionThursday 7:00 p.m. - St. Basil’sFriday 9:00 a.m. - Assumption

You are able to register for weekend masses by phoning the office on Thursday at 403-327-8931. Someone will be answering the phones from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Please remember we can attend church but we must maintain social distancing, so please wear a mask, keep it on during mass and help out the rest of our community.

The next Baptismal preparation class is Thursday, August 2oth, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in

Assumption hall. To register please call the office at 403-327-8931 and leave a message or email Fr. Kevin at pastorallsaints@shaw.caDue to Covid19 restrictions the class is limited to 6 couples so we can maintain social distancing.

Baptism Preparation

Flowers,Fruits and Trees in Christianity Word Search

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Acacia: immortality of the soul Almond: divine approval or favour Anemone: symbol of the Trinity Apple: sin in Adams hands, Salvation in Jesus’s

hands Bramble: Burning bush Bulrush: Hope of Salvation Cherry: Good works Christmas Rose: the Nativity Columbine: symbol of Holy Spirit, looks like a dove Daisy: innocence Dandelion: symbol of Passion Fir: patience Glastonbury Thorn: Nativity Grapes: with wheat symbolizes the blood of Christ Holly: Passion of Jesus Christ Hyssop: Penitence and humility Iris “Sword lily”: Sorrow of the Virgin Ivy: Life eternal, green colour

Jasmine: Virgin Mary Lily: purity Narcissus: Divine Love Oak: faith & endurance Olive: Oil of Salvation, anoint Olive Branch: Peace Orange: Purity, chastity, and generousity Palm: Spiritual victory Pear: blessed Virgin Pomegranate: fertility, due to the number of seeds Poppy: fertility White Rose: Purity Red Rose: Martyrdom Wreath of roses: heavenly Joy Strawberry: Righteousness Thistle: earthly sorrow and sin Violet: Humility Wheat: Bountifulness

The Pastoral Conversion of the Parish CommunityThe Vatican’s Congregation for the Clergy releases a new document to help guide the reform of parish communities. It is entitled “The pastoral conversion of

the Parish community in the service of the evangelizing mission of the Church.”

The Church offers space for everyone to find their place, while respecting the vocation of each individual. This idea forms the core of the Instruction on the parish, which the Vatican’s Congregation for the Clergy released on Monday.The document does not promulgate any new legislation, but proposes methods to better apply existing rules and canonical norms. The aim is to encourage the co-responsibility of the baptized and to promote pastoral care based on closeness and cooperation between parishes. What emerges most forcefully from the Instruction is the urgency of missionary renewal, a pastoral conversion of the parish, so that the faithful may rediscover the dynamism and creativity which allows the parish to be always "going forth", aided by the contribution of all the baptized faithful.The Instruction consists of 11 chapters and can be divided into two parts: the first (chapters 1-6) offers a broad reflection on pastoral conversion, missionary outreach, and the value of the parish in the contemporary context. The second part (chapters 7-11) dwells on the subdivisions of parish communities, various pastoral roles that make them up, and the ways in which the governing norms are applied.

The link to the Vatican document can be found on our website.

Donations can be put in the collection basket when you enter the church for weekend masses or they can be dropped off at the parish office. Please deposit through the door mail slot.If you wish to sign up for our Pre-Authorized Giving plan (even as a temporary measure) forms are available through our website, near the bottom of the home page. We are now set up to accept e-transfers at adminallsaints@shaw.caAll donations will be included in your year end tax receipt. Thank you for your continued support of our parish.

Caring in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic - The members of the Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) released a Message entitled They Still Bring Forth Fruit in Old Age: A Lesson on Caring in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This Message serves as an occasion for the Bishops of Canada to acknowledge the most serious difficulties faced by many vulnerable persons across the country during the pandemic, with particular concerns raised for the elderly. The Message serves as an opportunity for Bishops to express their hope, encouragement and recognition, which are equally important. It remains incumbent upon all members of society to understand, appreciate and cherish the gifts of the elderly and to bring about those necessary changes to improve the care and comfort of those most senior and vulnerable in our communities. “As we slowly return to a more normal way of life, let us not forget the elderly among us who still have so much wisdom to impart, faith to share, stories to tell and joys to offer. Let us create space in our hearts, homes, families and communities to honour them and truly care for them in their weakness and their many needs.”The full message can be read on our website.

Fr. Kevin’s Cluttered Desk Jesus tells us in the bible of the parable of a merchant looking for fine pearls, and how this is similar to searching for the Kingdom of Heaven. When you find the Kingdom of Heaven, your salvation is like a precious pearl! There is nothing more valuable than security for your soul. Just as in the parable when the merchant found just one pearl, he sold all he had to purchase it. Likewise, when you discover the Kingdom, it should be worth everything you have, because you gain eternity with the Lord, the Creator of your soul, and without Him you cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Pearls have been prized and collected for more than 4000 years, giving them the title of the world's oldest gem. In ancient Rome, pearls were a highly prized accessory, and worn as a symbol of wealth and prestige. They were such a status symbol, that an effort was actually made to prohibit the wearing of pearls by those not deserving of them. Perhaps the most celebrated incident in Roman history involving pearls has to do with a banquet given by Cleopatra, the last Egyptian queen, for the Roman leader Marc Antony. The banquet was described by the Roman historian Pliny the Elder in his book, Natural History. Although some current historians dispute the details and significance of the banquet, there is general agreement that the incident described did indeed take place. The essence of the story is that Cleopatra wagered Antony that she could host the most expensive meal, one that would equal the wealth of a nation. When the only thing placed in front of her was a vessel of sour wine (i.e., vinegar), Antony wondered how she would be able to win the bet. Whereupon Cleopatra removed one of her pearl earrings, said by Pliny to have been worth 10 million sesterces, the equivalent of thousands of pounds of gold, and dropped it into the vinegar. The pearl dissolved in the strongly acidic solution, and Cleopatra drank it down, winning her wager. When it comes to the spiritual meaning of pearls, we turn to that of purity and integrity. Pearls symbolize loyalty and a sense of generosity. In Hinduism and Christianity, the pearls are a sign of purity. Therefore, it became a tradition for brides to wear pearls as a sign of their purity on their wedding day. But they also mean religious purity. Another interesting spiritual likeness of the pearl is how it must be cared for. Our faith is a delicate thing and must be cared for at all times just like the pearl. Besides being soft, pearls are easily damaged by chemicals like perfume, vinegar and lemon juice. Heat can turn pearls brown or dry them out and make them crack. Dry air can also damage pearls. Some women's skin is more acidic than others. If a pearl necklace is regularly worn, as it should be, some of the pearls will constantly be in close contact with the woman's skin on her neck at the shoulder line. The pearls in the necklace will gradually absorb acid from the skin and the acid will slowly eat into the spherical pearl. Over time the pearl will not only lose its luster, but will become barrel-shaped. You can slow this process by wiping the pearls with a soft cloth after wearing them. Our faith like the pearl needs to be cared for, the pearl should be wiped clean and for that we use a cloth, our faith needs cleaning and for that we have Confession.

Peace Fr. Kevin

Tuesday, July 28 7:00 p.m. Larry McGale (dec.)

Intention of Fr. Albert

Intention of Fr. Roque

Wednesday, July 29 7:00 p.m. Sr. Elizabeth Elder (dec.)

Intention of Susan & Doug McLaughlin

Thursday, July 30 7:00 p.m. Rosina Mucciarone (dec.)

Sally Reynolds (dec.)

Friday, July 31 9:00 a.m. Intention of Cathy McGinty

Betty & Clemens Martha (dec.)

Mass Intentions

Please Note: The intention next to the Mass time is the one that will be prayed for at that daily Mass with the people of God. Any other intentions listed for a particular day will be prayed for in a Mass that is celebrated without the congregation.

August Mass Intentions within our parish are full. New requests will be sent away.

Every Tuesday the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the upper window of the parish office at Assumption from 8 until midnight.

Have you seen our new monstrance?

The Visit

A new pastor moved into town and went out one Saturday to visit his parishioners. All went well until he came to one house. It was obvious that someone was home, but no one came to the door even after he had knocked several times. Finally, he took out his card and wrote on the back: Revelation 3:20 and stuck it in the door. The next day, as he was counting the offering he found his card returned in the collection plate. Below his original message was the notation Genesis 3:10. Revelation 3:20 reads: “Behold I stand at the door and knock. If any man hear my voice, and opens the door, I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.” Read Genesis 3:10 for the punchline.