September 27, 2015 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time ...

September 27, 2015 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Office 2405 - 12 Avenue S. T1K 0P4 Telephone: (403) 327-8931 Email: [email protected] Bulletin Submissions: [email protected] 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 917 - 4 Avenue S.(St. Patrick’s is Temporarily Closed)

Our PriestsFr. Kevin Tumback - Pastor

[email protected]. Lukas Drapal - Associate Pastor

[email protected]. Alphonse Narisetty - St. Michael’s/Hospital

Chaplain phone: 403-327-3558Fr. Ed Flanagan - Retired

contact through parish office

Our DeaconsCliff Bogdan [email protected] Peta [email protected] Young [email protected] Hazelwood contact through the parish office

MassSaturday 5:00 p.m. - Assumption ChurchSunday 7:30 a.m. - St. Basil’s Church

9:00 a.m. - Assumption Church11:00 a.m. - St. Basil’s Church 6:00 p.m. - St. Basil’s Church

Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - Assumption ChurchWednesday 12:05 p.m. - St. Basil’s ChurchThursday 12:05 p.m. - Assumption ChurchFriday 9:00 a.m. - St. Basil’s Church

SacramentsReconciliationSaturday 3:30 - 4:30 Assumption ChurchSunday 4:30 - 5:30 St. Basil’s ChurchThursday 11:00 - 11:30 Assumption Churchand by appointmentAnointing of the SickArrangements made by calling the Parish Office.MarriageArrangements made by calling the Parish Office at least four months prior to setting a wedding date.BaptismAll Saints Parish regularly celebrates the Sacrament of Baptism and offers preparation programs for families wishing to baptize their children. Please call the parish office for more information on this process.

Prayers of the FaithfulRemember the sick of the ParishCarmen Groten, Dorothy Murrell, Ted De Groot, Rita Simons, Susan Storey, Melvin Wadsworth, Martha O’Brien, Zigrids Eisler, Annie Goodstriker, Rose Cropley, Blanche Stuckart, Sean Poole, Maryetta Thielen, Ronald Chapman, Sharon Wong, Jacquie Stroud, Antoni Nowik, Mary Skrukwa, Soledad Chua Jaramillo, Albert Ronceray, George Gangur, Marlene Makel, Gerard Thom, Carolyn Farago, Lori Leister, Peter Wagner, Ferne Terlesky, Cindy Donaldson, Alex & Mary Naumczyk, Charles Nickol, Irma Baier, Chris Orban, Pat Demers, Patricia Arnold, Barbie Brown, Inez Kelly, Juli Ann Calpas, Celeste Pryde & Doug Olshaski;

and the DeceasedJeanette Lewko & Paul Zucco.

Anniversaries of Death remembered this weekJohn Leon, Teresa Olson, Leonard Tope, Eric Schill, Lil Kempenaar, Riorita Aguilario, James A Brennan & Frances Machacek.

BaptismsPlease welcome into our Christian community Glaizah Peralta Alcazar who will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism this weekend.

Sunday ReflectionIt’s about the little things How easy it is today to love the great things, the big things. Our culture celebrates power, money, influence, and beauty. But that same culture ignores the small and seemingly insignificant things. The good mother, the faithful employee, the day laborer, the simply dressed, the common person...these are just faces in the crowd, extras on the movie set, non-essentials in the quest for perfection. Christ says we’ve got it backwards. Listen to His words: Whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. Just a cup of cold water is enough to activate the rewards of God! Can you see the repercussions of this truth? Every kind word spoken for Christ will be rewarded. Every handshake, hug or embrace will be remembered. Every meal cooked for the sick God has recorded. Every Sunday school class taught, every offering is worthy of note. God will reward kind words and good deeds, no matter how insignificant they may seem.

Would that all the Lord's people were prophets. (Numbers 11.29)At baptism you were ordained a prophet of the Lord. How do your words and actions foretell the Kingdom of God?

Tuesday, Sept. 29 7:00 p.m. Spencer McRae (dec.)

Wednesday, Sept. 30 12:05 p.m. Maria Donato (dec.)

Thursday, Oct. 1 12:05 p.m. Adam Schamber (dec.)

Friday, Oct. 2 9:00 a.m. Ann Anderson (dec.)

Arise high school youth group meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Assumption hall.

Pulse junior high youth group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Martha’s Church.

Little Saints begins this week, Thursday, October 1, 4:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. at St. Martha's Church. Registration fees can be paid on the first day. Any questions, please call Alice at 403-328-3998.

Cat Chat in coming to Lethbridge on their largest (and last) tour! Don't miss one final opportunity to experience this high-energy music and entertainment show. Cat Chat is Catholic

focused and suitable for all ages. Show date - one night only! - Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's School. Tickets available at St. Martha's and All Saints parish offices. Advance ticket prices: $7/person or $20/family.

RCIA ‘Adapted for Children’ - For children 7 year or who are not yet baptized. RCIA sessions for children begin this coming Tuesday, September 29th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Upper Meeting Room of Assumption Church. All are welcome! For further information please call Gary at the parish office.

Registration for Sacramental Preparation - It is not too late. If you desire to register your child in First Communion (Gr. 2 & older), First Reconciliation (Gr. 3 and older), Confirmation (Gr. 6 & older), or RCIA ‘Adapted for Children’ (age 7 and older) please come to the parish office to register.

Youth Ministry

Stewardship Reflection

Mass Intentions Date Night for Married Couples

Friday, October 2nd at Assumption hall, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Please join us for a fun and enjoyable evening - complete with wine and cheese - to learn more about what makes for happy and successful marriages.

Space is limited, please register at the parish office.

Facilitator: Brad Hagen, Registered Psychologist, Marriage Counsellor, and Gottman Certified Couples Therapist: www.bradhagencounselling.ca

DonationEnvelope Changes

In order to cut costs and ease the organiza1on of envelope boxes, we will be reassigning envelope numbers for 2016. This is a great 1me to make any changes to your dona1on habits. If you wish to start dona1ng by Pre-‐Authorized Giving (see below) or if you would like to become an envelope user, please contact Karen at the parish office, 403-‐327-‐8931.

Interested in Pre-Authorized Giving Plan? When you participate in Pre-Authorized Giving your offering will be withdrawn from your bank account on the date of your preference each month. To enrol in this program, please stop by the parish office to fill out a short form. If at any time you wish to change or discontinue the program, just let the parish office know.

New Parishioner/Change of Address? Being registered with the parish allows us to serve all parishioners by providing a better vision of the active populace so that we may respond to the needs of this parish. Please fill out a registration form at the parish office. A change of address or phone number can be a simple phone call.

The priests will be away next week for Clergy Study Days. Fr. Gary Sedgwick has agreed to fill in for our daily Masses.

Workshop Series on the Bible - Join Fr. John Kohler as he takes us through the first five

books of the Bible during the first part of this new workshop series. Please bring your Bible.

Workshop I will be presented on Saturday, October 10, 10:00 a.m. at St. Basil’s Church. All are welcome!

St. Basil’s CWL will be making homemade noodles on Monday, Sept. 28, 8:00 a.m. at St. Basil’s hall. All help is appreciated.

That Man is You has started but men are still welcome to join us on Friday mornings at 6 am with a hot breakfast at CCH East. This year's program is called "Spirit of Nazareth" and focuses on practical ways to keep your life centred on God. It's a great way to strengthen your walk with the support of fellow Christian men. Contact Savio at [email protected] for more information.

Men’s Roadtrip & Weekend Retreat - A group of men from All Saints is heading to a retreat at Mount St Francis Retreat Centre & we’d love for you to join us! Friday, Nov. 6, we leave Lethbridge at 3:20 pm and return by 4 pm on Sunday. Cost: $185 and includes transportation and meals. To register: Karl Airey at 403-382-8577 (text or phone) or [email protected].

Youth Rally 2015: Generation Mercy - Students in Grade 7 - 12 are encouraged to attend. Sign up through your Youth Group or use the on-line application. October 24, 2015 (all day) at St. Luke's Parish, Calgary. Registration: youthrallycalgary.com.

Conference for Families: The Heart of the Matter - Answering Catholic questions pertaining to current family issues. Cost is $25 which includes beverages, snacks and lunch. Saturday, Oct. 17 (10am-5pm). St Mary's University, McGivney Hall, Calgary. Contact: Alida at 403-218-5505 or [email protected]

Billings Ovulation Method Clinic every Monday, 9am - 9pm. Fertility education and diagnostic support is private and confidential. Overcome infertility, avoid pregnancy with 99% accuracy, assess reproductive and hormonal health. Call 403-320-1489 or email [email protected] to register.

RCIA: Interested in Catholicism? Sessions have started, but you can still begin the program. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. in the Upper Meeting Room at Assumption Church. For further information please call Gary at the parish office, 403-327-8931.

Parish Pot-Luck Supper - Saturday, October 24, 6:30 p.m. at Assumption hall. Door prizes and a 50/50 draw. Bring a dish to share.

Martha Retreat Centre -For info/register: 403-328-3422 or [email protected]

Centering Prayer every Tuesday at 1:30 pm starting Sept. 15Book Study: Meeting St. Paul Today by Daniel J. Harrington, sj. - Wednesdays 7-9 pm, Sept, 30 to Nov. 4. We are helped to meet Paul today by considering what Paul wrote about himself, what Luke wrote about him in the Acts of the Apostles, the letters Paul wrote to the early Christian communities and the letters that admirers wrote in his name. Facilitators: Theresa Parker; James Penner.Dreams on our Faith Journey - Friday, Oct. 16, 7-8:30 to Saturday, Oct. 17, 9-noon. Dreams are an invitation to relate to God and to one’s inner self. This workshop will present a method for working with your dreams, inviting you to explore your personal symbolism to arrive at a deeper understanding of dream messages. Facilitator: Deacon Michael Pollard.

Oktoberfest - October 17, St. Joseph School, Coaldale. Cocktails: 6 p.m. Supper: Home cooked German dinner. Entertainment: Lethbridge Silver Band during supper. Dance: 8:30 p.m. Music by Coaldale’s Rene van de Vendel and his polka band. Tickets: $45/person. available at: St. Ambrose office 345-345-3400; Taralynn Craig 403-715-6593; Ellen Wagner 403-345-2610; Dawn (Lethbridge) 403-393-6859.

Take a Stand for Life by participating in this year's Life Chain on October 4 from 2:00 -3:00 pm along Mayor Magrath Drive South. Meet at the west parking lot in front of Japanese Gardens at 1:45 p.m. to pick up your sign and join us for brief opening remarks and prayer. Be a witness to the sanctity of human life by holding a life-affirming sign and pray for a change of hearts and an end to abortion. www.lifelethbridge.org.

Yearbook Advertising - We are selling advertising spaces, to help cover the costs of the yearbook. They are one size, banner style, 1.5” x 6” and will be on the bottom of each page of the book, at a cost of $200.. It’s our wish that our parishioners who have a business, will consider advertising in the yearbook. Parishioners would get to know about your business and be able to support it, and it would help the expenses of the yearbook. Donations - If you would like to support the yearbook, donations will be gladly accepted. Your name or business name will be listed in the yearbook as a supporter. The amount of donation is confidential and a tax receipt will be issued at year end.To arrange for advertisement space, and/or donations, contact Don and Loretta Bruchet, cell - 403-330-9027; home - 403-327-4599; or email [email protected].

This Week in Our ChurchesSunday, September 27

7:30 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s) 9:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (Assumption)10:00 a.m. KC Pancake Breakfast (Assumption hall)11:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s) 1:00 p.m. Baptisms (St. Basil’s) 4:30 p.m. Confessions (St. Basil’s) 6:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s)

Monday, September 28 8:00 a.m. Noodle Making (St. Basil’s hall) 9:00 a.m. Rosary (St. Basil’s) 9:00 a.m. Mass - CANCELLED 6:30 p.m. Arise (Assumption hall)

Tuesday, September 29 9:00 a.m. Rosary (Assumption) 6:00 p.m. RCIA ‘Adapted for Children’ (UMR) 7:00 p.m. Mass (Assumption) 7:00 p.m. Transitions (St. Basil’s boardroom)

Wednesday, September 30 9:30 a.m. Mother’s Rosary (St. Basil’s hall)12:05 p.m. Mass (St. Basil’s)12:50 p.m. Adoration for Vocations (St. Basil’s)

followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:00 p.m. RCIA (UMR) 6:30 p.m. Pulse (St. Martha’s) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (LMR) 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting (Assumption hall)

Thursday, October 111:00 a.m. Confessions (Assumption)12:05 p.m. Mass (Assumption) 2:00 p.m. ‘Epic’ - Church History (UMR) 7:00 p.m. ‘Epic’ - Church History (UMR) 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice (St. Basil’s)

Friday, October 2 6:00 a.m. That Man Is You (CCH East) 9:00 a.m. Mass (St. Basil’s) 9:00 a.m. St. Francis School Mass (St. Francis) 1:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration (St. Basil’s) 7:00 p.m. Date Night (Assumption hall)

Saturday, October 311:00 a.m. Roth Funeral (St. Basil’s) 3:30 p.m. Confessions (Assumption) 5:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist (Assumption)

Sunday, October 4 7:30 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s) 9:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (Assumption)11:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s)12:00 p.m. Soup Lunch hosted by CWL 4:30 p.m. Confessions (St. Basil’s) 6:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s)

Fr. Kevin’s Cluttered Desk From St. Gregory of Nyssa we hear the words "the one thing truly worthwhile, is becoming God's friend." When I began to reflect on these words I was struck by the fact they had been uttered hundreds of years ago and still remain “truth." I know I have preached often about what is important in our lives and questioned each of our priorities but that last word “friend," needs to be explored. There is a fad today in which people seem to want to collect friends. On Facebook people have all kinds of friends, on Twitter we have all kinds of followers, and the list goes on. But really, what are these followers and friends? Personally I have one best friend in the whole world. Sorry for those of you thinking Jesus, sorry no. Jesus is more than a friend, he is my partner in life, my spouse, the love of my life. But my best friend is someone I can trust with anything, someone I can share anything with, someone who knows me so well they will not let me get away with anything. And no, we don't connect on Facebook or follow each other on Twitter. We talk, we email, we spend time with each other. We don't share on Facebook because the world does not need to know what we share. My best friend is somewhat like Jesus. What I share with Jesus stays with Jesus. Or it is like what I share in the confessional stays with Jesus, but is forgotten by the priest. What I share with my best friend stays with my best friend, is remembered by my best friend, and yes, it sometimes is played back to me, to make me remember and grow. So how do I become God's friend? I need to take everything God has shared with me and remember it, Baptism, the Eucharist, Confession, the gifts of the Spirit, and life itself.

Peace Fr. Kevin

THE FILIPINIANA 2015A Night of Colourful Culture

ASSUMPTION HALL OCTOBER 10, 2015 2405 12 Ave. South Saturday, 6:30 p.m.

Dinner • Cultural Show • Raffle Draws

Proceeds go to the All Saints Building Fund

TICKETS $30 EACH: CAROL RAPOSAS 403-‐894-‐8245 SHEREE LORETO 587-‐370-‐2518 ALL SAINTS PARISH OFFICE 403-‐237-‐8931

and its FAMILY MINISTRIES

invite you to

Fr. Kevin’s Cluttered Desk II

Things you learn when you travel For many Europeans a church is not really a church if it took less than 50 years to build. The current Koln (Cologne) Cathedral has been under construction for 600 years and is still not completed. Also there has been a church on that spot since the 4th century. The first church in Koln was based on an earlier design found in Dura, part of Syria. Here the key point was all about gathering, bringing the community together to give worship to God, primarily in the sacred meal.

The first house churches had movable altars generally made of wood and were found on a raised platform at the east end of the room. The priest stood on one side and the people were gathered around the raised platform. It was only in the 9th century that the Altar was moved to the east wall and the priest turned his back to the people.

In 517 the requirement for a stone Altar came into effect or at least the top had to be stone. Today the Altar must be of some worthy material but it is still encouraged to have an Altar of stone.

From the 5th century onward we begin to see a screening off from the people the Altar. Canopy's were erected around the Altar and veils to create separation were installed.

From the second century onward, nothing was ever placed on the Altar that did not connect to the Liturgy. Therefore no candles or flowers were ever on the Altar.

Interestingly enough, none of these churches had seats, and even today many still don't have fixed seating. Sagrada Familia in Barcelona holds 8000 people for celebration but there are no fixed seats or any intention of having fixed seating. Part of this is to allow for movement by the people. With its 4 foot thick pillars you need to move to be able to see the Liturgy. St. Peter's in Rome has no fixed seating all the seats have to be brought out and set up for each Liturgy. The lack of fixed seating is one of the things that tends to create the image of churches as museums.

The image of the church as a Museum tends to also take its position from the fact that many churches in Europe and even Canada require you to make a donation to gain access to the church. They don't issue a tax receipt though. In a number of places, showing my priest ID got me in without paying, but those traveling with me had to pay. I am happy to say that the places we had to pay to get in generally did not have the Blessed Sacrament present, again adding to the image of museum.

Sagrada Familia in Barcelona has 3 million guests per year, coming to see this architectural wonder, but it's just a building, it's soul and heart are found in the crypt where daily mass and Sunday mass is regularly held. On the Sunday that I was there, the main body of the church was set up for an evening concert. Mass, however, was in the crypt, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament,and God's holy people.

Fr. Kevin

Consecra)on to Jesus through Mary

We are thinking of doing 33 Days to Morning Glory Consecra1on to Jesus through Mary as a parish star1ng the last week in October and finishing December 8 in an1cipa1on of the Year of Mercy Jubilee. To be able to do this we need a general idea of the number of people who are interested. The cost for materials would be approximately $30 per person. Please email [email protected] or call the parish office if you are interested. Also we would like to know if you can be a small group leader or overall coordinator. Some may have already done Consecra1on to Jesus through Mary, and this will be an opportunity to renew and deepen it. Please let us know by October 7 if you are interested.

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