St. Mary’s Parish

The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 9, 2020 Year A

Isaiah 58.6-10

1 Corinthians 2.1-5

Matthew 5.13-16

“...give glory to your Father in heaven….”

Our Mission: “Together Building Up the Body of Christ”

PARISH TEAM: Fr. Miroslaw (’Mirek’) Kostarzewski, Pastor; Claude Baril, Deacon; Roger Reilander, Deacon; Theresa Hopper, Office Administrator; Charmaine Marcinek, Pastoral Assistant; Susan Johnson and Donna Annett, Administrative Assistants.

6 McMillan Avenue

Red Deer, AB, T4N 5X8

Ph.: 403-347-3114

Fax: 403-346-5115

Visit us at our website:

stmarysparishreddeer.ca

email:

StMarys.RedDeer@caedm.ca

MASS TIMES

Saturday:

5:00pm

Sunday:

9am, 11am & 7pm

Daily Mass:

7pm Tuesday

9am Wednesday - Friday

Confessions:

Saturdays: 3:00pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 1:00 - 4:00pm

Tuesday - Thursday:

8:30am to Noon;

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Friday: 8:30am to Noon

24 HOUR ADORATION

First Friday of each month

Baptism: Parents par ticipate in a Baptism seminar to deepen their un-

derstanding of the sacrament. A Pre-registration interview is required.

Contact the Parish Office to make an appointment.

Bereavement Support Ministry: A team offers suppor t to par ishioners

who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Contact the Parish Office for more

information.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: The same Word adults listen to in the

liturgy is proclaimed to children at their level of understanding. Leaders en-

courage them to know Jesus as a friend. We welcome children age 4-7 years

old.

Marriage: Couples wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Marr iage

should arrange an interview by calling the Parish Office a minimum of six

months prior to their wedding date to start their preparation.

Pastoral Care: Our community reaches out in faith and love to the sick,

the elderly, and the lonely; in hospital, nursing homes and the housebound.

Please notify the Parish Office if you or someone you know is in need of this

ministry.

Holy Face of Jesus: This prayer group meets Tuesdays at 1-2pm in front

of the Blessed Sacrament for prayer, devotion and reparation to the Holy

Face of Jesus. In addition, recitation of the Rosary for priests.

Prayer Groups: St. Mary’s Thursday prayer group meets after the

morning Mass to pray the rosary. The Saturday prayer group meets at 4pm

and offers Prayers for the clergy and for peace. Everyone is welcome. Both

groups meet in the prayer room beside the north doors.

R.C.I.A. and C.I.C.: A faith journey for adults and/or children (7 years

& up) that leads to Baptism and full reception into the Catholic Church.

Contact the Parish Office for further information.

Sacrament of the Sick: For those who are ill or facing surgery, etc. The

grace and strength of this healing anointing is shared with those who

request it. Call the Parish Office.

LITURGIES Monday, February 10 No Mass 11am Funeral Mass for Mary Klessens Tuesday, February 11 No Mass Wednesday, February 12 9:00am Mass M. Leeb Thursday, February 13 9:00am Mass †R. Villanueva Friday, February 14 9:00am Mass G. McIvor Saturday, February 15 5:00pm Mass O. Puchala Sunday, February 16 9:00am Mass K. McGillivray 11:00am Mass All Parishioners 7:00pm Mass †M. Hepp

Monday, February 10

5:30-6:30pm St. Martin/St. Theresa/St. Patrick’s/others 1st Eucharist

Group Session (Classroom)

Tuesday, February 11

1:00pm Holy Face Devotion (Church)

1:15pm Bible Study: The Sacraments (Classroom)

6:30pm Miscercordia UAC Group (Library)

Wednesday, February 12

1:30pm 50+ Drop In (Parish Centre/Kitchen)

5:30-6:30pm CIC (Classroom) 7:00-8:30pm RCIA (Classroom)

7:00pm Parish Pastoral Council Meeting (Mezzanine)

7:30pm Prolife 40 Days for Life Information Session (Library)

Thursday, February 13

5:30-6:30pm Holy Family 1st Eucharist Group Session (Classroom)

7:00pm 5pm Choir practice (Church)

Saturday, February 15

3:00pm Confessions

Sunday, February 16

2:00pm Franciscan Profession (Church/Parish Centre)

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH

World Day of the Sick: February 11

World day of the sick reminds us that service to the sick and

suffering cannot be neglected. It recognizes the great efforts

of doctors, nurses, health care institutions and pastoral care

givers to restore health to those afflicted with

illness and disease.

Pope Francis draws his theme from Matthew 11:28:

Jesus’ words, “Come to me, all you who labour and are

burdened, and will give you rest.”

Pope Francis says, “Those words of Christ express the

solidarity of the Son of Man with all those who are hurt and

afflicted. How many people suffer in both body and soul!

Jesus urges everyone to draw near to him – “Come to me!” –

and he promises them comfort and repose. “When Jesus says

this, he has before him the people he meets every day on the

streets of Galilee: very many simple people, the poor, the

sick, sinners, those who are marginalized by the burden of the

law and the oppressive social system... These people always

followed him to hear his word, a word that gave hope! Jesus’

words always give hope!”

'Hear the Word of God and Do It'

Living in the Word ̶ ̶ At mass, enabled by the Holy Spirit we

offer our lives to God the Father, through Jesus his Son, as an act

of joyful praise and heartfelt thanksgiving for God's saving love.

Through the reception of Holy Communion, we are nourished

with the very Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus and thus receive

from him all that we need for our life as his disciples. This is why

disciples of Jesus have recognized from the early days of the

Church that they cannot live without the Eucharist. (Archbishop Smith, Pastoral Letter, September 14, 2017)

Grace this Week A way to experience Scripture with every meal. Grace with lines inspired by the Readings for February 9.

Leader: Lord Jesus, we thank you for your Word. Through the

good deeds of your people you bring glory to our Father in

heaven. (Matthew 5:16)

All: : Lord, strengthen us to pursue your will.

SAVE THE DATE

St. Mary’s Parish Mission

Saturday, March 21-

Monday, March 23

Guest Speaker: Deacon

Kenneth Noster

Theme: How to deepen our faith and how to stand up

for the Catholic Faith in a world that is losing faith.

All sessions will have

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

St. Mary’s Lenten Penitential Service

Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00pm

St. Pio Fraternity

Interested in attending a Franciscan Profession?

Two members of our St. Pio Fraternity will be

professed to the Secular Franciscan Order

during a special mass on

Sunday, February 16, 2:00pm, St. Mary’s Parish

All are welcome to share in this celebration and the

reception to follow in the hall.

Come and See

Thursday, February 27

St. Mary’s Parish Classroom, 7:00pm

This is an opportunity for anyone interested in finding out more

about St. Vincent Pallotti and the UAC. St. Vincent Pallotti was

the founder of the Union of Catholic Apostolate

Following God's inspiration, St. Vincent Pallotti resolved:

- to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in the whole world

- to awaken faith and rekindle love to lead all people to unity in Christ

Please check our

bulletin boards for events,

retreats

and pilgrimages.

Please visit our Library

Open on Sundays:

10:00-10:45am

12:00-12:45pm

DROP IN! All parishioners 50+ are welcome to join us

for cards, games, conversation and treats on Wednesday, February 12 from 1:30-4:00pm. Bring a friend!

Sacrament of the Sick:

If you or someone in your family will be entering the

hospital for surgery and you wish to receive the

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, please contact the

parish office. If you are in the hospital or are going to

be in the hospital and would like to receive a visit from

the priest or a pastoral care member, please speak with

the staff on the hospital unit and they will arrange

for a visit to take place.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY

Newcomers We are blessed that you have chosen to join us in worship

and ministry here at St. Mary’s. If you are new or have not

registered, please complete a Registration Form available

at both entrances, and drop it off at the office or in the

collection basket during the weekend Masses. WELCOME.

NEWS FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE

MINISTRY SCHEDULES will be drawn up for the beginning of

April to the end of July 2020! Notify your scheduler of dates you will

not be available. Proclaimers: Deadline Date: February 12

5:00pm Carol 403-346-8882

9:00am Olive 403-346-5016

11:00am Jeff 403-309-7201

7:00pm Jeff 403-309-7201

Hospital: Deadline Date: February 19

Rick 403-346-4853

Hospitality: Deadline Date: February 26

All Masses Kristy 403-741-5158

Altar Servers: Deadline Date: March 4

All Masses Cynthia 403-341-4105

The Knights of Columbus News

The Knights of Columbus will be

serving a FREE Pancake Breakfast on

Shrove Tuesday, February 25

4:30-7:00pm

(Pancakes, eggs, hash browns,

sausage, ham & fruit)

St. Mary’s Parish Centre. All are welcome.

2020 Knights of Columbus Annual WHEELCHAIR SUNDAY Fundraiser

The Knights of Columbus Annual Wheelchair Sunday fundraising

drive is February 8-March 1 at St. Mary’s. There are many disabled

people in developing countries (over 100 million) that do not have the

gift of mobility and cannot afford a wheelchair on their own. To them,

a wheelchair can change their life. Over the past five years, our parish

has raised $57,010 and sent 297 wheelchairs to the Philippines,

Ukraine, Kenya and our local Red Deer Lending Cupboard. This year

we again will be providing 10 wheelchairs to the Red Deer Lending

Cupboard and the rest will go to the Dominican Republic. The

Lending Cupboard is a local, non-profit organization that loans medi-

cal equipment to those who need it, at no cost. Dominican Republic is

an impoverished country with many disabled people in need of wheel-

chairs. To make it affordable, wheelchairs are purchased and shipped

in bulk, at a cost of $195/each. You can donate after any of the Mass-

es on the February 9, February 16 or March 1 weekends, or drop your

donation off at the parish office/ in the Sunday collection by March 15.

Donation forms will be available at either entrance of the church dur-

ing the campaign. Please use an envelope clearly labelled “Knights of

Columbus Wheelchair Sunday Drive” and make cheques out to

the “Canadian Wheelchair Foundation”.

High School Youth Group

An invitation to all Catholic high school students

Every 1st Tuesday of the month: 7-9pm

Next event: Friday, February 14

9th Annual High School Valentine’s Dessert Night

Bus pick up times: St. Joseph-6:30pm & Notre Dame-6:45pm

Tickets: $5 and are available at Notre Dame/St. Joseph

Youth Ministry Office

Edge Middle School Youth Group

Next event: Tuesday, February 11at 7:00pm

The 2nd Annual Edge Middle School

Valentine's Formal. St. Mary’s Parish

This is open to all students Grade 6-9!

Tickets are available at your middle school office.

See poster at both entrances for more information.

Red Deer Catholic Young Adults

(18-35 years old)

Next event date:

Saturday, February 22, 7:30pm,

St. Mary’s Parish Hall

Music provided by Jazz Explosion. Doors open at 7:15pm.

Enjoy live music. Learn to dance. No partner or experience

required. Bring dry shoes for dancing. Evening attire is

encouraged. Entrance fee is $10.

Kobe Bryant credited Catholic faith for helping him

through ordeals As the world mourns the loss of basketball great

Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven

others killed in a tragic helicopter crash, many recalled how

Bryant gave credit to his Catholic faith for seeing him through

the bad times and strengthening his marriage and family.

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles called Bryant

“a faithful Catholic” and recalled meeting the famed

basketball player on several occasions. Some news outlets

reported Bryant and his daughter received communion shortly

before the ill-fated flight.

Read more of this story and other Catholic based news

stories at grandinmedia.ca 40 Days for Life Spring Session

Volunteers stand in witness at the Intersection of

48 Avenue and 49 Street Downtown Red Deer in support of the

unborn babies and their parents from 3-4 pm every

Friday for 6 weeks. To find out more about this campaign and

how you can be involved here in Red Deer, please join us for

an informational meeting:

Wednesday, February 12, 7:30pm at St. Mary’s Library

The Knights next regular meeting will be held

Monday, February 10, 7:00pm

Knights of Columbus Hall, #4, 5579, 47 Street

Scam Emails The Archdiocese has now received multiple reports this week

about email scammers targeting our parishioners once again.

These emails look like they come from a pastor, because the

scammers have created fake Gmail accounts in the pastor's

name. Typically, they ask the recipient to purchase gift cards

for someone in need. Please be assured that our priests

NEVER email their parishioners to ask for money or gift

cards out of the blue. If you receive such an email, we

encourage you to report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

(online or at 1-888-495-8501).

The advertisements on this page will expire June 28, 2020. To advertise on the next series beginning August 30, 2020 please contact the parish office, 347-3114.

BRIAN A. ADAIR

BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, NOTARY

BRIAN A. ADAIR B.A. (HONS) LL.B.

badair@telus.net

4921B - 47 ST. Red Deer, AB T4N 1R4

Ph. (403) 342-1777 Fax (403) 341-4775

From the youngest to the oldest,

there is a ministry for you!

Adult Server

Altar Server

Hospitality

Proclaimer

Eucharistic Minister

Hospital Ministry…..

Call the office for details.

PRAYING THE ROSARY Have you been thinking about how

to enrich your prayer life? Come, pray the rosary with us!

No experience necessary! Group recitation of the rosary:

Before daily Masses – in the church Thursday after daily Mass –

in the prayer room Saturday at 4:00pm –

in the prayer room

Support our Pastor through Prayer

“The Seven Petal Apostolate

of Prayer”

Contact Carol at

windsorburnsides@gmail.com

St. Mary’s Bereavement

Support Ministry

Support for those who are

grieving the loss of a loved one.

For more information about this

ministry, call Cheryl at

403-340-2861

RELIEVE PAIN HEALTH EVALUATION

A-Associated Health & Wellness

Decompression/Acupuncture/Chiropractic

Call 403-342-care(2273)

Mount St. Francis

Retreat Centre

Cochrane, Alberta

403-932-2012

mtfrancis@shaw.ca

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