St. Stephen Parish
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St. Stephen Parish
5128-53rd Street Lacombe, AB T4L 1J7
Phone 403-782-3514
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://ststephenlacombe.caedm.ca/
Office Hours: 9:00 –12:00 & 1:00 –3:00 Tuesday—Friday
Mass Times: Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. Friday - 9: 00 a.m. Saturday - 5:00 p.m. Sunday - 11:00 a.m.
Violence is never a part of God’s plan who
works grace out of all destruction.
In the first reading, the prophet cries out to God
about violence and feels the isolation of God’s si-
lence. Too often, in families and workplaces, vio-
lence goes unchallenged. In the worst cases, peo-
ple of faith advise one another to go back into vio-
lent and unsafe spaces to “keep the peace” or as
part of the “sacrifice” demanded by one’s vocation.
In the second reading, Paul challenges his follow-
ers to receive Jesus’ powerful flame: “For God did
not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather of
power and love and self-control.” Our God worked
eternal salvation for all of us out of His Son’s vi-
cious murder, but that does not make crucifixion
any less evil.
There is a crisis of domestic abuse in our country,
a destructive legacy of sexual abuse in our Church,
and we must speak out against it at all times and in
all places, asking God to rebuild the destruction with
new life…
October 6, 2019
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Habakkuk 2.2-3;2.2-4 Psalm 95
2 Timothy 1.6-8,13-14 Luke 17.5-10
Don’t forget to donate to the turkey supper fund and mark your calendars ! The supper is set for October 27 from 5-7pm at the LMC. We have raised $2340 to-wards groceries- last year we raised $3600 The committee has set a goal to make a profit of $10,000 this year for the parish…we can do it with your help! (last year we made $8900)
The volunteer sign up sheets are at the back of the church- we need tur-key cookers! Thank you and god bless!
October 19, 20
Pledge Campaign #3
Launch
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! Returnable containers donated to the Bottle Drive during
July, August and September amounted to $520.00!!!!!!!!!!!
WELL DONE!!!!! Every little bit counts!!!
Please do not put CA$H in the TRA$H!!!
If you drink the contents it is very likely you
can return the container for a refund. For
example - milk, cream and coffee creamer from a glass bottle, a plastic jug, a tetra pack, a cardboard contain-
er or a plastic bottle can all be returned!!
I encourage everyone to collect returnable containers for our next Bottle Drive on October 26/27. Simply
rinse and bag - it is not necessary to sort or count them.
Food and detergent containers are NOT returnable. Please
pick up a brochure from the Parish Bulletin board in the foy-
er for more information. Pick up a Bottle Drive schedule and
put it on your fridge for quick reference.
If you would prefer to have your returnable containers
picked up or to drop them off please give Therese a call at
403 782-2057 to make arrangements.
The Red Deer Deanery invites all members of our Parish Pastoral Councils, whether novice or
veteran, to an Information Workshop at St. Stephen Church, 5128 - 53 Street in Lacombe,
on Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Together in Ministry Information Work-
shop (TIM ) is mandatory for all PPC members in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. The workshop
is an opportunity for new members to learn and returning members to refresh. You will also be
able to network, share experiences and learn from members of other parishes. Registration is
required. To register or for more information, please contact St. Stephen Parish Office in
Lacombe at 403-782-3514 or email [email protected] .
Deadline for registration is Monday, October 14.
LAUDAT SI and ESSENTIAL OILS... what do they have in common?
How can we care for our common Home, the Earth in ways that will sustain it for future generations? Our Family Home without harsh chemicals? And Our Family in ways that support and sustain good health?
October 17 7:00- 9:00 pm Information / mortgage Fundraiser evening
Come Join our special guests Catherine McNiff Speaking on Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si Care For Our Common Home
and Janelle Reinhart speaking on Holy ,Happy Healthy living with Essential oils that support good health and clean homes .
Ezekiel 47:12 ..Rev 22:2 And the leaves of the trees are for the healing of the nations.
RSVP to Peggy Hoffman, [email protected]
403-782-1448
Sunday Oct. 6 11:00 a.m. Special Intention of Charles & Kelly Briere
Sunday Oct. 13 11:00 a.m. + Martin Fisher
Mass Intentions
Sacramental Information
BAPTISM– Baptism Preparation is compulsory for
parents prior to the Baptism of their child. Please
contact the Parish Office to register.
MARRIAGE—Please contact the parish office one
year to six months before the proposed date of your
marriage. A pre-marriage course is obligatory.
FUNERAL—Family or designated person by the
family should contact the Parish Office for funeral
arrangements with the Parish Priest.
Parish Priest Father Shimit Abraham 780-932-5659
Parish Secretary Cathy Weinkauf 403-782-3514
Finance Chair Talia Hibbs
Parish Council Chair
Glen Snethun 403 789-6287
Grand Knight Raymond Cyr
CWL President Peggy Hoffman 403 782-1448
FLCS Principal Maria Wagner 403 782-9345
Liturgy Coordinator Annette Specht 403 782 2708
St Gregory the
Great Principle
Ike Hanna 403 885-1008
Get Formed!
Formed.org, is a web based tool for Catholic faith formation & resources that includes hundreds of DVD’s, audio courses, e-books, prayers, bible studies, documen-taries & leadership training that is entertaining, en-gaging, informative, and above all, formative. It’s FREE to parishioners thanks to St. Stephen’s Lacombe, Knights Council 4503 & FLCS, St. Augustine School. You create your own account and password. Go to the ststephenlacombe.formed.org for the link to sign-up.
Info: Mike 403-783-9839 or at [email protected].
“Why do Catholics do that?” Are you
interested in learning more about the
Catholic faith? Perhaps you have
been thinking about this and are curi-
ous about what Catholics believe.
Are you married to a Catholic or have
family ties to the Catholic faith & want to know more?
Maybe God is speaking to you & offering an opportuni-
ty to get to know him & come into a relationship with
him. Whatever your life situation may be, you are invit-
ed to attend the Inquiry sessions starting Thursday,
October 17. If you want to continue the journey of
faith you will be welcomed into RCIA (Rite of Christian
Initiation) process.
Contact: Annette Specht 403 782 2708
Please pray for the sick of our Parish:
Pat Hayden, Jill Miller, Helen Depeauw, Nancy Wynnyk, Sylvia Jorgenson, Loretta Schropp, Brittnay
Sage & Elaine McIIwain, Ellen Theresa Cheeseman, Teresa Graham, Dax Holloway.
St Gregory the Great will be hav-
ing their Thanksgiving mass
Tuesday October 8 @ 9:30, all
parishioners are invited to
attend.
There will be no evening mass.
We are looking for a coordinator for our
Annual Cookie
Walk.
Many thanks to
Lucie Konnik for all
her hard work and co-
ordinating this event
for many years.
Pledge Campaign – Reflection
“Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under com-
pulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every bless-
ing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share
abundantly in every good work.” II Corinthians
Prayer:
Loving God, we ask you to fill our congregation with cheerful hearts, as we respond to
the opportunity to offer our commitment and support to the new Pledge Campaign.
Move us to generosity in your love as we dedicate ourselves to the work you have en-
trusted to us. We ask this in your Son’s name, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen
Pledge Campaign #3 Launch 19/20 Oct
To get our new Pledge Campaign off to a good start, please join us to enjoy a free hot
meal with fellow parishioners after either Mass on 19/20 Oct. To help you decide
which day you will attend, here’s what’s cooking:
The meal on Saturday 19 Oct, catered by Bob Ronnie, offers ham & scalloped pota-
toes, tortellini in marinara sauce, hot veggies, salads, and dessert.
For Sunday 20 Oct, Couples for Christ is providing pork caldereta, chicken & pork
adobo, pansit, spring rolls, meatball soup, A&W chicken, Caesar salad, and fruit salad.
Following each meal, we will host a short, interactive discussion of the new Pledge
Campaign goals and purpose. We encourage you to make your financial commitment
to “launch” the Campaign at these events. We look forward to seeing all of you there!
God Bless!