PARISH BULLETIN * November 20, 2016 – Solemnity of Christ The King (Year C) Page 1 Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew November 20, 2016 – Solemnity of Christ the King (C) ST. MATTHEW PARISH AND MISSIONS Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew Church Caroline - St. Joseph the Workman Church Evergreen - Jesuit Martyrs Church Evergreen Caroline Bulletin QR Code INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY OF THE SUNDAY Jesus is to be the ruler of our lives and hearts. Today we celebrate the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus, King of the Universe. Our celebration invites us to acknowledge Jesus not only as King of the Universe, but also as the ruler of our lives and hearts. One way to do this is to begin each day with prayer, where we invite Jesus to be the ruler of our lives and to use us in the ways he sees fit. The first reading tells of David being anointed to replace Saul as the king of Israel. The second reading presents a spiritual hymn that describes the sovereignty of Christ. In the Gospel, the good thief, Dismas, asks Jesus to remember him when he comes into his kingdom. The Feast of Christ the King was established by Pope Pius XI in 1925 as an antidote to secularism, a way of life which leaves God out of people’s thinking and living and organizes his life as if God did not exist. The feast is intended to proclaim in a striking and effective manner Christ's royalty over individuals, families, society, governments, and nations. Today's Mass establishes the titles for Christ's royalty over people: 1) Christ is God, the Creator of the universe and hence wields a supreme power over all things; "All things were created by Him"; 2) Christ is our Redeemer, He purchased us by His precious Blood, and made us His property and possession; 3) Christ is Head of the Church, "holding in all things the primacy"; 4) God bestowed upon Christ the nations of the world as His special possession and dominion. Today's Mass also describes the qualities of Christ's kingdom. This kingdom is: 1) supreme, extending not only to all people but also to their princes and kings; 2) universal, extending to all nations and to all places; 3) eternal, for "The Lord shall sit a King forever"; 4) spiritual, Christ's "kingdom is not of this world". ANNUAL MINISTRIES FAIR - RMH Nov. 26 - 27, 2016 Discover where God is calling you to share your stewardship of Faith, Time and Talents Share what you love and see where your gifts might fit in our parish Learn more about the different ministries and service groups in our parish Next weekend we will celebrate Stewardship Weekend in St. Matthew Parish. On this very special weekend, we reflect on all God’s blessings and make a decision as to what our gift will be in return for all that God has bestowed upon us. Please visit our Ministries Fair in the church basement to see how you can share your time and talent as a member of your parish community. Your active participation in our parish community is vital to the life of the Church. Free refreshments will be served! NEXT BEAUTIFUL BREAKFAST After 9.00 AM Mass on Dec. 04, 2016 All parishioners are invited for the Beautiful Breakfast following 9.00 AM Mass on Sunday, Dec. 04. See you all! All are welcome to a celebration of Feast of St. Nicholas, in conjunction with the Beautiful Breakfast. Enjoy breakfast with your family and friends… ending with a special visit for the children from “St. Nicholas”. THE TANOUS FAMILY ARRIVED FROM LEBANON SPONSORSHIP OF NEW REFUGEE FAMILY It is with great pleasure that we announce that St. Matthew Parish Pastoral Council with the approval and support of Fr. Kler together with the help of Catholic Social Services, will sponsor the family of Hanna Shandi: father - Jamil (James), mother - Dina and younger brother Alex. This will be a year long journey, there will be more details coming soon. Thanks to everyone for their prayers and promises of support. God bless! The Tanous family is from Homs, Syria. They lived as refugees in Beirut, Lebanon for the past two years. They are Orthodox Christians.
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PARISH BULLETIN * November 20, 2016 – Solemnity of Christ The King (Year C)
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Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew
November 20, 2016 – Solemnity of Christ the King (C)
ST. MATTHEW PARISH AND MISSIONS Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew Church
Caroline - St. Joseph the Workman Church Evergreen - Jesuit Martyrs Church
Evergreen
Caroline Bulletin QR Code
INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY OF THE SUNDAY
Jesus is to be the ruler of our lives and hearts. Today we celebrate the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus, King of the Universe. Our celebration
invites us to acknowledge Jesus not only as King of the Universe, but also as the ruler of our lives and hearts. One way to do this is to begin each day with prayer, where we invite Jesus to be the ruler of our lives and to use us in the ways he sees fit. The first reading tells of David being anointed to replace Saul as the king of Israel. The second reading presents a spiritual hymn that describes the sovereignty of Christ. In the Gospel, the good thief, Dismas, asks Jesus to remember him when he comes into his kingdom.
The Feast of Christ the King was established by Pope Pius XI in 1925 as an antidote to secularism, a way of life which leaves God out of people’s thinking and living and organizes his life as if God did not exist. The feast is intended to proclaim in a striking and effective manner Christ's royalty over individuals, families, society, governments, and nations. Today's Mass establishes the titles for Christ's royalty over people: 1) Christ is God, the Creator of the universe and hence wields a supreme power over all things; "All things were created by Him"; 2) Christ is our Redeemer, He purchased us by His precious Blood, and made us His property and possession; 3) Christ is Head of the Church, "holding in all things the primacy"; 4) God bestowed upon Christ the nations of the world as His special possession and dominion. Today's Mass also describes the qualities of Christ's kingdom. This kingdom is: 1) supreme, extending not only to all people but also to their princes and kings; 2) universal, extending to all nations and to all places; 3) eternal, for "The Lord shall sit a King forever"; 4) spiritual, Christ's "kingdom is not of this world".
ANNUAL MINISTRIES FAIR - RMH Nov. 26 - 27, 2016
Discover where God is calling you to share your stewardship of Faith, Time and Talents
Share what you love and see where your gifts might fit in our parish
Learn more about the different ministries and service groups in our parish
Next weekend we will celebrate Stewardship Weekend in St. Matthew Parish. On this very special weekend, we reflect on all God’s blessings and make a decision as to what our gift will be in return for all that God has bestowed upon us. Please visit our Ministries Fair in the church basement to see how you can share your time and talent as a member of your parish community. Your active participation in our parish community is vital to the life of the Church. Free refreshments will be served!
NEXT BEAUTIFUL BREAKFAST After 9.00 AM Mass on Dec. 04, 2016
All parishioners are invited for the Beautiful Breakfast following 9.00 AM Mass on Sunday, Dec. 04. See you all!
All are welcome to a celebration of Feast of St. Nicholas, in conjunction with the Beautiful Breakfast. Enjoy
breakfast with your family and friends… ending with a special visit for the children from “St. Nicholas”.
THE
TANOUS
FAMILY
ARRIVED
FROM
LEBANON
SPONSORSHIP OF NEW
REFUGEE FAMILY It is with great pleasure
that we announce that St.
Matthew Parish Pastoral
Council with the approval
and support of Fr. Kler
together with the help of
Catholic Social Services,
will sponsor the family of
Hanna Shandi: father - Jamil (James), mother -
Dina and younger brother Alex. This will be a year
long journey, there will be more details coming
soon. Thanks to everyone for their prayers and
promises of support. God bless!
The Tanous family is
from Homs, Syria.
They lived as
refugees in Beirut,
Lebanon for the past
two years. They are
Orthodox Christians.
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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Date and Time Greeter(s) - Gifts Bearers Proclaimers Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Nov. 19, 2016 at 07.00 PM Andrew & Valerie Schulte 1 Faye Boyle 2 Laurier Nobert H. Ernie Murias C1. JoAnne Como C2. Christine Pugsley
Nov. 20, 2016 at 09.00 AM CWL and Knights of Columbus will serve in ministries today
Nov. 26, 2016 at 07.00 PM Annette Valstar 1 Dominic Couve 2 Leo Pelletier H. Ernie Murias C1. Annette Valstar C2. Laurier Nobert
Nov. 27, 2016 at 09.00 AM Riki Krabben 1 Linda Collinson 2 Julie Layden H. Jim Marland C1. Lori Hughes C2. Dave Parfitt
Nov. 20, 2016 – Sunday
10.45 AM – 11.45 AM After 1.00 PM Mass
BIBLE STUDY - Follow Me
CAROLINE BIBLE STUDY (Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible)
Nov. 23, 2016 – Wednesday 07.00 PM – 09.00 PM YOUTH GROUP MEETING - Church and Hall
Nov. 24, 2016 – Thursday 07.15 PM BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS
Nov. 26, 2016 – Saturday 08.00 PM MINISTRIES FAIR – St. Matthew Parish Hall – Refreshments provided
Nov. 27, 2016 – Sunday
10.00 AM 10.45 AM – 11.45 AM
MINISTRIES FAIR – St. Matthew Parish Hall – Refreshments provided
BIBLE STUDY - Follow Me
In Loving Memory of JENNIE HYDE-GULKA
FUNERAL SERVICE: Rocky Mountain House - Rocky Funeral Home (4804 48 St.) Friday - November 25, 2016 at 01.30 PM
INTERMENT: Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery - Rocky Mountain House
SUNDAY MISSALS 2017 $5.00 each
This complete Saint Joseph 2017 Sunday Missal provides each Sunday's Prayers, Readings, and Responses in a continuous style for easy use and understanding. Also contained in this book are the masses for Holydays from the beginning of Advent through the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. This Missal includes the Order of Mass in two colors and large type with the People's Parts in bold type for quick identification. Missals are on display at the entrance of each church. Price - $5.00 each!
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAM Monday – November 21, 2016 06.00 PM - 07.15 PM
St. Matthew Church - Rocky Mountain House Lesson 03 The presence of all candidates is very important and expected.
CATHOLIC WOMENS’ BOOK CLUB Monday – November 21, 2016 07.00 PM – 08.50 PM
We will meet on Nov. 21 for consecration, discussion, tea and light snack from 7.00 PM to 8.50 PM. For more information contact Lisa Sembaliuk 403-846-7137. Club will break for December and resume in January. Suggestions for the 2017 books are welcome as well as a new coordinator for the upcoming year.
ST. MATTHEW YOUTH MINISTRY Wednesday Nov. 23, 2016 07.00 PM - 09.00 PM
St. Matthew's Youth Ministry runs most Wednesdays from 7.00 PM to 9.00 PM at the Church. All youth grades 6-8 are welcome to attend! Adult and High School leaders are needed. Please contact Peter van Kampen at [email protected], or 403-848-0955.
NEXT BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS
Thursday, November 24, 2016 - 07.15 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew
Only for those who registered their attendance!
THIS WEEK ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Friday - November 25, 2016 09. 30 AM – 01.00 PM (Private Adoration) Mass at 09.00 AM
ALTAR SERVERS’ PRACTICE Friday, November 25, 2016 - 03.30 PM
Altar Server Practice will be held on Friday, November 25 at 3.30 PM. Joyce Donald will be the parent volunteer. All children who have received First Communion are welcome to come and learn what is involved in altar serving. RMH – St. Matthew Church ALL ALTAR SERVERS ARE INVITED!
CATCH THE FIRE! – DEVELOPMENT DAY Nov. 26, 2016 9.00 AM – 3.30 PM
ALL LADIES (Non-members and Members) YOU are invited to attend our - Development Day Just like a fire draws us in to see what is happening, we hope this Development Day will attract you to attend this opportunity to learn more about CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE. Catch the Fire! Will help YOU to love the League, feel the sisterhood and experience the joy of being a League member. LOCATION: St. Stephen Parish, 5114 54 Avenue, Lacombe, AB DATE: Saturday, November 26, 2016 TIME: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM REGISTER: Call: Peggy Hoffman at 403-872-1448 or e-mail [email protected] or call: Giselle Cyr at 403-872-2466
SALE OF CO-OP GIFT CARDS
Next Sunday November 27, 2016
Co-op cards will be for sale again following the 09.00 AM Mass next Sunday - Nov. 27,2016 by St. Dominic School Council. These cards can be used for Co-op gas/groceries/hardware or family fashions and you still receive your membership bonus when spending your gift cards. Thank you in advance for your support.
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NOTICE TO OUR PARISHIONERS USING PREAUTHORIZED TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FOR DONATIONS TO ST. MATTHEW PARISH AND MISSIONS
As of January 1st, 2017, St. Matthew Parish will be changing over our banking services to the Royal Bank (RBC), for donations
made by Electronic Fund Transfer. At this time, under the direction from the Archdiocese, as well as to reduce processing
charges, we will be offering the following options for Pre-Authorized donations:
monthly - quarterly - yearly
The only change for those already signed up, and who wish to continue, on the 15th of the month, will be simply a different
numerical code on your monthly bank statement.
For those who are now offering their donation weekly, or on the 1st, 5th, or last day of the month, we ask that you would consider
choosing to resubmit your donation pledge, and indicate your choice of:
i. monthly – on the 15th
ii. quarterly – on January 15th, April 15th, July 15th and October 15th
iii. yearly – on October 15th
If you are on our parish’s Automatic Bank Withdrawal list you will soon receive a correspondence from our parish office.
Enclosed you will find a document to sign, indicating your agreement and commitment to continue with the authorized monthly
debit of funds for your donation. Thank you very much for your continued support of St. Matthew Parish in Rocky Mountain
House and Missions of Jesuit Martyrs in Evergreen and St. Joseph the Workman in Caroline.
POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS Thank you!
These bright red flowers were known as the 'Flowers of the Holy Night'. The shape of the poinsettia flower and leaves are sometimes thought as a symbol of the Star of Bethlehem which led the Wise Men to Jesus. The red colored leaves symbolize the blood of Christ. Anyone can give
special monetary donation toward the purchase of the flowers for the decoration of the sanctuary for Christmas. Just mark your donations “For flowers at
Christmas”. Anyone wishing to donate the actual flowers for the Church at Christmas can drop them off in the office by noon on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016.
GIVE A GIFT FROM THE CHALICE GIFT CATALOGUE
A perfect way to celebrate Jesus’ birth is to share your inner joy and peace by giving a gift that will make a significant impact for children, families and communities around the world. Our Christmas Gift Catalogue gives our supporters the opportunity to purchase a gift on behalf of family and friends who will receive a beautiful card stating what gift or gifts you bought in their name. Each gift will help a child or family at a Chalice site location. In thanksgiving I wish you God’s joy, light and peace this Christmas time for you and your family. Fr. Patrick Cosgrove – President of Chalice
Please, pick up THE CHALICE GIFT CATALOGUE from the entrance of the church!
Hope in Times of Ethical Dilemmas In Canada today, we face many complex issues related to the ethics of living and dying. These issues raise questions for individuals and society related to suffering, empathy, choice, care, and decision making. How do we, as people of faith, navigate these sensitive issues that push our emotional buttons? Where do we find hope? How do we maintain hope? Join internationally renowned ethicist Margaret Somerville, journalist Peter Stockland, and Archbishop Smith as we explore these important and timely issues on Friday-Saturday, November 25-26, at Providence Renewal Centre (3005-119 Street, Edmonton). Attend all 3 sessions with lunch for $75 0r just one. For more info or to register, call 780-701-1854 or visit www.newman.edu/ethicslectureseries.
MANGER PROJECT Gifts for Jesus
As the Wise Men who brought gifts to baby Jesus to celebrate the birth of our Savior, let us follow their example by filling the manger of gifts in support of mothers bringing life anew, into this world. May God Bless you all in this Advent act of love, as we await with joy the birth of our Lord, Christmas! On November 27/2016, the first Sunday of Advent you will notice in the foyer a manger filled with paper straw. Each straw has an item written on it that is needed to fill 10-12 baby care bags. These bags will be given to new mothers throughout the year 2017. Please feel free to take a straw or straws each week and kindly return your gift of love to be displayed surrounding the manger for the duration of the Advent. After Christmas, these bags will be prayerfully assembled with love and ready for distribution in the coming year.
“ANGELS FOR SMILES” – CRAFTS ITEMS
Nov. 26 – 27, 2016 and Dec. 03 - 04, 2016
Greg and Darlene Beer will have their “Angels For Smiles” craft items set up before and after both weekend Masses on Nov. 26-27 and Dec. 03-04, 2016. With ALL sales going to Operation Smile Canada. Everyone is welcome! So “come and see”. Your support can make a big difference in a child’s life. For more info go to: www.operationsmile.ca
“THE WAY OF IMPERFECTION” – Fr. André Daigneault
"Is holiness reserved for the virtuous and the perfect? Can the poor, the injured of all kinds, the sinners with their wounds and through their falls, hope to aspire to holiness?" Newly published at the close of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, is an English translation of the book, "The Way of Imperfection", by Fr. André Daigneault.
"The pages of this book will most likely change forever the way you look at holiness. Instead of striving for perfection by our own means and through our willpower, the author introduces us to the way of imperfection; to descend into the heart of one's own poverty to discover God's unconditional love and mercy. God does not love us because we are good, but because He is good." Cardinal Gerald Cyprien Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec
Copies of this book are available at the parish office. Please contact Karen for more information at 403.845.3457
Tuesday to Friday 10.00 AM - 12.00 PM & 01.00 PM - 04.00 PM
Contact Information Phone line to office 403.845.3457 Phone direct line to Fr. Leon 587.333.4500 Fax line to office 403.845.7177 Email address to office [email protected] Email address to Fr. Leon [email protected]
PARISH MINISTRIES
Parish Pastoral Council Lauren MacKenzie 403.845.2836 Ministry to the Sick Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 Called to Protect Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 RCIA
Kristin McKenzie Karen Carmichael
403.845.0017 403.846.2168
Youth Group Peter van Kampen 403.848.0955 Prayer Line Knights of Columbus Ken Standish 403.598.3263 CWL Catherine Bolton 403.845.5742 Bible Study Roxane Melvin 403.845.3127 Together We Serve Annette Valstar 403.845.4956 Families of Nazareth Karen Boston 403.845.4047
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House Sunday 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House Sunday 11.00 AM Evergreen Sunday 01.00 PM Caroline
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday No Mass Tuesday 06.30 PM - St. Matthew Church, RMH Wednesday 09.00 AM - St. Matthew Church, RMH Thursday
10.00 AM - Jesuit Martyrs, Evergreen 06.30 PM - St. Matthew Church, RMH
Friday 09.00 AM - St. Matthew Church, RMH
MONTHLY MASSES
First Wednesday 08.00 AM - St. Matthew School, RMH First Wednesday 11.00 AM - Eckville Manor, Eckville First Friday 10.30 AM - Clearwater Centre, RMH Third Wednesday 08.00 AM - St. Dominic School, RMH
REQUESTS FOR USE OF CHURCH FACILITIES
HAVE TO BE APPROVED BY THE PASTOR
AND BOOKED THROUGH THE PARISH OFFICE.
SACRAMENTS BAPTISM OF CHILDREN
Contact office if you want your child to be baptized in our parish. Preparation Class is mandatory. For more info, call office.
CONFESSIONS
Every Saturday from 6.15 PM to 6.45 PM at St. Matthew Two Reconciliation Services - in Advent and in Lent.
Anytime by making appointment with the priest.
MARRIAGE
Contact office if you want to celebrate Sacrament of Marriage in our parish. Preparation is mandatory. For more info, call office.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Every Friday in St. Matthew Church - Rocky Mountain House 9.00 AM MASS 9.30 AM - 1.00 PM ADORATION
Every First Thursday of the month in St. Matthew Church - RMH 6.30 PM MASS 7.00 PM - 8.00 PM HOLY HOUR ADORATION
PARISH WEBSITE WWW.SMPRMH.CA
Saturday November 19, 2016 – Christ The King
07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Repose of the soul of Frank Corazza Sunday November 20, 2016 – Christ The King
09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Repose of the soul of Chloe Kaniusus 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: Repose of the souls of Leo Nugent and Ainslie & Ves Thomas 01.00 PM Caroline – St. Joseph the Workman Church Intention: For all members of our parish communities
Monday November 21, 2016 – Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
No Mass Tuesday November 22, 2016 – St. Cecilia; virgin, martyr
06.30 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Repose of the soul of Frank Corazza Wednesday November 23, 2016 - Weekday in Ordinary Time
09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Repose of the souls of deceased members of the Beer family Thursday Nov. 24, 2016 – St. Andrew Dung-Lac, priest & Companions; martyrs 10.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church
Intention: No Mass Intention Requested 06.30 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Repose of the soul of Mike Benusic Friday November 25, 2016 - Weekday in Ordinary Time
09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: For a special intention
09.30 AM – 01.00 PM ADORATION St. Matthew Church, RMH
Saturday November 26, 2016 – 1th Sunday in Advent
07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Repose of the soul of Joanne Benusic Sunday November 27, 2016 – 1th Sunday in Advent
09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Repose of the soul of Fr. Matt Kuefler 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: Repose of the souls of Leo Nugent and Ainslie & Ves Thomas 01.00 PM Caroline – St. Joseph the Workman Church Intention: For all members of our parish communities
WEEKDAY MASSES IN EVERGREEN
Starting this coming Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 there will be weekly
celebration of the Mass in Jesuit Martyrs Church in Evergreen. Every Thursday at 10.00 AM in Jesuit Martyrs Church.
