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6th Sunday of Easter May 10th, 2015 Year B

Pastoral Staff

FR. JAROSLAW DZIUBA, SDS (Fr. Yarek) Pastor pastor@stjamesparishrc.com *Appts to be arranged through the parish office FR. DENNIS BHASKAR Associate Pastor associatepastor@stjamesparishrc.com DEACON KEN WADDLE Deacon kwaddle@xplornet.ca SR. LUCILLE FIELD, S.I.T.G. Religious Education & Youth Ministry Coordinator religioused-youth@stjamesparishrc.com DEBORAH QUINLAN Senior Administrator office@stjamesparishrc.com MARIA VAN KAMPEN Youth Assistant 403-938-4600 youthministrymaria@stjamesparishrc.com VI LAKE Part-Time Secretary vi@stjamesparishrc.com CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN Administrative Assistant Submissions for the bulletin go to: bulletin@stjamesparishrc.com DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON

St. James Church

Church address:

338040 – 32nd Street East

Parish Office & Mailing Address: 30 Elma Street West Okotoks, AB T1S 1J7 Phone: 403-938-3122 Fax: 403-938-0524 Email: office@stjamesparishrc.com Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30pm *Closed 12-1:00pm for lunch. *Closed 3rd Friday of the Month Emergencies only (Sacrament of the Sick): Fr. Yarek at 403-613-2680 or Fr. Dennis at 587-432-5792. Please speak clearly and state your name and Phone number

St. Michael’s Church 402 Government Road

(Street address only)

Black Diamond

Schedule for St. Michael’s Church:

Mass Times:

Sun: 9:00am

Wed: 9:00am

Fri: 9:00am

Reconciliation Schedule: After weekday Mass or by Appt.

Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Friday following Mass, 9:30-10:30am

Building and

Sustaining

One Parish

Schedule for St. James Church

Mass Times: Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:00am Sat: 9:00am

Reconciliation Schedule: Tuesday after 7:00pm Mass Sunday: 6:30-6:55pm *or by appt.

Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Tuesday following Mass 7:30-8:30pm

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

Mass Times &

Mass Intentions

Activities

For The Week

Sunday - May 10

9:00am - St. Michael’s Danielle Neville

11:00am - St. James James Peloso

7:00pm - St. James People of the Parish

Coffee Sunday at St. Michael’s Church Baptism Sunday after Mass at St. James Church Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed before Mass @ St. Michael’s Church St. James Choir Practice 10-11am, St. James Church Couples for Christ Program 2-6pm, St. James Church, Last meeting

Monday - May 11

NO MASS

St. Michael’s 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church Men’s Prayer Group 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church, Children’s room. Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group 7-9pm, St. James Church, Lounge Area Theme: The 5th Glorious Mystery Sr. Youth Group Meeting - Youth Garage

Tuesday - May 12

7:00pm - St. James Heather Jarrett

St. James CWL Meeting 7-9pm, St. James Church, Kitchen Area St. Michael’s K of C Meeting 7:30-9pm, St. Michael’s Church

Wednesday - May 13

9:00am - St. Michael’s Mary & Sven Djurfors

St. James Mom’s Group 10-11:30am, St. James Church, Lounge Area.

Thursday - May 14

9:00am - St. James Special Intention

HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church Youth Group (Gr 7-9) Meeting 7-9pm, St. James Church.

Friday - May 15

9:00am - St. Michael’s Caitlin Hayes

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

Saturday - May 16

9:00am - St. James Jessica (Arsenault)

* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass

Upcoming Events and Activities

Children’s Liturgy will end May 10 and start up again in September.

A big thank-you to all who help in this ministry for the Parish!

To find out more about this ministry and how you can help,

please see the Ministry list in the bulletin, for the Contact Person.

Your help will be greatly appreciated!

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Upcoming Events and Activities

CROWNING AN IMAGE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY The month of May is traditionally known as the month of Our Lady. To

honour Mary our Mother, St. James Church will hold a procession and

crowning of Mary on

Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30pm. After the procession and crowning of Mary, the Rosary will be prayed.

Mary is crowned as Queen because she was a perfect follower of Christ, who is the absolute “crown of creation”. She is the Mother of the Son of God, who is the messianic King. Mary is the Mother of Christ, the Word Incarnate. Elizabeth greeted the Blessed Virgin, pregnant with Jesus, as “the mother of my Lord” (Lk 1:41-43). Mary consented to God’s plan; she journeyed on the pilgrimage of faith; she listened to God’s Word and kept it in her heart; she remained steadfastly in close union with her son, all the way to the foot of the Cross; she persevered in prayer with the Church. Thus, in an eminent way she won the “crown of righteousness” (II Tim 4:8), the “crown of life” (Rev 2:10), and the “crown of glory” (1Pet 5:4) that is promised to those who follow Christ. (NCCB) This celebration gives us a chance to reflect on Mary’s important role in the history of salvation and to learn reverence for our Blessed Mother. All families are invited to come and participate. The children, dressed in their best, and line up for a procession to the statue of Mary. Each child will carry a flower to place in a vase in front of the Statue of Mary. During the procession Marian hymns will be sung. All prayers will be on the overhead so we can all pray and sing together to honour Mary, our Blessed Mother.

A small reception will be held after the celebration.

Let us welcome, into our parish community, all the children who have received the Sacrament of Baptism today.

Ethan Mailer Fraser Wight Mikayla Malazdrewicz Elizabeth Heller Brighton Blair Max Dunham

GOD BLESS YOU & CONGRATULATIONS!

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FIRST COMMUNION 2014 ALL CLASSES WILL BE SUNDAYS FROM 9-12 WHICH INCLUDES THE 11:00AM MASS. Registration fee $25.00.

*Correction: Sunday, May 24, 2015

1-2:30pm**

Student and Parent Rehearsal for First

Communion Liturgy

Sunday, May 31 or June 7, 2015

First Communion Sacramental Mass

*First Communion parents will plan a follow-

up gathering in June

for parents and students.

BAPTISM PREPARATION

If your child is seven years old or younger you are required to attend two classes on two consecutive days. The classes are at St. James Church.

Session Four: May 19 and 26, 2015, Tues 7:30-9pm

Session Five: September 16 and 23, 2015, Wed 7-9pm

A baptismal registration form must be handed into the parish office before the start of the session. Baptisms are held on the second Sunday of every month after the 11:00am Mass. If your child is older than seven years and in need of baptism please contact Sr. Lucille at

the parish office 403-938-3122.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION

Phone the Parish Office at least 6 months before marriage and make an appointment with Fr. Yarek. Marriage preparation sessions are mandatory for those preparing for marriage. Sessions are at St. James Church, Friday 7-9pm and Saturday, 9:00am to

4:00pm on the following dates:

Session Three: October 23 and 24, 2015

Registration fee is $80.00 per couple.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Registration is ongoing for all those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Inquirers are instructed in the Catholic Faith and introduced to the life of the Church. The sessions are Wednesdays

from 7-9pm at St. James Church. For more information please call

Sr. Lucille at 403-938-3122.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

May is Mary's Month! By tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to a certain devotion. In May, it is the Blessed Virgin Mary. This devo-tion arose among Jesuits in Rome in the late 18th century and quickly spread throughout the Western Church. By the time of Pope Pius IX's declaration of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in 1854, it had become universal. May crownings and other special May events in honor of Mary, such as public recitation of the rosary, stem from this time. Here are some activities/ideas that you may wish to do with your families during the month of May. Possible Activities/Ideas for Families for the Month of May

Put fresh flowers at pictures and statues of Mother of God, including garden statues

Make a big deal of bearing a flower crown on a cushion, singing the Regina coeli, bestowing the

honor of crowning Mary to the oldest or youngest child

Restore family practice of reciting the rosary to its power and beauty

Learn the Memorare

Pick a daily meditation from the list below, on ways Catholics refer to Mary (Hebrew name ap-

pears in texts as either Maryam or Miriam, depending on the translation).

1. Adam’s Deliverance 2. All Chaste 3. Ark Gilded by the Holy Spirit

4. Ark of the Covenant 5. Blessed Among Women 6. Cause of Our Joy 7. Chosen before the Ages 8. Created Temple of the Creator 9. Deliverer from All Wrath

10. Dispenser of Grace 11. Dwelling Place for God 12. Dwelling Place of the Spirit 13. Fleece of Heavenly Rain 14. Flower of Jesse’s Root 15. Formed Without Sin

16. Fountain of Living Water 17. Free From Every Stain 18. Full of Grace

19. God’s Vessel 20. Helper of All in Danger 21. Immaculate Conception 22. Joseph’s Spouse 23. King’s Mother 24. Lady of Mercy

25. Lady of Peace 26. Lady of Perpetual Help 27. Lady of the Rosary 28. Lady of Sorrows 29. Lamp Unquenchable 30. Lily Among Thorns 31. Morning Star 32. Mother of God 33. Mother of Good Counsel 34. Mother of the Church 35. Nature’s Restoration 36. Neck of the Mystical Body 37. Paradise Fenced Against the Serpent 38. New Eve 39. Only Bridge of God to Men 39.

40. Paradise of Innocence and Immortality 41. Queen of Angels 42. Queen of Heaven 43. Queen of Peace 44. Refuge in Time and Danger 45. Refuge of Sinners 46. Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit 47. Second Eve 48. Victor Over the Serpent

Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre for May 10th 2015. Sixth Sunday of Easter

Stewardship Ministry 2015 Western Canadian Catholic Stewardship Conference (WCCSC) - “Stewards – Radiating the Joy of the Gospel.”

will take place at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, June 12 – 14, 2015. Register online at www.wccsc.ca for the

conference now and save on the early bird registration fee of $195.00 per person until May 15, 2015. On May 16,

2015 the conference regular registration fee is $235.00 per person. With questions, contact stewardship@calgarydiocese.ca or

call Eden D’Souza, Stewardship Coordinator at 403-218-5520.

Office of Liturgy and Life & Family Resource Centre (LFRC) Vigil for Life: Bishop Henry will preside over a Vigil for the protection of human life at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Calgary on

Wednesday May 13, 2015. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration from 6pm. The prayer service begins at 7pm

and concludes with benediction at 8pm. All are welcome!

"Pedals, Pipes and Pizza!" is a one-day introductory workshop to the pipe organ for young people ages 12-22, who are intermediate to

advanced on the piano. Saturday May 30, 2015: 10am-5pm, Mount Royal University Conservatory. Deadline: Friday May 22. Fee:

$45 includes lunch. Register: 403-440-6821, course number (CRN) 1783. Information: 403-440-5647 or organ@mtroyal.ca.

Rites of the RCIA is the topic of this year ’s Western Conference for the Catechumenate. June 5 (7-9pm) and June 6 (8:30-4:30),

2015, Saskatoon SK, $99. Contacts: 306-358-2057

http://western-catechumenate.blogspot.ca | cic.michelle@saskatoonrcdiocese.com.

Health Care Apostolate St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish will be hosting a one day workshop on Alzheimer disease, presenter Sandra Gordon, BN, MN,

GNC, on May 23, 2015, 8:30am – 2:30pm. This workshop will provide you with an understanding of Alzheimer disease and related

dementia. Registration Fee: $30.00 (includes lunch). For registration or further information call 403-218-5507 or Email:

healthcareprograms@calgarydiocese.ca.

Social Justice Ministry The Diocesan Social Justice Commission is sponsor ing a workshop on May 30, 2015 from 8:30am – 12:30pm at St. Patrick’s

Parish Hall, 1414 Shawnessy Blvd. SW., Calgary. The presenter is Dr. Peter Baltutis who will speak on, “Living Like Christ in Our

Day to Day Lives”. Cost is $10.00 which includes breakfast. To register please contact Caroline at 403-218-5523 or e-mail

caroline.silveira@calgarydiocese.ca.

Humanitarian Crisis in Nepal: The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CCODP) has launched an

appeal for donations to help in humanitarian emergency in Nepal. See the following links: https://www.devp.org/en/civicrm/contribute/

transact?reset=1&id=13.

You may also contribute by sending your cheques through the Office of the Diocese to CCODP - simply mark "Nepal" (to the address:

Catholic Pastoral Centre, 120-17th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2S-2T2).Thank you.

Life & Family Resource Centre (LFRC) Alberta March for Life 2015: Join us on Thursday May 14th for Alberta March for Life at the Alberta Legislature in

Edmonton. St. Bonaventure Par ish will be providing transportation and lunch in support of the event. Bus will depart at 7:30am

from St. Bonaventure parish (1600 Acadia Dr ive SE, Calgary) and return at around 8:00pm. Participants are encouraged to attend

7am Mass prior to departure. Bus space is limited; please RSVP early by calling St. Bonaventure's parish office at 403-278-7556.

Voluntary donation will be accepted to cover the cost of this event.

2015 National Week for Life and the Family will be celebrated May 10-17. The theme in English is "We're all connected" and in

French "Réconcilions famille et travail". The English theme focuses on assisted suicide. The theme in French is linked to the Quebec

provincial theme. For more information view the links:

in English, http://www.cccb.ca/site/eng/church-in-canada-and-world/catholic-church-in-canada/life-and-family/4178-2015-national-

week-for-life-and-the-family

in French, http://www.cccb.ca/site/frc/eglise-au-canada-et-ailleurs/leglise-catholique-au-canada/la-vie-et-la-famille/4178-semaine-

nationale-pour-la-vie-et-la-famille-2015

The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC) organized ‘Give us time!’ campaign to urge the federal government to establish a Royal

Commission and to use the Notwithstanding Clause. Link onto http://giveustime.ca/ to view video or for more information and to be

involved in a letter-writing campaign view: http://alexschadenberg.blogspot.ca/2015/02/opposing-supreme-court-of-canada.html.

Couples for Christ and Life & Family Resource Centre invite you to "Let Me Love You”, a Theology of the Body Conference

with Christopher West on May 29 - 30 at St. Bonaventure Church, 1600 Acadia Dr . SE .Program starts with Mass at 6:00pm on

Friday and on Saturday, with the 9 am Mass to be celebrated by The Most Reverend Frederick Henry, Bishop of Calgary. Main topics:

God, Sex & the Universal Longing. Contact: 403-999-5456 or 403-651-7443 or vuoleneden@gmail.com, for tickets @ $25 +$12.00 for

workbook.

Marriage Preparation Course at Catholic Family Service. Please join us: May 22-24. For registration/info, call CFS at 403- 233-

2360 or visit the website at www.cfs-ab.org.

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Ministry Contact Information

Altar Servers Peter Kiranas 587-581-6874

Book Club Sr. Lucille 403-938-3122

Children’s Liturgy Roxanne Bruketa rrpasternak@hotmail.com

Couples for Christ Program

Julius Strachan 403-630-5291 julius_strachanjr@yahoo.com

Finance Council Jim Hart hart.jamesrobert@gmail.com

Girls T&T Jane Perreault mommyjane3@gmail.com

K of C - St. James Kevin Crawford 403-938-4328

K of C - St. Michael’s Steve Dookie 403-933-5757

Men’s Prayer Group Stefan Schwartz 403-850-2057 stefrschwarz@gmail.com

Music Ministry Leanne Plamondon 403-982-9876

Parish Pastoral Council

Dave Wilson 403-995-2201

Pastoral Care Ron Nelson 403-995-0089

Prayer Chain Vi Lake vilake@telus.net

RCIA Cheryl Poulin ccfry47@shaw.ca

Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group

Kim Jakobowski kimjakobowski@shaw.ca

Sacramental Preparation Sr. Lucille 403-938-3122

St. James’ Boy’s Group for Father’s and Sons

Jason Krueger 403-836-1541 jkrueger@redeemer.ab.ca

St. James Catholic Women’s League

Pamela Mclean pamela_mclean04@yahoo.com

St. James Moms’ Group Linda Bryson 403-938-7644 dlbryson@hotmail.com

St. Vincent de Paul Tara Epp 403-938-0562 tepp@redeemer.ab.ca

St. Vincent de Paul - Black Diamond

John Walsh 403-933-4955

Together in Action Dave Wilson 403-995-2201

Youth Group

Maria van Kampen 403-938-4600

youthministrymaria @stjamesparishrc.com

Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Prayer Summit 2015: Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre (941160 Retreat

Road, Cochrane) is hosting the 2015 Ecumenical Prayer Summit, Saturday June

20th, 10am – 4pm. Join other Chr istian leaders in a day of reflection and

prayer. The weekend features Pastors John Hutchinson and John Lucas Sr., Father

Kevin Lynch, OFM, Father Bob Mitchell, OFM, Dr. Charles Neunkirchen, and

Deacon Adrian Martens, with music by Denis Grady. For more information call

403-932-2012.

Youth Ministry One Rock Festival of Faith expects to host near ly 3000 visitors from throughout

Western Canada this August 14 to 16. You are invited to be a part of the New

Evangelization by becoming one of the nearly 300 volunteer Team Members who

bring the Bragg Creek festival to life. Visit www.onerock.ca to sign up or to learn

more! Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Linnea Ferguson at 403-218-5500, or Email:

Linnea.Ferguson@calgarydiocese.ca.

Palio of Calgary - Family Event

Palio of Calgary will be celebrated this year on Saturday September 19, 2015.

Save the date and mark your calendars for this fun filled family day at the

Strathmore Rodeo Grounds. The Event will feature an open air Mass (5pm) with

Bishop Henry, the running of the horses, exciting entertainment and children's

activities. Check your parish notice boards for information on the event.

See www.palio.ca and www.facebook.com/palioofcalgary for details.

take five minutes to feed your faith every day

SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2015 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER You’ve got a friend

A high-school junior recently pointed out that the word “friend”

has lost its meaning. “Isn’t there a difference between having a

real friend and thousands of Facebook ‘friends’?” Indeed there

is, and the difference is trust. A true friend is someone who

knows your heart because you have opened it to him or her.

This takes trust. It’s risky to let yourself be known deeply. But

this is just what Jesus does in these hours before his Passion:

“I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I

have heard from my Father.” How do you respond to Jesus

calling you his friend? What do you expect of a friend? What do

you think Jesus expects of you, his friend?

TODAY’S READINGS: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 John 4:7-10; John

15:9-17 (56). “This is my commandment: Love one another as I love

you.”

MONDAY, MAY 11 EASTER WEEKDAY Be a good host

From his birth in a stable to his travels as an adult, Jesus gave

others the opportunity to take care of him by offering their

shelter, sustenance, and company. It was while relaxing and

dining as a guest that he imparted so many of his greatest

teachings. Christians are called to welcome and serve others

as Christ was welcomed and served. Consider opening your

home, your wallet, your heart to strangers on a regular basis.

You never know what spiritual gifts are in store. TODAY’S READINGS: Acts 16:11-15; John 15:26-16:4a (291). “If you

consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my home.”

TUESDAY, MAY 12 FEAST OF PANCRAS, MARTYR Growing up fast

What were you doing when you were 14? Hanging out with

your friends, catching a movie, studying for an eighth-grade

exam? Things were quite a bit tougher for Pancras, a Roman

youth of 14 who had converted to Christianity along with his

family around the year 300. During the persecution of

Christians by Diocletian, Pancras refused to perform a sacrifice

to the Roman gods. Impressed with the boy’s determination to

resist, Diocletian promised him riches, but Pancras chose

martyrdom instead. Whether or not you would have had the

courage at 14—or now—to make the same choice, you can

honor Pancras today for the choice he made—on behalf of us

all. TODAY’S READINGS: Acts 16:22-34; John 16:5-11 (292). “The crowd in

Philippi joined in the attack on Paul and Silas ...”

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 EASTER WEEKDAY OMG! Awesome!

Catholic Christians are a conundrum. Our creed is a litany of

OMG!s (Oh my God!) literally and figuratively. We believe in

one God who is three persons. We believe God became fully

human while remaining fully divine. We believe in the

resurrection of the dead. Even with these mysteries of our faith,

we can come to know our God personally. Theologian Karl

Rahner wrote frequently of the experience of God as an

intermingling of incomprehensibility and intimacy: “Thanks be to

your mercy, you Infinite God, that I don’t just know about you

with concepts and words, but have experienced you, lived you,

suffered you.” Amen! TODAY’S READINGS: Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; John 16:12-15 (293). “It is

God who gives to everyone life and breath and everything.”

THURSDAY, MAY 14

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Body and soul rise to the occasion

We’ve all seen artwork commemorating the Ascension—

typically Jesus hovering in a cloud above his disciples, taking

his leave of this earth with a blessing and promise to return one

day. We usually focus on the fact that Jesus “left” earth. But the

deeper significance of this event is that Jesus’ humanity is

taken to heaven with him. He enters into his glory fully

embodied. What this tells us is that our own bodies, with all the

aches and pains and vulnerability to illness and death, are also

sacred space. God redeems all of us—soul and body. Give

thanks with every breath, in every cell in your body! TODAY’S READINGS: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 4:1-13 or Ephesians 1:17-

23; Mark 15-20 (58). “Go into the whole world and proclaim the

gospel to every creature.”

FRIDAY, MAY 15 FEAST OF ISIDORE

Holiness starts with humility

Humility comes from knowing we’re dust: literally humus, the

soil. So Isidore the farmer and his wife Maria de la Cabeza,

both saints, were planted in holy ground from the start. From

humble beginnings, miracles spring up like grass! Today

Muslims celebrate Laylat al-Miraj, the event through which their

prophet rose into his destiny. Mohammed had a vision in which

he meets Adam, John, and Jesus; Joseph, Aaron, Moses, and

Abraham. Through these holy encounters, he discovers the

necessity to bow and pray before God five times daily. Practice

the humility of bowing: before the tabernacle, at the cross, in

the presence of all that’s holy. TODAY’S READINGS: Acts 18:9-18; John 16:20-23 (295). “Amen, amen,

I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give

you.”

SATURDAY, MAY 16 EASTER WEEKDAY Faith practiced is faith perfected

It can be hard to face the fact that life isn’t perfect. What you

hope for isn’t always so and the road to change can be a long

one. The journey of life isn’t meant to be perfect, however, it’s

meant to perfect us—to make holy what is by working toward

wholeness. Jesus longs for you to be whole. Catholic teaching

defines prayer as the raising of one’s mind and heart to God or

the requesting of good things from God. Note the qualifier—“of

good things.” But what is good? Think of it this way: What do

you need today so that you can be more whole? What will allow

you to be a joyful witness to the gospel? Start there! TODAY’S READINGS: Acts 18:23-28; John 16:23b-28 (296). “Whatever

you ask the Father in my name he will give you.”

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Ladies Twilight Retreat at Mount St. Francis Please join us for a ladies evening retreat led by Fr. Bob Mitchell OFM on Tuesday May 19, 2015. Registration begins at 6:00pm. Dinner is served at 6:30. At 7:30 Fr. Bob will lead a talk entitled “Mary – the Perfect Christian” which will be followed by 30 minutes of silent reflection. We will wrap the evening up in the chapel with a few moments to reflect as a group with Fr. Bob. Cost for the evening is $25 per person, including dinner. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice. To register, please contact Cindy MacKenzie at 403-851-0917 or cindymackenzie@telus.net”

Summer Week-Long Retreats For Men and Women June 22-28, 2015 Preached Retreat “An Invitation to Intimacy with God “ Presented by: Fr. Bob Mitchell, OFM Cost $600.00 July 27- August 2, 2015 Directed Retreat “Gratitude” Spiritual Directors: Retreat Team Cost $650.00 Retreats begin with Supper at 6:30 To register call: 403-932-2012 or Email: mtfrancis@shaw.ca Booking deposit of $50.00 is required

Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre Women’s Silent Weekend Retreat May 29-31, 2015 Sharon Heffernan - 403-295-2622 sheffernan@brenntag.ca Cathy Pamer - 403-274-3217

Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre Men’s Silent Weekend Retreat June 5-7, 2015 To register please call or email Tony Weyers - 403-934-3992 gailweyers@hotmail.com Ken Moen - 403-452-7868 ken@certifiedalarms.ca Ken Moen Sr. - 403-527-0270 (Medicine Hat) kmoen@telus.net

Weekly Collection

Report 2014

May 3, 2015

Collections

Budget

Over (Under)

Budget

Year to date

Collections

Year to date

Budget

Over (Under)

Budget

Operating Fund $7,232 $ 10,189 $(2,957) $156,889 $198,402 $ (41,513)

Together in Action (TIA) $ 680 $ 867 $(187) $13,485 $15,598 $(2,113)

Prayer Summit 2015: Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre (941160 Retreat Road, Cochrane) is hosting the 2015 Ecumenical Prayer Summit, Saturday June 20th, 10am – 4pm. Join other Christian leaders in a day of reflection and prayer. The weekend features Pastors John Hutchinson and John Lucas Sr. Father Kevin Lynch, OFM, Father Bob Mitchell, OFM, Dr. Charles Neunkirchen, and Deacon Adrian Martens, with music by Denis Grady. For more information call 403-932-2012.