Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time ∎ St. Joseph’s Parish Bulletin – September 8/9, 2019 OPT FOR THE CROSS If Jesus’ message is not softened, it is a difficult message. Carrying one’s own cross, shouldering the instrument of torture and death is the equivalent of cooperating in one’s own death. That’s what Christ asks me to “sit down and decide” if I am willing to do. It is the condition for becoming his disciple and for making it to the end of my life as a faithful friend and follower of my Lord. CONVERSATION WITH CHRIST Lord Jesus Christ, you lead me by example. I thank and praise you, because you go before me and show me the way. You also give me strength to carry my cross every day. So, as I kneel down and consider what you ask of your followers, I decide to undertake this arduous task out of love for you. RESOLUTION Looking ahead to what this day holds for me, I can identify my cross. I will resolve to carry it, asking God’s help in prayer and striving to bear it with spiritual joy. (Father Patrick Butler, LC) WWW.STJOSEPHCALGARY.COM | 640 19 TH AVENUE NW, CALGARY, AB T2M 0Y8 | PHONE (403) 289-2591 FAX (403) 282-8838
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Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time ∎ St. Joseph’s Parish Bulletin – September 8/9, 2019
OPT FOR THE CROSS If Jesus’ message is not softened, it is a difficult message. Carrying one’s own cross, shouldering the instrument of torture and death is the equivalent of cooperating in one’s own death. That’s what Christ asks me to “sit down and decide” if I am willing to do. It is the condition for becoming his disciple and for making it to the end of my life as a faithful friend and follower of my Lord. CONVERSATION WITH CHRIST Lord Jesus Christ, you lead me by example. I thank and praise you, because you go before me and show me the way. You also give me strength to carry my cross every day. So, as I kneel down and consider what you ask of your followers, I decide to undertake this arduous task out of love for you. RESOLUTION Looking ahead to what this day holds for me, I can identify my cross. I will resolve to carry it, asking God’s help in prayer and striving to bear it with spiritual joy. (Father Patrick Butler, LC)
Parent information Session Registration at the Church (Parish Hall) on Sunday, September 8, at 6:30 PM.
CONFIRMATION Parent information Session Registration Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 to 11:30 am Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 7:30 to 9pm.
BABY BAPTISM
CLASS The next baby baptism preparation class is: Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 from 7 to 9 PM at the Parish Hall. Contact the Parish Office (403) 289-2591 to register.
MARRIAGE
PREPARATION
PROGRAM
In partnership with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary, Catholic Family Service (CFS) offers a Marriage Preparation Weekend to couples preparing for the sacrament of marriage. Over the course of a weekend, participants take a time-out from wedding planning to developing practical tools that will create a lifelong, happy marriage. Upcoming dates:
September 6-8, 2019 October 11-13, 2019 November 1-3, 2019 December 6, 2019 January 10-12, 2020 For more information, please visit: http://www.cfs-ab-org | 403-233-2360
RCIA Resume meetings on September 11, 2019 (Conference Room) at 7:30pm.
AUGUST 31/SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 SUNDAY COLLECTION
ENVELOPE $3,392.55 LOOSE $ 970.51 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS GIFT TO THE CHURCH.
MAY GOD’S ABUNDANT BLESSINGS BE WITH YOU!
NEED A PRAYER If you or a loved one is in need of prayers due to an illness, please call the rectory to put your name on the prayer list. Names will be kept in the prayer list for 4 weeks unless notified otherwise. If you need the name removed before 4 weeks, please call the rectory at (403) 289-2591. PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Grant & Elaine Stapon, Tony C., Ernie Feduniw, Joseph Ceschini, Eugene Kuklicz, Megan Baron, Phyllis, Jun Garcia, Pat Foran, Charles Smith, Heather Rieberer, Charlane Porter, Veronica Hay, Darlene Sharman, Colton Campbell Yau, Nathan Anaekwe, Steve Purdy, Deborah Ashwood, T. Lane, Betty Beltran, Maria Nonis, Jola, Jehad, Aniela, Layla & Lyall Collister.
THE CONFIRMATION PROGRAM FOR 2020 is in need of 7 Volunteers over the age of 18. If you are available for 8-10 sessions on some Sunday afternoons from 2:00 - 3:30 pm over the course of time from December 8, 2019 to May 3, 2020 would you kindly contact Mary Ann Donaleshen at either [email protected] or 403-466-2432 for more information and to offer your volunteer time.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT ST. JOSEPH SEPTEMBER 9TH TO SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2019
DAY DATE EVENTS MON Sep. 9 23RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME TUE Sep. 10 6:30 PM Confession (Church)
7:00 PM Mass (Church) | INTENTION: CLARE KATHLEEN BURNS
WED Sep. 11 8:30 AM Confession (Church) 9:00 AM Mass (Church) | INTENTION: CARMELA RAMIREZ 7:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry (Small Conference Room)
THU Sep. 12 10:15 AM Mass (Fanning Centre)| 7:30 PM AA – Polish Language (Conference Room)
FRI Sep. 13 Memorial of St. John Chrysostom 11:30 AM Confession (Church) Noon Mass (Church) |INTENTION: ALICE FAIRBOURN 3:00 PM Chaplet of the Divine Mercy (Church)
SAT Sep. 14 Feast The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:30 AM Confession (Church) 9:00 AM Mass (Church) | INTENTION: RUBEN ALCOMENDAS 4:00 PM Confession (Church) 5:00 PM Sunday Mass (Church)|INT.: VICTOR & MARY WYONZEK 7:00 PM Bread Ministry (Parish Hall)
SUN Sep. 15 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 AM Sunday Mass (Church)| INTENTION: FOR PARISHIONERS 10:00 AM Coffee & Tea (Parish Hall) 11:00 AM Sunday Mass (Church) |INT.: GIUSTINO & I. DE CAPITE 5:00 PM Sunday Mass (Church)|INT. EISAKU & TORU WATANABE
GOSPEL REFLECTION THIS WEEK – (LUKE 14.25-33)
HATING ONE'S FAMILY
In today's Gospel, Jesus says something shocking, "Anyone who comes to me without hating father, mother, wife, children, brothers, sisters, yes and his own life too, cannot be my disciple." We should realize that it was intended to provoke a response. If we took his
words literally, it would be the exact opposite of all that he preached. But are the words meant in the literal sense? Jesus used what we might call "reverse psychology" to elicit a commitment from his disciples. Many came to him because he was a free physician. They had only a passing or no interest in his teachings. His words might be interpreted to say, "Anyone who wants to be my follower must love me far more than he does his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, or sisters--yes, more than his own life--otherwise he cannot be my disciple." (Today's English version of the Bible). (Father R. Lonsdale)
LITURGY MINISTERS SEPTEMBER 14/15, 2019
24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY 5 PM LECTOR 1 Elizabeth Schnitzler CANTOR Anthony LECTOR 2 Paul Schnitzler EMHC A1 PaulineEkwalanga EMHC B1 Elaine Dytnerski EMHC B2 Konrad Dytnerski Sacristan Anthony Banka
SUNDAY 9 AM
LECTOR 1 Heidy Chan CANTOR Mike LECTOR 2 Joan Sicotte EMHC A1 Wayne Paradis EMHC B1 Elizabeth McWhinnie EMHC B2 Abbes El Quaouti Sacristan Joan Sicotte
SUNDAY 11 AM LECTOR 1 Art Durant CANTOR Richard LECTOR 2 Nancy McMahon EMHC A1 Iwona Kuklicz EMHC A2 Shane Philips EMHC A3 Sonia Philips EMHC B1 Nancy Mitchell EMHC B2 Malcolm De Souza EMHC B3 Ann D. Amantea EMHC B4 Joe Amantea Sacristan Nancy McMahon
SUNDAY 5 PM
LECTOR 1 Dave Wright CANTOR Susan LECTOR 2 Alison Vandelaak EMHC A1 Sabrina Lee-Lieu EMHC B1 Luz Garcia EMHC B2 Lucy Assen Sacristan Fe Badajos
NEWS FROM THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL St. Joseph’s Conference
CONFERENCE ACTIVITY REPORT
“Give to the Lord, you families of nations” Psalm 96:7
By giving and doing for others, we “give to the Lord” +++
To set up Credit Card Monthly Donations to
SSVP Please phone the Parish Office
403-289-2591 or
SSVP ENVELOPES AVAILABLE On our Bulletin Board downstairs
RECEIPTS ISSUED OVER $20
Due to the lack of delivery volunteers in August, we were unable to provide food hampers. As a result, we closed our request line. We have reopened for September deliveries. We need volunteers to
deliver food hampers. Deliveries are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. You can set your preferred time of day to deliver. Paperwork required: Police check and signature on Parish Code of Conduct. For more information: Phone our line and leave a message: 403-231-4966 email: [email protected]
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME REFLECTION: In this gospel, Jesus lays out the demands of following him, the great cost of discipleship. Why is the cost of discipleship so high that we must even give up our lives? Because we follow Jesus, who gave his life. We must carry our cross, and this means the daily discipline of self-sacrifice for the sake of others. We must also renounce all our possessions, which means letting go of anything or conduct that causes us to question discipleship or swerve us from the path of following Jesus. In human situations we calculate the cost of finishing a difficult or expensive task. So also, Jesus helps us calculate the cost of discipleship—it demands everything we are and everything we have. Jesus intends no surprises for those who choose discipleship; here’s the fine print: we have to die to self if we wish to follow Jesus.
Jesus, you are the faithful disciple of God, -may we help to carry the burdens of others.
Jesus, you carried your cross with faith and trust, -may we patiently endure times of suffering.
Jesus, give us the grace to always ask the question, -“What would Jesus do or say if He were here?” Amen
Parents and children from St. Joseph School will be selling ADmazing Coupon books at all masses Sept 7-8 and Sept 14-15 as a school fundraiser. We welcome and greatly appreciate your support of our parish school! Cost is $25, cash or check only. Coupon books also will be available for purchase at the St Joseph School Office Sept 4-16
WORKSHOP Thursday, Oct 17 from 7PM to 9 PM Saturday, Oct 12 from 10 AM to noon. This is for present and future EMHC. You only need to attend one of them.
St. Joseph's Parish invites you to the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, Sep. 21 at 10 am. Where: St. Joseph's Centennial Garden (640 19 Ave NW, Calgary). Bring your pet(s) along. All are welcome! For more information, contact the Parish Office at 403-289-2591.
INDONESIAN FOOD BAZAAR
Indonesian Catholic Community (UKI Calgary) invites you to the 2019 Indonesian Food Bazaar on Saturday, Sep. 14 at 12:30 pm. Where: St. Joseph's Church (640 19 Ave NW, Calgary). All are welcome! For more information, visit: ukicalgary.ca
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 7/8, 2019
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS St. Joseph's Parish invites you to the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, Sep. 21 at 10 am. Where: St. Joseph's Centennial Garden (604 19 Ave NW, Calgary). Bring your pet(s) along. All are welcome! For more information, contact the Parish Office at 403-289-2591. Alternative date: Sunday, Sep. 29 at 2 pm. Where: Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre. WANTED: HOUSEKEEPER The retired priests’ residence in Calgary is looking for a housekeeper. For more information about the position and application details, visit: http://careers.calgarydiocese.ca THE TRANSITUS OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PRAYER VIGIL | The Secular Franciscan Order in Calgary invites you to a prayer vigil to celebrate the passing of St. Francis from earthly life to eternal glory on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at 6:30 to 8 pm. Where: Canadian Martyrs Parish (835 Northmount Dr. NW). For more information, contact: Linda at 403-245-8549 | [email protected] | ofscalgary.com FAITH & FUN STAMPS GAME Round up the family and come down to McMahon Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14 to watch the Stamps take on the Tiger-Cats at our Family Day game. Make sure to arrive at the Stadium early starting at 11 am for our FREE pre-game family tailgate party at the Gridiron Gardens. They partnered with the Family Channel and Kidomo to bring in characters including Chase and Skye from Paw Patrol, Iron Man and Spider-Man. There will be bouncy castles, airbrush tattoos, music, food trucks and tons of other family-friendly activities. $24 per ticket. A portion of every ticket will be donated to the retired priests’ fund. Buy tickets at stampeders.com/diocese
RIDE FOR REFUGE Ride or walk on Saturday, Oct. 5 to show your solidarity and support for single moms and their children. For more information or to register, visit rideforrefuge.org/elizabethhousecalgary or call 403-218-5531. You can choose to lead a team, volunteer, or donate to help transform lives two generations at a time.
ONE ROCK 2.0 One Rock 2.0 Young Adult Conference (18-35 years old) is happening on Saturday, Oct. 26 at St. Michael Catholic Community. Featuring: Paul J. Kim, Emily Wilson, Joe Melendrez and Ken Yasinski! For more information, go to: onerock.ca | Facebook or Instagram @onerockyyc
WESTERN CONFERENCE OF LITURGY 2019 Keynote speaker: Christina Ronzio, National Director of Liturgy. Theme: When I in Awesome Wonder: Encountering Christ in Symbol, Ritual and Movement in Mass. Topics will also include the upcoming Music in Catholic Worship national hymnal and the use of technology during worship. When: Oct. 25-27, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes, Kelowna. More info at http://news.calgarydiocese.ca LECTIO DIVINA WORKSHOP Immerse yourself in prayer and study of the Word! Seeds of the Word Community invites you to a series of Lectio Divina workshops and the study of Verbum Domini. When: Sep. 19, Oct. 2, 16 & 30, Nov. 13 & 27, at 6 to 8 pm. Where: 3011 29 St. SW, Calgary. For more information, contact 403-616-8579.
GRIEFSHARE AT ST. MICHAEL St. Michael Catholic Community invites individuals who have experienced loss of loved ones to GriefShare: a weekly seminar and support program designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. This program consists of a video seminar, group support discussions, and a personal workbook. Free-will giving/$10 charge for the booklet. When: Mondays from 7 to 9 pm for 8 weeks, beginning Sep. 9. For more information, contact 403-249- 0423 | [email protected]
INDONESIAN FOOD BAZAAR Indonesian Catholic Community (UKI Calgary) invites you to the 2019 Indonesian Food Bazaar on Saturday, Sep. 14 at 12:30 pm. Where: St. Joseph's Church (640 19 Ave NW, Calgary). For more information about the event or UKI, visit: ukicalgary.ca
SECULAR FRANCISCAN INFORMATION SESSION | Secular Franciscans are a community of practising Catholic adults who strive to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ more profoundly in their daily lives, as St. Francis of Assisi did. Information Session on Sunday, Sep. 15 from noon to 12:45 pm at Canadian Martyrs Parish (835 Northmount Drive NW). UNPLANNED MOVIE Watch the movie Unplanned at this year’s 40 Days for Life kickoff, happening at St. Michael Catholic Community (800 85 St. SW, Calgary) on Friday, Sep. 20 at 7 pm. This is your chance to see this powerful pro-life movie if you missed its first week run in July. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at instantmovietickets.com Proceeds will go to 40 Days for Life Calgary chapter. For more information, contact [email protected]
SACRED ARTS WALK & TALK St. Mary's University & Sacred Arts Guild of Alberta (SAGA) invite you to "Sacred Arts Walk & Talk" on Saturday, Sep. 28 at 1 to 4 pm. Where: Heritage Centre, St. Mary's University (14500 Bannister Road SE, Calgary). Special guest speaker: Debra Mauro, Dr. Gerry Turcotte, President of StMU; Dr. Helen Kominek and Catherine Carlyle. RSVP by Sep. 20 via e-mail to [email protected]
BREAKFAST WITH THE BISHOP 2019 Franciscans & Friends Music Mission invites you to the 12th Annual Breakfast with the Bishop on Saturday, Sep. 21 at 8:30 am. Where: St. Albert the Great Parish Hall (10 Prestwick Dr. SE, Calgary). Featuring: Demetrio Navarro and St. Albert Music Ministry. Proceeds from the event will be split between the St. Albert the Great concrete restoration and Holy Trinity Parish (Siksika) building repairs. Tickets are $40 and can be reserved at fransiscanandfriends.ca | 403-397-1947 ORGAN WORKSHOP Sacred Heart Parish, in collaboration with Sacred Arts Guild of Alberta and the Diocese of Calgary, is hosting an "Introduction to the Organ for Pianists" workshop. Date available: Monday, Sep. 23 from 6:30 to 9 pm. Workshop cost is $25. To register, contact Alane at
FILM SCREENING: OVER 18 You are invited to come to the screening of "OVER 18" - a feature length documentary to help combat pornography addiction, especially among children and teens. There will be a Q&A following the film screening. Please note that parental guidance is advised as film may not be suitable for children under 12 years of age.
1. Wednesday, Sep. 25 at 7 pm. Where: St. Michael's Church (958 Christie Ave, Pincher Creek), hosted by St. Michael's CWL in Pincher Creek. Contact: [email protected] | 403-627-2434.
2. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 pm. Where: St. Bonaventure Church (1600 Acadia Dr. SE, Calgary), hosted by St. Cecilia and St. Bonaventure CWL. Contact: Gaby at [email protected]
DO THE BIG BANG AND FAITH COLLIDE? How do Catholics understand the origins of the universe? Attend 2019-2020 CWL Annual Lecture at St. Mary's University with Dr. Adam D. Hincks, SJ. When: Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 7 to 9 pm in McGivney Hall (14500 Bannister Road SE, Calgary).
PASS IT ON – CLOTHING GIVEAWAY The Pass it On Clothing Giveaway is asking for donations of clean, gently-used winter coats and boots for children, women and men. The goal is to collect 700 coats and 700 pairs of boots for the Giveaway. The Giveaway will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Father Lacombe High School (3615 Radcliffe Drive SE, Calgary). To donate, contact Theresa Lewchuk at 403-815-6055 | [email protected]
WCC 2019 – CATECHIST SCHOOL Save the date: Friday/Saturday, Nov. 22/23. The Western Conference of Catechumenate presents Mary Birmingham and Nick Wagner of TeamRCIA to deliver 2 days of Catechist School where you will gain confidence in your ministry, understand the principles of the RCIA journey and practice proven adult learning models. For more information, contact [email protected]
NEWS.CalgaryDiocese.ca | WHAT’S HAPPENING in the DIOCESE. Contact: 403-218-5500 or E-mail: [email protected]
Ministry Contact Sacraments RCIA: Greg Yates | rcia @stjosephca lga ry.com RCIA FOR CHILDREN: Nancy McMahon BABY BAPTISM: Fr. Jaroslaw “Yarek” Dziuba, SDS MARRIAGE PREPARATION | Please call the office.
Social Justice ST. VINCENT DE PAUL | (403) 231-4966 | BREAD FOR THE HUNGRY: Malcolm De Souza DEVELOPMENT & PEACE: Paul Milo FANNING CENTRE PASTORAL CARE: Yvonne Hayne
640 19th Ave. NW, Calgary, AB T2M-0Y8 Phone: (403) 289-2591 Fr. Jaroslaw “Yarek” (403) 289-2591 Fax: (403) 282-8838 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stjosephcalgary.com Parish Priest: Fr. Jaroslaw Dziuba, SDS [email protected] Secretary: Fe Badajos [email protected] Parish Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM to Noon
Sacraments WEEKDAY EUCHARIST CELEBRATIONS
Tuesday at 7 PM, Wednesday at 9 AM, Thursday 10:15 AM (Fanning Centre), Friday at Noon (followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament) and Saturday at 9 AM.
SUNDAY EUCHARIST CELEBRATIONS Saturday at 5 PM Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM and 5 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Half an hour before all weekday masses, and on Saturdays at 4 PM
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE 6 months’ notice required. Call the Office.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR INFANTS 2 months’ notice required. Call the Office.
FIRST COMMUNION, RECONCILIATION & CONFIRMATION
Programs run yearly. Call the office.
SACRAMENT OF INITIATION (BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION AND HOLY COMMUNION) FOR ADULTS
