WELCOME St. Matthew’s Parish 13131 - 86 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5E 3B5 Phone: (780) 475-2888 or FAX: (780) 475-3366 e-mail: [email protected]www.stmatthewrcedm.ca PASTOR: Rev. Paul Moret PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Sister Mara Ubalde, RVM BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: Rachel Jensen SECRETARY: Jackie Coulombe April 16, 2017 Resurrection of the Lord—Easter Sunday “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad” Weekend Mass Times: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 9:00am 11:00am Weekday Mass Times: Monday—8:30am Tuesday, Wednesday—9:00am Thursday—8:45am Friday—Dickinsfield—10:30am Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00pm to 4:45pm or by Appointment 1st Friday of the Month: Adoration—6:00pm, Mass—7:00pm 1st Saturday of the Month: Morning Mass—9:00am 3rd Tuesday of the Month: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 10:00am—6:00pm 3rd Wednesday of the Month: CWL Mass—7:00pm 3rd Thursday of the Month: Morning Mass—8:45am—Invitation to Celebration Extended to all Members of St. Vincent de Paul St. Matthew Parish Website www.stmatthewrcedm.ca
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WELCOME St. Matthew’s Parish 13131 - 86 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5E 3B5 Phone: (780) 475-2888 or FAX: (780) 475-3366
PASTOR: Rev. Paul Moret PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Sister Mara Ubalde, RVM
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: Rachel Jensen SECRETARY: Jackie Coulombe
April 16, 2017
Resurrection of the Lord—Easter Sunday “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad”
Weekend Mass Times: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 9:00am 11:00am Weekday Mass Times: Monday—8:30am Tuesday, Wednesday—9:00am Thursday—8:45am Friday—Dickinsfield—10:30am Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00pm to 4:45pm or by Appointment 1st Friday of the Month: Adoration—6:00pm, Mass—7:00pm 1st Saturday of the Month: Morning Mass—9:00am 3rd Tuesday of the Month: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 10:00am—6:00pm 3rd Wednesday of the Month: CWL Mass—7:00pm 3rd Thursday of the Month: Morning Mass—8:45am—Invitation to Celebration Extended to all Members of St. Vincent de Paul St. Matthew Parish Website www.stmatthewrcedm.ca
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“Then they went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed.” The two Marys were in for a surprise. They had come, as usual, to do the ritual anointing of their dead friend’s body. But on their arrival, not only was there an earthquake, there was also an angel whose “appearance was like lightning” and whose “clothing was white as snow.” The brave guards were so scared they “became like dead men,” but the women managed to stay on their feet and hear the words of the angel. Guess what! Jesus isn’t here. He’s been raised from the dead. Now go share the good news! No wonder these women were feeling a mixture of emotions! They were frightened by these incredible
supernatural events, but overjoyed that Jesus was alive again. Just imagine their joy when “Jesus met them on their way,” and they were able to embrace him and worship him. What a day! Now, we too join in the celebration of this day of all days. Every Easter, we recall these glorious events, but we do more than just remember. We also rejoice that our Lord is alive right now, that death and sin have been conquered forever, that the gates of heaven are open for us. The joy of Easter is not a nostalgic kind of happiness that only looks backwards. It is instead a call to rejoice in the gifts that we can enjoy today and in eternity. We may not have seen the angel, felt the earthquake, or kissed the feet of the risen Lord, but we are nonetheless the beneficiaries of this momentous event. We are an Easter people, a people in the hands of a loving God whose power can overcome all the terrible threats and trials of existence with the amazing gift of eternal life.
Easter Message 2017 Christ is Risen! Alleluia! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia!
“Exult, let them exult, the hosts of heaven, exult, let Angel ministers of God exult, let the trumpet of salvation sound aloud our mighty King’s triumph!
“Be glad, let earth be glad, as glory floods her, ablaze with light from her eternal King, let all corners of the earth be glad, knowing an end to gloom and darkness..…
“May this flame be found still burning by the Morning Star: the one Morning Star who never sets, Christ your Son,
who, coming back from death’s domain, has shed His peaceful light on humanity, and lives and reigns for ever and ever.
AMEN! ALLELUIA! AMEN!” These words of the Exultant – the Easter Proclamation – sung at every Easter Vigil - remind us
anew of the reason for our Easter joy: Christ is Risen! Death has been conquered! Sin and darkness do not have the last word – LIFE does – the eternal life won for us by the death and
resurrection of Christ Jesus. May the blessings of our Risen Savior be with you and your loved ones!
Fr. Paul Moret
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2017 Easter Message Easter is with us again. Alleluia!! In the wonderful and great solemn liturgies that the Church celebrates to mark Christ’s gift of redemption and new life to the world, we hear once again the stories that are proclaimed every year about the death of Jesus by crucifixion and his subsequent resurrection from the dead. What I find wondrous about the Word of God, especially in these stories, is that even though they are very familiar to us, we receive them as something fresh, something new, something that is able to address us now in the current reality in which we live. As the Word addresses our present lived reality, it brings to us extraordinary and real hope. What is our current reality today? I think a lot of people are suffering precisely from a lack of hope. I’m witnessing, especially among many of our young people, an anxiety, sometimes a real depression, and that’s reflective sometimes of a hardship that is also being experienced at home. Perhaps that’s no surprise, given the fluctuations in our economy, political instability throughout the world, the difficulties people are having in their relationships, and so on. So there is a felt need for something to hold onto, something secure, a real foundation that will give a reason for real hope. And that’s precisely the message of Easter! Jesus is the Son of God. He became human for us. He took upon himself the reality of our human nature. When he suffered his passion and died by crucifixion, he took to himself all the evil forces in the world, and by his resurrection destroyed their power. He showed that the love of God is able to vanquish all. As I like to tell our young people, especially in their own moments of difficulty, if Jesus can rise from the dead, there is nothing from which he cannot rescue us. Jesus alone is the reason for our hope. When we turn to him in faith, we discover his presence, and we discover in him the steadfast love of God, of God who remains with us always as he promised, of God who will never, ever let us down. That’s the reason for our hope – the fidelity of God made known in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Let us cling to that. Let us find in Jesus the Risen Lord the real reason for hope, the sure foundation for our lives, and let us rejoice in the love and peace that flows from His presence and from His mercy. A blessed and happy Easter to all of you. Richard W. Smith Archbishop of Edmonton
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St. Matthew’s CWL invites our Parishioners to help in a Lenten Project 2017.
We are collecting personal care items for the Mosaic Centre; suggested items include:
Face Cloth, Soap Deodorant, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Dental Floss, Small Shampoo,
Small Conditioner, Comb or Brush, Small Hand Lotion, Chapstick, Kleenex Pocket
Pack, Small Shaving Lotion, Shaving Razor, Underwear size M to XL, Socks. The
Mosaic Centre provides a warm, safe and welcoming community environment for
the vulnerable and disadvantaged in the North-East Edmonton and is located at 12758
Fort Road and Welcomes our help. Your care packages can be dropped off in front of
the Mosaic Centre sign located at the Main Entrance of the Church. For more
information or if you have any questions, please contact Patti Ofner @ 780-641-3086
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! The St. Matthew’s office & staff are moving to the upper floor of the rental house for the duration of the hall build. We will be moving on Saturday, April 29th starting at 9:00 AM. Please contact Rachel at the Parish Office if you are able to help. At least 2 pickup trucks would be helpful to facilitate the moving of the larger items. Lunch will be provided!!
From your Parish Office Family As you celebrate Easter may you be blessed with peace and happiness! Extending Easter Prayers to all of you and your families!! We Thank You for sharing your many gifts and talents in making our Faith Community a joyful place to gather!! Fr. Paul, Sr. Mara, Rachel & Jackie
PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Office will be closed Good Friday April 14th & Easter Monday April 17th reopening Tuesday April 18th, 2017. If you have an emergency during this time and require a priest, please contact Fr. Paul Moret @ 780-913-5183. If no answer please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
Thank You!!
ALTAR SERVER WORKSHOP 2017 Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 8:30am to 1:00pm at St. Joseph’s Basilica Sponsored by the Office of Vocations Open to all current altar servers as well. Registration Deadline: Friday May 5, 2017 Talk to your parish priest about registration.
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News from the CWL General Meeting will be held on Wednesday April 19, 2017 beginning with Mass at 7:00pm with Meeting and Fellowship to follow. ========================================== New Members 16 years of age and up are all WELCOME!! ========================================== Our CWL Social will be held on Saturday May 6, 2017. This will include a Silent Auction. All donations will be gratefully appreciated. Please bring New and/or Unused items to the Church and/or Parish Office. To avoid any confusion; please ensure that these items are labelled for the Silent Auction. This will be a fundraiser for our New Parish Hall. Many Thanks for all your support!! More details to follow! ============================= Keep those blankets and stamps coming!! Thanks and God bless!!
Request for Prayers for Special Intention May our sick and suffering find strength in Jesus along with the parish family. Let us pray for: Pauline Chmilar, Olivia Dedrick, Valma Downing, Olga Dubuc, Elizabeth Edwards, Oscar Fontaine, Anne Gallant, Luke Kolassa, Ron Krill, Eugene Mychalyk, Judy & Aldo Pace, William Prusak, Manolo Relova, Joyce Roskewich, Elisita Salcedo, Darrell Smith, Dena Sutton, Analiese Tiechrob, Nena Ubalde, Darlene Unrau, Olivia Vye, Trevor Weisgerber. If you wish to have a name included please call the Parish Office by noon on Thursday.
50th
Anniversary Appeal Update Thank you to everyone who has turned in their Appeal Pledges and Donations. This week’s totals are: Total Pledges: $178,600.00 Total One Time Donations $ 30,328.00 Total $208,928.00 Thank you again for your consideration and generosity!
SAME TOTALS AS
LAST WEEK!
NO ADDITIONAL
MONIES RECEIVED!!
MASS INTENTIONS APRIL 17—APRIL 23, 2017 April 17—8:30am— April 18—9:00am—Linda Batford Repose of her Soul April 19—9:00am—Joyce Roskewich Special Intention CWL Mass—7:00pm—Alvina Louch Repose of her Soul April 20—8:45am— April 22—5:00pm—Laurier Chretien Repose of his Soul April 23—9:00am—Anna Jandurova Repose of her Soul Zuzana Manista Repose of her Soul 11:00am—Ivan Hozjan Repose of his Soul
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THANK YOU to Tim Hortons (97 St.—132 Ave.) who supply treats each week for serving at our hospitality gatherings after the Sunday Masses. This gathering allows parishioners to chat while having coffee, juice or a donut. Thank you for your generosity. Thank You Tim Hortons!!
Confirmation Classes Commitment Ceremony: Sunday April 23, 2017 @ 11:00am Session 1: Saturday April 29, 2017 @ 10:00am-12:00pm Session 2: Saturday May 6, 2017 @ 10:00am-12:00pm Session 3: Saturday May 13, 2017 @ 10:00am-12:00pm Session 4: Saturday May 20, 2017 @ 10:00am-1:00pm Confirmation Celebration: Sunday May 21, 2017 @ 1:00pm
The Bissell Centre is in need of shampoo and new and/or gently used towels. Place your items in a plastic bag clearly marked for the Bissell Centre and please leave your items on the counter in the Hospitality Room.
REMINDER: Bible Studies will resume Tuesday April 18th, 2017. The AM Class will commence after Morning Mass and then another at 7:00pm in the evening.
SUNDAY COLLECTION (from April 8 & 9, 2017 ) Envelopes/Loose Cash: $ 6,548.80 Building Fund—New Hall: $ 393.00 Easter Offering: $ 50.00 Maintenance: $ 332.00 Missals 2016-2017: $ 11.75 Pennies for the Poor: $ 46.35 Together We Serve: $ 225.00 DEPOSIT: $ 7,606.90
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Come recite the rosary on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00pm. You are most welcome to join the group. Enter from the side door of the church.
