September 29, 2019 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prayers of the FaithfulRemember the sick of the ParishPat Bogdan, Vonda Danielson, Audrey Van Lueken, Cinette Kado, Dorothy Plettell, Rita Lemire, Tony Paladino, Shirley Gallant, Mary-Elaine Bishoff, Cathie McGinty, Angela Tobin, Bea Herbst, Joseph Sikora, Christopher Smith, Fr. Michael Storey, Helen George, Max Stroud, Vivien Kruszewski, Deena Bevers, Bill Gejdos, Alex Wist, Monica Grainger, Geoff Nickol, Andy Aucoin, Matt Harty, Ester Zappone, Marie Rabusic, Lucyna Osko, Cecilia Chapman, Roy Chanda, Cal O’Brien, Lora Allen, Helena Kuzminski Vedres, Carolyn Farago, Celeste Pryde, Robert Downey, Donald Sturm & Jacobus Braat.
and the DeceasedLeona Kinahan.
Anniversaries of Death remembered this weekAlfred Kaszuba, Lil Kempenaar & Antoni Nowik.
BaptismsPlease welcome into our Christian community Finn Gorden Leiblich, Jacob Miguel Fernandez, Elliotte Lee McIntosh, Lennon Monroe McIntosh & Blake Cameron Theodorus McIntosh who will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism this weekend.
Parish Office 2405 - 12 Avenue S. T1K 0P4 Telephone: (403) 327-8931 Email: [email protected] Bulletin Submissions: [email protected] Website: AllSaintsLethbridge.org Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.)
Our ChurchesAssumption 2405 - 12 Avenue S.St. Basil’s 604 - 13 Street N.St. Patrick’s Closed
Our PriestsFr. Kevin Tumback - Pastor
[email protected]. Albert Sayson - Associate Pastor
Our DeaconsCliff [email protected] Peta [email protected] Young [email protected] Driedger [email protected]
MassSaturday 5:00 p.m. - Assumption Church
7:00 p.m. - St. Basil’s ChurchSunday 7:30 a.m. - St. Basil’s Church
9:00 a.m. - Assumption Church11:00 a.m. - St. Basil’s Church 6:00 p.m. - Assumption Church
Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - St. Basil’s ChurchWednesday 12:05 p.m. - St. Basil’s ChurchThursday 12:05 p.m. - Assumption ChurchFriday 9:00 a.m. - Assumption Church
SacramentsReconciliationSaturday 3:30 - 4:30 pm Assumption ChurchSunday 4:30 - 5:30 pm Assumption ChurchTuesday 6:00 - 6:30 pm St. Basil’s ChurchThursday 11:00 - 11:30 am Assumption Churchand by appointmentAnointing of the SickArrangements made by calling the Parish Office.MarriageArrangements made by calling the Parish Office at least four months prior to setting a wedding date.
BaptismAll Saints Parish regularly celebrates the Sacrament of Baptism and offers preparation programs for families wishing to baptize their children. Please call the parish office for more information on this process.
Sunday ReflectionLive Simply, So That Others May Simply Live The parable of Lazarus and the rich man speaks to our hearts. In some ways, we may be able to identify with either of the individuals. In any event, we are asked to place ourselves into the scene and to ask some difficult questions if we identify ourselves with the rich man. How do we share the gifts and richness that we have? Are we blind to the needs of those who (although are not at our feet) are in front of our eyes, at our door, or on the street where we live? If we see ourselves as the poor man, do we see a hope for our resurrection into new life through and during our
suffering? We all have a part to play in the drama of the spiritual journey, and Jesus calls us to the same happy ending into the Kingdom. How well do we respond to those needy at our door?
Alas for those who are at ease in Zion . . . but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph! (Amos 6. 1, 6)Hunger is the best seasoning. Necessity is the mother of invention. What does it take for the rich man to notice Lazarus? Throughout his life, the rich man never gave a second thought to Lazarus lying hungry and sick at his gate. He was blinded by his comfort and affluence to the need around him. It is only the heat of the fires of hell that open his eyes. What will it take for you to notice Lazarus?
Tuesday, Oct. 1 7:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word
Wednesday, Oct. 2 12:05 p.m. Liturgy of the Word
Thursday, Oct. 3 12:05 p.m. Liturgy of the Word
Friday, Oct. 4 9:00 a.m. Pearl Ostafichuk (dec.)
Stewardship Reflection
Mass Intentions
Little Saints
On Friday, October 4 we have 12 Hour Eucharistic Adoration at Assumption. Adoration will begin after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and will close with Benediction at 9:00 p.m. Sign up sheets are located in the main church entrance of both churches.
Of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the greatest after the sacraments, the one dearest to God and the one most helpful to us.
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Southern Alberta Bishop’s Dinner
Praise Through the Arts Service to Others
An evening with Bishop McGrattan
Friday, October 11th at Exhibition West Hall
Tickets are $125 each and available at the parish office or email [email protected]
Proceeds from the evening will go to the Southwest Alberta Food Banks and Catholic School food programs.
Bishop’s Dinner
Adoration
Registration for Little Saints is now open!
Little Saints is a Catholic after school program for youth in kindergarten to grade five.
It runs on Thursday afternoons from 4:00-5:00 pm at St. Martha's Church (355 Columbia Blvd West),
beginning on October 3rd and running through to January 30th 2020.
The sessions this year will be focused on the lives of the saints and include music, prayer, lessons, games, crafts, and a small snack. There is a small fee for supplies.
For more information contact Amy Gruninger at [email protected]
Please register using the link on our website (allsaintslethbridge.org) under Youth Ministry.
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2:00 PM to 3:30 PMAssumption Hall
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Eucharistic Training & Commissioning - The Bishop has said that anyone wishing to serve as a Eucharistic Minister in the church or at a nursing home, must be trained and commissioned. If you missed the past sessions Fr. Kevin is offering
one more on Saturday, October 12, 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Assumption. Please attend if you wish to continue to serve in your ministry or if you would like to start in this ministry. Call the parish office if you would like more info.
Our Lady of the Assumption CWL will be meeting Tuesday, October 1 at 7 pm in Assumption hall. We will have a presentation on the 2nd theme from Catholic Social Teachings 101: “Call to Family, Community and Participation”. All ladies are most welcome!
That Man Is You! Are you a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, or a role model to others? Then TMIY is the program for you! It is a program that guides men to grow closer to God and helps them to better understand what God is calling them to be as Catholic men. We have two different meeting times, Thursday evenings or early Friday morning before work. Please contact Savio for more information at 403-320-1876 or tmiylethbridge @gmail.com
Be a witness to the sanctity of human life by participating in this year's Life Chain, on October 6 from 2:00 -3:00 pm along Mayor Magrath Drive South. Lethbridge Pro-Life
asks you to join this prayerful and peaceful gathering. We ask you to stand with over a million pro-lifers throughout Canada and the U.S. Every day in Canada 300 children lose their life to abortion. Join the Life Chain on October 6th and save lives in our community! Signs are provided. See more at: www.lifelethbridge.org, or call 403-320-5433.
Harvest Moon Ball - October 5th at the Coast Hotel. Proceeds raised at the Harvest Moon Ball will support St. Michael’s Health Centre and St. Therese Villa. For tickets or sponsorship information contact Ben at 403-382-6449 or [email protected]
As we approach Extraordinary Missionary Month (EMM) this October, Pope Francis has asked the Whole Church to revive its missionary commitment and reinvigorate its work to bring to the world the salvation of Jesus Christ. The Diocese
has compiled some resources to help you prepare for this revitalization in your missionary work. Find resources for EMM on our website allsaintslethbridge.org
Federal Election - As the federal election approaches on October 21, the Diocese of Calgary has compiled a set of resources to assist our faithful in making a faith-informed decision at the ballot box. Find resources on our website.
The Sunday Missals for 2019-2020 are now available at the parish office. The cost is $5 each.
All moms are invited to join the Mother’s Rosary Group, Wednesdays 9:30-11am at St Martha’s. We pray the rosary and chat about faith, marriage and parenting. Childcare is provided (no charge). We are also in need of more babysitters, please contact me or the parish office if you can help out. For more info check us out on Facebook: Mother’s Rosary Group - Lethbridge or call Deanna 403-317-3136.
One Rock 2.0 Young Adult Conference (18-35 years old) is on Saturday, Oct. 26 at St. Michael Catholic Community. Featuring: Paul J. Kim, Emily Wilson, Joe Melendrez & Ken Yasinski! Register, volunteer or get tickets at onerock.ca
Martha Retreat Centre Programs - 403-328-3422 or [email protected] Prayer - Anyone wishing space for quiet personal prayer is invited to come to the Centre Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and Fridays 9:00am - noon.Centering Prayer every Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:40 p.m. Come Away and Rest Awhile - Thursday, Oct 17, 7:00 pm to Sunday, Oct 20, 1:00 pm. This three-day silent retreat is open to a maximum of 12 participants who have taken at least one Mindfulness/Meditation course as well as previously attended a one-day retreat. There will be extended periods of formal meditation as well as teachings that deepen our understanding of the benefits and wisdom of spiritual exploration. Divine Liturgy with Fr. Gary Sedgwick will be celebrated every Friday in October at 10:30 a.m.
From October 6 to 12, we will celebrate the very first National Catholic Health Care Week. Organized by the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada.
Over 125 Catholic health care providers serve more than five million people each year in rural towns and urban centres across Canada. At the heart of Catholic health care is a deep respect for the intrinsic value and dignity of every human being and an unwavering commitment to serving all people, from all backgrounds and faiths – especially society’s most vulnerable. Visit www.passiontoheal.ca
Healing & Gifts of the Holy Spirit Workshop - Friday, Oct. 18th (6:30 p.m.) & Saturday Oct. 19th (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) at St. Ambrose, Coaldale. Friday Workshop: Receiving the infusion of the Holy Spirit. Saturday: Tongues, Prophecy, Wisdom, Knowledge, Resting in the Spirit & Intro to Healing Registration: [email protected] or Ken: 403-331-8923.
This Week in Our ChurchesSunday, September 29
7:30 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s) 9:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (Assumption)11:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s) 1:00 p.m. Baptisms (Assumption & St. Basil’s) 4:30 p.m. Confessions (Assumption) 6:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist (Assumption)
Monday, September 30 9:00 a.m. Mass (St. Martha’s) 6:00 p.m. Arise (Assumption hall)
Tuesday, October 1 9:00 a.m. Rosary (Assumption) 7:00 p.m. CWL Meeting (Assumption hall) 7:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word (St. Basil’s)
Wednesday, October 212:05 p.m. Liturgy of the Word (St. Basil’s) 5:00 p.m. RCIC (UMR) 6:30 p.m. Pulse (St. Martha’s) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (LMR) 7:00 p.m. RCIA (UMR) 8:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group (Assumption hall)
Thursday, October 312:05 p.m. Liturgy of the Word (Assumption) 1:30 p.m. Bible Timeline (UMR) 4:00 p.m. Little Saints (St. Martha’s) 7:00 p.m. Baptism Preparation (St. Basil’s hall) 7:00 p.m. Bible Timeline (UMR)
Friday, October 4 9:00 a.m. Mass (Assumption)
followed by 12 hour Eucharistic Adoration11:00 a.m. St. Michael’s Mass
Saturday, October 5 3:30 p.m. Confessions (Assumption) 5:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist (Assumption) 7:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s)
Sunday, October 6 7:30 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s) 9:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (Assumption)11:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s) 4:30 p.m. Confessions (Assumption) 6:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist (Assumption)
Fr. Kevin’s Cluttered Desk St. Teresa of Calcutta is quoted as saying, “There are many people in the world dying for a piece of bread but there are many more dying for a little love.” In the early church the Christians were noted for how they loved one another. The command of our Lord is to love God above all things and love each other as he has loved us. So why, in our world today, is there such a need for love? I remember being in a grade 9 class answering questions and one of the students wanted to know what Jesus meant by loving our neighbour. This discussion around the question came to mind as I thought of Mother Teresa’s words of the need for love. Part of the discussion was about what does love look like? Another part was on what love really is. Working with the children in our schools drives this home for me often. I will be standing at the door after Mass giving high-fives to the children and there will be one who ducks under my hand to give me a hug. There will be another who comes up giving me a funny look and I will pick that child up, and with a smile on their face they will tell their friends, “I knew he would do that.” There are other children who will just walk by, still others who will smile but no high-five. There are others who will group hug me. Yes there is a need in our world, our community, our church, for more love, but figuring out what it should look like and what it is, that is the hard part, but it begins with a simple lesson from Mother Teresa, “Just love them”. Acknowledge them, honor them, respect them, care for them. Love them with no expectation. Let the love of Christ flow through you to them, just love them, be it the children, your neighbour, your community, your church members. Seek the good in all, speak only well of each other, carry no grudge, release all anger, envy and jealousy, just love them. What a wonderful world it would be if we would just learn to be more respectful and honouring of each other.
Peace Fr. Kevin
P.S. Thank you to the organizers and volunteers of the Parish Golf Tourney. A fun day was had by all and God smiled on my team but we still only came tied for 5th place. Thank you to Picture Butte Golf Club for having us and providing a great meal.
P.P.S. Thank you to the organizers and volunteers of the Parish Picnic. Many were fed by the Word, by the Eucharist, and by hamburgers, hot dogs and all the trimmings. Thank you to all who brought salads, desserts and other assorted goodies.
The 5:00 Mass at Assumption desperately needs greeters and ushers. We currently only have 3 greeters for
that Mass. If you would like to help please call the parish office.
