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PASTORAL CARE: Pastoral Care people will bring Com-munion or visit those who are sick, shut-in or in the hospital. Contact: Jerry Stack 780-459-4589
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM: Emilia Maier, Mary Meister, D.J. Stack, Brian Pasternak, Maria Grande, Nora Ga-doury, Donald Vaugeois, Juliette Pollok, Angie Sturrock, Noelle Benoit, Joe Pimen-tel, Adelyn Warawa, Thomas Kho, Therese Gibeau, Jay Meakin, Norma March, Pat Howrish, Stephen Tamayo, Roger LaPlante, Helen Rommings, Colette Van-derkley’s family members, Frank Corazza, Mark Holan, Joseph St. Arnaud, Dolores & DecolynneJo Barteski, Dave & Diane Hawirko, Colin Diakow, Paulette Schoen-berger, Mary Anne & Heikki Laitinene, Cherica Castro, Barry Laing, Duncan Mac-Donald, Anne Liese Zimmerman, Karen Petrone, Rita Frederick, Mark Schoen-berger, Brian Rogers, Michelle Black, Lance McNamara, Douglas Lemieux, Rich-ard Sabourin, Brenda Fraser, Gabrielle Carriou, Shawn Hunt, Colin Holtner, Chuck Mitchell Jr., Dominic Willott, Melo-dy Contant, Lena Sokolan, Joseph Paquette, John Duncan, Lorie McMillan, Maria Benevider, Emily & Sandra Mikalo-nis, Chad Zima, Carl Swift, Ruth An-struther, Pierre Phalempin, Fleurette Phalempin, Teddy Petryshyn.
“I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. May my meditation be pleasing to Him. For I rejoice in the Lord.” Psalm 104:33-34.
Our Mission is to live in the Spirit of the Holy Family Email: [email protected] Website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca
75 Poirier Ave. St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1 Office Phone: 780-459-3694 Fax: 780-460-4239 Fr. Maurice Rectory: 780-460-2774 Fr. Peter Rectory: 780-460-3036
Welcome to Holy Family Parish Contact Information: 75 Poirier Ave. St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1 Office Phone: 780-459-3694 Office Fax: 780-460-4239 Fr. Maurice Rectory: 780-460-2774 Fr. Peter Rectory: 780-460-3036
Parish Staff and Contacts: Pastor: Fr. Maurice Okolie Associate Pastor: Fr. Peter Ebidero Deacon: Dcn. Don Logan Office Administrator: Nicole Schoenberger Office Assistant: Joanne Willette Sacramental Prep./School/Music contact: Marieta Paul Youth Coordinator: Nicole Painchaud Office Volunteers: Connie Luty/Emily Finstad/Velma Brown/ Laurie Shinkewski Custodian/Bldg Access: Maurice Beier (780-298-1743)
Ministries/Meeting Dates/Contacts: Parish Council: 3rd Wed.: Phil: 780-459-5376 Finance Committee: 3rd Thurs.: Laura: 780-459-3694 Liturgy Committee: 1st Wed.: Gary: 780-460-2046 Knights of Columbus: 4th Wed. (1st & 3rd deg.) Bob: 780-458-4854 1st Thurs. (4th deg.) George: 780-498-2904 Catholic Women’s League: 1st Mon. Suzanne: 780-418-1001 Social Action: 3rd Mon.: Wendy: 780-459-3694 Pastoral Care: 4th Mon.: Jerry: 780-459-4589 Maintenance:1st Mon.: Clem: 780-909-6876 Legion of Mary: Mon.: Sharon: 780-660-3398 Verve(JH)&Unite(SH): Wed./Fri.Eve.: Youth Coord.: 780-459-3694 S.S.V.P: 2nd & 4th Tues.: Maria: 780-651-3012 Faith Study: Stella R.: 780-459-3694
2nd Sunday of Lent · February 21st, 2016 Saints of the Month: Saints Louis and Zelie Martin
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Ecumenical World Day of Prayer Friday March 4th 7:00 pm at St. Albert Parish,
Written by the Women of Cuba
(Info on CWL bulletin board). Theme: “Receive Children Receive Me”
CWL lead Stations of the Cross Friday March 11th, 7:00 pm
40 Days for Life Meet at HFP 1 pm Thursdays [email protected] or
780-233-6398 (Info on CWL Board) General meeting Monday March 7th 6:45pm.
All Ladies in the Parish are Welcome, Come visit with us
Masses: Weekends: Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm Weekdays: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am First Fridays: 7:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Confessions are available every Saturday 4:00 - 4:50 pm
Sacraments: Baptism:
Call the parish office to arrange for the Baptism of your child
Parents are asked to participate in a Baptism Preparation Class, please pre - register for this class with the parish office
Baptism preparation: Mar. 9th, Apr. 13th Baptism Dates: 2nd weekend of each month
First Reconciliation
1 night for parents AND children.
April 11th, 12th, or 14th First Reconciliation Celebration: May 12th, 2016 at 6:00 pm
First Eucharist Date(s):
9:00 am, May 15th - EMP
11:00 am, May 15th - NMR
5:00 pm, May 15th - VG
9:00 am, May 29th - All other children not in the Catholic Schools
Confirmation:
1 evening left for children AND parents (March):
March 7th, 8th, or 10th
Pre-Confirmation Retreat: April 28, 2016 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the church for children only (parents welcome to observe and help)
Confirmation Date: with Bishop Bittman on Sunday May 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm
Weekly Catechism Classes (Sept. - May):
Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Sacrament of the Sick:
Any day and at any hour, please call
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA
To begin the journey to full membership in the Catholic Church, start with Toes in the Water, an introduction to the teachings and doctrines of Catholicism. Meets every Wednesday at 7pm year round.
RCIA meets every Thursday from Sep-tember to Pentecost from 7 to 9 pm.
Contact the Parish Office for more de-tails.
Marriage:
Please contact the Parish office to sched-ule an appointment to discuss your forthcoming marriage
A minimum of four months is required
An approved pre-marriage course is obligatory
Register for marriage prep. through the office
Marriage Preparation: Marriage Prep will run two Saturdays: April 30th and May 7th:
Please call Samantha to register
Exact times may be subject to change.
YOUTH PROGRAMS:
YOUTH GROUPS:
VERVE: is every Wednesday begin-ning at 7pm. Grades 6-8 welcome!
UNITE: is every Friday Grades 9-12 welcome! Please note the change to
Fridays.
HFP Retreat “The Sound of Mercy” Holy Family Parish Youth Fast Retreat will be held here at the parish Friday March 4 and Saturday March 5. This is a 24 hour fast in support of the Ed-monton Food Bank. Throughout the fast there will be games, talks and prayer. We will also be watching The Sound of Music. This Retreat is open to all students grades 6 to 12 and will help us embrace and equip us to live out our catholic mission to be Agents of Mercy in our daily lives. Please see the website and bulletin board for reg-istration and more information.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Upcoming dates to remember:
Wednesday, February 24th – dinner at 6pm followed by General meet-ing
SSVP CONTACT INFO: To make a donation: [email protected] To notify us of someone in need: [email protected]
LEGION OF MARY: Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you. With the Blessed Mother as our role model, we seek her guidance and help in our everyday lives. Without hesitation or question, Mary obeyed God’s will and lived her life with Christ at the cen-tre. You are invited to learn more about our Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy at the Legion of Mary meeting held each Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the resource room.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE: Holy Family Parish is committed to Thurs-day’s. If you are able, please join for a peace-ful hour of prayer for the cause across from the “Women’s Health Options” building in Edmonton, if you are unable to go down to the building please consider offering prayers in front of the blessed sacrament for this cause.
Join us for the Western Canadian Catholic Home School Conference
March 10 - 12 at Providence Renewal Centre, 3005 - 119 St., Edmonton. Our theme is “Mercy.” Our guest speakers are Dr. Ryan Topping and Archbishop Gerard Pettipas. For more information, contact Veronica at 780-467-8410 or email [email protected] or visit online at www.wcchsc.net
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Retrouvaille Stress in Your Marriage? Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that may feel bored, disillusioned, frustrat-ed, or angry in their marriage. For con-fidential information or to register for the program beginning with a week-end on March 11-13, 2016 email: [email protected] or phone: 780-577-1474.
Fun Run 2016 Its not too early to start dreaming about a spring run along the river val-ley! The 11th Annual Faith, Fitness & Fun Run/Walk takes place on Satur-day, May 28th, starting at Newman Theological College. To register: www.events.runningroom.com. For more information: [email protected] or call Joan 780-469-1010.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:
Universal: Care for Creation That we may take good care of crea-tion–a gift freely given–cultivating and protecting it for future generations. Evangelization: Asia That opportunities may increase for dialogue and encounter between the Christian faith and the peoples of Asia.
PARISH ACTIVITIES
Holy Family Parish welcomes you with great joy on...
The 2nd Sunday of Lent February 21st, 2016
Monday - February 22nd 8:15 am - Morning Prayers
6:30 pm - Security Mtg. (Hall) 7:00 pm - Legion of Mary (Res.Rm.)
7:00 pm - Pastoral Care (MDY) 7:00 pm - Social Action (Bro.A.)
Tuesday - February 23rd
8:15 am - Morning Prayers
9:30 am - Divine Mercy (Res.Rm.) 7:00 pm - SSVP (Hall)
7:30 pm - KofC Choir (Church)
Wednesday - February 24th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers
10:00 am - Faith Study (MDY) 10:00 am - Bible Study (Bro.A.)
6:00 pm - KofC General Mtg. (Hall) 7:00 pm - Verve (Res.Rm.)
7:00 pm - Rosary for the Unborn (Church)
7:00 pm - ‘Toes in the Water’ (MDY)
Thursday - February 25th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers
6:15 pm - Alleluia Choir (Church) 7:00 pm - RCIA (MDY)
7:30 pm - Adult Choir (Church)
Friday - February 26th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers
9:30 am - 1:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration 4:30 pm - Catechism
6:30 pm - Stations (Social Action) 7:00 pm - Mass
7:00 pm - Unite (Hall)
MERCY MINUTE: There is no way to heaven except the way of the cross. I followed it first. You must learn that it is the shortest and surest way. (Our Lord’s words to St. Faustina). Diary 1487
MASS INTENTIONS LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE:
February 27th & 28th, 2016
Saturday - 5:00 pm Altar Servers: Elijah / Shauna
Lectors: Phil S. / Barb M. / Megan S.
Eucharistic Ministers: Betsy W. / Don B. / Brenda B.
Cor D. / Gail D. Adult Servers:
Sunday - 9:00 am Altar Servers: Sara / Mia
Lectors: Gina B. / Marilyn S. / Lorie M.
Eucharistic Ministers: Chantal S. / Mark S. / Nicole S.
Kamille S. / Susan A. Adult Servers:
Sunday - 11:00 am: Altar Servers: Joseph C. / Jillian
Lectors: John G. / Amber M. / Angela G.
Eucharistic Ministers: Laura c. / Philip C. / Del F.
Kathy F. / June F. Adult Servers:
Sunday - 5:00 pm: Altar Servers: Mercedes / Alexander
Lectors: Noelle S. / Evan B. / Sharon B.
Eucharistic Ministers: Sharon B. / Alissa S. / Denise C.
Adult Servers:
SAINT OF THE MONTH:
Saints Louis and Zelie Martin Patron of the Domestic Church
Portrait of the Virtues of Faith and Obedience
These are the parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and recently canonized last October. All five of their children en-tered religious life. See the Saint Table in the foyer or the Website for more information.
Prayer for the Intercession of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin
Heavenly Father, You called Louis and Zélie Martin to holiness through their married life. Through their interces-sion, we ask You to bless all married couples, families, and those who are preparing for marriage. Guide us by Your Holy Spirit to bear witness in our lives to Your truth. Guide us as citizens to make the kind of decisions that will support family life, protect marriage, and respect the dignity of children. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen
Saint Louis and Saint Zelie, Pray for us!
Saturday - February 20th 9:00 am - Mark MacDonald †
5:00 pm - Thomas Wacowich †
Sunday - February 21st 2nd Sunday of Lent
9:00 am - Don 11:00 am - Darlene Arnold †
5:00 pm - Holy Family Parishioners
Monday - February 22nd Chair of St. Peter
9:00 am - Denis Schaub †
Tuesday - February 23rd 9:00 am - Bernadette Gauthier
Wednesday - February 24th
9:00 am - Rob Kuchera † *10:00 am - For Our Youth
Thursday - February 25th
9:00 am - Louis Kloster *10:00 am - For Our Seniors
Friday - February 26th
9:00 am - All Intentions Prayed at the Altar
7:00 pm - Ken & Vera Fischer and Family
Saturday - February 27th
9:00 am - Mary Jo Raposo † 5:00 pm - Jerry Hennessey †
Sunday - February 28th
3rd Sunday of Lent 9:00 am - Holy Family Parishioners
11:00 am - Teresa Bracke † 5:00 pm - Christopher Rogers †
*Mass celebrated outside of the parish
TOGETHER WE SERVE: Pope Francis has proclaimed this year to be an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mer-cy. It is to be a “year steeped in mercy, so that we can go out to every man and woman, bringing the goodness and tenderness of God!” (cf. Misericordiae Vultus 5) Together We Serve offers us a concrete way to live out the Year of Mercy. We welcome a new partner to our appeal – our northern twin diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith. Let us, to-gether as one family in Christ, become effective signs of the Father’s mercy in our lives as we serve our brothers and sisters of the North.For more infor-mation about Together We Serve, please visit www.caedm.ca/WeServe.
MERCY CORNER: Admonish the Sinners and Forgive All
Injuries These are “Spiritual Works of Mercy” that we are called to practice each and every day. We are called to forgive 77x7 meaning that we are always to look upon others with love and a for-giving heart. In this year of mercy you are invited to open your heart to for-giveness, look upon others with love, and not hold on to past wrongs. We are all sinners, we are human, but God gives us new life each day.
The message of the Transfiguration is empty and meaningless if it is not the fact that Jesus was about to suffer and die in order to release God’s transforming power into our humanity. The whole of Christ’s life is meaningless unless it points to the meaning of suffering. Of all of the great founders of religions, Jesus Christ is the only one who enters into suffering, loss, pain and even death itself in order to lead us with Him through it into the resurrec-tion and a higher and better life. Tran-scendence comes only through death and resurrection. That’s the guts of Christiani-ty, a religion that goes way beyond simply being “nice”. Lent moves ahead now toward Easter. Have courage. Make the hard decisions. Move away from merely being comforta-ble and get into the cost of discipleship. There will, of course, be many Herods and Pilates to judge you and mock you. But if you are in Christ then you must live His life and enter into the cost of movement, growth, transformation and transcend-ence. In the entire history of mankind there has not been presented to us any other way to climb, and painfully climb, the mountain of nobility, beauty and God-likeness.
Parish Lenten Mission Theme: “Agents of Mercy” March 13th - 16th at 7:00 pm each night. Fr. Kris Schmidt will be speaking on being Agents of Mercy:
Why Mercy? What is Mercy? And How do we live with Mercy?
Please join us in this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy in learning how we can be Agents of Mercy in daily life. The Mission will conclude with the Parish Penitential service on March 16th.
Friday Evening Stations and Mass: Pope Francis has many times given us reasons to pray the Stations of the Cross. Here is an example of 8: https://focusoncampus.org/content/why-pray-the-stations-of-the-cross-8-reasons-from-pope-francis. You are invited to follow the pope’s example and join the larger parish community on Friday evenings at 6:30 pm
to pray the stations, they will be immedi-ately followed by Mass. Leading Stations of the Cross will be:
Social Action - February 26th
TAX RECEIPTS: Tax receipts for the 2015 tax year are ready for pick up in the foyer.
SECURITY SYSTEM MEETING:
The Church Security System has been upgraded - with many new features. All MINISTRY LEADERS and existing KEY HOLDERS are required to attend one of the follow-ing two meetings to be made aware of the changes and how they will affect the Use of the Church and help to make it more secure and safe.
The NEXT meeting will be on Monday February 22nd
from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:
Universal: Care for Creation That we may take good care of crea-tion–a gift freely given–cultivating and protecting it for future generations. Evangelization: Asia That opportunities may increase for dialogue and encounter between the Christian faith and the peoples of Asia.
PARISH ACTIVITIES
Holy Family Parish welcomes you with great joy on...
The 2nd Sunday of Lent February 21st, 2016
Monday - February 22nd 8:15 am - Morning Prayers
6:30 pm - Security Mtg. (Hall) 7:00 pm - Legion of Mary (Res.Rm.)
7:00 pm - Pastoral Care (MDY) 7:00 pm - Social Action (Bro.A.)
Tuesday - February 23rd
8:15 am - Morning Prayers
9:30 am - Divine Mercy (Res.Rm.) 7:00 pm - SSVP (Hall)
7:30 pm - KofC Choir (Church)
Wednesday - February 24th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers
10:00 am - Faith Study (MDY) 10:00 am - Bible Study (Bro.A.)
6:00 pm - KofC General Mtg. (Hall) 7:00 pm - Verve (Res.Rm.)
7:00 pm - Rosary for the Unborn (Church)
7:00 pm - ‘Toes in the Water’ (MDY)
Thursday - February 25th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers
6:15 pm - Alleluia Choir (Church) 7:00 pm - RCIA (MDY)
7:30 pm - Adult Choir (Church)
Friday - February 26th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers
9:30 am - 1:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration 4:30 pm - Catechism
6:30 pm - Stations (Social Action) 7:00 pm - Mass
7:00 pm - Unite (Hall)
MERCY MINUTE: There is no way to heaven except the way of the cross. I followed it first. You must learn that it is the shortest and surest way. (Our Lord’s words to St. Faustina). Diary 1487
MASS INTENTIONS LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE:
February 27th & 28th, 2016
Saturday - 5:00 pm Altar Servers: Elijah / Shauna
Lectors: Phil S. / Barb M. / Megan S.
Eucharistic Ministers: Betsy W. / Don B. / Brenda B.
Cor D. / Gail D. Adult Servers:
Sunday - 9:00 am Altar Servers: Sara / Mia
Lectors: Gina B. / Marilyn S. / Lorie M.
Eucharistic Ministers: Chantal S. / Mark S. / Nicole S.
Kamille S. / Susan A. Adult Servers:
Sunday - 11:00 am: Altar Servers: Joseph C. / Jillian
Lectors: John G. / Amber M. / Angela G.
Eucharistic Ministers: Laura c. / Philip C. / Del F.
Kathy F. / June F. Adult Servers:
Sunday - 5:00 pm: Altar Servers: Mercedes / Alexander
Lectors: Noelle S. / Evan B. / Sharon B.
Eucharistic Ministers: Sharon B. / Alissa S. / Denise C.
Adult Servers:
SAINT OF THE MONTH:
Saints Louis and Zelie Martin Patron of the Domestic Church
Portrait of the Virtues of Faith and Obedience
These are the parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and recently canonized last October. All five of their children en-tered religious life. See the Saint Table in the foyer or the Website for more information.
Prayer for the Intercession of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin
Heavenly Father, You called Louis and Zélie Martin to holiness through their married life. Through their interces-sion, we ask You to bless all married couples, families, and those who are preparing for marriage. Guide us by Your Holy Spirit to bear witness in our lives to Your truth. Guide us as citizens to make the kind of decisions that will support family life, protect marriage, and respect the dignity of children. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen
Saint Louis and Saint Zelie, Pray for us!
Saturday - February 20th 9:00 am - Mark MacDonald †
5:00 pm - Thomas Wacowich †
Sunday - February 21st 2nd Sunday of Lent
9:00 am - Don 11:00 am - Darlene Arnold †
5:00 pm - Holy Family Parishioners
Monday - February 22nd Chair of St. Peter
9:00 am - Denis Schaub †
Tuesday - February 23rd 9:00 am - Bernadette Gauthier
Wednesday - February 24th
9:00 am - Rob Kuchera † *10:00 am - For Our Youth
Thursday - February 25th
9:00 am - Louis Kloster *10:00 am - For Our Seniors
Friday - February 26th
9:00 am - All Intentions Prayed at the Altar
7:00 pm - Ken & Vera Fischer and Family
Saturday - February 27th
9:00 am - Mary Jo Raposo † 5:00 pm - Jerry Hennessey †
Sunday - February 28th
3rd Sunday of Lent 9:00 am - Holy Family Parishioners
11:00 am - Teresa Bracke † 5:00 pm - Christopher Rogers †
*Mass celebrated outside of the parish
TOGETHER WE SERVE: Pope Francis has proclaimed this year to be an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mer-cy. It is to be a “year steeped in mercy, so that we can go out to every man and woman, bringing the goodness and tenderness of God!” (cf. Misericordiae Vultus 5) Together We Serve offers us a concrete way to live out the Year of Mercy. We welcome a new partner to our appeal – our northern twin diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith. Let us, to-gether as one family in Christ, become effective signs of the Father’s mercy in our lives as we serve our brothers and sisters of the North.For more infor-mation about Together We Serve, please visit www.caedm.ca/WeServe.
MERCY CORNER: Admonish the Sinners and Forgive All
Injuries These are “Spiritual Works of Mercy” that we are called to practice each and every day. We are called to forgive 77x7 meaning that we are always to look upon others with love and a for-giving heart. In this year of mercy you are invited to open your heart to for-giveness, look upon others with love, and not hold on to past wrongs. We are all sinners, we are human, but God gives us new life each day.
The message of the Transfiguration is empty and meaningless if it is not the fact that Jesus was about to suffer and die in order to release God’s transforming power into our humanity. The whole of Christ’s life is meaningless unless it points to the meaning of suffering. Of all of the great founders of religions, Jesus Christ is the only one who enters into suffering, loss, pain and even death itself in order to lead us with Him through it into the resurrec-tion and a higher and better life. Tran-scendence comes only through death and resurrection. That’s the guts of Christiani-ty, a religion that goes way beyond simply being “nice”. Lent moves ahead now toward Easter. Have courage. Make the hard decisions. Move away from merely being comforta-ble and get into the cost of discipleship. There will, of course, be many Herods and Pilates to judge you and mock you. But if you are in Christ then you must live His life and enter into the cost of movement, growth, transformation and transcend-ence. In the entire history of mankind there has not been presented to us any other way to climb, and painfully climb, the mountain of nobility, beauty and God-likeness.
Parish Lenten Mission Theme: “Agents of Mercy” March 13th - 16th at 7:00 pm each night. Fr. Kris Schmidt will be speaking on being Agents of Mercy:
Why Mercy? What is Mercy? And How do we live with Mercy?
Please join us in this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy in learning how we can be Agents of Mercy in daily life. The Mission will conclude with the Parish Penitential service on March 16th.
Friday Evening Stations and Mass: Pope Francis has many times given us reasons to pray the Stations of the Cross. Here is an example of 8: https://focusoncampus.org/content/why-pray-the-stations-of-the-cross-8-reasons-from-pope-francis. You are invited to follow the pope’s example and join the larger parish community on Friday evenings at 6:30 pm
to pray the stations, they will be immedi-ately followed by Mass. Leading Stations of the Cross will be:
Social Action - February 26th
TAX RECEIPTS: Tax receipts for the 2015 tax year are ready for pick up in the foyer.
SECURITY SYSTEM MEETING:
The Church Security System has been upgraded - with many new features. All MINISTRY LEADERS and existing KEY HOLDERS are required to attend one of the follow-ing two meetings to be made aware of the changes and how they will affect the Use of the Church and help to make it more secure and safe.
The NEXT meeting will be on Monday February 22nd
from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
PASTORAL CARE: Pastoral Care people will bring Com-munion or visit those who are sick, shut-in or in the hospital. Contact: Jerry Stack 780-459-4589
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM: Emilia Maier, Mary Meister, D.J. Stack, Brian Pasternak, Maria Grande, Nora Ga-doury, Donald Vaugeois, Juliette Pollok, Angie Sturrock, Noelle Benoit, Joe Pimen-tel, Adelyn Warawa, Thomas Kho, Therese Gibeau, Jay Meakin, Norma March, Pat Howrish, Stephen Tamayo, Roger LaPlante, Helen Rommings, Colette Van-derkley’s family members, Frank Corazza, Mark Holan, Joseph St. Arnaud, Dolores & DecolynneJo Barteski, Dave & Diane Hawirko, Colin Diakow, Paulette Schoen-berger, Mary Anne & Heikki Laitinene, Cherica Castro, Barry Laing, Duncan Mac-Donald, Anne Liese Zimmerman, Karen Petrone, Rita Frederick, Mark Schoen-berger, Brian Rogers, Michelle Black, Lance McNamara, Douglas Lemieux, Rich-ard Sabourin, Brenda Fraser, Gabrielle Carriou, Shawn Hunt, Colin Holtner, Chuck Mitchell Jr., Dominic Willott, Melo-dy Contant, Lena Sokolan, Joseph Paquette, John Duncan, Lorie McMillan, Maria Benevider, Emily & Sandra Mikalo-nis, Chad Zima, Carl Swift, Ruth An-struther, Pierre Phalempin, Fleurette Phalempin, Teddy Petryshyn.
“I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. May my meditation be pleasing to Him. For I rejoice in the Lord.” Psalm 104:33-34.
Our Mission is to live in the Spirit of the Holy Family Email: [email protected] Website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca
75 Poirier Ave. St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1 Office Phone: 780-459-3694 Fax: 780-460-4239 Fr. Maurice Rectory: 780-460-2774 Fr. Peter Rectory: 780-460-3036
Welcome to Holy Family Parish Contact Information: 75 Poirier Ave. St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1 Office Phone: 780-459-3694 Office Fax: 780-460-4239 Fr. Maurice Rectory: 780-460-2774 Fr. Peter Rectory: 780-460-3036
Parish Staff and Contacts: Pastor: Fr. Maurice Okolie Associate Pastor: Fr. Peter Ebidero Deacon: Dcn. Don Logan Office Administrator: Nicole Schoenberger Office Assistant: Joanne Willette Sacramental Prep./School/Music contact: Marieta Paul Youth Coordinator: Nicole Painchaud Office Volunteers: Connie Luty/Emily Finstad/Velma Brown/ Laurie Shinkewski Custodian/Bldg Access: Maurice Beier (780-298-1743)
Ministries/Meeting Dates/Contacts: Parish Council: 3rd Wed.: Phil: 780-459-5376 Finance Committee: 3rd Thurs.: Laura: 780-459-3694 Liturgy Committee: 1st Wed.: Gary: 780-460-2046 Knights of Columbus: 4th Wed. (1st & 3rd deg.) Bob: 780-458-4854 1st Thurs. (4th deg.) George: 780-498-2904 Catholic Women’s League: 1st Mon. Suzanne: 780-418-1001 Social Action: 3rd Mon.: Wendy: 780-459-3694 Pastoral Care: 4th Mon.: Jerry: 780-459-4589 Maintenance:1st Mon.: Clem: 780-909-6876 Legion of Mary: Mon.: Sharon: 780-660-3398 Verve(JH)&Unite(SH): Wed./Fri.Eve.: Youth Coord.: 780-459-3694 S.S.V.P: 2nd & 4th Tues.: Maria: 780-651-3012 Faith Study: Stella R.: 780-459-3694
2nd Sunday of Lent · February 21st, 2016 Saints of the Month: Saints Louis and Zelie Martin
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Ecumenical World Day of Prayer Friday March 4th 7:00 pm at St. Albert Parish,
Written by the Women of Cuba
(Info on CWL bulletin board). Theme: “Receive Children Receive Me”
CWL lead Stations of the Cross Friday March 11th, 7:00 pm
40 Days for Life Meet at HFP 1 pm Thursdays [email protected] or
780-233-6398 (Info on CWL Board) General meeting Monday March 7th 6:45pm.
All Ladies in the Parish are Welcome, Come visit with us
Masses: Weekends: Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm Weekdays: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am First Fridays: 7:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Confessions are available every Saturday 4:00 - 4:50 pm
Sacraments: Baptism:
Call the parish office to arrange for the Baptism of your child
Parents are asked to participate in a Baptism Preparation Class, please pre - register for this class with the parish office
Baptism preparation: Mar. 9th, Apr. 13th Baptism Dates: 2nd weekend of each month
First Reconciliation
1 night for parents AND children.
April 11th, 12th, or 14th First Reconciliation Celebration: May 12th, 2016 at 6:00 pm
First Eucharist Date(s):
9:00 am, May 15th - EMP
11:00 am, May 15th - NMR
5:00 pm, May 15th - VG
9:00 am, May 29th - All other children not in the Catholic Schools
Confirmation:
1 evening left for children AND parents (March):
March 7th, 8th, or 10th
Pre-Confirmation Retreat: April 28, 2016 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the church for children only (parents welcome to observe and help)
Confirmation Date: with Bishop Bittman on Sunday May 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm
Weekly Catechism Classes (Sept. - May):
Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Sacrament of the Sick:
Any day and at any hour, please call
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA
To begin the journey to full membership in the Catholic Church, start with Toes in the Water, an introduction to the teachings and doctrines of Catholicism. Meets every Wednesday at 7pm year round.
RCIA meets every Thursday from Sep-tember to Pentecost from 7 to 9 pm.
Contact the Parish Office for more de-tails.
Marriage:
Please contact the Parish office to sched-ule an appointment to discuss your forthcoming marriage
A minimum of four months is required
An approved pre-marriage course is obligatory
Register for marriage prep. through the office
Marriage Preparation: Marriage Prep will run two Saturdays: April 30th and May 7th:
Please call Samantha to register
Exact times may be subject to change.
YOUTH PROGRAMS:
YOUTH GROUPS:
VERVE: is every Wednesday begin-ning at 7pm. Grades 6-8 welcome!
UNITE: is every Friday Grades 9-12 welcome! Please note the change to
Fridays.
HFP Retreat “The Sound of Mercy” Holy Family Parish Youth Fast Retreat will be held here at the parish Friday March 4 and Saturday March 5. This is a 24 hour fast in support of the Ed-monton Food Bank. Throughout the fast there will be games, talks and prayer. We will also be watching The Sound of Music. This Retreat is open to all students grades 6 to 12 and will help us embrace and equip us to live out our catholic mission to be Agents of Mercy in our daily lives. Please see the website and bulletin board for reg-istration and more information.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Upcoming dates to remember:
Wednesday, February 24th – dinner at 6pm followed by General meet-ing
SSVP CONTACT INFO: To make a donation: [email protected] To notify us of someone in need: [email protected]
LEGION OF MARY: Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you. With the Blessed Mother as our role model, we seek her guidance and help in our everyday lives. Without hesitation or question, Mary obeyed God’s will and lived her life with Christ at the cen-tre. You are invited to learn more about our Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy at the Legion of Mary meeting held each Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the resource room.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE: Holy Family Parish is committed to Thurs-day’s. If you are able, please join for a peace-ful hour of prayer for the cause across from the “Women’s Health Options” building in Edmonton, if you are unable to go down to the building please consider offering prayers in front of the blessed sacrament for this cause.
Join us for the Western Canadian Catholic Home School Conference
March 10 - 12 at Providence Renewal Centre, 3005 - 119 St., Edmonton. Our theme is “Mercy.” Our guest speakers are Dr. Ryan Topping and Archbishop Gerard Pettipas. For more information, contact Veronica at 780-467-8410 or email [email protected] or visit online at www.wcchsc.net
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Retrouvaille Stress in Your Marriage? Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that may feel bored, disillusioned, frustrat-ed, or angry in their marriage. For con-fidential information or to register for the program beginning with a week-end on March 11-13, 2016 email: [email protected] or phone: 780-577-1474.
Fun Run 2016 Its not too early to start dreaming about a spring run along the river val-ley! The 11th Annual Faith, Fitness & Fun Run/Walk takes place on Satur-day, May 28th, starting at Newman Theological College. To register: www.events.runningroom.com. For more information: [email protected] or call Joan 780-469-1010.
