April 19, 2020 Second Sunday of Easter - Mercy Sunday

Prayers of the FaithfulRemember the sick of the ParishFor all those infected with the coronavirus;

and the DeceasedDino Moro.

Anniversaries of Death remembered this weekMarcela Alas, Lillian Soice & Ivanka Dimnik.

Parish Office 2405 - 12 Avenue S. T1K 0P4 Telephone: (403) 327-8931 Email: allsaintslethbridge@shaw.ca Bulletin Submissions: adminallsaints@shaw.ca 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

pastorallsaints@shaw.caFr. Albert Sayson - Associate Pastor

associateallsaints@shaw.ca

Open for PrayerAssumption Church will be open for prayer Monday to Friday from 8:30am - 4:00pmSaturday 10:00am - 2:00pmSunday 11:00am - 2:00pmPlease use the east entrance. Please respect social distancing of 6 feet

Sunday ReflectionEaster's Wonderful Promise In the ordinary course of life we dream and plan, hoping our lives will go smoothly. It is a shock to be reminded of how quickly dreams and hopes can be shattered. In a moment when we experience life and death standing side by side, we are jolted into the reality that our certainties are not so certain. After the exhilaration of the Easter Sunday affirmation, “Christ is Risen,” the Second Sunday of Easter gives way to the fear and doubt of the broken hopes and dreams of Jesus' disciples. Their fear was contagious, producing doubt within us. But our doubt is productive. Our search for the truth and the answer to our question “Did Jesus rise from the dead?”

opens us to recognize the risen Lord. As we seek the Lord, He comes to us, blessing us with the peace, sending us forth to continue His mission, and empowering us with the gift of the Holy Spirit.

SacramentsReconciliationBy 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.

BaptismPlease call the parish office for more information on this process.

Send Your Angel to Holy Mass

O holy Angel at my side, Go to the church for me,

Kneel in my place at Holy Mass Where I desire to be.

At Offertory, in my stead, Take all I am and own,

And place it as a sacrifice Upon the Altar throne.

At holy consecration bell, Adore with seraph’s love

My Jesus hidden in the Host Come down from Heav’n above.

Then pray for those I dearly love, And those who cause me grief,

That Jesus’ Blood may cleanse all hearts And suffering souls relieve.

And when the priest communion takes, Oh, bring my Lord to me,

That His sweet Heart may rest in mine And I His temple be.

Pray that this Sacrifice Divine May Mankind’s sin efface;

Then bring me Jesus’ blessing home The pledge of every grace.

Anonymous

If you wish to still make your donations to the parish please deposit through the door mail

slot, do not leave money in the mailbox.

We are now set up to accept e-transfers atadminallsaints@shaw.ca

for your continued support of our parish.

Easter Flower Donations were made in the memory of:

Aben Family

Silvio & Vittoria Cattoni

Katherine & George Feher

Ruth Orchard

Stanley Shaw

Shelson Family

Jan VandenBerg

Easter Crossword Answers P A L M S U N D A YR O

C O N F E S S I O NS TA

S E V E NC P A N G E L S

H U M I L I T Y L A M B L S A B B A T HE I I S L M E I

M R L F S E C O N D E A R RI C Y I H O L L V TR Y E A V U C I HI D P D E V I L E I H S C G R E A T

B A P T I S M A L C T A M B O U R I N E OM S S O C T A V E S M L

M C N G O O D F R I D A YA H O R S E R A D I S H NS A A L P A S S O V E R

L E U C H A R I S T E NP E N T E C O S T W R I T T S K U L L

H L R B U G G R E E K II D I S A A C H I R G

T R T R I T J D H U M A NH E D T A F E X O D U S TO X E B I O H U ER E S U R R E C T I O N B X U N M M A U N D YN U I U S MS L I G H T T F I S H C A N D L E C R O W E D

T H E NE B E E S E A S T E R TT W O S

This year’s theme is “Love Never Fails”. “May Together in Action be for us a way to bring His mercy and compassion to others. May it be for us a way of exalting God, relying on his strength and righteousness as we recognize our total and complete dependence on Him.”

(Taken from Bishop McGrattan’s TIA message.)

Our 2020 Goal is $77,147. To date we have collected $22,334. We are requesting that any surplus funds be allocated to our Repairs and Maintenance fund.

“Kids” Crossword

Across3 Love your ___ as yourself. 5 There are 7 of these.10 Father in faith.11 Fullness of the Holy Spirit.12 The 12 ____14 When we receive Jesus at Mass.15 Jesus is the good ____.18 Another name for confession.20 To be absolved.22 The season before Christmas.23 She wiped Jesus' face.24 "Give ___ to the Lord, for he is good.”27 Foster-Father of Jesus.28 St. ____ the Greater.29 Queen of Heaven.

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Fr. Kevin’s Cluttered Desk The Second Sunday of Easter is one of those very unique celebrations. You see the Gospel is always the same Gospel but the readings and psalm change with the three- year cycle. This Gospel and the event, are noted by the Council of Trent as marking the institution of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Mercy of God. Trent refers to it as the “sacrament of pardon” and it was instituted under a double sign of the Saviour’s peace on this most joyful day in the history of the world. The power of forgiveness (pardon) was given to the Apostles and entrusted down through the ages through the Apostolic succession. Part and parcel with this is the story of Thomas, which tends to be the better known and more focused on element of the Gospel. Still, St. Augustine of Hippo (354 to 430 AD) in his commentary on this section of St. John makes reference to Jesus as the physician capable of healing to bring us to salvation. This healing action is the mercy of God. It is by God’s abundant love for us, that we feel His forgiveness and mercy. For He takes away the sins of the world, and He has given this power and duty to the Apostles and their successors. And so the question is, do we have the courage and humility to go/come to Him to ask and receive, this wondrous gift of mercy? So, why the primary focus on Thomas? Well, it’s actually very simple. If we don’t believe in God, that something that is greater than us, that something that sets down the rules for life, then where is forgiveness? Thomas is all about the question of believing. Put another way, what is the point of asking for forgiveness if you don’t think you will be forgiven? What is the point of asking for forgiveness if you are not sorry? Sorrow and mercy here walk hand in hand. The other person has to believe in sorrow and “I” need to believe in mercy/forgiveness. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. I may not be able to see that you are sorry, and you may not be able to see or understand my mercy, but because we believe in sorrow and mercy and because we believe in the need for mercy and sorrow, both are capable of flowing. May we experience true sorrow for our sins and failings and may the mercy of God flow abundantly in our lives.

Peace Fr. Kevin

Tuesday, April 21 Intention of Jacob George

Ernest Lapointe (dec.)

Wednesday, April 22 Steven Zadnik (dec.)

Mass of Thanksgiving

Thursday, April 23 Anne Boras (dec.)

Sid Pawlowski (dec.)

Friday, April 24 Rose Imholte (dec.)

Intention of Chris Smeaton

Mass Intentions

All who believed were together and had all things in common. (Acts 2.44)Everything we are and all that we have come from God. As stewards, we return our being and our belongings to God in service to one another. We gather to share ourselves and we give to share our belongings.

Stewardship Reflection

Fr. Kevin and Fr. Albert will be praying the Mass every day for the needs of the parish and for these intentions. You are encouraged to watch the Mass on t.v. or the Diocese live stream (www.catholicyyc.ca) and pray for the day that we can return to a normal way of life.

If you are in need of delivery of food or supplies the Knights of Columbus can help.

Please call the parish office 403-327-8931.

Comin’ Alive Camp 2020. - This year would have been our 15th year of the camp, but given current global, national, provincial and local happenings it will be the first camp not to run this summer. This saddens us greatly and is a decision we do not take lightly, but we feel that this is the prudent course of action to keep everyone safe.Comin’ Alive Camp will be back in 2021!Concerns, comments and discussions can be sent to Camp Co-Coordinator Helen Manzara at hamanzara@msn.com

Every Tuesday during the Easter season, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the upper window of the parish office at Assumption from 8 until midnight. You are invited to pray your Rosary reflecting on the Sorrowful Mysteries and pray for the needs of the world, our country, our Community.

The Youth Coordinators have started a website that they are using to blog during this time of isolation. They have various talks, reflections, saint bios and lessons. Visit it at http://lethbridgecatholicyouth.weebly.com/

Parish Office2405 - 12 Avenue S. T1K 0P4Telephone: (403) 327-8931Email: allsaintslethbridge@shaw.caBulletin Submissions: adminallsaints@shaw.caWebsite: AllSaintsLethbridge.orgOffice Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.)April 19, 2020 Second Sunday of Easter - Mercy SundaySend Your Angel to Holy MassO holy Angel at my side,Go to the church for me,Kneel in my place at Holy MassWhere I desire to be.At Offertory, in my stead,Take all I am and own,And place it as a sacrificeUpon the Altar throne.At holy consecration bell,Adore with seraph’s loveMy Jesus hidden in the HostCome down from Heav’n above.Then pray for those I dearly love,And those who cause me grief,That Jesus’ Blood may cleanse all heartsAnd suffering souls relieve.And when the priest communion takes,Oh, bring my Lord to me,That His sweet Heart may rest in mineAnd I His temple be.Pray that this Sacrifice DivineMay Mankind’s sin efface;Then bring me Jesus’ blessing homeThe pledge of every grace.AnonymousEaster Crossword AnswersEaster Flower Donationswere made in the memory of:Aben FamilySilvio & Vittoria CattoniKatherine & George FeherRuth OrchardStanley ShawShelson FamilyJan VandenBergThis year’s theme is “Love Never Fails”.“May Together in Action be for us a way to bring His mercy and compassion to others. May it be for us a way of exalting God, relying on his strength and righteousness as we recognize our total and complete dependence on Him.”(Taken from Bishop McGrattan’s TIA message.)Our 2020 Goal is $77,147. To date we have collected $22,334. We are requesting that any surplus funds be allocated to our Repairs and Maintenance fund.If you wish to still make your donations to the parish please deposit through the door mail slot, do not leave money in the mailbox.We are now set up to accept e-transfers atadminallsaints@shaw.cafor your continued support of our parish.“Kids” CrosswordAcross3 Love your ___ as yourself.5 There are 7 of these.10 Father in faith.11 Fullness of the Holy Spirit.12 The 12 ____14 When we receive Jesus at Mass.15 Jesus is the good ____.18 Another name for confession.20 To be absolved.22 The season before Christmas.23 She wiped Jesus' face.24 "Give ___ to the Lord, for he is good.”27 Foster-Father of Jesus.28 St. ____ the Greater.29 Queen of Heaven.Down1 God is the source of all _____.2 And the ___ made flesh.4 Where Jesus went to die.6 Easter is about...7 The Ten ___8 “_____ be thy name.”9 The feast celebrated at the Last Supper.13 Go to ____ for forgiveness of our sins.16 The ___ of God (Hint: thy ___ come)17 Entered the ark in pairs.19 10 percent.20 Sacrament - ___ of the Sick.21 Is a sign of the Covenant with Noah.25 Built the ark.26 “Do this in ___ of me.”Mass IntentionsFr. Kevin’s Cluttered DeskThe Second Sunday of Easter is one of those very unique celebrations. You see the Gospel is always the same Gospel but the readings and psalm change with the three- year cycle. This Gospel and the event, are noted by the Council of Trent as marking the institution of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Mercy of God. Trent refers to it as the “sacrament of pardon” and it was instituted under a double sign of the Saviour’s peace on this most joyful day in the history of the world. The power of forgiveness (pardon) was given to the Apostles and entrusted down through the ages through the Apostolic succession.Part and parcel with this is the story of Thomas, which tends to be the better known and more focused on element of the Gospel. Still, St. Augustine of Hippo (354 to 430 AD) in his commentary on this section of St. John makes reference to Jesus as the physician capable of healing to bring us to salvation. This healing action is the mercy of God. It is by God’s abundant love for us, that we feel His forgiveness and mercy. For He takes away the sins of the world, and He has given this power and duty to the Apostles and their successors. And so the question is, do we have the courage and humility to go/come to Him to ask and receive, this wondrous gift of mercy?So, why the primary focus on Thomas? Well, it’s actually very simple. If we don’t believe in God, that something that is greater than us, that something that sets down the rules for life, then where is forgiveness? Thomas is all about the question of believing. Put another way, what is the point of asking for forgiveness if you don’t think you will be forgiven? What is the point of asking for forgiveness if you are not sorry? Sorrow and mercy here walk hand in hand. The other person has to believe in sorrow and “I” need to believe in mercy/forgiveness. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. I may not be able to see that you are sorry, and you may not be able to see or understand my mercy, but because we believe in sorrow and mercy and because we believe in the need for mercy and sorrow, both are capable of flowing.May we experience true sorrow for our sins and failings and may the mercy of God flow abundantly in our lives.Peace Fr. KevinParish Liturgical MinistersMinistry5:00 p.m.Assumption9:00 a.m.Assumption

Fr. Kevin and Fr. Albert will be praying the Mass every day for the needs of the parish and for these intentions. You are encouraged to watch the Mass on t.v. or the Diocese live stream (www.catholicyyc.ca) and pray for the day that we can return to a normal way of life.Every Tuesday during the Easter season, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the upper window of the parish office at Assumption from 8 until midnight. You are invited to pray your Rosary reflecting on the Sorrowful Mysteries and pray for the needs of the world, our country, our Community.The Youth Coordinators have started a website that they are using to blog during this time of isolation. They have various talks, reflections, saint bios and lessons. Visit it athttp://lethbridgecatholicyouth.weebly.com/Comin’ Alive Camp 2020. - This year would have been our 15th year of the camp, but given current global, national, provincial and local happenings it will be the first camp not to run this summer. This saddens us greatly and is a decision we do not take lightly, but we feel that this is the prudent course of action to keep everyone safe.Comin’ Alive Camp will be back in 2021!Concerns, comments and discussions can be sent to Camp Co-Coordinator Helen Manzara at hamanzara@msn.comStewardship ReflectionIf you are in need of delivery of food or supplies the Knights of Columbus can help.Please call the parish office 403-327-8931.