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PARISH BULLETIN * July 01, 2018 – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
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Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew
July 01, 2018 – 13th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
ST. MATTHEW PARISH AND MISSIONS Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew Church
Caroline - St. Joseph the Workman Church Evergreen - Jesuit Martyrs Church
Evergreen - Jesuit Martyrs
Caroline - St. Joseph Bulletin QR Code
INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY OF THE SUNDAY Approaching Jesus with great faith allows him to be at work in our lives. Today we hear of the woman who had such faith that she
wanted only to touch Jesus' cloak. Because of her faith, her brief encounter with Jesus was transformative in her life. It is her faith, and his divine power, that allowed her to be healed and changed. Jesus wants us to be healed as well – let us approach him with great confidence and faith, knowing that he can transform our lives. In the first reading from the Book of Wisdom, we hear that God does not delight in death, but rather loves creation, and made us in his image. In Saint Paul's Letter to the Corinthians, Paul makes clear that we glorify God through our generosity. In Mark's Gospel, we hear about Jesus’ encounter with a suffering sick woman who simply wants to touch his cloak. Jesus affirms the woman not only by healing her, but also by telling her that it was indeed her faith that saved her.
Here we are, just a few days past the first day of summer. This time of year, with its periods of sun and
relaxation, makes it easy to see that God rejoices in life. Fields are fast approaching harvest time. Gardens
that adorn our homes and our parish grounds are filled with beautiful flowers and produce. As we drive
about, we see scenes of life repeated everywhere. We also see abundant life in the family gatherings,
picnics and reunions that are a part of this time of year. All of these remind us that God is a God of life. God
loves us and the world that he created and saw to be good. ● We also know that our world is not quite the
place that God intended it to be. Because of a human choice made long ago, our world is broken, less-than-
perfect, a place where sadness, sickness and death occur all too frequently. ● This balance between joy
and sorrow, between sickness and health, between life and death, is something we all know. Think for a
moment about the prayers of intercession – the prayers of the faithful – that are proclaimed each time we
gather for Eucharist. There are prayers for situations in our world that desperately need God’s help and our
own; there are prayers for those who are sick and for their caregivers; there are prayers for our beloved
dead, known and unknown. What happens with those prayers as we offer them each time we gather for
Eucharist? How do we offer them to God? How does God reaffirm himself as the God of life, not death? ● It
is no mistake that we make those prayers as we prepare to offer our gifts of bread and wine, simple things,
made of wheat that has been ground down and grapes that have been crushed – bread that sustains and
wine that can be a drink of great joy. So it is with our prayers, as we offer them and unite them with the
gifts of bread and wine that are placed upon our altar. We join together things that sustain us and things
that make us feel ground down; we join together that which makes us feel crushed with that which brings
us joy. We place it all on the altar and we ask God to make it holy – to hallow our gifts of bread and wine
and the gifts of our lives into the body of Christ. ● It is no mistake that words such as “holy” and “hallow”
come from the same root word as “health,” “healing” and “wholeness.” Isn’t that what we seek when we
gather at this table for Eucharist? Here we have a glimpse of heaven, something that reassures us that God
is a God of life. Here, God takes everything we bring to the table, hallows it, makes it holy and makes us
the body of Christ. God hallows each of us, making us holy, sharing healing love with each of us.
PARISH BULLETIN * July 01, 2018 – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES – ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE
Date and Time Greeters/Gifts Bearers Proclaimer 1 Proclaimer 2 EMHC - Hosts EMHC – C1 EMHC - C2
Jun. 30, 2018 at 07.00 PM Lavern & Loretta Leer Leo Pelletier Steve Oscar Joyce Donald Laurier Nobert Leo Pelletier
Jul. 01, 2018 at 09.00 AM Julie Layden Jeannette Hobden Bonnie Perreault Sarah Cubby Dave Parfitt Rebecca Marland
Jul. 07, 2018 at 07.00 PM Brian & Pauline Morrison Laurier Nobert Orville Kittelson Ernie Murias Karen Carmichael Laurier Nobert
Jul. 08, 2018 at 09.00 AM Bill Fletcher Steve Oscar Rhonda Caluttung Catherine Bolton Sarah Cubby Bonnie Leaf
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES – EVERGREEN
Date and Time Proclaimer 1 Proclaimer 2 Gifts Bearers Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Chalices
Jul. 01, 2018 at 11.00 AM Dennis Nugent Barron Reichert The Matt Andersens Hal Phillips and Juanita Szymanek
Jul. 08, 2018 at 11.00 AM Joey Hoven Gerald Miller The Perrson Family Cecil and Carol Hoven
“CATHOLICISM” – by Bishop Richard Barron - RMH Starting September 09, 2018
Sunday & Monday Bible Study Groups ◆ Sep. 09 - Nov. 25, 2018 ➔ Sundays 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM Mondays 07.00 PM – 09.00 PM
10 sessions - 2 hours ◆ $35 - workbook ◆ Please register at Parish office. ◆ Registration deadline – Aug. 01.
THE CATHOLIC FAITH AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE.
For more information: Contact Lisa Sembaliuk 403-846-7137 (phone/text) or Roxane Melvin 403-846-5405 (phone/text)
For the first time, in breathtaking and high-definition cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism are illustrated
in a multimedia experience. Journey with Bishop Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries. Be illuminated
by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people. Learn what
Catholics believe and why. Discover the full meaning of the faith.
HOLY HOUR ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - ST. MATTHEW
Tuesday – July 03, 2018 07.00 PM – 08.00 PM Mass at 06.30 PM
Take a moment during your busy days to remove yourself once a month from that business of today’s life and come and spend some
quality time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Prayer and meditation before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament are great ways
to spend some special time with Jesus. You can ask Him for graces for yourself or for loved ones, reflect on His Word, or just keep
Him company silently! Offer your precious time to Him – come for Adoration. Will you spend an hour with Jesus? Will you come?
THIS WEEK ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Friday – July 06, 2018 09.30 AM - 12.00 PM (Private Adoration) Mass at 09.00 AM
100th ANNUAL SKARO SHRINE PILGRIMAGE August 14 - 15, 2018
TUESDAY - AUGUST 14, 2018 ➔ 6.30 PM – 7.30 PM = Reconciliation † 7.00 PM = Rosary † 7.30 PM = Vespers (in Polish)
Blessing of Rosary Garden 8.00 PM - Mass at the Grotto The Blessed Sacrament Procession with lit candles will follow the blessing of the religious articles.
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 15, 2018 ➔ 10.00 AM - Mass at the Grotto with the Sacrament of the Sick The Blessed Sacrament Procession with lit candles will follow the blessing of the religious articles. BANQUET will follow 10.00 AM Mass (Advanced Tickets). Email: [email protected]
Skaro Shrine is 45 km northeast of Edmonton at the intercession of Hwy 45 and Hwy 831
FR. KLER’S VACATION September 25, 2018 – October 25, 2018
Fr. Leonard Gartner and Fr. Daniel Gurnick will celebrate Sunday Masses during Fr. Kler’s absence!
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PARISH LIBRARY DONATION REQUESTS
Veggie Tale 50-DVD Collection $800 Altar Gang CD/DVD Collection $60 George MacDonald Children’s Literature 3 book set $35
C.S. Lewis Collection $100 Dante’s Divine Comedy 3 vol $30
Parishioners are welcome to donate the cash for library to make purchases or donate the sets.
Contact parish office! Michael O’Brien “Children of the Last Days” 7-Book Collection $200 Fr.Michael Gaitley Collection $50
Pauline Encounter Saints 37- Children’s series $450 Suffering, Healing, Growing in Holiness $50 Deepening Prayer Collection $600
CANADA DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Rocky Museum ● July 01, 2018 ● 8.00 AM – 11.00 AM
The Rocky Museum is hosting Canada Day Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, July 1 from 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM. Address: 5406 – 48 St, Rocky Mountain House, just across Hwy. 11 from Canadian Tire. Phone 403-845-2332. Pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs and coffee for $6 per person. Live music provided by Tim Frayn & Friends.
Graduation Mass – June 28, 2018
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PASTOR - FR. LEON KLER
Deacon (Ret.) – Bernie Ouellette
Secretary – Vivian Duhamel
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
5208-53 Ave (Box 130) Rocky Mountain House, AB * T4T 1A1
Office Hours
Monday 01.00 PM - 06.00 PM
Tuesday 09.00 AM - 12.00 PM and 01.00 PM - 06.00 PM
Wednesday Office Closed
Thursday Office Closed
Friday 10.00 AM - 06.00 PM
Contact Information Direct voice/fax/text line to office 403.845.3457 Direct voice/fax/text line to pastor 587.355.3947 Direct email address to office [email protected] Direct email address to pastor [email protected]
PARISH MINISTRIES
Parish Pastoral Council Lauren MacKenzie 403.845.2836 Parish Finance Council Randall Sugden 403.844.8478 Ministry to the Sick Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 Called to Protect Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 RCIA
Kristin McKenzie Steve Oscar Vivian Duhamel
403.845.0017 403.895.0373 403.845.9387
Children’s Liturgy Mona Cruickshank 403.845.2454 Youth Group Peter van Kampen 403.848.0955 Prayer Chain Alice Murray 403.722.4056 Knights of Columbus Gary Donald 403.845.5269 CWL Karen Carmichael 403.846.2168 Bible Study Roxane Melvin 403.845.3127
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House Sunday 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House Sunday 11.00 AM Evergreen Sunday 01.00 PM Caroline
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday No Mass Tuesday 06.30 PM - St. Matthew Church, RMH Wednesday 09.00 AM - St. Matthew Church, RMH Thursday
10.00 AM - Jesuit Martyrs, Evergreen 06.30 PM - St. Matthew Church, RMH
Friday 09.00 AM - St. Matthew Church, RMH
MONTHLY MASSES
First Wednesday 08.00 AM - St. Matthew School, RMH First Wednesday 11.00 AM - Eckville Manor, Eckville First Friday 10.30 AM - Clearwater Centre, RMH Second Wednesday 08.00 AM - St. Dominic School, RMH Second Wednesday 11.00 AM - Westview Lodge, RMH
REQUESTS FOR USE OF CHURCH FACILITIES MUST BE
APPROVED BY PASTOR AND BOOKED THROUGH OFFICE.
BAPTISM OF CHILDREN
Contact office if you want your child to be baptized in our parish. Preparation Class is mandatory. For more info, call office.
CONFESSIONS
Rocky Mountain House - Every Saturday from 6.15 PM to 6.45 PM Evergreen/Caroline - after Sun. Masses Anytime by appointment
MARRIAGE
Contact office if you want to celebrate Sacrament of Marriage in our parish. Preparation is mandatory. For more info, call office.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Every Friday in St. Matthew Church - Rocky Mountain House 9.00 AM MASS 9.30 AM - 12.00 PM ADORATION
Every First Tuesday of the month in St. Matthew Church - RMH 6.30 PM MASS 7.00 PM - 8.00 PM HOLY HOUR ADORATION
PARISH WEBSITE ➔ WWW.SMPRMH.CA
Saturday June 30, 2018 – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: No intention requested Sunday July 01, 2018 – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Edna Manchester 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: No intention requested 01.00 PM Caroline – St. Joseph the Workman Church Intention: For all members of our parish communities
Monday July 02, 2018 – Weekday in Ordinary Time No Mass
Tuesday July 03, 2018 – St. Thomas; Apostle 06.30 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Spencer Lester
07.00 PM – 08.00 PM ➔ HOLY HOUR ADORATION ➔➔ St. Matthew Church, RMH
Wednesday July 04, 2018 – Weekday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Strength & healing for Pat Gerry 11.00 AM Eckville – Eckville Manor Intention: No intention requested Thursday July 05, 2018 – Weekday in Ordinary Time 10.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: No intention requested 06.30 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: No intention requested Friday July 06, 2018 – Weekday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: No intention requested
09.30 AM – 12.00 PM ➔ ADORATION ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ St. Matthew Church, RMH
10.30 AM Rocky Mountain House – Clearwater Centre Intention: No intention requested
Saturday July 07, 2018 – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Blessings/grace for Ernie/Lorraine Murias on 57 wedding anniversary Sunday July 08, 2018 – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: For Kiersten Mohr’s successful surgery and full recovery 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: For all members of our parish communities 01.00 PM Caroline – St. Joseph the Workman Church Intention: No intention requested
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT!
Jun. 24, 2018 ◆ REGULAR SUNDAY COLLECTION: RMH - $1,946.55 * Evergreen - $360.00 * Caroline - $200.00
Jun. 24, 2018 ◆ CHILDREN’S COLLECTION: RMH - $16.90 * Evergreen - $4.55 * Caroline - $2.00
Jun. 24, 2018 ◆ MAINTENANCE FUND: RMH - $250.00 Jun. 24, 2018 ◆ TOGETHER WE SERVE: RMH - $25.00
July 01 is celebrated as Canada’s birthday. Canadians should
seek to be witnesses to Christ in Canada and the world, and
to continue working to influence those in government to act
from Christian principles and attitudes. ● Christians, realizing
they do not have a lasting home here, should pray and work
for justice and peace in Canada and throughout the world, so
that all God’s people may share in the goods of this earth.
God’s kingdom will come only when all people are ready to let
Christ’s teaching guide and rule their lives and actions.
