If you are new to Holy Family Parish Please fill out a “Census Form” available at the desk. Or if you have moved or changed your phone number please keep the Parish up to date! Stop by the office or call and we can email you forms to fill out as well.

If you would like direct donations from your bank or credit card, there are forms at the front desk.

1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B-4V3 ~ Phone: 403-527-6933

Email: contact@holyfamilymh.ca ~ Website: www.holyfamilymh.ca ~ Facebook: Medicine Hat Holy Family Parish

Welcome to

The Clergy and Staff would like to wish all our Parishioners and Visitors

Many blessings of the Lord in 2019.

Prayer for Consecration

O Lord Jesus, you lived in the home of Mary and

Joseph in Nazareth.

There you grew in age, wisdom and grace as you

prepared to fulfill your mission as our Redeemer.

We entrust our family to you.

O Blessed Mary, you are the Mother of our Savior.

At Nazareth you cared for Jesus and nurtured him in

the peace and joy of your home.

We entrust our family to you.

O Saint Joseph, you provided a secure and loving

home for Jesus and Mary, and gave us a model of

fatherhood

while showing us the dignity of work.

Sunday Mass Times: Saturday - 5:00 pm, Sunday - 8:30am, 10:30am & 6:00pm Reconciliation: Friday 9:30-10:30am & Saturday 3:30-4:45pm

Office Hrs. Monday to Friday - 8:30am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm to 4:30pm - Closed on Holidays

We entrust our family to you.

Holy Family, we consecrate ourselves and our

family to you.

May we be completely united in a love that is

lasting, faithful

and open to the gift of new life.

Help us to grow in virtue, to forgive one another

from our hearts, and to live in peace all our days.

Keep us strong in faith, persevering in prayer,

diligent in our work, and generous toward those

in need.

May our home, O Holy Family, truly become a

domestic church where we reflect your example

in our daily life. Amen.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!

PARISH UPCOMING EVENTS & INTENTIONS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2018 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH Shannon’s Choir Practise @ 8:00am

Mass 8:30am (Intention: Tina Hertz †)

Mass 10:30am (Intention: Jacob & Katharina Schmaltz †)

Maria Choir 5:00pm

Mass 6:00pm (Intention: Alex Scherger †)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2018 OFFICE CLOSED

THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

Mass 5:00pm (Intention: Edward & Anthony Hertz †)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2019 THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Mass 9:30am (Intention: Mary Bogner Family)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019 Mass 9:00am (Intention: Anton & Dorthea Hertz †)

Breakfast in the Hall following Mass

Chinook Village 10:00am Communion Service

Sunnyside 1:30pm Communion Service

Masterpiece 3:30pm Mass

Good Sam’s 3:30pm Communion Service

Hall Rental 1:00-5:00pm

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 Men Pray 6:30am Charity Room

Mass 9:00am (Intention: Roy Buscholl †)

Breakfast in the Hall following Mass

GriesfShare 1:00pm Hope room

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2019 Mass 9:00am (Intention: Michael Hertz Sr & Michael Hertz Jr †) followed by Reconciliation & Adoration until 10:30am

Breakfast in the Hall following Mass

Wellington 10:00am Mass

Meadowlands 10:30am Communion Service

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 Mass 8:30am (Intention: Steve Sowinski†)

Reconciliation 3:30pm – 4:45pm

Jeanne Choir Practice 4:00pm SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

Mass 5:00pm (Intention: Fred & Andy Schaan †)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2019 SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Shannon’s Choir Practise @ 8:00am

Mass 8:30am (Intention: Mary Schaan †)

Mass 10:30am (Intention: Iva Martin †)

Maria Choir 5:00pm

Mass 6:00pm (Intention: Fr. Albert Sayson)

There will be NO incense used during the New Year’s Masses

Parish Office Staff Contacts Pastor - Rev. Iqbal Khurshid – pastor@holyfamilymh.ca Assoc. Pastor – Fr. Vijaya Bathineni– assoc.pastor@holyfamilymh.ca Deacon: Rev. Mr. Robert Risling - Robert.Risling@calgarydiocese.ca, Care of the Sick – Fr. Francis Tran 403-977-4656, Youth Ministry, Ellen Pelletier – medhatcatholicyouth@gmail.com Sacramental Prep Coordinator – Sally Myers– sac.prep@holyfamilymh.ca,

TOBOGGAN PARTY - JAN. 3 2-4PM AT KIN COULEE

TOBOGGAN HILL EVERYONE WELCOME - PLEASE PRAY

THAT WE GET SNOW!

NEXT UNCHAINED - JAN 23

NEXT EQUIP - JAN. 25

THE YOUTH OF MEDHATCATHOLICYOUTH WISH ALL

PARISHIONERS A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

OPERATING FINANCES

DECEMBER 14-20, 2018

Operating Budget 2018 $ 14,846

General Collection $ 14,666

Loose Collections $ 700

Future Development $ 1,420

Exceed or (Shortfall) $ 1,934

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Together in Action (TIA) $ 998

World Mission $ 22

St Vincent de Paul $ 1,259

Youth Ministry $ 277

Mission Mexico $ 165

Seminary Fund $ 35

CARO $ 15

JP II School Donations $ 121

Food Bank & Gift Sharing $ 70

Year to Date TIA Goal - $66,682 90% $ 59,772

Thank You for your Generous Contributions

PARISH INFORMATION

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION

Please consider adopting one of the youth in our Medicine Hat parishes to pray for. There are cards with names at the office or by the youth bulletin board. Any donations are appreciated to cover the costs of the cards as well as for Masses for the youth and those involved in their spiritual formation. For more information, please see youth bulletin board or call Ellen 403-527-6933 ex 106.

For Information call Sally Myers at 403-527-6933 Sacrament Classes will resume on the January 12th / 13th weekend. Parent Meetings for Confirmation Jan 17th at 7:00pm at Holy Family Parish.

HAVE A VERY JOYFUL CHRISTMAS!

TOGETHER IN ACTION – TIME IS RUNNING OUT WE are coming to the end of the year and we still need more money. Our Goal is $66,682 and we are at $59,772. That is only 90%. So we need to raise another $6,910 by the end of this month. If you have already given thank you so much for your generosity and if you haven’t, please consider helping us out.

BUSSING TO CHURCH There will be no bus service to church on New Year’s Day. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. There will be regular bus service on December 30th.

THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED…

DECEMBER 29-JANUARY 1

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WHO

RECEIVED SACRAMENTS…

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF OUR DEARLY DEPARTED

FOR OUR SICK…

Saturday Jan 12, 2019

8:30-9:30 am

St. Patrick’s Hall

Theme: The Three Foods

THE CALMING ROOM

The Calming Room now has a large TV Screen

for your convenience. You can watch and listen

to Mass even if you feel you have to leave the

congregation.

The Calming Room is located across the hall

from the main washrooms.

We would like to wish Fr. Iqbal a safe and relaxing holiday.

We will see you on Feb. 5th.

5 LOVE LANGUAGES

Love plays a vital role in marriage and to understand it in a better way, John & Jocelyne (a couple from Calgary) will be in our Parish on January 18th, 2019 at 7:00PM to speak about the 5 Love Languages. All married couples are invited to attend this beautiful session. This will help to prepare couples to attend their Marriage Vows Renewal celebration which will

be held on February 9th, 2019 at 6:30pm followed by refreshments. SHARING YOUR LOVE TOGETHER The renewal of marriage vows is symbolic. If a marriage is valid, it can’t be made more valid. However,

renewing one’s marriage vows can be a very effective reminder to the couple and all those present of the significance of the Sacrament of Marriage and how the power of God has brought the couple to such a milestone. It is so very powerful, seeing a couple standing on the exact same spot before the altar after many years making their children realize that they only exist as the result of them living that sacrament. To make this happen Holy Family Parish is hosting a Marriage Vows Renewal Event for both Parishes on February 9th, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the Church beginning with the Liturgy of the Word followed by wine & cheese in the Parish Hall with entertainment. Tickets will go on sale from January 5/6 to February 2/3 after all the weekend masses however tickets can be purchased from both Parish offices as well. Each ticket will be $20 per couple. All married couples are encouraged to join this wonderful event.

CWL We are once again closing out another year

to open a new year. With that in mind,

registration for 2019 is now due. The cost for registration

is $25.00. We will be available for you to pay after the

Sunday, 8:30am & 10:30am Masses in the front entrance.

If anyone has moved, changed their phone numbers or

email addresses; we need to know before we send

registrations to National.

We are always looking for new members. It’s a good way

to meet the ladies of your parish and make some lifelong

friends. Any questions or information regarding changes to

be made to your status; you may call Marjorie Bowlby at

403-527-2739 or Anne Marie Clark at 403-487-1327.

Thank You for Your Continued Support!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

To all Knights of Columbus members you will

be receiving via mail, dues owing for the 2019

year. If you have already paid, thank you for your prompt

payment, it is important to our local Council. If paying by

cheque please make cheque payable to Knights

of Columbus and not Holy Family Parish. If you have paid

your dues and not received a membership card, please

contact me. A current membership card is required to

obtain admittance to a meeting. If you have questions

regarding your bill please contact your Financial Secretary

Pat Ries at 403-527-8915 or pjries@memlane.com, I

would be more than happy to deal with your concern. A

special thanks to all parishioners who were able to support

the Eucharistic Adoration and Novena For Life

celebrations.

Khristos Rodevsha (Christ is born – Merry Christmas)

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CHILDREN’S LITURGY REGISTRATION Children's Liturgy is about breaking open

the Word of God for children in ways that

they can understand more fully. The

program is designed for:

Children 4 to 7 years of age or until

they have received their 1st Communion

Preschoolers must be attended with

their parents or sibling 14 yrs. or older.

For more information call

Sally at 403-527-6933 ext 105