Parish Council Members

Pastor Father Brian Inglis

Chairperson Laurie-Ell Bashforth

Finance Ron McKay Education

Peter Weidman Social Justice

Alice Willick Pastoral & Apostolic Life

Norm and Marilyn Plamondon Spiritual Life and Worship

Athena Marchildon Community Life

Teresa Burke Building and Maintenance

Glenn Ross Youth

Dennis Slavik Stewardship

Audrey Johnson Volunteer Coordinator

Robert Forcier

Catholic School Trustee Ron McKay

Knights of Columbus Larry Matwie, Grand Knight

Catholic Women's League Wendy Mackney, President

Fourth Sunday of Advent Lately I’ve come to appreciate Joseph in ways that belie his rare appearance in Scripture.

We know very little about him. At Christmas, he’s the husband who didn’t abandon Mary when Jewish law told him he could. In Christian art, he’s frequently the “third wheel” in pictures of the nativity focused on Mary and Jesus.

In today’s readings, we have one of the three Joseph stories that appear in Matthew’s Gospel. After reading all of them, I’ve concluded that Joseph never got a full night’s sleep and was remarkably attentive to messages conveyed by angels, because in each story he’s awakened from a dream and told what to do.

And then he does it. I envy his absolute confidence in God’s unusual form of communication and admire the care

he exhibits for his wife and adopted son. So many times we spend energy trying to be the center of attention. We want to control our

lives and dictate the path we’ll follow. Joseph is our reminder that they serve God who simply do his will without question.

Paul talks about service in a different way. He calls himself a slave of Jesus’, in whose service he gladly preaches and even suffers. And Paul reminds us we’re called to holiness, which has nothing to do with being the center of attention. Holiness is aligning ourselves with God’s will and being willing to change course when the angel of the Lord comes in with a different plan. Maybe the question for us this Advent is, “Where is God calling us to holiness now?”

Mary Katharine Deeley

Mission Statement – Our Lady of the Foothills, is a Catholic Faith Community, centered on Jesus Christ, called to continue His mission by growing in Holiness and by proclaiming the Good News of our Father’s love.

124 Tamarack Avenue Phone numbers:

Hinton, Alberta T7V 1C8 Parish Office - 865-3045

Parish Hall - 865-5291

PASTOR: Father Brian Inglis csb Fax - 865-5289

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Roni Iwanciwski Email - ol122@telus.net

SECRETARY: Mary Lou LaFrance Website – www.olfoothills.com

OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Please note on Mondays office will open at 10:00 a.m.

Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalm 224

Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

an hour before every Mass, the first Friday of every month, at 7:00 p.m. or upon request. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: in order to properly prepare for this

Sacrament, SIX months’ notice is required. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: a Baptism Preparation Course is

required before a Baptism can take place. For more information or to register, please call the parish office. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH, at home and in

the hospital, including: Colleen Bannon, Gordon Meyers and Riny Kappers and the members of our parish living in Good Sam’s and Pine Valley.

Heavenly Father, bless the sick of our community, keep them in your tender care and protect them from all evil. Amen.

OUR RETURN GIFT TO GOD The weekends of Dec 8 and 15th, 2013

Sunday Offering: $9086.80 (Bi-Weekly Budget: $7359.62)

Cornerstone: $20.00

“O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his steadfast love endures for ever!” Psalm 118

Weekly Collection – All cheques must be made out to Our Lady of

the Foothills (OLOF) if you want a tax receipt for your donations. This includes any of the special collections. Please note the specific collection (Development and Peace, etc.) on the memo line on your cheque.

If you do not use the numbered envelopes or Automatic Debit, and would like to, please call the parish office.

Are you new to the Parish? Let us know who you are! Please introduce yourselves to the

welcoming family and fill out the yellow ‘Welcome to our Church’ form (found at the back of the church in a rack on the wall beside the main doors) and drop it in the collection basket. We certainly would love to meet you!

Office of Stewardship 4th Sunday of Advent

In today’s Gospel, Joseph was awoken by an Angel and

immediately acceded to God’s request. Even though we live in a culture that loves complexity and busyness, we need time to be still so that we can be awake to the voice of God. In order to be good stewards of time, it is vital to set aside a few moments every day to listen to God. Daily prayer provides an opportunity to discover God’s plan for you, and to discern how to use your God given gifts wisely.

Hinton Youth Give Food and Drink to African Children

The young people of our parish can make it possible for families in Africa take AIDS orphans into their homes. Members of our parish who are 18 or under can make a small offering at Mass.

For more information please call the parish office 865-3045.

Last week’s offering: $43.30 Thank you

NeighbourLink News Single beds, coffee tables and end tables are needed and out of town drivers are needed. For more information or to help call Jo at 865-4862

Do you still need a Christmas Tree? For $15.00 you can get a Knights of

Columbus Christmas tree at Jeles Grocery, Hilltop Grocery, and Westend Grocery

Pine Valley Lodge Prayer Meeting Jan 22. Anyone is welcome to join us.

For info call Gwen - 865-5814 or Mary Lou - 865-3045

Changes to Special Collections Parishioners who have picked up their collection envelopes for the new year will notice a difference — a number of special collections no longer have their own envelope in the set. This is because the Archdiocese is consolidating its nine special collections into one simplified annual appeal called Together We Serve. This new approach will begin in Lent of 2014. Together in charity, we will continue to serve the needs of Catholic causes at home, in Canada, and abroad. For more information about Together We Serve, check the Western Catholic Reporter this week. Archbishop Smith's letter announcing the new appeal is available at the back of the church or online at www.caedm.ca/WeServe.

An Introduction to the

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY 8 DVD sessions

After Mass on Thursdays

(7:45-9:00 p.m.)

108 Sunwapta Dr. January 9, 16, 23 and 30

February 6, 13, 20 and 27

“The body, and it alone, is capable of making visible

what is invisible: the spiritual and the divine.” Blessed John Paul II

RSVP: Gary – 780-223-4752

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Sunday: 10:00 a.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – 4th Sunday of Advent

Monday: Have a wonderful Christmas!

Tuesday: No………. Catholic Men’s Bible Study – will resume on January 7, 2014 No......... Ladies Bible Study – will resume on January 7, 2014

5:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Christmas

8:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Christmas

12:00 a.m. (Midnight) CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Christmas

Wednesday: No......... CATHOLIC MEN’S BREAKFAST – will resume January 8, 2014

10:00 a.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Christmas

Thursday: 7:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Feast – St. Stephen – intention – for the intentions of the Tan and

Hashimoto families requested by Ana and Ray Hashimoto

Friday: 9:00 a.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Feast – St. John – intention – Lutgarda Lee RIP requested by Lucy Hong

Saturday: 7:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

1:00 p.m. Adoration for Vocations

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

1:00 p.m. Adoration for Vocations

Monday: Have a Safe and Happy New Year!

Tuesday: 5:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – The Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God

Just a reminder: this is a Holy Day of Obligation 11:00 p.m. – Midnight – Vigil – World Peace

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – The Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God

Just a reminder: this is a Holy Day of Obligation

Thursday: 7:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Memorial – St. Basil the Great & St. Gregory – intention – for the

intentions of the Hashimoto and Tan families requested by Ana and Ray Hashimoto Friday: 9:00 a.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – intention – Pauline Napier RIP requested by the CWL

Saturday: 7:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Epiphany of the Lord

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Epiphany of the Lord

Volunteers Needed PROLCAMATION OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN (Children’s Liturgy)

If anyone is interested in helping out with this program, which is offered for children ages 3 to 7, during the Sunday morning Mass, (September to June) please call the parish office (865-3045)

If no one steps up to the task, this program will be limited to 2 Sundays a month. Let the little children come to me for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Matthew 19:14

Prison Ministry You can touch people’s hearts with God’s love and mercy through volunteer work in prisons.

Consider becoming a member of the Hinton Prison Ministry.

2014 Dates: Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 27, May 25, Jun 22 The group leaves immediately after Mass on these dates. Need further information? Contact Ed Meding at 780.865.5814

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Sunday: 10:00 a.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Epiphany of the Lord

Monday: 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting in the hall

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. Catholic Men’s Bible Study at 164 McPherson Dr. For more info call 865-5814 9:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Study – at 164 McPherson Dr. For more info call 865-5814

7:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – memorial – St. Andre Bessette – Intention – for the intentions of

Marjolaine Levesque requested by Reene and Angeele Lemire 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Wednesday: 6:30 a.m. Catholic Men’s Breakfast - the Greentree Restaurant. For info call Gary at 865-7525

9:00 a.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – intention – Bridget Lalonde RIP requested by Jo and Karl Holba

7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus meeting in the hall

Thursday: 4:00 p.m. Youth Group in the hall for more information call Dennis 865-7179

7:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – intention – Claire Jones RIP requested by Louis Kloster

Friday: 9:00 a.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – intention – Phyllis Chewka RIP requested by Jane and Michael Macridis

Saturday: 7:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Baptism of the Lord Sunday: 10:00 a.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST – Baptism of the Lord

Saturday, December 28th Sunday, December 29th Proclamation of the Word for Children

No Children’s Liturgy today

Adult Server (A) Eucharistic minister(E)

Randy Jones, Caroline McDonald(A) Cynthia Finch, Robert Forcier, Jane Macridis(E)

Oran and Bibianne Howsam(A) Marni Wright, Andre Rivet, Wendy Mackney(E)

Lectors Irene Forcier, Paula Nolan Marni Wright, Andre Rivet

Music Ministry Kathleen’s Group Kathleen’s Group

Welcoming Family Robert and Irene Forcier James and Teresa Burke and family

Presentation of the Gifts Family

Norm and Marilyn Plamondon James and Teresa Burke and family

Altar Servers Joshua Litke Noah and Annelise Litke

Isaiah Rivet Samuel and Joseph Rivet

Ushers and Collection

Robert Forcier, Jim Knievel, Ken Work, Joyce Beauchamp

Dennis Slavik, Claude Pellerin, Ken Brady, Clem Michaud

Saturday, January 4th Sunday, January 5th Proclamation of the Word for Children

No Children’s Liturgy today

Adult Server (A) Eucharistic minister(E)

Jane Macridis, Caroline McDonald(A) Cynthia Finch, Ron McKay, Bonnie Meagher(E)

Marni Wright, Peter Weidman(A) Brenda Lalonde, Wendy Mackney, Cel Marchildon(E)

Lectors Bonnie Meagher, Fred Kappers Ina Lawrence, Teresa Hannah

Music Ministry Voices In Praise Voices In Praise

Welcoming Family Marilyn Litke and family Jennifer and Derek Brown and family

Presentation of the Gifts Family

Ray and Ana Hashimoto Lloyd and Marg Granville

Altar Servers Noah Litke Joshua and Annelise Litke

Emily Marchildon Grace and Kathryn Marchildon

Ushers and Collection

Jim Knievel, Michael Macridis, Ken Work, Joyce Beauchamp

Gary and Teresa Doucette Aniceto Traspaderme, Janece Thompson

Social Justice Action Corner

To order Fair Trade items (coffee, tea, dried fruit and cane sugar) Please call Alice at 865-3292 or email bluegown@telusplanet.net

Scent Free Makes Sense Several people in our congregation have allergies to perfume and aftershave, which causes them to have severe reactions

(Asthma). We would like you to be sensitive to these folks and refrain from wearing perfume and aftershave at Mass.

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Daily Mass readings in your Bible: Kids Korner

We would like to extend our blessings and the peace of Christ to all those in our parish, who make our ministry a joy.

Thank you for your support and commitment over the year. We hope to continue to make the parish and the parish

office a place where you feel at home.

Joyous Christmas wishes to all of you!

God bless, From the parish team

MINISTRY SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS 2013/2014

Just a reminder to all involved in ministry, please be at the church no later than 15 minutes before Mass. If you are not there by that time you will be replaced.

ADULT SERVERS (A)

LECTORS

(READERS)

MUSIC

MINISTRY

WELCOMING

PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS

ALTAR SERVERS

USHERS

(OFFERTORY)

Tuesday

24th 5:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve

(A) Oran Howsam (A) Bibianne Howsam No Chalices

Barb Kneteman

Paula Nolan

Voices In Praise

Lloyd and Marg

Granville

Lloyd and Marg

Granville

Riley Mann

Tori Tymsnhshyn Joshua Litke

Janece Thompson Ken Work

Jim Knievel TBA

Tuesday 24th

8:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve

(A)Dennis Slavik (A)Arleen Wambolt (E)Andre Rivet (E)Irene Forcier (E)Robert Forcier

Andre Rivet Irene Forcier

Kathleen’s Group

Emile and Clemence

Berube

Emile and Clemence

Berube

Isaiah Rivet

Samuel and Joseph Rivet

Robert Forcier Clem Michaud Tony Guimond Sharon Steinke

Tuesday

24th 12:00 p.m.

Christmas Midnight

Mass

(A)Michael LaFrance (A)Peter Weidman (E)Wendy Mackney (E)Marlys Phillips (E)Shirley Bourbeau

Andy Bourbeau

Ren Werbicki

Barb’s Group

Wendy Mackney

Alice Willick

Joe and Alice Willick

Adult Server

Matthew Burke Nicole Burke

Joe Willick Andy Bourbeau

Joyce Beauchamp Karl Holba

Wednesday

25th 10:00 a.m.

Christmas Morning

(A)Marni Wright (A)Roni Iwanciwski (E)Barbara Meyers 2 chalices only

Teresa Doucette

Fred Kappers

Kathleen’s Group

Merv and Laurie-Ell Bashforth

Merv and Laurie-Ell Bashforth

Josh Bashforth

Tyson Bashforth Ange Giffin

Gary Doucette Teresa Doucette

Ken Brady Claude Pellerin

Tuesday Dec. 31st 5:00 p.m.

New Year’s Eve

(A)Jane Macridis (A)Dyanne Abaday (E) Roni Iwanciwski (E)Robert Forcier (E)Irene Forcier

Florjie Michaud Deanna Alford

Barb’s Group

Colleen Butler and

family

Ken Work Paula Nolan

Amy Young

Emily Young Emily Marchildon

Michael Macridis Janece Thompson

Clem Michaud Florjie Michaud

Wednesday Jan. 1st

10:00 a.m.

New Year’s Day

(A)Norm Plamondon (A) Marni Wright (E) Andy Bourbeau 2 chalices only

Teresa Doucette Kathleen

Giffin

Mountain Music

James and Teresa Burke

and family

James and Teresa Burke

and family

Noah Litke

Joshua Litke Annelise Litke

Joe Willick Gary Doucette

Ken Brady Andy Bourbeau