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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: Murray Larsen, Helen Fedorchuk, Gary Raab, George Shillaker, Chantelle For-sythe, Mary Harrison, Janet Sparrow, Vern Douglas, Melissa Rotella, Vincenzo Tripodi, Carol Dickson, Gertrude Fleck, Robert Hauptman, Irene Bourgeois, Dun-can Robertson, Lina Sokolan, Bobby Fer-guson, Doreen Blair, Steve Bellerose, Mark Trepanier, Sheila Fischer, Emilia Maier, Mary Meister, D.J. Stack, Brian Pasternak, Maria Grande, Donald Vauge-ois, Juliette Pollok, Angie Sturrock, No-elle Benoit, Joe Pimentel, Adelyn Wara-wa, Thomas Kho, Therese Gibeau, Jay Meakin, Norma March, Pat Howrish, Stephen Tamayo, Colette Vanderkley’s family members, Frank Corazza, Joseph St. Arnaud, Dolores & DecolynneJo Bar-teski, Dave & Diane Hawirko, Colin Dia-kow, Mary Anne & Heikki Laitinene, Cherica Castro, Barry Laing, Duncan MacDonald, Anne Liese Zimmerman, Karen Petrone, Rita Frederick, Mark Schoenberger, Brian Rogers, Michelle Black, Lance McNamara, Douglas Lemieux, Richard Sabourin, Brenda Fra-ser, Gabrielle Carriou, Shawn Hunt, Colin Holtner, Chuck Mitchell Jr., Domi-nic Willott, Melody Contant, Joseph Paquette, John Duncan, Lorie McMillan, Maria Benevider, Emily & Sandra Mikalonis, Chad Zima, Carl Swift, Ruth Anstruther, Pierre Phalempin, Fleurette Phalempin, Teddy Petryshyn.
“O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures for ever!” Psalm 118:1
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
Parish Staff and Contacts:
Pastor: Fr. Maurice Okolie Associate Pastor: 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.: Bill: 780-238-4034 Legion of Mary: Tues.: 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.: will resume in the Fall. RCIA: Every Thurs. Ena: 587-879-5911 Toes in the Water: Every Wed. Danielle: 780-660-1301
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time· July 3rd, 2016 Saint of the Month: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
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: TBA Baptism Dates: 2nd weekend of each month
First Reconciliation
For Grade 2 students
Please watch the bulletin for the 2016/2017 prep dates and information, coming in the Fall
First Eucharist Date(s):
For Grade 2 students
Please watch the bulletin for the 2016/2017 prep dates and information, coming in the Fall
Confirmation:
For Grade 6 students
Please watch the bulletin for the 2016/2017 prep dates and information, coming in the Fall
Weekly Catechism Classes (Sept. - May):
Catechism has concluded for the year, please watch for an announcement in the Fall for the program restarting
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 four sessions (Friday evening - Saturday morning, two weekends in a row) October 21st/22nd and 28th/29th:
Please call Samantha to register
Exact times may be subject to change.
YOUTH PROGRAMS:
YOUTH GROUPS: Verve and Unite Youth Groups will
resume mid-late September. Watch the September bulletin for exact dates.
Youth Sports Night will be Wednes-day Nights throughout the summer (August 17th, and August 24th). This is a drop-in style event for ages 10+ please ensure that your child has com-pleted the registration form and waver for attending youth events at the par-ish. Weather Permitting. Parents are welcome. 7:00 – 8:30pm.
WORLD YOUTH DAY:
Please keep our pilgrims in your prayers as they make
their final preparations.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Next General Meeting Sept. 12th
Monday 6:45 pm in the Hall. All Ladies Welcome Always
Donations of new misc. household items for the Wings of Providence may be dropped
off in the box in the cloakroom (see CWL bulletin board for info or Su-
zanne: 780-418-1001). May God’s Angels guard, guide and protect
you in your travels this summer.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Thank you to all Holy Family parish-ioners, staff and volunteers who sup-ported our Annual Golf Tournament on June 25th . Special thanks to Fr. Maurice and Fr. Peter who assured us that we’d have great weather and they delivered BIG-TIME! We wish every-one a rest-filled summer and safe trav-els to all who will be traveling. Thank you.
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
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
CATHOLIC BASICS FOR THE CURIOUS
“TOES IN THE WATER” Join us as we answer your questions about the Catholic faith and as we walk in the footprints of God from Abraham to Augustine. Drop in Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Great for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. For more information please email [email protected].
LEGION OF MARY: As a world-wide lay apostolate, we are Catholics consecrated to Mary. Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays. All Catholics ages 18 and older are welcome. Contact Sharon L. [email protected]
Youth Leadership Camp Looking for a week to inspire, train, and empower youth as Catholic Leaders in your community? A group of veteran youth leaders from around the Archdio-cese have teamed up with the Vocations Office to put together Dive In, a leader-ship camp that is going to focus on all of these things - a week where they will learn and practice youth ministry skills, build community among other youth leaders from across the area, increase their understanding of the Church, and strengthen their relationships with God. This week- happening at Our Lady of Victory Camp August 22-26, 2016 -is open to any young person 14-19 years old. For more information contact Mike L a n d r y , c a m p d i r e c t o r a t [email protected] or by visit www.divein.ca.
Summer Retreats at Star of the North Retreat Centre
Brother Sun, Sister Moon - Laudato Si - You and Me!
A contemplative retreat weekend guided by Marueeen Wild, SC 7 pm Friday Aug. 12 to 1 pm Sunday Aug. 14th, Live in Cost: $250, Commute Cost: $175. Register by August 3.
Come to the Quiet: Summer Silent Retreat Directors: Archbishop Sylvain Lavoie, Father Mike McCaffery, Pat Jameson. 11:30 am Monday Aug. 22 to 1 pm Friday Aug. 26th. $525, Register by Aug. 12
SSVP CONTACT INFO: To make a donation: [email protected] To notify us of someone in need: [email protected]
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:
Universal: That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity. Evangelization: That, amid social ine-qualities, Latin American Christians may bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more fraternal society.
PARISH ACTIVITIES
Holy Family Parish welcomes you with great joy on...
The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 3rd, 2016
Saturday - July 2nd 8:15 am - Morning Prayers
1:00 pm - Wedding
Monday - July 4th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers
7:00 pm - Maintenance Committee (MDY)
7:00 pm - WYD Mass (Church)
Tuesday - July 5th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers
9:30 am - Divine Mercy (Res.Rm.) 5:30 pm - Legion of Mary (Res.Rm.)
Wednesday - July 6th
8:15 am - Morning Prayers 7:00 pm - Rosary for the Unborn
(Church) 7:00 pm - ‘Toes in the Water’ (MDY)
7:00 pm - Youth Sports Night 7:00 pm - Liturgy Mtg. (Res.Rm.)
Thursday - July 7th
8:15 am - Morning Prayers 7:30 pm - KofC 4th Degree (Bro.A.)
7:30 pm - Adult Choir (Church) 7:30 pm - Wedding Rehearsal (Church)
Friday - July 8th
8:15 am - Morning Prayers 9:30 am - 1:00 pm -
Eucharistic Adoration 3:00 pm - Wedding (Church)
Saturday - July 9th
8:15 am - Morning Prayers 5:00 pm - Baptism(s)
MASS INTENTIONS LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE:
July 9th & 10th, 2016
5:00 pm: Altar Servers:
Lectors: Marjolyn A./Bryce D./Barb M. Eucharistic Ministers:
Carol H. / Cor D. Gail D. / Sandra L.
Adult Server: Alain C. / Declan F.
9:00 am: Altar Servers:
Lectors: Gabrielle M. / Gerrilynn P. / Andrew S.
Eucharistic Ministers: Francine S. / James H. / Kathy L.
Enid M. / Charlotte M. Adult Server: Mary B.
11:00 am:
Altar Servers: Lectors: Sharon R./Thomas N./Adam C.
Eucharistic Ministers: Del F. / Kathy F.
Jeanne L. / Sue M. Adult Server: Italo B.
5:00 pm:
Altar Servers: Lectors: Sharon B. / Stacey J. / Bob J.
Eucharistic Ministers: Kathleen D. / Suzanne G. / Glenna G.
Adult Server: Patrick S.
Saturday - July 2nd 9:00 am - Jeannette & Stephen Shaw
5:00 pm - Sandra Mikalonis
Sunday - July 3rd 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am - Mass of Thanksgiving for donors of SSVP
11:00 am - Rudolfo Vale † 5:00 pm - Holy Family Parishioners
Monday - July 4th
9:00 am - Edward Ogwal †
Tuesday - July 5th 9:00 am - Fr. Kris Schmidt
Wednesday - July 6th
9:00 am - Edward Ogwal † *10:00 am - Catherine Lesiw †
Thursday - July 7th 9:00 am - Margarita
*10:00 am - For Our Seniors
Friday - July 8th 9:00 am - All intentions will be prayed
at the altar
Saturday - July 9th 9:00 am - Lorraine Yackulic †
5:00 pm - Carmen Thibault †
Sunday - July 10th 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am - Helene Fisher † 11:00 am - Darlene Arnold †
5:00 pm - Holy Family Parishioners *Mass celebrated outside of the parish
MERCY MINUTE: Although sin is an abyss of wickedness and ingratitude, the price paid for us can never be equalled. Diary 72
DONATIONS REQUESTED: CWL is collecting new misc. household items over the summer months for Wings of Providence Shelter for Women who have experienced domestic violence. Donation Box is in the Coatroom, Info on the CWL Bulletin Board or phone Su-zanne: 780-418-1001. Thank you.
ONLINE DONATIONS: You can now donate to our parish with
your credit card! Visit holyfamilyparish.ca and click on the “Donate Online” button in the top right corner to contribute to our parish initia-tives. Donations can either be monthly or one time gifts.
BUSINESS NETWORK: In this year of mercy and these uncertain economic times, the parish has created a tab on the website called Business Net-work. This is where parish employers can post job openings to potentially help fellow parishioners. It is located under the Community heading. If parishioners would like to add a post they may do so b y e m a i l i n g t h e o f f i c e a t [email protected]
TOGETHER WE SERVE: Catholics making a difference
Did You Know…?
“The Together We Serve Mission… the people of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton join together annually with Together We Serve to share their financial gifts in charity with those in need at home, in Canada, and abroad.”
“The Guiding Principles of TWS is committed to:
Growing givers’ hearts - to be con-cerned for people’s growth in faith as well as their giving.
Unity in our charitable outreach
Trust in God’s abundance
Reflecting the beauty of Christ’s love for us and the beauty of the living Gospel”
www.caedm.ca/WeServe
GRACE AT MEALS: Grace Before Meals This Week:
Leader: Lord Jesus, we thank you for your Word. You call your followers to deny themselves and take up their daily cross.
All: Help us to embrace the Cross in our lives with trust in your love and mercy.
Together: Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
After the Meal: We give you thanks, Almighty God, for all your gifts, who live and reign now and forever. Amen.
MARY’S GARDEN: We are looking for volunteers to help water Mary’s garden over the summer months. If you are interested in help-ing with this beautiful project please contact the office.
SAINT OF THE MONTH:
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Called the Man of Eight Beatitudes by Pope JPII
Feast Day: July 4
Prayer to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Father, You gave to the young Pier Giorgio Frassati the joy of meeting Christ and of living his faith in service of the poor and the sick. Through his intercession, may we, too, walk the path of the Beatitudes and follow the example of his generosity, spreading the spirit of the Gospel in society. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
EDUCATION CENSUS: Please consider giving a couple worth-while hours to providing service to your neighbour through an Alberta Education Census during the month of July. Pres-ently, many people in our community are denied access to Catholic Education as they are non-residents to the Greater St. Albert Catholic School Board. As it is a constitutional right to receive faith in-struction as a minority, the parents here are following a provincial process to gain access to French Immersion Catholic and English Catholic Schools. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and a simple training session will be provided. Please contact the Census Coordinator, Melissa Phillips at 780-616-1525 or [email protected]
WHAT IS RCIA? Do you feel a gentle tugging towards getting to know Jesus more deeply through the Sacraments? Are you sens-ing a call to become a Catholic? Perhaps it is time to consider the RCIA…
The RCIA, which stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process through which non-baptized men and women over 18 enter the Catholic Church. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass. Participants in the RCIA are known as catechumens. They undergo a process of conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacra-ments of Baptism, Confirmation, Recon-ciliation and Holy Eucharist. The RCIA process follows the ancient practice of the Church and was restored by the Se-cond Vatican Council as the normal way for adults to prepare for baptism.
RCIA sessions begin on Thursday, Sep-tember 8 at 7 pm in the Marguerite d’Youville Room, and are held every Thursday until May 25. You are welcome to contact Ena at 587 879 5911 to register, and for more information. However, if you would like a taste of Catholicism before then, please join us any Wednes-day at 7 pm in the same room for Toes in the Water, a way for non-Catholics and Catholics alike to get together to learn more about our faith. Toes in the Water does not require any registration; it is a drop-in evening of discussion and learn-ing.
SAVE THE DATE: Please mark your calendar for these Parish wide events coming up in the fall: September 11th—Parish Picnic after 11 am Mass in Kingswood Park October 15th—Parish 25th Anniver-sary Potluck Dinner after the 5 pm Mass in the Parish Hall.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:
Universal: That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity. Evangelization: That, amid social ine-qualities, Latin American Christians may bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more fraternal society.
PARISH ACTIVITIES
Holy Family Parish welcomes you with great joy on...
The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 3rd, 2016
Saturday - July 2nd 8:15 am - Morning Prayers
1:00 pm - Wedding
Monday - July 4th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers
7:00 pm - Maintenance Committee (MDY)
7:00 pm - WYD Mass (Church)
Tuesday - July 5th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers
9:30 am - Divine Mercy (Res.Rm.) 5:30 pm - Legion of Mary (Res.Rm.)
Wednesday - July 6th
8:15 am - Morning Prayers 7:00 pm - Rosary for the Unborn
(Church) 7:00 pm - ‘Toes in the Water’ (MDY)
7:00 pm - Youth Sports Night 7:00 pm - Liturgy Mtg. (Res.Rm.)
Thursday - July 7th
8:15 am - Morning Prayers 7:30 pm - KofC 4th Degree (Bro.A.)
7:30 pm - Adult Choir (Church) 7:30 pm - Wedding Rehearsal (Church)
Friday - July 8th
8:15 am - Morning Prayers 9:30 am - 1:00 pm -
Eucharistic Adoration 3:00 pm - Wedding (Church)
Saturday - July 9th
8:15 am - Morning Prayers 5:00 pm - Baptism(s)
MASS INTENTIONS LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE:
July 9th & 10th, 2016
5:00 pm: Altar Servers:
Lectors: Marjolyn A./Bryce D./Barb M. Eucharistic Ministers:
Carol H. / Cor D. Gail D. / Sandra L.
Adult Server: Alain C. / Declan F.
9:00 am: Altar Servers:
Lectors: Gabrielle M. / Gerrilynn P. / Andrew S.
Eucharistic Ministers: Francine S. / James H. / Kathy L.
Enid M. / Charlotte M. Adult Server: Mary B.
11:00 am:
Altar Servers: Lectors: Sharon R./Thomas N./Adam C.
Eucharistic Ministers: Del F. / Kathy F.
Jeanne L. / Sue M. Adult Server: Italo B.
5:00 pm:
Altar Servers: Lectors: Sharon B. / Stacey J. / Bob J.
Eucharistic Ministers: Kathleen D. / Suzanne G. / Glenna G.
Adult Server: Patrick S.
Saturday - July 2nd 9:00 am - Jeannette & Stephen Shaw
5:00 pm - Sandra Mikalonis
Sunday - July 3rd 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am - Mass of Thanksgiving for donors of SSVP
11:00 am - Rudolfo Vale † 5:00 pm - Holy Family Parishioners
Monday - July 4th
9:00 am - Edward Ogwal †
Tuesday - July 5th 9:00 am - Fr. Kris Schmidt
Wednesday - July 6th
9:00 am - Edward Ogwal † *10:00 am - Catherine Lesiw †
Thursday - July 7th 9:00 am - Margarita
*10:00 am - For Our Seniors
Friday - July 8th 9:00 am - All intentions will be prayed
at the altar
Saturday - July 9th 9:00 am - Lorraine Yackulic †
5:00 pm - Carmen Thibault †
Sunday - July 10th 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am - Helene Fisher † 11:00 am - Darlene Arnold †
5:00 pm - Holy Family Parishioners *Mass celebrated outside of the parish
MERCY MINUTE: Although sin is an abyss of wickedness and ingratitude, the price paid for us can never be equalled. Diary 72
DONATIONS REQUESTED: CWL is collecting new misc. household items over the summer months for Wings of Providence Shelter for Women who have experienced domestic violence. Donation Box is in the Coatroom, Info on the CWL Bulletin Board or phone Su-zanne: 780-418-1001. Thank you.
ONLINE DONATIONS: You can now donate to our parish with
your credit card! Visit holyfamilyparish.ca and click on the “Donate Online” button in the top right corner to contribute to our parish initia-tives. Donations can either be monthly or one time gifts.
BUSINESS NETWORK: In this year of mercy and these uncertain economic times, the parish has created a tab on the website called Business Net-work. This is where parish employers can post job openings to potentially help fellow parishioners. It is located under the Community heading. If parishioners would like to add a post they may do so b y e m a i l i n g t h e o f f i c e a t [email protected]
TOGETHER WE SERVE: Catholics making a difference
Did You Know…?
“The Together We Serve Mission… the people of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton join together annually with Together We Serve to share their financial gifts in charity with those in need at home, in Canada, and abroad.”
“The Guiding Principles of TWS is committed to:
Growing givers’ hearts - to be con-cerned for people’s growth in faith as well as their giving.
Unity in our charitable outreach
Trust in God’s abundance
Reflecting the beauty of Christ’s love for us and the beauty of the living Gospel”
www.caedm.ca/WeServe
GRACE AT MEALS: Grace Before Meals This Week:
Leader: Lord Jesus, we thank you for your Word. You call your followers to deny themselves and take up their daily cross.
All: Help us to embrace the Cross in our lives with trust in your love and mercy.
Together: Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
After the Meal: We give you thanks, Almighty God, for all your gifts, who live and reign now and forever. Amen.
MARY’S GARDEN: We are looking for volunteers to help water Mary’s garden over the summer months. If you are interested in help-ing with this beautiful project please contact the office.
SAINT OF THE MONTH:
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Called the Man of Eight Beatitudes by Pope JPII
Feast Day: July 4
Prayer to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Father, You gave to the young Pier Giorgio Frassati the joy of meeting Christ and of living his faith in service of the poor and the sick. Through his intercession, may we, too, walk the path of the Beatitudes and follow the example of his generosity, spreading the spirit of the Gospel in society. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
EDUCATION CENSUS: Please consider giving a couple worth-while hours to providing service to your neighbour through an Alberta Education Census during the month of July. Pres-ently, many people in our community are denied access to Catholic Education as they are non-residents to the Greater St. Albert Catholic School Board. As it is a constitutional right to receive faith in-struction as a minority, the parents here are following a provincial process to gain access to French Immersion Catholic and English Catholic Schools. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and a simple training session will be provided. Please contact the Census Coordinator, Melissa Phillips at 780-616-1525 or [email protected]
WHAT IS RCIA? Do you feel a gentle tugging towards getting to know Jesus more deeply through the Sacraments? Are you sens-ing a call to become a Catholic? Perhaps it is time to consider the RCIA…
The RCIA, which stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process through which non-baptized men and women over 18 enter the Catholic Church. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass. Participants in the RCIA are known as catechumens. They undergo a process of conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacra-ments of Baptism, Confirmation, Recon-ciliation and Holy Eucharist. The RCIA process follows the ancient practice of the Church and was restored by the Se-cond Vatican Council as the normal way for adults to prepare for baptism.
RCIA sessions begin on Thursday, Sep-tember 8 at 7 pm in the Marguerite d’Youville Room, and are held every Thursday until May 25. You are welcome to contact Ena at 587 879 5911 to register, and for more information. However, if you would like a taste of Catholicism before then, please join us any Wednes-day at 7 pm in the same room for Toes in the Water, a way for non-Catholics and Catholics alike to get together to learn more about our faith. Toes in the Water does not require any registration; it is a drop-in evening of discussion and learn-ing.
SAVE THE DATE: Please mark your calendar for these Parish wide events coming up in the fall: September 11th—Parish Picnic after 11 am Mass in Kingswood Park October 15th—Parish 25th Anniver-sary Potluck Dinner after the 5 pm Mass in the Parish Hall.
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: Murray Larsen, Helen Fedorchuk, Gary Raab, George Shillaker, Chantelle For-sythe, Mary Harrison, Janet Sparrow, Vern Douglas, Melissa Rotella, Vincenzo Tripodi, Carol Dickson, Gertrude Fleck, Robert Hauptman, Irene Bourgeois, Dun-can Robertson, Lina Sokolan, Bobby Fer-guson, Doreen Blair, Steve Bellerose, Mark Trepanier, Sheila Fischer, Emilia Maier, Mary Meister, D.J. Stack, Brian Pasternak, Maria Grande, Donald Vauge-ois, Juliette Pollok, Angie Sturrock, No-elle Benoit, Joe Pimentel, Adelyn Wara-wa, Thomas Kho, Therese Gibeau, Jay Meakin, Norma March, Pat Howrish, Stephen Tamayo, Colette Vanderkley’s family members, Frank Corazza, Joseph St. Arnaud, Dolores & DecolynneJo Bar-teski, Dave & Diane Hawirko, Colin Dia-kow, Mary Anne & Heikki Laitinene, Cherica Castro, Barry Laing, Duncan MacDonald, Anne Liese Zimmerman, Karen Petrone, Rita Frederick, Mark Schoenberger, Brian Rogers, Michelle Black, Lance McNamara, Douglas Lemieux, Richard Sabourin, Brenda Fra-ser, Gabrielle Carriou, Shawn Hunt, Colin Holtner, Chuck Mitchell Jr., Domi-nic Willott, Melody Contant, Joseph Paquette, John Duncan, Lorie McMillan, Maria Benevider, Emily & Sandra Mikalonis, Chad Zima, Carl Swift, Ruth Anstruther, Pierre Phalempin, Fleurette Phalempin, Teddy Petryshyn.
“O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures for ever!” Psalm 118:1
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
Parish Staff and Contacts:
Pastor: Fr. Maurice Okolie Associate Pastor: 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.: Bill: 780-238-4034 Legion of Mary: Tues.: 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.: will resume in the Fall. RCIA: Every Thurs. Ena: 587-879-5911 Toes in the Water: Every Wed. Danielle: 780-660-1301
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time· July 3rd, 2016 Saint of the Month: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
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: TBA Baptism Dates: 2nd weekend of each month
First Reconciliation
For Grade 2 students
Please watch the bulletin for the 2016/2017 prep dates and information, coming in the Fall
First Eucharist Date(s):
For Grade 2 students
Please watch the bulletin for the 2016/2017 prep dates and information, coming in the Fall
Confirmation:
For Grade 6 students
Please watch the bulletin for the 2016/2017 prep dates and information, coming in the Fall
Weekly Catechism Classes (Sept. - May):
Catechism has concluded for the year, please watch for an announcement in the Fall for the program restarting
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 four sessions (Friday evening - Saturday morning, two weekends in a row) October 21st/22nd and 28th/29th:
Please call Samantha to register
Exact times may be subject to change.
YOUTH PROGRAMS:
YOUTH GROUPS: Verve and Unite Youth Groups will
resume mid-late September. Watch the September bulletin for exact dates.
Youth Sports Night will be Wednes-day Nights throughout the summer (August 17th, and August 24th). This is a drop-in style event for ages 10+ please ensure that your child has com-pleted the registration form and waver for attending youth events at the par-ish. Weather Permitting. Parents are welcome. 7:00 – 8:30pm.
WORLD YOUTH DAY:
Please keep our pilgrims in your prayers as they make
their final preparations.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Next General Meeting Sept. 12th
Monday 6:45 pm in the Hall. All Ladies Welcome Always
Donations of new misc. household items for the Wings of Providence may be dropped
off in the box in the cloakroom (see CWL bulletin board for info or Su-
zanne: 780-418-1001). May God’s Angels guard, guide and protect
you in your travels this summer.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Thank you to all Holy Family parish-ioners, staff and volunteers who sup-ported our Annual Golf Tournament on June 25th . Special thanks to Fr. Maurice and Fr. Peter who assured us that we’d have great weather and they delivered BIG-TIME! We wish every-one a rest-filled summer and safe trav-els to all who will be traveling. Thank you.
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
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
CATHOLIC BASICS FOR THE CURIOUS
“TOES IN THE WATER” Join us as we answer your questions about the Catholic faith and as we walk in the footprints of God from Abraham to Augustine. Drop in Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Great for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. For more information please email [email protected].
LEGION OF MARY: As a world-wide lay apostolate, we are Catholics consecrated to Mary. Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays. All Catholics ages 18 and older are welcome. Contact Sharon L. [email protected]
Youth Leadership Camp Looking for a week to inspire, train, and empower youth as Catholic Leaders in your community? A group of veteran youth leaders from around the Archdio-cese have teamed up with the Vocations Office to put together Dive In, a leader-ship camp that is going to focus on all of these things - a week where they will learn and practice youth ministry skills, build community among other youth leaders from across the area, increase their understanding of the Church, and strengthen their relationships with God. This week- happening at Our Lady of Victory Camp August 22-26, 2016 -is open to any young person 14-19 years old. For more information contact Mike L a n d r y , c a m p d i r e c t o r a t [email protected] or by visit www.divein.ca.
Summer Retreats at Star of the North Retreat Centre
Brother Sun, Sister Moon - Laudato Si - You and Me!
A contemplative retreat weekend guided by Marueeen Wild, SC 7 pm Friday Aug. 12 to 1 pm Sunday Aug. 14th, Live in Cost: $250, Commute Cost: $175. Register by August 3.
Come to the Quiet: Summer Silent Retreat Directors: Archbishop Sylvain Lavoie, Father Mike McCaffery, Pat Jameson. 11:30 am Monday Aug. 22 to 1 pm Friday Aug. 26th. $525, Register by Aug. 12
SSVP CONTACT INFO: To make a donation: [email protected] To notify us of someone in need: [email protected]