Reflection In The Joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis attributes the shortage of priestly and religious vocations to “a lack of contagious apostolic fervor in communities”. Commitments of any kind—religious, marital, specific careers—cannot endure without the individual’s belief in the good they represent. John the Baptist reveals a contagious enthusiasm when he tells the disciples, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” Two are moved to follow and lodge with Jesus. The next day one of them, Andrew, seeks out his brother Simon. Surely this band of brothers did not come together through sadness. Following Jesus creates an infectious joy.

Daily Prayer 2018 Archdiocese of Chicago

Liturgy Training Publications Chicago, IL 2017

Parish Council—Nick Fader, Ralph Walicki, Daryl Engelman, Sheryl Schmitt, David Odongi, Elvira Castaneda, Ted Valentine, Kyle Hagan, Arkangelo Uyin Finance Committee—Neale Johannesson, Terry Gonsalves Children’s Liturgy— Becky Elder Pastoral Care—Stephanie Davis Altar Servers—Jennifer Brosseau Food Bank—Glen Lilly, Danielle McKinnon RCIA—Deacon Bruce Jurgens, Allison Hay, Karen Serafini Sacramental Preparation—Deacon Bruce Jurgens Baptism Preparation—Dustin & Eloisa Greenwald Maintenance Committee—Arnie Funke, Richard Belzil, Al Meier , Tony Zuzic, Richard Roe Knights of Columbus—Tim Cove Lectors/Eucharistic Ministers—Colleen Cove, Richard Belzil, Zita Fulawka, David Odongi Hospitality— Marie Funke, Angela Nagy, Florence Dickson Sudanese Community—Martin Onon Syrian Refugee Committee—Pat Barry Ushers—Al Meier Social Committee/Funeral Lunches—Zita Fulawka, Teresa Schubert Art & Environment Committee—Lin Samson, Anita Zyla Sudanese Choir—David Odongi Library— Colleen Montgomery Sandwich Days—Vicki Oliphant Christian Meditation—Engeline Piet Landscaping Committee—Evelyn Bond, Mary Corns Liturgy Committee—Tom Linahan, Stephanie Davis, Catherine Peet, Midge Chartier, Ted Valentine, Michael Hudec, Colleen deSouza, Anita Zyla, Vivian Moody, Al Meier Christmas Hampers—Vivian Moody

St. James the Greater Church 5504 - 20 St. S.W. Calgary, Alberta T3E 1R2

Ph: 403 243 2680 Fax: 403 287 1273 www.stjamescalgary.org

Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00pm Sunday

8:30am, 10:00am, 12:00 Weekday Mass

Tuesday thru Friday 9:00am

Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday 9:30am—10:30am

Reconciliation Tuesday thru Friday 8:30am

Saturday 4:00pm-4:30pm or by appointment

Office Hours Monday thru Friday 9:00am—3:00pm *Closed 12:00-12:30

2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time January 14, 2018

Pastor—Fr. Edmund Vargas efvargas@shaw.ca Deacon—Dc. Bruce Jurgens bruce.jurgens@calgarydiocese.ca Secretary—Brenda Lerner office@stjamescalgary.org Music Director—Tom Linahan tglinahan@gmail.com Parish Screening Coordinator—Lindsay Flynn pvsc@stjamescalgary.org Bookkeeper—Anna McKiernan

Mass Intentions

Tuesday, January 16 9:00am Arthur Ziebart—RIP Wednesday, January 17 9:00am Special Intention of Deb Catling Thursday, January 18 9:00am S/Intention of Joanne Anderson Friday, January 19 9:00am Jean Jesperson—RIP Saturday, January 20 5:00pm John Kubik—RIP Sunday, January 21 8:30am Smith Hart—RIP 10:00am St. James Parish 12:00pm Arnie Thiele—RIP

Pastoral Notes By Fr. Edmund

“Come and see…”

“Come and see…” is Christ’s invitation to live the life according to His plan of salvation and redemption and to experience what is like to become again God’s children and heirs of His kingdom. Just as the call of Samuel hinged on his reliance on Eli, so we rely on others to help us recognize God’s invitation to “come and see…” We realize God’s call through our encounter with strangers who are our friends we have not met before. We “come and see…” Christ’s life in the Eucharist and the other community events, through our daily encounter with one another in love and friendship. “Come and see…” is about imitating Christ in His love and concern for us, His self-giving and self-sacrificing love as exemplified by his suffering and death on the cross. “Come and see…” inspires and leads us to stay in His love and friendship, that is, to be in the state of God’s grace. “Come and see…” is a lifestyle, a mentality to be good and faithful stewards of God’s gift of life and its resources. Faith is a movement from above, moving our hearts to respond to the prompting of the Spirit. Our becoming Church is our communal response to Christ’s invitation to “come and see…” It is important to realize in our lives that we are part of a faith community because it is only through community that we realize our redemption. Christ has decided to bring about our salvation by becoming human, by living among us, making us heirs of the divine legacy rooted in His suffering, death and resurrection. Our personal faith is bound to affect our life with others. That is why political participation is part the gospel mandate to build God’s kingdom in our world where Christian values are respected and promoted. Our social and political life should be inspired by our faith and not separated from it.

We have to present to others again and again with the presence of the One who always invites to “come and see…” It is through our sense of welcome and care that we make present Christ’s love and presence to others. It is through our friendships that we build community of faith and love. As we become a welcoming and caring community, we become witnesses to Christ’s self-giving and self-sacrificing love for all of us.

“Come and see..” how God loves and how He expects us to relate with others in love and friendship.

First Eucharist/First Reconciliation

Starting this year, the Sacraments of First Eucharist and First Reconciliation will be combined as a 2-fold preparation celebrated together as part of the new diocesan approach. Registration is open to students who have been baptized and who are in grade 2 or higher. Please bring a copy of your child’s baptism certificate to the meeting.

Parent Information Meetings & Class Registration

Sunday, February 18, 2018

or Sunday, February 25, 2018 Classes will begin on March 4 and run most Sundays from 11-12:30 until May 27. First Communion will be celebrated on the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi ), June 3 & 4, 2018. Students who have already received First Communion but have not yet received First Reconciliation will attend the first 4 classes only (March 4—25).

This Week at St. James

Monday Christian Meditation 7:30pm Tuesday Cenacle 9:30am Knights of Columbus 7:30pm Wednesday Choir 7:30pm Thursday RC Mom’s Group 9:30am Friday

Saturday

Please pray for the sick: Aidan Hanes, Harry Piet, Brian McAuley,

Shirley Valentine, Betty Harrison, Tony Doucette, Rolande Parel, Laura Restrepo, Gabriel Serpas,

Marjorie Lefaivre, Marcelle Quaghebeur, Darlene Otis, Robert Jackson

And for those who have died:

Genevieve Smith, Peter Funke, William Acton, Peter Kadong, Patrick O’Connell, John Otis

Last Week’s Donations TIA $820.00 Maintenance $1040.40 Children’s Collection $40.00 New Year’s Day $2020.00 Regular $6712.05 PAPS $1195.00 $7907.05

2017 TIA Goal: $28655—ACHIEVED! Thanks to your generosity we were able to meet

our 2017 TIA goal.

2018 Donation Envelopes There are still a number of unclaimed envelope boxes at the back of the church. Please pick them up this weekend.

The Knights of Columbus will be holding its annual Basketball Free Throw Competition on January 16th and 17th at St. James School. The Free Throw

Championship is open to all boys and girls in our community, ages 9 to 14. Age eligibility is determined by the age of the contestant as of January 1. Forms can be picked up at the school office or by contacting Grand Knight Tim Cove at cove@nucleus.com

Special needs Ministry and Mass St. Patrick’s Parish in Calgary is forming a new ministry whose mission is: “To create a loving, supportive and compassionate church community that renews and restores faith and hope to families and children living with special needs.” For families who have children who live with special needs—physical, cognitive or emotional—bringing them to Mass may be a challenge. Our Special Needs Mass will be a place of understanding, acceptance and welcome for those who live with special needs as well as those who care for them. This Mass will give families the opportunity to celebrate God’s presence in their lives together. Children and adults with special needs will be filling as many liturgy positions as possible. Special Needs Mass Schedule in 2018: Sundays on January 28, February 25, March 25, April 22, May 27 and June 24 at 5pm. For more information, please contact: Brenda-Lee Kearney at 403 835 2749 or at specialneedsministry@stpatrickcalgary.com

The First Annual Mardi Gras Dinner, originally scheduled on February 10, is now postponed to June 26, Tuesday, 7pm which is the last meeting date for our Parish Council before the summer months when a BBQ dinner is usually hosted for them by Fr Edmund. The dinner will also be a Volunteer Appreciation Night to acknowledge our retiring volunteers and to invite new and returning volunteers. Details will be provided at a later date.

World Day of the Sick Mass and Anointing will take place at St. James Church for the World Day of the Sick on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 2:00pm. A light reception will follow in the parish hall.

Mass Times Lectors Communion Ministers Ushers Altar Servers

SATURDAY January 20 5:00pm

Brendon Engelman Luisa Zimich

Andrew Beingessner Colleen Cove Leila Wright

Larry Betts Glen Lilly

SUNDAY January 21 8:30 AM

Maureen Wickens Richard Roe

Angela Alexandre Kathy Oczkowski

Nick Fader Alex Fader Bill Fletcher

SUNDAY January 21 10:00 AM

Darlene Otis Kim Moody

Cor Stuijts Brian Lerner Shirley Lutz

Tony Zuzic, Al Meier Robert McKean, Roger Jeanson, James Emado

SUNDAY January 21 12:00

Nakeiro Ayudo Ayudo Ayudo

Bernadette Carrera John Atanasio Martin Onon

M. Malueth, R. Madhieu E. Boliamoi, J. Atanasio,

Mimi, Okio, Antony, Aher, Achol, Darius

Next Weekend’s Ministers

Sacraments Baptism—If you are interested in having your child baptized, please contact Fr. Edmund to arrange a preliminary meeting. Attendance at a Baptism Workshop is required. A copy of the child’s birth certificate is also needed. Registration forms for baptism are available on our website. The candidate may have one or two godparents who are to be chosen by the parents, have the ability and intention to fulfill the role, be at least 16 years of age, and be a confirmed Roman Catholic who is leading a harmonious life in harmony with the Catholic faith (including marriage), will be a good role model for the one being baptized, and be neither the father nor the mother of the child. Marriage—to arrange a marriage, please arrange to meet with Fr. Edmund several months in advance. A marriage preparation course is required prior to the marriage. Anointing of the Sick—Contact Fr. Edmund at any time to arrange for the anointing of the seriously sick or dying. Messages left on his voice mail will be returned promptly.

CHANGE OF LOCATION!! Due to the high interest for this event, the location on January 21st has been moved from Sacred Heart Church to St. Albert the Great. Relic of St. Francis Xavier—The sacred first class relic of St. Francis Xavier’s forearm is making a rare visit to Canada. Presented by the Archdiocese of Ottawa, Catholic Christian Outreach, and the Jesuits of Canada. The relic pilgrimage is a gift for the Church in Canada at the close of our 150th anniversary year, bringing the famous relic of St. Francis Xavier to North America for the first time in generations. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to venerate the incorrupt first class relic of one of our greatest missionaries and evangelists since St. Paul the Apostle. More details at ccc.ca/relic St. Albert the Great Church 10 Prestwick Dr. SE January 21, 2018 1:00pm—10:00pm with Mass at 5:00pm with Bishop McGrattan St. Michael Church 800 85 St, SW January 22, 2018 7:00pm—10:00pm