Acts 4.32-35

1 John 5.1-6

John 20.19-31

“…the Spirit is the truth…”

PARISH TEAM: Fr. Len Cadieux, Pastor; Claude Baril, Deacon; Mike Whalen, Deacon; Roger Reilander, Deacon; Theresa Hopper, Office Administrator; Charmaine Marcinek, Pastoral Assistant; Susan Johnson and Donna Annett, Administrative Assistants; Cheyanna Borrowman, Children’s Ministry Leader

Our Mission: “Together Building Up the Body of Christ”

Divine Mercy Sunday Year B

April 8 2018

St. Mary’s Parish

Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood,

Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son,

Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins

and those of the whole world.

LITURGIES Monday, April 9 No Mass Tuesday, April 10 1:00pm Mass with Holy Family †Cynthia McIntyre 7:00pm Mass H. Martin Wednesday, April 11 9:00am Mass †R. Metz 10:00am Mass with St. Elizabeth †D. Stroeder Thursday, April 12 9:00am Mass †E. Boucher 10:00am Mass with Maryview †D Guntrip Friday, April 13 9:00am Mass †Ernest Dittrich Saturday, April 14 5:00pm Mass †A Schmidt Adult Server J Leitner Hospitality H Hanrieder, L Nonay Proclaimers J Nett, C Andrew, K Aubrey EMOHC R Birch, T Blais, F Flores, M Frunchak, D&M Homan, E Kruchten, B Lainchbury, N Labrecque, E Zak Sunday, April 15 9:00am Mass †L. Dametto Adult Server E Dittrich Hospitality C Watkins, I Hollman, J Hollman Proclaimers Y Walsh, W Zemlak, M Claerhout EMOHC K Metz, TL Mundorf, L Olowu, J Raskin, D Sharhan, B Shave, C Shave, I Stang, T Wiart, Need One EMOHC (Hospital) A&P Coderre, R&M Steeves 11:00am Mass All Parishioners Adult Server P Bast Hospitality N Bryk Jones, J Jones, J Landry Proclaimers C Hackett, L Voykin, K Zackowski EMOHC J Chacko, L Kohlman, B Koswin, D Kulczycki, S Martz, G McIvor, L Ruether, D&J Schmidt, H Thompson 7:00pm Mass Adult Server C Leyson †K. Vornbrock Hospitality E McCorquindale, L Budvarson, A Cossey Proclaimers D Kusk, M Cruz, M Fizer EMOHC M Padilla, S Johnson, K Houghton, I Hanna, J Keith, M Galenzoski, P Stewart, G Gylander, K Huseby, S Willms

Monday, April 9

5:30-9:00pm Franciscans Group (Library/Classroom)

7:00pm 11am Choir Practice (Church)

Tuesday, April 10

12:30-2:30pm Bible Study (Classroom)

5:30-6:30pm Holy Family Breaking Bread Session (Classroom)

Wednesday, April 11

1:30-4:00pm 50+ Drop In (Parish Centre)

5:30-6:30pm CIC (Classroom)

7:00-8:30pm RCIA (Classroom) 7:00-8:30pm 9am Choir Practice (Church)

7:00pm CWL Executive Meeting (Library)

Thursday, April 12

5:30-6:30pm Maryview Breaking Bread Session (Classroom)

7:00pm 5pm Choir Practice (Church)

Friday, April 13

7:00pm Red Deer Live-In (Parish Centre)

Saturday, April 14

9:00am Knights Installation Mass

11:00am Confessions

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH

Living in the Word ̶ Many different voices speak words to us daily. Consider the internet, television,

radio, books and magazines. We are putting those words into practice when we allow them to influence and shape our ways of thinking and living. Yet, there is only one

voice that we know is fully worthy of our trust. That is the voice of Jesus, who

is the only one who speaks the words of eternal life (cf. John 6:68).

(Archbishop Smith, Pastoral Letter, September 14, 2017)

Grace this Week Grace with lines inspired by the Readings for April 8, Second Sunday of Easter Leader: : Lord Jesus, we thank you for your Word. You offer us an abundance of peace. (Jn. 20: 19-21) All: Lord Jesus, may we as your followers share the peace you offer and may we begin with peace in our own homes and hearts.

Called to Protect The next Called to Protect Session is

Thursday, April 19, 7:00pm St. Mary’s Parish Centre

If you are involved in a Parish Ministry you must attend a one session.

THANK YOU A big thank you to everyone who

volunteered during Holy Week to help

make Easter a beautiful time for all.

Your effort and dedication is very

much appreciated.

CWL General Meeting

Monday April 16, 7:00pm All ladies of the parish are welcome

Cookies for School Lunch Program Cookies are needed for the Kid’s Lunch Program,

NO PEANUTS PLEASE. Mark cookies ‘CWL’ and put them in the parish kitchen fridge by Monday, April 16

Thank you for your support

The CWL will be selling cards and gifts suitable for Baptism, First Communion,

and Confirmation after all Masses next weekend, April 14/15

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION 1st Eucharist

Retreat and Rehearsal Saturday, April 21 @ 10am:

Holy Family, Camille, St. Martin, St Teresa, St. Patrick’s,

other schools and FIDES

Saturday, April 28 @ 10am:

Fr. Voisin, Maryview and St. Elizabeth

*Ministries Needed*

Come join other alter servers from

around the archdiocese.

Girls and boys already serving as

altar servers in the parish are

invited to participate. If your child is

interested, please

register at the parish office

before May 10.

ALTAR SERVER

WORKSHOP

2018

Saturday, May 19

St. Mary’s Parish

9:30am-3:00pm

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY

YOUTH GROUPS Edge Middle School Youth Group

LifeTeen High School Youth Group For event dates and times go to:

stmarysparishreddeer.ca

Newcomers We are blessed that you have chosen to join us in worship and ministry

here at St. Mary’s. If you are new or have not registered, please com-

plete a Census Form available at both entrances, and drop it off at the

parish office or add it to the collection taken at the weekend Masses. WELCOME!

Please check

bulletin

boards for

up coming

events.

Teaching from our Holy Father The Pope, as Bishop of Rome and successor of Peter, is the

visible and perpetual foundation of unity among the bishops

and among Christ's faithful. It is the Pope's role as Vicar of

Christ and Pastor of the entire Church to guide the community

of Christ's faithful, to safeguard them in the truth, and to

confirm his brothers and sisters in the faith.

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

In our continuing catechesis on the Mass, we now turn to its

culminating moment in the rite of Holy Communion. The

Lord’s gift of himself at the Last Supper is renewed at each

Mass in the offering of his body and blood under the signs of

bread and wine. After the breaking of the bread, the priest asks

us to acknowledge the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of

the world. His words invite us to acknowledge our sins, to trust

in the reconciling power of Christ’s sacrifice, and to receive the

medicine that unites us ever more closely to him. At the

moment of communion, we respond “Amen” to the words

“The body of Christ”. In this way, we signify our openness to

the transformative power of God’s grace, which enables us to

grow in the unity of Christ’s mystical body, which is the

Church. Nourished by the bread of life, we become a living

Eucharist; in a word, we become what we receive.

Our silent prayer after receiving communion is gathered up in

the final prayer of the Mass, which thanks God for making

us sharers in this holy banquet and asks that we may grow

daily in union with him, until we share at last in the

wedding feast of heaven.

General Audience, Saint Peter’s Square, March 21, 2018

Fabric, Fabric, Fabric

Fabric Donations are now being accepted until April 10

1 metre or more, also yarn and notions

GRAMMALINK-AFRICA

“Fabulous Fabric Sale”

April 21 at Gaetz United Church

Call to donate: Gloria at 403-342-6482 or Jane at 403-343-1073

All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation

Grandmothers’ Campaign

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box Collection

Please consider making a donation after all Masses

next weekend, April 14/15.

Did you know: Society volunteers always assist

our friends in pairs to ensure our friends and

volunteer’s safety?

We are in specific need of twin and double beds

and small dressers.

Please contact SVDP at

ssvp.reddeer@gmail.com or 403-598-3030

Pre-Authorized Donations

Did you know we offer Pre-Authorized Debits from your bank ac-

count? You can personalize your donation by choosing the Building

Fund, Together We Serve, Youth and General Fund, either monthly

or bi-weekly. Please call the office at 403-347-3114 for more details.

A Night with the King

Friday, April 13

Sacred Heart Church, 7:00pm

Presiding Priest: Father Tom Puslecki

A night of adoration with praise and worship

Confession available

This event is open to ALL who want to join in prayer

DROP IN! All parishioners 50+ are welcome to join us for cards, games, conversation and treats on Wednesday, April 11 from 1:30-4:00pm. Bring a friend!

*Note*

St. Mary’s Parish is unable

to accept any second hand

books or other used items.

If you have anything you

wish to donate, please

contact one of the many

organizations set up for this

purpose. Please do not drop

them off at the church.

Thank you.

St. Pio Fraternity Celebrates the Profession of Lorna Voykin

to the Secular Franciscan Order

Sunday, April 15, 2:00pm Celebrant

Friar Louis Geelan, OFM Luncheon to follow

In the Parish Hall Everyone Welcome

Save the Date - March for Life

Are you prepared to stand up for the sanctity of human life

from conception to natural death? Join the Alberta March for

Life, which begins at 12 noon on Thursday, May 10, outside

the Alberta Legislature. The march is an annual peaceful

demonstration that coincides with pro-life events across the

country. You are also invited to pray with us before the march

at a Pro-Life Mass at 10am at St. Joseph Basilica. Participating

in the march is a powerful way to witness to the world that this

debate is not over, and the many, many people are willing to

stand up and be counted for their conviction. For all the details

or to download the 2018 brochure, visit

http://albertamarchforlife.com

Star of the North Retreat Centre, St. Albert

Slow Down Day with Sandy Prather:

“Pack Nothing!” Travel Notes for the Journey

Thursday, April 19, 9:30am-3:00pm

See bulletin board for more details

The advertisements on this page will expire June 22, 2018. To advertise on the next series beginning August 25, 2018 please contact the parish office, 347-3114.

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St. Mary’s

Bereavement Support Ministry

Support for

those who are

grieving the

loss of a

loved one

Please call

Cheryl

at

403-340-2861

BRIAN A. ADAIR

BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, NOTARY

BRIAN A. ADAIR B.A. (HONS) LL.B.

badair@telus.net

4921B - 47 ST. Red Deer, AB T4N 1R4

Ph. (403) 342-1777 Fax (403) 341-4775