PARISH BULLETIN * July 22, 2018 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

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Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew

July 22, 2018 - 16th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)

ST. MATTHEW PARISH AND MISSIONS Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew Church

Caroline - St. Joseph the Workman Church Evergreen - Jesuit Martyrs Church

Evergreen - Jesuit Martyrs

Caroline - St. Joseph Bulletin QR Code

INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY OF THE SUNDAY God wants us to be in his peace. Our Lord insists that we take time to be still and rest in him. As difficult as it is to just stop and

be still, it is important to make the time to be refreshed and to rest in the Lord’s peace. In Jeremiah, God discloses that bad shepherds will be punished and a good shepherd assigned to care for the people. The second reading talks about the peace we have in Jesus Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus insists that the Apostles take time to rest and be rejuvenated, for the need to care for the followers is great.

The context of today’s first reading is interesting. Jeremiah preached in Israel before the Babylonian

Exile, preaching under five different kings, each more sinful than his predecessor. God gave Jeremiah

a message that forecast famine, war, exile and death as punishment for these kings who were leading

the people astray. Israel’s kings were chosen by God to shepherd the flock, but instead, they [misled]

and scatter[ed] the flock, driving the sheep away. ● After all the bad news Jeremiah foretold, in today’s

reading, he is given a prophecy about what will occur when the exile comes to an end, as God decided

to take matters into his own hands: I myself will gather the remnant of my flock, God says. He promises

to raise up a shoot from David’s line, referring to the birth of Christ – a promise that would not see its

fulfillment for nearly six centuries. In the wake of such bad shepherds who scattered the flock, the Lord

God planned to send his only Son as the Good Shepherd to gather all the lost sheep together.

Paul alludes to this in his letter to the Ephesians. While not explicitly referencing Jeremiah, whose

words he would have known well, Paul emphasizes that Jesus came to make peace: between God and

human beings, and among people. Through the blood of Christ we are reconciled with God. Those who

were far off – such as sheep that have been misled and

scattered – are now brought back to the Father.

In the Gospel, we see the prophecy from Jeremiah fulfilled;

and we encounter the Jesus of whom Paul spoke. Jesus,

who wanted to get away and rest for a while, but who sees

the vast crowd of people in need and begins teaching

them. For his heart was moved with pity for them, for they

were like sheep without a shepherd.

From the beginning, God prepared for our reconciliation

and salvation in the person of his Son. We may have been,

and continue to be at times, scattered and misled, but

now we have the Good Shepherd who seeks us out, calls

our name and carries us home.

PARISH BULLETIN * July 22, 2018 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES – ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Date and Time Greeters/Gifts Bearers Proclaimer 1 Proclaimer 2 EMHC - Hosts EMHC – C1 EMHC - C2

Jul. 21, 2018 at 07.00 PM Brian & Pauline Morrison Laurier Nobert Karen Carmichael Ernie Murias Karen Carmichael Laverne Froese

Jul. 22, 2018 at 09.00 AM Knights of Columbus and CWL will look after ministries on this day

Jul. 28, 2018 at 07.00 PM Lavern & Loretta Leer Laverne Froese Dorraine Lonsdale Leo Pelletier Ernie Murias Karen Carmichael

Jul. 29, 2018 at 09.00 AM Dave & Bonnie Parfitt Catherine Bolton Julie Layden Sarah Cubby Doreen Couture Bonnie Leaf

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES – EVERGREEN

Date and Time Proclaimer 1 Proclaimer 2 Gifts Bearers Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Chalices

Jul. 22, 2018 at 11.00 AM Hal Phillips Margie Miller The Conway Family Tim and Lori Hoven

Jul. 29, 2018 at 11.00 AM Jim Backs Neal Perrson The Fuengeling Family Mike Szymanek and Connie Cadrain

FIRST COMMUNION - ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Tuesday, Sep. 11, 2018 - 07.00 PM

All parents of children who will receive First Holy Communion in our parish in 2019 are invited to this meeting. You can register your child at the meeting or register before the meeting by filling REGISTRATION FORM. Download REGISTRATION FORM from our parish website or call the office for the registration form to be e-mailed, faxed or mailed to you - return the form to the office in person or by mail, fax, e-mail or put it in the envelope in the collection basket during Sunday collection. Usually children receive First Holy Communion in Grade 2.

PARISH GARAGE SALE Saturday, September 15, 2018 ◆ 09.00 AM - 03.00 PM

ST. MATTHEW PARISH HALL - ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Please drop off items to donate to the garage sale at St. Matthew Parish during office hours.

(No large furniture items please). Thank You on behalf of the Knights of Columbus!

CWL TEA PARTY – ROCKY MOUNTAUN HOUSE Sunday - September 16, 2018 ➔ Following 9.00 AM Mass

Ladies, this is your chance to meet the other ladies within the parish. This is open to Members and those wishing to be

members. This will not be a formal meeting but we will discuss as we visit ideas for the CWL fundraiser (spuds n split or

something different), and a possible ladies retreat. Bring your ideas and goodies to share at the tea.

CWL ANNUAL WOMENS' RETREAT – SYLVAN LAKE Wednesday - September 19, 2018 ➔ 9.00 AM - 3.30 PM

TOPIC: GAUDETE AT EXSULTATE (Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis) ◆ “THE CALL TO HOLINESS IN TODAY’S WOLRD”

Retreat Master is Fr. Jozef Wroblewski, Pastor of Holy Family Parish, St. Albert. COST: $50.00 per person. REGISTRATION DEADLINE – Sep. 12, 2018. ➔ AT: Sunnyside - Christian Retreat Centre 202 Birchcliff Road, Birchcliff, AB (Northshore of Sylvan Lake) ➔ HOSTED BY: Sylvan Lake CWL ➔ 9.00 AM – 3.30 PM (Registration starting at 8.30 AM) ➔ Cheques to be made out to: Our Lady of The Assumption CWL.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAM ◆ REGISTRATIONS FOR YEAR 2019

Register now at the parish office for Confirmation in 2019 (provide a copy of your Baptism Certificate). Classes will begin in mid September & will be weekly throughout the year. If you have questions, please call Steve Oscar at 403-895-0373.

NEXT BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 07.00 PM ◆ Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church

Please, register before September 19, 2018. * Call/Text office at 403-845-3457 or email office, if you plan to attend.

PARISH BULLETIN * July 22, 2018 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

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SPAGHETTI DINNER - ROCKY MOUNTAUN HOUSE Friday - September 28, 2018 ➔ 5.30 PM

CWL, Knights of Columbus and Beautiful Breakfast Group are planning a Spaghetti Dinner for Friday,

September 28, 2018 at 5.30 PM. The funds raised will go to the parish kitchen needs. Please mark your

calendar. The tickets are $15.00 per person for anyone over 12 years of age. Tickets go on sale September 16,

2018. We will be looking for silent auction items and collecting them in September.

“CATHOLICISM” – by Bishop Richard Barron - RMH Starting September 09, 2018

Sunday & Monday Bible Study Groups ◆ Sep. 09 - Nov. 25, 2018 ➔ Sundays 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM Mondays 07.00 PM – 09.00 PM

10 sessions - 2 hours ◆ $35 - workbook ◆ Please register at Parish office. ◆ Registration deadline – Aug. 01.

THE CATHOLIC FAITH AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE.

For more information: Contact Lisa Sembaliuk 403-846-7137 (phone/text) or Roxane Melvin 403-846-5405 (phone/text)

For the first time, in breathtaking and high-definition cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism are illustrated

in a multimedia experience. Journey with Bishop Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries. Be illuminated

by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people. Learn what

Catholics believe and why. Discover the full meaning of the faith.

PARISH LIBRARY DONATION REQUESTS

Veggie Tale 50-DVD Collection $800 Altar Gang CD/DVD Collection $60 George MacDonald Children’s Literature 3 book set $35

C.S. Lewis Collection $100 Dante’s Divine Comedy 3 vol $30

Parishioners are welcome to donate the cash for library to make purchases or donate the sets.

Contact parish office! Michael O’Brien “Children of the Last Days” 7-Book Collection $200 Fr.Michael Gaitley Collection $50

Pauline Encounter Saints 37- Children’s series $450 Suffering, Healing, Growing in Holiness $50 Deepening Prayer Collection $600

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PASTOR - FR. LEON KLER

Deacon (Ret.) – Bernie Ouellette

Secretary – Vivian Duhamel

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

5208-53 Ave (Box 130) Rocky Mountain House, AB * T4T 1A1

Office Hours

Monday 01.00 PM - 06.00 PM

Tuesday 09.00 AM - 12.00 PM and 01.00 PM - 06.00 PM

Wednesday Office Closed

Thursday Office Closed

Friday 10.00 AM - 06.00 PM

Contact Information Direct voice/fax/text line to office 403.845.3457 Direct voice/fax/text line to pastor 587.355.3947 Direct email address to office office@smprmh.ca Direct email address to pastor pastor@smprmh.ca

PARISH MINISTRIES

Parish Pastoral Council Lauren MacKenzie 403.845.2836 Parish Finance Council Randall Sugden 403.844.8478 Ministry to the Sick Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 Called to Protect Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 RCIA

Kristin McKenzie Steve Oscar Vivian Duhamel

403.845.0017 403.895.0373 403.845.9387

Children’s Liturgy Mona Cruickshank 403.845.2454 Youth Group Peter van Kampen 403.848.0955 Prayer Chain Alice Murray 403.722.4056 Knights of Columbus Gary Donald 403.845.5269 CWL Karen Carmichael 403.846.2168 Bible Study Roxane Melvin 403.845.3127

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House Sunday 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House Sunday 11.00 AM Evergreen Sunday 01.00 PM Caroline

WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday No Mass Tuesday 06.30 PM - St. Matthew Church, RMH Wednesday 09.00 AM - St. Matthew Church, RMH Thursday

10.00 AM - Jesuit Martyrs, Evergreen 06.30 PM - St. Matthew Church, RMH

Friday 09.00 AM - St. Matthew Church, RMH

MONTHLY MASSES

First Wednesday 08.00 AM - St. Matthew School, RMH First Wednesday 11.00 AM - Eckville Manor, Eckville First Friday 10.30 AM - Clearwater Centre, RMH Second Wednesday 08.00 AM - St. Dominic School, RMH Second Wednesday 11.00 AM - Westview Lodge, RMH

REQUESTS FOR USE OF CHURCH FACILITIES MUST BE

APPROVED BY PASTOR AND BOOKED THROUGH OFFICE.

BAPTISM OF CHILDREN

Contact office if you want your child to be baptized in our parish. Preparation Class is mandatory. For more info, call office.

CONFESSIONS

Rocky Mountain House - Every Saturday from 6.15 PM to 6.45 PM Evergreen/Caroline - after Sun. Masses Anytime by appointment

MARRIAGE

Contact office if you want to celebrate Sacrament of Marriage in our parish. Preparation is mandatory. For more info, call office.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Every Friday in St. Matthew Church - Rocky Mountain House 9.00 AM MASS 9.30 AM - 12.00 PM ADORATION

Every First Tuesday of the month in St. Matthew Church - RMH 6.30 PM MASS 7.00 PM - 8.00 PM HOLY HOUR ADORATION

PARISH WEBSITE ➔ WWW.SMPRMH.CA

Saturday July 21, 2018 – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: No intention requested Sunday July 22, 2018 – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: No intention requested 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: For all members of our parish communities 01.00 PM Caroline – St. Joseph the Workman Church Intention: No intention requested

Monday July 23, 2018 – Weekday in Ordinary Time No Mass

Tuesday July 24, 2018 – Weekday in Ordinary Time 06.30 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Blessings\grace for Donna\Steve Oscar - 25th Wedding Anniversary Wednesday July 25, 2018 – St. James; Apostle 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: No intention requested Thursday July 26, 2018 – St. Anne and St. Joachim; parents of BVM 10.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: No intention requested 06.30 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: No intention requested Friday July 27, 2018 – Weekday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Blessings & grace for Morgan Duhamel

09.30 AM – 12.00 PM ➔ ADORATION ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ St. Matthew Church, RMH

Saturday July 28, 2018 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Malcom Menzies Sunday July 29, 2018 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: For a special intention 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: No intention requested 01.00 PM Caroline – St. Joseph the Workman Church Intention: For all members of our parish communities

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT!

Jul. 15, 2018 ◆ BANK WITHDRAWAL – REGULAR COLLECTION: RMH - $3,460.00 * Evergreen - $675.00 * Caroline - $1,000.00 Jul. 15, 2018 ◆ BANK - COMPASSIONATE FUND: Evergreen - $200.00 Jul. 15, 2018 ◆ REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP: RMH - $210.00

Jul. 15, 2018 ◆ REGULAR SUNDAY COLLECTION: RMH - $1,412.90 * Evergreen - $162.00 * Caroline - $190.00 Jul. 15, 2018 ◆ CHILDREN’S COLLECTION: RMH - $16.35 * Evergreen - $3.75 * Caroline - $6.00 Jul. 15, 2018 ◆ MAINTENANCE FUND: RMH - $585.00 * Evergreen - $70.00 * Caroline - $20.00

CELEBRATIONS OF THE SACRAMENTS – BAPTISM

We warmly welcome into our Catholic Community

Mary Gwen Tidalgo

Daughter of Monette Hintay and Nilo Tidalgo of St. Matthew Parish in Rocky Mountain House. Her baptism will be celebrated in St. Matthew Church during Mass at 07.00 PM on Saturday, July 21, 2018.

Kyrie Gomez Ramos

Son of Mary Ann Ramirez Gomes & Vener Baldueza Ramos of St. Matthew Parish in Rocky Mountain House. His baptism will be celebrated in St. Matthew Church during Mass at 09.00 AM on Sunday, July 22, 2018.