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St. Thomas More Catholic Parish
Pastor: Fr. Mitchell Fidyka
Permanent Deacons: Randy Abele, Chris Ashdown
210 Haddow Close, Edmonton, AB, T6R 2P3
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Website: https://stm.caedm.ca Email: [email protected]
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES Monday 6:00 pm
Tuesday 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am
Thursday 9:00 am
Friday 9:00 am
Saturday 9:00 am
WEEKEND MASS TIMES Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
5:00 pm
CONFESSION 1 hour before all
morning & evening weekday Masses
ADORATION Tuesday 5:00 pm
1st Fridays 9 am - 3 pm
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT:
Pastoral Care
Sacrament of the Sick: any day at any hour
Regular pastoral visits can be arranged for the homebound
Baptism
See Baptismal brochure in stand or look on website
Parents & godparents are required to take preparation classes
Marriages
Schedule an appointment before you book any other facilities
An approved pre-marriage course is required
A minimum of 4 months of notice is required
First Reconciliation and First Communion
For baptized children 7 years of age and older
Preparation classes are required
See green sacrament brochure for details
Confirmation
For those 11 years of age (by November 2019) and older
Registrations for Confirmation 2019 Program start in May.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
RCIA and RCIA - Adapted for Children (8-15 yrs.)
For those who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith or
who wish to become Catholic.
Classes start each fall.
PARISH STAFF:
Pastoral Assistants: Monica Bober & Shannon Van Soest
Youth & Family Evangelization Coordinator: Sara Dmitri
Administrative Assistant: Diane Middleton
Music Coordinator: Johanna Dietrich
Business & Volunteer Administrator: Olivia Dias
Interim Bookkeeper: Joey Kolinsky
Custodian: Marian Ragac
Evening Receptionist: Gideon Boyle
34th Sunday in Ordinary Time November 24, 2019
Christ the King
Our Offerings: November 17
Regular Sunday Collection: $17,506.00
Together We Serve: $1,180.00
Formed.org Next Sunday we begin the season of
Advent. Help your children prepare for Christmas with The
Days of Advent. Brother Francis leads them on a daily
journey in this special celebration of the coming of the
Lord. It features meditations, prayers, and suggested
activities to keep our focus on Christ this Christmas. Our
parish access code is TBQYW9.
“This is the king of the Jews.”
Today, as the Church, we conclude our liturgical year and celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. The
Gospel we proclaim shows the great mystery of our faith: the moment of His crucifixion, Jesus is shown
to be King and Savior of all.
Luke’s Gospel has been filled with surprises: the poor are rich, sinners find salvation, the kingdom of
God is found in our midst. Here we see the greatest surprise of all. We are confronted with the crucified
Jesus, whom faith tells us is the King and Savior of all. How could this pitiful sight think of Himself as
the Son of David! He did not bear any sign of God’s favor, battered and humiliated as He was. Yet there
was one person who saw past the matted hair and blood-stained face to “the image of the invisible God.”
The good thief, as generations would call him, was rewarded for his clear vision with paradise itself.
On this Sunday of the year, we are asked to contemplate the face of a King,
so that we will recognize sovereignty when we see it.
Mass Intentions
Mon. Nov. 25 6pm Katherine Piseky †
Gerald York †
Tues. Nov. 26 6pm Jose Mathew †
Bruce Radwinski (Birthday)
Wed. Nov. 27 9am Cornelio B. Jaso
Antonietta Moscardelli †
Thurs. Nov. 28 9am Richard Howey †
Tom Murray †
Fri. Nov. 29 9am Juan Moreno
Tom Murray †
Sat. Nov. 30
9am Matt Monaghan †
Maricel Carino †
5pm Curtis Middleton
Peter Semchuk
Sun. Dec. 1
8am Shirley Wilkinson
10am Heather Reimer
12pm Wilfredo Ycay †
5pm Therese La Brie
Next Sunday ADVENT 1 Readings
Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122,
Romans 13:11-14, Mathew 24:37-44
Next Sunday Hymns:
BB 554 Sing Out, Earth and Skies,
BB 52 Alleluia, Hurry the Lord is Near
BB 74 Bread of Life (advent verses)
BB 401 There is a Longing, BB 394 Jesus, Come to Us
BB 48 Let the Valleys be Raised
Congratulations to the numerous young people
from our parish who received the
Sevenfold
Gift of the Holy Spirit
through the
Sacrament of Confirmation.
Advent Penitential Service : December 18th 7:00pm
Christmas Eve Masses : December 24th
4:00pm 6:00pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 12:00am (midnight)
Christmas Day Masses : December 25th
10:00am 12:00pm (noon)
The giving tree . . .
is a St. Thomas More Advent tradition. As a parish, we take
time to share our good fortune with the women and children
of the Lurana Shelter, a refuge for those fleeing from family
violence. The Giving Tree will be in the gathering space of
the church during the weeks of Advent starting November 30
and December 1. The angels and stars hanging on the
Giving Tree have items that are needed by Lurana Shelter (a
list of needed items is also posted by the tree). Each family is
encouraged to pick an angel or star from the tree and return
the new item requested during the following three weekends
of Advent. Do not wrap any of the gifts. Giving gifts cards
is strongly encouraged (suggested maximum amount per
card is $25) and, if gift cards are purchased from the Knights
of Columbus, results in double giving. The Catholic Girls’
League will be decorating the angels and stars and preparing
the Giving Tree. The Catholic Women’s League is
coordinating this project once again and thanks all for their
support.
All seniors are warmly invited to attend the 2019
St. Thomas More Seniors' Christmas Dinner & Dance
Saturday, December 14th (after 5pm Mass)
Doors open 6pm, dinner served at 6:30pm.
Tickets: $25 each, $175 per table of 8; available at the
back of the church the weekends of November 16/17,
23/24 and Nov 30/Dec 1. Tickets can also be reserved by
emailing: [email protected]
There are also opportunities for interested individuals/
business to sponsor door prizes, decorations and the live
music. Potential sponsors are invited to contact the event
organizers by email at: [email protected]
Come out and enjoy good food, good company and live music!
A Christmas Karol
Karol Wojtyła 2019 Nativity Play
TICKETS are now available at the church office for the par-
ish nativity play.
Performance: Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2pm at theatre:
10045-156 Street (old Grant MacEwan bldg).
The story of Christ's birth,
featuring our young parishioners!
$14/seat.
SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
We received a call from a woman who has recently moved
with her husband and 2 children (ages 4, 2) to her (senior)
parent-in-laws house. They had to move because of mold in
their apartment. All adults are low income and require food
(including milk and fresh fruit for the children) as well as
winter clothing. They are expecting another baby in April.
If you wish to make a donation to help one of our needy fam-
ilies, or if you have furniture or household items that you no
longer need, please call 780-471-5577. If you know of some-
one who needs help or want to learn more about SSVP
please visit our website at www.ssvpedmonton.ca
You are welcome to attend our monthly meetings at St.
Thomas More Parish – Chapter Room on the first Tuesday of
each month at 7pm (after 6pm Mass).
Sacrament of Baptism
Congratulations for the Newly Baptized: In November, the
following children entered into the community of the Trinity
through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Jason-Kee Soba, Jayden Broh Sanda,
Mason Benedict, Miles William,
Caden Andrew, Ava-Jewel Ariella,
Alexander Kavanagh, and Evie Marsie Colleen
Please remember our new little brothers and sisters in your prayers
A freewill offering will be taken.
St. Thomas More Music Ministry presents
Music to prepare for Christmas
Sun. Dec. 15 at 2:30 pm
and
Scripture
Song
The CWL will be supporting the Giving Tree Project for
Lurana Shelter again this year during Advent. Watch for the tree with angels and stars. Thank you so much for your
support in previous years.
Reminder to current CWL members the renewal process is currently taking place.
Poinsettias St. Thomas More is accepting dona-
tions for poinsettias. If you wish, the
donation can be made in memory of a
loved one.
The suggested donation is $20. You can
drop off your donation at the parish office
or place your donation in the collection
basket in an envelope marked
“POINSETTIA.”
Please print the name clearly, if your donation is in
memory of a loved one.
Prayers for the Sick
We care about the sick and suffering in our
parish and pray for them daily. These prayers
are included in the intentions of the rosary that
we pray before the Eucharist.
May they receive the peace & healing of the Lord
Women of Dignity Conference: Be His, Be Brave, Be You
The 2019 Catholic Family Ministries Women’s Conference
is a weekend with Mary Bielski, national speaker and
evangelist. She has spoken to more than 100,000 Catholics
around the nation at retreats and conferences, and has
appeared on Catholic radio and television interviews
including EWTN and Catholic Crossroads Radio. Mary
draws her audience to the beauty of our Catholic faith, a
deeper love for Christ, the Eucharist, and the call to holiness.
Guest speaker is Fr. Paul Moret, and Mass will be celebrated
by Archbishop Smith. Join us November 29-30 at Holy
Trinity Parish, Spruce Grove. For more information, and to
register, please visit catholicfamilyministries.com
First Holy Communion The next registration is
Saturday, December 7 from 9 -11am.
The First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion sacrament
program begins when children are in grade 2.
Brochures are available at your Catholic school, on our
website or in the entrance of our Parish (brochure
stand). Space is limited. Please register early to ensure
the dates you want are available.
The St. Thomas More Parish Grocery Card Program
continues to welcome greater parishioner participation. This
is a great way to support parish projects and charitable
works, at no cost to you.
Members of the Knights of Columbus sell Safeway,
Superstore, Sobeys, Save-On, Tim Hortons $25
and Boston Pizza $50 cards
before and after all Sunday morning Masses, and also on the
first and third Saturday of each month.
Please take the time to support the program regularly.
St. Thomas More Parish: Family of Schools Contact Information 2019/2020
School Name Grades Phone # Principal
Archbishop Joseph MacNeil K-9 780-471-4218 George Antonakis
Monsignor Fee Otterson K-9 780-430-8015 Marie Whelan
Monsignor William Irwin K-6 780-430-1121 Lynnette Anderson
Mother Margaret Mary 10-12 780-988-2279 Dean Rootsaert
St. Boniface K-6 780-434-0294 Leana Perri
St. John XXIII K-9 780-469-2451 Michael Kovacs
St. Mary K-6 780-988-6577 Marcel Evaristo
St. Monica Pre-school 780-436-7888 Chris Hodgins
St. Stanislaus K-6 780-434-0295 Nella Funaro
St. Thomas Aquinas K-9 780 409-2604 Danita Power
St. Teresa K-6 780-437-6022 Julieta Zelada Retrouvaille - Stress in Your Marriage?
Retrouvaille is a program for married couples
that feel bored, frustrated, or angry in their
marriage. Some experience coldness and
simply shut down. Others experience conflict
and arguments in their relationship. Most
don’t know how to change the situation or
even communicate with their spouse about it.
This program has helped 10s of 1000s of
couples experiencing marital difficulty at all
levels. For confidential information or to
register for the program beginning with a
weekend on March 20 – 21 2020.
e-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 587-598-4357
website : HelpOurMarriage.ca
Living with Christ Sunday Missals: $5/adult, $10/children.
Christmas Cards: $10/pack, $25/3pack;
Available before/after Mass and from the office.
Celebrating Our Schools
We are very pleased with the positive reaction
of our schools to the new Sunday initiative of
featuring a parish school. St Mary's
enthusiastically took part by providing an
excellent display at the entry, taking part in the
liturgy and welcoming people. We appreciate
the effort of the staff, students and parents and
hope to see many returning in the coming
Sundays. In the future we will welcome all the
schools in our parish community. Thank-you
for your eagerness and energy.
Our next school that will be
participating is St. Boniface on
December 1st at the noon Mass. They
will be providing greeters, readers and
music ministry. We warmly invite all
students, their families, and staff to
celebrate with us!