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Sunday, Nov. 10th, 2019 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
GOSPEL MEDITATION — ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
November 10th, 2019
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection, came forward and put this question to Jesus …” In this Sunday’s Gospel, the Sadducees avoid their real question. Is there a resurrection from the dead or not? Rather than ask this question point blank, the Sadducees try to prove their point through a roundabout, unrealistic scenario. Jesus cuts straight to the question behind the question, citing Scripture passages relating to the resurrection.
The Sadducees are trying to trick Jesus. While we may not intend to stump God, our doubts and questions may have more in common with the Sadducees than we care to admit. Doubts are part and parcel of life in a fallen world. Still, there are different ways we can word our doubts to ourselves, God, and others. When we’re struggling, truly struggling, about some article of faith, do we admit it? Or do we cloak it with other, obtuse questions to hide the nature of our concern?
Have you considered leaving the Church over the hypocrisy of some of her members and leaders? Perhaps the real question is: “How can a place blessed by God and instituted by Christ have this evil in it? Can I reconcile with the concept that an institution has an admixture of good and bad? What do I expect from others, from myself? What responsibility do I have to try and remedy evil in an institution I’m part of?” Perhaps you’ve wondered about the nature of romantic love, and if God is love, does He really care so much about the details of this particular scenario? Perhaps the real question is: “Can my mind wrap around the concept of a God whose law seems — on the surface, in this situation — to make people unhappy? What is the relationship between the moral law and human flourishing?” These aren’t easy questions, but they are more honest ones. This week, don’t be afraid of your deeper questions! Bring them to God, to someone you trust, and to yourself.
©LPi
SSVP
Will be seeking your donations next weekend at
all Masses. Please give generously to support those in need in our
communities. Thank you.
Please pray for those who
have died, especially:
Emilie Ubana
May they be raised to new
and everlasting life with
Christ.
PARISH INFORMATION
Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 5:00pm and 7:00pm (incense will be used) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm, 5:00pm
(Special Needs Mass) & 7:00pm
Weekday Mass Times: 9:00am - Tuesday through Friday 6:45pm - Wednesday (preceded by Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 6:15pm) 6:45pm - Friday (preceded by Rosary at 6:15pm)
Reconciliation: Wednesday: NEW TIMES! After 9:00am Mass to 11:30am Friday: After 9:00am Mass to 11:30am Saturday: 3:30pm to 4:45pm
Adoration & Benediction: Wed. (NEW!) & Fri.: 9:30am–12:00pm (incense will be used)
7:30pm - Heart of Jesus Holy Hour (preceded by Rosary & Mass at 6:15pm; incense will be used);
2nd Fridays only: 7:15pm – Children’s Scriptural Rosary & Adoration (preceded by Infant Jesus of Prague devotions & Mass at 6:15pm)
Office Hours: 9:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Address: 1414 Shawnessy Blvd. SW, T2Y 2L7 Phone: (403) 254-6878 Fax: (403) 256-0963
E-mail: [email protected]
Webpage: www.stpatrickcalgary.com
Facebook: St. Patrick’s Parish Calgary
Saturday Nov. 9 5:00pm Betty Dreveny, Birthday
7:00pm Frago Family, Intention
Sunday Nov. 10 7:30am Jethro Hasta & Ernestina Alconis, Thanksgiving
9:00am St. Patrick’s Parish Community
10:45am Charles Omere & Family, Thanksgiving 12:30pm Eriata Dania, Birthday
5:00pm Michael Lee, Thanksgiving
7:00pm Peltier & Gerwing Family Members, RIP
Tuesday Nov. 12 9:00am Augustine Ocheoha, Birthday
Wednesday Nov. 13 9:00am Fabian & Roslynd Stephenson, Birthdays
6:15pm Mark Stephenson, Birthday
Thursday Nov. 14 9:00am Cyril Omere, Birthday & Thanksgiving
Friday Nov. 15 9:00am Marta & Felice De Palo, RIP
6:45pm Eric Stephenson, RIP
PARISH STAFF
Pastor: Fr. Jerome Lavigne
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Poul
(Fr. Anthoni Poul Raju Narisetti)
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Vivian Pinto
Parish Secretary: Mary Bartman
Parish Assistant: Mary Wong
Accountant: Vilma Garcia
R.C.I.A. Coordinator: Darlene Zeck
Sacrament Coordinator: Gail Crimi
Sacrament Prep. Coordinator: Sofia
Balcorta
Youth Coordinator: Lizy Porathur
Volunteer Screening: Claire Hughes
Parish Bulletin: Karla Subero
Library: Debbie McCaffrey
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MAY GOD’S HEALING LOVE ENFOLD THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Marilyn Jeanelle Avellano, Al Bauer, Tanya Johnson-Beatty, Arlene Christie, Andrea Cruz,
Maria Da Costa, Denise DeNeve, Lourdes Dizon, Don & Carlene Galenkamp, Mabelann Gathercole, Teodoro Gianan, Beatrice Gracie, Raymond Hymes, Jr., Jean Juance, Rejanne Livingstone, Bea L’Heureux,
Scotty Langille, Alice Lietz, Joseph Ling, Maurice Lorieau, Bryce MacDonald, Danielle MacDonald, Kym Maksymyk, Maria Luz Mallen, Valerie Meloche, Leanne Morgan, Bob Phillips,
Anastasia Phillips, Marek Pieczara, Mary Pontes, Pedro Quiroz, Javier Ruelas, Joanne Stachow, Dale Stefanik, R. Edward Stroeder, Clara Lucia Tain, Ed Tawadros.
In need of Pastoral Care, please call the Parish Office for someone to visit.
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Monday Nov. 11 REMEMBRANCE DAY ~OFFICE CLOSED~ 7:00pm Legion of Mary Fr. Lacombe Rm. 7:00pm Youth Group Parish Hall
Tuesday Nov. 12 9:30am Bible Study Fr. Lacombe Rm. 9:30am CWL set-up for Gift Basket Sale Parish Hall/Doucet Rm. 1:00pm Fellowship Group Fr. Lacombe Rm. 7:30am K of C General Meeting Doucet Rm.
Wednesday Nov. 13 9:30am Adoration & Benediction (incense used) Church 9:30am Bible Study Fr. Lacombe Rm. 9:30am Parent & Tots Group Parish Hall 10:00am Funeral & Hospitality Group Bishop Henry Rm. 5:45pm Marian Devotion—Rosary; Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help; Mass 6:45 Church 7:30pm RCIA Parish Hall & Doucet Rm.
Thursday Nov. 14 9:30am Women’s Scripture Study Parish Hall 6:00pm Beavers & Cubs Parish Hall 7:00pm Bible Study Bishop Henry Rm. 7:00pm SSVP Fr. Lacombe Rm.
Friday Nov. 15 9:30am Adoration & Benediction (incense used) Church 6:00pm Singles for Christ Parish Hall 6:15pm Rosary, followed by: Church 6:45pm Mass, followed by: Church 7:30pm Heart of Jesus Holy Hour (incense used) Church
Saturday Nov. 16 1:00pm CWL Gift Basket Sale Parish Hall 1:00pm Diocesan Pastoral Care Course (Must be registered!) Fr. Lacombe Rm. 11:00am Junior Legion of Mary Bishop O’Byrne Rm. 6:00pm Singles for Christ Parish Hall
Sunday Nov. 17 ALL DAY CWL Gift Basket Sale Parish Hall 2:00pm AFJ Bishop Henry Rm. 2:30pm Baptism Preparation Church
K OF C We invite all Knights to come out and assist at the Special Needs mass every Sunday at 5:00pm. Help us to help others in our Parish Community! Purchase Safeway, Sobeys, Superstore or Co-Op gift cards that are available after most Masses. There will be a special guest from Supreme Council at the next General Meeting on Tues., Nov. 12. We urge all knights to attend to hear what will be an interesting presentation. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the meeting. May God Bless you abundantly!
READER WORKSHOP
Reader Workshop Sat., Nov. 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Welcome new
readers. This workshop will review the procedures and allow for practice. All new readers must attend a workshop prior to
proclaiming the Word. Current readers are also welcome to attend.
ST. PATRICK’S BIBLE READING CHALLENGE
Fr. Poul and Fr. Jerome’s Daily Bible Reading Challenge has begun! If you signed up via email or WhatsApp but have not yet received any notification, please contact us;
some emails have been bouncing back. Email: [email protected].
You’re still not too late to join. If you do not wish to be contacted via email or WhatsApp but still want to participate, you have three alternate ways of accessing the schedule: our weekly bulletin (online users may click
Scripture passage to link directly), parish website, or parish Facebook page. Please ensure you are using the Catholic Edition of the Bible
(73 books from Genesis to Revelation). SCHEDULE for Days 43–51
“Nothing would please us more than to see our beloved children form the habit of reading the Gospels - not merely from time to time, but every day.” —Pope St. Pius X
T o g e t h e r I n A c t i o n 2 0 1 9
St Patrick’s Target Goal $71,796.00 To date we have raised $48,270.55
Balance $23,525.45 ==========
Thank you for those who have given generously. We are just shy of $23,525.45 to reaching our goal
Please give prayerfully!
Daily Mass Readings for the Week of November 10, 2019 Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14/Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15 [15b]/2 Thes 2:16—3:5/Lk 20:27-38 or 20:27, 34-38 Monday: Wis 1:1-7/Ps 139:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10 [24b]/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23—3:9/Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 [2a]/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11/Ps 82:3-4, 6-7 [8a]/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b—8:1/Ps 119:89, 90, 91, 130, 135, 175 [89a]/Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5ab [2a]/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43 [5a]/Lk 18:1-8 Next Sunday: Mal 3:19-20a/Ps 98:5-6, 7-8, 9 [cf. 9]/2 Thes 3:7-12/Lk 21:5-19
Nov. 10 (Day 43) Ex 18-19 | Ps 42-43 | Mt 23:23-39
Nov. 11 (Day 44) Ex 20-21 | Ps 44 | Mt 24:1-22
Nov. 12 (Day 45) Ex 22-23 | Ps 45 | Mt 24:23-44
Nov. 13 (Day 46) Ex 24-25 | Ps 46 | Mt 24:45-25:13
Nov. 14 (Day 47) Ex 26-27 | Ps 47-48 | Mt 25:14-30
Nov. 15 (Day 48) Ex 28 | Ps 49 | Mt 25:31-46
Nov. 16 (Day 49) Ex 29-30 | Ps 50 | Mt 26:1-25
Nov. 17 (Day 50) Ex 31-33 | Ps 51 | Mt 26:26-46
Nov. 18 (Day 51) Ex 34-35 | Ps 52 | Mt 26:47-75
MT. ST. FRANCIS RETREAT CENTRE
November 15-17
Men’s Serenity Weekend
To register please contact:
Jim G. 403-242-0688 | [email protected] Lanny M. 403-247-9220 | [email protected] Geographical address: 41160 Retreat Road Cochrane, AB
SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT AT ST. PATRICK’S Every Wednesday evening, join us at 5:45 p.m. to offer up a Rosary to our Lady. At 6:15 p.m., we all pray together the Novena to our Lady of Perpetual Help and The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass immediately follows our Novena. Our Wednesday Spiritual Evening Program concludes by 7:15 p.m.
Every Friday* evening, join us at 6:15 p.m. to offer up a Rosary to our Lady. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass immediately follows the Rosary and leads us into an intimate experience of Adoring the Eucharistic Sacred Heart of Jesus with meditations and reflective music for an hour. Our Friday Spiritual Evening Program concludes by 8:30 p.m. *2nd Fridays are reserved for the Children’s Scriptural Rosary program.
OUR LADY OF PEACE SCHOOL invites you to join us at our 25th Anniversary
Celebration
Thursday, November 28, 2019 | Liturgy at 1:00 p.m. reception to follow in the Learning Commons
14826 Millrise Hill, SW Calgary
RSVP by November 15
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 403-500-2097
MUSIC MINISTRY SEEKS MUSICIANS! Can you play an instrument? Our 9:00 a.m. choir would like to invite you to join. Contact Rita: [email protected] | 403-256-7509
CWL BAKE AND GIFT BASKET SALE: NOV. 16/17
Get a head start on your Christmas gift giving!
Plan to come downstairs after the Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses to pick up homemade goodies and gift baskets. Proceeds from the sales go to support several charities to which the CWL contributes during the year. Baking donations may be dropped off in the church hall on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 3:00–4:45p.m. Please have baking cut and plated in half-dozen quantities, ready to sell. A list of ingredients is appreciated but not necessary. If you have baskets or items to donate, please contact Shirley: [email protected]
CHALICE Chalice is a Canadian Catholic Sponsorship Organization. Chalice invites you to share the blessings of Christmas with children in the developing world. Their Christmas Gift Catalogue offers you the opportunity to purchase a gift on behalf of a loved one and receive an official tax receipt. Thanks to your generous gift-giving, 50,000 children in 15 countries will have increased access to education, health and family livelihood. Gift Catalogues can be found on the gathering area. Thank you for sharing the true Spirit of Christmas with those in need. For more information, please call 1-800-776-6855 or visit www.chalice.ca.
THE SULTAN AND THE SAINT On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the meeting between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil, there will be a presentation by Franciscan Friar Jason Welle, Dean of the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies in Rome as the main speaker, and Imam Fayaz Tilly from the University of Calgary and member of the Calgary Interfaith Council offering a follow-up reflection. The event entitled: The Sultan and the Saint: Braving a Conversation will take place at the B’nai Tikvah Synagogue: 900 – 47 Avenue S.W., Calgary, [free parking] on Wed., Nov. 20 at 7:00 p.m. This event is being organized with representatives of the Franciscan Friars of Mount St. Francis Retreat, Cochrane, Calgary Interfaith Council, and the Calgary Chapter of the Order of St. Lazarus to mark the fact that St. Francis of Assisi went to the Sultan in the autumn of 1219 as an ambassador of peace and prayer. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Mt. St. Francis Retreat Centre: 403-932-2012 | [email protected]
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE Registration will soon be closed for the Sacrament of Confirmation (children who are in Grade 6 or higher). Children must have already celebrated First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Forms and schedules are available from the Parish office, or can be downloaded from our parish website at: https://stpatrickcalgary.com/confirmation Questions? Please contact Gail: [email protected] | 403-254-6878 Ext. 116. Please note the revised deadline for registration is December 13, 2019.
ANNOUNCEMENTS 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NOVEMBER 9/10, 2019
FEED THE HUNGRY GIFT CARD DRIVE Once again, we request your help to make our 500+ guests’ Christmas a little brighter. Please donate $10 restaurant gift cards or money for us to purchase on your behalf. This will help our guests get a meal during our Christmas break. Your gift can be dropped off to a coordinator at St. Mary's Cathedral Hall on Sundays or the Catholic Pastoral Center during business hours or mailed by December 1. Thank you for your continued generosity to make our Christmas special. Contact: [email protected]
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
1. Receptionist, St. Peter’s Parish, Calgary 2. Youth Ministry Coordinator, St. James
Parish, Okotoks For more information, please visit: http://careers.calgarydiocese.ca
ADVENT DAY RETREAT The Sisters of Divine Mercy invite adults (18 years & older) to an Advent Day Retreat to enrich, renew, and strengthen your faith. There will be an opportunity for Confession, Holy Mass and Adoration. When: Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10:30 am to 4 pm. Where: Divine Mercy Centre (15206 Township Road 262, Calgary). Registration: 587-755-1019 | [email protected] |
SAVE THE DATE: ONCE UPON A GRECCIO CHRISTMAS | Mount St. Francis invites you to
Once Upon A Greccio Christmas celebration on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 2 to 4 pm. Where: Mount St. Francis (41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, AB). There will be bonfire, caroling, refreshments, sleigh rides (weather permitting) and a Christmas Pageant.
LIVING WELL AND LEAVING WELL Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 13 for our upcoming Planting a Future Seminar “Living Well & Leaving Well.” Our speaker will cover what you, your spouse, your children and executor need to know
about estate planning. Where: St. Luke’s Parish (1566 Northmount Dr NW, Calgary). Registration at 6:15 pm. The session runs from 6:30 – 8 pm. Register online: 403-218-5531 | http://events.calgarydiocese.ca
TRANSCENDENT St. Mary's University invites you to the "Transcendent" series, to learn how Liturgy points us to the truth, beauty and goodness of God. Speaker: Dr. Simone Brosig. When: Tuesdays, Nov. 12, Nov. 26 & Dec. 3 from 6 to 8:30 pm (Talk + Liturgy + Food) at St. Mary's University, Calgary (McGivney Hall). Register: stmu.ca/transcendent FINDING FAITH FOR MENTAL HEALTH Two out of five Canadians suffer mental health issues. Can faith make a difference? The Catholic Pastoral Centre invites you to a three-session workshop on Mental Health. When: Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm on November 14, 21 & 28. Where: Catholic Pastoral Centre (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary). Contact 403-218-5523 | http://events.calgarydiocese.ca
NAVIGATING GRIEF & LOSS IN THE HERE AND NOW | FCJ Centre invites you to a weekend retreat
of peaceful exploration and tending of the soul through creative expression with Suzanne Clease & Sr. Ger Curran, FCJ. When: Nov. 15-17. Where: FCJ Centre, Calgary. Cost: $285. Register at http://fjccentre.ca DYING HEALED – A PALLIATIVE CARE WORKSHOP | The Dying Healed Program is a
project of LifeCanada. This workshop will provide comprehensive education on palliative care/end of life issues and preliminary training for palliative and hospice care volunteers. It is suitable for anyone wishing to provide compassion and support to those in need at the end of life. When: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Catholic Pastoral
Centre (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary). Register at catholicyyc.ca/dyinghealed.html
PILGRIMAGE: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE ENGLISH MARTYRS | Fr. David Meadows, Pastor
of Holy Spirit Church, invites you to a pilgrimage with his parish through England from April 27 to May 6, 2020, visiting the places where St. Thomas More experienced incidents in his life, where St. John Henry Newman taught, the Canterbury Cathedral, a boat ride along the River Thames and visits to other sites. Contact: Ryan at 1-800-481-9739 ext. 1 | [email protected]
DAILY BIBLE READING CHALLENGE Join St. Patrick's Parish Calgary Daily Bible Reading Challenge! Follow a daily Bible reading schedule that allows you to complete reading the entire Bible in one year, at home and at your own leisure. More info at https://stpatrickcalgary.com. Sign up by emailing [email protected]
DIOCESAN MEMORIAL LITURGY FOR THOSE GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A CHILD THROUGH A MISCARRIAGE OR STILLBIRTH | It is difficult to
put pain adequately into words. However, rituals speak beyond words alone as they sanctify our experiences and entrust them to God’s loving care and compassion. The Diocese of Calgary invites you to come to the Memorial Liturgy for those mourning the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth. When: Friday, Nov. 22 at Sacred Heart Church (1307 14 St SW, Calgary) at 6:30 pm (registration at the site for parents) 7 pm (liturgy). Please share this with your family and friends. More info: miscarriageliturgy.ca PROJECT RACHEL Project Rachel offers forgiveness, healing and hope to those suffering from the effects of an abortion. Access free services anytime by calling 587-323-6001 or 877-597-3223 (toll free).
CATECHIST SCHOOL AT 2019 WESTERN CONFERENCE FOR THE CATECHUMENATE Mary Birmingham and Nick Wagner of TeamRCIA will be delivering 2 full days (Friday/Saturday) of
Catechist School where you will gain confidence in your ministry, understand the principles of the RCIA journey and the practice of proven adult learning models. When: Nov. 22 & 23 at St. Anthony’s Parish in Calgary. Register at http://western-catechumenate.blogspot.com/
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SSVP CONFERENCE | Various volunteer roles are now
available in preparation for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Annual General Assembly (AGA) conference next year in June at SAIT, Calgary. Volunteers don’t have to be active members. Contact [email protected]
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION IN AIRDRIE St. Paul’s Parish in Airdrie has started a monthly (First Friday) Eucharistic Adoration for its parish community and those who live in the area. The next Adoration will be held on Friday, Dec. 6 at 3:30 pm to 8 pm. All are welcome!
CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE St. Gabriel Parish in Chestermere invites you to their community’s Christmas Dinner & Dance for an evening of fellowship, food and Christmas fun. Adults only. When: Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6 pm. Where: Camp Chestermere (1041 East Lakeview Rd., Chestermere). Tickets: 403-455-0196 or email [email protected]
LIVING NATIVITY WITH ST. JAMES IN OKOTOKS | Save the date for the Living Nativity
with St. James in Okotoks. When: Saturday, Dec. 14 from 4 to 8 pm (Mass at 5:30 pm in the church). Where: St. James' Church parking lots (338060 32 St. East, Okotoks). Free admission. For more information, contact 403-938-3122 or email [email protected] WEEKLY MASS AT ST. PATRICK’S FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | Every Sunday at 5 pm St. Patrick’s (1414 Shawnessy Blvd SW, Calgary) celebrates this special Mass as a loving and open environment of acceptance, inclusion and understanding. This Mass is dedicated to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families, caregivers, teachers and friends.
NEWS.CalgaryDiocese.ca | FIND OUT WHAT’S
HAPPENING in the DIOCESE. Contact: 403-218-5500 | [email protected]