November 02, 2014 – Commemoration of all the faithful departed (A)
ROMAN CATHOLIC FAMILY OF DAYSLAND, HEISLER, KILLAM & PARISHES
Daysland - Our Lady of the Prairies Church  Heisler - St. Martin Church  Killam - St. Joseph Church
Polska Church – St. John the Baptist Church * Prague Church – St. John Nepomucene Church
Spring Lake - St. Boniface Historical Church * Strome – St. Peter Historical Church
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INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY OF THE SUNDAY
The souls of the just are at peace in the presence of God. Death of a loved one, or one’s fear of death, can
bring a darkness in life. God has given us his Son, so that uniting ourselves to him in prayer and through
the sacraments, we will be filled with all the graces we need to live life with the fullness of hope.
In the first reading, we are reminded that the souls of the just are in the hand of God. In Saint Paul’s letter to the
Romans, he tells them that the same Holy Spirit given by the Father to Jesus, has been poured into their hearts as
God’s love. In Saint John’s Gospel, Jesus tells the crowd that all who believe in him will be raised up to eternal life.
The Church has encouraged prayer for
the dead from the earliest times as an
act of Christian charity. "If we had no
care for the dead," St. Augustine noted,
"we would not be in the habit of
praying for them." Yet pre-Christian
rites for the deceased retained such a
strong hold on the superstitious
imagination
that
a
liturgical
commemoration was not observed until
the early Middle Ages, when monastic
communities began to mark an annual
day of prayer for departed members.
In the middle of the 11th century, St.
Odilo, abbot of Cluny, France, decreed
that all Cluniac monasteries offer
special prayers and sing the Office for
the Dead on November 2, the day after
the feast of All Saints. The custom
spread from Cluny and was finally
adopted throughout the Roman Church.
The theological underpinning of the
feast is the acknowledgment of human
frailty. Since few people achieve
perfection in this life but, rather, go to
the grave still scarred with traces of
sinfulness, some period of purification
seems necessary before a soul comes
face-to-face with God. The Council of
Trent affirmed this purgatory state and
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insisted that the prayers of the living
can speed the process of purification.
Superstition easily clung to the
observance. Medieval popular belief
held that the souls in purgatory could
appear on this day in the form of
witches, toads or will-o’-the-wisps.
Graveside food offerings supposedly
eased the rest of the dead.
Observances of a more religious nature
have survived. These include public
processions or private visits to
cemeteries and decorating graves with
flowers and lights. This feast is
observed with great fervor in Mexico.
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CHURCH CLEANING
SECURITY INSPECTIONS
DAYSLAND
DAYSLAND
Oct 27 - Nov 02
Nov 03 - Nov 09
Nov 10 - Nov 16
LeeAnne Hanrahan, Audrey Hrdlicka, Kathy Terway
Karen MacDonald, Maxine Dylke, Christine Yuha, Shauna Hayes
Cheri Wolbeck, Rhonda Ronsko, Diane Murphy, Margaret Carlson
November
December
Martha Zimmer, Dawn Maciborski, Sharon Meyer
Marian Zimmer, Maxine Badry, Wanda Hihn, Angie Hihn, Joann Zimmer
November 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
December 07, 14, 21, 28
Mavis Knodel, Jodi Spiller, Shelly Brodie
Alice Klein, Janet Zettel, Carole Stang
Oct 27 - Nov 02
Nov 03 - Nov 09
Nov 10 - Nov 16
Bernie Szott
Craig Badry
Gord Baumley
HEISLER
KILLAM
ICE AND SNOW REMOVAL
DAYSLAND
Nov 03 - Nov 09
Nov 10 - Nov 16
Grant Zimmel, Brett Zimmel
Dan Hochhausen, Brian Pfeffer, Dave Hanrahan
Nov 03 - Nov 09
Nov 10 - Nov 16
In Loving Memory of
KILLAM
Mike Ruzicka, Allan Child
Alex Blatz, Jamie Moser
LAVERNE BORGEL
(1926 - 2014)
VIGIL PRAYERS: No Vigil Prayers
FUNERAL MASS: Killam – St. Joseph Church  Monday – October 27, 2014 at 01.00 PM
INURNMENT:
Killam Cemetery
FALL MASS - LUNCH - MEETING
St. Boniface Church - Spring Lake
Today - Sunday, November 02, 2014 at 1.00 PM
Lunch at the hall after Mass and Meeting of Historical Society  EVERYONE WELCOME!
FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAM IN 2015
Organizational meeting with parents from all parishes (Daysland, Heisler, Killam)
Thursday - November 06, 2014 at 7.00 PM
Our Lady of the Prairies Church in Daysland
At that meeting parents will decide about the date for
First Communion and the date for First Confessions
MARTHA'S TABLE
We will again be serving lunch for Martha's Table at the United Church in Camrose on
Wednesdays: November 05, 12, 19 & 26 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you would like to help
prepare and serve food, please give Denise a call at 780-376-2107.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Meetings
CWL – OUR LADY OF THE TRINITY
Daysland - Our Lady of the Prairies Church
Tuesday – November 11, 2014 at 8.00 PM
Daysland - Our Lady of the Prairies Church
Tuesday – November 04, 2014 at 7.30 PM
Mass at 7.00 PM
No Mass at 7.00 PM
THANK YOU!
We would like to thank our community for all the prayers offered for Mac since he has been in the hospital from June 28. It is because of
all the prayers that God answered our petitions and Mac received heart and double lung transplant on Sep. 25. It is truly a miracle and
he is doing absolutely amazing. He can get out of the hospital, although he will have to be close by as he will still have to go to the
hospital every day for therapy and all the other things he will need to learn in order to live with this miracle. THANK YOU AND WE HOPE
YOU WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP HIM IN YOUR PRAYERS. God bless!
Ralph and Rose Weller
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NEXT BAPTISM PREPARATION SESSION
Thursday, November 13, 2014 – 07.00 PM
Killam - St. Joseph Parish – Office Basement  Please, register before November 06, 2014.
Call office at 780-385-3503 or 1-877-355-3503, if you plan to attend.
SANTA CLARA MISSION
Shoeboxes to Mexico - 2014
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The shoeboxes for the Mission to Mexico are at the back of each church with instructions attached. If you wish you can include in
the box Christmas card and/or your family picture. Also we had to pay $1.00 for each box, so if you would like to cover that cost
please include a loonie in the box. Deadline for returning boxes this year is Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014.  If you find it difficult to
go and purchase the items for the box you can give instead a donation in any amount with the note: “For Santa Clara Mission”.
Someone will do the shopping on your behalf and prepare the box.
Thank you very much for your generosity!
BIBLE STUDY  DAYSLAND
Jerry & Theresa Steil
“GOD WANTS YOU WELL”
People spend billions every year to retain or restore health. No one wants to be
sick. Yet often we are told that God is either causing sickness or allowing it for a
reason. But the truth is: “GOD WANTS YOU WELL”.
Bible Study of the same title will be starting soon on Tuesday nights after evening mass
at 7.00 PM in Our Lady of the Prairies Church in Daysland.
If you are interested call Susan at 780-376-2206 so that study materials can be ordered.
MEMORIAL MASS
Wednesday - November 19, 2014 at 7.00 PM
Our Lady of the Prairies Church – Daysland
At this Mass we will be remembering in a special way all those whose funerals have taken
place from all our parishes during the last 12 months. A candle will be lit for each person
who passed away during that time.  We share in the deep sadness these families
experienced during this difficult time, and ask God to bless and heal them. Be assured that He
grants unto loved ones eternal rest and peace.
DO YOU WANT TO DONATE GENTLY USED WINTER OUTWEAR?
We have some garbage bags filled with gently used coats, toques, scarves, mitts, etc. and are
planning on taking them to the Mustard Seed in Edmonton about mid-November. If anyone has
gently used winter outerwear that they would like to add to this, could they please somehow get
them to the Daysland Church on or before November 16, 2014. Thank you!
Jerry and Theresa Steil
MUSTARD
SEED
EDMONTON
VISIT OF ARCHBISHOP RICHARD SMITH TO OUR PARISHES
Weekend of November 22-23, 2014
Archbishop Richard Smith will visit all our parishes on Nov. 22-23, 2014. Here is his schedule:
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HEISLER
KILLAM
DAYSLAND
Saturday - Nov. 22, 2014
Sunday - Nov. 23, 2014
Sunday - Nov. 23, 2014
07.00 PM
09.00 AM
11.00 AM
Mass and coffee and snacks after Mass
Mass and coffee and snacks after Mass
Mass and pot-luck lunch after Mass
Archbishop will meet all Parish Pastoral Councils (Daysland, Heisler, Killam) on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014 at 1.00 PM in Daysland.
ADULT FAITH EDUCATION PROGRAM
NEXT MEETING
Lesson C 06 - The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
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KILLAM – OFFICE BASEMENT
THURSDAY – Nov. 13, 2014  6.30 PM - 8.30 PM
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PASTOR – FR. LEON KLER
Secretary – Liza McKenzie
Casual – Denise Zimmel
Administration Centre
Street address:
Killam, AB * 5001 - 53
Street
Postal address:
Box 570 * Killam, AB * T0B
2L0
Office hours
Monday to Friday..........
12.00 PM – 5.00 PM
Contact us
Telephone........................
TOLL FREE.............. ......
Fax...................................
Email to office..................
Email to Fr. Leon.............
780-385-3503
877-355-3503
780-385-3516
[email protected]
[email protected]
SUNDAY MASSES
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WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Sat. - 07.00 PM K
SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH
Saturday
07.00 PM
Intention:
Sunday
09.00 AM
Intention:
11.00 AM
Intention:
Monday
No Mass
07.00 PM at Daysland Church
09.00 AM at Killam Church
04.15 PM at Killam Hospital
12.00 PM at Heisler Church
MONTHLY MASSES
FIRST THURSDAY of the month at 02.00 PM
at Providence Place in Daysland
SACRAMENTS
BAPTISM OF CHILDREN
To have your child baptized in our parish:
 you have to be member of our parish
 you have to take a preparation course
 for more info call office or check our website
Next Baptism Preparation Session - Thursday,
Nov. 13, 2014 at 7.00 PM at Killam Office Building
Thursday
02.00 PM
Intention:
04:15 PM
Intention:
Friday
12.00 PM
Intention:
Saturday
07.00 PM
Intention:
Sunday
09.00 AM
Intention:
11.00 AM
Intention:
Nov. 01, 2014 – COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
Killam – St. Joseph Church
For all the faithful departed (Book of Remembrance - Killam)
Nov. 02, 2014 – COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
Daysland – Our Lady of the Prairies Church
For all the faithful departed (Book of Remembrance - Daysland)
Heisler – St. Martin Church
For all the faithful departed (Book of Remembrance - Heisler)
November 03, 2014 – Weekday in Ordinary Time
No Mass
November 04, 2014 – St. Charles Borromeo; bishop
No Mass
Mid-Term Assembly of Priests
November 05, 2014 – Weekday in Ordinary Time
No Mass
Mid-Term Assembly of Priests
November 06, 2014 - Weekday in Ordinary Time
Daysland – Providence Place
Personal Intentions
Killam – Hospital Chapel
For the repose of the soul of Frances Gayle Kueber
November 07, 2014 – Weekday in Ordinary Time
Heisler – St. Martin Church
For the repose of the soul of Emma Frey
November 08, 2014 – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Heisler – St. Martin Church
For CWL Members
November 09, 2014 – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Killam – St. Joseph Church
For all members of our parish communities
Daysland – Our Lady of the Prairies Church
For the repose of the souls of Bill and Irene Murphy
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
REGULAR SUNDAY COLLECTION  Oct. 26, 2014
Daysland - $ 2,461.00 * Heisler - $ 1,013.00 * Killam - $ 1,236.00
TOGETHER WE SERVE COLLECTION  Oct. 26, 2014
Daysland - $ 300.00
CONFESSIONS
Two Reconciliation Services - in Advent and Lent.
Anytime by making appointment with the priest.
MARRIAGE
 bride or groom has to be member of parish
 preparation course is mandatory
 for more info call office or check our website
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Contact person - Lloyd Van Slyke (780-374-2348)
PARISH BULLETINS
All bulletins from June 07, 2009 until most recent
are on website: www.rcfamily.ca/bulletin.htm
Parish website: www.rcfamily.ca
SIGN OF HOPE COLLECTION  Oct. 26, 2014
Daysland - $ 570.00 * Heisler - $ 370.00 * Killam - $ 470.00
Retrouvaille  Retrouvaille is a marriage ministry that has helped tens
of thousands of married couples at all stages of their marriage. This
program can help you too.
For confidential information or to register for the program beginning with
a weekend on November 14-16, e-mail [email protected] or call
780-577-1474 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.ca
Mid-Term Assembly of Priests in Edmonton
Fr. Kler will attend Mid-Term Assembly of Priests in Edmonton
November 04 - 05, 2014 (Tuesday and Wednesday)
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