HOLY NAME PARISH
PASTOR - Fr. Mario Basque
2223 - 34 Street SW
Calgary, AB T3E 2W2
Phone: 403 249-7764
Fax: 403 249-9952
Charity No.: 107909939RR0013
Baptism of the Lord
January 11, 2015
We should never sit in the house of God as strangers. Did you remember to say hello to someone today?
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DIOCESE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Women's Weekend Silent Retreat
All women are invited to Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre January 30 – February 1 for a weekend to foster prayerful
listening and responding to our God. Silent Retreat theme: The Beatitudes in Luke's Gospel. Please call Simone
403 284 1702; Margaret 403 689 0358; Dayna 403 460 7381 or Dianna 403 680 0358.
The Iwaasa Lecture on Urban Theology
Panel on Addressing Poverty in Calgary: Issues, Challenges, Strategies. Monday, February 2, 7:30 PM at Grace
Presbyterian Church (1009 - 15 Avenue SW). All are welcome to this free event – please join us!
Sacred Heart Church Columbarium
A Columbarium is a resting place in which urns containing cremated human remains are interred in niches for a respectful and dignified memorial. The Sacred Heart Columbarium is the first facility of its kind in Western Canada. To learn
more, contact Mark Kennedy at 403-244-2741 x 232, [email protected] or sacredheartcalgary.ca.
Catholic Pastoral Centre Library
The library is open to everyone. Find books, CDs, DVDs to support your parish, family or individual spiritual journey.
Email [email protected].
Why did Jesus, the Sinless One, submit himself to
John's baptism? John preached a baptism of repentance
for the forgiveness of sins. In this humble submission
we see a foreshadowing of the "baptism" of his bloody
death upon the cross. Jesus' baptism is the acceptance
and the beginning of his mission as God's suffering
Servant. He allowed himself to be numbered among sinners. Jesus submitted himself entirely to his Father's
will. Out of love he consented to this baptism of death
for the remission of our sins. Do you know the joy of
trust and submission to God?
The Father proclaimed his entire delight in his Son and
spoke audibly for all to hear. The Holy Spirit, too, was
present as he anointed Jesus for his ministry which
began that day as he rose from the waters of the Jordan
river. Jesus will be the source of the Spirit for all who
come to believe in him. At his baptism the heavens were
opened and the waters were sanctified by the descent of
Jesus and the Holy Spirit, signifying the beginning of a
new creation.
Do you want to see your life transformed by the love
and power of Jesus Christ? And do you want to become
a more effective instrument of the Gospel of peace,
mercy, and righteousness? Examine Jesus' humility and
ask the Holy Spirit to forge this same attitude in your
heart. As you do, heaven will open for you as well. The
Lord Jesus is ever ready to renew us in his Holy Spirit
and to anoint us for mission. We are called to be "light"
and "salt" to those around us. The Lord wants his love
and truth to shine through us that others may see the
goodness and truth of God's message of salvation. Ask
the Lord Jesus to fill you with his Holy Spirit that you
may radiate the joy of the Gospel to those around you.
"Lord Jesus, fill me with your Holy Spirit and inflame my
heart with the joy of the Gospel. May I find joy in seeking to
please you just as you found joy in seeking to please your
Father."
CONTACTS
www.holynameparish.org
Pastor - Fr. Mario Basque
[email protected]
Deacon - Rev. Mr. Danial Plamondon
[email protected]
Sacrament Coordinator - Cindy Senft
[email protected]
Secretary - Marlene Paley
[email protected]
Finance - Monica Micallef
[email protected]
PARISH SCHEDULE
Weekday Masses:
Tuesday - Friday 9:00 AM
Rosary 8:35 AM
and
Thursday at Sarcee 10:30 AM
Sunday Masses:
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Reconciliation:
Saturday 4:00 PM
Parish Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:30 AM - 12:00 noon & 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Please submit all items
for the bulletin to the Parish Secretary
by noon on Wednesday.
MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Baptisms
The next Baptism Preparation class is Monday, January 26,
7 PM. All parents who have children up to 12 years old are
welcome. Call the Parish Office to register.
We welcome into our faith community those who received the
Sacrament of Baptism this weekend: Joshua Chow, Keira Chow,
Kai Greeff, Ella McQuiggan and Mason McQuiggan.
Rosary
Everyone is invited to pray the Rosary Tuesday – Friday at 8:30 AM
and join us for Rosary night on Monday, January 19, 7 PM in the
church.
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration is on Friday, February 6 from 9:30 AM to
noon. The Blessed Sacrament cannot be left unattended so we are
asking parishioners who can commit some time to sign up on the
sheet at the Church entrance. Everyone is most welcome.
Holy Name Cares
Holy Name Cares monthly meeting is on Wednesday, January 21 at
7 PM. All members are encouraged to attend and any parishioners
interested in this joining this ministry are most welcome.
First Reconciliation
The parent meetings for children registered for First Reconciliation
will be held on Wednesday, January 14 and Wednesday, January 21
at 7 PM. Parents need only attend one of the two meetings.
Sacrament Registration
Registration for First Reconciliation and First Communion are
available online or in the Parish Office. Reconciliation is for
children in Grade 4 and older and classes start at the end of January.
First Communion is for children in Grade 2 and older and classes
start in mid-April. Online registration and further details are
available at www.holynameparish.org.
Catholic Women’s League
Our annual CWL Membership Dinner will take place in the hall
at 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 17. This gourmet event, featuring
an "Around the World" menu, will be catered by the Knights of
Columbus. Tickets can be purchased after Mass for $25 at the
entrance to the church this weekend, along with CWL memberships,
or from the Church office on Monday. Please note that the deadline
is Monday, January 12, and no tickets will be available at the
door.
2015 CWL memberships are now due. We invite all women of
Holy Name Parish to consider joining our council. We are women
who are connected with over 90,000 women across Canada, united
by our Catholic faith. Our monthly meetings are open to all women
of the parish to come see what we are all about and meet with other
women of the parish. Even if you can’t come to meetings, through
your membership you will be supporting our work at the parish,
diocesan and national levels. Perhaps you might be able to help out
at a CWL event throughout the year, join us for our Christmas Party
or a retreat, or simply offer your support and prayers. We welcome
all new members in whatever capacity you are able to contribute.
To renew or take out new memberships, please place your cheque
for $25, payable to Holy Name CWL, in a clearly marked envelope,
and put it in the collection basket at mass. Include pertinent contact
information, please.
READINGS
January 11 – Baptism of the Lord
Isaiah 55.1-11
Incline your ear, and come to the waters;
listen, so that you may live.
1 John 5.1-9
There are three that testify:
the Spirit and the water and the blood.
Mark 1.7-11
You are my Son, the Beloved;
with you I am well pleased.
January 18 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Samuel 3.3b-10, 19
Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.
1 Corinthians 6.13c-15a, 17-20
Your bodies are members of Christ.
John 1.35-42
The disciples of John came and saw
where Jesus was staying, and they remained with him.
PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Those who are in need healing and comfort:
Mary Carter
Don Chesney
Iva Coyes
Christian Cruz
Georgette Djan
Myrtle Fletcher
Catherine Hemsing
Jim Heuberger
Ted Jova
Margaret Kampel
Neve Knapp
Claire Laffin
Helen Louisy
And those who have died.
Rita McNabb
Mady McNulty
Victor Mendonsa
Ron Semenoff
Bill Sierolawski
Peggy Simpson
Brian & Paquita Skitch
Joyce Taylor
Gerard van der Heiden
Oscar & Natalia Viray
Moyra Walton
OFFERINGS
December 31, 2014 - January 4, 2015
Parish Support
$ 18,360.67
Building Fund
$ 12,743.98
Holy Name Cares
$
1,097.00
Together in Action
$
340.00
Initial Offering
$
1,128.00
Building Fund - December 2014 $ 66,647.55
Each month we require a minimum of $25,000 to be
donated to the Building Fund to meet our monthly
Line of Credit payment.
Fr. Greg Coupal Retirement Dinner
Please join us in celebrating Fr. Greg’s retirement with
dinner, drinks, recollections, laughter and many happy
wishes. The celebration is Friday, January 16, with
cocktails at 6 PM and dinner at 7 PM at St. Stephen
Protomartyr Ukrainian Church (4903 - 45 Street SW).
Tickets are $15. For tickets contact 403 228 4170 or
[email protected].
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church Decorating
The Christmas decorations in the church will be taken
down this Sunday, January 11 at 1:30 PM. If you are
able to assist, please come!
Ushers
We have a great need for assistance in the ushering
ministry, especially at both the 5:00 Mass and the 9:00
Mass due to a number of former ushers taking on other
new ministries. If you would like to be involved in a
ministry where you have the opportunity to greet almost
everyone attending Mass and to assist with the collection
and other duties please contact Brian O’Grady at
403 249 9949 or [email protected].
Contribution Envelopes
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
"Why do you spend your money for that which is not
bread... ?" (Isaiah 55.2)
Whether it is our money, our labour, or our time, there are many
ways we can spend it. One of the reasons we live in a culture of
want is that we squander our resources on things that do not
satisfy. Spend your resources on building the Kingdom, your
efforts for God's glory, and your time in prayer.
HOLY MASS INTENTIONS
January 10 - 18, 2015
Saturday
Jan 10
5 PM RIP Sylvia Wylie
Sunday
Jan 11
9 AM RIP Lloyd & Dorothy Phillips
The 2015 contribution envelopes are available for pickup
in the Gathering Area. If you are not currently
assigned an envelope set, but would like one, please
complete the registration form and a box will be
available to you the following week.
Tuesday
11 AM
SI
Parishioners
Jan 13
9 AM
SI
Pierre De Bussy
Wednesday Jan 14
9 AM
SI
Brocklebank Family
Welcoming Committee
Thursday
Jan 15
9 AM RIP John LeClair
Newly registered parishioners – please check the table in
the Gathering Area for your welcoming package.
Friday
Jan 16
9 AM RIP Fred Oake
Saturday
Jan 17
5 PM RIP Constancia De Vera
NEW PARISHIONERS
Sunday
Jan 18
9 AM
Please join us as we welcome the following new
parishioners to our Holy Name family:
Maribel Zamayla
Lindsay Montogmery,
Kristina Montgomery
Belinda Raro
Nyalithi Obyeny
SI
11 AM RIP
Parishioners
Anna Maria &
Luigi Colabella
DIOCESE ANNOUNCEMENTS
How many Sisters do you know?
SIMPLE WAYS TO SUPPORT
THE BUILDING FUND!
Cash Cards
You need to buy groceries, so why not support the
Building Fund too?
We offer Coop, Safeway,
Superstore, Sobeys and Walmart cards.
You
receive full face value for the card and the Building
Fund receives an average of 5%. On a $100 card, that’s
$100 to you and $5 to the Building Fund! You can
purchase them in the Gathering Area after Mass or at the
Parish Office during the week.
Donate-a-Car Canada
To donate a car, truck, RV, boat, motorcycle or other
vehicle to Holy Name Church, simply fill out the
DONATE NOW tab at www.donatecar.ca. Donate-aCar Canada will look after everything to make your
donation easy for you to support Holy Name and we will
send you a valuable tax receipt.
Automated Donations
You can set up an automated donation through debit or
credit to support the Building Fund. Call the Parish
Office for further details.
Young, single women are invited to a day of reflection on
Discernment for those considering a Religious Vocation. This is
a great opportunity to speak with Sisters from a number of
Religious communities. Join us on Saturday, January 24,
9 AM to 5 PM, at Dominican Sisters’ Convent (2108 Uxbridge
Dr. NW). Lunch is provided. There is no set cost but donations
are welcome. Please register by January 17. Contact Karla at
www.facebook.com/vocationsretreat2014 or Sr. Terry at
403 228 3623 or [email protected].
GriefShare Program at St. Michael Catholic Community
The Grief Support Ministry would like to invite individuals or
couples who have experienced the loss of loved ones and would
like to participate in a GriefShare Program for 2 hours every
Tuesday evening for 6 weeks. This program consists of a video
seminar, group support discussions with facilitators and
a personal workbook. The program will start on Tuesday,
February 10, 7 PM at St. Michael Catholic Community
(800 - 85 Street SW). No cost involved. Call 403 249 0423
x 115 to register.
Pilgrimage of Spain and Portugal
Plan to join Fr. Dennis Polanco on an 18 day pilgrimage of
Spain and Portugal from May 27-June 13 for $4,498 CDN
including flights. Call Liz at 1-888-565-9922 for more information.