FEBRUARY 14 & 15 2015 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARYTIME Unclean In the days of our Lord, or even up to the middle of the last century, when people were seen as infected, they were isolated from the community. No one would care for them, no matter how sick they were. They were seen to be unclean. They had to walk around with a bell and continually shout, “Unclean, Unclean.” By unclean they meant more than dirty. For the ancients, unclean meant “possessed by evil.” So these people with one of the many diseases included in the category of leprosy, were forced to live completely isolated from society, with no one to care for them, hoping that some kind people would leave them food. If they walked from one place to another, they had to call out “Unclean,” not just so people could avoid them, but so the people could be protected from the evil that must have done this to them. And then Jesus came. He cured lepers. He did not avoid people who were unclean. He did not fear the power of evil. He saw people who were suffering the result of evil. For that is what all suffering is, the result of evil. He saw them, cared for them, and healed them. They would not have to go around calling out, “Unclean” anymore. There are times that we also feel unclean. And not unclean because we need to take a shower. Unclean because we know that we have fallen for the attack of evil. And we see our parents, friends, or other people we love, and feel bad about ourselves. We ask, “What if they were to know what I have done?” Or we walk into Church and see so many people trying to be their best, and we don’t feel that we belong among them. There are times that all of us want to call out to others, “Unclean, Unclean, stay away from me.” Like the leper in the Gospel reading, we don’t have to remain unclean. Jesus healed the leper. He saved him from the grips of evil. We come before the Lord, particularly in the sacrament of reconciliation, and he doesn’t see our sin. He sees us as someone He loves who is hurting. And He heals us. He saves us from the grips of evil. What a horrible thing it is to go through life feeling unclean. What a wonderful thing it is to know that with Jesus Christ, none of us are unclean. In fact, we are more than not unclean. With Jesus Christ we are all beautiful. That is salvation! February 22 Jesus is faithful to God Contact Alison at 403 249 0423 ext 125 or [email protected] OFFICE CLOSED The Parish Office will be closed on Monday Feb 16 for the Family Day Long Weekend. There will be No Mass in the evening and no Rosary Group. The Office will reopen on Tuesday. THEOLOGY OF THE BODY Theology of the Body bible study will be held on Monday Feb 16. The south doors will be open for those attending the study. February 23 Step Mass night Contact Alison at 403 249 0423 ext 125 or [email protected] Contact Rikka at [email protected] Thursday March 5 SANDWICH FRIDAY Friday Feb 20 is our next Sandwich Friday. Please purchase a loaf or two of bread. Make sandwiches using such items as tuna, peanut butter, ham, turkey. Put them back in the bread bag and bring to the Parish office by 9:30 am on Friday. Last month, we donated 1,639 loaves of sandwiches to the Drop in Centre. Thank you for your generosity! DEVOTED MESSENGERS OF CHRIST (DMC) All young adults are invited to Theology of the Body, the beauty of the “why” behind the ‘what’ of Catholic teaching on sex & sexuality on Friday Feb 20, with guest speaker, Dan Nugent. Stations of the Cross and Mass at 7:00 pm followed by the talk at 8:00 pm. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Friday February 20 Theology of the Body Ages 18 to 35 Contact Jessica at [email protected] The Knights of Columbus are having a pancake and sausage breakfast for parishioners after the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses on Sunday Feb 22. All are welcome to join St. Michael Parish Community for a delicious meal. Donations will be accepted at the breakfast with net proceeds given to the charitable work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in our local community. 55+ CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Save the date! St. Patrick’s day social on March 17. Please watch the bulletin for further details. MOM’S GROUP All mom’s are invited to attend the Mom’s and Tot’s group on Thursday mornings after 9:00 am Mass. Join us for Lectio Divina, prayers and fellowship. For more information, please call Tammy at 403 978 9285. COMMUNION FOR THE SICK If you or someone you know is sick or homebound, please call the Parish Office to request a visit from a Home Visitor. Pastoral Care Ministers bring the Eucharist to those who cannot attend Mass. TASTES OF THE WORLD St. Michael Catholic Community would like to celebrate our cultural diversity with “Tastes of the World 2015” on Saturday June 13, after the 5:00 pm Mass. Everyone is welcome! As well, all are invited to prepare foods from their original country and share with all. Sign-up sheets for volunteers will be in the gathering area after Mass. Please consider sharing your time, your special food, and service. TAX RECEIPTS Please pick up your St. Michael Church and Society of St. Vincent de Paul tax receipts in the gathering area. LENTEN SCHEDULE Ash Wednesday, February 18: 9:00 am Mass and anointing with ashes 7:00 pm Mass and anointing with ashes Parish Mission, Sunday, February 22 to Wednesday February 25 7:00 pm Wednesdays in Lent: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Reconciliation 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross followed by Mass Fridays in Lent: 8:00 am Reconciliation 9:00 am Mass 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross followed by Mass Saturdays in Lent: 8:30 am Mass, Prayer and Meditation 3:30 pm Reconciliation 40 DAYS FOR LIFE 40 Days for Life Rally with speaker Steve Karlan, Director of North American Outreach on Saturday Feb 21 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at St. Michael Church. Hear exciting news, ask questions, share your ideas. Please confirm your attendance with Jairo at 403 870 3905 or [email protected]. Mark your calendars for Peaceful Prayer Campaign from Wednesday Feb 18 to Sunday Mar 29. COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR The Coldest Night of the Year is a fantastically fun, familyfriendly walking fundraiser that raises money for the hungry, homeless and hurting in 65 communities across Canada. The 2, 5 and 10 km walk is held on Saturday Feb 21, and provides participants the opportunity to experience a hint of the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness while raising much needed revenue for their favorite local charity. For further details, please visit [email protected]. ST. GREGORY SCHOOL All potential new students and parents are invited to St. Gregory’s open house, 5340-26 Ave SW, on Thursday Feb 26 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. For more information, please call 403 500 2048. SYNOD OF THE FAMILY Bishop Henry is inviting us to take part in a second survey on the family. Pope Francis is seeking your input on the vocation and mission of the family. You can find the survey on our website: www.saintmichael.ca. Copies of the survey are also available in the gathering area. A VIEW OF OUR FINANCES GIFTS FOR LAST WEEK General Donations $18,442 Building Fund $1,815 $309 Belize $938 SSVP $200 TIA Donations to Date TIA 2015 Levy TBA $8.1 million Outstanding Bldg. Loan # of Pre-Auth. Debit Enrollment 335 Thank you for your generosity! calendar Monday February 16 Theology of the Body Tuesday February 17 Mass ELL Morning—Intermediate ELL Evening—Beginner Grief Share Wednesday February 18 That Man is You! Ash Wednesday Mass Ash Wednesday Mass Knights of Columbus Meeting 12 Step Program Thursday February 19 Mass Mom’s & Tot’s Group Walking Toward Eternity SSVP Meeting & Potluck RCIA Friday February 20 Mass Eucharistic Adoration Youth Alpha Way of the Cross followed by Mass DMC Event Saturday February 21 Mass 40 Days for Life Conference Reconciliation Mass Sunday February 22 Kids’ Kingdom Mass K of C Pancake Breakfast Kids’ Kingdom Mass Mass Parish Mission Mass Intentions Feb 14 Kathleen Wood + Feb 15 Audrey Moore + Intentions of Noel & Silvia Marcelo For Everyone Feb 16 Family Day/No Mass Feb 17 Intentions of Jessica Jaramillo Intentions of Judy & Sam Gill Blendina Iratoo + (Amica) Feb 18 Phyllis Clancy + Intentions of Linda Soltys (Cedars) Einar Fossheim + (Wentworth) John Saccomani + Feb 19 Intentions of Christina Visy Lionel Turgeon + Feb 20 Luis Fernando-Angel + Intentions of Vega Family Intentions of Lorry & Bryan Feb 21 Mike Moore + Intentions of Anne Pawelek Feb 22 Intentions of Nicole Gonsalves Intentions of Albuquerque Family For Everyone 6:30 pm 9:00 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 6:00 am 9:00 am 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 am 9:30 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 am 9:30 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 am 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 5:00 pm 8:50 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:50 am 11:00 am 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 5:00 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:00 pm 9:00 am 9:00 am 3:30 pm 9:00 am 10:00 am 3:30 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 7:00 pm 8:30 am 5:00 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:00 pm Ash Wednesday February 18 Mass and Anointing with ashes 9:00 am and 7:00 pm Pray, fast, do penance, give alms, serve joyfully, and meditate on the Word of God. Go for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and participate consciously at Mass to help you work with the Grace of Christ in your re-birth at Easter. “Create in me a clean heart God, and put a steadfast Spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence and do not take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and sustain in me a generous Spirit.” Ps 51: 10-12 THE SOULS OF: PLEASE PRAY FOR: Maria & Frank Aiello Arsenia Ahmed Don Albert Don Allen Nelly Arboleda Judy Arsenault Ilir Berisha Joffre Blanco Peter Boyko Martin Brigidear Ruby Burian Joyce Capogreco Elizabeth Chandless Brian Chisholm Bob Christy Debbie Clark Lauren Cook Christian Cruz Ana Rivera Diaz Evelyn Donlevy Ida Doreen Martin Dvorak Alvaro Fernandez Loty Flores Baby Foulonneau Luz Ma Gonzalez Phillip Harnish Rudolph Klassen Betty Kobacs Jamee Mazuryk Pat & Molly Mooney Carrie Morrison Ram Narayan Eric Nissen Albert Okopie Jose Paez Dale Palin Eve Renaud Ana & Carmen Rivera Virginia Rode Judylina Ruelan Helly Salloum Krista Schaan Ron Schell Joanne Smith Linda Soltys Warren Stepaniuk Clemencia Valencia Rena Van de Geer Juliana Villanueva Henry Vos Tony Zembiak Angie Ann Bernie Catherine H Carol Johanne Muriel Nina K John Chunta Yvonne Deane Flare Jaramillo Nicholas Leozon Jr. Servanda Valera CONGRATULATIONS TO: Tony Sevilla on the occasion of his 30th birthday Coralia Diane Sevilla on the opportunity of a work study program May God’s healing love surround them in comfort THE VOCATIONS CHALICE SEMINARIANS will be presented to: Please pray for: Rajesh and Maya George on Sunday February 15 at the 11:00 am Mass Mark Drapal Quinn Gomez Philip Holy Jonathan Klimow Shane Lambert Andrew Peloso Derek Remus Kevin Toews Pilmaiken Murillo
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