“Actively live the Gospel through discovering the Spirit alive within our parishioners”. ST. THERESA’S ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH 7508 – 29 Avenue, Edmonton, AB Phone: 780.463.8646 [email protected] T6K 3Y8 Fax: 780.450.2431 www.strcp.com & THE CATHOLIC PARISH OF CORPUS CHRISTI [email protected] www.corpuschristi-edm.ca PARISH BULLETIN March 1st, 2015 – 2nd Sunday of Lent MINISTRIES PARISH TEAM LIGHT of CHRIST Fr. Jim Corrigan (2227) Pastor Fr. Matthew Hysell Associate Pastor [email protected] Fr. Luan Vu (2223) Associate Pastor Sr. Cornelia Ramirez, RVM Sacramental Preparation Deacon Tony Obleada Permanent Deacon Deacon Gem Mella Permanent Deacon KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS St. Peter Council #7070 Meetings are at the K of C Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm. Grand Knight Ardie - 780.463.3803 SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Pamela Petruchik Rectory Housekeeper OFFICE HOURS 9:00 am - 8:30 pm Noon - 1:00 pm 9:30 am - 5:00 pm WEEKDAY MASS TIMES Monday Tuesday – Saturday Tuesday & Wednesday meets on Wednesdays for regular weekly meetings at 7:15 - 9:30 pm, MacNeil hall (2224) Angela McCormick (2226) Youth Ministry Marie Woolgar (2233) Ministry/Business/Web Coordinator Nina Obleada (2225) Parish Bookkeeper Dany Lee (2221) Reception/Secretary Sherry Robak (2222) Records Coordinator Chuck Long Maintenance Fernando Hermoso Custodians Piotr (Peter) Kus Monday to Friday Closed for lunch Open Saturday CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP 8:00 am 9:00 am 6:25 pm SUNDAY MASS TIMES Saturday Sunday meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm - OLGC/FMMG rooms Call Maria L. – 780.940.9010 5:30 pm 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm Life Teen Mass 6:00 pm ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Weekdays 1 hour prior to the following Masses: Tuesdays 6:25 pm Mass Wednesdays 9:00 am Mass Fridays 9:00 am Mass SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 30 minutes prior to all weekday Masses except Monday. Saturdays from 9:45 - 11:00 am FIRST FRIDAY, MARCH 6 9:00 am Mass & Exposition 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Adoration 6:00 pm Benediction & Mass RESPECT FOR LIFE Join us on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:30 pm (2nd Monday if statutory holiday) Check receptionist for room Nicole – [email protected] SECULAR FRANCISCANS Meets at 7:15 pm every: 3rd Wednesday - General Meeting 4th Wednesday - Formation Session OLGC & FMMG rooms Adora D. - 780.468.3353 LEGION of MARY Join us in the Ozanam room! Seniors - ages 18+: Every Thursday 7:15 - 8:45 pm Juniors - Ages 8 - 17: Every Saturday 10:30 - noon See brochure at church entrance for details. A church is under construction! Take a drive by Corpus Christi! 34 Street-28 Ave. Don’t miss the chance to see it! Corpus Christi Father Michael Troy School 3630 - 23 Street Email: [email protected] Website: www.corpuschristi-edm.ca SUNDAY LITURGY CORPUS CHRISTI 9:30 am and 11:30 am at Father Michael Troy School, 3630 - 23 Street HOSPITALITY SUNDAY will be on the 2nd Sunday, March 8 after both Masses. There will be goodies, coffee & juice. Donations of treats are always welcome! The K of C, Fr. Michael Troy Council, hosts alternate Masses on the 3rd Sunday of the month. The next K of C sponsored Mass will be on March 15 at the 9:30 am Mass. Have you ever tasted the crêpes breakfast? Don’t wait too long! LILIES Place your order for lilies now! If you wish to help decorate the church for Easter, please buy your lily at the reception desk and dedicate it to a deceased loved one. Only $15.00 each. TOGETHER WE SERVE Thank you for your support to date for Together We Serve. Giving to Together We Serve is easy! You can give your whole gift during Lent, give when you are able during the year, or break your gift into monthly donations. You can choose to give using: 1. Cash or cheque using the Together We Serve envelopes provided in your collection envelope boxes, the ones in the pews or the one you received in the mail (if applicable). 2. Preauthorized debit using one of the pew envelopes or contact the parish office directly 3. Credit card by going to www.caedm.ca and clicking on the “Donate” button in the top right hand corner Together, let our gifts bring many blessings to others. Together we can make a difference as together we serve. www.caedm.ca/WeServe YOUR JOURNEY FROM MOURNING TO JOY GriefShare is a special weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone close. It’s a place where you can be with people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. At GriefShare, you’ll learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time in your life. We have commenced a GriefShare program at St. Theresa’s Parish after Mass on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 10:00 am 12:00 pm in the OLGC/FMMG rooms. If you didn’t make the first session of the 13 week program you may join when you feel ready. To register: Deacon Randall or Roseanne Abele - 780.435.5070 or 780.493.1972 or [email protected] or St. Theresa’s Parish office - 780.463.8646 ext. 2221 pledge total as of February 25/15 is $5,947,484.00 Please pick up a Corpus Christi Pledge Package from the display tables. Here I am Lord! Be still and listen to God’s calling. We’re getting closer than ever to our goal! Pick up a pledge form today! Thank you, one and all! JOB OPENING St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Parish in Mill Woods has an opening on the Parish Team for the following: COORDINATOR, FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION Our Parish is looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, has excellent interpersonal skills, a practicing Catholic, with proven business financial administrative knowledge and experience. Reporting to the Pastor and in collaboration with the Parish Finance Committee, is responsible for a number of financial functions including: payroll, accounts payable, maintaining the General Ledger, preparation of monthly and year end financial reports, budgetary statements, recommending and implementing Archdiocesan financial policies and procedures. The individual should have completed relevant courses and have in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices related to general office, bookkeeping, and accounting procedures. Must have a working knowledge of the Provincial and Federal statutory legislation related to payroll and financial administrative matters. The skill and knowledge of a variety of accounting software, and other computer applications such as Word and Excel is required. A high degree of accuracy, judgment, ethics, and the ability to work in a collaborative and team environment is essential. This is a permanent part-time (25 hours per week) position. The salary range and employee benefits for this position are as per the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton policies, and is based upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Proof of a recent (within the past year) Police Information Check (PIC) will also be required. If you are interested in this employment opportunity, please send your resume along with two (2) recent work references by March 2, 2015 to: Fr. Jim Corrigan, Pastor by email: [email protected] or by mail/drop off at the church, St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Parish 7508 - 29 Avenue Edm., Alberta T6K 3Y8 THE FIVE FIRST SATURDAYS OF REPARATION TO OUR LADY Do you know that you can fulfill all the exercises of this devotion by coming to St. Theresa’s Parish on First Saturday morning? 1. Confessions (8 days before or after First Saturday) * Confessions available from 9:45 - 11:00 am 2. Receive Holy Communion * Mass begins at 9:00 am 3. Pray 5 decades of the Rosary * Group Rosary prayed in Main body at 8:00 am 4. Meditate 15 minutes on a Rosary Mystery in pews by choir area * Guided meditation given after Mass at 9:50 am. 5. All above done with intention of making reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. WEEK AT A GLANCE SUNDAY March 1st 8:30 am Mass rd 1st FRIDAY March 6th TUESDAY March 3 THURSDAY March 5 th 10:30 am Mass 9: 00 am Mass 8:30 am Reconciliation 12:30 pm Mass 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 2:30 - 5:00 pm Malankara mass Legion of Mary - Knitting group Canadian North Church 9:00 am Mass 6:00 pm - Life Teen 5:30 pm Adoration 7:15 - 9:30 pm Young Adult Meeting 6:25 pm Mass (OLGC/FMMG rooms) 7:15 - 9:30 pm Life Night (MacNeil hall) MONDAY March 2nd 8:00 am Mass (MacDonald room) TUESDAY March 3rd 8:00 am Rosary (Main body) 8:30 am Reconciliation 10:00 am - 12:00 pm GriefShare Program 8:40 am Little office of Mary 6:30 - 8:00 pm Irish Dance WEDNESDAY March 4th 8:00 am Adoration (MacNeil hall) 7:15 - 8:45 pm Legion of Mary 9:45 am - 11:30 am True Devotion 8:30 am Reconciliation (Ozanam room) 9:00 am Mass 9:30 -10:30 am Hospitality 7:30 - 9:30 pm RCIA (MacDonald room) (MacDonald room) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Junior Server Training (MacDonald room) (Main body) st th 1 FRIDAY March 6 5:55 pm Reconciliation 8:30 am Reconciliation 6:25 pm Mass 9:00 am Mass & Exposition 7:00 - 8:00 pm RCIA Child 9:30 - 6:00 pm Adoration (MacDonald-Ozanam rooms) 6:00 pm Benediction & Mass 7:15 - 9:30 pm Light of Christ 6:30 - 9:00 pm Junior Server Training (Ozanam room) (Ozanam room) (Main body) (OLGC/FMMG rooms) (MacNeil hall) 7:30 - 8:30 pm Respect for Life (Main body-MacDonald room) (Main body) 6:00 - 8:00 pm True Devotion 7:00 - 9:00 pm CC Finance Committee 1 SATURDAY March 7th 8:00 am Rosary 9:00 am Mass 9:45 – 11:00 am Reconciliation (Main body) 6:30 - 8:00 pm CGL (MacNeil hall) st (OLGC/FMMG rooms) 7:00 - 9:00 pm Corpus Christi PPC Meeting 8:45 am Rosary (Main body-MacDonald room) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm True Devotion 7:00 - 10:30 pm Secular Franciscan Movie Night 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Confirmation Super Saturday (MacNeil hall) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Junior Legion of Mary (Ozanam room) 3:00 - 4:00 pm Confirmation Mass (MacNeil hall) (MacDonald room) 5:30 pm Mass 7:00 - 9:00 pm St. Theresa’s Liturgy Committee 7:00 - 8:00 pm Stations of the Cross 6:00 - 11:30 pm Singles for Christ (OLGC/FMMG rooms) (Main body) (OLGC/FMMG rooms) THURSDAY March 5th 8:00 am Rosary 7:00 - 9:30 pm Ephphatha Prayer Group (Malayalam) 6:30 pm CWL Ladies Night Out (Main body) (OLGC/FMMG rooms) (MacNeil hall) THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT ST. THERESA’S THE PARISH REFUGEE PROJECT NEEDS YOU! Be on the ground floor of planning for our refugee families. You can: - Sit on the Refugee Committee - Help with fundraising - Help with publicity efforts - Find housing options - Volunteer for helping the refugee families settle in, i.e., Transportation Registration for health care, schools, English classes, employment Help with shopping, locating community resources like the library, local churches Contact: Parish office - 780.463.8646, ext. 2221 HOLY TRINITY YOUTH RALLY! Theme: What's the Point? Saturday March 21, 2015 at 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Costs $45 & if you register by March 2, you get a T-shirt! Holy Trinity Parish, 200 Boundary Rd, Spruce Grove Featuring Catholic Youth Leadership Team, music, food, friends, reconciliation, Mass, Adoration. TO REGISTER: http://goo.gl/cle6Yd or pick up brochure from parish office. Every Friday at 7:00 pm led by specific Ministries: *March 6 - Respect for Life *March 13 - Couples for Christ *March 20 - Legion of Mary *March 27 - Malankara Community CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC PRAYER BREAKFAST Catholic Renewal Services is holding a prayer breakfast on March 14, 2015 - 9:00 am Chateau Louis (Conference Center) 11727 Kingsway, Edmonton, AB. Guest Speaker of this month: Jennifer MacDonald. Smorgasbord: adult - $15, under 18 - $8, under 5 & priests - free. Payment at door. Please reserve your tickets early. Joe Charbonneau - 780.266.3142 ST. THERESA'S & CORPUS CHRISTI PARISHES WEEKLY COLLECTION – 2015 Feb. 14 – 15 Ordinary Receipts 19,486.79 Average weekly expenses (this includes the Emergency Reserve) 20,213.49 Together We Serve February Collection 8,050.90 Building Fund 4,112.12 From the desk of Reverend Matthew Hysell, MA MTh How can I pray the Lord’s Prayer better? (Part VII) The Fifth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer IS FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES, AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US. If the Gospel is to be summed up in a few words, it would be ‘Mercy’ and ‘Grace.’ The petition here tells us clearly that the mercy we receive will be in proportion to the mercy we give. This Jesus tells us again and again in the gospels. In the ‘Parable of the Unmerciful Servant,’ for example, Jesus tells the story of a king who demanded that his servant pay what he owed; begging forgiveness the king pardoned the servant’s debt. But the servant, in turn, demanded that his servants pay what he owed, thus refusing to ‘pay it forward’ the mercy of the king. When the king found out, he said “You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. Should you not have had mercy on your fellow-slave, as I had mercy on you?” (Lk 18:23-35). The parable’s end is severe: “And in anger his lord handed him over to be punished until he should pay his entire debt. So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart” (v. 34, 35). Without question, many people have valid reason to be hurt and a valid reason for wanting to withhold forgiveness. ‘Letting go’ of a grudge for past wrongs done to us isn’t easy. What’s important to remember is that, at least, we have a desire to forgive, then to ask for the grace to forgive those who have harmed us. And be patient with yourself! In addition to mutual forgiveness, there are three conditions of Divine Mercy which we must follow if we wish to be forgiven. Remember: God’s love is unconditional, God’s mercy is not. 1. Compunction Being ‘sorry’ for our sins simply because they offend God’s justice is necessary. Hence the words of Jesus, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Mt 5:4). St Paul wrote, “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation and brings no regret…” (2 Cor 7:10). 2. Amendment We must resolve, at least now not to repeat the same sins again (although we might). What is important is that at the moment of repentance we make ‘firm resolution of amendment’ to avoid the same wrong again. It also means ‘righting a wrong,’ of repairing the damage done to the social order by my sin, e.g., if I have stolen, then I must repay. Here it is important to remember that we are not restoring a strict ‘balance of justice’ but, rather, repairing harm with acts of charity. This is properly called ‘penance’ (cf Lk 3:10 -14, 19:8-9). 3. Act of Contrition We cannot be presumptuous of God’s mercy—we must ask for it. An act of contrition (whether in a set formula or in our own words) is a prayer invoking God’s loving pardon (cf Ps 51). When praying the Fifth Petition, take care not to repeat it mechanically, but intentionally and with the right dispositions outlined above. “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner!” ISRAEL PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND Join Fr. Jim Corrigan on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with optional 4 - Night Discover Jordan Post Tour Extension. April 8 - 16, 2015, 9 days, 15 meals (7 breakfasts, 7 dinners, 1 lunch) BOOK EARLY! Mary Webber of Wild Rose Travel - 877.682.8875 [email protected] SOW MUCH LOVE CAMPAIGN SOWING SEEDS OF JUSTICE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN NIGERIA Doubly poor are those women who endure situations of exclusion, mistreatment, and violence, since they are frequently less able to defend their rights. Even so, we constantly witness among them impressive examples of daily heroism in defending and protecting their vulnerable families. Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel, 212. Supporting women and girls is a priority for DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE. When 276 girls were kidnapped by Boko Haram from Chibok in Nigeria, our local Nigerian partner began working for their freedom, and has managed to smuggle three girls to safety. “The three girls, who were 17, 18, and 19 years old, still seemed to be under the effect of the swirl of emotions generated by the trials they experienced since their abduction,” states Raphael Yimga Tatchi, DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE program officer for Nigeria. “Their voices and lost eyes betray deep pain… glimmers of humanity shine through only when they courageously recount the details of their escape.” The next TOGETHER WE SERVE collection is on Good Friday, April 3. Maria - 780.940.9010 or go to www.devp.org SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL ST. THERESA’S CONFERENCE WHEN WAS THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JAMAICA FORMED? In 1945, a Central Council was instituted as the governing body of the society in Jamaica, and Mr. Joseph Issa was elected its first President. In recent years, this Council has been renamed the National Council to conform to current international standards. WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL? When someone becomes a member of the Society, they don't just “join” an organization and attend a few meetings. They embark upon a new way of life. The character of true Vincentians is reflected in their mildness of manner and the temperate tone of their actions. Visiting many families and seeing their difficulties throughout the year teaches people to face their own problems more readily. Maria - 780.940.9010 or www.ssvpedmonton.ca or www.ssvpwrc.ca or www.ssvp.ca K of C DINNER & DANCE The Knights extend a fraternal invitation to all Knights, spouses & friends to join us at our Curling Banquet & Dance Saturday March 21 in the MacNeil hall to celebrate our KC State curling bonspiel & have fun! (Dress Hawaiian) Cocktails - 6:30 pm, Banquet - 7:30 pm, Dance - 8:45 pm Cost: $30/person. DEADLINE: Saturday, March 14 Tickets: Mike Mravinec - 780.887.0103 or [email protected] or at the Knights kiosk SPIRITUAL SHARING CIRCLE Tuesday, March 3 at 1:00 pm - St. Thomas More Parish, 210 Haddow Close. We will talk about Pope Francis with Fr. Andrew Bogdanowicz. Everyone is welcome. Maureen Gouveia - 780.438.7060 SACRAMENTS 2015 BAPTISM PREPARATION Monday, 7:00 pm - MacDonald room No Seminar during Lent April 13, May 04 & 11, June 01 & 08 2015 BAPTISM CELEBRATION Sunday at 2:30 pm No Baptism during Lent April 19 & 26, May 17 & 24, June 21 & 28 MINISTRIES CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE Meets on scheduled days. Next Exec. Meeting Mon., March 9 - 7:00 pm Check receptionist for room WANT TO JOIN THE CWL? Kara - 780.450.0632 CATHOLIC GIRLS LEAGUE RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is for anyone over 14 years of age wishing to receive a Sacrament of Initiation. Meetings are Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, MacDonald room Call Genevieve - 780.437.8011 Sharon - 780.462.2867 RCIA ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN Classes for 2014-2015 started in Sept. for children (7-14 years old, unbaptized or baptized validly in a non-Catholic Church). Before First Reconciliation (Confession) and First Eucharist (Holy Communion), children who have reached the age of reason (7 years old) are required to go through the process called RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults adapted for children. Documents required: Birth certificate for the unbaptized Birth and Baptism certificate for those who were validly baptized in a non-Catholic Church Baptism certificate of the Catholic parent Wednesday, EVENING CLASSES 7:00 - 8:00 pm, MacDonald room Sr. Cornelia Ramirez, RVM 780.463.8646 ext. 2224 ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED? Please make an appointment 6 months to 1 year prior to your wedding date. Fr. Jim Corrigan 780.463.8646 ext. 2227 [email protected] or Fr. Matthew Hysell [email protected] or Fr. Luan Vu - 780.463.8646 ext. 2223 [email protected] E-NOTES FROM RESPECT FOR LIFE “It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish.” ~ St. Teresa of Calcutta ~ Open to all girls ages 10 - 16. Next meeting: Mon, March 2, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Fern Hardie - 780.462.9167 TRUE DEVOTION TO JESUS THROUGH MARY Prayerful study for spiritual growth through St Louis de Montfort's book Group 1: Thursdays - 10:00 am, MacDonald room. Group 2: Mondays - 6:00 pm, (ask receptionist for room) Enter church through doors northwest side of building. Colleen - 780.463.2227 or [email protected] EDGE (Gr. 6 - 8) Hope in the Lord: an issue night on depression Monday, March 9, 2015 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, MacNeil hall Amanda Marleau, child psychologist and alumni Edge core leader, will share with us about depression and answer our questions. Angela - 780.463.8646, ext. 2226 [email protected] YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (Ages 18-35) Next meeting: Sunday, March 1 Come meet other young adults and grow in faith together! Regularly scheduled events: 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month (except holidays) 7:15 pm, after 6:00 pm Mass. OLGC/FMMG rooms THE APOSTLES OF THE HOLY FACE & THE SECULAR FRANCISCANS Will present a movie about “St John Bosco”, on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 pm MacNeil hall. Everyone is welcome. *Stay tuned for next 1st Fridays’ movies. WE NEED MORE MEMBERS FOR THIS MINISTRY LIFE TEEN (Gr. 9 - 12) Concupiscence, Lust, Spiritual Hunger on Sunday, March 1, 2015 7:30 - 9:00 pm, MacNeil hall Continuing our Theology of the Body series, we address desire & what’s healthy and unhealthy. Angela - 780.463.8646, ext. 2226 [email protected] FMT SPORTS DROP IN Sunday, March 1 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm FMT school gym - 3630 23 St NW Play sports you enjoy, have fun & meet new friends. Floyd: [email protected] SOUP & SCRIPTURE (Gr. 8 - 12) Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 7:30 - 9:00 pm, MacNeil hall Socialize, eat some delicious soup, and reflect on Scripture. Angela - 780.463.8646, ext. 2226 [email protected] Do you knit or crochet? Join this ministry. Drop in, sign up, have a cup of tea/coffee and make some warm toques, scarves, mittens, slippers, socks, baby blankets, booties. Knit with the group or in your home. We have until May/June to complete as many pieces as possible prior to shipping. DONATIONS OF YARN NEEDED Check your closets, storage, craft room, friends, family, neighbours – what you have no use for we surely do! DROP IN and DROP OFF DONATIONS only during group session. TUESDAYS after morning Mass until 1:00pm in the MacDonald Room. Colleen: [email protected] or 780.977.2227 ST. THERESA’S CWL LADIES NIGHT OUT March 7, 2015 Wine bar at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm Live entertainment, with special guest Princess Florence Tickets: $15.00. Purchase from Kara, Carmen and Fern. Kara - 780.450.0632
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