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WELCOME St. Matthew’s Parish 13131 - 86 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5E 3B5 Phone: (780) 475-2888 or FAX: (780) 475-3366
e-mail: [email protected] www.stmatthewrcedm.ca
PASTOR: Rev. Paul Moret PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Sister Mara Ubalde, RVM
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: Rachel Jensen SECRETARY: Jackie Coulombe
February 26, 2017 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“For God alone my soul waits in silence”
Weekend Mass Times: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 9:00am 11:00am Weekday Mass Times: Monday—8:30am Tuesday—9:00am Wednesday (Ash Wednesday)—8:00am & 7:30pm Thursday—8:45am Friday—Dickinsfield 10:30am Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00pm to 4:45pm or by Appointment 1st Friday of the Month: Adoration—6:00pm, Mass—7:00pm 3rd Tuesday of the Month: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 10:00am—6:00pm 3rd Wednesday of the Month: CWL Mass—7:00pm St. Matthew Parish Website www.stmatthewrcedm.ca
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Confirmation Classes Commitment Ceremony: Sunday April 23, 2017 @ 11:00am Session 1: Saturday April 29, 2017 @ 10:00am-12:00pm Session 2: Saturday May 6, 2017 @ 10:00am-12:00pm Session 3: Saturday May 13, 2017 @ 10:00am-12:00pm Session 4: Saturday May 20, 2017 @ 10:00am-1:00pm Confirmation Celebration: Sunday May 21, 2017 @ 1:00pm
“Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span?” No, indeed we can’t. But evidence does suggest that worrying can subtract time from our life span! Clearly, we are not meant to worry. It’s not healthy and it’s not useful. But for many of us, it’s quite difficult not to be anxious and concerned about matters that are important to us. So what is the secret to letting go of this unnecessary anxiety? Jesus gives us an answer in today’s Gospel. “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these
things will be given you besides.” In other words, our focus should be on being faithful followers of God. When we put our trust in the providence of the One who “clothes the grass of the field,” and stop trying to rely on our own (meager) powers, then things will be taken care of: “Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.” Part of the secret here, of course, is coming to accept God’s will for us, even when it doesn’t perfectly match what we may have been envisioning. There is a kind of surrender involved that puts God’s plan first. Instead of getting worked up that things aren’t going our way, this kind of reliance upon God enables us to relax and accept the way things are going. The great spiritual writer, Jean-Pierre de Caussade, put in well in his work, Abandonment to Divine Providence, when he said, “To escape the distress caused by regret for the past or fear about the future, this is the rule to follow: leave the past to the infinite mercy of God, the future to His good Providence, give the present wholly to His love by being faithful to His grace.” God takes care of the birds, the flowers, even the grass! He will also take care of us.
Your Tax Receipts for 2016 are ready for pick up. They are located on a table at the Main Entrance of the Church. We Thank You for your generosity!!
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+Ash Wednesday Celebrations Wednesday March 1, 2017 @ 8:00am & 7:30pm
“Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence. The minimum requirement to observe the law fasting is to have one regular sized meal and two smaller meals (which, combined, would equal the one regular sized meal) and no eating between meals. This law is
binding on everyone from the age of 18 to 59. Of course, those with particular medical needs are exempt from observing this law. The law of abstinence involves not eating meat throughout the day. This law is binding on everyone 14 years of age and up. It should be noted that the law of abstinence is to be observed on all Fridays throughout the entire year unless a major feast day of the church is celebrated on that day or if a person chooses to perform some other act of penance on that day.” +Day of Confessions—Wednesday March 8, 2017 from 9:00am to 9:00pm +Lent Penitential Service—Monday March 27, 2017 @ 7:00pm +Stations of the Cross—Fridays March 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2017 @ 7:00pm
+Holy Thursday-Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 13, 2017 @ 7:30pm +Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s Passion April 14, 2017 @ 3:00pm +Holy Saturday-Easter Vigil April 15, 2017 @ 9:00pm +Easter Sunday April 16, 2017 @ 9:00am & 11:00am
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All parents & young adults are welcome to attend the Western Canadian Catholic Home School Conference, March 9-11 at Providence Renewal Centre, Edmonton. Keynote, Holly Pierlot with Fr. Penna, John Carpay, Karen Hanlon, and a panel of seminarians & religious Information: www.wcchsc.net , Veronica 780-467-8410 or email [email protected]
God Bless, Barb Duteau
Lenten Program (Tuesdays) Our last Bible Studies Classes will be on Tuesday February 28, 2017 and will resume after Easter. In its place we will have the spiritual enrichment of “The Pivotal Players” by Bishop Robert Baron. This DVD Presentation will take place in the Church following the 9:00am Mass and the 7:00pm Mass.
Benefit for Life Banquet Alberta Pro-Life (The Wilberforce Project) invites you to its annual fundraising banquet on Saturday, April 22, at Kingsway Ramada Hotel, Edmonton. Admission is free; however, you must register at https://banquet-thewilberforceproject.nationbuilder.com/ as seating is limited.
Join St. Matthew’s Parish at the Lenten 40 Days for Life Campaign. 40 Days is a prayerful and peaceful witness against abortion. Located across the street from the Edmonton abortion clinic: 124th Street & 109A Avenue. Stay on the north side of 109AAvenue. The prayer vigil dates for St. Matthew’s are: March 6, 13, 20 & 27 & April 3 from 7am-5pm. Please sign up with Barb Duteau so that she can give you details about the injunction, guidelines and signs. [email protected] 780-457-9024
God Bless, Barb Duteau
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News from the CWL Our CWL Social will be held on Saturday May 6, 2017. This will include a Silent Auction. All donations will be gratefully appreciated. Please bring New and/or Unused items to the Church and/or Parish Office. To avoid any confusion; please ensure that these items are labelled for the Silent Auction. This will be a fundraiser for our New Parish Hall. Many Thanks for all your support!! More details to follow. ============================ New Members 16 years of age and up are all WELCOME!! ============================ Calling all knitters and crocheters!! New Size Alert: Dickinsfield Capital Care has requested “homemade” knitted or crocheted Lap Blankets 3’ x 4’ ============================= Keep those blankets and stamps coming!! Thanks and God bless!!
Request for Prayers for Special Intention May our sick and suffering find strength in Jesus along with the parish family. Let us pray for: Pauline Chmilar, Olivia Dedrick, Elizabeth Edwards, Oscar Fontaine, Luke Kolassa, Ron Krill, Eugene Mychalyk, Judy & Aldo Pace, William Prusak, Manolo Relova, Elisita Salcedo, Dena Sutton, Analiese Tiechrob, Nena Ubalde, Darlene Unrau, Olivia Vye. If you wish to have a name included please call the Parish Office by noon on Thursday.
50th Anniversary Appeal Update Thank you to everyone who has turned in their Appeal Pledges and Donations. This week’s totals are: Total Pledges: $114,100.00 Total One Time Donations $ 11,790.00 Total $125,890.00 Thank you again for your consideration and generosity!
MASS INTENTIONS FEBRUARY 27—MARCH 5, 2017
February 27—8:30am—Alice Raby Repose of her Soul February 28—9:00am—Alice Raby Repose of her Soul March 1— 8:00am—Alice Raby Repose of her Soul March 2— 8:45am—Tony Mello Repose of his Soul March 4— 5:00pm—Albert & Marie Chretien Repose of their Souls James McDade Repose of his Soul March 5— 9:00am—Nellie Adamus Repose of her Soul 11:00am—Alice Raby Repose of her Soul
World Day of Prayer The 2017 World Day of Prayer service for the St. Thomas More Zone will be held at Riverbend United Church, 14907 - 45 Avenue on Friday, March 3, at 1 p.m. This year’s theme is “Am I Being Unfair To You?“ and was written by the women of the Philippines. Please join us.
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THANK YOU to Tim Hortons (97 St.—132 Ave.) who supply treats each week for serving at our hospitality gatherings after the Sunday Masses. This gathering allows parishioners to chat while having coffee, juice or a donut. Thank you for your generosity. Thank You Tim Hortons!!
Lenten Activity Learn how to summarize the Catholic Faith through six 2-hour study sessions beginning Friday March 3rd.
For more information please call Mary-Ellen at 780-474-8011.
Liturgical Ministers For Weekend of March 4 & 5, 2017
MINISTRY Saturday/5:00pm Sunday/9:00am Sunday/11:00am
Proclaimers John Sikora Judy Darbyson
Joy de Mello Frank Jansen
Sandra Duteau Patricia Benvenuto
Ministers Of Holy Communion
Ciborium “Need Replacement”
Elsie Sikora Jackie Gartner
Paulette Marocco
Chalice “Need Replacement” Maria Saccomanno
“Need Replacement” “Need Replacement”
Ciborium Eliane Diletzoy
Helen Cober Betty Gregoire Eveline Molnar
Chalice
Agnes Shoemaker “Need Replacement”
Halina Tapankov Amelia Hihn
Ciborium “Need Replacement”
Grace Nyikabe Max Wilke
Leona Larrett
Chalice “Need Replacement”
Geraldine Kolacz Anne Smith Jacinta Lip
Gift Families
Leeb Family Nanista Family Ramos Family
Adult Servers Norma Jani Lorne Niehaus Wayne Provencal
Altar Servers Justina Chemello Julianna & Kimberly
Symbaluk
Haley & Nathan Burgardt
Matthew & Kevin Wilson
SUNDAY COLLECTION (from February 18 & 19, 2017 ) Envelopes/Loose Cash: $ 4,042.00 Building Fund—New Hall: $ 2,535.00 Dickinsfield: $ 65.00 Initial Offering: $ 15.00 Maintenance: $ 100.00 Pennies for the Poor: $ 22.00 Together We Serve: $ 167.00 DEPOSIT: $ 6,946.00
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Come recite the rosary on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00pm. You are most welcome to join the group. Enter from the side door of the church.
Parish Advertising Directory
Cordial Invitation
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Edmonton Chapter Alberta Canada Holy Mass w/Fr. Paul Moret—First Sunday—1:00 pm
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13131—86 St., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Pls. Contact: Serwina—587-336-0630/ Rosana-780-884-8056/ Rio-780-710-8837 COME—BE HEALED EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
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