PAROISSE ST. JEAN BAPTISTE PARISH

10020 - 100 Ave., Morinville, AB T8R 1P7 Phone: 939-4412 Fax: 939-2016

Office hours: 9 - noon, 1 - 3 pm, Tuesday to Friday. Email: office@sjbp.ca

Parish website: www.sjbp.ca

Fr.Ignacy Warias, omi Pastor Phone: 939-4412 ext.4

pastor@sjbp.ca Fr.Brian Bricker, op Assistant Pastor Phone: 939-4412 ext.5

fr.brian@sjbp.ca Donna Toth, Office Administrator Phone: 939-4412

office@sjbp.ca Youth Ministry 939-4639 youthmin@telus.net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Natural Family Planning Jaclyn Sandmaier 780-893-5868 j.sandmaier@yahoo.ca

Parish Council Andy Morin 939-0224

Finance Committee Keith Vansevenandt 587-524-2872

Safe Parish Committee Denise Touchette 939-4401

Presentation of the Lord February 2nd février

2014 Présentation du Seigneur au

Temple

Sunday Masses:

Sat. 5:00 pm English Sun. 9:00 am English 11:00 am Bilingual

Weekday Liturgies:

Please refer to a recent bulletin for updates for the current week.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Sat. 4:30 - 4:50 pm Sun. 8:30 - 8:50 am 10:30 - 10:50 am or upon appointment

Baptism:

Usually any Sunday of the month at mass. Call the parish office for more info and registration.

K.of C. Jacques St. Onge Grand Knight 939-5185

C.W.L. Betty McGrath President 939-3428

Welcoming New Parishioners:

We warmly welcome all new members to our parish family. We would like to get to know and serve you. In order to do so please fill out a registration form available in the church foyer or contact the parish office.

Marriage/Wedding: Please call the parish office At least SIX months in advance of your chosen date and before any other arrangement is made.

Sacrament of the Sick: Please contact the Parish Office. In urgent cases please call a priest.

In Christ our suffering takes on deeper meaning.

When Simeon recognizes the child Jesus as the Savior, he notes that he will save us through a

suffering that will pierce his mother’s heart. That suffering of the Son of God reveals that, in our

daily sufferings, we can find hope in the Savior who knows what our pain feels like and can give it

deeper meaning. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ First Friday Adoration On the First Friday of February we will have a day of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The

church will be open between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm and everyone will be able to come for longer or

shorter period of time to spend with Eucharistic Jesus. We will begin with Mass at 8:30 am, then

the blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Adoration and prayer. At the end of the day there will be

also Mass at 7:00 pm. There is a sign up sheet at the back of the church so that at least 2 people sign for

each hour to make sure there is always someone present in the church with Blessed Sacrament exposed.

But we invite everyone to come during a day to spend some time with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

More info & forms available at the back or visit: www.catholicfamilyministries.com

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Eucharistic Ministers There will be a workshop for those who would like to do the ministry as Eucharistic Ministers. If

there is anyone interested, please talk to one of the fathers or call the parish office.

● Feb. 10th Monday - Eucharistic Ministers - 7:00 pm at the St. Emile Church in Legal __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Come and See… Take some time with us and explore the possibility of life as a religious

brother or priest with the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Where: St. Albert, Alberta When: Friday Feb. 14 to Sun. Feb 16 (Fri. 7:00 PM till Sun 12:00 Noon)

Who: Men 18 to 40 years of age.

Contact Fr Mark Blom for more information or to register for the weekend: vocations@omilacombe.ca Phone: 587 985 3553

The Missionary of Mary Immaculate are a Roman Catholic religious order of men founded by Saint Eugene de Mazenod in 1826. More than 4000 Oblate Brothers are Priests are dedicated to

bringing the Good News to the poor in over 60 countries throughout the world. The Discernment Weekend begins on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and finishes on Sunday with lunch. Accommodation and

food are provided. There is no charge for the retreat. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Marriage Preparation 2014 … for those who are planning to get married. April 25,26,27 at the Morinville Rendez-Vous Centre

To register, please contact Louise Lavoie at louiselavoie@dioceseofstpaul.ca Tel: 780.645.3277 ext 30

February 7-8, 2014 Holy Trinity Parish, Spruce Grove, AB

200 Boundary Road, North of Highway 16A (between Spruce Grove and Stony Plain)

January 29, 2014

To: Priests, Deacons, Secretaries and Pastoral Agents of the Diocese of St. Paul

Reverend Friends, On, Jan. 8, I wrote to request that you make a number of temporary changes to liturgical practices aimed at preventing the potential spread of infection during public celebrations of the Mass. These changes were a precautionary response to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Since that time, we have been monitoring the advice of provincial, national and world health authorities regarding the influenza outbreak. We have also consulted directly with Alberta Health Services. Today, the Archdiocese of Edmonton lifted its restrictions.

It is important that we remain vigilant about the good hygiene practices that have been recommended by public health authorities: wash hands thoroughly and frequently, supply hand-sanitizing solutions in places where public gatherings are held, and encourage anyone who feels ill to stay at home out of respect for their brothers and sisters.

I am satisfied that such vigilance will serve us well, both during this unusual flu outbreak and during the normal upcoming winter flu season. Accordingly, I am now lifting the precautionary restrictions on liturgies that I announced on January 8. Specifically, I invite you to:

Resume reception of the precious Blood from the chalice for those communicants who desire it.

Resume reception of the host on the tongue for those communicants who prefer it.

Resume the practice of shaking hands during the Sign of Peace and when greeting parishioners.

I know that the temporary restrictions have caused distress and discomfort for some parishioners, and I appreciate your co-operation in implementing them. It is gratifying to know that we are prepared to act quickly in the event of a serious outbreak of disease.

In our shared mission to care for our brothers and sisters as Christ cares for us, it is our collective responsibility to keep informed on this issue.

Sincerely in Christ,

Paul Terrio

Bishop of St. Paul.

Masses For The Week

Day Time Mass Intention Feast

Feb 1 Sat - sam 5:00 pm RIP Robert Belanger - Isabel The Presentation

Feb 2 Sun - dim 9:00 am RIP Steve & Mary Nahulak - Family of the

11:00 am For Parishioners Lord

Feb 4 Tues - mar 8:30 am RIP Alice Wickey – Jerry & Carol

Feb 5 Wed - mer 10:00 am (Lodge) RIP Herman & Germaine Bauwens – Paulette, Darlene & Elaine

St. Agatha

Feb 6 Thurs - jeu 10:00 am (Aspen) RIP Remi Boddez – Diana & Girls St. Paul Miki and

companions

Feb 7 Fri - ven

8:30 am 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 7:00 pm

RIP Roland Ricard – Rita & Family Rosary Devotion to the Scared Heart Of Jesus Special Intention

First Friday

Feb 8 Sat - sam 5:00 pm Deceased Champagne Relatives - Lorette Fifth

Feb 9 Sun - dim 9:00 am RIP Lucien Sasseville – Knights of Columbus Sunday of

Ordinary Time

11:00 am RIP Gale Himschoot – Louise & Normand Boissonneault

PLEASE PRAY FOR… Carol Jean, Kiah Courtney, Irene Dupuis, Eugene Scantland, Father Michael, Claire Hebert; all those who are sick or struggling; who are going through any medical procedures and treatments; expecting mothers; peace in our families, community and the world.

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The Faithful Revolution : Vatican II

* Please note, that because it is the 1st Friday and we have Mass at 7pm, our next session is moved to

7:30 on Friday, February 7th – downstairs rectory.

Open to everyone. Please come to learn about the Church more, appreciate, see and share

in her mission. The title of our 4th part is ‘A World Transformed.” _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please keep in prayer Lucien Sasseville, who passed away on Dec. 15, 2013, at the age of 87. His funeral Mass was on Dec. 20, 2013 in Girouxville, AB.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him.

Thought of the Week! “It is far more impressive

when others discover your good qualities without your help.” Have a good week!

COLLECTIONS – QUÊTES Jan 26th $ 4269.25 Restoration $ 60.00 THANK YOU! MERCI!

Upcoming

Events Dust Angels - February 3rd , Monday 8:00 am - Church

RCIA -February 4th , Tuesday 7:00 pm - Downstairs Rectory