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Trinity Sunday May 31st, 2015 Year B
Pastoral Staff
FR. JAROSLAW DZIUBA, SDS (Fr. Yarek) Pastor [email protected] *Appts to be arranged through the parish office FR. DENNIS BHASKAR Associate Pastor [email protected] DEACON KEN WADDLE Deacon [email protected] SR. LUCILLE FIELD, S.I.T.G. Religious Education & Youth Ministry Coordinator [email protected] DEBORAH QUINLAN Senior Administrator [email protected] MARIA VAN KAMPEN Youth Assistant 403-938-4600 [email protected] VI LAKE Part-Time Secretary [email protected] CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN Administrative Assistant Submissions for the bulletin go to: [email protected] DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON
Parish Office & Mailing Address:
30 Elma Street West Okotoks, AB T1S 1J7 Phone: 403-938-3122 Fax: 403-938-0524 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30pm *Closed 12-1:00pm for lunch. *Closed 3rd Friday of the Month Emergencies only (Sacrament of the Sick): Fr. Yarek at 403-613-2680 or Fr. Dennis at 587-432-5792. Please speak clearly and state your name and Phone number
St. Michael’s Church 402 Government Road
(Street address only)
Black Diamond
Schedule for St. Michael’s Church:
Mass Times: Sun: 9:00am
Wed: 9:00am
Fri: 9:00am
Reconciliation Schedule: After weekday Mass or by Appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday following Mass, 9:30-10:30am
Building and
Sustaining
One Parish
Schedule for St. James Church
Mass Times: Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:00am Sat: 9:00am
Reconciliation Schedule: Tuesday after 7:00pm Mass
Sunday: 6:30-6:55pm *or by appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday following Mass 7:30-8:30pm
St. James Church
Church address:
338040 – 32nd Street East
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
Mass Times & Mass Intentions
Activities For The Week
Sunday - May 31 9:00am - St. Michael’s Joe & Margaret Bews
11:00am - St. James Anthony Heffernan 7:00pm - St. James People of the Parish
Coffee Sunday - hosted by Ecole Good Shepherd School St. James Choir Practice 10-11am, St. James Church First Communion Sunday, St. James Church First Communion Retreat &Rehearsal 10:30-12:00pm, St. Michael’s Bsmt. Safeway & Sobeys cards available today, also accepting TIA donations. St. Michael’s KofC annual hanging plant sale after mass, St. Michael’s
Monday - June 1 NO MASS
St. Michael’s 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church Men’s Prayer Group 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church, Children’s room. Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group 7-9pm, St. James Church - Speaker: Luann - "My Personal Conversion Story
Tuesday - June 2 7:00pm - St. James Connor Wiebe
St. James KofC meeting, 7-9pm, St. James Church, Kitchen Area
Wednesday - June 3 9:00am - St. Michael’s David Lee
Thursday - June 4 9:00am - St. James Peter Slipiec
Parish Council Meeting 7:30-9pm, St. James Church HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church
Friday - June 5 9:00am - St. Michael’s Piotr Orlak
Saturday - June 6 9:00am - St. James Jen & tom Weisgerber
1st Saturday Mass * Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass
Upcoming Events and Activities
St. James Catholic Women’s League
Our June windup will be held on Wednesday, June 10th at St. James Church. All women of the
parish are invited to attend. The evening will begin with refreshments at 5:30 pm and a delicious full course
meal, prepared by Pizzaberg, at 6:30pm. The cost is $25.00 each. CWL members are encouraged to bring a
friend. For reservations call Vi at 403-938-2369. Payment can be dropped off at the parish
office. Deadline is Thursday, June 4th.
We would like to issue a heartfelt 'thank you' from the St. James Catholic Women's
League to everyone who supported us through volunteering and purchasing our
floral hanging baskets on Mother's Day. Because of your support, we were able to
send a $200.00 donation to "Aid for Nepal". God bless.
Ethan Arthur
Lexi Ballance
Sofia Barrett
Nicholas Blower
Giuliana Bregliano
Aiden Brick
Kamryn Bruketa
Dave Gabriel Castroverde
Karsten Cerkvenac
Keagen Cerkvenac
Reed Coderre
Coleton Cossins
Princess Cruz
Ella Dash
Thomas Dash
Brooke Davis
George Deadman
France Dela Cruz
Michaela Doran
Jackson Driscoll
Kai Duncan
Aiden Finch
Alec Finlayson
Michael Foley
Angel Santiago Galindo Pevez
Ryan Gertken
Damian Glab
Ella Glubish
Ethan Glubish
Carson Goehring
Nathan Gurr
Benjamin Gutek
Lincoln Hanson
Reese Harris
Jack Hefferan
Kenneth Heemeryck
Aedan Helzer
Tonantzi Victoria Hoyte
Moncada
Alexander Hunter
Cordelia Kanas
Jeslyn Krsa
Blair Lambert
Anthony Alexis Lanada
Samuel LaPlante
Claire LaPlante
Ryanna Leskovjan
Wyatt Manchak
Julian Marshall
Cayden McCullough
Sawyer McFarlane
Patrick McLarty
Lilian Mevel
Jack Noel
Aimée Ottenbreit
Sebastien Paniza
Rhianna Patricio
Cyril Payne
Rebecca Pelkey
Jazzmyn Peters
Nicholas Pinto
Seth Poelzer
Hannah Reid
Thomas Rowan
Nicole Sholter
Henry Shukys
Florydae Caylie Simon
Zachary Smallbone
Princess Chiara Supangan
Prince Marc Supangan
Gabe Swaren
Evan Thachuk
Ires Maye Vera Cruz
Bernardo Villarreal
Elijah Waddle
John Waller
Dax Ward
Landon Weber
Troy Whiting
Cole Wienand
Lily Wolfe
Alena Yurko
Congratulations to all who are receiving their First Communion today! May God guide you and bless you on
your journey of Faith.
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FIRST COMMUNION 2015
*Rehearsal at St. Michaels Sunday, May 31, 2015
St. Michael’s Basement 10:30-12:00pm**
Sunday, May 31 or June 7, 2015
First Communion Sacramental Mass
*First Communion parents will plan a follow-
up gathering in June for parents and
students.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
If your child is seven years old or younger you are required to attend
two classes on two consecutive days. The classes are at St. James
Church.
Session Five: September 16 and 23, 2015, Wed 7-9pm
A baptismal registration form must be handed into the parish office
before the start of the session. Baptisms are held on the second
Sunday of every month after the 11:00am Mass. If your child is older
than seven years and in need of baptism please contact Sr. Lucille at
the parish office 403-938-3122.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Phone the Parish Office at least 6 months before marriage and
make an appointment with Fr. Yarek. Marriage preparation
sessions are mandatory for those preparing for marriage. Sessions
are at St. James Church, Friday 7-9pm and Saturday, 9:00am to
4:00pm on the following dates:
Session Three: October 23 and 24, 2015
Registration fee is $80.00 per couple.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Registration is ongoing for all
those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Inquirers
are instructed in the Catholic Faith and introduced to the life of the
Church. The sessions are Wednesdays from 7-9pm at St. James
Church. For more information please call Sr. Lucille at 403-938-3122.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Trinity Sunday, officially called "The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity," is one of the
few celebrations of the Christian Year that commemorates a reality and doctrine rather
than a person or event. On Trinity Sunday, the faithful remember and honor the eternal
God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Trinity Sunday is celebrated the Sunday
after Pentecost, and lasts only one day, which is symbolic of the unity of the Trinity.
Catholic Collect for Trinity Sunday
Let us Pray
[to the one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
that our lives may bear witness to our faith]
Father,
you sent your Word
to bring us truth
and your Spirit to make us holy.
Through them we come to know
the mystery of your life.
Help us to worship you,
one God in three Persons,
by proclaiming and living our faith in you.
We ask you this, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
one God, true and living, for ever and ever.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre for May 31st 2015. Solemnity of the Most Holy
Trinity
Stewardship Ministry
2015 Western Canadian Catholic Stewardship Conference (WCCSC) - “Stewards – Radiating the Joy of the Gospel.”
will take place at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, June 12 – 14, 2015. Register online at www.wccsc.ca.
Registration fee is $235.00 per person. With questions, contact [email protected] or call Eden D’Souza,
Stewardship Coordinator at 403-218-5520.
Youth Ministry
Volunteer at One Rock! Volunteers are still needed for the Festival and we invite you to sign up on the website before
June 30th.
Training for NEW volunteers is very soon. New Volunteers, come to one of these sessions:
Sunday June 7, 1:00 to 3:00 pm OR Saturday June 20, 10 am to noon
at St. Elizabeth of Hungary – 819 - 13 Avenue SW.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Linnea Ferguson at 403-218-5500,
[email protected]. Training for returning volunteers will follow.
PLUS don' t forget to keep August 14th, 15th and 16th free for One Rock 2015. Young adults bring your family and
friends! You can buy your tickets at a discounted price until June 30th either through the website www.onerock.ca or from
your parish.
Life & Family Resource Centre (LFRC)
Fridays for Life: A woman praying outside the Kensington abortion clinic was inspired to organize a prayerful
presence on the sideway each Friday. Fr idays are the busiest day at the clinic and prayers are greatly needed. Due to
her inspiration, five parishes have now committed to be present for one hour each Friday between 10:00 and 3:00. Would your
parish join them on the sidewalk each Friday for one hour? Please call Jairo at 403-870-3905 ([email protected]) or Molly
Sykes at 403-229-4348 ([email protected]) to sign your parish up or for more information.
“For Better & For Ever…” Marriage Preparation, accepts all couples prepar ing for marr iage.
Upcoming Dates: June 1/19-20, Aug 24/Sept11-12. For more dates, other information and/or registration contact
403-218-5504 or email [email protected].
The Natural Family Planning Association of Alberta will be offering a workshop for teachers and trainees of the Billings
Ovulation Method from August 7-9 in St. Bonaventure Parish in Calgary. For information view [email protected]
or contact Aurora Bello at 1-403-360-7063.
Canadian Federation of Catholic Physicians Societies. Upcoming Event: Love One Another: The Importance of
Christian Love in Healthcare. June 11-14, 2015 at The Fairmont Palliser , Calgary. To register , contact
www.canadiancatholicphysicians.com
For you or someone you know, Project Rachel is a ministry of reconciliation and healing for those who suffer distress from
a past abortion experience. For more information call our confidential line at 403-218-5506. Or call toll free 1-877-59-
PEACE (1-877-597-3223).
Therese Cirner will be presenting ‘5 Facts About Your Feelings’, a Marriage Enrichment event at St. Luke’s
Church, 1566 Northmount Drive NE, Sept 25, 6:30 to 9:15 pm – Sept 26, 9:00 am to 3:00
pm. For more information and registration view www.5facts.eventbr ite.ca.
A LIFELINE FOR MARRIED COUPLES – The Retrouvaille program called “Help Our Marriage” can help married
couples who are experiencing difficult times! It has even helped separated and divorced couples seeking reconciliation!
The next program begins September 11 – 13, 2015. For more information go to: www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com or call
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Ministry Contact Information
Altar Servers Peter Kiranas
587-581-6874
Book Club Sr. Lucille
403-938-3122
Children’s Liturgy Roxanne Bruketa
Couples for Christ
Program
Julius Strachan
403-630-5291
Finance Council Jim Hart
Girls T&T Jane Perreault
K of C - St. James Kevin Crawford
403-938-4328
K of C - St. Michael’s Steve Dookie
403-933-5757
Men’s Prayer Group
Stefan Schwartz
403-850-2057
Music Ministry Leanne Plamondon
403-982-9876
Parish Pastoral
Council
Dave Wilson
403-995-2201
Pastoral Care Ron Nelson
403-995-0089
Prayer Chain Vi Lake
RCIA Cheryl Poulin
Rivers of Living
Water Prayer Group
Kim Jakobowski
Sacramental Preparation Sr. Lucille
403-938-3122
St. James’ Boy’s Group
for Father’s and Sons
Jason Krueger
403-836-1541
St. James Catholic
Women’s League
Pamela Mclean
St. James Moms’ Group
Linda Bryson
403-938-7644
St. Vincent de Paul
Tara Epp
403-938-0562
St. Vincent de Paul
- Black Diamond
John Walsh
403-933-4955
Together in Action Dave Wilson
403-995-2201
Youth Group
Maria van Kampen
403-938-4600
youthministrymaria
@stjamesparishrc.com
403-257-7499 or 403-218-5504.
Motherhood Matters: Do you see your child having a hard time in school or
on the playground? Having a mentor can change your child’s life. Your child can
benefit from positive interaction with talented student athletes through the
Athletes Mentoring Program. This program is not designed to develop sport
skills, but rather uses the safe, group setting of team practices as a place where
mentoring can occur. While your child meets with their mentor weekly, you have
opportunities to be a part of the mentoring process throughout the year. Contact us
if you would like your 9-14 year old to be part of the program at Catholic Family
Service (403-205-8524) or [email protected].
Palio of Calgary - Family Event
Palio of Calgary will be celebrated this year on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Mark
your calendars for this fun filled family day at the Strathmore Rodeo Grounds. The
event will feature an open air Mass (5pm) with Bishop Henry, the running of the
horses, entertainment and children's activities. Check your parish notice boards for
information and go to www.palio.ca or www.facebook.com/palioofcalgary for details.
Social Justice Ministry
Humanitarian Crisis in Nepal: The Canadian Catholic Organization for
Development and Peace (CCODP) has launched an appeal for donations to help in
humanitarian emergency in Nepal. See the following links: https://www.devp.org/
en/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=13.
You may also contribute by sending your cheques through the Office of the
Diocese to CCODP - simply mark "Nepal" (to the address: Catholic Pastoral
Centre, 120-17th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2S-2T2).Thank you.
Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
Prayer Summit 2015: Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre (941160 Retreat
Road, Cochrane) is hosting the 2015 Ecumenical Prayer Summit, Saturday June
20th, 10am – 4pm. Join other Chr istian leaders in a day of reflection and
prayer. The weekend features Pastors John Hutchinson and John Lucas Sr., Father
Kevin Lynch, OFM, Father Bob Mitchell, OFM, Dr. Charles Neunkirchen, and
Deacon Adrian Martens, with music by Denis Grady. For more information call
403-932-2012.
Office of Liturgy
Rites of the RCIA is the topic of this year ’s Western Conference for the
Catechumenate.
June 5 (7-9pm) and June 6 (8:30-4:30), 2015, Saskatoon SK, $99. Contact: 306-
358-2057
http://western-catechumenate.blogspot.ca |or
Summer Institute in Pastoral Liturgy. St. Paul’s University, Ottawa, July 6 –
17, 2015. Registration deadline: June 5, 2015. For more information:
http://ustpaul.ca/en/sipl-summer-institutes-in-pastoral-liturgy-2015_1839_17.htm
St. Albert the Great Parish, Calgary
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: St. Alber t the Great Par ish is hir ing a
full-time Sacrament Coordinator. There is clerical support for this role. St. Albert
is a large suburban parish with a young, growing population. For more
information, application details and downloadable application documents, please
visit the Diocese website at http://www.calgarydiocese.ca/human-resources/
employment-opportunities.html.
take five minutes to feed your faith every day
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
The perfect trifecta
One simple analogy used to explain the Trinity is the example
of H2O, which we know in its liquid form as water, its frozen
form as ice, and its boiled form as steam—same substance,
different manifestations. While the biblical authors didn’t
develop a formal theology of the Trinity, they came to know
God manifested as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The fact that Matthew called for believers to be baptized “in the
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”
sealed the deal for later theologians. Pour yourself a glass of
water and ponder the perfect logic of the Trinity. TODAY’S READINGS: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40; Romans 8:14-17;
Matthew 28:16-20 (165). “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all
nations.”
MONDAY, JUNE 1 FEAST OF JUSTIN, MARTYR
Driving while Catholic
Identifying as a believer in a secular culture has never been
easy. Do you wear articles signifying your faith? Do you put the
bathtub Madonna on the lawn; display Saint Christopher on the
dashboard; hang a cross in the living room? Former
philosopher Justin embraced Christianity and taught his new
creed with great fervor. Tobit, a devout Jew in an alien land,
kept his faith despite great risk. Today we begin a continuous
reading of the Book of Tobit. Make time this week for a great
story about an angel, a demon, a boy, and his dog. See what
God can do when we keep the faith! TODAY’S READINGS: Tobit 1:3; 2:1a-8; Mark 12:1-12 (353). “I, Tobit,
have walked all the days of my life on the paths of truth and
righteousness.”
TUESDAY, JUNE 2 FEAST OF MARCELLINUS AND PETER, MARTYRS
Bury the dead
Little is known about the lives of the fourth-century martyrs
Marcellinus and Peter. They are remembered for being
executed in a hidden place in order to deny them a proper
burial, but two Christians found their bodies and gave them that
burial. Burying the dead is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy.
It is done to honor the body and respect the dignity of the
deceased. You can help bury the dead by attending funerals
and assisting others with the many expenses, large and small,
of laying loved ones to rest. TODAY’S READINGS: Tobit 2:9-14; Mark 12:13-17 (354). “Where are
your charitable deeds now? Where are your virtuous acts?”
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 FEAST OF CHARLES LWANGA AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS
A faithful life is not always an easy life
In 19th-century Uganda, Charles Lwanga was one of a group of
22 young men aged 13 to 30 who were pages in the service of
their Bagandan ruler. Their service included the expectation
that they would submit to the ruler’s demands for sexual favors.
Charles and his companions refused and he defended the
others whom he catechized while in prison. All were martyred
on June 3, 1886. Eight decades later, all were canonized by
Pope Paul VI, who remarked that “being a Christian is a fine
thing but not always an easy one.” Charles is a patron of
Catholic youth, converts, and the victims of torture. TODAY’S READINGS: Tobit 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Mark 12:18-27 (355).
“Christ became obedient to the point of death, even death on a
cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him.”
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
In the company of angels
In scripture, angels are more than spirit beings that can take
human form. They can be symbols of the encounter with God.
Think of the stories where angels are with people, walking and
talking with them. Often people do not immediately recognize
that they are in the company of angels, the messengers of God.
As you think about your everyday life, who are your “angels”?
Who are the people whose compassion, love, justice, and joy
witness to God’s presence in your midst? TODAY’S READINGS: Tobit 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a; Mark
12:28-34 (356). “When they had entered Media and were
getting close to Ecbatana, Raphael said to the young man,
‘Brother Tobiah!’ ”
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 FEAST OF BONIFACE, BISHOP, MARTYR
The gospel truth: care for creation
Boniface, a Benedictine monk, left his homeland in England to
preach the gospel in present-day Germany. Boniface was an
effective missionary who faced countless challenges with
courage and perseverance. At one point in his ministry he
wrote to the English people asking for their help and prayers for
“those who are of one blood and bone with you.” On this day
designated by the United Nations as World Environment Day,
we honor the spirit of Saint Boniface as we choose a specific
action to care for this earth that we share with all of humanity. TODAY’S READINGS: Tobit 11:5-17; Mark 12:35-37 (357). “Before them
all, Tobit proclaimed how God had mercifully restored sight to his
eyes.”
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 FEAST OF NORBERT, BISHOP, RELIGIOUS FOUNDER
About-face to faith
Born an aristocrat, Saint Norbert loved luxury and pleasure. It
took getting thrown from a horse in a thunderstorm and being
knocked unconscious for Norbert to repent. There was nothing
cushy about his life after that. He became a priest, reformer,
and founder of a religious order; he fought heresy, endured
attacks, and rose to prominence. Taking the easy way is
undeniably appealing, but conflict and difficulty reveal what
you’re really made of. You might not have a transformative
experience as dramatic as Norbert’s, but you can see
challenges as opportunities to become better. TODAY’S READINGS: Tobit 12:1, 5-15, 20; Mark 12:38-44 (358).
“Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes and
accept greetings in the marketplaces, seats of honor in synagogues,
and places of honor at banquets.”
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Palio of Calgary - Family Event
Palio of Calgary will be celebrated this year on Saturday September 19, 2015. Save the date and mark your
calendars for this fun filled family day at the Strathmore Rodeo Grounds. The Event will feature an open air
Mass (5pm) with Bishop Henry, the running of the horses, exciting entertainment and children's activities.
Check your parish notice boards for information on the event.
See www.palio.ca and www.facebook.com/palioofcalgary for details.
St. Peter's Parish, Calgary
A Story of Love
St. Peter's will be hosting the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition & Conference from June 2 - 7. The exhibit will
showcase 50 - 75 placards depicting Eucharistic Miracles. For more information & schedule of events go
to www.st-peters.ca. For volunteer and sponsorship opportunities please contact Kusum Di Marco
Opus Dei
Feast of St. Josemaria Escriva
All are cordially invited to a Solemn Mass Friday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Bonaventure Church, 1600
Acadia Drive SE, Calgary, AB, T2J 3B3, presided by Rev. David L. Sands. Confessions will be heard starting
at 7:00 p.m.