PASTORAL CARE: Pastoral Care people will bring Com-munion or visit those who are sick, shut-in or in the hospital. Contact: Jerry Stack 780-459-4589

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM: Murray Larsen, Helen Fedorchuk, Gary Raab, George Shillaker, Chantelle For-sythe, Mary Harrison, Janet Sparrow, Vern Douglas, Melissa Rotella, Vincenzo Tripodi, Carol Dickson, Gertrude Fleck, Robert Hauptman, Irene Bourgeois, Dun-can Robertson, Lina Sokolan, Bobby Fer-guson, Doreen Blair, Steve Bellerose, Mark Trepanier, Sheila Fischer, Emilia Maier, Mary Meister, D.J. Stack, Brian Pasternak, Maria Grande, Donald Vauge-ois, Juliette Pollok, Noelle Benoit, Joe Pimentel, Adelyn Warawa, Thomas Kho, Therese Gibeau, Norma March, Pat Howrish, Stephen Tamayo, Colette Van-derkley’s family members, Frank Co-razza, Joseph St. Arnaud, Dolores & De-colynneJo Barteski, Dave & Diane Hawirko, Colin Diakow, Mary Anne & Heikki Laitinene, Cherica Castro, Barry Laing, Duncan MacDonald, Anne Liese Zimmerman, Karen Petrone, Rita Freder-ick, Mark Schoenberger, Brian Rogers, Michelle Black, Lance McNamara, Doug-las Lemieux, Richard Sabourin, Brenda Fraser, Gabrielle Carriou, Shawn Hunt, Colin Holtner, Chuck Mitchell Jr., Domi-nic Willott, Melody Contant, Joseph Paquette, John Duncan, Lorie McMillan, Maria Benevider, Emily & Sandra Mikalonis, Chad Zima, Carl Swift, Ruth Anstruther, Pierre Phalempin, Fleurette Phalempin, Teddy Petryshyn.

“O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures for ever!” Psalm 118:1

Our Mission is to live in the Spirit of the Holy Family Email: hfp@holyfamilyparish.ca Website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca

75 Poirier Ave. St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1 Office Phone: 780-459-3694 Fax: 780-460-4239 Fr. Maurice Rectory: 780-460-2774 Fr. Peter Rectory: 780-460-3036

Welcome to Holy Family Parish

Parish Staff and Contacts:

Pastor: Fr. Maurice Okolie Associate Pastor: Deacon: Dcn. Don Logan Office Administrator: Nicole Schoenberger Office Assistant: Joanne Willette Sacramental Prep./School/Music contact: Marieta Paul Youth Coordinator: Nicole Painchaud Office Volunteers: Connie Luty/Emily Finstad/Velma Brown/ Laurie Shinkewski Custodian/Bldg Access: Maurice Beier (780-298-1743)

Ministries/Meeting Dates/Contacts:

Parish Council: 3rd Wed.: Phil: 780-459-5376 Finance Committee: 3rd Thurs.: Laura: 780-459-3694 Liturgy Committee: 1st Wed.: Gary: 780-460-2046 Knights of Columbus: 4th Wed. (1st & 3rd deg.) Bob: 780-458-4854 1st Thurs. (4th deg.) Eric: 780-975-1909 Catholic Women’s League: 1st Mon. Suzanne: 780-418-1001 Social Action: 3rd Mon.: Wendy: 780-459-3694 Pastoral Care: 4th Mon.: Jerry: 780-459-4589 Maintenance:1st Mon.: Bill: 780-238-4034 Legion of Mary: Tues.: Sharon: 780-660-3398 Verve(JH)&Unite(SH): Wed./Fri.Eve.: Youth Coord.: 780-459-3694 S.S.V.P: 2nd & 4th Tues.: Maria: 780-651-3012 Faith Study: Stella R.: will resume in the Fall. RCIA: Every Thurs. Ena: 587-879-5911 Toes in the Water: Every Wed. Danielle: 780-660-1301

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time· July 31st, 2016 Saint of the Month: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

Sacraments: Baptism:

Call the parish office to arrange for the Baptism of your child

Parents are asked to participate in a Baptism Preparation Class, please pre - register for this class with the parish office

Baptism preparation: TBA Baptism Dates: 2nd weekend of each month

First Reconciliation

For Grade 2 students

Please watch the bulletin for the 2016/2017 prep dates and information, coming in the Fall

First Eucharist Date(s):

For Grade 2 students

Please watch the bulletin for the 2016/2017 prep dates and information, coming in the Fall

Confirmation:

For Grade 6 students

Please watch the bulletin for the 2016/2017 prep dates and information, coming in the Fall

Weekly Catechism Classes (Sept. - May):

Catechism has concluded for the year, please watch for an announcement in the Fall for the program restarting

Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Sacrament of the Sick:

Any day and at any hour, please call 780-459-3694

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA

To begin the journey to full membership in the Catholic Church, start with Toes in the Water, an introduction to the teachings and doctrines of Catholicism. Meets every Wednesday at 7pm year round.

RCIA meets every Thursday from Sep-tember to Pentecost from 7 to 9 pm.

Contact the Parish Office for more de-tails.

Marriage:

Please contact the Parish office to sched-ule an appointment to discuss your forthcoming marriage

A minimum of four months is required

An approved pre-marriage course is obligatory

Register for marriage prep. through the office

Marriage Preparation: Marriage Prep will run four sessions (Friday evening - Saturday morning, two weekends in a row) October 21st/22nd and 28th/29th:

Please call Samantha to register

Exact times may be subject to change.

YOUTH PROGRAMS:

YOUTH GROUPS: Verve and Unite Youth Groups will

resume mid-late September. Watch the September bulletin for exact dates.

Youth Sports Night will be Wednesday Nights throughout the summer. This is a

drop-in style event for ages 10+ please ensure that your child has complet-

ed the registration form and waiver for attending youth events at the parish. Weather Permitting. Parents are wel-

come. 7:00 – 8:30pm.

WORLD YOUTH DAY:

Today (Sun. July 31) the pope will be celebrating Mass with the pilgrims. Keep them in your prayers as their pilgrimage comes to an end.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a breakfast and lunch kiosk at the Lions park site for Rock-N-August- August 6th, 8am - 3pm. Come see many beautiful vehicles and have breakfast or lunch with us. If there are some other fellow knights or parishioners who would want to become part of the process please feel free to volunteer. We are accepting all applicants there is room at the breakfast preparation servers, cashier, fluid dis-pensers, general clean up and set up/take down. Thank you, if interested email sfrattin@shaw.ca

Masses: Weekends: Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm Weekdays: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am First Fridays: 7:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Confessions are available every Saturday 4:00 - 4:50 pm

CATHOLIC BASICS FOR THE CURIOUS

“TOES IN THE WATER” Join us as we answer your questions about the Catholic faith and as we walk in the footprints of God from Abraham to Augustine. Drop in Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Great for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. For more information please email catholicbasics@gmail.com.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Next General Meeting Sept. 12th

Monday 6:45 pm in the Hall. All Ladies Welcome Always

Donations of new misc. household items for the Wings of Providence may be dropped

off in the box in the cloakroom (see CWL bulletin board for info or Su-

zanne: 780-418-1001). May God’s Angels guard, guide and protect

you in your travels this summer.

LEGION OF MARY: As a world-wide lay apostolate, we are Catholics consecrated to Mary. Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays. All Catholics ages 18 and older are welcome. Contact Sharon L. legionofmary@shaw.ca.

Calling all Filipino parishioners... Let's form a Filipino choir. Are you interest-ed in joining? call Emilia at 780-459-7256 or Emy at 780-707-8454.

Youth Leadership Camp A group of veteran youth leaders from around the Archdiocese have teamed up with the Vocations Office to put together Dive In, a leadership camp. This week- happening at Our Lady of Victory Camp August 22-26, 2016 -is open to any young person 14-19 years old. For more infor-mation contact Mike Landry, camp direc-tor at mike@thirdplaceproject.com or by visit www.divein.ca.

SSVP CONTACT INFO: To make a donation: donations4ssvpstalbert@gmail.com To notify us of someone in need: needs4ssvpstalbert@gmail.com

Wild West Catholic Youth Conference Registration is now open for the Wild West Catholic Youth Conference, set for September 30 – October 2, 2016 in Red Deer. This conference is open to youth in Grades 9-12, our theme is "Come! In! Stay!" For more info and to register please contact the parish office.

SOCIAL JUSTICE RETREAT: Edmonton Archdiocesan Council for Development and Peace - Caritas Canada invites you to join in this retreat on Sat-urday, August 27th, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. This will take place at Newman The-ological College, and will include; a presentation by Dr. Bob Mckeon and a light lunch. To register or for more infor-mation please contact Cherie at 780-705-6118 or email capulver@telus.net by Au-gust 20th.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:

Universal: That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity. Evangelization: That, amid social ine-qualities, Latin American Christians may bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more fraternal society.

PARISH ACTIVITIES

Holy Family Parish welcomes you with great joy on...

The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 31st, 2016

Saturday - July 30th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers

11:30 am - Funeral (Church) 3:00 pm - Wedding (Church)

Sunday - July 31st

1:00 pm - Private Function (Hall)

Monday - August 1st 8:15 am - Morning Prayers

Tuesday - August 2nd

8:15 am - Morning Prayers 5:30 pm - Legion of Mary (Res.Rm.)

7:00 pm - CWL Planning (Bro.A.) 7:00 pm - Refugee Mtg. (MDY)

Wednesday - August 3rd 8:15 am - Morning Prayers

7:00 pm - Rosary for the Unborn (Church) 7:00 pm - ‘Toes in the Water’ (MDY)

7:00 pm - Youth Sports Night 7:00 pm - Liturgy Mtg. (Res.Rm.)

Thursday - August 4th

8:15 am - Morning Prayers 7:30 pm - KofC 4th Degree (Bro.A.)

Friday - August 5th

8:15 am - Morning Prayers 9:30 am - 1:00 pm -

Eucharistic Adoration 2:00 pm - Wedding Rehearsal (Church) 6:30 pm - Wedding Rehearsal (Church)

Saturday - August 6th

8:15 am - Morning Prayers 1:00 pm - Wedding (Church) 3:00 pm - Wedding (Church)

MASS INTENTIONS LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE:

August 6th & 7th, 2016

5:00 pm: Altar Servers:

Lectors: Gail D. / Marjolyn A. / Bryce D. Eucharistic Ministers:

Rachelle C. / Lorraine M. Colleen M. / Pauline M.

Adult Server: Bob G.

9:00 am: Altar Servers:

Lectors: Gina B. / Shauna L. / Dan J. Eucharistic Ministers:

James H. / Kelly L. / Enid M. Charlotte M. / Lorie M. Adult Server: Sarah W.

11:00 am:

Altar Servers: Lectors: Therese M. / Clem C. / Rob B.

Eucharistic Ministers: Del F. / Kathy F.

Sue M. / Alyre M. Adult Server: Italo B. / Noah F.

5:00 pm:

Altar Servers: Lectors: Maria C. / Liam C. / Sharon B.

Eucharistic Ministers: Thomas S. / Sharon B. / Susan A.

Adult Server: Thomas S.

Saturday - July 30th 9:00 am - Maria Araujo de Oliveira †

5:00 pm - Emily Mikalonis

Sunday - July 31st 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 am - Tena Lyndon † 11:00 am - Marlene Tarnowsky †

5:00 pm - Holy Family Parishioners

Monday - August 1st St. Alphonsus

9:00 am - Robert & Gabrielle Bosse & Family

Tuesday - August 2nd

9:00 am - Samantha Beier

Wednesday - August 3rd 9:00 am - Bert Wilson

*10:00 am - For Our Seniors

Thursday - August 4th St. John Mary Vianney

9:00 am - Peter Willette † *10:00 am - For Our Youth

Friday - August 5th

9:00 am - All intentions will be prayed at the altar

Saturday - August 6th

The Transfiguration of the Lord 9:00 am - Helen Rommings †

5:00 pm - Raymond Thibert †

Sunday - August 7th 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 am - Holy Family Parishioners 11:00 am - Rudolfo Vale †

5:00 pm - In thanksgiving for donors of SSVP

*Mass celebrated outside of the parish

MERCY MINUTE: Spiritual works of mercy requires neither permissions nor storehouses and are more meritorious and are within the grasp of every soul. (Our Lord’s words to St. Faustina). Diary 1317

CWL DONATIONS: CWL is collecting new misc. household items over the summer months for Wings of Providence Shelter for Women who have experienced domestic violence. Donation Box is in the Coatroom, Info on the CWL Bulletin Board or phone Suzanne: 780-418-1001. Thank you.

TOGETHER WE SERVE: Catholics making a difference

Did You Know…?

There are 10 Goals of TWS: “4. To keep the appeal process at the par-ish level to allow relationships with appeal donors to be forged and grown with in the parish - the place where people experience Church. 5. To ensure Together We Serve is con-sistent with the Gospel both explicitly, in its messaging, and implicitly, in the way it operates. 6. To encourage parishes to plan and coor-dinate their own charitable initiatives and extraordinary needs within this one annu-al appeal.”

www.caedm.ca/WeServe

SAINT OF THE MONTH:

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

Called the Man of Eight Beatitudes by Pope JPII

Feast Day: July 4

Prayer to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Father, You gave to the young Pier Gior-gio Frassati the joy of meeting Christ and of living his faith in service of the poor and the sick. Through his intercession, may we, too, walk the path of the Beati-tudes and follow the example of his gener-osity, spreading the spirit of the Gospel in society. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

WHAT IS RCIA? Do you feel a gentle tugging towards get-ting to know Jesus more deeply through the Sacraments? Are you sensing a call to be-come a Catholic? Perhaps it is time to con-sider the RCIA… RCIA sessions begin on Thursday, Septem-ber 8 at 7 pm in the Marguerite d’Youville Room, and are held every Thursday until May 25. You are welcome to contact Ena at 587 879 5911 to register, and for more infor-mation.

EDUCATION CENSUS: Please consider giving a couple worthwhile hours to providing service to your neigh-bour through an Alberta Education Census during the month of July. Presently, many people in our community are denied access to Catholic Education as they are non-residents to the Greater St. Albert Catholic School Board. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and a simple training ses-sion will be provided. Please contact the Census Coordinator, Melissa Phillips at 780-616-1525 or phillipsfamily@shaw.ca

GRACE AT MEALS: Grace Before Meals This Week:

Leader: Lord Jesus, we thank You for Your Word. You showed great mercy to the re-pentant woman (Luke 7:36-50).

All: Heal us with Your forgiveness and change our lives.

Together: Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

After the Meal: We give You thanks, Al-mighty God, for all Your gifts, who live and reign now and forever. Amen.

SAVE THE DATE: Please mark your calendar for these Parish wide events coming up in the fall: August 14th - Skaro Pilgrimage. There is a bus leaving Holy Family, please contact the office to reserve a spot on the bus.

September 11th—Parish Picnic after 11 am Mass in Kingswood Park

October 15th—Parish 25th Anniversary Potluck Dinner after the 5 pm Mass in the Parish Hall.

WEDDINGS: Jillian Pineau & Blake Zutatuas

DAYCAMPS: Kids 12+ can help as youth leaders in our Daycamps. They will run August 8th - 12th. We are in desperate need of adult leaders to run this week. If you are able to help with all or part of the week please contact Nicole Painchaud at the parish office. Leaders are needed to help with childcare of volunteer children and programing for various age groups.

MAKE SUNDAY MASS YOUR PRIORITY

As summer approaches and we begin our family vacation time, please continue to make Sunday Mass attendance a PRIORI-TY. It is very simple these days to search Catholic Churches online anywhere in the world. The great majority have their Mass times posted along with addresses (with map directions) for convenience. Lets ask for God’s protection and His grace as our families enjoy all the blessings He has showered us with. May you and your fami-lies enjoy a time of recreation, peace, and joy this summer season.

AUTO-DEBIT: As an easy way to continue your contribu-tions while on vacation this summer consid-er Auto-Debit. 35% of all our envelope us-ers are already taking advantage of this convenient way to give. There are special “I give by auto-debit” cards available in the foyer for the collection basket. If you are interested in this way of giving please con-tact the parish office.

GOD SQUAD BBQ: Jeff Cavins and The God Squad are plan-ning to come to Holy Family Parish on Au-

gust 9, 2016 around 7pm. Jeff Cavins is the creator of The Great Adventure Bible Time-line bible study program. He will give a talk that evening on the course and on the sub-ject of men's role and responsibilities in the Church and Family. Holy Family is running this bible study program, this is a great opportunity to see what the program is and it is a good tool to aid in your decision to participate in the program.

TRIATHALON: Next Sunday, August 7th, there will be a triathlon running through the neighbour-hood surrounding the Church. This will affect some routes in getting to Church. Please plan your route accordingly as the race will run down Sir Winston Churchill Rd. Vehicles will not be permitted to turn either direction from Boudreau, and there will be police officers directing traffic at Poirier. Thank you for your patience.

KofC DONATIONS: The K of C are collecting coffee mugs for the Operation Friendship Seniors’ Society Centre (9526 – 106th Ave). They are in need of 10 000 coffee mugs. There will be a box in the cloak room to accept your dona-tions. Thank you for your generosity.

FUNERALS: Our condolences and prayers to the family of:

Bill (July 30th)

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:

Universal: That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity. Evangelization: That, amid social ine-qualities, Latin American Christians may bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more fraternal society.

PARISH ACTIVITIES

Holy Family Parish welcomes you with great joy on...

The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 31st, 2016

Saturday - July 30th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers

11:30 am - Funeral (Church) 3:00 pm - Wedding (Church)

Sunday - July 31st

1:00 pm - Private Function (Hall)

Monday - August 1st 8:15 am - Morning Prayers

Tuesday - August 2nd

8:15 am - Morning Prayers 5:30 pm - Legion of Mary (Res.Rm.)

7:00 pm - CWL Planning (Bro.A.) 7:00 pm - Refugee Mtg. (MDY)

Wednesday - August 3rd 8:15 am - Morning Prayers

7:00 pm - Rosary for the Unborn (Church) 7:00 pm - ‘Toes in the Water’ (MDY)

7:00 pm - Youth Sports Night 7:00 pm - Liturgy Mtg. (Res.Rm.)

Thursday - August 4th

8:15 am - Morning Prayers 7:30 pm - KofC 4th Degree (Bro.A.)

Friday - August 5th

8:15 am - Morning Prayers 9:30 am - 1:00 pm -

Eucharistic Adoration 2:00 pm - Wedding Rehearsal (Church) 6:30 pm - Wedding Rehearsal (Church)

Saturday - August 6th

8:15 am - Morning Prayers 1:00 pm - Wedding (Church) 3:00 pm - Wedding (Church)

MASS INTENTIONS LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE:

August 6th & 7th, 2016

5:00 pm: Altar Servers:

Lectors: Gail D. / Marjolyn A. / Bryce D. Eucharistic Ministers:

Rachelle C. / Lorraine M. Colleen M. / Pauline M.

Adult Server: Bob G.

9:00 am: Altar Servers:

Lectors: Gina B. / Shauna L. / Dan J. Eucharistic Ministers:

James H. / Kelly L. / Enid M. Charlotte M. / Lorie M. Adult Server: Sarah W.

11:00 am:

Altar Servers: Lectors: Therese M. / Clem C. / Rob B.

Eucharistic Ministers: Del F. / Kathy F.

Sue M. / Alyre M. Adult Server: Italo B. / Noah F.

5:00 pm:

Altar Servers: Lectors: Maria C. / Liam C. / Sharon B.

Eucharistic Ministers: Thomas S. / Sharon B. / Susan A.

Adult Server: Thomas S.

Saturday - July 30th 9:00 am - Maria Araujo de Oliveira †

5:00 pm - Emily Mikalonis

Sunday - July 31st 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 am - Tena Lyndon † 11:00 am - Marlene Tarnowsky †

5:00 pm - Holy Family Parishioners

Monday - August 1st St. Alphonsus

9:00 am - Robert & Gabrielle Bosse & Family

Tuesday - August 2nd

9:00 am - Samantha Beier

Wednesday - August 3rd 9:00 am - Bert Wilson

*10:00 am - For Our Seniors

Thursday - August 4th St. John Mary Vianney

9:00 am - Peter Willette † *10:00 am - For Our Youth

Friday - August 5th

9:00 am - All intentions will be prayed at the altar

Saturday - August 6th

The Transfiguration of the Lord 9:00 am - Helen Rommings †

5:00 pm - Raymond Thibert †

Sunday - August 7th 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 am - Holy Family Parishioners 11:00 am - Rudolfo Vale †

5:00 pm - In thanksgiving for donors of SSVP

*Mass celebrated outside of the parish

MERCY MINUTE: Spiritual works of mercy requires neither permissions nor storehouses and are more meritorious and are within the grasp of every soul. (Our Lord’s words to St. Faustina). Diary 1317

CWL DONATIONS: CWL is collecting new misc. household items over the summer months for Wings of Providence Shelter for Women who have experienced domestic violence. Donation Box is in the Coatroom, Info on the CWL Bulletin Board or phone Suzanne: 780-418-1001. Thank you.

TOGETHER WE SERVE: Catholics making a difference

Did You Know…?

There are 10 Goals of TWS: “4. To keep the appeal process at the par-ish level to allow relationships with appeal donors to be forged and grown with in the parish - the place where people experience Church. 5. To ensure Together We Serve is con-sistent with the Gospel both explicitly, in its messaging, and implicitly, in the way it operates. 6. To encourage parishes to plan and coor-dinate their own charitable initiatives and extraordinary needs within this one annu-al appeal.”

www.caedm.ca/WeServe

SAINT OF THE MONTH:

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

Called the Man of Eight Beatitudes by Pope JPII

Feast Day: July 4

Prayer to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Father, You gave to the young Pier Gior-gio Frassati the joy of meeting Christ and of living his faith in service of the poor and the sick. Through his intercession, may we, too, walk the path of the Beati-tudes and follow the example of his gener-osity, spreading the spirit of the Gospel in society. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

WHAT IS RCIA? Do you feel a gentle tugging towards get-ting to know Jesus more deeply through the Sacraments? Are you sensing a call to be-come a Catholic? Perhaps it is time to con-sider the RCIA… RCIA sessions begin on Thursday, Septem-ber 8 at 7 pm in the Marguerite d’Youville Room, and are held every Thursday until May 25. You are welcome to contact Ena at 587 879 5911 to register, and for more infor-mation.

EDUCATION CENSUS: Please consider giving a couple worthwhile hours to providing service to your neigh-bour through an Alberta Education Census during the month of July. Presently, many people in our community are denied access to Catholic Education as they are non-residents to the Greater St. Albert Catholic School Board. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and a simple training ses-sion will be provided. Please contact the Census Coordinator, Melissa Phillips at 780-616-1525 or phillipsfamily@shaw.ca

GRACE AT MEALS: Grace Before Meals This Week:

Leader: Lord Jesus, we thank You for Your Word. You showed great mercy to the re-pentant woman (Luke 7:36-50).

All: Heal us with Your forgiveness and change our lives.

Together: Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

After the Meal: We give You thanks, Al-mighty God, for all Your gifts, who live and reign now and forever. Amen.

SAVE THE DATE: Please mark your calendar for these Parish wide events coming up in the fall: August 14th - Skaro Pilgrimage. There is a bus leaving Holy Family, please contact the office to reserve a spot on the bus.

September 11th—Parish Picnic after 11 am Mass in Kingswood Park

October 15th—Parish 25th Anniversary Potluck Dinner after the 5 pm Mass in the Parish Hall.

WEDDINGS: Jillian Pineau & Blake Zutatuas

DAYCAMPS: Kids 12+ can help as youth leaders in our Daycamps. They will run August 8th - 12th. We are in desperate need of adult leaders to run this week. If you are able to help with all or part of the week please contact Nicole Painchaud at the parish office. Leaders are needed to help with childcare of volunteer children and programing for various age groups.

MAKE SUNDAY MASS YOUR PRIORITY

As summer approaches and we begin our family vacation time, please continue to make Sunday Mass attendance a PRIORI-TY. It is very simple these days to search Catholic Churches online anywhere in the world. The great majority have their Mass times posted along with addresses (with map directions) for convenience. Lets ask for God’s protection and His grace as our families enjoy all the blessings He has showered us with. May you and your fami-lies enjoy a time of recreation, peace, and joy this summer season.

AUTO-DEBIT: As an easy way to continue your contribu-tions while on vacation this summer consid-er Auto-Debit. 35% of all our envelope us-ers are already taking advantage of this convenient way to give. There are special “I give by auto-debit” cards available in the foyer for the collection basket. If you are interested in this way of giving please con-tact the parish office.

GOD SQUAD BBQ: Jeff Cavins and The God Squad are plan-ning to come to Holy Family Parish on Au-

gust 9, 2016 around 7pm. Jeff Cavins is the creator of The Great Adventure Bible Time-line bible study program. He will give a talk that evening on the course and on the sub-ject of men's role and responsibilities in the Church and Family. Holy Family is running this bible study program, this is a great opportunity to see what the program is and it is a good tool to aid in your decision to participate in the program.

TRIATHALON: Next Sunday, August 7th, there will be a triathlon running through the neighbour-hood surrounding the Church. This will affect some routes in getting to Church. Please plan your route accordingly as the race will run down Sir Winston Churchill Rd. Vehicles will not be permitted to turn either direction from Boudreau, and there will be police officers directing traffic at Poirier. Thank you for your patience.

KofC DONATIONS: The K of C are collecting coffee mugs for the Operation Friendship Seniors’ Society Centre (9526 – 106th Ave). They are in need of 10 000 coffee mugs. There will be a box in the cloak room to accept your dona-tions. Thank you for your generosity.

FUNERALS: Our condolences and prayers to the family of:

Bill (July 30th)

PASTORAL CARE: Pastoral Care people will bring Com-munion or visit those who are sick, shut-in or in the hospital. Contact: Jerry Stack 780-459-4589

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM: Murray Larsen, Helen Fedorchuk, Gary Raab, George Shillaker, Chantelle For-sythe, Mary Harrison, Janet Sparrow, Vern Douglas, Melissa Rotella, Vincenzo Tripodi, Carol Dickson, Gertrude Fleck, Robert Hauptman, Irene Bourgeois, Dun-can Robertson, Lina Sokolan, Bobby Fer-guson, Doreen Blair, Steve Bellerose, Mark Trepanier, Sheila Fischer, Emilia Maier, Mary Meister, D.J. Stack, Brian Pasternak, Maria Grande, Donald Vauge-ois, Juliette Pollok, Noelle Benoit, Joe Pimentel, Adelyn Warawa, Thomas Kho, Therese Gibeau, Norma March, Pat Howrish, Stephen Tamayo, Colette Van-derkley’s family members, Frank Co-razza, Joseph St. Arnaud, Dolores & De-colynneJo Barteski, Dave & Diane Hawirko, Colin Diakow, Mary Anne & Heikki Laitinene, Cherica Castro, Barry Laing, Duncan MacDonald, Anne Liese Zimmerman, Karen Petrone, Rita Freder-ick, Mark Schoenberger, Brian Rogers, Michelle Black, Lance McNamara, Doug-las Lemieux, Richard Sabourin, Brenda Fraser, Gabrielle Carriou, Shawn Hunt, Colin Holtner, Chuck Mitchell Jr., Domi-nic Willott, Melody Contant, Joseph Paquette, John Duncan, Lorie McMillan, Maria Benevider, Emily & Sandra Mikalonis, Chad Zima, Carl Swift, Ruth Anstruther, Pierre Phalempin, Fleurette Phalempin, Teddy Petryshyn.

“O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures for ever!” Psalm 118:1

Our Mission is to live in the Spirit of the Holy Family Email: hfp@holyfamilyparish.ca Website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca

75 Poirier Ave. St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1 Office Phone: 780-459-3694 Fax: 780-460-4239 Fr. Maurice Rectory: 780-460-2774 Fr. Peter Rectory: 780-460-3036

Welcome to Holy Family Parish

Parish Staff and Contacts:

Pastor: Fr. Maurice Okolie Associate Pastor: Deacon: Dcn. Don Logan Office Administrator: Nicole Schoenberger Office Assistant: Joanne Willette Sacramental Prep./School/Music contact: Marieta Paul Youth Coordinator: Nicole Painchaud Office Volunteers: Connie Luty/Emily Finstad/Velma Brown/ Laurie Shinkewski Custodian/Bldg Access: Maurice Beier (780-298-1743)

Ministries/Meeting Dates/Contacts:

Parish Council: 3rd Wed.: Phil: 780-459-5376 Finance Committee: 3rd Thurs.: Laura: 780-459-3694 Liturgy Committee: 1st Wed.: Gary: 780-460-2046 Knights of Columbus: 4th Wed. (1st & 3rd deg.) Bob: 780-458-4854 1st Thurs. (4th deg.) Eric: 780-975-1909 Catholic Women’s League: 1st Mon. Suzanne: 780-418-1001 Social Action: 3rd Mon.: Wendy: 780-459-3694 Pastoral Care: 4th Mon.: Jerry: 780-459-4589 Maintenance:1st Mon.: Bill: 780-238-4034 Legion of Mary: Tues.: Sharon: 780-660-3398 Verve(JH)&Unite(SH): Wed./Fri.Eve.: Youth Coord.: 780-459-3694 S.S.V.P: 2nd & 4th Tues.: Maria: 780-651-3012 Faith Study: Stella R.: will resume in the Fall. RCIA: Every Thurs. Ena: 587-879-5911 Toes in the Water: Every Wed. Danielle: 780-660-1301

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time· July 31st, 2016 Saint of the Month: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

Sacraments: Baptism:

Call the parish office to arrange for the Baptism of your child

Parents are asked to participate in a Baptism Preparation Class, please pre - register for this class with the parish office

Baptism preparation: TBA Baptism Dates: 2nd weekend of each month

First Reconciliation

For Grade 2 students

Please watch the bulletin for the 2016/2017 prep dates and information, coming in the Fall

First Eucharist Date(s):

For Grade 2 students

Please watch the bulletin for the 2016/2017 prep dates and information, coming in the Fall

Confirmation:

For Grade 6 students

Please watch the bulletin for the 2016/2017 prep dates and information, coming in the Fall

Weekly Catechism Classes (Sept. - May):

Catechism has concluded for the year, please watch for an announcement in the Fall for the program restarting

Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Sacrament of the Sick:

Any day and at any hour, please call 780-459-3694

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA

To begin the journey to full membership in the Catholic Church, start with Toes in the Water, an introduction to the teachings and doctrines of Catholicism. Meets every Wednesday at 7pm year round.

RCIA meets every Thursday from Sep-tember to Pentecost from 7 to 9 pm.

Contact the Parish Office for more de-tails.

Marriage:

Please contact the Parish office to sched-ule an appointment to discuss your forthcoming marriage

A minimum of four months is required

An approved pre-marriage course is obligatory

Register for marriage prep. through the office

Marriage Preparation: Marriage Prep will run four sessions (Friday evening - Saturday morning, two weekends in a row) October 21st/22nd and 28th/29th:

Please call Samantha to register

Exact times may be subject to change.

YOUTH PROGRAMS:

YOUTH GROUPS: Verve and Unite Youth Groups will

resume mid-late September. Watch the September bulletin for exact dates.

Youth Sports Night will be Wednesday Nights throughout the summer. This is a

drop-in style event for ages 10+ please ensure that your child has complet-

ed the registration form and waiver for attending youth events at the parish. Weather Permitting. Parents are wel-

come. 7:00 – 8:30pm.

WORLD YOUTH DAY:

Today (Sun. July 31) the pope will be celebrating Mass with the pilgrims. Keep them in your prayers as their pilgrimage comes to an end.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a breakfast and lunch kiosk at the Lions park site for Rock-N-August- August 6th, 8am - 3pm. Come see many beautiful vehicles and have breakfast or lunch with us. If there are some other fellow knights or parishioners who would want to become part of the process please feel free to volunteer. We are accepting all applicants there is room at the breakfast preparation servers, cashier, fluid dis-pensers, general clean up and set up/take down. Thank you, if interested email sfrattin@shaw.ca

Masses: Weekends: Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm Weekdays: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am First Fridays: 7:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Confessions are available every Saturday 4:00 - 4:50 pm

CATHOLIC BASICS FOR THE CURIOUS

“TOES IN THE WATER” Join us as we answer your questions about the Catholic faith and as we walk in the footprints of God from Abraham to Augustine. Drop in Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Great for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. For more information please email catholicbasics@gmail.com.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Next General Meeting Sept. 12th

Monday 6:45 pm in the Hall. All Ladies Welcome Always

Donations of new misc. household items for the Wings of Providence may be dropped

off in the box in the cloakroom (see CWL bulletin board for info or Su-

zanne: 780-418-1001). May God’s Angels guard, guide and protect

you in your travels this summer.

LEGION OF MARY: As a world-wide lay apostolate, we are Catholics consecrated to Mary. Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays. All Catholics ages 18 and older are welcome. Contact Sharon L. legionofmary@shaw.ca.

Calling all Filipino parishioners... Let's form a Filipino choir. Are you interest-ed in joining? call Emilia at 780-459-7256 or Emy at 780-707-8454.

Youth Leadership Camp A group of veteran youth leaders from around the Archdiocese have teamed up with the Vocations Office to put together Dive In, a leadership camp. This week- happening at Our Lady of Victory Camp August 22-26, 2016 -is open to any young person 14-19 years old. For more infor-mation contact Mike Landry, camp direc-tor at mike@thirdplaceproject.com or by visit www.divein.ca.

SSVP CONTACT INFO: To make a donation: donations4ssvpstalbert@gmail.com To notify us of someone in need: needs4ssvpstalbert@gmail.com

Wild West Catholic Youth Conference Registration is now open for the Wild West Catholic Youth Conference, set for September 30 – October 2, 2016 in Red Deer. This conference is open to youth in Grades 9-12, our theme is "Come! In! Stay!" For more info and to register please contact the parish office.

SOCIAL JUSTICE RETREAT: Edmonton Archdiocesan Council for Development and Peace - Caritas Canada invites you to join in this retreat on Sat-urday, August 27th, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. This will take place at Newman The-ological College, and will include; a presentation by Dr. Bob Mckeon and a light lunch. To register or for more infor-mation please contact Cherie at 780-705-6118 or email capulver@telus.net by Au-gust 20th.