November 23 - Holy Family Parish

YOUTH ACTIVITIES:
Sunday at 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Sr. High School Youth join us for Unite
Wednesday at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jr. High School Youth join us
CATHOLIC GIRLS LEAGUE:
Watch your emails for another date in
November.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE:
Our JOYFUL Advent
Celebration is Near!!
ADVENT MASS (6pm) &
DINNER (7pm)
Monday December 1st. Tickets $20
Sold at All Masses
This Weekend
Spouses, significant others or ladies wishing
to join CWL are welcome to attend.
Please bring items or cash donation for
the Refugee Kits. Info for items needed
are in the basket below our CWL Bulletin Board. 2015 Membership Dues ($30)
Info:[email protected]
All Ladies Welcome Always
CATECHISM CORNER:
Day 289 - Why should we thank God?
Everything that we are and have comes
from God. Paul says, "What have you
that you did not receive?" (1 Cor 4:7).
Being grateful to God, the giver of all
good things, makes you happy. The
greatest prayer of thanks is the
"Eucharist" ("thanksgiving" in Greek)
of Jesus, in which He takes bread and
wine so as to offer in them to God all of
creation, transformed. Whenever
Christians give thanks, they are joining
in Jesus' great prayer of thanksgiving.
For we, too, are transformed and redeemed by Jesus, and so from the
depths of our hearts we can be grateful
and tell God this in a variety of ways.
PASTORAL CARE:
Pastoral Care people will bring Communion 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:
Christopher Krupa, Ken Demedash, Rita
Frederick, David O’Connell, Link Byfield, Wayne MacMillan, Norma Walker,
Sharon and Gerald Van Brabant , Noella
Zayezierski, Bill Theilade, Paulette
Schoenberger, Mark Schoenberger, Brian
Rogers, Mark McLoughin, Marianne
Holtslag, Therese Marceau, Michelle
Black, Sophie Ausmus, Rob Anderson
Family, Lance McNamara, Douglas
Lemieux, Richard, Frank Sampson, Brenda Fraser, Gabrielle Carriou, Lorna
Jwaszko, Dave Minaker, Lorraine Minaker, Shawn Hunt, Colin Holtner, Hunter
Leblanc, Chuck Mitchell Jr., Dominic
Willott, Denise Sander, Melody Contant,
Lena Sokolan, Murray Sokolan, Monica
Hardy, Yvette Sabourin, Florence Giles,
Joseph Paquette, John Duncan, Joe Bulva, Dave Stack, Lorie McMillan, Erica
Beattie, Ainsley MacDonald, Geraldine
McBride, Maria Benevider, Emily & Sandra Mikalonis, Chad Zima, Myrtle Kachur, Carl Swift, Marie Gillis, Ruth Anstruther, Tom Watson, George Lakeman, Pierre Phalempin, Fleurette
Phalempin, Helen Rommings, Leo Maller, Teddy Petryshyn.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:
****Thank you for your support of
Ukrainian Night.
****General Meeting Wednesday November 26th Dinner 6.30 Meeting to
follow.
****Cash card sale December 6th & 7th
After each Mass, Stock up for Christmas. Now Accepting Debit.
****Pancake Breakfast Sunday December 7th, After the 9 and 11 am mass.
All Welcome.
****Archbishop Emile Legal Assembly
- 4th Degree Meetings, First Thursday
of the month, 8:00 PM at Holy Family
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer in Solidarity
with indigenous Peoples has been celebrated since 2002 on December 12 by the
Church in Canada. This year and next, as
we join our Bishops in reflecting on the
pastoral challenges for the family and its
needs and role in evangelization, the
members of the Canadian catholic Aboriginal Council wish to honour elders
who helped them develop their own
faith. They have posted some reflections
from these elders in this year’s message
for the Day of Prayer, which can be
download from the www.cccb.ca site.
Perpetual Adoration
The Edmonton Archdiocesan perpetual adoration chapel located in St. Andrews Parish is in need of adorers,
particularly the early morning hours.
The times in great need are:
Friday 3-4 am, Saturday 3-4 am, Sunday 4-5 am, Sunday 5-6 am.
If interested contact Lonny at
[email protected]
Chalice Christmas Catalogue
Please take a look at the Chalice
Christmas 2014 Gift Catalogue. For
more information please visit
www.chalice.ca or 1-800-776-6855.
Nativity Play
You are invited to attend the 8th Annual Karol Wojtyla Nativity Play, Saturday December 6th at 2:00 pm at
MacEwan University (10045 - 156
Street, Edmonton). Tickets $12 in advance by phoning TIX on the Square at
780-420-1757. Cast of 52 children and
youth perform the traditional nativity
story. Bring the whole family for an
enjoyable afternoon!
“...But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.’” Joshua 24:15
The Solemnity of Christ the King · November 23rd, 2014
Welcome to Holy Family Parish
Contact Information:
75 Poirier Ave. St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1
Office Phone: 780-459-3694
Office Fax: 780-460-4239
Fr. Maurice Rectory: 780-460-2774
Fr. Peter Rectory: 780-460-3036
Parish Staff and Contacts:
Pastor: Fr. Maurice Okolie
Associate Pastor: Fr. Peter Ebidero
Deacon: Dcn. Don Logan
Office Administrator: Vera Fischer
Office Assistant: Joanne Willette
Sacramental Prep./School/Music contact:
Marieta Paul
Youth Coordinator: Zabih Davary-Diaz
Office Volunteers: Lorie McMillan/
Connie Luty/Emily Finstad/Velma Brown/
Laurie Shinkewski
Custodian/Bldg Access: Maurice Beier
(780-298-1743)
Ministries/Meeting Dates/Contacts:
Parish Council: 3rd Wed.:
Fred: 780-460-2917
Finance Committee: 3rd Thurs.:
Mark: 780-459-3694
Liturgy Committee: 1st Mon.:
Gary: 780-460-2046
Knights of Columbus: 4th Wed.
John: 780-446-4131
Catholic Women’s League: 1st Mon.
Denise: 780-458-4854
Social Action: 3rd Mon.:
Wendy: 780-459-3694
Pastoral Care: 4th Mon.:
Jerry: 780-459-4589
Maintenance:1st Mon.:
Clem: 780-909-6876
Verve(JH)&Unite(SH): Wed./Sun.Eve.:
Zabih: 780-459-3694
S.S.V.P: 2nd & 4th Tues.:
Maria: 780-651-3012
Faith Study: Wed.: MDY: 10am
Stella R.: 780-459-3694
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: Nov. 12th @ 7:00 pm
Baptism Dates: Nov. 8th/9th
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Confessions:
 45 minutes before all Masses
First Reconciliation & First Communion:
 4 evenings for children AND parents 6:00
- 7:00 p.m. in the church hall:
 December 8 or 9 or 11


February 9 or 10 or 12

11:00 a.m. Mass, May 24, 2015 - NMR &
April 13 or 14 or 16
Reconciliation Date: 6:00 p.m., April 23,
2015
Communion Date(s):
VG


5:00 p.m. Mass, May 24, 2015 - EMP
9:00 a.m. Mass, May 31, 2015 - other
schools or homeschooled
(All families may choose any time
above that suits them best.)
Confirmation:
 3 evenings for children AND parents 6:00
- 7:00 p.m., in the church hall:
 January 19 or 20 or 22
 March 23 or 24 or 26
 Pre-Confirmation Retreat: April 30, 2015
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the church for children
only (parents welcome to observe and help)
Confirmation Date: with Archbishop Smith,
2:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday, May 3, 2015
Sacrament of the Sick:
 Any day and at any hour, please call the
parish office or rectory
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA
 To become Catholic contact the Parish
Office for more information
Marriage:
 Please contact the parish office to schedule
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:
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There will be two options for Marriage
Preparation:
Weekly Classes are running now, 7:00 - 9:30
pm. Please call the parish office to register.
Weekend Classes will be in March, please
register with the parish office.
Exact times may be subject to change.
Weekly Catechism Classes (Sept. - May):
 Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
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 before every Mass
Our Mission is to live in the Spirit of the Holy Family
Email: [email protected] Website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca
Holy Family Parish welcomes you with great joy on
GOSPEL REFLECTION:
Christ the King Sunday
November 23rd, 2014
PARISH ACTIVITIES:
Monday - November 24
8:15 am - Morning Prayers
6:00 pm - Treasures of Faith (Res.Rm.)
7:00 pm - Pastoral Care Mtg. (MDY)
7:00 pm - Treasures of Faith (Res.Rm.)
8:10 pm - Treasures of Faith (Res.Rm.)
Tuesday - November 25
8:15 am - Morning Prayers
9:30 am - Divine Mercy (Res.Rm.)
7:00 pm - SSVP (MDY)
7:00 pm - Legion of Mary (Bro.A.)
Wednesday - November 26
8:15 am - Morning Prayers
10:00 am - Bible Study (Bro.A.)
10:00 am - Faith Study (MDY)
6:00 pm - KofC General Mtg. (Hall)
6:15 pm - Alleluia Choir (Church)
7:00 pm - Verve (Hall)
7:00 pm - CWL Exec. Mtg. (MDY)
7:00 pm—Rosary for
Unborn (Church)
Thursday - November 27
8:15 am - Morning Prayers
9:30 am - SSVP (Bro.A.)
7:00 pm - RCIA (Res.Rm.)
7:00 pm - Marriage Prep. (Hall)
7:30 pm - Adult Choir (Church)
Friday - November 28
8:15 am - Morning Prayers
9:30—1:00—Eucharistic Adoration
4:30 pm - Catechism
6:00 pm - Wedding Rehersal (Church)
Saturday - November 29
1:00 pm - Wedding (Church)
2:00 pm - Baptism(s) (Church)
6:00 pm - Private Function (Hall)
Sunday - November 30
Fair Trade Sale
12:00 pm - Set Up (Hall)
1:30 pm - Private Function (Hall)
BAPTISMS:
Let us welcome into the Church
William Brooks, Charlotte Brooks
Maria O’Connell, Elliot Necyk
MASS INTENTIONS:
LITURGICAL MINISTRY
SCHEDULE:
Sunday - November 23
Christ the King Sunday
Catholic Education Sunday
9:00 am Andrew George (Birthday)
11:00 am - Darlene Arnold †
5:00 pm - Deceased members of the
DeSouza Family †
November 29th / 30th, 2014
Saturday -5:00 pm
Altar Servers: Kate / Parker
Lectors:
Harvey B., Jacquie H., Marjolyn A.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Neil S., Jerry S., Don B., Sharon B.
Adult Servers: Bernie F.
Monday - November 24
St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
9:00 am - Charles Ejinaka †
Sunday -9:00 am
Altar Servers: Calerie / Dominic /
Matthew / Claire
Lectors:
Shauna L., Suzanne F., Tanner C.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Tammy T., Louise C.,
Sandra F., James H.
Adult Servers: Mary B., Sarah W.
Tuesday - November 25
St. Catherine of Alexandria
9:00 am - Mark Schoenberger
Wednesday - November 26
9:00 am - Annette Marie Williams
(Birthday)
*10:00 am - For Our Seniors
Thursday - November 27
9:00 am – Sr. Helen Denerais
*10:00 am Holy Souls in Purgatory
Friday - November 28
9:00 am All Intentions prayed at the altar
Saturday - November 29
9:00 am - Joanne Graham Flynn †
5:00 pm - Prescelda Willis
Sunday - November 30
1st Sunday of Advent
9:00 am Holy Family Parishioners
11:00 am - Evelyn Johnson †
5:00 pm - Fred Szmodis †
*Mass intentions prayed outside the church
Sunday -11:00 am
Altar Servers: Madison / Lucas H.
Lectors:
Carol S., Clem C., Doug O.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Debbie R., Scott J., Lucille S., Bernie A.
Adult Servers: Maruice P., Italo B.
Sunday -5:00 pm
Altar Servers: Steven / Dylan
Lectors:
Bob C., Bob J., Katie B.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Alissa B., Denise C., Kathleen D.
Adult Servers: Patrick S., Thomas S.,
Claire M.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS
Lonely people. That all who suffer
loneliness may experience the closeness of God and the support of others.
Mentors of seminarians and religious. That young seminarians and
religious may have wise and wellformed mentors.
November 23rd – Christ the King
MATHEW 25: 31 – 46: Self-Giving
Love for The Least of These
Jesus’ story of the Last Judgment tells
us of our need to be stewards of ‘the
least of these’. Truly it is most of God’s
children who are hungry, naked, thirsty,
sick, and imprisoned, not the least of
them. These are the majority of humankind, and they make up somewhere
between half and two-thirds of God’s
children. The word least might refer to
our attitudes towards our possessions.
We live in a culture that says,
“Everything I possess is the least I
should have and I am certainly entitled
to more!” Why are so many millions in
our world still among ‘the least of these’
when God has provided so much abundance for us all? The answer is obvious… God’s abundance is not being
shared. This Christmas season, and indeed all year, it would be wise for the
Catholic today to ask themselves, ‘What
do I own and What Owns Me?’ Blessed
Mother Teresa beautifully described the
Christian steward…
“Live Simply, So that Others
May Simply Live”
LAST CHANCE
For photos for the Parish Directory.
There is one more day, November 25th.
You must register on Monday, call the
parish office for an appointment.
SOCIAL ACTION:
Fair Trade Sale
Next weekend (November 29th & 30th),
following all the Sunday liturgies, the
Social Action Committee is having a
Fair Trade Sale of coffee, tea, chocolate,
etc. Through your support people from
poorer countries are able to receive a
"just" reward for their products.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all parishioners who have
been volunteering with decorating the
altar with beautiful flower arrangements. If you would like to join our
arranging team or place a special donation please contact the parish office.
NOV. 30th
1st Sunday of Advent
Advent has a twofold
nature: It prepares us for
Christmas, when we recall
Christ’s first coming among us,
and it is also a time when we look
forward to His second coming at
the end of the ages. Advent is a
season of Joyful expectation.
During Advent, each Sunday’s
Gospel reading has a specific focus. The
Old Testament readings, especially those
about the Messiah and messianic times.
The selections from the writings of the
Apostles present exhortations and instructions on different themes of this
season.
ADVENT RESOURCES AND
SAVE THE DATE
Advent begins next week (Nov. 29th/
30th). Please pick up Advent devotional resources in the foyer to aid in preparing us for the joyous feast of Christmas.
1st Sunday of Advent - Nov. 30
Parish Penitential Service - Dec. 10
Memorial Mass - Dec. 13
Charles Dicken’s Play - Dec. 17
Reverse Food Bank Collection - Dec. 14
Advent Toy Drive - Dec. 14
Food Bank Pick Up - Dec. 21
CHRISTMAS MASS
SCHEDULE
Wednesday December 24th
(Christmas Eve)
**No 9:00 am Mass
5:00 pm - Mass (Children’s Liturgy)
7:30 pm - Mass/9:30 pm - Mass
12:00 am - Midnight Mass
Thursday December 25th
(Christmas Day)
9:00 am - Mass/11:00 am - Mass/
**No 5:00 pm Mass
Wednesday December 31st
(New Year’s Eve)
5:00 pm - Mass
(Blessed Virgin Mary
Mother of God)
Thursday January 1st
(New Year’s Day)
9:00 am - Mass/
11:00 am - Mass/
**No 5:00 pm Mass
YEAR OF
CONSECRATED LIFE
Pope Francis announced that 2015 will
be a year dedicated to the promotion of
consecrated life, and is asking the
church's religious sisters, brothers and
priests to "wake up the world" with
their testimony of faith, holiness and
hope.
The Year of Consecrated Life will officially begin on 30th November 2014,
the first Sunday of Advent, having been
preceded by a prayer vigil on Saturday
29th November. The Year will finish on
February 2nd 2016, the World Day of
Prayer for Consecrated Life. During
these 14 months celebrations and diverse meetings will take place with the
objective of highlighting the various
dimensions of consecrated life.
MEMORIAL MASS
For all parishioners who have lost a
loved one, especially those who have
lost someone this year the Pastoral
Care team is offering a Memorial Mass
on December 13th at 9:00 am. Everyone is welcome.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Join our priest’s and other parishioners
at the Citadel theatre on December
17th. Tickets include prime seating,
transportation to and from with an
authentic Nigerian Meal along the
way. Spots are filling up quickly,
please contact the parish office to reserve a seat. Event starts at 5:00 pm in
the parking lot.
CALLED TO SERVE
This event was held Tuesday November 18th and was very well attended
by the parishioners of Holy Family. If
you are looking for further information or missed the presentation, the
slide show is available on the parish
website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca.
MERCY MINUTE
By the grace of God, we can attain a
point where suffering will become a
delight to us, for love can work such
things in pure souls.
Diary 303.11
Holy Family Parish welcomes you with great joy on
GOSPEL REFLECTION:
Christ the King Sunday
November 23rd, 2014
PARISH ACTIVITIES:
Monday - November 24
8:15 am - Morning Prayers
6:00 pm - Treasures of Faith (Res.Rm.)
7:00 pm - Pastoral Care Mtg. (MDY)
7:00 pm - Treasures of Faith (Res.Rm.)
8:10 pm - Treasures of Faith (Res.Rm.)
Tuesday - November 25
8:15 am - Morning Prayers
9:30 am - Divine Mercy (Res.Rm.)
7:00 pm - SSVP (MDY)
7:00 pm - Legion of Mary (Bro.A.)
Wednesday - November 26
8:15 am - Morning Prayers
10:00 am - Bible Study (Bro.A.)
10:00 am - Faith Study (MDY)
6:00 pm - KofC General Mtg. (Hall)
6:15 pm - Alleluia Choir (Church)
7:00 pm - Verve (Hall)
7:00 pm - CWL Exec. Mtg. (MDY)
7:00 pm—Rosary for
Unborn (Church)
Thursday - November 27
8:15 am - Morning Prayers
9:30 am - SSVP (Bro.A.)
7:00 pm - RCIA (Res.Rm.)
7:00 pm - Marriage Prep. (Hall)
7:30 pm - Adult Choir (Church)
Friday - November 28
8:15 am - Morning Prayers
9:30—1:00—Eucharistic Adoration
4:30 pm - Catechism
6:00 pm - Wedding Rehersal (Church)
Saturday - November 29
1:00 pm - Wedding (Church)
2:00 pm - Baptism(s) (Church)
6:00 pm - Private Function (Hall)
Sunday - November 30
Fair Trade Sale
12:00 pm - Set Up (Hall)
1:30 pm - Private Function (Hall)
BAPTISMS:
Let us welcome into the Church
William Brooks, Charlotte Brooks
Maria O’Connell, Elliot Necyk
MASS INTENTIONS:
LITURGICAL MINISTRY
SCHEDULE:
Sunday - November 23
Christ the King Sunday
Catholic Education Sunday
9:00 am Andrew George (Birthday)
11:00 am - Darlene Arnold †
5:00 pm - Deceased members of the
DeSouza Family †
November 29th / 30th, 2014
Saturday -5:00 pm
Altar Servers: Kate / Parker
Lectors:
Harvey B., Jacquie H., Marjolyn A.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Neil S., Jerry S., Don B., Sharon B.
Adult Servers: Bernie F.
Monday - November 24
St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
9:00 am - Charles Ejinaka †
Sunday -9:00 am
Altar Servers: Calerie / Dominic /
Matthew / Claire
Lectors:
Shauna L., Suzanne F., Tanner C.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Tammy T., Louise C.,
Sandra F., James H.
Adult Servers: Mary B., Sarah W.
Tuesday - November 25
St. Catherine of Alexandria
9:00 am - Mark Schoenberger
Wednesday - November 26
9:00 am - Annette Marie Williams
(Birthday)
*10:00 am - For Our Seniors
Thursday - November 27
9:00 am – Sr. Helen Denerais
*10:00 am Holy Souls in Purgatory
Friday - November 28
9:00 am All Intentions prayed at the altar
Saturday - November 29
9:00 am - Joanne Graham Flynn †
5:00 pm - Prescelda Willis
Sunday - November 30
1st Sunday of Advent
9:00 am Holy Family Parishioners
11:00 am - Evelyn Johnson †
5:00 pm - Fred Szmodis †
*Mass intentions prayed outside the church
Sunday -11:00 am
Altar Servers: Madison / Lucas H.
Lectors:
Carol S., Clem C., Doug O.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Debbie R., Scott J., Lucille S., Bernie A.
Adult Servers: Maruice P., Italo B.
Sunday -5:00 pm
Altar Servers: Steven / Dylan
Lectors:
Bob C., Bob J., Katie B.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Alissa B., Denise C., Kathleen D.
Adult Servers: Patrick S., Thomas S.,
Claire M.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS
Lonely people. That all who suffer
loneliness may experience the closeness of God and the support of others.
Mentors of seminarians and religious. That young seminarians and
religious may have wise and wellformed mentors.
November 23rd – Christ the King
MATHEW 25: 31 – 46: Self-Giving
Love for The Least of These
Jesus’ story of the Last Judgment tells
us of our need to be stewards of ‘the
least of these’. Truly it is most of God’s
children who are hungry, naked, thirsty,
sick, and imprisoned, not the least of
them. These are the majority of humankind, and they make up somewhere
between half and two-thirds of God’s
children. The word least might refer to
our attitudes towards our possessions.
We live in a culture that says,
“Everything I possess is the least I
should have and I am certainly entitled
to more!” Why are so many millions in
our world still among ‘the least of these’
when God has provided so much abundance for us all? The answer is obvious… God’s abundance is not being
shared. This Christmas season, and indeed all year, it would be wise for the
Catholic today to ask themselves, ‘What
do I own and What Owns Me?’ Blessed
Mother Teresa beautifully described the
Christian steward…
“Live Simply, So that Others
May Simply Live”
LAST CHANCE
For photos for the Parish Directory.
There is one more day, November 25th.
You must register on Monday, call the
parish office for an appointment.
SOCIAL ACTION:
Fair Trade Sale
Next weekend (November 29th & 30th),
following all the Sunday liturgies, the
Social Action Committee is having a
Fair Trade Sale of coffee, tea, chocolate,
etc. Through your support people from
poorer countries are able to receive a
"just" reward for their products.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all parishioners who have
been volunteering with decorating the
altar with beautiful flower arrangements. If you would like to join our
arranging team or place a special donation please contact the parish office.
NOV. 30th
1st Sunday of Advent
Advent has a twofold
nature: It prepares us for
Christmas, when we recall
Christ’s first coming among us,
and it is also a time when we look
forward to His second coming at
the end of the ages. Advent is a
season of Joyful expectation.
During Advent, each Sunday’s
Gospel reading has a specific focus. The
Old Testament readings, especially those
about the Messiah and messianic times.
The selections from the writings of the
Apostles present exhortations and instructions on different themes of this
season.
ADVENT RESOURCES AND
SAVE THE DATE
Advent begins next week (Nov. 29th/
30th). Please pick up Advent devotional resources in the foyer to aid in preparing us for the joyous feast of Christmas.
1st Sunday of Advent - Nov. 30
Parish Penitential Service - Dec. 10
Memorial Mass - Dec. 13
Charles Dicken’s Play - Dec. 17
Reverse Food Bank Collection - Dec. 14
Advent Toy Drive - Dec. 14
Food Bank Pick Up - Dec. 21
CHRISTMAS MASS
SCHEDULE
Wednesday December 24th
(Christmas Eve)
**No 9:00 am Mass
5:00 pm - Mass (Children’s Liturgy)
7:30 pm - Mass/9:30 pm - Mass
12:00 am - Midnight Mass
Thursday December 25th
(Christmas Day)
9:00 am - Mass/11:00 am - Mass/
**No 5:00 pm Mass
Wednesday December 31st
(New Year’s Eve)
5:00 pm - Mass
(Blessed Virgin Mary
Mother of God)
Thursday January 1st
(New Year’s Day)
9:00 am - Mass/
11:00 am - Mass/
**No 5:00 pm Mass
YEAR OF
CONSECRATED LIFE
Pope Francis announced that 2015 will
be a year dedicated to the promotion of
consecrated life, and is asking the
church's religious sisters, brothers and
priests to "wake up the world" with
their testimony of faith, holiness and
hope.
The Year of Consecrated Life will officially begin on 30th November 2014,
the first Sunday of Advent, having been
preceded by a prayer vigil on Saturday
29th November. The Year will finish on
February 2nd 2016, the World Day of
Prayer for Consecrated Life. During
these 14 months celebrations and diverse meetings will take place with the
objective of highlighting the various
dimensions of consecrated life.
MEMORIAL MASS
For all parishioners who have lost a
loved one, especially those who have
lost someone this year the Pastoral
Care team is offering a Memorial Mass
on December 13th at 9:00 am. Everyone is welcome.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Join our priest’s and other parishioners
at the Citadel theatre on December
17th. Tickets include prime seating,
transportation to and from with an
authentic Nigerian Meal along the
way. Spots are filling up quickly,
please contact the parish office to reserve a seat. Event starts at 5:00 pm in
the parking lot.
CALLED TO SERVE
This event was held Tuesday November 18th and was very well attended
by the parishioners of Holy Family. If
you are looking for further information or missed the presentation, the
slide show is available on the parish
website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca.
MERCY MINUTE
By the grace of God, we can attain a
point where suffering will become a
delight to us, for love can work such
things in pure souls.
Diary 303.11
YOUTH ACTIVITIES:
Sunday at 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Sr. High School Youth join us for Unite
Wednesday at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jr. High School Youth join us
CATHOLIC GIRLS LEAGUE:
Watch your emails for another date in
November.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE:
Our JOYFUL Advent
Celebration is Near!!
ADVENT MASS (6pm) &
DINNER (7pm)
Monday December 1st. Tickets $20
Sold at All Masses
This Weekend
Spouses, significant others or ladies wishing
to join CWL are welcome to attend.
Please bring items or cash donation for
the Refugee Kits. Info for items needed
are in the basket below our CWL Bulletin Board. 2015 Membership Dues ($30)
Info:[email protected]
All Ladies Welcome Always
CATECHISM CORNER:
Day 289 - Why should we thank God?
Everything that we are and have comes
from God. Paul says, "What have you
that you did not receive?" (1 Cor 4:7).
Being grateful to God, the giver of all
good things, makes you happy. The
greatest prayer of thanks is the
"Eucharist" ("thanksgiving" in Greek)
of Jesus, in which He takes bread and
wine so as to offer in them to God all of
creation, transformed. Whenever
Christians give thanks, they are joining
in Jesus' great prayer of thanksgiving.
For we, too, are transformed and redeemed by Jesus, and so from the
depths of our hearts we can be grateful
and tell God this in a variety of ways.
PASTORAL CARE:
Pastoral Care people will bring Communion 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:
Christopher Krupa, Ken Demedash, Rita
Frederick, David O’Connell, Link Byfield, Wayne MacMillan, Norma Walker,
Sharon and Gerald Van Brabant , Noella
Zayezierski, Bill Theilade, Paulette
Schoenberger, Mark Schoenberger, Brian
Rogers, Mark McLoughin, Marianne
Holtslag, Therese Marceau, Michelle
Black, Sophie Ausmus, Rob Anderson
Family, Lance McNamara, Douglas
Lemieux, Richard, Frank Sampson, Brenda Fraser, Gabrielle Carriou, Lorna
Jwaszko, Dave Minaker, Lorraine Minaker, Shawn Hunt, Colin Holtner, Hunter
Leblanc, Chuck Mitchell Jr., Dominic
Willott, Denise Sander, Melody Contant,
Lena Sokolan, Murray Sokolan, Monica
Hardy, Yvette Sabourin, Florence Giles,
Joseph Paquette, John Duncan, Joe Bulva, Dave Stack, Lorie McMillan, Erica
Beattie, Ainsley MacDonald, Geraldine
McBride, Maria Benevider, Emily & Sandra Mikalonis, Chad Zima, Myrtle Kachur, Carl Swift, Marie Gillis, Ruth Anstruther, Tom Watson, George Lakeman, Pierre Phalempin, Fleurette
Phalempin, Helen Rommings, Leo Maller, Teddy Petryshyn.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:
****Thank you for your support of
Ukrainian Night.
****General Meeting Wednesday November 26th Dinner 6.30 Meeting to
follow.
****Cash card sale December 6th & 7th
After each Mass, Stock up for Christmas. Now Accepting Debit.
****Pancake Breakfast Sunday December 7th, After the 9 and 11 am mass.
All Welcome.
****Archbishop Emile Legal Assembly
- 4th Degree Meetings, First Thursday
of the month, 8:00 PM at Holy Family
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer in Solidarity
with indigenous Peoples has been celebrated since 2002 on December 12 by the
Church in Canada. This year and next, as
we join our Bishops in reflecting on the
pastoral challenges for the family and its
needs and role in evangelization, the
members of the Canadian catholic Aboriginal Council wish to honour elders
who helped them develop their own
faith. They have posted some reflections
from these elders in this year’s message
for the Day of Prayer, which can be
download from the www.cccb.ca site.
Perpetual Adoration
The Edmonton Archdiocesan perpetual adoration chapel located in St. Andrews Parish is in need of adorers,
particularly the early morning hours.
The times in great need are:
Friday 3-4 am, Saturday 3-4 am, Sunday 4-5 am, Sunday 5-6 am.
If interested contact Lonny at
[email protected]
Chalice Christmas Catalogue
Please take a look at the Chalice
Christmas 2014 Gift Catalogue. For
more information please visit
www.chalice.ca or 1-800-776-6855.
Nativity Play
You are invited to attend the 8th Annual Karol Wojtyla Nativity Play, Saturday December 6th at 2:00 pm at
MacEwan University (10045 - 156
Street, Edmonton). Tickets $12 in advance by phoning TIX on the Square at
780-420-1757. Cast of 52 children and
youth perform the traditional nativity
story. Bring the whole family for an
enjoyable afternoon!
“...But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.’” Joshua 24:15
The Solemnity of Christ the King · November 23rd, 2014
Welcome to Holy Family Parish
Contact Information:
75 Poirier Ave. St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1
Office Phone: 780-459-3694
Office Fax: 780-460-4239
Fr. Maurice Rectory: 780-460-2774
Fr. Peter Rectory: 780-460-3036
Parish Staff and Contacts:
Pastor: Fr. Maurice Okolie
Associate Pastor: Fr. Peter Ebidero
Deacon: Dcn. Don Logan
Office Administrator: Vera Fischer
Office Assistant: Joanne Willette
Sacramental Prep./School/Music contact:
Marieta Paul
Youth Coordinator: Zabih Davary-Diaz
Office Volunteers: Lorie McMillan/
Connie Luty/Emily Finstad/Velma Brown/
Laurie Shinkewski
Custodian/Bldg Access: Maurice Beier
(780-298-1743)
Ministries/Meeting Dates/Contacts:
Parish Council: 3rd Wed.:
Fred: 780-460-2917
Finance Committee: 3rd Thurs.:
Mark: 780-459-3694
Liturgy Committee: 1st Mon.:
Gary: 780-460-2046
Knights of Columbus: 4th Wed.
John: 780-446-4131
Catholic Women’s League: 1st Mon.
Denise: 780-458-4854
Social Action: 3rd Mon.:
Wendy: 780-459-3694
Pastoral Care: 4th Mon.:
Jerry: 780-459-4589
Maintenance:1st Mon.:
Clem: 780-909-6876
Verve(JH)&Unite(SH): Wed./Sun.Eve.:
Zabih: 780-459-3694
S.S.V.P: 2nd & 4th Tues.:
Maria: 780-651-3012
Faith Study: Wed.: MDY: 10am
Stella R.: 780-459-3694
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: Nov. 12th @ 7:00 pm
Baptism Dates: Nov. 8th/9th
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Confessions:
 45 minutes before all Masses
First Reconciliation & First Communion:
 4 evenings for children AND parents 6:00
- 7:00 p.m. in the church hall:
 December 8 or 9 or 11
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February 9 or 10 or 12
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11:00 a.m. Mass, May 24, 2015 - NMR &
April 13 or 14 or 16
Reconciliation Date: 6:00 p.m., April 23,
2015
Communion Date(s):
VG
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5:00 p.m. Mass, May 24, 2015 - EMP
9:00 a.m. Mass, May 31, 2015 - other
schools or homeschooled
(All families may choose any time
above that suits them best.)
Confirmation:
 3 evenings for children AND parents 6:00
- 7:00 p.m., in the church hall:
 January 19 or 20 or 22
 March 23 or 24 or 26
 Pre-Confirmation Retreat: April 30, 2015
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the church for children
only (parents welcome to observe and help)
Confirmation Date: with Archbishop Smith,
2:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday, May 3, 2015
Sacrament of the Sick:
 Any day and at any hour, please call the
parish office or rectory
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA
 To become Catholic contact the Parish
Office for more information
Marriage:
 Please contact the parish office to schedule
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:
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There will be two options for Marriage
Preparation:
Weekly Classes are running now, 7:00 - 9:30
pm. Please call the parish office to register.
Weekend Classes will be in March, please
register with the parish office.
Exact times may be subject to change.
Weekly Catechism Classes (Sept. - May):
 Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
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 before every Mass
Our Mission is to live in the Spirit of the Holy Family
Email: [email protected] Website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca

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