The 5th Sunday in Lent April 6, 2014 *Note Mass Time Change Mon 7 Tue 8 1:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Bible Study (Fr. Trudeau Rm.) Rosary Group (Family Room) Confirmation Rehearsal (Church) *9:00 am 7:30 pm MASS - CWL Penitential Service 1:00 pm 6:30 pm Wed 9 7:00 pm 7:30 pm8:30 pm 9:00 am Thu 10 Fri 11 Sat 12 9:30 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm MASS – Harry Sookanan (+) Req. Ave & Peter Hoeper Stations of the Cross Choir Practice 5 pm Mass (hall?) Confirmation Mass Choir Practice 9 am Mass (hall) May 2nd is the 1st Friday of the month and there will be a Mass and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament The 10th of May is Hike for Life. Many are sponsoring my walk, but since I will be away, I have asked a parishioner to walk the “Hike” for me. I hope you CONTINUE to take advantage of our many opportunities to enhance your Lenten Devotion. You have several choices to participate in the Way of the Cross each week. Time flies by quickly, so please try to support a Friday night Soup and Bun event – don’t miss out on this “heartwarming” event. A chef has cooked up a new batch for us. Please come to Confession either on Sat., Wed., or as below in preparation for our Easter Season. MASS – Pro Populo Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Remember, in helping others, we help our own parish family, in more ways than one. MASS – Judy Cloutier (si) Req. Simone King 6:00 pm Soup & Bun Stations of the Cross Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion 4:00 pm4:30 pm 5:00 pm Lent and Easter offer wonderful faith experiences in all the different parishes. Priest are allowed to have an Easter break after their exhausting schedule. This year, instead of having the break right after Easter, I will have it the last week of April. No Masses will be celebrated Tues., April 29, Wed. April 30th and Thurs. May 1st. Did you know that Together in Action funds provide for the lease of a Handi-Bus here in Calgary? We can do so much more as a collective group of Catholic Churches in Southern Alberta. Our donations to Together in Action helps us as we help others. Our goal for 2014 “Faith Working through Love” is $29,706.30 We hope to exceed our assigned goal, as we have to do repairs for our flat roof and now, it seems that soon, we will be looking at a need to upgrade our security system as it too is aging. Have a heart, please be generous. 9:00 am 9:00 am Sun 13 Seniors Cards (Fr. Trudeau Rm) MASS – with Marian Devotions Colin Whittaker (+) Req. Ave Hoeper Choir Practice (11 am Mass) RCIA (Fr. Trudeau Room) Confessions A Note from Your Pastor: The Season of Lent is a blessed time. Reconciliation MASS – Pro Populo Mass for the Parishioners Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion 11:00am MASS- Pro Populo Mass for the Parishioners No Baptisms During Lent 2:00 pm Christian Life Program (Mother Teresa Room) May your prayers lighten the burden of others. Thank you for your Sunday Offerings: Last Week’s Sunday offering 4.328.75 Together in Action 817.50 Cheques may be post-dated and dropped into the Offering basket (simply note “Post-dated” on the outside of your envelope so it gets deposited properly.) Are you being counselled to donate to charity through your workplace? United Way Donations : You can still donate to the parish through them, using our charitable registration # is 107909939RR0006. Important Notice  Mass Introductions will take place exactly 3 minutes before the hour of the Mass.  Please plan to arrive a little earlier so that you can be seated and prepared for Mass. Please note that Mass Intentions are announced in the Introductions Through our Lenten preparations, let us anticipate the Easter season of joy together! Father Raul Lenten Penitential Service Corpus Christi Many Priests will be here! Tues., April 8, 7:30 pm Confessions at Corpus Christi: Wed., April 9 7:30pm-8:30pm (all parishes) Sat., Apr. 12 4 pm – 4:30 pm LAST CHANCE BEFORE EASTER SUNDAY! Wed., Apr. 16 7:30pm-8:30pm (all parishes) Note – no Confessions on Holy Saturday! Note Mass time change: Mass will be at 9 am on Tues., April 8 not at the usual 6:30 pm on Tuesday. Every Thursday during Lent 9:00 am Mass 9:30 am Way of the Cross Every Friday during Lent:  6 pm. Join us for soup & a bun (Fundraiser by CWL & 2014 Confirmation Class for Student Bibles) Freewill Offering!  7 pm. Join us for Way of the Cross Confirmation Rehearsal – Bring your Sponsor!  Be on time Wear your red T-Shirt!  Monday, April 7, 7 pm Confirmation Mass Thurs., April 10, 7 pm Everyone welcome! Parking: Please remember not to park at the Mall – your consideration for others is appreciated. World’s Best Volunteer Coordinators/Group Leaders! These reports are to help all be well informed about our parish volunteer work in our parish. Thank you to those who have responded to our plea!!! Please forward your report for the year 2013 as we have begun work on it. God bless You! Easter Flowers/Plants were ordered. If you would like to help, special envelopes are available in the narthex of the church (foyer). Simply enter the name of the person you are honouring on the envelope, along with your donation. Designated Gift for: ____________ Don’t forget to put your name where it says Name & Address. Please PRINT. With love & respect from: Apuzzo Family Ave Hoeper Ave Hoeper Sam & Diane Granato Ave Hoeper Nicola Marchese Parishioner Lorraine Purtill Mairead Sattler Maria Romano Alexis; Szott Tony Tiberio & family Jessie Wallace To honour Caterina Apuzzo Sally Brown Shirley Cummins Caterina Granato Yvonne Henry Caterina Marchese Moises Morales Hugh & Theresa Purtill Quinlan Family Romano & Marasco Families Rudolph Szott Tiberio family Frank Wallace CORPUS CHRISTI CWL BRUNCH  All women of the parish invited  Sun., April 27 @ 12:00 noon,  Corpus Christi Parish Hall  Tickets $12  available after Mar. 29/30 & Apr. 5/6 Masses  No ticket sales Palm Sunday/Easter Sunday  But…… Don’t’ miss out…… please call Theresa (403) 275-2632 Joan (403) 274-4324 Would you like to provide input re the 2014-2015 Budget for the Catholic Schools? Please send an email to [email protected] and we will include you in our survey. Christian Life Program     When: Starting March 23 every Sunday 2pm. Mother Teresa Room downstairs Registration is free. Brochures in the entrance. Child Minding is available. Inviting all parishioners to join us in celebrating the joy of our Christianity! Youth Talent Show Sat., May 31, 6:30 pm  Fatith-based talent acts needed  Sign up sheet in the entrance (narthex/foyer)  Contact Rosco Doromal (Couples for Christ) for details.  Fellowship to follow after the show 31st Annual Outdoor Way of the Cross – Can you please help? Good Friday, April 18th, front of St. Mary’s Cathedral. Be a Reader, First Aider, Lost Persons Volunteer, Route Marshall, Set-Up Volunteer, and Distributer of Booklets. Contact the social justice office at 403-218-5519 or via e-mail at [email protected]. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuUylC83CxI&feature =youtube - last year’s event. St. Peter’s Parish, 541 Silvergrove Dr. N.W. Man of the Shroud Exhibition from April 9 – 15 14 ft. long full size digital photographic replica of the Shroud printed on linen, along with 30 museum boards that explain the history, significance and scientific aspects of the Shroud. 9:00 am – 9:00 pm daily. Will feature daily conferences with Shroud experts. Donations welcome The 7 pm presentations will ask “Just who is the Man of the Shroud” Who is this man? And how was this impression made? April 9-11 7 pm Authenticity & Significance for Sat. April 12: Theology 10 am,1 pm,7 pm Professor Phillip Wiebe Sun., April 13 Sufferings of the Man of the Shroud 7 pm Fr. Andrew Dalton Mon. Apr. 14 Signs of Resurrection 7 pm Fr. Andrew Dalton Presentations by Michael Chiasson, Tues. Apr. 15 7 pm Fr. Jerome Lavigne, Fr. Andrew Dalton Seating by Note: Streamed Live on the internet Ticket only st-peters.ca//live Contact us! Text Subject: Shroud To: 76000 Please check our website www.st-peters.ca and our Facebook page for the conference schedule and updates. The exhibit focuses on the historical and documentary evidence and realities of the Shroud. FCJ Centre Benefit Concert / Corpus Christi Male Chorale   Thurs., April 10, 7:30 - 9:30 pm., FCJ Centre, 219 – 19th Ave. S.W; Cost: Contribution. Register with FCJ t 403- 228-4215. “A Song for Rachel”, a fun-filled family fundraising concert and silent auction.  7:30 pm, Wed., May 9, St. Paul’s Parish, 1305 Main St, Airdrie.  Tickets $10/person or $25/family.  Call 403-218-5505 tickets/ or to donate silent auction items. Diocesan Palliative Care Education Program FCJ Christian Life Centre, 219 – 19 Ave. SW May 2 & 3, and May 9 & 10 $75 for Part 1 or Part 2 call (403) 218-5507 or email [email protected].