December 13, 2015 Third Sunday of Advent

Parish Office 2405 - 12 Avenue S. T1K 0P4 Telephone: (403) 327-8931 Email: allsaintslethbridge@shaw.ca Bulletin Submissions: adminallsaints@shaw.ca Website: AllSaintsLethbridge.org Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.)

Our ChurchesAssumption 2405 - 12 Avenue S.St. Basil’s 604 - 13 Street N.St. Patrick’s 917 - 4 Avenue S.(St. Patrick’s is Temporarily Closed)

Our PriestsFr. Kevin Tumback - Pastor

pastorallsaints@shaw.caFr. Lukas Drapal - Associate Pastor

associateallsaints@shaw.caFr. Alphonse Narisetty - St. Michael’s/Hospital

Chaplain phone: 403-327-3558Fr. Ed Flanagan - Retired

contact through parish office

Our DeaconsCliff Bogdan deaconcliff@shaw.caFrank Peta petafs@hotmail.comBill Young bill.young@calgarydiocese.caMike Hazelwood contact through the parish office

MassSaturday 5:00 p.m. - Assumption ChurchSunday 7:30 a.m. - St. Basil’s Church

9:00 a.m. - Assumption Church11:00 a.m. - St. Basil’s Church 6:00 p.m. - St. Basil’s Church

Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - Assumption ChurchWednesday 12:05 p.m. - St. Basil’s ChurchThursday 12:05 p.m. - Assumption ChurchFriday 9:00 a.m. - St. Basil’s Church

SacramentsReconciliationSaturday 3:30 - 4:30 Assumption ChurchSunday 4:30 - 5:30 St. Basil’s ChurchThursday 11:00 - 11:30 Assumption Churchand by appointmentAnointing of the SickArrangements made by calling the Parish Office.MarriageArrangements made by calling the Parish Office at least four months prior to setting a wedding date.BaptismAll Saints Parish regularly celebrates the Sacrament of Baptism and offers preparation programs for families wishing to baptize their children. Please call the parish office for more information on this process.

Prayers of the FaithfulRemember the sick of the ParishBob Alexander, Victoria Kortt, Libby Weighill, Jackie DiSalvo, Jo Maxwell, Alfred Kaszuba, Sharon Provost, Chelsey Beresford, Juanita Shade, Marina Little Leaf, John Martin, Mary Smith, Vinko Boras, Pete Bosters, Allen Megella, Terry Hochstein, Marie Brewer, Matthew Wells, Isolina Dipalma, Mary Szpulak, Jacquie Stroud, Mary Skrukwa, Dorothy Murrell, Kim Edmundson, Dana Fabbi, Ted de Groot, Soledad Chua Jaramillo, Albert Ronceray, Marlene Makel, Gerard Thom, Carolyn Farago, Lori Leister, Peter Wagner, Ferne Terlesky, Cindy Donaldson, Larry A., Alex & Mary Naumczyk, Charles Nickol, Irma Baier, Chris Orban, Pat Demers, Patricia Arnold, Barbie Brown, Inez Kelly, Juli Ann Calpas, Celeste Pryde & Doug Olshaski;

and the DeceasedFrank Tinordi, Ma Bella Menoria Mira & Malcolm "Mack" Parker, brother of Sister Theresa Parker's.

Anniversaries of Death remembered this weekEugene Horon, Mike Prokop, Andrew Prokop, Ofelia Dimaano & Patrick Monaghan.

Sunday ReflectionWhat should we do? The crowds came to John wanting instruction. "What should we do?" they asked. This is a typical human reaction. We want to manage our lives, even our faith or salvation by taking action. It feels so much safer when we think we’re in control. But we pay a price for this micromanagement in stress and anxiety. We're never really freed from the pressure to strive. There is always pressure to do something. Or, if we have already done something, there is the pressure to keep on doing it. This is the way of the world.

But God has done something entirely different. When the crowds pressed John for an answer about what to do, he didn't answer. Instead, he talked about what God has done. It's not what we do that matters, but what God did. It is this and this alone that gives life to the world. When you find yourself stressed this Advent, take John’s advice: Forget yourself and focus on God.

Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! (Zephaniah 3.14)This season is the most stressful in our society because it imposes stylized expectations of what we should have in terms of wealth, family, and happiness. Gaudete Sunday asks us to pause from the frenzy and consider the gift of the first coming of Jesus for our salvation and the promise of His second coming at the end of the ages. How we are rich, loved, and joyful in the Lord!

Tuesday, Dec. 15 7:00 p.m. Maria B. Herauf (dec.)

Wednesday, Dec. 16 12:05 p.m. Nick Lodge (dec.)

Thursday, Dec. 17 12:05 p.m. Evelio Ramirez P (dec.)

Friday, Dec. 18 9:00 a.m. Giovanni & Caterina Paoletti (dec.)

10:00 a.m. Legacy Lodge Mass

Raymond Wiese (dec.)

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, reminded us in his encyclical, Laudato Si’, that the baptized are called to care for our common home. The sacrament of Reconciliation invites us to consider not only the sins we have committed but also what we have failed to do. From our comfortable vantage point it is easy to become indifferent to the suffering of others. Gratitude for our blessings

reminds us to share and do more for others. Action: Apologize or make reparation for something you failed to do.

Rejoice in God’s Mercy

TIA

Stewardship Reflection

Mass IntentionsTogether in Action provides $360,670 for projects around the world through Development and Peace and Catholic Missions of Canada.

Mission Council provides the link between Southern Albertans who are called to a mission and those in need here in Canada and around the world. Locally, the Council works with First Nations Reserves in the Diocese to build a strong faith community and to empower and equip community leaders. Global examples of Mission Council’s work include providing educational opportunities in Costa Rica, sponsoring treatment and training for handicapped youth in Pakistan and offering housing for the impoverished in Vietnam.Development & Peace (CCODP) is the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada and the Canadian member of Caritas International. Key priorities include: educating and mobilizing Canadians regarding action for change; forming local and global alliances that promote social change in the Global South; supporting women seeking social and economic justice and emergency relief efforts.Catholic Missions in Canada seeks to sustain and extend the Catholic Faith in isolated and poor mission areas in Canada. The work is done by more than 600 missionaries serving selflessly in communities across 26 Canadian dioceses.TIA is the hope we have in Christ manifested in aid of others. It is we, the Catholics of Southern Alberta, working together to make Southern Alberta better for all its citizens. Out of the gifts given to us by the Lord, we give sacrificially to the benefit of others. All Saints Parish is less than $1,000 away from our 2015 TIA goal.

Attention - All Saints Parish Groups For inclusion in the Parish Yearbook, please submit highlights of your group and its activities and any photographs of events you may wish to be considered. Editing will occur.

Send submissions to yearbook@shaw.ca.

Singers and musicians are always welcome to join choirs at any of the Christmas services. For more information contact Carol at 381-6671.

Exchange Readers - Anyone interested in representing All Saints Parish as a guest reader at other Christian Churches on Sundays during Epiphany season, from January 10th until February 21st, please phone Maureen at 403-320-1234 to register, or for further information.

St. Augustine’s Parish Mission with Thomas Smith - If you were not able to attend the mission you can still watch it on You Tube. The videos are on St. Augustine/St. Joseph website: catholic parish.ca

Mount St. Francis Retreat CentreMen's Retreat - January 8-10, 2016. Contact Paul Valentine wk. 403-217-7466, hm. 403-243-5261, email paul@valentinevolvo.com or Jack Dardis 403-863-6481 satcojj@gmail.comSociety of St. Vincent de Paul: Men and Women - January 15-17, 2016. Contact Marilyn Meek 403-254-9726 marilyn-m1@shaw.ca or Sallie Friesen 403-220-9512 sfriesen@shaw.caMixed Serenity Retreat: Men and Women - January 22-24, 2016. Contact Jim B. 780-435-2403 or Sheila H. 403-678-5840 tomshe@shaw.ca

Holy Spirit Catholic Schools are taking registrations for new students beginning on January 4, 2016. Early Learning programming is available for children 3 & 4 years of age and Kindergarten is available for children 5 year of age on, or before, December 31, 2016. To register for the 2016/2017 year, contact your neighbourhood school, Please bring your child’s birth certificate. For information about school programs visit www.holyspirit.ab.ca. 

Ss Peter & Paul Parish are celebrating our 95th Anniversary - On Saturday, February 6 we have a dinner, dance and auction. This is in part celebratory as well as an opportunity to raise some funds for the operating expenses of our parish. Tickets for this dinner and dance are $35 per person which includes one liquor ticket. To purchase tickets call Fr. Gary at the church office, 403-328-4753.

Martha Retreat Centre -For info/register: 403-328-3422 or marthare@telusplanet.net

Centering Prayer on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m. and will resume on Jan. 12, 2016.Praying the Word: Discovering What Matters - Thursdays, 7-9 pm, Jan. 14,21,28, Feb.4. These four evenings will explore “what matters” in one’s faith life. Kathleen Norris and Fr. Ron Rolheiser on video, topics will be discussed such as belief, the Bible, community and Sabbath.On the Shoulders of Giants – A day with St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross - Jan. 16, 9 am to 4 pm. In the 16th century, St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross developed and taught rich pathways of contemplative prayer. Their teaching has continued through succeeding centuries to be a preparation and guide to a practice of prayer and a life of love that can form us in our own life and practice of prayer. This one-day program will consider some of the works of these two great saints. Come for a day of refreshment and learning, and be enriched by the teaching and wonder found in their company.

For each new subscription Novalis will donate $10 to the

parish, or $2 if you renew your subscription. Please fill out the red and white cards found in the church entrances or at the parish office. Return form with your cheque or credit card information, no cash, to the parish office by Dec. 15.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - The training course for new catechists is February 10-15, 2016. Earlybird cost is $250 (save $50) if you register by Friday, Dec. 18th. Please contact Paula Sabatini at 403-244-1104 for more info. Request a registration form at CGSCalgary@gmail.com

George Canyon A Christmas Night -Wednesday, December 16, 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church (1614 5 Avenue South). Tickets are $21 each and available at the Baptist church office, 8:30-4:00, closed from 12-1 for lunch.

All Saints Pre-Christmas Concert

Tuesday, December 15 7:00 p.m.

at St. Basil’s Church. Let us reflect in song, What Child Is This

Featuring the Children’s Choir from Fr. Leonard Van Tighem, All Saints choirs and other soloists.

There will be a free-will offering for Lethbridge Homeless and Holy Childhood Association.

A social will follow in the hall.

This Week in Our ChurchesSunday, December 13

7:30 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s) 9:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (Assumption)10:00 a.m. KC Breakfast (Assumption hall)11:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s) 1:00 p.m. Confessions & Polish Mass (St. Basil’s) 4:30 p.m. Confessions (St. Basil’s) 6:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s)

Monday, December 14 9:00 a.m. Rosary (St. Basil’s) 9:00 a.m. Mass (St. Martha’s) 5:30 p.m. Caroling Tour (meet at Assumption hall) 7:00 p.m. Epic Special Presentation (UMR) 7:00 p.m. Penitential Service (St. Joseph’s, Vauxhall)

Tuesday, December 15 9:00 a.m. Rosary (Assumption)12:05 p.m. Assumption School Advent Mass (Assumption) 6:00 p.m. RCIA ‘Adapted for Children’ (UMR) 7:00 p.m. Mass (Assumption) 7:00 p.m. Transitions (St. Basil’s boardroom) 7:00 p.m. Pre- Christmas Concert (St. Basil’s) 7:00 p.m. Penitential Service (St. Martha’s)

Wednesday, December 16 9:30 a.m. Mother’s Rosary (St. Basil’s hall) 9:45 a.m. CCH Advent Mass (CCH East)12:05 p.m. Mass (St. Basil’s)12:50 p.m. Adoration for Vocations (St. Basil’s)

followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:00 p.m. RCIA (UMR) 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice (St. Basil’s) 6:30 p.m. Confession (Assumption & St. Basil’s) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (LMR) 6:30 p.m. Pulse (St. Martha’s) 7:00 p.m. Pastoral Council (Assumption hall) 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting (Assumption)

Thursday, December 17 8:00 a.m. CCH MISM (St. Basil’s)11:00 a.m. Confessions (Assumption)12:05 p.m. Mass (Assumption)12:05 p.m. CCH MISM (St. Basil’s) 4:00 p.m. Little Saints Mass (St. Basil’s) 5:00 p.m. CFC Choir Practice (St. Basil’s) 8:00 p.m. Choir Practice (St. Basil’s)

Friday, December 18 6:00 a.m. That Man Is You (CCH East) 9:00 a.m. Mass (St. Basil’s)

Followed by 12 Hour Adoration 10:00 a.m. Legacy Lodge Mass 7:00 p.m. Penitential Service (St. Catherine’s,

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Fr. Kevin’s Cluttered Desk As we begin the Extraordinary year of Mercy I thought I might share the Spiritual Works of Mercy with you:

1. Instruct the ignorant 2. Counsel the doubtful 3. Comfort the sorrowful 4. Admonish the sinner 5. Gladly forgive injuries 6. Bear wrongs patiently 7. Pray for the living and the dead

On the surface none of them seems very difficult. In the same way when the people asked John the Baptist what they might do, he did not give them difficult actions, he called them to share what extra they had, to treat each other fairly, to not falsely accuse or threaten others, to take only what is theirs. These are not difficult on the surface but in reality they can be very hard. How many of us have rooms or closets full of things we will never wear or use? How many of us treat the poor man on the street the same way we would our parents? How many of us are quickly led into gossip? How many of us have turned away from a family member over some quarrel or squabble? How many of us think we deserve more than what we have, money or things? How many of us are carrying around a bunch of chaff that we need to let go of and get rid of? Still in all of this we can instruct the ignorant and tell others what Christmas really means to us. We can counsel the doubtful and invite them to come with us to church. We can comfort the sorrowful by sharing our condolences. We can correct each other out of love. We can work at forgiving. We can discover patience. We can pray for each other, living or dead. We are created wondrously and wondrous by our Father and we often are doing His work and we don’t even know it.

Peace Fr. Kevin

Saturday, December 1910:00 a.m. Penitential Service (Assumption) 3:30 p.m. Confessions (Assumption) 5:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist (Assumption)

Sunday, December 20 7:30 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s) 9:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (Assumption)11:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s)

Coffee Social sponsored by CWL 4:00 p.m. Croatian Confession & Mass (Assumption) 4:30 p.m. Confessions (St. Basil’s) 6:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s)