Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Joseph’s Parish Bulletin September 8/9, 2018

THE HUMAN EFFORT TO HEAL Many times in the Gospel, Jesus works a miracle with a mere word. But sometimes he performs miracles with a physical act, as in this case, when he puts his finger into the man’s ears and touches his tongue with spittle. What are we to make of this? What can we learn from it? Many times, our healing requires a human effort. Action must be taken. We are not purely spiritual beings, but body and spirit woven into one. So our physical side plays a part. We kneel to pray. We go into the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. We make an effort to read Scripture. We do all of these physical things so that our entire being, both body and soul, can be healed of sin and grow closer to Christ. CONVERSATION WITH CHRIST Lord, I want to be your disciple. I want your truth and love to shine in my life. Open my intellect so that I can perceive your truth as it really is. Soften my heart to love you with a pure love that overflows into the hearts of those around me. Strengthen my will to choose you and your ways steadfastly. RESOLUTION I will make the effort today to set aside some time to pray away from the business of life. (Father Patrick Butler, LC)

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SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

FIRST

COMMUNION Please see attached Letters to the Parents of Grade 2 & 3 Students.

FIRST

RECONCILIATION Please see attached Letters to the Parents of Grade 2 & 3 Students.

BABY BAPTISM

CLASS The next baby baptism preparation class is: Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 7 to 9 PM at the Parish Hall. Contact the Parish Office (403) 289-2591 to register.

THE CALGARY

DIOCESAN

MARRIAGE

PREPARATION

PROGRAM

“For Better and For Ever”, has been adapted for couples in one or more of the following circumstances: living together, previously married, beginning marriage with children, couples 45+, or those who wish to have their marriage blessed in the Church. For more information and/or to register call the Life and Family Resource Centre at 403-218-5504 or e-mail lifeandfamily@calgarydiocese.ca.

RCIA Will resume on September 12, 2018.

SEPTEMBER 1/2, 2018 SUNDAY COLLECTION

ENVELOPE $5,194.50

LOOSE $ 798.75

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS GIFT TO THE CHURCH. MAY GOD’S ABUNDANT BLESSING BE WITH YOU.

Mary in the Bible series begins Tuesday Sept. 18th 10 sessions ending Nov. 27th Our Lady of Fatima Church 4747 30 St. SE Mass 6:30pm; DVD class 7:15 – 8:30 Cost $25 Contact LINDA 403-700-7124

NEED A PRAYER

If you or a loved one is in need of prayers due to an illness, please call the rectory to put your name on the prayer list. Names will be kept in the prayer list for 4 weeks unless notified otherwise. If you need the name removed before 4 weeks, please call the rectory (403) 289-2591. PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS Grant & Elaine Stapon, Tony C., Ernie Feduniw, Dominic M., Joseph Ceschini, Clinton Walsh, Terryann Greenwell, Eugene Kuklicz, Sister Jeanne Roy, Charlene Harron, Megan Baron, Noni Schmaltz, Irene Wood, Phyllis, Jun Garcia, Pat Foran, Charles Smith, Heather Rieberer, Charlane Porter, Veronica Hay, Darlene Sharman & Colton Campbell Yau.

Parents and children from St. Joseph School will be selling ADmazing Coupon books at all masses Sept 8-9 and Sept 15-16 as a school fundraiser. We welcome and greatly appreciate your support of our parish school! Cost is $25, cash or check only. Coupon books also will be available for purchase at the St Joseph School Office Sept 4-17.

September 8/9, 2018 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT ST. JOSEPH SEPTEMBER 10TH TO SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2018

DAY DATE EVENTS MON Sep. 10 TWENTY THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

8:30 AM Confession (Church) 9:00 AM Mass (Church)|INTENTION: FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

TUES Sep. 11 6:30 PM Confession (Church) 7:00 PM Mass (Church)|INTENTION: JOSEPH OFFIDANI 7:30 PM Charismatic Prayer Group (Church)

WED Sep. 12 8:30 AM Confession (Church) 9:00 AM Mass (Church) | INTENTION: ALICE PASHAK

THU Sep. 13 8:30 AM Confession (Church) 9:00 AM Mass (Church) |INTENTION: PAUL HANNIGAN 10:15 AM Mass (Fanning Centre)|INTENTION: 7:30 PM AA – Polish Language (Conference Room)

FRI Sep. 14 11:30 AM Confession (Church) Noon Mass (Church)|INTENTION: JULIE VALENCIA 12:30 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Church) 3:00 PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy (Church)

SAT Sep. 15 8:30 AM Confession (Church) 9:00 AM Mass (Church) INTENTION: SALVADOR FLORES 4:00 PM Confession (Church) 5:00 PM Sunday Mass (Church)|INT.: J.A. SCHNITZLER & J. JR. 7:00 PM Bread Ministry (Parish Hall)

SUN Sep. 16 TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 AM Mass (Church)|INT.: GERARDO, RAFAELE & V. LOMBARDO 10:00 AM Coffee & Tea (Parish Hall) 11:00 AM Mass (Church)|INTENTION: NEL ROMANO 12:00 PM Coffee & Tea (Parish Hall) 5:00 PM Mass (Church)|INT.: J. & M. ALCOMENDAS

SPITTING, TOUCHED HIS TONGUE

To give his apostles a break from their missionary work, Jesus has taken them to Lebanon. Now he

returns, stopping at a Roman city called Scitapolis. Some

people bring him a deaf-mute and ask for a healing. Jesus does a strange thing. He sticks his fingers in the man’s ears and rubs saliva on his tongue. We might wonder why he did these unusual acts. Basically, he is using sign language, probably the only words that the man can understand. Instead of a casual "be cured", Jesus gives the man the dignity and personal care that he deserves: away from the crowd. (Father Richard Lonsdale)

LITURGY MINISTERS SEPT 15/16, 2018

24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SATURDAY 5 PM

LECTOR 1 Elizabeth Schnitzler CANTOR Eugene LECTOR 2 Anthony Banka EMHC A1 Pauline Ekwalanga EMHC B1 Glenna Werbicki EMHC B2 Jean Kramer Sacristan Anthony Banka SUNDAY 9 AM

LECTOR 1 Mark Gallo CANTOR Mark G. LECTOR 2 Joan Sicotte EMHC A1 Peter Donner EMHC B1 Michaela Hashiguchi EMHC B2 Ann Wolf Sacristan Joan Sicotte SUNDAY 11 AM

LECTOR 1 Greg Yates CANTOR Jonathan LECTOR 2 Arthur Durant EMHC A1 Joe Amantea EMHC A2 Ann D. Amantea EMHC A3 Malcolm De Souza EMHC B1 Tony McMahon EMHC B2 Nancy McMahon EMHC B3 Sonia Philips EMHC B4 Kevin Bond Sacristan Nancy McMahon SUNDAY 5 PM

LECTOR 1 Bernadette Stamile CANTOR Francis LECTOR 2 Alison VandeLaak EMHC A1 Lucy Assen EMHC B1 Doug Cook EMHC B2 Anna Marie Cook Sacristan Fe Badajos

September 8/9, 2018 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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NEWS FROM THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL

St. Joseph’s Conference

NEW MEMBER APPEAL SEPTEMBER 29/30 We welcome those who wish to serve their neighbor. This year we have answered 369 calls and delivered 231 food hampers. Our members are devoted and generous with their time. Many have been active Vincentians for 10-20 years. An average of 35 hampers are delivered each month. New members are needed to invigorate the current membership and help continue the valuable work of this ministry in servingthe needy. ABOUT THE SOCIETY WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO JOIN THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL? It means to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy. To become a Vincentian is to help in all possible ways. HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER AND WHAT IS REQUIRED BEFORE I CAN DELIVER A FOOD HAMPER? After filling out an information form, you must sign a Code of Conduct and obtain a City of Calgary police check as required by the Diocese of Calgary (fees are reimbursed) WHAT IS THE PROCESS TO DELIVER FOOD HAMPERS? After training, you will pack food hampers and go on a delivery with a seasoned volunteer. Hampers are always delivered in pairs. WHEN DO DELIVERIES OCCUR AND HOW DO I SIGN UP? Deliveries are made Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. After receiving a monthly calendar by email, you may choose any available day and state your choice of time of day (AM, AFT, PM) that you wish to deliver. The Vincentian in charge of the Calendar will match your requests and pair you with another volunteer. WHAT ABOUT MY FAMILY? CAN THEY PACK AND DELIVER WITH ME?

YES! Youth ages 12-18 may help pack a food hamper and accompany you and your Vincentian partner on a delivery WHAT ARE OTHER WAYS TO SERVE IN THIS MINISTRY? Packing hampers for the delivery team and answering the phone line; food hamper requests (Dispatch). Dispatch can be done from your home. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is necessary. Management of the Pantry (food inventory) and the ordering of food is another service option. MUST I ATTEND MEETINGS AND HOW OFTEN ARE THEY? Our Conference meets 5 times a year or when necessary. Meetings are encouraged and important for bonding and spiritual strength. HOW CAN I CONTACT SSVP? Phone 403-231-4966 for a Call Back Visit our SSVP Table the weekend of September 29/30. Sign up sheets and information will be available.

ACTIVITY REPORT 2018 July August

# Calls 43 48

# Deliveries 23 34

# Adults Served 48 65

# Children 21 19

$ Vouchers Given $1,030.00 $1,360.00

Rent $600.00 $0.00

$ Food Purchased $4,493.00 $0.00

$ Vouchers Purchased

$0.00 $0.00

$ Donations $1,225.00 $3,274.00

$ Ending Bank $5,116.00 $8,440.00

Jesus, as you opened the ears of the deaf man, - open our ears to hear the cries of the poor. Jesus, as you removed the speech impediment of the deaf man. – give us the grace to speak of your love to others. Jesus, let your light penetrate into us, - transfiguring our opinion about ourselves and our attitude towards others.

September 8/9, 2018 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL FOR HIS PROTECTION OVER THE CHURCH

O glorious St. Michael, guardian and defender of the Church of Jesus Christ, come to the assistance of this Church, against which the powers of hell are unchained right, guard with especial care her august Head, and obtain that for him and for us the hour of triumph may speedily arrive. O glorious Archangel St. Michael, watch over us during life, defend us against the assaults of the demon, assist us especially at the hour of death; obtain for us a favorable judgment, and the happiness of beholding God face to face for endless ages. Amen.

Everyone is invited to say the rosary during the month of October after the Mass and we will recite the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel for his protection over the Church.

Reminder for parents with Grade 2 & 3 students, registration for both Sacraments Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation, registration is on September 16 at 6:30 PM at the parish hall

Please join us for Father John’s farewell party on September 23rd after the 11:00 AM Mass.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Mass schedules will take effect beginning October 2018. No more Monday masses. Tuesday will stay the same at 7PM. Wednesday will stay the same at 9AM. There will be no more Thursday masses at 9AM, however, Mass at the Fanning Centre will stay the same. Friday will stay the same at 12 noon. For now Saturday morning Mass remains and Saturday afternoon Mass at 5PM stay the same. Sunday masses stay the same at 9AM, 11AM & 5PM. For the week of October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, Masses are cancelled due to Priests’ Study Days.

Alpha at St. Joe’sStarting Wed Sept 26, from 6:30 – 9:15 pm (in the parish hall)

Enjoy a meal with the group and discuss the basics of the Christian/Catholic faithFor more information or to sign up, contact Kharah at:

alpha@stjosephcalgary.com

Ministry Contact Sacraments RCIA: Greg Yates | rcia @stjosephca lga ry.com RCIA FOR CHILDREN: Nancy McMahon BABY BAPTISM: Fr. Jaroslaw “Yarek” Dziuba, SDS MARRIAGE PREPARATION | Please call the office.

Social Justice ST. VINCENT DE PAUL | (403) 231-4966 | BREAD FOR THE HUNGRY: Malcolm De Souza DEVELOPMENT & PEACE: Paul Milo FANNING CENTRE PASTORAL CARE: Yvonne Hayne

(403) 230-6937

Liturgy EMHC: Tin Kwa | emhc@stjosephcalgary.com LECTOR: Graham LeGeyt | lector@stjosephcalgary.com CANTOR: Francis O’Hara | cantor@stjosephcalgary.com MUSIC: Lia O’Hara | music@stjosephcalgary.com USHER: Joseph Knowles ALTAR SERVER: Andrew Ross|altarserverministry@stjosephcalgary.com AUDIO VISUAL & SOUND SYSTEM: Frank Russo LITURGY COMMITTEE: Tin Kwa | emhc@stjosephcalgary.com CHILDREN’S LITURGY: Mary Pat Senger

childrensliturgy@stjosephca lga ry.com

Parish Life PARISH COUNCIL:|

parishcouncil@stjosephcalgary.com FINANCE COMMITTEE: Mike Barbero

office@stjosephcalgary.com| CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Jean Kramer stjosephscwlcalgary@gmail.com SOCIAL COMMITTEE – RICHARD SORDI

rjsordi@gmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Don Payne | KofC@stjosephcalgary.com WORLD YOUTH MINISTRY: World Youth Day Leader|

wyd@stjosephcalgary.com PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Marjorie Jeannotte & Elizabeth

Schnitzler WEBSITE & E-MAIL: Fr. Jaroslaw “Yarek”|

parishpriest@stjosephcalgary.com

Contacts ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

640 19th Ave. NW, Calgary, AB T2M-0Y8 Phone: (403) 289-2591 Fr. Jaroslaw “Yarek” (403) 289-2591 Ext. 222 Fr. John Kuriakose (403) 289-2591 Ext.223 Fax: (403) 282-8838 E-mail: office@stjosephcalgary.com Website: www.stjosephcalgary.com Parish Priest: Fr. Jaroslaw Dziuba, SDS parishpriest@stjosephcalgary.com Assistant Parish Priest: Fr. John Kuriakose fr.john@stjosephcalgary.com Secretary: Fe Badajos office@stjosephcalgary.com Parish Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM to Noon

Sacraments WEEKDAY EUCHARIST CELEBRATIONS

Monday at 9AM, Tuesday at 7 PM, Wednesday at 9 AM, Thursday at 9 AM & 10:15 AM (Fanning Centre), Friday at Noon (followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament) and Saturday at 9 AM.

SUNDAY EUCHARIST CELEBRATIONS Saturday at 5 PM Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM and 5 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Half an hour before all weekday masses, and on Saturdays at 4 PM

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE 6 months’ notice required. Call the Office.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR INFANTS 2 months’ notice required. Call the Office.

FIRST COMMUNION, RECONCILIATION & CONFIRMATION

Programs run yearly. Call the office.

SACRAMENT OF INITIATION (BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION AND HOLY COMMUNION) FOR ADULTS

Contact: rcia@stjosephcalgary.com SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK.

Call the office (403) 289-2591. Note: for emergency only, please call Fr. Jaroslaw “Yarek” at (403) 613-2680 Fr. John at (403) 850-1215