All people will come to be judged by the Son of Man seated on his throne.

The sheep will be on his right, the goats on his left. He will reward all good and punish all evil.

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MASS TIMES:MASS TIMES:MASS TIMES:MASS TIMES: SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday: 5:00 p.m.

SundaySundaySundaySunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.

CONFESSIONSCONFESSIONSCONFESSIONSCONFESSIONS:::: Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

First Friday of the month during Adoration orororor any time by appointment.

PARISHPARISHPARISHPARISH TEAM TEAM TEAM TEAM

PASTOR: Father PASTOR: Father PASTOR: Father PASTOR: Father Paul TerrioPaul TerrioPaul TerrioPaul Terrio frpaul@trinitycatholic.net

PERMANENT DEACON: PERMANENT DEACON: PERMANENT DEACON: PERMANENT DEACON: Deacon Pat HesselDeacon Pat HesselDeacon Pat HesselDeacon Pat Hessel deaconpat@trinitycatholic.net

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: Anne GauthierAnne GauthierAnne GauthierAnne Gauthier anne@trinitycatholic.net

YOUTHYOUTHYOUTHYOUTH MINISTRY MINISTRY MINISTRY MINISTRY: Mike Landry: Mike Landry: Mike Landry: Mike Landry lifeteen@trinitycatholic.net

OFFICE MANAGEROFFICE MANAGEROFFICE MANAGEROFFICE MANAGER: Wendy Moisan: Wendy Moisan: Wendy Moisan: Wendy Moisan SECRETARY: Irene GrundkeSECRETARY: Irene GrundkeSECRETARY: Irene GrundkeSECRETARY: Irene Grundke office@trinitycatholic.net

COORDINATOR OF MUSIC: COORDINATOR OF MUSIC: COORDINATOR OF MUSIC: COORDINATOR OF MUSIC: Bonnie FyculakBonnie FyculakBonnie FyculakBonnie Fyculak music@trinitycatholic.net

CEMETERY/SECURITYCEMETERY/SECURITYCEMETERY/SECURITYCEMETERY/SECURITYMAINTENANCEMAINTENANCEMAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE//// FACILITIESFACILITIESFACILITIESFACILITIES MANAGERMANAGERMANAGERMANAGER:::: Ron Twerdochlib Ron Twerdochlib Ron Twerdochlib Ron Twerdochlib

facility@trinitycatholic.net

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200 Boundary Road, Spruce Grove Mailing Address: Mailing Address: Mailing Address: Mailing Address:

Box 3220, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3A5 Office Office Office Office hours Monday to Friday:hours Monday to Friday:hours Monday to Friday:hours Monday to Friday:

9:00 – 12:00 noon and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Phone: Phone: Phone: Phone: 960-0135 FaxFaxFaxFax: : : : 962-2197 Website: Website: Website: Website: www.trinitycatholic.net

HOLY TRINITY FOURTH HOLY TRINITY FOURTH HOLY TRINITY FOURTH HOLY TRINITY FOURTH ANNUAL ADVENT ANNUAL ADVENT ANNUAL ADVENT ANNUAL ADVENT WARM UPWARM UPWARM UPWARM UP: Join us for an evening of celebration on Friday, November 28Friday, November 28Friday, November 28Friday, November 28 at 7:00 p.m.at 7:00 p.m.at 7:00 p.m.at 7:00 p.m. as we prepare our hearts and minds for Advent. Choirs, along with Father Paul’s Ensemble Group will present an evening of music that will touch your hearts and stir your souls! Everyone is welcome, hospitality will

follow, please bring a snack to share!

ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. All parishioners are

encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity when several priests will be available to hear

confessions. Prepare ye the way!

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STEWARDSHIP IN SCRIPTURESTEWARDSHIP IN SCRIPTURESTEWARDSHIP IN SCRIPTURESTEWARDSHIP IN SCRIPTURE:::: “… for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.” (Matthew 25.31-46) Jesus tells us clearly in today’s gospel that good stewards will be blessed for living generously in their attitudes and actions towards others.

WEEK AT A GLANCE: ROOM KEY: OL - Our Lady’s Meeting Room; SJ - St. Joseph’s Meeting Room; L - Library; C - Church; KC - Knights of Columbus Room; YR - Youth Meeting Room and Chpl - Chapel.

MONDAY November 24 No Mass

5:45 p.m. Choir – C 6:30 p.m. CTU - YR 7:00 p.m. KIJ - H 7:00 p.m. Regnum Christi – L 7:30 p.m. Choir - C

TUESDAY November 25 - 9:30 a.m. Mass Brett Woitas, RIP 7:00 p.m. First Reconciliation – C, H, SJ, OL, L

WED. November 26 – 6:00 p.m. Mass Fyculak Family

9:00 a.m. STM Retreat – H, YR 10:00 a.m. Bible Study – OL, SJ 7:00 p.m. Choir – C

THURS. November 27 – 9:30 a.m. Mass Ralph Fiorino, RIP

8:00 a.m. Evergreen – KC

9:30 a.m. Familia – L, SJ 6:30 p.m. Challenge Girls – H 6:30 p.m. Choir - C 7:00 p.m. RCIA – OL, L 7:00 p.m. PPC

FRIDAY November 28 – 9:30 a.m. Mass Bernard Stevenson, RIP

10:00 a.m. Familia – SJ 10:00 a.m. Regnum Christi – L, OL, Chpl. Noon Social Action - SJ 1:30 p.m. Vintage Vocals - OL 7:00 p.m. Advent Warm Up – C, H

SATURDAY November 29:

Confessions: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass: 5:00 p.m. People of the Parish

SUNDAY November 30:

9:00 a.m. People of the Parish

11:00 a.m. People of the Parish

6:00 p.m. People of the Parish

10:00 a.m. RCIA - KC

12 Noon Jesus Birthday Party – C, H

2:00 p.m. K of C Installation of Officers - KC 3:30 p.m. Lifeteen Core – YR 7:30 p.m. LIFETEEN Core – YR, H, SJ

The Sanctuary lamp

will be burning this weekfor Ralph Fiorino, RIP

HOLY TRINITY CWL MEMBERS AND LADIES OF THE PARISH: MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: Feel free to put an envelope in the collection basket marked CWL with your fee of $25.00, or you can place it in the message centre slot. Our final drive will be weekend of January 10-11. An information pamphlet is available on the CWL MESSAGE BOARD for your consideration. CHRISTMAS CHARITIES: This year we are donating to the MUSTARD SEED and the BACK PORCH. Please check the message board for a complete listing of items needed. ADVENT CELEBRATION & FINGER FOOD POTLUCK: Join us on Monday, December 8

th at 6:00 p.m. in Our Lady’s Meeting

Room. Please bring a small finger food item to share, along with your donations for the charities. We welcome all new members to attend.

Jamaica Art:Jamaica Art:Jamaica Art:Jamaica Art: The Jamaica themed pictures in the Holy Family alcove were donated by St. Marguerite art

students. If you wish to purchase one for a small donation to the Jamaica projects (suggested $5.-$10.) please contact the parish office at 960-0135. Be sure to give her your name and phone number, as well as the NAME ON THE PICTURE that you wish to purchase. Please note the frames are not included. Thank you for your support. CHALLENGE GIRLSCHALLENGE GIRLSCHALLENGE GIRLSCHALLENGE GIRLS CLUB ANNUAL FUNDRAISER CLUB ANNUAL FUNDRAISER CLUB ANNUAL FUNDRAISER CLUB ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: : : : This is the perfect opportunity to pick up a gift for your teacher, friend, parent or daughter/son. The Challenge Girls Club will have a table set up at the back of the church following all the Masses on the weekend of December 6th/7th. The girls will be selling Gifts in a JarGifts in a JarGifts in a JarGifts in a Jar for $10 each or 3 for $25. and GiftsGiftsGiftsGifts in a Bag in a Bag in a Bag in a Bag for $2. each or 3 for $5.00. CHRISTMAS WISH LIST for Everglades’ Lodge Residents: Families from Holy Trinity are invited to donate socks, deodorant for men, or electric razors for the residents. Donations will be accepted until December 21st and may be left in the box at the back of the church! Thank you.

HOLY TRINITYHOLY TRINITYHOLY TRINITYHOLY TRINITY LIBRARY OPEN HOUSELIBRARY OPEN HOUSELIBRARY OPEN HOUSELIBRARY OPEN HOUSE will take place on Sunday, November 30, following the morning Masses. Take this opportunity to stop by and borrow some inspirational reading for the Advent season, or

just come and have a look at all the faith resources available to you and your family.

2009 Sunday Missals are available at the back of the church….please leave your payment of $3.00 in the envelope provided. The next Journey with St. Paul series presentation by Father Paul will be held Monday, December 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the church

DONATION UPDATE: November 16th week-end collection for the Building Fund was

$2,772.00 (including loose change of $505.00), for a total to date of $21,370.72. All money

over our mortgage commitment will go into our Parking Lot fund. The Operating Account donation was $12,748.82. Each month $20,825.00 is paid towards the debt.

YOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRY: : : : FFFFor calendars and more information on LIFE TEEN or the EDGE, please contact

Mike at 780-960-0135, or email him at lifeteen@trinitycatholic.net or visit our youth ministry website at www.htyouth.ws

KIJKIJKIJKIJ (Grades 3(Grades 3(Grades 3(Grades 3----5)5)5)5):::: Monday, November Monday, November Monday, November Monday, November 24242424th,th,th,th, at at at at 6:306:306:306:30 p.m p.m p.m p.m. is movie night in the hall! In order to watch the entire movie we will be meeting at 6:30 p.m6:30 p.m6:30 p.m6:30 p.m. rather than our usual 7:00. We will

be watching Kungfu Panda. Popcorn and pop will be provided. If you have any questions call Anne at 960-0135 or email her at anne@trinitycatholic.net THE EDGETHE EDGETHE EDGETHE EDGE (Grades 6 (Grades 6 (Grades 6 (Grades 6----8888): ): ): ): Our next EDGE night is Sunday, November 30th from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Temptation, Temptation, Temptation, Temptation, the Devil and Youthe Devil and Youthe Devil and Youthe Devil and You…. a look at the things that stop us from being what God made us to be. LIFELIFELIFELIFE TEENTEENTEENTEEN (Grades 9 (Grades 9 (Grades 9 (Grades 9----12):12):12):12): No LIFE TEEN due to our Fall retreat. Next week, we’re heading to the Mustard Seed to serve a meal. Food preparation is at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 30th, and we’ll be leaving at 6:00 p.m. sharp on Monday, December 1st to serve the meal.

YOUNG ADULTS GROUP: EXCAVATE THE TREASURE! Come and explore the treasures of our

Catholic faith on Wednesday, November 26th at 7:00 p.m. at the Almanac in Stony Plain. Father Paul will be there to answer our questions and lead us in a discussion on the beauty of our faith. This will be your chance

to have your questions answered about the whys and hows of Catholicism. We’ll provide the appetizers and you provide the questions! Any questions, contact Anne at 960-0135 or email her at anne@trinitycatholic.net

FIRST RECONCILIATION reminder that the Celebration will take place on Tuesday, November 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Any questions please call Anne at 960-0135 or email her at anne@trinitycatholic.net

ALIVE IN THE SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP: Note that the Tuesday, November 25th meeting has been

cancelled. Please join us in Our Lady’s Meeting Room on Tuesday, December 2nd beginning with the

Rosary at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Prayer Meeting.

We know you are thinking Christmas already – please don’t forget about our fabulous Parish Cookbook – it would make a great stocking stuffer or a gift for the hard to buy on your Christmas list. They sell for $15. and are available at the parish office, with the proceeds going to the Debt Retirement. Any parishoners that would be able to sell cookbooks at craft

sales during the upcoming season please contact the office @ 780-960-0135.

CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL MASS: Thursday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m. – for those who have lost loved ones and find this time of the year difficult. Please bring a plate of goodies to share for fellowship in the hall following the Mass.

NOTHING MORE BEAUTIFUL: Everyone in the Archdiocese is invited to attend the special events being held at St. Joseph’s Basilica as the focus of Archbishop Smith’s Nothing More Beautiful initiative. These events, four over the next year, will combine music, prayer and speakers on the theme of the Beauty of the Human Person. They present a great opportunity to appreciate the beauty of our faith and reflect on our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Mark your

calendar for the first encounter on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. For more information visit http://www.edmontoncatholic-church.com/beautiful.shtml ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS FOR THE CHURCH: CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS FOR THE CHURCH: CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS FOR THE CHURCH: CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS FOR THE CHURCH:

Name:________Name:________Name:________Name:_________________________________________________________________ # of _____________________________ # of _____________________________ # of _____________________________ # of plants _plants _plants _plants ______@ $15.00_____@ $15.00_____@ $15.00_____@ $15.00

In memory of: __In memory of: __In memory of: __In memory of: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

We are inviting you to make a donation toward the cost of our poinsettias for the Christmas season, as a memorial for a loved one or for someone not present with you. Please put your completed order form and payment in the collection basket.

PARISH COUNCILPARISH COUNCILPARISH COUNCILPARISH COUNCIL:::: Chair: Joan Koshuta 963-5481 Vice Chair: Ray Boudreau Past Chair: Maxine Elsenheimer Secretary: Wendy Moisan Council: Alison Beil, Caroline Campbell, Lynette Elder, Joyce Garneau, Cheryl Korte, Matt Meeuwissen, Bill Stephenson, Andrew Whyte and Zyg Slinko.

FINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEE:::: Chair: Marian Majeau Committee: Victor Ohmenzetter, Gerald Tostowaryk, Tyler Schmidt, Janice Scalzo and Barry Robertson.

PARISH GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS & PARISH GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS & PARISH GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS & PARISH GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS & PROGRAM COPROGRAM COPROGRAM COPROGRAM COORDINATORS:ORDINATORS:ORDINATORS:ORDINATORS: Alpha Program Jim Orieux 963-2615 Altar Servers Joseph Macdonald 962-9223 Bereavement Ministry Parish office 960-0135 C.W.L. Sharon Radchenko 968-1187 Catechism Anne Gauthier 960-0135 Catholic Kids Net Lorraine Cameron 960-2676 Challenge Girls Club Tara Kozdrowski 962-6779 kozdrowd@telus.net Children’s Liturgy Sheila Rossi 962-8108 Decorating Femia Streefkerk 963-3149 Eucharistic Adoration Sheila Rossi 962-8108 Laurie Meeuwissen 960-4789 Eucharistic Ministers Simone Plaquin 968-7123 Familia Doreen Ulmer 963-3808 Holy Trinity Seniors Bernice Verklan 960-0945 Hospitality/Greeters Charlene Luberda 963-7284 Knights of Columbus Liaison Gerald Bernakevitch 962-2814 Lectors Lillian Lubyk 968-2741 Library Diane Gunia 963-3827 Marriage Encounter (healthy marriages): Joe & Helen Jozic 968-5766 Music Coordinator Bonnie Fyculak 963-3755 Natural Family Planning Joan Baruta 962-5347 NeighbourLink 960-9669 Prayer Group: Lino & Marlene Ramirez 960-8440 RCIA Anne Gauthier 960-0135 Regnum Christi Priscilla Spratt 968-2336 Retrouvaille (troubled marriages): Paul & Dodi McCann 963-4030 Rosary Parish office 960-0135 Sacramental Preparation Anne Gauthier 960-0135 Sacristan Theresa Trommelen 970-4096 Security Ron Twerdochlib 960-0135 Cell: 490-8421 Social Action Matt Meeuwissen 960-4789 Special Events Coordinator Mary Tywoniuk 968-5660 Splendor of Love Dave & Vicky Hoffman 963-4408 Transportation (to Mass) Vern Myers 963-3940 Welcoming Buck & Ruby Coutts 963-3135 Youth Ministry Mike Landry 960-0135

BAPTISMS:BAPTISMS:BAPTISMS:BAPTISMS: (Second & fourth weekends of each month) A Baptism Preparation Course is mandatory. Classes are held every second month. For more information call the parish office at 960-0135. MARRIAGESMARRIAGESMARRIAGESMARRIAGES: : : : Six months notice usually allows sufficient time for the necessary preparation. Please contact the Parish office at 960-0135, prior to setting the wedding date. A marriage preparation course is compulsory. For more information on marriage preparation please call Kari Mullin at 962-2691. WEDNESWEDNESWEDNESWEDNESDAY NIGHT CATECHISM: DAY NIGHT CATECHISM: DAY NIGHT CATECHISM: DAY NIGHT CATECHISM: This program is held on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic School. It is for those children of Holy Trinity Parish who attend public schools, or who are for whatever reason, not attending a Catholic school. This program provides religious instruction for children kindergarten to Grade 6. For more information call Anne Gauthier at 960-0135.

BUILDING/MAINTENANCE COMMITTEEBUILDING/MAINTENANCE COMMITTEEBUILDING/MAINTENANCE COMMITTEEBUILDING/MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE:::: Chair: Zyg Slinko Manager: Ron Twerdochlib 960-0135 Committee: Rene Giroux, Murray Kulak, Marilyn Schipper, Ave Spratt. CEMETERY COMMITTEECEMETERY COMMITTEECEMETERY COMMITTEECEMETERY COMMITTEE:::: Chair: Ron Twerdochlib 960-0135 Committee: Bob Garneau, Omer Fraser, Rob and Ruth Meiklejohn, Bert & Catherine Penney, John Bremault, Gil Goerz Mel and Suzanne Stevens and Sheila Rossi. PASTORAL CAREPASTORAL CAREPASTORAL CAREPASTORAL CARE:::: Coordinator: Lucille Brodeur 962-6373 For rides to Mass: Vern Myers 963-3940

PASTORAL NEEDS? Do you know of a parishioner in a local nursing home or the hospital who is wanting to see a priest for Confession, a pastoral visit or would like to receive Communion? Please phone the office at 960-0135 or call Lucille at 962-6373.

The next Journey with St. Paul series presentation by Father Paul takes place on Monday, December 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Mark your calendars for: January 5, February 2, March 2, April 20, May 4 and June 4. Eucharistic Congress Sharing. The Congress was exceptional, with so many powerful homilies and witnesses, that we want to share it with you. Join us on the Wednesdays of: January 14th, February 11th, March 18th, April 15th, May 13th, and June 10th, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the KC room. All are welcome to attend.

PRAYER NEEDS: Sometimes, we feel the need for extra prayer. Your intentions may be written on the Adoration Prayer Intention Page, or phoned into the office at 960-

0135. Greenwood Singers celebrates The Many Moods of Christmas on Monday, December 1 at 8:00 p.m. at McDougall United Church (10025 – 101 Street). Tickets are $20. for adults and $18. for students/Seniors and are available at the door. ADORATION:ADORATION:ADORATION:ADORATION: If you are just stopping by for a short visit to pray before the Blessed Sacrament on Thursdays, please indicate that you were present, by either initialing or signing the book, which is kept off to the side on the table. By doing so, we are able to get a better indication of how many people come to visit Jesus each Thursday. Thank you and God Bless!