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ST . JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH 5 5 0 4— 2 0 S T . S W
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PASTOR Rev. Edmund Vargas
DEACON
Rev. Mr. Bruce Jurgens [email protected]
SECRETARY Brenda Lerner
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Tom Linahan [email protected]
PARISH SCREENING Lindsay Flynn
CARETAKER
Bobby Georgopoulos
BOOKKEEPER Anna McKiernan
*** OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday 9:00am—3:00pm
Closed 12:00-12:30
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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00pm
Sunday
8:30am 10:00am 12:00noon
Weekday Masses
Tuesday thru Friday 9:00am
Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays 9:30-10:30
Reconciliation
Saturdays 4:00-4:30 or by request
April 23, 2017 2nd Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy Sunday
Through Baptism, we are born into, nourished by, and made members of this living tradition of faith. As believers in the Risen Lord, we walk by the light of faith. This relationship of faith in the living God can be shaken. We experience evil, suffering and injustice. We question God, we doubt, we are afraid, and we struggle in our belief. It is through these times of discord that the believer grows more deeply in faith. The faith community of the parish offers support and guidance to believers, particularly during times of difficulty and struggle. Foundations in Faith
CONTACTS: Parish Pastoral Council—Nick Fader, Ralph Walicki, Daryl Engelman, Sheryl Schmitt, David Odongi, Elvira Castaneda, Ted Valentine, Kyle Hagan, Arkangelo Uyin Finance Committee— Neale Johannesson, Scott Iredale, Terry Gonsalves Children’s Liturgy—Becky Elder Pastoral Care—Stephanie Davis Altar Servers—Vivian Moody Food Bank—Vivian Moody RCIA—Pauline Montemurro, Shirley Valentine, Allison Hay, Karen Serafini Building/Maintenance Committee—Arnie Funke, Richard Belzil, Al Meier Knights of Columbus—Tim Cove Funeral Lunches—Audrey McKean Lectors—Colleen Cove, Richard Belzil, Midge Chartier, David Odongi Eucharistic Ministers—Colleen Cove, Richard Belzil, Midge Chartier, David Odongi Hospitality—Marie Funke, Angela Nagy, Florence Dickson Sudanese Community—Martin Onon Syrian Refugee Committee—Pat Barry Sacramental Preparation—Vacant Ushers—Al Meier Social Committee—Vacant Art & Environment Committee—Lin Samson, Anita Zyla Sudanese Choir—David Odongi Library— Colleen Montgomery Sandwich Days—Emil Rawlyk Christian Meditation—Engeline Piet
Mass Intentions Tuesday, April 25 9:00am Special Intention of Sharon Jeanson Wednesday, April 26 9:00am Helen Alvarez—RIP Thursday, April 27 9:00am Fred Phillips—RIP Friday, April 28 9:00am Special Intention of Dave Saturday, April 29 5:00pm Marie Kelly—RIP Sunday, April 30 8:30am Stan Czarnacki—RIP 10:00am St James Parish 12:00 Pasquale Pascetta—RIP
Pastoral Notes by Fr. Edmund
Divine Mercy This Second Sunday of Easter is also celebrated as Divine Mercy Sunday We reflect on God’s mercy and forgiveness in our lives. Allen Hunt in his Book “Everybody needs to forgive somebody”, he concludes “Give forgiveness and you will unleash a flood of grace from heaven. Everybody needs to forgive somebody. When you do just that, you will open the door to becoming the-best-version-of-yourself as you lavish God’s grace on people around you and on yourself. Best of all, you will also discover that you are touching the very heart of God.” Hanging on the cross in Calvary, Christ utters a prayer of forgiveness for the very people who have brought him excruciating pain and eventual death: "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." These loving words summarize Christ's basic attitude towards relationships. Our Christian life is bound to be a journey of forgiveness. Fear and violence are to be confronted with the loving force of Christian forgiveness. Our Christian community has to be a community of the forgiven and the forgiving. Let us consider this basic Christian option to become a forgiving person, just as Christ was forgiving until the last breath of his life. Let our attitude of forgiveness become our legacy to a world that is full of hatred and indifference. Let our forgiveness become not only an occasional act, but a permanent attitude.
Please pray for the sick:
Brian McAuley, Gail Willis, Claire Oliphant, Mariah Lerner, Cameron Gibson, Harry Piet, Shirley Valentine, James Wilson Jr., Betty Harrison, Terrence McKinney, Arnie Thiele, Gabriel Serpas, John Kramer, Jean Doucette, Tim Ward, Sr. Lorraine Mongeau, Sr. Joan Wigber, John Klein, Victor Shemanski
And those who have died: Proceso Vito, Frances Wright
Ministers of Communion are needed at all regular Masses. Please speak with Fr. Edmund if you wish to volunteer.
Coffee Service after Mass -We are also in need of individuals or families who can help with coffee service after the weekend Masses. Please call the office if you can help or speak to the volunteers.
Congratulations to Nathanael Greenwald, Aiden Boisse & Oturo Ohisa, baptized in the Lord this weekend. Welcome to the Christian community!
Congratulations also to those celebrating wedding anniversaries during the month of April.
Police 1/2 Marathon—Sunday, April 30 Marathon will affect traffic along 50th Ave between
8:00am-11:00am. Give yourself extra time coming to Mass next weekend as an alternate route may be required.
This Week’s Events Monday Christian Meditation 7:30pm Tuesday Mass 9:00am Marian Cenacle 9:30am Annual General Meeting 7:00pm Wednesday Mass 9:00am Adoration 9:30am Ministerial Meeting 10:30am Choir 7:30pm Thursday Friday Sandwich Day Saturday Ordination Celebration 5:00pm Sunday Couple’s Blessing
Last Sunday’s Donations Children’s Collection $22.50 Food Bank $165.00 TIA $435.80 Maintenance Fund $878.00 Regular $8071.60 PAPS $1195.00 $9266.60
2017 Together in Action Goal: $28,655 TIA to date: $11,214
Thank you!
Liturgy Committee If you are interested in becoming part of a new Liturgy Committee, please call the office. The hope is that there is a good representation from the various ministries. First meeting will take place soon. More to follow.
Spring Cleaning? The annual Knights of Columbus Garage Sale will be May 26/27. Donations for the sale can be dropped off at the church on Thursday, May 25. No clothing please. More information to follow.
Retirement Open House Most Reverend Frederick B. Henry
Bishop Emeritus of Calgary
Wine & Cheese Open House, Sunday, April 30th , 2 - 5 pm at the Commonwealth Centre - 1177-3961 52 Ave NE, Calgary AB . Open to the public. No charge. But please
RSVP at www.calgarydiocese.ca so the Pastoral Centre can plan for catering.
St James Annual General Meeting The Annual General Assembly (AGM) hosted by the Pastoral Council will be on Tuesday, April 25 at 7 pm in the Parish Hall. Among other things, the establishment of the Liturgical and the Building/Maintenance Committees will be discussed. The Holy week and the weekend liturgies will also be re-visited. Everyone is welcome.
Ecumenism & Dialogue
The Ministerial Association in our area will meet on Wednesday, April 26, 10:30 am at our Parish Hall. The association is composed of the priests and ministers from all the religious denominations in the area. They share on various pastoral initiatives and collaborate on common efforts towards justice and charity in our jurisdiction.
Anniversary of Ordination Fr Edmund’s 38th Year as Priest will be celebrated on Saturday, April 29, at the 5pm Mass, followed by a potluck reception. Everyone is welcome.
Creation Creativity Camp July 3 to 7, 2017 8:30am—5:30pm Ages 5-8 @ FCJ Christian Life Centre
219 19 Ave SW, Calgary $250 includes lunch & snacks
For more information, call 403 228 4215.
My People Perish for Lack of Knowledge. What does the Church teach?
Join us at St Bonaventure Parish for 6 consecutive Thursdays beginning May 18th at 7:30pm. 1600 Acadia Dr. SE
Speaker/Apologist: Peter Thompson. For Catholics, non-Catholics and all seeking truth.
Sacrament Registration *First Eucharist—Orientation will take place on Sunday, May 7* at 11:00. Registration forms are available at the SW entrance or online. Please bring completed form to the office or to the Orientation along with a copy of the child’s baptism certificate. Classes will be Sundays from May 7 to June 11 at 11:00 (with the exception of Mother’s Day). The celebration of First Communion will be celebrated at all of the Masses on June 17 & 18, 2017. Families will choose which Mass works best for them.
(*NOTE –ORIENTATION DATE CHANGE) *Baptism Guidelines In baptism, a person may only have one or two godparents (also called sponsors). In order for someone to be eligible as a godparent they must be chosen by the parents, have the ability and intention to fulfill the role, be at least 16 years of age, and be a confirmed Roman Catholic, who has already received the Most Holy Eucharist, and is leading a life in harmony with the Catholic Faith (including Marriage) and will be a good role model for the one being baptized, and be neither the father nor the mother of the child. If you are interested in baptizing your child, please contact the parish office. If you wish to baptize your child, a meeting with Fr. Edmund and a baptism workshop is required.
Mass Times Lectors Communion Ministers Ushers Altar Servers
SATURDAY April 29 8:00pm
Gabby Morrissey Mike/Lois Ross
Colleen Cove Ted Valentine
Henry Vaugeois, Larry Betts Glen Lilly
SUNDAY April 30 8:30 AM
Irene Thill Bill Fletcher
Kathy Oczkowski Colleen deSouza
Nick Fader Alex Fader
Michael
SUNDAY April 30 10:00 AM
Mary Lojek Zita Fulawka
Martin Onon Dustin Greenwald
Tony Zuzic, Al Meier Robert McKean, Roger Jeanson
SUNDAY April 30 12 NOON
Martin Onon Arkangelo Uyin Georges Lony
M. Malueth, R. Madhieu E. Boliamoi, J. Atanasio,
Mimi, Okio, Antony, Aher, Achol, Darius
Next Weekend’s Ministers
Deadline for bulletin entries is Wednesday at noon.
37th Annual Hike for Life Fr. Edmund will be walking the Hike for Life at Prince’s Island Park on May 13. Sponsor sheets and envelopes are available at the SW entrance and at the office. Support Respect Life programs by hiking or sponsoring a hiker.
Taize Evening of Guided Prayer May 5 with Sr. Ann Marie Walsh FCJ
7:30-8:30pm FCJ Christian Life Centre 219-19 Ave SW Call 403 228 4215 for more information.