Jeremiah 20.7-9

Romans 12.1-2

Matthew 16.21-27

“…discern what is the will of God…”

PARISH TEAM: Fr. Len Cadieux, Pastor; Claude Baril, Deacon; Mike Whalen, Deacon; Roger Reilander, Deacon; Theresa Hopper, Office Administrator; Charmaine Marcinek, Pastoral Assistant; Susan Johnson and Donna Annett, Administrative Assistants; Cheyanna Borrowman, Children’s Ministry Leader

Our Mission: “Together Building Up the Body of Christ”

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Year A September 3, 2017

St. Mary’s Parish

6 McMillan Avenue

Red Deer, AB, T4N 5X8

Ph.: 403-347-3114

Fax: 403-346-5115

Visit us at our website:

stmarysparishreddeer.ca

MASS TIMES

Saturday:

5:00pm

Sunday:

9am, 11am & 7pm

Daily Mass:

7pm Tuesday

9am Wednesday - Friday

Confessions:

Saturdays: 11am

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 1:00pm- 4:00pm

Tuesday - Friday:

8:30am to Noon;

1:00pm - 4:00pm

24 HOUR ADORATION

First Friday of each month

Baptism: Parents par ticipate in a Baptism seminar to deepen their under standing of

the sacrament. A pre-registration interview is required. Contact the Parish Office to make an

appointment.

Bereavement Support Ministry: A team offer s suppor t to par ishioners who are gr ieving

the loss of a loved one. Contact the Parish Office for more information.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: The same Word adults listen to in the liturgy is

proclaimed to children at their level of understanding. Leaders encourage them to know Jesus

as a friend. We welcome children age three to grade two.

Marriage: Couples wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Marr iage should ar range an

interview by calling the Parish Office a minimum of six months prior to their wedding date to

start their preparation.

Michener Centre Ministry: A pastoral care team makes weekly visits to par ishioners at

the centre, offering them the Eucharist.

Pastoral Care: Our community reaches out in faith and love to the sick, the elder ly, and

the lonely; in hospital, nursing homes and the housebound. Please notify the Parish

Office if you or someone you know is in need of this ministry.

Prayer Groups: St. Mary’s Thur sday prayer group meets after the morning Mass to

pray the rosary. The Saturday prayer group meets at 4pm and offers prayers for the clergy

and for peace. Everyone is welcome. Both groups meet in the prayer room beside the north

doors.

R.C.I.A. and C.I.C.: A faith journey for adults and/or children (7 years & up) that leads

to Baptism and full reception into the Catholic Church. Contact the Parish Office for further

information.

Sacrament of the Sick: For those who are ill or facing surgery, etc. The grace and

strength of this healing anointing is shared with those who request it. Call the Parish Office.

Sacrament Preparation For School Age Children: Parents, Par ish and Catholic Schools

share the responsibility of forming children in their Catholic faith. Preparation is vital in the

understanding of the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. All play a

role to ensure that our children receive the sacraments with joy.

New Parishioners: We welcome all new par ishioners and encourage you to register and

become involved in parish ministry.

LITURGIES Monday, September 4 No Mass Tuesday, September 5 No Mass P. Marshall Wednesday, September 6 No Mass † V. Molino 2:00pm Funeral Service for Marian Dykes Thursday, September 7 No Mass † J. Christensen Friday, September 8 No Mass L. Poffenroth

Saturday, September 9 5:00pm Mass T. Verhappen Adult Server Knights of Columbus Hospitality Knights of Columbus Proclaimers Knights of Columbus EMOHC Knights of Columbus Sunday, September 10 9:00am Mass D. Ozimek Adult Server E Carless Hospitality M Richard, C Watkins, P Griffiths Proclaimers T Wiart, W Zemlak, M Baril EMOHC P Hanna, S Kelly, CA Menezes, D&A LaGrange, K LaGrange, R&L McDonald, K Metz, TL Mundorf EMOHC (Hospital) B Boser & L Sellinger, L Stuart & H Kubasek, S Johnson & O Puchala 11:00am Mass All Parishioners Adult Server G McIvor Hospitality T DeGraff, M Nwaribe, D Carritt Proclaimers S Holitski, L DeGraff, A Weiler EMOHC M Breunig, J Chacko, F Flores, O Heidt, D Kulczycki, J Leitner, Sister Okorie, M&R Paquette, M Sych 7:00pm Mass † R. Rouleau Adult Server J Selent Hospitality L Budvarson, E McCorquindale, C Lansing Proclaimers O Heidt, J Reitzel, S Willms EMOHC K Houghton, M Padilla, M Fizer, M Galenzowski, J Keith, N Junck, G Fleming, C Hoffman, J Ferguson, B Heck

Monday, September 4 Church/Office Closed

Thursday, September 7

7:00-8:30pm 5pm Choir Practice (Church)

7:30-8:30pm Mercy and Justice Meeting (Library)

Saturday, September 9

11:00am Confessions

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH

Blessing of the Graves The annual Blessing of the Graves Ceremony for

our parish will be held on Sunday, September 10th. This will take place at the three cemeteries of

Alto Reste Red Deer Cemetery (near Michener)

Mount Calvary All three services will begin at 2:00pm.

Please gather at the entrance to the cemetery for prayer and then a deacon will bless the graves.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 1st EUCHARIST & 1st RECONCILIATION REGISTRATION:

(Grade 2 and up) Tuesday, September 12th @ 6:30pm in the church.

A copy of your child’s baptism certificate is required unless baptized at St. Mary’s.

$40.00 for both Sacramental Preparation Materials/Booklets. Register online at http:/www.stmarysparishreddeer.com

** You MUST register ONLINE and attend a Parent Session Online Registration is open.

CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION: Tuesday, November 14 @ 7:30pm in the church

A copy of your child’s baptism certificate is required unless baptized at St. Mary’s Parish

$30.00 for Preparation Materials/Booklet. Register online at http:/www.stmarysparishreddeer.com

** You MUST register ONLINE and attend a Parent Session Online Registration opens at the end of September.

BAPTISM SEMINAR: Seminar for parents: Saturday, September 16

9am to 12 noon Register: Charmaine at the Parish Office at 403-347-3114.

FIDES: Needing to “catch up” on your Sacraments? Is your child in

Grade 3 or up to Grade 12? Please contact Charmaine at 403-347-3114 or

charmaine.stmarys@shaw.ca for more information.

RCIA/CIC : If you would like to become a full member of the

Catholic Church, St. Mary’s invites you/your child to register for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Christian Initiation for Children Programs this fall.

Parishioners are encouraged to become sponsors to journey with them. If interested, please call

Charmaine at 403-347-3114.

CALL TO MINISTRY: We are in need of Baptism Team Leaders, Children’s

Liturgy Leaders and a Schedule Coordinator for Children’s Liturgy. If you are interested in being part of these or

other ministries, please contact the Parish Office at 403-347-3114.

Bulletin Advertising

Please check out the ads

on the back of the

bulletin.

It’s not too late to place

an ad in the 2017/2018

Bulletin. Please call

Donna at 403-347-3114.

NOTE: ALL MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE SAID DURING

PRIEST’S RETREAT: September 4-8.

Devotions in 140 Based on the

Archbishop Richard Smith’s selected reading for The 20th Sunday in

Ordinary Time: Jesus always answers

our prayers … sometimes in

surprising ways.

Mercy and Justice Committee (Formerly Social Justice Committee) Are you interested in outreach work to others? Your help is needed

for projects such as Winter Inn Program, working at Friendship Meals for the less fortunate in our city, Winter Clothing Drive,

Development and Peace, Thanksgiving Food Drive and other worthwhile projects.

Our first Mercy and Justice meeting for the fall is on Thursday, September 7, 7:30pm at St Mary's Church Library.

All are welcome. For further information or any questions please call Jan or Denise at 403-342-5249.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL POOR BOX

COLLECTION: The Society, through your donations, is able to

provide food, household goods, transportation and companionship

to individuals and families. Please consider making a SSVP Poor

Box donation after Masses next weekend, September 9/10.

CWL Annual Women’s Retreat “Pope Francis and The Beatitudes

Hosted by the CWL of

Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Sylvan Lake,

all ladies are invited to attend on

Wednesday, September 20 from 9am to 3:30pm at the

Sunnyside Retreat Centre (NE side of Sylvan Lake).

Retreat Master is Fr. Jozef Wroblewski.

Cost is $50.00 Register: Pauline at 403-746-2745 or Catherine at 403-887-5308.

Charity Golf Tournament Saturday, September 9 Gull Lake Golf Course

near Rimbey For more information or

to register, contact OLVC at 403-986-6582.

Development and Peace $3.8 Million for Relief efforts in Africa and Yemen

Development and Peace – Caritas Canada would like to express its profound gratitude to Canadians across the country for their rapid

and generous response to the Government of Canada’s Famine Relief Fund to raise monies for the severe food crisis in northeast

Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen. “We are deeply thankful for our donors and the Government of

Canada for their help in providing life-saving relief to tens of thousands of men, women and children who are in imminent peril

in Africa and Yemen,” says Serge Langlois, Executive Director, Development and Peace.

Bible Study: The Women of the Gospels Missionaries of God’s Love

The Gospels portray women as significant and influential members of Jesus’ entourage as he proceeds from his

home in Galilee to his death in Jerusalem. This 6 week study starts October 10 - November 21

Registration deadline is September 22 You may register to the following:

Tuesdays 12:30pm –2:30pm at St. Mary’s Parish: Irene: ireneofs@telus.net or 403-342-1793 Tuesdays 7:00pm -9:00pm in the homes

Wayne: waynepander@gmail.com or 403-391-3528 Thursdays 1:00pm –3:00pm at Sacred Heart

Helen: helenandco@albertahighspeed.net or 403-343-8238

Red Deer Catholic Social Services

CSS invites you to attend a free concert on

September 20, 7pm at St. Mary’s Parish Jesse Manibusan is a musician,

composer, storyteller, humorist and disciple of Jesus Christ. Supper will be served before the concert at 5:30pm for those

who register before September 17.

THIS EVENT IS FREE, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE

Please visit

www.cssalberta.ca and click on Events for

more details or call 403-347-8844

Newcomers We are blessed that you have chosen to join us in worship and ministry here at St. Marys. If you are

new or have not registered, please complete a Census Form available at both entrances, and drop it off at the parish office or add it to the collection

taken at the weekend Masses. WELCOME!

Ladies Silent Retreat September 8-10

Mount St. Francis, Cochrane Encountering the Sacred:

Intimacy with God To register:

Audrey: 403-342-2801 Margo: 403-346-5235

Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus

Yard Sale Saturday, September 9

8:30am-3:30pm Sacred Heart parking lot.

If you are interested in donating gently used items please call

David at 403-357-9117.

Did you move over

the summer?

Please update your

records with the

parish office at

403-347-3114.

The Clothing Zone Victory Church is operating a clothing bank for the Red Deer area. They see

400 people a month come through their doors. Because we are such a giving

community, we would like our parishioners to know that this is a great option

to donate unused clothing. Whether we are cleaning out

our closets or for families whose kids grew a size or two

over the summer, The Clothing Zone would gladly take

them. They are located in Oriole Park at 98 Oberlin Ave.

Their phone number is 403-343-2484.

PLACE YOUR AD HERE!

Call the parish office at

403-347-3114

The advertisements on this page will expire June 22, 2018. To advertise on the next series beginning August 25, 2018 please contact the parish office, 347-3114.

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St. Mary’s

Bereavement Support Ministry

Support for

those who are

grieving the

loss of a

loved one

Please call

Cheryl

at

403-340-2861

BRIAN A. ADAIR

BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, NOTARY

BRIAN A. ADAIR B.A. (HONS) LL.B.

badair@telus.net

4921B - 47 ST. Red Deer, AB T4N 1R4

Ph. (403) 342-1777 Fax (403) 341-4775