when attending mass it is encouraged to wear no ...join us! contact: catherine macisaac 780-460-8911...

Contact: Jerry Stack 780-459-4589Please pray for our sick and those who care for them:

NormaCarey, Louise

Castro, ChericaChampagne, Georgette Charles, DianeD., Matthias

Casavant, Bertha

Fischer, SheilaFisher, NashFoster, BrianFraser, BrendaFrattin, RobGordon, ShelleyGrant, EdHack, ShannoHamilton, Keith

Hickey, JohnHodges, Alan

Healey, Joanne

Delory, HelenDuncan, JohnFedorchuk, HelenFerguson, LisaFischer, Ken

Holtner, Colin

Hutchinson, LaurieKay, EdwardKho, ThomasLafreniere, JeannineLaliberte, Cathy Lawson, Monica

Anstruther, Ruth Arcand, GeriArnold, BernieBarteski, DecolynneJoBecigneul, Beatrice Belanger, JeanneBlack, MichelleBoles, OlesiaBrassard, TonyBurrows Whittle,

Lemieux, Douglas

Hansen, Michael

MacMillian, Hope

Meister, MaryMitchell,

Maier, EmiliaMartell, Shelley

Lindsay, Carolyn

Swift, CarlTheilade, EarlThurnbeck, LucieTrepanier, Mark

Stevens, JoyceStewart, Marion

Chuck Jr.Nolin, MelissaNgayaan, RufinoPanzeter, KarlPatsyPaquette, JosephPerry, DavidPetryshyn, TeddyPollok, JulietteRobertson, DuncanRobertson, TrevorRiopel, PaulSabourin, CindySabourin, RichardShewchuk, BillSokolan, Lena

Willott, DominicZima, Chad

Star of the North

ALL MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

www.starofthenorth.ca Phone:780-459-5511

Retreat CenterALL MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

To donate, please call the Help Line at 780-471-5577 or email [email protected]. Let us remember the poor! Blessings, Ken Gallagher, President, St. Albert Conference.


The Maritime World. We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families.

“Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved; for You are my praise."

Jeremiah 17:14

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CATHOLIC WOMEN'SLEAGUE (CWL) COMMUNITY EVENTS

PASTORAL CARE

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (KofC)

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS

1st Sunday of Advent

Today’s Gospel describes the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (called the Synoptic Gospels), Jesus’ public ministry begins after his baptism by John the Baptist and after his retreat to the desert where he was tempted by the devil. When Jesus returns from the desert, he hears that John has been arrested.

The Gospel concludes with a description of the ministry that Jesus begins in Galilee. Jesus inaugurates the Kingdom of God with his work. He teaches in the synagogue and preaches the kingdom. His ability to cure people’s diseases and illness is a sign of the kingdom. In Jesus’ ministry, we already begin to see the Kingdom of God among us.

The first part of today’s Gospel places Jesus’ ministry in the context of the writings of the prophet, Isaiah. Matthew wants to show that Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophecies given to the people of Israel, and he refers to Isaiah to do so. Isaiah says that the Messiah will begin his ministry in Galilee, the land of the Gentiles. When Jesus begins to preach in Galilee, Matthew points to his ministry as a fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, proof that Jesus is the Messiah.

When Jesus called his first disciples, the Gospel tells us that the fishermen (Peter and Andrew, James and John) dropped everything to follow Jesus immediately. Yet this Gospel tells us little about the prior experience that the fishermen had of Jesus. Did they know him? Had they heard him preach? What kind of person must Jesus have been to invoke such a response? We can imagine that Jesus was a powerful presence to elicit a response as immediate and complete as these first disciples gave.

December 24th - Christmas Eve

No 5:00 pm Mass

5 pm, 7:30 pm, 9:30 pm, Midnight

9 am, 11am

December 26th - St. Stephen11:00 am ONLY

December 31st -Mary, Mother of God Vigil5:00 pm

December 25th - Christmas Day

January 1st -

9 am, 11am, No 5:00 pm Mass

Mary, Mother of God

Christmas Season Mass Times

Encounter Jesus, Engage Disciples, Evangelize the World

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time • August 16th, 2020

Upcoming Events

Monday, February 17thOffice Closed, Family Day

Wednesday, February 26thAsh Wednesday, 9:00 am & 7:00 pm

Friday, February 28th

Stations of the Cross, 6:30 pmMass, 7:00 pmTrivia Night at St. Joseph’s Seminary, 7:00 pm

Friday, March 6thWorld Day of Prayer Celebration, 2:00 pm

Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm in the parish hall

HFP & SAP Youth Family Day Event, 1:00 pm at Seven Hills


Mass, 7:00 pm

Mass, 7:00 pm

Stations of the Cross, 6:30 pm


Friday, March 13th


Paper generously supplied byConnelly-McKinley.Thank you.

The Sons of St. Joseph is a men's group dedicated to strengthening and supporting men in their Christian vocations through prayer, living the Word, and brotherhood. MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.Contact info: [email protected]

SONS OF ST. JOSEPH

Congratulations

And now there remainfaith, hope, and love; but the

greatest of these is love.

Everyone is welcome!

Saturday, January 18th, Life in the Spirit retreat at 1225 Township Rd. 535 Parkland County. Please bring a bagged lunch, first talk begins at 10:30 am and ends with Mass at 4:00 pm.

MOUNT CARMEL ONE-DAY RETREAT

Volunteers Soup and a Bun

lenten sacrifice, couple hours of time

Monday, March 16thParish Mission & Penitential Service

Friday, March 20thSoup and a Bun 5:45 pmStations of the Cross 6:45 pm

Friday, March 27thSoup and a Bun 5:45 pmStations of the Cross 6:45 pm

7:15 pm

Palm Sunday

Holy Thursday Mass, 7:00 pm

Easter Food Blessing, 12:15 pm

Friday, April 3rd

Good Friday Stations of the Cross, 6:30 pm

Saturday, April 11th

Soup and a Bun 5:45 pm Easter Masses 9:00 am, 11:00 am

Sunday, April 5th

Pancake Breakfast after 9:00 & 11:00 am Masses

NO 5:00 pm Mass

Monday, April 13th

Thursday, April 9th

Good Friday Service,

Holy Saturday

10:00 am, 3:00 pm

Friday, April 10th

Sunday, April 12th

Stations of the Cross 6:45 pm

Easter Vigil, 8:30 pm

Office Closed, Easter Monday

“The Lord is kind and merciful.”

know what we need, and we are sure you will provide

and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross,

after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love,

O Mary, you always shine on our path

so that, as in Cana of Galilee,

You, Salvation of the Roman People,

who has taken upon himself our sufferings

who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm.We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,

to the joy of the resurrection. Amen.

we may return to joy and to feasting

to conform to the will of the Fatherand to do as we are told by Jesus,

as a sign of salvation and of hope.

Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from

every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

A Prayer to Mary from Pope Francis:

Heartfelt repentance immediately transforms the heart. Diary 388

DIVINE MERCY MINUTE

Please remember that in order to increase the capacity of our Masses we NEED more volunteers. There is a detailed list of the volunteers required for each Mass inside the bulletin, along with the contact emails for each ministry. Please prayerfully and carefully discern if you are willing and able to help in any of these positions so that we may accommodate more parishioners at each Mass. There is no way to accommodate more than 50 people at each Mass with the current number of volunteers. We are grateful to everyone who has already offered their time and talents.

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED:

Parishioners are now being asked to register with a computer or device for weekend Masses on this site: www.pretix.eu/HolyFamilyParish/

Thank you for your time and service and we encourage many more volunteers to come forward so we can increase the maximum number we can safely accommodate at Mass!

INCENTIVE FOR MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS:

For each weekend Mass, registration begins on Mondays at 9:00 am, and ends at midnight on Thursdays, or until a given Mass is full, whichever comes first.

CHANGE IN PROCEDURE FOR REGISTERING FOR WEEKEND MASSES:

If you are scheduled to serve at a given Mass, YOU AND YOUR FAMILY will automatically be registered and there will be no need for you to go online and secure a space.

LENT 2020

Although we are no longer permitted to celebrate the Eucharist as a community, our expenses remain. Please consider continuing your donations online via Canada Helps or through debit deposit.

GIVING TO THE PARISH

As a CWL member, you joyfully affirm that God’s presence blesses every aspect of ordinary life, including meetings, volunteer projects and celebrations. Come, join us! Contact: Catherine MacIsaac 780-460-8911 or at [email protected]

Would you like to join women from all across Canada in an organization that can foster and celebrate your Catholic faith?

Special CWL occasions are often celebrated with the Eucharist. The CWL motto is “For God and Canada.” Mary is honoured as

The CWL is rooted in gospel values and calls you and all members to holiness through service to all people of God. You are invited to join League sisters as you pray for one another and walk the gospel road together.

“Our Lady of Good Counsel.”

You are encouraged to deepen your spiritual understanding and study Catholic teachings - an important CWL initiative.

HOW CAN I ENRICHMY FAITH?

NO WEEKDAY OR WEEKEND

MASSES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

To view the Archbishop’s Live stream Masses, as well as other parishes across the Archdiocese, please visit:

http://caedm.ca/PastoralScene/entryid/787/find-a-livestream-mass-during-covid-19-restrictions

THESE DATES WILL RESUME WHEN NORMAL PARISH ACTIVITIES RETURN.ALL MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

MINISTRY MEETING DATES

All meetings are cancelled until further notice. Watch the bulletin and website for updates.

To limit the risk of spread of the virus, only a priest is to take Holy Communion to the sick.

Distribution of Holy Communion outside of Mass is not permitted.

This should be limited to cases of serious illness.

Funerals and weddings may be celebrated, excluding Mass, only if prevailing medical directives can be followed. Arrangements are not to be finalized without first consulting the Chancery Office.

DIRECTIVES FROMTHE ARCHDIOCESE: OFFICE CLOSED

The Parish office will be closed from April 8th through to April 15th. Please continue to check the website for updates.

If desired, monetary donations can be made by sending cheques to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

T8N 5K1. Thank you.7 St. Vital Ave. St. Albert, AB

SOCIETY OFST. VINCENT DE PAUL

when attending Massit is encouraged to wear

St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1Office Phone: 780-459-3694

Rectory Phone: 780-460-2774Website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca

Weekend MassesSaturday: 5:00 pm and 7:00 pmSunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, and 5:00 pm

75 Poirier Avenue

9:00 am and 5:00 pm

PastorFr. Jozef Wroblewski

Weekend Assistance Msgr. Jack Hamilton

ConfessionsSaturday 11:00 am - noon

Office Hours

Daily MassMonday to Friday:

Office Fax: 780-460-4239

Monday - Thursday

Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Contact Emails

volunteermanagement@

[email protected] [email protected]

9:00 am - 12:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

holyfamilyparish.ca

Church Information

There is no need for a password, this will automatically be deposited into our account.

Holy Family Parish. Ways to donate:

1) use your current envelopes, and place in the basket in the font.2) press the “donate” button on our website, you can use a credit card.3) use direct deposit either already set up or by calling the parish office to set up.4) e-transfer to [email protected].

Thank you to all those who have made or are considering making a donation.

Please remember to donate to

DONATIONS NEEDED

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is grateful for the support given over the years. This year, donations to the Distribution Centre have slowed because of Covid-19 and SSVP is in need of canned and dry goods.

Members of SSVP will be holding a food drive at St. Albert Parish between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon on Sunday, August 16th to help meet the needs of people living in the inner city of Edmonton and in St. Albert.

The SSVP truck will be parked in the St. Albert Parish parking lot to receive your donations. With grateful hearts, the Vincentians of St. Albert thank you for your donations.

Congratulations to our parish on our 40th anniversary August 1980 - August 2020.

Please continue to pray for our Pastor, parishioners and staff.

We need volunteers urgently!!!

We are decreasing our Masses due to Fr. Andrew returning to the seminary. To facilitate these changes, we need a minimum of 2 volunteers for most positions. In order to accommodate the number of people currently attending Mass, in the four remaining Masses, we need more people to volunteer. Without your help, our parish community will not continue to run smoothly.

Please carefully consider if you can donate your time and talents to our parish.

You will be required to ensure your volunteer paperwork and

the Called To Protect training is current.

There are many different types of volunteers needed:

Point of Entry Person - 2

Ushers - 2-3email: [email protected]

email: [email protected]



Eucharistic Minister - 2-3


Cleaning Crew - 2-3

Lector - 1

Text or email Cor de Boon 780-918-6715, email [email protected].

The knights of Columbus are collecting bottles for Operation Friendship Senior Center to help out marginalized seniors in downtown Edmonton. The best time to bring bring them is before or after masses. Please bring your bottles to the Garage in the back of the church and let the person selling grocery cards know and we will put them in the garage.If there is no one selling cards.

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 16th, 2020“Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom and cured every disease

among the people.” ~ The Gospel of Matthew

5:00 pm - Rita Osborne +

Sunday - August 16th

Saturday - August 15th

5:00 pm - Connor L. +

5:00 pm - Larry W. +

5:00 pm - Minnie Tomkow +

9:00 am - Lorraine MacDonald +

7:00 pm - Trevor & Shelley Gamble

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

11:00 am - Holy Family parishioners5:00 pm - Linda Schmidt +

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday - August 17th9:00 am - For the suffering souls through the friends of the suffering souls

Tuesday - August 18th

Wednesday - August 19th9:00 am - Norman MacIntyre +

Thursday - August 20thSt. Bernard

9:00 am - Max Dzenick +

9:00 am - Thomas Wacowich +

5:00 pm - For all our Confirmation candidates (Confirmation Mass)

Friday - August 21st

5:00 pm - Eileen Dunham +

St. Pius X9:00 am - Miriam Gaude +

Saturday - August 22ndThe Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary5:00 pm - Larry Lemieux +7:00 pm - William Dunham +

11:00 am - Patricia Hamilton +5:00 pm - Sheila & Dan Brouinooge(Anniversary)

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time9:00 am - Holy Family parishioners

Sunday - August 23rd

Saint of the Month: St. Lawrence ~ Feast Day: August 10th“Sheltered under the name of Jesus Christ,

I do not fear these pains, for they do not last long.” ~St. Lawrence

Who did God create you to be? How can you live your life for Christ in the midst of our current suffering? Turn to the saints. Turn to Holy Scripture. Turn to the promises that God made to those who follow Him. Things will not be easy, but the reward waiting for us is worth all of our earthly sufferings! Stay strong in your faith! Love God with all your heart, and set the world on fire!

Due to COVID-19, the Archdiocese of Edmonton is advising parishes to temporarily lay off some employees to save on costs. I have now been temporarily laid off and do not know when I will be returning to ministry. Hopefully the wait isn’t too long. I will miss everyone very much, and please know that I will be praying for you during this difficult time!

“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” ~ St. Catherine of Siena

Join us every Wednesday at 7pm to pray the rosary for an awareness of life issues and for a Culture of Life. What does the Church teach on life issues and why?

Monthly Operating Expenses:Special Collections:

Roof Donations To Date:

Monthly Donations:

This Month’s Roof Donations:

Please pick up your 2019 tax receipts in the foyer of the church.

Roger & Juliette Pollok (55 years)

Erwin & Else Annich (59 years)

Please contact the office to have your names added to the anniversary list for the months of August or September. Join us in congratulating the following couples:

Sean & Alyssa Frew (13 years)

As requested by Pope Francis,

John & Carol Caputo (40 years)

Don & Lucie Leduc (50 years)

Reginald Corory & Paulette Schoenberger (11 years)

Alan & Shelley Martell (25 years)

we celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage.

Douglas & Marieta Paul (41 years)

Andy & Leona Raymond (51 years)

From February 26th through April 5th, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life - 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to peacefully pray the Rosary in your own home for this cause. For more information email: [email protected] or 40daysforlife.com/Edmonton

It’s your Heavenly Father reaching his arms out to you, the Holy Spirit whispering in your ear, hoping to draw you home.

There’s an old saying that says “Once a Catholic, always a Catholic.” Maybe you have been away from the Church for a little while, or for quite some time, but now you are feeling a tug at your heart calling you back to the Catholic Church. Heed that tug.

During this holiday season we see many people returning home. Please join us in welcoming them, with warm smiles and joy to have them back in our pews.

To register please contact

ALL SACRAMENTS ARE CURRENTLY POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Baptism:

A mandatory preparation course

Marriage:

Confirmation: Preparation for celebrating this Sacrament is underway. If you missed the first preparation evening in October, please contact: [email protected].

of the month at 7:00 pm.

Preparation for celebrating these Sacraments is underway. If you missed the first preparation evening in November, please contact: [email protected].

Celebration: Contact the office

Preparation: 2nd Wednesday

is required.

1st Eucharist & Reconciliation:

for Mass availability.

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[email protected].

Please contact the office at least six months prior to the wedding.

When a priest celebrates Mass every day, he offers each celebration of the Eucharist for a particular person or intention. By doing so, he applies special graces from God upon that person or intention.To request a Mass intention, please visit or call the parish office.

MASS INTENTIONS

SACRAMENTS

YOUTH MINISTRY

ANNIVERSARIES

CHARITABLE DONATIONS

2019 TAX RECEIPTS

MUSIC MINISTRY

TABS FOR WHEELS

MONTHLY FINANCES

DISCIPLESHIP

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” - 1 Peter 4:10

Can you play the piano, guitar or organ? Other instruments are also welcome! The keyboard accompaniment for our music resources needs either a grade 5 or 6 proficiency. Playing for Mass does require special skills and experience. This will include acknowledging the music ministry as having a servant-leadership role in the parish, knowing the liturgical cues, being able to accompany singers and improvise, and eventually knowing the musical, liturgical and pastoral judgement needed to select music for various celebrations. You will receive good mentoring! You can join an existing group or choir and apprentice with them, or you can be part of some new groups and choirs that are being formed. Please contact Marieta at [email protected] for more information.

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all

circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ

Jesus.” 1Thess 5: 16-18

Do you want to have great discussions about the faith? Unite and Verve are youth groups for you!

WELCOME HOME

40 DAYS FOR LIFE

DID YOU KNOW?

1. What does the word “Epiphany” mean?

In some countries, Epiphany is a holy day of obligation. Where that is the case, it is celebrated on January 6th. In the United States and Canada, Epiphany is not a holy day of obligation, and its celebration is transferred to the first Sunday after January 1st.

“Epiphany” means “manifestation”. It comes from Greek roots that mean “to show, to display” (phainein) and “on, to” (epi-).

2. What is the feast of the Epiphany about?

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church the Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Saviour of the world. The great feast of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men (magi) from the East, together with His baptism in the Jordan and the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee.

or manifested to an audience.

An epiphany is thus a time when something is shown, displayed,

The Epiphany shows that “the full number of the nations” now takes its “place in the family of the patriarchs”, and acquires Israelitica dignitas (is made “worthy of the heritage of Israel”) CCC 528.

This varies around the world.3. When is Epiphany celebrated?

spiritual communion

Singers are needed for new music ministry groups in our parish. Three musicians – an organist and two pianists – have responded to our urgent need for music ministry. Now we need singers to join them!

The requirements for being a singer at Masses in our parish are:

- An attitude of service (not performance) reverence and the ability to work as part of a group.

[email protected] for more information.

Call Marieta at 780-459-3694 or email at:

- The ability to carry a tune – you don’t have to have a trained voice, be able to read musical notation, or harmonize, although those abilities are a great help – but you do need to be able to sing on key and have a voice that can blend with others.

- A regular commitment of time - for practice and for your group’s ministry schedule.

If you do have a trained voice, if you sang in a school or church choir when you were young, if you have ever thought about being part of the music ministry at Mass, or if you appreciate the importance of musical leadership for public worship and believe that those who sing pray twice, please become part of one of the three new music ministry groups or choirs we are now forming in our parish!

- The Archdiocesan requirements for all parish volunteers – the attendance to the Called to Protect 2.5 hour workshop and completing some forms (application, covenant of care) will be needed.

MUSIC MINISTRY

The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation is finalizing construction on Jessie’s House, with plans to open on April 1st, 2020. This facility will offer a shelter from domestic violence to individuals and families within the Sturgeon Region, Alexander First Nation, Edmonton Garrison and the City of St. Albert. Hoping to offer the comfort of a quilt to each client, the Foundation is looking for donations. If you are a quilter, please consider donating a quilt to Jessie’s House.

memorialfoundation.com

For further information, please contact Alison Liston by email at [email protected]. To learn more about Jessica’s story, visit the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation website at https://jessicamartel

The parish has achieved 93% of the goal of $67,000 for the Together We Serve initiative. To date, $62,328 has been raised. The charities that benefit have expressed their gratitude and thank you for your generosity. A year-end financial report will be available next week.

JESSIE’S HOUSE

TOGETHER WE SERVE

May anniversary:Denise and Bob Clarke (45 Years)

I love You above all things and I desire You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Blessed Sacrament.

Permit not that I should ever be separated from You.

As though You were already there, I embrace You and unite myself wholly to You.

~St. Alphonsus Maria de’Liguori

You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.

SPIRITUAL COMMUNIONPRAYER

Fridays, 4:30 pm

Wednesday mornings, after Mass

Catechism

Catholic Women’s League

Divine MercyTuesdays, 10:00 am

Knights of Columbus4th Wednesday, (1st & 3rd deg.) 6:00 pm1st Thursday (4th deg.) 7:30 pm

Bible Study

Liturgy Committee

1st Monday, 6:45 pm

God & Elaine Bredo (42 Years)Ray & Ingrid Brodeur (61 Years)

April anniversaries:

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTIONThe Good Friday collection for the Holy Land has been moved to September 14th, 2020, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

For the prayers of the novena and more information visit: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/novena

Jesus asked St. Faustina that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be preceded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy, which will begin on Good Friday, April 10th. “On each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a different group of souls and you will immerse them in this ocean of My mercy.... On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My passion, for the graces for these souls.”

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA

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- make resurrection rolls for a treat on Easter Sunday

- make hot cross buns for

- make Easter cards and drop on doorsteps for family, friends and godparents

Good Friday

- help your parents cook and serve Easter dinner

- continue to watch and participate in live stream services

- print off and use colouring sheets from links below to decorate your house

Although this Holy Week and the Easter season look different, there are many ways we can celebrate at home:

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Continue your prayer life, first thing in the morning, mealtimes and before bed. All are easy ways to incorporate more prayer into your daily life.

In light of recent restrictions on our faith practices, here are some ideas or ways to continue your faith at home, while still respecting social distancing:

Prayer:

TRIDUUM & EASTER SEASON PRACTICES

Holy Thursday:

- drive by Churches for social distancing “adoration”

- observe a plain cross in your home- fast from food, electronics and other things to focus on Jesus’ passion- start the Divine Mercy novena- sing “Were You There?” and other traditional Good Friday hymns

- decorate Easter eggs

- wash each other’s feet

Good Friday:

- bake Easter bread

Holy Saturday:

- make an Easter centrepiece- watch a movie on the Passion of the Lord- have a simple meal

- listen to Alleluia and other appropriate Easter music


- pray the Regina Caeli prayer

- greet each other with “He is Risen, Alleluia!”

- make an Easter door wreath, use plenty of white!


- eat a meal as a family in formal clothing

Octave of Easter (8 days including and following Easter Sunday):

- enjoy desserts

- enjoy meat on Friday

Easter Sunday:

Please prayerfully discern continuing your donations especially during the Easter season. Thank you to all those who have continued to remember the parish in their donations.

EASTER SUNDAYDONATIONS

Login to FORMED through the following link: holyfamilyparish.formed.org to create your own account.

FORMED

Although currently attending Mass in person is not allowed, we are all strongly encouraged to attend virtually.

live streaming Sunday Masses at: http://caedm.ca/

Salt and Light has Masses at: https://saltandlighttv.org/mass

The Archbishop will be

https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/sunday-mass-liveEWTN has Masses at:

MASS

For this reason, I want to encourage everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of May. This can be done either as a group or individually; you can decide according to your own situations, making the most of both opportunities. The key to doing this is always simplicity, and it is easy also on the internet to find good models of prayers to follow.

The month of May is here, a time when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home within the family. The restrictions of the pandemic have made us come to appreciate all the more this “family” aspect, also from a spiritual point of view.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I am also providing two prayers to Our Lady that you can recite at the end of the Rosary, and that I myself will pray in the month of May, in spiritual union with all of you. I include them with this letter so that they are available to everyone.

Rome, Saint John Lateran, 25 April 2020, Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist

Dear brothers and sisters, contemplating the face of Christ with the heart of Mary our Mother will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us overcome this time of trial. I keep all of you in my prayers, especially those suffering most greatly, and I ask you, please, to pray for me. I thank you, and with great affection I send you my blessing.

~ Pope Francis

LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO THE FAITHFUL FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2020

First Prayer

We entrust ourselves to you, Heath of the Sick, who, at the foot of the cross, were united with Jesus’ suffering, and persevered in your faith.

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from every danger, O glorious and Blessed Virgin.

“Protectress of the Roman people” you know our needs, and we know that you will provide, so that, as at Cana in Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this time of trial.

O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us. For he took upon himself our suffering, and burdened himself with our sorrows to bring us, through the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.

Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus.

Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.

Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those lacking the basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.

Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer.

Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.

Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone.

Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.

Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health.

Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”.

Second Prayer

In the present tragic situation, when the world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.

J cloths, sewing machines, baby and toddler clothes, fur and leather pieces or coats, embroidery thread, yarn, thread, notions, sewing machine needles,

Needed: construction paper (all colours), lined paper, pencils, pens, pencil crayons, markers, sharpeners, erasers, mixing bowls, thin cutting boards, scrubbers,

Ladies, if you are bored with all of this isolation and “staying home”, how about knitting a prayer shawl? I would be happy to deliver wool and directions to your mailbox! Prayer shawls can bring comfort to anyone at this time, be it an illness, a bereavement, a new baby or just plain comfort, as every stitch is a prayer for the person who will be receiving the shawl. When done, they are available from our parish office and Fr. Jozef will kindly bless them. Please call Rachelle at587-290-0090.

PRAYER SHAWLS

Talk together as a family about whether people outside of your family recognize common traits of your family. Are there physical resemblances that people recognize and so know each individual as a member of your family? Are there mannerisms that are shared by members of your family? What are some common interests and work that people might associate with your family? As you read today’s Gospel, John 14:1-12, keep in mind that members of the same family share many characteristics, even though each person in the family is an individual. What does Jesus tell His disciples about His relationship with the Father? The relationship between the Father and Jesus is so close that Jesus says that those who have seen and known Jesus have also seen and known the Father. Jesus promises His disciples that because of their faith in Him and in the Father, they too will be able to do the work of the Father as Jesus did. End your discussion by praying together that others will recognize in your family the work of the Father. Pray together the Lord’s Prayer.

Members of the same family often bear close resemblances to one another. Sometimes physical resemblances are shared within a family, but often the similarities are behavioral characteristics and mannerisms. We hear this observation affirmed through a number of common phrases: “He’s a chip off the old block” or “She’s her mother’s daughter.” Today’s Gospel points to a mystery of faith that might be examined in light of these familial relationships. In Jesus we see and know the Father. Likewise, the Father is known through the life and work of the Son, Jesus.

SUNDAY REFLECTION

With Masses ongoing, we have a very willing parishioner making masks. If this is something you would be interested in buying, please call the parish office to be added to the list. Once your masks are completed, you will be contacted for their pickup and can make payment through the office. Masks are $10 each. All money collected will be donated back to the parish. Thank you for your support.

MASKS AVAILABLE

Please remember no more than 50 people are allowed in the Church at any given time.

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GOOD NEWS

have travelled anywhere outside the country, you are required to self-isolate for 14 days.This includes not attending Mass.

Please remember that if you

OUT OF COUNTRY TRAVEL CONFIRMATION

Please remember the St. Albert Food Bank in your donations. They come to pick up every Wednesday and it is wonderful to see our hamper always overflowing. Thank you for your generosity.

FOOD BANK DONATIONS

You taught us the importance of service through the many examples set by Your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the words of the Holy Spirit and the grace poured out by You, these wonderful people have heard Your call to do great and wonderful things here at Holy Family Parish. May you continue to care for our Church volunteers and may you shower them with love and many blessings.

Loving Father,

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

All Sacraments are again being celebrated, including Confirmation. If your child needs to be confirmed, please contact the office.

Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Funeral) due to COVID-19, please call the parish office for details on how to obtain all information and paperwork needed.

If you or your child have been waiting for the following Sacraments (Baptism,

SACRAMENTS

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Tuesday, August 18th at 5:00 pm, Saturday, August 22nd at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, August 26th at 5:00 pm, and Thursday, September 3rd at 5:00 pm. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, we are asking ONLY FAMILIES THAT ARE INVOLVED IN CONFIRMATION ATTEND THESE MASSES.

However, please join the greater parish community in praying for and congratulating all the confirmation candidates this year.

The following Masses are our Confirmation Masses:

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Thank you for your time and service and we encourage many more volunteers to come forward so we can increase the maximum number of people we can accomodate safely.

Star of the North offers many retreats and workshops designed to strengthen and deepen the faith of the community. Please register at least one week in advance of the start of the program. Register online at www.starofthenorth.ca or by phoning 780-459-5511. Visa, Mastercard, debit, cheque and cash are all accepted. Please pay at the time of registration.

Spirit of the Enneagram

Meditative Writing

September 10th, October 15th, November 12th, February 18th, March 18th, April 15th: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm. Cost: In-house: $45, Online: $25.Facilitator is Sandy Prather.

Friday, September 11th at 7:00 pm to Sunday, September 13th at 4:00 pm. Cost: Live-in: TBD, Online: $200. Facilitator: Richard Groves.

Living in the Word of GodSaturday, September 26th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost: In-house: $45, Online $25.

Wednesdays, October 14th and 21st 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Cost: In-house: $95, Online: $60.

Facilitator: Anita Allsopp &

Faciliator: Stéphane Saulnier.

Nourishing Our Human Destiny: Ecology as a Sacred Mission

Faciliator: Bob McKeon.

Lucie Leduc.

September 16th, 23rd, 30th and October 14th, 7:00-9:30 pm. Cost: In-house: $90, Online: $60.

Faciliator: Debbie Doornbos.

Slow Down! Retreat Days.

Friday, October 2nd 7:00 pm to Sunday, October 4th at 1:00 pm.

Tuesdays, October 13th, 20th, 27th, November 17th 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Cost: In-house: $90, Online: $60.

Seasons of Our Lives

Facilitator: Fr. Seamus Finn, OMI.

Pope Francis: Teaching Through Word and Deed

A live online educational event is available, making the pro-life case against assisted suicide. The keynote speaker will be Blaise Alleyne. Tickets are by donation: register at www.aliesevent.ca. August 28th, live chat opens at 6:00 pm, presentation at 6:30 pm. All proceeds go towards the work of ALIES & the Back Porch.

THE MEANING OF MERCY

Next Saturday (August 22nd) will be the final 7:00 pm Mass as Fr. Andrew will be going back to the Seminary.

Please join us in thanking him for all his service to our parish community during these last few months. Our continued prayers as he serves in the seminary.

The weekday 5:00 pm Masses will be finishing at the end of the month. The last weekday evening Mass will be on Friday, August 28th.

FINAL MASSES:WEEKEND SATURDAY 7:00 pm,

WEEKDAY 5:00 pm

RETREATS

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 16th, 2020“Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom and cured every disease

among the people.” ~ The Gospel of Matthew

9:00 am - For the suffering souls through the friends of the suffering souls5:00 pm - Rita Osborne +

9:00 am - Norman MacIntyre +

Thursday - August 20th

5:00 pm - Minnie Tomkow +

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time9:00 am - Lorraine MacDonald +

5:00 pm - For all our Confirmation candidates (Confirmation Mass)

Saturday - August 15th

Sunday - August 16th

5:00 pm - Eileen Dunham +

11:00 am - Holy Family parishioners

Monday - August 17th

7:00 pm - Trevor & Shelley Gamble

5:00 pm - Linda Schmidt +

Tuesday - August 18th9:00 am - Max Dzenick +

Wednesday - August 19th

St. Bernard9:00 am - Thomas Wacowich +5:00 pm - Connor L. +

Friday - August 21st

5:00 pm - Larry W. +

Saturday - August 22nd

St. Pius X

The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

7:00 pm - William Dunham +

9:00 am - Miriam Gaude +

5:00 pm - Larry Lemieux +

Sunday - August 23rd

9:00 am - Holy Family parishioners21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

(Anniversary)

11:00 am - Patricia Hamilton +5:00 pm - Sheila & Dan Brouinooge

Saint of the Month: St. Lawrence ~ Feast Day: August 10th“Sheltered under the name of Jesus Christ,

I do not fear these pains, for they do not last long.” ~St. Lawrence

Who did God create you to be? How can you live your life for Christ in the midst of our current suffering? Turn to the saints. Turn to Holy Scripture. Turn to the promises that God made to those who follow Him. Things will not be easy, but the reward waiting for us is worth all of our earthly sufferings! Stay strong in your faith! Love God with all your heart, and set the world on fire!

“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” ~ St. Catherine of Siena

Due to COVID-19, the Archdiocese of Edmonton is advising parishes to temporarily lay off some employees to save on costs. I have now been temporarily laid off and do not know when I will be returning to ministry. Hopefully the wait isn’t too long. I will miss everyone very much, and please know that I will be praying for you during this difficult time!

Join us every Wednesday at 7pm to pray the rosary for an awareness of life issues and for a Culture of Life. What does the Church teach on life issues and why?

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Please pick up your 2019

Andy & Leona Raymond (51 years)

Alan & Shelley Martell (25 years)

Sean & Alyssa Frew (13 years)

Don & Lucie Leduc (50 years)

Erwin & Else Annich (59 years)

Reginald Corory & Paulette Schoenberger (11 years)

John & Carol Caputo (40 years)

Please contact the office to have your names added to the anniversary list for the months of August or September. Join us in congratulating the following couples:

Douglas & Marieta Paul (41 years)

we celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage.

Roger & Juliette Pollok (55 years)

As requested by Pope Francis,

From February 26th through April 5th, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life - 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to peacefully pray the Rosary in your own home for this cause. For more information email: [email protected] or 40daysforlife.com/Edmonton

During this holiday season we see many people returning home. Please join us in welcoming them, with warm smiles and joy to have them back in our pews.

It’s your Heavenly Father reaching his arms out to you, the Holy Spirit whispering in your ear, hoping to draw you home.

There’s an old saying that says “Once a Catholic, always a Catholic.” Maybe you have been away from the Church for a little while, or for quite some time, but now you are feeling a tug at your heart calling you back to the Catholic Church. Heed that tug.

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Celebration: Contact the office

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of the month at 7:00 pm.

1st Eucharist & Reconciliation:

Baptism:

Preparation: 2nd Wednesday

Preparation for celebrating these Sacraments is underway. If you missed the first preparation evening in November, please contact: [email protected].

Confirmation: h

Preparation for celebrating this Sacrament is underway. If you missed the first preparation evening in October, please contact: [email protected].

Marriage: Please contact the office at least six months prior to the wedding. A mandatory preparation course is required.

When a priest celebrates Mass every day, he offers each celebration of the Eucharist for a particular person or intention. By doing so, he applies special graces from God upon that person or intention.To request a Mass intention, please visit or call the parish office.

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Can you play the piano, guitar or organ? Other instruments are also welcome! The keyboard accompaniment for our music resources needs either a grade 5 or 6 proficiency. Playing for Mass does require special skills and experience. This will include acknowledging the music ministry as having a servant-leadership role in the parish, knowing the liturgical cues, being able to accompany singers and improvise, and eventually knowing the musical, liturgical and pastoral judgement needed to select music for various celebrations. You will receive good mentoring! You can join an existing group or choir and apprentice with them, or you can be part of some new groups and choirs that are being formed. Please contact Marieta at [email protected] for more information.

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” - 1 Peter 4:10

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all

circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ

Jesus.” 1Thess 5: 16-18

Do you want to have great discussions about the faith? Unite and Verve are youth groups for you!

WELCOME HOME

40 DAYS FOR LIFE

DID YOU KNOW?

2. What is the feast of the Epiphany about?

3. When is Epiphany celebrated?

“Epiphany” means “manifestation”. It comes from Greek roots that mean “to show, to display” (phainein) and “on, to” (epi-). An epiphany is thus a time when something is shown, displayed, or manifested to an audience.

1. What does the word “Epiphany” mean?

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church the Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Saviour of the world. The great feast of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men (magi) from the East, together with His baptism in the Jordan and the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee.The Epiphany shows that “the full number of the nations” now takes its “place in the family of the patriarchs”, and acquires Israelitica dignitas (is made “worthy of the heritage of Israel”) CCC 528.

This varies around the world.

In some countries, Epiphany is a holy day of obligation. Where that is the case, it is celebrated on January 6th. In the United States and Canada, Epiphany is not a holy day of obligation, and its celebration is transferred to the first Sunday after January 1st.

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The requirements for being a singer at Masses in our parish are:

Singers are needed for new music ministry groups in our parish. Three musicians – an organist and two pianists – have responded to our urgent need for music ministry. Now we need singers to join them!

- A regular commitment of time - for practice and for your group’s ministry schedule.

- The Archdiocesan requirements for all parish volunteers – the attendance to the Called to Protect 2.5 hour workshop and completing some forms (application, covenant of care) will be needed.

- An attitude of service (not performance) reverence and the ability to work as part of a group.

- The ability to carry a tune – you don’t have to have a trained voice, be able to read musical notation, or harmonize, although those abilities are a great help – but you do need to be able to sing on key and have a voice that can blend with others.

If you do have a trained voice, if you sang in a school or church choir when you were young, if you have ever thought about being part of the music ministry at Mass, or if you appreciate the importance of musical leadership for public worship and believe that those who sing pray twice, please become part of one of the three new music ministry groups or choirs we are now forming in our parish!

Call Marieta at 780-459-3694 or email at:[email protected] for more information.

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For further information, please contact Alison Liston by email at [email protected]. To learn more about Jessica’s story, visit the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation website at https://jessicamartel

The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation is finalizing construction on Jessie’s House, with plans to open on April 1st, 2020. This facility will offer a shelter from domestic violence to individuals and families within the Sturgeon Region, Alexander First Nation, Edmonton Garrison and the City of St. Albert. Hoping to offer the comfort of a quilt to each client, the Foundation is looking for donations. If you are a quilter, please consider donating a quilt to Jessie’s House.

The parish has achieved 93% of the goal of $67,000 for the Together We Serve initiative. To date, $62,328 has been raised. The charities that benefit have expressed their gratitude and thank you for your generosity. A year-end financial report will be available next week.

JESSIE’S HOUSE

TOGETHER WE SERVE

May anniversary:Denise and Bob Clarke (45 Years)

You are present in the My Jesus, I believe that

~St. Alphonsus Maria de’Liguori

Blessed Sacrament.

You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.

I love You above all things and I desire You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive

Permit not that I should ever be separated from You.

As though You were already there, I embrace You and unite myself wholly to You.

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Bible Study

1st Monday, 6:45 pm

Tuesdays, 10:00 am

after Mass

CatechismFridays, 4:30 pm

Wednesday mornings,

Catholic Women’s League

Divine Mercy

4th Wednesday, (1st & 3rd deg.) 6:00 pm

Liturgy Committee

Knights of Columbus

1st Thursday (4th deg.) 7:30 pm

God & Elaine Bredo (42 Years)

April anniversaries:

Ray & Ingrid Brodeur (61 Years)

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTIONThe Good Friday collection for the Holy Land has been moved to September 14th, 2020, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

For the prayers of the novena and more information visit: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/novena

Jesus asked St. Faustina that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be preceded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy, which will begin on Good Friday, April 10th. “On each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a different group of souls and you will immerse them in this ocean of My mercy.... On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My passion, for the graces for these souls.”

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA

- help your parents cook and serve Easter dinner

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Although this Holy Week and the Easter season look different, there are many ways we can celebrate at home:

Good Friday

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- continue to watch and participate in live stream services

- make hot cross buns for

- make Easter cards and drop on doorsteps for family, friends and godparents

- make resurrection rolls for a treat on Easter Sunday

- print off and use colouring sheets from links below to decorate your house

In light of recent restrictions on our faith practices, here are some ideas or ways to continue your faith at home, while still respecting social distancing:

Prayer:Continue your prayer life, first thing in the morning, mealtimes and before bed. All are easy ways to incorporate more prayer into your daily life.

TRIDUUM & EASTER SEASON PRACTICES

Good Friday:

- sing “Were You There?” and other traditional Good Friday hymns

Holy Saturday:- decorate Easter eggs- bake Easter bread- make an Easter centrepiece- watch a movie on the Passion of the Lord

Holy Thursday:

- fast from food, electronics and other things to focus on Jesus’ passion

- have a simple meal

Easter Sunday:

- observe a plain cross in your home

- wash each other’s feet- drive by Churches for social distancing “adoration”


- start the Divine Mercy novena

- enjoy meat on Friday

Octave of Easter (8 days including and following Easter Sunday):

- eat a meal as a family in formal clothing

- make an Easter door wreath, use plenty of white!

- enjoy desserts



- pray the Regina Caeli prayer


Please prayerfully discern continuing your donations especially during the Easter season. Thank you to all those who have continued to remember the parish in their donations.

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Although currently attending Mass in person is not allowed, we are all strongly encouraged to attend virtually.

EWTN has Masses at:

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I am also providing two prayers to Our Lady that you can recite at the end of the Rosary, and that I myself will pray in the month of May, in spiritual union with all of you. I include them with this letter so that they are available to everyone.

~ Pope FrancisRome, Saint John Lateran, 25 April 2020, Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist

The month of May is here, a time when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home within the family. The restrictions of the pandemic have made us come to appreciate all the more this “family” aspect, also from a spiritual point of view.

Dear brothers and sisters, contemplating the face of Christ with the heart of Mary our Mother will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us overcome this time of trial. I keep all of you in my prayers, especially those suffering most greatly, and I ask you, please, to pray for me. I thank you, and with great affection I send you my blessing.

For this reason, I want to encourage everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of May. This can be done either as a group or individually; you can decide according to your own situations, making the most of both opportunities. The key to doing this is always simplicity, and it is easy also on the internet to find good models of prayers to follow.

LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO THE FAITHFUL FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2020

O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.

“Protectress of the Roman people” you know our needs, and we know that you will provide, so that, as at Cana in Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this time of trial.

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from every danger, O glorious and Blessed Virgin.

First Prayer

We entrust ourselves to you, Heath of the Sick, who, at the foot of the cross, were united with Jesus’ suffering, and persevered in your faith.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us. For he took upon himself our suffering, and burdened himself with our sorrows to bring us, through the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.

Second Prayer

Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.

“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”.

In the present tragic situation, when the world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.

Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.

Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health.

Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone.

Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus.

Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those lacking the basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.

Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer.

Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.

To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

Needed: construction paper (all colours), lined paper, pencils, pens, pencil crayons, markers, sharpeners, erasers, mixing bowls, thin cutting boards, scrubbers, J cloths, sewing machines, baby and toddler clothes, fur and leather pieces or coats, embroidery thread, yarn, thread, notions, sewing machine needles,

I would be happy to deliver wool and directions to your mailbox! Prayer shawls can bring comfort to anyone at this time, be it an illness, a bereavement, a new baby or just plain comfort, as every stitch is a prayer for the person who will be receiving the shawl. When done, they are available from our parish office and Fr. Jozef will kindly bless them. Please call Rachelle at

Ladies, if you are bored with all of this isolation and “staying home”, how about knitting a prayer shawl?

587-290-0090.

PRAYER SHAWLS

Members of the same family often bear close resemblances to one another. Sometimes physical resemblances are shared within a family, but often the similarities are behavioral characteristics and mannerisms. We hear this observation affirmed through a number of common phrases: “He’s a chip off the old block” or “She’s her mother’s daughter.” Today’s Gospel points to a mystery of faith that might be examined in light of these familial relationships. In Jesus we see and know the Father. Likewise, the Father is known through the life and work of the Son, Jesus.

Talk together as a family about whether people outside of your family recognize common traits of your family. Are there physical resemblances that people recognize and so know each individual as a member of your family? Are there mannerisms that are shared by members of your family? What are some common interests and work that people might associate with your family? As you read today’s Gospel, John 14:1-12, keep in mind that members of the same family share many characteristics, even though each person in the family is an individual. What does Jesus tell His disciples about His relationship with the Father? The relationship between the Father and Jesus is so close that Jesus says that those who have seen and known Jesus have also seen and known the Father. Jesus promises His disciples that because of their faith in Him and in the Father, they too will be able to do the work of the Father as Jesus did. End your discussion by praying together that others will recognize in your family the work of the Father. Pray together the Lord’s Prayer.

SUNDAY REFLECTION

With Masses ongoing, we have a very willing parishioner making masks. If this is something you would be interested in buying, please call the parish office to be added to the list. Once your masks are completed, you will be contacted for their pickup and can make payment through the office. Masks are $10 each. All money collected will be donated back to the parish. Thank you for your support.

MASKS AVAILABLE

will pass. Holy Family of Nazareth,

The Icon of the Holy Family has arrived, as pictured on the top

of the bulletin. left-hand corner of the front page

You can come and see the painting and contemplate its possible placement in the Church. I encourage and welcome your suggestions. Please remember no more than 50 people are allowed in the Church at any given time.

Let us pray that this pandemic

pray for us.

GOOD NEWS

have travelled anywhere outside the country, you are required to self-isolate for 14 days.This includes not attending Mass.

Please remember that if you

OUT OF COUNTRY TRAVEL CONFIRMATION

Please remember the St. Albert Food Bank in your donations. They come to pick up every Wednesday and it is wonderful to see our hamper always overflowing. Thank you for your generosity.

FOOD BANK DONATIONS

You taught us the importance of service through the many examples set by Your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the words of the Holy Spirit and the grace poured out by You, these wonderful people have heard Your call to do great and wonderful things here at Holy Family Parish. May you continue to care for our Church volunteers and may you shower them with love and many blessings.We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Loving Father,

If you or your child have been waiting for the following Sacraments (Baptism,Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Funeral) due to COVID-19, please call the parish office for details on how to obtain all information and paperwork needed.

All Sacraments are again being celebrated, including Confirmation. If your child needs to be confirmed, please contact the office.

SACRAMENTS

PRAYER FOR VOLUNTEERS

� NOTE: IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND A MASS YOU HAVE REGISTERED FOR, PLEASE CANCEL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO FREE UP SPACE FOR SOMEONE ELSE.

� Click on “Add to Cart”.

� Click on “Submit registration”.

� If everything is correct, you will get a large green check mark and your ticket reservation will be sent to your email.

For each weekend Mass, registration begins on Mondays at 9:00 am and ends at midnight on Thursdays, or when a given Mass is full, whichever comes first.

� If you have selected more than 1 ticket, click the “copy the answers from above”to fill in the other tickets.

� Two weeks of Masses will be listed.

� The office will have a list at the Point of Entry desk with names of all who have registered for each Mass. There is no need to bring your confirmation email or tickets.

� If you want to register for the following week’s Mass, just go back in and pick the next weekend’s Mass and follow the steps

� Click “Continue”.

� You are now registered!

� Select how many tickets you will need (10 maximum/person).

� Click on the “Purple ticket button” beside your chosen Mass.

� Fill in the blanks with your email, phone number, and attendee name(s).

� You will be asked to review and confirm your order as well as check the “Confirmation” box affirming that you are healthy and haven’t travelled outside Canada in the last 14 days.

This process is done simply by going to your confirmation email and clicking on the link that is provided in case of any changes.

www.pretix.eu/HolyFamilyParish/

� Click on “Continue”.

Tuesday, August 18th at 5:00 pm, Saturday, August 22nd at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, August 26th at 5:00 pm, and Thursday, September 3rd at 5:00 pm. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, we are asking ONLY FAMILIES THAT ARE INVOLVED IN CONFIRMATION ATTEND THESE MASSES.

However, please join the greater parish community in praying for and congratulating all the confirmation candidates this year.

The following Masses are our Confirmation Masses:



CHANGE IN PROCEDURE FOR REGISTERING FOR

WEEKEND MASSES:

Parishioners are now being asked to register with a computer or device for weekend Masses on this site: www.pretix.eu/HolyFamilyParish


Thank you for your time and service and we encourage many more volunteers to come forward so we can increase the maximum number of people we can accomodate safely.

Star of the North offers many retreats and workshops designed to strengthen and deepen the faith of the community. Please register at least one week in advance of the start of the program. Register online at www.starofthenorth.ca or by phoning 780-459-5511. Visa, Mastercard, debit, cheque and cash are all accepted. Please pay at the time of registration.

Spirit of the Enneagram

Living in the Word of God

Faciliator: Stéphane Saulnier.

September 10th, October 15th, November 12th, February 18th, March 18th, April 15th: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm. Cost: In-house: $45, Online: $25.

Friday, September 11th at 7:00 pm to Sunday, September 13th at 4:00 pm. Cost: Live-in: TBD, Online: $200. Facilitator: Richard Groves.

September 16th, 23rd, 30th and October 14th, 7:00-9:30 pm. Cost: In-house: $90, Online: $60.

Seasons of Our Lives

Tuesdays, October 13th, 20th, 27th, November 17th 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Cost: In-house: $90, Online: $60.Faciliator: Bob McKeon.

Faciliator: Debbie Doornbos.

Facilitator is Sandy Prather.

Facilitator: Anita Allsopp &

Slow Down! Retreat Days.

Lucie Leduc.

Meditative Writing

Saturday, September 26th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost: In-house: $45, Online $25.

Nourishing Our Human Destiny: Ecology as a Sacred MissionFriday, October 2nd 7:00 pm to Sunday, October 4th at 1:00 pm.Facilitator: Fr. Seamus Finn, OMI.

Pope Francis: Teaching Through Word and Deed

Wednesdays, October 14th and 21st 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Cost: In-house: $95, Online: $60.

A live online educational event is available, making the pro-life case against assisted suicide. The keynote speaker will be Blaise Alleyne. Tickets are by donation: register at www.aliesevent.ca. August 28th, live chat opens at 6:00 pm, presentation at 6:30 pm. All proceeds go towards the work of ALIES & the Back Porch.

THE MEANING OF MERCY

Next Saturday (August 22nd) will be the final 7:00 pm Mass as Fr. Andrew will be going back to the Seminary.

Please join us in thanking him for all his service to our parish community during these last few months. Our continued prayers as he serves in the seminary.

The weekday 5:00 pm Masses will be finishing at the end of the month. The last weekday evening Mass will be on Friday, August 28th.

FINAL MASSES:WEEKEND SATURDAY 7:00 pm,

WEEKDAY 5:00 pm

RETREATS

Contact: Jerry Stack 780-459-4589Please pray for our sick and those who care for them:

Fischer, SheilaFisher, Nash

Casavant, Bertha

Foster, Brian

Hansen, Michael

Hodges, Alan

Healey, Joanne

Fraser, BrendaFrattin, RobGordon, ShelleyGrant, EdHack, ShannoHamilton, Keith

Norma

Delory, HelenDuncan, JohnFedorchuk, HelenFerguson, LisaFischer, Ken

Kay, EdwardKho, Thomas

Carey, Louise

Lafreniere, JeannineLaliberte, Cathy

Anstruther, Ruth Arcand, GeriArnold, BernieBarteski, DecolynneJoBecigneul, Beatrice Belanger, JeanneBlack, MichelleBoles, OlesiaBrassard, TonyBurrows Whittle,

Castro, ChericaChampagne, Georgette Charles, DianeD., Matthias

Hickey, John

Holtner, Colin

Hutchinson, Laurie

Lawson, Monica

Paquette, JosephPerry, DavidPetryshyn, TeddyPollok, JulietteRobertson, DuncanRobertson, TrevorRiopel, PaulSabourin, CindySabourin, RichardShewchuk, BillSokolan, Lena

Stewart, MarionSwift, CarlTheilade, EarlThurnbeck, LucieTrepanier, MarkWillott, DominicZima, Chad

Chuck Jr.Nolin, MelissaNgayaan, RufinoPanzeter, KarlPatsy

Meister, MaryMitchell,

Stevens, Joyce

MacMillian, HopeLindsay, Carolyn

Maier, EmiliaMartell, Shelley

Lemieux, Douglas

Retreat Center


www.starofthenorth.ca Phone:780-459-5511

Star of the North ALL MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Let us remember the poor! Blessings, Ken Gallagher, President, St. Albert Conference.

To donate, please call the Help Line at 780-471-5577 or email [email protected].


The Maritime World. We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families.

“Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved; for You are my praise."

Jeremiah 17:14Email: _______________________________________________________

Postal Code: ______________ Phone Number:______________________

Building Fund ______________

Name (print): _________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________

Please debit my bank account for the following monthly amounts:

Regular Sunday Offering _________ Together We Serve ____________

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In the spirit of giving, please consider filling out this Pre-Authorized Debit form and mailing to the parish office or putting it in the basket in the font.

Dated _______________________________________________________

Note: New enrollments and changes will occur on the first day of the following month:

I (we), as the account holder(s), authorize the Catholic Parish of Holy Family and my (our) financial institution, to debit, in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Payments Association, my (our) account at the branch specified on the attached void cheque, for the purpose of making a charitable donation to our institutions. This authorization is to remain in effect until the Catholic Parish of Holy Family has received written notification from me (us) of its change or termination.

Signature of account holder(s) __________________________________

CATHOLIC WOMEN'SLEAGUE (CWL) COMMUNITY EVENTS

PASTORAL CARE

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (KofC)

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS

1st Sunday of Advent

The first part of today’s Gospel places Jesus’ ministry in the context of the writings of the prophet, Isaiah. Matthew wants to show that Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophecies given to the people of Israel, and he refers to Isaiah to do so. Isaiah says that the Messiah will begin his ministry in Galilee, the land of the Gentiles. When Jesus begins to preach in Galilee, Matthew points to his ministry as a fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, proof that Jesus is the Messiah.

The Gospel concludes with a description of the ministry that Jesus begins in Galilee. Jesus inaugurates the Kingdom of God with his work. He teaches in the synagogue and preaches the kingdom. His ability to cure people’s diseases and illness is a sign of the kingdom. In Jesus’ ministry, we already begin to see the Kingdom of God among us.

Today’s Gospel describes the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (called the Synoptic Gospels), Jesus’ public ministry begins after his baptism by John the Baptist and after his retreat to the desert where he was tempted by the devil. When Jesus returns from the desert, he hears that John has been arrested.

When Jesus called his first disciples, the Gospel tells us that the fishermen (Peter and Andrew, James and John) dropped everything to follow Jesus immediately. Yet this Gospel tells us little about the prior experience that the fishermen had of Jesus. Did they know him? Had they heard him preach? What kind of person must Jesus have been to invoke such a response? We can imagine that Jesus was a powerful presence to elicit a response as immediate and complete as these first disciples gave.

5 pm, 7:30 pm, 9:30 pm, Midnight

December 31st -

December 24th - Christmas Eve

December 25th - Christmas Day9 am, 11am

December 26th - St. Stephen

No 5:00 pm Mass

11:00 am ONLY

Mary, Mother of God Vigil5:00 pm

January 1st -Mary, Mother of God

No 5:00 pm Mass9 am, 11am,

Christmas Season Mass Times

Encounter Jesus, Engage Disciples, Evangelize the World

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time • August 16th, 2020

Upcoming Events

Monday, February 17thOffice Closed, Family DayHFP & SAP Youth Family Day Event, 1:00 pm at Seven Hills

Friday, March 13th


Wednesday, February 26th

Mass, 7:00 pm


World Day of Prayer Celebration, 2:00 pm

Friday, March 6th


Ash Wednesday, 9:00 am & 7:00 pm

Friday, February 28th




Mass, 7:00 pmTrivia Night at St. Joseph’s Seminary, 7:00 pm

Mass, 7:00 pm

Paper generously supplied byConnelly-McKinley.Thank you.

Christian vocations through prayer, living the Word, and brotherhood. MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

The Sons of St. Joseph is a men's group dedicated to strengthening and supporting men in their

Contact info: [email protected]

SONS OF ST. JOSEPH

Congratulations

And now there remainfaith, hope, and love; but the

greatest of these is love.

10:30 am and ends with Mass

Saturday, January 18th, Life in the Spirit retreat at 1225 Township Rd. 535 Parkland County. Please bring a bagged lunch, first talk begins at

at 4:00 pm.Everyone is welcome!

MOUNT CARMEL ONE-DAY RETREAT

Volunteers Soup and a Bun

lenten sacrifice, couple hours of time

Holy Thursday Mass, 7:00 pm

Friday, April 3rd

Stations of the Cross 6:45 pm

Soup and a Bun 5:45 pmStations of the Cross 6:45 pm

Thursday, April 9th

Palm Sunday

Soup and a Bun 5:45 pmStations of the Cross 6:45 pm

Holy Saturday

NO 5:00 pm Mass

Monday, March 16th

Friday, March 20th

Friday, April 10th7:15 pm

Friday, March 27thSoup and a Bun 5:45 pm

Pancake Breakfast after 9:00 & 11:00 am Masses

10:00 am, 3:00 pmGood Friday Service,

Parish Mission & Penitential Service

Sunday, April 5th

Good Friday Stations of the Cross, 6:30 pm

Saturday, April 11th

Easter Food Blessing, 12:15 pm

Sunday, April 12thEaster Masses 9:00 am, 11:00 am

Monday, April 13thOffice Closed, Easter Monday

Easter Vigil, 8:30 pm

“The Lord is kind and merciful.”

You, Salvation of the Roman People,

to conform to the will of the Father

we may return to joy and to feasting

and to do as we are told by Jesus,

and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross,

as a sign of salvation and of hope.

to the joy of the resurrection. Amen.

who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm.

Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from

every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

O Mary, you always shine on our path

We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,

know what we need, and we are sure you will provideso that, as in Cana of Galilee,

after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love,

who has taken upon himself our sufferings

A Prayer to Mary from Pope Francis:

Heartfelt repentance immediately transforms the heart. Diary 388

DIVINE MERCY MINUTE

Please remember that in order to increase the capacity of our Masses we NEED more volunteers. There is a detailed list of the volunteers required for each Mass inside the bulletin, along with the contact emails for each ministry. Please prayerfully and carefully discern if you are willing and able to help in any of these positions so that we may accommodate more parishioners at each Mass. There is no way to accommodate more than 50 people at each Mass with the current number of volunteers. We are grateful to everyone who has already offered their time and talents.

CHANGE IN PROCEDURE FOR REGISTERING FOR WEEKEND MASSES:

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED:

Parishioners are now being asked to register with a computer or device for weekend Masses on this site: www.pretix.eu/HolyFamilyParish/




Thank you for your time and service and we encourage many more volunteers to come forward so we can increase the maximum number we can safely accommodate at Mass!

LENT 2020

Although we are no longer permitted to celebrate the Eucharist as a community, our expenses remain. Please consider continuing your donations online via Canada Helps or through debit deposit.

GIVING TO THE PARISH

Would you like to join women from all across Canada in an organization that can foster and celebrate your Catholic faith?

The CWL is rooted in gospel values and calls you and all members to holiness through service to all people of God. You are invited to join League sisters as you pray for one another and walk the gospel road together.

Special CWL occasions are often celebrated with the Eucharist.

You are encouraged to deepen your spiritual understanding and study Catholic teachings - an important CWL initiative.

As a CWL member, you joyfully affirm that God’s presence blesses every aspect of ordinary life, including meetings, volunteer projects and celebrations. Come, join us! Contact: Catherine MacIsaac 780-460-8911 or at [email protected]

The CWL motto is “For God and Canada.” Mary is honoured as “Our Lady of Good Counsel.”

HOW CAN I ENRICHMY FAITH?

NO WEEKDAY OR WEEKEND

MASSES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

To view the Archbishop’s Live stream Masses, as well as other parishes across the Archdiocese, please visit:

http://caedm.ca/PastoralScene/entryid/787/find-a-livestream-mass-during-covid-19-restrictions

THESE DATES WILL RESUME WHEN NORMAL PARISH ACTIVITIES RETURN.ALL MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

MINISTRY MEETING DATES

All meetings are cancelled until further notice. Watch the bulletin and website for updates.

Holy Communion to the sick.

Distribution of Holy Communion outside of Mass is not permitted.

Funerals and weddings may be celebrated, excluding Mass, only if prevailing medical directives can be followed. Arrangements are not to be finalized without first consulting the Chancery Office.

To limit the risk of spread of the virus, only a priest is to take

This should be limited to cases of serious illness.

DIRECTIVES FROMTHE ARCHDIOCESE: OFFICE CLOSED

The Parish office will be closed from April 8th through to April 15th. Please continue to check the website for updates.

If desired, monetary donations can be made by sending cheques to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul 7 St. Vital Ave. St. Albert, ABT8N 5K1. Thank you.

SOCIETY OFST. VINCENT DE PAUL

when attending Massit is encouraged to wear

Monday - Thursday9:00 am - 12:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

75 Poirier Avenue

9:00 am and 5:00 pm

Weekend MassesSaturday: 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Office Fax: 780-460-4239

Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, and 5:00 pm

Weekend Assistance Msgr. Jack Hamilton

Office Hours

PastorFr. Jozef Wroblewski

St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1Office Phone: 780-459-3694

Rectory Phone: 780-460-2774Website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca

Daily MassMonday to Friday:

ConfessionsSaturday 11:00 am - noon

Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Contact [email protected] [email protected]@holyfamilyparish.ca

Church Information

Please remember to donate toHoly Family Parish. Ways to donate:

1) use your current envelopes, and place in the basket in the font.2) press the “donate” button on our website, you can use a credit card.

4) e-transfer to [email protected].

3) use direct deposit either already set up or by calling the parish office to set up.

There is no need for a password, this will automatically be deposited into our account.

Thank you to all those who have made or are considering making a donation.

DONATIONS NEEDED

St. Albert thank you for your donations.

Members of SSVP will be holding a food drive at St. Albert Parish between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon on Sunday, August 16th to help meet the needs of people living in the inner city of Edmonton and in St. Albert.

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is grateful for the support given over the years. This year, donations to the Distribution Centre have slowed because of Covid-19 and SSVP is in need of canned and dry goods.

The SSVP truck will be parked in the St. Albert Parish parking lot to receive your donations. With grateful hearts, the Vincentians of

parishioners and staff.

40th anniversary August 1980 - August 2020. Please continue to pray for our Pastor,

Congratulations to our parish on our

We need volunteers urgently!!!

We are decreasing our Masses due to Fr. Andrew returning to the seminary. To facilitate these changes, we need a minimum of 2 volunteers for most positions. In order to accommodate the number of people currently attending Mass, in the four remaining Masses, we need more people to volunteer. Without your help, our parish community will not continue to run smoothly.

There are many different types of volunteers needed:

Point of Entry Person - 2


Please carefully consider if you can donate your time and talents to our parish.

You will be required to ensure your volunteer paperwork and

the Called To Protect training is current.

email: [email protected] - 2-3

Cleaning Crew - 2-3

email: [email protected] - 1



Eucharistic Minister - 2-3

780-918-6715, email [email protected].

The knights of Columbus are collecting bottles for Operation Friendship Senior Center to help out marginalized seniors in downtown Edmonton. The best time to bring bring them is before or after masses. Please bring your bottles to the Garage in the back of the church and let the person selling grocery cards know and we will put them in the garage.If there is no one selling cards. Text or email Cor de Boon

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