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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 29, 2019
1566 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2L 0G6
Phone 403-282-9488 Fax 403-282-0502 www.stlukeschurch.ca [email protected]
SUNDAY MASSES Saturday at 5:00 pm, Sunday at 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm
WEEKDAY MASSES Monday to Friday 8:00 am & 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am
PARISH TEAM Pastor: Rev. Fernando Genogaling Assoc. Pastor: Rev. Freddy Valdivia Deacon: Luis Hong Deacon Emeritus: John Hagan Secretary: Margaret Dewald Michelle Banham Accountant: Barbara Banham Sacramental Coordinator: Peggy Hong Part Time Staff: Alvin Camano Parish Council Chair: Brian Montes Finance Chair: Ken Taylor
RECONCILIATION Saturday: 9:30am – 10:30am & 4:00pm – 4:45pm Weekdays (Monday to Friday): 8:30am – 9:00am
And by appointment
MARRIAGES Wedding arrangements are made through an initial interview with one of the Fathers or Deacons (6-month notice required). Couples who are planning to be married at St. Luke’s are expected to regularly worship with our Parish Community and to participate in a Marriage Preparation Course.
BAPTISMS HELD EVERY SUNDAY AT 3:00 PM
Registration for baptism must be made with the office 2 months prior to the baptism date to allow time for a preparation course. Please contact the office. Parents of children baptized at St. Luke’s are expected to regularly worship with our Parish Community.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK & OF SHUT-INS Please call the office 403-282-9488
Emergency Line – If you require a priest for the Anointing of the seriously ill or dying,
Call: 403.231.9505
PARISH MINISTRY COORDINATORS Adoration–Ceciely & Celso Ruy 229-1654 Art & Environment–Cheryl Rust 282-4694 Baptism Prep–Office 282-9488 Catholic Women’s League–Office 282-9488 Cenacle–Cheryl Rust 282-4694 Charismatic Prayer–Charleen Thoreson 239-0588 Children’s Liturgy–Office 282-9488 Coffee Sunday–Marie Byers 286-3714
Creation Care–Linnea Ferguson 587-888-9268 English for New Canadians–Susan Williams
969-1364 Help the Needy– Office 282-9488 Knights of Columbus – Andrew Egbase 587-352-6224 Legion of Mary–Rosa Lyngberg 998-7306 Library–Cassie Gau 547-1910 Music Ministry–Val DeGagne 208-3217 Pastoral Care– Shut-Ins: Simone Bouchard 282-9488 Senior’s Resident Visits: Evelyn Charchuk 239-5508 Praise & Worship–Peter Oganwu 542-0308 Sound & Video–Ken Taylor 241-0908 St. Gianna’s Mom’s Group: Michelle Widmeyer 471-4677 & Jessica Cyr 587-888-4940 Vocation Awareness–Sr Dianne Turner 289-2722 Welcoming–Lennie Fortier 239-8531
All phone numbers preceded by 403 unless listed otherwise
YOUR TALENT IS GOD’S GIFT TO YOU.
WHAT YOU DO WITH IT
IS YOUR GIFT BACK TO GOD.
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, September 29 8:30 am Sandy MacDonald (RIP) 10:30 am Jim LeGuilloux (RIP) 12:30 pm Jose Hidalgo (RIP) 5:30 pm Mass for Parishioners 7:30 pm Wally O’Hara (RIP)
MONDAY, September 30 8:00 am Stanley Noel Smith (RIP) 7:00 pm Wayne Woodward (RIP)
TUESDAY, October 1 8:00 am Souls in Purgatory
7:00 pm The Wu Family
WEDNESDAY, October 2 8:00 am Ona Trudel (RIP) 7:00 pm Armando Talibong Roculan (RIP)
THURSDAY, October 3 8:00 am Chris Sentis (Spec Int) 7:00 pm Paul Seiferling (Spec Int)
FRIDAY, October 4 8:00 am L & D Family Members of
Ken & Carol Taylor 7:00 pm Chris Sentis (Spec Int)
SATURDAY, October 5 9:00 am Peace In The World 5:00 pm The Wu Family
SUNDAY, October 6 8:30 am All Priests in the Calgary Diocese 10:30 am Frank Secreti (RIP) 12:30 pm Jose Hidalgo (RIP) 5:30 pm Roberta Barrett (Spec Int)
7:30 pm Mass for Parishioners
COFFEE SUNDAY NEXT WEEK
Join us for coffee, Tim Bits and friendship.
ST. LUKE’S CWL is currently accepting applications for their 2019
scholarship. If you are related to a St. Luke’s CWL member and have
been accepted into a post-secondary program for the fall, you are eligible!
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPT 30, 2019 Please check the church website for more details
and for an application form.
ST. LUKE’S HELP the NEEDY Wish list for this week:
School Snacks Canned Chili
Bathroom Tissue Other items are always appreciated.
Thank You!
Interested in becoming Catholic?! THE RCIA Program (for
those never baptized, for those baptized in another church or for those Catholics not confirmed)
meets every Wednesday @ 7:00pm in Room 1
CHILDREN’S LITURGY Registration for children ages 4 – 7 will take place this weekend at the
8:30am; 10:30am & 12:30pm Masses. Classes will begin on Sunday, Oct. 6th.
THE HIGH RIVER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will be here the
weekend of Oct 5/6 selling apples after the Sat 5:00pm Mass and the Sunday 8:30am; 10:30am & 12:30pm masses.
CWL FALL BAZAAR Sat., October 19, 2019
9:30 am – 1:30 pm Come join us for an Italian Lunch $12.00 Children (12 and under) $ 6.00
Lunch served 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Raffle items, Baking, Crafts, 2020 Missals for sale.
Masters of Ceremony (MC) 5:00 pm Saturday Mass
Ann Colucci 403-239-9432
8:30 am Mass Anita Hamrak 403-630-7783
Marlene Vierboom 403-993-0909
10:30 am Mass Noel Jerome Noel 587-899-8637
12:30 pm Mass Roy Dait 403-829-4217
Jaime Castro 403-813-4903
5:30 pm Mass Ceciely & Celso Ruy 403-229-1654
7:30 pm Mass Margaret Putong 403-282-7045
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
PARENT/CHILD INFORMATION SESSION: (For the Sacrament of Reconciliation & For
The Sacrament of First Holy Eucharist)
Friday, Sept 27 @ 7:45 pm
OR
Tuesday, October 1 @ 7:45 pm
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM *Baptism Preparation for parents of infants and
preschool age children– Monday, Sept 30 @ 7 pm
Fr. Anthony along with 4 other priests from our diocese have formed a team to RIDE FOR REFUGE, the fundraising event
for ELIZABETH HOUSE. They are asking for your support. If you are able to donate to this cause please go to
https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisin
gPage.aspx?teamID=879413&langPref=en-CA PARISH SCHEDULE Sept 30 – Oct 4
MONDAY – September 30 ESL 9:30 am St. Dominic School Mass 9:30 am Bible Study 12:30 pm Baptism Preparation 7:00 pm AA Mtg 8:00 pm
TUESDAY – October 1 Prayer Mtg 1:00 pm CWL Exe. Mtg 5:30 pm Legion of Mary 7:30 pm KC Exe Mtg 7:30 pm Sacramental Information Night 7:45 pm
WEDNESDAY – October 2
Mom’s Time Out 9:00 am Rosary Making 9:00 am Craft Ladies 9:00 am E.A. Mtg 1:00 pm RCIA 7:00 pm Choir 7:00 pm
THURSDAY – October 3
Legion of Mary 9:00 am 10:30 am Choir 7:00 pm Liturgy Mtg 7:45 pm Alanon Mtg 8:00 pm
FRIDAY – October 4 Cenacle 8:30 am O.A. Mtg 9:00 am SCC 9:00 am CFC Global 6:00 pm
ENGLISH FOR NEW CANADIANS Begins Monday, September 16 and continues every Monday (excluding holidays) until May 2020. The class is drop-in and runs from 9:30am - 11:30am.
No registration required. If you want to practice your spoken English, we would love to see
you! Free!
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS 5th Annual Blessing of the Animals at
Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre (41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane)
Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2:30 pm The outdoor ecumenical prayer service will include
a blessing of family pets. Join Us! Open house: 2:00 pm
WELCOMING ALL MOMS!
St. Gianna’s Moms Group meets every 1st and 2nd Wednesdays at St. Luke’s from 9:00am to 11:30am for a special time of faith building and fellowship. First Meeting is on OCTOBER 2nd.
Moms are welcome to bring babies, tots, and siblings along as we gather in the same room with our volunteer sitters. VOLUNTEER BABY SITTERS also needed. For more information please contact: [email protected] | 403.471.4677
Please pray for the sick in our parish:
Russell de Bruijn Michelle Fraser
Don Webster Desmond Norris
Nessie Hollicky Norm Zacharuk
Jim Norris Lucy Meilleur
Paul Hudon Travis Puranen
Mario Perizzolo Larry Francisco
Greg Riox Chris MacDonald
Diana Sadsad Germaine Nadon
Darlene Humphreys Emile Meilleur
Tony DeSimone Lorenzo Olivares
Fr. Dennis McDonald Leona Hamilton
Brandan Silva Margaret Hovany
Krystyna Ganowicz Agnes & Nicholas Ting
Karen Clark Isaac Montes
Agnes Rosales Chris Sentis
atal Flaws We, the members of St. Luke CWL Council, have sought to educate ourselves on the
effects of legalizing Assisted Suicide in Canada. To further that aim, we will be presenting the 80-minute video, “Fatal Flaws” on Tuesday, Oct 8 at 7:30 pm at St. Luke’s Church. All parishioners are invited to attend in order to better understand the risks of this law to the most vulnerable in our communities. Admission is Free.
SANDWICH MAKING MINISTRY The Wednesday Sandwich Making Ministry has been
CANCELLED due to a change
in health regulations that affect the Calgary Drop-In Centre. Thank you to everyone who has supported this worthwhile ministry over many, many years. CWL Ladies began making sandwiches in 1965.
COUPLES FOR CHRIST GLOBAL Community offers A COUPLES MARRIAGE PROGRAM as follows: 1) Marriage Preparation Program - for couples getting ready for their
sacrament of Holy Matrimony 2) Marriage Convalidation Program - designed for those married couples who want to convalidate their marriage in the church. If interested, please call Edwin Manalastas @ 403.464.5248 or Lanny Zacarias @ 403.370.5337
CENACLE The Marian Movement of Priests
meets at St. Luke’s every Friday at 8:30 am. Join us as we pray for Priests.
CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM – designed
for married couples, single, divorced, separated, or widows who want to intensify personal spiritual transformation and strengthen family renewal, is being offered by COUPLES FOR CHRIST (CFC) GLOBAL.
The Program will start on September 27th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at St. Luke’s Parish (Room 1). For more information, please call: Edwin Manalastas @ 403.464.5248 or Lanny Zacarias @ 403.370.5337
COATS AND BOOTS FOR
FAMILIES IN NEED Donations of gently-used winter coats and boots urgently needed for the Pass It On Giveaway. The goal is to collect 700 coats and 700 pairs of boots. Please bring
your donations of winter coats and boots (all sizes needed) to one of the parishes listed below and only on their collection dates:
St. Michael’s & St. Cecilia’s Sept 29th & Oct 6th
Ascension Parish Oct 6th & Oct 13th
St. Pius X Parish Sept 28/29 & Oct 5/6 For further information, contact Theresa Lewchuk, @ 403.815.6055 or email [email protected]
ROSARY RALLY
Sat., Oct 12 @ 12 noon At St. Mary’s Cathedral Please come and be part of the Rally with Bishop McGrattan and the
Legion of Mary. (Please dress warmly.)
2019 – CALGARY LIFE CHAIN
October 6 (2:30 pm – 4 pm) (Along Macleod Trail between Heritage Dr. & Southland Dr.)
Since our priests are away at Study Days (Sept 30 – Oct 3) please note the changes in
our weekday Mass Schedule Monday, Sept 30 Mass @ 8:00 am
Monday, Sept 30 Mass @ 7:00 pm CANCELLED along with Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday morning and evening Masses. Regular schedule will resume Friday, Oct 4
The Mass Intentions for the days the Masses are cancelled at St. Luke’s will be prayed at
Study Days
THE BIBLE and THE SACRAMENTS Journey with us through scriptures with this 11-session DVD series on Mondays, 12:30pm to 2:30pm in RM1.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS 26TH
SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 28/29, 2019
9 STRUGGLES EXECUTORS FACE
Do you have a Will? Does your family know your wishes? Have you chosen an executor? Join us Tuesday, October 15 for our upcoming Planting a Future Seminar “9 Struggles Executors Face.” St. Bonaventure Parish, 1600 Acadia Dr SE, Calgary. Registration at 6:15 pm. Session runs from 6:30 – 8 pm. To register, visit http://events.calgarydiocese.ca or contact Samantha at 403-218-5531. CELEBRATE NEWMAN CANONISATION WITH ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH St. John the Evangelist invites you to celebrate the canonisation of Blessed John Henry Newman with their community. When: Sunday, Oct. 13 at 10 am. Where: St. John the Evangelist Church (1423 8 Ave SE, Calgary).
OUR LADY OF FATIMA FEAST AT OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH | Our Lady of Fatima Parish
invites you to celebrate Our lady of Fatima Feast on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 5 pm. There will be Rosary, Mass and candlelight procession. Where: Our Lady of Fatima Church (4747 30 St. SE, Calgary)
MARIAN DAY RETREAT AT ST. ANTHONY'S, DRUMHELLER | St. Anthony in Drumheller invites
you for a Marian Day Retreat with the Sisters of Divine Mercy. When: Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10:30 am to 4 pm. The Retreat includes group prayer, discussion and reflection, Mass, Adoration and Confession. Bring a dish for the potluck lunch. Free-will donations will be accepted.
FINDING HEALING THROUGH THE POWER OF PRAYER WORKSHOP | St. Luke's Anglican Church
in Calgary invites all to attend their Healing Conference on Saturday, Oct. 19. Deacon Michael Soentgerath will be leading the session "Finding Healing Through the Power of Prayer" workshop (10:45 am to Noon). For online registration, visit www.healingconference.info
RIDE FOR REFUGE Ride or walk on Saturday, Oct. 5 to show your solidarity and support for single moms and their children. For more information or to register, visit rideforrefuge.org/elizabethhousecalgary or call 403-218-5531. Lead a team, volunteer or donate to help transform lives two generations at a time.
FEDERAL ELECTION DEBATE | The Diocese of
Calgary has compiled a set of resources to assist our faithful in making a faith-informed decision at the ballot box. Visit: http://news.calgarydiocese.ca In addition, the Archdiocese of Toronto will host a Federal Election Debate from a Catholic Perspective to help educate voters in advance of the October 21 vote. When: Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 7:30 pm EST. You can join the livestream online by visiting archtoronto.org/election
OUR ANNUAL APPEAL Through charitable donations to the Together In Action (TIA) annual appeal in our parishes, we are able to contribute to the work of the Bishops of Canada in their ecumenical initiatives; interreligious dialogue; relations with Indigenous peoples; development of culture of life and family; faith education and catechesis and international relations. When you give to TIA you help the Church’s mission of providing services that benefit all Catholics and countless others in our Diocese. Our goal in the Diocese is to raise two million dollars. For more information, visit: http://TIA.calgarydiocese.ca
CELEBRATING CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE From October 6 to 12, we will celebrate the very first National Catholic Health Care Week. Over 125 Catholic health care providers serve more than five million people each year in rural towns and urban centers across Canada. At the heart of Catholic health care is a deep respect for the intrinsic value and dignity of every human being and an unwavering commitment to serving all people, from all backgrounds and faiths – especially society’s most vulnerable.
EXTRAORDINARY MISSIONARY MONTH | As
we approach Extraordinary Missionary Month this October, Pope Francis has asked the Whole Church to revive its missionary commitment and reinvigorate its work to bring to the world the salvation of Jesus Christ. We’ve compiled some resources to help you prepare for this revitalization in your missionary work at http://news.calgarydiocese.ca
ONE ROCK 2.0 One Rock 2.0 Young Adult Conference (18-35 years old) is happening on Saturday, Oct. 26! Launch party on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Calgary Italian Cultural Centre. Main Event on Saturday, Oct. 26 at St. Michael Catholic Community. Featuring: Paul J. Kim, Emily Wilson, Joe Melendrez and Ken Yasinski! For more information, go to: onerock.ca | Facebook or Instagram @onerockyyc
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 1. Support Staff, Elizabeth House 2. Family and Youth Ministry Coordinator,
Catholic Pastoral Centre 3. Bookkeeper, St. Cecilia’s Parish, Calgary
For more information, visit http://careers.calgarydiocese.ca
THE TRANSITUS OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PRAYER VIGIL | The Secular Franciscan Order in
Calgary invites you to a prayer vigil to celebrate the passing of St. Francis from earthly life to eternal glory on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at 6:30 to 8 pm. Where: Canadian Martyrs Parish (835 Northmount Dr. NW). For more information, contact: Linda at 403-245-8549 | [email protected] | ofscalgary.com
THE RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION COUNCIL ANNUAL CONFERENCE Father Ron Rolheiser is speaking on the Spirituality of Teaching: Sustaining Ourselves in our Vocation as Educators at the Religious and Moral Education Council’s annual conference. It will be held on Oct. 4 and 5 at the Sheraton Cavalier in Calgary. For more information, visit rmecata.com/2019-conference.html
COATS AND BOOTS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED Donations of gently-used winter coats and boots urgently needed for the Pass It On Giveaway. Please bring your donations of winter coats and boots to ONLY to the parishes below on their collection dates:
- St. Michael’s Catholic Community (800 85 St. SW, Calgary) – Collecting on Sunday, Oct. 6
- St. Cecilia’s Parish (321 90 Ave SE, Calgary) – Collecting on Sunday, Oct. 6
- Ascension Parish (1100 Berkshire Blvd NW, Calgary) – Collecting on Sundays, Oct. 6 & 13
- St Pius X Parish (2424 24 Ave NW, Calgary) – Collecting on the weekend of Oct. 5/6. Drop-off at the SVDP room in the parish hall after Mass times, Saturday at 5 pm and Sunday 9 & 11 am.
For information, please contact Theresa Lewchuk | 403-815-6055 | [email protected]
FILM SCREENING: OVER 18
You are invited to come to the screening of "OVER 18" - a feature length documentary to help combat pornography addiction, especially among children and teens. When: Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 pm. Where: St. Bonaventure (1600 Acadia Dr. SE, Calgary), hosted by St. Cecilia and St. Bonaventure CWL.
TOUR & DIALOGUE AT THE SIKH DASMESH CULTURE CENTRE AND GURDWARA | Join
Calgary Interfaith Council (CIC) at the Dashmesh Cultural Centre, a Sikh Gurdwara at 135 Martindale Blvd NE, Calgary on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7-8 pm. The evening will consist of a tour of the temple and a dialogue about Sikhism with snacks. RSVP to Kimberly Keller at 403-218-5523 by Oct. 5.
LOVE MORE BENEFIT CONCERT | You are
invited to "Love More 2.0" - a benefit concert for the housing of the retired priests in the Diocese of Calgary and the poor in different parts of the world through ANCOP. When: Sunday, Oct. 20. Where: Ascension Parish (1100 Berkshire Blvd. NW, Calgary). Tickets are $20/person. To get tickets, contact 587-439-5419
EFFECTIVE CO-PARENTING: PUTTING KIDS FIRST | Effective Co-Parenting is a 5-week education
program for parents seeking support after separation and divorce. Sessions begin on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 9 pm. Next dates: Nov. 6, 13, 27 and Dec. 4. For more information or to register, call 403-218-5505 | [email protected]
NEWS.CalgaryDiocese.ca | FIND OUT WHAT’S
HAPPENING in the DIOCESE. Contact: 403-218-5500 |