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Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew

February 09, 2020 – 5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A)

ST. MATTHEW PARISH AND MISSIONS

Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew Church

Caroline - St. Joseph the Workman Church

Evergreen - Jesuit Martyrs Church

Evergreen - Jesuit Martyrs

Caroline - St. Joseph Bulletin QR Code

INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY OF THE SUNDAY ● Isaiah 58:7-10 * 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 * Matthew 5:13-16

We are the salt of the earth. Light is an important image in our readings today. True disciples of Jesus witness to others and help

illuminate their way to God. As salt of the earth, our deeds must always lead others to Christ, or else we are like flavorless salt. In the first reading from Isaiah, the Lord says to care for others, and then your light shall break forth like the dawn. Saint Paul writes to the Corinthians of Christ crucified. In the Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples they are salt of the earth and the light of the world.

FIRST COMMUNION - CELEBRATION OF ILLUMINATION

We welcome all the children preparing to receive First Holy Communion in 2020 to the Celebrations

of Illumination in Rocky Mountain House (09.00 AM) and Caroline (01.00 PM) ● Feb. 09, 2020

Elias * Jacob * Jazmin * Jonathan * Leyla * Liam * Magdalena * Mary * Nathan *

Reese * Richard * Ryder * Sawyer * Simon * Tatyanna * Xyreen

No one would deny there is too much darkness in the world. We also know how much we dread the dark

days of winter and can’t wait for the days to start getting longer again. Illness and depression are often

linked to the lack of light. ● As faithful followers of Jesus, it is now our responsibility to disperse the

darkness we encounter around us with the Light of Christ that dwells within each of us. As congregations

and communities, we have to hold our civic leaders accountable for decisions that bring darkness to the

world instead of light. We also need to praise our civic leaders when they buck what may be popular and

choose to do what is right. ● The prophet Isaiah says, Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the

oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own.

These are all concrete ways in which we flavor the earth with God’s goodness, and allow light to break forth

in darkness. But these are not the only ways. ● Jesus’ metaphors do not have to frighten the introverts

among us – we are not required to be a giant pillar of salt, or a strobe light on an airfield. Each of us has

the opportunity to glorify God according to our gifts, our circumstances and our state in life. So even if all

we can offer is a grain of salt, or a flicker of a match light, that is OK. Whatever we have been given by God

is meant to be shared for the sake of the world. Whatever we have is worth giving. ● May the Lord grant,

as Saint Paul says, that our faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God, that we may be

salt for the earth and light for the world.

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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES – ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Date and Time Greeters/Gifts Bearers Proclaimer 1 Proclaimer 2 EMHC - Hosts EMHC – C1 EMHC - C2

Feb. 08, 2020 at 07.00 PM Carla Marks Laverne Froese Orville Kittelson Dorraine Lonsdale Ernie Murias Karen Carmichael

Feb. 09, 2020 at 09.00 AM Roxane Melvin Rhonda Caluttung Benedict Kirtzinger Jim Marland Audrey Kokesch Dave Parfitt

Feb. 15, 2020 at 07.00 PM Orville & Adella Kittelson Nathalie Manuel Karen Carmichael Jo-Anne Como Laurier Nobert Dorraine Lonsdale

Feb. 16, 2020 at 09.00 AM Knights of Columbus and CWL will look after ministries on this day

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES – EVERGREEN

Date and Time Proclaimer 1 Proclaimer 2 Gifts Bearers Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Chalices

Feb. 09, 2020 at 11.00 AM Justin Szymanek Joey Hoven The Persson Family Gerald and Margie Miller

Feb. 16, 2020 at 11.00 AM Therese Hoven Margie Miller Marvin and Rita Andersen Bill and Shirley Pollock

BANISH WINTER BLUES - ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

GAMES - COFFEE - TEA – FELLOWSHIP

FEB. 08, 2020

Every Saturday in January and February parishioners are invited to stay after Mass for board games,

card games, dominoes or whatever game you want to share. If games are not your thing, you are

invited to stay anyway and visit with our pastor and our parishioners over a cup of coffee or tea.

January 04 – 11 – 18 – 25 ● February 01 – 08 – 15 – 22

33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY EVERGREEN Small Group Retreat

Join us for a 6 week small group retreat in preparation for Marian Consecration. This retreat is based on the popular book by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, “33 Days To Morning Glory”. Gain new insights into Marian Consecration, learn how saints and blessed lived it out, and how you can live it out as well. Meetings at 10.00 AM on Sundays Feb. 09 - Mar. 15, 2020 60 minutes sessions

Jesuit Martyrs Church – Evergreen. Website: http://33daystomorningglory.com/

BIBLE STUDY - SUNDAYS PROPHETS

BIBLE STUDY - MONDAYS MATTHEW

Contact Lisa

403-846-7137

Feb. 09, 2020 * After 09.00 AM Mass Contact Mara

403-845-0940

Feb. 10, 2020 * 07.00 PM

Feb. 10, 2020 * After 09.00 AM Mass Feb. 11, 2020 * 07.00 PM

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS Sunday – February 09, 2020 ➔ 01.30 PM - 04.30 PM

St. Matthew Church - Rocky Mountain House ◆ The presence of all candidates is very important and expected.

JESUIT MARTYRS PARISH POTLUCK & MEETING OF PARISHIONERS

Jesuit Martyrs Parish – Evergreen ● Sunday – February 09, 2020

06.00 PM – Potluck 7.00 PM – Meeting of parishioners with Fr. Leon

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK February 11

The ministry of Jesus to the sick is central to the life of the Church. February 11 (Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes) highlights the healing ministry of Church. It reminds us that service to the sick and suffering cannot be neglected. It recognizes the great efforts of doctors, nurses, health care institutions and pastoral care givers to restore health to those afflicted with illness and disease.

RETREAT FOR GRADE 4 Tuesday – Feb. 11, 2020 ● 9.30 AM – 2.30 PM St. Matthew Church

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday – February 11, 2020 at 07.00 PM St. Matthew Church - Rocky Mountain House

ADORATION Wednesday – Feb. 12, 2020 ● 10.30 AM – 03.00 PM St. Matthew School

YOUTH GROUP RMH Thursday - Feb. 13, 2020 ● 7.00 PM - 9.00 PM

We have a youth ministry program for grades 6-8, facilitated in part by High School Students, every Thursday evening from 7.00 PM to 9.00 PM at the Church. The winter season runs every Thursday from Feb. 06, 2020 through April 20, 2020. For more information contact Peter van Kampen at 403-848-0955.

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Dearest Heavenly Father, I want to thank you for the precious gift of love you have

given to the world and to me. Thank you for blessing me every day with this love and

the power and strength that I get from you every single day. Without your love for me

I can't be.... I can't function.... I can't even breathe... because I NEED YOUR LOVE to

sustain me. It's like food and medicine for my soul, Lord.

ST. MATTHEW PARISH ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Friday – February 14, 2020 09.30 AM - 12.00 PM (Private Silent Adoration) Mass at 09.00 AM

NEXT BEAUTIFUL BREAKFAST - ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Sunday ➔ After 9.00 AM Mass on February 16, 2020 ◆ St. Matthew Church Hall

All are invited for Beautiful Breakfast following 9.00 AM Mass on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. See you all!

CWL MEETING Sunday, February 16, 2020 – After 9.00 AM Mass Ladies over 16 years are always welcome!

“NO GREATER LOVE” - A Biblical Walk through Christ’s Passion

NEW BIBLE STUDY

Sunday Bible Study Group ◆ March 08 – April 05, 2020 ➔ Sundays after Mass ◆ 5 sessions ● Optional workbooks - $35

30 min. video from Holy Land ● 45 min. discussion ● Register at Parish Office ● Registration deadline - Feb. 16, 2020.

For more information: Contact Lisa Sembaliuk 403-846-7137 (phone/text)

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING Tuesday, February 18, 2020 – 7.00 PM All Knights are invited!

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER Feb. 25, 2020 - 6.00 PM

Knights of Columbus are sponsoring Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday, Feb.25, 2020 at 6.00 PM.

At St. Matthew Parish Basement. Parish members, family and friends are encouraged to attend.

Admission is free however donations are welcome. ● 05.30 PM – Mass ● 06.00 PM - Supper

Ash Wednesday (Feb. 26, 2020) ◆ Beginning of Lenten Season

MASSES WITH DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES:

10.45 AM Mass + Ashes for St. Matthew School Rocky Mountain House (St. Matthew School)

02.25 PM Mass + Ashes for St. Dominic School Rocky Mountain House (St. Matthew Church)

05.00 PM Mass + Ashes Evergreen (Jesuit Martyrs Church)

07.00 PM Mass + Ashes Rocky Mountain House (St. Matthew Church)

STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING SEASON OF LENT

First Stations:

Feb. 27 at 11.00 AM Evergreen Mass at 10.30 AM

Feb. 28 at 06.00 PM Rocky Soup & Buns after Stations

Mar. 01 at 12.30 PM Caroline Mass at 01.00 PM

All parishioners are invited to walk the Stations of the Cross as a community reflecting upon the sacrifice of Jesus for our salvation. This is a real life story, a story of the love that God has for each of us. We are called to walk with our pain and suffering in solidarity with Jesus knowing, through faith and hope, that Good Friday leads us to the Feast of Easter.

EVERY THURSDAY AT 11.00 AM – EVERGREEN JESUIT MARTYRS Mass at 10.30 AM EVERY FRIDAY AT 06.00 PM – RMH ST. MATTHEW CHURCH Soup/Buns after Stations

EVERY SUNDAY AT 12.30 PM – CAROLINE ST. JOSEPH CHURCH Mass at 01.00 PM

DAY OF CONFESSIONS TUESDAY – MARCH 03, 2020

Archbishop Richard Smith is inviting Catholics across the Archdiocese to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on a special Day of Confessions on Tuesday, Mar. 03, 2020. On that day, all priests in all parishes across the Archdiocese will be available all day to hear confessions.

CONFESSION TIMES ➔ Rocky Mountain House (12.00 PM – 02.00 PM 05.00 PM – 06.15 PM 07.30 PM – 08.30 PM)

Evergreen (03.00 PM – 04.00 PM) No confessions in Caroline!

RETROUVAILLE - HELP FOR STRUGGLING MARRIAGES

March 13-15, 2020 ➔ If your marriage is in crisis, you are not alone. Please contact Edmonton

Retrouvaille at www.helpourmarriage.ca, phone 587-598-4357, or email info@helpourmarriage.ca.

The next Edmonton Retrouvaille Program will be offered on the weekend of March 13-15, 2020.

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NEW BOOK ● NEW BOOK ● NEW BOOK

FR. CLAIR WATRIN

WITH ALICE MURRAY

“REJOICE ALWAYS:

52 LESSONS ON JOY”

Reflections and stories that will inspire, challenge, and entertain while confirming you are completely loved by God that created you! Is there more than one way to eat an orange? Can a flat tire be a blessing? In your deepest pain, is there hope? Father Clair Watrin was born in northern Alberta at the beginning of the Great Depression. Through his life he has suffered trials and failures, but has experienced an amazing truth…God is definitely with us! He is with us everyday in the present moment, in the smallest things and in his beautiful creation. And where God is, there is joy. In Rejoice Always Father Clair shares personal stories and observations that are life-changing lessons for us all. The 52 meditations in Rejoice Always can be consumed slowly and savored like good chocolate; one week at a time, or gobbled in a binge (like good chocolate!). You might in fact do both. However you consume them, be ready for more joy in the everyday moments you live. To order on Amazon, please go to: amazon.ca/dp/165683488X . Cost - $20.00 + GST

We have certain amount of this book in our parish office.

You can buy this book by contacting our parish office. ● Tel/Text: 403-845-3457 ● Email: office@smprmh.ca

REVEW OF THE BOOK. I woke up early and crossed the room to pick this one up, even though on my bedside table I have a stack of ongoing reading. It is a beautiful, inspirational book you could read all at once or like the title indicates read one lesson a week for 52 weeks and let it "percolate" through you. I couldn't put it down and found it very inspirational, humbly written and I could really relate to some of his stories. I had attended the Red Deer Live in in 2018 and was really changed by the experience. After attending I painted a picture for my bedroom wall with "Pray without Ceasing" 1 Thessalonians 5:17; I was so inspired and moved by the experience. I have never met Fr. Clair and only know Alice as a member of our Parish, I really encourage everyone to purchase and read this book. You don't need to be a "Live-in'er" to find meaning and inspiration in this book. All else it is an easy and enjoyable read on nice paper, supporting one of our fellow parishioners and a retired Catholic Priest. Just maybe, perhaps it might inspire you or others to Open the other Book we should all have on our bedside tables to look up the passages referred to in the lessons and be inspired too. Debbie Baich

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - ECUMENICAL

Sunday, March 08, 2020 ● 04.00 PM

St. Matthew Church - Rocky Mountain House (5208 53 Ave.)

Tea – Coffee – Cornbread and Fellowship to follow

The WDP 2020 program is based on Jesus’ encounter with a person who, although positioned for healing, had not acted upon the opportunities given. Jesus asked –“Do you want to be made well?” You are faced with this life-changing question. What are you going to do? “Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk,” said Jesus. Our sisters from Zimbabwe are taking Jesus’ encounter to be a call to act in love for peace and reconciliation. “The action verbs suggest that we should not be afraid to act on the word of God. God is offering us the steps for personal and social transformation.”

As the Canadian government prepares to expand access to euthanasia, the Catholic Bishops of Alberta have written a Pastoral Letter to the faithful on this subject. In Remaining True to Christ Now and at the Hour of our Death, they offer a thoughtful reflection on Catholic teaching regarding respect for life and our responsibility to remain faithful to God's will. The letter calls on Catholics to contact their MPs to oppose any expansion of the current law and advocate instead for more access to palliative care.

To read the full text, please visit http://bit.ly/AB-NWTBishopsEuthanasia

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TAX RECEIPTS FOR 2019

Tax receipts for 2019 are ready for all members of our parish communities. The receipts will be left at the back of each church this weekend, February 8/9, 2020 and for the next two weekends, February15/16, 2020 and February 22/23, 2020. You are asked to pick up your receipts from the church. By doing so you will save us the postage.

After Feb. 23, 2020 we will mail all remaining receipts.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

PARISH

FINANCIAL

REPORT 2019

INCOME:

ORDINARY RECEIPTS 4,834.15 2,310.00 5,471.30

196,971.80 209,587.25

2,379.91 3,137.00

5,516.91

13,399.00

13,723.24 18,872.20 32,595.44

415.00 775.68

1,903.57 7.75

770.00 120.00 730.00

7,010.00 2,037.95

50.00 1,525.35

650.00 56.00

1,948.00 1,600.00

295.00 880.00

5,872.59 150.00

26,796.89

Rocky - 3,784.15 Evergreen - 705.00 Caroline - 345.00 Rocky - 1,871.00 Evergreen - 264.00 Caroline - 175.00 Rocky - 3,988.65 Evergreen - 1,294.40 Caroline - 188.25 Rocky - 142,476.90 Evergreen - 35,302.00 Caroline - 19,192.90

Rocky - 10,998.00 Evergreen - 2,256.00 Caroline - 145.00

Rocky - 12,523.24 Evergreen - 700.00 Caroline - 500.00 Rocky - 16,437.20 Evergreen - 2,160.00 Caroline - 275.00

Rocky - 1,505.17 Evergreen - 215.65 Caroline - 182.75

Rocky - 1,170.90 Evergreen - 278.35 Caroline - 76.10

Christmas Collection New Year's Collection Easter Collection Sunday Collections

Sub-Total: Ordinary Receipts

General Receipts Interest Income Legacy

Sub-Total: General Receipts

Building Fund Receipts

Maintenance Fund

Special Collections Mexico Mission Together We Serve

Sub-Total: Special Collections

Parish Revenue/Other Receipt. .. Arts & Environment Music Ministry Books & Missals Resource Library Faith Formation Resources Children’s Education Adult Education Youth Social Hospitality Funeral/Wedding donations to parish Friends of Jesus Rentals Lighthouse Media Mass Offerings Stipends - Wedding / Funeral Archdiocese Bination Mass Offer. .. Gift offering - for Pastor Other income Liturgical Services

Sub-Total Parish Revenue

TOTAL REVENUE ➔➔➔➔ 287,895.49

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EXPENSES:

A.D.& Special Collections 49,140.00 13,723.24 18,872.20 81,735.44

3,238.84 1,024.99

12,154.75 4,569.17 4,697.65

25,685.40

923.49 923.49

4,932.20 1,478.82 6,411.02

3,406.55

347.60 4,273.61 2,346.00

160.00 354.72

10,888.48

11,904.75

1,775.63 2,528.56

16,208.94

41,668.01

295.00 1,100.00

25,541.70 400.00

3,837.84 2,219.19 3,046.29 1,462.88 1,664.99

81,235.90

385.00

11,202.00

6,624.16 8,373.08 1,121.21

19.62 988.29 280.00

1,736.61 8,267.91 2,256.35

944.91 501.56

4,076.54 1,962.46

693.16 670.00

1,525.35 236.87 881.87

1,060.00 53,806.95

Tax paid to Archdiocese of Edmonton (22% from Ordinary Receipts of 2018)

Paid to Archdiocese of Edmonton

Rocky - 2,314.34 Evergreen - 00.00 Caroline - 924.50

Rectory Furnace (3,350) Garage Doors (3,365) Evergreen Theft (2,680)

Hosts and wine for Mass Candles Other items needed for liturgy Liturgical books

Rocky - 9,727.00 Evergreen - 1,113.00 Caroline - 362.00

Rocky - 3,814.26 Evergreen - 1,579.96 Caroline - 1,229.94

Rocky - 5,042.83 Evergreen - 2,273.08 Caroline - 1,057.17

Rocky - 1,121.21 Evergreen - 00.00 Caroline - 00.00

Cathedraticum Mexico Mission Together We Serve

Sub-Total Special Collection

Building & Capital Expenses Ongoing Maintenance Snow Removal New Equipment New Furniture & Fixtures Repair/Mntce-Equipment

Sub-Total Building & Maintenance

Rectory Rectory Supplies

Sub-Total Rectory

Church Liturgy Care Caretaking Supplies

Sub-Total Church

Office

Telephone/Fax/Internet Postage Printing, Stationary & Supplies Subscriptions & Advertising Interest & Bank Charges Freight & Shipping Sub-Total Office

Car Pastor Mileage Miscellaneous Mileage Retreats and Conferences

Sub-Total Car

Salaries & Benefits Salaries - Pastor (including stipends) Archdiocese Bination Mass Offering Salaries - Other Priests Office Wages Other Priests - Honorarium Caretaker Wages Benefits - B.C. & G.I.P. CPP Expense RRSP Remittance EI Insurance Sub-Total Salaries & Benefits

General Expenses (33) Property Taxes Insurance Utilities:

Utilities – HEAT Utilities – POWER Utilities – WATER/SEWER

Liturgical Services Children’s Education RCIA/RCIC Social Hospitality Youth Food/Celebrations Adult Education Arts & Environment Music Ministry Books & Missals Faith Formation Resources Gift Offering - to Pastor Friends of Jesus Children’s Donations Resource Library Other - Expenses Gift – from Parish Sub-Total General Expenses

TOTAL EXPENSES ➔➔➔➔ 276,895.62

NET INCOME 10,999.87

Bank balance as of Dec. 31, 2019: ATB Savings 10,247.33 RBC Chequing 57,776.66

TOTAL 68,023.99 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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LIVE-IN RETREAT AND GET TO KNOW JESUS

RED DEER

FEB. 21 - 23, 2020

The Live-In is a retreat weekend very different from the traditional type that emphasizes silence and private prayer. The whole purpose

of the Live-In is to lead those who come to discover a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Most people who attend a Live-

In seem to experience a new peace and deeper faith. Many claim that after their Live-In, they received a whole new outlook on

Christian Faith and their life. They found a new meaning to their life and a fresh desire to pray and read scripture. The program involves

a series of presentations and slides on the basis of Christian life. There are a variety of speakers from many walks of life. The entire

program is uplifting, informative and very enjoyable. It has a great variety of activities! PLEASE NOTE: Live-In is Catholic founded and

based retreat (it includes the celebration of Reconciliation if available, and Mass) which welcomes members of all denominations.

REGISTRATION FORM Please print clearly. One form per registrant only.

Name:

Gender: Address:

Preferred Name: _____________ Male or Female (circle one)

Home phone:

Bus. phone:

E-mail:

Name of church/parish you attend, if applicable:

Closest relative:

Name:

Relation:

Phone:

Sponsor:

Name:

Phone:

E-mail:

Do you have any special needs? Yes____No ___ (if yes, please specify)

Date:

Signature:

INFORMATION:

Registration starts Friday at 7.30 PM Ends Sunday at 5:00 PM

Location: Ecole Camille J. Lerouge 5530 – 42a Avenue Red Deer, Alberta

REGISTRATION FEE:

$5.00 per person Make cheques payable to: St. Andrew’s Live-In Society

Please be advised – Red Deer Catholic School Board will not permit any smoking within or near the school. However, a smoking area will be designated for the weekend.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONACT: E-mail: joanvivianselent@gmail.com Phone: Joan Selent (403) 877-8306

Phone: Alice Murray (403) 722-4056

SOUP AND SANDWICHES WILL BE SERVED

UPON ARRIVAL!!! If you require a special diet, we encourage you to provide your own food because we are unable to meet all dietary restrictions.

Please note: • Registrants must be 18 years or

older.

• Sleeping accommodations consist of mattress-quality floor foamies (provided) with separate dorms for men and women.

• Because of the nature of the program, ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST sleep at the school.

• Because electronic devices cause distractions, we will invite you to put away cell phones, watches & tablets when you register on Friday night. Or, better yet, just leave them at home.

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Please bring: • Sleeping bag, pillow & blankets

• Towel & toiletries

• Dress clothes and shoes (for the banquet)

• A Bible if you have one

THEY ARE AT IT AGAIN:

SCAM EMAILS TO PARISHIONERS

The Archdiocese received two reports this week about email scammers targeting our

parishioners once again. These emails look like they come from a pastor, because the

scammers have created fake Gmail accounts in the pastor's name. Typically, they ask the

recipient to purchase gift cards for someone in need. Please be assured that our priests

NEVER email their parishioners to ask for money or gift cards out of the blue. If

you receive such an email, we encourage you to report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud

Centre (online or at 1-888-495-8501).

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PASTOR - FR. LEON KLER

Deacon (Retired) – Bernie Ouellette

Secretary – Vivian Duhamel

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

5208-53 Ave (Box 130) Rocky Mountain House, AB * T4T 1A1

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 12.00 PM (Noon) - 04.00 PM

CONTACT INFORMATION

Direct voice/fax/text line to office 403.845.3457 Direct voice/fax/text line to pastor 587.355.3947 Direct voice/fax/text line for prayer requests 403.407.1932 Direct email address to office office@smprmh.ca Direct email address to pastor

pastor@smprmh.ca

PARISH MINISTRIES

Altar Servers Deacon Bernie Ouellette 403.846.0453 Baptism Preparation Class Steve/Donna Oscar 403.895.0373 Bible Study Mondays

Mara Gagne

403.845.0940

Bible Study Sundays Lisa Sembaliuk 403.846.7137 Called to Protect Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 Children’s Liturgy Mona Cruickshank 403.846.1027 CWL Joyce Donald 403.895.4156 First Communion Class Catherine van Kampen 403.845.2923 Knights of Columbus Gary Donald 403.845.5269 Maintenance Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 Ministry to the Sick Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 Music Ministry Quintal Doreen 403.846.8733 Parish Finance Council Randall Sugden 403.844.8478 Parish Pastoral Council Lauren MacKenzie 403.845.2836 Prayer Chain Alice Murray 403.722.4056 Youth Group Peter van Kampen 403.848.0955

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House Sunday 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House Sunday 11.00 AM Evergreen Sunday

01.00 PM

Caroline

WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday No Mass Tuesday 06.30 PM - St. Matthew Church, RMH Wednesday 09.00 AM - St. Matthew Church, RMH Thursday

09.00 AM - St. Matthew Church, RMH 10.30 AM - Jesuit Martyrs, Evergreen

Friday 09.00 AM - St. Matthew Church, RMH

MONTHLY MASSES

First Wednesday 08.00 AM - St. Matthew School, RMH First Wednesday 11.00 AM - Eckville Manor, Eckville First Friday 11.00 AM - Clearwater Centre, RMH Second Wednesday 08.00 AM - St. Dominic School, RMH Second Wednesday 11.00 AM - Westview Lodge, RMH

REQUESTS FOR USE OF CHURCH FACILITIES MUST BE

APPROVED BY PASTOR AND BOOKED THROUGH OFFICE.

BAPTISM OF CHILDREN

Contact office if you want your child to be baptized in our parish. Preparation Class is mandatory. For more info, call office.

CONFESSIONS

Rocky Mountain House - Every Saturday from 6.15 PM to 6.45 PM Evergreen/Caroline - after Sun. Masses Anytime by appointment

MARRIAGE

Contact office if you want to celebrate Sacrament of Marriage in our parish. Preparation is mandatory. For more info, call office.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Every Friday in St. Matthew Church - Rocky Mountain House 9.00 AM MASS 9.30 AM - 12.00 PM ADORATION

Every First Tuesday of the month in St. Matthew Church - RMH 6.30 PM MASS 7.00 PM - 8.00 PM HOLY HOUR ADORATION

PARISH WEBSITE ➔ WWW.SMPRMH.CA

Saturday February 08, 2020 – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Rose Alice Patry Sunday February 09, 2020 – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Bill Long 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: For Tobias Kirtzinger on the anniversary of his baptism 01.00 PM Caroline – St. Joseph the Workman Church Intention: For all members of our parish communities

Monday February 10, 2020 – St. Scholastica; virgin No Mass

Tuesday February 11, 2020 – Weekday in Ordinary Time 06.30 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Birthday blessings for Sebastian Kirtzinger Wednesday February 12, 2020 – Weekday in Ordinary Time 08.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Dominic School Chapel Intention: For staff and students of St. Dominic School 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Birthday blessings for Xander Caluttung 11.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – Westview Lodge Intention: For all prayer board intentions Thursday February 13, 2020 – Weekday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Colleen Chisholm 10.30 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: For the outpouring of the Holy Spirit Friday February 14, 2020 – St. Cyril; monk and St. Methodius; bishop 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: For all the souls in purgatory

09.30 AM – 12.00 PM ➔ ADORATION ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ St. Matthew Church, RMH

Saturday February 15, 2020 – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Connie LeCerf Sunday February 16, 2020 – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: For the intentions of Pearl Krzyworuczka 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: For all members of our parish communities 01.00 PM Caroline – St. Joseph the Workman Church Intention: No intention requested

FEB. 02, 2020 THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT!

SUNDAY REG. COLLECTION: CHILDREN’S COLLECTION: MAINTENANCE FUND: TOGETHER WE SERVE:

RMH - $2,455.85 * Evergreen - $495.00 * Caroline - $55.00 RMH - $39.60 * Evergreen - $01.00 * Caroline - $00.00 RMH - $30.00 * Evergreen - $00.00 * Caroline - $05.00 RMH - $720.00 * Evergreen - $65.00 * Caroline - $00.00