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Holy Family Parish 2nd Sunday in Lent The Lenten Journey The Lentenperiod of forty days spent by the Son of God in the desert of creation had the goal of making it once more that garden of communion with God that it was before original sin. May our Lent this year be a journey along the same path, bringing the hope of Christ also to creation, so that it may be set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the glorious liberty of the children of God”. Let us not allow this season of grace to pass in vain. Let us ask God to help us set out on a path of true conversion. Let us leave behind our selfishness and self-absorption, and turn to JesusPasch. Let us stand beside our brothers and sisters in need, sharing our spiritual and material goods with them. In this way, be concretely welcoming Christs victory over sin and death into our lives we will also radiate its transforming power to all creation. Extract from Pope Francis Lenten letter 2019. Lenten Activities March 20th—Fr. Leo Hoffman Talk on Reconcili- ation: 7:00 pm. March 21st—Penitential Service, 7:00 pm. March 22nd—Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm, fol- lowed by Stations of the Cross, 6:45 pm, led by: CWL. March 27th—St. Albert Parish Penitential Ser- vice, 7:00 pm. March 29th—Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm, followed by Stations of the Cross, 6:45 pm, led by: Social Action Committee. April 5th—Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm, followed by Stations of the Cross, 6:45 pm, led by: Squires. April 12th—Soup and a Bun, 5:45pm, followed by Stations of the Cross, 6:45 pm, led by: Knights of Columbus. April 18th—Holy Thursday Mass, 7:00 pm, Adoration continuing until Midnight. April 19th—Good Friday Service, 10:00 am & 3:00 pm. April 20th—Easter Food Blessing, 12:15 pm, Easter Vigil Mass, 9:00 pm. April 21st—Easter Sunday Mass, 9:00 & 11:00 am. No 5:00 pm Mass.

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Page 1: Holy Family Parish · 2019-03-15 · Extract from Pope Francis Lenten letter 2019. Lenten Activities • March 20th—Fr. Leo Hoffman Talk on Reconcili-March 21st—Penitential Service,

Pastor Fr. Jozef Wroblewski

Weekend Assistance Msgr. Jack Hamilton

Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:30 am—4:00 pm

Office Closed Saturdays and Sundays, and statutory holidays.

75 Poirier Ave.

St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1 Phone: 780-459-3694

Fax: 780-460-4239

www.holyfamilyparish.ca [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected]

Sunday Masses Saturday: 5:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am — 11:00 am — 5:00 pm

Daily Mass Monday to Friday: 9:00 am

Adoration

Friday mornings after Mass until 10:30 am.

Confessions Saturdays 11:00 am—Noon.

Helmet Hetteringer Michelle Black David Perry Walter Huber Carolyn Lindsay Bev Cole Jeannine Lafreniere Lauren Allen Hilary Kirkby Edward Kay Craig Komarnisky Georgette Champagne Shelley Gordon Ed Grant Rob Frattin Tony Brassard Olesia Boles Helen Delory Shelley Martell Bill Kaup Roxanne Bruketa Greg Hodgson Paul Riopel Randy Wright

Rufino Ngayaan Karl Panzeter Cathy Laliberte Ruth Anstruther Michael MacMillan Helen Fedorchuk Joanne Healey Brian Foster Lucie Thurnbeck Raja Viveiros Bernie Arnold Bill Shewchuk Jean Garneau Beatrice Becigneul Betty Kolada Earl Theilade Lorraine MacDonald Keith Hamilton Susie Patterson Chantelle Butler Duncan Robertson Lena Sokolan Sheila Fischer Emilia Maier Mary Meister

Juliette Pollok Thomas Kho DecolynneJo Barteski Cherica Castro Barry Laing Duncan MacDonald Rita Frederick Mark Schoenberger Douglas Lemieux Richard Sabourin Brenda Fraser Shawn Hunt Colin Holtner Chuck Mitchell Jr. Dominic Willott Joseph Paquette John Duncan Lorie McMillan Emily & Sandra Mikalonis Chad Zima Carl Swift Pierre Phalempin Teddy Petryshyn.

Pastoral Care:

Pastoral Care people will bring Communion or visit those who are sick, shut-in or in the hospital. Contact: Jerry Stack 780-459-4589

Please pray for our sick and those who care for them:

Ministries/Meeting Dates/Contacts:

Bible Study: Wed. morning: Sr. Jean.:780-458-0111 Building Access: Maurice (780-934-2202) Cross Trainers: Mon. 7pm: Matthew: 780-544-3708 Catholic Women’s League: 1st Mon. Suzanne: 780-418-1001 Divine Mercy: Every Tues: 10:00 am.: Therese: 587-404-1207 Finance Committee: 3rd Thurs.: Laura: 780-459-3694 Knights of Columbus: 4th Wed. (1st & 3rd deg.) Arnold: 780-884-8372 1st Thurs. (4th deg.) Gerald: 780-990-9879 Liturgy Committee: 1st Wed.: Suzanne: 780-458-3494 Maintenance:1st Mon.: Bill: 780-238-4034 Ministries Liaison: Gary (780-460-2046) Parish Council: 3rd Thurs.: Phil: 780-459-5376 Pastoral Care: 4th Mon.: Jerry: 780-459-4589 RCIA: Contact Parish Office: 780-459-3694. Rosary for the Unborn: Wed. 7pm: Patricia: 780-418-3256 Social Action: 3rd Mon.: Wendy: 780-459-3694 S.S.V.P.: 2nd Tuesdays: Ken: 587-341-5711 Verve(JH)&Unite(SH): Wed./Mon.Eve.: Youth Coord.: 780-459-3694 Wedding Coordinator: Call the Parish Office.

Catholic Women’s League:

Quilt Raffle tickets are on sale now with proceeds going to Raise the Roof project. Tickets are only $5 each and will be sold at vari-ous events and after some Masses. CWL General Meeting is Monday April 1st. Fellowship starts at 6:45 pm with the formal meeting beginning at 7:15 pm. Consider signing up to become a CWL member—as it’s a great opportunity to make new friends and discover opportunities that will enable you to make a difference! All women welcome always! Please contact Sandra at 780-459-0206 for membership inquires.

Sacraments:

Baptism: Preparation: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Celebration: 2nd Weekend of the month, after the 11am Mass. 1st Eucharist & Reconciliation: Please call the office or refer to the parish website for more information. Confirmation: Please call the office or refer to the parish website for more information. Marriage: please contact the office at least 6 months prior to the wedding. A mandatory preparation course is required.

SSVP:

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an International Volunteer Organization that helps the poor. (established in 1833.) Some roles can be done from home while others require visits and deliv-eries of furniture, beds and households goods. If you have any time to spare or would like to make a donation. Contact: Ken Gallagher: [email protected], or 587-341-5711.

Holy Family Parish

2nd Sunday in Lent

The Lenten Journey The “Lenten” period of forty days spent by the Son of God in the desert of creation had the goal of making it once more that garden of communion with God that it was before original sin. May our Lent this year be a journey along the same path, bringing the hope of Christ also to creation, so that it may be “set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the glorious liberty of the children of God”. Let us not allow this season of grace to pass in vain. Let us ask God to help us set out on a path of true conversion. Let us leave behind our selfishness and self-absorption, and turn to Jesus’ Pasch. Let us stand beside our brothers and sisters in need, sharing our spiritual and material goods with them. In this way, be concretely welcoming Christ’s victory over sin and death into our lives we will also radiate its transforming power to all creation.

Extract from Pope Francis Lenten letter 2019.

Lenten Activities

• March 20th—Fr. Leo Hoffman Talk on Reconcili-ation: 7:00 pm.

• March 21st—Penitential Service, 7:00 pm. • March 22nd—Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm, fol-

lowed by Stations of the Cross, 6:45 pm, led by: CWL.

• March 27th—St. Albert Parish Penitential Ser-vice, 7:00 pm.

• March 29th—Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm, followed

by Stations of the Cross, 6:45 pm, led by: Social Action Committee.

• April 5th—Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm, followed by Stations of the Cross, 6:45 pm, led by: Squires.

• April 12th—Soup and a Bun, 5:45pm, followed

by Stations of the Cross, 6:45 pm, led by: Knights of Columbus.

• April 18th—Holy Thursday Mass, 7:00 pm, Adoration continuing until Midnight.

• April 19th—Good Friday Service, 10:00 am & 3:00 pm.

• April 20th—Easter Food Blessing, 12:15 pm, Easter Vigil Mass, 9:00 pm.

• April 21st—Easter Sunday Mass, 9:00 & 11:00 am. No 5:00 pm Mass.

Page 2: Holy Family Parish · 2019-03-15 · Extract from Pope Francis Lenten letter 2019. Lenten Activities • March 20th—Fr. Leo Hoffman Talk on Reconcili-March 21st—Penitential Service,

Upcoming Events

March 20 - Fr. Leo Hoffman talk on Reconciliation, 7:00 pm. March 21 - Parish Penitential Service, 7:00 pm. March 27 - KofC Council Meeting: Dinner at 6:00 pm, meeting at 7:00 pm. March 28 - Easter Vigil Choir Practice, 7:30 pm. March 29 - Marriage Preparation Begins, contact: [email protected] for more details. April 4 - Easter Vigil Choir Practice, 7:30 pm. April 7 - Pancake Breakfast after 9:00 & 11:00 am Masses. April 11 - Easter Vigil Choir Practice, 7:30 pm. April 18 - Holy Thursday Mass, 7:00 pm. Adoration continuing until midnight. April 19 - Good Friday Service, 10:00 am & 3:00 pm. April 20 - Easter Food Blessing, 12:15 pm. - Easter Vigil Mass, 9:00 pm. April 21 - Easter Sunday Mass, 9:00 & 11:00 am. No 5:00 pm Mass.

2nd Sunday in Lent March 17th, 2019

This is my chosen Son; listen to Him.

Saturday– March 16th 5:00 pm— Fleurette Phalempin †

Sunday—March 17th

2nd Sunday of Lent 9:00 am – Fluerette Phalempin †

11:00 am - Patrick Carey † 5:00 pm—Holy Family Parishioners

Monday—March 18th

9:00 am—Derek: Special Intention

Tuesday—March 19th St. Joseph

9:00 am - Brooklyn Johnston †

Wednesday—March 20th 9:00 am - Harvey Kennedy † *10:00 am—For Our Seniors

Thursday—March 21st

9:00 am—Thomas Wacowich † *10:00 am—For Our Youth

Friday—March 22nd

9:00 am - All Intentions will be prayed at the altar

Saturday– March 23rd 5:00 pm— Sheilah Stack

Sunday—March 24th

3rd Sunday of Lent 9:00 am – Holy Family Parishioners

11:00 am - Lily Sheridan 5:00 pm—Jennifer Donkin †

Mass Intentions:

*Mass celebrated outside the Parish

Do you want to meet youth your age who share your faith? Do you want to play amazing games with amazing people? Do you want to have great discussions about the faith? Unite and Verve are for you! Next week, we will be having a youth bonding night, and end-ing with group prayer for Lent! Unite is on Monday from 7:00-

9:00 pm, and Verve is on Wednesday from 7:00—8:30 pm! Unite: Mondays from 7:00—9:00 pm for grades 9-12! Verve: Wednesdays from 7:00—8:30 pm for grades 6-8. If you are interested, or have questions, please email Noëlle at [email protected]

March Saints of the Month: Sts. Perpetua and Felicity Feast Day: March 7th

“I cannot be called any other name than what I am—a Christian~St. Perpetua

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:

Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities. That Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected.

Celebrating Anniversaries:

Pope Francis asked us to celebrate anniversaries, if you have an anniversary in March or April please contact the office so we can acknowledge you!

Lenten Mission:

Fr. Leo Hoffman is coming to talk to the parish about Reconciliation. Everyone is invited on March 20th at 7:00 pm.

On March 21st, 7:00 pm is our Parish Penitential Service.

Please join us!

Marriage Preparation:

If you are getting married in 2019 or early 2020 please contact our Marriage Preparation Coordinator Samantha at [email protected] for information on our upcom-ing Preparation on March 30, 31 & April 5th.

Help Needed:

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is currently in need of: Toys, Blankets, Cutlery, Cutting Knives, Pots and Pans. Drop off at 10804—109 St. NE, Edmonton, call 780-452-7968 for hours or call Ken Gallagher 587-341-5711 to arrange pick up. Thank you for your continued support.

Stations of the Cross:

Way of the Cross, Fridays in Lent at 6:45pm. All are welcome to join.

Workshop for Newcomers/Immigrants:

Are you an immigrant, a newcomer or a foreign worker? This work-shop is for you! The first 4 years in Canada is when immigrants face most of the barriers in adapting to life in Canada. Being stuck in these barriers should not be an option. This workshop will help you BREAKTHROUGH those barriers and learn the key competen-cies you need to succeed in achieving your personal and profes-sional goals. Workshop date: April 4, 2019,. Time: 7:00—9:00 pm. Location: Star of the North Retreat Centre. Get the early bird discount, register early! Register on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/breakthrough-breakdown-the-cultural-barriers-tickets-55879580329 Or contact Maria to register: phone: 780-707-1683 / email: [email protected]

40 Days for Life:

40 Days in Holy Family Parish starts Thursday March 7th and continues every Thursday from 9:30 am—4:00 pm until April 11th. Please consider volunteering to spend some time praying for the unborn at the Church. Volunteer sign up sheets are in the foyer.

Passion Play 2019:

Please join us Friday April 12th, 7:00 pm, St. Albert Parish, 7 St. Vital Ave. as Grandin Faith and Light reenact the Stations of the Cross.

Soup and a Bun:

As part of our Lenten Journey we invite you to join us for Soup and a Bun on

Fridays during Lent followed by Stations of the Cross. Soup will be served at 5:45 pm and Stations of the Cross will begin at 6:45 pm.

If you are able to help prepare or clean up that would be greatly

appreciated. There is a signup sheet in the Welcome Area.

Many hands makes light work. You only need to sign up for one

day!

Mercy Minutes:

If death has not convinced you of My love, what will? (Our Lord’s words to St. Faustina) Diary 580.

Page 3: Holy Family Parish · 2019-03-15 · Extract from Pope Francis Lenten letter 2019. Lenten Activities • March 20th—Fr. Leo Hoffman Talk on Reconcili-March 21st—Penitential Service,

Upcoming Events

March 20 - Fr. Leo Hoffman talk on Reconciliation, 7:00 pm. March 21 - Parish Penitential Service, 7:00 pm. March 27 - KofC Council Meeting: Dinner at 6:00 pm, meeting at 7:00 pm. March 28 - Easter Vigil Choir Practice, 7:30 pm. March 29 - Marriage Preparation Begins, contact: [email protected] for more details. April 4 - Easter Vigil Choir Practice, 7:30 pm. April 7 - Pancake Breakfast after 9:00 & 11:00 am Masses. April 11 - Easter Vigil Choir Practice, 7:30 pm. April 18 - Holy Thursday Mass, 7:00 pm. Adoration continuing until midnight. April 19 - Good Friday Service, 10:00 am & 3:00 pm. April 20 - Easter Food Blessing, 12:15 pm. - Easter Vigil Mass, 9:00 pm. April 21 - Easter Sunday Mass, 9:00 & 11:00 am. No 5:00 pm Mass.

2nd Sunday in Lent March 17th, 2019

This is my chosen Son; listen to Him.

Saturday– March 16th 5:00 pm— Fleurette Phalempin †

Sunday—March 17th

2nd Sunday of Lent 9:00 am – Fluerette Phalempin †

11:00 am - Patrick Carey † 5:00 pm—Holy Family Parishioners

Monday—March 18th

9:00 am—Derek: Special Intention

Tuesday—March 19th St. Joseph

9:00 am - Brooklyn Johnston †

Wednesday—March 20th 9:00 am - Harvey Kennedy † *10:00 am—For Our Seniors

Thursday—March 21st

9:00 am—Thomas Wacowich † *10:00 am—For Our Youth

Friday—March 22nd

9:00 am - All Intentions will be prayed at the altar

Saturday– March 23rd 5:00 pm— Sheilah Stack

Sunday—March 24th

3rd Sunday of Lent 9:00 am – Holy Family Parishioners

11:00 am - Lily Sheridan 5:00 pm—Jennifer Donkin †

Mass Intentions:

*Mass celebrated outside the Parish

Do you want to meet youth your age who share your faith? Do you want to play amazing games with amazing people? Do you want to have great discussions about the faith? Unite and Verve are for you! Next week, we will be having a youth bonding night, and end-ing with group prayer for Lent! Unite is on Monday from 7:00-

9:00 pm, and Verve is on Wednesday from 7:00—8:30 pm! Unite: Mondays from 7:00—9:00 pm for grades 9-12! Verve: Wednesdays from 7:00—8:30 pm for grades 6-8. If you are interested, or have questions, please email Noëlle at [email protected]

March Saints of the Month: Sts. Perpetua and Felicity Feast Day: March 7th

“I cannot be called any other name than what I am—a Christian~St. Perpetua

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:

Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities. That Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected.

Celebrating Anniversaries:

Pope Francis asked us to celebrate anniversaries, if you have an anniversary in March or April please contact the office so we can acknowledge you!

Lenten Mission:

Fr. Leo Hoffman is coming to talk to the parish about Reconciliation. Everyone is invited on March 20th at 7:00 pm.

On March 21st, 7:00 pm is our Parish Penitential Service.

Please join us!

Marriage Preparation:

If you are getting married in 2019 or early 2020 please contact our Marriage Preparation Coordinator Samantha at [email protected] for information on our upcom-ing Preparation on March 30, 31 & April 5th.

Help Needed:

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is currently in need of: Toys, Blankets, Cutlery, Cutting Knives, Pots and Pans. Drop off at 10804—109 St. NE, Edmonton, call 780-452-7968 for hours or call Ken Gallagher 587-341-5711 to arrange pick up. Thank you for your continued support.

Stations of the Cross:

Way of the Cross, Fridays in Lent at 6:45pm. All are welcome to join.

Workshop for Newcomers/Immigrants:

Are you an immigrant, a newcomer or a foreign worker? This work-shop is for you! The first 4 years in Canada is when immigrants face most of the barriers in adapting to life in Canada. Being stuck in these barriers should not be an option. This workshop will help you BREAKTHROUGH those barriers and learn the key competen-cies you need to succeed in achieving your personal and profes-sional goals. Workshop date: April 4, 2019,. Time: 7:00—9:00 pm. Location: Star of the North Retreat Centre. Get the early bird discount, register early! Register on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/breakthrough-breakdown-the-cultural-barriers-tickets-55879580329 Or contact Maria to register: phone: 780-707-1683 / email: [email protected]

40 Days for Life:

40 Days in Holy Family Parish starts Thursday March 7th and continues every Thursday from 9:30 am—4:00 pm until April 11th. Please consider volunteering to spend some time praying for the unborn at the Church. Volunteer sign up sheets are in the foyer.

Passion Play 2019:

Please join us Friday April 12th, 7:00 pm, St. Albert Parish, 7 St. Vital Ave. as Grandin Faith and Light reenact the Stations of the Cross.

Soup and a Bun:

As part of our Lenten Journey we invite you to join us for Soup and a Bun on

Fridays during Lent followed by Stations of the Cross. Soup will be served at 5:45 pm and Stations of the Cross will begin at 6:45 pm.

If you are able to help prepare or clean up that would be greatly

appreciated. There is a signup sheet in the Welcome Area.

Many hands makes light work. You only need to sign up for one

day!

Mercy Minutes:

If death has not convinced you of My love, what will? (Our Lord’s words to St. Faustina) Diary 580.

Page 4: Holy Family Parish · 2019-03-15 · Extract from Pope Francis Lenten letter 2019. Lenten Activities • March 20th—Fr. Leo Hoffman Talk on Reconcili-March 21st—Penitential Service,

Pastor Fr. Jozef Wroblewski

Weekend Assistance Msgr. Jack Hamilton

Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:30 am—4:00 pm

Office Closed Saturdays and Sundays, and statutory holidays.

75 Poirier Ave.

St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1 Phone: 780-459-3694

Fax: 780-460-4239

www.holyfamilyparish.ca [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected]

Sunday Masses Saturday: 5:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am — 11:00 am — 5:00 pm

Daily Mass Monday to Friday: 9:00 am

Adoration

Friday mornings after Mass until 10:30 am.

Confessions Saturdays 11:00 am—Noon.

Helmet Hetteringer Michelle Black David Perry Walter Huber Carolyn Lindsay Bev Cole Jeannine Lafreniere Lauren Allen Hilary Kirkby Edward Kay Craig Komarnisky Georgette Champagne Shelley Gordon Ed Grant Rob Frattin Tony Brassard Olesia Boles Helen Delory Shelley Martell Bill Kaup Roxanne Bruketa Greg Hodgson Paul Riopel Randy Wright

Rufino Ngayaan Karl Panzeter Cathy Laliberte Ruth Anstruther Michael MacMillan Helen Fedorchuk Joanne Healey Brian Foster Lucie Thurnbeck Raja Viveiros Bernie Arnold Bill Shewchuk Jean Garneau Beatrice Becigneul Betty Kolada Earl Theilade Lorraine MacDonald Keith Hamilton Susie Patterson Chantelle Butler Duncan Robertson Lena Sokolan Sheila Fischer Emilia Maier Mary Meister

Juliette Pollok Thomas Kho DecolynneJo Barteski Cherica Castro Barry Laing Duncan MacDonald Rita Frederick Mark Schoenberger Douglas Lemieux Richard Sabourin Brenda Fraser Shawn Hunt Colin Holtner Chuck Mitchell Jr. Dominic Willott Joseph Paquette John Duncan Lorie McMillan Emily & Sandra Mikalonis Chad Zima Carl Swift Pierre Phalempin Teddy Petryshyn.

Pastoral Care:

Pastoral Care people will bring Communion or visit those who are sick, shut-in or in the hospital. Contact: Jerry Stack 780-459-4589

Please pray for our sick and those who care for them:

Ministries/Meeting Dates/Contacts:

Bible Study: Wed. morning: Sr. Jean.:780-458-0111 Building Access: Maurice (780-934-2202) Cross Trainers: Mon. 7pm: Matthew: 780-544-3708 Catholic Women’s League: 1st Mon. Suzanne: 780-418-1001 Divine Mercy: Every Tues: 10:00 am.: Therese: 587-404-1207 Finance Committee: 3rd Thurs.: Laura: 780-459-3694 Knights of Columbus: 4th Wed. (1st & 3rd deg.) Arnold: 780-884-8372 1st Thurs. (4th deg.) Gerald: 780-990-9879 Liturgy Committee: 1st Wed.: Suzanne: 780-458-3494 Maintenance:1st Mon.: Bill: 780-238-4034 Ministries Liaison: Gary (780-460-2046) Parish Council: 3rd Thurs.: Phil: 780-459-5376 Pastoral Care: 4th Mon.: Jerry: 780-459-4589 RCIA: Contact Parish Office: 780-459-3694. Rosary for the Unborn: Wed. 7pm: Patricia: 780-418-3256 Social Action: 3rd Mon.: Wendy: 780-459-3694 S.S.V.P.: 2nd Tuesdays: Ken: 587-341-5711 Verve(JH)&Unite(SH): Wed./Mon.Eve.: Youth Coord.: 780-459-3694 Wedding Coordinator: Call the Parish Office.

Catholic Women’s League:

Quilt Raffle tickets are on sale now with proceeds going to Raise the Roof project. Tickets are only $5 each and will be sold at vari-ous events and after some Masses. CWL General Meeting is Monday April 1st. Fellowship starts at 6:45 pm with the formal meeting beginning at 7:15 pm. Consider signing up to become a CWL member—as it’s a great opportunity to make new friends and discover opportunities that will enable you to make a difference! All women welcome always! Please contact Sandra at 780-459-0206 for membership inquires.

Sacraments:

Baptism: Preparation: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Celebration: 2nd Weekend of the month, after the 11am Mass. 1st Eucharist & Reconciliation: Please call the office or refer to the parish website for more information. Confirmation: Please call the office or refer to the parish website for more information. Marriage: please contact the office at least 6 months prior to the wedding. A mandatory preparation course is required.

SSVP:

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an International Volunteer Organization that helps the poor. (established in 1833.) Some roles can be done from home while others require visits and deliv-eries of furniture, beds and households goods. If you have any time to spare or would like to make a donation. Contact: Ken Gallagher: [email protected], or 587-341-5711.

Holy Family Parish

2nd Sunday in Lent

The Lenten Journey The “Lenten” period of forty days spent by the Son of God in the desert of creation had the goal of making it once more that garden of communion with God that it was before original sin. May our Lent this year be a journey along the same path, bringing the hope of Christ also to creation, so that it may be “set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the glorious liberty of the children of God”. Let us not allow this season of grace to pass in vain. Let us ask God to help us set out on a path of true conversion. Let us leave behind our selfishness and self-absorption, and turn to Jesus’ Pasch. Let us stand beside our brothers and sisters in need, sharing our spiritual and material goods with them. In this way, be concretely welcoming Christ’s victory over sin and death into our lives we will also radiate its transforming power to all creation.

Extract from Pope Francis Lenten letter 2019.

Lenten Activities

• March 20th—Fr. Leo Hoffman Talk on Reconcili-ation: 7:00 pm.

• March 21st—Penitential Service, 7:00 pm. • March 22nd—Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm, fol-

lowed by Stations of the Cross, 6:45 pm, led by: CWL.

• March 27th—St. Albert Parish Penitential Ser-vice, 7:00 pm.

• March 29th—Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm, followed

by Stations of the Cross, 6:45 pm, led by: Social Action Committee.

• April 5th—Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm, followed by Stations of the Cross, 6:45 pm, led by: Squires.

• April 12th—Soup and a Bun, 5:45pm, followed

by Stations of the Cross, 6:45 pm, led by: Knights of Columbus.

• April 18th—Holy Thursday Mass, 7:00 pm, Adoration continuing until Midnight.

• April 19th—Good Friday Service, 10:00 am & 3:00 pm.

• April 20th—Easter Food Blessing, 12:15 pm, Easter Vigil Mass, 9:00 pm.

• April 21st—Easter Sunday Mass, 9:00 & 11:00 am. No 5:00 pm Mass.