PARISH BULLETIN * January 20, 2019 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

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Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew

January 20, 2019 – 2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

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 The Lord has betrothed himself to us in Christ Jesus and we are not abandoned. The wedding at Cana has Jesus at the heart of the

celebration. He is present now as we gather to celebrate. Here today he bestows upon us his blessings and his gifts - bringing forth faith and reassuring us of his fidelity and abundant grace. In relaying the words of the Lord to Israel, Isaiah uses the image of a marriage to describe the relationship between God and his Chosen People. Saint Paul reminds us that the Spirit gives many different gifts to be used to build up the community. The Gospel tells the story of Jesus’ first miracle - turning water into wine at the wedding feast at Cana.

FIRST COMMUNION - THE CELEBRATION OF ILLUMINATION

We welcome all the children preparing to receive First Holy Communion in 2019 to the Celebration of Illumination

in St. Matthew Parish in Rocky Mountain House! (Sunday - January 20, 2019 during Mass at 09.00 AM)

Benjamin Brent Wade Molly Caterina Matthew Gabriel Jody Lillian Brynn Danyka Kourtney Dylan Sean Joanna

Weddings are joyous occasions which express our desire for a full and happy life. The image of a wedding is

frequently used throughout the Old Testament to describe God’s relationship with his chosen - Israel. Though

often unfaithful, God always took her back, forgave her and turned her sadness into joy. As she awaited the

coming of the Messiah, Israel’s hopes were expressed in terms of a wedding - a time of great rejoicing and

celebration. Like abundant wine, God’s blessings would be poured out on his people in full measure. ● As we

hear the account of the miracle at Cana, it is hard not to notice the shadow of the cross. Like all of Jesus’ signs

and miracles, this points to the greatest of all his signs: when he will be lifted up in obedience to the Father, for

the salvation of humanity. This will be how the new covenant - marriage between God and his people will be

brought about. Here Jesus speaks about his hour – a reference to that time when his truest identity and glory

will be revealed. ● Significantly also, Jesus’ mother is present at the wedding. In addressing her as woman, a

title he will also use from the cross, Jesus is referring back to another woman, through whom sin first entered

the world. Here now, through this woman - Mary, his mother - the healing of that sin will begin in her Son. ● For

Christians, the cross is the ultimate blessing, as it is the source of eternal life. So the 120-180 gallons of wine

is indicative of the inexhaustible riches of God poured out on the faithful believer. Just as a wedding is a sign of

who we are and what we hope for, so the miracle of Cana is a sign of what God offers us if we put our faith and

trust in him. ● Through the death and resurrection of his Son, God offers us more than we could ever hope. In

addition to the gifts of the Spirit as listed by Paul in Corinthians, God offers us the fullness of life and love. It is

through faith that the water of our daily lives with all its challenges and achievements can be transformed into

something far superior, full bodied and with a deep quality and bouquet. Through faith our lives gain a new depth

and meaning if we simply do as Mary says: Do whatever [Jesus] tells you.

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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

Jan. 19, 2019 at 07.00 PM Carla Marks Laurier Nobert Karen Carmichael Ernie Murias Karen Carmichael Dorraine Lonsdale

Jan. 20, 2019 at 09.00 AM Knights of Columbus and CWL will look after ministries on this day

Jan. 26, 2019 at 07.00 PM Lavern & Loretta Leer Laverne Froese Dorraine Lonsdale Leo Pelletier Ernie Murias Roxane Melvin

Jan. 27, 2019 at 09.00 AM Marliss Cartier & family Steve Oscar Julie Layden Joyce Donald Gary Donald Bonnie Leaf

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES – EVERGREEN

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

Jan. 20, 2019 at 11.00 AM Roy Hoven Margie Miller Marvin and Rita Andersen Tim and Lori Hoven

Jan. 27, 2019 at 11.00 AM Hal Phillips Lori Hoven The Andersen Family Bill Pollock and Cecil Hoven

CWL MEETING Sunday, January 20, 2019 – After 9.00 AM Mass Ladies over 16 years are always welcome!

FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAM ◆ RMH NEXT SESSION – SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019 ◆ 1.30 PM – 4.30 PM

RCIA CLASS ◆ IN EVERGREEN

Sunday – January 20, 2019 ◆ 07.00 PM – 09.00 PM

Saturday – February 02, 2019 ◆ 07.00 PM – 09.00 PM

BIBLE STUDY - “OREMUS” = CATHOLIC GUIDE TO PRAYER

Everyone welcome!

January 20, 2019 – Sunday ● 10.30 AM - 11.30 AM ◆ January 21, 2019 – Monday ● 07.00 PM - 08.00 PM

For more info contact: Sundays - Lisa Sembaliuk 403-846-7137 (phone/text) ● Mondays - Roxane Melvin 403-846-5405 (phone/text)

RETREAT FOR GRADE 4 Tuesday – Jan. 22, 2019 ◆ 9.30 AM – 2.30 PM St. Matthew Church – RMH

CONFIRMATION PROGRAM ◆ RMH Next lesson - Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7.00 PM - 8.00 PM

NEXT BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 - 07.00 PM

Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew Church ● For those who registered their attendance.

PRAYERFUL LUNCH Thursday, January 24, 2019 ◆ 12.00 PM - 12.45 PM

Bring your own bag lunch and meet with others that would like to pray briefly on Thursdays from 12.00 PM to 12. 45 PM. We will remember the works of the Lord by sharing what Jesus is doing in our lives, help each other appreciate His characteristics, and pray for one another.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - ST. MATTHEW CHURCH

Friday – Jan. 25, 2019 09.30 AM – 01.00 PM (Private Adoration) Mass at 09.00 AM

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ➔ January 20-27, 2019

January is a month when Christians around the world pay particular attention to the unity of the Church. Specifically, Christians dedicate an entire week during the month to pray for unity among the followers of Jesus and especially to overcome historical and present divisions that exist between church communities. This year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be celebrated in Canada from January 20-27, 2019.

The theme for the 2019 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity comes to us from Indonesia: “Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue” (Deuteronomy 16:18-20). The 2019 theme calls us to move from shared prayer to shared action. Drawing on the traditional values of Bhineka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity) and gotong royong (living in solidarity and by collaboration), Indonesian Christians invite us to be a united witness, and an agent of Christ’s healing grace in a broken world, by making specific commitments to justice, equality, and unity.

NEXT BEAUTIFUL BREAKFAST ➔ ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE – ST. MATTHEW

Sunday ➔ After 9.00 AM Mass on January 27, 2019 ◆ Hope to see you all!

Thank you very much to Morgan Duhamel who is in charge of organizing Beautiful Breakfast and to all volunteers!

CALLED TO PROTECT - WORKSHOP Feb. 25, 2019 ◆ 07.00 PM - 09.30 PM

We need Volunteers in different ministries. Those who wish to be involved in any church ministry - please mark this date on your calendar. Called to Protect Workshop - Monday, February 25, 2019 – from 7.00 PM to 9.30 PM. Archbishop Smith has implemented strict guidelines governing all ministries in the diocese. Guidelines apply to all ministries under this program. From greeters to those involved as sacristans, money counters, children’s Sunday School, youth ministry, the elderly and vulnerable persons, music, extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist and so on (to name only a few) creating safe environments and abuse prevention. (NOTE: Those who have taken this Workshop are not required to attend again). If you are involved in ANY ministry, you are mandated to take this workshop. Please register at St. Matthew office at 403-845-3457. Thank you for considering.

TAX RECEIPTS & CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES FOR 2019

Please, pick up your box of envelopes from the entrance of the church. Thank You for your support of our parish!

Tax Receipts for all our parishioners will be available at the beginning of February.

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PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

Do you ever see people in church and wonder what their names are? Do you know the names of

people outside your age group? Have you ever heard an announcement regarding a parishioner

and couldn’t put a face to the name? Are you new to our church and wish you had something to

help you put names and faces together?

Our parish will produce an updated parish pictorial directory to help us acquaint ourselves with

one another and strengthen the bond of our faith family.

All photography and viewing of your images will be done in one convenient appointment at your

church. Photographers from IPC Canada will be available the following dates and times:

• Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Evergreen ● 2.30PM - 8.30PM

• Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Caroline ● 2.30PM - 8.30PM

• Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Rocky Mountain House ● 2.30PM - 8.30PM

• Friday, March 22, 2019 at Rocky Mountain House ● 2.30PM - 8.30PM

• Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Rocky Mountain House ● 9.30AM - 3.30PM

Your portrait session will take approximately 30-45 minutes. Each family will receive one free

directory. Additional portraits can be purchased at the time of your appointment.

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A CHANCE TO MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE

CHARITY MISSION CHALLENGE

DADA MAISHA ORPHANAGE SCHOOL, MOROGORO, TANZANIA

ORPHANS AND WIDOWS

Remember the mission in Africa where Fr. Kazimierz Kubat worked for over

20 years? Our parishes even fund-raised a few times to help those

unfortunates, but then abandoned them when Fr. Kaz left us. The

Salvatorians helped this elementary school and now also a sanctuary for

homeless widows, many afflicted with Aids - some of the most vulnerable of

peoples. CHALICE CANADA has visited and researched this site at our

request and concurs the deep need of these poor for the most basic of needs.

A few nuns and brothers still struggle to operate the dormitory and better the

conditions and futures of as many as 70 homeless young children and about

2 dozen widows with food and education to better their lives and futures.

CHALICE Canada offers us a challenge to help sustain these Mission needs

by individual sponsorships (mere $37/month as explained on the pamphlets distributed by Peter van

Kampen). Their East Africa Director says that IF we can provide about 40 annual sponsorships (which

include RevCan charitable receipts) then Chalice will undertake ongoing financial support for this school,

orphanage and home for beyond-battered women of Kola Hill near Morogoro. In comparison we have so

much and they have so little. It is a great opportunity to serve other children of God.

If interested please contact the church office to pledge your willingness to sponsor.

For further information ask Father Leon Kler or Peter van Kampen or Dennis Nugent (403-597-8333).

Please do NOT sponsor on the Chalice website yet, as Morogoro will not be one of their menu choices until

we accumulate sufficient sponsor donations. God Bless!

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Red Deer Catholic Schools Division is looking for a few host families in Rocky Mountain House for international students April 2019. Re-imbursement is $700.00 a month.

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MESSAGE FROM OUR SEMINARIAN J.D. CARMICHAEL

Hello Father Leon and all the parishioners of St. Matthew, Jesuit Martyrs, and St. Joseph the Workman,

I wanted to send a note saying a big thank you for your generous gift of a new Alb! I went to Universal

Church Supplies and got sized up in one that fits me well and I quite like the cut and the fabric. I think it

will last me for years to come and whenever I wear it, it will remind me of the good people in Rocky that

have been such a huge support.

Right now, I’m on my internship at the Twin Parishes of St. Anthony and St. Agnes in Edmonton. It’s going

very well and I quite enjoy being a part of this parish community. Some of the things I’m doing includes

going to the schools that are attached to our parish. I probably do three to four school visits each week

anywhere from Kindergarten classes to grade nines. I’ve also helped get our youth group going again after

the youth minister moved away. I’ve even called Peter van Kampen already getting ideas and resources!

I’ve also gotten involved with the Knights of Columbus. I became a Knight this fall and have already had

the opportunity to go through the initiation ceremonies to become a third degree Knight. I’ve also been

initiated into making pancakes! I think I made 500+ pancakes one Sunday morning!! I’m also doing a lot

of what you might expect in a parish. I’m on the RCIA team, helping with baptism prep, serving at the

liturgies and funerals, helping with the foodbank, visiting care homes, etc.

I just had my mid-year evaluation and it went quite well. My final internship evaluation is at the beginning

of May where if all goes well I will be invited to write to the Archbishop petitioning for ordination to the

Transitional Deaconate. So who knows, we might have an ordination coming up sometime. I’ll be sure to

keep you posted.

Please keep me in your prayers and I will keep you in mine. And thank you again for the Alb and for all your

love and support,

JD Carmichael Internship Seminarian ● Twin Parishes of St. Agnes & St. Anthony 10661-82 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A6 ● Phone 780-432-0611 ● Email: JD.Carmichael@caedm.ca

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PASTOR - FR. LEON KLER

Deacon (Ret.) – Bernie Ouellette

Secretary – Vivian Duhamel

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

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

Office Hours

Monday 12.00 PM (Noon) - 04.00 PM

Tuesday 12.00 PM (Noon) - 04.00 PM

Wednesday 12.00 PM (Noon) - 04.00 PM

Thursday 12.00 PM (Noon) - 04.00 PM

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 email address to office office@smprmh.ca Direct email address to pastor

pastor@smprmh.ca

PARISH MINISTRIES

Parish Pastoral Council Lauren MacKenzie 403.845.2836 Parish Finance Council Randall Sugden 403.844.8478 Ministry to the Sick Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 Called to Protect Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 Baptism Preparation Class Steve/Donna Oscar 403.895.0373 First Communion Class Shayna Pritchard 403.845.2393 Confirmation Class Steve Oscar 403.895.0373 Children’s Liturgy Mona Cruickshank 403.846.1027 Youth Group Peter van Kampen 403.848.0955 Prayer Chain Alice Murray 403.722.4056 Knights of Columbus Gary Donald 403.845.5269 CWL Karen Carmichael 403.846.2168 Bible Study Sundays Lisa Sembaliuk 403.846.7137 Bible Study Mondays

Roxane Melvin

403.845.3127

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

10.00 AM - Jesuit Martyrs, Evergreen 06.30 PM - St. Matthew Church, RMH

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 10.30 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 January 19, 2019 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: ++ Henry Stueve and Duane Stueve Sunday January 20, 2019 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Shirley Bouchard 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: No intention requested 01.00 PM Caroline – St. Joseph the Workman Church Intention: For all members of our parish communities

Monday January 21, 2019 – St. Agnes; virgin, martyr No Mass

Tuesday January 22, 2019 – Weekday in Ordinary Time 06.30 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: For the intentions of Adam and Muriel Hertz Wednesday January 23, 2019 – Weekday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: For the intention of Maria Vos Thursday January 24, 2019 – St. Francis de Sales, bishop, doctor 10.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: No intention requested 06.30 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: For the intention of Frank Gavol Friday January 25, 2019 – Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Improved health for Dawn Marion

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

Saturday January 26, 2019 – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Strength and healing for Jana Murias Sunday January 27, 2019 – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: No intention requested 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: + John Owczar

JAN. 13, 2019 THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT!

REGULAR SUNDAY COLLECTION: RMH - $1,486.75 * Evergreen - $770.00 * Caroline - $175.00 CHILDREN’S COLLECTION: RMH - $19.45 * Evergreen - $8.95 * Caroline - $0.35 MAINTENANCE FUND: RMH - $55.00 * Evergreen - $200.00 TOGETHER WE SERVE: RMH - $5.00

JAN. 15, 2019 THANK YOU FOR PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENTS!

REGULAR SUNDAY COLLECTION: RMH - $3,270.00 * Evergreen - $675.00 * Caroline - $1,090.00 COMPASSIONATE FUND: Evergreen - $200.00

TOGETHER WE SERVE

Last year’s donations to “Together We Serve” have raised

$ 16,568.90 (77%)

toward our goal of $21.500 in St. Matthew Parish and Missions.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED!

Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, January 24, 2019