PARISH BULLETIN * November 26, 2017 – Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Year A)

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Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew

November 26, 2017 - JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE (A)

ST. MATTHEW PARISH AND MISSIONS Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew Church

Caroline - St. Joseph the Workman Church Evergreen - Jesuit Martyrs Church

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INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY OF THE SUNDAY Jesus is the King of the Universe and Lord of all creation. Today’s Solemnity of Christ the King lauds Jesus as the King of the

Universe and Lord of all creation. Through his death on the cross, rising from the dead and ascension into heaven, he won our salvation and opened the way to eternal life. So in gratitude for all that Jesus has done for us, may we give of ourselves more fully in love and service to others. The first reading reminds us that God looks after his flock with tenderness - the lost are brought back, the injured are bound and the sick are healed. The second reading describes the kingship of Jesus as being the one who reigns over all. Today’s Gospel parable exhorts us to care for those who are in need so that we might be judged worthy of eternal life.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Date and Time Greeter(s) - Gifts Bearers Proclaimers Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Nov. 25, 2017 at 07.00 PM Brian & Pauline Morrison 1 Faye Boyle 2 Catherine Bolton H. JoAnne Como C1. Laverne Froese C2. Ernie Murias

Nov. 26, 2017 at 09.00 AM Carla Marks 1 Bill Fletcher 2 Dave Parfitt H. Pat Hughes C1. Roxane Melvin C2. Sarah Cubby

Dec. 02, 2017 at 07.00 PM Faye Boyle 1 Laurier Nobert 2 Joanne Mazza H. Ernie Murias C1. Karen Carmichael C2. Laverne Froese

Dec. 03, 2017 at 09.00 AM Steve & Donna Oscar 1 Becky Marland 2 Sandra Vavrek H. Diane Marcellus C1. Becky Marland C2. Lorie Hughes

Today’s Solemnity always takes place on the last Sunday in Ordinary Time before the beginning of Advent and the start of a

new liturgical year. In Advent, we prepare for the two comings of Christ – as a baby in Bethlehem, and his return as a king in

glory. This celebration of Jesus’ kingship prepares us for both comings of the Christ. Though this feast exalts the royal and

divine attributes of the Christ, Ezekiel prophesies the coming of a Messiah who will live humbly as a shepherd, focusing his

efforts on seeking out the lost, the straying, the injured and sick: I will rescue them from every place where they were scattered when it was cloudy and dark. This shepherd promises a safe ground for pasture, and rest for the weary of his flock.

Above all, Ezekiel suggests the personal concern and care the Lord will show for each of his lambs: I myself will look after and tend my sheep. Jesus is soon to be led out to the cross. Before he goes, he draws our attention to his return in glory

and the final judgment. With so little time left in his life, Jesus calls upon his disciples to use whatever time has been left to

them, and to us, wisely and well – not out of self-interest, but rather to look after the needs of the least among us, knowing

that whatsoever we do for one of these little ones, we do for him. We serve our king by serving each other. Jesus is a king

like no other. The only crown our king ever wore was made of thorns and brambles. As we conclude the season of Ordinary

Time and move into Advent, let each of us make an accounting of our stewardship before the coming of our king. Have we

been loyal subjects? In our prayers and daily living, do we treat Christ as a sovereign over us or as a servant who exists only

to do our will? We pray with the coming of Advent that Jesus will lead us and guide us in the ways of service, helping us to

show our love for God by how we love and serve one another, especially the least among us.

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ATTENTION

ATTENTION

CHRISTIANS OF THE HOLY LAND VISITING OUR PARISH

Christians of the Holy Land are visiting with us this weekend of November 25/26! A display of religious goods will be available for sale after all weekend Masses (Rocky Mountain House, Evergreen and Caroline). All the items are made in the holy land and more importantly, they are hand carved by the local Catholic population there! This is a wonderful way to buy a small piece of olive wood article and support our brothers and sisters! So please, stop buy and see a small part of Bethlehem here at our parish!

BEAUTIFUL BREAKFAST ST. MATTHEW, RMH THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Sunday After 9.00 AM Mass on Nov. 26, 2017 Hope to see you all! No Breakfast in December!

CALLED TO PROTECT WORKSHOP – SYLVAN LAKE NOV. 27, 2017 07.00 PM - 09.30 PM

Workshop will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption in Sylvan Lake on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 from 7.00 PM to 9.30 PM. Those considering to serve in any ministry are welcome to attend. Contact Ernie or Lorraine at 403-845-4860.

RETREAT FOR GRADE 5

Wednesday - Nov. 29, 2017 9.30 AM – 2.30 PM

St. Matthew Church – Rocky Mountain House Theme: The Prodigal Son. God’s Forgiveness.

ST. MATTHEW YOUTH MINISTRY Thursday – Nov. 30, 2017 7.00 PM - 9.00 PM

St. Matthew's Youth Ministry runs most Thursdays from 7.00 PM to 9.00 PM at the Church. All youth grades 6-8 are welcome to attend!

Adult and High School leaders are needed. Please contact Peter van Kampen at vankampen.peter@gmail.com or 403-848-0955.

DESSERT NIGHT FUNDRAISING EVENT Thursday - November 30, 2017 7.00 PM - 9.00 PM

The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre has been serving Red Deer and surrounding communities since 1988. Our vision is to reach all individuals and families in Central Alberta impacted by pregnancy. We are excited to be planning our annual Dessert Night Fundraising Event “Abundance” on Nov. 30, 2017, 7.00 PM - 9.00 PM at the Lou Soppit Community Centre in Rocky Mountain House. We have been asked as a Parish to provide a silent auction item for the evening with a theme of “Movie Night”. You will find a basket at the back of the church with a start to the collection, all reflecting the theme. Use your imagination and have fun adding to our contribution to help raise funds for those in unplanned pregnancy situations. Please RSVP for the banquet by Nov. 27, 2017.

Visit www.pregnancycare.ca/events, email event@pregnancycare.ca or call Susan Campbell at 403-871-5111 to reserve your seat at no cost.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - ST. MATTHEW CHURCH

Friday – Dec. 01, 2017 09.30 AM – 01.00 PM (Private Adoration) Mass at 09.00 AM

INTER-CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICE

December 03, 2017 – 7.00 PM

The Rocky Ministerial Association warmly invites you to our Inter-Church Christmas Service on Dec. 03, 2017 at 7.00 PM at First Christian Reformed Church. This year’s service: “Immanuel: God With Us” features a mass community choir, a chance to sing some favourite Christmas carols, and a message from Pastor Brad Teigen (Rocky Nazarene). Come and rejoice with us that a Saviour has been born!

HOLY HOUR ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - ST. MATTHEW CHURCH

Tuesday – Dec. 05, 2017 07.00 PM – 08.00 PM Mass at 06.30 PM

RCIA CLASS

Tuesday – December 05, 2017 07.00 PM – 09.00 PM

CWL LADIES FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Friday - Dec. 15, 2017 at 5.30 PM

At New Dragon Palace Buffet. All Ladies welcome to share a meal and the Joy of being Catholic women.

CWL Membership $30 dues are due by December 17, 2017

Can be given to Debbie Baich

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SALE

In the parish office and at the entrance of each church

Christmas Cards are for sale at the entrance of each church. Please, consider sending your Christmas cards depicting the birth of Jesus.

SUNDAY MISSALS 2018 $5.00 each

Participate more fully in the Mass with St. Joseph Sunday Missal! This compact missal includes all the readings of the Mass for every Sunday of the year as well as prayers for personal devotion. It’s an excellent resource for those seeking to participate fully in the Sunday Liturgy. The 2018 Saint Joseph Sunday Missal contains prayers, readings, and responses in a simple and continuous flow making it easy to use and understand for everyone. Missals are on display at the entrance of each church. The cost - $5.00 each!

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John-Duane Carmichael

MINISTRY OF ACOLYTE JOHN-DUANE CARMICHAEL

Bishop Gregory Bittman

CONGRATULATIONS TO JD CARMICHAEL!

Please remember JD this weekend as he is conferred to the Ministry of

Acolyte. Bishop Bittman will confer the Ministry of Acolyte upon JD during

Mass held at St. Joseph Seminary on Saturday, November 25 at 11.30 AM.

Winter 2018 WISDOM – God’s Vision For Life - RMH Starting in January 2018

Join us for next Bible Study: WISDOM – God’s vision for life “Wisdom is seeing with God’s eyes.” – Pope Francis

Jan./Feb. 2018 8 week study Sundays after Mass 10.30 AM to 11.45 AM (30 min. video and 45 min. discussion)

For more information contact Lisa at 403-846-7137 or LAFESER@outlook.com

Participant journal cost - $40.00. Register and pay by December 01, 2017 at the parish office, during office hours.

Scripture and the Tradition of the Catholic Church provide an abundance of wisdom, though it can often be challenging to apply it to our lives. To help you learn to gather and live with greater wisdom, St. Matthew Parish will begin Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life. You will not only benefit personally from being part of this study; you will also help us to grow in fellowship as a parish as we grow closer to Christ together. Wisdom invites you to experience the transforming power of taking time to apply God’s wisdom to your own life. You will learn to see with his vision. You will experience the peace of knowing God cares for you, and you will see how God - and only God - can show you a path through any circumstance. Participants will receive a journal and will meet every week to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship. The eight 30-minute videos, presented by Jeff Cavins, will guide you through a variety of themes drawn from the wisdom literature of Scripture. Jeff will explain Scripture’s wisdom on decision-making, finances, relationships, peace of mind, and speaking to one another and will look at the beauty of wisdom gained through age and at how Christ himself is the embodiment and fulfillment of all wisdom.

ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICES AND INDIVIDUAL CONFESSIONS

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE December 06, 2017 – Wednesday 07.00 PM

EVERGREEN December 08, 2017 – Friday 05.00 PM

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE ITEMS NEEDED FOR LORD’S FOOD BANK

Advent is time of preparation as we prepare our homes to receive the Christ child. In preparation for Christmas we should take some time to count our own blessings and find ways to give back. We encourage our parishioners to bring food items to the church any time and place them in the boxes marked “FOOD BANK” at the foyer of the church. Each week a member of our parish takes to the Lord’s Food Bank what has been given. Thank you for your support!

MOST NEEDED ITEMS: canned fruit/vegetables, canned meat, juices, pasta and sauce, canned tomatoes, canned beans, crackers, peanut butter and jam, baking products, rice, coffee/tea, cereal, jarred baby food/formula, baby products, toilet paper and hygiene products.

On Sunday, December 10, we will have special FOOD COLLECTION DAY for local Lord’s Food Bank. We encourage you and

your children to bring an item for the Food Bank Basket. Just above we provided list of most needed items that the Food

Bank requires, but anything you can spare will be appreciated. Items will be collected at collection time during Mass.

MANGER PROJECT Gifts for Jesus

As the Wise Men who brought gifts to baby Jesus to celebrate the birth of our Savior, let us follow their example by filling our “Manger of gifts” in support of mothers bringing life anew, into this world. May God Bless you all in this Advent act of love, as we await with joy the birth of our Lord, Christmas! On December 03, 2017, the first Sunday of Advent, you will notice in the foyer a manger filled with paper straw. Each straw has an item written on it that is needed to fill 10-12 baby care bags. These bags will be given to new mothers throughout the year 2018. Please feel free to take a straw or straws each week and kindly return your gift of love to be displayed surrounding the manger for the duration of the Advent. On December 21, 2017, these items will be prayerfully delivered with love and ready for distribution to those in need.

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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 01.00 PM - 06.00 PM

Tuesday 10.00 AM - 06.00 PM

Wednesday Office Closed

Thursday Office Closed

Friday 10.00 AM - 06.00 PM

Contact Information Direct phone line to office Voice 403.845.3457 Direct phone line to Fr. Leon Voice/Fax/Text 587.355.3947 Fax line to office 403.845.7177 Email address to office office@smprmh.ca Email address to Fr. Leon pastor@smprmh.ca

PARISH MINISTRIES

Parish Pastoral Council Lauren MacKenzie 403.845.2836 Ministry to the Sick Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 Called to Protect Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 RCIA

Kristin McKenzie Steve Oscar Vivian Duhamel

403.845.0017 403.895.0373 403.845.9387

Children’s Liturgy Mona Cruickshank 403.845.2454 Youth Group Peter van Kampen 403.848.0955 Prayer Line Alice Murray 403.722.4056 Knights of Columbus Gary Donald 403.845.5269 CWL Karen Carmichael 403.846.2168 Bible Study 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 - 1.00 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 November 25, 2017 – Solemnity of Christ The King 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Cyrille Fournier and blessings and grace for Alma Sunday November 26, 2017 – Solemnity of Christ The King 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Len Kjorlien 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: + Sandra Corazza 01.00 PM Caroline – St. Joseph the Workman Church Intention: For all members of our parish communities

Monday November 27, 2017 – Weekday in Ordinary Time No Mass

Tuesday November 28, 2017 - Weekday in Ordinary Time 06.30 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Sandra Corazza Wednesday November 29, 2017 - Weekday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Sandra Corazza Thursday November 30, 2017 – St. Andrew; Apostle 10.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: No intention requested 06.30 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Sandra Corazza Friday December 01, 2017 – Weekday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Sandra Corazza 10.30 AM Rocky Mountain House – Clearwater Centre Intention: No intention requested

09.30 AM – 01.00 PM ADORATION St. Matthew Church, RMH

Saturday December 02, 2017 – 1st Sunday in Advent 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Med L’Heureux Sunday December 03, 2017 – 1st Sunday in Advent 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Blessings for Rhonda Caluttung on her 40th Birthday 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: + Denis Champagne 01.00 PM Caroline – St. Joseph the Workman Church Intention: For all members of our parish communities

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT!

Nov. 19, 2017 REGULAR SUNDAY COLLECTION RMH - $2,324.85 * Evergreen - $643.00 * Caroline - $128.00 Nov. 19, 2017 CHILDREN’S COLLECTION (Friends of Jesus) RMH - $29.65 * Evergreen - $5.15 * Caroline - $0.00 Nov. 19, 2017 MAINTENANCE FUND: RMH - $20.00 Nov. 19, 2017 REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP FUND: RMH - $3,510.00

GIVE A GIFT FROM THE CHALICE GIFT CATALOGUE

A perfect way to celebrate Jesus’ birth is to share your inner joy and peace by giving a gift that will make a significant impact for children, families and communities around the world. Our Christmas Gift Catalogue gives our supporters the opportunity to purchase a gift on behalf of family and friends who will receive a beautiful card stating what gift or gifts you bought in their name. Each gift will help a child or family at a Chalice site location. In thanksgiving I wish you God’s joy, light & peace this Christmas time for you and your family. Fr. Patrick Cosgrove – President of Chalice

Catalogues will be available in our churches next weekend!