Fr. Michel Kassas, PastorOur Lady of Good Help9809 - 76 AvenueEdmonton, AB T6E 1K6Phone: 780-433-8571 Email: fathermichel@mcparish.org

Sunday of the Blind ManSunday of the Blind Man

MARCH / APRIL 2009MARCH / APRIL 2009

Day 29: Saint Marcos, bishop of ArthiosiaDay 30: Saint John Climacos (i.e. of the leader)

Day 31: Pope Lucius I. Day 1: Saint Mary the Egyptian Penitent

Day 2: Apiphanos and his brother Adacius, Martyrs.Day 3: Pope Isidoros, bishop of Ashbila

Day 4: Taudoros and Agatobidos, Martyrs & Pope Isatos.

Sunday of the Blind ManSunday of the Blind Man

A Reading from the Second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians A Reading from the Second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 10: 1 – 7) (2 Corinthians 10: 1 – 7)

Brothers and Sisters,Brothers and Sisters,

I myself, Paul, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who am humble I myself, Paul, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who am humble

when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away! I ask that when I am when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away! I ask that when I am

present I need not show boldness by daring to oppose those who think we are acting present I need not show boldness by daring to oppose those who think we are acting

according to human standards. Indeed, we live as human beings, but we do not wage war according to human standards. Indeed, we live as human beings, but we do not wage war

according to human standards; for the weapons of our warfare are not merely human but according to human standards; for the weapons of our warfare are not merely human but

they have diving power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every proud they have diving power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every proud

obstacle raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obstacle raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to

obey Christ. We are ready to punish every disobedience is complete. Look at what is before obey Christ. We are ready to punish every disobedience is complete. Look at what is before

your eyes. If you are confident that you belong to Christ, remind yourself of sins, that just your eyes. If you are confident that you belong to Christ, remind yourself of sins, that just

as you belong to Christ, so also do we. as you belong to Christ, so also do we. Praise be to God always.Praise be to God always.

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark (Mark 10: 46 – 52)A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark (Mark 10: 46 – 52)

They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho,

Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard

that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have

mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly

“Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they

called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off

his cloak, he sprang up and come to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me his cloak, he sprang up and come to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me

to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to

him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he received his sight and followed him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he received his sight and followed

him on the way. him on the way. This is the Truth, Peace be with you.This is the Truth, Peace be with you.

Sunday of the Blind ManSunday of the Blind Man

Our Lady of Good Help – Edmonton Our Lady of Peace – Calgary Our Lady of Good Help – Edmonton Our Lady of Peace – Calgary

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Holy Week Program for Our Lady of Good Help ParishHoly Week Program for Our Lady of Good Help Parish

* Passion Monday April the 6* Passion Monday April the 6thth, 2009, 2009 Holy Mass + Procession of the Cross at 7:00 pm

* Passion Tuesday April the 7* Passion Tuesday April the 7thth, 2009, 2009 Holy Mass + Procession of the Cross at 7:00 pm

* Passion Wednesday April the 8* Passion Wednesday April the 8thth, 2009, 2009 Holy Mass +Right of the Lamp at 7:00 pm

* Thursday of the Mysteries April the 9* Thursday of the Mysteries April the 9thth, 2009 , 2009 Washing of the feet at 7:00 pm

Great Friday of the Crucifixion April the 10Great Friday of the Crucifixion April the 10 thth, 2009 , 2009 Signing of the Chalice at 10:00 am

Adoration of the Cross at 6:00 pm

Great Saturday of the Light April the 11Great Saturday of the Light April the 11thth, 2009 , 2009 Holy Mass at 12:00 Noon

Great Sunday of the Resurrection April the 12Great Sunday of the Resurrection April the 12 thth, 2009, 2009

Midnight Mass at 12:00 amMidnight Mass at 12:00 am

English Mass at 10:00 am Arabic Mass at 11:00 am

Monday April the 13Monday April the 13thth, 2009, 2009

English Mass at 10:00 am Arabic Mass at 11:00 am

Palm Sunday Scheduled Mass

10:00 a.m. English Mass

11:00 a.m. Arabic Mass followed by blessing of the palms and procession

AnnouncementsAnnouncements

Our Lady of Good Help Parish will start the Catechises classesCatechises classes for all children on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 11:40 am. We

ask all the parents to please cooperate with us and register their children. There will be a sign-up sheet in the front of the Church

and one in the back of the Church. Or contact Father Michel.

Our deepest Condolenceswho believes in me if died will survive

(John 11:1-44)

Sunday 29th of March 2009 at 5:00 pm

Forty (40) Memorial Mass

Mr. Mtanios IssaMr. Mtanios Issa

Father of

Mrs. Rima wife of Mr. Joseph Akle

FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONFIRST HOLY COMMUNION Preparation classes for children

receiving their First Holy Communion will be held every

Saturday, 11:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The Sacrament will be celebrated May 9th at 5:00 p.m.

The Ladies of the Sorority will start cooking and preparing the Easter cookies (Maamoul). We ask all the parishioners

to support the ladies. To place your orders contact Mrs. Marie Rose El- Cid or Mrs.

Antoinette Estephan.

Thank you in advance

HALL RENTALIf you are interested in renting the Hall, please contact Mr. Maroun Estephan at

780-903-9293

PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGA parish council meeting will be held on

Tuesday, March 31 at 8:00 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.

Decorated Palm Sunday Decorated Palm Sunday CandlesCandles

will be on sale this Sunday for $10$10

Quantities are limited

PARISH CENSUSFr. Michel wants to start a census for our

parish. Forms are available at the front and back of the church. Please complete the

census form and return to the rectory ASAP. Form available online at

www.mcparish.org Information collected will be kept confidential.