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Encounter Jesus, Engage Disciples, Evangelize the World Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ • June 14th, 2020 FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE: Under those guidelines, parishes will still have to meet several conditions for public celebrations of the Mass. These include: - Sanitizing hands upon entry and exit. - Recording contact information of attendees for the purpose of contact tracing, if necessary. However, the guidelines for Stage 1 of reintroducing public celebrations of the Mass were developed by a task force the Bishops established under the direction of Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton and Bishop William McGrattan of Calgary. Until further notice, those guidelines remain in effect. - Asking attendees to answer a series of health and travel-related questions, as recommended by Alberta Health Services. - Ensuring physical distancing of two metres between people who are not of the same household. The Catholic Bishops of Alberta are welcoming the news that attendance limits on worship services will be expanded under Stage 2 of the Alberta government’s relaunch strategy. THERE IS STILL A MAXIMUM OF 50 PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH, INCLUDING ALL VOLUNTEERS AND THE PRIEST. - Extra cleaning of the Church between Masses. - Requiring masks for all volunteers and all those who wish to receive Communion. St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1 Office Phone: 780-459-3694 Contact Emails volunteermanagement@ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pastor Fr. Jozef Wroblewski [email protected] [email protected] Rectory Phone: 780-460-2774 Website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca Weekend Masses Saturday: 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm holyfamilyparish.ca 1:00 pm, and 5:00 pm Weekend Assistance Msgr. Jack Hamilton 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Office Fax: 780-460-4239 Monday - Thursday Confessions Saturday 11:00 am - noon Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 75 Poirier Avenue Daily Mass Monday to Friday: Office Hours Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm youthprograms@ holyfamilyparish.ca Church Information

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Page 1: FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE - Holy Family Catholic Parish · Contact: Jerry Stack 780-459-4589 those who care for them: Please pray for our sick and Anstruther, Ruth Arcand, Geri Arnold,

Contact: Jerry Stack 780-459-4589

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

Anstruther, Ruth Arcand, GeriArnold, BernieBarteski, DecolynneJoBecigneul, Beatrice Belanger, JeanneBlack, MichelleBoles, OlesiaBrassard, TonyBurrows Whittle,

Casavant, BerthaCastro, ChericaChampagne, Georgette Charles, DianeD., Matthias

NormaCarey, Louise

Delory, HelenDuncan, JohnFedorchuk, HelenFerguson, LisaFischer, Ken

Chuck Jr.Nolin, MelissaNgayaan, RufinoPanzeter, KarlPatsy

Maier, EmiliaMartell, Shelley

Swift, CarlTheilade, EarlThurnbeck, LucieTrepanier, Mark

Fischer, SheilaFisher, Nash

Lawson, Monica

Lindsay, Carolyn

Fraser, BrendaFrattin, RobGordon, ShelleyGrant, EdHack, ShannoHamilton, KeithHealey, JoanneHoltner, ColinKay, EdwardKho, Thomas

Meister, MaryMikalonis, SandraMitchell,

Willott, DominicZima, Chad

Lafreniere, JeannineLaliberte, Cathy

Stewart, Marion

Lemieux, Douglas

MacMillian, Hope

Stevens, Joyce

Paquette, JosephPerry, DavidPetryshyn, TeddyPollok, JulietteRobertson, DuncanRobertson, TrevorRiopel, PaulSabourin, CindySabourin, RichardShewchuk, BillSokolan, Lena

Retreat Centerwww.starofthenorth.ca Phone:780-459-5511

Star of the North

ALL MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

ALL MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Help Line at 780-471-5577 or email [email protected].

To donate, please call the

Let us remember the poor! Blessings, Ken Gallagher, President, St. Albert Conference.

ALL MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

The Way of the Heart. We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus.

“Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved; for You are my praise."

Jeremiah 17:14

Regular Sunday Offering _________ Together We Serve ____________

Postal Code: ______________ Phone Number:______________________

Name (print): _________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________

Please debit my bank account for the following monthly amounts:Note: New enrollments and changes will occur on the first day of the following month:

Signature of account holder(s) __________________________________

In the spirit of giving, please consider filling out this Pre-Authorized Debit form and mailing to the parish office or putting it in the basket in the font.

h

Email: _______________________________________________________

Dated _______________________________________________________

Building Fund ______________

I (we), as the account holder(s), authorize the Catholic Parish of Holy Family and my (our) financial institution, to debit, in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Payments Association, my (our) account at the branch specified on the attached void cheque, for the purpose of making a charitable donation to our institutions. This authorization is to remain in effect until the Catholic Parish of Holy Family has received written notification from me (us) of its change or termination.

CATHOLIC WOMEN'SLEAGUE (CWL) COMMUNITY EVENTS

PASTORAL CARE

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (KofC)

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS

1st Sunday of Advent

When Jesus called his first disciples, the Gospel tells us that the fishermen (Peter and Andrew, James and John) dropped everything to follow Jesus immediately. Yet this Gospel tells us little about the prior experience that the fishermen had of Jesus. Did they know him? Had they heard him preach? What kind of person must Jesus have been to invoke such a response? We can imagine that Jesus was a powerful presence to elicit a response as immediate and complete as these first disciples gave.

The Gospel concludes with a description of the ministry that Jesus begins in Galilee. Jesus inaugurates the Kingdom of God with his work. He teaches in the synagogue and preaches the kingdom. His ability to cure people’s diseases and illness is a sign of the kingdom. In Jesus’ ministry, we already begin to see the Kingdom of God among us.

The first part of today’s Gospel places Jesus’ ministry in the context of the writings of the prophet, Isaiah. Matthew wants to show that Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophecies given to the people of Israel, and he refers to Isaiah to do so. Isaiah says that the Messiah will begin his ministry in Galilee, the land of the Gentiles. When Jesus begins to preach in Galilee, Matthew points to his ministry as a fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, proof that Jesus is the Messiah.

Today’s Gospel describes the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (called the Synoptic Gospels), Jesus’ public ministry begins after his baptism by John the Baptist and after his retreat to the desert where he was tempted by the devil. When Jesus returns from the desert, he hears that John has been arrested.

5 pm, 7:30 pm, 9:30 pm, MidnightDecember 24th - Christmas Eve

December 25th - Christmas Day9 am, 11amNo 5:00 pm Mass

December 31st -

December 26th - St. Stephen

Mary, Mother of God Vigil5:00 pm

January 1st -Mary, Mother of God

11:00 am ONLY

9 am, 11am, No 5:00 pm Mass

Christmas Season Mass Times

Encounter Jesus, Engage Disciples, Evangelize the World

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ • June 14th, 2020

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, February 26thAsh Wednesday, 9:00 am & 7:00 pm

Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm in the parish hall

HFP & SAP Youth Family Day Event, 1:00 pm at Seven Hills

Friday, February 28th

Stations of the Cross, 6:30 pmMass, 7:00 pmTrivia Night at St. Joseph’s Seminary, 7:00 pm

Friday, March 6thWorld Day of Prayer Celebration, 2:00 pm

Office Closed, Family DayMonday, February 17th

Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm in the parish hallStations of the Cross, 6:30 pmMass, 7:00 pm

Friday, March 13thSoup and a Bun, 5:45 pm in the parish hallStations of the Cross, 6:30 pmMass, 7:00 pm

Paper generously supplied byConnelly-McKinley.Thank you.

The Sons of St. Joseph is a men's group dedicated to strengthening and supporting men in their Christian vocations through prayer, living the Word, and brotherhood. MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.Contact info: [email protected]

SONS OF ST. JOSEPH

Congratulations

And now there remainfaith, hope, and love; but the

greatest of these is love.

10:30 am and ends with Mass

Everyone is welcome!

Saturday, January 18th, Life in the Spirit retreat at 1225 Township Rd. 535 Parkland County. Please bring a bagged lunch, first talk begins at

at 4:00 pm.

MOUNT CARMEL ONE-DAY RETREAT

Volunteers Soup and a Bun

lenten sacrifice, couple hours of time

Parish Mission & Penitential ServiceMonday, March 16th

Soup and a Bun 5:45 pmStations of the Cross 6:45 pm

Friday, March 27thSoup and a Bun 5:45 pm

Friday, March 20th

Stations of the Cross 6:45 pm

Friday, April 3rdSoup and a Bun 5:45 pm

7:15 pm

Stations of the Cross 6:45 pmEaster Masses 9:00 am, 11:00 am

Office Closed, Easter Monday

Saturday, April 11th

Holy Thursday Mass, 7:00 pm

Good Friday Service, 10:00 am, 3:00 pm

Monday, April 13th

Good Friday Stations of the Cross, 6:30 pm

Holy Saturday

Friday, April 10th

Easter Food Blessing, 12:15 pm

NO 5:00 pm Mass

Palm SundayPancake Breakfast after 9:00 & 11:00 am Masses

Easter Vigil, 8:30 pm

Sunday, April 5th

Thursday, April 9th

Sunday, April 12th

“The Lord is kind and merciful.”

Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from

every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

know what we need, and we are sure you will provide

after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love,

and to do as we are told by Jesus,

You, Salvation of the Roman People,who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm.

we may return to joy and to feasting

and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross,

O Mary, you always shine on our path

so that, as in Cana of Galilee,

to conform to the will of the Father

as a sign of salvation and of hope.

who has taken upon himself our sufferings

We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,

to the joy of the resurrection. Amen.

A Prayer to Mary from Pope Francis:

Sacrament of Love merely out of habit, as if they did not distinguish this food. I find neither faith nor love in their hearts.”

“...it pains Me very much when religious souls receive the

(Our Lord’s words to St. Faustina), Diary 1288.

DIVINE MERCY MINUTE

FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE:

Under those guidelines, parishes will still have to meet several conditions for public celebrations of the Mass. These include:

- Sanitizing hands upon entry and exit.

- Recording contact information of attendees for the purpose of contact tracing, if necessary.

However, the guidelines for Stage 1 of reintroducing public celebrations of the Mass were developed by a task force the Bishops established under the direction of Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton and Bishop William McGrattan of Calgary. Until further notice, those guidelines remain in effect.

- Asking attendees to answer a series of health and travel-related questions, as recommended by Alberta Health Services.

- Ensuring physical distancing of two metres between people who are not of the same household.

The Catholic Bishops of Alberta are welcoming the news that attendance limits on worship services will be expanded under Stage 2 of the Alberta government’s relaunch strategy.

THERE IS STILL A MAXIMUM OF 50 PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH, INCLUDING ALL VOLUNTEERS

AND THE PRIEST.

- Extra cleaning of the Church between Masses.

- Requiring masks for all volunteers and all those who wish to receive Communion.

LENT 2020

Canada Helps or through debit deposit.

Although we are no longer permitted to celebrate the Eucharist as a community, our expenses remain. Please consider continuing your donations online via

GIVING TO THE PARISH

The CWL is rooted in gospel values and calls you and all members to holiness through service to all people of God. You are invited to join League sisters as you pray for one another and walk the gospel road together.

Would you like to join women from all across Canada in an organization that can foster and celebrate your Catholic faith?

Special CWL occasions are often celebrated with the Eucharist. The CWL motto is “For God and Canada.” Mary is honoured as “Our Lady of Good Counsel.”

You are encouraged to deepen your spiritual understanding and study Catholic teachings - an important CWL initiative.

As a CWL member, you joyfully affirm that God’s presence blesses every aspect of ordinary life, including meetings, volunteer projects and celebrations. Come, join us! Contact: Catherine MacIsaac 780-460-8911 or at [email protected]

HOW CAN I ENRICHMY FAITH?

NO WEEKDAY OR WEEKEND

MASSES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

To view the Archbishop’s Live stream Masses, as well as other parishes across the Archdiocese, please visit:

http://caedm.ca/PastoralScene/entryid/787/find-a-livestream-mass-during-covid-19-restrictions

ALL MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

THESE DATES WILL RESUME WHEN NORMAL PARISH ACTIVITIES RETURN.

MINISTRY MEETING DATES

All meetings are cancelled until further notice. Watch the bulletin and website for updates.

This should be limited to cases of serious illness.

Holy Communion to the sick.

Funerals and weddings may be celebrated, excluding Mass, only if prevailing medical directives can be followed. Arrangements are not to be finalized without first consulting the Chancery Office.

Distribution of Holy Communion outside of Mass is not permitted.

To limit the risk of spread of the virus, only a priest is to take

DIRECTIVES FROMTHE ARCHDIOCESE: OFFICE CLOSED

The Parish office will be closed from April 8th through to April 15th. Please continue to check the website for updates.

7 St. Vital Ave. St. Albert, ABT8N 5K1. Thank you.

If desired, monetary donations can be made by sending cheques to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

SOCIETY OFST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Weekday Masses, Monday - Friday

Sundays 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm

*These Mass times are subject to change*

As of now, these are first come, first served.

Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses

***Please bring and wear your mask

Saturdays at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm

You MUST pre-register.

You MUST register before attending weekend Mass by:

when going up to receive Communion***

9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

- Emailing: [email protected]

- Contacting the Parish Office at 780-459-3694 OR

Please see the video from Archbishop Smith on how to receive Communion: https://youtu.be/JeeQDzCF0no

There will be two Masses each day:

MASS SCHEDULE:

when attending Massit is encouraged to wear

St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1Office Phone: 780-459-3694

Contact Emails

volunteermanagement@

9:00 am - 12:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

PastorFr. Jozef Wroblewski

[email protected] [email protected]

Rectory Phone: 780-460-2774Website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca

Weekend MassesSaturday: 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm

holyfamilyparish.ca

1:00 pm, and 5:00 pm

Weekend Assistance Msgr. Jack Hamilton

9:00 am and 5:00 pm

Office Fax: 780-460-4239

Monday - Thursday

ConfessionsSaturday 11:00 am - noon

Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am,

75 Poirier Avenue

Daily MassMonday to Friday:

Office Hours

Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

youthprograms@

holyfamilyparish.ca

Church Information

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Corpus Christi ~ June 14th, 2020

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord;whoever eats this bread will live forever.” ~ The Gospel of John

St. Anthony of Padua

9:00 am - Ben Block+

Carole Katherine Damato +

Saturday - June 13th

7:00 pm - For those who have died due to COVID-19

Sunday - June 14thCorpus Christi

5:00 pm - In thanksgiving to St. Anthony for blessings received

11:00 am - Holy Family parishioners1:00 pm - For an end to this global pandemic5:00 pm -

Monday - June 15th9:00 am - Lottie Strobel

5:00 pm - For our seniors

Thursday - June 18th

5:00 pm - For those who are sick

9:00 am - Giovanni Abella +5:00 pm - Wasik family

9:00 am - Lori MacMillan +

Friday - June 19th

9:00 am - Joseph Foster +

5:00 pm - For those suffering in our communities

Tuesday - June 16th

Wednesday - June 17th9:00 am - Tara Dawson +

5:00 pm - Holy Family parishioners

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

5:00 pm - Lori MacMillan +

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 pm - Thomas Wacowich +, Tadeusz Jacowich +, Anthony + and Genowefa + Erkiert +7:00 pm - For those who have died due to COVID-19

9:00 am - Maurice Beier (birthday)

1:00 pm - For an end to this global pandemic

11:00 am - Holy Family parishioners

Immaculate Heart of MarySaturday - June 20th

Sunday - June 21st

Saint of the Month: St. Boniface ~ Feast Day: June 5th“Let us preach the whole of God’s plan...” ~St. Boniface

Who did God create you to be? How can you live your life for Christ in the midst of our current suffering? Turn to the saints. Turn to Holy Scripture. Turn to the promises that God made to those who follow Him. Things will not be easy, but the reward waiting for us is worth all of our earthly sufferings! Stay strong in your faith! Love God with all your heart, and set the world on fire!

“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” ~ St. Catherine of Siena

Due to COVID-19, the Archdiocese of Edmonton is advising parishes to temporarily lay off some employees to save on costs. I have now been temporarily laid off and do not know when I will be returning to ministry. Hopefully the wait isn’t too long. I will miss everyone very much, and please know that I will be praying for you during this difficult time!

Join us every Wednesday at 7pm to pray the rosary for an awareness of life issues and for a Culture of Life. What does the Church teach on life issues and why?

Monthly Operating Expenses:Monthly Donations:

Special Collections:This Month’s Roof Donations:Roof Donations To Date:

Please pick up your 2019 tax receipts in the foyer of the church.

As requested by Pope Francis,

(48 years)

we celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage.

Cor & Gail deBoon (48 years)

Please contact the office to have your names added to the anniversary list for the months of June or July. Join us in congratulating the following couples:

Steve & Cathy Horvath

Vivian & Cecil Kuchma (50 years)

From February 26th through April 5th, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life - 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to peacefully pray the Rosary in your own home for this cause. For more information email: [email protected] or 40daysforlife.com/Edmonton

There’s an old saying that says “Once a Catholic, always a Catholic.” Maybe you have been away from the Church for a little while, or for quite some time, but now you are feeling a tug at your heart calling you back to the Catholic Church. Heed that tug. It’s your Heavenly Father reaching his arms out to you, the Holy Spirit whispering in your ear, hoping to draw you home.

During this holiday season we see many people returning home. Please join us in welcoming them, with warm smiles and joy to have them back in our pews.

Celebration: Contact the office

ALL SACRAMENTS ARE CURRENTLY POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

1st Eucharist & Reconciliation: Preparation for celebrating these Sacraments is underway. If you missed the first preparation evening in November, please contact: [email protected].

of the month at 7:00 pm.

A mandatory preparation course

To register please contact

Preparation: 2nd Wednesday

for Mass availability.

Preparation for celebrating this Sacrament is underway. If you missed the first preparation evening in October, please contact: [email protected].

Baptism:

Confirmation: h

[email protected].

Marriage: Please contact the office at least six months prior to the wedding.

is required.

When a priest celebrates Mass every day, he offers each celebration of the Eucharist for a particular person or intention. By doing so, he applies special graces from God upon that person or intention.To request a Mass intention, please visit or call the parish office.

MASS INTENTIONS

SACRAMENTS

YOUTH MINISTRY

ANNIVERSARIES

CHARITABLE DONATIONS

2019 TAX RECEIPTS

MUSIC MINISTRY

TABS FOR WHEELS

MONTHLY FINANCES

DISCIPLESHIP

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” - 1 Peter 4:10

Can you play the piano, guitar or organ? Other instruments are also welcome! The keyboard accompaniment for our music resources needs either a grade 5 or 6 proficiency. Playing for Mass does require special skills and experience. This will include acknowledging the music ministry as having a servant-leadership role in the parish, knowing the liturgical cues, being able to accompany singers and improvise, and eventually knowing the musical, liturgical and pastoral judgement needed to select music for various celebrations. You will receive good mentoring! You can join an existing group or choir and apprentice with them, or you can be part of some new groups and choirs that are being formed. Please contact Marieta at [email protected] for more information.

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all

circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ

Jesus.” 1Thess 5: 16-18

Do you want to have great discussions about the faith? Unite and Verve are youth groups for you!

WELCOME HOME

40 DAYS FOR LIFE

DID YOU KNOW?

“Epiphany” means “manifestation”. It comes from Greek roots that mean “to show, to display” (phainein) and “on, to” (epi-). An epiphany is thus a time when something is shown, displayed,

1. What does the word “Epiphany” mean?

or manifested to an audience.

2. What is the feast of the Epiphany about?

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church the Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Saviour of the world. The great feast of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men (magi) from the East, together with His baptism in the Jordan and the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee.The Epiphany shows that “the full number of the nations” now takes its “place in the family of the patriarchs”, and acquires Israelitica dignitas (is made “worthy of the heritage of Israel”) CCC 528.

3. When is Epiphany celebrated?

In some countries, Epiphany is a holy day of obligation. Where that is the case, it is celebrated on January 6th. In the United States and Canada, Epiphany is not a holy day of obligation, and its celebration is transferred to the first Sunday after January 1st.

This varies around the world.

spiritual communion

- An attitude of service (not performance) reverence and the ability to work as part of a group.

Singers are needed for new music ministry groups in our parish. Three musicians – an organist and two pianists – have responded to our urgent need for music ministry. Now we need singers to join them!

- The Archdiocesan requirements for all parish volunteers – the attendance to the Called to Protect 2.5 hour workshop and completing some forms (application, covenant of care) will be needed.

[email protected] for more information.

- A regular commitment of time - for practice and for your group’s ministry schedule.

Call Marieta at 780-459-3694 or email at:

The requirements for being a singer at Masses in our parish are:

If you do have a trained voice, if you sang in a school or church choir when you were young, if you have ever thought about being part of the music ministry at Mass, or if you appreciate the importance of musical leadership for public worship and believe that those who sing pray twice, please become part of one of the three new music ministry groups or choirs we are now forming in our parish!

- The ability to carry a tune – you don’t have to have a trained voice, be able to read musical notation, or harmonize, although those abilities are a great help – but you do need to be able to sing on key and have a voice that can blend with others.

MUSIC MINISTRYmemorialfoundation.com

For further information, please contact Alison Liston by email at [email protected]. To learn more about Jessica’s story, visit the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation website at https://jessicamartel

The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation is finalizing construction on Jessie’s House, with plans to open on April 1st, 2020. This facility will offer a shelter from domestic violence to individuals and families within the Sturgeon Region, Alexander First Nation, Edmonton Garrison and the City of St. Albert. Hoping to offer the comfort of a quilt to each client, the Foundation is looking for donations. If you are a quilter, please consider donating a quilt to Jessie’s House.

The parish has achieved 93% of the goal of $67,000 for the Together We Serve initiative. To date, $62,328 has been raised. The charities that benefit have expressed their gratitude and thank you for your generosity. A year-end financial report will be available next week.

JESSIE’S HOUSE

TOGETHER WE SERVE

May anniversary:Denise and Bob Clarke (45 Years)

Permit not that I should ever be separated from You.

My Jesus, I believe that

You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You were already there, I embrace You and unite myself wholly to You.

You are present in the Blessed Sacrament.I love You above all things and I desire You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive

~St. Alphonsus Maria de’Liguori

SPIRITUAL COMMUNIONPRAYER

Tuesdays, 10:00 am

Liturgy Committee

Fridays, 4:30 pm

Bible Study

4th Wednesday, (1st & 3rd deg.) 6:00 pm

Divine Mercy

after Mass

Catechism

Catholic Women’s League1st Monday, 6:45 pm

1st Thursday (4th deg.) 7:30 pm

Wednesday mornings,

Knights of Columbus

April anniversaries:God & Elaine Bredo (42 Years)Ray & Ingrid Brodeur (61 Years)

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTIONThe Good Friday collection for the Holy Land has been moved to September 14th, 2020, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

Jesus asked St. Faustina that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be preceded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy, which will begin on Good Friday, April 10th. “On each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a different group of souls and you will immerse them in this ocean of My mercy.... On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My passion, for the graces for these souls.”For the prayers of the novena and more information visit: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/novena

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA

Good Friday

https://catholicfamilycrate.com/products/holy-week-at-home-success-kit

Although this Holy Week and the Easter season look different, there are many ways we can celebrate at home:

- make hot cross buns for

- continue to watch and participate in live stream services

- help your parents cook and serve Easter dinner- print off and use colouring sheets from links below to decorate your house

- make Easter cards and drop on doorsteps for family, friends and godparents

- make resurrection rolls for a treat on Easter Sunday

https://beaheart.com/blogs/blog/holy-week-at-home-free-resource

https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3788244/Holy_Week_at_Home%20(1).pdf?fbclid=IwAR2JmFAFNkWvAPpmD5edAemZeC_Odd3BsQ6avuy_YeuRvpkRrzS1iZlWA1c

In light of recent restrictions on our faith practices, here are some ideas or ways to continue your faith at home, while still respecting social distancing:

Prayer:Continue your prayer life, first thing in the morning, mealtimes and before bed. All are easy ways to incorporate more prayer into your daily life.

TRIDUUM & EASTER SEASON PRACTICES

Easter Sunday:

- pray the Regina Caeli prayer

- listen to Alleluia and other appropriate Easter music- enjoy desserts

- greet each other with “He is Risen, Alleluia!”- eat a meal as a family in formal clothing

- greet each other with “He is Risen, Alleluia!”

- listen to Alleluia and other appropriate Easter music- make an Easter door wreath, use plenty of white!

- enjoy meat on Friday

Octave of Easter (8 days including and following Easter Sunday):

- drive by Churches for social distancing “adoration”

Holy Thursday:- wash each other’s feet

Good Friday:- observe a plain cross in your home- fast from food, electronics and other things to focus on Jesus’ passion- start the Divine Mercy novena- sing “Were You There?” and other traditional Good Friday hymns

- decorate Easter eggs- bake Easter bread- make an Easter centrepiece- watch a movie on the Passion of the Lord

Holy Saturday:

- have a simple meal

Please prayerfully discern continuing your donations especially during the Easter season. Thank you to all those who have continued to remember the parish in their donations.

EASTER SUNDAYDONATIONS

Login to FORMED through the following link: holyfamilyparish.formed.org to create your own account.

FORMED

The Archbishop will be

https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/sunday-mass-live

Although currently attending Mass in person is not allowed, we are all strongly encouraged to attend virtually.

live streaming Sunday Masses at: http://caedm.ca/

Salt and Light has Masses at: https://saltandlighttv.org/mass

EWTN has Masses at:

MASS

~ Pope FrancisRome, Saint John Lateran, 25 April 2020, Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

For this reason, I want to encourage everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of May. This can be done either as a group or individually; you can decide according to your own situations, making the most of both opportunities. The key to doing this is always simplicity, and it is easy also on the internet to find good models of prayers to follow.

I am also providing two prayers to Our Lady that you can recite at the end of the Rosary, and that I myself will pray in the month of May, in spiritual union with all of you. I include them with this letter so that they are available to everyone.

Dear brothers and sisters, contemplating the face of Christ with the heart of Mary our Mother will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us overcome this time of trial. I keep all of you in my prayers, especially those suffering most greatly, and I ask you, please, to pray for me. I thank you, and with great affection I send you my blessing.

The month of May is here, a time when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home within the family. The restrictions of the pandemic have made us come to appreciate all the more this “family” aspect, also from a spiritual point of view.

LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO THE FAITHFUL FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2020

First Prayer

O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.We entrust ourselves to you, Heath of the Sick, who, at the foot of the cross, were united with Jesus’ suffering, and persevered in your faith.

“Protectress of the Roman people” you know our needs, and we know that you will provide, so that, as at Cana in Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this time of trial.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us. For he took upon himself our suffering, and burdened himself with our sorrows to bring us, through the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from every danger, O glorious and Blessed Virgin.

Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.

Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those lacking the basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.

Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health.

Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone.

Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus.

Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer.

To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”.

In the present tragic situation, when the world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.

Second Prayer

Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.

Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.

J cloths, sewing machines, baby and toddler clothes, fur and leather pieces or coats, embroidery thread, yarn, thread, notions, sewing machine needles,

Needed: construction paper (all colours), lined paper, pencils, pens, pencil crayons, markers, sharpeners, erasers, mixing bowls, thin cutting boards, scrubbers,

Ladies, if you are bored with all of this isolation and “staying home”, how about knitting a prayer shawl? I would be happy to deliver wool and directions to your mailbox! Prayer shawls can bring comfort to anyone at this time, be it an illness, a bereavement, a new baby or just plain comfort, as every stitch is a prayer for the person who will be receiving the shawl. When done, they are available from our parish office and Fr. Jozef will kindly bless them. Please call Rachelle at587-290-0090.

FUNERAL

PRAYER SHAWLS

Talk together as a family about whether people outside of your family recognize common traits of your family. Are there physical resemblances that people recognize and so know each individual as a member of your family? Are there mannerisms that are shared by members of your family? What are some common interests and work that people might associate with your family? As you read today’s Gospel, John 14:1-12, keep in mind that members of the same family share many characteristics, even though each person in the family is an individual. What does Jesus tell His disciples about His relationship with the Father? The relationship between the Father and Jesus is so close that Jesus says that those who have seen and known Jesus have also seen and known the Father. Jesus promises His disciples that because of their faith in Him and in the Father, they too will be able to do the work of the Father as Jesus did. End your discussion by praying together that others will recognize in your family the work of the Father. Pray together the Lord’s Prayer.

Members of the same family often bear close resemblances to one another. Sometimes physical resemblances are shared within a family, but often the similarities are behavioral characteristics and mannerisms. We hear this observation affirmed through a number of common phrases: “He’s a chip off the old block” or “She’s her mother’s daughter.” Today’s Gospel points to a mystery of faith that might be examined in light of these familial relationships. In Jesus we see and know the Father. Likewise, the Father is known through the life and work of the Son, Jesus.

SUNDAY REFLECTION

1) use your current envelopes, and place in the basket in the font.

There is no need for a password, this will automatically be deposited into our account.

Please remember to donate to

2) press the “donate” button on our website, you can use a credit card.

Thank you to all those who have made or are considering making a donation.

4) e-transfer to [email protected].

3) use direct deposit either already set up or by calling the parish office to set up.

Holy Family Parish. Ways to donate:

DONATIONS NEEDED

With Masses beginning, we have a very willing parishioner making masks. If this is something you would be interested in buying, please call the parish office to be added to the list. Once your masks are completed, you will be contacted for their pickup and can make payment through the office. Masks are $10 each. All money collected will be donated back to the parish. Thank you for your support.

MASKS AVAILABLE

Please remember no more than 50 people in the Church at any given time.

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painting and contemplate its possible placement in the Church.

The Icon of the Holy Family has arrived, as pictured on the top

You can come and see the

I encourage and welcome your suggestions.

of the bulletin.

Please also see the Archbishop’s letter on the front page for Mass resumption details and updates.

Let us pray that this pandemic will pass. Holy Family of Nazareth, pray for us.

GOOD NEWS

Are you looking for an outstanding Catholic school for your child? At Vital Grandin Catholic Elementary School, we cultivate excellence in learning through faith, relationships and engagement. We are now accepting registrations for the 2020-2021 school year.

We offer full and half-day Kindergarten, a strong music program, a Recreation Academy, dynamic options and enriching Makerspace activities. Become a Vital Grandin Grizzly! Register online at www.vg.gsacrd.ab.ca or call 780-459-7734.

VITAL GRANDIN

There will be a need for many volunteers to implement the new policies required to have our Masses run safely and smoothly.

Many hands make light work.

Please call the parish office if you are interested in helping out. Thank you in advance for your generous donation of time and talents.

Please remember that in order to volunteer with the parish you need to have completed the Called to Protect workshop and the necessary paperwork.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

14 days.This includes not attending Mass.

Please remember that if you have travelled anywhere outside the country, you are required to self-isolate for

This is a virtual 8-week training session providing employment skills development and training, facilitated through an online video conferencing platform. Eligibility criteria: experiencing a barrier to employment (medical condition, permanent injury, disability, mental health issue etc.), ineligibility for Employment Insurance (EI), and must be aged 18 and over.

No problem. Accepted participants are provided with ALL materials to complete the online training.Apply today as the program starts June 29. To apply or for more information call: 780-777-5834

No computer or internet?

STRIVE 4 WORK

REGISTRATION FOR MASS

OUT OF COUNTRY TRAVEL

Thank you for all your prayers.

Lorraine MacDonald has passed away. Her funeral was Saturday, June 13th. Her obituary is on the Connelly-McKinley website.

Please remember when registering for Mass at our parish that you need to provide first and last names, the number of people attending the Mass AND a phone number. You may register for two weekends at a time. Please specify if you are doing so when you call or email to register.

St. Thomas Aquinas did not hesitate to call, "the greatest miracle that Christ ever worked on earth ...... My Body ........ My Blood". Before the greatness of this mystery, let us exclaim with St. Augustine, "O Sacrament of devotion! O Sign of unity! O Bond of charity!" Let us also repeat St. Thomas Aquinas' prayer of devotion in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament: "O Sacrament most holy! O Sacrament Divine! All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment Thine!"

Life Messages: 1) We need to receive this message of unity and sacrificial love. 2) We need to prepare properly to receive Holy Communion. 3) We need to become Christ-bearers and conveyers. By receiving Holy Communion, we become

(Fr. Antony Kadavil)

Christ-bearers as Mary was, with the duty of conveying Christ to others at home and in the workplace, as love, mercy, forgiveness, and humble and sacrificial service.

As we celebrate this great feast of faith, let us worship what

Today, we celebrate the solemn feast of Corpus Christi. It is three feasts in one: the feast of the Eucharistic sacrifice, the feast of the Sacrament of the Eucharist and the feast of the Real Presence of Jesus in this Sacrament. Corpus Christi is a doctrinal feast established for three purposes: 1) to give God collective thanks for Christ’s abiding presence with us in the Eucharist and to honor Him there; 2) to instruct the people in the mystery, faith and devotion surrounding the Eucharist; and 3) to teach us to appreciate and make use of the great gift of the Holy Eucharist, both as a Sacrament and as a sacrifice.

REFLECTION FORTHE FEAST OF

CORPUS CHRISTI

Please remember the food bank in your donations. They come to pick up every Wednesday, it is wonderful to see our hamper overflowing always. Thank you for your generousity.

FOOD BANKDONATIONS

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Corpus Christi ~ June 14th, 2020

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord;whoever eats this bread will live forever.” ~ The Gospel of John

7:00 pm - For those who have died due to COVID-19

5:00 pm -

Sunday - June 14th

St. Anthony for blessings received

11:00 am - Holy Family parishioners1:00 pm - For an end to this global pandemic

St. Anthony of Padua5:00 pm - In thanksgiving to

9:00 am - Ben Block+

Saturday - June 13th

Corpus Christi

5:00 pm - For those who are sick

Tuesday - June 16th9:00 am - Joseph Foster +

9:00 am - Tara Dawson +Wednesday - June 17th

Thursday - June 18th9:00 am - Giovanni Abella +5:00 pm - Wasik family

Monday - June 15th

Friday - June 19th

5:00 pm - Holy Family parishioners

5:00 pm - For our seniors

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Carole Katherine Damato +

9:00 am - Lori MacMillan +

9:00 am - Lottie Strobel

5:00 pm - For those suffering in our communities

5:00 pm - Lori MacMillan +

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 pm - Thomas Wacowich +, Tadeusz Jacowich +, Anthony + and Genowefa + Erkiert +

Sunday - June 21st

11:00 am - Holy Family parishioners9:00 am - Maurice Beier (birthday)

1:00 pm - For an end to this global pandemic

Saturday - June 20thImmaculate Heart of Mary

7:00 pm - For those who have died due to COVID-19

Saint of the Month: St. Boniface ~ Feast Day: June 5th“Let us preach the whole of God’s plan...” ~St. Boniface

“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” ~ St. Catherine of Siena

Due to COVID-19, the Archdiocese of Edmonton is advising parishes to temporarily lay off some employees to save on costs. I have now been temporarily laid off and do not know when I will be returning to ministry. Hopefully the wait isn’t too long. I will miss everyone very much, and please know that I will be praying for you during this difficult time!

Who did God create you to be? How can you live your life for Christ in the midst of our current suffering? Turn to the saints. Turn to Holy Scripture. Turn to the promises that God made to those who follow Him. Things will not be easy, but the reward waiting for us is worth all of our earthly sufferings! Stay strong in your faith! Love God with all your heart, and set the world on fire!

Join us every Wednesday at 7pm to pray the rosary for an awareness of life issues and for a Culture of Life. What does the Church teach on life issues and why?

Monthly Donations:Monthly Operating Expenses:Special Collections:This Month’s Roof Donations:Roof Donations To Date:

Please pick up your 2019 tax receipts in the foyer of the church.

(50 years)

Please contact the office to have your names added to the anniversary list for the months of June or July. Join us in congratulating the following couples:

we celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage.

Vivian & Cecil Kuchma

Cor & Gail deBoon (48 years)

(48 years)Steve & Cathy Horvath

As requested by Pope Francis,

From February 26th through April 5th, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life - 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to peacefully pray the Rosary in your own home for this cause. For more information email: [email protected] or 40daysforlife.com/Edmonton

There’s an old saying that says “Once a Catholic, always a Catholic.” Maybe you have been away from the Church for a little while, or for quite some time, but now you are feeling a tug at your heart calling you back to the Catholic Church. Heed that tug. It’s your Heavenly Father reaching his arms out to you, the Holy Spirit whispering in your ear, hoping to draw you home.

During this holiday season we see many people returning home. Please join us in welcoming them, with warm smiles and joy to have them back in our pews.

ALL SACRAMENTS ARE CURRENTLY POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Baptism:To register please contact

1st Eucharist & Reconciliation:

Celebration: Contact the office for Mass availability.

Confirmation:

Preparation: 2nd Wednesday

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six months prior to the wedding.

[email protected].

Preparation for celebrating these Sacraments is underway. If you missed the first preparation evening in November, please contact: [email protected].

Marriage:

Preparation for celebrating this Sacrament is underway. If you missed the first preparation evening in October, please contact: [email protected].

Please contact the office at least

A mandatory preparation course is required.

of the month at 7:00 pm.

When a priest celebrates Mass every day, he offers each celebration of the Eucharist for a particular person or intention.

To request a Mass intention, please visit or call the parish office.

By doing so, he applies special graces from God upon that person or intention.

MASS INTENTIONS

SACRAMENTS

YOUTH MINISTRY

ANNIVERSARIES

CHARITABLE DONATIONS

2019 TAX RECEIPTS

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DISCIPLESHIP

Can you play the piano, guitar or organ? Other instruments are also welcome! The keyboard accompaniment for our music resources needs either a grade 5 or 6 proficiency. Playing for Mass does require special skills and experience. This will include acknowledging the music ministry as having a servant-leadership role in the parish, knowing the liturgical cues, being able to accompany singers and improvise, and eventually knowing the musical, liturgical and pastoral judgement needed to select music for various celebrations. You will receive good mentoring! You can join an existing group or choir and apprentice with them, or you can be part of some new groups and choirs that are being formed. Please contact Marieta at [email protected] for more information.

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” - 1 Peter 4:10

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all

circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ

Jesus.” 1Thess 5: 16-18

Do you want to have great discussions about the faith? Unite and Verve are youth groups for you!

WELCOME HOME

40 DAYS FOR LIFE

DID YOU KNOW?

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church the Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Saviour of the world. The great feast of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men (magi) from the East, together with His baptism in the Jordan and the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee.The Epiphany shows that “the full number of the nations” now takes its “place in the family of the patriarchs”, and acquires Israelitica dignitas (is made “worthy of the heritage of Israel”) CCC 528.

2. What is the feast of the Epiphany about?

This varies around the world.

In some countries, Epiphany is a holy day of obligation. Where that is the case, it is celebrated on January 6th. In the United States and Canada, Epiphany is not a holy day of obligation, and its celebration is transferred to the first Sunday after January 1st.

1. What does the word “Epiphany” mean?

“Epiphany” means “manifestation”. It comes from Greek roots that mean “to show, to display” (phainein) and “on, to” (epi-). An epiphany is thus a time when something is shown, displayed, or manifested to an audience.

3. When is Epiphany celebrated?

spiritual communion

The requirements for being a singer at Masses in our parish are:

- An attitude of service (not performance) reverence and the ability to work as part of a group.

Call Marieta at 780-459-3694 or email at:[email protected] for more information.

- The ability to carry a tune – you don’t have to have a trained voice, be able to read musical notation, or harmonize, although those abilities are a great help – but you do need to be able to sing on key and have a voice that can blend with others.

Singers are needed for new music ministry groups in our parish. Three musicians – an organist and two pianists – have responded to our urgent need for music ministry. Now we need singers to join them!

- The Archdiocesan requirements for all parish volunteers – the attendance to the Called to Protect 2.5 hour workshop and completing some forms (application, covenant of care) will be needed.

If you do have a trained voice, if you sang in a school or church choir when you were young, if you have ever thought about being part of the music ministry at Mass, or if you appreciate the importance of musical leadership for public worship and believe that those who sing pray twice, please become part of one of the three new music ministry groups or choirs we are now forming in our parish!

- A regular commitment of time - for practice and for your group’s ministry schedule.

MUSIC MINISTRYmemorialfoundation.com

The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation is finalizing construction on Jessie’s House, with plans to open on April 1st, 2020. This facility will offer a shelter from domestic violence to individuals and families within the Sturgeon Region, Alexander First Nation, Edmonton Garrison and the City of St. Albert. Hoping to offer the comfort of a quilt to each client, the Foundation is looking for donations. If you are a quilter, please consider donating a quilt to Jessie’s House.For further information, please contact Alison Liston by email at [email protected]. To learn more about Jessica’s story, visit the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation website at https://jessicamartel

The parish has achieved 93% of the goal of $67,000 for the Together We Serve initiative. To date, $62,328 has been raised. The charities that benefit have expressed their gratitude and thank you for your generosity. A year-end financial report will be available next week.

JESSIE’S HOUSE

TOGETHER WE SERVE

May anniversary:Denise and Bob Clarke (45 Years)

Blessed Sacrament.

Permit not that I should ever be separated from You.

You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You were already there, I embrace You and unite myself wholly to You.

You are present in the My Jesus, I believe that

~St. Alphonsus Maria de’Liguori

I love You above all things and I desire You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive

SPIRITUAL COMMUNIONPRAYER

Wednesday mornings, Bible Study

Knights of Columbus

after Mass

CatechismFridays, 4:30 pm

Catholic Women’s League1st Monday, 6:45 pm

Divine MercyTuesdays, 10:00 am

1st Thursday (4th deg.) 7:30 pm4th Wednesday, (1st & 3rd deg.) 6:00 pm

Liturgy Committee

God & Elaine Bredo (42 Years)

April anniversaries:

Ray & Ingrid Brodeur (61 Years)

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTIONThe Good Friday collection for the Holy Land has been moved to September 14th, 2020, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

For the prayers of the novena and more information visit: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/novena

Jesus asked St. Faustina that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be preceded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy, which will begin on Good Friday, April 10th. “On each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a different group of souls and you will immerse them in this ocean of My mercy.... On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My passion, for the graces for these souls.”

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA

- make resurrection rolls for a treat on Easter Sunday

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- make Easter cards and drop on doorsteps for family, friends and godparents

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Good Friday

- help your parents cook and serve Easter dinner

- continue to watch and participate in live stream services

- print off and use colouring sheets from links below to decorate your house

Although this Holy Week and the Easter season look different, there are many ways we can celebrate at home:

- make hot cross buns for

Prayer:Continue your prayer life, first thing in the morning, mealtimes and before bed. All are easy ways to incorporate more prayer into your daily life.

In light of recent restrictions on our faith practices, here are some ideas or ways to continue your faith at home, while still respecting social distancing:

TRIDUUM & EASTER SEASON PRACTICES

- watch a movie on the Passion of the Lord

Easter Sunday:

Holy Saturday:

- drive by Churches for social distancing “adoration”

- start the Divine Mercy novena- sing “Were You There?” and other traditional Good Friday hymns

- greet each other with “He is Risen, Alleluia!”

- wash each other’s feet

- have a simple meal

- greet each other with “He is Risen, Alleluia!”

- listen to Alleluia and other appropriate Easter music

Good Friday:

- bake Easter bread

Holy Thursday:

- fast from food, electronics and other things to focus on Jesus’ passion

- decorate Easter eggs

- observe a plain cross in your home

- make an Easter centrepiece

- eat a meal as a family in formal clothing

- make an Easter door wreath, use plenty of white!

Octave of Easter (8 days including and following Easter Sunday):

- enjoy meat on Friday- listen to Alleluia and other appropriate Easter music- enjoy desserts- pray the Regina Caeli prayer

Please prayerfully discern continuing your donations especially during the Easter season. Thank you to all those who have continued to remember the parish in their donations.

EASTER SUNDAYDONATIONS

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FORMED

live streaming Sunday Masses at: http://caedm.ca/

https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/sunday-mass-live

The Archbishop will be

Although currently attending Mass in person is not allowed, we are all strongly encouraged to attend virtually.

EWTN has Masses at:

Salt and Light has Masses at: https://saltandlighttv.org/mass

MASS

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The month of May is here, a time when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home within the family. The restrictions of the pandemic have made us come to appreciate all the more this “family” aspect, also from a spiritual point of view.

For this reason, I want to encourage everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of May. This can be done either as a group or individually; you can decide according to your own situations, making the most of both opportunities. The key to doing this is always simplicity, and it is easy also on the internet to find good models of prayers to follow.

I am also providing two prayers to Our Lady that you can recite at the end of the Rosary, and that I myself will pray in the month of May, in spiritual union with all of you. I include them with this letter so that they are available to everyone.

Dear brothers and sisters, contemplating the face of Christ with the heart of Mary our Mother will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us overcome this time of trial. I keep all of you in my prayers, especially those suffering most greatly, and I ask you, please, to pray for me. I thank you, and with great affection I send you my blessing.

Rome, Saint John Lateran, 25 April 2020, Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist~ Pope Francis

LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO THE FAITHFUL FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2020

First Prayer

O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.We entrust ourselves to you, Heath of the Sick, who, at the foot of the cross, were united with Jesus’ suffering, and persevered in your faith.

“Protectress of the Roman people” you know our needs, and we know that you will provide, so that, as at Cana in Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this time of trial.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us. For he took upon himself our suffering, and burdened himself with our sorrows to bring us, through the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from every danger, O glorious and Blessed Virgin.

Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those lacking the basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.

Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health.

Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer.

To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.

Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus.

Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone.

Second Prayer

“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”.

In the present tragic situation, when the world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.

Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.

Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.

Needed: construction paper (all colours), lined paper, pencils, pens, pencil crayons, markers, sharpeners, erasers, mixing bowls, thin cutting boards, scrubbers, J cloths, sewing machines, baby and toddler clothes, fur and leather pieces or coats, embroidery thread, yarn, thread, notions, sewing machine needles,

Ladies, if you are bored with all of this isolation and “staying home”, how about knitting a prayer shawl?

587-290-0090.

I would be happy to deliver wool and directions to your mailbox! Prayer shawls can bring comfort to anyone at this time, be it an illness, a bereavement, a new baby or just plain comfort, as every stitch is a prayer for the person who will be receiving the shawl. When done, they are available from our parish office and Fr. Jozef will kindly bless them. Please call Rachelle at

FUNERAL

PRAYER SHAWLS

Talk together as a family about whether people outside of your family recognize common traits of your family. Are there physical resemblances that people recognize and so know each individual as a member of your family? Are there mannerisms that are shared by members of your family? What are some common interests and work that people might associate with your family? As you read today’s Gospel, John 14:1-12, keep in mind that members of the same family share many characteristics, even though each person in the family is an individual. What does Jesus tell His disciples about His relationship with the Father? The relationship between the Father and Jesus is so close that Jesus says that those who have seen and known Jesus have also seen and known the Father. Jesus promises His disciples that because of their faith in Him and in the Father, they too will be able to do the work of the Father as Jesus did. End your discussion by praying together that others will recognize in your family the work of the Father. Pray together the Lord’s Prayer.

Members of the same family often bear close resemblances to one another. Sometimes physical resemblances are shared within a family, but often the similarities are behavioral characteristics and mannerisms. We hear this observation affirmed through a number of common phrases: “He’s a chip off the old block” or “She’s her mother’s daughter.” Today’s Gospel points to a mystery of faith that might be examined in light of these familial relationships. In Jesus we see and know the Father. Likewise, the Father is known through the life and work of the Son, Jesus.

SUNDAY REFLECTION

4) e-transfer to [email protected].

Thank you to all those who have made or are considering making a donation.

There is no need for a password, this will automatically be deposited into our account.

2) press the “donate” button on our website, you can use a credit card.

Holy Family Parish. Ways to donate:Please remember to donate to

1) use your current envelopes, and place in the basket in the font.

3) use direct deposit either already set up or by calling the parish office to set up.

DONATIONS NEEDED

With Masses beginning, we have a very willing parishioner making masks. If this is something you would be interested in buying, please call the parish office to be added to the list. Once your masks are completed, you will be contacted for their pickup and can make payment through the office. Masks are $10 each. All money collected will be donated back to the parish. Thank you for your support.

MASKS AVAILABLE

Let us pray that this pandemic

pray for us.

You can come and see the

Please remember no more than 50 people in the Church at any given time.

The Icon of the Holy Family has arrived, as pictured on the top left-hand corner of the front page of the bulletin.

painting and contemplate its possible placement in the Church. I encourage and welcome your suggestions.

Please also see the Archbishop’s letter on the front page for Mass resumption details and updates.

will pass. Holy Family of Nazareth,

GOOD NEWS

We offer full and half-day Kindergarten, a strong music program, a Recreation Academy, dynamic options and enriching Makerspace activities. Become a Vital Grandin Grizzly! Register online at www.vg.gsacrd.ab.ca or call 780-459-7734.

Are you looking for an outstanding Catholic school for your child? At Vital Grandin Catholic Elementary School, we cultivate excellence in learning through faith, relationships and engagement. We are now accepting registrations for the 2020-2021 school year.

VITAL GRANDIN

Thank you in advance for your generous donation of time and talents.

Please call the parish office if you are interested in helping out.

Many hands make light work. There will be a need for many volunteers to implement the new policies required to have our Masses run safely and smoothly.

Please remember that in order to volunteer with the parish you need to have completed the Called to Protect workshop and the necessary paperwork.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

14 days.This includes not attending Mass.

Please remember that if you have travelled anywhere outside the country, you are required to self-isolate for

No computer or internet?

This is a virtual 8-week training session providing employment skills development and training, facilitated through an online video conferencing platform. Eligibility criteria: experiencing a barrier to employment (medical condition, permanent injury, disability, mental health issue etc.), ineligibility for Employment Insurance (EI), and must be aged 18 and over.

No problem. Accepted participants are provided with ALL materials to complete the online training.Apply today as the program starts June 29. To apply or for more information call: 780-777-5834

STRIVE 4 WORK

REGISTRATION FOR MASS

OUT OF COUNTRY TRAVEL

Lorraine MacDonald has passed away. Her funeral was Saturday, June 13th. Her obituary is on the Connelly-McKinley website. Thank you for all your prayers.

Please remember when registering for Mass at our parish that you need to provide first and last names, the number of people attending the Mass AND a phone number. You may register for two weekends at a time. Please specify if you are doing so when you call or email to register.

Today, we celebrate the solemn feast of Corpus Christi. It is three feasts in one: the feast of the Eucharistic sacrifice, the feast of the Sacrament of the Eucharist and the feast of the Real Presence of Jesus in this Sacrament. Corpus Christi is a doctrinal feast established for three purposes: 1) to give God collective thanks for Christ’s abiding presence with us in the Eucharist and to honor Him there; 2) to instruct the people in the mystery, faith and devotion surrounding the Eucharist; and 3) to teach us to appreciate and make use of the great gift of the Holy Eucharist, both as a Sacrament and as a sacrifice.

Life Messages: 1) We need to receive this message of unity and sacrificial love. 2) We need to prepare properly to receive Holy Communion. 3) We need to become Christ-bearers and conveyers. By receiving Holy Communion, we become Christ-bearers as Mary was, with the duty of conveying Christ to others at home and in the workplace, as love, mercy, forgiveness, and humble and sacrificial service.

(Fr. Antony Kadavil)

As we celebrate this great feast of faith, let us worship what St. Thomas Aquinas did not hesitate to call, "the greatest miracle that Christ ever worked on earth ...... My Body ........ My Blood". Before the greatness of this mystery, let us exclaim with St. Augustine, "O Sacrament of devotion! O Sign of unity! O Bond of charity!" Let us also repeat St. Thomas Aquinas' prayer of devotion in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament: "O Sacrament most holy! O Sacrament Divine! All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment Thine!"

REFLECTION FORTHE FEAST OF

CORPUS CHRISTI

Please remember the food bank in your donations. They come to pick up every Wednesday, it is wonderful to see our hamper overflowing always. Thank you for your generousity.

FOOD BANKDONATIONS

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Paquette, JosephPerry, DavidPetryshyn, TeddyPollok, JulietteRobertson, DuncanRobertson, TrevorRiopel, PaulSabourin, CindySabourin, RichardShewchuk, BillSokolan, Lena

Castro, ChericaChampagne, Georgette Charles, DianeD., Matthias

Anstruther, Ruth Arcand, GeriArnold, BernieBarteski, DecolynneJoBecigneul, Beatrice Belanger, JeanneBlack, MichelleBoles, OlesiaBrassard, TonyBurrows Whittle,

Delory, HelenDuncan, JohnFedorchuk, HelenFerguson, LisaFischer, Ken

Fraser, BrendaFrattin, RobGordon, ShelleyGrant, EdHack, ShannoHamilton, KeithHealey, JoanneHoltner, ColinKay, EdwardKho, Thomas

Fischer, SheilaFisher, Nash

Chuck Jr.Nolin, MelissaNgayaan, RufinoPanzeter, KarlPatsy

Stewart, Marion

Lafreniere, JeannineLaliberte, Cathy

Lindsay, CarolynMacMillian, Hope

Meister, MaryMikalonis, SandraMitchell,

Swift, CarlTheilade, EarlThurnbeck, LucieTrepanier, MarkWillott, DominicZima, Chad

Maier, EmiliaMartell, Shelley

Lawson, MonicaLemieux, Douglas

Stevens, Joyce

Retreat Centerwww.starofthenorth.ca Phone:780-459-5511

ALL MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Star of the North ALL MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Let us remember the poor! Blessings, Ken Gallagher, President, St. Albert Conference.

To donate, please call the Help Line at 780-471-5577 or email [email protected].

ALL MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

The Way of the Heart. We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus.

“Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved; for You are my praise."

Jeremiah 17:14

In the spirit of giving, please consider filling out this Pre-Authorized Debit form and mailing to the parish office or putting it in the basket in the font.

Please debit my bank account for the following monthly amounts:

Email: _______________________________________________________

Dated _______________________________________________________

Name (print): _________________________________________________

Signature of account holder(s) __________________________________

Regular Sunday Offering _________ Together We Serve ____________

Note: New enrollments and changes will occur on the first day of the following month:

Postal Code: ______________ Phone Number:______________________

Building Fund ______________

I (we), as the account holder(s), authorize the Catholic Parish of Holy Family and my (our) financial institution, to debit, in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Payments Association, my (our) account at the branch specified on the attached void cheque, for the purpose of making a charitable donation to our institutions. This authorization is to remain in effect until the Catholic Parish of Holy Family has received written notification from me (us) of its change or termination.

Address: ____________________________________________________ h

CATHOLIC WOMEN'SLEAGUE (CWL) COMMUNITY EVENTS

PASTORAL CARE

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (KofC)

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS

1st Sunday of Advent

Today’s Gospel describes the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (called the Synoptic Gospels), Jesus’ public ministry begins after his baptism by John the Baptist and after his retreat to the desert where he was tempted by the devil. When Jesus returns from the desert, he hears that John has been arrested.

The first part of today’s Gospel places Jesus’ ministry in the context of the writings of the prophet, Isaiah. Matthew wants to show that Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophecies given to the people of Israel, and he refers to Isaiah to do so. Isaiah says that the Messiah will begin his ministry in Galilee, the land of the Gentiles. When Jesus begins to preach in Galilee, Matthew points to his ministry as a fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, proof that Jesus is the Messiah.

When Jesus called his first disciples, the Gospel tells us that the fishermen (Peter and Andrew, James and John) dropped everything to follow Jesus immediately. Yet this Gospel tells us little about the prior experience that the fishermen had of Jesus. Did they know him? Had they heard him preach? What kind of person must Jesus have been to invoke such a response? We can imagine that Jesus was a powerful presence to elicit a response as immediate and complete as these first disciples gave.

The Gospel concludes with a description of the ministry that Jesus begins in Galilee. Jesus inaugurates the Kingdom of God with his work. He teaches in the synagogue and preaches the kingdom. His ability to cure people’s diseases and illness is a sign of the kingdom. In Jesus’ ministry, we already begin to see the Kingdom of God among us.

December 24th - Christmas Eve

No 5:00 pm Mass

Mary, Mother of God

No 5:00 pm Mass

5:00 pm

5 pm, 7:30 pm, 9:30 pm, Midnight

December 25th - Christmas Day

11:00 am ONLY

December 31st -Mary, Mother of God Vigil

9 am, 11am

December 26th - St. Stephen

January 1st -

9 am, 11am,

Christmas Season Mass Times

Encounter Jesus, Engage Disciples, Evangelize the World

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ • June 14th, 2020

Upcoming Events

Stations of the Cross, 6:30 pm

Friday, March 13th

Mass, 7:00 pm

Trivia Night at St. Joseph’s Seminary, 7:00 pm

Office Closed, Family Day

Friday, February 28th

Stations of the Cross, 6:30 pm

Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm in the parish hall

World Day of Prayer Celebration, 2:00 pm

Friday, March 6th

Ash Wednesday, 9:00 am & 7:00 pm

Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm in the parish hall

Wednesday, February 26th

Monday, February 17th

HFP & SAP Youth Family Day Event, 1:00 pm at Seven Hills

Stations of the Cross, 6:30 pmMass, 7:00 pm

Mass, 7:00 pm

Soup and a Bun, 5:45 pm in the parish hall

Paper generously supplied byConnelly-McKinley.Thank you.

The Sons of St. Joseph is a men's group dedicated to strengthening and supporting men in their Christian vocations through prayer, living the Word, and brotherhood. MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.Contact info: [email protected]

SONS OF ST. JOSEPH

Congratulations

And now there remainfaith, hope, and love; but the

greatest of these is love.

Saturday, January 18th, Life in the Spirit retreat at 1225 Township Rd. 535 Parkland County. Please bring a bagged lunch, first talk begins at 10:30 am and ends with Mass at 4:00 pm.Everyone is welcome!

MOUNT CARMEL ONE-DAY RETREAT

Volunteers Soup and a Bun

lenten sacrifice, couple hours of time

Monday, March 16thParish Mission & Penitential Service7:15 pm

Friday, March 20th

Holy Thursday Mass, 7:00 pm

Saturday, April 11th

Stations of the Cross 6:45 pm

Easter Food Blessing, 12:15 pm

NO 5:00 pm Mass

Friday, April 10th

Good Friday Stations of the Cross, 6:30 pm

10:00 am, 3:00 pm

Sunday, April 12th

Soup and a Bun 5:45 pm

Holy Saturday

Good Friday Service,

Stations of the Cross 6:45 pm

Soup and a Bun 5:45 pm

Friday, March 27th

Sunday, April 5th

Pancake Breakfast after 9:00 & 11:00 am Masses

Soup and a Bun 5:45 pm

Palm Sunday

Thursday, April 9th

Stations of the Cross 6:45 pm

Friday, April 3rd

Easter Vigil, 8:30 pm

Easter Masses 9:00 am, 11:00 am

Monday, April 13thOffice Closed, Easter Monday

“The Lord is kind and merciful.”

You, Salvation of the Roman People,

so that, as in Cana of Galilee,

after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love,

O Mary, you always shine on our path

we may return to joy and to feasting

and to do as we are told by Jesus,who has taken upon himself our sufferings

who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm.

and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross,to the joy of the resurrection. Amen.

as a sign of salvation and of hope.

to conform to the will of the Father

We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,

know what we need, and we are sure you will provide

Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from

every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

A Prayer to Mary from Pope Francis:

Sacrament of Love merely out of habit, as if they did not distinguish this food. I find neither faith nor love in their hearts.”

“...it pains Me very much when religious souls receive the

(Our Lord’s words to St. Faustina), Diary 1288.

DIVINE MERCY MINUTE

- Asking attendees to answer a series of health and travel-related questions, as recommended by Alberta Health Services.

However, the guidelines for Stage 1 of reintroducing public celebrations of the Mass were developed by a task force the Bishops established under the direction of Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton and Bishop William McGrattan of Calgary. Until further notice, those guidelines remain in effect.

Under those guidelines, parishes will still have to meet several conditions for public celebrations of the Mass. These include:

The Catholic Bishops of Alberta are welcoming the news that attendance limits on worship services will be expanded under Stage 2 of the Alberta government’s relaunch strategy.

- Ensuring physical distancing of two metres between people who are not of the same household.

FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE:

- Recording contact information of attendees for the purpose of contact tracing, if necessary.

- Extra cleaning of the Church between Masses.

- Requiring masks for all volunteers and all those who wish to receive Communion.

THERE IS STILL A MAXIMUM OF 50 PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH, INCLUDING ALL VOLUNTEERS

AND THE PRIEST.

- Sanitizing hands upon entry and exit.

LENT 2020

Although we are no longer permitted to celebrate the Eucharist as a community, our expenses remain. Please consider continuing your donations online via Canada Helps or through debit deposit.

GIVING TO THE PARISH

Would you like to join women from all across Canada in an organization that can foster and celebrate your Catholic faith?

Special CWL occasions are often celebrated with the Eucharist.

The CWL is rooted in gospel values and calls you and all members to holiness through service to all people of God. You are invited to join League sisters as you pray for one another and walk the gospel road together.

The CWL motto is “For God and Canada.” Mary is honoured as “Our Lady of Good Counsel.”

You are encouraged to deepen your spiritual understanding and study Catholic teachings - an important CWL initiative.

As a CWL member, you joyfully affirm that God’s presence blesses every aspect of ordinary life, including meetings, volunteer projects and celebrations. Come, join us! Contact: Catherine MacIsaac 780-460-8911 or at [email protected]

HOW CAN I ENRICHMY FAITH?

NO WEEKDAY OR WEEKEND

MASSES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

To view the Archbishop’s Live stream Masses, as well as other parishes across the Archdiocese, please visit:

http://caedm.ca/PastoralScene/entryid/787/find-a-livestream-mass-during-covid-19-restrictions

THESE DATES WILL RESUME WHEN NORMAL PARISH ACTIVITIES RETURN.ALL MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

MINISTRY MEETING DATES

All meetings are cancelled until further notice. Watch the bulletin and website for updates.

This should be limited to cases of serious illness.

Holy Communion to the sick.

Distribution of Holy Communion outside of Mass is not permitted.

Funerals and weddings may be celebrated, excluding Mass, only if prevailing medical directives can be followed. Arrangements are not to be finalized without first consulting the Chancery Office.

To limit the risk of spread of the virus, only a priest is to take

DIRECTIVES FROMTHE ARCHDIOCESE: OFFICE CLOSED

The Parish office will be closed from April 8th through to April 15th. Please continue to check the website for updates.

7 St. Vital Ave. St. Albert, ABT8N 5K1. Thank you.

If desired, monetary donations can be made by sending cheques to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

SOCIETY OFST. VINCENT DE PAUL

You MUST register before attending weekend Mass by:

- Contacting the Parish Office at 780-459-3694 OR

Saturdays at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm

***Please bring and wear your mask

There will be two Masses each day: Weekday Masses, Monday - Friday

Please see the video from Archbishop Smith on how to receive Communion: https://youtu.be/JeeQDzCF0no

9:00 am and 5:00 pm. As of now, these are first come, first served.

Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses

You MUST pre-register.

*These Mass times are subject to change*

when going up to receive Communion***

- Emailing: [email protected]

Sundays 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm

MASS SCHEDULE:

when attending Massit is encouraged to wear

Weekend Assistance Msgr. Jack Hamilton

75 Poirier AvenueSt. Albert, AB T8N 6A1Office Phone: 780-459-3694Office Fax: 780-460-4239Rectory Phone: 780-460-2774Website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca

Weekend MassesSaturday: 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm

PastorFr. Jozef Wroblewski

Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am,

Monday - Thursday

volunteermanagement@

Daily MassMonday to Friday:

Contact Emails

Office Hours

9:00 am - 12:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

[email protected]

1:00 pm, and 5:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

holyfamilyparish.ca

[email protected] [email protected]

9:00 am and 5:00 pm

ConfessionsSaturday 11:00 am - noon

Church Information