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May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter
Parish Office 2405 - 12 Avenue S. T1K 0P4 Telephone: (403) 327-8931 Email: [email protected] Bulletin Submissions: [email protected] Website: AllSaintsLethbridge.org Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.)
Our ChurchesAssumption 2405 - 12 Avenue S.St. Basil’s 604 - 13 Street N.St. Patrick’s Closed
Our PriestsFr. Kevin Tumback - Pastor
[email protected]. Lukas Drapal - Associate Pastor
[email protected]. Alphonse Narisetty - St. Michael’s/St. Therese/Hospital Chaplain phone: 403-327-3558Fr. Ed Flanagan - Retired
contact through parish office
Our DeaconsCliff Bogdan [email protected] Peta [email protected] Young [email protected] Driedger [email protected] Hazelwood contact through the parish office
MassSaturday 5:00 p.m. - Assumption ChurchSunday 7:30 a.m. - St. Basil’s Church
9:00 a.m. - Assumption Church11:00 a.m. - St. Basil’s Church 6:00 p.m. - St. Basil’s Church
Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - Assumption ChurchWednesday 12:05 p.m. - St. Basil’s ChurchThursday 12:05 p.m. - Assumption ChurchFriday 9:00 a.m. - St. Basil’s Church
SacramentsReconciliationSaturday 3:30 - 4:30 Assumption ChurchSunday 4:30 - 5:30 St. Basil’s ChurchThursday 11:00 - 11:30 Assumption Churchand by appointmentAnointing of the SickArrangements made by calling the Parish Office.MarriageArrangements made by calling the Parish Office at least four months prior to setting a wedding date.BaptismAll Saints Parish regularly celebrates the Sacrament of Baptism and offers preparation programs for families wishing to baptize their children. Please call the parish office for more information on this process.
Prayers of the FaithfulRemember the sick of the ParishAlice Anderson, Louisa Howe, Margaret Beresnak, Al Laplante, Al Vargo, Cal O’Brien, Maitlynn Miller, Johanna Fodness, Joseph Sokac, Louie Sosick, Alyssa Barnett, Maria Zappone, Don Bruchet, Guy Vervoort, Delores Dante, Isabel Katona, Marce Alas, Maria Chruscinski, William Sheridan, Ed Martyna, Max Stroud, Elnore Gejdos, Amonia Fijo, Debbie Burger, Fr. Jack McCann, Jeff Olson, Howard Martin, Wilma Vervoort, Dennis Silbernagel, Inge Tope, Dennis Kaupp, Sandie Schaaf, Marty Vredegoor, Vonda Danielson, Johanna Sosick, Elizabeth Thompson, Lee Glavin, Lucyna Osko, Joseph Kaupp, Leona Kinahan, Vivien Kruszewski, Dorothy Shaw, Sylvester Tutak, Barb Brown, Carmen Groten, William Gejdos, Eileen Graham, Charlene Lavkulik, Cecilia Chapman, Carolyn Farago, Lori Leister, Rick French, Charles Nickol, Patricia Arnold, Celeste Pryde, Doug Olshaski, Mildred Shot Both Sides, Ivy Joevenazzo, David Pittman, Susan Storey, Henry Hurkens, Franklin Big Throat, Eugene Arik, Sean Poole, Ann Chenger, Bernice Strangling Wolf, William Long Time Squirrel, Bruce Standing Alone & Theresa Demerchant.
and the DeceasedIrene Sznerch.
Anniversaries of Death remembered this weekLeo Golsteyn & Wendelin P Arnold.
BaptismsPlease welcome into our Christian community Bentley Elizabeth Marie Cole & Ryland Kyle Sven Cole who will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism this weekend.
Sunday ReflectionBeing His friend Sometimes we run into scripture that confuses us. Take for instance Jesus’ words: You are my friends if you do what I command you. Wait! Doesn’t scripture teach us that Christ loves us even when we fail to obey Him? Certainly, but this seemingly harsh
scripture points us to outsider’s views of Christians. As we have often heard: they will know we are Christians by our love. We will be seen as “friends” of Christ by the world when we are obedient, good servants to Him. Standing up for justice, caring for the homeless, supporting Christian ministries, providing learning and recreational places for the poor, comforting the sick, and making certain that children are treated with love, respect, and dignity … all these actions prove that we are Christ's friends because we have done what Christ has asked of us. What proof of your friendship have you offered the world this week?
Love one another as I have loved you. (John 15.12)Loving one another enables us to share in the divine life of the Trinity. God the Father loves us through the gift of the Son. We return this gift by showing the same love to our neighbour.
Tuesday, May 8 10:00 a.m. Golden Acres Mass
Intention of Mel Kolodychuk
7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving from Joanne Krampl
Wednesday, May 9 12:05 p.m. Intention of Ida Nadeau
Thursday, May 10 12:05 p.m. Intention of Mary Mehlen
Friday, May 11 9:00 a.m. Intention of Theresa Webster
10:00 a.m. Edith Cavell Mass
Intention of Maria Zappone
Stewardship Reflection
Mass IntentionsConfirmationCongratulations! to the following who were Confirmed in Christ on Friday, April 27.
OrdinationRev. Mr. Derek Remus will be ordained to the priesthood on Friday, 29 June at 7:00 pm in St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary.We are renting a bus to go to the ordination, the cost will be dependent on the number of people taking the bus, $25-35 per person. We currently have 23 people signed up, the bus will hold 50. If you are interested please call the parish office.
Youth CornerRegistrations now open for Comin' Alive Camp 2018!
The camp is limited to the first 75 registered campers. Get your registration in fast! Registration forms available on our website under Upcoming Events/Camps or at the parish office.
Discovering God’s Forever ForgivenessStudents will experience a camping theme. Through the lessons, kids will learn about the life of Christ as seen through the eyes of Peter, and will discover the lasting forgiveness that only Christ can give.
Marco AgustinKarlos AlbeikAnji AlgaberAaron AquinoAlexis BarnettChristian BascoLeopold BoisvertKyle FontaineJess George-AlbazettiMatteo George-AlbazettiCole HavingaQuinn HironakaShea HironakaChika Ifebuzor Mmeso IfebuzorKazz KauppTianna KauppDanielle LapointeCarlos LazaroDesiree LeeAustin MaroseFaith MartinAlexis Miller-SmithIsaac NgCatherine Ostoya
Alexander PhamPeter Pham
Kai PolecKeshawn Ravelas
Audrey ReibinAdrienne Roa
Maria RodriguezDesiree Ruales
Jasn RualesBraedan SimsNathan Sims
Paul SkrettingFernando Solorzano
Deacon StangBraelyn Szalai-KnochKyanni Thunder Chief
Miya VarsanyiBrady Vucurevich
Elayna VucurevichIly Vucurevich
Talon Weasel HeadNate WestwoodIsaac Witkowski
Samuel Yu
Live by the Spirit
Group Photos are available. If you are interested please call Cyndi at the parish office, 403-327-8911 or email [email protected]
Thank You for your generous support on Good Shepherd Sunday for the Seminarian Fund. To date we have collected $13,262.
Bedding Out Plant Sale - Next Saturday, May 12, 10am to 3pm at Assumption hall. Besides bedding out plants we will have soup, bun and a
drink for only $5, ice cream for $1, and Assumption CWL will have a bake table.
St. Basils CWL meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 8, at 6:45 p.m., in St. Basil's hall. Please note the earlier time. Our guest speaker will be Sr. Teresa, who will talk about her experience living in a L'ARCHE community!
Are your walking shoes ready? Corpus Christi Procession is Sunday, June 3rd. If you are unable to walk plan to join at one of the prayer stations or CCH East Campus. Processions will begin from both churches at 12 noon with a prayer stop on the route (same as last year). More details will be published and posted in the coming weeks. A meeting to finalize plans will be held this Monday, May 7 at 7p.m. in the lower meeting room at Assumption Church. It is open to anyone who would like to attend.
Lobster Supper - Friday, June 8 at Assumption hall. Cocktails at 5:30,no host bar. Dinner at 6:30, lobster, clam chowder, buns, salad, potato and dessert. Tickets are $65 each and available from Norm at 403-328-7078 or [email protected]
Come support LIFE on Saturday, June 2 at the Pro-Life Hike for Life at Henderson Lake. This fun family event includes T-shirts for participants, games
for kids, draw prizes, lunch, refreshments for everyone and a time to meet new friends. Rain or Shine! If you cannot walk, come join us for fellowship or sponsor another hiker! Your involvement in this fund raiser is a way to support the Pro-Life message online; through educational ads, billboards, pro-life training, life curriculum and youth presentations. For more information or to get a sponsor form, please download a form from our website: www.lifelethbridge.org, or e-mail [email protected].
Caring for Your Aging Parents Survival Guide Seminar - Sponsored by Crossroads Healing Centre on Saturday , June 2, 9am – 3pm at Central Church of Christ, 716 23 St. North. Cost is $15.00 per participant. This One Day workshop is specifically designed to provide tools and resources to help family members work through the challenges of: transitioning their parents to assisted living facilities/nursing home; coping with a parent with dementia; and avoiding burnout (compassion fatigue). Register by calling Crossroads 403-327-7080.
Pope Francis has decreed that the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, should be inscribed in the Roman Calendar on the
Monday after Pentecost and celebrated every year. This year's Memorial: Monday, May 21. All Saints Parish will celebrate with Mass at 7:00 p.m. at Assumption Church. Everyone is welcome.
Martha Retreat Centre - Telephone: 403-328-3422, email:[email protected] Prayer takes place on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.May Six-day Silent Guided Retreat, Saturday, May 12, 7:30 pm to Saturday, May 19, 10 am. Life is a pilgrimage, a journey with our gracious God. This retreat is an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of this quest in one’s own life. Director: Peter McKenna, SCJ Cost $560June Six-day Silent Guided Retreat Saturday, June 9, 7:30 pm to June 16, 10 am. Using passages from Sacred Scripture we will pray with the changes that are a part of one’s life history. Director: Douglas Jeffrey, OMI. Cost $560
The Life in the Spirit Seminar is a formation experience and an introduction to a life lived in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. This weekend seminar helps participants realize the fire, the breath, the gifts, fruits, and charisms of the Spirit. The Seminar will be held at St. Michael's (800-85th St., Calgary) May 25-27. There will be a registration fee of $10 per participant. For more information call Anthony at 403-667-0637
Grocery Card Program - Cards for Save-On-Foods and Sobeys/Safeway are available in $25, $50 and $100 denominations. You can purchase cards with cash or cheque after Mass or call Shelley Thom at 403-308-5925.
Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre - 41160 Retreat RoadA Day Away - May 24 - Enjoy a silent day away in the beautiful setting of Mount St. Francis Retreat. Please register by phone 403-932-2012; email: [email protected]’s Weekend - June 1-3 - To register contact: Sharon Heffernan at 403-295-2622 or email [email protected]’s Weekend - June 8-10 - To register contact: Tony Weyers 403-934-3992 [email protected]
Welcome an International Student into Your Home!Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is looking for Homestay Families to host potential international students who would like to attend our Holy Spirit Catholic Schools for three, six and ten-month stays for 2018-2019. $800/month is offered to offset the living costs.Please contact Kendra Rolheiser at 403-710-4495 or email: [email protected]
This Week in Our ChurchesSunday, May 6
7:30 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s) 9:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (Assumption)11:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s)
with First Communion candidates 4:30 p.m. Confessions (St. Basil’s) 6:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s)
with First Communion candidates 7:00 p.m. Arise (St. Basil’s hall)
Monday, May 7 9:00 a.m. Rosary (St. Basil’s) 9:00 a.m. Mass (St. Martha’s) 7:00 p.m. Corpus Christi Meeting (LMR) 7:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul (St. Basil’s hall)
Tuesday, May 8 9:00 a.m. Rosary (Assumption)10:00 a.m. Golden Acres/Blue Sky Mass 7:00 p.m. Mass (Assumption) 7:00 p.m CWL Meeting (St. Basil’s hall)
Wednesday, May 912:05 p.m. Mass (St. Basil’s)12:50 p.m. Adoration for Vocations (St. Basil’s) 6:30 p.m. Pulse Nation (St. Martha’s) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (LMR) 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting (Assumption hall)
Thursday, May 1011:00 a.m. Confessions (Assumption)12:05 p.m. Mass (Assumption) 4:00 p.m. All Star Saints (Assumption hall) 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice (St. Basil’s)
Friday, May 11 9:00 a.m. Mass (St. Basil’s)10:30 a.m. Edith Cavell Mass 7:00 p.m. CCH Grad Mass (Lethbridge College)
Saturday, May 1210:00 a.m. Plant Sale (Assumption hall) 3:30 p.m. Confessions (Assumption) 5:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist(Assumption)
Sunday, May 13 7:30 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s) 9:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (Assumption)
with First Communion candidates11:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s) 1:00 p.m. Baptisms (Assumption) 4:30 p.m. Confessions (St. Basil’s) 6:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist (St. Basil’s) 7:00 p.m. Arise (St. Basil’s hall)
Fr. Kevin’s Cluttered Desk God’s ways are not our ways, is one of those very challenging ideas. The scriptures frequently remind us of this. About the time we think we have God figured out He comes along and surprises us. When we reflect on who God has called and chosen we are sometimes left with the question of, “Really? God chose that person?” Within the church and within our traditions we run into the same issue. We have a plan as to how things should go, but is our plan working with God? Just for chuckles here are a few of my favourite misconceptions:
1.Mass is only an hour long. Nowhere in scripture or tradition will you find this. In God’s world Mass starts on time and is finished when it is done. Putting a time limit on it begs the question of what are your priorities?
2.Weddings are the bride’s day. Scripture does not confirm this though some traditions will say it but we all know this to be wrong since if the groom does not show up there is no wedding and if the minister does not show up there is no wedding, so it really is about more than the bride.
3.Brides are given away by their fathers. You again will not find this in scripture but you will find it in tradition influenced by medieval history where women were the property of their fathers or husbands, thus they had to be given away. Countries not overly influenced by medieval history and the nobility retained the old tradition of the bride and groom walking down the aisle together. They are equals in the eyes of God.
4.Funerals are a celebration of life. Scripturally this is true if your focus is eternal life with Christ. A funeral is about our baptismal promise where having become God’s children by the waters of Baptism we are called home to the eternal family of God.
5.Funerals are about the living not the dead. The funeral mass is about the deceased and God’s promise to them. The mass incorporates the living as the promise gives hope and joy to those left behind.
6.Baptism comes before Confirmation. Scripturally this is not true, we have many cases where the Holy Spirit was received before people were baptized. Tradition on the other had tends to prefer, Baptism before Confirmation.
7.Sacraments are a choice. Scripturally this is not true, sacraments are a gift from God, not because we deserve them or have done something to get them, but because God loved us first and knows we need these gifts to live a happy and joy filled life. Traditionally we tend to refer to sacraments and choice; parents’ choice, child’s choice. But the choice is more of one of being open and willing to make public use of the gifts. We did not chose God, God chose us before the world began.
8.The Eucharist is just a memorial or symbol. This is not founded in either Scripture or tradition. The people of the early church were willing to die for their belief that the bread truly becomes the Body of Christ and the wine truly becomes the Blood of Christ. And of course in the scriptures we have the words of Jesus, “this is my body”, “this is my blood”. No one refused or argued with Him.
Sometimes we need to take a long hard look at things and ask ourselves, is this God’s way, or is it another case of humanity imposing its will on God?
Peace Fr. Kevin
