Acts 10.34a, 37-43

Colossians 3.1-4

John 20.1-18

“…Christ is seated at the right hand of God…”

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Year A

St. Mary’s Parish

LITURGIES Monday, April 17 No Mass Tuesday, April 18 1:00pm Funeral Mass for Anthon Hittel 7pm Mass † R Murto Wednesday, April 19 9:00am Mass W. & K. Murto 10:30am Mass with St. Thomas † A. Naber 1:00pm Mass with St. Elizabeth J.J. Jandinen Thursday, April 20 9:00am Mass H. & B. Kozak 10:30am Mass with Holy Family A. A Jandinen 1:00pm Funeral Mass for Albert Naber Friday, April 21 No Mass Saturday, April 22 5:00pm Mass E. MacNeil Adult Server E Klein Altar Servers A Spielman, M Bouchard, C Bouchard Hospitality F Hansen, E MacNeil, NEED ONE Proclaimers J Tuchscherer, J Nett, C Fedoruk EMOHC F&R Sieben, E Zak, K Aubrey, C Andrew, M Bedard, G Johnson, R Birch, D&C Dornstauder Sunday, April 23 9:00am Mass † F. Fekete Adult Server D Hollman Altar Servers J Hollman, I Tainsh, E Tainsh Hospitality C Watkins, Y Acheson, P Griffiths Proclaimers A LaGrange, R McDonald, C Trueman EMOHC D Abell, E Abell, L Bettac, K Burke, A D’Almeida, A Dyvig, S Kelly, C Shave, F Stokowski, T Wiart EMOHC (Hospital) R&M Steeves, D&J Schmidt 11:00am Mass All Parishoners Adult Server G McIvor Altar Servers B Maribojoc, A Batac. S Soriano Hospitality M Sych, M Rinas, H Thompson Proclaimers A Wieler, D Kulczycki, R Viczko EMOHC J Cromwell, F&P DeSchryver, O Heidt, B Koswin, E Liptak, R Hamill, C McIntyre, F Soriano, C Weiler 7:00pm Mass † M Duchscher Adult Server C Leyson Altar Servers F Echegaray, S Echegaray, Q Goodman Hospitality M Padilla, S LeGear, A Cossey Proclaimers J Reitzel, D Griffin, L Touchette EMOHC N Junck, I Hanna, B Heck, M Galenzoski, P Stewart, R Galenzoski, S Willms, K Meraw, K Griffin, J Ferguson

Monday, April 17 EASTER MONDAY - Church/Office Closed

Wednesday, April 19

1:30-4:00pm 50+ Drop In (PC/Kitchen)

NO RCIA/CIC

7:00-8:00pm Vacation Bible School Information Session (Parish Centre)

7:00-8:30pm 9am Choir Practice (Church)

Thursday, April 20

7:00-9:00pm Called to Protect Session (Parish Centre)

7:00-8:30pm 5pm Choir Practice (Church)

Friday, April 21

8:30– NOON Maryview Grade 4 Sacramental Sessions (Church/ PC)

7:00-10:00pm Red Deer Live In Pre-Praise (Parish Centre/Kitchen)

Saturday, April 22

10:00-11:00am 1st Eucharist Rehearsal (Church)

11:00am-3:00pm 1st Reconciliation (Sacristy)

1:00-3:00pm Confirmation Session #4 (Church/Parish Centre) 6:30-9:00pm International Potluck (Parish Centre/Kitchen)

NO CONFESSIONS SCHEDULED TODAY Sunday, April 23

2:00pm 1st Eucharist Mass #1 (Church) † A. C. Mancia

4:00-5:00pm Divine Mercy Sunday

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH

Children’s Ministry K4J Dates: Monday, April 24: Captains Meeting 6:00pm-7:00pm

Thursday, April 27: Children’s Meeting 5:00pm-6:30pm

CALLED TO PROTECT St. Mary’s next Called to Protect session is

Thursday, April 20 at 7pm Parish Centre

St. Stephen’s next Called to Protect Session in Lacombe is Wednesday, April 26 at 7pm

Father Lacombe School

If you are involved in a ministry you are required by the Archdiocese of Edmonton to attend a session.

April 19: 50+ Drop In: 1:30 - 4:00pm April 22: International Potluck Supper-6:30pm April 28: K of C Roast Pork Supper Tickets available after Masses on April 22/23 June 9: Our Lady of Victory Camp Gala

NEWCOMERS! We welcome you to our parish family and ask you to identify

yourself by completing the “Newcomer’s” Parish Family Information form available at

the front and back entrances of the Church. Bring your completed form to the parish

office during office hours or in the collection basket at one of the Sunday liturgies.

St. Mary’s VBS 2017: July 24—July 28 Theme: “Marvelous Mystery—Mass Comes Alive”

Times: 9:30 am-12:00 noon daily Who: All Children in Kindergarten to Grade 5

Youth Leaders: Grade 6 & Up Cost: $15/Child before June 19 ($25/child after)

For more information/register: Visit the VBS link at

www.stmarysparishreddeer.com

Or contact Cheyanna at cheyanna.borrowman@rdcrs.ca

Vacation Bible School Information Session Wednesday, April 19 at 7:00pm in the Parish Centre

SACRAMENTS

Confirmation Update 2 Mass times are scheduled with Archbishop Richard Smith Saturday, June 3 at 1:30pm: St. Thomas, St. Pat’s, Camille

Saturday, June 3 at 7:00pm: St. Francis and others

Confirmation Session #4 Saturday, April 22 from 1-4pm in Parish Centre

1st Eucharist Rehearsal Saturday, April 22 from 10-11am in church

Divine Mercy Sunday Come pray and reflect during

Divine Mercy Holy Hour Sunday, April 23 from 4:00-5:00pm

CONGRATULATIONS to all those who have become full members of

our Roman Catholic Church this weekend. Thank you to everyone who made

the celebration such a success.

An Easter Message from the Pastor Having An Easter World View

Life is complicated. It is made up of so many different elements. Every day something new is thrown at us. It may be a major crisis such as death, the loss of a job, falling in love, the birth of a baby; or maybe just something small, like not feeling so good, or a bit of snow, or the common cold, or any one of a million other things. In each of our lives there is so much to

contend with all of the time. In the midst of all of the chaos of our lives we need something that will allow us to remain centred and in focus. We need something that is so powerful that everything we do or experience will find its meaning

and home in that central reality. Our search for that centre in our lives can be over once we discover, embrace and celebrate the mystery that Jesus

Christ is risen and alive. The person who is the hope of the universe lives and is present in our lives. We have a deep need for Easter. We need to know there is light and hope no matter what our experience of the present time is. We can't control a great deal of what happens to us. In some way we shape our lives as much by our reactions to events, as by the

events that we ourselves initiate. We need to know that life is a greater reality than death; and when I use the words 'life' and 'death', not only do I mean actual life and death, I also mean all of those little deaths that we experience and all

of those little resurrections that also come into our lives. The Resurrection of Christ is the greatest sign that God could give to us of how powerful God is. Death is not the end. Sorrow is not the end. Depression is not the end. Pain is not the end. Christ's life, and the promise and hope that comes from his life, is stronger than anything that ever existed or could exist.

Each of us looks at life in a certain way. We call this our world-view. Some people look at the world through economic eyes. Everything they see is seen in terms of dollars and cents. How much does this cost? What is that worth? How much

will I gain or lose if I make this decision or that one? Other people see the world through the eyes of pleasure. Will this object or person bring me pleasure or pain? How can I get out of doing something that is not to my total liking?

Others see the world through the eyes of fear, or the eyes of status and position. Today we should ask ourselves, is there an Easter in our world-view? If so, what place does it stand in? Is it

somewhere in the far background or off to the side? As Christians we are urged to place the resurrection squarely in the centre of our world-view. In fact, we are asked to actually use the Easter event as the viewer through which we see life.

We talk about seeing the world through rose-coloured glasses. We should be talking about seeing the world through Easter coloured glasses.

Let's be perfectly clear about this. I am not saying that we ignore the pain and suffering that is all around us. We are not to be like ostriches burying our heads in the sand, trying to escape from reality. Our model, Jesus was not one who

escaped from reality. In fact, his facing the reality of his own particular situation was the cause of his suffering and death – and it could be the same for us also. No, we are not to be escapists.

But neither are we to be so caught up in the difficulties of life that we are not able to see anything else but darkness. As Christians with a Resurrection world-view, we can face the dark side of life, but always with the assurance that in the end,

whether it is in this life or the next, life will win out. Christ's victory over death is one that will last for all eternity. As we go about our daily lives we know as Christians that Jesus is risen, and holding himself before us as the wonderful and greatest sign of hope that could ever be offered. Pain, suffering and death have been conquered once and for all. This

is why in our daily lives it is so important to nurture this friendship with Christ. When we have a positive and hopeful community of friends, they can help to give us some of their hope. They can help us to gain perspective on what is going on

in our lives. This is what the CHURCH is suppose to be and do; hold out to us the promises of hope and new life. As a faith community and parish, I hope we have been able to do this for you. On behalf of the Parish Team,

Parish Pastoral Council and myself, I wish you and your families a Holy and Happy Easter. Please join us again often, as we celebrate together in faith the greatest gift that God has given each one of us!

Rev. Len Cadieux Pastor

Easter Message from Archbishop Richard Smith is available at both entrances to the church

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