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PARISH BULLETIN * October 15, 2017 - 28 th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) Page 1 Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew October 15, 2017 - 28 th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A) ST. MATTHEW PARISH AND MISSIONS Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew Church Caroline - St. Joseph the Workman Church Evergreen - Jesuit Martyrs Church Evergreen - Jesuit Martyrs Caroline - St. Joseph Bulletin QR Code INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY OF THE SUNDAY We must be prepared to heed God’s loving call. Today’s readings provide both comfort and challenge. We are reminded that God is gracious and merciful, forgiving our sins and providing for our needs. But we must actively listen for his call and heed it when it comes, lest we be unprepared to enter the heavenly kingdom and join in the eternal wedding feast. In the first reading, Isaiah celebrates the generous and merciful nature of God, who blesses his people with an abundance of good gifts and saves them from sin and death. In the second reading from Philippians, Saint Paul teaches that it is through our faith in Jesus that we draw strength. The Gospel parable finds a king inviting guests to his son’s wedding banquet, only to realize that most are not fit to join the celebration. Invitations with RSVPs. We all send them out. Seldom do we receive them all back. Sometimes those who don’t respond show up anyway. Other times, people respond that they will attend our event and then don’t. Occasionally, people come to an event not having read all the information and arrive at the wrong time, or in the wrong attire. In any case, not responding properly to the RSVP can have financial implications for the hosts, or other costs (social or professional, for example) for us if we come unprepared for the event. In St. Matthew’s Gospel today, Jesus tells the parable of the wedding feast hosted by the king. The wedding feast serves as an image of the kingdom of God: a benevolent king has prepared a lavish banquet in celebration of his son, and sent out many invitations for people to come and enjoy the feast, free of charge. For the third time today, we have heard how God provides for us. And yet, there is something very different about this example. In this story, all who are initially invited – the worthy – refuse to attend, including some who literally kill the king’s messengers! So the king widens his invitation to all they [the servants] found, bad and good alike, and the hall was filled with guests. In telling this parable, Jesus is highlighting the rejection many of the Jewish people have shown to him and the prophets who preceded him. Jesus is telling the Jewish elite around him that what they refuse to accept will again be offered to the Gentiles, who will readily accept the invitation to salvation and be thankful for it. Bad and good alike are invited to the wedding feast. This is all of us. We, the Church, are not a club where we gather to celebrate our successes and revel in how much better we are than everyone else. Rather, the Church is what Pope Francis called a field hospital where we come for healing, hope and help, believing, as Paul said to the newly baptized at Philippi: I can do all things in him who strengthens me. Our responsibility is to honor carefully this invitation and to RSVP with conviction and love – and then prepare, through living a sacramental life, to partake of the feast for eternity.

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PARISH BULLETIN * October 15, 2017 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)

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Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew

October 15, 2017 - 28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A)

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

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

Evergreen - Jesuit Martyrs

Caroline - St. Joseph Bulletin QR Code

INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY OF THE SUNDAY

We must be prepared to heed God’s loving call. Today’s readings provide both comfort and challenge. We are reminded that God is gracious and merciful, forgiving our sins and providing for our needs. But we must actively listen for his call and heed it when it comes, lest we be unprepared to enter the heavenly kingdom and join in the eternal wedding feast. In the first reading, Isaiah celebrates the generous and merciful nature of God, who blesses his people with an abundance of good gifts and saves them from sin and death. In the second reading from Philippians, Saint Paul teaches that it is through our faith in Jesus that we draw strength. The Gospel parable finds a king inviting guests to his son’s wedding banquet, only to realize that most are not fit to join the celebration.

Invitations with RSVPs. We all send

them out. Seldom do we receive them

all back. Sometimes those who don’t

respond show up anyway. Other times,

people respond that they will attend

our event and then don’t.

Occasionally, people come to an event

not having read all the information

and arrive at the wrong time, or in the

wrong attire. In any case, not

responding properly to the RSVP can

have financial implications for the

hosts, or other costs (social or

professional, for example) for us if we

come unprepared for the event.

In St. Matthew’s Gospel today, Jesus

tells the parable of the wedding feast

hosted by the king. The wedding

feast serves as an image of the

kingdom of God: a benevolent king

has prepared a lavish banquet in celebration of his son, and sent out many invitations for people to come

and enjoy the feast, free of charge. For the third time today, we have heard how God provides for us. And

yet, there is something very different about this example.

In this story, all who are initially invited – the worthy – refuse to attend, including some who literally

kill the king’s messengers! So the king widens his invitation to all they [the servants] found, bad and good

alike, and the hall was filled with guests. In telling this parable, Jesus is highlighting the rejection many of

the Jewish people have shown to him and the prophets who preceded him. Jesus is telling the Jewish elite

around him that what they refuse to accept will again be offered to the Gentiles, who will readily accept

the invitation to salvation and be thankful for it.

Bad and good alike are invited to the wedding feast. This is all of us. We, the Church, are not a club

where we gather to celebrate our successes and revel in how much better we are than everyone else.

Rather, the Church is what Pope Francis called a field hospital where we come for healing, hope and help,

believing, as Paul said to the newly baptized at Philippi: I can do all things in him who strengthens me. Our

responsibility is to honor carefully this invitation and to RSVP with conviction and love – and then prepare,

through living a sacramental life, to partake of the feast for eternity.

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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

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

Oct. 14, 2017 at 07.00 PM Faye Boyle 1 Faye Boyle 2 Laverne Froese H. Ernie Murias C1. Annette Valstar C2. Karen Carmichael

Oct. 15, 2017 at 09.00 AM CWL and Knights of Columbus will serve in ministries today

Oct. 21, 2017 at 09.00 AM Pat Gerry 1 Dominic Couve 2 Leo Pelletier H. Ernie Murias C1. JoAnne Como C2. Laverne Froese

Oct. 22, 2017 at 07.00 PM Scott & Linda Collinson 1 Barry Kirtzinger 2 Bill Fletcher H. Diane Marcellus C1. Sarah Cubby C2. Dave Parfitt

In Loving Memory of AGNES MONICA MURDOCH (1931 - 2017)

FUNERAL MASS: Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Monday, Oct. 02, 2017 - 11.00 AM INTERMENT: Interment took place at Diamond Valley Cemetery, Diamond Valley

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS Sunday – October 15, 2017 04.00 PM – 05.45 PM

THIS WEEK

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - ST. MATTHEW CHURCH

Friday – Oct. 20, 2017 09.30 AM – 01.00 PM (Private Adoration) No Mass at 09.00 AM

MEN’S CONFERENCE IN SYLVAN LAKE Oct. 27 - 28

Jim Murphy, a Catholic lay evangelist from Michigan, will be in Sylvan Lake to lead Men’s Conference. The Conference will be held in Our Lady of the Assumption Church (5033 - 47a Avenue) on October 27 and 28. We will begin at 7:30 PM on Friday and at 9:30 AM on Saturday, concluding by mid-afternoon. The theme of the Conference is: "The Christ - The Game Changer." There is no registration required and there is no registration fee, although an opportunity for a free-will donation will be provided. All men are most welcome to join.

PARISH MISSION IN SYLVAN LAKE Oct. 29 - 30 and Nov. 01, 2017 7.00 PM

Jim Murphy, a Catholic lay evangelist from Michigan will be in Sylvan Lake to serve as the Retreat Master for a Parish Mission which will be held on October 29th, 30th and November 1st. Please note that we are skipping Tuesday, October 31st to pave way for the Halloween. All services will be held in Our Lady of the Assumption Church (5033 47A Avenue, Sylvan Lake) and all services will begin at 7:00 PM. The theme of the Mission is entitled: “Walking with the LORD”.

ALL SAINTS PARTY Tuesday - Oct. 31, 2017 04.30 PM - 06.30 PM

Dress up as your favourite Saint, play some games, enjoy a simple supper and more! PLEASE, REGISTER AT THE PARISH OFFICE AT 403-845-3457.

For more information and to volunteer to help organize contact Lisa at 403-846-7137.

REFUGEE FUNDRAISING SUPPER Friday – November 03, 2017

St. Matthew Parish - Rocky Mountain House In the Church Hall

Doors open at 6.00 PM Dinner at 6.30 PM Food by: Creative Catering SILENT AUCTION

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES Sunday – Nov. 05, 2017 at 3.00 PM

Pine Grove Cemetery - Rocky Mountain House We will meet at the entrance! SHORT PRAYER SERVICE FOLLOWED BY BLESSING OF THE GRAVES OF YOUR LOVED ONES

MID – TERM ASSEMBLY OF PRIESTS – EDMONTON Nov. 07 - 09, 2017

Fr. Kler will attend Mid-Term Assembly of Priests in Edmonton Nov. 07 - 09, 2017 (Tue. - Thu.) No Mass on these three days

RED DEER LIVE-IN RETREAT www.reddeerlivein.com November 10 - 12, 2017

The Live-In exists for the purpose of evangelization: to bring people to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; and to develop in those who already have this relationship, a deeper, vibrant faith in Jesus Christ. Most people who attend a Live-In, experience a deep peace and new outlook on their life. They often have a fresh desire to pray, to read scripture, and to become active in a Christian faith community. Registration forms should be submitted at least 1 week in advance of the Live-In weekend - there are a limited number of spots available! To register, you need to be sponsored by someone who has previously attended a Live-In.

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE LET’S REMEMBER IN PRAYER ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Month of November, especially All Souls Day, November 2, is a traditional time to remember in prayer all the faithful departed. Our prayers help them as theirs help us. We will have on display in October a Book of Remembrance. If you wish to have your loved ones commemorated in our churches during all Masses in November, please write down the name or names in the Book of Remembrance (family members, parishioners, friends and neighbors). We will pray for all the faithful departed whose names are written in Book of Remembrance during all the Masses in November.

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NEXT SUNDAY BEAUTIFUL BREAKFAST – ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Sunday After 9.00 AM Mass on October 22, 2017 St. Matthew Church – RMH

All parishioners are invited for Beautiful Breakfast following 9.00 AM Mass on Sunday, October 22. See you all!

PRAYER MEETING Wednesday - October 18, 2017 7.00 PM

Dates • October 18, 2017 * November 15, 2017 * December 20, 2017 • 7.00 PM

Loose Format: Praise/worship Songs, small group sharing on prayer life, etc Share prayer needs/intentions, Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Feel free to invite others.

CALLED TO PROTECT - WORKSHOP Oct. 26, 2017 07.00 PM - 09.30 PM

We are offering a 2½ hour workshop on abuse prevention. This is mandatory for all parish adult members of leadership, and those who serve in what are considered medium or high-risk positions or ministries. Workshop will be offered at St. Matthew Church, Rocky Mountain House from 7.00 PM to 9.30 M on Thursday, October 26, 2017. • Although there will be future workshops presented, this is your opportunity to be on record for anyone considering a future ministry. • Register at the Parish Office 403-845-3457, or with facilitator Ernie Murias at 403-845-4860.

WELL-READ MOM GROUP JESUIT MARTYRS CHURCH - EVERGREEN

You are invited to our local Well-Read Mom small group that has formed at Jesuit Martyrs Church, Evergreen. Well-Read Mom is a way for women to reclaim time to read the best books. The goal is to provide a monthly structure for reading high quality literature and grow in friendship in the process. The year includes great books, spiritual classics (during Advent and Lent), worthy reads, poetry and selected essays from the Catholic and Western Tradition. The books are selected in a way that works with the rhythm of a woman’s life. Find out more by contacting Lori Hoven at (403)746-3072 or emailing [email protected]. Well-Read Mom website can be found at www.wellreadmom.com

Greetings from Sanctuary of Black Madonna – Częstochowa, Poland Fr. Leon Kler

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PASTOR - FR. LEON KLER

Deacon (Ret.) – Bernie Ouellette

Secretary – Karen Boston

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Box 130 (5208-53 Avenue) Rocky Mountain House, Alberta * T4T 1A1

Office Hours

Tuesday to Friday 10.00 AM - 12.00 PM & 01.00 PM - 04.00 PM

Contact Information Phone line to office Voice 403.845.3457 New phone line to Fr. Leon Voice/Fax/Text 587.355.3947 Fax line to office 403.845.7177 Email address to office [email protected] Email address to Fr. Leon [email protected]

PARISH MINISTRIES

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

Kristin McKenzie Steve Oscar Vivian Duhamel

403.845.0017 403.895.0373 403.845.9387

Children’s Liturgy Mona Cruickshank 403.845.2454 Youth Group Peter van Kampen 403.848.0955 Prayer Line Alice Murray 403.722.4056 Knights of Columbus Gary Donald 403.845.5269 CWL Karen Carmichael 403.846.2168 Bible Study Roxane Melvin 403.845.3127 Together We Serve Annette Valstar 403.845.4956 Families of Nazareth Karen Boston 403.845.4047

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House Sunday 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House Sunday 11.00 AM Evergreen Sunday 01.00 PM Caroline

WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday No Mass Tuesday 06.30 PM - St. Matthew Church, RMH Wednesday 09.00 AM - St. Matthew Church, RMH Thursday

10.00 AM - Jesuit Martyrs, Evergreen 06.30 PM - St. Matthew Church, RMH

Friday 09.00 AM - St. Matthew Church, RMH

MONTHLY MASSES

First Wednesday 08.00 AM - St. Matthew School, RMH First Wednesday 11.00 AM - Eckville Manor, Eckville First Friday 10.30 AM - Clearwater Centre, RMH Second Wednesday 11.00 AM - Westview Lodge, RMH Third Wednesday 08.00 AM - St. Dominic School, RMH

REQUESTS FOR USE OF CHURCH FACILITIES MUST BE

APPROVED BY PASTOR AND BOOKED THROUGH OFFICE.

BAPTISM OF CHILDREN

Contact office if you want your child to be baptized in our parish. Preparation Class is mandatory. For more info, call office.

CONFESSIONS

Rocky Mountain House - Every Saturday from 6.15 PM to 6.45 PM Evergreen & Caroline - after each Sunday Mass by request

Anytime by making appointment with the priest.

MARRIAGE

Contact office if you want to celebrate Sacrament of Marriage in our parish. Preparation is mandatory. For more info, call office.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Every Friday in St. Matthew Church - Rocky Mountain House 9.00 AM MASS 9.30 AM - 1.00 PM ADORATION

Every First Tuesday of the month in St. Matthew Church - RMH 6.30 PM MASS 7.00 PM - 8.00 PM HOLY HOUR ADORATION

PARISH WEBSITE WWW.SMPRMH.CA

Saturday October 14, 2017 – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Toni Randall Sunday October 15, 2017 – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Cyrille Fournier 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: For all members of our parish communities 01.00 PM Caroline – St. Joseph the Workman Church Intention: No intention requested

NO WEEKDAY MASSES SCHEDULED THIS WEEK!

Regular Weekday Masses will return after Sunday – October 22, 2017

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Oct. 16, 2017 – St. Marguerite D’Youville; religious

Oct. 17, 2017 – St. Ignatius of Antioch; bishop, martyr

Oct. 18, 2017 – St. Luke; Evangelist

Oct. 19, 2017 – Weekday in Ordinary Time

Oct. 20, 2017 – Weekday in Ordinary Time

Friday October 20, 2017 – Weekday in Ordinary Time

No Mass at 9.00 AM 09.30 AM – 01.00 PM ADORATION St. Matthew Church

Saturday Oct. 21, 2017 – 29th Sun. in Ordinary Time (MISSION SUNDAY) 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Victoria & Miguel Noche and Marc Lillico Sunday Oct. 22, 2017 – 29th Sun. in Ordinary Time (MISSION SUNDAY) 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Annie Olineck 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: No intention requested 01.00 PM Caroline – St. Joseph the Workman Church Intention: For all members of our parish communities

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT!

Oct. 08, 2017 REGULAR SUNDAY COLLECTION RMH - $1,665.80 * Evergreen - $768.85 * Caroline - $116.00

Oct. 08, 2017 CHILDREN’S COLLECTION (Friends of Jesus) RMH - $21.30 * Evergreen - $5.05 * Caroline - $00.00 Oct. 08, 2017 TOGETHER WE SERVE COLLECTION RMH - $255.00 * Evergreen - $00.00 * Caroline - $00.00 Oct. 08, 2017 MAINTENANCE COLLECTION RMH - $20.00 * Evergreen - $00.00 * Caroline - $00.00