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St. Thomas More Catholic Parish
Pastor: Fr. Mitchell Fidyka
Permanent Deacons: Randy Abele, Chris Ashdown
210 Haddow Close, Edmonton, AB, T6R 2P3
Office: 780.434.6313 Rectory: 780.434.9483, Pastor’s Cell: (emergency only) 780.907.7782
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Website: https://stm.caedm.ca Email: [email protected]
Weekday Mass Times Monday 6:00 pm
Tuesday 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am
Thursday 9:00 am
Friday 9:00 am
Saturday 9:00 am
Weekend Mass Times Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
5:00 pm
Confession 1 hour before all
morning & evening weekday Masses
Adoration Tuesday 5:00 pm
1st Fridays 9 am - 3 pm
Please Contact the Parish Office for information about:
Pastoral Care
Sacrament of the Sick: any day at any hour
Regular pastoral visits can be arranged for the homebound
Baptism
See Baptismal brochure in stand or look on website
Parents & godparents are required to take preparation classes
Marriages
Schedule an appointment before you book any other facilities
An approved pre-marriage course is required
A minimum of 4 months of notice is required
First Reconciliation and First Communion
For baptized children 7 years of age and older
Preparation classes are required
See green sacrament brochure for details
Confirmation
For those 11 years (& older) by Confirmation date
Registrations for Confirmation 2020 Program start in May
Contact [email protected] for more information.
RCIA and RCIA - Adapted for Children (8-15 yrs.)
For those who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith or
who wish to become Catholic.
Classes start each fall.
Parish Staff:
Pastoral Assistants: Monica Bober
Shannon Van Soest
Pastoral Associate: Christina Faitakis
Administrative Assistant: Diane Middleton
Youth & Family Evangelization Coordinator: Sara Dmitri
Music Coordinator: Johanna Dietrich
Business Administrator and Bookkeeper: Olivia Dias
Custodian: Marian Ragac
Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020
Next Sunday Readings 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13, Psalm 23,
Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41
Next Sunday Hymns: CBW 353 Take Up Your Cross,
BB 128 In These Days of Lenten Journey,
CBW 373 Tree of Life, BB 587 Christ, be Our Light,
BB 157 Glory in the Cross
Mass Intentions
Mon. Mar. 16 7pm † Michael Wylie
† Edwin Moorthie
Tues. Mar. 17 7pm † Aleykutty Plathottam
† Maria Seng
Wed. Mar. 18
9am
7pm
Paul Lee
John Lim
Penitential Service
Thurs. Mar. 19
ST. JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
9am
7pm
Joseph Lo
Simone & Aurore Lising
† John Dmitri
Fri. Mar. 20
9am
7pm
Thomas Wang
Elizabeth Wang
Alfred & Lucy Wan
Sat. Mar. 21
9am † Ely & Lina Ella
5pm † Edgar Ah Shene
† Maureen Monaghan
Sun. Mar. 21
8am † Lope Salagubang
10am † Deceased relatives of Thomas Mathew’s family
12pm † Minnie (Stroh) Meyer
5pm Philip & Agatha Sih
Our Offerings - March 8
Regular Sunday Collection: $12,250 Together We Serve: $535
Regular Sunday PAD: $24,542 TWS Annual PAD: $6,877
TWS PAD: $3,657
>>> Last weekend to pick up donation envelopes <<<
“The water that I give will become a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.”
Jesus alone can quench our spiritual thirst and give us fullness of life. We humans tend to look for fulfillment,
in all the wrong places. Food, drink, power, possessions only satisfy for a while and then we are off trying
something new to quench the thirst that only God can slake. The Israelites, wandering under the hot desert sun,
quickly forgot the wonders that God performed to free them from slavery in Egypt. When we lack direction, are tired and
discouraged, it is easy to feel God is absent. But we need only call on the Lord, as Moses did, and God will hear our cry.
Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well changes her life. The Samaritan woman has one advantage over Jesus;
she has access to well water in a dry land. But the water that Jesus has, continually splashing up from boundless generosity of
God, is a far superior offering. Imagine having a fountain of water rising up within you, keeping your spirit ever refreshed and
alive. Would you not, like this amazing woman, leave your old water jar behind?
St. Thomas More Parish Lenten Mission Facilitated by: Fr. Joseph Jacobson
Mission theme: Why Everyone Needs Mary
It will cover the history of Mary’s involvement and influence in the Church, and reveal the importance of her current presence in today’s Church.
Monday, March 16, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Mass, followed by talk. Tuesday, March 17, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Mass, followed by talk. Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 – 8:00 PM Penitential service/individual confessions.
Fr. Joseph Robert Jacobson (is a former Lutheran
bishop who became a Roman Catholic priest upon his
conversion from Lutheranism. In 1998, he and his wife
Carolyne began the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults at
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Bashaw in 1999 and
became Roman Catholics at the Easter Vigil in 2000. He was
ordained to the priesthood on February 2, 2007, in the
Archdiocese of Grouard–McLennan in Canada.
Babysitting provided for children 3yrs and older
Fr. Joseph Jacobson gives the homily at all Masses this weekend: “A protestant discovers the real Mary”
Human life is a wondrous and beautiful gift of God. Since
God has created members of the human race in His image
and likeness, every man, woman and child is endowed with
an inalienable dignity. As Pope Benedict taught in his first
homily as our Holy Father, each individual person is willed,
loved, and necessary in the sight of God.
In our country, we are witnesses to the sad truth that human
dignity is not always honoured. The obvious and most tragic
example of this is abortion. It is manifest also in embryonic
stem cell research, which destroys a human embryo, and
most recently, in the promotion of legalized euthanasia and
assisted suicide. These practices call us to speak out clearly
in defence of life.
Archbishop Richard W. Smith
Liturgical Schedule for Lent
Way of the Cross - 7pm followed by Mass, all Fr idays during Lent - March 20, 27, April 3
Holy Thursday Mass: April 9, 7pm
Good Friday: April 10, 9am, 12 Noon, 3pm
Holy Saturday Basket Blessing: April 11, 12 Noon
Easter Vigil: April 11, 9pm
Easter Sunday: April 12, 8am, 10am, 12 Noon, 5pm
One of our traditional Lenten Devotions
is praying the Stations of the Cross. We
suggest Meditations on the Stations of
the Cross by Ronald Thomas. By prayerfully participating in
this meditation, we are able to see clearly, in His passion and
death, the depths of God’ love for mankind and the price He
paid for our salvation. All parishioners are welcome to
access all Formed.org materials.
Pastoral Care Ministry
We are in great need of volunteers for this very special and
important Ministry. We visit 8 senior residences, 1 auxiliary
hospital, 4 homes, and 3 care centres. Volunteers visit these
residences, offering a lay liturgy or prayers and Holy
Communion to the Catholic residents on a weekly basis, as
well as assisting at Mass once a month. We also visit the
Catholic shut-ins in the hospital upon request from their
families. Please consider sharing your time and talents in this
Ministry. It is very rewarding for the volunteers and most
appreciated by those who are unable to get to Mass.
If you are interested, please call the office.
Many thanks to the parishioners who contribute
to the Coffee after Mass Ministry through your
donations of Tim Horton’s and Starbucks coffee.
Your generosity is appreciated!
In the footsteps of a Mother
A Lenten Journey With Mary
Women’s Retreat
Ponder and pray The Seven Sorrows of Mary . Discover the
depth of Mary’s love for her son as she embraces motherhood
at a young age, flees danger, and lives as a refugee. Pray with
her as she loses her teenage son and watches him grow into a
ministry of radical love that would result in betrayal and
crucifixion. How do we hold our suffering and the suffering of
today’s world?
All women are welcome to come join Carol Sebastian &
Linda MacIsaac from Providence Renewal Centre.
Together they will guide us to live this lent through the life
and experience of Mary, Mother of Jesus.
Saturday, March 21, 2020 St. Thomas More Parish
Begins with 9 a.m. Mass to 3:30 p.m. Tickets $20.00 (includes lunch)
Registration after all Masses on 14/15, by email [email protected] or contact Linda Sorenson at 780-988-9229
Welcome to St. Thomas More Parish
Are you new to the Parish? Are you registered at St. Thomas More?
Being a registered member of the parish makes it easier for
us to serve you. To register, please fill out a registration form
and drop off at the office
Help keep our Parish database up to date! Let us know if:
- you have moved or are planning a move - you have cancelled your landline phone - you have changed your email - you have a new addition to your family - you wish to sign up for PAD (pre-authorized donation)
As requested by Pope Francis, we celebrate the commitment to Marriage:
Sharina & Manuel Iligan 21st Wedding Anniversary
March 20, 2020
May God bless you and deepen your love for each other.
The next CWL general council meeting will be held on
March 17th at 5:30 p.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary room.
Remember to register for the retreat – In the Footsteps of A
Mother; A Lenten Journey with Mary by phoning Linda at
780-988-9229 or email: [email protected]
--- Coronavirus Update ---
Although the risk of infection remains low in Alberta, out of
caution Archbishop Smith is requesting that all parishes
implement the following measures on a temporary basis:
At the Sign of Peace, refrain from shaking hands – a
simple bow, nod, or “Peace be with you” to your
neighbour is appropriate.
All holy water fonts are to remain empty.
The Precious Blood is not to be distributed from the
chalice.
Solemnity of St. Joseph,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Join us for evening Mass, Thursday, March 19 at 7pm, to celebrate this most special feast day.
“About him Sacred Scripture has little
more to say than that he was a just man-
an expression which indicates how
faithfully he fulfilled his high trust of
protecting and guarding God's greatest
treasures upon earth, Jesus and Mary.”
St. Thomas More Parish: Family of Schools Contact Information
School Name Grades Phone # Principal
Archbishop Joseph MacNeil K-9 780-471-4218 George Antonakis
Monsignor Fee Otterson K-9 780-430-8015 Marie Whelan
Monsignor William Irwin K-6 780-430-1121 Lynnette Anderson
Mother Margaret Mary 10-12 780-988-2279 Dean Rootsaert
St. Boniface K-6 780-434-0294 Leana Perri
St. John XXIII K-9 780-469-2451 Michael Kovacs
St. Mary K-6 780-988-6577 Marcel Evaristo
St. Monica Pre-school 780-436-7888 Chris Hodgins
St. Stanislaus K-6 780-434-0295 Nella Funaro
St. Thomas Aquinas K-9 780 409-2604 Danita Power
St. Teresa K-6 780-437-6022 Julieta Zelada
Upcoming schools leading the liturgy at the 12pm
Mass: Sunday, April 19, St. John XXIII School
SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
Food donations will be collected on March 21 and 22. Thank-you for your generosity!
The Culture of Life ministry at St. Thomas More invites you
to participate in 40 Days for Life by praying, fasting, and
keeping vigil for an end to abortion. Participation is
encouraged throughout Lent from Feb. 26 - April 5th.
You are invited to stand and peacefully pray during the 40-
day vigil in the public right-of-way near: Woman’s Health
Options abortion centre, 12409 109A Ave., Edmonton.
For more information, email: [email protected]
We recently received a call for help from two previously
homeless men who have just completed their one-year drug
treatment program, and are starting over. They require most
everything including food, bus tickets, and beds.
If you would like to make a donation to help one of our
needy families, or if you have furniture or household items
that you no longer need, please call 780-471-5577. If you
know of someone who needs help or want to learn more
about SSVP please visit our website at
www.ssvpedmonton.ca
You are welcome to attend our monthly
meetings at St. Thomas More Parish – Our
Lady of the Rosary room on the first
Tuesday of each month. The time is 7pm
(after the 6pm Mass).
Marriage Enrichment Evenings
Catholic Engaged Encounter (Edmonton) invites all married
couples to a series of Marriage Enrichment Evenings at
Newman Theological College, 10012 - 84 Street, Edmonton.
These will take place on Saturdays in the NTC atrium at 7-9
pm. Presentations will be based upon materials from
Formed.org. Subjects and dates include:
Entering the Story of Marriage, April 25
Love Revealed, June 20
Total Gift of Self, October 3
A Sacramental Bond, December 12
Real Challenges, Real Love, February 13, 2021
For more information and to RSVP please email
[email protected] or call 780-986-9668.
Contact Your Member of Parliament!
Legislation that would expand access to euthanasia in our
country has been introduced by the federal government.
Among the alarming changes are amendments to expand
euthanasia to those without a terminal illness, including
those with disabilities. Only 30 per cent of Canadians
have access to quality palliative care which would
significantly reduce the number of people wanting to end
their lives. Every life has God-given value and dignity.
Archbishop Richard Smith has written to MPs in the
Archdiocese of Edmonton expressing opposition to the
proposed law, and he is asking each of us to do the same. For
background information, resources, and help contacting your
MP, visit caedm.ca/euthanasia. We continue to pray and
advocate for the vulnerable among us.
Easter Flowers
The church is accepting donations for Easter Mums. If you
wish, the donation can be made in the name of a loved one.
The suggested donation is $20. Please bring your donation to
the parish office or place in the offertory basket, in an enve-
lope, marked “MUM” along with the name of your loved one.
We are also looking for additional volunteers who can help
with decorating the church for Easter. If you are interested in
volunteering your time, please leave your name and contact
information at the office.
Thank-you!
Grief as a Journey — Spring Session
I will turn their mourning into joy; I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow
(Jeremiah 31:13)
“Grief as a Journey: Our Walk to Emmaus”
Family and Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Edmonton
Meetings commence: Tuesday, March 24, 7:00 pm
St. Thomas More parish, St. Marguerite D’Youville Library
If you cannot make the first session of the 9-week program
you may join when you feel ready, but we encourage you to
come out for the first session. Please contact Deacon Randy
or Roseanne Abele at (780) 435-5070 or (780) 493-1972 or
by email: [email protected] for more information or to
register.
Prayers for the Sick
Emily Stecyk
May she receive the peace & healing of the Lord.
