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This Week In Our Parish: October 14 to 20
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
2 Kings 5.14-17; 2 Timothy 2.8-13; Luke 17.11-19
In today’s Gospel, we hear of the ten men afflicted with leprosy, and the one who glorifies God for being healed. It is a dramatic scene of gratitude. But in order for the miracle to happen in the first place, these men had to start walking in faith before their diseased con-ditions change one tiny bit. Good stewards of their faith realize that they cannot wait until their problems are over to start walking in faith. They praise God even in the darkest of nights, and in the worst of circum-stances. Do we walk in faith, offering the Lord our gratitude even when we are in difficult circumstances? ICSC October 2019 e-Bulletin
Sunday Collection: Collection for last week was $8,489.55.
Children’s Offering: $308.15.
TIA : Target for 2019 is $47,430.00. To date the collection is
$38,369.40. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Welcome to Our Faith Family
Congratulations to Emma Fajardo, Jonathan Ivan,
Venant Ajeneza and Belle Faraja
who were baptized in our parish this past week. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SUNDAY SCHOOL
We are happy to commence our Sunday School classes on Octo-ber 20, 2019. Registration for the classes have begun. Catechists will be available at every Mass on the weekend of October 12/13 to accept the registration forms and to answer any related ques-tions. They will be standing at the Sacramental Information board after the Mass. There is no registration cost.
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Proclaim the Word of God! There will be a Lectors Seminar in the Small Hall on Saturdays, Oct 26, and Nov 09, from 1:30 - 2:30pm This is a ‘highly recommended’ session for ALL current readers. If you are unable to attend, please contact your Mass Coordinator. Overall Coordinator – Nyles Fernandes Sat, 5:30 PM Mass – Evelyn Serrano Sun, 9:00 AM Mass – Ross Hobbs Sun, 10:45 AM Mass - Amie Paraiso Sun, 12:30 PM Mass – Maribel Galang Sun, 5:00 PM Mass – Anne Estrada
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 - THANKSGIVING DAY PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
It is fitting for God’s people to offer public thanks for all the gifts we
have received. The bountiful produce of the earth is a visible sign of
the many blessings God wants to shower on us through Christ (see
Eph. 1.3-10). Our God also wants us to share the goods of the earth
with all people. Ordo 2019
Mon 14 THANKSGIVING DAY
OFFICE CLOSED
Tue 15 7:00pm
7:30pm
7:45pm
Finance Council Meeting
CWL Executive Meeting
9:00am Mass Choir Practice
Wed 16 7:00pm RCIA / RCIC
Thu 17 10:30am
1:00pm
7:30pm
Monterey Seniors Mass
Over 60 Club
Legion of Mary
Fri 18 6:30pm
7:00pm
Prayer Group Meeting
Church Cleaning Team #3
Sat 19 10:00am
First Reconciliation & Eucharist
Session 1
Confirmation Candidates Rite
of Enrolment at Sunday Mass
Sun 20 10:00am
2:00pm
Sunday School
Igbo Mass
Confirmation Candidates Rite
of Enrolment at Sunday Masses
Our Parish Prayers: A time to heal… Greg, Todd, Vic, Lorri-
ane & Wesley, Aleli Roces, Rosamio Frenette, Jacque
Chauvin, Sharon Dyck, Vicenta Vargas, Ninfa Ardiente, Gina
Penalber, Melissa Mascarenhas, Marvin Dakus, Mary Ber-
geron, Jacie Spring, Patrick Doyle, Valerie Pereira, Ed Ha-
mel, Lochlan Drewniak, Bernard Demers, Cornie Unger,
Edna Rosypal, Tony Dias, Eileen Morgan, Monique Fitzpat-
rick, Sharon Dyk, Luz Carreon, Marilyn Paradis, Josette
Cuenca, Most Rev. Bishop Bob Kasun, CSB, Iris Noreen
Oredina, Archibald Walsh, Aaron Villestas,
A time to die… +Ben Gamble +Leon Macalincag +Leonardo
Jandino +Dolores Marco +Marcella Lariviere +Hyacinth Ri-
chards +Maureen Kearney +Restie Antasuda +Marylhot De
Luna +Fe Palma Hidalgo +Norma Wedge +Efrem Negusse
+Generoso Leoncio +Edda Caldbeck +Virgileo Salvador
+Patricia Collins +Aurora Benitez +Luis Imus +Alicia Calagui
Sat 12 9:00am
5:30pm
+Annamma Louis
For the People
Sun 13 9:00am 10:45am
12:30pm 5:00pm
+Gloria Persaud
+Sahar Banu
+Erwin Zuniga
+Eileen Kavanagh
Mon 14 9:00am +Norma Wedge
Special Intention for Jonathan
Tue 15 9:00am For the Sick (INT)
RosY & Family (INT)
Wed 16 9:00am +Venancio Edanol
+Miguel Oriel
Thu 17 9:00am
+Norma Wedge
Special for Mark (INT)
Fri 18 9:00am Thanksgiving Jesse & Nena Vito (INT)
+Graciela Zuniga
Weekly Mass Intentions: October 12 to 18
WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES MASS WITH THE BISHOP | The Diocesan Mass for the 105th World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be cele-brated at St. Mary’s Cathedral (219 18 Ave SW, Calgary) on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 pm. All the Faithful who wish to dress in their national costume are encouraged to do so. Experience the diversity present within the Catholic com-munity of the Diocese of Calgary and give thanks for the blessings we share in southern Alberta. Contact information:[email protected]
DAILY BIBLE READING CHALLENGE - Join St. Patrick's Parish Calgary Daily Bible Reading Challenge! Follow a daily Bible reading sched-ule that allows you to complete reading the entire Bible in one year, at home and at your own leisure. See the daily bible challenge info at https://stpatrickcalgary.com/daily-bible-reading-challenge/. Challenge: invite 2 other people to take up daily Bible reading with you. Sign up officially by emailing Fr. Poul Narisetti at [email protected]
SUNG VESPERS & ADORATION - St. Joseph’s Church invites you to a sung Vespers and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesday,
Oct. 29 at 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Where: St. Joseph’s Parish (640 19 Ave NW, Calgary).
9 STRUGGLES EXECUTORS FACE - Do you have a Will? Does your family know your wishes? Have you chosen an executor? Join us Tues-
day, October 15 for our upcoming Planting a Future Seminar “9 Struggles Executors Face.” at St. Bonaventure Parish (1600 Acadia Dr SE, Calgary). Registration at 6:15 pm. Session runs from 6:30 – 8 pm. To register, visit http://events.calgarydiocese.ca or contact Samantha at 403-218-5531.
FILM SCREENING: OVER 18 - You are invited to come to the screening of "OVER 18" - a feature length documentary to help combat por-nography addiction, especially among children and teens. When: Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 pm. Where: St. Bonaventure (1600 Acadia Dr. SE, Calgary).
CALGARY ALLIANCE FOR THE COMMON GOOD | The Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary will be joining with 27 other organi-zations to form the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6:40 pm at Knox United Church (506 4th Street SW). We would like to invite you to join us, especially if you have an interest in how the diocese can work with others to advance our social teachings and our commitment to social justice. If you can attend this event, please contact Theodoric at [email protected]
ST. LUKE’S CWL FALL BAZAAR - St. Luke's Parish invites you to attend the CWL Fall Bazaar at their church (1566 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary) on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9:30 am to 1 pm. There will be raffles, door prizes, bake table and Italian luncheon! For more information, contact St. Luke's Parish at 403-282-9488.
DYING WELL: EUTHANASIA OR NATURAL DEATH? | You are invited to a workshop exploring medical aid in dying vs. living life to a natural end. Facilitator: Virginia Battiste, MTS, a retired Hospital Chaplain. When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 1 to 3 pm at St. Patrick's Church (1414 Shawnessy Blvd, Calgary). For more information contact 403-797-7129 | [email protected]
DEVELOPMENT & PEACE FALL ACTION WORKSHOP - UPDATED DATE: OCT. 26 - Please note that the date for the "Care for Our Common Home" D&P Fall Action Workshop is now Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 am to 2 pm, including a potluck lunch. Presenter: Monica Nino, Animator for D&P-Caritas Canada. Special guest speaker: Sr. Marieangel Marco. Where: Catholic Pastoral Centre (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary). To RSVP, email [email protected]
CORPUS CHRISTI ROAST BEEF SUPPER - Corpus Christi Parish invites you to their CWL Roast Beef Supper. When: Sunday, Oct. 27, seatings at 4 pm and 6:30 pm. Where: Corpus Christi Parish Hall (5931 4 St NW, Calgary). Tickets are $15 for adults (12 and over), $7 for youth (5-11 years), and free for children 4 and under. To get tickets, call Mary at 403-274-4304. All are welcome.
DIOCESAN PASTORAL CARE COURSE - The Diocesan Pastoral Care Course will be held on Saturdays, from October 26 to De-cember 7 from 1 pm to 3 pm, at St. Patrick’s Parish (1414 Shawnessy Blvd, SW, Calgary) in the Fr. Lacombe Room. This course equips participants with the understanding necessary to meet the pastoral care needs of the lonely, shut-ins, the sick and dying, as well as the visit-ing skills that the Diocese requires of Pastoral Care ministers. Registration is limited, but additional courses are planned for the near fu-ture. To register, contact Kimberly at 403-218-5501 or online at http://events.calgarydiocese.ca
CHOIR DIRECTOR BASICS - Parish music ministry poses a challenging mixture of resources and demands. Whether you have just stepped into the role of leading the music ministry or have been forging your own path for a few years now, the Sing the Liturgy: Choir Di-rector Basics will offer concrete tools and practical strategies to build confidence and get the best results. When: Monday, October 28, 2019 at 7 to 9 pm. Where: Sacred Heart Church (1307 14 St. SW, Calgary). To register, contact 403-218-5505 | http://events.calgarydiocese.ca
NEWS.CalgaryDiocese.ca Find out what’s happening in the Diocese. Contact: 403-218-5500 [email protected]
St. Thomas More Parish: 15 Templebow Road NE, Calgary AB T1Y 6J3
Phone: (403) 285-3773 & Fax: (403) 293-8754
Pastor: [email protected] | Associate Pastor: [email protected]
Parish Office: [email protected] | Website: www.stthomasmore.ca
Office Hours: Mon. 9:00am - Noon & Tue. to Fri. 9:00am - 12:30pm & 1:00pm - 3:30pm
PASTOR: Fr. Jerald D’Souza, OCD
ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Fr. Roshan D’Souza, OCD
PERMANENT DEACON: Deacon Norman Dumais Deacon Dale Laing
PARISH SECRETARY: Lori Tremblay
BOOKKEEPER: Anna McKiernan HOSPITALITY: Everyone in the Parish!
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday to Saturday 9:00am _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office to register for
baptism and before attending a session.
Next Session: Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 9:45am
in the Small Hall in the Basement
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist (Communion):
Orientation/Registration over.
Next dates to be arranged in September 2020
Confirmation: Orientation/Registration over.
Next dates to be arranged in September 2020
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 5:30pm Youth Focused Sunday 9:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm & 5:00pm
(Igbo Mass: First & Third Sunday of the Month at 2:00pm _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Morning Prayer: Monday to Saturday 8:40am
Perpetual Help Novena: After 9:00am Mass on Tuesday
Infant Jesus Novena: After 9:00am Mass on Thursday
Rosary: Sunday 8:20am & 10:15am and for October after the
Weekday 9:00am Mass
Anointing of the Sick : Please call the Parish Office
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:30pm to 5:15pm or by Appointment
OCTOBER 12/13, 2019 - TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Our Thanks To Thee
Our thanks to Thee, O God most high, Glad hearts will ever sing
With spirits lifted to the sky Our Thanks to Thee we bring.
Thou who didst send Thine only Son That fallen man might live,
To Thee Thy children through His blood Their lives and service give.
Thou freely sendest sun and rain, The golden crops bless,
And givest fields of wavering grain - How could we praise Thee less!
The fruit , the birds, the trees, the sky Are granted by Thy hand.
Thy blessings are so bountiful Like as the ocean’s sand.
We thank Thee for Thy grace and love On sinful men bestowed,
For promise of that home above When ends life’s weary road.
We thank Thee for Thy matchless care, So marvelous and free -
What wondrous glory when we share Eternity with Thee!
- D. Bruce Lockerbie
ST. TERESA OF AVILA FEAST DAY OCT. 15
I have often thought with wonder of the great goodness of God; and my soul has rejoiced in contemplation of His great magnificence and mercy. May He be blessed for ever! For I see clearly that He has not omitted to reward me, even in this life, for every one of my good desires. -St. Teresa
HAPPY FEAST TO ALL CARMELITES. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
RENOVATION UPDATE
More progress completed this past week!
We have been informed that the Laminate Floor on the left hand side of the main aisle has been com-
pleted and right hand side will be completed mid next week.
The Marble Flooring for the Altar as well as the Marble Counter has also been completed.
The Arched area ( in the background) should have a coat of Primer put on next week.
There will also be a temporary rug runner placed at the bottom of the last Altar Step.
YOUTH GROUP
Hello youth of St. Thomas More. Welcome to another year of activities and fun. Our youth group consists of youth from grade 7 and up. We meet the first 4 Fridays of the month. Week 1 is core team, week 2 is spiritual boost, week 3 is sportsplex and week 4 is games night. We need you to register so we can con-tact you with upcoming events. Even if you registered last year, we need new forms to keep information up to date. Forms can be found on the counter by the Sacramental Bulletin Board, as well as a box to drop off the form. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MINISTRY CO-ORDINATORS PLEASE TAKE NOTE
As you have a key to the Church for your meetings &/or functions. Please remember that it is your responsibility to open and close the building for security. When your group has gathered and has been wel-comed, please lock all church entrance doors and if you are in the base-ment, please lock the entrance to the foyer from the basement stairs. Many people who have no reason to be at the Church are finding their way in and this is becoming a problem keeping our Church safe and secure.
All parishioners need to be diligent on keeping our Church secure.
Thank you for your co-operation!________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Register with St. Thomas More
Why Register in the Parish? Registering with a parish is your declaration of your desire to be part of a Catho-lic Community and a commitment to the life of the par-ish family. When you register, you are clearly stating your Catholic Commitment in all its dimensions and this can bring you advantages, recognition, and responsibili-ties of many kinds. For example, being a registered pa-rishioner makes things much easier if it is time for a sac-rament, be it a wedding, a baptism, First Holy Com-munion, Reconciliation, Confirmation or even a funeral. In addition, we are often asked to provide affidavits for baptismal and confirmation sponsors, for school regis-tration, or for teachers looking for new positions. We can only do this if a person is registered, active and a contributing member of the parish. If you attend Mass at St. Thomas More but are not yet registered, please consider doing so. Parish registration forms can be found at the back of the church, on the table by the file cabinet, or at the Parish Office during office hours.
If you wish to have a box of Offertory Envelopes, please fill out the appropriate request sheet or call the Parish Office at 403-285-3773.
SCHOOL LITURGIES AND MASSES
Tue. Oct. 15 at 10:00am Liturgy at St. Thomas More Tue. Oct. 15 at 11:00am Liturgy at Light of Christ Wed. Oct. 16 at 11:12am Mass at Bishop McNally
Thu. Oct. 17 at 10:00am Liturgy at St. Wilfrid Fri. Oct. 18 at 1:30pm Liturgy at St. John Paul II
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WORLD FOOD DAY - OCTOBER 16
A World Food Day has been promoted by the Food and Agriculture Organization since 1981. The Church is concerned about the issue of hunger in the world, remembering the words of the Son of Man on the last judgement of the na-tions, “… I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink …” (Mt 25.35) Ordo 2019
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Pray the Rosary for the month of October
The Rosary is Prayed after the 9:00am Weekday Mass ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Parishioners and Visitors, during Mass, please be sure to keep your personal belongings with you at all times. Also do not leave any of your personal belongings in your car when you come to Mass in order to prevent theft and vandalism.
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First Reconciliation Upcoming Parent/Child Sessions
Sacrament Preparation Program
Session 1 Date: Saturday, Oct., 19, 2019 at 10:00am Session 2 Date: Saturday, Nov., 2, 2019 at 10:00am Session 3 Date: Saturday, Nov., 23, 2019 at 10:00am Session 4 Date: Saturday, Dec., 7, 2019 at 10:00am Retreat Date: Saturday, Dec., 14, 2019 at 10:00am
Celebration of First Reconciliation Date: Friday, December 20, 2019 at 7:00pm and Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11:00am
Parish Recognition Date:
All Weekend Masses of January 11/12, 2020
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ALL SOULS DAY - NOVEMBER 2
In preparation for this solemn, beautiful day All Souls Envelopes and the Book of Remembrance
will be in the Church for your convenience, beginning Thursday, October 31 .
KIDS & SENIORS CORNER #22 Contributed by Nyles Fernandes
1. What do you call a funny mountain?
2. Which dinosaur had the best vocabulary?
3. What do you call a sleeping bull?
4. Who according to the Acts of the Apostles was the first Christian martyr?
1. H
ill-ariou
s. 2
. T
he-sa
uru
s. 3
. A
Bu
ll-dozer.
4. S
t. Step
hen
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