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Welcome To Holy Family Parish My church is composed of people like me. I help make it what it is. It will be friendly, if I am. Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them. It will do great work, if I work. It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver. It will bring other people into its worship and fellowship, if I invite and bring them. It will be a church of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith, and a church with a noble spirit, if I, who make it what it is, am filled with these same things. Therefore, with the help of God, I shall dedicate myself to the task of being all the things that I want my church to be. Anyone who wishes to practice the Catholic faith by attending this church may consider this parish as his/her own parish. You simply need to register. Please indicate whether you are a new parishioner or have moved and are providing a new address. Thank you.
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Mass Times: Saturday - 5:00 pm, Sunday - 8:30am, 10:30am & 6:00pm, Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00-4:00pm 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B-4V3 Fax: 403-526-2482 email: [email protected]
Office Hrs. Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 4:30pm - Closed on Statutory Holidays Pastor - Rev. Philip Le – [email protected], Assoc. Pastor – Fr. Albert Sayson – [email protected] Deacon: Rev. Mr. Robert Risling - [email protected], Care of the Sick – Fr. Francis Tran 403-977-4656,
Youth Ministry, Ellen Pelletier – [email protected], Medicine Hat Catholic Youth also on Facebook Sacramental Preparation – Sally Myers– [email protected],
Catholic Women’s League (CWL President) Jackie Metcalfe – [email protected] 403-581-5479 Knights of Columbus 9502 – (Grand Knight) Fabian Delwo – [email protected] 403-526-1580
Parish Pastoral Council – (Chair) Michael Stafford-Mayer – [email protected] – 587-289-3877 Parish Pastoral Council - (Sec.) Pat Ries – [email protected] – 403-527-8915 Parish Finance Council – (Chair) Karen Melle – [email protected] – 403-526-4604
Parish Planning Committee – (Chair) George Kambeitz - [email protected] - 403-527-5675 Calgary Diocese: www.rcdiocese-calgary.ab.ca
Website: www.holyfamilymh.ca FORMED.ORG. Parish code: GPQWK7 Phone: 403-527-6933
4th Sunday B Jan 27/28, 2018
First reading (Deut. 18:15-20) Moses speaks of the prophet whom God would raise up after himself, one who would speak the words of God and command the attention of the people.
Second reading (1 Cor. 7:32-35) St Paul praises the celibate way of life, seeing in it a more favorable means than the married state for undivided devotion to the Lord's affairs.
Gospel (Mk. 1:21-28) We learn about the deep impression made by our Lord at Capernaum, through his teaching with authority and his healing of a man possessed by an unclean spirit.
PARISH UPCOMING EVENTS & INTENTIONS
Weekday Mass may be cancelled in the case of a funeral.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Shannon’s Choir Practise @ 8:00am
Mass 8:30am (Intention: HFP Deceased †)
Mass 10:30am (Intention: Holy Family Parish)
Coffee Time 11:30am Hall
Couples for Christ 11:45am Faith Room
Baptism 1:00pm
4th Degree Knights of Columbus Supper 4:30pm Hall
Maria’s Choir Practise @ 5:00pm
Mass 6:00pm (Intention: HFP Deceased †)
UNCHAINED 7:00pm Faith Room
MONDAY, JANUARY 29TH Mass 9:00am (Intention: Anna Marie Sauer †)
Chinook Village 10:00am Communion
GriefShare 1:00pm Hope Room
Crusaders 7:00pm St. Patrick’s Parish
Divine Mercy Study 7:00pm Hope Room
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30TH AB Job Corp 9:00am Kitchen
Masterpiece 3:30pm Communion
SSVP Meeting 4:00pm Hope Room
Mass 7:00pm (Intention: Katherine Zacher) followed by Adoration to 8:30pm
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31ST MEMORIAL OF ST JOHN BOSCO Mass 9:00am (Intention: Leroy Hammel †)
Breakfast in the Hall 9:30am
Bible Study 9:45am Faith Room
Sunnyside 1:30pm Communion
Good Sam’s 3:30pm Communion
Light Weigh 7:00pm Charity Room
RCIA 7:00pm Faith Room
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Men’s Prayer 6:30am Charity Room
Mass 9:00am (Intention: George Zacher †)
Breakfast in the Hall 9:30am
Mary, Undoer of the Knots Devotion 2:00pm
Holy Hour 6:00pm Chapel
Sally’s Choir Pratise @ 6:30pm
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND Mass 9:00am (Intention: Ray Darr †) followed by
Adoration until 10:30am
Breakfast in the Hall 9:30am
Wellington 10:00am Mass
Meadowlands 10:30am Communion
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD TMIY 8:30am HFP Hall
Reconciliation 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Jeanne’s Choir Practice 4:00pm 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Mass 5:00pm (Intention: Glen Happler †)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Shannon’s Choir Practise @ 8:00am
Mass 8:30am (Intention: Tina Hertz †)
Mass 10:30am (Intention: Holy Family Parish)
Coffee Time 11:30am Hall
Couples for Christ 11:45pm Faith Room
Baptism Class (Register at the Office)
Maria’s Choir Practise @ 5:00pm
Mass 6:00pm (Intention: Sr. Clem Liboiron 70th Anniversary)
UNCHAINED 7:00pm Faith Room
WEEKLY OPERATING FINANCES January 18th to February 1st 2018
Parish Operating Budget 2018 $ 14,846 General Envelope Collections $ 10,479 Loose Collections $ 902 Future Development (Build Fund) $ 629
Exceed or (Shortfall) ($ 2,036)
Special Collections…
TIA/Peace & Development $ 343
World Missions $ 40
St Vincent de Paul $ 781
Youth Ministry $ 255
Mission Mexico $ 90
Clergy Retirement Fund $ 20
CARO $ 10
JPII School $ 135
YTD TIA $ 4,558
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WHO RECEIVED SACRAMENTS…
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF OUR DEARLY DEPARTED
SHEILA TALARICO
Thank You for your Generosity!
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2018
The next sacramental prep classes are…
Saturday FEBRUARY 10th
Confirmation Class 3:30pm Faith Room
1st Communion Class 4:45pm St. Patrick’s Parish
Sunday FEBRUARY 11th
1st Communion Class 10:15am Faith Room
Confirmation Class 3:30pm Faith Room The Next Parent Meetings are…
1st Communion Parent’s Meeting Thursday March 8th, 7:00pm, Faith Room
Confirmation Parent’s Meeting Thursday March 15th, 7:00pm Faith Room
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT… Sally Myers at 403-527-6933 or email
THAT MAN IS YOU February 3rd
Theme “Losing the First Love” Holy Family Parish Church Hall –
8:00 am Breakfast - 8:30 am Meeting – 9:30 am Conclusion
Holder of ENVELOPE
# 929 Please call the
Office ASAP!!!
PARISH INFORMATION
PASTORAL CARE REFRESHER: FEB 10
Halina White, a Program Coordinator of Diocesan Health
Care Apostolate will come to give us a “Refresher Course”
on Pastoral Care. This course is for all volunteers at
senior homes, hospital and those who serve the Eucharist
at the private homes.
Date: February 10, 2018
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Holy Family Parish Hall
Please call the office 403-527-6933 to register.
Registration at the parish is necessary so that we can
prepare and bring enough handout packages, lunch,
refreshments, and of course seating, etc… Thank you.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
What does the Society of St. Vincent de Paul do with the monies donated to them?
Once a week, active members gather to pray and to take on the task of meeting with needy people who have requested assistance. Phone calls are made, visits are arranged and those who are in dire straits are helped out, if possible. When this assistance is given, those receiving it are calmed and consoled. Often this gift of kindness restores an individual’s faith in humanity and perhaps offers them a sign that God does love them and has sent them a helping hand in the form of two St. Vincent de Paul volunteers. This ministry requires commitment; however it can also be deeply rewarding. Please consider joining us in our mission to follow in Jesus’ footsteps by giving the gift of your time to those who have nowhere else to turn. If you are interested in helping, please call either church office listed below. ***Meetings are held Tuesdays at 4 pm and alternate monthly between Holy Family and St. Patrick’s Church. ***
RCIA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31st at 7:00pm
THIS WEEKS TOPIC IS: “Dignity of Life Beatitudes” &
“Consistent Ethic of Life, K Chesto Video” Please come and Join us.
4TH DEGREE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
4th Degree Knights of Columbus will be having a Supper on Sunday, January 28th at 4:30pm in the Holy Family Parish Hall.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Anyone interested in joining the Knights of Columbus kindly contact our membership director Michael Lewans at 403-529-9360 he would be more than happy to explain the
benefits of being a Knight and becoming involved in various community and Parish activities. Please note the First Notice for Annual Membership Dues was mailed out. For members who have already forwarded payment, the Council thanks you, and you should have received your membership card in the mail. If you have questions regarding your statement kindly contact me at 403-527-8915 or email [email protected] A reminder please have a look at the kiosk booklets "Building Up the Domestic Church" which have been provided by your KC Council and also introduce yourself and your Family to FORMED.ORG website and what is has to offer, you will be amazed at what it has to offer, it has something for everyone. Vivat Jesus, Patrick Ries, FS 0502
CATHOLIC WOMAN’S LEAGUE
2018 FEES The 2018 Catholic Women’s League
membership fees ($25.00) are now due. Thank you to all that have renewed already. To help us keep records in order and accurate please remit your payment to Rita as soon as possible. Please call Rita Hof at 403-527-7580 if you have any questions.
WE INVITE YOU TO BELONG!! The Catholic Women’s League is, first and foremost, a spiritual organization. We are a huge network of Catholic women
across Canada and connected to the global world. Every Catholic woman is specially chosen to be a League member. What qualifies us? It is part of who we are as mothers and sisters. We are all ordinary women among 87,000 others who have chosen to volunteer our gifts for the service of others. It is a privilege to belong to the League for personal reasons, but the great need to be in an organization such as ours also fulfills a necessary mandate to be a strong Catholic voice in our church and country. We are blessed here at Holy Family Parish to be a council comprised of friendly, welcoming, inclusive and faith-filled women working together ‘For God and Canada’. With prayer, encouragement and vision, the Holy Spirit does inspire our members to meet our challenges. Our journey as a Catholic woman is real. May you too be inspired to respond to God’s call by purchasing a
membership to belong to our vibrant HFP CWL Council? For more info call or email Rita Hof at 403-527-7580, [email protected] or Jackie Metcalfe at 403-581-5479, [email protected].
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DEFEATING THE DEVILS Never has the devil, demonic possession, and exorcism been so widely discussed as it is today. And yet, few satisfactory explanations are proffered. This powerful film describes the origin of the evil spirit, the devil's descent, and his interruption in the world from the temptation of Adam and Eve to the present day. The devil's powers, his tactics, objectives, and limitations, are discussed by several renowned experts in the field of demonic phenomena, including the most famous of all, Fr. Gabriele Amorth, the Official Exorcist of the Diocese of Rome and author of perhaps the definitive scholarly work on demonology (+2016). We discover how the devil works through temptation, curses, infestations, hexes, and possession, among others. We learn what his preferred victims are like and how they fall in his traps. We also explore the world of spiritualism, Tarot cards, astrology, Satanism, and other occult practices. The Dark Side: that which is vanquished by the light of faith in Christ who is more powerful than all evil. This movie is not rated, but was created with an adult audience in mind. We would recommend Parental Guidance and that parents preview it before watching with children.
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OUTSIDE OUR PARISH
YOUNG WOMEN VOCATION EVENTS
FEB 8 & 24 Attention: single young women between 16-35 years! The vocation committee of AWR (the assembly of women religious) is planning two events:
• Thursday, Feb. 8, from 5 to 9 pm, at St. Mary’s cathedral: mass followed by potluck and an information session on religious life. • Saturday, Feb. 24 retreat on a Lenten theme. Beginning with 9 am mass at holy trinity parish to 4 pm.
ALZHEIMER WORKSHOP - MARCH 3
Mary Mother of the Redeemer Parish in Calgary will be hosting an Alzheimer Workshop on March 3, 2018 from 9 am - 2:30 pm. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Registration fee: $25, lunch included. For more information and to register please visit our
News and Events page at www.calgarydiocese.ca or call 403-218-5501.
Email: [email protected]
CATHOLIC SPEED DATING
For all catholic speed dating event, please visit www.catholicspeeddating.ca or call rose at 587-333-1099
RETROUVAILLE
YOU CAN HELP MARRIAGES and FAMILIES STAY TOGETHER! By taking the Retrouvaille program married couples can learn to use practical communication tools to bring greater intimacy to their relationship. The program begins March 9-11, 2018. For information about registering access their website at www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com or call 403-879- 7893 if you have further questions.
MEDICINE HAT PREGNANCY SUPPORT
FEBRUARY IS PREGNANCY SUPPORT MONTH Baskets will be placed in the church foyer for donated items as of January 31st. Items they could use are: baby (0-12month) sleepers & outfits for boys and girls; bibs; soothers; baby face cloths; diapers sizes 4, 5 & 6; and baby bath towels. Sponsored by the CWL
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ YOU ARE INVITED PANCAKE SUPPER FUNDRAISER DATE: Thursday, February 15th, 2018 PLACE: Glenview Church of Nazarene TIME: 6:00 pm Tickets: $10.00 Please contact Ellen/Gloria at 403.504.8560 or Brenda at 403.527.6879
Or you can email us at [email protected] Ellen Webb/Client Care Coordinator Gloria Thomas/Donations Coordinator
GRANNIES FOR AFRICA
The Hat Grannies for Africa, part of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign and the Stephen Lewis Foundation, will be hosting their annual “Fabric, Yarn and More” Sale on Saturday, March 10, 2018. The sale will take place at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 504 – 2nd Street SE, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Donations accepted up to March 1. Please contact Joanie at 403-526-9005 or Judy at 403-527-7090 to arrange for pickup of donations or for more information.
MOUNT ST. FRANCIS RETREAT CENTRE
Geographical address: 41160 Retreat Road Cochrane
January 26-28
Women’s Silent Weekend
To register contact:
Simone DeCnodder 587-223-4896
Dayna Muscoby 403-460-7381 [email protected]
Dianna Ridgway 403-284-1702 [email protected]
Margaret Ridgway 403-689-0358
February 2-4, 2018
Men’s Silent Weekend
To register contact:
Ken Hagel 403-932-7067 [email protected]
Vincent Mendonsa 403-249-6823
Friday February 16
Let’s Transform Our Faith into Activity
Youth Retreats (Grade 4 to 6 students)
Youth volunteers (Grade 7 to Grade 12) needed
9:00am to 3:00pm
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES – PLEASE DRESS FOR THE
WEATHER
Kid friendly lunch included, Will accommodate dietary
needs
Cost - $10.00 per student per day or family rates apply
To register contact Deb @ [email protected] or
(403)932-2012
Tuesday February 20
Postulancy Night
EveningPrayer, with the Postulants, 5:15 pm start
RSVP 403-932-2012 [email protected]
Supper (free will offering)
February 28, 2018
Enjoy a silent day away in the beautiful setting of Mount St.
Francis Retreat (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). This year’s theme
is Doorways to the Sacred.
The day includes a prayerful reflection on the focus of the
day, celebration of the Eucharist and a home-cooked
lunch. Please call or email ahead to register. Come
after 8:30 to enjoy a coffee or tea and muffins before we
begin the program. Suggested contribution is $30.00 or
$40.00 with a private room. Phone 403-932-2012;
email: [email protected]
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
WORLD DAY FOR THE CONSECRATED LIFE FEB. 2 . In 1996 St. John Paul II established this observance on February 2nd (the Feast of Presentation of the Lord in the Temple) for the whole Church. The purpose of the day is “to help the entire Church to esteem ever more greatly the witness of those persons who have chosen to follow Christ by means of the practice of the evangelical counsels” as well as “to be suitable occasion for consecrated persons to renew their commitment and rekindle the fervor which should inspire their offering of themselves to the Lord.” In the second reading of this Sunday St. Paul says: “The unmarried man is anxious about the affairs of the Lord, how to please the Lord… The unmarried woman and the virgin are concerned about the affairs of the Lord, so that they may be holy in body and in spirit…” (1Cor 7: 32-35). That was the first ideal of consecrated life. Do we appreciate the gifts of consecration of religious sisters, brothers and priests?
TWITTER@PONTIFEX
Jan. 24 - The most radical antidote to the virus of falsehood is purification by the truth. There is no such thing as harmless disinformation; trusting in falsehood can have dire consequences. Jan 23 - Prayer that purifies, strengthens and illuminates our path is like fuel for our journey towards full Christian unity. Jan 22 - I am grateful to all who have accompanied me on my pilgrimage to Chile and Peru in so many ways, especially with prayer. Liked
Jan 21 - The Lord calls you today to travel with Him through the city, your city. He calls you to be His missionary disciple.
POPE FRANCIS
REFLECTION ON THE TRIP TO CHILE AND PERU In his first General Audience following his Apostolic Visit, Pope Francis called for a round of applause for the
people of Chile and Peru who he was able meet on his journey. He thanked all those who helped make the visit possible, especially the tens of thousands of mostly young people who offered their time and talent as volunteers. Chile - "My peace I give you" The Holy Father reviewed the various stages of his journey noting the motto for his visit to each of the two countries. In Chile, the motto “My peace I give you” was made “more current and living” on account of various protests that took place ahead of his visit. He noted that the gift of peace – the peace each one of us needs – can only come as a gift from Jesus, dead and risen. And he asked for continued prayers for peace. Peru - "United by hope" The motto for the Pope’s visit to Peru, “United by hope,” prompted the reflection that unity does not mean a “sterile uniformity” where all are equal. Instead, unity consists in bringing together “all the riches of the differences that we have inherited from history and culture.” The Words of Jesus Wrapping up his resume of his Apostolic Visit, Pope Francis said, “As always, the words of Jesus give everything its fullest sense, and so the Gospel of the final Eucharistic celebration has recalled the message of God for His people in Chile and Peru: ‘Repent, and believe in the Gospel’ (Mk 1:15). So, the Lord seems to say, ‘receive the peace I give you and you will be united in My hope’.”
FR. PHILIP
As you pick up your donation receipt this coming week, I’d like to say thanks to God and express my gratitude to all of you. You, the People of God, have shown your faithfulness and love to this parish
community through your worship, your prayers, your donations, your service and your works of charity. With your contributions we have sustained many ministries in the parish and maintained our church expenses, i.e. staff salaries, utilities, church maintenance, rectory
maintenance, our program expenses, and supplies for the parish office. You also contribute to the different local charity agencies, Diocese of Calgary, parishes in need, and other organizations of the universal Church such as St. Vincent de Paul, Caro, Foodbank, Women’s Shelter, Medicine Hat Prolife, Medicine Hat Pregnancy support, Champion Centre, Salvation Army, Refugee Families, Sisters of Divine Mercy, Red Cross, St. Agnes Parish in Carstairs, St. Mary’s in Cluny, Chaplaincy Program at Calgary University, Parish Success Group, Development and Peace, Together In Action (TIA), World Mission, Needs of the Church in Canada, Seminary Fund, Clergy Benefit Society, Disaster Relief, Clergy Retirement, the Holy Land, Pope’s Pastoral Work, and Catholic Education. Our works of charity, prayers, donations and services are nothing more than the way we return our gratitude to God, the loving Father. Did you know these numbers in 2017? Baptisms: 52 Professions of Faith: 06 First Communions: 87 Confirmations: 76 Marriages: 11 Deaths: 69 Total receipts: $1,197,494 (Charity: 238,261 or 19.96%) Thanks again
EQUIP – Feb 9 St. Patrick’s Parish 7-9:00pm UNCHAINED – Feb 4 Faith Room 7-9:00pm CRUSADERS – Feb 5 St. Patrick’s Parish 7-9:00pm YOUTH FUND RAISER - - - - - FEBRUARY 13th there will be a SHROVE TUESDAY SUPPER in place of the GENERATION GAP and it is open to ALL PARISHIONERS. 5:30pm HFP Hall
