WELCOME St. Matthew’s Parish 13131 - 86 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5E 3B5 Phone: (780) 475-2888

e-mail: StMatthew.Edm@caedm.ca www.stmatthewrcedm.ca

PASTOR: Rev. Paul Moret PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Sister Mara Ubalde, RVM

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: Rachel Jensen SECRETARY: Jackie Coulombe

September 24, 2017 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“The Lord is near to all who call on him” Weekend Mass Times: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 9:00am 11:00am Weekday Mass Times: Monday—8:30am Tuesday, Wednesday—9:00am Thursday—8:45am (with St. Cecilia School) Friday—Dickinsfield—10:30am Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00pm to 4:45pm or by Appointment 1st Friday of the Month: Adoration—6:00pm, Mass—7:00pm 1st Saturday of the Month: Morning Mass—9:00am 3rd Tuesday of the Month: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 10:00am—6:00pm St. Matthew Parish Website www.stmatthewrcedm.ca

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“Are you envious because I am generous?” The landowner in today’s Gospel parable surprised everyone. Contrary to standard practice, he paid all of his laborers the same wage, regardless of how many hours they had worked! Of course this was a very pleasant surprise for those who had begun their job late in the day. And, understandably, it was something of a disappointment for those who had toiled since the morning. From their perspective, they should have gotten more than the others. But in

fact the landowner was not cheating anyone; he was simply being especially generous with the latecomers. This story would have had a special meaning for the Jewish audience listening to Jesus. They, the Chosen People, were the laborers who had started at 9:00 am. They belonged to the group with a long history of worshipping the true God. Non-Jewish Gentiles, on the other hand, had appeared late in the game. Jesus was making the point that just because he would offer the same salvation and mercy to everyone, there should be no reason for the Jews to complain. They had received their promised Messiah; so what if, in God’s mercy, he allowed others who had not waited so long to be saved as well? Divine generosity is not meant to be a cause for jealousy. Now, we may feel removed from the concerns of those Jews. But the basic lesson remains relevant: that we ought to appreciate God’s generosity, even when it reaches to those whom we may not expect God to forgive. Those who have long been faithful, for example, might think they deserve more benefits than sinners who repent late in life. But instead, we should all rejoice to see God’s mercy extended to everyone, no matter when they joined the fold.

Grace with lines inspired by the Readings for September 24, 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time Leader: Lord Jesus, we thank you for your Word. You teach us, through parables, to change the way we envision the world. (Matt. 20:10-15) All: May your Word, guide our thoughts and actions towards others, rejoicing in their blessings. OR Leader: Lord Jesus, we thank you for your Word. Jesus tells us “the first will be last and the last first.” (Matt. 20:16) All: May we strive to live humbly, thankful for our many blessings.

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RCIA & RCIC RCIC begins on Thursday October 5, 2017 @ 5:30pm RCIA begins on Thursday September 28, 2017@ 7:00pm Please contact the Parish Office for additional information.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE Reconciliation & First Communion Parent Meeting: September 30, 2017 commencing @ 10:00am Reconciliation Classes: October 14, 21, 28 & November 4, 2017, 10:00am—12:00Noon

Celebration of Reconciliation: November 18 & 25, 2017 @ 10:00am First Communion Classes: January 13, 20, 27 & February 3, 2018, @ 10:00am—12:00Noon Celebrating First Communion after Easter: April 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2018 during Masses Confirmation Parent Meeting : Date to be announced Confirmation Classes: Date to be announced

Spiritual Care Services at Capital Care Dickinsfield needs 2 or 3

volunteers who would be available to porter residents from their units

to the 3rd floor chapel for Bible Study on Tuesday mornings, and

return them after the Bible Study is finished. The volunteers would need

to be at Dickinsfield from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Thanks, and…

Blessings!

Judy Darbyson

Capital Care Dickinsfield

Spiritual Care Services

PH: 780-371-6558

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Anniversary Appeal Update Thank you to all the Parishioners who have so generously donated to our Hall Project. The pledges and donations are still coming in; if you have not yet pledged and wish to, packages are on the table at the Front Entrance. Pledges Received: $228,500.00 One Time Donations Received $ 40,290.00 Donations from Collection Baskets $ 50,140.00 Grand Total $318,930.00 Thank you again for your consideration and generosity!

Living in the Word of God Archbishop Smith issued an important Pastoral Letter this past Thursday September 14, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. He details the 5 Year program to help develop our Catholic Faith. You can view the letter on the Archdiocese website at www.caedm.ca and links will be provided on the St. Matthew’s website. If you don’t have Internet access please contact the Parish Office and we can provide you with a copy. We encourage you to take a few minutes to read this letter.

Living in the Word of God—An Excerpt from the Pastoral Letter of Archbishop Smith, September 14, 2017—Living in the Word Baptism makes us missionary disciples, endowed with many gifts and talents for the service of others in the name of the Lord. If a person is baptized in infancy as I was, it is very easy to take for granted the wondrous gift bestowed by that sacrament. Pope Francis wants us to be fully aware of what it means to be baptized, to rejoice in the gift, and to embrace completely the Christian way of living. (Archbishop Smith, Pastoral Letter, September 14, 2017)

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News from the CWL New Members 16 years of age and up are all WELCOME!! Let’s all get together to make a difference in our Christian Community. ============================= Mark your Calendars for our CWL Dance Social on October 21, 2017 at St. Edmund Church Hall Cocktails—5:30pm, Dinner—6:30pm Ticket Price: Adults—$20.00, Children 12 yrs. of age and under—$10.00 Tickets will go on sale starting next week after all the Masses. Come and join this evening of Fellowship!! Thank You and God Bless!!

Request for Prayers for Special Intention May our sick and suffering find strength in Jesus along with the Parish Family. Let us pray for: Ron Krill, Darrell Smith If you wish to have a name included please call the Parish Office by Noon on Thursday.

BIBLE STUDIES Our weekly Bible Studies will once again begin on Tuesday September 26, 2017 Our Fall Program will have 12 sessions and our topic will be “The Bible and the Virgin Mary” Two different times will be offered as follows: 9:30am after the Morning Mass & 7:00pm in the Evening Location: Church Meeting Room A donation of $20.00 would be greatly appreciated; this is to offset the cost of materials.

TABS 4 WHEELS PRESENTATION Sunday October 1, 2017 at Shepherd’s Care, 12603—135 Avenue, Edmonton, Main Floor Auditorium Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Please bring your Tabs (pop/beer/juice can tabs)

As you know our Together We Serve goal was set at $34,000.00 for 2017. As of this weekend, we have raised 75% of this goal! The generosity and graciousness of our parishioners is astounding! Thank you very much!

MASS INTENTIONS SEPTEMBER 25—OCTOBER 1, 2017 September 25—8:30am—Dominican Republic Special Intention September 26—9:00am—Kas Melowsky Repose of his Soul September 27—9:00am—Dominican Republic Special Intention September 28—8:45am—No Mass Intention September 30—5:00pm—Salvatore Gennaro Repose of his Soul October 1— 9:00am—No Mass Intention 11:00am—No Mass Intention

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Joint Catholic-Lutheran Common Prayer Service In the spirit of ecumenism, and to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, a Common Prayer Service will take place at 7:00pm on Monday October 30, 2017, at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral in Edmonton (10035—103 Street). Archbishop Smith and priests of the Archdiocese will join their Lutheran and Anglican counterparts in celebrating the liturgy, which was first used by Pope Francis and world Lutheran leaders during the Holy Father's historic visit to Sweden in October 2016. All are invited to attend!

TO COMMEMORATE ST. MATTHEW THE PATRON SAINT OF OUR CHURCH Born in Palestine sometime in the 1st century, St. Matthew was one of Jesus's 12 apostles and also one of the four Evangelists, according to the Bible. Matthew authored the first Gospel of the Bible's New Testament, now known as the Gospel of Matthew. Prior to preaching the word of God, he worked as a tax collector in Capernaum. Matthew is the patron saint of tax collectors and accountants. The Feast of St. Matthew is annually celebrated on September 21.

Connelly-McKinley Funeral Homes will be hosting a FREE WORKSHOP on October 18, 2017 Chateau Louis Hotel, 11727 Kingsway, Edmonton, Alberta 10am and 7pm Sessions Register on-line below or call (780) 458-2222. Seating is limited, so make your reservations NOW! Light refreshments will be served. All workshop materials supplied.

Liturgical Ministers For Weekend of September 30 & October 1, 2017

MINISTRY Saturday/5:00pm Sunday/9:00am Sunday/11:00am

Proclaimers Kayla Fuller Paulette Marocco

Lineth Agbayani Joy de Mello

Sandra Duteau Yvonne Hagel

Ministers Of Holy Communion

Ciborium Ester Krill

Elsie Sikora “Need Replacement”

Paulette Marocco

Chalice “Need Replacement” Maria Saccomanno

Karson Gartner Liz Anderson

Ciborium Eliane Diletzoy

Helen Cober Betty Gregoire Eveline Molnar

Chalice

Agnes Shoemaker “Need Replacement”

Halina Tapankov Amelia Hihn

Ciborium “Need Replacement”

Grace Nyikabe Max Wilke

Leona Larrett

Chalice “Need Replacement”

Geraldine Kolacz Anne Smith Jacinta Lip

Gift Families

Leeb Family Randon Family Lawson Family

Adult Servers Amy Pilling Lorne Niehaus Wayne Provencal

Altar Servers Julianna & Kimberly Symbaluk

Haley & Nathan Burgardt

Jomari Duteau Jared Alcantara

SUNDAY COLLECTION (from September 16 & 17, 2017) Envelopes/Loose Cash: $ 4,404.00 Building Fund—New Hall: $ 3,588.00 Dickinsfield $ 43.00 Maintenance: $ 100.00 Pennies for the Poor: $ 30.00 St. Vincent de Paul $ 140.00 Together We Serve: $ 220.00 DEPOSIT: $ 8,525.00

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Come recite the rosary on Tuesday afternoons at 1:00pm. You are most welcome to join the group. Enter from the ramp door (back alley access) of the church.

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