PARISH BULLETIN * June 02, 2019 – Ascension of the Lord (Year C)

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Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew

June 02, 2019 – ASCENSION OF THE LORD (C)

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 Acts 1:1-11 * Ephesians 1:17-23 * Luke 24:44-53

Jesus has prepared the way, and gives us the Holy Spirit to help us along. Occurring between the two other major feasts of Easter and

Pentecost, the Ascension can be overlooked or lost. Perhaps today is a good day to reflect on what Jesus’ return to the Father means to us: that he has fully prepared our way to the Father, and that we are never alone. The Holy Spirit is within us and around us as our Advocate. In the first reading, Luke recounts the many times that Jesus presented himself alive to his Apostles, his promise of the Holy Spirit to come, and Jesus’ being lifted up, [where] a cloud took him from their sight. In the second reading, Paul prays that the Ephesians may have wisdom and knowledge of God through the power of the Holy Spirit. In the Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples that they are witnesses to the things that had been written and fulfilled. Then he blesses them and is taken up to heaven.

ST. MATTHEW CHURCH Sunday – June 02, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS to Matthew Gonzales who received today

First Holy Communion during Mass at 9.00 AM in St. Matthew Church.

WE WELCOME ARCHBISHOP RICHARD SMITH

CONFIRMATION MASS

St. Matthew Church – Rocky Mountain House

Sunday, June 02, 2019 - 04.00 PM

SOCIAL RECEPTION AT THE BASEMENT OF THE CHURCH

CAKE & FRUITS, COFFEE & JUICE WILL BE PROVIDED BY PARISH

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO STAY & VISIT WITH ARCHBISHOP SMITH!

CONGRATULATIONS to 31 young parishioners who are confirmed today in St. Matthew Church:

Andersen James * Andersen Kayleah * Andersen Milla * Bautista Janelle * Bulanadi Bryan * Caluttung Minda * Caluttung Soleil * Cartier Alex * Collinson Roddy * Digiovannantonio Ivy * Evanochko Sophie * Gonzales Matthew * Heggart Kyah * Hoven Dominic * Johnson Cooper * Kidd Ezra * Kirtzinger Caleb * Kirtzinger Josiah * Long Brandon * Mackenzie Amèlie * Melvin Brianne * Mews Laurissa * Noble Cami * Oscar Brody * Pambrun Logan * Purdy Jake * Purdy Keira * Schulte Ethan * Szymanek Simon * Tidalgo Niel * Ventura Sean

MASS TIMES ON WEEKEND OF JUNE 01/02, 2019

Jun. 01, 2019 (Sat.) 07.00 PM - Mass in Rocky Mountain House ● Jun. 02, 2019 (Sun.) 09.00 AM - Mass in Rocky Mountain House

Jun. 02, 2019 (Sun.) 11.00 AM - Mass in Evergreen ● Jun. 02, 2019 (Sun.) 01.00 PM - Mass in Caroline

Jun. 02, 2019 (Sun.) 04.00 PM - Confirmation Mass in Rocky Mountain House celebrated by Archbishop Richard Smith

HOLY HOUR ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Tuesday – June 04, 2019 07.00 PM – 08.00 PM Mass at 06.30 PM

Take a moment during your busy days to remove yourself once a month from that business of today’s life and come

and spend some quality time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Prayer and meditation before our Lord in the

Blessed Sacrament are great ways to spend some special time with Jesus. You can ask Him for graces for yourself

or for loved ones, reflect on His Word, or just keep Him company silently!

Offer your precious time to Him – come for Adoration. Will you spend an hour with Jesus? Will you come?

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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES – ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Date and Time Greeters/Gifts Bearers Proclaimer 1 Proclaimer 2 EMHC - Hosts EMHC – C1 EMHC - C2

Jun. 01, 2019 at 07.00 PM Andy & Valerie Schulte Karen Carmichael Laurier Nobert Ernie Murias Laverne Froese Leo Pelletier

Jun. 02, 2019 at 09.00 AM Vanessa Kidd & family Steve Oscar Marliss Cartier Barry Kirtzinger Doreen Couture Dave Parfitt

Jun. 08, 2019 at 07.00 PM Orville & Adela Kittelson Leanna Flooren Laurier Nobert Joanne Como Roxane Melvin Ernie Murias

Jun. 09, 2019 at 09.00 AM Jeannette Hobden Barry Kirtzinger Bonnie Perreault Teresa Johnson Ricardo Rodriguez Bonnie Leaf

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES – EVERGREEN

Date and Time Proclaimer 1 Proclaimer 2 Gifts Bearers Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Chalices

Jun. 02, 2019 at 11.00 AM Mike Szymanek Bill Pollock The Andersen Family Tim and Lori Hoven

Jun. 09, 2019 at 11.00 AM Therese Hoven Barron Reichert The Mark Szymanek Family Gerald and Margie Miller

KINDERGARTEN

PICNIC

Mon. – Jun. 03, 2019 ◆ 12.30 PM – Group 1

Tue. – Jun. 04, 2019 ◆ 12.30 PM – Group 2

St. Matthew Church

Rocky Mountain House

Church Backyard

HOLY HOUR ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - ST. MATTHEW

Tuesday – June 04, 2019 07.00 PM – 08.00 PM (Organized Adoration) Mass at 06.30 PM

ST. MATTHEW YOUTH MINISTRY Thursday – June 06, 2019 7.00 PM - 9.00 PM

St. Matthew's Youth Ministry runs most Thursdays from 7.00 PM to 9.00 PM at the Church. All youth grades 6-8 are welcome to attend!

Adult and High School leaders are needed. For more info contact Peter van Kampen at vankampen.peter@gmail.com or 403-848-0955.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - ST. MATTHEW CHURCH

Friday – June 07, 2019 09.30 AM – 12.00 PM (Private Adoration) Mass at 09.00 AM

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN

We invite our parishioners to participate in Baby Bottle Campaign for the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre. We provide our parishioners with baby bottles for coins, and envelopes for cash or cheques. These items are handed out on Mother’s Day and are collected until Father’s Day in June. For more information watch video: http://www.pregnancycare.ca/video/.

NEXT CWL MEETING

Next Sunday – June 09, 2019 * After 9.00 AM Mass

If you plan to attend this meeting, please bring a picture of your mom or dad as a child.

We will play a matching game where we try to match the parent to the right CWL member.

CORPUS CHRISTI ◆ SUNDAY - JUNE 23, 2019 CHANGE OF MASS TIMES

Jun. 22, 2019 Sat. 05.00 PM Mass in Caroline Change

Jun. 22, 2019 Sat. 07.00 PM Mass in Rocky Mountain House No Change

Jun. 23, 2019 Sun. 09.00 AM Mass in Evergreen Change

Jun. 23, 2019 Sun. 11.00 AM Mass - Procession - BBQ in Rocky Mountain House Change

The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Parish Barbeque on Sunday, June 23, 2019 following the Corpus Christi procession. We hope to see all parishioners and their families in attendance. There is no charge for the barbeque however we will be accepting non- perishable food items for the local foodbank! Please plan to attend and meet other members of our wonderful parish family.

CALLED TO PROTECT - WORKSHOP June 24, 2019 ◆ 07.00 PM - 09.30 PM

Workshop will be offered at St. Matthew Church in Rocky Mountain House from 7.00 PM to 9.30 PM on Monday, June 24, 2019. This is mandatory for all parish adult members serving in leadership and those who serve in the various ministries in our parish. (If you have participated in an earlier workshop you do not need to attend.) Please register at the Parish Office at 403-845-3457 or with facilitators Ernie and Lorraine Murias at 403-845-4860. Thank you for taking the time to ensure that our parish and ministries offer a safe environment to all.

FR. KLER’S VACATION

July 22, 2019 - August 22, 2019

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CONFIRMATION MASS – JUNE 02, 2019 – 04.00 PM

CONGRATULATIONS to all young parishioners who are confirmed today in St. Matthew Church:

• Andersen James

• Andersen Kayleah

• Andersen Milla

• Bautista Janelle

• Bulanadi Bryan

• Caluttung Minda

• Caluttung Soleil

• Cartier Alex

• Collinson Roddy

• Digiovannantonio Ivy

• Evanochko Sophie

• Gonzales Matthew

• Heggart Kyah

• Hoven Dominic

• Johnson Cooper

• Kidd Ezra

• Kirtzinger Caleb

• Kirtzinger Josiah

• Long Brandon

• Mackenzie Amèlie

• Melvin Brianne

• Mews Laurissa

• Noble Cami

• Oscar Brody

• Pambrun Logan

• Purdy Jake

• Purdy Keira

• Schulte Ethan

• Szymanek Simon

• Tidalgo Niel

• Ventura Sean

VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO...

▪ Steve and Stephanie Oscar who helped in preparation of the candidates

▪ Parents who helped and guided their children in preparation

▪ All who helped to prepare the church and Mass: sacristans, people who

helped with cleaning and decorating the church, music ministry, altar

servers, readers, money collectors, gifts bearers and all Extraordinary

Eucharistic ministers

▪ All who helped to organize social reception after Confirmation Mass

▪ All who came to pray and participate in our special celebration

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CONFIRMATION MASS – JUNE 02, 2019 – 04.00 PM

PROGRAM:

Greeters: (Amèlie Mackenzie, Cami Noble, Keira Purdy, Laurissa Mews, Christian Tidalgo)

1. Entrance song - procession: Archbishop, Father, Deacon, readers, adult server, candle bearers, cross bearer

• “Father You Sing” - Jason Ingram, Matt Maher 2. Welcome and Introduction to Mass – Fr. Kler 3. The beginning of Mass – sign of the cross & greeting (Archbishop Smith) 4. Penitential rite: Archbishop Smith & Choir & People (sung)

• Kyrie - Recite: "I confess...", Sing: "Kyrie" - Spirit and Song - Mass of the Desert - T. Booth 5. Glory to God in the highest – Choir & People 6. Opening prayer - Archbishop Smith 7. First Reading (Acts 1:1-11) (Josiah Kirtzinger) 8. Responsorial Psalm – Sarah Kirtzinger

• “Lord, send out your spirit and renew the face of the earth." 10. Second Reading (Ephesians 1:17-23) (Caleb Kirtzinger) 11. Gospel Acclamation – Choir

• Spirit and Song - Mass of the Desert - Tom Booth 12. Gospel Reading (Luke 24:44-53) 13. Presentation of the Candidates – Steve Oscar 14. Homily - Archbishop Smith 15. Renewal of Baptismal Promises by Confirmation Candidates: Archbishop Smith - Candidates - People 16. Laying on of Hands (no music) – prayer by Archbishop Smith 17. Anointing with Chrism:

Archbishop:

Candidate:

Archbishop:

Candidate:

(Name), be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Peace be with you.

And with your spirit.

• “Sacred Silence” - Anthony Kuner, Jenny Pixler, Tom Booth

18. Prayer of the faithful (Brianne Melvin and Jake Purdy) 19. Offertory song * Collection - Gifts: (Cooper Johnson, Sophie Evanochko, Soliel Caluttung)

• “Sweet Sweet Sound” - Ed Cash, Sarah Reeves 20. Offertory Prayer - Preface - Eucharistic Prayer

21. Communion songs: • “Holy Spirit” - Bryan Torwalt, Katie Torwalt

• “O Highest Glorious” - Janelle Rineheart

22. Announcements & Certificates (Fr. Kler – Steve Oscar) 23. Prayer after communion, blessing & dismissal (Archbishop Smith) 24. Closing song:

• “They'll Know We Are Christians” - Peter Scholtes

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PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES ◆ After Gospel Reading

Catechist: (Steve Oscar)

Your Grace Archbishop Richard Smith,

Parish of St. Matthew in Rocky Mountain House is honored by the presence of a successor of

the Apostles.

I present to you, our sons and daughters, candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Under

guidance of their parents, guardians and catechists and with the prayerful support and

encouragement of this parish community they have prepared for this Sacrament of Christian

Initiation which was begun at their baptism.

I ask that you impose hands upon them and anoint them with the Sacred Chrism, sealing them

with the gift of the Holy Spirit. We pray that their participation in the Holy Eucharist with all

of us assembled here will strengthen them as faithful witnesses to Christ. I invite the

candidates for Confirmation to please stand as your name will be called.

The candidates for Confirmation are called by name

When the name of the candidate is called, the candidate will stand

All candidates will remain standing until all the names of the candidates are called

RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL PROMISES ◆ After Archbishop’s homily

After the homily, ONLY THE CANDIDATES TO BE CONFIRMED STAND and renew their Baptismal Promises in

a voice to be heard by all. The Archbishop leads the renewal with the following form:

Archbishop: Do you renounce Satan, and all his works and empty promises? Candidates: I do.

Archbishop: Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth? Candidates: I do.

Archbishop: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, suffered death and was buried, rose again from the dead and is seated at the right hand of the Father?

Candidates: I do.

Archbishop: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who today through the Sacrament of Confirmation is given to you in a special way just as he was given to the Apostles on the day of Pentecost?

Candidates: I do.

Archbishop: Do you believe in the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting?

Candidates: I do.

Archbishop: This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Assembly: Amen.

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7 GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Wisdom:

This gift makes us friends with God. Wisdom helps me to understand things from God's point of view. Wisdom gives our souls power to experience divine things. How will Wisdom help me? Wisdom will draw me into a closer relationship with God. I will start to see things from God's point of view. I will experience God as infinite goodness.

Understanding:

Understanding reveals hidden things. It helps me to begin to understand the deep meaning of supernatural truths such as Mass, Eucharist, and Sacraments. Understanding purifies my soul and I begin to see myself as God sees me. How will Understanding help me? Understanding will help me to draw closer to God because I will begin to truly believe in God's love for me. I will begin to understand difficult things like the Mass, Jesus' real presence in the Eucharist, and the Sacraments.

Knowledge:

This gift will give me knowledge of holy things and creation. I will begin to see what is of God and what is not. I will begin to fall in love with everything that God has made. How will Knowledge help me? Knowledge will help me to appreciate the life that God has given me. I will begin to see God's presence in people, things, and in nature and I will treat them with proper dignity.

Counsel:

The Holy Spirit will direct, guide, and counsel us on the right thing to do in every circumstance. How will Counsel help me? When I do not know what to do, I can ask for this gift of Counsel so I can make the decision God would want me to make. It will help me to know WWJD.

Piety:

This gift will make my relationship with God become stronger. As I begin to trust God more, my confidence in Him will grow. I will begin to understand that other Christians are truly my brothers and sisters - we are in the same family of God and I will treat them with respect and dignity. How will Piety help me? Piety will help me to trust God more. It will help me have a better friendship with Him. Piety will help me to see other people as my brothers and sisters in God's family. This will help me to be willing to sacrifice for others and to pray for them.

Fortitude:

This gift brings the tremendous strength and courage of the Holy Spirit Himself so that I will be able to do what God is asking me to do. How will Fortitude help me? When I hit obstacles in life, fortitude can give me tremendous "Holy Spirit strength," which is so far beyond human strength. Fortitude will help me to stand up for what I believe in and not cave in to peer-pressure.

Fear of the Lord:

This gift is a deep fear and hatred of sin because we love God so much that we never want to do anything to hurt or displease Him. Fear of the Lord is not being afraid of God; it is a fear of sin. How will Fear of the Lord help me? When I'm in a tough position at school or at home, if my desire to please God is the strongest influence in my life, then I will choose the kind and loving way. This gift will help me to stay on the pathway to heaven.

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Today’s celebration of the Ascension of the Lord can get lost. It comes between two other significant moments in

the life a young Church. A few weeks ago, we celebrated the greatest day on the liturgical calendar, the Resurrection

of the Lord. In a few days, we will celebrate another important event for a fledgling Church, the Descent of the Holy

Spirit. Today, the Apostles are less afraid than they were when Jesus came to them on that first Easter, but losing

him today for a second time could not have been easy. In our first reading, they are left staring up at heaven. In the

Gospel, they leave rejoicing filled with great joy. So which is it? Are they bewildered or joy-filled? Actually they are

both. The Apostles have journeyed with Jesus for three years. They have witnessed the miracles and the parables.

They have also witnessed the resentments and the ridicule. They have just witnessed his torturous death and his

glorious Resurrection. It has truly been a rollercoaster ride of giant proportions.

BOOKLETS - “OUR DAILY BREAD” These booklets are free.

“Our Daily Bread” booklets for June, July and August are available at the back of each church.

CLEANING THE EAVESTROUGHS AT ST. MATTHEW CHURCH

We are asking for a volunteer or volunteers who would be able to clean the eavestroughs at

St. Matthew Church. If you can help, please call Ernie at 403-845-4860 or 403-845-9937.

CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE Jun. 28 – Jul. 01, 2019

Catholic Family Ministries invites you to join them for this year’s Family Life Conference on Canada Day long weekend (June 28 - July 1, 2019) at Lac Ste. Anne. Experience a host of inspiring speakers, including Tim Gray, President of the Augustine Institute; Sister Helena Burns of the Daughters of Saint Paul, and Ryan Topping, Vice-President and Academic Dean of Newman Theological College. For more information and to register, please visit: www.catholicfamilyministries.com. Online registration is now open!

CHALICE TANZANIA MISSION (OCTOBER 2 - 22, 2019)

We are happy to share with you details for Chalice’s Mission to Tanzania this coming October! As you may know from past Chalice newsletters and updates, we have been talking about this particular mission over the past year (plus); a couple months ago we even had to change the destination country from Kenya to Tanzania (for potential risk/safety reasons). I am especially grateful that our timeline and budget have been set. Our mission dates are October 2-22, 2019 and we will be visiting our Mbinga and Neema Sponsor Sites in the communities of Morogoro, Mkongo and Mjimwema. (We will also visit Ruaha National Park for safari at the close of our mission!). Our partners, the Vincentian Fathers from India and the Sisters of Visitation Congregation of Alleppey of India, have been engaged in these communities with Chalice since 1998 and 2008, respectively. Together, we are currently impacting the lives of 1,870 children and 27 elders through Chalice’s Family Funding model, accompanied by Capital Projects and Human Development Programs. Our goal is: educated children in healthy families and self-sustaining communities. Come and see it all firsthand! ● We are primarily recruiting volunteers who have a heart for service (you do not need to have a specific skill set to apply). We are looking to form a team with experience in some of the following areas: agriculture, irrigation, tree planting and/or gardening; nutrition (all ages, including breast feeding); health & hygiene (including Days for Girls reusable menstrual kits, self-defence); care for elders (including knowledge of dementia); finance and savings; small business; social work and/or counselling (in particular: families, caregiver stress); home based caregiving; education (all levels); empowerment of women and communities; handicrafts; carpentry; painting; photography.

Application are due June 24, 2019. Please email to express interest and to request the full details and application. Contact Joanne (1-800-776-6855, joannealbrecht@chalice.ca) if you have any questions. If you know someone who may be interested in our mission, please share these details with them. Thank you for your interest in serving with Chalice, and for spreading the word!

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PASTOR - FR. LEON KLER

Deacon (Ret.) – Bernie Ouellette

Secretary – Vivian Duhamel

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

5208-53 Ave (Box 130) Rocky Mountain House, AB * T4T 1A1

Office Hours

Monday 12.00 PM (Noon) - 04.00 PM

Tuesday 12.00 PM (Noon) - 04.00 PM

Wednesday 12.00 PM (Noon) - 04.00 PM

Thursday 12.00 PM (Noon) - 04.00 PM

Friday 12.00 PM (Noon) - 04.00 PM

Contact Information Direct voice/fax/text line to office 403.845.3457 Direct voice/fax/text line to pastor 587.355.3947 Direct voice/fax/text line for prayer requests 403.407.1932 Direct email address to office office@smprmh.ca Direct email address to pastor

pastor@smprmh.ca

PARISH MINISTRIES

Parish Pastoral Council Lauren MacKenzie 403.845.2836 Parish Finance Council Randall Sugden 403.844.8478 Ministry to the Sick Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 Called to Protect Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 Baptism Preparation Class Steve/Donna Oscar 403.895.0373 First Communion Class Shayna Pritchard 403.845.2393 Confirmation Class Steve Oscar 403.895.0373 Children’s Liturgy Mona Cruickshank 403.846.1027 Youth Group Peter van Kampen 403.848.0955 Prayer Chain Alice Murray 403.722.4056 Knights of Columbus Gary Donald 403.845.5269 CWL Joyce Donald 403.895.4156 Bible Study Mondays

Roxane Melvin

403.845.3127

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

09.00 AM - St. Matthew Church, RMH 10.30 AM - Jesuit Martyrs, Evergreen

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 11.00 AM - Clearwater Centre, RMH Second Wednesday 08.00 AM - St. Dominic School, RMH Second Wednesday 11.00 AM - Westview Lodge, 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 Sun. Masses Anytime by appointment

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 - 12.00 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 June 01, 2019 – Ascension of the Lord 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Mary Chisholm Sunday June 02, 2019 – Ascension of the Lord 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Boy Bilang 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: For the sick and the dying 04.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church ➔ ADDITIONAL MASS

Intention: For Confirmation Candidates and their families (Archbishop Smith)

Monday June 03, 2019 – St. Charles Lwanga and Companions; martyrs No Mass

Tuesday June 04, 2019 – Weekday in Season of Easter 06.30 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: Strength and healing for Kerry Clark

07.00 PM – 08.00 PM ➔ HOLY HOUR ADORATION ➔➔ St. Matthew Church, RMH

Wednesday June 05, 2019 – St. Boniface; bishop, martyr 08.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew School Chapel Intention: For staff and students of St. Matthew School 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: For a special intention 11.00 AM Eckville – Eckville Manor Intention: For intentions placed on all the prayer boards Thursday June 06, 2019 – Weekday in Season of Easter 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Philip Pedrazzini 10.30 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: No intention requested Friday June 07, 2019 – Weekday in Season of Easter 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Henrietta Clark

09.30 AM – 12.00 PM ➔ ADORATION ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ St. Matthew Church, RMH

11.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – Clearwater Centre Intention: No intention requested

Saturday June 08, 2019 – Pentecost 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Lorraine Hammer-Hofmann Sunday June 09, 2019 – Pentecost 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church Intention: + Boy Bilang 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

MAY 26, 2019 THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT!

SUNDAY REG. COLLECTION: CHILDREN’S COLLECTION: MAINTENANCE FUND: TOGETHER WE SERVE:

RMH - $1,296.75 * Evergreen - $345.00 * Caroline - $105.00 RMH - $25.70 * Evergreen - $2.50 * Caroline - $00.00 RMH - $150.00 * Evergreen - $00.00 * Caroline - $00.00 RMH - $55.00 * Evergreen - $00.00 * Caroline - $00.00

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OFFICE CLOSED

June 07, 2019 - Friday ● Office Closed