YOUTH GROUPS - Holy Family Parish, PittsfieldStella R.: will resume in the Fall. RCIA: Every Thurs. Sacrament of the Sick: Ena: 587-879-5911 Toes in the Water: Every Wed. Danielle:

PASTORAL CARE: Pastoral Care people will bring Com-munion or visit those who are sick, shut-in or in the hospital. Contact: Jerry Stack 780-459-4589

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM: Aaron Wiltzen, Tracy Benson, Murray Larsen, Helen Fedorchuk, Gary Raab, George Shillaker, Chantelle Forsythe, Mary Harrison, Janet Sparrow, Vern Douglas, Melissa Rotella, Vincenzo Trip-odi, Carol Dickson, Gertrude Fleck, Rob-ert Hauptman, Irene Bourgeois, Duncan Robertson, Lina Sokolan, Bobby Fergu-son, Doreen Blair, Steve Bellerose, Mark Trepanier, Sheila Fischer, Emilia Maier, Mary Meister, D.J. Stack, Brian Paster-nak, Donald Vaugeois, Juliette Pollok, Noelle Benoit, Joe Pimentel, Adelyn Wa-rawa, Thomas Kho, Therese Gibeau, Norma March, Pat Howrish, Stephen Tamayo, Colette Vanderkley’s family members, Frank Corazza, Joseph St. Ar-naud, Dolores & DecolynneJo Barteski, Dave & Diane Hawirko, Colin Diakow, Mary Anne & Heikki Laitinene, Cherica Castro, Barry Laing, Duncan MacDonald, Anne Liese Zimmerman, Karen Petrone, Rita Frederick, Mark Schoenberger, Brian Rogers, Michelle Black, Lance McNama-ra, Douglas Lemieux, Richard Sabourin, Brenda Fraser, Gabrielle Carriou, Shawn Hunt, Colin Holtner, Chuck Mitchell Jr., Dominic Willott, Melody Contant, Joseph Paquette, John Duncan, Lorie McMillan, Maria Benevider, Emily & Sandra Mikalonis, Chad Zima, Carl Swift, Ruth Anstruther, Pierre Phalempin, Fleurette Phalempin, Teddy Petryshyn.

“O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures for ever!” Psalm 118:1

Our Mission is to live in the Spirit of the Holy Family Email: [email protected] Website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca

75 Poirier Ave. St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1 Office Phone: 780-459-3694 Fax: 780-460-4239 Fr. Maurice Rectory: 780-460-2774 Fr. Peter Rectory: 780-460-3036

Welcome to Holy Family Parish

Parish Staff and Contacts:

Pastor: Fr. Maurice Okolie Associate Pastor: Deacon: Dcn. Don Logan Office Administrator: Nicole Schoenberger Office Assistant: Joanne Willette Sacramental Prep./School/Music contact: Marieta Paul Youth Coordinator: Nicole Painchaud Office Volunteers: Connie Luty/Emily Finstad/Velma Brown/ Laurie Shinkewski Custodian/Bldg Access: Maurice Beier (780-298-1743)

Ministries/Meeting Dates/Contacts:

Parish Council: 3rd Wed.: Phil: 780-459-5376 Finance Committee: 3rd Thurs.: Laura: 780-459-3694 Liturgy Committee: 1st Wed.: Gary: 780-460-2046 Knights of Columbus: 4th Wed. (1st & 3rd deg.) Bob: 780-458-4854 1st Thurs. (4th deg.) Eric: 780-975-1909 Catholic Women’s League: 1st Mon. Suzanne: 780-418-1001 Social Action: 3rd Mon.: Wendy: 780-459-3694 Pastoral Care: 4th Mon.: Jerry: 780-459-4589 Maintenance:1st Mon.: Bill: 780-238-4034 Legion of Mary: Tues.: Sharon: 780-660-3398 Verve(JH)&Unite(SH): Wed./Fri.Eve.: Youth Coord.: 780-459-3694 S.S.V.P: 2nd & 4th Tues.: Maria: 780-651-3012 Faith Study: Stella R.: will resume in the Fall. RCIA: Every Thurs. Ena: 587-879-5911 Toes in the Water: Every Wed. Danielle: 780-660-1301

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time· August 21st, 2016 Saint of the Month: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

Sacraments: Baptism:

Call the parish office to arrange for the Baptism of your child

Parents are asked to participate in a Baptism Preparation Class, please pre - register for this class with the parish office

Baptism preparation: TBA Baptism Dates: 2nd weekend of each month

First Reconciliation

For Grade 2 students

Please watch the bulletin for the 2016/2017 prep dates and information, coming in the Fall

First Eucharist Date(s):



Confirmation:



Weekly Catechism Classes (Sept. - May):

Catechism has concluded for the year, please watch for an announcement in the Fall for the program restarting

Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Sacrament of the Sick:

Any day and at any hour, please call 780-459-3694

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA

To begin the journey to full membership in the Catholic Church, start with Toes in the Water, an introduction to the teachings and doctrines of Catholicism. Meets every Wednesday at 7pm year round.

RCIA meets every Thursday from Sep-tember to Pentecost from 7 to 9 pm.

Contact the Parish Office for more de-tails.

Marriage:

Please contact the Parish office to sched-ule an appointment to discuss your forthcoming marriage

A minimum of four months is required

An approved pre-marriage course is obligatory

Register for marriage prep. through the office

Marriage Preparation: Marriage Prep will run four sessions (Friday evening - Saturday morning, two weekends in a row) October 21st/22nd and 28th/29th:

Please call Samantha to register

Exact times may be subject to change.

YOUTH PROGRAMS:

YOUTH GROUPS: Verve and Unite Youth Groups will

resume mid-late September. Watch the September bulletin for exact dates.

Reflection and Prayer for our Youth

When he looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole liveli-hood.” (Luke 21:1-4)

Heavenly Father, we praise & thank You for Your infi-nite goodness and unconditional love. We long to give generously to You just as the widow did, “…all that she had,

her whole livelihood.” We offer this prayer for Your greater glory and in thanksgiving for the good work that You are accomplishing through the

youth ministers of the diocese. Help us to grow in holiness and respond faith-

fully to Your will and grace.

Bless the youth that we serve, and all the youth of the diocese. Help them to listen to Your Word, respond to Your call in their life and to encounter Your saving love through my humble service.

Amen.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a breakfast and lunch kiosk at the Lions park site for Rock-N-August- August 6th, 8am - 3pm. Come see many beautiful vehicles and have breakfast or lunch with us. If there are some other fellow knights or parishioners who would want to become part of the process please feel free to volunteer. We are accepting all applicants there is room at the breakfast preparation servers, cashier, fluid dis-pensers, general clean up and set up/take down. Thank you, if interested email [email protected]

Masses: Weekends: Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm Weekdays: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Confessions are available every Saturday 4:00 - 4:50 pm

CATHOLIC BASICS FOR THE CURIOUS

“TOES IN THE WATER” Join us as we answer your questions about the Catholic faith and as we walk in the footprints of God from Abraham to Augustine. Drop in Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Great for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. For more information please email [email protected].

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Next General Meeting Sept. 12th

Monday 6:45 pm in the Hall. All Ladies Welcome Always

Donations of new misc. household items for the Wings of Providence may be dropped

off in the box in the cloakroom (see CWL bulletin board for info or Su-

zanne: 780-418-1001). May God’s Angels guard, guide and protect

you in your travels this summer.

LEGION OF MARY: As a world-wide lay apostolate, we are Catholics consecrated to Mary. Meetings are at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. All Catholics ages 18 and older are welcome. Contact Sharon L. [email protected].

Calling all Filipino parishioners... Let's form a Filipino choir. Are you interest-ed in joining? call Emilia at 780-459-7256 or Emy at 780-707-8454.

SSVP CONTACT INFO: To make a donation: [email protected] To notify us of someone in need: [email protected]

MUSIC RETREAT: Jesse Manibusan is coming to St. Albert Parish. He was awarded the Catholic Youth Award for Artist Presenter, by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministries, as well as voted Catholic en-tertainer of the year, five years in a row by his mother. August 27th there will be two workshops. The morning will be music ministries, the afternoon is open. $15 per session and $5 for lunch. For more info or to register contact Serena: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:

Universal: That sports may be an op-portunity for friendly encounters be-tween peoples and may contribute to peace in the world Evangelization: That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to faith, honesty, and love of neighbour.

PARISH ACTIVITIES

Holy Family Parish welcomes you with great joy on...

The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time August 21st, 2016

Saturday - August 20th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers

Monday - August 22nd

8:15 am - Morning Prayers

Tuesday - August 23rd 8:15 am - Morning Prayers

5:30 pm - Legion of Mary (Res.Rm.)

Wednesday - August 24th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers

7:00 pm - Rosary for the Unborn (Church)

7:00 pm - ‘Toes in the Water’ (MDY)

Thursday - August 25th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers

Friday - August 26th

8:15 am - Morning Prayers 9:30 am - 1:00 pm -

Eucharistic Adoration


MASS INTENTIONS LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE:

August 27th & 28th, 2016

Please check liturgical ministry schedules in the Sacristy.

Saturday - August 20th St. Bernard

9:00 am - Camille Foo

5:00 pm - Michael Domke †

Sunday - August 21st 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 am - Holy Family Parishioners 11:00 am - Tarnowsky Family 5:00 pm - Thomas Wacowich †


The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 am - Sean Reilly

Tuesday - August 23rd

9:00 am—Walter Boddez †

Wednesday - August 24th St. Bartholomew

9:00 am - Raymond Riopel † *10:00 am - For Our Youth

Thursday - August 25th

9:00 am - Alexander Doll † *10:00 am - James † & Doris † Frederick


9:00 am - All intentions will be prayed at the altar

Saturday - August 27th

St. Monica 9:00 am - Michele Bruni †

5:00 pm - Dean Desroches †

Sunday - August 28th 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 am - Lisa Randhawa † 11:00 am - Mary Jo Raposo †

5:00 pm - Holy Family Parishioners

*Mass celebrated outside of the parish

MERCY MINUTE: Heartfelt repentance immediately transforms the heart. Diary 388

CWL DONATIONS: CWL is collecting new misc. house-hold items over the summer months for Wings of Providence Shelter for Women who have experienced domes-tic violence. Donation Box is in the Coatroom, Info on the CWL Bulletin Board or phone Suzanne: 780-418-1001. Thank you.

TOGETHER WE SERVE: Catholics making a difference

Did You Know…?

There are 10 Goals of TWS: “9. To include in Together We Serve

a Parish Share (rebate) Pregram. Par-ishes who exceed their Parish Target will receive a percentage of their tar-get overage back to be used as prede-termined by the parish.. The plan for the Parish Share Program is to be set well in advance of each appeal as well as communicated to parishioners as early as possible each year.”

www.caedm.ca/WeServe

WHAT IS RCIA? Do you feel a gentle tugging towards getting to know Jesus more deeply through the Sacraments? Are you sens-ing a call to become a Catholic? Per-haps it is time to consider the RCIA… RCIA sessions begin on Thursday, September 8 at 7 pm in the Marguerite d’Youville Room, and are held every Thursday until May 25. You are wel-come to contact Ena at 587 879 5911 to register, and for more information.

SAVE THE DATE: Please mark your calendar for these Parish wide events coming up in the fall:

September 11th—Our Parish Picnic will take place after the 11 am Mass. Because of a double booking at King-swood Park, our picnic will be moved to another location yet to be deter-mined. The new location will be an-nounced next Sunday. Bring your smiles and lawn chairs and join in an afternoon of Parish fun and good food which will be prepared by our Knights of Columbus!

November 5th—Parish 25th Anniver-sary Potluck Dinner after the 5 pm Mass in the Parish Hall. Please watch for more information.

ALLELUIA CHOIR : For boys and girls in grades 1 to 6!Weekly practice at the church – Thurs-days – 6:15 – 7:15 pm starting September 22; lead music ministry at a Sunday 9:00 am Mass once a month (September to April) Learn about the Mass, our faith, and liturgical music… Grow in your personal relationship with God by praying the words of hymns and psalms…make new friends develop vocally and chorally … have an important role in the life and wor-ship of our parish … have fun! Call Marieta at 780.937.7480 or email at: [email protected] to register.

KofC DONATIONS: The K of C are collecting coffee mugs for the Operation Friendship Seniors’ Society Centre (9526 – 106 th Ave). They are in need of 10 000 coffee mugs. There will be a box in the cloak room to accept your donations. Thank you for your generosity.

HELP NEEDED: Margaret Jordan, a long time parish-ioner, is looking for a ride to Sunday Mass. If you are able to help, please call her at 780-458-4763. Thanks you.

SAINT OF THE MONTH:

St. John Vianney Patron of Priests

Feast Day: August 4th

Lord we ask for the intersession of St. John Vianney in our lives and in our communities. We pray for all those discerning their vocation. We pray especially for those who are discerning the priesthood that You may be with them and guide them. May You also bless us with faith like St. John Vian-ney had and his heart of service to the Lord. May we have the strength to serve You whole heartedly.

BIBLE STUDY: The Great Adventure Bible Timeline is a Catholic Bible study that can help anyone to make sense of Scripture and experience the life-changing power of God’s Word. This study takes you on a 24 week journey through the entire Bible and deep into each period of salvation history, where you will dis-cover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. The Bible Timeline has helped hundreds of thou-sands of people to understand the Bi-ble and deepen their relationship with Christ, and it will help you too. For more information, or to register, please contact Ena at 587-879-5911. Preregis-tration will be available after all Mass-es on August 20 and 21.

WITH SINCERE THANKS: It is with regret that I announce that Nicole Painchaud our Youth Minister is resigning as she wishes to complete h e r e d u c a t i o n d e g r e e . With sincere thanks we say farewell to Nicole and thank her for all her dedi-cation and hard work this past year. We wish her well and will continue to keep her in our prayers. Noelle Pottle and Rebecca LaGrange will be filling the youth ministry position in the in-terim.

EDMONTON PROLIFE WALK:

The Edmonton Prolife Walk for Life will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016. Check in starts at 8:30 am at Rundle Park Family Centre. Walkers recruit sponsors to donate funds to our continuing pro-life work. For more information, call 780-425-1637.

CAN YOU HELP?? If your company is hiring, or if you know of any job opportunities or any-one who might be helpful to the Kos-sas or Khourys as they seek employ-ment, please contact Marilyn Wangler at [email protected] or 780-459-7649. They are very open to any opportunities! In addition to the much-needed income, they are eager to gain experience in the Canadian workforce and expand their English speaking skills.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS:

Universal: That sports may be an op-portunity for friendly encounters be-tween peoples and may contribute to peace in the world Evangelization: That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to faith, honesty, and love of neighbour.

PARISH ACTIVITIES

Holy Family Parish welcomes you with great joy on...

The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time August 21st, 2016



8:15 am - Morning Prayers

Tuesday - August 23rd 8:15 am - Morning Prayers

5:30 pm - Legion of Mary (Res.Rm.)

Wednesday - August 24th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers

7:00 pm - Rosary for the Unborn (Church)

7:00 pm - ‘Toes in the Water’ (MDY)

Thursday - August 25th 8:15 am - Morning Prayers


8:15 am - Morning Prayers 9:30 am - 1:00 pm -

Eucharistic Adoration


MASS INTENTIONS LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE:

August 27th & 28th, 2016

Please check liturgical ministry schedules in the Sacristy.

Saturday - August 20th St. Bernard

9:00 am - Camille Foo

5:00 pm - Michael Domke †

Sunday - August 21st 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 am - Holy Family Parishioners 11:00 am - Tarnowsky Family 5:00 pm - Thomas Wacowich †


The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 am - Sean Reilly

Tuesday - August 23rd

9:00 am—Walter Boddez †

Wednesday - August 24th St. Bartholomew

9:00 am - Raymond Riopel † *10:00 am - For Our Youth

Thursday - August 25th

9:00 am - Alexander Doll † *10:00 am - James † & Doris † Frederick


9:00 am - All intentions will be prayed at the altar

Saturday - August 27th

St. Monica 9:00 am - Michele Bruni †

5:00 pm - Dean Desroches †

Sunday - August 28th 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 am - Lisa Randhawa † 11:00 am - Mary Jo Raposo †

5:00 pm - Holy Family Parishioners

*Mass celebrated outside of the parish

MERCY MINUTE: Heartfelt repentance immediately transforms the heart. Diary 388

CWL DONATIONS: CWL is collecting new misc. house-hold items over the summer months for Wings of Providence Shelter for Women who have experienced domes-tic violence. Donation Box is in the Coatroom, Info on the CWL Bulletin Board or phone Suzanne: 780-418-1001. Thank you.

TOGETHER WE SERVE: Catholics making a difference

Did You Know…?

There are 10 Goals of TWS: “9. To include in Together We Serve

a Parish Share (rebate) Pregram. Par-ishes who exceed their Parish Target will receive a percentage of their tar-get overage back to be used as prede-termined by the parish.. The plan for the Parish Share Program is to be set well in advance of each appeal as well as communicated to parishioners as early as possible each year.”

www.caedm.ca/WeServe

WHAT IS RCIA? Do you feel a gentle tugging towards getting to know Jesus more deeply through the Sacraments? Are you sens-ing a call to become a Catholic? Per-haps it is time to consider the RCIA… RCIA sessions begin on Thursday, September 8 at 7 pm in the Marguerite d’Youville Room, and are held every Thursday until May 25. You are wel-come to contact Ena at 587 879 5911 to register, and for more information.

SAVE THE DATE: Please mark your calendar for these Parish wide events coming up in the fall:

September 11th—Our Parish Picnic will take place after the 11 am Mass. Because of a double booking at King-swood Park, our picnic will be moved to another location yet to be deter-mined. The new location will be an-nounced next Sunday. Bring your smiles and lawn chairs and join in an afternoon of Parish fun and good food which will be prepared by our Knights of Columbus!

November 5th—Parish 25th Anniver-sary Potluck Dinner after the 5 pm Mass in the Parish Hall. Please watch for more information.

ALLELUIA CHOIR : For boys and girls in grades 1 to 6!Weekly practice at the church – Thurs-days – 6:15 – 7:15 pm starting September 22; lead music ministry at a Sunday 9:00 am Mass once a month (September to April) Learn about the Mass, our faith, and liturgical music… Grow in your personal relationship with God by praying the words of hymns and psalms…make new friends develop vocally and chorally … have an important role in the life and wor-ship of our parish … have fun! Call Marieta at 780.937.7480 or email at: [email protected] to register.

KofC DONATIONS: The K of C are collecting coffee mugs for the Operation Friendship Seniors’ Society Centre (9526 – 106 th Ave). They are in need of 10 000 coffee mugs. There will be a box in the cloak room to accept your donations. Thank you for your generosity.

HELP NEEDED: Margaret Jordan, a long time parish-ioner, is looking for a ride to Sunday Mass. If you are able to help, please call her at 780-458-4763. Thanks you.

SAINT OF THE MONTH:

St. John Vianney Patron of Priests

Feast Day: August 4th

Lord we ask for the intersession of St. John Vianney in our lives and in our communities. We pray for all those discerning their vocation. We pray especially for those who are discerning the priesthood that You may be with them and guide them. May You also bless us with faith like St. John Vian-ney had and his heart of service to the Lord. May we have the strength to serve You whole heartedly.

BIBLE STUDY: The Great Adventure Bible Timeline is a Catholic Bible study that can help anyone to make sense of Scripture and experience the life-changing power of God’s Word. This study takes you on a 24 week journey through the entire Bible and deep into each period of salvation history, where you will dis-cover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. The Bible Timeline has helped hundreds of thou-sands of people to understand the Bi-ble and deepen their relationship with Christ, and it will help you too. For more information, or to register, please contact Ena at 587-879-5911. Preregis-tration will be available after all Mass-es on August 20 and 21.

WITH SINCERE THANKS: It is with regret that I announce that Nicole Painchaud our Youth Minister is resigning as she wishes to complete h e r e d u c a t i o n d e g r e e . With sincere thanks we say farewell to Nicole and thank her for all her dedi-cation and hard work this past year. We wish her well and will continue to keep her in our prayers. Noelle Pottle and Rebecca LaGrange will be filling the youth ministry position in the in-terim.

EDMONTON PROLIFE WALK:

The Edmonton Prolife Walk for Life will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016. Check in starts at 8:30 am at Rundle Park Family Centre. Walkers recruit sponsors to donate funds to our continuing pro-life work. For more information, call 780-425-1637.

CAN YOU HELP?? If your company is hiring, or if you know of any job opportunities or any-one who might be helpful to the Kos-sas or Khourys as they seek employ-ment, please contact Marilyn Wangler at [email protected] or 780-459-7649. They are very open to any opportunities! In addition to the much-needed income, they are eager to gain experience in the Canadian workforce and expand their English speaking skills.

PASTORAL CARE: Pastoral Care people will bring Com-munion or visit those who are sick, shut-in or in the hospital. Contact: Jerry Stack 780-459-4589

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM: Aaron Wiltzen, Tracy Benson, Murray Larsen, Helen Fedorchuk, Gary Raab, George Shillaker, Chantelle Forsythe, Mary Harrison, Janet Sparrow, Vern Douglas, Melissa Rotella, Vincenzo Trip-odi, Carol Dickson, Gertrude Fleck, Rob-ert Hauptman, Irene Bourgeois, Duncan Robertson, Lina Sokolan, Bobby Fergu-son, Doreen Blair, Steve Bellerose, Mark Trepanier, Sheila Fischer, Emilia Maier, Mary Meister, D.J. Stack, Brian Paster-nak, Donald Vaugeois, Juliette Pollok, Noelle Benoit, Joe Pimentel, Adelyn Wa-rawa, Thomas Kho, Therese Gibeau, Norma March, Pat Howrish, Stephen Tamayo, Colette Vanderkley’s family members, Frank Corazza, Joseph St. Ar-naud, Dolores & DecolynneJo Barteski, Dave & Diane Hawirko, Colin Diakow, Mary Anne & Heikki Laitinene, Cherica Castro, Barry Laing, Duncan MacDonald, Anne Liese Zimmerman, Karen Petrone, Rita Frederick, Mark Schoenberger, Brian Rogers, Michelle Black, Lance McNama-ra, Douglas Lemieux, Richard Sabourin, Brenda Fraser, Gabrielle Carriou, Shawn Hunt, Colin Holtner, Chuck Mitchell Jr., Dominic Willott, Melody Contant, Joseph Paquette, John Duncan, Lorie McMillan, Maria Benevider, Emily & Sandra Mikalonis, Chad Zima, Carl Swift, Ruth Anstruther, Pierre Phalempin, Fleurette Phalempin, Teddy Petryshyn.

“O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures for ever!” Psalm 118:1

Our Mission is to live in the Spirit of the Holy Family Email: [email protected] Website: www.holyfamilyparish.ca

75 Poirier Ave. St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1 Office Phone: 780-459-3694 Fax: 780-460-4239 Fr. Maurice Rectory: 780-460-2774 Fr. Peter Rectory: 780-460-3036

Welcome to Holy Family Parish

Parish Staff and Contacts:

Pastor: Fr. Maurice Okolie Associate Pastor: Deacon: Dcn. Don Logan Office Administrator: Nicole Schoenberger Office Assistant: Joanne Willette Sacramental Prep./School/Music contact: Marieta Paul Youth Coordinator: Nicole Painchaud Office Volunteers: Connie Luty/Emily Finstad/Velma Brown/ Laurie Shinkewski Custodian/Bldg Access: Maurice Beier (780-298-1743)

Ministries/Meeting Dates/Contacts:

Parish Council: 3rd Wed.: Phil: 780-459-5376 Finance Committee: 3rd Thurs.: Laura: 780-459-3694 Liturgy Committee: 1st Wed.: Gary: 780-460-2046 Knights of Columbus: 4th Wed. (1st & 3rd deg.) Bob: 780-458-4854 1st Thurs. (4th deg.) Eric: 780-975-1909 Catholic Women’s League: 1st Mon. Suzanne: 780-418-1001 Social Action: 3rd Mon.: Wendy: 780-459-3694 Pastoral Care: 4th Mon.: Jerry: 780-459-4589 Maintenance:1st Mon.: Bill: 780-238-4034 Legion of Mary: Tues.: Sharon: 780-660-3398 Verve(JH)&Unite(SH): Wed./Fri.Eve.: Youth Coord.: 780-459-3694 S.S.V.P: 2nd & 4th Tues.: Maria: 780-651-3012 Faith Study: Stella R.: will resume in the Fall. RCIA: Every Thurs. Ena: 587-879-5911 Toes in the Water: Every Wed. Danielle: 780-660-1301

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time· August 21st, 2016 Saint of the Month: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

Sacraments: Baptism:

Call the parish office to arrange for the Baptism of your child

Parents are asked to participate in a Baptism Preparation Class, please pre - register for this class with the parish office

Baptism preparation: TBA Baptism Dates: 2nd weekend of each month

First Reconciliation



First Eucharist Date(s):



Confirmation:



Weekly Catechism Classes (Sept. - May):

Catechism has concluded for the year, please watch for an announcement in the Fall for the program restarting

Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Sacrament of the Sick:

Any day and at any hour, please call 780-459-3694

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA

To begin the journey to full membership in the Catholic Church, start with Toes in the Water, an introduction to the teachings and doctrines of Catholicism. Meets every Wednesday at 7pm year round.

RCIA meets every Thursday from Sep-tember to Pentecost from 7 to 9 pm.

Contact the Parish Office for more de-tails.

Marriage:

Please contact the Parish office to sched-ule an appointment to discuss your forthcoming marriage

A minimum of four months is required

An approved pre-marriage course is obligatory

Register for marriage prep. through the office

Marriage Preparation: Marriage Prep will run four sessions (Friday evening - Saturday morning, two weekends in a row) October 21st/22nd and 28th/29th:

Please call Samantha to register

Exact times may be subject to change.

YOUTH PROGRAMS:

YOUTH GROUPS: Verve and Unite Youth Groups will

resume mid-late September. Watch the September bulletin for exact dates.

Reflection and Prayer for our Youth

When he looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole liveli-hood.” (Luke 21:1-4)

Heavenly Father, we praise & thank You for Your infi-nite goodness and unconditional love. We long to give generously to You just as the widow did, “…all that she had,

her whole livelihood.” We offer this prayer for Your greater glory and in thanksgiving for the good work that You are accomplishing through the

youth ministers of the diocese. Help us to grow in holiness and respond faith-

fully to Your will and grace.

Bless the youth that we serve, and all the youth of the diocese. Help them to listen to Your Word, respond to Your call in their life and to encounter Your saving love through my humble service.

Amen.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a breakfast and lunch kiosk at the Lions park site for Rock-N-August- August 6th, 8am - 3pm. Come see many beautiful vehicles and have breakfast or lunch with us. If there are some other fellow knights or parishioners who would want to become part of the process please feel free to volunteer. We are accepting all applicants there is room at the breakfast preparation servers, cashier, fluid dis-pensers, general clean up and set up/take down. Thank you, if interested email [email protected]

Masses: Weekends: Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm Weekdays: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Confessions are available every Saturday 4:00 - 4:50 pm

CATHOLIC BASICS FOR THE CURIOUS

“TOES IN THE WATER” Join us as we answer your questions about the Catholic faith and as we walk in the footprints of God from Abraham to Augustine. Drop in Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Great for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. For more information please email [email protected].

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Next General Meeting Sept. 12th

Monday 6:45 pm in the Hall. All Ladies Welcome Always

Donations of new misc. household items for the Wings of Providence may be dropped

off in the box in the cloakroom (see CWL bulletin board for info or Su-

zanne: 780-418-1001). May God’s Angels guard, guide and protect

you in your travels this summer.

LEGION OF MARY: As a world-wide lay apostolate, we are Catholics consecrated to Mary. Meetings are at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. All Catholics ages 18 and older are welcome. Contact Sharon L. [email protected].

Calling all Filipino parishioners... Let's form a Filipino choir. Are you interest-ed in joining? call Emilia at 780-459-7256 or Emy at 780-707-8454.

SSVP CONTACT INFO: To make a donation: [email protected] To notify us of someone in need: [email protected]

MUSIC RETREAT: Jesse Manibusan is coming to St. Albert Parish. He was awarded the Catholic Youth Award for Artist Presenter, by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministries, as well as voted Catholic en-tertainer of the year, five years in a row by his mother. August 27th there will be two workshops. The morning will be music ministries, the afternoon is open. $15 per session and $5 for lunch. For more info or to register contact Serena: [email protected]

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Documents

YOUTH GROUPS - Holy Family Parish, PittsfieldStella R.: will resume in the Fall. RCIA: Every Thurs. Sacrament of the Sick: Ena: 587-879-5911 Toes in the Water: Every Wed. Danielle: