PARISH BULLETIN * September 27, 2020 – 26 Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)

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Rocky Mountain House - St. Matthew

September 27, 2020 - 26 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A)

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

55th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

1965 - SEPTEMBER 25 - 2020

CONGRATULATIONS TO

DEACON BERNIE AND AUDREY OUELLETTE

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - ST. MATTHEW

Friday – Oct. 02, 2020 09.30 AM – 12.00 PM (Private Adoration) Mass at 09.00 AM

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INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY OF THE SUNDAY Ezekiel 18:25-28 * Philippians 2:1-11 or 2:1-5 * Matthew 21:28-32

In love, God waits for us to turn to him. The Father calls each of us, daughters and sons, to participate in his work. Will we go to his vineyard? Even if we have said “no” 10 times, we can turn around! With the Father’s help, we can turn from disobedience to obedience – from sinfulness to grace. The Father waits patiently, and is always welcoming. ● In our first reading, the Lord speaks to Israel through the prophet Ezekiel and tells them that the wicked who turn from sin shall live. In today’s Epistle, Paul exhorts the Philippians to live in unity, taking Jesus as their example of humility. In the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the two sons whose father asks them to work in the vineyard; the first son refuses, but later obeys.

SUNDAY REFLECTION Two sons are ordered by their father to go out and work in the vineyard. This is not an unreasonable request. Presumably, the father owns the vineyard and therefore the sons have a stake in its success. It is to their benefit, and is their duty, to obey. ● We know that the first one says he will not, but then does; the second one says he will, but then does not. That the first son is the one who actually does the will of God sets the stage for the real rhetorical punch of Jesus’ message. Speaking to the chief priests and elders of the people, Jesus says to them, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. ● These words are meant to get their attention, obviously, for as religious leaders, they would have seen themselves as both morally and socially superior to tax collectors and prostitutes. They also reflect something found in the words of the prophet Ezekiel as he relays the Lord’s message to his people: When the righteous person turns away from their righteousness and commits iniquity… [he dies]. When the wicked person turns away from the wickedness they have committed and does what is lawful and right, they shall save their life. ■■■■■■■■■■ Everyone has a choice as to how to act – just like the sons in the parable; just like the chief priests and elders; just like the tax collectors and prostitutes. And the interesting thing about these words in Ezekiel is that the Lord is acknowledging not just those who repent and follow God’s way, but also those who “turn from virtue to sin.” This is a good description of the second son – and likely the religious leaders in this story – as their words signify obedience and piety, while their actions say otherwise. ●●●●●●●●●● Jesus is celebrating God’s mercy, and his compassion upon those tax collectors and prostitutes (and others) who initially rejected God in making their life choices, but who eventually turned away from sin to life. He is also pointing out that virtue – in this case, the status and learning of the religious leaders – does not make them immune to disobedience and unrighteousness. Understanding God’s will, committing to it, and doing it, are what bring life.

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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES – ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE Date and Time Attendance Recorder Usher Proclaimer Projector Operator

Sep. 26, 2020 at 07.00 PM Jo-Anne Como Mona Cruickshank Marliss Cartier Alex Cartier Sep. 27, 2020 at 09.00 AM Jeannette Hobden Lisa Sembaliuk Doreen Quintal Linda Schmidt Oct. 03, 2020 at 07.00 PM Mary Kennedy Mona Criuckshank Marliss Cartier Alex Cartier Oct. 04, 2020 at 09.00 AM Jeannette Hobden Lisa Sembaliuk Morgan Duhamel Linda Schmidt

PLEASE, REGISTER FOR MASS ONLINE

Starting immediately, we invite the parishioners to register for weekend Masses online. Please visit our parish website for details. Online registration starts every Sunday at 3.00 PM for the following Sunday. The deadline for registrations is Friday, 3.00 PM. You can also register by calling or texting our parish office during office hours (Mon. - Fri., 12.00 PM - 4.00 PM).

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED to attend weekday Masses. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to attend Sunday Masses. To Register Contact Parish Office: Phone/Text: 403-845-3457 (Monday - Friday * 12.00 PM - 04.00 PM) ● Email: office@smprmh.ca CONFESSIONS: Any time by appointment with Fr. Leon. ● No confession immediately before Masses.

UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE BIBLE

MONDAYS BIBLE STUDY

Mondays Bible Study is going to go ahead, but we will do it online. We will meet (virtually) at 7.00 PM on Mondays for 8 weeks.

STARTING DATE – SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 For more information: Contact Mara Gagne 403-845-0940

CONFIRMATION – REGISTER YOUR CHILD

Register now at the parish office for Confirmation in 2021. Classes will be organized when we will have more information from the bishop’s office. At this time we are asking the parents to register their children. Normally candidates are from grades 7 and 8, but child aged 11 is considered old enough to receive this sacrament. If you have questions, please call Peter van Kampen at 403-848-0955.

FIRST COMMUNION – REGISTER YOUR CHILD

All the parents of children who plan to receive First Holy Communion in our parish in 2021 are invited to register their child in the parish office. Deadline is Monday, September 28, 2020. If we cannot have meeting with all the parents Fr. Leon will meet individually with the parents to discuss the preparation for this sacrament. REGISTER YOUR CHILD by filling REGISTRATION FORM. Download FORM from parish website or call the office for the registration form to be e-mailed, faxed or mailed to you - return the form to office in person, by mail or e-mail. Children receive First Communion in Grade 2.

COLORING PRO-LIFE CONTEST Hey Kids: Red Deer Pro-Life is sponsoring a coloring contest. Use your artistic talents to make a beautiful message, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made”. Blank coloring pages are available at your church. Return them by Nov. 01 to: Red Deer Pro-Life ● Box 202 ● Red Deer, AB ● T4N 5E8

“LIVING FAITH” & “LIVING FAITH KIDS” The next issue of ‘Living Faith’ and ‘Living Faith Kids’ is available at the parish office. The cost is $2.50 per booklet.

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

“Our Daily Bread” booklets for September, October and November are available at the parish office.

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PASTOR - FR. LEON KLER

Deacon (Retired) – Bernie Ouellette Secretary – Vivian Duhamel

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

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

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - 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 email address to office office@smprmh.ca Direct email address to pastor

pastor@smprmh.ca

PARISH MINISTRIES Altar Servers Deacon Bernie Ouellette 403.846.0453 Baptism Preparation Class Steve/Donna Oscar 403.895.0373 Bible Study Mondays

Mara Gagne

403.845.0940

Bible Study Sundays Lisa Sembaliuk 403.846.7137 Called to Protect Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 Children’s Liturgy Mona Cruickshank 403.846.1027 CWL Joyce Donald 403.895.4156 First Communion Class Catherine van Kampen 403.845.2923 Knights of Columbus Gary Donald 403.845.5269 Maintenance Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 Ministry to the Sick Ernie Murias 403.845.4860 Music Ministry Doreen Quintal 403.846.8733 Parish Finance Council Randall Sugden 403.844.8478 Parish Pastoral Council Lauren MacKenzie 403.845.2836 Prayer Chain Alice Murray 403.722.4056 Youth Group Peter van Kampen 403.848.0955

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 11.00 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 Second Friday 11.00 AM - Ravines at Park Ave., 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

LIVESTREAMING ALL MASSES IN ROCKY

We continue to livestream all Weekday and Sunday Masses celebrated in St. Matthew Church in Rocky.

NOTE: If you attend the livestreamed Mass your image may be included in the online video.

Saturday September 26, 2020 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church ● Live on You Tube Intention: Thanksgiving to the Trinity for all spiritual blessings Sunday September 27, 2020 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church ● Live on You Tube Intention: + Roland Bouchard 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: No intention requested

Monday September 28, 2020 – Weekday in Ordinary Time No Mass

Tuesday Sep. 29, 2020 – St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael, Archangels 06.30 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church ● Live on You Tube Intention: Blessings and grace for Fr. Kler Wednesday September 30, 2020 – St. Jerome, Priest, Doctor 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church ● Live on You Tube Intention: Successful kidney surgery & complete healing for Mike McCormick

and his brother Tony, the donor Thursday Oct. 01, 2020 – St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin, Doctor 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church ● Live on You Tube Intention: For the intentions of Pearl Krzyworuczka 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: No intention requested Friday October 02, 2020 – The Holy Guardian Angels 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church ● Live on You Tube Intention: + Alta Backs 09.30 AM – 12.00 PM ADORATION St. Matthew Church, RMH

Saturday October 03, 2020 – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 07.00 PM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church ● Live on You Tube Intention: Health and healing for Dorothy Hofmann Sunday October 04, 2020 – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 09.00 AM Rocky Mountain House – St. Matthew Church ● Live on You Tube Intention: + Romayne Gregory 11.00 AM Evergreen – Jesuit Martyrs Church Intention: + Alta Backs 01.00 PM Caroline – St. Joseph the Workman Church Intention: For all members of our parish communities

REGISTRATION NEEDED FOR WEEKEND MASSES ONLY!

SEP. 20, 2020 THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT!

SUNDAY REG. COLLECTION: MAINTENANCE FUND: TOGETHER WE SERVE: ONLINE + E-TRANSFERS:

RMH - $1,486.50 * Evergreen - $325.00 * Caroline - $25.00 RMH - $110.00 * Evergreen - $55.00 * Caroline - $10.00 RMH - $50.00 * Evergreen - $00.00 * Caroline - $100.00 RMH - $150.00 * Evergreen - $200.00 * Caroline - $00.00