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Sunday, June 30th, 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH INFORMATION
Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 5:00pm and 7:00pm (incense will be used)
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm, 5:00pm (Special Needs Mass) & 7:00pm
Weekday Mass Times: 9:00am - Tuesday through Friday
Reconciliation: Friday: After 9:00am Mass to 10:30am Saturday: 4:00pm to 4:50pm
Adoration & Benediction: Friday: 9:30am–12:00pm (incense will be used)
Medjugorje Holy Hour: On hiatus for summer; resumes in September
Scriptural Rosary: On hiatus for summer; resumes in
September
Summer Office Hours: 9:30am - 1:00pm Tuesday - Friday
Address: 1414 Shawnessy Blvd. SW, T2Y 2L7
Phone: (403) 254-6878 Fax: (403) 256-0963
E-mail: [email protected]
Webpage: www.stpatrickcalgary.com
Facebook: St. Patrick’s Parish Calgary
PARISH STAFF
Pastor: Fr. Jerome Lavigne
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Poul
(Fr. Anthoni Poul Raju Narisetti)
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Vivian Pinto
Parish Secretary: Mary Bartman
R.C.I.A. Coordinator: Darlene Zeck
Sacrament Coordinator: Gail Crimi
Sacrament Prep. Coordinator: Sofia Balcorta
Youth Coordinator: Lizy Porathur
Volunteer Screening: Claire Hughes
Parish Bulletin: Karla Subero
Library: Debbie McCaffrey
Pastor’s Perspective
With summer officially here, many of our parish families (especially the schoolchildren) are getting ready to experience a new routine of life. From family holidays to camps with friends or just plain old taking it easy at home and enjoying family BBQs—summer is a very important part of the year in that, around Calgary, it’s usually short-lived. While it's good for all of us to recharge, refocus, and rest up for that which lies ahead in the not-too-distant future —the inevitable month of September—when school life and routines begin all over again, please watch that you don’t take a vacation from God!
Carry the words of St. Augustine with you over the next couple of months: “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you!” Remember to stay connected with Our Blessed Lord, Our Lady, the Angels and Saints by means of daily prayer cause if there's one thing I've learned over the years, it's that there is no such thing as ‘taking a break’ from the ‘Spiritual Life’.
May Our Lady envelop each of you and your family members in her Protective Mantle as we all enjoy the seemingly never-ending days of summer.
In Christ, Fr. Jerome
Saturday June 29 5:00pm Roland Eberley, RIP
7:00pm Rey Martin, RIP
Sunday June 30 7:30am Mary Walchuk, Intention
9:00am St. Patrick’s Parish Community 10:45am Hermina Egamino, RIP 12:30pm Emilia D’Souza, RIP
5:00pm Katherine Joyce Abella, Thanksgiving
7:00pm Beverly Kaake MacDonald, RIP
Tuesday July 2 9:00am Sophia & Elvin D’Souza, Birthdays
Wednesday July 3 9:00am Zena Fernandes, RIP
Thursday July 4 9:00am Savio & Salazar Fernandes, Birthdays
Friday July 5 9:00am Hoffman Family, Intention
Please pray for
those who have
died.
May they be raised
to new and
everlasting life
with Christ.
MAY GOD’S HEALING LOVE ENFOLD THOSE WHO ARE SICK:
Fr. Rodel Abanto, Marilyn Jeanelle Avellano, Al Bauer, Tanya Johnson-Beatty, Arlene Christie, Andrea Cruz,
Joyce D’Cunha, Denise DeNeve, Lourdes Dizon, James Earley, Don & Carlene Galenkamp,
Mabelann Gathercole, Teodoro Gianan, Beatrice Gracie, Raymond Hymes, Jr., Jean Juance,
Rejanne Livingstone, Bea L’Heureux, Scotty Langille, Alice Lietz, Joseph Ling, Maurice Lorieau, Bryce MacDonald,
Danielle MacDonald, Maria Luz Mallen, Kym Maksymyk, Valerie Meloche, Ann Monnier,
Leanne Morgan, Stephen Nickason, Bob Phillips, Anastasia Phillips, Marek Pieczara, Mary Pontes,
Pedro Quiroz, Javier Ruelas, Joanne Stachow, R. Edward Stroeder, Clara Lucia Tain, Ed Tawadros & Maria Tobias.
In need of Pastoral Care, please call the Parish Office for someone to visit.
LIVE THE LITURGY—INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God.” Jesus’ words may seem a bit harsh but are directly on target. The life of discipleship can be costly. Upholding the tenets of the Gospel can put us at odds, even with those most close to us. Jesus never misses an opportunity to spend time with outcasts and sinners. It matters little to him whether doing so breaks a Sabbath law. The Gospel may seem unrealistic, but it is the Gospel nonetheless. We respect the dignity of all persons, from conception to natural death. We work on behalf of justice, which calls us to be with the poor, lonely, confused, and broken. The old “eye for an eye’ mentality no longer applies when it comes to dealing with those who hurt us. When Jesus asks you to follow him, will you go?
Jesus said, “No one who sets a hand to the plow
and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Lk 9:62)
Readings for the week of June 30, 2019
Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [cf. 5a]/Gal 5:1, 13-18/Lk 9:51-62
Monday: Gn 18:16-33/Ps 103:1b-2, 3-4, 8-9, 10-11 [8a]/Mt 8:18-22
Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29/Ps 26:2-3, 9-10, 11-12 [3a]/Mt 8:23-27
Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 20:24-29
Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19/Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9]/Mt 9:1-8
Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67/Ps 106:1b-2, 3-4a, 4b-5 [1b]/Mt 9:9-13
Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29/Ps 135:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 [3a]/Mt 9:14-17
Next Sunday: Is 66:10-14c/Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 [1]/Gal 6:14-18/Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Monday July 1 - - OFFICE IS CLOSED CANADA DAY 7:00pm Legion of Mary Fr. Lacombe Rm.
Tuesday July 2 - - SUMMER OFFICE HOURS 9:30 AM–1:00 PM
7:30pm K of C Executive Meeting Fr. Lacombe Rm.
Wednesday July 3 6:30pm Marian Devotion—Novena Church
Thursday July 4
Friday July 5 9:30am Adoration & Benediction (incense used) Church
Saturday July 6 11:00am Jr. Legion of Mary Bishop O’Byrne Rm. Sunday July 7 2:30pm Baptisms Church
K of C Save the date: Come out and celebrate the Calgary Stampede with us at our annual Stampede Breakfast that’s on Sunday, July 14 after the 9:00 and 10:45 masses. A free will offering will be taken to help us fund the charities we support.
The Knights are offering three $300 scholarships to students heading off to college and university. Applications can be found on our website http://kofc8470.org/forms.html
CHILDREN’S SCRIPTURAL
ROSARY —ON HIATUS
Thanks to all the families and
children who have come out to
this beautiful devotion
throughout the year. We will now be taking a break for
the summer months. The devotion will resume in
September, and will include Eucharistic Adoration and
Benediction.
PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS
The Parish Office will be closed on Mondays from
June 17th to Aug. 5th, inclusive.
From Tuesday, June 18th to Friday, Aug. 9th,
office hours will be
from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. only.
Normal office hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ) will
resume on Monday, Aug. 12th.
RCIA RETREAT / REUNION—“Holy Listening”
SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
ST. PATRICK’S PARISH HALL
This event is for all volunteers, candidates, catechumens and their spouses who have journeyed with RCIA at St. Patrick’s Church.
To register: [email protected]
ARE YOU REGISTERED in the PARISH?
Registration in the parish provides us with information
that not only helps us plan current activities, but also
assists us in assessing our future growth and needs.
Registration enables us to respond quickly and
attentively to sick calls and all matters pertaining to
baptisms, sacramental preparation for children,
marriages, funerals and tax reporting. Registration in
the Parish is your affirmation that you are proud to be a
member of our faith community and that you are not
only willing to receive the spiritual goods the Church
offers, but that you are also willing to respond
generously as a steward of St. Patrick’s. If you have not
yet registered with us, we invite you to fill in a
registration form, available at the back of the church. If
you are registered but have moved recently, please let
us know your new address/phone number.
Call 403 254-6878 | [email protected]
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LADIES’ FALL SILENT RETREAT
Ladies of the parish: Please consider this faith-filled
experience by attending the mid-week retreat at Mount
Saint Francis, Cochrane, AB., Tues.–Thurs., Sept. 10–12.
In this chaotic world, what better way than to connect
with our God during this silent retreat on
“The Way of St. Francis”?
For more information and to register, please contact:
Kathy Oczkowski 403-246-0660 | [email protected]
Katherine Cormier 403-273-3823 | [email protected]
MT. ST. FRANCIS RETREAT CENTRE
July 21-29, 2019
7-Day Directed Retreat: “Presence”
Facilitated by Retreat Team. An individual Director will accompany you on your spiritual journey. Cost $650.00; Retreats begin with Supper at 5:30 on Sunday. Contact: 403-932-2012 | [email protected]
Geographical address: 41160 Retreat Road Cochrane, AB
URGENT: Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers Needed!
As the numbers of parishioners and Mass times have increased in our parish, so have the demands on our Eucharistic
Ministry. We do not have enough Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers to meet our flourishing parish’s needs, and our
current volunteers are being stretched thin. We need you to help fulfill the needs of our church and to help lighten the
load of others!
We are in need of more ministers at all Mass times, but urgently need more ministers at the Sunday Masses at 10:45
a.m., 12:30 p.m., 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Please prayerfully consider contributing your time and talent to join this very fulfilling ministry and to participate in the
Mass on a whole new spiritual level.
No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided.
Anyone interested in becoming a New Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister please contact Shirley at
[email protected] | 403-256-9795 to answer any questions regarding responsibilities and expectations of
this ministry.
Note: Volunteers will be required to fill out parish volunteer forms as well as the following pledge card:
*St. Patrick Church: Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister Pledge Card
As a Minister of the Eucharist for St. Patrick’s Parish, I testify that I am
a baptized, confirmed, practicing Catholic in good standing with the
Church. My marriage was celebrated/blessed by the Church. If
remarried, any previous marriages have received an official
annulment from a Church Tribunal. To the best of my knowledge,
there is nothing in my life that contravenes Church teaching.
Signature: ________________________________
JOIN the JUNIOR LEGION OF MARY
We are still active during the summer! 7–18-year-olds
can come and be spiritually nourished. Saturdays at 11:00
a.m. in the Bishop O’Byrne Rm.
SACRAMENTS 2019-2020 “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them;
for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.” Mk 10:14
Registration is now open for all the children of our parish who wish to receive the loving gift of Christ himself through the celebration of the Sacraments.
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
Grade 2 (or higher), are invited to register for First Reconciliation and Eucharist. In keeping with the regular order of the Sacraments, children will prepare for and celebrate First Reconciliation before First Eucharist, all within the same school year. This is a combined program. Please use the Registration form “Reconciliation & Eucharist” (yellow) Forms and schedules are now available from St. Patrick’s Parish office, beside the bulletin board near the parish office or can be downloaded from our parish website at: https://stpatrickcalgary.com/first-reconciliation-eucharist/
First Reconciliation
Grade 3 (or higher) who have already received First Eucharist but not yet celebrated reconciliation, are invited to register for First Reconciliation. Please use the registration form “Reconciliation” (purple) Forms and schedules are now available from St. Patrick’s Parish office, beside the bulletin board near the parish office or can be downloaded from our parish website at: https://stpatrickcalgary.com/first-reconciliation-only/
Confirmation
Grade 6 (or higher) have already celebrated First Reconciliation and received First Eucharist, are invited to register for Confirmation. Please use the registration form “Confirmation” (green) Forms and schedules are now available from St. Patrick’s Parish office, beside the bulletin board near the parish office or can be downloaded from our parish website at: https://stpatrickcalgary.com/confirmation/
As parents are honored and recognized as primary educators of children in all things, one parent is asked to attend all sessions. For First Reconciliation and Eucharist, parents will be attending separate sessions while the children are in class and for Confirmation, parents will attend alongside their children.
REGISTRATION CLOSES: Friday, September 20, 2019
If you have a child who is 8 years of age or older, has not been baptized but is seeking to know Jesus more intimately, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information regarding Baptism and how
he/she can begin this lifelong journey of faith!
For more information please contact: [email protected] Or call 403-245-6878 X 116
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre JULY & AUGUST 2019 – HTTP://NEWS.CALGARYDIOCESE.CA
ANGELS ON HIGH – HIKING TRIPS Angels on High is an exciting outdoors adventure group consisting of priests and community members who have a goal to raise funds used to help build St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church building in Chestermere. This year we will be hiking Grizzly Col and Ptarmigan Cirque. When: Sunday, July 14. Get involved as a hiker, volunteer or donate: www.saintgabrielparish.ca/AOH
ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH ART & ARCHITECTURE TOUR | Come explore historic St. Joseph church and celebrate more than 100 years of history, art and architecture. When: July 13, from 11 am to 4 pm. Where: St. Joseph's Church (640 19 Ave NW, Calgary). Featuring: tapestry work of Faye Muscoby, twoonie tours throughout the day, and tea in the courtyard garden. Funds raised will go towards restoring St. Joseph's fallen gargoyle “Eddie.” This event is co-hosted by the Sacred Arts Guild of Alberta. All are welcome! For more information, contact Kharah at
IGNITE SUMMER CAMP ALBERTA The Diocese of Calgary has partnered with Face to Face Ministries to offer Ignite Summer Camp Alberta from July 21 – 26 at Our Lady of the Snows School, in Canmore, AB. Ignite is a 5-day Catholic Summer Camp for teens in Gr. 9 to 12 who want to grow in holiness. Participants will listen to great talks, participate in epic large group activities, daily prayer, Adoration, praise and worship and so much more. For more information, contact Harriett Cariaga at 403-218-5507 | https://f2f.ca/ignite
BIBLE WORKSHOP WITH FR. JOHN KOHLER St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians gives us a view of the early Christian community and helps us understand how God is working in our time. In the upcoming Bible workshop, Fr. John Kohler will highlight key passages of the letter and lead reflection on the Church’s teaching around its important themes: vocations, the Eucharist, sexuality and the resurrection of the body. Please bring your Bible.
• Wednesday, July 3 at St. Thomas More Parish (15 Templebow Road NE, Calgary) from 7 to 8:30 pm
• Thursday, July 4 at St. Luke’s Parish (1566 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary) from 7:30 to 9 pm. Mass at 7 pm with Fr. Kohler.
• Monday, July 8 at Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE Medicine Hat) at 7 to 8:30 pm
• Tuesday, July 9 at Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE Medicine Hat) from 7 to
8:30 pm – on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Mass at 6:30 pm with Fr. Kohler.
• Sunday, July 14 at All Saints Parish (Our Lady of Assumption Parish Hall, 2405 12 Ave S, Lethbridge) from 2 to 4 pm
• Wednesday, July 17 at St. Bernard’s Church (7624 39 Ave NW, Calgary) from 7:30 pm to 9 pm. Mass at 7 pm.
CEMETERY MASSES Dates for 2019 Cemetery Masses: • August 13, Tue., 7:30 pm | Queen's Park Cemetery • August 14, Wed., 7:30 pm | Mountain View
Cemetery
70TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOUNT ST. FRANCIS Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre is celebrating its 70th anniversary! You are invited to celebrate with the Franciscans and Bishop McGrattan in the Anniversary Mass on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 2 pm. Where: Mount St. Francis (41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane). Free-will offering. For more information,
please contact 403-932-2012 | [email protected] LECTIO DIVINA WORKSHOP Immerse yourself in prayer and study of the Word! Seeds of the Word Community invites you to a series of Lectio Divina workshops and the study of Verbum Domini. When: Sep. 4 & 19, Oct. 2, 16 & 30, Nov. 13 & 27, at 6 pm to 8 pm. Where: 3011 29 St. SW, Calgary. For more information, contact 403-616-8579.
FR. ROLHEISER IN CALGARY Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI will be giving a talk on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 7 pm. Where: St. Mary's Parish in Cochrane (10 River Heights Dr., Cochrane). Cost: $20/person. To reserve a seat, call 403-932-
2012 | [email protected]
RETREATS o Summer Retreat Day “Come to Me, all who labor
and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest,” Mt. 11:28. When: Saturday, July 27 at 10:30 am to 4 pm. Where: Divine Mercy Centre (15206 Twp. Road 262, Calgary). Registration: 587-755-1019 | sistersofdivinemercy.org
o Single Women’s Retreat with the Sisters of Providence. The retreat is for single woman age 22-38 years exploring a call to religious life. When: August 11-17. Where: Providence Centre (3005 – 119 St., Edmonton). Registration: 587-432-2088 | sistersofprovidence.ca | [email protected]
o Women’s Retreat Day “Courage, my daughter, your faith has saved you.” The retreat is for women age 18 and older. When: Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10:30 am to 4 pm. Where: St. Luke's Church (1566 Northmount Dr. NW, Calgary). Registration: sistersofdivinemercy.org
RETROUVAILLE CALGARY WEEKEND RETREAT | Along life's journey, two people are joined together in marriage may lose their way and start to grow apart. Retrouvaille provides a 'road map' to help us find our way again by teaching communication skills and providing the tools to improve our relationships. The next weekend retreat is from Friday, Sep. 6 to Sunday, Sept. 8. Contact 403-879-7893 | [email protected] OUTDOOR FAMILY CELEBRATION Come to the Outdoor Family Celebration with the Divine Mercy Sisters and Bishop McGrattan on Saturday, Sep. 7. Where: Divine Mercy Centre (15206 Twp. Rd.262, Calgary). Rosary prayer at 11:30 am, outdoor Mass with the Bishop at Noon, followed by BBQ lunch & entertainment. Confessions will be available before the Mass.
ORGAN WORKSHOP Sacred Heart Parish, in collaboration with Sacred Arts Guild of Alberta and the Diocese of Calgary, is hosting an "Introduction to the Organ for Pianists" workshop. Two dates are available: Monday, Sept. 16 or Sept. 23 from 6:30 to 9 pm. Attendees will be given a brief lecture on the mechanics and registrations of the organ, playing techniques, demonstration and a private 15-minute lesson on the organ. At the end of the workshop, a list of area organ teachers currently accepting students will be provided, along with a list of recommended organ books. Workshop cost is $25.
Space is very limited. To register, contact Alane at
SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER INFORMATION SESSION | Secular Franciscans are a community of practising Catholic adults who strive to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ more profoundly in their daily lives, as St. Francis of Assisi did. Information Session on Sunday, Sept. 15 from noon to 12:45 pm at Canadian Martyrs Parish (835 Northmount Drive NW). Contact formation director at 403-719-5852
| [email protected] | ofscalgary.com
FILM SCREENING: OVER 18 You are invited to come to the screening of "OVER 18" - a feature length documentary to help combat pornography addiction, especially among children and teens. There will be a Q&A following the film screening. Please note that parental guidance is advised as film may not be suitable for children under 12 years of age.
1. Wednesday, Sep. 25 at 7 pm. Where: St. Michael's Church (958 Christie Ave, Pincher Creek), hosted by St. Michael's CWL in Pincher
Creek. Contact: [email protected] | 403-627-2434.
2. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 pm. Where: St. Bonaventure Church (1600 Acadia Dr. SE, Calgary), hosted by St. Cecilia and St. Bonaventure CWL. Contact: Gaby at
[email protected] SACRED ARTS WALK AND TALK The Sacred Arts Guild of Alberta and St. Mary’s University are excited to be co-hosting what will be an enriching Sacred Arts Walk and Talk at the SMU Campus, the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 28. More
information at sacredartsguildofalberta.com PASS IT ON – CLOTHING GIVEAWAY The Pass it On Clothing Giveaway is asking for donations of clean, gently-used winter coats and boots for children, women and men. The diocesan goal is to collect 700 coats and 700 pairs of boots for the Giveaway. The Giveaway will take place on Saturday, October 19 at Father Lacombe High School (3615 Radcliffe Drive SE, Calgary). To donate, contact Theresa Lewchuk at 403-815-6055 | [email protected]
NEWS.CalgaryDiocese.ca | WHAT’S HAPPENING in the DIOCESE. Contact: 403-218-5500 or E-mail: [email protected]