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PASTOR Rev. Edmund Vargas

efvargas@shaw.ca

DEACON

Rev. Mr. Bruce Jurgens bruce.jurgens@calgarydiocese.ca

SECRETARY Brenda Lerner

office@stjamescalgary.org

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Tom Linahan tglinahan@gmail.com

PARISH SCREENING Lindsay Flynn

pvsc@stjamescalgary.org

CARETAKER Bobby Georgopoulos

BOOKKEEPER Anna McKiernan

*** OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Friday 9:00am—3:00pm

Closed 12:00-12:30

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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00pm

Sunday

8:30am 10:00am 12:00noon

Weekday Masses

Tuesday thru Friday 9:00am

Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays 9:30-10:30

Reconciliation

Saturdays 4:00-4:30 or by request

May 21, 2017 6th Sunday of Easter

Did You Know? Our Lady of Fatima is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary after she appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. “In her motherly concern, the Blessed Virgin came here to Fatima….It is a mother’s sorrow that compels her to speak; the destiny of her children is at stake. For this reason she asks the little shepherds: Pray, pray much and make sacrifices for sinners.” (St John Paul II)

CONTACTS: Parish Pastoral Council—Nick Fader, Ralph Walicki, Daryl Engelman, Sheryl Schmitt, David Odongi, Elvira Castaneda, Ted Valentine, Kyle Hagan, Arkangelo Uyin Finance Committee— Neale Johannesson, Scott Iredale, Terry Gonsalves Children’s Liturgy—Becky Elder Pastoral Care—Stephanie Davis Altar Servers—Vivian Moody Food Bank—Vivian Moody RCIA—Pauline Montemurro, Shirley Valentine, Allison Hay, Karen Serafini Building/Maintenance Committee—Arnie Funke, Richard Belzil, Al Meier Knights of Columbus—Tim Cove Funeral Lunches—Audrey McKean Lectors—Colleen Cove, Richard Belzil, Midge Chartier, David Odongi Eucharistic Ministers—Colleen Cove, Richard Belzil, Midge Chartier, David Odongi Hospitality—Marie Funke, Angela Nagy, Florence Dickson Sudanese Community—Martin Onon Syrian Refugee Committee—Pat Barry Sacramental Preparation—Vacant Ushers—Al Meier Social Committee—Vacant Art & Environment Committee—Lin Samson, Anita Zyla Sudanese Choir—David Odongi Library— Colleen Montgomery Sandwich Days—Emil Rawlyk, Vicki Oliphant Christian Meditation—Engeline Piet

Mass Intentions Tuesday, May 23 9:00am Brett Kilb—RIP Wednesday, May 24 9:00am Special Intention of Joe A. MacDonald Thursday, May 25 9:00am Renee Brassard—RIP Friday, May 26 9:00am Betsy Foort—RIP Saturday, May 27 5:00pm John Kubik—RIP Sunday, May 28 8:30am Stan Czarnacki—RIP 10:00am St James Parish 12:00 Special Intention of Vance Matthews

Pastoral Notes by Fr. Colin Love and the Gift of the Holy Spirit

As we come closer to the celebration of the Ascension and then the Feast of Pentecost, we are called to prepare for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Even prior to his crucifixion, Jesus tries to prepare his disciples for his departure, and for the coming of the Holy Spirit, but they are understandably confused: “Where are you going?” asks Peter, and “why can’t I follow you now?” Thomas adds “Lord we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” The context for all of this discussion is the new commandment: to love one another as Jesus himself has loved. In today’s reading this love becomes well defined: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Loving Jesus is equated with keeping his word, which, as we see here, is keeping his commandments. His commandments, of course, are found in the summary of the law: love God above all things and love your neighbor as yourself. “Love one another, even as I have loved you.” Jesus goes on to say that keeping his commandments is to remain in his love: “If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love.” (John 15:10) Abiding in his love, which is the state in which the Father and the Son come to make their home within us, is the expression of that true joy that knows no bounds. As Jesus concludes: “I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.” (John 15:11) It is also our love for Jesus which opens us up to the gift of the Holy Spirit. This love allows us to see Jesus and to experience the love of the Father: “He who has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me; and he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” (John 14:21) Thus in love Jesus makes himself known to us, and promises the gift of the Holy Spirit as well as the presence of the Father and himself. In short, true love, as expressed by Jesus himself, is the gateway to life in God and the source of our complete joy. This is the goal, the prize, the reward of our life of discipleship. Knowing, therefore, the true goal of our Christian life, let us

ensure that our lives are fitting dwelling places for God. Let us

continue to love one another as Christ has loved us, and open

ourselves up to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit so that we may

come to say with St. Paul, “it is no longer I who live, but Christ

who lives in me.” (Gal 2:20)

Please pray for the sick: Brian McAuley, Gail Willis, Claire Oliphant, Mariah Lerner,

Harry Piet, Shirley Valentine, Betty Harrison, Tim Ward, Gabriel Serpas, Jean Doucette, Victor Shemanski,

Laura Restrepo, Kathy Oczkowski, Barry Corns

And those who have died: Frances Wright, Carmine Ciccaglione,

Sr. Lorraine Mongeau, Bob Hagel, Terrence McKinney, Fran Griep

Attention ALL Eucharistic Ministers! There will be an important workshop on Wednesday, May 31 at 7:00pm for ALL those currently acting as Eucharistic Ministers and those who are considering volunteering as such. We are in serious need of more Eucharistic Ministers especially for our 10:00am Sunday Masses. Please consider volunteering for this important ministry. Training will be provided at the workshop.

Fr. Edmund will be away May 15–26. As the other priests in the Diocese will be away on retreat there will be no morning Mass May 15-19. Fr. Colin O’Rourke will celebrate Mass at St James May 20-26 according to our regular Mass schedule.

Flowers for the Church Many have noticed the beautiful flower arrangements in the church over the past several months. In order to maintain them, new flower donation envelopes are now available at the church entrances. To simplify the process, especially for Easter and Christmas, we will no longer be requesting the donation of flowers but will instead be collecting funds throughout the year for the purpose of purchasing flowers for regular altar décor and for special events and feast days. Donations are tax deductible.

Funeral for Fran Griep is Saturday, June 10 at 1:30pm. Prayer Vigil on Friday, June 9 at 7pm. Both at St James Church.

This Week’s Events Monday No Christian Meditation 7:30pm Office Closed Tuesday Mass 9:00am Marian Cenacle 9:30am Wednesday Mass 9:00am Choir 7:30pm Thursday RC Mothers’ Group 10:00am Garage Sale Collection 9:00am –9:00pm Friday Garage Sale Collection 9:00am-12:00 Garage Sale 12:00-6:00pm Saturday Garage Sale 9:00am-3:00pm Sudanese Choir 6:30pm Sunday First Communion Class 11:00am

Last Sunday’s Donations Maintenance Fund $401.35 TIA $1183.70 Children’s Collection $45.00 Regular $10332.80 PAPS $1203.40 $11536.20

2017 Together in Action Goal: $28,655 TIA to date: $12,597.

Thank you!

Knights of Columbus Garage Sale Friday, May 26 12-6pm Saturday, May 27 9-3pm

The annual Knights of Columbus Garage Sale will be May 26 & 27. Donations for the sale can be dropped off at the church on Thursday, May 25 from 9am—9pm and Friday, May 26 between 9am—noon*. No clothing please. (*NOTE CHANGE)

Seminar of Hope How to Pray for Your Sons, Daughters & Loved Ones

St Michael’s Catholic Community 800—85 St SW

Friday, May 26 from 7pm -9pm and Saturday, May 27 from 9am -3pm.

Have your loved ones stopped practicing the faith? Do they no longer believe in God? Are you feeling dismayed or unsure what to do? If so, then this FREE Seminar of Hope by Vernon Robertson is for you. Advance registration required to receive a free participant’s manual. Register online at www.saintmichael.ca or email to RSVP@saintmichael.ca

Maintenance Fund Special envelopes are now available for the Maintenance Fund and can be found at the entrances of the church. Donations are tax deductible. Please help us rebuild our maintenance fund!

Retrouvaille—September 8-10, 2017 You can help marriages and families stay together!

By taking the Retrouvaille program, married couples can learn to use practical communication tools to bring great-er intimacy to their relationship. For more information visit www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com or call 403 879 7893.

37th Annual Hike for Life Thank you to everyone who sponsored Fr. Edmund for the Hike for Life. $1170 was raised. Funds raised this year will help to bring Respect for Life programs to our schools and other venues. If you have not yet submitted your pledge money please do so as soon as possible. Envelopes can be found at the SW entrance of the church and can be placed in the collection basket or dropped off at the office.

The Knights of Columbus were able to sell all of their roses on the Mother's Day weekend. 100% of proceeds go to support Calgary Pro-Life. Thanks from the Knights to the parishioners of St James Parish.

Hymnal Dedications—Hymnal dedication labels are now inserted. Thank you to all those who supported this project by dedicating hymnals for their families and loved ones. Anyone still wishing to do so, please contact the office. $20/hymnal.

22nd Annual Catholic Family Life Conference The Joy of Love

June 30—July 3, 2017 Lac Ste Anne, AB Keynote Speakers: Bishop Richard Smith, Fr. Ben Camer-on, Fr. Jerome Levigne, and Melissa Ohden, abortion survivor. Programs for all ages! Come celebrate our faith and Canada’s 150th birthday with hundreds of other families. Visit www.catholicfamilyministries.com for more information or to register.

Sacrament Registration *First Eucharist—Classes will be Sundays from May 7 to June 11 at 11:00 (with the exception of Mother’s Day). The celebration of First Communion will be celebrated at all of the Masses on June 17 & 18, 2017. Families will choose which Mass works best for them. *Baptism Guidelines In baptism, a person may only have one or two godparents (also called sponsors). In order for someone to be eligible as a godparent they must be chosen by the parents, have the ability and intention to fulfill the role, be at least 16 years of age, and be a confirmed Roman Catholic, who has already received the Most Holy Eucharist, and is leading a life in harmony with the Catholic Faith (including Marriage) and will be a good role model for the one being baptized, and be neither the father nor the mother of the child. If you are interested in baptizing your child, please contact the parish office. If you wish to baptize your child, a meeting with Fr. Edmund and a baptism workshop are required. Confirmation Registration—is now open to all students in grade 6 or higher who have been baptized and have received their First Eucharist. Early registration is preferred in order to prepare for the early September start. Registration forms are available at the SW entrance of the church and on the website. Please return completed form with a copy of your child’s baptism certificate if not baptized at St James. Classes will run on Sundays from 11:00-12:00 from September 10 to October 29th. The Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop McGrattan will be on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 7:00pm.

Mass Times Lectors Communion Ministers Ushers Altar Servers

SATURDAY May 27 5:00pm

Luisa Zimich Dorothy Whitson

Andrew Beingessner Ted Valentine

Henry Vaugeois, Larry Betts Glen Lilly

SUNDAY May 21 8:30 AM

Maureen Wickens Bill Fletcher

Karen Serafini Andrew Serafini

Nick Fader Alex Fader

Michael

SUNDAY May 21 10:00 AM

Elvira Castaneda Riet Wynker

Shirley Lutz Doris McCullough

Tony Zuzic, Al Meier Robert McKean, Roger Jeanson

Noah Liam

SUNDAY May 21 12 NOON

Rose Lokiru Ayudo Ayudo

Martin Onon, John Taban Arkangelo Uyin, Georges Lony

M. Malueth, R. Madhieu E. Boliamoi, J. Atanasio,

Mimi, Okio, Antony, Aher, Achol, Darius

Next Weekend’s Ministers

Deadline for bulletin entries is Wednesday at noon.

Mount Saint Francis Ladies Mid-Week Retreat September 12th - September 14th/2017.

For more information, contact Katherine Cormier 403-273-3823

e-mail: wkcorm@telus.net

For your convenience... The office is now equipped with a POS machine that will allow payments using Visa, MasterCard, and debit.

Creation Creativity Camp July 3 to 7, 2017 8:30am—5:30pm Ages 5-8 @ FCJ Christian Life Centre

219 19 Ave SW, Calgary $250 includes lunch & snacks

For more information, call 403 228 4215.

mailto:wkcorm@telus.net