WELCOME St. Matthew’s Parish 13131 - 86 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5E 3B5 Phone: (780) 475-2888 or FAX: (780) 475-3366

e-mail: StMatthew.Edm@caedm.ca www.stmatthewrcedm.ca

PASTOR: Rev. Paul Moret PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Sister Mara Ubalde, RVM

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: Rachel Jensen SECRETARY: Jackie Coulombe

February 19, 2017 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“The Lord is merciful and gracious”

Weekend Mass Times: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 9:00am 11:00am Weekday Mass Times: Monday—No Mass Tuesday, Wednesday—9:00am Thursday—8:45am Friday—Dickinsfield 10:30am Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00pm to 4:45pm or by Appointment 1st Friday of the Month: Adoration—6:00pm, Mass—7:00pm 3rd Tuesday of the Month: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 10:00am—6:00pm 3rd Wednesday of the Month: CWL Mass—7:00pm St. Matthew Parish Website www.stmatthewrcedm.ca

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Confirmation Classes Commitment Ceremony: Sunday April 23, 2017 @ 11:00am Session 1: Saturday April 29, 2017 @ 10:00am-12:00pm Session 2: Saturday May 6, 2017 @ 10:00am-12:00pm Session 3: Saturday May 13, 2017 @ 10:00am-12:00pm Session 4: Saturday May 20, 2017 @ 10:00am-1:00pm Confirmation Celebration: Sunday May 21, 2017 @ 1:00pm

“Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow.” Today Jesus continues the powerful teaching of his Sermon on the Mount. Typical of this famous sermon, here he urges us to see things in a new way, specifically regarding situations and people who bother us. First, he tells us not to seek revenge. Instead, we are to demonstrate incredible generosity. Then, he instructs us to “love your Enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”

These instructions don’t come naturally to most of us. We are much more inclined to want to get even with those who cause us to suffer, and to wish ill for those who have hurt us. But Jesus proposes another way. In truth, what good does it do to seek revenge or foster hate? It only continues the cycle of evil. Jesus encourages behavior that will stop the cycle short. He gives us a model that—although it may not change the heart of our “enemies”—will nonetheless change our hearts for the better. When pressed into service for one mile, if we voluntarily go two, then we are the ones whose attitude and experience is certain to change. Instead of spending the length of that one mile cursing and complaining, we spend the length of two enjoying a surprising kind of freedom: “I chose to do this,” instead of “I am being forced to do this.” When we practice the generosity of giving more than we are asked, and the charity of praying for those who persecute us, we will find ourselves in a position to transcend the trouble. It sets us free to not be mastered by the evil around us. Thus, we are able to help end the cycle of evil and begin a new cycle of love and peace.

Your Tax Receipts for 2016 are ready for pick up. They are located on a table at the Main Entrance of the Church. We Thank You for your generosity!!

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50th

Anniversary Update Your pledges are beginning to come in and we are excited to update you on the progress so far! We’ve received pledges in the amount of $67,900.00 and one time donations of $11,140.00. THANK YOU! to everyone who has donated and made pledges to this parish project, your generosity is truly appreciated.

TO ALL PARISHIONERS The 50th Anniversary Appeal is under way! Our goal is to raise $750,000 to complete the new hall and offices. Fr. Paul invites all parishioners and families to prayerfully consider their financial pledge towards this building project. Please consider the sacrifice made by our founding parishioners at St. Matthew’s Parish when they first built our Church 50 years ago and look at this occasion as an opportunity to leave your mark in time on St. Matthew’s Parish for future generations to come. Parishioners who are registered to receive Sunday offering envelopes or who use pre-authorized debit will receive an appeal package in the mail. Appeal packages will also be available in the church for those who do not receive one in the mail. Please carefully consider your support of this building project.

Lay Dominicans of Edmonton St. Catherine of Siena Chapter Attending daily Mass, praying the Liturgy of the Hours, praying the Rosary AND a desire to share the Gospel and evangelise. Does this sound like you? Do you have a particular interest in or devotion to St Dominic Guzman, St Catherine of Siena, or St Thomas Aquinas? If so, you may want to consider exploring the newly formed lay Dominicans of Edmonton, St Catherine of Siena Chapter which is presently under the direction of Rev. Matthew Hysell. Through the Four Pillars of prayer, study, community and preaching, we encourage one another to live out our Christian vocation and to proclaim the Gospel as members of Christ’s lay faithful. If you are interested in learning more and would like to attend an Open House on Saturday, March 4 at Corpus Christi Parish, please RSVP to Mrs Jacquie Nowlan, the formation director, by email at nowlanjacquie66@gmail.com “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” —St Catherine of Siena

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All parents & young adults are welcome to attend the Western Canadian Catholic Home School Conference, March 9-11 at Providence Renewal Centre, Edmonton. Keynote, Holly Pierlot with Fr. Penna, John Carpay, Karen Hanlon, and a panel of seminarians & religious Information: www.wcchsc.net , Veronica 780-467-8410 or email wcchscreg@shaw.ca

God Bless, Barb Duteau

Request for Prayers for Special Intention May our sick and suffering find strength in Jesus along with the parish family. Let us pray for: Andy Blake, Pauline Chmilar, Olivia Dedrick, Elizabeth Edwards, Oscar Fontaine, Luke Kolassa, Ron Krill, Eugene Mychalyk, Judy & Aldo Pace, William Prusak, Manolo Relova, Elisita Salcedo, Dena Sutton, Analiese Tiechrob, Nena Ubalde, Darlene Unrau, Olivia Vye. If you wish to have a name included please call the Parish Office by noon on Thursday.

Catholic Renewal Services Catholic Renewal Services invites you to our 50th Jubilee Conference, ‘Living a Life of Victory,’ with Dr. Mary Healy, being held at St. Thomas More Church on February 24-25. For more details visit our website at www.ccredmonton.info.

Benefit for Life Banquet Alberta Pro-Life (The Wilberforce Project) invites you to its annual fundraising banquet on Saturday, April 22, at Kingsway Ramada Hotel, Edmonton. Admission is free; however, you must register at https://banquet-thewilberforceproject.nationbuilder.com/

as seating is limited.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul reaches out to the poor

in our neighborhood with food, furniture and other assistance. Their Monthly Collection of these items will take place

on the weekend of February 25 & 26, 2017.

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News from the CWL Our CWL Social will be held on Saturday May 6, 2017. This will include a Silent Auction. All donations will be gratefully appreciated. Please bring New and/or Unused items to the Church and/or Parish Office. To avoid any confusion; please ensure that these items are labelled for the Silent Auction. This will be a fundraiser for our New Parish Hall. Many Thanks for all your support!! More details to follow. ============================ New Members 16 years of age and up are all WELCOME!! ============================ Calling all knitters and crocheters!! New Size Alert: Dickinsfield Capital Care has requested “homemade” knitted or crocheted Lap Blankets 3’ x 4’ ============================= Keep those blankets and stamps coming!! Thanks and God bless!!

We the Parishioners and Staff of St. Matthew’s Parish would like to extend a warm Welcome and Thank-You to Fr. Oscar Monroy in celebrating the

Eucharist with us while Fr. Paul is away.

CHILDREN/YOUTH CHOIR Children: 4 to 12 years of age Youth: 12 years of age and up If you have the desire to join a children/youth choir, search no more!! Sr. Mara and Frankie Hildalgo are directing a children/youth choir. If you are interested and if you play any musical instrument, they would

be delighted to see you. Practices will be every Saturday in the church from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. For further information or if you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office and ask for Sr. Mara.

MASS INTENTIONS FEBRUARY 20—FEBRUARY 26, 2017

February 20—No Mass February 21—9:00am—Yvonne Blanchette Repose of her Soul February 22—9:00am—Paul Huot Repose of his Soul February 23—8:45am—Yvonne Blanchette Repose of her Soul February 25—5:00pm—Michael & Lina Spinelli Repose of their Souls Cesaria Dedios Repose of her Soul February 26—9:00am—Fred & Marguerite Carter Repose of their Souls 11:00am—Leonardo Fugoso Repose of his Soul

Archbishop O’Leary High School is having their Open House on March 9th at 7:00pm. For more details please refer to their poster located on the bulletin board by the Main Entrance.

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THANK YOU to Tim Hortons (97 St.—132 Ave.) who supply treats each week for serving at our hospitality gatherings after the Sunday Masses. This gathering allows parishioners to chat while having coffee, juice or a donut. Thank you for your generosity. Thank You Tim Hortons!!

Participate in the New Evangelization this Lent by learning the essence of the Catholic Faith in six 2 hour evening sessions beginning Friday March 3rd. This faith study will follow the Discovery program, which is published by Catholic Christian Outreach. For more information please call Mary-Ellen at 780-474-8011.

Liturgical Ministers For Weekend of February 25 & 26, 2017

MINISTRY Saturday/5:00pm Sunday/9:00am Sunday/11:00am

Proclaimers Denise Blake Natasha Foran

Lineth Agbayani “Need Replacement”

Karen Kutyn Bernie Chalifoux

Ministers Of Holy Communion

Ciborium Hank Carriere

Marvin Mrychko June Dove

Jackie Gartner

Chalice Angie McEwen

“Need Replacement” Maria Saccomanno

“Need Replacement”

Ciborium Halina Tapankov Eliane Diletzoy

Leo Bauer Rachelle Lefebvre

Chalice

Margaret Dedrick “Need Replacement”

Mary Bauer Lynne De Zaeyer

Ciborium Minette Coady

Marie Kash Max Wilke

Kathleen Linck

Chalice Claire Donaldson

Louise Holtom Grace Nyikabe

Geraldine Kolacz

Gift Families

Ron & Arlene Caruk Shoemaker Family Holtom Family

Adult Servers Amy Pilling Lorne Niehaus Veronica Soluri

Altar Servers Juliana & Katriona Santiago

Julien Tchouaga

Catherine & Tristan Laidlaw

Seim Gebrekidan Shanyssa Toyad

SUNDAY COLLECTION (from February 11 & 12, 2017 ) Envelopes/Loose Cash: $ 4,166.30 Building Fund—New Hall: $ 605.00 Initial Offering: $ 20.00 Maintenance: $ 185.00 Missals 2016-2017: $ 6.00 New Years Day: $ 5.00 Pennies for the Poor: $ 21.40 Together We Serve: $ 330.00 DEPOSIT: $ 5,338.70

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Come recite the rosary on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00pm. You are most welcome to join the group. Enter from the side door of the church.

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