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

March 5, 2017 1st Sunday of Lent

“Have mercy, O Lord, for we have sinned”

Weekend Mass Times: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 9:00am 11:00am Weekday Mass Times: Monday—8:30am Tuesday—9:00am Wednesday—8:30am (Day of Confessions, 9:00am—9:00pm) 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

“He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry.” And no surprise! That’s an incredibly long time to fast. Undoubtedly Jesus’ physical and emotional strength would have been extremely weak after enduring such a marathon of abstinence. And isn’t it interesting that the “tempter” should choose to appear at this particular moment? When bread must have sounded better than ever, the devil comes and tests Jesus, saying, “Command that these stones become loaves of bread.” How hard it must have been to resist! Surely,

Jesus could have caved in. He could have shown the devil his power—and had a bite to eat while he was at it—but he didn’t. Instead, Jesus relied upon the word of God, and battled the devil by holding fast to the truth. “One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.” What an excellent model this provides for us. We too face temptation of various kinds and degrees. As the first reading from Genesis reminds us, the “cunning” serpent has been slithering around humanity from the beginning of time. Even when we have all that we need, the devil makes us want more, or want different, than what we have. Today’s Gospel calls Satan “the tempter” for good reason. He tempts us to break God’s law as Adam and Eve did when they ate from the tree “in the middle of the garden.” But Jesus shows us the right response by battling the devil with the truth of God’s word. Whatever temptations might beset us, there is power in clinging to the truths that we find in Scripture. In our moments of trial, may we have the strength to claim these truths as our own and, like Jesus, defeat the deceit of the devil.

To keep our mailing costs down, please pick up your 2016 Tax Receipts. They are located on the table at the Main Entrance of the Church. We Thank You for your generosity!!

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ST. MATTHEW’S PRAYER LINE “More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams” (Tennyson) People praying for people in need of prayers. If you know of someone in need of prayers for any special intention please contact Eileen Joyal @ 780-475-5139, Margaret Dedrick @ 780-475-3818 or Hank Carriere @ 780-459-9252. If you would like to be a member of the prayer line or would like to know more about it, please contact one of the above Parishioners.

+Day of Confessions Wednesday March 8, 2017 from 9:00am to 9:00pm +Lent Penitential Service Monday March 27, 2017 @ 7:00pm +Stations of the Cross Fridays March 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2017 @ 7:00pm

+Holy Thursday-Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 13, 2017 @ 7:30pm +Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s Passion April 14, 2017 @ 3:00pm +Holy Saturday-Easter Vigil April 15, 2017 @ 9:00pm +Easter Sunday April 16, 2017 @ 9:00am & 11:00am

A retreat day for single young adults aged 18-40. Come Sit With Me,

“A God who Calls” On March 18, 2017 from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. This is the second

of a series of six retreats to be held throughout the year. At Providence Centre

3005-119 St. NW (for directions call: 780 436-7250)

To register contact: Sr. Isabel Cid, SP Cell: 780-720-6020

or email at: icid@sistersofprovidence.ca

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Lenten Program (Tuesdays) Commencing Tuesday March 7, 2017 we will have the spiritual enrichment of “The Pivotal Players” by Bishop Robert Baron. This DVD Presentation will take place in the Church following the 9:00am Mass and the 7:00pm Mass.

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. Please refer also to their poster on the bulletin board by the main doors.

Join St. Matthew’s Parish at the Lenten 40 Days for Life Campaign. 40 Days is a prayerful and peaceful witness against abortion. Located across the street from the Edmonton abortion clinic: 124th Street & 109A Avenue. Stay on the north side of 109AAvenue. The prayer vigil dates for St. Matthew’s are: March 6, 13, 20 & 27 & April 3 from 7am-5pm. Please sign up with Barb Duteau so that she can give you details about the injunction, guidelines and signs.

barbara@duteaudesign.com 780-457-9024 God Bless, Barb Duteau

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News from the CWL CWL Executive Meeting Monday March 6, 2017 at 9:30am General Meeting will be held on Wednesday March 15, 2017 beginning with Mass at 7:00pm with Meeting and Fellowship 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!!

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

50th Anniversary Appeal Update Thank you to everyone who has turned in their Appeal Pledges and Donations. This week’s totals are: Total Pledges: $149,200.00 Total One Time Donations $ 13,340.00 Total $162,540.00 Thank you again for your consideration and generosity!

MASS INTENTIONS MARCH 6—MARCH 12, 2017

March 6—8:30am—Mary Eales Repose of her Soul March 7—9:00am—Fred & Marguerite Carter Repose of their Souls March 8—8:30am—Yvonne Blanchette Repose of her Soul March 9—8:45am—Tony Mello Repose of his Soul March 11—5:00pm—Fred & Marguerite Carter Repose of their Souls March 12—9:00am—Maximo Espiritu Repose of his Soul 11:00am—Thomas & Therese Lip Repose of their Souls

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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!!

LET US REMEMBER ...in prayer, our priests who have died during the month of March. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen Most Rev. Anthony JORDAN, OMI Mar. 4, 1982 Most Rev. Henry Joseph O’LEARY Mar. 5, 1938 Rev. Thaddeus RATAJ Mar. 8, 1993 Rev. M. Gerard DOYLE Mar. 9, 1977 Rev. Michael C. HEFFERNAN Mar. 9, 1989 Most Rev. Emile LEGAL, OMI Mar. 10, 1920 Rev. Gordon ROEBUCK Mar. 10, 2006 Rev. Paul J. CONNELLY Mar. 14, 1988 Rev. Ernest R. DORAIS Mar. 16, 1908 Rev. Joseph Owen SULLIVAN Mar. 17, 1967 Rev. Hippolyte BEILLEVAIRE Mar. 18, 1937 Rt. Rev. Emile TESSIER Mar. 19, 1964 Rev. Victor PERRON Mar. 19, 2013 Rev. Michael Philip ROONEY Mar. 21, 1953 Rev. Cornelius LANDRIGAN Mar. 22, 2000 Rev. Patrick O'NEILL Mar. 23, 2014

Liturgical Ministers For Weekend of March 11 & 12, 2017

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

Proclaimers Paulette Marocco Sandra Symbaluk

Heather Pawliuk Lois Towpich

June Martire Gregg Watters

Ministers Of Holy Communion

Ciborium Hank Carriere

Marvin Mrychko Angie McEwen

“Need Replacement”

Chalice Ester Krill

Bruce/Linda Bramhill “Need Replacement” “Need Replacement”

Ciborium Helen Cober

Margaret Dedrick Ashley Steeves

Rachelle Lefebvre

Chalice Eveline Molnar

Halina Tapankov Eliane Diletzoy

Lynne De Zaeyer

Ciborium Louise Holtom Lisa Kliparchuk Kathleen Linck

Jane Percy

Chalice Marie Kash Jacinta Lip

Geraldine Kolacz Carol Wilson

Gift Families

Chemello Family Gettis Family Wilson Family

Adult Servers Mike Cober Andrew Nanista Mark Nyikabe

Altar Servers Juliana & Katriona Santiago

Julien Tchouaga

Thomas Nanista Alexa Perkins

Jared Alcantara Jomari Duteau

SUNDAY COLLECTION (from February 25 & 26, 2017 ) Envelopes/Loose Cash: $ 4,884.05 Building Fund—New Hall: $ 834.00 Maintenance: $ 224.00 Pennies for the Poor: $ 49.50 St. Vincent de Paul $ 20.00 Together We Serve: $ 105.00 DEPOSIT: $ 6,116.55

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REMINDER!!

The Weekend of

March 11 & 12, 2017

The Daylight Saving Time will begin

for another season!!

Don’t forget to

move your clocks

forwards!!

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