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4th Sunday of Ordinary
Time
January 31st &
February 01st, 2015
Do you have a passion for youth ministry? We are looking for young adult volunteers
to lead a high school youth pilgrim group here at St. Thomas More Parish. If you are interested, please call Monica at the
office.
ST. THOMAS MORE KRAKOW PILGRIM GROUP:
ALTAR SERVERS AND THEIR PARENTS:
Are you wanting to become an alter server? Please forward your contact information to
the parish office and you will be contacted with more information in regards to all upcoming meetings and field trips. Our next
meeting is on Sunday, Feb. 1st at 1 p.m. (after the Noon Mass) in the Church nave. Participation at the monthly meetings is
required by all servers; parents are always welcome.
will be held on Saturday February 7 from 9-3 at the Pastoral Centre 8421 –
101 Avenue, lunch provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] or for further information check out devp.org or contact the
chair of our Social Justice Committee Colleen Smith at [email protected] St. Thomas More Parish
210 Haddow Close Edmonton, AB
T6R 2P3
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE: SHARE LENT WORKSHOP
ST. THOMAS MORE’S YOUNG ADULTS GROUP:
meets on Saturdays weekly for organized special events, game nights, potlucks,
daytrips and theology discussion groups for community-building of young adults in our parish. We welcome ages from high
school graduates through to young families. Follow the group on Facebook: St. Thomas More’s Young Adults or email Gideon
at: [email protected] for more details.
SIGN OF HOPE:
“Catholic Social Services offers its services to over 60,000 people of ALL faiths and cultures living in 18
municipalities in central Alberta, with offices located in Edmonton, Red Deer, Lloydminister, Wetaskiwin and Wainwright.”
LADIES AUXILIARY:
invite YOU to “come and see” on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. We continue to prepare baby
layettes for the Misericordia Hospital, tied quilts for Wings and the Society of St Vincent de Paul and knitted items for Marian
Centre. We welcome ladies to drop in for coffee, a visit and a helping hand. Contact Elaine Smith 780 436 8324
is in urgent need of gently used furniture, beds, sofas, dressers, kitchen tables and chairs,
and household goods. If you would like to make a donation of these items please call at 780-471-5577 and the SSVP truck will
come to your house to pick-up donated items. Thank you. Remember, if you or someone you know needs help please call at
780-471-5577or visit us at www.ssvpedmonton.ca
THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
This year we will meet again at St. Thomas More Parish 210 Haddow Close every Tuesday at 1:00
p.m. ending on or before 3:30 p.m. We'll start Tuesday Feb. 3rd by watching a video of Fr. Robert Barron entitled "Untold
Blessings". All are welcome. Contact: Maureen Gouveia at 780-7060.
SPIRITUAL SHARING CIRCLE
CLERGY
PASTOR
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
PERMANENT DEACON
RESIDENT PRIEST
Fr. Andrew Bogdanowicz
Fr. Jaya Rajan J. M. SAC
Dk. Randall Abele
Fr. Stan Blaszkowski
PASTORAL MINISTRY
Monica Bober
Ext. 227
Kathleen Eistetter
Diane Middleton
Johanna Dietrich
Darlene Smigelski
Kathleen Gust
Ext. 235
Ext. 233
Ext. 226
Ext. 226
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST
BOOKKEEPER
MAINTENANCE/GROUNDS
EVENING RECEPTIONIST
David Matwie
Sherisse Schindel
Dora Jankowska
Arthur Connick
Doreen Schmidt
Ext. 236
Ext. 228
Ext. 222
Ext. 231
Ext. 228
TELEPHONE
780-434-6313
FAX
780-438-2088
YOUTH & FAMILY
COORDINATOR
SACRAMENT ASSISTANT
SACRAMENT ASSISTANT
MUSIC COORDINATOR
RC IA COORDINATOR
RCIA ASSISTANT
OFFICE STAFF
WEBSITE
www.stmparish.com
Masses Offered
ARE YOU REGISTERED WITH THE PARISH OFFICE? Being registered with the parish office is of the utmost importance. It
allows us to serve all parishioners by providing a better vision of the active populace so that we may respond to the needs of
this growing and dynamic parish. Please do not assume that you are automatically registered if you or your children have
received sacraments at STM or if you live within the parish boundaries and attend Mass. The only way we can register you
and your family is upon your submission of a registration form. These forms are on the counter at the main entrance. If you
attend St. Thomas More Parish and have not yet registered, or if your information is not up to date, please fill out a registration
form and return it to the parish office.
NEW PARISHIONERS / CHANGE OF ADDRESS - Please fill out a Parish Registration Form located on the counter below
the bulletin board at the church entrance.
INTERESTED IN PRE-AUTHORIZED DONATIONS? – The Pre-Authorized Donation (PAD) Forms are located on the counter
below the bulletin board at the church entrance. PAD tokens are available on the counter at the church entrance.
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Feb. 08
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
+ Paul Lee
+ Maria Seng
+ Daisy Li
+ Arnold Rehman
+ Mat Halbauer
+ Wilfred Goh
+ Carl Meyer
Avelino Blanco
All Parishioners
+ Val Walisser
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The consecrated life is a gift which God the Father has given to
the church by means of the Spirit so that, in faithfulness to the
Gospel, the most characteristic traits of the life of his Son
Jesus, the chaste, poor and obedient one (cf. Mt. 8:20; Phil.
2:8), and the unfathomable riches of his mystery (cf. Eph. 3:8),
might be present in the world and might draw everyone toward
the kingdom of God.
It is also a memoria of the teachings and example of Christ and
the Gospel values lived by the saints in the course of the
pilgrimage of the people of God throughout the ages. It is a
witness of commitment in the following of Christ and a
prophecy of the eschatological destiny of history. A common
reality unifies consecrated persons-the call to total self-giving to
God; love for Christ the teacher, Lord and bridegroom of the
church, who is intimately followed and served above
everything; and the decision to live according to the Spirit.
Moreover the consecrated life is a prophetic witness to the
primacy of God and to the things that do not pass away.
Indeed, its value lies more in "being"-from God and for Godthan in "doing"-its mission-although there should be no
dichotomy between being and doing.
On February 2nd, Monday 2015, the Church solemnly
celebrates the “World Day of Consecrated Life”. This
celebration is attached to the Feast of the presentation of the
Lord. This day is also called as the Candlemas Day. Candles
are blessed on this day symbolizing Christ as the light of the
world. The purpose of this day is to pray and help the entire
Church to esteem ever more greatly the witness of those
persons who have chosen to follow Christ by means of the
practice of the evangelical counsels.
In our parish, we will have the Candlemas on Monday February
2nd, 2015 and you may bring candles to the church with you
and get them blessed before the 7 p.m. mass. On this day
during the mass, let us pray for all the consecrated women and
men of our Archdiocese and for more and more vocations.
St. Thomas More will be
having a special candle mass on Feb. 02nd at 7:00
p.m. Please bring your special candle(s) along
with you to be blessed.
SPECIAL CANDLEMASS:
A CALL FOR LAST YEAR’S PALMS:
Please start bringing
your palms from last year and place them nicely in
either one of the two baskets labeled Palms that
are located in the entrance of the church. Thank
you.
GROCERY CARD PROGRAM:
The St. Thomas More
Parish Grocery Card Program welcomes more
participation. Members of the Knights of Columbus
sell grocery cards before and after all Sunday
morning masses. They will also be selling
grocery cards on the first Saturday of each
month before and after the 5:00 p.m. mass and
on the last Sunday of each month before and
after the 6:00 p.m. mass. This is a great way to
assist with parish projects (i.e. upgrading the
church lighting and the cement entrance steps)
and also to help the less fortunate
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:
is for infants to age 7 by which children
become members of the Body of Christ, the Church. To prepare for
your child’s baptism, visit our website: www.stmparish.com or pick up
a Baptism brochure at the church entrance. When you have all the
documentation, call Diane at (780) 434-6313 ext. 233 to set up an
office visit on our scheduled dates (afternoon or evening appointments
available) and register for the Baptism Preparation Session(s).
FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
1st Reconciliation
and 1st Holy Communion are offered to children in grade 2. A
reminder to all those families that have already registered their
children; the parent/child sacrament meetings begin this week. We
look forward to helping to prepare your child for the next step in their
faith journey.
will take place March 13,
14 and 15, 2015. For details, email
[email protected]. Information about other
Marriage Preparation programs can be found on the Archdiocese
web-site at: www.caedm.ca
STM FAMILIA GROUP “CALLED TO PRAYER” PROGRAM:
ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH MACNEIL KINDERGARTEN:
will
be accepting registrations for the 2015-16 school
year starting on Jan. 19th, 2015. Children must turn
5 before Mar. 1, 2016 to be eligible. Our Open
House will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb.
5th 2015. Please feel free to contact the school
(750 Leger Way) at 780-471-4218 for more
information.
Last Weeks Offering: $12,659
Pre-Authorized: $6,000.00
Together We Serve: $550.00
SIGN OF HOPE PAD:
In 2015 the Sign of Hope Campaign will be merging with Together We Serve. As noted on the PreAuthorized Donation Form, all Sign of Hope Pre Authorized donations will be transferred to the Together We Serve Annual
contribution which will be withdrawn from the parishioner’s bank accounts on Mar. 1st of each year. If you would like to make
changes in regards to this, please revise your preauthorized donation form or contact the parish bookkeeper.
GriefShare is a special weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of
someone close. It’s a place where you can be with people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. At GriefShare,
you’ll learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time in your life. We are commencing a GriefShare
program here at St. Thomas More parish after Mass on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 7:30 P.M in the Library Room. If you cannot
make the first session of the 13 week program you may join when you feel ready. Please contact Deacon Randall or Roseanne
Abele at (780) 435-5070 or (780) 493-1972 or by email: [email protected] for more information or to register.
YOUR JOURNEY FROM MOURNING TO JOY:
We cordially invite the Brother Knights and their spouses to a day of
spiritual renewal and fellowship on Saturday, Feb. 28th, 2015. The retreat will focus on Sacrament of Marriage and Family Life to
be consistent with the Pastoral thrust for this year.
Program of Activities:
10:00-11:00 a.m. Adoration/Confessions
11:00-12:00 p.m. Mass/Renewal of Marriage Vows
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00-2:00 p.m. Talk by Fr. Jaya Rajan: Sacrament of Marriage/Family Life
2:00-3:00 p.m. Fellowship/Snacks
Please register on or before February 10th, 2015, so we can estimate the amount of food for the lunch and snacks preparation.
To register, please contact Bro. Leo Sosa, Council Director at (780) 266-9832 / [email protected]
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: COUPLES LENTEN RETREAT.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION AT ST. THOMAS MORE:
. Please take the time to support the program
on a regular basis.
PRIOR WEEKS DONATIONS:
Marriage is one of
the most important aspects of our lives and yet, do we give it enough
attention? Familia helps you to, more deeply, live your vocation as a
mother, couple and as parents. With a group of friends, in a
comfortable and caring setting, discover the Church’s teachings on
prayer, marriage and family. For 90 minutes twice a month,
participants meet to review structured materials, increase their
knowledge and share their ideas to live a strong Catholic family life.
Our next “Called to Prayer” program session is on Feb. 14th, 2015 at 2
p.m. - 4 p.m. For more information on registering please contact
Sherisse at 780-988-6200 or at [email protected]
Liturgical Calendar
WESTERN CANADIAN CATHOLIC HOME SCHOOL CONFERENCE:
“Look Back to Go Forward." Guest Speakers: Jim Morlino & Fr.
Leonard Revilla (MFVA). When: March 12-14, 2015. Where: Providence Renewal Centre, 3005-119 Street, Edmonton. Cost:
Early bird (prior to Feb 20th) $75.00 per adult or $100.00 per couple. Questions: Veronica – 780-467-8410 or email:
[email protected]. Website:www.wcchsc.net Mail registration to: WCCHSC, 83 Granville Cres.., Sherwood Park, AB T8A
3C1. DO NOT mail anything after March 2nd. All Welcome – geared for home schooling families but all Catholic parents will enjoy!
MEN OF INTEGRITY- LEAD BY EXAMPLE!:
Called to Holiness - Become the Man God Has Called You To Be Conference by Catholic
Family Ministries. Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte "I would like to challenge men to a radical holiness - a holiness that produces
saints, not mere mediocre men". Holy Mass: Archbishop Richard Smith Guest Speaker: Fr. Stefano Penna When: February 6 7 2015 Where: Holy Trinity Parish, 200 Boundary Road, Spruce Grove, AB (North Of Highway 16A, between Spruce Grove and
Stony Plain) Cost: $50 per man, $35 per student and Clergy Free
Register today: 780.961.3346 or online at:
www.catholicfamilyministries.com
Open House on Feb. 11th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Both Spanish bilingual and English
programs available. Come join us and check out all the learning opportunities.
ESCUELA ST. TERESA SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN:
ECOLE J. H. PICARD- CATHOLIC FRENCH IMMERSION K-12:
Mon. Feb. 02
Tues. Feb. 03
Wed. Feb. 04
Thurs. Feb. 05
Fri. Feb. 06
Sat. Feb. 07
Sun. Feb. 08
CANDLEMASS
MASS
7:00 p.m.
MASS
8:30 a.m.
MASS
8:30 a.m.
MASS
8:30 a.m.
MASS
5:00 p.m.
Adoration &
Reconciliation
6:00 p.m.
Reconciliation
8:00 a.m.
Reconciliation
8:00 a.m.
Reconciliation
8:00 a.m.
Reconciliation
4:00 p.m.
MASSES
8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
MASS
7:00 p.m.
Reconciliation
6:30 p.m.
R.C.I.A.
7:00 p.m.
Child’s Liturgy
5:00 p.m.
Children’s
Liturgy
All Masses
(except 6 p.m.)
We are now accepting registrations for the 2015-16 school year. We
welcome families of Junior and Senior High students residing in the South of Edmonton. Transportation is provided as well. Our
Open House will be held at 6:00 p.m. for Junior High, and 6:30 for High School, on Tuesday, March 10th. Please feel free to
contact the school (7055-99 St) at (780)433-4251 or check our website www.Jhpicard.ecsd.net for more information.
STAR OF THE NORTH RETREAT CENTRE:
Living in the Reign A central tenet of our faith is that Jesus came to inaugurate the
Kingdom of God here on earth. Although this was the main focus of what Jesus preached and taught we pay too little attention to
this great Good News. This retreat will explore the depths of this mystery, celebrate it ritually, and prayerfully help participants
experience it more deeply. Facilitator: Archbishop Emeritus Sylvain Lavoie. From: 7 p.m. Fri. Feb. 6th to 4 p.m. Sat. Feb.
7th Live-in: $125 Commute: $95 Please Register by Feb 6th