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Trinity Sunday May 31st, 2015 Year B

Pastoral Staff

FR. JAROSLAW DZIUBA, SDS (Fr. Yarek) Pastor [email protected] *Appts to be arranged through the parish office FR. DENNIS BHASKAR Associate Pastor [email protected] DEACON KEN WADDLE Deacon [email protected] SR. LUCILLE FIELD, S.I.T.G. Religious Education & Youth Ministry Coordinator [email protected] DEBORAH QUINLAN Senior Administrator [email protected] MARIA VAN KAMPEN Youth Assistant 403-938-4600 [email protected] VI LAKE Part-Time Secretary [email protected] CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN Administrative Assistant Submissions for the bulletin go to: [email protected] DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON

Parish Office & Mailing Address:

30 Elma Street West Okotoks, AB T1S 1J7 Phone: 403-938-3122 Fax: 403-938-0524 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30pm *Closed 12-1:00pm for lunch. *Closed 3rd Friday of the Month Emergencies only (Sacrament of the Sick): Fr. Yarek at 403-613-2680 or Fr. Dennis at 587-432-5792. Please speak clearly and state your name and Phone number

St. Michael’s Church 402 Government Road

(Street address only)

Black Diamond

Schedule for St. Michael’s Church:

Mass Times: Sun: 9:00am

Wed: 9:00am

Fri: 9:00am

Reconciliation Schedule: After weekday Mass or by Appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Friday following Mass, 9:30-10:30am

Building and

Sustaining

One Parish

Schedule for St. James Church

Mass Times: Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:00am Sat: 9:00am

Reconciliation Schedule: Tuesday after 7:00pm Mass

Sunday: 6:30-6:55pm *or by appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Tuesday following Mass 7:30-8:30pm

St. James Church

Church address:

338040 – 32nd Street East

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

Mass Times & Mass Intentions

Activities For The Week

Sunday - May 31 9:00am - St. Michael’s Joe & Margaret Bews

11:00am - St. James Anthony Heffernan 7:00pm - St. James People of the Parish

Coffee Sunday - hosted by Ecole Good Shepherd School St. James Choir Practice 10-11am, St. James Church First Communion Sunday, St. James Church First Communion Retreat &Rehearsal 10:30-12:00pm, St. Michael’s Bsmt. Safeway & Sobeys cards available today, also accepting TIA donations. St. Michael’s KofC annual hanging plant sale after mass, St. Michael’s

Monday - June 1 NO MASS

St. Michael’s 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church Men’s Prayer Group 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church, Children’s room. Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group 7-9pm, St. James Church - Speaker: Luann - "My Personal Conversion Story

Tuesday - June 2 7:00pm - St. James Connor Wiebe

St. James KofC meeting, 7-9pm, St. James Church, Kitchen Area

Wednesday - June 3 9:00am - St. Michael’s David Lee

Thursday - June 4 9:00am - St. James Peter Slipiec

Parish Council Meeting 7:30-9pm, St. James Church HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church

Friday - June 5 9:00am - St. Michael’s Piotr Orlak

Saturday - June 6 9:00am - St. James Jen & tom Weisgerber

1st Saturday Mass * Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass

Upcoming Events and Activities

St. James Catholic Women’s League

Our June windup will be held on Wednesday, June 10th at St. James Church. All women of the

parish are invited to attend. The evening will begin with refreshments at 5:30 pm and a delicious full course

meal, prepared by Pizzaberg, at 6:30pm. The cost is $25.00 each. CWL members are encouraged to bring a

friend. For reservations call Vi at 403-938-2369. Payment can be dropped off at the parish

office. Deadline is Thursday, June 4th.

We would like to issue a heartfelt 'thank you' from the St. James Catholic Women's

League to everyone who supported us through volunteering and purchasing our

floral hanging baskets on Mother's Day. Because of your support, we were able to

send a $200.00 donation to "Aid for Nepal". God bless.

Ethan Arthur

Lexi Ballance

Sofia Barrett

Nicholas Blower

Giuliana Bregliano

Aiden Brick

Kamryn Bruketa

Dave Gabriel Castroverde

Karsten Cerkvenac

Keagen Cerkvenac

Reed Coderre

Coleton Cossins

Princess Cruz

Ella Dash

Thomas Dash

Brooke Davis

George Deadman

France Dela Cruz

Michaela Doran

Jackson Driscoll

Kai Duncan

Aiden Finch

Alec Finlayson

Michael Foley

Angel Santiago Galindo Pevez

Ryan Gertken

Damian Glab

Ella Glubish

Ethan Glubish

Carson Goehring

Nathan Gurr

Benjamin Gutek

Lincoln Hanson

Reese Harris

Jack Hefferan

Kenneth Heemeryck

Aedan Helzer

Tonantzi Victoria Hoyte

Moncada

Alexander Hunter

Cordelia Kanas

Jeslyn Krsa

Blair Lambert

Anthony Alexis Lanada

Samuel LaPlante

Claire LaPlante

Ryanna Leskovjan

Wyatt Manchak

Julian Marshall

Cayden McCullough

Sawyer McFarlane

Patrick McLarty

Lilian Mevel

Jack Noel

Aimée Ottenbreit

Sebastien Paniza

Rhianna Patricio

Cyril Payne

Rebecca Pelkey

Jazzmyn Peters

Nicholas Pinto

Seth Poelzer

Hannah Reid

Thomas Rowan

Nicole Sholter

Henry Shukys

Florydae Caylie Simon

Zachary Smallbone

Princess Chiara Supangan

Prince Marc Supangan

Gabe Swaren

Evan Thachuk

Ires Maye Vera Cruz

Bernardo Villarreal

Elijah Waddle

John Waller

Dax Ward

Landon Weber

Troy Whiting

Cole Wienand

Lily Wolfe

Alena Yurko

Congratulations to all who are receiving their First Communion today! May God guide you and bless you on

your journey of Faith.

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FIRST COMMUNION 2015

*Rehearsal at St. Michaels Sunday, May 31, 2015

St. Michael’s Basement 10:30-12:00pm**

Sunday, May 31 or June 7, 2015

First Communion Sacramental Mass

*First Communion parents will plan a follow-

up gathering in June for parents and

students.

BAPTISM PREPARATION

If your child is seven years old or younger you are required to attend

two classes on two consecutive days. The classes are at St. James

Church.

Session Five: September 16 and 23, 2015, Wed 7-9pm

A baptismal registration form must be handed into the parish office

before the start of the session. Baptisms are held on the second

Sunday of every month after the 11:00am Mass. If your child is older

than seven years and in need of baptism please contact Sr. Lucille at

the parish office 403-938-3122.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION

Phone the Parish Office at least 6 months before marriage and

make an appointment with Fr. Yarek. Marriage preparation

sessions are mandatory for those preparing for marriage. Sessions

are at St. James Church, Friday 7-9pm and Saturday, 9:00am to

4:00pm on the following dates:

Session Three: October 23 and 24, 2015

Registration fee is $80.00 per couple.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Registration is ongoing for all

those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Inquirers

are instructed in the Catholic Faith and introduced to the life of the

Church. The sessions are Wednesdays from 7-9pm at St. James

Church. For more information please call Sr. Lucille at 403-938-3122.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Trinity Sunday, officially called "The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity," is one of the

few celebrations of the Christian Year that commemorates a reality and doctrine rather

than a person or event. On Trinity Sunday, the faithful remember and honor the eternal

God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Trinity Sunday is celebrated the Sunday

after Pentecost, and lasts only one day, which is symbolic of the unity of the Trinity.

Catholic Collect for Trinity Sunday

Let us Pray

[to the one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

that our lives may bear witness to our faith]

Father,

you sent your Word

to bring us truth

and your Spirit to make us holy.

Through them we come to know

the mystery of your life.

Help us to worship you,

one God in three Persons,

by proclaiming and living our faith in you.

We ask you this, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,

one God, true and living, for ever and ever.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre for May 31st 2015. Solemnity of the Most Holy

Trinity

Stewardship Ministry

2015 Western Canadian Catholic Stewardship Conference (WCCSC) - “Stewards – Radiating the Joy of the Gospel.”

will take place at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, June 12 – 14, 2015. Register online at www.wccsc.ca.

Registration fee is $235.00 per person. With questions, contact [email protected] or call Eden D’Souza,

Stewardship Coordinator at 403-218-5520.

Youth Ministry

Volunteer at One Rock! Volunteers are still needed for the Festival and we invite you to sign up on the website before

June 30th.

Training for NEW volunteers is very soon. New Volunteers, come to one of these sessions:

Sunday June 7, 1:00 to 3:00 pm OR Saturday June 20, 10 am to noon

at St. Elizabeth of Hungary – 819 - 13 Avenue SW.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Linnea Ferguson at 403-218-5500,

[email protected]. Training for returning volunteers will follow.

PLUS don' t forget to keep August 14th, 15th and 16th free for One Rock 2015. Young adults bring your family and

friends! You can buy your tickets at a discounted price until June 30th either through the website www.onerock.ca or from

your parish.

Life & Family Resource Centre (LFRC)

Fridays for Life: A woman praying outside the Kensington abortion clinic was inspired to organize a prayerful

presence on the sideway each Friday. Fr idays are the busiest day at the clinic and prayers are greatly needed. Due to

her inspiration, five parishes have now committed to be present for one hour each Friday between 10:00 and 3:00. Would your

parish join them on the sidewalk each Friday for one hour? Please call Jairo at 403-870-3905 ([email protected]) or Molly

Sykes at 403-229-4348 ([email protected]) to sign your parish up or for more information.

“For Better & For Ever…” Marriage Preparation, accepts all couples prepar ing for marr iage.

Upcoming Dates: June 1/19-20, Aug 24/Sept11-12. For more dates, other information and/or registration contact

403-218-5504 or email [email protected].

The Natural Family Planning Association of Alberta will be offering a workshop for teachers and trainees of the Billings

Ovulation Method from August 7-9 in St. Bonaventure Parish in Calgary. For information view [email protected]

or contact Aurora Bello at 1-403-360-7063.

Canadian Federation of Catholic Physicians Societies. Upcoming Event: Love One Another: The Importance of

Christian Love in Healthcare. June 11-14, 2015 at The Fairmont Palliser , Calgary. To register , contact

www.canadiancatholicphysicians.com

For you or someone you know, Project Rachel is a ministry of reconciliation and healing for those who suffer distress from

a past abortion experience. For more information call our confidential line at 403-218-5506. Or call toll free 1-877-59-

PEACE (1-877-597-3223).

Therese Cirner will be presenting ‘5 Facts About Your Feelings’, a Marriage Enrichment event at St. Luke’s

Church, 1566 Northmount Drive NE, Sept 25, 6:30 to 9:15 pm – Sept 26, 9:00 am to 3:00

pm. For more information and registration view www.5facts.eventbr ite.ca.

A LIFELINE FOR MARRIED COUPLES – The Retrouvaille program called “Help Our Marriage” can help married

couples who are experiencing difficult times! It has even helped separated and divorced couples seeking reconciliation!

The next program begins September 11 – 13, 2015. For more information go to: www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com or call

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Ministry Contact Information

Altar Servers Peter Kiranas

587-581-6874

Book Club Sr. Lucille

403-938-3122

Children’s Liturgy Roxanne Bruketa

[email protected]

Couples for Christ

Program

Julius Strachan

403-630-5291

[email protected]

Finance Council Jim Hart

[email protected]

Girls T&T Jane Perreault

[email protected]

K of C - St. James Kevin Crawford

403-938-4328

K of C - St. Michael’s Steve Dookie

403-933-5757

Men’s Prayer Group

Stefan Schwartz

403-850-2057

[email protected]

Music Ministry Leanne Plamondon

403-982-9876

Parish Pastoral

Council

Dave Wilson

403-995-2201

Pastoral Care Ron Nelson

403-995-0089

Prayer Chain Vi Lake

[email protected]

RCIA Cheryl Poulin

[email protected]

Rivers of Living

Water Prayer Group

Kim Jakobowski

[email protected]

Sacramental Preparation Sr. Lucille

403-938-3122

St. James’ Boy’s Group

for Father’s and Sons

Jason Krueger

403-836-1541

[email protected]

St. James Catholic

Women’s League

Pamela Mclean

[email protected]

St. James Moms’ Group

Linda Bryson

403-938-7644

[email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul

Tara Epp

403-938-0562

[email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul

- Black Diamond

John Walsh

403-933-4955

Together in Action Dave Wilson

403-995-2201

Youth Group

Maria van Kampen

403-938-4600

youthministrymaria

@stjamesparishrc.com

403-257-7499 or 403-218-5504.

Motherhood Matters: Do you see your child having a hard time in school or

on the playground? Having a mentor can change your child’s life. Your child can

benefit from positive interaction with talented student athletes through the

Athletes Mentoring Program. This program is not designed to develop sport

skills, but rather uses the safe, group setting of team practices as a place where

mentoring can occur. While your child meets with their mentor weekly, you have

opportunities to be a part of the mentoring process throughout the year. Contact us

if you would like your 9-14 year old to be part of the program at Catholic Family

Service (403-205-8524) or [email protected].

Palio of Calgary - Family Event

Palio of Calgary will be celebrated this year on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Mark

your calendars for this fun filled family day at the Strathmore Rodeo Grounds. The

event will feature an open air Mass (5pm) with Bishop Henry, the running of the

horses, entertainment and children's activities. Check your parish notice boards for

information and go to www.palio.ca or www.facebook.com/palioofcalgary for details.

Social Justice Ministry

Humanitarian Crisis in Nepal: The Canadian Catholic Organization for

Development and Peace (CCODP) has launched an appeal for donations to help in

humanitarian emergency in Nepal. See the following links: https://www.devp.org/

en/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=13.

You may also contribute by sending your cheques through the Office of the

Diocese to CCODP - simply mark "Nepal" (to the address: Catholic Pastoral

Centre, 120-17th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2S-2T2).Thank you.

Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Prayer Summit 2015: Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre (941160 Retreat

Road, Cochrane) is hosting the 2015 Ecumenical Prayer Summit, Saturday June

20th, 10am – 4pm. Join other Chr istian leaders in a day of reflection and

prayer. The weekend features Pastors John Hutchinson and John Lucas Sr., Father

Kevin Lynch, OFM, Father Bob Mitchell, OFM, Dr. Charles Neunkirchen, and

Deacon Adrian Martens, with music by Denis Grady. For more information call

403-932-2012.

Office of Liturgy

Rites of the RCIA is the topic of this year ’s Western Conference for the

Catechumenate.

June 5 (7-9pm) and June 6 (8:30-4:30), 2015, Saskatoon SK, $99. Contact: 306-

358-2057

http://western-catechumenate.blogspot.ca |or

[email protected].

Summer Institute in Pastoral Liturgy. St. Paul’s University, Ottawa, July 6 –

17, 2015. Registration deadline: June 5, 2015. For more information:

http://ustpaul.ca/en/sipl-summer-institutes-in-pastoral-liturgy-2015_1839_17.htm

St. Albert the Great Parish, Calgary

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: St. Alber t the Great Par ish is hir ing a

full-time Sacrament Coordinator. There is clerical support for this role. St. Albert

is a large suburban parish with a young, growing population. For more

information, application details and downloadable application documents, please

visit the Diocese website at http://www.calgarydiocese.ca/human-resources/

employment-opportunities.html.

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SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

The perfect trifecta

One simple analogy used to explain the Trinity is the example

of H2O, which we know in its liquid form as water, its frozen

form as ice, and its boiled form as steam—same substance,

different manifestations. While the biblical authors didn’t

develop a formal theology of the Trinity, they came to know

God manifested as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

The fact that Matthew called for believers to be baptized “in the

name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”

sealed the deal for later theologians. Pour yourself a glass of

water and ponder the perfect logic of the Trinity. TODAY’S READINGS: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40; Romans 8:14-17;

Matthew 28:16-20 (165). “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all

nations.”

MONDAY, JUNE 1 FEAST OF JUSTIN, MARTYR

Driving while Catholic

Identifying as a believer in a secular culture has never been

easy. Do you wear articles signifying your faith? Do you put the

bathtub Madonna on the lawn; display Saint Christopher on the

dashboard; hang a cross in the living room? Former

philosopher Justin embraced Christianity and taught his new

creed with great fervor. Tobit, a devout Jew in an alien land,

kept his faith despite great risk. Today we begin a continuous

reading of the Book of Tobit. Make time this week for a great

story about an angel, a demon, a boy, and his dog. See what

God can do when we keep the faith! TODAY’S READINGS: Tobit 1:3; 2:1a-8; Mark 12:1-12 (353). “I, Tobit,

have walked all the days of my life on the paths of truth and

righteousness.”

TUESDAY, JUNE 2 FEAST OF MARCELLINUS AND PETER, MARTYRS

Bury the dead

Little is known about the lives of the fourth-century martyrs

Marcellinus and Peter. They are remembered for being

executed in a hidden place in order to deny them a proper

burial, but two Christians found their bodies and gave them that

burial. Burying the dead is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy.

It is done to honor the body and respect the dignity of the

deceased. You can help bury the dead by attending funerals

and assisting others with the many expenses, large and small,

of laying loved ones to rest. TODAY’S READINGS: Tobit 2:9-14; Mark 12:13-17 (354). “Where are

your charitable deeds now? Where are your virtuous acts?”

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 FEAST OF CHARLES LWANGA AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS

A faithful life is not always an easy life

In 19th-century Uganda, Charles Lwanga was one of a group of

22 young men aged 13 to 30 who were pages in the service of

their Bagandan ruler. Their service included the expectation

that they would submit to the ruler’s demands for sexual favors.

Charles and his companions refused and he defended the

others whom he catechized while in prison. All were martyred

on June 3, 1886. Eight decades later, all were canonized by

Pope Paul VI, who remarked that “being a Christian is a fine

thing but not always an easy one.” Charles is a patron of

Catholic youth, converts, and the victims of torture. TODAY’S READINGS: Tobit 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Mark 12:18-27 (355).

“Christ became obedient to the point of death, even death on a

cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him.”

THURSDAY, JUNE 4

In the company of angels

In scripture, angels are more than spirit beings that can take

human form. They can be symbols of the encounter with God.

Think of the stories where angels are with people, walking and

talking with them. Often people do not immediately recognize

that they are in the company of angels, the messengers of God.

As you think about your everyday life, who are your “angels”?

Who are the people whose compassion, love, justice, and joy

witness to God’s presence in your midst? TODAY’S READINGS: Tobit 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a; Mark

12:28-34 (356). “When they had entered Media and were

getting close to Ecbatana, Raphael said to the young man,

‘Brother Tobiah!’ ”

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 FEAST OF BONIFACE, BISHOP, MARTYR

The gospel truth: care for creation

Boniface, a Benedictine monk, left his homeland in England to

preach the gospel in present-day Germany. Boniface was an

effective missionary who faced countless challenges with

courage and perseverance. At one point in his ministry he

wrote to the English people asking for their help and prayers for

“those who are of one blood and bone with you.” On this day

designated by the United Nations as World Environment Day,

we honor the spirit of Saint Boniface as we choose a specific

action to care for this earth that we share with all of humanity. TODAY’S READINGS: Tobit 11:5-17; Mark 12:35-37 (357). “Before them

all, Tobit proclaimed how God had mercifully restored sight to his

eyes.”

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 FEAST OF NORBERT, BISHOP, RELIGIOUS FOUNDER

About-face to faith

Born an aristocrat, Saint Norbert loved luxury and pleasure. It

took getting thrown from a horse in a thunderstorm and being

knocked unconscious for Norbert to repent. There was nothing

cushy about his life after that. He became a priest, reformer,

and founder of a religious order; he fought heresy, endured

attacks, and rose to prominence. Taking the easy way is

undeniably appealing, but conflict and difficulty reveal what

you’re really made of. You might not have a transformative

experience as dramatic as Norbert’s, but you can see

challenges as opportunities to become better. TODAY’S READINGS: Tobit 12:1, 5-15, 20; Mark 12:38-44 (358).

“Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes and

accept greetings in the marketplaces, seats of honor in synagogues,

and places of honor at banquets.”

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Palio of Calgary - Family Event

Palio of Calgary will be celebrated this year on Saturday September 19, 2015. Save the date and mark your

calendars for this fun filled family day at the Strathmore Rodeo Grounds. The Event will feature an open air

Mass (5pm) with Bishop Henry, the running of the horses, exciting entertainment and children's activities.

Check your parish notice boards for information on the event.

See www.palio.ca and www.facebook.com/palioofcalgary for details.

St. Peter's Parish, Calgary

A Story of Love

St. Peter's will be hosting the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition & Conference from June 2 - 7. The exhibit will

showcase 50 - 75 placards depicting Eucharistic Miracles. For more information & schedule of events go

to www.st-peters.ca. For volunteer and sponsorship opportunities please contact Kusum Di Marco

at [email protected].

Opus Dei

Feast of St. Josemaria Escriva

All are cordially invited to a Solemn Mass Friday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Bonaventure Church, 1600

Acadia Drive SE, Calgary, AB, T2J 3B3, presided by Rev. David L. Sands. Confessions will be heard starting

at 7:00 p.m.