March 1, 2015 Bulletin - Holy Trinity Catholic Church

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Office: 200 Boundary Road, Spruce Grove
Mailing Address: Box 3220, Spruce Grove, AB. T7X 3A5
Phone: 780Fax: 780780-960960-0135
780-962962-2197
Emergency only: 780780-962962-5059 or 587587-590590-0143
Office email: [email protected]
Parish website: www.trinitycatholic.net
Pastor: Father Jan Sobkowicz
Associate Pastor: Father Michael Eniolorunda
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT—
LENT—March 1st, 2015
Jesus is transfigured before Peter,
James and John. God acknowledges his
Son and bids the disciples to listen to
him. Jesus asks them not to reveal
this vision until after the resurrection.
Mass Times:
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m.
Confessions:
Confessions
Tuesday:
6:00—6:30 p.m.
Saturday:
4:00—5:00 p.m.
or anytime by appointment
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday:
9:00 a.m.—noon
1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
(Wednesday
Wednesday—
9:30—
—office closed from 9:30
—
10:00 a.m. to allow staff to attend Mass)
BAPTISMS: Classes are held once a
month. Call the parish office to
register 780-960-0135
MARRIAGES:
MARRIAGES: Because the Church is
deeply concerned about each marriage,
couples are asked to give a minimum of
six months’ notice prior to the
intended date of their wedding. Please
contact the parish office prior to
setting the wedding date.
For more information please call the
Parish office at 780780-960960-0135
A week before the Transfiguration, Jesus told the crowds the Son of Man would
suffer, be rejected, killed, and rise again in three days. To be Jesus’ followers, they
were to deny themselves, take up their crosses, and follow him. Days later, Jesus’
dazzling transfiguration reveals the divine source of his incarnation. Jesus stands
talking with both Moses and Elijah to signal the fulfillment of both the Law and the
Prophets. Then a voice from the shadowing cloud says, “This is my Son, the
Beloved; listen to him!” Real listening means to act on what the person speaking
says. Truly listening to Jesus is demanding and difficult. The road to discipleship
takes both boldness and courage.
DAILY MASS INTENTIONS for March 2—
2—March 8
Monday, March 2
6:30 p.m. Mass
(Daniel 9.3, 4b-10; Luke 6.36-38)
Tuesday, March 3
6:30 p.m. Mass—Ben
Charboneau
Mass
(Isaiah 1.10, 16-20, 27-28, 31; Matthew 23.1-12)
(Adoration begins at noon, followed by Benediction at 6:00 and Mass at 6:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 4 9:30 a.m.
Lafrance
a.m Mass—Claude
Mass
(Jeremiah 18.18-20; Matthew 20.17-28)
Thursday, March 5
9:30 a.m. Mass—Andrea
Hunter
Mass
(Jeremiah 17.5-10; Luke 16.19-31)
First Friday, March 6 10:00 a.m. - Adoration & Confessions
6:30 p.m.
MacInnes, RIP
p.m Mass—Andrew
Mass
(Genesis 37.3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28; Matthew 21.33-43, 45-46)
Saturday, March 7
5:00 p.m. Mass—
Mass—Carl & Margarite Boytinck, RIP
(Exodus 20.1-17; 1 Corinthians 1.18, 22-25; John 2.13-25)
Sunday, March 8
9:00 a.m. Mass—Mrs.
Gina C. Goetzie
Mass
11:00 a.m. Mass—Mike
Bicklmeier, RIP
Mass
6:00 p.m. Mass—People
of the Parish
Mass
PARISH MISSION: WHY EVERYONE NEEDS MARY
Presentations by Father Joseph Jacobson
Saturday, March 7—5:00 p.m. Mass and Sunday, March 8—9:00, 11:00 and 6:00
p.m. Masses. “A Protestant Discovers the Real Mary”
Monday, March 9—Dinner at 6:00 p.m. (free) followed by presentation at 7:00
“Mary through the Ages”
Tuesday, March 10—Presentation at 7:00 p.m.
“Mary, the Best Evangelist in the World Today”
Wednesday, March 11—Shorter presentation at 7:00 p.m. “What Mary is Telling us
about Confession” followed by our Lenten Penitential Service.
PARISH CALENDAR:
MAIN FLOOR:
OL—Our Lady’s Meeting Room; SJ—St. Joseph’s
Meeting Room; L—Library; C—Church; Chpl.—
Chapel; BR—Board Room.
UPSTAIRS:
KC—Knights of Columbus Room; MD—Martin de
Porres Room; KR—Kateri Meeting Room; UK—
Upstairs Kitchen; CR—Class Room.
MONDAY
March 2
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Mom’s Morning—KR, MD
K4J—CR, MD, KR, UK
TUESDAY
March 3
6:45 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Challenge—KR
K of C (SP) - KC
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY CORNER:
Mark your calendar for all of the Fridays in Lent up to March 27th so that
you don’t miss Stations of the Cross, Mass, Lenten Supper, and Study by Fr.
Robert Barron about Christ, “Priest, Prophet, King”. Great for singles and
for the whole family 6-8:30 p.m. We still need people to sign up to bring soup and
buns. Sign up at the back of the church.
Great resources for your marriage and family check out the new marriage and family
web page on the parish website www.trinitycatholic.net for homilies, links, books, talks
and videos that can strengthen your faith, your marriage, and/or your family.
Are you (or is someone you know) struggling with pornography? Visit
www.reclaimsexualhealth.com or www.chastity.com/pornography
Marriage and family coaching. Questions? Call the Quists at 960-0135 or email
[email protected]
WEDNESDAY March 4
9:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Canadian Blood Services—H
Woman’s Book Study—UK
Catechism—OL, SJ, L, KR, UK, CH
Life Teen Core—UK
Choir—C
THURSDAY March 5
1:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
SEI—KC
CIC—CR
RCIA—OL
Choir—C
FIRST FRIDAY
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
March 6
Adoration, Confession
Stations, Mass, Supper, Study—C, H, SJ
Marriage Prep—KC
CWL NEWS:
Lenten Project: we are collecting items for the Diocesan sponsored
Refugee Bag project. A list of desired items is posted on our display
board. Collection bins/boxes are located by our display board for these
items to be dropped off. New unused items only please.
Are you pregnant? If the answer to this question is “Yes”, please contact Sr. Susan as
our council would love to present you with a blessed medal of Our Lady of Guadalupe,
lupe patroness of the unborn.
Next General Meeting: March 16th with mass at 6:30 followed by our meeting.
Last call for any member planning on attending the Diocesan Convention in
Edson. Contact Sr. Susan by Thursday to register.
Evening Retreat - April 7th and April 14th: do set these evenings aside and join us in an
evening of prayer and pilgrimage.
For more information contact Sr. Susan at 968968-5543 or [email protected]
SATURDAY March 7
5:00 a.m.
That Man is You—H
9:00 a.m.
Marriage Prep—KC
5:00 p.m. Mass Start of Parish Mission
SUNDAY
March 8
9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Masses
Continuation of Parish Mission
9:00 a.m.
RCIA—KC
4:00 p.m.
Life Teen—MD
DONATIONS UPDATE
February 22nd weekend:
BUILDING FUND ACCOUNT—
—
$870.00 for a total to date of
$9,087.84.
OPERATING ACCOUNT—
—
$14,360.49 for a total to date of $56,503.91.
Pruners Needed: We are in need of
2 or 3
experienced Pruners to
prune trees at St. Joseph Cemetery on Saturday,
March 7 at 9:00 a.m. If you can help, call Zyg at
780-960-0135.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS:
Spruce Grove Council General meeting will be held February 23rd. All
Spruce Grove Knights are encouraged to attend in order to help facilitate
the preparation of the free spaghetti dinner that will be offered in a
collaborative effort with the Stony Plain Knights, during the first evening of our upcoming Holy Trinity Parish Mission on March 7th.
Stony Plain Council Grand Knight Richard Renneberg will introduce Marq Jeffrey at
the March 12th general meeting. Marq will speak on the value of pre-arranged
funerals. This presentation is open to Knights of Columbus members from both
Councils of Holy Trinity Parish only.
only. Furthermore, Knights of Columbus insurance
Agent John Dillon had to be re-scheduled to the Stony Plain Council General meeting
on April 9th. Similarly, this presentation and invitation is extended to brother Knights
from both Councils in the Parish.
Grand Knight Stony Plain:
Plain
Grand Knight Spruce Grove:
Richard Renneberg
Tracey Verheire
963-3896
962-8842
“Calling” a Few Good Men: The parish is looking for help on short notice to assist in setting up and taking down tables/chairs in our hall for funeral lunches. If you can help, please call Loretta Friesen at 780-962-8090.
INCOME TAX receipts are available for pick up at the back of the church!
Please pray for healing for: Lauren Vasseur, Kay Cote’, Lou Brodeur, and Theresa Lacroix
K4J, CIC & Catechism
Youth Ministry
K4J: Monday, March 2nd from 6:00 p.m.—7:15 p.m. is
LIFE TEEN (Gr.9our next club meeting. See you upstairs!
(Gr.9-12):
There will be no Life Teen on March 1st, due to the teens attending LZ
Trampoline in the afternoon. We will however gather after 6pm Mass
For more information contact Angela at:
on Sunday, March 8th.
[email protected]
Sacramental Preparation
If you could not make it to any of the three meetings on
First Reconciliation, please call Carol at 780-960-0135 to set
up a meeting. You can sign up for your child’s individual
interview and his/her First Communion Mass at that time. T
CONQUEST BOYS CLUB (Gr. 55-8):
The boys will not be gathering on Tuesday, March 3rd due to a leaders
meeting. They will however, be back at St.JPII on Tuesday, March 10th
from 6:30-8pm.
CHALLENGE GIRLS CLUB (Gr. 55-8):
There is no Challenge on March 3rd for the leader’s meeting, but come
on out on March 17th as we continue to explore the gifts God gave us!
For more information call Carol Quist at 780780-960960-0135.
Together We Serve:
Thank you for your support to date for
Together We Serve. You can give your
whole gift during Lent, give when you are able during the
year, or break your gift into monthly donations. You can
choose to give using:
1. Cash or cheque using the Together We Serve
envelopes provided in your collection envelope boxes
or the ones in the pews.
2. Credit card by going to www.caedm.ca and clicking on
the “Donate” button in the top right hand corner.
3. Together, let our gifts bring many blessings to others.
For more information, visit www.caedm.ca/WeServe
What’s The Point?’ HT Youth Rally:
Join us Saturday, March 21st for Holy Trinity’s annual youth rally!
There will be awesome food, games, music & speakers! Registration
forms are available at the back of the church. If you have any
questions contact Sydney at the office.
For more information regarding any of our youth programs or how to
volunteer contact Sydney:
Phone: 780780-960960-0135 or Email: [email protected]
We continue to be in need of SACRISTANS for the week-ends.
If you are interested and can help, please call the office at 780-9600135.
Please check out the CD’s at the back of the church:
RETROUVAILLE: A Lifeline for Marriage—
Marriage—
For confidential information or to register for the
program beginning with a week-end on March 1313-15:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-577-1471
Website: www.HelpOur Marriage.ca
JAMAICA SPONSORSHIPS: A big “Thank
Thank You”
You to all
who have so generously supported our needy brothers
and sisters in Jamaica! At present, we have 62 of the 75
sponsors that we need for the food bank and 29 of the 50
students have been sponsored. We are hopeful that we
will be able to get closer to our goal during the Lenten
season of giving. God bless you all!
Deacon Pat
The New Conversation:
Changing Hearts & Minds on Abortion—
Abortion—
Stephanie Gray is an advocate for those who cannot speak for
themselves. She frequently travels across Canada and the U.S. speaking on
issues related to the humanity of the unborn, utilizing her unique ability to
speak to people on either side of a pro-life issue. This particular presentation is given at a Students for Life conference. Stephanie talks about the
dignity of the human person through a biblical lens as she seeks the truth
regarding today’s pressing Life issues.
Social Justice Committee
The 2013-2014 Annual Report of Development & Peace is available near the
bulletins or on the Lenten materials table. Please take one and read about
the many ways this Catholic organization is helping our brothers and sisters
in the South improve their lives. Let us also continue to pray for an end to
hunger: SOW MUCH LOVE!
EASTER LILIES FOR CHURCH DECORATION:
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
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# of plants at $15. each ________
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Name to be remembered: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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(Please Print)
The plants will remain in the Church during the Easter Season as a memorial of a loved one who has passed on
or someone that is not able to be present with us at Easter. Thank you for your donation!
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sunday Brunch 8 am - 1 pm
CLERGY EE-MAILS
Fr. Jan:
Fr. Michael:
Landscape Supply
[email protected]
[email protected]
Deacon Pat Hessel:
Hessel
[email protected]
Deacon Wes Turton:
[email protected]
Deacon Hyland Fraser:
[email protected]
MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS
Altar Servers
John Richards
Children’s Liturgy
Sheila Rossi
Decorating
Marilyn Zelenak
Beata Labentowicz
Eucharistic Ministers
Judy Bouffard
Greeters/Ushers
Cliff Brennan
Lectors
Carie Bedard
Music Coordinator
Bonnie Fyculak
Natural Family Planning
Joan Baruta
NeighbourLink
Pastoral Care
Lucille Brodeur
Rides to Mass
Vern Myers
Sacristan
Laura Hessel
288-8717
962-8108
960-3606
962-7803
962-0466
968-2406
919-2062
963-3755
962-5347
960-9669
962-6373
963-3940
1-780-987-8065
Transfiguration gives us a
glimpse of the glory that Jesus
had before coming to earth, the
same glory that he now enjoys
as he sits on his heavenly throne. And
even MORE than this, the Transfiguration
is a promise for us. It reveals the glory
that awaits each of us at the end of our
lives—that is, if we remain faithful to the
Lord. Happy Second Sunday of Lent!
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS—
PARISHIONERS— TO THE HOLY TRINITY CHURCH COMMUNITY
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(Please visit the parish website for a list of Ministry's at www.trinitycatholic.net)
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