May 10, 2015 Sixth Sunday of Easter

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
Archdiocese
10th Annual Faith, Fitness & Fun 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run
Saturday, May 23, 2015
10:00 am St. Joseph Seminary & Newman Theological College
Where: 10012 - 84 Street, Edmonton
We need your help!! Our Parish Office has 2 teams entered in the St. Joseph’s/
Newman College 3km/5km Faith, Fitness and Fun Run. To date all we have are three
sponsors. Please stop by the Parish office and pledge your support for this great cause.
Thanks so much!!!
Team 1
Fr. Joachim
Lorraine Dotto
Betty Donovan
Monna Senez
Lisa Revoy
A Roman Catholic Christian Community
We come together at our Lord’s invitation to worship God, celebrate the sacraments,
and deepen our faith. We strive to be thankful, generous and welcoming,
and are sent forth to help advance God’s Kingdom on earth
by proclaiming the Gospel and serving others.
May 10th, 2015 Sixth Sunday of Easter Cycle Year B
NEPAL EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND
Team 2
Fr. Jack →→→
Brenda Frederick
Raylene Yuzyk
Carol Muckler
If you are interested in registering for this event, you can pick up a registration form at the Parish
office or any Running Room location. For more information please contact Joan at 780-469-1010 ext.
2260 or e-mail FunRun@caedm.ca.
May 23, 2015
St. Joseph’s Basilica
10044 - 113 Street, Edmonton
Please Note: Summer Mass times will be in
effect beginning on Tuesday, May 19th.
Weekday Mass times will be at 8:30 am
Tuesday to Friday. There will be No change to
the Weekend Mass times. Beginning the long
weekend in May, the Parish office will be
closed on weekends.
In light of the immense tragedy of the April 24th
earthquake in Nepal, the Canadian Bishops and the
Canadian Catholic Organization for Development
and Peace are cooperating in a joint campaign to
raise funds for the victims. Donations will be
accepted at OLPH Parish. Envelopes will be
provided in the pews. Please make cheque payable
to Development & Peace - Nepal Earthquake
Relief Fund. The funds collected must be received
at OLPH Parish no later than May 17th so that the
funds would be matched by the Federal Government. More information is available on the
CCODP website, http://www.devp.org/en/
articles/development-and-peace-assistingearthquake-victims-nepal
Donations by credit card online: www.devp.org or
by phone: toll free number 1-888-664-3387.
GOD is LOVE
Festival of Praise & Witness Talk 7:00 pm
Praise & Worship led by Janelle Reinhart
Witness Talk by Janelle & Jason Reinhart
Pentecost Vigil Mass 8:30 pm
Celebrant: Archbishop Richard Smith
Music by: Janelle Reinhart & FOP
Bring a Friend!
For more information, please contact:
Fr. Andrew Bogdanowicz, 780-434-6313 or
Catholic Renewal Services of Edmonton
587-989-0483
Email: tell.us@ccredmonton.info
Website: www.ccredmonton.info
The REAL Foundation is holding its annual golf tournament in support of Catholic Education on
Friday, May 22nd, 2015. The foundation supports such things as Face to Face ministries, international
speakers to engage our students in their Catholic faith, students attending the Religious Congress in
Anaheim and student scholarships recognizing Christian leadership. The Golf Tournament is the major
yearly fundraiser for the REAL Foundation. Please consider helping by sponsoring a hole ($250, $500
or $1000) or by donating prizes or by registering a team in the tournament.. Please consider supporting
faith development in our Catholic schools.
TO SPONSOR OR REGISTER PLEASE CONTACT:
Dave Kornder 780-449-1314 or email: kornder@telusplanet.com or www.real-foundation.com
We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe
13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 1Y7 Telephone: 780-467-5470 Fax: 780-467-0530
email: info@olph.ca Website: www.olph.ca Archdiocesan website: http://www.caedm.ca
Liturgy Schedule
Mon. May 11 - Sun. May 17
Mon: 8:45 am Morning Prayer
Tues: 8:45 am Morning Prayer, 6:30 pm Mass
Wed: 8:45 am Morning Prayer, 9:00 am Mass
Thurs: 8:45 am Morning Prayer, 6:15 pm Mass
Fri: 8:45 am Morning Prayer, 9:00 am Mass
Sat: 10:00 am Reconciliation, 5:00 pm Mass
Sun: 8:30am Mass, 10:30am Mass, 5:00pm Mass
This Week’s Mass Intentions
Tues. May 12: Mervyn Lynch & Family, Anthony
Reghelini✞
Wed. May 13: Brian Corrigan✞Owen Corrigan✞
Margret Corrigan✞Mary Ann Fowler, Lena
Rohachuk,
Thurs. May 14: Anthony Reghelini✞Mervyn
Lynch & family, Gloria Lyons, Nelson Boren
Fri. May 15: Family of Celine Reghelini, Barry &
Pauline Benson, Bill White✞
Marian Gift Shop Hours
The Marian Gift Shop will be open following
the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass and Sunday 8:30
am and 10:30 am Mass.
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Mass:
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 9 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
(Closed 12 pm - 1:00 pm weekdays)
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
Reconciliation on Saturday,
10:00am - 11:00am or by appointment.
Pastoral Team
Pastor
Msgr. Jack Hamilton - jack.h.vg@gmail.com
Associate Pastors
Fr. Antony Cruz, S.A.C. - acruz@olph.ca
Fr. Joachim Ostermann, OFM jostermann@olph.ca
Pastoral Assistants
Betty Donovan- pastoralcare@olph.ca
Sue Boyne - pastoralcare@olph.ca
Monna Senez - msenez@olph.ca
Sharon Darbyshire - sdarbyshire@olph.ca
Brother Joe Glaab, OFM - jglaab@olph.ca
Volunteer Coordinator
Carol Muckler - cmuckler@olph.ca
Business Manager
Brenda Frederick - bfrederick@olph.ca
Administrative Assistants
Lorraine Dotto - ldotto@olph.ca
Lisa Revoy - lrevoy@olph.ca
Raylene Yuzyk - ryuzyk@olph.ca
OLPH Prayer Laudators
We pray for others. Prayers of praise and
intercession are offered to God our Father.
Confidentiality is respected at all
times. Contact: Doreen at 467-0597
or Josie 467-0197.
Alberta March for Life 2015
Date: Thursday, May 14th
Time: 10:00 am Location: St. Joseph’s Basilica, Edmonton
Address: 10044-113 St.
Parking: Basilica parking lot, lot adjacent the Basilica, if possible, Connelly-McKinley lot (on the same block as the Basilica)
Rally:
Time: 11:45 am
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Address: 101 St. & 102 Ave.
Parish News
OLPH Parish is once again embarking on a photo
directory adventure. Artistic Impressions will be on
site at the parish between May 25th and June 13th to take
professional photographs. All families who participate in the program will receive one free portrait and a
copy of the directory. There is NO OBLIGATION to purchase additional portraits.
Appointments may be booked online at www.aiphoto.ca or starting the weekend of May 9th,
in the foyer after weekend Masses.
Are you being called to the Catholic Church?
Maybe you just came today to see what it’s all about,
...or you come regularly to Mass, alone or with a Catholic spouse or friend,
...or you have never been baptized or were baptized in another Christian tradition,
...or you have questions about the Church and are looking for answers,
...or you simply feel an inner stirring that is drawing you to the Mass and Eucharist.
Whatever your reason, we welcome you and invite you to learn more. Our Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults (RCIA) is for YOU if you want to explore Baptism or full membership in the Catholic
Church. Inquirers meet Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:00, to ask questions and learn more about the
Catholic Church. When and if they are ready, inquirers move on to the formal RCIA/RCIY process
and begin to prepare for Baptism and an official welcome into the Church.
Join anytime! Our doors are always open. Contact: Fr. Joachim at jostermann@olph.ca or Alana
at alaperle@telus.net or call the parish office at 780-467-5470. For more information on Becoming
Catholic, visit www.olph.ca
JOYFUL HEARTS – SPA (Sing, Praise & Adore)
People in today’s world have stress, whether it’s from their jobs, daily routine or caring for a family.
Young people have lots of energy but their energy too is drained easily by their busy life. They try to
live up to the expectations of others thus lose Joy and Peace of mind. We need to handle every day
with utmost care. Considering that it is the right time to care about one’s well-being we have conceived in our mind to care for the youth who live a stressful life.
There are various therapies and stress management tips available to overcome stress. Most of them are
for businesses and do not have a focus on God. We need a constant companion in our journey. We
need to find that friend (God) and be close to Him. Singing and praising are some of the best ways to
be in touch with Him and live a healthy and holistic life.
We believe that emotional, physical and spiritual serenity are essential to a happy life. A well- balanced
life geared towards holistic healing is necessary. Everything we do should support and rejuvenate
the three core elements of being human. We can choose to be in harmony when we make
choices to live a well-balanced life.
Relax – Refresh – Renew –Reflect and Rejuvenate your relationship with God by your involvement in
Joyful Hearts – SPA. Make a resolution to create time for you and your Friend God with SPA.
This Praise and worship session will be led by youth. As a youth (Grade 6 to Age 35) if you
would like to join this SPA contact Fr. Antony - Phone: 780-467– 5470 & E-mail – acruz@olph.ca.
The Practices are already on the way. Our first session will be June 19, 2015 at 6.30 p.m.
Everyone welcome to attend! Venue: OLPH Parish, Sherwood Park
Parish News
Come join us for OLPH’s SonSpark Labs
Vacation Bible Camp this summer (VBS)
Children’s Sacraments and Sacramental Information
Congratulations to the following young people who celebrated their First Communion
and now join the OLPH Community at the table of the Lord on :
May 2, 2015
6th-10th,
DATE:
TIME:
AT:
AGE:
July
9:00 am- 12:30 pm
OLPH Parish
For Children Pre-K - Grade 6
( June 2015)
$60.00 per child
COST:
Who made the world and who made me?
Offering for the first time Pre-Kindergarten (4 and 5 year olds)
Limited to 10 spaces for this group
Does your Grade 6 still want to come to camp this Year?
This year we will have a grade 5/6 Preteen Group
They will learn about Fusion, Fission, Chemical reactions and more.
Registration forms are available at the Parish Office
Register early - Registration deadline to receive a free t-shirt is June 7th
Many hands make light work...if you are able to help
Contact Sharon Darbyshire at the Parish office
780-467-5470 or sdarbyshire@olph.ca
Community Events
Special Singles event at Chesterton House - 23 - 35 yrs (Mundare, AB)
Chesterton House is hosting an evening for adults who are single. and practicing Catholics, who wish
to attend a social, providing opportunity to meet others in the age group 23 - 35 yrs.
Not into the bar scene? Grown beyond youth groups? Looking to meet other singles who take seriously the Faith? Do you want a wholesome, fun, and happy occasion to connect with adults who are
established in career, finished or near-finished studies/training, discerning the future, and are open to
God's direction in this phase of life?
Please come to Chesterton House, May 15th, 7:00 pm, Mundare, AB. Bring Catholic friends!
We'll begin with prayer followed by a dessert social. Please bring something tasty to share.
Wine/beer/refreshments provided.
Party activities and opportunity for conversation and mingling.
Casual dress - modest please. Phone: 780-764-2044
RSVP - chestertonhousemcdonald@gmail.com
Blog: https://chestertonhouse.wordpress.com
Deneaka Chamczuk
Samantha Lakusta
Maya Smith
Ava Cote
Erin Holman
Isaac Tymko
Sarah Meheriuk
Cayden Rae
Renton North
May 3, 2015
Kourtney Saindon
Salome Nuako
Kylan Burns
Joshua Bosters
Ashley Stephens
Deegan Boudreau
Marc Laventure
Session 6
Living the Experience of Confirmation each day!
Come Join us for Mass!
Tuesday, May 12th at 6:30 pm
Confirmation Certificates will be handed out.
Cake and Juice to follow in the foyer.
SSVP North of 60 Project—2015 Gjoa Haven, Taloyoak
GJOA HAVEN and TALOJOAK Need Your Help
The OLPH Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) has been in direct contact with the people and the
parish priest of these two Northern Hamlets in Nunavut, NWT. Both of these communities have a high
percentage of poor people who require our assistance and concern. SSVP will be filling a 8 x 8 x 20ft
Seacan with the items requested and need your support to be successful. We plan to have a Reverse
Collection (May 23 -24) and a Poor Box Collection ( June 21 ) to gather most of the needed items and
purchase those that may be larger or more expensive. Most of the items are food related or clothing.
This is our plan:
May 23 - 24 : REVERSE COLLECTION at Sunday Masses
May 27 – 29 : Collection of items from Reverse Collection from 5 – 7 pm. SSVP truck will be parked
near front of the Church. ( Volunteer time about 2 hours )
May 30 – 31 : Collection and sorting of items at each Mass. ( Volunteer time about 1.5 hour )
June 1 – 3 : Sorting, packing and preparing for shipping ( Volunteer time about 3 - 5 hours )
June 20 - 21 : Poor Box Collection at Sunday Masses
We are counting on your support through contributions of goods and time. Can you help?
Contact Sandra or Len ( 780-467- 8412 ) if you are interested in walking with us through the process of
preparing for the reverse collection based on the needs of the community we’re assisting.
Contact Tom ( 780-467-4775 ) if you can help for any of the above activities from May 27 – June 3rd
We thank you in advance for your generosity and concern for those that we serve.
Parish News
Stewardship Reflections - May 10 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
Jesus summarized his whole life with “Love one another.” It’s no wonder that the young
church felt compelled to share this with the gentiles. Jesus came to teach us that God shows no
partiality. We are called to extend ourselves beyond our self-created boundaries. This is the
great command.
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy might be complete. This is my commandment:
love one another as I love you.” John 15:11-12
Readings For: May 11 - May 16
May 11- First Reading: Acts 16.11-15 “The Lord opened Lydian’s heart to listen eagerly to what was said
by Paul.”
Gospel: John 15.26-16.4a “The Spirit of truth who comes from the Father will testify on my behalf.”
May 12 - First Reading: Acts 16.22-34 “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your
household.”
Gospel: John 16.5-11 “If I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you.”
May 13 - First Reading: Acts 17.15,22 - 18.1 “What you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.”
Gospel: John 16.12-15 “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth.”
May 14 - First Reading: Acts 115-17, 20-26 “The lot fell to Matthias, who was then added to the eleven
apostles.”
Gospel: John 15.9-17 “I call you servants no longer, but I call you friends.”
May 15 - First Reading: Acts 18.9-18 “No one will lay a hand on you to harm you, for there are many in this city
who are my people.”
Gospel: John 16.20-23a “I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.”
May 15 - First Reading: Acts 16.1-10 “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
Gospel: John 15.18-21 “You do not belong to the world; I have chosen you out of the world.”
May 16 - Acts 18.23-28 “Apollo spoke with burning enthusiasm, showing by the scriptures that the Messiah is
Jesus.” Gospel: John 16.23b-28 “The Father himself loves you because you have loved me and believe that I come
from God.”
Pray For Our Seminarians - The week of (May 10 - May 16)
This week please pray for the following seminarians discerning a vocation to the priesthood:
(10) Jessie B., John O. (11) Jonathan K. (12) Joshua G. (13) Karl T., Kendrick B. (14) Kevin T.
(15) Kham N., Mark D. (16) Michael N., Michael U.
Prayer for Vocations
Heavenly Father, bless your Church in the Archdiocese of Edmonton with
An abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, religious, and seminarians.
Give those You have called to the married state and those
You have chosen to live as single persons in the world, the
Special graces that their lives require.
Form us all in the likeness of Your Son so that in Him,
With Him, and through Him we may love You more deeply
And serve You more faithfully, always and everywhere.
With the virgin mother Mary we ask this through Christ your Son. Amen
LIVING ROSARY
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 pm-Come
at 6:45pm. May is the month of Mary.
Come pray the rosary, bring your children and
grandchildren. All are invited to pray. If you
speak a language other than English you are
encouraged to participate too. We heard many
languages in October at the last living rosary,
very special!
Call or email Veronica if you would like to be a
“living bead” at 780-464-4257 or
lvisinger@gmail.com or Barb at 780-4644257, barb@remote.net
Refreshments to follow. Please bring a plate of
goodies to share.
Button, Button who’s got the Button ?
Sharon is gratefully accepting donations of
buttons for a Vacation Bible Camp Craft
(VBS). Please drop off at the Parish Office.
Good seats available for
last 4 flights
You are still able to take advantage of the last
spring flights out of OLPH before the JETS fleet
is grounded due to our annual summer servicing. Choose from any or all of the interesting
destinations listed below on our departure board:
May 22 - Pilgrimage Vignettes; come experience the sights and sounds of holy pilgrimage
sites located around the world
May 29 - Blue Flame Kitchen Field Trip; a
morning of culinary delights, in time for the
BBQ patio season (pre-booking required)
June 05 - Faith-health journey testimony; be
inspired and moved
June 12 - Wedding Stories; come share and
listen to heart-warming/humorous moments of
love...bring your bridal photo and an appetizer as
we celebrate another year of making history
flying with the JETS airline!
Our Young Disciples program is now completed for the year. We had another fantastic
year of learning about the life of Jesus, many saints and some important church doctrine. As well we were busy making crafts, playing games, serving soup, joining the Living
Rosary, building friendships and creating a very special community among our families in this large parish of
ours. We would like to take this time to give a special thanks to all the families from the parish that came out to
join our final Easter/Spring party. We had so much fun. There were smiles and giggles all around us.
We would also like to take this time to thank ALL the volunteer leaders of this program. Without them, we
couldn't run! They are an energetic, loving group of parents and high school teens that help to make each
Wednesday a joy to look forward to. May our Lord bless each one of you immensely for the wonderful service
to this important ministry in our church. If you would like to join our team, or have your children join our program, there will be information in the September bulletin or you can check our website out by going to the
OLPH parish website and click on "Young Disciples" on the lower left links. We look forward to the opportunity to serve the young families of this parish again next fall. For more information, feel free to contact Marla
at 780-464-1256 or email at olph.youngdisciples@gmail.com
Snack Volunteer Needed for VBS
I am looking for an adult to help oversee preparing snacks each day for camp and to supervise
youth helpers in our Snack area for Vacation
Bible Camp July 6 - 10th. If you could help,
please contact Sharon Darbyshire at the Parish
Office at 780-467-5470 or email
sdarbyshire@olph.ca
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
(780) 416 - 0931
Help Line: ext 1
Donations: ext 2
Enkindle in your Hearts
The Love of the LORD.