Unclean - Saint Michael Catholic Community

FEBRUARY 14 & 15 2015
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARYTIME
Unclean
In the days of our Lord, or even up to the middle of the last century, when people were seen as
infected, they were isolated from the community. No one would care for them, no matter how
sick they were. They were seen to be unclean. They had to walk around with a bell and continually shout, “Unclean, Unclean.” By unclean they meant more than dirty. For the ancients, unclean meant “possessed by evil.” So these people with one of the many diseases included in
the category of leprosy, were forced to live completely isolated from society, with no one to
care for them, hoping that some kind people would leave them food. If they walked from one
place to another, they had to call out “Unclean,” not just so people could avoid them, but so the
people could be protected from the evil that must have done this to them.
And then Jesus came. He cured lepers. He did not avoid people who were unclean. He did not
fear the power of evil. He saw people who were suffering the result of evil. For that is what all
suffering is, the result of evil. He saw them, cared for them, and healed them. They would not
have to go around calling out, “Unclean” anymore.
There are times that we also feel unclean. And not unclean because we need to take a shower. Unclean because we know that we have fallen for the attack of evil. And we see our parents, friends, or other people we love, and feel bad about ourselves. We ask, “What if they
were to know what I have done?” Or we walk into Church and see so many people trying to be
their best, and we don’t feel that we belong among them. There are times that all of us want to
call out to others, “Unclean, Unclean, stay away from me.”
Like the leper in the Gospel reading, we don’t have to remain unclean. Jesus healed the leper. He saved him from the grips of evil. We come before the Lord, particularly in the sacrament
of reconciliation, and he doesn’t see our sin. He sees us as someone He loves who is hurting. And He heals us. He saves us from the grips of evil.
What a horrible thing it is to go through life feeling unclean. What a wonderful thing it is to know
that with Jesus Christ, none of us are unclean. In fact, we are more than not unclean. With
Jesus Christ we are all beautiful. That is salvation!
February 22
Jesus is faithful to God
Contact Alison at 403 249 0423 ext 125
or astraface@saintmichael.ca
OFFICE CLOSED
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday Feb 16 for the Family Day
Long Weekend. There will be No Mass in the evening and no Rosary
Group. The Office will reopen on Tuesday.
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY
Theology of the Body bible study will be held on Monday Feb 16. The
south doors will be open for those attending the study.
February 23
Step Mass night
Contact Alison at 403 249 0423 ext 125
or astraface@saintmichael.ca
Contact Rikka at
rborras@saintmichael.ca
Thursday
March 5
SANDWICH FRIDAY
Friday Feb 20 is our next Sandwich Friday. Please purchase a loaf or
two of bread. Make sandwiches using such items as tuna, peanut butter, ham, turkey. Put them back in the bread bag and bring to the Parish office by 9:30 am on Friday. Last month, we donated 1,639 loaves
of sandwiches to the Drop in Centre. Thank you for your generosity!
DEVOTED MESSENGERS OF CHRIST (DMC)
All young adults are invited to Theology of the Body, the beauty of the
“why” behind the ‘what’ of Catholic teaching on sex & sexuality on
Friday Feb 20, with guest speaker, Dan Nugent. Stations of the Cross
and Mass at 7:00 pm followed by the talk at 8:00 pm.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Friday February 20
Theology of the Body
Ages 18 to 35
Contact Jessica at
dmcyoungadults@saintmichael.ca
The Knights of Columbus are having a pancake and sausage breakfast for parishioners after the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses on
Sunday Feb 22. All are welcome to join St. Michael Parish Community
for a delicious meal. Donations will be accepted at the breakfast with
net proceeds given to the charitable work of the St. Vincent de Paul
Society in our local community.
55+ CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
Save the date! St. Patrick’s day social on March 17. Please watch the
bulletin for further details.
MOM’S GROUP
All mom’s are invited to attend the Mom’s and Tot’s group on Thursday
mornings after 9:00 am Mass. Join us for Lectio Divina, prayers and
fellowship. For more information, please call Tammy at 403 978 9285.
COMMUNION FOR THE SICK
If you or someone you know is sick or homebound, please call the
Parish Office to request a visit from a Home Visitor. Pastoral Care
Ministers bring the Eucharist to those who cannot attend Mass.
TASTES OF THE WORLD
St. Michael Catholic Community would like to celebrate our cultural
diversity with “Tastes of the World 2015” on Saturday June 13, after
the 5:00 pm Mass. Everyone is welcome! As well, all are invited to
prepare foods from their original country and share with all.
Sign-up sheets for volunteers will be in the gathering area after
Mass. Please consider sharing your time, your special food, and service.
TAX RECEIPTS
Please pick up your St. Michael Church and Society of St. Vincent de
Paul tax receipts in the gathering area.
LENTEN SCHEDULE
Ash Wednesday, February 18:
9:00 am Mass and anointing with ashes
7:00 pm Mass and anointing with ashes
Parish Mission, Sunday, February 22 to
Wednesday February 25
7:00 pm
Wednesdays in Lent:
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Reconciliation
7:00 pm Stations of the Cross followed by Mass
Fridays in Lent:
8:00 am Reconciliation
9:00 am Mass
7:00 pm Stations of the Cross followed by Mass
Saturdays in Lent:
8:30 am Mass, Prayer and Meditation
3:30 pm Reconciliation
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
40 Days for Life Rally with speaker Steve Karlan, Director of
North American Outreach on Saturday Feb 21 from 3:00 pm to
5:00 pm at St. Michael Church. Hear exciting news, ask questions, share your ideas. Please confirm your attendance with
Jairo at 403 870 3905 or 40daysforlife.calgary@gmail.com.
Mark your calendars for Peaceful Prayer Campaign from
Wednesday Feb 18 to Sunday Mar 29.
COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR
The Coldest Night of the Year is a fantastically fun, familyfriendly walking fundraiser that raises money for the hungry,
homeless and hurting in 65 communities across Canada.
The 2, 5 and 10 km walk is held on Saturday Feb 21, and provides participants the opportunity to experience a hint of the
challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness while
raising much needed revenue for their favorite local charity. For
further details, please visit info@blueseaphilanthropy.org.
ST. GREGORY SCHOOL
All potential new students and parents are invited to St.
Gregory’s open house, 5340-26 Ave SW, on Thursday Feb 26
from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. For more information, please call
403 500 2048.
SYNOD OF THE FAMILY
Bishop Henry is inviting us to take part in a second survey on
the family. Pope Francis is seeking your input on the vocation
and mission of the family. You can find the survey on our website: www.saintmichael.ca. Copies of the survey are also available in the gathering area.
A VIEW OF OUR FINANCES
GIFTS FOR LAST WEEK
General Donations
$18,442
Building Fund
$1,815
$309
Belize
$938
SSVP
$200
TIA Donations to Date
TIA 2015 Levy
TBA
$8.1 million
Outstanding Bldg. Loan
# of Pre-Auth. Debit Enrollment
335
Thank you for your generosity!
calendar
Monday February 16
Theology of the Body
Tuesday February 17
Mass
ELL Morning—Intermediate
ELL Evening—Beginner
Grief Share
Wednesday February 18
That Man is You!
Ash Wednesday Mass
Ash Wednesday Mass
Knights of Columbus Meeting
12 Step Program
Thursday February 19
Mass
Mom’s & Tot’s Group
Walking Toward Eternity
SSVP Meeting & Potluck
RCIA
Friday February 20
Mass
Eucharistic Adoration
Youth Alpha
Way of the Cross followed by Mass
DMC Event
Saturday February 21
Mass
40 Days for Life Conference
Reconciliation
Mass
Sunday February 22
Kids’ Kingdom
Mass
K of C Pancake Breakfast
Kids’ Kingdom
Mass
Mass
Parish Mission
Mass Intentions
Feb 14
Kathleen Wood +
Feb 15
Audrey Moore +
Intentions of Noel &
Silvia Marcelo
For Everyone
Feb 16
Family Day/No Mass
Feb 17
Intentions of Jessica Jaramillo
Intentions of Judy & Sam Gill
Blendina Iratoo + (Amica)
Feb 18
Phyllis Clancy +
Intentions of Linda Soltys
(Cedars)
Einar Fossheim + (Wentworth)
John Saccomani +
Feb 19
Intentions of Christina Visy
Lionel Turgeon +
Feb 20
Luis Fernando-Angel +
Intentions of Vega Family
Intentions of Lorry & Bryan
Feb 21
Mike Moore +
Intentions of Anne Pawelek
Feb 22
Intentions of Nicole Gonsalves
Intentions of Albuquerque Family
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Ash Wednesday
February 18
Mass and Anointing with ashes
9:00 am and 7:00 pm
Pray, fast, do penance, give alms, serve joyfully, and meditate on the Word of God.
Go for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and participate consciously at Mass to help you
work with the Grace of Christ in your re-birth at Easter.
“Create in me a clean heart God, and put a steadfast Spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence and do not take your Holy Spirit
from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and sustain in me a generous Spirit.”
Ps 51: 10-12
THE SOULS OF:
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Maria & Frank Aiello
Arsenia Ahmed
Don Albert
Don Allen
Nelly Arboleda
Judy Arsenault
Ilir Berisha
Joffre Blanco
Peter Boyko
Martin Brigidear
Ruby Burian
Joyce Capogreco
Elizabeth Chandless
Brian Chisholm
Bob Christy
Debbie Clark
Lauren Cook
Christian Cruz
Ana Rivera Diaz
Evelyn Donlevy
Ida Doreen
Martin Dvorak
Alvaro Fernandez
Loty Flores
Baby Foulonneau
Luz Ma Gonzalez
Phillip Harnish
Rudolph Klassen
Betty Kobacs
Jamee Mazuryk
Pat & Molly Mooney
Carrie Morrison
Ram Narayan
Eric Nissen
Albert Okopie
Jose Paez
Dale Palin
Eve Renaud
Ana & Carmen Rivera
Virginia Rode
Judylina Ruelan
Helly Salloum
Krista Schaan
Ron Schell
Joanne Smith
Linda Soltys
Warren Stepaniuk
Clemencia Valencia
Rena Van de Geer
Juliana Villanueva
Henry Vos
Tony Zembiak
Angie
Ann
Bernie
Catherine H
Carol
Johanne
Muriel
Nina K
John Chunta
Yvonne Deane
Flare Jaramillo
Nicholas Leozon Jr.
Servanda Valera
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Tony Sevilla on the occasion
of his 30th birthday
Coralia Diane Sevilla on
the opportunity of a work
study program
May God’s healing love
surround them in comfort
THE VOCATIONS CHALICE
SEMINARIANS
will be presented to:
Please pray for:
Rajesh and Maya George
on Sunday February 15
at the 11:00 am Mass
Mark Drapal
Quinn Gomez
Philip Holy
Jonathan Klimow
Shane Lambert
Andrew Peloso
Derek Remus
Kevin Toews
Pilmaiken Murillo