Bulletin: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted 2024-09-27 by @saintmichaelyyc

 

What you need to know from this weekend’s bulletin:


 

St. Michael The Archangel

September 29, 2024

 

St. Michael the Archangel
A bronze statue by Timothy Schmalz
for Saint Michael Catholic Community
To be inaugurated on September 29, 2024
 
Inspired by Revelation 12:3, this work of art portrays St. Michael in triumphant battle dominating the seven-headed dragon. This masterpiece is a visual translation of the biblical reference that incorporates the seven deadly sins into the body of the demon, capturing other scriptural details. Even such details as the crowns on the heads of the beast are portrayed as biblical cities of sin such as Sodom and Gomorrah. The sculpture measures 51 inches high, 33 inches wide and 14 inches deep. Cast in bronze metal.
 
 
The statue (including shipping and tax) costs $24,600.00. Our families are all invited to make their voluntary contributions for this monumental statue of our Patron Saint as a community effort. All donations will be covered with tax receipts. 
 

fredmund@saintmichael.ca

 
 
Healing Lines
 
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
 
The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations. On September 30, we are encouraged to wear orange to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools.
 
As Jesus said, “There is no one who performs a mighty deed in My name who can at the same time speak ill of Me. For whoever is not against us, is for us”. When we stand in truth, reconciliation, and love, we are walking in the footsteps of Jesus.
 
 
 
Mass Schedule for this Weekend
 
Saturday, September 28 at 5:00 pm:  Fr. Kelvin Chukwurah
Sunday, September 29 at 8:30 am Morning Prayer:  Fr. Edmund Vargas
Sunday, September 29 at 9:00 am:  Fr. Edmund Vargas
Sunday, September 29 at 11:00 am:  Fr. Edmund Vargas
Sunday, September 29 at 5:00 pm:  Fr. Kelvin Chukwurah
 
 

Announcements:

 

Please see this weekend’s bulletins for all announcements:

Download St. Michael bulletin

Download Diocesan bulletin (Condensed)

Download Diocesan bulletin (Full Length)

 
 

Daily Mass Cancelled | October 8 – 10, 2024

Daily Mass will be cancelled for October 8 – 10, 2024 due to Priest Study Days.

 

Children’s Liturgy | Cancelled for Sunday, October 13, 2024

 

St. Michael Statue Fundraiser

Smaller replicas of the new St. Michael’s statue at $165 each are now available at the Gift Shop. All proceeds help cover the costs of the artwork by Timothy Schmalz.

 

Parish Renewal

Over the last few weeks and at the Parish Renewal Gathering, we will explore the three Pastoral Priorities (Pillars) that will support and focus our efforts on our renewal journey.  These three pillars are: #1: Being missionary disciples in Christ, #2: Being a Church of encounter and witness, and #3: Strengthening family life. Members of the team will be available in the Narthex after all Masses.  Please stop by, grab a postcard, and share your reflections on each of the pillars.  You can drop your postcard in the box at our table or bring it to the gathering on September 29.

 

Pastoral Council Update

Greetings to all our parishioners! We hope your summer was restful and rejuvenating. Our first meeting of autumn was held on Tuesday, September 24 and we have a few highlights to share. 

– Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. A committee will be formed to explore the creation of an Adoration Ministry at SMCC. 

– The Parish Renewal Team is excited to host the Parish Renewal Gathering on Sunday, September 29. This is a key step in developing a Pastoral Renewal Plan for our parish. 

– Potluck Sundays are returning on November 3! Watch the bulletin for further details.

Thank you for your interest in our work. If you would like to attend one of our meetings as an observer, or if you have any questions or concerns, please reach us at 403-249-0423. To read the minutes from our meeting in May, please go to: https://saintmichael.ca/pastoral-council-meeting-minutes-may-28-2024/

 

 

St. Michael Event Schedule

 

Weekly Events:

Sundays – Coffee Connection: After 9am and 11am Mass | Children’s Liturgy: Guardian Angel Room, Session A: 8:30am and Session B: 10:30am 

Mondays – Bible Study: “Walking Toward Eternity #1”, St. Nicholas Room, 7:00-9:00pm

Tuesdays – Rosary Group: Day Chapel, 6:30pm | Grief Share Program: Rooms 143 and 144, 7:00-9:00pm | RCIA: St. Nicholas Room, 7:00-9:00pm

Wednesdays – Coffee Connection: After Daily Mass | Men’s Ministry: “Apostles of the New Springtime”, Theatre and Narthex, 6:00-7:30am | Women’s Ministry Bible Study: “Bread of Life”, St. Nicholas Room  and Theatre, 9:30am-12:00pm

Thursdays – Knitting Ministry: Library, 10:00am-12:00pm | Moms and Tots, St. Nicholas Room, 9:30-11:30am

 

October 2024:

October 5 | Blessing of Pets | Outside of Main Entrance| 12:00pm

October 8 | CWL Monthly Meeting | St. Michael’s Room | 5:30-9:00pm

October 12 & 13 | Seeds of the Word Community Fundraising | Narthex | After all Masses

October 13 | Children’s Liturgy Cancelled

October 14 | Thanksgiving Day-Office Closed

October 14 | Bible Study: Cancelled

October 16 | Youth Night with Face-To-Face Ministries | Sanctuary | Early Evening (time to be Determined)

October 16 | Adult Catechesis #1| Day Chapel | 7:00-8:30pm

October 17 | First Reconciliation Session 2 | Sanctuary and Narthex| 6:00-7:15pm

October 17 | Knights of Columbus Meeting | Theater | 7:00-9:00pm

October 21 | Sacrament for Teens Session 3 | Library | 7:00-8:30pm

October 22 | PPC Meeting | St. Michael’s Room | 7:00-9:00pm

October 22 | SSVP Monthly Meeting | St. Gabriel Room 145 | 7:00-9:00pm

October 23 | Adult Catechesis #2| Day Chapel | 7:00-8:30pm

October 25 | Steve Bell Concert | Sanctuary | 7:30-9:30pm

October 27 | Altar Server Training | Sanctuary | 12:00-2:00pm

October 30 | Adult Catechesis #3 | Day Chapel | 7:00-8:30pm

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