Bulletin: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
What you need to know from this weekend’s bulletin:
Forgiveness is God’s gift!
September 13, 2026
The first words uttered by Christ as he dies on the cross, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do…” summarize his life, mission and ministry. Christ’s compassion for others has inspired and moved his disciples to follow the way of the cross and the road to holiness.
As Christians, we unite ourselves in the spirit of Christ’s love and forgiveness. We resolve to carry our own crosses rather than carry grudges over the hurts that others have inflicted on us in our lives. We resolve to imitate Christ in his compassion and mercy. We resolve to become other Christs, offering absolution to enemies as well as friends who have betrayed us just as Christ has done as He dies on the cross.
Christ’s loving and forgiving words are echoed in all the liturgical celebrations, especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation where we hear the consoling words of Christ through his priests “I absolve you from all your sins…”
We are invited to become the presence Christ’s love and forgiveness in our world. We are mandated to repeat with him His forgiving words on the cross in our daily struggle to fight against our human tendency to get even, to pout, to sulk or to seek retribution in some form.
Our Christian life is bound to be a journey of forgiveness. Fear and violence are to be confronted with the loving force of Christian forgiveness. Our Christian community has to be a community of the forgiven and the forgiving. Let us consider this basic Christian option to become a forgiving person, just as Christ was forgiving until the last breath of his life. Let our attitude of forgiveness become our legacy to a world that is full of hatred and indifference.
Let our forgiveness become not only an occasional act, but a permanent attitude.
Fr. Edmund, fredmund@saintmichael.ca
Confronting Violence and Abuse. Both survivors and persons who have offended may minimize the violence and reinterpret what occurred to excuse or erase it. For a person to say “No!” to violence and abuse, they must name violence and abuse for what it is. Jesus tells us that we cannot be his disciples if we come with hatred of others in our hearts. As we begin this time of school and fall activities let us recognize any violence or abuse and confront it. Let us interact with each other with compassion, love and support.
Announcements:
Please see this weekend’s bulletins for all announcements:
Mass Intentions
Mass Intentions for 2027 are now available for booking and are booked in-person at the office.
Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy will tentatively resume on Sunday, September 27, 2026 (not September 13, 2026 as previously noted).
Coffee Connections
Coffee Wednesday will resume Wednesday, September 9 and Coffee Sunday will resume Sunday, September 13.
Children’s Sacraments
Registration for all children’s Sacraments is now open! If you would like more information, or would like to register your children for Baptism, First Reconciliation / First Communion, or Confirmation, please visit the Sacrament section of our website.
Stewardship Weekends: September 12 & 13 and 19 & 20
As we enter the season of harvest, we are reminded of the many ways we share our time, talent, and treasure at Saint Michael Catholic Community. On our Stewardship Weekends, we invite you to: * Explore our eight new prospective ministries by scanning the QR code on cards that will be placed on the pews in the Sanctuary. * Consider serving with Alpha, returning to Saint Michael’s in January. * Discover an existing ministry through the new Volunteers & Ministries Booklet that will be available in the Narthex. Where is the Lord of the Harvest calling you to serve? Thank you for sharing your gifts and helping our parish community grow in Christ.
Healing Mass at St. Michael
A Healing Mass will be held on Friday, September 25 at 7:00 pm in the Day Chapel. There will be the blessing of water and olive oil, anointing and laying on of hands, as well as prayers for intentions. This Healing Mass is a way for our community to come together in Christ for healing, comfort, and strength. If pastorally required, this can be celebrated every last Friday of the month. Everyone is welcome.
Parish Rosary Rally:
Sunday, October 11, 2026 / St. Michael’s Sanctuary / Rosary 10:15 am / Consecration Prayer at 11am Mass / Refreshment after 11am Mass.
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20) You are warmly invited to join our parish family as we gather in the church for a powerful Rosary Rally on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Our world, our country, families and neighborhoods need the healing power of prayer more than ever. By coming together as one large body in front of our Blessed Mother, her son Jesus, and St. Joseph, we pray for world peace, the conversion of sinners, and spiritual/physical/mental protection for our community and our families and friends. Whether you pray the rosary daily or haven’t picked up your beads in years, your voice matters. Let us fill our sacred Sanctuary with a beautiful chorus of prayer, standing in solidarity with one another to call down God’s mercy.
World Youth Day
World Youth Day 2027, taking place in South Korea from August 3–8, 2027, is a unique opportunity for young adults to deepen their faith, encounter Christ alongside pilgrims from around the world, and grow in community with fellow Catholics. This pilgrimage is more than a trip, it is an invitation to answer God’s call, strengthen your relationship with Him, and bring that renewed faith back to your parish and community. If you are aged 18-35 and are interested in learning more or applying, please contact Gabrielle Puhl at gabriellepuhl@gmail.com or click here to sign up.
Greece: In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle (May 25 – June 2, 2027)
This is an opportunity to visit the places of St Paul’s ministry. Join Fr. Edmund in this religious pilgrimage as we strive to be missionary disciples. For details, email efvargas@shaw.ca or text (403) 874-2015. https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1442759
St. Michael Event Schedule
SMCC Week-at-a-Glance: (Sat. Sept. 12 – Sun. Sept. 20, 2026):
Saturday, September 12:
Stewardship Weekend: Narthex, sign up after Mass
Feast Light St. Michael: St. Nicholas Room, 1pm lunch, 2-4pm prayer
Sunday, September 13:
Stewardship Weekend: Narthex, sign up after Mass
Coffee Sundays: Narthex, After the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses
(Come and meet our Women’s Ministry today!)
Filipino Catholic Society Meeting: St. Michael’s Room, 1:00pm
Potluck Sunday & Name Tag Sunday: Narthex, 6:00pm
Monday, September 14:
No event.
Tuesday, September 15:
Rosary Group: Day Chapel, 5:20pm
RCIA (start): St. Nicholas Room, 7:00pm
Grief Share: Rooms 143 & 144, 7:00pm
Wednesday, September 16:
Men’s Ministry: Theater, 6:00am
Coffee Wednesdays: Narthex, 9:30pm
Women’s Ministry Group: Theater, 10:00am
St. Michael’s Prayer Group: Day Chapel, 7:00pm
Thursday, September 17:
Moms & Tots (starts): St. Nicholas Room, 9:30am
Knitting Ministry: Library, 10:00am
Knight of Columbus Meeting: Theater, 7:00pm
Friday, September 18:
No event.
Saturday, September 19:
Stewardship Weekend: Narthex, sign up after Mass
Sunday, September 20:
Stewardship Weekend: Narthex, sign up after Mass
Coffee Sundays: Narthex, After the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses
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