Bulletin: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted 2024-11-15 by @saintmichaelyyc

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

Apocalypse Now

November 17, 2024

Apocalypse Now is the title of a movie on the Vietnam war, partly filmed in locations in the Philippines. It portrays the horror of the Vietnam war, evoking such apocalyptic visions found in the Bible, suggesting that the end of the world is at hand. In Christian theology, apocalypse is classified under Eschatology, the study of the things to come, like death, judgment, and eternal life. Apocalypse refers to the texts in Scriptures that refer to the imminent destruction of the world and the salvation of the righteous. It is a basic component of the study of theology as it relates to the themes that give consoling hope of God’s promise of salvation and eternal life.

Apocalypse uses a highly symbolic language to describe persecution and catastrophe. The authors of the apocalyptic selections were trying to convey something to people which they did not want their persecutors to understand, so that reading the passages literally would be missing their real message.

This Sunday’s apocalyptic readings is consolation, hope, and God’s mercy. In the face of suffering, danger, and persecution, we have to hold on to our faith in God’s love in our lives. Amidst threats to our own survival, we look forward to the eternal life that Christ, through His mercy and love, has gained for us through His own suffering, death, and resurrection. We look at death as a time of fulfillment of our journey to the Father, even as we look forward to that time with a mixture of hope and fear. We are reminded that our life’s journey is indeed short and that we don’t even know the hour of our own death when we have to reckon with our Creator the life we have lived on borrowed time.

A powerful prayer in the Order of Christian Funerals brings home this message of hope and consolation as we continue our journey, our pilgrimage from this life to the next: “Lord God, whose days are without end and whose mercies beyond counting, keep us mindful that life is short and the hour of our death in unknown. Let your Spirit guide our days on earth in the ways of holiness and justice, that we may serve you in union with the whole Church, sure in faith, strong in hope, perfected in love. And when our journey is ended, lead us rejoicing into your kingdom, where you live forever and ever. Amen.”

fredmund@saintmichael.ca

Healing Lines

“Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.” As things begin to get busy this time of year, we need to guard against increased stress and short tempers. Be sure to keep a healthy perspective on the pressures and remember the true meaning of this time of year.

Mass Schedule for this Weekend

Saturday, November 16 at 5:00 pm: Fr. Edmund Vargas

Sunday, November 17 at 8:30 am Morning Prayer: Fr. Kelvin Chukwurah

Sunday, November 17 at 9:00 am: Fr. Edmund Vargas

Sunday, November 17 at 11:00 am: Fr. Edmund Vargas

Sunday, November 17 at 5:00 pm: Fr. Edmund Vargas

Announcements:

Please see this weekend’s bulletins for all announcements:

Download St. Michael bulletin

Download Diocesan bulletin (Condensed)

Download Diocesan bulletin (Full Length)

St. Michael’s Fundraiser | High-Quality Protein Products

Order by Sunday, December 1 | Pick-up Tuesday, December 10, 4:00-5:00pm

We are launching a parish-wide fundraising sale of high-quality protein products to help support our increasing needs as a community as we continue to witness God’s love and compassion in our midst. With any purchase, you contribute to our Church’s finances while enjoying some delicious food over the Advent and Christmas period. There are over 60 products to choose from! Your orders must be made by Sunday, December 1. The orders can be picked up on Tuesday, December 10, 4:00-5:00pm at St. Michael’s Church. Please go to this link: St. Michael Catholic Community – Fund Forward

Hamper Delivery Day | Monday, December 16, 2024

Hamper Day is Monday, December 16, when we prepare and deliver 170 hampers.

Volunteers: Next week (November 23/24), members of the Hamper Organizing Committee will be in the Narthex after all Masses to answer questions and provide information on volunteering. Help is needed with preparing and wrapping gifts, setting up the hall, assembling, restocking, hamper loading, and delivery to recipients. Volunteers are asked to ensure they have completed the necessary paperwork required by the Diocese. To check if your volunteer requirements are up to date, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Marvin Matthews, at mmatthews@saintmichael.ca.

Gifts for children: The Angel Tree will be available in the Narthex after select Masses on the weekend of November 23/24, and again on November 30/December 1. Help us by signing out an Angel and providing a child’s special gift to be included with their family’s hamper.

Referrals: Referrals for a hamper are accepted from parish schools, and through the SSVP intake line at 403-249-0423, extension 122.

Donate: We are able to provide this program through the generous financial support of our parishioners. Donations may be made via: * the collection box, noted for Christmas Hampers, * depositing SSVP green envelopes (located in the SSVP donation bin/lockbox in the gathering area), * online at saintmichael.ca/giving. Tax receipts will be issued in January 2025. Questions? Send to christmashampers@saintmichael.ca

St. Michael Statue Fundraiser

Now available… Smaller replicas of the new St Michael’s statue at $165.00 each are now available at the Gift Shop. All proceeds help cover the costs of the artwork by Timothy Schmalz.

St. Michael Event Schedule

Weekly Events:

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

Mondays: Bible Study: “Walking Toward Eternity”, 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: Moms and Tots: St. Nicholas Room, 9:30-11:30am | Knitting Ministry: Library, 10:00am-12:00pm

November 2024:

November 16 & 17 | CWL Membership Drive | Narthex | Before and After All Weekend Masses

November 17 | Children’s Nativity Pageant Rehearsal | Sanctuary | 12:00-2:00pm

November 20 | CANCELLED: Coffee Wednesday

November 20 | CANCELLED: Women’s Ministry

November 21 | POSTPONED: Pastoral Care Meeting postponed to January 9, 2025

November 21 | Knights of Columbus Monthly Meeting | Theater | 7:00pm

November 23 & 24 | Volunteer Sign Up for Christmas Hampers & Angel Tree Gift Tag Distribution | Narthex | After All Weekend Masses

November 24 | Children’s Nativity Pageant Rehearsal | Sanctuary | 12:00-2:00pm

November 26 | Pastoral Council Meeting | St. Michael’s Room | 7:00pm

November 26 | SSVP Monthly Meeting | Room 145 | 7:00pm

November 29 | “And On Earth Peace” Christmas Concert with Fr. Peter Hanna | Sanctuary | 7:00pm

December 2024:

Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 | Volunteer Sign Up for Christmas Hampers & Angel Tree Gift Tag Distribution | Narthex | After All Weekend Masses

December 1 | Children’s Nativity Pageant Rehearsal | Sanctuary| 12:00-2:00pm

December 1 | Fundraiser: Orders Close

December 2 | Calgary Catholic School District Advent & Christmas High School Choral Festival 2024 | Sanctuary | 7:00pm

December 3, 4, 5 | Diocesan Advent Renewal Mission | Sanctuary | 7:00-8:30pm

December 8 | Children’s Nativity Pageant Rehearsal | Sanctuary | 12:00-2:00pm

December 8 | Potluck Sunday | Narthex | 6:00pm

December 10 | Fundraiser: Pick Up Orders

December 10 | CWL Monthly Meeting | St. Michael’s Room | 6:30pm

December 12 | CANCELLED: Moms & Tots

December 15 | Children’s Nativity Pageant Rehearsal | Sanctuary| 12:00-2:00pm

December 16 | Christmas Hamper Delivery Day

December 18 | Face-to-Face Ministries for Gr. 6-8 | 5:30-7:30pm

December 19 | Parish Wide Reconciliation Night | Sanctuary | 7:00-9:00pm

December 19 | CANCELLED: Knights of Columbus Meeting

Bulletin: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Apocalypse Now

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