Bulletin: Ascension of the Lord

Posted 2022-05-27 by @saintmichaelyyc

 

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We Ascend With Him

May 29, 2022

Christ’s ascension marks the definitive entrance of Jesus’ humanity into God’s heavenly domain, whence he will come again… Jesus Christ, the head of the Church, precedes us into the Father’s glorious kingdom so that we, the members of his Body, may live in the hope of one day being with him for ever.  Jesus Christ, having entered the sanctuary of heaven once and for all, intercedes constantly for us as the mediator who assures us of the permanent outpouring of the Holy Spirit.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church)
 
Jesus, who referred to Himself as the head and His followers as the body, was taken up to heaven and sat at the right hand of God. He was the same Jesus who compared His union with humanity to one living organism, calling Himself as the vine and His disciples as the branches.
 
As head of the one body to which we all belong, His ascension means that in a sense we have also been taken up to heaven. This has been His promise, that His followers would follow Him and that He would prepare a place for them.
 
The bars that we put in our windows to keep people out would have to be close enough that heads would not be able to be fitted in between those bars. Otherwise when a head can pass, the body can get through as well. Those who are familiar with the process of birth know that once the head of the newborn is through, the rest of the body will follow without further difficulty.  
 
Let us remember that heaven is now our home, that we are heaven-bound by living our lives with the list of reminders He has provided his followers before finally joining His Father in glory.  
 
As we commemorate the great commissioning He has given to His disciples to proclaim the Good News to all at the Ascension event, let us be more conscious of the same commissioning that is made at the end of  Mass as we are commissioned to “go in peace to love and serve the Lord.”  
 
FrEdmund@saintmichael.ca
 
 
Healing Lines
 
“I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.” Even in our darkest moments, God is with us. As in the poem by Mary Stevenson, “Footprints in the Sand”, at the times we cannot see God’s support He is quietly carrying us. For those of us who suffer the impacts of violence and abuse this can be of comfort. Let’s support God’s efforts by reaching out to those in need in our communities.

 

Announcements:

 

Women’s Ministry Meet, Greet, and Coffee

Sunday, May 29 

The Women’s Ministry is hosting a meet and greet and serving coffee and cookies after the 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass this weekend. All are invited.

 

Blessing of Anniversary Couples

May 28/29 

There will be a special blessing for couples who have celebrated a wedding anniversary this weekend of May 28/29. Let us celebrate the sacrament of Marriage as an essential component of our life as a Christian community. 

 

Daily Mass and Holy Hour

Friday, June 3

Please note, Mass and Holy Hour will be celebrated in the Day Chapel on Friday, June 3.

 

Holy Hour

Friday, June 10

Please note, Holy Hour on Friday, June 10 will be cancelled. Mass however, will be celebrated in the Day Chapel.

 

Praying the Rosary

Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday to Friday at 8:25 a.m.

May is the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This month we offer our rosary/prayers to the blessed Virgin Mary for her intercession. Please join us in praying the rosary on Tuesdays after the 6 p.m. Mass and Wednesday to Friday at 8:25 a.m.

 

42nd Annual Hike for Life Virtual Event

Please join Fr. Edmund and Fr. Raul as they support the Calgary Pro-Life Association’s “virtual” 10K Hike For Life. You can join the St. Michael’s team, start collecting pledges and hike on your own or you can make a donation to Fr. Edmund, Fr. Raul or any other team member from now until June 12. All donations go directly to Pro-Life. All funds raised will go to support the Respect for Life program.

 

Adult Volunteers

Are you interested in becoming more involved in St. Michael’s Catholic Community and part of the Altar Servers Ministry? We are currently looking for volunteers to join our group and help with the training and scheduling of severs. With your participation, we will ensure our servers are active participants in the Holy Mass, having the privilege of assisting the priest in the sanctuary during the Mass and other liturgical functions. If you are a registered, practicing member of the parish, please consider this opportunity and contact Marvin at mmatthews@saintmichael.ca for more details.

 

Altar Servers

Are you interested in becoming more involved in St. Michael’s Catholic Community and part of the Altar Servers Ministry?
We are currently looking for volunteers to join our group and help with the training and scheduling of severs. With your participation, we will ensure our servers are active participants in the Holy Mass, having the privilege of assisting the priest in the sanctuary during the Mass and other liturgical functions. 

If you are a registered, practicing member of the parish, please consider this opportunity and contact Marvin at mmatthews@saintmichael.ca for more further details.

 

St. Michael Choir

The Choirs for the Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses are reconvened. Those interested may indicate their intent by contacting Marvin Matthews at mmatthews@saintmichael.ca.

 

Society of St. Vincent de Paul 

Special thanks to all St. Michael parishioners for supporting the Society of St. Vincent de Paul!  During the month of April we helped 31 families (44 adults and 24 children). If you or anyone you know needs assistance, please contact us at SSVP@saintmichael.ca or 403-249-0423 ext 122.

We are looking for new members. If you are interested, contact us at SSVP@saintmichael.ca or 403-249-0423 ext 122. 

Donations of non-perishable food items can be dropped off in the SSVP food chest in the gathering area. Currently we are looking for: cereal, pasta sauce, canned vegetables and canned fish/meat.

Monetary donations can be deposited in the drop-box in the food chest or by online donations through the St. Michaels Parish website https://saintmichael.ca/giving/. Please indicate funds are for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the drop-down menu.

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