Bulletin: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted 2022-02-19 by @saintmichaelyyc

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

Family Matters

February 20, 2021

As we celebrate Family Day weekend, we reflect on the role of marriage in our life. How does marriage affect you? Why does marriage matter to you and me? In a very real way, family is rooted in marriage which is the relationship that brings about children who usually have to depend on the unique care and concern of a father and a mother. Marriage has benefits which cannot be replicated by any other relationship. Marriage affects our social and public life, especially in terms of procreation and the care and education of children.

Marriage matters because God has ordained it as part of the design of creation and redemption. More than ever, we have to assert the importance and the sacredness of the institution of marriage.

In a controversial conference, the United Nations has come up with a new definition of the family, which is not necessarily composed of a father, mother and children. Children of divorced parents or adopted children are fitted into a new network of relationships. Consanguinity, or blood relationship, is no longer a common factor in family relationships.

The working principle of the Christian family is based on the higher values of love and service, as enumerated in the Beatitudes in today’s gospel. It hinges on our personal relationship with our God who is at the center of our lives. The solid basis of the marital relationship is not the love of husband and wife for each other but their own respective relationship with their God. In many Church documents, the family has been described as the domestic Church or the microcosm Church. In light of the contemporary changes in the family structure, it is important to emphasize this definition of the family as a community, as a group of believers committed to Christ Who declared “Where two or three (or more) are gathered in My name, I am in their midst”. (Matthew 18.20)

I quote the Bishops of Northern Canada in a joint letter, expressing deep concern for family violence, particularly against women: “Let us pray that our families and communities will be known by how much each member loves, respects and supports the others.”

FrEdmund@saintmichael.ca

Announcements:

Columbarium Access

With the recent door control upgrade, we will be reissuing access cards. This will require us to order more cards and program them into the new system, and with many Columbarium clients, this will take some time. We estimate 2-4 weeks depending on the availability of cards from our vendor. In the meantime, as previously noted the Columbarium door will be unlocked from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily to allow for visiting. When all the cards are programmed and ready to distribute, we will make an announcement on Flocknote and in the bulletin. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Tuesday, February 22 at 7 p.m.

In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada on February 22, IWIN would like to invite you, your family, and your friends to join us for a virtual gathering. There will be a short program, including praying a Chaplet of Divine Mercy with IWIN Spiritual Advisor, Father John Nemanic. Where: Zoom Meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89078351286?pwd=VTBSL1d2NGpxaHNoNnc3MTFZdmpJQT09

Wild Goose Bible Study

Mondays, starting February 28

“The Wild Goose” is a study on the Holy Spirit. He desires a relationship with us that will take us on the greatest adventure imaginable, a journey to the very heart of God. This is a 14-part series, featuring Fr. Dave Pivonka. It will be via Zoom, every Monday at 7 p.m. and will go from February 28 until June 6. To register, use the Flocknote link: register or contact Augusto at abitter@telus.net.

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 January we helped 24 families (38 adults and 20 children). We continue preparing for this year’s Christmas Hamper distribution.

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.

If you or anyone you know needs assistance, please contact us at SSVP@saintmichael.ca or 403-249-0423 ext 122.

Indoor Social Gatherings

Due to provincial temporary measures, indoor social gathering after Mass or in the parish halls is not permitted. Please refrain from socializing in the Church after Mass.

Mass Schedule for this Weekend

Saturday, February 19, 5 p.m. – Fr. Edmund Vargas

Sunday, February 20, 9 a.m. – Fr. Edmund Vargas

Sunday, February 20, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. – Fr. Edmund Vargas

2022 Lent & Easter Schedule

Ash Wednesday: March 2

Mass at 9 a.m., 6 p.m.

Lenten Fridays: March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8

Mass at 6 p.m.

Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m.

Parish Reconciliation: Wednesday, April 6

Liturgy and Confessions at 6 p.m.

Palm Sunday: April 9, 10

Regular Sunday Masses: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. (Livestreamed), 5 p.m.

Holy Week

Holy Thursday: April 14

Mass at 7 p.m.

Adoration following Mass until 11 p.m.

Good Friday: April 15

Liturgy at 12 p.m., 3 p.m.

Easter Vigil: April 16

Mass at 9 p.m.

Easter Sunday: April 17

Regular Sunday Masses: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. (Livestreamed), 5 p.m.

Parish Office: The office will be open regular hours from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. on April 12 – 14. We will be closed on April 15 for Good Friday.

*Live-streamed 11 a.m. Mass can be accessed at saintmichael.ca/Mass and on our Facebook Page. Once the live-streamed Mass has finished, the video can be viewed on our Facebook page. For a list of all live-streamed Masses in the diocese, visit catholicyyc.ca.

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