Bulletin: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Posted 2023-06-02 by @saintmichaelyyc

 

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In His Image and Likeness

June 4, 2023

The Book of Genesis mentions that we are created in God’s image and likeness. It somehow describes God’s oneness as well as God’s diversity in three persons as manifested in our human condition.  
 
We believe that God’s oneness is also manifested in the uniqueness of each and every human person. DNA technology has reinforced this singular uniqueness of each human being, having his or her own character with its own idiosyncrasies. Our social nature as human beings is also rooted in God’s Trinitarian nature. Our sociability manifests God’s three-ness as persons. Our communitarian spirit belies our sharing of God’s plurality as persons.  
 
The unity and diversity that is found in our communities is the manifestation of God’s oneness in three diverse persons, united by the principle of selfless love.  
 
Throughout the history of our salvation, God has gradually prepared us by  word and action for the ultimate disclosure of Himself as Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In a very special way, the mystery of the Holy Trinity was revealed in the person, words and works of Jesus Christ. He revealed His Father as his Father and “our” Father and Himself as God’s eternal and divine Son. He also made known a third divine person, the Holy Spirit, the lord and giver of life, whom the Father and He, as risen Lord, would send to His Church. 
 
At the beginning of every Mass, the celebrant invokes the Trinitarian greeting: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all! He also ends up with the blessing invoking the three persons in one God.
 
As we celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday, let us celebrate our uniqueness as individual persons and our unity as community which manifest the diversity of the three persons in one God. Let us celebrate our being created in God’s image and likeness. 
 
FrEdmund@saintmichael.ca
 
 
Healing Lines
 
God is available to forgive all our transgressions and to heal us. If we have been the aggressive one in our families we can seek out the resources available in our community. His help will support us in our journey. Take responsibility and be the model for your children and others around you.
 

Announcements:

 

Kids Kingdom

June 4th (Holy Trinity Sunday) Kids Kingdom Registration WILL BE OPEN!

Open to all kids in grades 1, 2 and 3. Kids Kingdom = Children’s Liturgy of the Word. We gather around God’s Story within the Mass. Program begins Fall 2023 and runs to June 2024. Please see parish website for online registration, full schedule, program details, and volunteer opportunities.        

Registration will be open June 4th on the Parish website https://saintmichael.ca/children-youth, by using the attached QR code at the bottom, or by using this link https://forms.gle/t7WBt8mFsc4LPMjz7.

Volunteer Form for Adult Leaders, High School Leaders, and Junior Crew Leaders (Grades 6-8) will be on the Parish website as well https://saintmichael.ca/children-youth

Questions? Please Contact Coordinator Mrs. Dixon cdixon@saintmichael.ca

Kids Kingdom Program Description

Program Call Time: Sunday 8:30 am (for 9:00 am Mass); Sunday 10:30 am (for 11:00 am Mass) 

Location: Guardian Angels Room            

Door Operator: Mrs. Dixon cdixon@saintmichael.ca      

Kids in Grades: 1, 2, and 3 are invited to celebrate God’s amazing love for them, and His wonder-filled Word within the Sacred Mass. During our Children’s Liturgy of the Word Program, children are offered time to grow closer to God in a special place, and in a way that is natural for their age and development. We encourage full, conscious, and active participation through the Holy Scriptures, Rituals of the Mass, and Prayer using dialogue, singing, activities and making friends with their fellow little brothers and sisters in Christ. In this way we strengthen and develop in relationship with Jesus who lives in the heart of all God’s children.

 

Altar Servers 

Altar Servers are back! Starting next weekend, June 10th, you will notice that Father Edmund finally has some help at the Altar. If you or your children are interested in becoming an Altar Server, send an email to altarservers@saintmichael.ca or request to join the Altar Server Ministry on Flocknote.  

 

Ordination of Santiago Torres to Priesthood

Friday, June 16 – 7 pm
Rev. Mr. Santiago Torres, a transitional deacon currently completing studies at St. Joseph Seminary in Edmonton, has been called to ordination to the Holy Priesthood on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June 16 at 7 pm – St. Mary’s Cathedral. All are welcome! 

 

Taste of Portugal

Saturday, June 17 at Our Lady of Fatima Parish

Participants of the St Francis Xavier Chaplaincy, along with numerous young adults from throughout the diocese, are going to World Youth Day this summer. The “Taste of Portugal” will be a fundraiser held on June 17 at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. There will be a three-course meal alongside entertainment directed by our pilgrims. Get tickets here https://wydlisbon.ticketleap.com/taste-of-portugal/

 

Saturday Night Lights with Michael Chiasson & Access 52

Saturday, June 24 – 6pm

All students for life (Grade 7-12) are invited to an amazing youth experience on Saturday, June 24, 6-8 pm after the 5 pm Mass. This will be the last session before the summer. 

To register please go to https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/591820590317.

 

Feed the Hungry 

Sunday, June 18 at St. Mary’s Cathedral

St. Michael’s will be sponsoring dinner at Feed the Hungry on Sunday, June 18 at St. Mary’s Cathedral hall. If you’re interested in helping, there are different food prep and dinner service volunteer roles available for you to sign up for. Please sign up in the gathering area. 

 

Seniors Luncheon

Friday, June 30 11:30 am

Inviting all Seniors, 55+ for Food and Fellowship

When: Friday June 30th, 11:30 am  

Where: St. Michael Catholic Community

Cost: free

Come and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the culinary team at Verve Aspen Woods (formerly Amica Aspen Woods). RSVP by Friday June 23rd by emailing Bob Choquette at camaro11@shaw.ca 

 

St. Michael Catholic Community Pastoral Council

Pentecost Sunday is here! Together as a community we pray Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created. And You will renew the face of the earth! We pray that each of you will feel the presence and consolation of the Holy Spirit today and always.

 

Highlights from our meeting on May 23:

– A letter has been sent to all ministry coordinators asking for information relating to their ministry. A detailed calendar and Program of Activities for SMCC for 2023-2024 will be prepared based upon responses received.

– The Prayer Basket will be re-introduced at Friday morning weekday Masses. Please see the bulletin for further details. 

– Coffee after Thursday morning weekday Masses begins on June 8. More volunteers are needed! 

– Seniors 50+ There will be a luncheon following Mass and Holy Hour on Friday, June 30. Please RSVP by Friday June 23rd by emailing Bob Choquette at camaro11@shaw.ca

If you would like to read the minutes from our most recent meeting, or any past meeting, please go to: www.saintmichael.ca/bulletin

Questions? Concerns? Please reach us at 403-249-0423.

 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul 

Special thanks to all St. Michael parishioners for supporting the Society of St. Vincent de Paul! If you have lost your job please contact us for food support.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS. If you are interested contact us by email SSVP@saintmichael.ca or phone 403-249-0423 ext 122 

DONATIONS OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS can be dropped off in the SSVP Food Chest in the church Gathering Area or make arrangements by e-mailing us at SSVP@saintmichael.ca. 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 by email SSVP@saintmichael.ca or phone 403-249-0423 ext 122.

 

Holy Land Pilgrimage

November 13 to 21, 2023

Holy Land Pilgrimage Alert! The space reduction date is May 14 on the Israel: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land tour with Fr Edmund on November 13-21. After May 14, reservations will be based on first-come first-serve availability. After the reduction date, air rates can vary and the legal names and dates of birth are required to request airline space. It takes approximately 48-72 hours to hear back from the airlines if we can get the seat back at the same rate or what else they can offer.

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