PARISH BULLETIN
Baptism of the Lord– January11, 2015
St. Francis Xavier
St. Rita’s
Holy Rosary
FR. ABRAHAM J. SRAMBICAL, VC
Box 248, Valleyview, AB T0H 3N0
780-524-3425 FAX 780-524-3404
www.stritavv.org
josephsrambical@gmail.com
Pope to Mothers: Thank You!
In his first general audience of 2015, Pope Francis focused his catechesis on the role of mothers both
in society and in the Church. He added that being a mother entails much more than just
childbearing. He went on to describe motherhood as the antidote of self-centeredness.
The Pope also highlighted some of the words of late Salvadorian Archbishop Oscar Romero, who
described the sacrifice women make as the 'martyrdom of mothers.'
Oscar Romero was killed in El Salvador in 1980 as he celebrated Mass.
SUMMARY OF CATEQUESIS:
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In our continuing catechesis on the family, and inspired by the Christmas image of Our Lady who
presents her Son to the world, we now reflect on the role of mothers in society and in the Church.
For all our symbolic glorification of mothers, their important contribution to the life of society, their
daily sacrifices and their aspirations are not always properly appreciated. Mothers are an antidote to
the spread of a certain self-centredness, a decline in openness, generosity and concern for others.
In this sense, motherhood is more than child bearing; it is a life choice, entailing sacrifice, respect for
life, and commitment to passing on those human and religious values which are essential for a
healthy society. Archbishop Oscar Romero spoke in this regard of a "martyrdom of mothers”, whose
sensitivity to all that threatens human life and welfare is a source of enrichment for society and the
Church. Today I ask you to join me in thanking mothers everywhere for what they are, and for all
that they give to the Church and to our world.
Speaker:
I greet the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking part in today’s Audience, including the various
groups from Ireland, Finland, Indonesia, Australia and the United States of America. In the joy of this
Christmas season, I invoke upon you and your families grace and peace in the Lord Jesus, Son of God
and Son of Mary, our Mother. God bless you all!
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WELCOME TO ST. RITA’S PARISH
This Church is our heavenly Father’s house, a place of solace and grace,
so feel at home here.
Enter reverently, pray quietly, sing joyfully, listen attentively,
give cheerfully, and come back gladly. If you are new to our Community:
WELCOME!
Please register with us. If you are visiting,
please remain a few minutes and get acquainted.
WEEKDAY
Monday, January 12
Tuesday, January 13
Wednesday, January 14
Thursday, January 15
Friday, January 16
Saturday, January 17
Sunday, January 18
Mass Times
11:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. @ Lodge
No Mass
7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
MINISTRIES
Greeters & Gift Bearers
Ushers
Collection
Children’s Liturgy
Lectors
Eucharistic Ministers: Bread
Cup
Church Cleaning
Parish Centre Cleaning (Jan)
Altar Servers & Collection
Counters
MASSES, MEETINGS & EVENTS
3:30 -4:30 p.m. RCIC Class
Knights of Columbus meeting
10:15 Long Term Care
Mass and Adoration
12:30 p.m. mass @ St. Francis Xavier, Holy Rosary 2:30 p.m.
January 11
January 18
Knights of Columbus
St. Stephen’s School
Dan Napier & Marcel Duguay
Dan Napier & Marcel Duguay
Knights of Columbus
St. Stephen’s School
Gisele and Shela
Gisele and Shela
Knights of Columbus
St. Stephen’s School
Rob (Henri)
Gladys, Sandy John, Therese
St. Stephen’s School
Denise & Bernie
Tamara Tollefson, Kael &
Braeden Gignac
Denise (Sonia)
Yvonne Mike Margaret Henri
Pat & Paulette Bonertz
Denise & Bernie
Dylan Tollefson, Joseph and
Triser Guerrero
Collection Information for December 28, 2014
Loose
46 Envelopes
$43.00
$960.00
Building Fund
St. Francis Xavier
$1174.00
Prayers for the Sick
Please pray for recovery, healing and/or special graces
for Jason Jackman, Makenzie Fickle,
Albert Courtoreille, Pat Handfield, , Shirley Kramps, Lea Paradis, Ziah and Francis Kapalka, Jeannette
Doolittle, Merv Sylven, Irene Cote, Debbie McInnis, Cecil Pattison, and all those who are in need. Pray also
for the repose of the souls of the departed.
Dear Prayerful Parishioners:
The prayer list is refreshed on the first Sunday of each month.
To add someone to the prayer list, please fill out a form found in the little box
on the table in the foyer and place your request in the collection basket.
Please Contact Denise to add names on the list, 780-552-3985 or dgclout@telus.net
Happy Birthday this week to
Michael Oliquino. Fr. Abraham. Thomas Tremblay, Jeanette Bradley, Gertrude Bastien,
Paulette Bonertz, Jasmine Bland, Cassius Langlois, Britni Mauzer, Catherine Comeau
Anniversary to Abraham and Thressia Srambical
Collection Envelopes for 2015
Please use envelopes, Church can issue tax receipt for your donations at the end of the year.
If you don’t already have envelopes, please contact Denise @ 780-552-3985 or email
dgclout@telus.net
Church Calendar is now ready @ $10.00 ea.
Special Thanks to Sabrina & Bernie
and those you supplied photos.
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Baptism class on January 12, 2015
Time at 6:30
St. Rita’s Parish Centre
more information contact Mrs. Parker 780-524-3255 or Father.
RCIC (Youth)
Monday January 12th, 19th, 26th, 2015
@ 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
St. Rita’s Parish Centre
Ages 7 & up who do not attend St. Stephen’s School.
They will be prepared for Sacrament of Initiation
Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.
Contact Augusta Parker @ 780-524-3255
New Sunday Missal (2014-2015) available.
Please donate $ 5.00 per copy to cover the cost.
Read the BIBLE and the CATECHISM in a YEAR
Daily Scripture & Catechism Devotional
By making a commitment of only twenty to thirty minutes a day,
you can prayerfully read through the entire BIBLE/ or CATECHISM
which explains what catholic are to believe in one year!
"A Rebirth of Conscience must come from the Light of Faith in Jesus Christ,
who alone has the Words of Life." St. John Paul II
A one Year or 365 days Bible reading program – leaflet available at the back of the church.
Please pick one and start the Bible reading program even today!!!
CHRISTIAN UNITY PRAYER SERVICE
@ ST. RITA’S CHURCH
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21. @ 7:00 P.M.
PLEASE JOIN THE PRAYER SERVICE AND WOULD LIKE YOU TO BRING SNACKS
FOR THE FELLOWSHIP.
Receptionist/Assistant to the Finance Administrator
The Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan is seeking a Receptionist/Assistant to the Finance Administrator
for the Chancery office. Employment is expected to commence on February 2, 2015.
Please see details on the website: http://archgm.ca. Or contact Lauri Friesen at the Chancery office:
780.532.9766 or exec.agm@live.ca.
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Retreat day on Journaling
What thoughts and feelings about God do you hold. “You really don’t know what you think until you write it”. Come to
a
Retreat day on Journaling, a Tool for Praying with Scripture at the Catholic Conference Centre in
Peace River on Friday, January 23 from 9:30-3:00pm.
For more information and registration call Sr. Louise 780-624-9211and see the brochures at the back of the church.