PARISH BULLETIN
5th Sunday of Easter – May 3, 2015
St. Francis Xavier
St. Rita’s
Holy Rosary
FR. ABRAHAM SRAMBICAL, VC
780-524-3425 FAX 780-524-3404
www.stritavv.org
josephsrambical@gmail.com
Pope's General Audience: “Do not be afraid of marriage”
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis talked about the importance of marriage and the
family.
Reflecting on today's Gospel readings, the Pope said it's not a coincidence that Jesus chose a
wedding to perform his first miracle by turning water into wine. "In this way” said the Pope, "Jesus
showed His loving concern for the couple and gave a sign which has much to tell us about the meaning
and importance of marriage itself.”
SUMMARY OF CATECHESIS.
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
As we continue our catechesis on the family, we look to the marriage feast at Cana, where Jesus
performed his first miracle, changing water into wine, at the prompting of Mary his Mother. In this
way, he showed his loving concern for the couple and gave a "sign” which has much to tell us about the
meaning and importance of marriage itself. Today, society is confronted with fewer marriages. In
many countries, separation of couples is increasing, while the number of children is
decreasing. These broken marriage bonds affect the young most of all, as they come to view marriage
as something temporary. Perhaps there is a fear of failure which prevents men and women from
trusting in Christ’s promise of grace in marriage and in the family. And yet, in truth we know that
almost every man and woman desires a secure and lasting relationship, a stable marriage and a
happy family.
The most effective witness to the blessing of marriage is the good life of Christian spouses and their
families. The consecration of their love by God is the font of their peace and fidelity. To make these
blessings more evident to the world, the equality enjoyed by the spouses must produce new fruit – equal
opportunities in the workplace; a new valuing of motherhood and fatherhood; and a greater
appreciation for the openness of families to those most in need. Let us not be afraid to invite Jesus and
Mary to the marriage feast, for Christian spouses marry not only for themselves but for the good of
the community and for all of society.
I offer an affectionate greeting to all the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors present at today’s
Audience, including those from England, Ireland, Sweden, Africa, Australia, Japan, Indonesia,
Malaysia, the Philippines, Canada and the United States. May your pilgrimage to the Eternal City
confirm you in love for our Lord and his Church. May God bless you all!
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WELCOME TO ST. RITA’S PARISH
Intercessory Prayer to Saint Rita
Holy Patroness of those in need, Saint Rita, you were humble, pure and patient.
Your pleadings with your divine Son are irresistible, so please obtain for me from
our risen Jesus the request I make of you. Be kind to me for the greater glory of
God, and I shall honor you and sing your praises forever. Glorious Saint Rita,
you miraculously participated in the sorrow passion of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Obtain for me now the grace to suffer with resignation the troubles of life, and
protect me in all my needs. Amen
WEEKDAY
Mass Times
MASSES, MEETINGS & EVENTS
11:00 a.m. Funeral for Annie Mitchell @
St. Francis Xavier Church, Sturgeon Lake
Monday, May 4
Tuesday, May 5
Wednesday, May 6
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Lodge
Thursday, May 7
9:00 a.m.
Friday, May 8
Saturday, May 9
7:00 p.m.
No Mass
Sunday, May 10
10:00 a.m.
MINISTRIES
Greeters & Gift Bearers
Ushers
Collection
Children’s Liturgy
Lectors
Eucharistic Ministers: Bread
Cup
Church Cleaning
Parish Centre Cleaning (March)
Altar Servers
10:15 Long Term Care
5:30 p.m. First Communion Practice & Video
Presentation for parents & children – pizza supplied
Mass & Adoration
M.D. Highway Cleanup meet at 8:30 a.m.
12:30 Mass @ St. Francis
2:30 p.m. Holy Rosary
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast- First Communion
May 3
May 10
June & Loretta
Knights of Columbus
Dan Napier & Marcel Duguay
Dan Napier & Marcel Duguay
Myrtle, Helen, June, Loretta
Knights of Columbus
Shela & Volunteers
Shela & Volunteers
Lilian & Henri
Knights of Columbus
Dan (Elsie)
Therese Henri John Gladys
Henri (Denise)
Lorraine, Rob, Angela, Bernie
Helen & Shela
Myrtle, Elsie, Rose
Eve & Terry
Shayna, Connor, Jillian
Eve & Terry
Nicholas & Gail
Collection Information for April 26, 2015
Loose
55 Envelopes
$148.00
$228.00
Building Fund
St. Francis Xavier
$362.81
$100.00
Prayers for the Sick
Please pray for recovery, healing and/or special graces
for Linda James,Cecil Pattison, Barb
Bespflug, Henry Moormann, Margaret Lamoureux, Laurier Bourassa, Pat Bonertz, Makenzie Fickle, Albert
Courtoreille, Shirley Kramps, Lea Paradis, Ziah and Francis Kapalka, Jeannette Doolittle, Debbie McInnis
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
Needed: 2 new parish council members
Nomination form is available in the foyer or by request.
Elections to be held in May
Our Condolences and Prayers go out to the family of Annie Mitchell
Funeral: 11.00 a.m. @ St. Francis Xavier, Sturgeon Lake
St. Rita’s Parish & St Stephen’s School
First Communion Practice & Video presentation
For parents and children
Thursday May 7th @ 5:30 p.m. at the church.
First Eucharist will be celebrated at St. Rita’s
Sunday May 10th at the 10:00 a.m. Mass
And St. Francis Xavier on Sunday May 17, at 12:30 Mass
Farewell Pot Luck Supper
For Father Abraham on Sunday May 3rd at 5:00 p.m.
@ St. Stephen’s School
Thank You to all the people who participated in the video
presentation of “ The Catholic Faith Explained” series.
Happy Birthday this week to
Laurette Gourlay, Jason Jackman, Marguerita Tremblay, Russell Kohlman, Lester Evangelista
Happy Anniversary to Roland & Fay Cailliau
Please Volunteer
For the M.D. Highway Clean-up fundraisers happening on Saturday May 9th
Sign-up sheets are in the foyer
Please meet at the Church between 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
To get your directions…Thank You
Thank You to all those who did Highway Cleanup yesterday
and to our kitchen staff who prepared a warm meal for the workers.
It was very much appreciated
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In the Footsteps of St. Paul Pilgrimage
12-day Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey, July 3-14, 2015.
St. Paul has the distinction of carrying the Faith beyond the borders of Palestine. Here's an
opportunity to visit many places identified with St. Paul in modern Greece and Turkey.
Deadline for registrations and deposit is April 30, 2015. Anyone interested in this exceptional
trip, please contact:
Fr. Ed Eherer CSsR, c/o St. Joseph Parish, Grande Prairie, 780-532-2351
Diocesian Youth
Summer Camps: August 9-14 (grades 7-12), August 17-20 (grades 4-6)
Contact: Denis Blanchette Office phone:780-532-9766 cell: 780-837-1658
www.archgmyouth.org
Youth Ministry Coordinator 2W2archgmyouth@gmail.com
Facebook: Arch GMyouth
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