PARISH BULLETIN
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time– February 15, 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 Francis: A society that considers children a
problem has no future
After devoting two catechesis to the role of the father, Pope Francis reflected on children. He said that
every child is unique and that the unrepeatable experience of childhood helps one to understand
God. He stressed that a society without children is weakened because it does not consider the future.
SUMMARY OF THE OF THE POPE'S CATECHISM IN ENGLISH
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In our continuing catechesis on the family, we now reflect on the importance and role of children. The
prophecy of Isaiah which we listened to at the beginning of this Audience speaks of the joy and hope
which children bring to their parents. Children are the fruit of their parents’ love and a gift of God,
whose own infinite love bestows inviolable dignity and worth upon each person who comes into the
world.
The Fourth Commandment, which enjoins respect for parents, invites us to see in the relationship
between the generations a sacred bond which affects every other relationship and ensures a sound
future for society as a whole. The Church’s concern for the responsible and generous transmission of
God’s gift of life is thus linked to the health of society, which is strengthened, renewed and enriched by
the presence of the young. May Jesus, Son of God and son of a human family, help us, and society as a
whole, to value the gift of life, the dignity of the family, and our responsibility to help young people look
to the future with joy, hope and courage.
I greet the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking part in today’s Audience, including those from
England, Scotland, Ireland and the United States of America. Upon you and your families I cordially
invoke joy and peace in the Lord Jesus. God bless you all!
Romereports.com February 11, 2015
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, February 16
Tuesday, February 17
Mass Times
9;00 a.m.
9:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. @ Lodge
MASSES, MEETINGS & EVENTS
10:15 Long Term Care
Ash Wednesday @ 11:00a a.m. @ school
Ash Wednesday Mass
Wednesday, February 18
Thursday, February 19
Friday, February 20
Saturday, February 21
Sunday, February 22
MINISTRIES
Greeters & Gift Bearers
Ushers
Collection
Children’s Liturgy
Lectors
Eucharistic Ministers: Bread
Cup
Church Cleaning
Parish Centre Cleaning (Feb)
Altar Servers & Collection
Counters
7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
RCIC @
Mass and Adoration
12:30 p.m. mass @ St. Francis Xavier, Holy Rosary 2:30 p.m.
February 15
February 22
Knight of Columbus
Couples for Christ
Dan Napier & Marcel Duguay
Dan Napier & Marcel Duguay
Knight of Columbus
Couples for Christ
Shela & Volunteers
Shela & Volunteers
Knight of Columbus
Couples for Christ
Dan (Lilian)
Henri, John, Mike, Larry
Volunteers
Elsie Myrtle & Rose
Volunteers
Henri(Sonia)
Rob John Lorraine Mike
Couples for Christ
Elsie, Myrtle & Rose
Tamara Joseph & Triser
Collection Information for February 1, 2015
Loose
47 Envelopes
$175.00
$1320.00
Building Fund
St. Francis Xavier
$219.00
$150.00
Prayers for the Sick
Please pray for recovery, healing and/or special graces
for Clarence Beeb, Barb Bespflug,
Henry Moormann, Margaret Lamoureux, Laurier Bourassa, Pat Bonertz, Makenzie Fickle, Albert Courtoreille,
Shirley Kramps, Lea Paradis, Ziah and Francis Kapalka, Jeannette Doolittle, Irene Cote, 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
Happy Birthday this week to
Arlette Kohlman, Shayna Tollefson, Jonathan Bitz, Connor Johnson, Shawn Paquette, Addison Bradley,
Laurie Kapalka, Carter Volman, Roland Cailliau, James Klassen, Jaxon Gignac, Gerri Tremblay, Molly Napier,
Taylor Loewen, Janelle Boulet, Roger Boyd
Happy Anniversary to Michelle & Mel Hodgson, & Jamie & Andre Gignac
Congratulations
Kayden-Marie Kappo & Lloyd Dominick Moses
Who will be baptized today at St. Francis Xavier
Thank You to all those who helped and supported the
Knights of Columbus Pancake breakfast
Knights of Columbus sponsored BOWLING for Valentine’s Day or Family Day on
Today from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at bowling alley.
Participants pay for shoe rental and concession. Please bring something for pot luck lunch.
Everyone is welcome
Video Presentation : The Catholic Faith Explained
Start on Ash Wednesday February 18
Time: 12:00 noon
Everyone Welcome
Catholic Women’s League will provide Soup & Bun
We will be having soup & bun & ½ hr. video presentation on every Wednesday during Lent
Season of Lent: Lent is a Holy Season, a time of Prayer, fasting and abstinence. It
encompasses 40 days and its observance is specifically linked with the celebration of Easter.
As a matter of fact, it is a spiritual preparation for Easter. ‘Violet’ is the color of Lent,
representing our sorrow for our sins, and is symbolic of our repentance
Ash Wednesday Masses
Red Willow Lodge- 9:00 a.m.
St. Rita’s Catholic Church- 7:00 p.m.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the days of Fasting and Abstinence from meat.
Fasting is a penitential discipline intended to open our hearts to God and others, a means of
purification and spiritual liberation, a witness of the depth of our faith.
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
RCIC (Youth)
Thursday February 19th, &Monday February 23, 2015
@ 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
St. Rita’s Parish Centre
Contact Augusta Parker @ 780-524-3255
Diocesian Youth
Ski Trip Worseley: Feb 28-March 1
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
Parish Pastoral Council Seminar
Fr. Remi Hebert CssR, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie will lead a session on
Tuesday, February 24.
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Please attend Parish council and finance committee members and other parishioners who
would like to learn more about an updated role of Pastoral Council.
The Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan is seeking a Youth Ministry Coordinator. Employment is
expected to commence as soon as possible after March 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.
The Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan is seeking a Director of Stewardship (15 hours per week).
Employment is expected to commence as soon as possible. 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.