St Alphonsus Parish October 19, 2014 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time World Mission Sunday Visiting guests for our 100th Anniversary Celebration - from left to right - Fr. Albert Sterzer, Fr. Mark Miller, Fr. Jorge Villegas, Deacon Damian McGowan, Sr. Mary Lou Harris, Archbishop Albert LeGatt, Sr. Mary Catherine Doyle, Fr. John Juhl, Fr. Janusz Maron, Fr. Bill Bernard & Br. Gerry Harasym I Will Build My Church! Your ongoing support of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith is vital to the missionaries serving in 1,150 dioceses throughout Asia, Africa, parts of Latin America and Europe, and on the Islands of the Pacific. Your generosity makes it possible for local priests, religious, and catechists to reach out to communities, families and children in desperate need, bringing the light of Christ to the darkest of circumstances. For this year’s World Mission Sunday celebration, we are focusing on the words from St. Matthew’s Gospel, “I Will Build My Church” (Matthew 16:18), highlighting the outreach of local churches through priests, religious and laity among the poor and marginalized half a world away. The specific example we have chosen is of Bishop Wenceslao (Wens) Padilla, the first Bishop of Mongolia, and his fel- low missionary priests from the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and their work among families and children in need, sharing God’s love and mercy, His hope and peace, while offering practical help – changing lives every day! Similar help is provided to mission churches in territories covering more than half the globe. Your prayers and generous support offered to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday directly benefit the mission church – places like Mongolia where the young church is growing, filled with zeal for the faith, but lacking resources for its outreach to families and those in need. Such support is a concrete way to “build our Church” – to deepen your relationship with Jesus by helping Bishop Wens and so many other missionaries around the world. Invitation + Response = Celebration - Archbishop LeGatt’s own words caught the essence of the spirit of St. Alphonsus parish! We were invited to this glorious weekend of celebration and we responded whole-heartedly in the liturgy and festivities as one community. We were blessed with blue skies, visits with guests and friends and long- time members of our parish. The weekend was a great success due to exceptional teamwork by all who participated in leadership and by all who assisted and gave generous support in so many ways. Once again our church community rose to the occasion by responding with loving support. This is truly ‘ the day the Lord has made’ and we rejoice and are grateful! Thank you St. Al’s! 100th Anniversary Publication - In celebration of the parish’s jubilee, parishioner James Kominowski has written a book entitled “ St Alphonsus Parish: A Century of Faith and Community”. The book will be available for purchase at Christmas. Advance order forms will be available in coming bulletins. Evangelization of Nations (World Mission Sunday) - The money collected in the additional envelopes in your donation boxes this week (the yellow ones) will be forwarded to Rome for use in evangelization and humanitarian projects around the world, with priority given to the most impoverished people. Coffee Sunday - Join us next Sunday for fellowship in the hall after mass. Save the Date! Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration - Are you celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary this year (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 years or more)? A celebratory Mass presided by Archbishop LeGatt will be held at the Saint Boniface Cathedral, Sunday, October 26, 3 pm. Couples will be invited to renew their marriage vows and to receive a special blessing. A reception will follow. For more info or to register: Sophie Freynet-Agossa, at the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface: 204-594-0274. ‘Illuminate’: Evening of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - All are invited to participate in a dynamic evening of adoration, praise & worship, and fellowship on Friday, October 24 at 7.30 pm, St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 505 Brewster St., Winnipeg. For more information, www.illuminatemb.com or at facebook.com/illuminatemb Spirit Night: ‘Heresies of the Church’ - Join us for an evening of prayer and teaching, Saturday, October 25, Ste. 330, 601 Aulneau St. Winnipeg; 7 to 9 pm. For more information, contact the Spirit Night Committee: Fr. John Kracher, Sr. Thérèse Bilodeau or Dirk Schmid: spiritnight@hotmail.ca 40 Days for Life campaign on until November 2, 2014. We need volunteers to give an hour to participate in a peaceful vigil of prayer, and fasting at the Women’s Hospital - 735 Notre Dame from 8 am to 8 pm. Please sign up at: 40daysforlife. com/Winnipeg. Please call 452-2459 for more info. ‘Saint It Up!’ Youth Event - The Seine River Pastoral Region will be hosting a ‘Saint It Up!’ youth event on Saturday, November 1st at St. Hyacinthe Parish in La Salle, MB from 7PM -10PM. The guest speaker will be Deacon Gilles Urquhart. Come dressed as your favorite saint and enjoy a bonfire, snacks, games and fellowship. Age 11 and up welcome. For more information contact Claude Lagacé: claudelagace@ mymts.net or 204-470-7565. St. Gerard Fun Fiesta & Penny Parade - Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 – 10 am – 2 pm A Celebration of Remembrance in Prayer, Music & Song - Sunday, November 9 at 2 pm with Father Robbie McDougall at Green Acres Memorial Gardens Chapel (No. 1 Hwy East at #1 - Green Acres Lane). St Alphonsus is on Facebook. Our page is called St Alphonsus Church Winnipeg. Pregnancy Crisis Centre Receive confidential & compassionate care. Call 1-800-665-0570 for help. Calling All Artists ! The parish is holding a contest. We would like to invite all children aged 6 to 12 to submit a Christmas drawing to the parish office. Drawings should be 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Winners will have their drawings published as Christmas cards. Drawings must be submitted by November 1st. Please make your drawing with a Christian Christmas theme. We look forward to seeing your work. Contact Information Mass Times Mass Schedule Saturday evening 4.30 pm (until April 4 when mass will start at 5.30 pm) Sunday 9 am & 11 am Tuesday to Friday 8 am Holidays 9 am Saturday 9 am Liturgy of the Hours Tuesday to Friday 7.45 am Holidays 8.45 am Saturday 8.45 am Adoration Wednesday 8.30 am - 10.30 am First Friday of the month 8.30 am to 6 pm (Vespers at 6 pm)* Rosary at 2 pm Divine Mercy Prayer at 3 pm Reconciliation Saturday 4 - 4.30 pm 9 am 4.30 pm 7 pm 9 am 11 am 8 am 8 am 8 am 8 am 9 am 4.30 pm 7 pm 9 am 11 am Parish Office Fax Hall School 204-667-9580 204-661-4384 204-668-0832 204-667-6271 Email contact: contactstals@gmail.com Website: www.stalphonsuswinnipeg.ca facebook: St Alphonsus Church - Winnipeg Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (Closed for lunch from 11.30-12.30) October Sunday 26 Coffee Sunday after the 9 and 11 am masses. Tuesday 28 Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation and First Holy Communion for parents only from 7 to 8 in the Parish Hall November Saturday 1 Catechism All Saints Party Tuesday 4 Knights of Columbus Meeting at 7.30 pm in the Parish Hall Saturday 8 At the 4.30 pm mass, we will mention the names of those who were buried through our parish during the last year. Thank You For Your Contributions Knights of Columbus membership information, contact Stan Pogorzelec at 204-668-8153. 18 18 18 19 19 21 22 23 24 25 25 25 26 26 341 Munroe Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2K 1H2 Fr Janusz Maron, Pastor Staff: Pastor: Fr Janusz Maron Parish Office: Maria Cox Catechetics: Lisa Johnston Sacramental Prep: Gina Borges Caretaker: Hans Pettker Marriage Please contact the office to schedule an appointment with Father Janusz. October October October October October October October October October October October October October October Roman Catholic Church Summer: July & August: Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Baptism Second Sunday of the month at the 11 am mass. Please contact the office for an appointment. Mass Intentions St Alphonsus Calendar Parish Pastoral Council Email: St.alsppc@gmail.com Theresa Mohr Belva Siwalk+ Intentions of the Provincial of the Capuchins Anne Pisa+ Jean Sinnott+ Vittoria Fiorino+ Antonio Fiorino+ Jimmy Brechka+ Louis Stegne Rene Challis+ Helen Kominowski+ Intentions of the Provincial of the Capuchins Brian Sliwiany+ Godwin Ogoms+ Saturday, Oct. 11th - 4.30 pm Loose $ 230.00 73 envelopes $ 2029.50 Sunday, Oct. 12th Loose 113 envelopes - 11 am $ 611.50 $ 3360.00 Direct Deposit: $ Total to Parish: $ 6316.00 85.00 3 school envelopes $ 30.00 3 Needs of the Church in Canada envelopes - $ 55.00 1 Pope’s Pastoral Works National Campaign Envelope $10.00 1 Capital Funds - $150.00 * Cheques payable to St Alphonsus School are not included in this total. 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