CANADIAN MARTYRS CATHOLIC PARISH 835 Northmount Dr., N.W. Calgary, AB T2L 0A3 TEL: 403-284-3311, FAX: 403-220-0095 E-mail: can.mar@shaw.ca web site: www.canadianmartyrsparish.ca Pastor: Fr. Jos Tom Kalathil Parambil e-mail:jostomk@gmail.com Fr. Paulos Tewelde - In Residence Secretary: Regina C. Bartlett Custodian: PolMax ecology cleaning Ltd Sunday Masses: Vigil Saturday - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning - 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday - 9:00 a.m. Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday - 9:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday - 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. or any time by appointment. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: st 1 Friday of the month - 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Rosary: Sunday, 8:30 a.m. before Mass. Weekdays, before all Masses. Baptism Preparation: A family interview with the priest is required prior to any arrangement for the baptism of a child. Baptismal Instruction is obligatory for both parents. Wedding Arrangements: Couples contemplating marriage should contact a priest at least six months prior to the date chosen. Couples who are planning to be married at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Parish are expected to regularly worship with this Parish Community and to participate in a Marriage Preparation Program. Teacher’s Profession of Faith: Teachers in such a situation should make themselves known to the priest of the parish, be registered, regularly attend Mass at this parish and participate in a ministry. Teacher should bring their completed faith form to their interview with the pastor. Pastoral Health Care Team – welcomes the opportunity to visit and bring the Eucharist to our housebound parishioners. Contact the Parish Office or Tess Langill 403-249-0969 to schedule visits at home or in the hospital. Parish Pastoral Council – st 1 Thursday of the month 7:30 p.m. Catholic Women’s League – rd 3 Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Knights of Columbus – st 1 Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Society of St. Vincent de Paul – nd th 2 and 4 Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Children’s Liturgy of the Word - (ages 3-7) Sept –June - Held at the 10:30 am Sunday masses except on Holidays and Long weekends of the Calgary Catholic Schools. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – For those preparing for Baptism or for entry into Full Communion with the Catholic Church. Second Sunday of Lent March 1, 2015 -A Vocation View: If you need an example of a person responding to a vocational call, look at Abraham - called in old age to leave his country, father a child, then asked to sacrifice the child. What faith! Vocation is a risky response to a unique call from God. MASS INTENTIONS Mon Mar 2 9:00 am Tues Mar 3 7:00 pm Wed Mar 4 9:00 am Thurs Mar 5 9:00 am Fri Mar 6 9:00 am Sat Mar 7 9:00 am Sat Mar 7 5:00 pm Theresa MacLeod & Family (LIV) Req Lilien Dobish Sun Mar 8 9:00 am Sun Mar 8 10:45am Joan Shenfield (RIP) Req CanMar C.W.L. Fr. Joe (LIV) Mon Mar 9 9:00 am Regi Allan Brandt (RIP) Req Domenico Puglia Anne Tseu (LIV) Req The Family Olga Leibel (RIP) Req Theresa Taverna Hryhor Harty Family Req Lucille & Jack Schavemaker Robert McLeod (RIP) Req Lilien Dobish Ling Family Req Angelina & Lawrence Req Robert & Regina Bartlett Amanda Fields (RIP) Req Anne Martindale PLEASE KEEP THE SICK OF OUR PARISH IN YOUR PRAYERS -- May they know the deep love & support of our community through our thoughts & prayers. Especially, Helen & Bill Patterson, Daisy Giachino, Bruce Cairns, Lin Navarro, Bill Carpenter, Elvia Tognazzini, Jean Ibach, Simon Beile, Jayden De Sa, Ivor Shenfield, & Matt Skletowich. Welcome to all new parishioners. Please take a moment to fill out a registration form in the foyer. Our ushers will be happy to assist you. Parish Fund Raising Program-The following articles are for sale after each weekend Mass at the Knights of Columbus table: Gift cards, Safeway, Calgary Coop, Vocation Book for $10.00. Visa & Master Cards are honored. Prayer Chain –What is a gift you can give or receive that you do not have to pay membership, user fees or taxes? “The Gift of Giving Prayers” The Prayer Chain is very strong here at Canadian Martyrs Parish and we are not afraid to ask God or our favorite saints to help intervene with our requests or thanksgiving. Praying for others also showers benefits on the one who pray. If you are interested to be a Prayer Chain Apostolate, please call Nadean Meyer at 403-282-1654, or the office at 403-284-3311. Thank you & God Bless. Message from Bishop Fred Henry-Re: Together in Action 2015-There is a story of a little boy who was frightened one night during a big thunderstorm. Terrified, he called out from his room, "Daddy, I am scared!" His father, not wanting to get out of bed, called back, "Don't worry, son. God loves you and will take care of you."There was a moment of silence. The little boy said, "I know God loves me, but right now, I need somebody who has skin on."Sometimes God seems almost untouchable. We experience the need for something that will give us the inner strength to cope with life, or peace of mind and freedom from feelings of fear and anxiety. We sometimes see ourselves falling apart and in need of something bigger than ourselves to hold us together. Sometimes we have sense of being wounded, hurt, broken, and in need of healing. That is where Jesus comes in. He was God with skin on, walking among us and showing us what God is like. I think C. S. Lewis put it well: "The Son of God became a man that men might become sons of God." As such, we are called to empower one another to face our present, even if it is arduous, in the redeeming love of Jesus - to be sons and daughters of God “with skin on.”This is what Together in Action is all about. Please give generously. Our target this year is $20,842. Nickels for Novices - We are grateful to the members of our parish for the generosity in support of students in our diocese vocations program. The total contribution to date for 2015 is $145.00 CWL News- All are welcome to the WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - Friday, March 6, 2015 at 1:30 pm here at Canadian Martyrs- WDP is a global, ecumenical movement of Christian women joined together to observe a common day of prayer each year. Contact any CWL member or the office. Lenten Food Drive - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be distributing "grocery bags" after the Masses on the Weekend of March 21/22. We appreciate your ongoing support, especially during Lent. Canadian Martyrs Parish Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion-2015 Reconciliation Preparation –this weekend-March 1, 8 15, 22, at 10:45 m Mass. March 25 Parent meeting &children prep. at 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Celebration: Saturday, March 28,2015at 1:00 pm. Please call Tonia Hemsing for further details Phone: 403.774.5271 tonia.hemsing@sait.ca Holy Communion-Thurs. March 26-Parent Night, 1st Session-6:30-7:30 pm. March 29, Apr 19, 26- May 3 all at 10:45 am Mass Sunday. May 30th Sat- Rehearsal 10 am. Please call Colomba at 403-245-2980 or e-mail colomba@shaw.ca Celebration –Sun, May 31st at 10:45 am. Parish Pastoral Council will meet on March 5 at 7:00 pm Self improvement March 1,2015 Mk 9:2-10 What do you want to change in your life? Your job or appearance, maybe where you live? It’s hard to exist today without creating a list of the alterations we’d like to make. We compare ourselves to people in the news or the neighborhood, constantly assessing what needs improvement. College classrooms and health clubs are filled with self-improvers, eagerly pursuing their goals. Yet even when the changes are complete and successful, something is missing. We just can’t seem to transform ourselves to the people we want to be. That’s where God comes in. Into each of our lives He issues a call to come and be changed. If we will step apart from life’s clamor and climb with Him to solitary heights, we will find true transforming power. Alone on His mountaintop, we can bask in God’s shining presence, ready to be transfigured by divine love and grace. Only then will we find the perfection we seek, the perfection of a heart forgiven, healed and filled by the power of God. Come join Peter, James and John today and see your Savior in all His revealed glory. And you too will say “Lord, it is good that we are here!” ©Copyright 2012 C L Enterprises ©Copyright 2012 C L Enterprises During the 40 days of Lent -make a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer by leading a Stations of the Cross. Thank you everyone for all your volunteer help. Please come & join us. Fridays at 7:00 pm. Feb 20-Dan, Paula , Antony, Gabriel Feb 27 - Ushers March 20 –S.S.V.P. March 6 - Development & Peace March 27 - C.W.L. March 13 – Knights of Columbus What the Saints Say about Stations of the CrossSt. Bonaventure says that “he who desires to go on advancing from virtue, from grace to grace, should meditate continually on the Passion of Jesus”. Rejoice in God’s Mercy: A Hug from God Is All You Need-The Diocese of Calgary invites you to re-discover the meaning of the sacrament of Reconciliation in your life. In addition our regular parish schedule, the sacrament of Reconciliation will be available all the2012 Wednesdays of ©Copyright C L Enterprises Lent- March 4,11, 18 , & 25 from 7:30-8:30 pm March 1: Lent II-In this second week of Lent, we most likely can revel in a few victories. Whatever sacrifices we have made, or alms we have given freely, have strengthened us. Our time spent in prayer has begun to settle our souls and helped us to listen. While Peter tells Jesus “it’s good to be here”, he is also genuinely terrified. The work of a Christian is meant to be unsettling and to invoke our courage, trust, and faith. The challenges of Christian living bring us out of complacency and into authentic discipleship where we encounter Christ himself in one another and in the world. As Catholics we have the gift of brothers and sisters in Christ with whom to share in this walk of faith, in its awe-inspiring moments as well as it crippling. Action: Go outside of your comfort zone. Ask the Holy Spirit to identify someone with whom you can share the joy of your life in Christ. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT to atone for abortions. St. John's Convent -409 -10A Street N.W. begins on Sunday March 8 at 3:00PM and concludes Monday March 9 with Mass at 5:00P.M. All are welcome. COME and offer your prayers with us. Seniors Spirituality and Reflection group will continue to meet at St. Joseph on Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, 23. Each week is unique so come to one or all. Meeting is 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Mass is at 12:00 noon and hall is open at that time. Group is facilitated by Norline from the Diocese. Address is 640 19 Ave NW. Call Elaine 403 265 3633 for more info. Make 40 Days for Life part of your Lenten Stewardship Practice-In Calgary, 40 Days for Life encourages all parishioners to participate in the Silent Prayer Vigil in front of the Kensington Abortion Clinic - 2431 5th Avenue NW. The Vigil runs from Ash Wednesday to March 29. It is important to be a visible, living and prayerful presence in front of a place where there is a daily battle between good and evil. Be a final reminder that there are ways to choose life. You can make a difference as we pray to end the silent holocaust that is abortion. Questions? Contact Jairo at 403870-3905 or 40daysforlife.calgary@gmail.com Sign up online to be a witness for Life at www.40daysforlife.com/calgary/ May we see change-May we live to see - Our hearts transformed-To glowing likeness of Your love-May our faces shine-With the peace of your Spirit-May we climb the Mount of Transfiguration-Every morning-Seeking Your face And reflecting it’s glory-To the World Social Justice Ministry -Volunteers needed for the Outdoor Way of the Cross, April 3rd 2015: Training will start on March 7th at 10:00am-12:00pm with another session to be added later. RSVP by to Caroline Silveira Caroline.Silveira@calgarydiocese.ca , or 403-218-5523 at the Social Justice Office by March 4th. Tax Receipt are ready for pick up at the back of the Church. Mystica Tours Inc presents Pilgrimage to Guadalupe from 2015 November 11 to Nov. 18. Leader: by Fr Joe. Places to Visit-Mexico City-Pyramids-Cholula-Cuernavaca-TaxcoAcapulco-Please call 403-284-3311 or 403-479-1019 Collections, the week of February 21/22, 2015=$2,839.50 TIA 2015 Annual Bishop Appeal=$8,206.00 T hank you all for your generosity! MINISTERS’ SCHEDULES WEEKEND OF 5:00 pm Eucharistic Donna Machowski 9:00 am 10:45 am John Monaghan Carmel Campbell Janice Watson Ildiko Farkas Gail Liggett Rudy Kintanar Aaron Lane Anna Chen st Children’s Liturgy 10:45 am 3rd Sunday of Lent 1 Teacher Sue Pozak nd March 7th 5:00 pm - March 8th 2015 9:00 am 10:45 am Ushers Sean McSwiney Theresa Hryhor John Spronken Ekenma Aniekwe Tom Campbell Rob Bartlett Herman Thielen Regina Bartlett Lectors Patrick Meyer Fabian Fernando Peter Farkas Victor Panlilo Hospitality Cathy West Ekenma Aniekwe Martin Meyer Joyce Bailey Al Bailey Linen Schedule Helen Corson 2 Teacher Michelle Liggett Faith: Our Response to the Sign Language of God- Throughout Salvation history, God reveals who God is through the human experiences of a people and does not communicate with us apart from our own lived experiences. Within the human experiences of their lives; God communicates with Abraham, with Peter, James and John, and ourselves as well. God invites; we respond in a kind of exchange that may be described as a kind of "sign language" spoken between ourselves and God. God calls Abram by name, and also Peter and the other apostles. Each respond to God with lives of growing faith. Our God calls each of us by name and invites our own response of active and growing faith. In our own human experiences, and not apart from them, we are called to the mountaintop with Jesus. And, apart with Jesus, we discover the divine in Him, as well as the human. We want to remain comfortable, unchallenged in our faith, but we are, like Peter, called, to return to the valley where God's people live, and, through our faith, to share the good news of the Risen Jesus with all people, in their joys and in their suffering, to enrich peoples' lives and to bring them hope. Please support these sponsors of your weekly bulletin