Masses For The Week April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter, Cycle B. Theme: The Good Shepherd Christ, the Good Shepherd, went before us through suffering and death, so that we could follow in safety and be with him in his heavenly kingdom. 1 st Reading Acts 4:8-12 Peter announces an act of healing in the name of Jesus Christ. Responsorial Psalm 118 A prayer of thanksgiving to God for his kindness 2 nd Reading 1 John 3:1-2 God revealed his love for us by calling us children of God. Gospel John 10:11-18 Jesus says that he is the good shepherd who knows his sheep. Saturday, April 21 (Psalter: Week IV) 5:00 pm Mass in Oakbank Frances Jaculak off. Tony & Betty Blaze Sunday, April 22 9:00 am Mass in Garson 11:00 am Mass in Cook s Creek Joseph & Elizabeth Pocker off. Joseph & Ilona Selyem I am the good shepherd... and I lay down my life for the sheep and they will hear my voice. John 10:14-16 When you pray, do you only ask Jesus for the things that you want? Do you ever ask Him what He wants from you? How do you listen for His response? Usually, the answer is in quiet whispers, so take time every day, in silence, to actively listen for His response. Monday, April 23 9:00 am Mass in Garson (RM 391) Tuesday, April 24 No Mass Scheduled. Wednesday, April 25 Feast: St. Mark, Evangelist 9:00 am Mass in Garson (RM 829) Thursday, April 26 9:00 am Mass in Garson (RM 394) Friday, April 27 9:00 am Mass (in Garson), Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction (RM 395) The Week Ahead April 29, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle B. Theme: Christ The True Vine When, like St Paul, we believe in the name of Jesus Christ, God lives in us and we in him. We become branches of the true vine, Jesus Christ. 1 st Reading Acts 9:26-31 Paul is accepted by the apostles at Jerusalem. Responsorial Psalm 22 The whole world shall praise the Lord. 2 nd Reading 1 John 3:18-24 God commands us to believe in Jesus Christ and to love one another. Gospel John 15:1-8 Jesus teaches that he is the vine and that his disciples are the branches. Saturday, April 28 (Psalter: Week I) 5:00 pm Mass in Oakbank
Sunday, April 29 9:00 am Mass in Garson 11:00 am Mass in Cook s Creek: Bless Irene Blank, personal intentions off. Darlene Ingram PLEASE USE SPECIAL ENVELOPES FOR MASS INTENTIONS Archdiocesan News Perpetual Adoration Chapel Did you know that as of November 30, 2008, there is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Perpetual Adoration Chapel in our Archdiocese of St. Boniface? The Chapel is located at Holy Cross Parish, 252 Dubuc Street, Winnipeg. What a blessed opportunity this is for the faithful to come and spend time in the company of our Lord Jesus who is fully present in the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist. The chapel is open to people of all parishes. Persons who are interested in going to the chapel should go to the Holy Cross Parish Office to obtain an access pass card. Also, one can sign up for a regular time within the twenty-four hours of a day on a weekly basis, to be with the Eucharistic Lord. If you or your group would like to participate in the one hour of Adoration, on a weekly basis, please contact the coordinators: Dawn or James, 204-237-6330 or e-mail: letusadorehim@gmail.com or more information: http://holycrossparish.ca/programs/adult-programs/perpetual-adoration. Announcements from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church: Memorial. Wednesday, 28 March 2018 07:16 The references for this new Memorial are as follows: (Please note the Psalm and the Gospel passages are not in sync with what has been proposed and we do not have these texts in any of the Lectionaries. These references are temporary until this issue can be rectified). Roman Missal: page 1337 Lectionary: Ritual Masses, Masses for Various Needs and Occasions, Votive Masses, Masses for the Dead: # 1002, pages 824-826. This year (2018), the Memorial is celebrated Monday May 21, 2018. Say a Prayer for members of our parish communities and non members who are experiencing or will be experiencing health issues and other concerns. No need to elaborate on the issue, but please forward their names to our bulletin email address. The one important request is that permission to print in the bulletin must be received from the person(s). This will be the responsibility of the person submitting the information. Fr. Joe had mentioned in one of his sermons that we should live our faith not just on Sundays but throughout the week. What better way to support our parish family than to Say a Prayer! Marleen Bell and family Natasha Hildebrand Eddie Obirek Elsie Shymanski Members of our parish communities who are experiencing difficulties The safest place to be is in someone's prayers, and the very best place to be is... in the hands of God
ST. MICHAEL S Our prayers and condolences to Marleen Bell and family on the passing of a husband and father - Dennis on April 10, 2018. May he rest with the angels. Altar Servers April 22: Myah Lessard, Riley and Fiona Kotzer April 29: Hannah and Noah Meadows, Madeline Duval May 6: Daniel and Joseph Zubricki, Charlie Tetrault May 13: Brodie and Grace Kotzer, Myah Lessard May 20: Hannah and Noah Meadows, Madeline Duval May 27: Daniel and Joseph Zubricki, Charlie Tetrault June 3: (First Communion) Riley and Grace Kotzer, Myah Lessard June 10: Hannah and Noah Meadows, Madeline Duval June 17: (Confirmation) Daniel and Joseph Zubricki, Brodie Kotzer June 24: Riley, Grace & Fiona Kotzer Fellowship Sunday - Our next Fellowship Sunday is May 27,2018 as the 3rd Sunday in May is the long weekend. All are welcome to attend. BUD SPUD & STEAK FUNDRAISER - May 12, 2018 - CHANGE OF LOCATION Please note the Bud Spud location has changed to the Cook s Creek Community Centre located at 30 026 Zora Road, date and time remain the same, May 12, 2018 from 5:00 to 12:00. If you have purchased tickets for friends can you please pass this information along. We are still looking for donations of silent auction prizes for the event. Donation receipts will be provided for prizes that include the sales receipt for the purchase. The donation receipt will be issued in the amount of the purchase without taxes. If you know a business which would be willing to provide a silent auction prize and require a donation request letter, please contact Greg Joss 204-444-5031 or Mary-Ann Victoruk204-224-1455. You can contact either Greg or Mary-Ann to arrange for the pickup of donations. Springfield Food Bank - The next target date is May 18. Cereal, toothpaste, tin fruit, pork & beans, soups and tea are all requested items and thanks for your continued generosity. Al Compton Our youth who helped at the senior supper on April 15, 2018. L to R - Back row - Katie, Hannah, Gracie, Becca, Daniel, Sam, Noah, Fiona, Mike (Confirmation Leader) and Joe. Sam was hiding from the first picture so he is in the photo to the right. Many thanks to all who supported the Seniors Supper last week. To our youth who helped serve and clean up and most importantly visited with our guests, Bert and Evelyn Wielgosh for the white wine, Searle Greenhouses for the beautiful potted hydrangeas, the CWL for their donation of perogies for the door prizes, those who donated door prize, Wayne Wazney for the entertainment and the volunteers who helped with prep, serving and cleanup. We couldn't have done it without you! And last, but not least to our guests who came out. Without you there would not be this event. Thank - you!
SACRED HEART The Sacred Heart Altar Society ladies will be having their annual Spring Bake Sale on April 28th from 10:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. at the Garson Hall Craft sale. Donations of baking welcome and appreciated. The next Fellowship is today. St. JOHN PAUL ll Kudos to St. Michael s for the lovely dinner for seniors on April 15 th. We look forward to the dinner next year. Well done! If you are interested in any of the lay ministries of readers, altar servers, assistant choir leader, please speak to Pat Aitken or Larry Allard and/or sign up on the sheet at the back of the church. There will be a training session starting soon. More details to follow. Pick up for the Lacoste Spring fundraiser is May 5 th. Sat. April 21 st is the deadline to order. St. John Paul II has a membership number with the Red River Co-op. If anyone wants to donate their fuel purchases, our number is 500286. We extend a warm welcome to all visitors in our church community and invite you to register and join our parish. You can do this by completing the form on the back page of the bulletin and leaving it either with a greeter at the door or place it in the offertory basket. We are happy to have you be a part of our church community and to share our spiritual journey together. The next Board meeting is Thursday, May 3 rd at 7:00 p.m. COOKS CREEK HERITAGE MUSEUM www.cchm.ca "Polski Czat" has two sessions left for the season. We will meet on Monday May 7th and Monday May28that 7 PM in the St Michael's Church Hall The "Reviving the Past" men's group will start on Thursday May 10th at 10 AM in the "Back of the Barn". Anyone wishing to help out is most welcome! The Museum will open to the public on Wednesday May 23rd. Hours of operation are Wednesday to Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM St. Michael's CWL The next CWL meeting is after mass today. A big Thank You to Ilona Selyem for the kitchen supplies. She gave 2 rolling pins, a box of hair nets and gloves. Appreciate it! Social Action - Development & Peace Thanks to all who contributed to the "Share Lent" Campaign. your generosity is much appreciated. Spring Cleaning - another way to give! We will be gathering gently used clothing, household linens and other small household supplies to donate to the Centre Flavie Laurent in St Boniface. This centre serves those in need in the community. Please bring your items (packed in small to medium boxes or sturdy plastic bags) to Mass at St Michael's on Sunday May 6th and we will make a delivery on Monday May 7th.
Upcoming Events Polski Czat every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7 PM - St. Michael's. Fellowship Sunday - Sacred Heart - April 22nd CWL Meeting St. Michael's - April 22nd after mass Board Meeting - St. John Paul ll - May 3rd at 7 PM. Advertise in the Bulletin! Please contact Shauna Zinnick (szinnick@mymts.net) for further information. We extend a warm welcome to new members of our community! If you would like to join our parish family, please complete the registration form below and place in the collection basket during offertory. Thank-you! REGISTRATION or CHANGE FORM NAME: ADDRESS: Postal Code: Phone: Registering with: St. Michael s Parish Cooks Creek or Sacred Heart Parish Garson or St. John Paul II Catholic Community In need of Sunday Envelopes? (please circle) YES NO This is a (please circle) NEW or CHANGE of address