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St. James Parish Parish Website: http://stjamesparishrc.com 2nd Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy April 12th, 2015 Year B St. James Church Church address: 338040 32 nd Street East Schedule for St. James Church Mass Times: Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:00am Sat: 9:00am Reconciliation Schedule: Tuesday after 7:00pm Mass Sunday: 6:30-6:55pm *or by appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday following Mass 7:30-8:30pm Pastoral Staff FR. JAROSLAW DZIUBA, SDS (Fr. Yarek) Pastor pastor@stjamesparishrc.com *Appts to be arranged through the parish office FR. DENNIS BHASKAR Associate Pastor associatepastor@stjamesparishrc.com DEACON KEN WADDLE Deacon kwaddle@xplornet.ca SR. LUCILLE FIELD, S.I.T.G. Religious Education & Youth Ministry Coordinator religioused-youth@stjamesparishrc.com Parish Office & Mailing Address: 30 Elma Street West Okotoks, AB T1S 1J7 Phone: 403-938-3122 Fax: 403-938-0524 Email: office@stjamesparishrc.com Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30pm *Closed for the Noon Hour *Closed 3 rd Friday of the Month Emergencies only (Sacrament of the Sick): Fr. Yarek at 403-613-2680 or Fr. Dennis at 587-432-5792. Please speak clearly and state your name and Phone number DEBORAH QUINLAN Senior Administrator office@stjamesparishrc.com MARIA VAN KAMPEN Youth Assistant 403-938-4600 youthministrymaria@stjamesparishrc.com VI LAKE Part-Time Secretary vi@stjamesparishrc.com CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN Administrative Assistant Submissions for the bulletin go to: bulletin@stjamesparishrc.com DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON Building and Sustaining One Parish Schedule for St. Michael s Church: Mass Times: Sun: 9:00am Wed: 9:00am Fri: 9:00am Reconciliation Schedule: After weekday Mass or by Appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday following Mass, 9:30-10:30am St. Michael s Church 402 Government Road (Street address only) Black Diamond

Mass Times & Mass Intentions Sunday - Apr 12 9:00am - St. Michael s Frank Blakley 11:00am - St. James Special Intention 7:00pm - St. James People of the Parish Monday - Apr 13 NO MASS Tuesday - Apr 14 7:00pm - St. James Bonnie Annicchiarico THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Activities For The Week DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Singing of Divine Mercy Chaplet at St. Michael s following 9am Mass Baptism Sunday 1st Communion retreat and Commitment Mass, St. Michael s Church St. James Choir Practice 10-11am, St. James Church Couples for Christ Program 2-6pm, St. James Church Prayer of the Heart & Body - No class, finished for the year. St. Michael s 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael s Church Men s Prayer Group 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church, Children s room. Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group 7-9pm, St. James Church, Lounge Area Theme: The 1st Glorious Mystery Sr. Youth Group Meeting 7-9pm, Youth Garage St. James CWL Meeting 7-9pm, St. James Church, Kitchen Area St. Michael s K of C Meeting 7:30-9pm, St. Michael s Church Wednesday - Apr 15 9:00am - St. Michael s Noah Marcyniuk Thursday - Apr 16 9:00am - St. James Special Intention Friday - Apr 17 9:00am - St. Michael s Hayden Marcyniuk Saturday - Apr 18 9:00am - St. James Vincent Testa St. James Mom s Group 10-11:30am, St. James Church, Lounge Area. Theme: DVD #6 The God of the Old Testament RCIA - 7-9pm, St. James Church - Kitchen Area Sr. Youth at Tudor Manor 6:30pm HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church Youth Group (Gr 7-9) Meeting 7-9pm, St. James Church. PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Girls T&T 6:30-8:30pm, St. James Church St. James Boys Group for Father s and Sons, 6:30-8:30pm, HTA. * Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass Upcoming Events and Activities Let us welcome, into our parish community, all the children who have received the Sacrament of Baptism today. Amelia Riehl GOD BLESS YOU & CONGRATULATIONS!

Page 3 S t. J a m e s P a r i s h Upcoming Events and Activities Prayer For the Divine Mercy Sunday You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You! From Diary of St. Faustina St. James Mom's group is looking for donations of new (not used) baby onesies, plain white, in all sizes. We are needing the kind with the snaps at the bottom and not down the front. Donations can be left in the bin in the narthex labelled "Onesies". Thank you! St. James CWL Scholarship St. James Catholic Women s League is offering a $500 scholarship for Catholic female Students in our parish graduating from grade 12. The deadline to receive your registration is May 1, 2015. Registration forms can be picked up from the guidance counsellor at Holy Trinity Academy or downloaded from the St. James CWL website. Completed forms can be dropped off at the St. James Parish Office. For more information call the CWL President at 403-472-1782. 35th ANNUAL HIKE FOR LIFE SATURDAY: May 9th, 2015 Prince s Island Park Registration: 8:30am Hike: 9:00am 12:00 Noon You are invited to support Calgary Pro-Life Fundraise for Respect Life programs to schools and groups Get sponsors and walk in the hike Pledge sheets are on the table in the Narthex or you can call 403-243-0691. Thanks for your support! St. James Book Club Our next book is: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life by Donald Miller. Next meeting is Tuesday, May 26th @ St. James Church, 7:30-9pm. Come and join us for a great discussion. Our book club meets every 2nd month.

Page 4 FIRST COMMUNION 2014 ALL CLASSES WILL BE SUNDAYS FROM 9-12 WHICH INCLUDES THE 11:00AM MASS. Registration fee $25.00. Sunday, April 19, 2015 Class with Students and Parents Commitment Mass Sunday, May 3, 2015 Retreat for Students Parent Session Saturday, May 24, 2015 Student and Parent Rehearsal for First Communion Liturgy Sunday, May 31 or June 7, 2015 First Communion Sacramental Mass *First Communion parents will plan a follow-up gathering in June for parents and students. BAPTISM PREPARATION If your child is seven years old or younger you are required to attend two classes on two consecutive Tuesdays. The classes are from 7:30-9:00 pm at St. James Church. Session Four: May 19 and 26, 2015 Session Five: September 15 and 22, 2015 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION A baptismal registration form must be handed into the parish office before the start of the session. Baptisms are held on the second Sunday of every month after the 11:00am Mass. If your child is older than seven years and in need of baptism please contact Sr. Lucille at the parish office 403-938-3122. MARRIAGE PREPARATION Phone the Parish Office at least 6 months before marriage and make an appointment with Fr. Yarek. Marriage preparation sessions are mandatory for those preparing for marriage. Sessions are at St. James Church, Friday 7-9pm and Saturday, 9:00am to 4:00pm on the following dates: Session Two: April 24 and 25, 2015 Session Three: October 23 and 24, 2015 Registration fee is $80.00 per couple. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Registration is ongoing for all those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Inquirers are instructed in the Catholic Faith and introduced to the life of the Church. The sessions are Wednesdays from 7-9pm at St. James Church. For more information please call Sr. Lucille at 403-938-3122. OKOTOKS FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE DATE: MAY 30, 2015 This year the Okotoks Food Bank Association is proudly celebrating 30 years of providing emergency food assistance to local families in need. We are commemorating this milestone by holding a community wide Food Drive to ensure we can continue to provide this important service. In order to successfully carry out the Food Drive, we need the assistance of many volunteers. We are looking for eager, responsible, people to help with collecting the donations during this door-to-door Food Drive in Okotoks. We will ask that donated items are clearly marked and left by the front door so volunteers can easily pick them up. Volunteers would work as a team of 3-4 plus a driver who would supply the vehicle. Each team will be given a map of the area they are responsible for collecting from. Once they complete their designated route, they will return to the Food Bank for drop off, and pick up a map for a new area. The Food Drive start time will be at 9 am and continue into the afternoon. In addition to door-to-door volunteers, we will need volunteers to work at the Food Bank to accept the donations. We will require licensed drivers to accompany each team. Approximately 100-150 volunteers will be needed. The assistance of our community is essential for the success of this worthwhile endeavor. If you are able to help us with this important event, please contact: sheilahughes@telus.net as soon as possible. We would appreciate your reply to this request by April 17, 2015. THANK YOU!

Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre for April 12th 2015. Second Sunday of Easter Health Care Apostolate The Spring 2015 Diocesan Palliative Care Education Program Part 1 and Part 2 will take place at the FCJ Christian Life Centre, 219 19 Ave. SW, on April 24 & 25, and May 1 & 2, 2015. The Program is on the two Friday evenings and all day both Saturdays. Registration fee: $85. For more information or to register, please call 403-218-5507 or Email: healthcareprograms@calgarydiocese.ca. The Spring 2015 Diocesan Pastoral Care Training Program will begin on Tuesday May 5, 2015 and run for 7 consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm - 9:30pm until June 16, 2015. The program will be held at the FCJ Christian Life Centre, 219-19 Ave. SW. This course will introduce you to the basic visiting skills required for Pastoral Care Ministry in the health care facilities or parish. Registration fee: $85. For more information and to register, call: 403-218-5501 or Email: alicia.zubot@calgarydiocese.ca. Office of Liturgy and Life & Family Resource Centre (LFRC) Vigil for Life: Bishop Henry will preside over a Vigil for the protection of human life at St. Mary s Cathedral on Wednesday May 13, 2015. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration from 6:00pm. The prayer service begins at 7pm and concludes with benediction at 8pm. All are welcome! Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Hear the Cry of the Poor: Evangelical and Catholic Responses: Hear Bishop Henry talk about a joint Christian response to poverty at one of Canada s largest Evangelical Post-Secondary School, Prairie Bible College. Bishop s session is part of the larger series Consider Lecture Series: Faith, Theology and Culture that features Christian leaders of many traditions who are changing the way we think about our faith and the proper response of the Gospel. Join us at 7:00pm April 15, 2015 at Parable Place, Prairie Bible College, at 350 5th Ave NE. Three Hills, AB. Journeying with Christ in Prayer: A 5 day Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, April 19-24, 2015. King s Fold Retreat & Renewal Centre (Range Road 40, Cochrane, AB) is pleased to offer a personally directed retreat that focuses on the life of Christ in Scripture following the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola in the Spiritual Exercises. This retreat is characterized by daily personal prayer periods on scripture passages, common prayer and Eucharist, set in the context of silence and supported by daily individual spiritual direction. Facilitated by: Charles Pottie-Pâté, sj and Heather Cowie, Cost: $650/person, from 7:00 pm Sunday to 2:00 pm Friday, Contacts: Fr. Charles Pottie- Pâté at 403-228-417 Ext. 232, or 403-932- 3174: retreat@kingsfoldretreat.com. The Catholic Church in Dialogue with the Modern World: A Workshop : Hear Dr. Agnes De Dreuzy (Catholic University of America), Dr. Peter Baltutis (St. Mary s University), and Deacon Adrian Martens speak on the anniversary of the Decree on Non-Christian Religions, and how we can promote dialogue and closeness with Christ in a world that so desperately needs him. May 2nd, 10:30am-4:00pm, at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 120-17th Ave SW. RSVP by April 30th to Caroline Silveira, 403-218-5523, or caroline.silveira@calgarydiocese.ca. Pay by cheque or cash ($20.00 lunch and snacks included) made out to the RC Diocese of Calgary. Alberta 100 th Anniversary Remembrance Service of the Armenian Genocide : Join Archbishop Hovakimian (Armenian Orthodox Bishop of Canada), Fr. Agathon Shayb (Coptic Orthodox), and other Catholic and government leaders as we remember, with our Orthodox brothers and sisters, the great travesty of the first modern Christian genocide. Pray learn, and remember those who died for the name of Christ: May 9 th 5:00pm at St. Boniface Church, Calgary, 1923 Broadview Rd NW. Reception to follow. Social Justice Ministry 2015 Development & Peace Regional Meeting & Retreat: Will be held on April 24 & 25, 2015 at St. Mary s Parish in Red Deer, Alberta. Registration deadline is April 19 th, 2015. Please contact Sara Farid at sfarid@devp.org to register or for more information. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Page 6 Life & Family Resource Centre (LFRC) Separated or divorced parents raising children can benefit from Effective Co-Parenting: Putting Children First, a five week program that gives information about the needs of parents, children and families. The LFRC is offering this program on 5 consecutive Wednesday evenings from April 15 May 13. There is still time to register by calling 403-218 -5505. Mark your calendar for A Song for Rachel, a fun-filled, family fundraising concert and silent auction to support Project Rachel. Everyone is invited to attend this event at 7:30 pm, Friday May 8 at St. Paul s Parish, 1305 Main St, Airdrie. Tickets on sale at $10/person or $25/family. Contact the LFRC at 403-218-5505 for tickets or to donate silent auction items. Couples for Christ and the LFRC invite you to "Let Me Love You, a Theology of the Body Conference with Christopher West on May 29-30 at St Bonaventure Church, 1600 Acadia Dr. SE. Program starts with Mass at 6:00pm on Friday and on Saturday, with the 9 am Mass to be celebrated by Bishop Frederick Henry. Main topics: God, Sex & the Universal Longing. Contact: 403-999-5456 or 403-651-7443 or vuoleneden@gmail.com, for tickets @ $25 +$12.00 for workbook. Canadian Federation of Catholic Physicians Societies. Upcoming Event: Love One Another: The Importance of Christian Love in Healthcare, June 11-14, 2015 at The Fairmont Palliser, Calgary. To register, contact www.canadiancatholicphysicians.com. Project Rachel offers a journey of healing and reconciliation for men and women who are suffering distress from a past abortion experience. Clients will be referred to professional counselors who are specially trained to deal with the trauma associated with this experience. For more information call Project Rachel at 403-218-5506 or toll free at 1-877-597-3223. You can also e-mail projectrachel@calgarydiocese.ca. Marriage Preparation Course at Catholic Family Service. Please join us: Mar. 27-29, April 17-19, April 24-26, May 22-24. For registration/ information and more weekends, call CFS at 403-233-2360 or visit the website at www.cfs-ab.org. Stewardship Office 2015 Western Canadian Catholic Stewardship Conference (WCCSC) will take place at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre on June 12 14, 2015. The theme of the conference is Stewards Radiating the Joy of the Gospel. Register online at www.wccsc.ca for the conference now and save on the early bird registration fee of $195.00 per person until April 30, 2015. On May 1, 2015 the conference regular registration fee is $235.00 per person. With questions, contact stewardship@calgarydiocese.ca or call Eden D Souza, Stewardship Coordinator at 403-218-5520. Sisters of Our Merciful Jesus, Calgary Day of Reflection with the Sisters of Our Merciful Jesus, Saturday April 25, starting with 11:30am. Mass and ending at 5:00pm, at the Divine Mercy Centre, 15206 Township Road 262 Calgary, AB T3P 1A7. An event for single young women (between 18-35 years). Donations will be accepted. Please RSVP by Saturday April 18th, 2015 by calling Sr. Katrina Le at 587-755-1019 or email: mfaustyna@yahoo.com. ` Ministry Altar Servers Book Club Children s Liturgy Couples for Christ Program Finance Council Girls T&T K of C - St. James K of C - St. Michael s Men s Prayer Group Music Ministry Parish Pastoral Council Pastoral Care Prayer Chain RCIA Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group Sacramental Preparation St. James Boy s Group for Father s and Sons St. James Catholic Women s League St. James Moms Group St. Vincent de Paul St. Vincent de Paul - Black Diamond Together in Action Youth Group Contact Information Peter Kiranas 403-519-4606 Sr. Lucille 403-938-3122 Roxanne Bruketa rrpasternak@hotmail.com Julius Strachan 403-630-5291 julius_strachanjr@yahoo.com ` Jim Hart hart.jamesrobert@gmail.com Jane Perreault mommyjane3@gmail.com Kevin Crawford 403-938-4328 Steve Dookie 403-933-5757 Stefan Schwartz 403-850-2057 stefrschwarz@gmail.com Leanne Plamondon 403-982-9876 Dave Wilson 403-995-2201 Ron Nelson 403-995-0089 Vi Lake vilake@telus.net Cheryl Poulin ccfry47@shaw.ca Shannon Frank smfrankjm@gmail.com Sr. Lucille 403-938-3122 Jason Krueger 403-836-1541 jkrueger@redeemer.ab.ca Pamela Mclean pamela_mclean04@yahoo.com Linda Bryson 403-938-7644 dlbryson@hotmail.com Tara Epp 403-938-0562 tepp@redeemer.ab.ca John Walsh 403-933-4955 Dave Wilson 403-995-2201 Maria van Kampen 403-938-4600 youthministrymaria @stjamesparishrc.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 take five minutes to feed your faith every day SOLEMNITY OF THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (OR SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY) We are stronger for the scars There s a classic scene in the 1975 movie Jaws where Quint, Hooper, and Brody are at sea, comparing the scars they have. From a moray eel bite to an arm-wrestling match, each scar contains the memory of great physical and emotional pain. Their conversation is more than a friendly game of bettering the other ( I got that beat! ); it s a way of sharing and weaving together significant stories on their journey. The scars we have witness not only to hardship but also to resilience! Consider the scars that you bear. How might they impart meaning to yourself and to others? TODAY S READINGS: Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31 (44). Then Jesus said to Thomas, Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe. MONDAY, APRIL 13 FEAST OF MARTIN I, POPE, MARTYR; EASTER WEEKDAY Choose the good Get a powerful person angry and you often pay a penalty. Martin I became the last pope-martyr for accepting his election without waiting for the emperor s approval. That mistake was followed quickly by another: Martin condemned a notion the emperor favored. Folks like the emperor preferred to think of Christ s humanity as dissolving like a drop of honey in the sea of his divinity rendering Christ s free choice to save us as no choice at all. Goodness must always be chosen, which makes us truly human and not puppets as emperors then and now would like us to be. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 4:23-31; John 3:1-8 (267). What is born of flesh is flesh and what is born of spirit is spirit. TUESDAY, APRIL 14 EASTER WEEKDAY Leap of faith There is a folksy saying, attributed to many different ethnic groups, that goes: Every baby is born with a loaf of bread under his arm. In so many words, it means that God will provide, even if you re not exactly sure how. It s difficult to let go of worry in the face of uncertainty, whether it s being able to care for a child or to handle any important responsibility. Your willingness to try, despite your fears, without knowing the outcome, shows faith. Trust that God will see you through it. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 4:32-37; John 3:7b-15 (268). There was no needy person among them the proceeds were distributed to each according to need. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 Light the way As the days of Easter continue, the light of the Easter dawn shines brightly. That light revealed that Christ had risen and, in the light of day, called his disciples to go out and spread the Good News. God was living and breathing in them. As they shared their faith journeys, more and more light entered the world. By that light, we believe. And in the light of the Risen Christ, there is hope and freedom and grace. Today, see the light that shines within you. Tend the flames of mercy and find the Good News this day holds! TODAY S READINGS: Acts 5:17-26; John 3:16-21 (269). Whoever lives the truth comes to the light. THURSDAY, APRIL 16 EASTER WEEKDAY Celebrate God s abundance Scripture is replete with images of the abundance of God: from the widow of Zarephath receiving alabaster jars full of flour and oil to the miracle of water becoming wine at the wedding feast in Cana. How might this characteristic of God inform our own activities? What choices might we make in our relationships, at work, or standing in line at the grocery store? How might we live out of God s abundance even on those days or weeks or years of feeling like we have less than nothing? Let us nudge our alabaster jar toward God and trust that God will take care of the rest. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 5:27-33; John 3:31-36 (270). God does not ration his gift of the Spirit. FRIDAY, APRIL 17 FEAST OF KATERI TEKAKWITHA; EASTER WEEKDAY Things that go bump set us right The smallpox Kateri suffered as a child left her with a scarred face and near blindness, hence her name Tekakwitha She who bumps into things, which seems cruel, but also might be a reminder of unpredictable grace. Years ago, when the bumper sticker S*** happens was popular, Bishop Richard Sklba countered such a defeatist attitude by reminding us that Grace happens too. What we bump into and what bumps into us every day are countless opportunities to wake up to God s grace at work. Maybe you will bump into a neighbor or stranger to whom you can be of some service today. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 5:34-42; John 6:1-15 (271). Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining. SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Community with a capital C The church is built on community. Together, the People of God welcome new members in Baptism, come together to be fed in the Eucharist, and witness faith proclaimed at Confirmation. Such community nurtures, supports, and affirms the universality and unity of church. When gathering around the table to celebrate, give thanks, and worship, it is helpful from time to time to look and see those around us. Who isn t present? Who isn t being served at the table? Who have I shut out? Our call is to spread the Good News... and sometimes the greatest news is that all are welcome. TODAY S READINGS: Acts 6:1-7; John 6:16-21 (272). It is I. Do not be afraid. 2015 by TrueQuest Communications. TakeFiveForFaith.com; 800-942-2811; mail@takefiveforfaith.com. All rights reserved. Daily email sign-up and App available online. Noncommercial reprints permitted with the following credit: Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com. Scripture citations from the New American Bible Revised Edition.

Our Together in Action appeal is now underway. Your contributions go a long way in helping many in our Parish as well as the Diocese access assistance programs that they would otherwise be unable to obtain. Our goal this year is $45,060. an amount that could be achieved if even 25% of our Parish Family gave $4.30 per week or $224 per year. Please take the time to read the brochures and see how your help can make a difference. Sale of Safeway and Sobeys Gift Cards Safeway and Sobeys gift cards are sold at face value every second Sunday after the 11 am and 7 pm Mass as well as at the Parish office. Cash, cheque, debit and credit cards can be used for payment. Our goal for 2015 is to sell $9000 per month or $108,000 annually which will contribute $8100 towards the Parish Actual March 1st to 31st $6,850.00 Year to date $21,050.00 Proceeds to the Parish $1,578.00 Weekly Collection Report 2014 April 5, 2015 Collections Over (Under) Year to date Collections Year to date Over (Under) Operating Fund $15,854 $ 21,629 $(5,775) $134,755 $175,812 $ (41,057) Together in Action (TIA) $ 341 $ 867 $ (526) $ 9,742 $12,138 $(2,396) Weekly Collection Report 2014 March 29, 2015 Collections Over (Under) Year to date Collections Year to date Over (Under) Operating Fund $26,106 $ 11,629 $14,477 $118,901 $154,183 $ (35,282) Together in Action (TIA) $ 2,475 $ 867 $ 1,608 $ 9,401 $11,271 $(1,870)