First Reading:(Malachi 3:1-4)We heard the prophet Malachi make the prophecy: “Suddenly there will come to the Temple the Lord whom you seek and the messenger of the covenant whom you desire.” Second Reading:(Hebrews 2:14-18) Because Jesus in His human nature was tempted, He is able to help us in our temptations. Gospel:(Luke 2:22-40)As Simeon and Anna longed for the coming Messiah, we too might take the quiet time needed to get in touch with our longing for all that Jesus will bring to us.Read more at: Sunday’s Offerings

We will resume printing this information once we are back in our parish church.

 LAUGHTER 

Bulletin Bloopers:

  • Let us join David an Lisa in the celebration of their wedding and bring their happiness to a conclusion.
  • Helpers are needed! Please sign up on the information sheep.
  • Diana and Don request your presents at their wedding.

Thank you for the unity, generosity, support and hard work of every member of our parish.

Upcoming Events in our Parish and Mass Intentions

*** Feast of the Presentation of the Lord – Sunday, February 2, 2014

+ 1st Communion Class at 10:25 am in SFDS office/house

+ Mass at St. Andrew’s, Vulcan @ 9 am –

+ Mass at St. Francis de Sales at 11 am

+ Choir: Folk

+ Intentions of people of St. Andrew’s and St. Francis de Sales

*** Monday, February 3, 2014–Sts. Blaise and Ansgar

+ No Mass – Fr. Ed’s day off

*** Tuesday, February 4, 2014–

+ Mass at 1 pm at Extendicare

+ Mass at 7 pm at SFDS

*** Wednesday, February 5, 2014- St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr

+ Mass at 3:30 pm @ SFDS

*** Thursday, February 6, 2014–St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs

+ Mass at 7 pm @ SFDS

*** Friday, February 7, 2014 –

+ Mass at 9 am @ SFDS

** Saturday, February 8, 2014 –Sts. Jerome Emiliani, Josephine Bakhita, Blessed Virgin Mary

+ Mass at 5 pm

+ Choir: Mixed

*** 5thSunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday,February 9, 2014

+ 1st Communion Class at 10:25 am in SFDS office/house

+ Mass at St. Andrew’s, Vulcan @ 9 am–

+ Mass at St. Francis de Sales @ 11 am

+ Choir: Combined

+ Intentions of people of St. Andrew’s and St. Francis de Sales

WELCOME TO ST. FRANCIS DE SALES’______

We welcome all new parishioners to our parish community. If you would like to register with the parish, please fill out a “Welcome to St. Francis de Sales Parish” for at Sunday’s ‘Welcome’ desk.

ARE YOU MOVING?______

If you are registered in our parish please be sure to notify us if you are moving to a new home (in town or not) so that we can send any or your parish mail to your new address.

DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS______

Please have any submissions for the bulletin in by Wednesday, 12:00 pm noon.

MASS INTENTIONS ______

Please remember to print legibly the names of the loved ones you are requesting a Mass for. Also, if you making your donation for the Mass request by cheque, please make your cheque out to Fr. Edwar Hospet and NOT St. Francis de Sales parish.

HOSPITAL STAY ______

Be sure to let hospital personnel know that you are Roman Catholic during your stay. This will ensure that you will be visited by the Pastoral Care Team.

PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM ______

The Palliative Care Team is available to sit with the sick of our parish when they are dying. If you are in need of this very important ministry, please contact the team’s coordinator, Doreen Needham at 403-652-2245.

Liturgical Ministries for February 8 and 9 – SFDS

MINISTRIES / 5:00 pm MASS / 11:00 AM
Lectors / Sharon Lainchbury
Memo Gomez / Jennifer Hamilton
Sarah France
Eucharistic Ministers / Lee Amlin
Norma Cooke / Carol Ewchuk
Dennis Ewchuk
Stephanie Laitre
Gerry McCallum
Catherine Mills
Jason Sekura
Altar Servers / T.B.A. / T.B.A.
Ushers / Bill & Dianne Ward / Cliff & Bea Taylor
Gift Bearers / Al & Darlene Gillis / Leah Autida and family
Greeters / Mary Dudar
Catherine Mills / Jo Mitchell
Patti Keats
Choir / Mixed / Combined
Coffee Hosts / *********************** / Bob & Jessie Izyk

Liturgical Ministries for February 9 – St. Andrew’s

MINISTRIES / 9:00 AM MASS
Eucharistic Ministers / Jerry & Michael
Lectors / James Will
Coffee & Church Cleaning / Pat and Allan Fath

Holy Spirit Academy

Open House and

Kindergarten Registration 2014/2015

You are invited to our Kindergarten Registration and Open House on Tuesday, March 4, 6:30-8:00 at the Holy Spirit Academy portables.

Two, four hundred and seventy-five (475) hour all-day Kindergarten programs will be offered at Holy Spirit Academy during the 2014/2015 school year as follows: Tuesday/Thursday and Monday/Wednesday.

Registration Procedures

The following documentation is required for all registrations:

  • Student’s original birth certificate
  • Baptismal certificate (for pastoral purposes: child or parent)
  • Immunization records – for out of province/country students
  • Registration packages can be picked up from the office at any time.

Please Note:

  • Students must be five (5) years of age by December 31, 2014
  • Registration fee is $50.00 – payable upon registration
  • Busing is available free of charge for students from rural areas outside of High River, and from portions of High River lying 2.4 km or more away from the school site.

ROYAL LEPAGE – BENCHMARK

KEN BRAAT

Associate

BUS: 403-253-1901

FAX: 403-259-5580

CELL: 403-336-4020

110-7220 Fisher St. S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2H8

ST. FRANCIS

DE SALES

206 – 9th Avenue West, High River, Alberta T1V 1A4

TEMPORARY OFFICE

LOCATED AT 816 –3 Street, S.W.

Fr. Ed’s Cell 403-973-6218;Office # 403-601-3886

Email:

Parish Website:

  • Sunday Mass: 11:00 am

ST. ANDREW’S, Vulcan

330 – 1st Street South, Vulcan, Alberta, T0L 2B0

Sunday Mass: 9:00 am

Weekday Mass Schedule

Monday:No Mass

Tuesday:7:00 pm @ St. Francis de Sales

1st, 3rd, 5th Tuesday: Mass at 1 pm @ Extendicare, Vulcan

2nd, 4thTuesday: Mass at 1 pm @ Peter Dawson Lodge, Vulcan

Wednesday: 1st, 3rd, 5th Wednesday at 3:30 pm @ SFDS

2nd, 4thWednesday at 3:30 pm @ H.R. Hospital

Thursday:7:00 pm @ St. Francis de Sales

Friday:9:00 am @ St. Francis de Sales