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PART II Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish 10 ways Vatican II A Roman Catholic Christian Community shapes our church today We come together at our Lord’s invitation to worship God, The Catholic Spirit | October 11, 2012 celebrate the sacraments, and deepen our faith. We strive to be thankful, generous and welcoming, and are sent forth to help advance God’s Kingdom on earth 5 It emphasized the importance of the family. by proclaiming the Gospel and serving others. According to “Lumen Gentium,” the family is the “Domestic Church.” While the faith of June 16, 2019 The Solemnity Of The Most Holy Trinity Cycle C the church flourishes in parishes, dioceses and nations around the world, before all else is the family. It is the family that provides a strong foundation for each believer. Parish Pastoral Assistant - Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sherwood Park 6 It reshaped the church’s relationship with other Christians and other religions. We have an opportunity for a full time Pastoral Assistant supporting Our Lady of Perpetual At Vatican II, the church adopted a spirit of respect and dialogue toward other faith tradi- Help Parish located in Sherwood Park. The responsibilities include support for the Pastor of a tions. Ensuing dialogues have built bridges of understanding and strengthened relation- comprehensive pastoral program for the parish. ships with Orthodox Christians, Jews, Muslims, Protestants and others. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Pastor, other parish staff, parish pastoral council and finance committee in the overall pastoral care of the parish. Focus areas include 7 It promoted collaboration. Worship, Sacramental Preparation, Faith Formation, Pastoral Care and School Liaison. Included The document “Christus Dominus” encouraged “collegiality,” or collaboration within the in this role are responsibilities to assist the Pastor in providing professional operational and church. Bishops, priests, religious and lay people all work together in a way they didn’t in administrative management of the parish. the past. Bishops collaborate through episcopal conferences like the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and state-level Catholic conferences. The council also encouraged Qualifications: “subsidiarity,” by which authority is divided up and decisions are made at the appropriate Certificate in Catholic Studies or equivalent level. Training in specific programs such as sacramental preparation, pastoral care and other specialties Conflict management, problem solving training 8 It updated the church. Effective public speaker John XXIII saw Vatican II as a chance for renewal in the face of the “signs of the times” Knowledge of community resources is preferred and said he called the council to open a window and let in fresh air. This resulted in re- Knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, accounting software such as Parish Friendly and Sage forms that made the church more accessible to the modern world, such as Mass in the ver- Active Catholic faith life and abides by the teachings of Catholicism in his/her personal life nacular and dialogue with other believers, and the openness of the council was reflected in Requires some weekend and evening work for events and meetings the presence of men and women religious, lay people and even non-Catholics among its official observers. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume quoting the job title “Pastoral Assistant ” in the subject line to [email protected] or fax 780-467-0530. 9. but it also returned the church to its roots. Vatican II also reformed the church through a back-to-basics approach. This meant re- We thank all those who apply; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. newed appreciation for Scripture, the Fathers of the Church and the restoration of ancient The Holy Spirit is calling all musicians traditions such as the permanent diaconate and the multi-step process for adults joining the church. Brothers and Sisters, is the Holy Spirit inviting you to share your 10 Then-Father Joseph Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI) played a significant musical talents with our OLPH community at our weekend behind-the-scenes role. Masses? We do need your assistance and we do provide all training The bishops at Vatican II were assisted by brilliant theologians. These assistants, or and mentoring needed. We will support you; I guarantee it. Please “periti,” included Joseph Ratzinger, who assisted Cardinal Josef Frings of Cologne, Germa- stay tuned as we will be doing some serious recruiting in the next ny. Father Ratzinger was involved in drafting speeches, shaping documents and defining few weeks, or please contact Fr. Jim at [email protected] May our the overall trajectory of the council. Lord bless you and your musical generous hearts. Liturgy Schedule OFFICE HOURS: Childre & Adult Sacraments Mon. June 17 - Sun. June 23 Mon.- Sun. 7:30 am - 8:30 pm Monday: 8:30 am Mass (Open Lunch Hour) Congratulations to our Young Parishioners Tuesday: 8:30 am Mass, 6:15 pm Mass who celebrated their 1st Communion on Wednesday: 8:30 am Mass Saturday, June 15, 2019 Thursday: 8:30 am Mass, 6:15 pm Mass RECONCILIATION Friday: 7:30 am Adora. & Expos., 8:30 am Mass Reconciliation 1/2 hour prior to all weekday May the Eucharist be a source of blessing & comfort Saturday: 8:30 am Mass Masses and from 9:15 am to 11:00 am on throughout your life. Sunday: 2:30 pm Baptisms Saturday or by appointment. Parish News Mass Times: Pastor Saturday: 5:00pm Fr. Jim Corrigan - [email protected] A Prayer For Fathers Sunday: 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 7:00 pm Mass Associate Pastors God our Father, In your wisdom and love you made all things. St. Francis of Assisi, Tofield, AB (Mass Times) Father Sathiaseelan Kulandaisamy SDB Fr. Sathia - [email protected] Bless those fathers who have taken upon Mass: Sunday: 11:00am Father Jojappa Chinnabathini SAC Themselves the responsibility of parenting. Mass Intentions…… Fr. Jojo - [email protected] Bless those who have lost a spouse to death, ✞ separation, or divorce, Mon. June 17: Baby Atkinson , Babatamilore Alade, Pastoral Assistants Jordan Thompson, Lucie & Joseph and who are parenting their children alone. Tues. June 18: Olga Acosta ✞, Suzanne Shutiak ✞, Betty Donovan - [email protected] Strengthen all Dads by your love that they may Doug Ramer ✞, Jordan Thompson, CWL, Monna Senez - [email protected] Become the loving, caring persons they are meant to be. Joseph Maksymiuk, Babatamilore Alade, Raylene Yuzyk - [email protected] Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen! Wed. June 19: Mary Predigerd ✞, Jordan Thompson, Pat Lemire - [email protected] Babatamilore Alade ✞ ✞ Acting Financial & Business Administrator The Awesome Altar Servers would like to thank the Amazing Jets Thurs. June 20: Gileen Romaniuk , Nick Romaro , Matt Soraka ✞, Eugene Wolff ✞, Mavis D’Sousa, Paul Raylene Yuzyk - [email protected] Group for hosting an Appreciation Lasagna Supper for the children. Silveira, Percy D’Souza, Babatamilore Alade We were fed and entertained for the evening. Fun was had by all! Fri. June 21: Suzanne Galibois ✞, Jim & Patti Martin, Volunteer Management Blessings upon you and your Families! Thank you! Odelie Marchildon, Eugene Wolff ✞, Maria Mollma ✞, Salvatorie Mollma ✞, Sr. Marlette Black ✞, Monique Lamoureux-Veley Knights of Columbus invites all members and partners to our year-end ✞ ✞ [email protected] Angelo Esposito , Carmelo & Ausinta Esposito barbecue on Monday, June 17th. Installation of officers will start at 6:00 pm Sat. June 22: Clifford Saulnier ✞ Administrative Assistants with steak and chicken supper at 6:45. Cost is $10.00 per person. Please Lorraine Dotto - [email protected] bring a salad or a dessert. Jenny Velazco - [email protected] Contact Larry Hycha at 780-464-2869 or e-mail [email protected] Website: www.olph.ca Shalom Retreat Edmonton | June 21-23, 2019 Facebook: facebook.com/olphsherwoodpark Venue: St. Theresa's Catholic Parish, MacNeil Hall, 7508 29 Ave., Edm., AB T6K 3Y8 Society of St. Vincent de Paul OLPH Prayer Laudators Dates: Friday June 21, 2019 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |Saturday June 22, 2019 8:30 AM - 7:00 (780) 416 - 0931 We pray for others. Prayers of praise PM | Sunday June 23, 2018 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Help Line: ext. 1, Donations: ext. 2 and intercession are offered to God our Registration Fee: $80 Adults | $50 Youth (Lunch and Dinner will be provided) Poor Box Collection Father. Confidentiality is respected at all times. Limited seats available. Register today to confirm your participation! 3rd Sunday of every month Contact Doreen at 467-0597 or Josie at 467-0197. Register online at payments.shalommedia.org/2019/retreat/edmonton Contact: Rachel 780-906-8347 | Varkey 780-937-6411 Parish News Living In The Word Of God PARISH PICNIC 2019 Living in the Word ̶ ̶ What use do I make of time? Do I set aside time for prayer, for Sunday There are not enough THANK YOU’s to go around for the amazing and successful mass, for the enjoyment of family? Am I able to dedicate some time to volunteer in the parish, picnic held on Sunday, June 9, 2019. THANK YOU to the Knight of Columbus for our schools, hospitals or charitable organizations? What time can be dedicated to the study of the the great food and the CWL for the ice-cream treats, Dynamic music, the great balloon faith, or to understanding in the light of the Gospel the issues that impact the poor, both at home creations, face painters, volunteers for set-up, supervising games, bouncy castle and clean up and Par- and abroad, and the environment? (Archbishop Smith, Pastoral Letter, September 14, 2017) ish Council members for coordinating and organizing this great day. Many hands make light work.