PART II Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish 10 ways Vatican II A Roman 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 “,” 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 “” 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 , 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. God Bless each and everyone of you . Grace with lines inspired by the Readings for June 16, Trinity Sunday

Leader: Lord Jesus, we thank you for your Word. You come to us through the Holy Spirit, who OLPH SonWest’s VBS leads us into all truth. (John 16:12-13) There are Limited spaces in each group, especially Preschool . All: May we affirm the Holy Trinity as the origin of everything true and good. Camp Date: July 8th-12th (Last day of registration is June 24th - No guarantee of Tshirt) Or

Time: 9:00am-12:30pm Leader: Lord Jesus, we thank you for your Word. You invite us to accept from the Holy Spirit Cost : $60.00 per child what you have received from the Father. (John 16:14-15) Where: Downstairs in the OLPH Parish Hall All: May we worship God, who is three in one, with everything we are. Camp for Preschool age (FULL)

A week of fun for all. Children will enjoy lively songs, take home great crafts every day, play games Parish & Community News and have some awesome snacks while they learn about Jesus’ love during bible story time Father Parker Love Registration forms are available at the Parish office or you can download the form from parish Sincere and heartfelt congratulations, love and best wishes to formerly Deacon Parker, now Fr. website at www.olph.ca . All registrations need to be dropped off , with payment into the Parish Parker Love. Fr. Parker was ordained to the ministerial priesthood by Archbishop Donald Bolen office to secure a spot. at Holy Rosary Cathedral in Regina on Friday June 14, 2019. We are grateful for the time For more information contact Laurie McGee at [email protected] Fr. Parker spent with us as a transitional Deacon and our prayers and love are with him as he begins his service as a priest of the Archdiocese of Regina. Water Bottles - Do you own a business . Would you be willing to donate 150 -200 water bottles to Beach Party Potluck Night. OLPH’s Bible camp. We give one to each child/youth Friday June 21st 6:30 pm . to avoid using plastic cups every day. If you are able to help us please email Live Music by Beach Buoys. Laurie or Sharon at [email protected] Activities for all ages. Thankyou in advance Kids zone includes Ocean Snacks and Fishing Game. Come join us. Dress in summer clothes and bring a summer dish to Vacation Bible Camp (VBS) share. Craft Supply Donations Needed

Items needed: burlap ribbon, burlap material, burlap embellishments, CHALICE MISSION IN OCTOBER ribbon, wired ribbon, bags of popcorn kernels, wool, tea lights (wax or battery). Craft supplies can be dropped off at the Parish Office. Thank Join @Chalice’s mission trip to Tanzania! We're actively recruiting 15-20 Canadians who have a heart you for your donation. for service to travel with us from October 2-22, 2019. The application deadline is June 24, 2019.

Donation of Craft Supplies Needed We invite you to learn more and experience your next great adventure! If interested contact: Joanne Albrecht, International Mission Trip Coordinator at 902 252 3917 Called to Protect Workshops It is the policy of the Archdiocese of Edmonton that if you are going to share your time and talent in any parish ministry you are required to attend a Called to Protect Session. If you have not yet done so please register for one of the upcoming sessions:

Santa Maria Goretti, June 19 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Parish Office at 780-422-8304 to register. St. Theresa’s, June 25 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Parish Office at 780-463-2431 to register.

Questions? Go to https://caedm.ca/PastoralParishServices/ SafeEnvironmentsAbusePrevention If you have not yet returned your volunteer package please do so. If you have lost or misplaced your package or did not receive one please contact the Parish Office with your Name, Phone Num- ber and Ministry. A replacement package will be sent to you. You may also email Monique at [email protected]

Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help and Mass for the Feast of the Solemnity of Our Lady of Perpetual Help June 27, 2019

The Feast of the Solemnity of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is celebrated each year on June 27th. A Novena will be prayed for the nine days preceding Our Lady’s Feast Day. The Novena begins on Tuesday, June 18th. Pamphlets containing the daily Novena prayers will be placed in the foyer the weekend of June 15/16 if you’d like to take one home as the Novena may be prayed on your own. The Novena will also be a part of each of the daily and weekend Masses June 18 – June 26. Please join us on Thursday, June 27 to celebrate Mass for the Feast of the Solemnity of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 8:30 am Mass & 6:15 pm.

**For a more complete breakdown of the budget numbers please go to www.olph.ca and read the 2018 Financial Stewardship Report. Copies of this are also available in the foyer and at the Parish Office.**

Ordinary Receipts - Building Fund Together We Average Weekly Cost Weekly Target Serve Financial Report June 2, 2019 of Running the Parish Amount Weekly Target based on 2019 Budget Amount Based Amount on 2019 Commitment of $115,000.00 Average weekly cost of running the Parish $28,999.68 $2,884.62 (based on 2019 budgeted amount) Donations June 9 $23,671.50 $2,830.00 $790.00 Week 24 -$ 5,328.18 -$54.62 Total to date $68,575.15 Liturgical Ministries Workshop - Save the date NORTH of 60 PROJECT 2019 Paulatuk

Are you currently involved in a liturgical ministry (music, proclaimers, Thank -You, Thank -You, Thank -You!! for your overwhelming response of generosity EMCs, ushers, sacristans, adult servers, commentators) here at OLPH or towards the people we serve . The OLPH Society of Saint Vincent de Paul ( SSVP ) thank all of you who looking at becoming involved in one? Then you’ll want to save the contributed in so many ways to the success of this project. We especially thank Father Jim, Lorraine, Jenny and dates for the upcoming Liturgical Ministries Workshops with Bernadette all the Pastoral staff for supporting us in whatever we asked in communicating our story and needs in the Gasslein on Wednesday, September 25 in the evening 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. bulletin, on the screens and in the announcements and in preparing the Reverse collection slips and the ushers for followed by ministry specific sessions on Saturday, September 28. distributing them at Mass. You were wonderful and played an essential part. Thanks also to the many volun- teers who helped us collect, sort, box and load the seacan with all the items that you so generously provided us Wednesday, September 25 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Baptism, the Basis for All Ministry with for the poor in Paulatuk. What a Fantastic Parish we are so fortunate to be a part of, that enables us to help “Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious, and ac- those in need. Once again, you were and are all amazing! The fully packed Seacan left OLPH and should arrive tive participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy. Such in Paulatuk sometime in August 2019. participation by the Christian people as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a redeemed With your help , this is what we filled the sea container with: people (1 Pet. 2:9; cf. 2:4-5), is their right and duty by reason of their baptism.” (Constitution on the Baby needs ( formula & toiletries ) ( $600 ) Sacred Liturgy, 14). We will use the lens of what happens to us at baptism to explore the meaning of Bedding ( $230 ) and uncollected food items ( $200 ) liturgical participation. Many Bags of winter clothing, jeans and runners, toiletries (donated by you) All are welcome to attend. Oil tank, heater and related equipment & wrap, lumber, air hoses & wrap, etc. ( $13,440) Saturday, September 28 Sessions Food and items brought in from Reverse Collection ( donated by you ) Session #1: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Lending Your Voice to God – of special interest to Packing supplies ( $200 ) Proclaimers (readers) In the liturgy of the Word, God uses your voice to speak to your brothers All of the above were either donated by you or purchased with the proceeds from the Reverse Collection or Poor Box Collection. and sisters in the community. But you’re not alone: The Spirit works in them and in you, making the proclamation of the Word a uniquely Spirit-filled event. How can we be penetrated by this Word Summary of the Project : Receipts : OLPH SSVP Reverse Collection(May 4 & 5) $3,672.00 that will also penetrate others when we proclaim it? SSVP St Matthews Conference $3,500.00 Lunch Break – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (on your own) Designated contribution (other) $550.00 Session #2: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Disbursements : $ 14,670.00 An Extraordinary Ministry of Communion – of special interest to Extraordinary Receipts – Disbursements = $7722.00 - $14,670 = - $ 6948.00 (deficit) Ministers of Communion NOTE: Deficit was offset by saved receipts from past years when building supplies could not be sent. What’s so extraordinary about extraordinary ministers of communion? We will explore the The information above accounts only for the cash received and disbursed in connection with the project. It does not include the values of huge amounts of food, clothing and other items donated by parishioners theology and spirituality of the eucharistic prayer and the communion rite to help us under- and others. stand how you participate in an intimate way in the transformation and building up of the Body of Christ. What an overwhelming response to people in need! Through your generosity we have supplied them with their requested needs and any surplus items collected were made available first to the other Arctic Communities in the Session #3: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. North of 60 Project and then to the Edmonton SSVP. Two years ago we began the restoration of a historic 1935 Foster and Expressing Unity: The Ministry of Music – of special interest to Musi- Mission building, known as “Father’s House, in Paulatuk, which has been vacant and neglected for 20 years. cians ( Google CBC News Aug27, 2017 files from Mackenzie Scott ) When restored, it will be used as a communi- Musicians are, differently, agents of communion. The role of music in the liturgy, as the ty gathering place, a food bank and a thrift store for the people. Over the last two years, we have helped them put Church sets it forth in its liturgical documents, points to music as a profound expression of in new windows, repair walls, roof and do electrical work. This summer three SSVP volunteers will journey communion born of love. We will explore how this theology can shape our spirituality as again to Paulatuk to continue this renovation process. The community of Paulatuk and their Bishop are very liturgical ministers. excited about having this restoration done and we all say THANK -YOU, THANK -YOU for all you have done to make this happen!!! Everyone is welcome to attend any or all of the workshops. Each workshop will explore the theology and spirituality of these three ministries – Proclaimers, Extraordinary Ministers of Com- munion and Musicians – but may be of interest to others as well. These are NOT “how-to” work- shops, although the theology and spirituality have implications for our practice. We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 1Y7 Telephone: 780 -467 -5470 Fax: 780 -467 -0530 For more information or to register, please contact Pat in the Parish Office at 780-467-5470 or [email protected] email: [email protected] Website: www.olph.ca Archdiocesan website: http://www.caedm.ca World Refugee Day - June 20, 2019 Prayer For Refugees In a world where violence forces thousands of God of our Wandering Ancestors, families to flee for their lives each day, the time Long have we known that your heart is with the refugee: That you were born into a family of refu- is now to show that the global public stands gees fleeing violence in their homeland, who then gathered up their hungry child and fled into alien with refugees. country. Their cry, your cry, resounds through the ages: "Will you let me in?" Give us hearts that On World Refugee Day, held every year on June 20th, we commemorate the strength, break open when our brothers and sisters turn to us with that same cry. Then surely all these things courage and perseverance of millions of refugees. This year, World Refugee Day also will follow: Ears will no longer turn deaf to their voices. Eyes will see a moment for grace instead of a threat. marks a key moment for the public to show support for families forced to flee. Tongues will not be silenced, but will instead advocate. Never have so many people fled war, persecution, natural disasters, extreme poverty, and And, Hands will reach out — working for peace in their homelands, working for justice in the lands development megaprojects. where they seek safe haven. In solidarity with the 68.5 million children, women, and men who have been forced to flee Lord, protect all refugees in their travels. their homes, help us share the journey. May they find a friend in me, and so make me worthy of the refuge I have found in you. Every minute, 31 people are forced to flee their homes. Amen.

Who is a forced migrant? Forced migrants are those compelled to flee their homes because they are in a situation of Clothing Nook - Information regarding our accomplishments this past year insecurity and fear for their lives. The Volunteers of the Clothing Nook would like to say a big THANK YOU to all the parishioners They are categorized according to the causes that push them to flee and where they find who supported us this past year. Because of your generosity, we were able to accomplish the refuge, which is why we hear about refugees, internally displaced people or asylum seek- following: ers, for example. But they are, first and foremost, human beings. We registered 64 shoppers. We had 17 shopping days on which we had a total of 261 adult Consult our lexicon at devp.org/backgrounder for more information. shoppers, and as we allow 2 bags occasionally, approximately 275 bags were distributed to our How many forced migrants are there? County shoppers.

68.5 million people in the world today are forced migrants. That’s almost double the popu- Again this year several parishioners fulfilled their call to “Stewardship of time” by delivering the lation of Canada! following bags of clothing for us: (results are based on regular sized green garbage bags). 20 million internally displaced people Marion Center – 83 25.4 million refugees Referrals from St. Vincent de Paul-20 shoppers for 25 bags 3.1 million asylum seekers Extra bags to St. Vincent de Paul – 10 Where are refugees leaving from? Mustard Seed - 45

68% of refugees come from 5 countries: Our surplus and out-of season clothing was delivered to: Syria (6.3 million people) County Clothesline-203 Afghanistan (2.6 million people) Salvation Army– 275 South Sudan (2.4 million people) Total bags– 904

Burma (also called Myanmar) (1.2 million people) June 18 will be our last shopping day for this year. The clothing Nook ladies will be taking a well Somalia (986,400 people) deserved break and will be back September 3, 2019 BUT “Vinny’s in the Nook” will be open

Where have the refugees gone? June 25, July 9, July 23, Aug. 13 & Aug. 27th. Turkey (3.5 million people) However, we will accept donations of clean, gently used seasonal clothing and household linens over the summer months. These can be dropped off at the office during regular office hours. Pakistan (1.4 million people) Uganda (1.4 million people) Every year, millions of people set off on sometimes Due to Safety Regulations we cannot accept baby furniture, car seats, electrical appliances, nor can Lebanon (998,900 people) perilous journeys in the hope of living with dignity we accept “ left-overs ” from garage sales.

Iran (979,400 people) and providing for their families. Again THANK YOU for your support.