Third Sunday of
Lent
St. Joseph’s Parish Bulletin – March 18/19, 2017
Joseph is the patron saint of the dying because, assuming he died before Jesus' public life, he died with Jesus and
Mary close to him, the way we all would like to leave this earth.
Joseph is also patron saint of the Universal Church, families, fathers, expectant mothers (pregnant women),
travelers, immigrants, house sellers and buyers, craftsmen, engineers, and working people in general.
We celebrate two feast days for Joseph: March 19 for Joseph the Husband of Mary and May 1 for Joseph the
Worker. March 19 has been the most commonly celebrated feast day for Joseph, and it wasn't until 1955 that
Pope Pius XII established the Feast of "St. Joseph the Worker" to be celebrated on May 1. This is also May Day
(International Workers' Day) and believed to reflect Joseph's status as the patron of workers.
Many places and churches all over the world are named after St. Joseph, including the Spanish form, San Jose,
which is the most commonly named place in the world. Joseph is considered by many to also be the patron saint
of the New World; of the countries China, Canada, Korea, Mexico, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Peru, Vietnam; of the
regions Carinthia, Styria, Tyrol, Sicily; and of several main cities and dioceses.
In art, Joseph is typically portrayed as an older man, with grey hair and a beard, often balding, sometimes
appearing frail and a marginal figure next to Mary and Jesus, if not entirely in the background. Some statues of
Joseph show his staff topped with flowers. St. Joseph is shown with the attributes of a carpenter's square or
tools, the infant Jesus, his lily blossomed staff, two turtle doves, or a spikenard.
There is much we still wish we could know about Joseph -- exactly where and when he was born, how he spent
his days, exactly when and how he died. But Scripture has left us with the most important knowledge: who he
was -- "a righteous man" (Matthew 1:18).
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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
March 18/19, 2017
REJOICE IN GOD’S MERCY
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
FIRST HOLY
COMMUNION
Meeting #5 on Sunday, March 19, 2017 6:30 PM at
the Church and Parish Hall.
FIRST
RECONCILIATION
Meeting #5 on Sunday, April 2 at 6:30 PM at the
Church and Parish Hall.
BABY BAPTISM
The next baby baptism preparation class is:
Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 7 to 9 PM at the Parish
Hall. Contact the Parish Office (403) 289-2591 to
register.
CLASS
THE CALGARY
DIOCESAN
MARRIAGE
PREPARATION
PROGRAM
RCIA
“For Better and For Ever”, has been adapted for
couples in one or more of the following
circumstances: living together, previously married,
beginning marriage with children, couples 45+, or
those who wish to have their marriage blessed in
the Church. For information and/or to register call
the Life and Family Resource Centre at 403-2185504 or email [email protected]
Every Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the conference room.
MARCH 11/12, 2017 SUNDAY COLLECTION
ENVELOPE
$4,372.32
LOOSE
$ 677.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS GIFT TO THE CHURCH.
MAY GOD’S ABUNDANT BLESSING BE WITH YOU.
 NEED A PRAYER
If you or a loved one is in need of prayers due to an illness, please
call the rectory to put your name on the prayer list. Names will
be kept in the prayer list for 4 weeks unless notified
otherwise. If you need the name removed before 4 weeks,
please call the rectory at (403) 289-2591.
 PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Strength in Sickness
Grant & Elaine Stapon, Tony C., Erika Darnforth, Ernie
Feduniw, Dominic M., Cecil Maruschak, Ilona Berenyi, Joseph
Ceschini, Clinton Walsh, Terryann Greenwell, Kathy Lennox,
Fr. Gerry MacInnis, Bill Dick, Joyce Masciangelo, Eugene
Kuklicz, Charlane Porter, Renee’ Irwin, John Donnachie, Eka
Adiwibawa and Sister Jeanne Roy.
In addition to the regular parish
schedule, the sacrament of
Reconciliation will be available at
parishes throughout the Diocese of
Calgary all the Wednesdays of Lent
from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
MARCH 19: THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
In Lent we contemplate our baptism
and our reconciliation with God. God
gave us living water at our Baptism.
The new life we receive in baptism
commits us to a 'holy boldness' by
which we can reach out to our
community and live this life to the full.
Though we often fail, God calls us back
and through reconciliation we can
continue to live our baptismal graces.
Action: Like the woman at the well,
reach out to someone in your
community; by your actions they will
know God.
 MOUNT ST. FRANCIS RETREAT CENTRE
SILENT DAY RETREATS“- Prayer in
Our Lives.” Wednesday, April 5 Enjoy a silent day away in the
beautiful setting of Mount St. Francis
Retreat (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). This
year’s theme is different aspects of
Prayer. Please call or email ahead to
register. Come at 8:30 to enjoy a
coffee or tea and muffins before we
begin the program. Suggested
contribution is $30.00 or $40.00 with
a private room. To register please
Phone 403-932-2012, or
email:[email protected]
SPRING BREAK YOUTH RETREAT FOR
GRADE 4 TO GRADE 6 STUDENTS
Theme: Caring for God's Creation and
the Poor Tuesday March 28 and or
Thursday March 30 9:00am 3:00pm. Parent volunteers and
junior and senior high student
volunteers needed. Cost per day
$10.00 (lunch included) Family rates
available Register with Deb @ 403932-2012 or [email protected]
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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
March 18/19, 2017
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT ST. JOSEPH
MARCH 20TH TO MARCH 26TH, 2017
DAY
MON
TUES
WED
THU
FRI
DATE
Mar. 20
Mar. 21
Mar. 22
Mar. 23
Mar. 24
SAT
SUN
Mar. 25
Mar. 26
EVENTS
Third Week of Lent
Solemnity of St. Joseph
8:30 AM
Confession (Church)
9:00 AM
Mass (Church)|INTENTION:  RENEE BRASSARD
7:00 PM
Mass (Church)| INTENTION: FOR ALL PARISHIONERS
6:30 PM
Confession (Church)
7:00 PM
Mass (Church)|INTENTION: FOR ANTHONY BANKA
8:30 AM
Confession (Church)
9:00 AM
Mass (Church) | INTENTION: FOR SUSAN BRASSARD & FMLY
7:30 PM
RCIA (Conference Room)
8:30 AM
Confession (Church)
9:00 AM
Mass (Church) | INTENTION: INES SARTOR
10:15 AM Mass (Fanning Centre)| INTENTION: CESIA MESSMER
7:30 PM
AA – Polish Language (Conference Room)
10:00 AM Bible Study (Conference Room)
11:30 AM Confession (Church)
Noon
Mass (Church)|INTENTION: BERNARD JOSEPH SMYTH
7:00 PM
Stations of the Cross (Church)
8:30 AM
Confession (Church)
9:00 AM
Mass (Church) INTENTION: FRANCA MOSET
4:00 PM
Confession (Church)
5:00 PM
Sunday Mass (Church)|INT:BARNEY & SCOTTIE LEMIRE
7:00 PM
Bread Ministry (Parish Hall)
Fourth Sunday of Lent
9:00 AM
Mass (Church)|INTENTION: FOR ALL PARISHIONERS
10:00 AM Coffee & Tea (Parish Hall)
11:00 AM Mass (Church)|INTENTION: MARIA TERESA ROMANO
12:00 PM Coffee & Tea (Parish Hall)
5:00 PM
Mass (Church)|INTENTION: MINNIE YAWORSKI
LIVING WATER
It is often said that Eskimos--Native Americans of Alaska and
Canada--have many different words for snow. These words describe
different kinds of snow. A similar diversity of words for water is
true of people of the Middle Eastern desert. Today, Jesus speaks of
"living water". Literally this is "flowing" water as opposed to that
which accumulates in pools or wells. Standing water can become
stagnant. It becomes less desirable in taste than water which has
flowed from a spring or river. The Samaritan woman offers to draw
water from the well, but Jesus suggests that he can offer her the
living variety. Apparently he is referring to the water of Baptism
which allows each of the baptized to become sources of life
themselves. (Father Richard Lonsdale)
FR. YAREK’S PRAYER FOR LENT 2017
By the power of Your Holy Cross + (make a sign of the
cross), Lord Jesus Christ,
Save your people from all evil
And lead them on the path of salvation
By the guidance of Your Divine Spirit. Amen.
LITURGY MINISTERS
MARCH 25/26, 2017
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
SATURDAY 5 PM
LECTOR 1
CANTOR
LECTOR 2
EMHC A1
EMHC B1
EMHC B2
Sacristan
Laura Locke
Matt
Daniel Brunnen
Laura Locke
Bill Locke
Roger Ekwalanga
Laura Locke
SUNDAY 9 AM
LECTOR 1
CANTOR
LECTOR 2
EMHC A1
EMHC A2
EMHC A3
Sacristan
Mary O’Brien
Mary
TBA
Joan Sicotte
Terry Smith
Chris Lane
Chris Lane
SUNDAY 11 AM
LECTOR 1
CANTOR
LECTOR 2
EMHC A1
EMHC A2
EMHC A3
EMHC B1
EMHC B2
EMHC B3
EMHC B4
Sacristan
Kaylee Baychu
Greg
Therese Durant
Iwona Kuklicz
Sr. MaryAnne Mulvihill
Leonard Krahn
Shane Philips
Sonia Philips
Nancy McMahon
Tony McMahon
TBA
SUNDAY 5 PM
LECTOR 1
CANTOR
LECTOR 2
EMHC A1
EMHC B1
EMHC B2
Sacristan
Brandy McLellan
Susan
Marilou LeGeyt
Ernie Badajos
Doug Cook
Anna Marie Cook
Fe Badajos
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March 18/19, 2017
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FAITH ENRICHMENT FOR SENIORS
The Faith Enrichment for seniors will be held on Monday,
March 6, March13, March 20, March 27 and April 4 at
St. Joseph’s Parish from 1PM to 3PM. No registration is
necessary and all are welcome. For further information
contact Norline Johnson at 403-218-5503 or email
[email protected].
 SENIOR NEEDS RIDE FOR THE SUNDAY 11 AM MASS
A long time St. Joseph parishioner needs a ride for the
11AM morning Mass. He lives at the Silvera Homes by
the Bow Valley Drive in the northeast.
Please contact the office at 403-289-2591 if you can
pick up him up. He would be very grateful if you can.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays, at 7pm, followed by
a bowl of soup at the hall.
DATE
March 17 –
March 24 –
March 31
April 7 –
April 14 -
ORGANIZED BY
Readers
CWL Ladies
Music Ministry
Eucharistic Ministry
Father Yarek
Bishop Carroll High School
Calling ALL Alumni and former staff!
45th Ultimate Reunion
Saturday, April 29, 2017 – 7:00 p.m. to midnight
Celebrating 45 years of success in self-directed learning!
To purchase your tickets go to our website at
https://www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/bishopcarroll
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
A plenary
indulgence for the
100th anniversary
of the apparitions
of Our Lady of
Fatima
For the 100th
anniversary of the
apparitions of Our
Lady of Fatima in
Portugal, Pope
Francis has decided
to grant a plenary
indulgence
opportunity
throughout the
entire anniversary
year, which began Nov. 27, 2016, and will end
Nov. 26, 2017. To obtain the plenary
indulgence, the faithful must also fulfill the
ordinary conditions: go to Confession and
Communion, be interiorly detached from sin,
and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father.
To read more go to
http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/threeways-to-obtain-an-indulgence-during-100thanniversary-of-fatima
 CWL MEETING on March 21, 2017
after the 7PM Mass at the parish hall
 When families lose a baby in the womb, the
cries of birth go unheard; the grasp of tiny
fingers slips away. This profound loss needs
articulation. Join us in a prayer gathering to
commend our children communally into the
embrace of our merciful God and to support
those who are grieving the loss of a child.
Memorial Liturgy will be held on Friday, March
24, 2017 at 7 PM, at Sacred Heart Church
(1307 14 St SW, Calgary, AB). Please register at
www.miscarriageliturgy.ca - or call 403-2185500. E-mail:
[email protected]
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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
March 18/19, 2017
desires. O St. Joseph, do assist me by
your powerful intercession and
obtain for me from your Divine Son
all spiritual blessings through Jesus
Christ, Our Lord; so that having
engaged here below your Heavenly
power I may offer my thanksgiving
and homage to the most loving of
Fathers. O St. Joseph, I never weary
contemplating you and Jesus asleep
in your arms. I dare not approach
while He reposes near your heart.
Press him in my name and kiss His
fine Head for me, and ask Him to
return the Kiss when I draw my
dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of
departing souls, pray for us. Amen.
CONSECRATION TO ST. JOSEPH
PRAYER TO
ST. JOSEPH
Oh St. Joseph,
whose
protection is
so great, so
strong, so
prompt
before the
Throne of
God, I place
in you all my
interests and
O, my beloved St. Joseph, adopt me
as thy child, take care of my
salvation, watch over me day and
night, preserve me from the
occasion of sin, obtain for me purity
of soul and body! Through thy
intercession with Jesus grant me a
spirit of sacrifice, of humility and
self-denial, a burning love for Jesus
in the Blessed Sacrament, and a
sweet tender love for Mary, my
Mother. St. Joseph, be with me living,
be with me dying and obtain for me
a favourable judgment from Jesus,
my merciful Saviour. Amen
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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
March 18/19, 2017
March 9
April 3
March 14
March/April
April 4
April 5
April 6
March 23
March 14
March 29
Lenten Penitential Services 2017
Sacrament of Reconciliation available at –
All parishes Wednesdays from 7.30-8.30 pm during Lent
Thursday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesdays
During Lent
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
Ascension Parish, Calgary
Canadian Martyrs, Calgary
Corpus Christi Parish, Calgary
St. Agnes Parish, Carstairs
St. Joseph’s Parish, Calgary
St. Luke’s Parish, Calgary
St. Mary’s Parish, Cochrane
St. Paul Parish, Airdrie
St. Peter Parish, Calgary
St. Pius Parish, Calgary
St. Bernard/Assumption Parish Calgary
St. Boniface (German) Calgary
Our Lady of Peace (Polish) Calgary
Our Lady of the Rockies - Canmore, AB
St. Mary’s- Banff, AB
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Ministry Contact
Contacts
Sacraments
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
 RCIA: Greg Yates | [email protected]
 RCIA FOR CHILDREN: Nancy McMahon
 BABY BAPTISM: Fr. Yarek Dziuba, SDS
 MARRIAGE PREPARATION | Please call the office.
Social Justice
 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL | (403) 231-4966 |
[email protected]
 BREAD FOR THE HUNGRY: Sui Tin Kwa
 DEVELOPMENT & PEACE: Paul Milo
 FANNING CENTRE PASTORAL CARE: Yvonne Hayne
(403) 230-6937
Liturgy
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EMHC: Tin Kwa | [email protected]
LECTOR: Graham LeGeyt | [email protected]
CANTOR: Francis O’Hara | [email protected]
MUSIC: Lia O’Hara | [email protected]
USHER: Joseph Knowles
SACRISTAN: Laura Locke | [email protected]
AUDIO VISUAL & SOUND SYSTEM: Frank Russo
LITURGY COMMITTEE: Tin Kwa | [email protected]
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: Mary Pat Senger
childrensliturgy@stjosephca lga ry.com
Parish Life
 PARISH COUNCIL: Elisa Jaremchuk |
[email protected]
 FINANCE COMMITTEE: Mike Barbero
[email protected]|
 CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Jean Kramer
 [email protected]
 SOCIAL COMMITTEE – RICHARD SORDI
[email protected]
 CD & DVD LIBRARY: Bill Locke | [email protected]
 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Don Payne | [email protected]
 WORLD YOUTH MINISTRY: World Youth Day Leader|
[email protected]
 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Marjorie Jeannotte & Elizabeth
Schnitzler
 WEBSITE & E-MAIL: Fr. Yarek |
[email protected]
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PARISH VOLUNTEER SCREENING COORDINATOR: Ernie
Badajos |screening@stjosephca lga ry.com
640 19th Ave. NW, Calgary, AB T2M-0Y8
Phone: (403) 289-2591
Fr. Yarek (403) 289-2591 Ext. 222
Fr. John Kuriakose (403) 289-2591 Ext.223
Fax: (403) 282-8838
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.stjosephcalgary.com
Parish Priest: Fr. Yarek Dziuba, SDS
[email protected]
Assistant Parish Priest:
Fr. John Kuriakose
[email protected]
Secretary: Fe Badajos
[email protected]
Parish Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM to Noon
Sacraments
WEEKDAY EUCHARIST CELEBRATIONS
Monday at 9AM, Tuesday at 7 PM, Wednesday at
9 AM, Thursday at 9 AM & 10:15 AM (Fanning
Centre), Friday at Noon (followed by Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament) and Saturday at 9 AM.
SUNDAY EUCHARIST CELEBRATIONS
Saturday at 5 PM
Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM and 5 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Half an hour before all weekday masses,
and on Saturdays at 4 PM
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
6 months’ notice required. Call the Office.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR INFANTS
2 months’ notice required. Call the Office.
FIRST COMMUNION, RECONCILIATION &
CONFIRMATION
Programs run yearly. Call the office.
SACRAMENT OF INITIATION (BAPTISM,
CONFIRMATION AND HOLY COMMUNION) FOR ADULTS
Contact: [email protected]
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK.
Call the office (403) 289-2591. Note: for
emergency only, please call
Fr. Yarek at (403) 613-2680
Fr. John at (403) 850-1215