OUR LADY OF THE ROCKIES PARISH

Tuesday, December 4, 6:30 pm  Mass:  
For the intentions of  Lawrence Nycholat
Mass Intention by: Ellie Nycholat

Wednesday, December 5, 12:15 pm  Mass: 
For the intentions of Daniel Bartley
Mass intention by:  Marta Bartley

Thursday,  December 6, 12:15 pm  Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Daniel Forestell
Mass Intention by:  Ellie Nycholet

Friday, December 7, 8:30 am  Mass: 
For the intentions of  Members of Auspice Maria
 
Saturday, December 8, 7:00 pm  Mass: 
For the intentions of the people.

Sunday, December 9, 10:00 am  Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Nicholas Kilcommons
Mass Intention by:  The staff of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy

Announcements:
 
Christmas Potluck Brunch:  St. Mary’s Parish and Our Lady of the Rockies Parish invite you to a Christmas Potluck Brunch on December 9th at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Banff from 12:00—3:00 PM.
Bring a dish and try a dish.  Deacon Brian will lead the Christmas Carols.
 
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin  Mary:   There will be a special Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blesses Virgin Mary on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Parish in Banff.
  
Adult Ministry:   The ecumenical Adult Ministry of Our Lady of the Rockies Parish, explores the gifts and challenges of aging though reflection and discussion.  The next workshop will be at 3:00 pm on Dec. 13th at Origin in Spring Creek and the topic will be Trust vs. Insecurity.  Please join us.

Novena of Early Morning Masses:  We are having the Novena of Early Morning Masses (complete with potluck breakfasts) at 7:00 am at Windtower, 160 Kananaskis Way, from Dec. 17 to 21st.
The nine masses include the OLS masses from Dec 23rd—25th.
 

Tuesday, November 27, 6:30 pm  Mass:  
For the intentions of Virgil Maican and Family
Mass Intention by:  Adela Radulescu

Wednesday, November 28, 12:15 pm  Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Maria Potcovaru
Mass intention by:  Adela Radulescu

Thursday,  November 29, 12:15 pm  Mass:
For the intentions of Raphael Choi
Mass Intention by:  Julia Choi

Friday, November 30, 8:30 am  Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of William Allen Briskie
Mass intention by:  Bob Briskie

Saturday, December 1, 7:00 pm  Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Robert Keith Horan
Mass Intention by:  Blanca Horan and Family

Sunday, December 2, 10:00 am  Mass: 
For the intentions of the people
 
Announcements:
 
The Catholicism Series is ongoing at the Parish Office on Tuesday evenings at the conclusion of the 6:30 pm Mass.  All are welcome to attend.  This week’s topic is  “The Communion of Saints”.
 
Two more weeks to get your bid in for Robin Hemsing’s stain glass Madonnas and Crosses, made with glass from Sacred Heart Church. The deadline is 12:00 noon on Sunday, December 9th. 

This year’s Ecumenical Advent Service is held at St. Michael’s Anglican Hall on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 7:00 pm.  If you plan on attending, please consider bringing baking cookies/squares for the social afterward.
 
The coordinators are looking for more volunteers for the Food and Friends Community Supper held each Monday night at St. Michael’s church hall.  Our group volunteers  for approximately eight nights through out the year.  For further information on how you could help out please contact:  
Marie Behm     embehm@telus.net       or 
Lorraine Eckstrand    lle1953@gmail.com
 
Ada will be away Nov 26 to 29, so the office is closed but daily masses will still be held.
 
Christ The Redeemer Catholic schools is delighted to host Matt Fradd in our school division to speak to parents and students.  Matt’s topic for parents is “Parenting the Internet Generation.” Mark your calendar for Monday, Nov. 26th at 7pm.  Matt will be speaking to parents in our school gym.  All parents are welcome. 
 
We are having the Novena of Early Morning Masses (complete with potluck breakfasts) at 7:00 am at Windtower, 160 Kananaskis Way, from Dec. 17 to 21st.
 
Christmas Masses Schedule
Monday     Dec 24     5:00 pm     Family Christmas Mass
Monday     Dec 24     7:30 pm     Christmas Eve Mass
Tuesday    Dec 25    10:00 am    Christmas Day
Saturday   Dec 29      7:00 pm     Holy Family Mass
Sunday      Dec 30    10:00 am    Regular Mass
Tuesday    Jan 1       10:00 am    New Year’s Day (Day of Obligation)
 

Tuesday, November 20, 6:30 pm  Mass:  
For the intentions of Fr. Krzysztof Sanetra
Mass Intention by:  Adela Radulescu

Wednesday, November 21, 12:15 pm  Mass:  (Red Mass)
For the intentions of Alexander Bartley
Mass intention by:  Marta Bartley

Thursday,  November 22, 12:15 pm  Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Anne Schafer
Mass Intention by:  Donna Larson

Friday, November 23, 8:30 am  Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Clemens Briskie
Mass intention by:  Bob Briskie

Saturday, November 24, 7:00 pm  Mass: 
For the intentions of the people.

Sunday, November 25, 10:00 am  Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Guido Moro
Mass Intention by:  Ida Moro

​​Announcements:
 
This Sunday is World Day of the Poor as proclaimed by Pope Francis.  Our own St. Vincent de Paul Society is asking for donations for our struggling neighbours in Canmore.  Please consider giving.
 
The Catholicism Series is ongoing at the Parish Office on Tuesday evenings at the conclusion of the 6:30pm Mass.  All are welcome to attend.  This week’s topic is  “Liturgy and the Eucharist”.
 
The silent auction for Robin Hemsing’s stain glass Madonnas and Crosses, made with glass from Sacred Heart Church, will continue until 12:00 noon on Sunday, December 11th when bidding will be closed.
 
This year’s Ecumenical Advent Service is held at St. Michael’s Anglican Hall on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 7:00 pm.  If you plan on attending, please consider bringing baking cookies/squares for the social afterward.
 
The November Book of Remembrance for the faithful departed can be found by the entrance of the gym.  Please write the names of your beloved dead.

The coordinators are looking for more volunteers for the Food and Friends Community Supper held each Monday night at St. Michael’s church hall.  Our group volunteers for approximately eight nights throughout the year.  For further information on how you could help out please contact:   Marie Behm     embehm@telus.net       or
Lorraine Eckstrand    lle1953@gmail.com
 
November 21st is Red Wednesday, a day dedicated to persecuted Christians.  We will wear red at mass and dedicate the rosary to persecuted Christians.
 
We are having the Novena of Early Morning Masses (complete with potluck breakfasts) at 7:00 am at Windtower, 160 Kananaskis Way, from December 17 to 21st.

Chrismas Masses Schedule
Monday     Dec 24     5:00 pm     Family Christmas Mass
Monday     Dec 24     7:30 pm     Christmas Eve Mass
Tuesday    Dec 25     10:00 am   Christmas Day
Saturday   Dec 29     7:00 pm     Regular Mass
Sunday      Dec 30    10:00 am   Regular Mass
Tuesday    Jan 1       10:00 am   New Year’s Day (Day of Obligation)

​Tuesday, November 13, 6:30 pm  Mass:  
For the intentions of Kathryn Bush
Mass Intention by:  Marlene Bush

Wednesday, November 14, 12:15 pm  Mass: 
For the intentions of Alison Bush and Michael Green
Mass intention by:  Marlene Bush

Thursday,  November 15, 12:15 pm  Mass:
For the intentions of Joseph Bush
Mass Intention by:  Marlene Bush

Friday, November 16, 8:30 am  Mass: 
For the intentions of Fr. Wilbert Chin Jon
Mass intention by:  Marta, Louise, Jean & Anne

Saturday, November 17, 7:00 pm  Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Shirley Robertson
Mass Intention by:  Celia Lepper

Sunday, November 18, 10:00 am  Mass: 
For the intentions of the people

Announcements:
 
The Catholicism Series is ongoing at the Parish Office on Tuesday evenings at the conclusion of the 6:30pm Mass.  All are welcome to attend.  This week’s topic is  “The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church”.
 
The ecumenical Adult Ministry, of Our Lady of the Rockies, explores the gifts and challenges of aging through reflection and discussion.  The next workshop will be at 3 pm on Nov. 15th at Origin in Spring Creek and the topic will be Courage vs Timidity.  Courage is the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.  Please join us.
 
Sunday missals are available for purchase.  They are $6  each and can be found at the grocery card table.
 
The silent auction for Robin Hemsing’s stain glass Madonnas and Crosses, made with glass from Sacred Heart Church, will continue until 12:00 noon on Sunday, December 11th when bidding will be closed.
 
"Lord, bid war's trumpet cease; Fold the whole earth in peace." Oliver Wendell Holmes
 
Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre
41160 Retreat Road Cochrane, AB
Men’s Serenity Weekend November 16-18, 2018
To register please contact:
Jim G. (403)242-0688  jgehl@telus.net
 
This year’s Ecumenical Advent Service is held at St. Michael’s Anglican Hall on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 7:00 pm.  If you plan on attending, please consider  bringing baking cookies/squares for the social afterward.
 
The November Book of Remembrance for the faithful departed can be found by the entrance of the gym.  Please write the names of your beloved dead.
 
 Chrismas Masses Schedule
Monday     Dec 24     5:00 pm     Family Christmas Mass
Monday     Dec 24     7:30 pm     Christmas Eve Mass
Tuesday     Dec 25    10:00 am    Christmas Day
Saturday    Dec 29     7:00 pm     Regular Mass
Sunday       Dec 30    10:00 am    Regular Mass
Tuesday     Jan 1       10:00 am    New Year’s Day (Day of Obligation)

​Tuesday, October 30, 6:30 pm  Mass:  
For the repose of the soul of Christian Zentner
Mass Intention by:  Clark Zentner

Wednesday, October 31, 12:15 pm  Mass: 
For the repose of the souls of Members of the Fulop-Bartley Family
Mass intention by:  Bob and Marta Bartley

Thursday,  November 1, 5:00 pm Mass:  (Change of Time)
For the repose of the souls of Members of the Frank-Fulop Family
Mass Intention by:  Marta Bartley

Friday, November 2,   Three Masses:  8:30 am,12:15 pm & 3:00 pm
Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day)
For the intentions of The Members of Auspice Maria
 
Saturday, November 3, 7:00 pm  Mass: 
For the intentions of Julia and Jay Choi
Mass Intention by:  Julia Choi

Sunday, November 4, 10:00 am  Mass: 
For the intentions of the people

Announcements:
 
The Catholicism Series is ongoing at the Parish Office on Tuesday evenings at the conclusion of the 6:30pm Mass.  All are welcome to attend.  This week’s topic is the Virgin Mary.
 
The Solemnity of All Saints is on November 1st.  Due to a liturgical commitment, Fr. Nathan has to be with Bishop McGrattan that day, so the Holy Mass will be offered at the parish office on November 1st at 5:00 pm instead of at the usual Thursday Mass time of 12:15 pm.
 
The Commemoration of All Souls is on November 2nd .  This is the day we pray especially for all the faithful departed.  It is the venerable tradition for a priest to offer three Masses that day for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.  The Holy Mass will be offered on Friday, November 2nd at the parish office at 8:30 am, 12:15 pm and 3:00 pm.
 
Thank you to all parishioners who participated in the blanket collection for the Mustard Seed.
Students from Our Lady of the Snows Academy, home of Our Lady of the Rockies Parish, will be collecting non-perishables for the Bow Valley Food Bank.  Students in Grade 7-12 will be trick-or-treating for these items on Halloween night.  However, all parishioners are invited to drop off at the school or bring to Mass next weekend.  Email Lindsay LFagan@redeemer.ab.ca   for pickup!  As always, we are appreciative of your prayers and support.
 
431. What purpose do the precepts of the Church have?
The five precepts of the Church are meant to guarantee for the faithful the indispensable minimum in the spirit of prayer, the sacramental life, moral commitment and growth in love of God and neighbor.
Further reading: CCC 2041, 2048

432. What are the precepts of the Church?
They are:
   1) to attend Mass on Sundays and other holy days of    obligation and to refrain from work and              activities which could impede the sanctification of those days;
   2) to confess one's sins, receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation at least once each year;
   3) to receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season;
   4) to abstain from eating meat and to observe the days of fasting established by the Church; and
   5) to help to provide for the material needs of the Church, each according to his own ability.
Further reading: CCC 2042-2043
 
433. Why is the Christian moral life indispensable for the proclamation of the Gospel?
Because their lives are conformed to the Lord Jesus. Christians draw others to faith in the true God, build up the Church, inform the world with the spirit of the Gospel, and hasten the coming of the Kingdom of God.
Further reading: CCC 2044-2046
 

​Tuesday, October 23, 6:30 pm  Mass:  
For the repose of the soul of Joseph Kim
Mass Intention by:  Julia Choi

Wednesday, October 24, 12:15 pm  Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Joseph & Maria Choi
Mass intention by:  Julia Choi

Thursday,  October 25, 12:15 pm  Mass: 
For the intentions of Amy Shen
Mass Intention by:  Marta Bartley

Friday, October 26, 8:30 am   Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Alvin Zentner
Mass Intention by:  Clark Zentner

Saturday, October 27, 7:00 pm  Mass: 
For the intentions of the people
 
Sunday, October 28, 10:00 am  Mass: 
For the intentions of Alexander Bartley
Mass Intention by:  Bob & Marta Bartley

Announcements:
 
The Catholicism series continues at the Parish Office on Tuesday evenings at the conclusion of the 6:30pm Mass. Each session will be approximately 60-80 minutes. All are welcome to attend.
  
431. What purpose do the precepts of the Church have?
The five precepts of the Church are meant to guarantee for the faithful the indispensable minimum in the spirit of prayer, the sacramental life, moral commitment and growth in love of God and neighbor.
Further reading: CCC 2041, 2048

432. What are the precepts of the Church?
They are:
   1) to attend Mass on Sundays and other holy days of obligation and to refrain from work and                  activities which could impede the sanctification of those days;
   2) to confess one's sins, receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation at least once each year;
   3) to receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season;
   4) to abstain from eating meat and to observe the days of fasting established by the Church; and
   5) to help to provide for the material needs of the Church, each according to his own ability.
Further reading: CCC 2042-2043
 
433. Why is the Christian moral life indispensable for the proclamation of the Gospel?
Because their lives are conformed to the Lord Jesus. Christians draw others to faith in the true God, build up the Church, inform the world with the spirit of the Gospel, and hasten the coming of the Kingdom of God.
Further reading: CCC 2044-2046
 
 Book Study Group
Do you ever wonder why your prayers are not more effective?  Do you ever get discouraged because you don’t see any visible results in your prayers?
Then consider joining a book study group on Intercessory prayer.  Scripture has a great deal to teach us about prayer, especially intercessory prayer, and Sr. Ann Shield’s book, “Intercession: A Guide to Effective Prayer “ teaches us how to intercede according to God’s mind and will with greater fervour and understanding.  Come and discover the richness of the Bible’s teaching on intercession and revolutionize your prayer life.  If you are interested contact Marta at 403 707-5109.
 

​Tuesday, October 16, 6:30 pm  Mass:  
For the intentions of Maureen Lohmann
Mass Intention by:  Nancy Rudolph

Wednesday, October 17, 12:15 pm  Mass: 
NO MASS
 
Thursday,  October 18, 12:15 pm  Mass: 
For the intentions of Ursula Sawchuk
Mass Intention by:  Marylyn Bohnet

Friday, October 19, 8:30 am   Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Dalton Wilson
Mass Intention by:  Marlene Bush

Saturday, October 20, 7:00 pm  Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Joy Rigg
Mass Intention by:  Celia Lepper

Sunday, October 21, 10:00 am  Mass: 
For the intentions of the people
 
Announcements:
 
12:15 Mass is cancelled Wednesday, Oct. 17 as Father Nathan is away.
 
The Catholicism series has begun at the Parish Office on Tuesday evenings at the conclusion of the 6:30pm Mass. Each session will be approximately 60-80 minutes. All are welcome to attend.
 
Oktoberfest: is Sunday, October 14th, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall in Banff.  There will be live entertainment, good food, beer, wine and other refreshments.  Tickets are available at the door.
 
The Ecumenical Adult Ministry, of Our Lady of the Rockies explores the gifts and challenges of aging, in pre-retirement and retirement years, through reflection and discussion of relevant topics.  The subject for next workshop will be Faith Versus Dishonesty.  Faith is adhering in staunch
and firm ways to your genuine spiritual nature.  The group will meet at 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 18th at Origin in Spring Creek.  Please join us.
 
Book Study Group
Do you ever wonder why your prayers are not more effective?  Do you ever get discouraged because you don’t see any visible results in your prayers?
Then consider joining a book study group on Intercessory prayer.  Scripture has a great deal to teach us about prayer, especially intercessory prayer, and Sr. Ann Shield’s book, “Intercession: A Guide to Effective Prayer “ teaches us how to intercede according to God’s mind and will with greater fervour and understanding.  Come and discover the richness of the Bible’s teaching on intercession and revolutionize your prayer life.  If you are interested contact Marta at 403 707-5109.
The OLS Social Justice Club is collecting new and used blankets to donate to The Mustard Seed. Please bring in gently used (washed) or new blankets to mass, the next two weekends, deadline October 21st. We have a blanket display near the coffee table and we would invite the parishioners to join us in our endeavor.

​Tuesday, October 9, 6:30 pm  Mass:  
For the intentions of Bob and Marta Bartley
Mass Intention by:  Marta Bartley

Wednesday, October 10, 12:15 pm  Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Nora Brown
Mass Intention by:  Anne Gildea

Thursday,  October 11, 12:15 pm  Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Brent Lund
Mass Intention by:  Julia Choi

Friday, October 12, 8:30 am Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Dr. Anthony Petrasek
Mass Intention by:  Jerry Vanc

Saturday, October 13, 7:00 pm  Mass: 
For the intentions of the people

Sunday, October 14, 10:00 am  Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Anne Briskie
Mass Intention by:  Bob Briskie

Announcements:
 
The Catholicism series will take place at the Parish Office on Tuesday evenings at the conclusion of the 6:30pm Mass. Each session will be approximately 60-80 minutes. All are welcome to attend the first session on October 9th.
 
Arise is a Christian based workshop for women on Thursday, October 13 at St. Mary’s hall in Banff.  See Val Heath after mass for more information and tickets.
 
Oktoberfest: is Sunday, October 14th, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall in Banff.  There will be live entertainment, good food, beer, wine and other refreshments.  Tickets are available after mass $10 per adult, kids and teens FREE. Food is available at 5:30 pm for families with small children who must leave early.
 
The Ecumenical Adult Ministry, of Our Lady of the Rockies explores the gifts and challenges of aging, in pre-retirement and retirement years, through reflection and discussion of relevant topics.  The subject for next workshop will be Faith Versus Dishonesty.  Faith is adhering in staunch
 and firm ways to your genuine spiritual nature.  The group will meet at 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 18th at Origin in Spring Creek.  Please join us.
 
Book Study Group
Do you ever wonder why your prayers are not more effective?  Do you ever get discouraged because you don’t see any visible results in your prayers?
Then consider joining a book study group on Intercessory prayer.  Scripture has a great deal to teach us about prayer, especially intercessory prayer, and Sr. Ann Shield’s book, “Intercession: A Guide to Effective Prayer “ teaches us how to intercede according to God’s mind and will with greater fervour and understanding.  Come and discover the richness of the Bible’s teaching on intercession and revolutionize your prayer life.  If you are interested contact Marta at 403 707-5109.

The OLS Social Justice Club is collecting new and used blankets to donate to The Mustard Seed. Please bring in gently used (washed) or new blankets to mass, the next two weekends, deadline October 21st. We have a blanket display near the coffee table and we would invite the parishioners to join us in our endeavor.
 

​Tuesday, October 2, 6:30 pm  Mass:  
NO MASS
Father Nathan Away

Wednesday, October 3, 12:15 pm  Mass: 
NO MASS
Father Nathan Away

Thursday,  October 4, 12:15 pm  Mass: 
NO MASS
Father Nathan Away

Friday, October 5, 8:30 am   Mass: 
For the intentions of The members of Aupice Maria
 
Saturday, October 6, 7:00 pm  Mass: 
For the intentions of the people
 
 Sunday, October 7, 10:00 am  Mass: 
For the intentions of Father Wilbert Chin Jon
Mass Intention by:  Marta, Louise, Jean & Anne

Announcements:
 
Father Nathan is away October 2 to 4 so daily masses for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are cancelled.  He is back on Friday October 5th.
 
First Reconciliation Preparation for Grade 2’s or above, begins on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 6:00 pm at Our Lady of the Snows.
 
The Catholicism series will take place at the Parish Office on Tuesday evenings at the conclusion of the 6:30pm Mass. Each session will be approximately 60-80 minutes. All are welcome to attend the first session on October 9th.
 
Oktoberfest: is Sunday, October 14th, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall in Banff.  There will be live entertainment, good food, beer, wine and other refreshments.  Tickets are available after mass $10 per person, kids and teens FREE. 
 
Food is available at 5:30 pm for families with small children who must leave early.  Our parish is asked to bring 3 potato salads and 3 deserts.  Sign up sheets are at the grocery card table.
 
 
Book Study Group
Do you ever wonder why your prayers are not more effective?  Do you ever get discouraged because you don’t see any visible results in your prayers?
Then consider joining a book study group on Intercessory prayer.  Scripture has a great deal to teach us about prayer, especially intercessory prayer, and Sr. Ann Shield’s book, “Intercession: A Guide to Effective Prayer “ teaches us how to intercede according to God’s mind and will with greater fervour and understanding.  Come and discover the richness of the Bible’s teaching on intercession and revolutionize your prayer life.  If you are interested contact Marta at 403 707 5109.
 
Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre
Address: 41160 Retreat Road Cochrane, AB
Women’s Serenity Weekend
October 12-14, 2018
To register contact:
Shawn D.   403-613-1704
Lynn H.      780-720-5297