SACRED HEART PARISH
Sharing the love of Christ through our gifts
Last Updated: June 20, 2021
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Welcome...
It's time to come home! Mass Times Weekdays: 9:00am Tuesday - Friday Saturdays: 7:00pm Sundays: 9:00am, 11:00am, 3:00pm We can accommodate approximately 200 people.
(including over flow seating in Parish Hall) Mass registrations continue online We encourage you to join us! |
How to register?
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Click on the Mass time of your choice
*Enter the information required for sign in *Mark it on your calendar & plan to arrive at least 10 min. prior to the start of Mass. …and you are good to go! A few things to take note of: *Your Mass reservation is NOT reoccurring; you must sign up for Mass every week using the online portal *Email reservations will no longer be accepted *If you do not have access to the internet, please call the Parish office by Friday at 8 am to register for Mass. If you were not able to register by the deadline, do not let that stop you from coming to Mass. Please arrive early for an opportunity to sign in at the door. |
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12th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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A Poem Submitted by
I Need You Father I really need you Father, please listen to what I have to say. Let me tell you all about the things which happened everyday. I will need to watch you walking, and standing tall and strong. So I will know what to do and I'll learn right from wrong. I need to hear you read the Bible and teach me how to pray, My world is always changing but God's Word is here to stay. |
Red Deer Pro Life
I need you to correct me when I have fallen into sin, and then I will need to hear you say, "I love you" and take me back again. And then someday when I am all grown up and I have a daughter or a son, I will know just how to be a dad your example will live on. J.S. Dean 2021 |
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Not sure if anything has changed since the last time you visited? Check the update date which is shown just above this message. Hope to see you soon! God Bless!
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CONFIRMATION is scheduled for Saturday, June 26 at 3 pm. with Archbishop Richard Smith presiding. Confirmation Retreat is Saturday, June 19 at 1:00 to 3:30 pm |
June is the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most popular Catholic devotions. Although it was beloved in previous centuries, Jesus appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673, showing her a vision of the now-famous image of His Sacred Heart, surrounded by flames. He said to her: “My Heart is so full of love for men that It can no longer contain the flames of Its burning love. I must discover to men the treasures of My Heart and save them from perdition." She was given the special mission to spread devotion to His Sacred Heart throughout the Church. Jesus gave St. Margaret Mary many promises associated with this devotion, and requested that a feast day in honor of His Sacred Heart be instituted on the Friday after the Octave of Corpus Christi. In 1856, the Feast of the Sacred Heart was spread to the Universal Church, and in 1899 Pope Leo XIII solemnly consecrated all mankind to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, calling it “the great act” of his pontificate.
A MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
Below are the links to a video of Archbishop Richard Smith addressing the way forward,
in the wake of the Kamloops residential school tragedy.
caedm link
Links to the video statement
YouTube: https://youtu.be/oOYyGb8mp4o
Facebook: https://fb.watch/5RggrkCzL9/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPjvxN9ge2R/
Below are the links to a video of Archbishop Richard Smith addressing the way forward,
in the wake of the Kamloops residential school tragedy.
caedm link
Links to the video statement
YouTube: https://youtu.be/oOYyGb8mp4o
Facebook: https://fb.watch/5RggrkCzL9/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPjvxN9ge2R/
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Residential Schools
Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions. It specifically references residential schools in the Archdiocese, available online here.
Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions. It specifically references residential schools in the Archdiocese, available online here.
Be sure to check the Archdiocesan newsletter...Quid Novum for more on this topic and other upcoming events and Catholic news, which this week includes
Monday June 21, 2021 as National Indigenous Peoples Day.
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Spiritual Direction Spiritual direction is a privileged time and place to confidentially reflect with a trusted person about your relationship with God. The focus is your life with God as it is lived out in all your experiences. Spiritual direction is for those who may be experiencing life’s transitions and even at times seeking God when it feels like God is distant. A director may help you discern the next direction in your life and what God’s desire is for you. The gift of spiritual direction is the process of coming home to your deepest self, discovering God in the midst of daily living. Spiritual direction can add to your conscious experience of God’s presence and love. In spiritual direction, you reflect deeply on the experiences of your daily life. The intended “content” for each session is what you bring — prayer, images of God, questions of faith, relationship situations, joys, sadness, fears, hopes. What takes place during the session is what God desires, because the true director is the Holy Spirit. David Bouchard is a certified Spiritual Director. Feel free to contact him at 403 357 9117 if you are interested in receiving Spiritual Direction. |
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Prayer for St. Joseph's intercession before God
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 desires. Oh 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. Oh 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.
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 desires. Oh 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. Oh 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.
Details:
As we return to welcoming parishioners for Mass, please be prepared for some changes and restrictions.
As we return to welcoming parishioners for Mass, please be prepared for some changes and restrictions.
- Masks are required to be worn by all adults for the entire Mass. You are responsible to bring your own mask (a non-medical mask is acceptable).
- All Masses will be limited to 200 people including priest and volunteer team.
- Please register ahead (using above link) to reserve a spot at a particular Mass. Include your last name, first names of all family members attending and your email address
- Registrations will ONLY be accepted during regular office hours for those with no access to the internet (ONLY). Deadline for weekend masses is Friday at 8am.
- If you have not registered ahead, you are welcome to wait at the door to see if a seat is available.
- Church doors will be opened 30 minutes before Mass begins.
- Reserved spots will be given away to those waiting 10 minutes before Mass. You must be in the building and signed in prior to 10 minutes before Mass to keep your reserved spot.
- Please plan to arrive early enough to follow the necessary procedures.
- Social Distancing of 6 feet must be followed. Ushers will take you to your seats.
- A reminder that anyone who is at greater risk and unable attend Mass due to health or age is still excused from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass at this time.
Act of Spiritual Communion
When we are unable to receive Holy Communion, we can make a Spiritual Communion as we view a televised or online Mass. This is a prayer in which we ask our Lord to come to us in the same way He would if we were able to receive the Sacrament:
My Jesus,
I Believe that You are truly present in the Holy Eucharist. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
When we are unable to receive Holy Communion, we can make a Spiritual Communion as we view a televised or online Mass. This is a prayer in which we ask our Lord to come to us in the same way He would if we were able to receive the Sacrament:
My Jesus,
I Believe that You are truly present in the Holy Eucharist. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
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V·O·L·U·N·T·E·E·R·S
Would you or your family like to shovel snow at church? Would you be able to meet a friend at church to steam clean some pews? Or have a visit while cleaning windows? Or maybe you need some exercising can do some vacuuming. Your time would be very much appreciated at the church is short staffed and the time of Covid. For all those who are volunteering we really appreciate the time you were donating. Thank you! |
As you contact the office or ring our doorbell, wait times will be longer than usual as we are working with limited staff. Providing service remains our priority. A staff member will be back momentarily. Thank you for your patience.
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