SACRED HEART PARISH
Sharing the love of Christ through our gifts
Last Updated: June 23, 2022
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Welcome...
It's 'now' time to come home! A Decree by Archbishop Smith has restored the Sunday obligation for Catholics, on June 4th, the Vigil of Pentecost. Mass Times Weekdays: 9:00am Tuesday - Friday Saturdays: 7:00pm Sundays: 9:00am, 11:00am, 3:00pm |
"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all within me, his holy name."
- Communion Antiphon
- Communion Antiphon
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 26th, 2022
June 26th, 2022
"Speak, O Lord, for your servant is listening; you have the words of eternal life."
- Gospel Acclamation
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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!
Devotion of the Month 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. |
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION
The First Saturdays Devotion, also called the Act of Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our Lady appeared six times to the children at Fatima, yet her appearance on July 13, 1917 was particularly important. It was also the first time that Our Lady mentioned the First Saturdays. How does God want us to practice devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary? Our Lady introduced 2 special requests: “…I shall come to ask for the consecration of Russia and the Communion of Reparation on the first Saturdays. If my requests are heeded, Russia will be converted, and there will be peace…” The four practices that have to be fulfilled on the First Saturday, each with the intention of making reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as Our Lady asked in 1925, are the following: 1. Confession* 2. Receive Holy Communion* 3. Pray the Rosary* 4. Keep her company for 15 minutes while meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary* * Each of these practices need to be done with the intention of making reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. |
Our Lord Jesus Christ
made these twelve promises
to those who honor His Sacred Heart
to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a French nun, whom he called “the Beloved Disciple of the Sacred Heart”
and the Heiress “of all Its treasures”, in the 1670’s. They show us how much he cherishes this devotion.
Considering that the blood that redeemed us at Calvary came from His Sacred Heart and that so much love and light still exude from it, we can easily understand why! These promises were revealed in one of many private revelations that Jesus gave St. Margaret Mary.
Our Lord promised the following:
1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state in life.
2. I will establish peace in their families.
3. I will comfort them in their trials.
4. I will be their secure refuge during life, and, above all, in death.
5. I will shed abundant blessings on all their undertakings
6. Sinners will find in My Heart an infinite ocean of mercy.
7. Lukewarm souls will become fervent.
8. Fervent souls will rapidly grow in holiness and perfection.
9. I will bless every place where an image of My Heart shall be exposed and honored.
10. I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts.
11. The names of those who promote this devotion will be written in My Heart, never to be blotted out.
12. I promise thee, in the excessive mercy of My Heart, that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months, the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving their Sacraments; My Divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment.
Keep in mind in the 12th Promise that our Lord asks us to receive Him in Holy Communion in a state of grace on the First Friday of each of nine consecutive months, a First Friday devotion.
made these twelve promises
to those who honor His Sacred Heart
to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a French nun, whom he called “the Beloved Disciple of the Sacred Heart”
and the Heiress “of all Its treasures”, in the 1670’s. They show us how much he cherishes this devotion.
Considering that the blood that redeemed us at Calvary came from His Sacred Heart and that so much love and light still exude from it, we can easily understand why! These promises were revealed in one of many private revelations that Jesus gave St. Margaret Mary.
Our Lord promised the following:
1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state in life.
2. I will establish peace in their families.
3. I will comfort them in their trials.
4. I will be their secure refuge during life, and, above all, in death.
5. I will shed abundant blessings on all their undertakings
6. Sinners will find in My Heart an infinite ocean of mercy.
7. Lukewarm souls will become fervent.
8. Fervent souls will rapidly grow in holiness and perfection.
9. I will bless every place where an image of My Heart shall be exposed and honored.
10. I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts.
11. The names of those who promote this devotion will be written in My Heart, never to be blotted out.
12. I promise thee, in the excessive mercy of My Heart, that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months, the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving their Sacraments; My Divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment.
Keep in mind in the 12th Promise that our Lord asks us to receive Him in Holy Communion in a state of grace on the First Friday of each of nine consecutive months, a First Friday devotion.
Sacred Heart is updating our list of parishioners and their contact information. Please help us by completing these details online, by scanning the QR code and filling out the brief survey
(only fill in one form per household).
Those who have not completed this survey online, will be called by volunteers in the near future.
Thank you.
To open the google form…. open the camera on any phone and
hover over the QR code. It will ask you to open a web browser with a form to submit.
You do not have to take a picture.
(or… you can try the URL https://forms.gle/9drFNSmQXKHi22L2A )
Please see posters in foyer for QR code.
(only fill in one form per household).
Those who have not completed this survey online, will be called by volunteers in the near future.
Thank you.
To open the google form…. open the camera on any phone and
hover over the QR code. It will ask you to open a web browser with a form to submit.
You do not have to take a picture.
(or… you can try the URL https://forms.gle/9drFNSmQXKHi22L2A )
Please see posters in foyer for QR code.
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Return to Mass:
COVID dispensation lifted on Pentecost Sunday
Check the Archdiocesan link below for more information...
https://caedm.ca/return-to-mass-covid-dispensation-lifted-as-of-pentecost-sunday-june-5-2022/
COVID dispensation lifted on Pentecost Sunday
Check the Archdiocesan link below for more information...
https://caedm.ca/return-to-mass-covid-dispensation-lifted-as-of-pentecost-sunday-june-5-2022/
An announcement from the Vatican states that Edmonton will be one of the hub cities
for the papal visit to Canada, from July 24-29, 2022. The Holy Father is coming to meet with Indigenous Peoples of this land on a pilgrimage of healing, reconciliation and hope.
Two papal websites have been – papalvisit.ca in English and visitepapal.ca in French.
More information is also available on these sites.
Here is the link to His Grace’s news conference this morning: YouTube: https://youtu.be/lTyn89fwbjE
for the papal visit to Canada, from July 24-29, 2022. The Holy Father is coming to meet with Indigenous Peoples of this land on a pilgrimage of healing, reconciliation and hope.
Two papal websites have been – papalvisit.ca in English and visitepapal.ca in French.
More information is also available on these sites.
Here is the link to His Grace’s news conference this morning: YouTube: https://youtu.be/lTyn89fwbjE
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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.
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 as this time of Covid continues.
For all those who are volunteering we really appreciate the time you are donating. Thank you!
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 as this time of Covid continues.
For all those who are volunteering we really appreciate the time you are donating. Thank you!
