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Second Sunday of Lent, Year A — March 8, 2020
The Knights of Columbus Silver Rose
In 1960, as a way to honour Our Lady of Guadalupe and to connect with the people of Mexico, a group of Squires ran a rose from New York to Monterrey, Mexico. What began as an act of solidarity and prayer by one group has since expanded to all of the Knights of Columbus throughout North America.
Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is an occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
“It is to the Blessed Mother that we turn in prayer as we work to end the Culture of Death that grips our society. As we think in terms of ‘One Life, One Rose,’ it is most appropriate that we turn to Our Lady of Guadalupe who made known her will through Juan Diego and the miracle of the roses,” says Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.
This year, we have the privilege of hosting the Silver Rose, which will be present for Mass this Sunday morning. The Silver Rose Program honours Our Lady of Guadalupe and expresses the unity of the Knights and their dedication to the sanctity of human life.
I invite you to join us in prayer after Mass as we ask our Blessed Mother to intercede for us, for our countries, for expectant mothers, for unborn children, and for those contemplating assisted suicide. Through her prayers and example, may we bring an end to the culture of death and build up a culture of life and love.

Events this Week
Second Sunday of Lent
Sat, Mar 7 4:00pm Exposition & Confessions 5:30pm Mass - +James Ewanchyna Sun, Mar 8 9:00am Confessions
9:30am Mass - Pro Populo
10:30am Pancake Breakfast
Tue, Mar 10 9:00am Mass - +Pat McLaughlin 6:30pm Lectio
Wed, Mar 11 11:00am Mass (Hospital) - +Lorraine Nyuli
Thu, Mar 12 6:30pm Mass - Wes Dorman
Fri, Mar 13 6:00pm Way of the Cross
6:30pm Mass - +Colin Campbell
Third Sunday of Lent Sat, Mar 14 4:00pm Exposition & Confessions 5:30pm Lenten Mission & Mass - Grace Bishop Sun, Mar 15 9:00am Confessions
9:30am Lenten Mission & Mass - Pro Populo
Mon, Mar 16 6:30pm Lenten Mission
Tue, Mar 17 6:30pm Lenten Mission

Upcoming Events
40 Days for Life - Coincides with 40 days of Lent: Feb 26-Apr 5. Aims to end abortion through prayer and fasting, community outreach and peaceful outdoor vigils. Consider signing up to pray for one hour. For more info about Edmonton’s campaign: https://bit.ly/37CHFzL
Silver Rose Pilgrimage - For more information about The Silver Rose Pilgrimage, hosted by the Knights of Columbus at our Parish Mar 8, go to: kofc.org
Prayer Shawl Ministry - All are welcome Wed, March 11, 10am, and every 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Retrouvaille - A Lifeline for Troubled Marriages! Next Edmonton program begins March 13-15. Call 587.598.4357, or go to helpourmarriage.org .
Grieving Support Group - Resumes Mar 14
Sacred Heart Parish Lenten Mission - Mar 16-18 at 6:30pm
Enter the Mystery - Discovering the Mass as Worship. Talks: Mon & Tues Penitential: Wed.
Please note the Lectio class on Mar 17 will be cancelled.
Thanks to the Kazadi family for sharing their story with us and to the ladies for preparing the delicious Stone Soup.
Congratulations to Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic School Division as they celebrate their 25th anniversary! Thanks for a quarter century of providing excellent faith-filled education to our children!

Other News
Flower Ministry - Now accepting donations for Easter. Please “Lilies” or “Palms” on the flower donation envelopes.
Lenten Food Drive - During this Lenten season of fasting and almsgiving, take the opportunity to practice the corporal work of mercy to feed the hungry. Consider donating food so that your fasting benefits not only you, spiritually, but others in need as well. Consider donating food the amount you would have spent eating out or buying a coffee. God blesses the giver and the receiver!
Formed - Catholic faith resources on demand. To register visit FORMED.org : 1. Click “sign in” 2. select “I Belong to a Parish or Organization” 3. Find our Parish by name or by our code: 7X4XFP 4. Enter your email—and you’re in!

Archdiocesan News
Living in the Word of God Excerpts from Archbishop Smith’s Pastoral Letter There are many ways we can put the Word of God into practice through the act of witnessing to Christ. The most effective is by the way we live our lives. People pay more attention to what we do than to what we say. Yet, there are times when we are called upon to speak on the basis of our belief, particularly in those moments when people close to us, co-workers or society in general take directions contrary to the teachings of our Lord. caedm.ca/Letter
Why the Church Needs Newman Today - Cardinal Thomas Collins, former Archbishop of Edmonton, presents a free public lecture on Fri, Mar 20, 7pm at St. Joseph Basilica, part of Newman Theological College's 50th Anniversary conference celebrating the life and legacy of St. John Henry Newman. To register: RSVP via email to .To register for the full conference, visit newman.edu/AJLS.
Cccb Response to Medical Assistance in Dying - The CCCB has issued a strong response worth reading as you consider writing to your MP. CCCB Response to Bill C-7

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5113 49 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0P9
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Deacon Leo Farley
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Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
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Pastoral Council John Tomkinson, Chairperson
Finance Committee Chris Kirwan, Chairperson
Catholic Women’s League Juliette Huberdeau, President
Knights of Columbus Bill James, Grand Knight
School Trustee Henry Effon
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