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January 31, 2021 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastor’s Message – Mass Changes
Last weekend I announced that the Priest who had been helping out at St. Theresa (Ma-Me-O Beach) can no longer continue. His generous ministry in these past 6-7 years has been very much appreciated and he will be greatly missed. Sadly, there’s no one to replace him. And so, in order for me to be able to offer Mass at St. Theresa’s, this means a change of time for our Saturday evening anticipated Mass.
Beginning Feb. 6, our Saturday anticipated Mass at Sacred Heart will be moved to 7pm, with Confessions on Saturday from 10-11am. Mass at St. Theresa will be Saturdays at 5pm.
I know this is a significant change for both Parishes. Changing Mass times isn’t easy and I’m not making this change lightly. I have consulted with all the Pastoral Councils of all three of our Parishes, and this was the best solution we could muster.
I know some of you may like it, but this is a consequence of our shortage of Priests and of one Priest having multiple Parishes. Hopefully, this will push us deeper into prayer begging the Lord to raise up more Priests, especially from among our own families and Parishes. I’m not aware of a single priestly vocation having come out of our Parish since the first Catholic church was built here in 1894. This needs to change.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me or a member of the Pastoral Council.

Events this Week
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary time Sat, Jan 30 5:00pm Confessions 5:30pm Mass - Catholic Women’s League Sun, Jan 31 9:00am Confessions 9:30am Mass - Pro Populo
No Weekday Masses while Fr Roger is away on holiday Feb 2 - Feb 5 and Feb 9
Fri, Feb 5 9:30am Solemn Exposition 12:20pm Benediction Sat, Feb 6 10:00am - 11:00am Confessions
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary time Sat, Feb 6 7:00pm Mass - Katie & Trevor Lind
Sun, Feb 7 9:00am Confessions 9:30am Mass - Pro Populo
Confessions: Saturdays 10:00 - 11:00am Sundays 9 - 9:20am 1st Fridays 10:00 - 11:00am

Parish News & Events
Donation Envelopes – To avoid $15 for postage, we encourage each family to pick their box up at the Office between 8:30am and 4pm, Tues-Fri. If this is not possible, please call the Office to make other arrangements.
2020 Charitable Donation Tax Receipts – Please contact the Office to make arrangements to receive yours.
Parish Finances – Ways to contribute: • Collection Box: cheque or cash • Mail or Drop off during Office hours • Pre-authorized Debit: Call the Parish Office • Credit Card: Donate online through caedm.ca
Flower Ministry – To eliminate micro-transactions, we’re no longer soliciting specific donations for flowers as it’s now part of the operational budget. Thank you for contributing to the Sunday Collection.
Baptisms – The next Baptism prep. for infants begins Mar 4. Call the Parish Office to register.
CWL – Installation of new Officers, Thurs, Feb 18 at 7pm.
Ministry Schedule – Hard copies of the Monthly Schedules now available; also under Ministries & Groups on our Website. Scroll down to the bottom right box.
Church Hours – Doors open 30 minutes before Mass and close before Mass begins. In keeping with the Archbishop’s guidelines, parishioners must: • Pre-register (call the Office by 12 Noon Friday) • Complete the Revised Self Assessment • Wear a face mask inside the church The church is always open for individual prayer during Office Hours.

Archdiocesan News
Archdiocesan Links Grandin Media – Catholic News
Quid Novum – Weekly newsletter
Reason for Our Hope – Archbishop Smith’s Blog
In his latest blog, Icy Underfoot , “Smith writes that walking conditions, even along the path of faith, can often be hazardous for reasons not of our own making. God’s Word enlightens our path, alerts us to dangerous conditions, and enables us to move in safety, if we but listen attentively and follow faithfully where it leads. Let’s be sure to read at least a few verses of God’s Holy Word each day, and allow ourselves to be upheld by its wisdom and truth. “ (Quid Novum, Jan 27/21)
Living In The Word 2021 – Benedict XVI Institute for New Evangelization Winter Seminars List. Register for free at 780.392.2450 or reception@newman.edu. For more information on other programs please visit Newman.edu/BXVI .

Resources
International Catholic Bible Summit – All online presentations for The WORD 2021 available anytime Feb 11-13. For info and to register, for free, visit CatholicBibleSummit.com.
The Fiery Cross – Online Conference by Catholic Renewal Services of Edmonton, featuring Fr. Mark Goring, CC. Turn back to the Cross and be set afire and renewed. Feb 11-13. Cost is $25. Register CCREdmonton.info.
Formed – Check out all the great Catholic content at Formed.org. Free with our Parish subscription. Not yet registered? Sign up at formed.org/signup . Type in “Sacred Heart Wetaskiwin”, create your account with your email—done!
Live-streamed & Televised Masses:
Fr. Roger: 9:30am Sundays on Facebook @sacredheartwetaskiwin
Archbishop Smith: 10:30am Sundays on Facebook @archedmonton or Telus Optik TV Channel 876
Other Parishes’ Masses & Exposition: bit.ly/2JjDAGZ
Daily TV Mass: bit.ly/3amhQWN

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Parish Registration – Not yet registered? A Registration Form is available on our website that can be downloaded, printed and dropped off or mailed to our Parish Office. Why register? • Sacramental records • Parish e-Bulletin & notices • Income tax receipts

Cleaners – More volunteers needed to help clean the church after Mass. It only takes about 15 minutes. Contact Maria at the Parish Office to help.

Deacons Corner – Wednesdays at 3:30pm on Facebook @DeaconsCornerRadio

Rosary Prayer Meetings – Join other parishioners from home, via Zoom, Mondays at 8pm. Enter Meeting ID: 525 940 3114 and Password: jesus For instructions go to: sacredheartchurch.ca/events/rosary

Want to Become Catholic? – Preparation for children (7+), teens, and adults begins this Fall. Contact Maria at the Parish Office for more details.

Prayer to Mary for Protections During the Pandemic – Adapted from the prayer of Pope Francis by the Knights of Columbus. Link to the Prayer Card: A Prayer for Protection in Time of Pandemic

Baptisms – The next series of online classes for Sacramental preparation for infant Baptism will begin Jan 7. Call the Parish Office to register.

Marian Prayer: Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.

Thank you! To all our regular, long-term volunteers! Thank you for giving so generously of your time. Without you we could not be open.

If you prefer them to be mailed the charge will be $15 to cover the postage.

First Saturday Mass – 1st Saturday of each month at 9am.

Congratulations! To Jun & Daisy Lim on the Baptism of their twin sons!

Congratulations! To on receiving ——first Holy Communion this weekend!

Exposition – Every Friday after the 9am Mass until 12:30pm.
Come spend an hour with Jesus. Please sign in upon arrival and choose a pew location that is open on the seating plan.
Solemn Exposition – Every 1st Friday after the 9am Mass with Benediction at 12:20pm. Confession available from 10am-11am.

Rosary Prayer Meetings – Join other parishioners from home, via Zoom, Mondays at 8pm. Enter Meeting ID: 525 940 3114 and Password: jesus For instructions go to: sacredheartchurch.ca/events/rosary

Wed, Feb 10 9:00am Mass - Bernadette Schiller

Archbishop Smith: A New Encyclical Letter from Pope Frances Reflection from Abp Smiths’ blog: “The Reason for our Hope” on Pope Francis’ Oct 4, 2020 encyclical Fratelli Tutti on bridging divisions and working towards solidarity.

Public Mass Updates: caedm.ca/covid

Archbishop Smith’s Year End Interview – Video and transcript available at Grandin Media .

Visit caedm.ca/covid for COVID-19 updates, Abp. Smith’s video messages, homily texts, prayer resources and Mass texts (Living With Christ still available for free)

Living in the Word of God Excerpts from Archbishop Smith’s Pastoral Letter caedm.ca/Letter

Pope’s Universal Intention for November – Artificial Intelligence: We pray that the progress of robotics and artificial intelligence may always serve humankind.

Online Marriage Preparation – Coordinated through Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Sherwood Park, it includes a Virtual Weekend Course: Feb 5-7, 2021 and Apr 23-25, 2021. The $150 registration fee includes all course materials. Register ASAP: marriage.preparation@caedm.ca

daily making a decision to live by faith and not by fear.

Formed.org

Living In The Word 2021 – Benedict XVI Institute for New Evangelization Winter Seminars List. Register for free at 780-392-2450 or reception@newman.edu. For more information on other programs please visit Newman.edu/BXVI .

New Series on Formed.org – The Search. Jesus’ first words in the Gospel of John are, “What do you seek?” He not only knows the answer, He is the answer. Free viewing for a limited time. To Sign in: enter your email address, open email from Formed, click on the link. Not yet registered? Sign up “as a parishioner”. Type in “Sacred Heart Wetaskiwin”, create your account with your email—done! Check out all the great Catholic content!
St. Joseph’s College – Interested in taking a course on Scripture, theology, philosophy, spirituality, or popular culture? Check out list of SJC courses. Call 780-492-7682 or email sjcdean@ualberta.ca for more info.

News from GrACE – The May Newsletter from Grateful Advocates for Catholic Education has arrived, and it's full of the many unique ways Catholic Education Week was celebrated in the province this year.

Sacred Heart Parish
5113 49 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0P9
SacredHeartChurch.ca SacredHeart.Wetaskiwin@caedm.ca 780.352.2365

An inviting faith community building up the Body of Christ

Parish Contacts
Fr. Roger Rouleau, Pastor Roger.Rouleau@caedm.ca
Emergencies: 780.352.4513
Deacon Leo Farley
Staff
Maria Chrunik, Pastoral Coordinator
Christine, Finance
Brigid, Communications
Jose Madriaga, Maintenance
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
Committees & Groups
Pastoral Council John Tomkinson, Chairperson
Finance Committee David Kaiser, Chairperson
Catholic Women’s League Celine DeSchryver & Patti Heck, Co-Presidents
Knights of Columbus Bill James, Grand Knight
School Trustee Henry Effon
Sacred Heart School Verna Sand, Principal
780.352.5533
Catholic Arcdiocese of Edmonton
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Our Lady of Seven Sorrows (Maskwacis)
Sunday Mass: 11:30am · Pre-register: 780.585.3920
St. Theresa’s (Ma-Me-O Beach)
Saturday Mass: 5:00pm · Pre-register: 780.335.4040