ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mary’s Office Hours:
Monday: 1:00-4:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30am-Noon; 1:00-4:00pm
Friday: 8:30am-Noon
St. Mary’s Parishioners:
Father Liju Jose from Our Lady of Peace, Innisfail has been assigned as the temporary Administrator by the
Archdiocese of Edmonton to St. Mary’s Parish.
Please make him feel welcome.
We are grateful for his assistance at this time.
He will be available for confession after daily Masses.
Please be sure to check the bulletin or website
for daily Mass times.
When new information becomes available,
it will be announced to the Parish.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is meeting
Tuesday, March 26, 1:30pm.
Ladies interested in knitting or crocheting can join this parish
ministry in the classroom.
LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICE
ALL SERVICES BEGIN AT 7:00pm
Monday, March 25 - St. Margaret, Rimbey
Tuesday, March 26 - St. Stephen, Olds
Wednesday, March 27 - St. Augustine, Ponoka
Thursday, March 28 - Jesuit Martyrs, Evergreen
Tuesday, April 2 - St. Mary’s, Red Deer
Wednesday, April 3 - St. Joseph the Workman, Caroline
Wednesday, April 3 - St. Anne of the Prairies, Trochu
Wednesday, April 3 - St. Stephen, Lacombe
Tuesday, April 9 - Our Lady of Peace, Innisfail
Wednesday, April 10 - St. Matthew, Rocky Mountain House
Thursday, April 11 - Sacred Heart, Red Deer
Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm
Friday - March 22, 29
Friday - April 5, 12
Mercy and Justice Lenten Food Drive
Each week of Lent we ask parishioners to help the hungry by contributing various non perishable food items as follows:
1st Sunday of Lent – March 9/10 – Peanut Butter
2nd Sunday of Lent – March 16/17 – Canned Fish
3rd Sunday of Lent – March 23/24 - Pasta
4th Sunday of Lent – March 30/31 – Pasta Sauce
5th Sunday of Lent - April 6/7 - Macaroni & Cheese
Passion (Palm) Sunday – April 13/14 – Canned Fruit
Confirmation
Reminder to parents:
Parent Session
Tuesday, March 26, 7:30pm
or
Thursday, April 4, 7:30pm
1 parent must attend and a sponsor if possible.
Students are NOT required to attend.
40 Days for Life
40 Days for Life Spring Session. Volunteers stand in witness at the intersection of 48 Ave. and 49 St. downtown Red Deer in support of the unborn babies and their parents from
3:00-4:00pm every Friday until Sunday, April 14.
Please join 40 Days for Life Campaign for
1 Hour or Adoration for the unborn every Saturday
during Lent, from 3pm-4pm by the Tabernacle.
SAVE THE DATE
St. Mary’s Vacation Bible School
July 29-August 2
Please check upcoming bulletins
for more details.
2019 Sunday Offering Envelopes
The 2019 Sunday Offering Envelopes are available at the front doors for pick up. If you do not have envelopes and would like some designated to you, please stop by or call the parish office during office hours.
Pre-authorized debit is also available.
Volunteers Needed
We are in need of Hospitality Ministers for all Masses, especially the 7:00pm Mass. If you are interested in becoming part of this ministry, please call the parish office at 403-347-3114.
Michener Centre
On Tuesday mornings, volunteers visit Michener Centre clients where they sing and give Communion to
Catholics. Please call the office if you are interested.
Extendicare
On Friday mornings, volunteers bring the Eucharist to the residents, and gather them in the recreation room for a Service or Mass. Once a month, Father Len gives Mass and anoints all those present. Please contact Ed Shields at 403-346-6320.
Parish Pastoral Hospital Ministry
St. Mary Pastoral Care Hospital team is in need of members to assist with this ministry. You would share a 2-3 hours scheduled, rotating, Friday afternoon (amount of time is determined by number of parish members in the hospital). You would determine if the patient would like to receive the Holy Eucharist and perhaps say a few words of comfort and share a prayer. If you feel your gifts include sharing a moment of time and prayer with hospital bound parish members please contact
Rick Foret at 403-346-4853 or email red-wing@shaw.ca.
Training and support is provided.
St. Mary’s Bereavement Support Ministry
A team offers support for those who are
grieving the loss of a loved one
Please call Cheryl at 403-340-2861
Red Deer Catholic Youth Ministry
Edge Catholic Middle School Youth Group meets every Thursday except for the first Thursday of the month at
Sacred Heart Parish
7:00-8:30pm. Grades 6-9
If you would like to be an Edge leader or would like to be involved in Youth Ministry, High School Youth Ministry takes place at
St. Joseph and Notre Dame High Schools on a monthly basis.
See bulletin and bulletin boards
Parish Reminders
Pre-Authorized Donations
Did you know we offer Pre-Authorized Debits from your bank account?
You can personalize your donation by choosing the Building Fund,
Together We Serve, Youth and General Fund, either monthly or bi-weekly.
The Women's Shelter is always in need of new ladies and
children's pajamas of all sizes.
St. Patrick's School is in need of non-perishable food. Please consider donating the following items to help: Fruit cups, puddings, nut-free cereal bars, juice boxes, and cheese and cracker snack packs.
Unfortunately, there are those who will take advantage of unlocked cars with valuables inside. Please ensure your doors are locked and keep valuables with you. Thank you in advance for your help with this!