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December 6, 2020 - Second Sunday of Advent
Pastor’s Message – God’s Word Will Come to Us
From a sermon by St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Abbot and Doctor of the Church (1090-1153ad).
We know that there are three comings of the Lord. The third lies between the other two. It is invisible, while the other two are visible. In the first coming he was seen on earth, dwelling among men; he himself testifies that they saw him and hated him. In the final coming all flesh will see the salvation of our God (Lk 3:6), and they will look on him whom they pierced (Jn 19:37). The intermediate coming is a hidden one; in it only the elect see the Lord within their own selves, and they are saved. In his first coming our Lord came in our flesh and in our weakness; in this middle coming he comes in spirit and in power; in the final coming he will be seen in glory and majesty. […] In the first, Christ was our redemption; in the last, he will appear as our life; in this middle coming, he is our rest and consolation. […L]isten to what our Lord himself says: If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him (Jn 14:23). [And] something further has been said about the one who loves, that is, that he will keep God’s word. Where is God’s word to be kept? Obviously in the heart, as the prophet says: I have hidden your words in my heart, so that I may not sin against you (Ps 119:11).
Keep God’s word in this way. Let it enter into your very being, let it take possession of your desires and your whole way of life. Feed on goodness, and your soul will delight in its richness. Remember to eat your bread, or your heart will wither away. Fill your soul with richness and strength.
If you keep the word of God in this way, it will also keep you. The Son with the Father will come to you. The great Prophet who will build the new Jerusalem will come, the one who makes all things new. […] Just as Adam’s sin spread through all mankind and took hold of all, so Christ, who created and redeemed all, will glorify all, once he takes possession of all.

Events this Week
Second Sunday of Advent
Sat, Dec 5 5:00pm Confessions 5:30pm Mass - Tomkinson Family Sun, Dec 6 9:00am Confessions 9:30am Mass - Pro Populo
Tue, Dec 8 7:00pm Mass - Sol. of the Immaculate Conception - +Frank & Kaye McLeod
12:00pm AA Ministry Wed, Dec 9 9:00am Mass - William Tomkinson 6:30pm - 8:00pm - Confessions
Thur, Dec 10 9:00am Mass - Shirley Barnett 6:30pm - 8:00pm - Confessions Fri, Dec 11 9:00am Mass - +Ignacio & Catalina Madriaga
9:30am - 12:30pm - Exposition
Third Sunday of Advent
Sat, Dec 12 5:00pm Confessions 5:30pm Mass - +Kari Evans Sun, Dec 13 9:00am Confessions 9:30am Mass - Pro Populo
Confessions: Saturdays 5:00-5:20pm Sundays 9:00-9:20am 1st Fridays 10:00-11:00am

Parish News & Events
Christmas & New Year’s Masses – Dec 24: 5pm & 9pm; Dec 25: 11am; Dec 31: 5:30pm; Jan 1: 9:30am. Registration is open; call the Parish Office.
Advent Confession – Wed & Thur, Dec 9 & 10: 6:30-8pm. No registration required. (A penitential service will not be held this year.)
Parish Finances – Christmas is when we receive the most donations. With attendance restricted this year, our already tight finances will be impacted even more. Please consider giving more to the Parish this December, even if you can’t attend. Here are some ways to give: • Collection Box: cheque or cash • Pre-authorized Debit: Call the Parish Office to arrange • Mail or Drop off during Office hours • Credit Card: online through caedm.ca
Donations for Poinsettias – Please write “Poinsettias” on cheques or envelopes and place in the weekend collection box or drop off during Office hours. Thank you!
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 open for individual prayer during Office Hours.
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.
Congratulations! To Fr. Roger on his 10th Anniversary of Ordination! Let us keep him, and all Priests, Deacons, and Religious in our prayers as they carry out the ministry to which they are called.

Archdiocesan News
Called to Speak Out – The Bishops of Alberta and the NWT released a Letter to the Faithful RE: Bill C-6 and C-7, and faith leaders including Abp. Gagnon (CCCB) released an open letter against Bill C7: We Can and Must Do Much Better. They urge Canadians to contact their member of Parliament and voice their opposition to these legislative changes. Video interviews with Abp. Smith also available: Bill C6 and Bill C7.
Grandin Media – Subscribe to the Archdiocese’s Grandin Media for Catholic news and information, from local to international, in a variety of formats: print, videos, and blogs.
Sounds of Christmas CD – The Schola Cantorum of St Joseph’s Basilica & Roderick Bryce, Director of Music. Visit www.basilicastore.ca to purchase: CD $20; Download $15. Special Offer: Use discount code 3FOR50 to get 3 CDs for $50 – Perfect for Christmas gifts!

Resources
Advent Reflections – Free digital resources:
Bishop Baron's Advent Gospel Reflections – Receive a daily short reflection in your inbox.
The Road to Bethlehem – Daily Advent reflections for all ages through our Parish subscription at Formed.org.
For more details: Website Advent page
Certificate in Catholic Studies – Next cycle starts Jan 11. Visit newman.edu/ccs or contact Sandra at 780-392-2450.
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
Don’t forget to read your Bible and a good spiritual book.

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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.

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

Baptism Prep – Sacramental preparation for infant Baptism has begun again. For now, classes are online. Next series begins Oct. 8. Call the Parish Office to register.

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

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

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.

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

Updated Information for Attending Masses: Please follow directions given for entering, being seated, receiving Holy Communion and exiting the church. Your cooperation will ensure we remain open.

Congratulations! To Alerson & Michelle Catacutan on the Baptism of their son!

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

Flower Ministry – Thanks to those whose donations are adding to the beauty of our Masses in November: Grace French, Hélène Justus, and the Hilhorst and Salto-Pimentel families.

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

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.

reminds us, “to draw from Christ the encouragement he alone can give us” to during these discouraging pandemic times.

Public Mass Updates: caedm.ca/covid

in addition to sking us to contact our Members of Parliament, and join them in communicating our concerns regarding these 2 pieces of legislation.

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.

Formed.org

Even if we take as little as ten minutes each day to read a few lines of the Bible, or one of the readings assigned for daily mass, this encounter with Christ will change our lives.

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

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.

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