To my very fine Parishioners,
It is my immense delight to share this greeting with you on Sunday, to exclaim ‘Alleluia!’ together, and to learn of all of your good news now in person!The Easter Vigil and the Mass of Easter Sunday become the understanding and celebration that despite challenges or hardships which may come our way we know how faith, hope, and love always prevail. for with Easter each year we marvel at the wonderful mystery of life and life eternal and how we are all called to prepare for this eventual moment and glory of our own Resurrection. through the families and friends with whom we regularly celebrate we sense and see the reality and sacramentality of God’s world. this is the beautiful essence of what our efforts provide in a collective gathering, the family we know and therefore cherish as the holy and universal Catholic Church.
In whatever manner we celebrate this year, may it be genuine with Mass, in prayer, and to remind our Family and Friends why it is that we actually gather: the Resurrection of Christ. for as we well know, that would be very similar to the first Disciples. they had Faith in one another, Hope for the future, and Love from God to propel them forward: we are no different as we descend from them. In everything we have now experienced during the few years past, let us all the more cherish what is such a blessing: God’s word, Christ’s Sacraments, and His Catholic Church. May we be reminded of this whenever we come to St. John the evangelist as most valued members of God’s family.
A Blessed Easter Sunday and Season to you all.
Very sincerely and joyfully yours in Christ,
Fr. Dean
In keeping with tradition, we will ring our Bells from the tower after each Mass for all to enjoy. Alleluia!
DONATIONS for ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
Please consider PAD or etransfers to: SJE.etransfer@caedm.ca
Please include:
- Donation amount:
- Full name, Address and email address.
- Specific Instructions: General Parish Fund or Maintenance or Together We Serve.
We are always grateful for your donations.
Who are St. John's parishioners?
How many people celebrated each of the different 7 sacraments? How many families are active in your parish? Were they donating treasure (money) and/or time (volunteering)? How many families used envelopes and/or donated through other means? How much money is being donated for “Parish Fund” donations?
These funds pay for the everyday needs of our Church: salaries, power, gas, insurance, maintenance of our over-60-year-old building, and most importantly the celebration of Mass itself.
How much money is being donated for “Together We Serve? These funds are forwarded to the Archdiocese for disbursement to:
Local Beneficiaries
- CSS-Catholic Social Services,
- Newman Theological College & St. Joseph’s Seminary (supporting our future priest’s educational needs),
- St. Joseph’s Priests Foundation of Edmonton (ensuring our Priests have a comfortable retirement),
- St. Joseph’s College Ministry (U of A Campus)
- Rebuilding Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples
Canadian Beneficiaries
- Diocese of MacKenzie-Fort Smith,
- Needs of the Canadian Church,
International Beneficiaries
- Needs of the Church in the Holy Land (Good Friday),
- Evangelization of Peoples, Pontifical Mission Societies
- Pope’s Pastoral Works,
The Office of Papal Charities exercises charity to the poor and needy in the Holy Father’s name. Whenever disaster strikes around the world, the Holy See always responds with food, water, medicine, blankets and trained personnel. Be as generous as possible as we never know where or when a need will arise.
https://caedm.ca/togetherweserve/howthegiftsareshared/
Our Parish is a vibrant parish with some Families having two to three generations still able to attend Mass together. Most of our Families bring their children for Baptism. Our Families bring their children here for their First Reconciliation/First Communion/Confirmation Sacraments. Many of our Families have their children returning for Marriage. Our Families bring their loved ones back for their Funerals of Christian Burial. And, most come back to celebrate Easter Holy Week and Christmas. We are asking all who attend SJE to think about how they may help the parish financially. Just $50 per month, which is $600 per year, would help us greatly, but all donations of any size are most appreciated. Remember: there is a tax benefit to all donations, which assists you and assists us.
Another way to contribute to the health and happiness of your Parish is through a donation of time. Do you have a talent or gift that would be very useful for the Parish in the coming months? God gave them that you might share them: we hope you will.
Remember: SJE is not merely our grandparents’ or parents’ Church, it now becomes our Church as well. Your generous donation today guarantees Church that the Church will still be here for you, your children, and grandchildren tomorrow.
Thank you kindly.
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CWL Monthly Newsletters
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