Rev. Fr. Esper Antoun - Pastor Deacon Michel Kassas – Assistant 504, 30th Ave. N.W 9809, 76th Avenue Calgary, AB T2M 2N6 Edmonton, AB T6E 1K6 Phone: Phone: WEEK OF THE PRIESTS February 2009 Day 1: Saint Fionos, the martyr (male) & pope Otikanos Day 2: The Entrance of Christ to the Temple. Day 3: Simon the elder & Anna the prophetess Day 4: Saint Izidor of Farm (an old city in Egypt) Day 5: Saint Agatha, a virgin Day 6: Saint Brocollos, bishop of Smyrna & Fosta, a martyr (female) Day 7: Saint Britanius, bishop of Lampsak & Saint Antarius the first, a martyr

WEEK OF THE PRIESTS A Reading from the letter of St. Paul to Timothy (1 Timothy 4:6-16) If you put these instructions before the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound teaching that you have followed. Have nothing to do with profane myths and old wives’ tales. Train yourself in godliness, for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe. These are the things you must insist on and teach. Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I arrive, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhorting, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. Put these things into practice, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress. Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers. Praise be to God always! A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke Luke 12:42-48 Vigilant and Faithful Servants The Lord Jesus said: “Who then is the faithful and prudent manager whom his master will put in charge of his slaves, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time? Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives. Truly I tell you, he will put that one in charge of all his possessions. But if that slave says to himself, ‘My master is delayed in coming,’ and if he begins to beat the other slaves, men and women, and to eat and drink and get drunk, the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour that he does not know, and will cut him in pieces, and put him with the unfaithful. That slave who knew what his master wanted, but did not prepare himself or do what was wanted, will receive a severe beating. But the one who did not know and did what deserved a beating will receive a light beating. From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded. This is the truth. Peace be with you.

WEEK OF THE PRIESTS Intercession Prayers Most gracious Heavenly Father, We thank you, for our for our faithful priests and bishops, whose spiritual fatherhood and example of fidelity, self-sacrifice, and devotion is so vital to the faith of your people. We pray to the Lord. 1- Most gracious Heavenly Father, May our spiritual fathers be guided by the examples of Saints Peter and Paul, all the Apostles and their saintly successors. Give them valiant faith in the face of confusion and conflict, hope in time of trouble and sorrow, and steadfast love for you, for their families, and for all your people throughout the world. May the light of your Truth shine through their lives and their good works. We pray to the Lord. 2- Most gracious Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Eternal Father, Son of the Virgin Mary, we thank you for offering your life in sacrifice on the Cross, and for renewing this sacrifice in every Mass celebrated throughout the world. We pray to the Lord. 3- Most gracious Heavenly Father, We ask you to call many young people to religious life, and to provide the holy and generous priests that are so needed in you Church today. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Amen. We pray to the Lord. 4- O loving Mother Mary, Mother of Priests, take to your heart your son who is close to you because of his priestly ordination, and because of the power which he has received to carry on the work of Christ in a world which needs him so much. We pray to the Lord. “Blessing of The Candles” Our Lady of Good Help Parish Edmonton & Our Lady of Peace Parish Calgary will held the Blessing of the Candles this Sunday the 1 st of February 2009 in front of Monday the 2 nd of February 2009 “Finding of the Lord in the Temple” All Parishioners are asked to bring with them candles and the Churches will offer for who didn’t bring with them Candles.

WEEK OF THE PRIESTS Our Lady of Good Help – Edmonton Our Lady of Peace – Calgary Masses Schedule JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2009 Sunday 25 th January 2009 Our Lady of Peace Calgary 11:00 am Our Lady of Good Help Edmonton 5:00pm (English) 6:00 pm (Arabic) Sunday 1 st February 2009 Our Lady of Peace Calgary 6:00 pm Our Lady of Good Help Edmonton 11:00 am (English) 12:00 Noon (Arabic) Sunday 8 th February 2009 Our Lady of Peace Calgary 11:00 am Our Lady of Good Help Edmonton 11:00 am (English) 12:00 Noon (Arabic) Sunday 15 th February 2009 Deacon Michel Kassas Ordination at Our Lady of Peace Calgary at 12:00 Noon Sunday 22 nd February 2009 Thanksgiving Mass For Newly Ordained priest Michel Kassas at Our Lady of Good Help Edmonton at 12:00 Noon Sunday March 1 st 2009 Our Lady of Peace Calgary11:00 am Our Lady of Good Help Edmonton 11:00 am (English) 12:00 Noon (Arabic) Sacrament of First Communion 2009 Eucharist is our coming together as a community to “Give thanks" to our loving God in Jesus. As children prepare for First Eucharist, sharing your own faith in Jesus and understanding of the Eucharist is important and is essential to your child's growth in faith. February 1 st, 2009 Our Lady of Peace Calgary Please Contact Mrs..Alice El-Hajj Our Lady of Good Help Edmonton Please Contact Miss. Nada Youssef & Miss. Nancy Halabi