Annual Parish Collection - Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
When I reflect on the generous support you
have given to the Foundation of St. Joseph
Seminary and Newman Theological College
over the years, my first reaction is one of
sincere and deep gratitude. Without you, the
vital missions of these institutions simply
could not unfold.
Day-to-day operating expenses never go
down, as you know from operating your
own households and businesses. Now, at a
time when charitable giving is particularly
difficult for many families, I am appealing to
you to keep up your faithful support of the
Foundation so that our college and seminary
can continue their important work. We need
your donations today.
We are all beneficiaries of the training our
graduates receive. They generously serve us as
parish priests, school teachers and catechists,
chaplains, missionaries and pastoral workers.
I encourage you to give generously to support
those who seek a deeper understanding
of faith so that they can serve God in our
world. Continue to pray that more people
will answer the call of the Lord and help St.
Joseph Seminary and Newman Theological
College respond to our needs and the needs
of the Church in Western Canada.
The goal for the 2013 collection is $285,000.
Your witness and service, your prayer, and
your financial support become, through the
Holy Spirit, Light for the world.
Thank you for stewarding your gifts carefully
and sharing with such generosity.
May God bless you in abundance,
Richard W. Smith
Archbishop of Edmonton
NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2013
Congratulations to Seminarians
Ordained to Priesthood:
Gerarld Sekanga, Nov. 17/12, Diocese of Nelson;
Matthew Emmelkamp, June 22/12,
Diocese of Calgary;
Simon Zak, June 22/12, Diocese of Calgary;
Hoang Nguyen, June 22/12, Diocese of Saskatoon;
Khai Phan, June 29/12, Diocese of St. Paul;
Dieu Nguyen, June 29/12, Diocese of St. Paul;
Miguel Irizar, July 2/12, Archdiocese of Edmonton;
Matthew Hysell, December 07/12,
Archdiocese of Edmonton.
Come Pray with Us
St. Joseph Seminary welcomes the public to
Mass with the seminary community every first
Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
Online donation opportunities
We bring you a secure online donation portal.
Go to www.caedm.ca and simply click this
button and discover how you can support the
Church in many different ways.
8 th Annual Faith, Fitness & Fun
5K Run/Walk and 10K Run
Saturday, April 27 - ACT Centre, Rundle Park
Join us for a little exercise and a lot of fun as we
raise funds in support of St. Joseph Seminary
and Newman Theological College. For
information call 780.469.1010 or visit
www.caedm.ca/funrun.
43 rd Annual Friars’ Ball
Friday, May 10, The Westin Hotel
Join us as we raise money in support of
theological education and priestly formation
for the Archdiocese of Edmonton and the
Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton. For
information call 780.469.1010 or visit
www.caedm.ca/Friars.
Ordained to Diaconate:
David Hogman, July 15/12, Diocese of Victoria;
Matthew Hysell, August 27/12,
Archdiocese of Edmonton;
Carlos Nunez, August 27/12,
Archdiocese of Edmonton;
Luan Vu, August 27/12, Archdiocese of Edmonton;
Alvin Matias, October 14/12,
Diocese of Prince George;
Rene Antonio, October 2/12,
Diocese of Prince George.
Please keep these men in your prayers.
21 st Annual Newman Golf Challenge
Monday, July 8, Blackhawk Golf Course
Enter as an individual or a team and help us
support the mission of the seminary and college.
There are many sponsorship opportunities, and
we welcome prizes and cash donations as well.
For further information call 780.469.1010 or
visit www.caedm.ca/golf.
Day of Reconciliation
As a part of celebrating our Jubilee 100 we plan
a special Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday,
March 6, 2013. We will invite everyone to visit
the nearest Catholic church and receive this
beautiful healing sacrament.
Watch website www.caedm.ca for more details.
Icon of St. Joseph the Worker
We have contracted iconographer Andre Prevost
to write a new icon of our patron saint, to be
unveiled at the Mass on May 1, 2013. Plans are
under way to have the icon travel to each parish in
the Archdiocese before its permanent installation
at the Basilica.
Watch our website www.caedm.ca for more
information on the progress of this prayerful
work.