Sacred Heart Parish is experiencing pastoral changes this summer

By Diana Walker

Father Rodel Abanto came to serve the parish on August 1, 2022. He made his home in Oyen Monday through Wednesday and the remainder of the week in Hanna. He also held services in Acadia Valley.

Now, celebrating his third anniversary, Father Rodel will live full-time in Oyen. He will conduct Holy Mass in Acadia Valley and Oyen, while a priest from Drumheller will serve Hanna.

Starting August 3, Holy Mass will be held Sundays in Acadia Valley at 9:00 a.m. and in Oyen at 11 a.m.

Father Rodel says, with a smaller area to serve, he looks forward to visiting Assumption RC School regularly and celebrating Holy Mass at the Oyen Lodge every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. He will also celebrate daily mass at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, at Sacred Heart Church. Monday will be his rest day.

Father Rodel is available for chats, confession or counselling by calling 403-589-9300 or emailing shcoyen@telus.net