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| Bishop McGrattan's Advent Message; Peter's Ordination; A tribute to Fr. Santi's ordination etc.. |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
‘Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed. ~Mathew 8:7
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| Renewed in Hope - Tue, Dec 3 to Thu, Dec 5, 2024 |
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| Diocesan Advent Renewal Mission |
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Join us for “Renewed in Hope,” a powerful three-day mission happening this Tuesday, Dec 3 to Thursday, Dec 5 at your parish, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm each evening.
Amid winter’s stillness and the season’s busyness, refresh your spirit this Advent. Join Brett Powell, Bishop Scott McCaig, and Mary Rose Bacani Valenti as they inspire us with reflections on discipleship, faith-filled community, and family life.
Bundle up, brave the chill, and bring your loved ones! Let’s fill our church with warmth and hope. For more information, please contact your parish.
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On Nov 23, 2024, representatives from lay associations gathered to reflect on Diocesan Renewal, on deepening faith and relationships with God and one another. Read more
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| Congratulations, Peter An! |
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Congratulations to seminarian Peter An on his upcoming ordination to the Transitional Diaconate on Sunday, Dec 28, 2024 at 5 pm, at St. Mary’s Cathedral! All are welcome!
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| Clergy & Seminarians Updates |
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We joyfully welcome Rev. Thiago Neves Silva as the new Administrator of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Calgary, and Rev. Abraham Joseph, O.F.M., who will serve at St. Peter’s Parish. We also celebrate Rev. Cuong Luong’s incardination into the Diocese of Calgary.
While Peter An will take a sacred step in his vocation with his ordination to the Transitional Diaconate on Sunday, Dec 28, Bennet Chacko continues his journey in formation, preparing for candidacy to the Sacred Order of Diaconate and Priesthood on Sunday, Dec 22.
Let us pray for all our priests and seminarians as they grow in their service to God and His Church. Read the full announcement here
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This inspiring video reminds us to pray for vocations and support those called to serve as priests. Thank you to Annie Chirka and her team for creating this beautiful piece. Watch it now
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"No vocation is born of itself or lives for itself. A vocation flows from the heart of God and blossoms in the good soil of faithful people, in the experience of fraternal love," shared Sister Dianne, as over 100 faithful gathered recently for 24 hours of Adoration for Vocations. More
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What does it mean to live the Gospel like St. Francis today? On Nov 17, 2024, members of Saint Mary’s Fraternity, Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) Calgary, celebrated decades of faith and dedication, honouring their patron saint, St. Elizabeth of Hungary. More
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Your generousity changes lives! This Christmas, every donation to Elizabeth House will be matched—up to $25,000, thanks to a generous couple in Calgary. Donate now
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Now receiving gifts - Dec 2 to 6 at the Catholic Pastoral Centre
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This Christmas, bring joy to young moms and children at Elizabeth House! Donations are accepted from the Wish List on December 2-6, between 9 am to 12 pm and 1-3 pm at the Catholic Pastoral Centre (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary). Wish List here
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| Now receiving winter gifts - until to Dec 12 at the Cathedral's Office |
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Help bring warmth and hope this Christmas! Feed the Hungry is collecting new mittens, gloves, socks, toques, and $10 fast food gift cards for guests. Drop off donations at St. Mary’s Cathedral Parish Office (Mon-Fri, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, closed 12–1 pm) by Dec 12. More info
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| Career Opportunities |
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Career opportunities within Calgary's Catholic community:
For detailed job descriptions and application process, visit our Careers page
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December Prayer Intention
Let us pray that this Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope.
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- 2025 Monthly Liturgical Calendar - click here
- Mon, Dec 2 - Hear the Angels Sing - CCSD Choral Festival - St. Michael's Catholic Community
- Dec 3, 4, 5 at 7 pm to 8:30 pm - Renewed in Hope: Diocesan Renewal Advent Mission - at your parish
- Dec 6-8 - Space in the Manger - Advent Retreat with Leah Perault - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Fri, Dec 6 - Advent Taize Prayer Evening - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Fri, Dec 6 - ABLAZE Youth Ministry Gr 6-8 - St. Bonavenutre, Calgary
- Fri, Dec 6 - L'Arche Calgary & St. Mary's University Christmas Pageant - St. Mary's University, Calgary
- Fri, Dec 6 - Taize Prayer at the Shrine Church Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore
- Sat, Dec 7 - Rosary Brigade, St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Sat, Dec 7 - Advent Retreat: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - St. Peter's, Milk River
- Sat, Dec 7 - Women's Advent Retreat "Transforming the Wait" - Sacred Heart, Strathmore
- Sat, Dec 7 - Priestly Vocations Night - St. Luke's, Calgary
- Sat, Dec 7 - Living Nativity - Holy Name, Calgary
- Sat, Dec 7 - The Living Nativity - St. James', Okotoks
- Sun, Dec 8 - Christmas at Greccio - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Sun, Dec 8 - Festival of Songs and Christmas Carols - Canadian Martyrs, Calgary
- Mon, Dec 9 - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - 5 pm Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral, followed by a reception. All are welcome!
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- Wed, Dec 11 - Advent Workshop: Our Family Advent Journey - Zoom
- Wed, Dec 11 - My Soul Proclaims: Advent Day Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Thu, Dec 12 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Dec 13 - 15 - Winter Stillness Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Sun, Dec 15 - Come & See - Secular Franciscan Order - St. Luke, Calgary
- Fri, Dec 13 - Ablaze Ministry for youth Gr 9-12 - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Fri, Dec 13 - Advent Taize Prayer - St. Luke's, Calgary
- NEW! Fri, Dec 13 - Carols & Cocoa - St. Joseph's, Calgary
- Sun, Dec 15 - SJCS Nine Lessons & Carols - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Dec 16-24 - Novena Masses in devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary - Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore
- Wed, Dec 18 - Immerse Youth Nights for Gr 6-8, St. Michael's, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Dec 21 - Divine Mercy & Healing Advent Retreat - Our lady of the Assumption, Calgary
- NEW! Sun, Dec 22 - Christmas Concert at 7:30 pm with Harpist Deborah Nyack, Shrine Church in Canmore
- NEW! Mon, Dec 23 - Christmas Concert with Harpist Deborah Nyack, St. Mary's Banff
- Wed, Dec 25 - Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
- Sun, Dec 29 - Jubilee Year Mass - St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary
- Dec 29-Jan 1 - Rise Up - CCO Conference for Young Adults in Calgary
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK
If you have been admitted to any of the following hospitals in Calgary and would like the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, you may contact your parish priest or call the Diocese of Calgary Call Centre at 403-231-9505.
Alberta Children Hospital; Foothills Hospital; Peter Lougheed Hospital; Rockyview General Hospital; South Health Campus
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Adoration Hours in the Diocese
Venite Adoremus! Let us worship Him in in the Blessed Sacrament. Check out the list of Adoration Hours in parishes across the Diocese | See schedule
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| Get the latest updates |
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Visit www.catholicyyc.ca
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| NEWS |
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Check out the latest Diocesan Sunday Updates or Announcements
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| EVENTS |
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Calendar of events in the Diocese of Calgary and beyond
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| CAREERS |
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Job opportunities in the Diocese and other Catholic organizations
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| SUNDAY OFFERING |
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You can donate directly to your parish by clicking on the donate button below.
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| PASTORAL RENEWAL |
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You are called. You matter. You belong.
These simple yet profound words capture the essence of our Pastoral Renewal. Jesus personally calls each one of us to follow Him and to remain by His side, for He deeply loves us.
It is not merely a call; it is a profound affirmation that we truly matter. Every aspect of our lives - our dreams, our struggles, our joys - carries immense significance, for we are integral parts of God’s divine plan. Each one of us, in our uniqueness, contributes to the beauty and unfolding of God’s gift of salvation in the world.
In this pilgrim journey of faith, let us be reminded that we belong to the Body of Christ, a community of disciples united in the one mission, and bound together by the love of our Lord.
We invite you to join our diocesan Church and begin a journey of renewal together!
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| SAINTS SPOTLIGHT |
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Find the calendar of Saints remembered by the Church. This page features the stories of the great witnesses of Christian life through the centuries, lighting our way on our journey of faith.
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| POPE'S PRAYER INTENTION |
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Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. You are invited to answer the Holy Father's request and to join with many people worldwide in praying for this intention each month. From time to time, the Holy Father may add a second prayer intention related to current events or urgent needs, like disaster relief. The second prayer request will help mobilize prayer and action related to the urgent situation.
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