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| Entering the Season of Lent; Bishop McCaig at our Renewal Conference; New career opportunities |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
Now the disciples had forgotten to bring any bread; and they had only one loaf with them in the boat. And he cautioned them, saying, ‘Watch out—beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod.’ They said to one another, ‘It is because we have no bread.’ And becoming aware of it, Jesus said to them, ‘Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not perceive or understand? Are your hearts hardened? Do you have eyes, and fail to see? Do you have ears, and fail to hear? And do you not remember? When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you collect?’ They said to him, ‘Twelve.’ ‘And the seven for the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you collect?’ And they said to him, ‘Seven.’ Then he said to them, ‘Do you not yet understand?’(Mark 8:14-21)
Read today's Readings & Reflection | Happy Shrove Tuesday!
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The mission field is all around us.
It’s in our families, workplaces, and at the hockey rink. You are not on the sidelines of the Church’s mission. You are called to it. Renewal begins when ordinary Christians rediscover this mission.
This spring, we invite you to step away from the noise and make space for what matters most. Join Bishop Scott McCaig and discover how the Holy Spirit equips you, your family, and your parish to lead others to Christ's healing love. Learn practical and effective approaches.
- Friday, April 17 (6–9 pm) & Saturday, April 18 (9 am–4 pm) at St. Michael Catholic Community, Calgary (800 85 St SW, Calgary)
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Keynote speaker: Bishop Scott McCaig, C.C.
Adoration with sacred music; Mass with Bishop McGrattan & Bishop McCaig -
Inspiring talks, ministry presentations, witness stories, prayer, and fellowship
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Ministry booths and Catholic vendors
This complimentary conference includes lunch and refreshments. Registration is required.
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This Ash Wednesday, Bishop Miehm invites us to reflect on the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Watch now
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40 Hours of Devotion for Vocations
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“The entire People of God is responsible for promoting vocations, and does so chiefly by persistent and humble prayer for vocations.” ~Pope St. John Paul II
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Career opportunities within Calgary's Catholic community and beyond:
For detailed job descriptions and the application process, visit our Careers page
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Thu, Mar 5, 7–9 pm, Catholic Pastoral Centre – Introduction to Natural Family Planning as a practical and ethical aid in married life. Complimentary. Register online by Mar 1 | More info
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Wed, Mar 11, 10 am–3 pm, Catholic Pastoral Centre – Complimentary workshop on supporting those living with dementia with dignity and compassion. Register online by Mar 4 | More info
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| February - April Highlights |
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- NEW! Now - Mar 8 - Fill the Freezer Fundraiser with St. Pius X. More info
- Tue, Feb 17 - Journeying into Silence - with Fr Guylain Prince, OFM - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Tue, Feb 17 - Daily Examen - Ignatian Spirituality - Online with FCJ Sister(s)
- Ash Wednesday, Feb 18 at 5 pm. Mass with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral.
- Thu, Feb 19 at 7 pm - Couples Marriage Enrichment Workshop on Forgiveness, Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Fri, Feb 20 at 7:30 am to Sat, Feb 21 at 11:30 pm - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - Sacred Heart, Strathmore.
- Sat, Feb 21 at 11 am - Launch of Share Lent Campaign: "On Track for Justice" - Online (Zoom)
- Sundays, Feb 22 to May 17 at 5:30 pm to 7 pm - Remember: Suicide Loss & Grief - Online via Zoom (limited spaces)
- Sun, Feb 24 - Centro de Vida Espiritual (Contemplative Prayer for Lay people - Spanish program) - Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, Calgary
- Thu, Feb 26 at 7 to 9 pm - "Buying Her" - Documentary on Human Trafficking, St. Michael's, Calgary
- Thu, Feb 26 at 7 pm - Benedictine Spirituality - Zoom
- Weekend of Feb 27-Mar 1 - Retrouvaille weekend to help and heal troubled marriages, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 28 - Retraite de famille 2026 - Paroisse Sainte-Famille
- Sat, Feb 28 (monthly) - Savour the Word: Practices to Experience Scripture and meet God personally, FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 28 - Fam Cat (Catholic Family Catechism) - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 28 at 10 am - AB/NWT Share Lent Workshop - Online (Zoom)
- Mar 1-31 - Heroic 30 Challenge: Renew Men with GodSquad
- NEW! Tue, Mar 3 - Catholic Women in Leadership Program - Zoom
- Thu, Mar 5 - Introduction to Natural Family Planning - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- NEW! Fri, Mar 6 - First Friday Mass - with St. John Choir Schola - St. Cecilia, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 7 at 10 am to 11 am - Family Eucharistic Adoration - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Weekend of Mar 7-8 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - Holy Spirit, Calgary
- NEW! Sun, Mar 8 at 1 pm- From "Yes" to "Amen" - Beginning the Journey of Religious Life - with Sisters of St. Joseph and Sister Michelle Langlois, FcJ - Zoom event
- Tue, Mar 10 at 7 pm - Public Lecture: Father Ed: The Story of Bill W's Spiritual Sponsor - St. Mary's University
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- Wed, Mar 11 - Let's Talk Dementia: Workshop for families, pastoral care, chaplains, clergy and family members - Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary
- Fri-Sun, Mar 13-14 - God Squad Conference, St. Peter's, Calgary
- Thu, Mar 12- Catholic Grandparents Group - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 14 - Momentum: A Catholic Ministry for Single Moms - St. James' Parish, Calgary
- Thu, Mar 19 - Solemnity of St. Joseph with Bishop McGrattan at 5 pm (Parish Renewal Mass) - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 22 - Calgary Live-In Retreat, St. John Paul II Collegiate School, Okotoks
- Fri, Mar 20 - Sat, Mar 28 - Triumph Retreat - Freedom through Healing - Sisters of Providence, Edmonton
- Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 22 - Couple's Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Sat, Mar 21 - Divine Mercy Healing Lenten Retreat - Our Lady of Assumption, Calgary
- Tue, Mar 24 - Triduum Retreat with Fr. Troy Nguyen "Reflection of Love" - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Wed, Mar 25 - Triduum Retreat with Fr. Colin O'Rourke "Reflection on Peace" - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Thu, Mar 26 - Triduum Retreat with Fr. Lawrence Manolache "Reflection on Harmony" - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Wed, Mar 25 at 5 pm - Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord - Mass with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral.
- Thu, Mar 26 - St. Mary's President's Gala - Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park
- NEW! Sun, Mar 29 - Tenebrae, with St. John Choir Schola Choirs - St. Anthony, Calgary
- Sunday, Mar 29 at Noon - Palm Sunday with Bishop McGrattan at Noon, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Monday, Mar 30 at 7 pm - Chrism Mass, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Holy Thursday, Apr 2 at 7 pm - with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Friday, Apr 3 at 8:30 am - Outdoor Way of the Cross - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Good Friday, Apr 3 at 3 pm - with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Saturday, Apr 3 at 8 pm - Easter Vigil with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Sunday, Apr 4 at Noon - Easter Sunday with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral
- NEW! Weekend of April 17-18 - Diocesan Renewal Conference with Bishop Scott McCaig - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Apri 17-18 - Encounter Ministries School of Healing - St. Peter's, Calgary
Schedule for Lenten Penitential Services
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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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