Bishops sound the alarm on Bill C-9; Advent Penitential Services


Fr Lawrence & Sr Ning share about their vocations; Confessions during Advent; Simbang Gabi.	View in browser

Today's Readings & Reflection

‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’ ~Matthew 11:28-30

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Highlights

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Join us in supporting Mission Mexico Day on Dec 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Mission Mexico Sunday on Dec 13/14 in the parishes. These special days remind us of our call to walk in solidarity with marginalized communities in southern Mexico, providing vital support for education, healthcare, and sustainable development.

There will be a Second Collection on the Third Sunday of Advent (Dec. 13/14) for Mission Mexico. Direct link to donate online

Wed, Dec 10 - Rorate Mass - St. Mary's, Cathedral
Fri, Dec 12 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Ascension, Calgary
Sat, Dec 13 - Rorate Mass - St. Mary's Cathedral
Sat, Dec 20 - Rorate Mass - St. Cecilia, Calgary

Dec 10, 16, 17 & 18 - Stargaze - Advent Mission with Access52 - Participating Parishes
Sun, Dec 14 - Advent Liturgy, St. Luke's, Calgary
Sun, Dec 14 - A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, St. Mary's Cathedral
Dec 12-14 - Peaks & Prairies Ensemble 2025 St. Mary's, Banff

Advent Penitential Services throughout the Diocese of Calgary

Rejoice in God's Mercy! Find the schedule of penitential services in parishes across the Diocese.

Pray for Vocations

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As Fr. Lawrence Manolache marks 25 years of priesthood, he reflects on how music, rhythm, and faith led him to discover God’s harmony and his calling, from his childhood in Romania to his ministry today. Read now

For her 25th anniversary of religious life, Sr. Gloria Sarol or "Sr. Ning" reflects on a calling that began in childhood, wandered through doubt, and was gently drawn back to a life of devoted service. Read now

Career Opportunities

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Career opportunities within Calgary's Catholic community and beyond:

Receptionist (Casual), St. Michael's, Pincher Creek

Director of Information System and Online Learning, Newman Theological College, Archdiocese of Edmonton

Employment opportunities in Calgary Catholic School District | Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools | Holy Spirit Catholic School Division | Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education | Conseil scolaire FrancoSud | Clear Water Academy | St. John Choir Schola | Covenant Health | CCIS

For detailed job descriptions and the application process, visit our Careers page

Highlighted Events

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Closing of the Jubilee Year of Hope - Mass with Bishop McGrattan!

Let us gather in thanksgiving and prayer as we commend the fruits of this sacred year to the Lord. When: Saturday, Dec 7 at 5 pm at St. Mary's Cathedral.

Simbang Gabi throughout the Diocese of Calgary

Dec 8-Dec 20 - Simbang Gabi in Calgary Parishes and Cochrane
NEW! Dec 14-22 - Simbang Gabi - St. Mark's, Calgary - St. Mark's, Calgary
Dec 15-23 at 6:30 pm - Simbang Gabi at St. Thomas More, Calgary
Dec 15-23 at 6:30 pm - Simbang Gabi at Sacred Heart, Calgary
Dec 16-24 - Simbang Gabi at All Saints Parish, Lethbridge
NEW! Dec 16-24 - Simbang Gabi - St. Augustine's, Taber
Dec 20 - Simbang Gabi at St. Anthony, Drumheller

More Advent Prayers & Events

Dec 9-Dec 20 - Simbang Gabi in Calgary Parishes and Cochrane
Dec 10, 16, 17 & 18 - Stargaze - An Advent Experience of Wonder, Worship and Waiting - Participating Parishes
Mon, Dec 15 & 22 - Advent Group Retreat on Zoom with FCJ Centre
Wed, Dec 10 at 4 pm - Loreto Crypt Blessing - Queen's Park Cemetery
Wed, Dec 10 at 7 pm - Rorate Mass - St. Mary's, Cathedral
Wed, Dec 11 - Catholic Grandparents Group - St. Albert the Great
NEW! Wed, Dec 10 - SFXC Men's Weekly Chastity Group - Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary
Thu, Dec 12 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe & Mission Mexico Day (Mission Mexico Sunday on Dec 14)
Fri, Dec 12 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Mass & Dinner at Ascension, Calgary
Sat, Dec 13 - Catholic Advent Market - Shedpoint, Calgary
Sat, Dec 13 at 7:30 am - Rorate Mass - St. Mary's Cathedral
Dec 12-13 - From Suffering to Hope - Online Single Mothers Retreat with Momentum
Dec 12-14 - Peaks & Prairies Ensemble 2025 Holiday Send-Off - with Dec 14 performance at St. Mary's, Banff

Sun, Dec 14 - A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, St. Mary's Cathedral
Sun, Dec 14 - Advent Liturgy with the Secular Franciscan Order, St. Luke's, Calgary
NEW! Dec 14-22 - Simbang Gabi - St. Mark's, Calgary
Dec 15-23 - Simbang Gabi - St. Thomas More, Calgary
Dec 16-24 - Simbang Gabi - All Saints Parish, Lethbridge
NEW! Dec 16-24 - Simbang Gabi - St. Augustine's, Taber
Thu, Dec 18 - Benedictine Spirituality - Online
NEW! Sat Dec 20 - Divine Mercy & Healing Advent Retreat - Our Lady of the Assumption, Calgary
Sat Dec 20 - Advent Rorate Mass - St. Cecilia, Calgary
Sat Dec 20 - Simbang Gabi - St. Anthony, Drumheller
Sat, Dec 27 at 5 pm - Closing Mass for the Jubilee Year - St. Mary's Cathedral
NEW! Dec 31/Jan 1 - New Year's Eve Cross-Over Night Adoration & Holy Mass - Our Lady of the Assumption, Calgary

Schedule for Advent Reconciliation Services throughout the Diocese of Calgary are available here.

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

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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