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Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God... He will come and save you." Isaiah 35:4
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| December 6 |
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Feast of St. Nicholas
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St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, became known throughout the land for his generousity to those in need. St. Nicholas honours the Christ Child who selflessly gave the greatest gift of all—himself. We encourage you to recover his generous spirit and extend it to others. Find activities & ideas to help celebrate St. Nicholas.
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You are invited to celebrate the Solemnity of Immaculate Conception of Mary with Bishop McGrattan at St. Mary's Cathedral on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6 pm. (no 5 pm Mass).
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| Advent Retreats & Missions |
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6 pm | Advent Mission with Fr. Julian Studden at St. Mary's Cathedral. Mass at 6 pm followed by the Mission talk. Adoration, prayer ministry, and confession available on Dec. 7. More info
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6:15 pm | Advent Holy Hour at Our Lady of Peace Chapel Tsuut'Ina Nation on Wednesdays of Advent. Confession will be available on Dec. 14. Light refreshments and fellowship. More info
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3-evening Mission with Seeds of the Word brothers and sisters at St. Gerard's Parish, Calgary. This event is free will offering to support the Seeds of the Word. More info
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2-evening Advent Mission with Fr. Troy Nguyen, with themes on the biblical roots of the Liturgy of the Word & Liturgy of the Eucharist. All are welcome! More info
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| Advent in our Retreat Centres |
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| Advent & Christmas events |
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Dec 7 | Advent Fireside
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6:30 - 8:30 pm | Gather with your family around the fire pit at the FCJ Centre to herald the season of Advent, with an evening of stories, a simple craft, carol singing, and hot chocolate.
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Dec. 10 | Advent Market with Catholic Vendors
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10 am to 6 pm at Bay 7 | Local Catholic artists and vendors, and an amazing selection of Advent & Christmas items. Bring non-perishable items for SVDP.
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And yet, there are more events in the Calendar!
Check our fuller listing at catholicyyc.ca/news
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| This makes an awesome Christmas Gift! |
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| 2023 Lectio Divina Compendium |
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Every year, the Seeds of the Word Community prepares the Compendium of Lectio Divina with the objective of making the Word of God accessible to everyone.
In the Compendium, you will have available the indication of the daily readings, oriented by the Church, as well as formative contents and prayers. More about the Lectio Divina Compendium
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Fr. Josh Johnson talks about Jesus as a man of prayer and introduces Lectio Divina as a way of encountering the Living Word of God. You might want to try this way of prayer and contemplation this Second Week of Advent. Watch the video
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Consider this…
“In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed.” Mark 1:35
If our Lord, the Son of God, had to have this time of prayer alone with the Father everyday, what more for us? Be inspired to make time for God.
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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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| DECEMBER SAINTS |
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Find calendar of Saints remembered by the Church. This page feature the stories of the great witnesses of Christian life through the centuries, lighting our way on our journey of faith.
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| TOGETHER IN ACTION (TIA) |
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For over 10 years, the Together in Action goal has been set at $2 million. In 2021, the TIA goal was reduced by 30% due to the pandemic, bringing it to $1.4 million.
The goal of this year's TIA is $2 million as we commit to raise $600,000 each year over the next 5 years for the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, as our contribution to the $30-Million National Financial Pledge of the Bishops of Canada. Together as the Diocese, we unite our efforts in working with the Indigenous Peoples in the pursuit of truth, justice, healing, and reconciliation.
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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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| ADVENT IN THE DIOCESE |
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Advent is a season of devout and joyful expectation. Its four Sundays (with its actual length determined by the weekday of Christmas) highlight our desire and longing for peace, justice and unity.
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