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| Lest we forget; You are not alone; Happy 90th birthday Fr. Ray; Christmas Wish List |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith!’ The Lord replied, ‘If you had faith the size of a* mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, “Be uprooted and planted in the sea”, and it would obey you. ~Luke 17:5-6
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St. Martin of Tours, pray for us
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| #Renewal | Teach the great story of Jesus and His Church |
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| You are called. You matter. You belong. |
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Louis Meléndez shares highlights from Fr. Ray’s 90th birthday celebration at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, celebrating his warmth, humour, and enduring commitment to ministry that has touched countless lives in our diocese. Read more
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| Diocesan Advent Renewal Mission - Happening in your Parish! |
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Renewed in Hope
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Join us for the Diocesan Advent Renewal Mission, "Renewed in Hope," on Dec 3-5, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, as we deepen our Advent journey together.
This mission offers a unique opportunity to hear inspiring messages on how to live our faith daily, with talks by Brett Powell, Bishop Scott McCaig, and Mary Rose Bacani Valenti. These sessions will explore the themes of prayer, discipleship, and family, as we prepare our hearts for Christmas. More details will be released by your parish soon!
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Parents, you’re not alone in your grief. Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral for a Memorial Liturgy with Bishop McGrattan, honouring the lives of children lost through miscarriage or stillbirth. This gathering offers a space for prayer, healing, and community support. Parents can register at the door, or call Mara at 403-218-5521. All are welcome!
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This Advent, bring faith into your home with our hands-on Advent workshop series - Wed, Nov 13 at 6:30 to 8 pm at the Catholic Pastoral Centre. Guided by a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd catechist, your family will learn simple ways to create sacred spaces, pray together, and make Advent a joyful, Christ-centered season. Register now or call Mara at 403-218-5521.
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See the 2024 Wish List for Elizabeth House! Needed items like baby supplies, personal care essentials, and household comforts will help bring love, hope, and a sense of belonging to young moms and children this Christmas. More
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Letter from a thankful Mom
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Your generosity raised $19,626 for Elizabeth House’s Education Fund last month, empowering Elizabeth House moms to return to school and build brighter futures. Read a heartfelt letter from a mom whose life was transformed—see the impact of your support! Read now
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Pain and Purpose
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Amanda Achtman’s conversation with Canadian journalist Charlie Lewis reveals how his pain led him down unexpected paths. Lewis sheds light on how minimal criteria make one eligible for MAiD, using stories of trauma and abuse survivors to illustrate the issue. Read story | Watch Amanda's video
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40 Hours Devotion for Vocations
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- Holy Name, Calgary - Fri, Nov 15 at 5 am to Sat, Nov 16 at 9 pm
- St. Augustine's, Taber - Mon, Nov 25 at 3 am to Tue, Nov 26 at 7 pm
- St. Anthony's, Calgary - Fri, Dec 6 at 3 pm to Sun, Dec 8 at 7 am (Chapel)
- St. Mary's Cathedral - Thu, Jan 2 at 5 pm (Mass) to Sat, Jan 4 at 9 am (Mass)
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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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Join Bishop McGrattan for Mass, meals, and fellowship, standing in solidarity with persecuted Christians worldwide. Wear red as a sign of support. After Mass, share warm fellowship, a meal, and music in the Parish Hall. More
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- Tue, Nov 12 - Memorial Liturgy for those mourning the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Nov, 12 at 8 am to Nov 13 at 8 am - Adoration for Vocations with the Religious & Consecrated in the Diocese - Our Lady Queen of Peace, Calgary
- NEW! Nov 12 - Gilbertine Academy & Holy House of Our Lady & St. John Tour
- Nov 12 - Daily Examen Support - FCJ
- Wed, Nov 13 - Workshop: Our Family Prayer & Sacred Space - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Wed, Nov 13 - Day Away Retreat - Pilgrims of Prayer - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- NEW! Mon, Nov 14 - The Church Suffering - An Evening of Prayer & Explanation - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Mon, Nov 14 - The Catholic Church's Mission in a Polarized World - Public Lecture by Dr Peter Baltutis - FCJ Centre
- Nov 15-17 - Singles Encounter - Entheos Retreat Centre
- Fri, Nov 15 - Ecumenism among Lay Groups, Associations, and Movements - Ascension, Calgary
- Fri, Nov 15 - Praise & Worship Night for Family - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Fri, Nov 15 - Ablaze Youth Ministry (Gr 9-12) - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Nov 15-17 - Pilgrims of Hope - Men's Silent Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Sat, Nov 16 - Ascension CWL Festive Market - Ascension Parish, Calgary
- Sat, Nov 16 - Holy Spirit CWL Craft Sale - Holy Spirit, Calgary
- Sat, Nov 16 - Happy Holy Days Potluck with Calgary Interfaith Council - Foothills United Church, Calgary
- Sun, Nov 17 - Secular Franciscan Order - Come & See - St. Luke's, Calgary
- Mon, Nov 18 - The Art of Accompaniment - The Incarnation with Fr. Tim Boyle - St. Martha's, Lethbridge and livestreamed
- Wed, Nov 20 - Red Wednesday Mass with Bishop McGrattan - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Thu, Nov 21 - Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Sat, Nov 23 - St. Luke's CWL Christmas Market - St. Luke's, Calgary
- Sat, Nov 23 - Advent Fair - Holy Name, Calgary
- Nov 25-26 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - St. Augustine, Taber
- Wed, Nov 27 - Workshop: Meeting Jesus the Good Shepherd - Catholic Pastoral Centre
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- Wed, Nov 27 - Advent Twilight Retreat - Mt. St. Francis Retreat Centre, Cochrane
- Wed, Nov 27 - Advent by Candlelight - Ascension, Calgary
- Thu, Nov 28 - Benedictine Spirituality - Online meeting
- Thu, Nov 28 - Finding God in all Things (Through Ordinary Day) - FCJ Centre
- Nov 29 - Dec 1 - Ignatian Retreat: The Ascetical and Mystical Life: Fighting Vice and Growing in Virtue - FCJ Centre
- Sat, Nov 30- Feast of St. Andrew
- Sat Nov 30 - CWL Advent Retreat - St. Martha, Lethbridge
- Sat Nov 30 - CWL Advent Retreat - St. Paul, Airdrie
- NEW! Sat, Nov 30 - Festival of Creches - St. Anthony's, Calgary
- Sun, Dec 1 - Advent Season begins
- NEW! Mon, Dec 2 - Hear the Angels Sing - CCSD Choral Festival - St. Michael's Catholic Community
- SAVE THE DATE: 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 - L'Arche Calgary & St. Mary's University Christmas Pageant - St. Mary's University, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Dec 7 - Transforming the Wait: Women's Advent Retreat - Sacred Heart, Strathmore
- Sat, Dec 7 - Priestly Vocations Night - St. Luke's, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Dec 7 - The Living Nativity - St. James', Okotoks
- Mon, Dec 9 - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Thu, Dec 19 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- NEW! Dec 13 - 15 - Winter Stillness Retreat - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- NEW! Fri, Dec 13 - Ablaze Ministry for youth Gr 9-12 - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- NEW! Fri, Dec 13 - Advent Taize Prayer - St. Luke's, Calgary
- NEW! Sun, Dec 15 - SJCS Nine Lessons & Carols - St. Mary's Cathedral
- NEW! Wed, Dec 18 - Immerse Youth Nights for Gr 6-8, St. Michael's, Calgary
- Wed, Dec 25 - Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
- Sun, Dec 29 - Jubilee Year Mass - St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary
- 2024 Monthly Liturgical Calendar - click here
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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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| 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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