| The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
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Today (Nov. 21) the Church celebrates the feast of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. While still a child, Mary was brought to the temple in Jerusalem to be offered to God. Read more
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The Advent season starts this Sunday. We invite you to journey through this sacred season with your family and community as you experience the joyful anticipation of Christmas.
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Let us bring a joyful Christmas to the residents of Elizabeth House and help them fulfil their wish list! This year Elizabeth House has 7 moms, 5 babies, 2 more babies to arrive this month, and 4 children living elsewhere. Get their Christmas wish lists here.
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We invite you to donate new mittens or gloves, socks, toques, or $10 gift cards (from fast food places) to share with Feed the Hungry's guests closer to Christmas. Kindly deliver items to the Catholic Pastoral Centre Reception before Dec. 1, 2022. More info.
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| Retreats & Parish Missions |
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| Advent in our Retreat Centres |
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| Advent & Christmas events |
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Nov 26 | St. Cecilia Cookie Walk
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9:30 am to Noon at St. Cecilia's Church, Calgary | St. Cecilia's CWL welcomes everyone to their delicious and abundant Christmas Cookie Walk. Come early and bring a friend.
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Nov 26 | Christmas Market in Airdrie
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9 am to 3 pm at St. Paul's Church in Airdrie | This Christmas Market provides a wealth of baking selections, various vendor tables, raffles, and cafe style seating.
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Friday & Saturday (Dec. 2 & 3) at St. Anthony's, Calgary | Bring your family and view magnificent nativity scenes from around the world. Enjoy a selection of Christmas baking, nativity ornaments, and raffle of nativity-themed products. $20/family, or $5/person.
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Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 9 pm at Mount St. Francis, Cochrane | Enjoy a hearty homecooked meal on the Feast of St. Nicholas, followed by a guided reflection, time for quiet and moments of shared prayer for youth ages 12-17 or with their family. $15/youth, or $30/adult.
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Dec 7 | Advent Fireside Gathering at the FCJ
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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 | Featuring local Catholic artists and vendors with an amazing selection of Advent & Christmas items. Accepting non-perishable items for SVDP.
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Dec 11 | The Joy of Greccio at the Mount
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2 pm - 5 pm at Mount St. Francis | We are excited to welcome you back for this in-person outdoor pageant. There will be merriment, snacks and hot chocolate for the whole family.
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Dec 11 | A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
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7:30 pm at St. Anthony's Church, Calgary | Advent prayer with St. John Choir Schola, singing and praying in awe and wonder, praise and thanksgiving, at the gfit of the Christ Child.
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Thank you for attending the dinner with Mike MacDonald last Wednesday!
Guests learned about the fruitful work of our Diocesan program Mission Mexico, currently serving our Indigenous brothers and sisters living in the poorest region of Mexico. To learn more or to support Mission Mexico, visit their website: missionmexico.com and follow Mike MacDonald's stories on his blog.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz explains the psychology behind staying up late even when we are tired and why going to bed is an act of faith. Watch the video.
How are you going to tackle this issue?
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Consider this…
“It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives sleep to his beloved.” Psalm 127:2
Sleep is a gift from God and having sufficient sleep is a part of healthy living. What would it take to get to bed on time?
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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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| NOVEMBER 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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| MONTH OF THE SOULS IN PURGATORY |
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What the month of November means to Catholics and how to honor its significance in your life.
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