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| The SFXC pilgrims have embarked on their journey to Lisbon, Portugal! |
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Jesus: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches." ~Matthew 13:31-32
Today's Reading & Reflection
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St. Ignatius Loyola, pray for us.
- St. Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuit Order, is renowned for his Spiritual Exercise and the Suscipe Prayer. But there are so much more to learn from this great saint.
The Pope's Prayer Intention for August
- We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.
For the victims of recent plane crash
- Our thoughts and prayers are with the six men who tragically lost their lives in the plane crash near Calgary. We pray for eternal rest for their souls and ask for God's strength and solace for the bereaved families and communities.
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| Elizabeth House's Second Kitchen |
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Elizabeth House is currently operating with a single kitchen that serves seven families. As the home reaches its capacity, the need for a second kitchen becomes more apparent for the comfort and convenience of the residents.
Today, we reach out to you, hoping to ignite a spark of generosity in your hearts. Your contribution will help us construct a second kitchen, creating more functional and stress-free living environment for the women and babies who live here now, and those who will for years to come.
We are delighted to acknowledge Bowest Appliances' significant donation of crucial appliances. Their kindness has brought us closer to achieving our goal.
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Volunteer with Elizabeth House
We have a diverse range of opportunities available that allow you to make a real difference in our community:
Double the Love
Elizabeth House is a proud recipient of Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink this year! From now until the end of August 2023, donations to Elizabeth House through the Birdies for Kids website are matched up to 50%!
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Aug 15, 16, 17, 22 & 23 from 6 pm to 9 pm, in participating parishes in the Diocese | You are invited to celebrate the Holy Mass and healing adoration service with Fr. Jilito George CMI.
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Fri, Aug 25 at 7 pm & Sat, Aug 26 from 9 am to 4 pm, at St. Luke's, Calgary | You are invited to a weekend of workshop on the presence of the Holy Spirit. Cost: Love offering. Register here
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Sep 7, 14 & 21 - from 11 am to 12:30 pm, Online | CCCB will host a free webinar series, titled "The Way of Beauty" inviting leaders of catechesis and evangelization to reflect on the way of beauty and its powerful witness in the life of the Church. Register here
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Sunday, Sep 10 at 4 pm, St. Mark's, Calgary | You are invited to join a thanksgiving Mass with Bishop William T. McGrattan in celebration of St. Mark's 50 years anniversary! Mass will be celebrated at 4 pm, followed by reception and entertainment at 5:30 pm.
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40-Hour Adoration for Priestly Vocations
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Friday, Aug 4 at 3 pm to Sunday Aug 6 at 7 am - St. Anthony's Adoration Chapel, Calgary | Take part in a 40 Hours Adoration to ask the Lord for an increase of Priestly and Religious Vocations in our Diocese. Receive the code to enter the chapel and register for holy hour. Sign-up
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Tue, Aug 15, from 5 pm to 6 pm - Divine Mercy Centre | The Divine Mercy Sisters invite you to the celebrate the Feast of Assumption of Mary with Eucharistic Adoration (5 pm) and Holy Mass (6 pm), followed by Marian Rosary and BBQ hot dogs! All are welcome! More info
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Family Healing Retreats
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Aug 15 - 19 at various parishes in the Diocese | Come for a day of healing, renewal, and spiritual growth, led by Fr. Joseph Edattu, VC (Divine Retreat Center, UK). Participating parishes: Mary Mother of the Redeemer, St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Luke's, and St. James' in Okotoks. Schedule
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Always Our Children
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Fri, Aug. 18 to 20 - Aspen Ranch Outdoor Education Centre | A camping retreat entitled: “Always Our Children" for parents, friends or anyone journeying with children or someone they know, experiencing their sexuality as same gender attraction. More info or register
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Cemetery Masses
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Wed Aug 23 at 7 pm - Mountain View Funeral Chapel; Wed Aug 30 at 7 pm -Queen's Park Cemetery; Thu, Aug 31 at 7 pm - St. Mary's Cemetery | Masses for the souls of the deceased buried at our Catholic cemeteries in Calgary and area. Schedule
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Angels on High - Boom Lake Trail, Banff
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Sat, Aug 26, Boom Trail Lake in Banff | St. Gabriel's Parish invites you to a beautiful hike on the Boom Lake Trail Hike. Immerse yourself in nature's beauty, with family & friends and help St. Gabriel's Parish build their Church in Chestermere.
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Multiply the Impact of Your Donation
Between now and the end of August, all donations made to Elizabeth House and Feed The Hungry through Shaw Birdies for Kids will be matched up to 50%, making your donation go further!
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In July 2022, Pope Francis visited Indigenous communities, celebrated Mass in Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium and at the National Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré and, most importantly, apologized for the Church's role in the country's Residential School System.
The documentary, 'Walking Together: Into One Beat,' features intimate interviews with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit community members from Alberta, Quebec, and Nunavut. They share their poignant stories in anticipation of the Holy Father's visit and reflect on their feelings and aspirations for a united journey of reconciliation after the visit | Watch now
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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 (Summer 2023) | See schedule
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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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| WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023 |
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More than 5,000 Canadian Youth are making their way to Lisbon, Portugal to be with Pope Francis, from 1 to 6 August 2023. The Holy Father will join more than one million young people for World Youth Day (WYD), an international gathering of youth, organized by the Catholic Church.
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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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| SAINTS SPOTLIGHT |
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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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| 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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