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Papal Visit events in Alberta
- July 25: Meeting with Indigenous peoples, First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Maskwacis, AB. This is a free public event intended for Indigenous Peoples, residential school or day school survivors, their families and those accompanying them for support. If you are a residential or day school survivor with no contact to an Indigenous partner, please e-mail maskwacis@papalvisit.ca | More info
- July 26: Holy Mass at Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, AB. Mass is open for the public, free with ticket registration. The final blocks of public free tickets will be released today, and Friday, July 22, 2022 at 10:30 am here. Do not buy from resellers. Tickets from resellers are invalid. There will be no parking on site, and you must arrive for the Papal Mass by 8:30 am. Park and Ride for Commonwealth Papal Mass | More info
- July 26: Pilgrimage to the site of Lac Ste. Anne, AB and Liturgy of the Word. The Holy Father will travel to Lac Ste. Anne, the site of an annual pilgrimage that welcomes tens of thousands of Indigenous participants from across Canada and the United States each year. If you are a survivor with no contact to an Indigenous organization, please e-mail LSA@papalvisit.ca. For groups that traditionally travel to Lac Ste. Anne on pilgrimage, please refer to the Lac Ste Anne Pilgrimage’s website.
The Papal Visit team is working closely with numerous partners including the Vatican, Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers and survivors of residential schools along with government officials at the federal, provincial and municipal levels as we prepare for this historic visit.
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For those who were unable to secure tickets last week, note that tickets will be offered TODAY, Monday, July 18 and Friday, July 22 at 10:30 am.
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| Events + Resources |
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New events and resources this summer
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Our Lady of the Cape in Calgary
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Right after the Papal Visit, Our Lady of the Cape Statue Tour will be making a stop in Calgary for the second time. Please join this beautiful pilgrimage at St. Gerard's Parish, Calgary from July 27-29. To prepare for this special pilgrimage of Our Lady, join movie night "Bridge of Roses" at St. Gerard's on July 20 at 7 pm.
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Help paint St. Paul's, Brocket
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This is a call for men in the Diocese of Calgary: Please consider joining God Squad in painting the exterior of St Paul’s Church in Brocket next month, Saturday August 27, weather permitting. Note that family and friends are welcome to volunteer as well. Fellowship and Barbecue outreach to follow.
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Family Memory Book
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Sharing family stories connect us to our roots and reminds us of those that came before us. This printable Memory Book (developed by the Diocese of Hamilton) provides some handy prompts to jog your memory, with spaces to share photos and memorabilia from your family and culture. Download now
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Family History Trivia
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Take some time to gather the memories and history of your family, and discover a sense of roots, identity and God’s continuous blessing in the life of your family. Keep this trivia page handy for your next visit to your parents / grandparents and have endless fun while passing on your family history.
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CJ Panlilio, an only child in his family, shares the 3 great virtues he learned from his Gong Gong (Chinese for 'grandpa'), who is the tenth child in his family. Read now
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Share about your visit & get a gift!
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Make plans to visit grandparents and/or elderly individuals in your family, neighbourhood, or parish community on Sunday, July 24, the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly. Consider taking with you some pastry, coffee, and/or flowers, and/or a handmade card with your child(ren). Ultimately, it’s about the gift of time and presence.
- Share a picture from your visit and receive a gift that you can give back! Submit your photo (with caption) by emailing it to communications@calgarydiocese.ca or use this Diocesan form, and receive a beautiful gift for your grandparent(s) or the elderly you visit!
- Curious about the gift? Sacred Artist Debbie Thompson Wilson (Sacred Arts Guild of Alberta member, and professional Illuminator) will be creating a beautiful illuminated print of Sts. Anne & St. Joachim for this special occasion. Limited number of prints will be given to those sharing photos from their visit on the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly.
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Many are afflicted with dementia. Many more are left to care for those who have it. It’s important to talk about the struggles of caring for those whose faculty to remember is fading away. It’s okay to recognize that those left to care or live with them can often feel abandoned and burdened.
In this short video, Pamela D. Wilson, a caregiving expert, provides some simple tips on how we can adjust our expectations and attitudes so that we may be able to help our loved ones who have dementia.
If you feel alone in being entrusted with the burden of care, make sure you research programs and agencies out there to help you cope with the realities of caring for someone with dementia.
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Consider this…
“Do not cast me off in the time of old age;
do not forsake me when my strength is spent.”
Psalm 71:9
The love and care that you give to the vulnerable will make them realize that in spite of their limitations, they are loved by God. Be inspired to accompany them in their needs.
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| JULY 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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| MASS READINGS OF THE DAY |
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Here is a link to read the daily Catholic Mass Readings in New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), which is also used in the Canadian Lectionary. Download Living With Christ app for an easier access to daily readings, prayers and saints day: https://en.novalis.ca/products/living-with-christ-app
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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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