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| Thank you because with Your strength we can always get back up and continue on our way, |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, asking him for a sign from heaven, to test him. And he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, ‘Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.’ And he left them, and getting into the boat again, he went across to the other side.~ Mark 8:11-13
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The film features real Stories of Hope; projects that bring healing, preserve languages, support education and celebrate culture in Indigenous communities. You can watch the video here or view The Annual Report 2024 here to learn more.
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What does it mean to truly grow in faith? As part of the diocesan Renewal, Ascension Catholic Parish and Regnum Christi hosted Building a Better Life—a faith formation day designed to deepen spiritual, human, apostolic, and intellectual growth. Read now
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Over 600 guests, a sold-out venue, and an unforgettable night of music, dance, and joy—Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s Chinese New Year Banquet was a true Jubilee celebration! Experience the highlights, relive the energy, and see why this night brought the community together in faith and festivity. Read now
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Thank you, Lord, for your presence in our family.
Thank you because with Your strength
we can always get back up
and continue on our way,
overcoming difficulties,
problems, misunderstandings.
Help us to invent new gestures of love,
because “those who love live in joy”.
Help us make the dream that for our family
that you have in your heart come true.
Amen.
Morning | Noon | Evening Prayers
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40 Hours Devotion for Vocations
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- Holy Spirit Parish, Calgary - Sat, Mar 1 at 7 am to Sun, Mar 2 at 11 pm
- St. Anthony's, Calgary - Fri, Mar 7 at 3 pm to Sun, Mar 9 at 7 am (Chapel)
- Sacred Heart, Strathmore - Fri, Mar 14 at 7:45 am (Mass) - Sat, Mar 15 at 11:45 pm (Benediction)
- St. Ambrose, Coaldale - Sun, Mar 16 after 4 pm Mass to Tue, Mar 18 at 10 am
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| Career Opportunities |
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Career opportunities within Calgary's Catholic community and beyond:
For detailed job descriptions and application process, visit our Careers page
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Join Development and Peace Caritas Canada's 2025 Share Lent Workshop "Turn Debt into Hope." Inspired by Pope Francis' call to acknowledge the ecological debt and turn debt into hope, learn how you can act for a just, sustainable future, with one of the following workshops online:
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Tue, Feb 18, 7–9 pm at the Catholic Pastoral Centre | Transitions is a 16-week, peer-led support group for individuals working through separation and divorce. Join us for a meet and greet session to connect with facilitators and participants, ask questions, and learn more—no commitment required. Meetings continue weekly on Tuesdays. Learn more: catholicyyc.ca/transitions.
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Thu, Feb 20, 7–9 pm at Catholic Pastoral Centre | Conflict will happen in marriage and family life. Engaged and married couples are invited to grow healthy skills for conflict resolution. How do we do it in a healthy way that leaves each other’s dignity intact, strengthens the relationship and help each person grow in skill? Cost: $20 per couple. Register now
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Reason for Your Hope, a Jubilee Parish Mission open to all ages, designed to renew your faith and equip you to share Christ’s message with confidence. Hosted in partnership with Catholic Christian Outreach, these weekend retreats offer inspiration and community. Register at catholicyyc.ca/reasonforyourhope..
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Thu, Feb 22, 4:30 pm, Ascension Catholic Parish - Join us for the Silver Rose Special Marian Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish. The Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 pm, followed by a special Mass at 5 pm in honour of Our Lady of Guadalupe, affirming our dedication to the sanctity of human life. More
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Retrouvaille Weekend
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Weekend of Feb 28 In Calgary |
Retrouvaille offers hope and practical tools to rebuild trust, improve communication, and heal relationships. Whether your marriage is struggling or simply in need of a refresh, this weekend retreat can help you reconnect. This Christian-based program welcomes couples of all faiths. For more information, please call 403-276-4547 or visit HelpOurMarriageCalgary.com
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Wed, Mar 12, 10 am – 3 pm | Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary. This workshop on addressing elder abuse and providing culturally sensitive care for ethnocultural seniors. Complimentary lunch & refreshments provided. Register now
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- Tue, Feb 18 - Transitions (16 weeks) - for healing after separation or divorce - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Wed, Feb 19 - Tour of the Holy House of Our Lady & St. John - Ordinariate school at St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Thu, Feb 20 - Mission is Messy with Divine Renovation- Online/Webinar
- Thu, Feb 20 - Conflict Resolution Workshop for Married Couples - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Feb 20-22 - Come and See the Life of the Franciscans - St. Francis Friary, Edmonton
- Feb 21-22 - Reason for your Hope - A Jubilee Parish Mission, St. Martha's, Lethbridge
- NEW! Sat, Feb 22 - Souped Up Swing - Dance Evening - St. Stephen Protomartyr, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Feb 22 - "Turn Debt into Hope" Development & Peace Caritas Canada Workshop, Zoom
- Sat, Feb 22 - Feast of The Chair of St. Peter, the Apostle
- Sat, Feb 22 - St Mary's University Open House, SMU Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Feb 22 - Silver Rose Marian Mass - Ascension Catholic Parish
- NEW! Sat, Feb 22 - Souped Up Swing - Dance Evening - St. Stephen Protomartyr, Calgary
- Wed, Feb 26 - Billings Chart-Along: Postpartum - Online
- Feb 27 - Mar 2 - Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition of Blessed Carlo Acutis - St Bonaventure, Calgary
- Feb 28 - Mar 1 - Reason for your Hope - A Jubilee Parish Mission, St. Peter's, Calgary
- Feb 28 - Mar 2 - Retrouvaille Weekend Programme - Calgary
- Sat, Mar 1 - Live-in Retreats AGM & Retreat - Martha Retreat Centre, Lethbridge
- Sat, Mar 1 - A Night of Stories & Songs - Sacred Heart, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Mar 1 - Young Couples Saturday Formation on Love & Responsibility with Fr. Troy Nguyen - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- NEW! Sat, Mar 1 - Pilgrims of Hope Retreat - Our Lady of the Assumption, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Mar 1 - "Turn Debt into Hope" National Launch - Zoom
- Wed, Mar 5 - Ash Wednesday
- Thu, Mar 6 - St. Mary's University President's Gala - Heritage Park, Calgary
- Thu, March 6 - Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples Info Session - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Fri, Mar 7 - World Day of Prayer
- Fri, Mar 7 - Women's Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Feb, Mar 7 - Friday Night Vigil Eucharistic Adoration - St. Luke's, Calgary
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- Mar 11 & 26 - Tour of the Holy House of Our Lady & St. John - Ordinariate school at St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Wed, Mar 12 - Caring for Seniors: Preventing Elder Abuse and Embracing Cultural Sensitivity - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Thu, Mar 13 - Jesus Our Living Hope - Inspiration Unplugged with Heather Khym - St. Mary's University, Calgary
- Thu, Mar 13 - I Believe Series - Council of Nicaea - Online
- Mar 14-15 - God Squad Canada Men's Conference "Pilgrims of Hope" - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 14 - Women's Lenten Retreat on Embracing the Silence of the Cross with Our Lady of Sorrows - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 15 - Immerse Youth Night - Gr 6-8 - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Sun, March 16 - Sacred Grace - Church Wedding for Civilly Married Couples Info Session - St. Patrick's, Calgary
- Mon, Mar 17 - Litany of St. Joseph Live Concert - Jack Singer Concert Hall, Calgary
- Mon, Mar 17 - Search for Wisdom Today - with Fr. Tim Boyle - St. Martha's Lethbridge & Online (Youtube Livestream)
- Wed, Mar 19 - Jubilee Year Mass with Apostolic Blessing on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, at St. Mary's Cathedral (7 pm)
- NEW! Thu, Mar 20 - Marriage Enrichment Workshop on Communication - Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary
- Mar 20, 22, 27, 29 | Lenten Renewal Gathering with Bishop McGrattan. Details coming soon.
- Mar 21-23 - Live-in Retreat in Okotoks, AB - St. John Paul II Collegiate School
- Mar 25 - Lenten Healing Retreat - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Mar 25 - Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord
- Apr 13 - Palm Sunday
- April 18 - Good Friday & Outdoor Way of the Cross (Downtown Calgary)
- April 19 - Holy Saturday
- April 20 - Easter Sunday
- Jubilee of Hope events in the Diocese of Calgary
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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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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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| JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE |
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The Jubilee Year begins on Dec 24, 2024, with the opening of the Holy Door in Rome. In our Diocese, we will mark this sacred time with an Opening Mass at the Cathedral on Sun, Dec 29, 2024 (Feast of the Holy Family) and conclude on Jan 6, 2026 (Solemnity of Epiphany).
Pope Francis has dedicated this Jubilee to “Pilgrims of Hope.” Rooted in baptism, we are nourished by Christ, guided by the Spirit, and called to journey in hope—trusting in God’s grace and longing for eternal life.
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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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