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| Ryan Schmidt on what really fuels renewal; New career opportunities; Lineup of events across the diocese. |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
So the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, ‘Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?’ He said to them, ‘Isaiah prophesied rightly about you hypocrites, as it is written, “This people honours me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching human precepts as doctrines.” You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition.’ (Mark 7:5-8)
Read today's Readings & Reflection | St. Scholastica, pray for us.
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In a disarmingly honest reflection, Ryan Schmidt points to prayer and fasting as the places most of us would rather avoid.. Read now
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Wednesday, Feb 11 at 9 am & 7 pm at Holy Spirit, Calgary. All are welcome. Check with your parish for Mass with anointing on February 11.
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40 Hours of Devotion for Vocations
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“The entire People of God is responsible for promoting vocations, and does so chiefly by persistent and humble prayer for vocations.” ~Pope St. John Paul II
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Career opportunities within Calgary's Catholic community and beyond:
For detailed job descriptions and the application process, visit our Careers page
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Thu, Mar 5, 7–9 pm, Catholic Pastoral Centre – Introduction to Natural Family Planning as a practical and ethical aid in married life. Complimentary. Register online by Mar 1 | More info
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Wed, Mar 11, 10 am–3 pm, Catholic Pastoral Centre – Complimentary workshop on supporting those living with dementia with dignity and compassion. Register online by Mar 4 | More info
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Sat, Feb 14, 9:30 am-2:30 pm at Our Lady of the Assumption Church – Valentine’s Day Mass with renewal of marriage vows and lunch. Cost by donation. Register online.
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Weekend of Mar 13–14 at St Peter’s Parish, Calgary – A men’s conference focused on faith, brotherhood, and commitment. Register now.
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| February - April Highlights |
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- Wed, Feb 11 - World Day of the Sick
- Thu, Feb 12 - Dante & Our Divine Comedy with George Ferzoco - St. Mary's University
- Thu, Feb 12 - Catholic Grandparents Group, St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Fri, Feb 13 - Couples Night Out - Conflict Management - St. Mary's, Cochrane
- NEW! Feb 13-Mar 8 - St. Pius X's Fill the Freezer Fundraiser - St. Pius X, Calgary
- Fri-Sat Feb 13-14 - Through the Desert God Leads us to Freedom - Pre-Lenten Retreat , FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 14 - Valentine's Day Gala Fundraiser - St. James' Parish, Okotoks
- NEW! Sat, Feb 14 at 7 pm - Saturday Night Lights for Youth Gr 7-12 - St. Michael's, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Feb 14 at 9:30 am to 2:30 pm - Valentine's Day Celebration with Adoration and Holy Mass and Renewal of Marriage Vows - Our Lady of the Assumption, Calgary
- Saturdays, Feb 14 & Mar 7 - Pastoral Care Ministry Training - Holy Name, Calgary
- Tue, Feb 17 - Journeying into Silence - with Fr Guylain Prince, OFM - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Ash Wednesday, Feb 18 at 5 pm. Mass with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral.
- Thu, Feb 19 at 7 pm - Couples Marriage Enrichment Workshop on Forgiveness, Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Fri, Feb 20 at 7:30 am to Sat, Feb 21 at 11:30 pm - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - Sacred Heart, Strathmore.
- Sat, Feb 21 at 11 am - Launch of Share Lent Campaign: "On Track for Justice" - Online (Zoom)
- NEW! Sundays, Feb 22 to May 17 at 5:30 pm to 7 pm - Remember: Suicide Loss & Grief - Online via Zoom (limited spaces)
- NEW! Sun, Feb 24 - Centro de Vida Espiritual (Contemplative Prayer for Lay people - Spanish program) - Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, Calgary
- Thu, Feb 26 at 7 to 9 pm - "Buying Her" - Documentary on Human Trafficking, St. Michael's, Calgary
- Thu, Feb 26 at 7 pm - Benedictine Spirituality - Zoom
- NEW! Weekend of Feb 27-Mar 1 - Retrouvaille weekend to help and heal troubled marriages, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 28 - Retraite de famille 2026 - Paroisse Sainte-Famille
- Sat, Feb 28 (monthly) - Savour the Word: Practices to Experience Scripture and meet God personally, FCJ Centre, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 28 - Fam Cat (Catholic Family Catechism) - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 28 at 10 am - AB/NWT Share Lent Workshop - Online (Zoom)
- NEW! Mar 1-31 - Heroic 30 Challenge: Renew Men with GodSquad
- NEW! Thu, Mar 5 - Introduction to Natural Family Planning - Catholic Pastoral Centre
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- NEW! Sat, Mar 7 at 10 am to 11 am - Family Eucharistic Adoration - St. Michael's, Calgary
- NEW! Weekend of Mar 7-8 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - Holy Spirit, Calgary
- NEW! Tue, Mar 10 at 7 pm - Public Lecture: Father Ed: The Story of Bill W's Spiritual Sponsor - St. Mary's University
- NEW! Wed, Mar 11 - Let's Talk Dementia: Workshop for families, pastoral care, chaplains, clergy and family members - Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary
- Fri-Sun, Mar 13-14 - God Squad Conference, St. Peter's, Calgary
- Thu, Mar 12- Catholic Grandparents Group - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Mar 14 - Momentum: A Catholic Ministry for Single Moms - St. James' Parish, Calgary
- Thu, Mar 19 - Solemnity of St. Joseph with Bishop McGrattan at 5 pm (Parish Renewal Mass) - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 22 - Calgary Live-In Retreat, St. John Paul II Collegiate School, Okotoks
- Fri, Mar 20 - Sat, Mar 28 - Triumph Retreat - Freedom through Healing - Sisters of Providence, Edmonton
- NEW! Sat, Mar 21 - Divine Mercy Healing Lenten Retreat - Our Lady of Assumption, Calgary
- NEW! Tue, Mar 24 - Triduum Retreat with Fr. Troy Nguyen "Reflection of Love" - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- NEW! Wed, Mar 25 - Triduum Retreat with Fr. Colin O'Rourke "Reflection on Peace" - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- NEW! Thu, Mar 26 - Triduum Retreat with Fr. Lawrence Manolache "Reflection on Harmony" - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Wed, Mar 25 at 5 pm - Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord - Mass with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral.
- Thu, Mar 26 - St. Mary's President's Gala - Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park
- Sunday, Mar 29 at Noon - Palm Sunday with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Monday, Mar 30 at 7 pm - Chrism Mass, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Holy Thursday, Apr 2 at 7 pm - with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Friday, Apr 3 at 8:30 am - Outdoor Way of the Cross - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Good Friday, Apr 3 at 3 pm - with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Saturday, Apr 3 at 8 pm - Easter Vigil with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral
- Sunday, Apr 4 at Noon - Easter Sunday with Bishop McGrattan, St. Mary's Cathedral
- NEW! April 17-18 - Renewal Conference on Missionary Discipleship - St. Michael's, Calgary - Details coming soon!
- Apri 17-18 - Encounter Ministries School of Healing - St. Peter's, 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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