Emergency relief for Turkey & Syria
Thousands of lives were taken or left missing after the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria. At this critical moment, your generous and prayerful support is more than necessary — it is vital to their survival.
Funds are urgently needed to provide food, medical supplies, shelter and other essentials both now and in the coming months. Donations will help those affected go back to a more stable life. You can donate through any of the organizations below:
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Jesus: “Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not perceive or understand? Are your hearts hardened? Do you have eyes, and fail to see? Do you have ears, and fail to hear?"
~ Mark 8:14-21 | Today's Gospel
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Pastoral Letter for the People of God in Canada
After many months of dialogue, encounter, and listening circles with Indigenous Peoples—including an Indigenous Delegation to the Vatican in April 2022 and Pope Francis’ Apostolic journey to Canada last July—the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has released four pastoral letters on reconciliation.
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The Diocese of Calgary is offering a Pastoral Care Ministry Training for those who feel called to assist their parish in providing healing services to the sick, elderly, dying, homebound and bereaved. Note that all participants must be pre-approved by their Pastor and/or Pastoral Care Coordinator; please contact your parish for details, or Sr. Mariflor Jacob at 403-218-5521.
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Movie: Fatal Flaws
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Thu, Feb. 16, St. James' Parish in Okotoks, 7 pm | Watch "Fatal Flaws", presented by the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. Q&A with Dr. Eric Wasylenko, a retired palliative care physician and Clinical Ethicist.
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Share Lent workshop
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Sat, Feb. 18, 10 am to 1 pm, online | Discover how Development and Peace - Caritas Canada's partners around the world are creating a world of hope in this Share Lent workshop, and how you can take action to do the same.
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Come and join Bishop McGrattan for Ash Wednesday on Feb 22 at 5 pm at St. Mary's Cathedral! All are welcome as we prepare ourselves to enter once again into Jesus’ Paschal mystery and to renew it in our lives.
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First Friday Mass with Our Lady of the Assumption Church Parish, Calgary and St. John Choir Schola. Celebrate a beautiful Mass in devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Noon on Friday March 3. Fr. Matthew Emmelkamp, celebrant.
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Vespers & Study of the life of St. Francis
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Sun, Feb. 19 at St. Luke, Calgary, 2- 4 pm | Pray, study and follow the footsteps of St. Francis under the guidance of the Friars of Mount St. Francis and the Secular Fanciscan Order.
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Pastoral Care Ministry Reflection with Fr. Tim
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Tue, Feb. 21 at 10 am, St. Martha's Lethbridge or livestream | Join Fr. Tim Boyle for a monthly reflection on ministry with theme: “Simeon and Anna – Waiting – Grasping the Signs – Finding Our Story”
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Learn about the Benedictine Spirituality
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Thu, Feb. 24 at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, St. Bernard's, Calgary | Learn about Benedictine spirituality and how to live a balanced prayer and work life. Vespers, Lectio Divina, and Study of the Rule of St. Benedict.
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Come and See Franciscan
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Weekend of Feb. 23-26, St. Francis Friary, Edmonton | Young men (18-40) discerning their vocation are invited to experience Franciscan life at St. Francis Friary in Edmonton. Transportation is available and all meals included.
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Loss of employment can be trying to our souls and our emotional balance. Find a sense of hope and renewal. Free admisison. FCJ Sisters and friends invite those who are unemployed for a weekend of renewal.
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Retrouvaille is a program designed to help couples reconnect, learn to communicate better, and to start the healing work of rebuilding your relationship. If you need help with your marriage, join their next weekend retreat (with 6 follow-up sessions).
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Lenten Day-Away - Advocate for the Poor
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Wed, Mar 8, at 9 am to 3 pm, Mount St. Francis, Cochrane | You are invited for a Lenten Day-Away with theme "Advocate for the Poor". Mass, prayer time, talks, and lunch.
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Fill our Hearts with your love - Twilight Retreat
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Wed, Mar 8, 6 pm, Mount St. Francis, Cochrane | Join Mount St. Francis for a special twilight retreat - an evening of dinner, Lenten talks, and prayer time. Let God's love fill our hearts!
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Laudato Si with Pope Francis Lenten Retreat
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Thu, Mar 9, 7 pm at FCJ Centre | A Lenten evening of prayer. Reflect with Pope Francis on his encyclical "On Care for Our Common Home" and take time to remember “We have forgotten that we are dust of the earth”.
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Clear Water Academy Open House
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Fri, Mar 10, 9 am to 10:30 am, Clear Water Academy | All are welcome to the Open House of Clear Water Academy whose mission is to educate and form Catholic Christian leaders to become who God has intended them to be.
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An Online Men's Lenten Summit to explore Lent, the Eucharist, and your own call to discover how men rise from the ashes. Speakers: Dr. Edward Sri, Bishop Andrew Cozzens, and John Michael Lucida, coming together to challenge our thoughts on the Eucharist.
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God Squad's annual Men Conference! All men are welcome to a weekend of formation with guest speakers: Fr. Raymond De Souza and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers on God Squad's upcoming Conference "Memento Mori: Remember your death and live for heaven".
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Valentines Day Inspires Special Evening in Holy Trinity, Blairmore |
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Couples gathered at Holy Trinity Parish in Blairmore to reaffirm their commitment to each other. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Venil D'Souza and parish priest Fr. Joe Nagothu, followed by a delightful spread of East Indian cuisine. All proceeds from the event were donated to Holy Trinity church. Guests enjoyed meaningful stories shared by couples, as well as love, laughter and memories that made for an unforgettable evening thanks to everyone who was involved!
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Bringing the Rosary to Life at Our Lady of Fatima's Prayerful Play
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Our Lady of Fatima Parish youth brought the rosary to life with their rosary's Prayerful Play. Powerful performances and uplifting music filled the night with devotion, faith, grace and fellowship. Fr. Fabio noted that during the youth performed each mystery of the Joyful Mysteries, and praying 10 Hail Mary between each - like a living rosary. Check out these amazing photos from the prayer. Thank you to all who participated in this beautiful and truly inspiring event!
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Take a half hour break and watch Salt & Light Media’s documentary on Madonna House, a community of about 200 lay men, women, and priests who have dedicated themselves to Christ by living out promises of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
Witness their joy and be inspired to find that same joy in Christ where you have been called to serve Christ in your ordinary life.
>> Watch video now
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Consider this…
“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” Proverbs 27:19
How does our daily life and routine reflect to others? Will they find the joy of Christ?
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