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"We love because He first loved us." ~ 1 John 4:19
The true joy of Christmas is in the everlasting love of Christ. Wishing you a joyous Christmas and blessings in the coming New Year!
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Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God | Jan 1 |
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The Octave of Christmas closes with the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (January 1). Let us be reminded of the role of the Mother of God in the plan of salvation. Christ's Birth was made possible by Mary's fiat: "Be it done unto me according to Thy word."
O Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Opportunities to serve #iamblessed |
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Consider helping the Salvation Army's Behind the Shield: Warming Stations and help provide a warm, safe and clean space for those who are vulnerable this winter.
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Looking for male and female volunteers to serve during Liturgy of the Word and Rosary prayers in both Calgary Remand Centre and the Calgary Correctional Centre.
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Elizabeth House serves at-risk women and provides shelter, love, guidance & a support system. Help be a volunteer mentor to support young moms!
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Upcoming events in the Diocese of Calgary
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The Seeds of the Word Community invites you and your family to spend New Year's eve on a Retreat. Dinner, Talk, Reconciliation, Adoration, and Mass! When: Dec. 31, 6 pm to 1:30 am at Holy Name, Calgary.
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Inviting young, unmarried women interested in hanging out with the Sisters for an evening of fun and conversation, pizza supper and night prayer. When: Friday, Jan. 13, 6 - 9 pm, at Sacred Heart Convent (FCJ, Calgary)
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Ultimately, physician-assisted suicide will impact you, your family, and your community. Will you be ready for these conversations? Take part in the diocesan-wide 4-module program on palliative care and the discussions surrounding the topic on Mondays in January 2023, from 7 to 9 pm).
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Transitions is a 15 week, peer led support group, for individuals who are working through the pain of separation and divorce toward growth and new life. There is no fee to register. The group meets every Tuesday, beginning January 17, 2023, from 7 to 9 pm and will run until April.
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Why do we celebrate Christmas, the day of the Lord’s birth, on December 25th?
>> Watch this video and find out that this date was not inspired by the pagan feast of the sun god as commonly held by those who are cynical of the Church’s celebration of Christmas. In fact, it’s the other way around as Christmas pre-existed the pagan feast of the sun. As well, Christmas Day was not chosen randomly by the Church as this date is connected to the birth of John the Baptist.
So, don’t hold back, celebrate Christmas, the birthday of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. And one more thing… Christmas is not just a day-long celebration, it’s a season.
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Consider this…
“The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned." Matthew 4:16
Live and bask in the Light of God. Overcome darkness and death with the Light of Christ.
A Happy Christmas to you and your family!
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"May we not let this Christmas pass without doing something good. Since it is his celebration, his birthday, let us give him the gifts he finds pleasing! At Christmas, God is concrete: in his name let us help a little hope to be born anew in those who feel hopeless!"
Pope Francis - Christmas Homily 2022
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We are truly grateful for your support!
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DECEMBER & JANUARY 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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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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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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MERRY CHRISTMAS |
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“One silent night, out over the white-chalked hills of Bethlehem, came a gentle cry. The great ones of the earth did not hear it, for they could not understand how an Infant could be greater than a man.
At the Christ Child’s birth, only two groups of people heard the cry: the Shepherds, who know they know nothing, and the Wise Men, those who know they do not know everything.
The very simple, the very learned ...Never the man who thinks that he knows everything.”
—Venerable Fulton J. Sheen
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