From Fr. Troy Nguyen: Join us at Mary's Festival this Saturday!
As we began to plan for Mary's Festival last fall, we tried to envision what type of event this could be.
It began with the idea that we could utilize the picturesque landscape of St. Mary's University overlooking Fish Creek Park as a venue for a disc golf tournament with Godsquad. However, we also considered how we would appropriately celebrate consecrating our University to our Blessed Mother, which would have happened the day before on the Visitation of Mary. So, we wondered, "why don't we have a festival where we can bring everyone together in an authentic community?"
We were then inspired to bring in events that would draw in the families: carnival games, bouncy castle, face painting, cotton candy from the Seeds of the Word Community, FacetoFace for youth activities (Gr. 6-8, and Gr. 9-12), a dunk tank (soon to be filled with several priests and a president!) and even a mermaid!
Of course, the adults needed something to do, so we also plan a Frisbee Golf Tournament with Godsquad (9 am to noon), a beer garden, food trucks, some live music, and Catholic Connect Marketplace where vendors can sell their religious goods or other everyday goods and services that we use and network with the community at large.
But most importantly, we began to see that Mary's Festival could be more than just a family fun event (although it is that!).
We began to see that the Mary's Festival could be a representation of what we desire this university to be—a place where our Catholic identity is celebrated and authentically lived while at the same time inviting people from all walks of life to share in this joy. St. Mary's University can be a place where not only the surrounding community but the entire city could be revitalized by students whose minds have been expanded and whose hearts have been inspired by the genuine pursuit of the Truth.
St. Mary's University can be the center of cultural, intellectual, and spiritual revitalization for all in the Diocese of Calgary, and Mary's Festival can be our way of participating in and ushering in its mission and vision. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, so it takes a Catholic community to raise up a Catholic University!
So, I invite you to bring your family and buy tickets now to share in all the wonderful festivities happening this Saturday, on June 1 from 11 am to 4 pm, but also to be a part of a movement that helps bring forth a strong Catholic university for generations to come.
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Pastoral Renewal Survey |
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Following this weekend's Masses on June 1 and 2 (Corpus Christi Sunday), parishioners aged 18 and older are invited to participate in the Pastoral Renewal Survey.
- Encourage family members and friends who consider the parish their home to participate in the Survey, including those who might be inactive but are still connected to the parish.
- Assist in delivering the Survey to family members or those who are homebound or in senior facilities.
- The Survey can be completed either online or on paper.
- Please bring a portable electronic device (phone, iPad, etc.) if you plan to complete the Survey online.
- Don’t forget to bring a pen/pencil if you choose the paper option.
- The Survey will be available at the parish from June 1 to June 14.
- There are 22 questions in the Survey, estimated to take between 10-12 minutes to complete.
- For more details, please check your parish's bulletin or website.
Your voice matters! Help shape the future of our parish community and our journey of discipleship.
Photo credit: St. Albert the Great Parish, Calgary
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In his early twenties, Jesus was not an influence on Rooben until a conversation with his brother. "The love of God through the cross didn’t make sense until my brother shared it with me. We ran into many conflicts about Jesus. Since then, the cross was always in the back of my mind. There’s something special about Jesus."
After being baptized as an Evangelical, Rooben discovered compelling YouTube videos about the early Church and Catholicism. Unexpected encounters, like finding a rosary at work and profound moments of prayer, led his path to the Catholic faith through St. Mark's Parish in Calgary. Read more. Read more
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Symposium on Palliative Care: 'Hope is always possible'
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As the international interfaith symposium on palliative care, entitled, “Towards a Narrative of Hope,” concluded in Toronto last week, participants affirmed that hope is always possible, even in life’s most challenging moments. "It has really been an opportunity for people to promote and to understand how the dignity of the human person is a social responsibility,” shared Bishop McGrattan about the symposium, reported by Vatican News. Read more
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Seeds of the Word Sabbatical Year end Mass with Bishop McGrattan |
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Along with Bishop McGrattan, our community witnessed discernment milestones for the Companions after their fruitful sabbatical year with Seeds of the Word Community: Jaxin and Benjamin entering the candidacy year for the priesthood, Sophia entering the candidacy year, Monica entering as a covenant member, and Aine discerning a vocation as a Carmelite sister. Watch for the Seeds' Instagram post for more information.
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Perpetual Profession of Sister Kim Nguyen and Sister Lucia Tran
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Congratulations to the two new Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood, Sister Kim Nguyen and Sister Lucia Tran, who took their Perpetual Profession last Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Holy Family Parish, London, Ontario, with Bishop Ronald P. Fabbro presiding. Both sisters spent time and served at the Calgary Monastery. More
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Dying to Meet You presents |
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A passion to live
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Roger Foley, a Canadian man with disabilities, says that he has been offered euthanasia "multiple times."
In a new 5-minute short film from "Dying to Meet You," Roger speaks out against being devalued as he fights for the support he needs to live. Watch
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"Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." They were greatly astounded and said to one another, "Then who can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible." ~ Mk 10:17-27 | Today's Gospel & Reflection
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Covenant Foundation invites you to get involved and help them advance seniors’ health and well-being across Alberta. How to get involved
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40 Hours Devotion for Vocations |
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- Sacred Heart, Calgary - Fri, Jun 7 at 7 am to Sun, Jun 9 at 7 am
- St. Michael's, Calgary - Fri, Jun 7 at 3 pm to Sun, Jun 9 at 8 am
- St. Vincent Liem Parish - Fri, Jun 14 at 7 pm to Sun, Jun 16 at 11 am
- St. James Parish, Calgary - Fri, June 21 at 4 pm to Sun, June 23 at 6 am
- St. Anne's Korean, Calgary - Fri, July 5 at 3 pm to Sun, July 7 at 10 am
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From face painting, to a dunk tank, to a marketplace and beer garden, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Don't miss out on the fun! Get your tickets now at: stmu.ca/marysfestival
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- May 31 - June 2 | Women's Weekend Retreat - Mount St. Francis
- Fri, May 31 | St. Mary's University Consecration Mass
- June 1-2 | Pastoral Renewal Survey - Corpus Christi Sunday (in your parish)
- Sat, June 1 | Mary's Festival at St. Mary's University
- Sat, June 1 | Heroic Hyzer Tournament - St. Mary's University
- Sat, June 1 | St. Paul's Spring Market: Car Boot & Bake Sale - St. Paul's, Airdrie
- NEW! Jun 7-9 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations at St. Michael's, Calgary
- Fri, June 7 | 50th Anniversary Celebration of St. Mark's CWL - St. Mark's, Calgary
- June 28-July 1 | Catholic Family Life Conference - Lac Ste. Anne, AB
- June 7-9 for Men's Weekend Retreat - Mount St. Francis
- Sat, June 8 | Overcoming Fear, Hopelessness & Discouragement - Divine Mercy Centre, Calgary
- Tue, June 11 | Billings Ovulation Method: Charting through Peri-Menopause - Zoom
- Sat, June 15 | Frassati Hike with Lay Dominicans - meet at 9 am Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore
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Join our Team! |
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Join the Catholic Pastoral Centre and be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in our community! We are currently seeking passionate individuals for the following positions:
- Archivist (Full-time), Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Program Coordinator, St. Francis Xavier Chaplaincy (Full-time)
- Volunteer & Operation Coordinator (Part-Time), Elizabeth House (Part-time)
For detailed job descriptions and application process, visit our Careers page
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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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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.
And 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 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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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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