November 28, 2022 |
"Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed." ~ Matthew 8:8
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Advent & the new liturgical year |
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Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year. It celebrates the three-fold coming of the Lord: remembering the events that surrounded the Lord’s coming long ago, celebrating his coming among us today, and looking forward to his final coming in glory.
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Mentors for young moms |
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Elizabeth House is searching for volunteer mentors for our young moms! Duties may include: providing childcare; supporting moms in everyday tasks; leading and/or attending recreational activities with mom and babies; preparing good food for and with moms & babies; connecting Moms and babies to fun activities in the community. More info.
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Advent Penitential Service |
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You are invited to attend any of the Advent Penitential Services being offered in the parishes of the Diocese of Calgary, and rejoice in God's Mercy! See parish schedule of Advent Penitential Services
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Rorate Mass |
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The Rorate Mass is a traditional Advent devotion wherein the votive Mass for the Blessed Virgin Mary for Advent is offered just before dawn, lit with only candlelights. Schedule of Rorate Mass in our Diocese.
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We start the Advent season preparing our heart to welcome the Prince of Peace. Continue to recall in your heart and pray again for some of the Pope’s special intentions this year.
#AdventForPeace Download #ClicktoPray app - the Pope's official prayer platform
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"It’s not how much we give, but in how much love we put into giving." ~ Mother Teresa.
Calling all the faithful of the Diocese of Calgary! Let's join #GivingTuesday tomorrow (Nov. 29), the world's largest generosity movement. To support parishes and ministries in the Diocese of Calgary with your donation, visit iamblessed.ca and click GIVE
SPECIAL: Your donation to Elizabeth house will be doubled by one generous Calgary couple, up to $25,000 until Dec. 20..
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Don't miss this event! |
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An Evening with Fr. Cristino
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Fr. Cristino Bouvette, a born and raised Albertan of mixed Cree-Métis and Italian heritage, explores an overlooked theme presented by Pope Francis that should signal a new opportunity for the Catholic hierarchy specifically, but also for all Canadians of good will, to reconsider the significance of the popular phrase “we are all treaty people”.
Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 pm at Calgary Central Library (Level 3 – 3-16B Computer Lab)
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Bishop McGrattan shares his reflection during the Memorial Liturgy for those Grieving the Loss of a Child through Miscarriage or Stillbirth on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. See reflection and all photos here.
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Advent in our Retreat Centres |
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Calgary |
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Cochrane |
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Lethbridge |
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Advent & Christmas events |
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6:30 - 8:30 pm | Gather with your family around the fire pit at the FCJ Centre to herald the season of Advent, with an evening of stories, a simple craft, carol singing, and hot chocolate.
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7:30 pm | Candlelit. Choral. Engaging. Join Rev Bouvette, Rev Gibson, Rev Emmelkamp, Rev Hubka and the choirs of St John Choir Schola on Gaudete Sunday for a beautiful Advent service.
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Dec 10 | Advent Market with Catholic vendors
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10 am to 6 pm at Bay 7 | Featuring local Catholic artists and vendors with an amazing selection of Advent & Christmas items. Accepting non-perishable items for SVDP.
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Dec 11 | The Joy of Greccio at the Mount
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2 pm - 5 pm at Mount St. Francis | We are excited to welcome you back for this in-person outdoor pageant. There will be merriment, snacks and hot chocolate for the whole family.
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Deadline: Dec. 12. Let us bring a joyful Christmas to the residents of Elizabeth House and help them fulfil their wish list! This year Elizabeth House has 7 moms, 7 babies, and 4 children. Get wish lists
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Deadline: Dec. 1. We invite you to donate new mittens or gloves, socks, toques, or $10 gift cards (from fast food places) to share with Feed the Hungry's guests closer to Christmas.
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Need an Advent refresher instructional video? (like being buckled in the plane before takeoff) Watch this video released a year ago by The CatholicTV Network.
Now you know what to do. In case of turbulence, take a deep breath and start again!
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Consider this…
“and again Isaiah says, ‘The root of Jesse shall come, the one who rises to rule the Gentiles; in him the Gentiles shall hope.’” Romans 15:12
Want to learn to live in the virtue of hope again? Advent is your crash course in “Why you want Jesus to come.”
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Get the latest updates |
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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SUNDAY OFFERING |
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You can donate directly to your parish by clicking on the donate button below.
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DECEMBER 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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ADVENT IN THE DIOCESE |
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Advent is a season of devout and joyful expectation. Its four Sundays (with its actual length determined by the weekday of Christmas) highlight our desire and longing for peace, justice and unity.
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