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And wherever He went, into villages or cities or farms, they laid the sick in the market-places, and begged Him that they might touch even the fringe of His cloak; and all who touched it were healed. ~Mark 6:56 | Today's Reading & Reflection
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The Holy Father says to the sick in his pastoral letter this year, "Do not be ashamed of your longing for closeness and tenderness! Do not conceal it, and never think that you are a burden on others. The condition of the sick urges all of us to step back from the hectic pace of our lives in order to rediscover ourselves."
Please pray for the sick on Feb 11, Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes & World Day of the Sick. The theme this year: "It is not good for man to be alone!" (Gen 2:18)
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We are at Day 5! Thank you for joining us in asking for the Lord's blessing for the Parish Renewal Teams through the Novena to the Holy Trinity.
We also invite you to pray the diocesan Prayer of Renewal and to incorporate it into your prayers at home and within the parish communities. May the grace of God transform us and our communities in faith, charity and hope. St. Agatha, pray for us.
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Prayer Enrichment Guidebook
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Pope Francis has invited the Church to dedicate this year to prayer in preparation for the Jubilee 2025. We would like to share the "Prayer Enrichment Guidebook" from the McGrath Institute with you.
This guide introduces seven forms of prayer to help deepen our relationship with the Lord and encounter Him in a new way.
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Fri, Feb 9, 2024 from 6 pm to 10 pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church | Join experts Dr. Christopher West, Sister Helena Burns FSP, Fr. Cristino Bouvette, and internationally acclaimed songwriter, Mike Mangione, as they introduce and reflect St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Register online
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Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 from 7 to 9 pm at Catholic Pastoral Centre | Life's challenges can be daunting, especially in the aftermath of separation, and not dealing with the grief can have a profound impact. Small group - and only two more spots left. Register at catholicyyc.ca/transitions
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Sat, Feb 10 from 10 am to 2 pm - McGivney Hall at St. Mary's University | Come to St. Mary's University's Open House, where students can speak with professors and learn more about the University's dynamic programs. More info
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Tue, Feb 13 - FCJ Centre | A young adults night - featuring a reflection on Mardi Gras followed by a series of sharing sessions on Lent, almsgiving, personal sacrifice and love for others. Food, fun, and games! More info
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Upcoming Events |
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- Tue, Feb 6 | Finding Christ Within - 12-week small group retreat - FCJ Centre
- Thu, Feb 8 | Info Night on FCJ Companions in Mission - FCJ Centre
- Thu, Feb 8 | International Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking Prayer - Zoom Prayer with IWIN
- Thu, Feb 8 | Charting to Conceive - Online/Zoom
- Fri, Feb 9 | The Theology of the Body Conference - Holy Spirit, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 10 | Open House at St. Mary's University, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 10| Pre-Lenten Religious Art & Icon Tour - Calgary
- Sat, Feb 10 | Holy Trinity Valentine Dinner - Spaghetti Supper with Holy Trinity Parish in Blairmore
- Sat, Feb 10 | Post Partum Charting with the Billings Method - Zoom/Online
- Sun, Feb. 11 | World Day of the Sick (6th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
- Mon, Feb 12 | Savour the Stage - Valentine's Dinner organized by God Squad
- Tue, Feb 13 | Transitions, for healing after separation or divorce - Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Tue, Feb 13 | Young Adults - Mardi Gras - FCJ Centre
- Wed, Feb 14 | Ash Wednesday
- Wed, Feb 14 | Love is the Crib and the Cross - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Wed, Feb 14 | Praying our Laments - FCJ Centre
- Fri, Feb 16 | Ablaze Youth Ministry for Gr. 9-12 - FacetoFace Ministries - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Sun, Feb 18 | Rite of Election - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Sun, Feb 18 | Vespers & the Study of the Life of St. Francis - St. Luke's, Calgary
- Mon, Feb 19 | Enlarge the Tent Series with Fr. Tim Boyle - St. Martha's, Lethbridge & Livestream
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- Tues, Feb 20 - Mar 19 | Traveling the Via Dolorosa - FCJ Centre
- Wed, Feb 21 | Indigenous Christians: An Authentic Faith - St. Mary's University
- Thu, Feb 22 | Feast of The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle - Mass Finder
- Thu, Feb 22 | Sound of Freedom movie screening - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Thu, Feb 22 | Benedictine Spirituality - Zoom
- Thu, Feb 22 | Walking with Women in the New Testament: Martha & Mary - FCJ Centre
- NEW! Thu, Feb 22 | Men's Formation Night on "Brotherhood" - with Regnum Christi Calgary
- Fri, Feb 23 | Racism! It Stops with Me Panel - cSPACE Marda Loop, Calgary
- Sat, Feb 24 | Single Catholic Women event: What does God Want? - Zoom, Online
- NEW! Sat, Feb 24 | Priestly Vocations Night - St. Luke's Church
- Feb 24 - 25 Weekend | Ablaze Youth Ministry Weekend with FacetoFace Ministry for Gr. 9-12: The Depths - Ascension, Calgary
- Mar 1-3 | Retrouvaille Retreat - A lifeline for Married Couples - Calgary
- Mar 1-3 | Single Women (18-35) Come & See Dominican
- NEW! Mar 1-3 | Billlings Ovulation Method Teacher Training Workshop - St. Theresa's Institute, Bruno, SK
- NEW! Sun, Mar 3 | Profession of Seeds of the Word First Vows with Bishop Alberto of Taveira from Brazil, and Bishop McGrattan - St. Mary's Cathedral
- NEW! Tue, Mar 5 | Taize Lenten Prayer Service - St. Luke's Church, Calgary
- Wed, Mar 6 | Lenten Day Away Retreat - Mt. St. Francis, Cochrane
- Mar 22-23 | God Squad Men's Conference - Ascension, Calgary
- Mar 24-30 | Holy Week Mission for Youth Gr. 7-12 - St. James', Okotoks
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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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