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Updates from the Renewal Leadership Team
Congratulations to the 35 parishes that have confirmed their Parish Renewal Team members! In the coming week, the Diocesan Renewal Leadership Team will reach out to the remaining parishes, offering any necessary support to help them form their teams.
- On Saturday, February 10, members of the parish renewal team will attend orientations at the nearest locations to their community, including St. Luke's and St. Albert the Great's in Calgary, Holy Family Parish in Medicine Hat, and St. Martha's Church in Lethbridge. We have confirmed testimonial speakers, and the agenda is set.
We are also excited to spotlight some remarkable initiatives from parishes. This week, we are featuring St. Luke's upcoming Renewal Lenten Mission with Peter Baltutis. All are welcome!
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"Renewing Our Diocese - Renewing Ourselves" - A Lenten Mission
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Monday to Thursday, Feb 26-29 | St. Luke's Parish invites you to attend their Renewal Parish Lenten Mission with Dr. Peter Baltutis, which ends with penitential service on Thursday. Peter teaches history & religious studies at St. Mary's University and is a lay member of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans). He also serves as CWL Endowed Chair for Catholic Studies. More info.
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Novena to the Holy Trinity |
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We invite you to join us in praying the Novena to the Holy Trinity during the Pastoral Renewal, especially from Feb 1 - 9, 2024. Note that you can start Day 1 anytime!
Let us seek the gifts of the Holy Spirit, surrender to God's divine plan, and pray for our special intentions in supporting our pastors and parish renewal leaders in their mission, ultimately contributing to the spiritual renewal of our entire community.
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As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed by demons begged him that he might be with him. But Jesus refused, and said to him, ‘Go home to your friends, and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy he has shown you.’ And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed. ~Mark 5:18-20 | Today's Reading & Reflection
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For individuals dealing through the pain of separation and divorce:
Are you finding your way on the post-divorce journey, or do you feel off track? Life's challenges can be daunting, especially in the aftermath of separation, and not dealing with the grief can have a profound impact. We invite you to join us on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 from 7 to 9 pm, as we navigate this journey together through the Transitions program, offering guidance through the healing process. Please register at catholicyyc.ca/transitions
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Youth Ministry Formation Night
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Fri, Feb 2 from 7 to 9 pm - St. Bonaventure, Calgary | It's Formation Night with Fr. Troy Nguyen - for youth in Gr. 9-12. Set your hearts on fire - ablaze with Love for God and His Catholic Church! More info
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Upcoming Events |
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- Jan 30 - Mar 2 | Consecration to Jesus in the Eucharist with St. Mary's Cathedral
- Fri, Feb 2 | The Presentation of the Lord (Feast) - Mass Finder
- Feb 2-4 | Discernment Retreat (Lord, what am I to do) with Seeds of the Word - Calgary
- Sat, Feb 3 | Pre-Lenten Religious Art & Icon Tour - Calgary
- Sat, Feb 3 | Working Together Brings Us Together with Calgary Interfaith Council - Centre of Hope, Calgary
- Fri, Feb 2 | Ablaze Youth Ministry for Gr. 9-12 - Fr. Troy's Formation Night - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Sun, Feb 4 | Strangers to Neighbours Potluck with Calgary Interfaith Council - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Calgary
- Mon, Feb 5 | Follow the Light of Christ anew - FCJ Centre
- 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
- NEW! 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
- NEW! 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)
- NEW! 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
- NEW! Tue, Feb 13 | Young Adults - Mardi Gras - FCJ Centre
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- 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, “Finding the Real Presence of God outside the church” - St. Martha's, Lethbridge & Livestream
- NEW! Tues, Feb 20 - Mar 19 | Traveling the Via Dolorosa - FCJ Centre
- NEW! 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
- NEW! Thu, Feb 22 | Walking with Women in the New Testament: Martha & Mary - FCJ Centre
- Fri, Feb 23 | Racism! It Stops with Me Panel - cSPACE Marda Loop, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Feb 24 | Single Catholic Women event: What does God Want? - Zoom, Online
- Feb 24 - 25 Weekend | Ablaze Youth Ministry Weekend with FacetoFace Ministry for Gr. 9-12: The Depths - Ascension, Calgary
- NEW! Mar 1-3 | Retrouvaille Retreat - A lifeline for Married Couples - Calgary
- NEW! Mar 1-3 | Single Women (18-35) Come & See Dominican Sisters of Immaculate Conception - Our Lady Queen of Peace, Calgary
- NEW! Wed, Mar 6 | Lenten Day Away Retreat - Mt. St. Francis, Cochrane
- NEW! Mar 22-23 | God Squad Men's Conference - Ascension, Calgary
- NEW! 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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Get the latest updates |
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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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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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