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Bulletin
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St. Albert the Great Parish
“O taste and see that the Lord is
good” Ps 34.8
10
Prestwick Drive SE, Calgary, AB, Canada T2Z 4J6
Phone:
403 257 6054 Fax: 403 257 6072
Charitable
Registration Number 107909939 RR0084
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14th SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading: Isaiah 66.10-14
2nd Reading: Galatians 6.14-18
Gospel: Luke 10.1-12, 17-20 (or shorter)
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In
today’s Gospel passage, from Luke, we find our Lord appointing
disciples to go out and prepare others to receive His invitation into
the Kingdom of God. Every verse has something to say about the
way a Christian steward should approach others. Let’s consider
at least one of the coaching tips Christ gives.
“The Lord appointed seventy-two others whom He sent out ahead of Him
in pairs to every town and place He intended to visit.” In His
wisdom, Christ sent His disciples out not as individuals but in pairs,
as teams. This approach to evangelization certainly provided
practical advantages. The disciples could lean on each other
for mutual support and encouragement, helping each other to stay on
task and to put their heads together to pray and problem-solve.
This teamwork approach is just as relevant to us modern-day Christian
stewards. It takes courage and commitment to go out and invite
others into the Christian life. We need to work together to do
it well.
But there is also symbolic importance to working in teams. It
points to the reality that when we invite others to embrace the Good
News of the Gospel, we are not merely inviting them into a belief
system, but into a relationship with Christ and through that
relationship, into Christ’s family — our fellow Christian disciples
near and far.
Our parish is our immediate spiritual family in this extended
worldwide fold. We are not meant to live as isolated
individuals within the parish any more than we are meant to live in
isolation within our families. We are meant to be a community.
That is why it is so important for us to foster a vibrant,
supportive, welcoming parish life. This is why we emphasize
hospitality as one of the pillars of stewardship. It is not
enough just to point others to Christ; we must invite them to join us
in community with Him; we must offer a place and mission for them in
the Church and within our parish family.
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Tue,
Jul 5 @ 9:00 am Amanda
Obispo (RIP)
Tue, Jul 5 @ 6:30 pm
Oshiorame Dania (INT)
Wed, Jul 6 @ 9:00 am
Ian Obligation (INT)
Wed, Jul 6 @ 6:30 pm
Donna Ameerali (INT)
Thu, Jul 7 @ 9:00 am
Fr. Andrew/Fr. Chris (INT)
Thu, Jul 7 @ 6:30 pm
Devey Page (INT)
Fri, Jul 8 @ 9:00 am
SATG Community (INT)
Fri, Jul 8 @ 6:30 pm
Fr Chris (INT)
Sat, Jul 9 @ 9:00 am
Maria Piro (RIP)
Sat, Jul 9 @ 5:00 pm
Afra Cordeiro RIP
Sun, Jul 10 @ 9:00 am
Jovencia Sales (RIP)
Sun, Jul 10 @ 11:00 am St. Albert
the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Jul 10 @ 5:00 pm
Harvey Ruff (RIP)
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We
are so grateful for the tremendous support that you gave last weekend
during our coffee seeking event to support illicit trafficking and
prevention of drug abuse and suicide in our youth.
We
still have approximately 60 bags of coffee that we have exchanged for
ground that we need to sell. You can email to order this week
at satgcwl@gmail.com and we will
also have coffee available at all masses on Sunday. Thank you
again for your tremendous support and positive feedback.
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ST. ALBERT THE GREAT, CWL ROSARY
Our
weekly Monday afternoon rosary will be taking a break for the summer.
You are invited to join us again in September when we resume
our weekly prayer time.
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BAPTISM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Our
clergy could use some assistance with baptisms that take place on
Saturday mornings at 10:00am at St. Albert the Great. We've
increased our number of families booked for each celebration (up to 8
families per baptism), and as a result, it would be helpful to have
volunteers that would be willing to help setup for the baptism, check
families in when they arrive, and assist the priest or deacon as
required.
We
typically host 3 baptisms per month and we are looking into having a
small, rotating team of volunteers.
No
experience required! Whether it is a ministry in which you were
involved before or it's something new you would like to check out,
contact Dan D'Agostino for more information:
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs canned beans
and canned
vegetables. Please
drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the
Narthex. Thank you for your support!
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PAPAL VISIT SCHEDULE IN ALBERTA
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The
Holy Father will travel within Alberta (based in Edmonton) from July
24-27, followed by a visit to Quebec City and Ste. Anne-de-Beaupré,
July 27-29. Pope Francis will visit Iqaluit, Nunavut the afternoon of
July 29 before returning to Rome.
Please
continue to pray for the health of Pope Francis and for all those
engaged in the ongoing healing and reconciliation journey.
Action item for Pastoral Staff
Please share
with your parishioners
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Employment
opportunities are available on our Careers page:
- NEW!
Administrative Assistant (part-time) - Ste. Famille, Calgary
- Sacrament Preparation Coordinator (part-time)
- St. Luke's Church, Calgary
- Resilience Specialist - Elizabeth House,
Calgary
- Volunteer & Operations Coordinator -
Elizabeth House, Calgary
- Executive Director - FCJ Christian Life
Centre, Calgary
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MOUNT ST FRANCIS SUMMER EVENTS
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Resources & Announcements
- 14th
Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bulletin Shorts, free to use
About
Being Disciples. Jesus tells the chosen 72
where to go (ahead of him), what not to take (extra baggage),
and how to behave (stay and accompany). Saint Paul carries
this forward by stressing what is important for those who follow
Jesus (boasting in the Cross of Christ).
- What does Jesus empower me to do and say
today?
- How will I embrace the Cross of Christ this
week?
- How will this discipleship enrich the
Kingdom of God?
(Source:
Diocese of Springfield)
- Resources
for children
- Kid's
challenge this week: Come
up with a list of 10 things to bring to a weeklong camping
trip. Then narrow it down to five or less. This
Sunday Jesus challenges us to recognize the difference between
what we want and what we need in this life. Conclude your
activity with praying the "Our Father" and realize
that when we pray for "our daily bread" we ask God to
give us only what is necessary for our journey through life.
(LOYOLA PRESS)
- Pope
laments deaths of migrants in Texas and on Spain's border
Pope Francis expresses his condolences to victims of a
tragedy in San Antonio, Texas, in which 46 migrants were found
dead in an abandoned lorry in what appears to be a human
smuggling attempt along the United States-Mexico border.
According to the San Antonio Fire Chief, Charles Hood,
another 16 people - including 4 children - found in the trailer
were transported to hospital in critical condition. Read more
- 2025
Jubilee Year & Official Logo
The Vatican reveals the official Logo of the upcoming Jubilee Year
due to be held in 2025 on the theme 'Pilgrims of Hope' and
reflects on some of the Holy Year's early initiatives and plans.
The image shows how the pilgrim's journey is not
individual, but rather communal, with the signs of a growing
dynamism that moves more and more toward the Cross.
- St.
Elizabeth of Portugal (Feast Day July 4)
Elizabeth was born in 1271 into the royal house of Aragon. St.
Elizabeth of Hungary was her great-aunt, and baby Elizabeth was
named after her. Her father was King Pedro III of Aragon,
and his wife’s name was Constantia. Queen Elizabeth's patient
efforts to bring peace to her home and her kingdom make her a beautiful intercessor for our day.
- 8
Things You Need To Know About Saint Anthony Zaccaria (Feast Day
July 5) | Inspired by Saint
Paul, St. Anthony encouraged devotion in the lives of many Catholics.
If today is the first time you’re hearing about Anthony,
here are eight incredible facts about his life.
- St.
Maria Goretti (Feast Day July 6)
July 6 marks the feast day of St. Maria Goretti, a young virgin
and martyr whose life is an example of purity and mercy for all
Christians. "What does this fragile but christianly
mature girl say to today's young people, through her
life and above all through her heroic death?" asked the
Pope St. John Paul II.
- St.
Augustine Zhao Rong (Feast Day July 9)
On July 9 the Church celebrates the feast of the 120 Martyrs of
China. Religious persecution has a long history in China,
especially persecution of Christians, thousands of whom have
died for their faith in the last millennium. Augustine Zhao Rong
was the first native Chinese
priest to become a martyr. Watch: St. Augustine Zhao Rong and the Church in
China (2 mnts)
- July
2022 Calendar Highlights
- Throughout month of July |
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd summer camps
- July 6 | International Family
Festival (online) with Seeds of the Words
- July 8-10 | How Long
Lord? A Creative Writing Retreat in FCJ Centre
- July 12-15 | Ignite Alberta
summer camp for teens at St. Luke, Calgary
- July 16 | Brother Sun - Sister
Moon Pilgrimage at Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- July 20-30 | Captivenia -
Medieval adventure camp for girls ages 9-17
- July 24 | World day of
Grandparents and the Elderly
- July 24-29 | Papal Visit in
Canada
- July 29 | Triumph Retreat -
Live-in program of inner healing & transformation
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