Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) and Catholic Trivia
FAQ’s
What does the term SATG mean that I see in some information?
SATG is an acronym which stands for St. Albert the Great parish.
What is the Parish office phone number and office hours?
Parish office number is (403) 257-6054
Parish office hours are:
- Monday, Tuesday & Friday - 9:30 PM to 12:30 PM
- Wednesday & Thursday - 9:30 AM to 12:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
- Saturday, Sunday & Holidays - Closed
All this information can be found on our website under “Contact Us - St Albert the Great”
I am new to the Parish. What do I need to do to become a registered member of the Parish?
To register as a new Parishioner please complete this form .
How do I update my family information such as a change of address with the Parish?
We are asking all Parishioners who registered with the Parish prior to June, 2021 to complete the current registration form. Many of our records are very old and outdated. Having the information for all current members of our Parish community in the same format allows up to serve you more efficiently. For example, we can email your annual tax receipt to you, if we have your current email address.
If you have not completed a parish registration since June, 2021, please complete this form .
If you have completed the current form (since June, 2021) and need to make changes, please call the office during office hours at (403) 257-6054.
How do I volunteer or obtain information in participating in a ministry?
Are you feeling the call to volunteer? St. Albert the Great Parish has over 30 ministries that would love your help! Please click here for more information that will help you in the answer to your calling.
How do I register for any Sacrament (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Adults (RCIA), Marriage, etc.)?
The main menu item, Parish Life , on our website will provide you with required information you need to register yourself or your loved one(s) for any sacrament.
How can I obtain a Parish bulletin?
We have been providing the Parish bulletin to our parishioners in two ways:
- By email - Click on the link to register on the Parish Flocknote site to receive the weekly bulletin.
- On our Website - Click on the link and scroll down the page to view the current or past bulletins for those who have not registered with the Parish Flocknote site to obtain them by email.
What is the process for scheduling a Mass intention?
Please call the office during office hours at (403) 257-6054 to request a Mass intention. Mass intentions can be booked 3 months in advance. Due to the number of requests we receive, we limit anyone requesting a Mass Intention to only 2 per month.
What are the Mass times and when are confessions heard at St. Albert the Great Parish?
Click on the links to find Mass and confession times or go to the website at https://stalbertthegreat.ca .
Special Mass times (i.e. Christmas, Easter, etc.) will also be posted on our website or in the bulletin .
What do I have to do to request for a special Blessing (i.e. home, car, other items etc.).
Please call the office during office hours at (403) 257-6054 to request a special blessing for your home, vehicle, etc.
How do I make an offering or a donation to the Parish?
It is now possible to make your regular offertory gift online. Our parish relies on your regular offertory giving for maintenance and growth. Please click on the link to complete the Donation Form . You may continue to donate in person after Mass or by stopping by the Parish Office during office hours .
What must I do to have a Pastoral Reference (for working in a school) completed by the Pastor?
Please email the pastor Father Andrew at pastor@stalbertthegreat.ca to arrange for a Pastoral Reference meeting.
I would like someone to help me with my Spiritual Direction. What must I do to ask for this help?
We have 3 amazing Spiritual Directors at our parish who can help you grow in your relationship with God. For more information, please click on this link .
Where may I find items that I may have left at the church?
The Lost & Found table is in the Narthex (the main lobby before entering the church). Enter through the main front doors, turn to the left and it is located just past the washrooms on the west side of the building. More valuable items may be stored in the office for safe-keeping. Please call during office hours at (403) 257-6054 to inquire about these more valuable items.
Where can I find the upcoming calendar of events that are to be held in the Parish?
You can find upcoming calendar of events to be held in the Parish by clicking on this link .
Catholic Trivia
What is the principal church in a diocese (that is usually the bishop’s seat) called?
It is called a Cathedral .
Please send us an email to volunteers@stalbertthegreat.ca if you have any Catholic Trivia and would like to share it with others.
St. Francis of Assisi’s call to a religious vocation resulted in his becoming a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms and lived and worked among regular people in society. He was not a monk but what was he?
St. Francis of Assisi was known as a Friar as he was a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms that lived and worked among regular people in society.
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