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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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1st Reading: Acts 10.34a, 37-43
2nd Reading: Colossians 3.1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5.6b-8
Gospel: John 20.1-18++ (or shorter)
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STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
He is risen! He is truly risen! This is what the celebration of
Easter is all about — the truth that Jesus was crucified for our sins
and three days later rose from the dead, conquering death once and
for all.
We know it’s true, but this Easter Sunday, let’s ask ourselves if we
live as if it’s true. Do we live as witnesses to the glorious reality
of the Resurrection? A witness, of course, is one with
first-hand knowledge. Our readings today focus not only on the
Resurrection itself, but also on those who were witnesses to it.
In the Gospel, St.John describes the very first witnesses to the
empty tomb, Mary Magdalene, John (“the disciple whom Jesus loved”),
and Peter. Each had an individual “experience” of the empty
tomb. Each went up close to see for themselves what Jesus’ love
had accomplished.
How can we as Christian stewards all these years later see for
ourselves and so become His witnesses? We “see for ourselves”
when we prayerfully read the Scriptures knowing they are a living
love letter from God with a message to each one of us. We “see
for ourselves” each time we receive the precious Body and Blood of
our Lord in the Eucharist. We “see for ourselves” when we
experience His personal and healing power in our hearts during
Reconciliation. We “see for ourselves” when we pour out our
lives in loving service to those around us and experience the deep
satisfaction that only comes when we are imitating our Savior.
This Easter, resolve to live as if the saving power of the
Resurrection is true. Experience Jesus for yourself every day
from now on. You will be a powerful witness to the truth that
He is risen! He is truly risen!
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Tue, Apr 19 @ 9:00 am
Brittany Diment (INT)
Tue, Apr 19 @ 6:30 pm Feliza Ocampo
(RIP)
Wed, Apr 20 @ 9:00 am Mary Abraham (RIP)
Wed, Apr 20 @ 6:30 pm Ismael Picazo (RIP)
Thu, Apr 21 @ 9:00 am Rick Diment
(INT)
Thu, Apr 21 @ 6:30 pm Epifania
Vivas (RIP)
Fri, Apr 22 @ 9:00 am Robert
McCracken (RIP)
Fri, Apr 22 @ 6:30 pm Bill
Diment (INT)
Sat, Apr 23 @ 9:00 am Come As You
Are (INT)
Sat, Apr 23 @ 5:00 pm Maria Piro
(RIP)
Sun, Apr 24 @ 9:00 am Olive Songui
(RIP)
Sun, Apr 24 @ 11:00 am St. Albert the
Great Community (INT)
Sun, Apr 24 @ 5:00 pm Alfredo Piro
(RIP)
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PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE FOR EASTER
The
St. Albert the Great Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, April
14 at 12:30 pm and will remain closed until reopening on Tuesday,
April 19 at 9:30 am.
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We are building up our team of Mass
volunteers and are calling on all parishioners to join us.
Positions include:
- Welcome
Ministry: greeting the
faithful as they arrive at Mass; answering questions; directing
people to the pews; and taking up the collection.
- Lectors:
proclaiming the Word of God.
- Extraordinary
Ministers of the Eucharist:
distribute Holy Communion.
- Altar
Servers: for our younger
parishioners, an opportunity to assist with the Holy Mass.
Whether you served in the past or
have never served, please consider this your invitation to serve our
parish community.
Please complete out volunteer
questionnaire on our parish website on this link. Completed forms and any
questions you may have can be sent to volunteers@stalbertthe...
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St.
Albert the Great Parish has committed to sponsoring a Catholic family
who have been persecuted for their faith. This is a family from
Iran of four adults - Mozhgan, her two daughters Mahsa & Mahshid,
and Mahsa’s husband Kamran.
Their
expected date of arrival to Canada is in 12-18 months. We will
welcome them to our community and will take responsibility to support
them for one year upon their arrival. You can find more
information about this initiative on Refugee Family - St Albert The Great.
Would
you like to be a part of a small committee to welcome this refugee
family, and help them transition into the Canadian Culture when they
arrive? Please email satgrefugee@gmail.com for more
information or to indicate your interest.
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EXTRA-ORDINARY EUCHARISTIC TRAINING
SESSION
Is
God calling you to become an Extraordinary Eucharistic
Minister? Perhaps it’s been a while since you last served.
We will be holding a training session for both for those who would
like a refresher and those who are new to this ministry.
The training session will be held on April 29 at 7:00pm after the
evening Mass. Please direct any questions to volunteers@stalbertthe...
Eucharistic Ministers must be fully initiated in the Catholic faith.
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2022 TOGETHER IN ACTION PARISH GOAL
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COMING ALIVE CAMP – LOOKING FOR
VOLUNTEERS
Coming
Alive Camp is back this summer, from July 18-22 (8:30am-1:30pm), and
we are on the lookout for volunteers. There are 2 areas of
particular need:
- Snack Coordinator: Plan and
order/purchase snacks for the 5 days of camp as well as a family
barbecue on the last day of camp; work with the snack team to
prepare snack each day
- Adult Leaders: Accompany campers and
their youth leaders through the morning, coach youth leaders with
their campers and assist coordinators in each session if needed.
There are other areas where we can use help. If you
are interested in having a fun and fulfilling week, please email
Liisa at comingalivecamp@gmail....
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CHILDREN’S LITURGY – LOOKING FOR
ADULT LEADERS
Thank
you to those who have indicated their interest in being Coordinators
for this Ministry. We would love to start Children's Liturgy at
our parish before the summer holidays and we need your help to resume
this wonderful ministry for our little children.
The
Children’s Liturgy Ministry is looking for adult parishioners to help
as Teachers and Assistant Teachers with leading the lessons each
week. You do not have to commit to every week, but can choose
masses based on your schedule. Many hands make work light!
This
is a high-risk ministry with specific volunteer clearance
requirements. However, no prior teaching is experience
required. If you love spreading the Good News to little children and
are interested in giving back to your parish community, please email stalbertschildrenslitu....
Thank you and God bless!
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs cookies and
canned soup.
Please drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in
the Narthex. Thank you for your support!
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SOUTH OF FISH CREEK INTERFAITH
CLOTHING DRIVE
Drop
off clean gently used spring and summer wear at All Saints Lutheran
Church.
Clothing will be accepted Tuesdays to Thursdays Only from April 1st
to 30th 2022
Volunteers are needed for sorting, setting up/take down and greeting
guests.
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Resources
& Announcements
- Easter
Sunday - Bulletin Shorts, free to use
Risen
Lord. After his death and burial, the apostles
saw the risen Jesus. They talked with him. They
touched him. They ate with him. These things are not
done with the dead. They knew he was alive. We believe
this still today because we experience his presence in many
ways.
- How do I see the risen Lord’s activity still
happening today?
- How can I foster belief in the risen Lord by
what I say and do?
- How does this belief change my life, my
attitudes, my priorities?
(Source:
Diocese of Springfield)
- Resources
for children:
- Kid's
challenge this week: Go for a
walk together and see how many signs of new life you can
see. Give thanks to God!. Pray: Risen Jesus, We
rejoice that you are alive and with us. Make us
messengers of Easter joy and hope for all the world.
Amen. (CAFOD)
- To
support Ukraine beyond prayers
- Highlights
of Pope's Apostolic Journey to Malta
Watch video highlights of Pope
Francis' 2-day Apostolic Journey to Malta on April 2-3, during
which he spoke against all forms of war, urged nations to
welcome migrants, and blessed the Maltese people by recalling
that Jesus can work wonders in us.
- Holy
See urges protection of victims of human trafficking
The Holy See reaffirms the urgent need for more effective protection
systems for victims of human trafficking, amid
growing concerns for women and children fleeing the war in
Ukraine. Most Ukrainian refugees are, in fact, women and
children, who are particularly exposed to traffickers.
- 2022
Virtual Catholic Men's Conference
Drawing from athletic coaches, Command Generals, and Navy SEALs,
to every day Catholic fathers, come learn practical ways of
intentionally growing in virtue and becoming a Catholic man of
impact. When: April 29 - May, 2022. More info/Registration
- 2022
Virtual Catholic Women's Conference
It's time to enter the excitement of discovering, activating,
and living in your Spiritual Gifts. This weekend is about
learning what your dominant spiritual gifts are and how to bring
them to life! When: May 5-7, 2022. More info/Registration
- Praying
away anxiety
Any of our daily concerns can become a source of great anxiety
if we do not manage them. In general, the antidote to
anxiety is trust in the Lord. Learn how anxiety feels and simple tools
which we can use in daily conversation with God.
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