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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 15.1-2, 22-29
2nd Reading: Revelation 21.10-14, 22-23
Gospel: John 14.23-29
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The
concept of hospitality is fundamental to a stewardship way of life.
When we envision hospitality, we naturally think of offering a
sincere and warm welcome — to those new to our parish, for instance.
We picture inviting them in and making them feel at home and at
ease in our presence, communicating to them that they are highly
valued.
Today’s Gospel reading from John invites us to think of hospitality
in a slightly different way. In it, we hear Jesus speaking this
to his disciples: “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father
will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with
him.”
Jesus is asking that we permit the Blessed Trinity to come and dwell
within us. This is a stunning request. It tells us that
our first and most privileged form of hospitality should be directed
towards God Himself.
How does one show hospitality to God? How do we make God “at
home and at ease” within us? How can we communicate to God that
He is “highly valued” by us? Jesus tells us how: we are to keep His
word, to follow HIs teachings.
To keep His word, we must know His word. This takes discipline
and effort on our part. We must make the study of Scripture
and Church teaching a priority in our daily lives.
If we want our parish to be a place of genuine Christian hospitality,
we must be sure that our own hearts are hospitable dwelling places
for the Blessed Trinity. Then our smiles and words, our
greetings and ministries will radiate with the warmth of God’s love.
And our parish family will become at least a little bit like
Heaven on earth. This is the simplicity and glory of a
stewardship way of life.
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Tue,
May 24 @ 9:00 am Carla Jane Romeo
(INT)
Tue, May 24 @ 6:30 pm Lizy Porathur
(INT)
Wed, May 25 @ 9:00 am Patricia Golec
(RIP)
Wed, May 25 @ 6:30 pm John Tiberio sr.
(RIP)
Thu, May 26 @ 9:00 am Edward Furman
(RIP)
Thu, May 26 @ 6:30 pm Denis Lobo
(RIP)
Fri, May 27 @ 9:00 am Ed
Antonishyn (RIP)
Fri, May 27 @ 6:30 pm Eriata
D. (INT)
Sat, May 28 @ 9:00 am Elaine
Leclerc (RIP)
Sat, May 28 @ 5:00 pm Santiago
Solano (RIP)
Sun, May 29 @ 9:00 am Helen Suhan
(RIP)
Sun, May 29 @ 11:00 am St. Albert the
Great Community
Sun, May 29 @ 5:00 pm Fidel &
Daniel Monte (RIP)
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Our Lady of the Cape Pilgrim Statue Arrives at St.
Albert the Great on Wednesday.
Parish
Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Friday evening!
These are not everyday events, so we
really encourage you to come!
Wednesday, May 25, 2022: Our Lady of
the Cape Arrives
● 9:00 am - Installation of Our Lady of the Cape
Pilgrim Statue and Mass
● 9:30 am to Noon - Adoration and Veneration,
Rosary
● Noon Hour
Program (Children welcome)
○ Angelus & Benediction
○ Marian Speaker & Testimony
○ Crowning with Roses of Our
Lady of the Cape Pilgrim Statue
○ Songs for Mary
○ Offering of Flowers - by
pilgrims
● 6:30 pm - Mass
● 7:00 – 9:00 pm
○ Marian Speaker & Testimonies
○ Adoration with music
○ Confessions
Friday, May
27, 2022: Special Event!
● 6:30 pm - Mass & Parish
Consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary
● 7:00 pm - Eucharistic Procession with Our Lady
of the Cape
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THE RESTORATION OF THE SUNDAY
OBLIGATION
The
Bishops of Alberta and NWT have decided to issue in each of their own
dioceses the decree restoring the Sunday Obligation which will take
effect at the Vigil of Pentecost, June 4, 2022.
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LECTOR MINISTRY TRAINING SESSION |
JUNE 8
What
do you call a man or woman who stands up in a Catholic church and
lends his or her voice to God? A LECTOR. If you are being
called to proclaim God’s word, then please consider joining the
Lector Ministry and fulfill that calling.
We will be holding a training session for those who are new to this
ministry and those who would like to have a little refresher
training.
The training session will be held on June 8, 2022 at 7:00 pm after
the evening Mass.
Please direct any questions to volunteers@stalbertthe...
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CELEBRATE THE HOLY SPIRIT: A SYNODAL
CELEBRATION | JUNE 4
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PAPAL VISIT TO CANADA | JULY 24-29
As
many of you heard last Friday, Pope Francis will make a pastoral
visit to Canada from July
24 to 29, 2022. The Pope’s visit will provide
an opportunity for him to listen and dialogue with Indigenous
Peoples, to express his heartfelt closeness and to address the impact
of residential schools in Canada. The papal visit will also
provide an opportunity for the shepherd of the world’s 1.2 billion
Catholics to connect with the Catholic community in Canada.
Pope Francis will adopt three communities as a base for his Canadian
visit: Edmonton,
Quebec City, and Iqaluit.
Specific
programming and events will be confirmed approximately six weeks
prior to the Holy Father’s arrival. Visit papalvisit.ca or visitepapale.ca for more information
and to stay updated on the latest developments.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs pancake syrup
and mayonnaise.
Please drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in
the Narthex. Thank you for your support!
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New
employment opportunities on our Careers page:
- Sacrament Preparation Coordinator - St.
Peter's Church, Calgary
- Resilience Specialist - Elizabeth House,
Calgary
- Volunteer & Operations Coordinator -
Elizabeth House, Calgary
- Director of Administration & Finance -
Diocese of Saskatoon
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Catholic
Education Week (May 23-27)
On Friday, May 27, at 10 am, Bishop McGrattan of the Diocese of Calgary will
celebrate Mass to close the Catholic Education Week. To join
the Mass online, click here.
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Resources
& Announcements
- Sixth
Sunday of Easter - Bulletin Shorts, free to use
Keeping
the Lord’s Word. Love me. Keep my
words. Will teach you everything. Be not afraid.
What an Easter message! From the other side of
death, the living Jesus still embraces us, still teaches us,
still wants the best of everything for us.
- How will I love God today? What impact
will that have on someone else?
- How can I be at peace and trust in the
Lord’s care for me?
- How will I shed fear and not let my heart be
troubled?
(Source:
Diocese of Springfield)
- Resources
for children
- Kid's
challenge this week: Pray the
rosary this week, on your own or with your family, and pray for
world leaders; that they may do all they can to make the world
a peaceful place for everyone to live in. (CAFOD)
- World
Day of Prayer for the Church in China (May 24)
May 24 is the feast day of Our Lady Help of Christians, and it
was proclaimed a World Day of Prayer for the Church in China as
an act of solidarity with the faithful in China, and in all
Asia. Pray the prayer of Pope Benedict XVI to Our Lady of
Sheshan.
- Vigil
of Pentecost with CCCRS and Bishop McGrattan
The Calgary Catholic Charismatic Renewal Society (CCCRS) invites
you to the Vigil of Pentecost Mass with Bishop McGrattan on Saturday, June 4 at
6:30 pm at Ascension Catholic Parish, followed
by Adoration, talk and praise & worship. Theme:
"Walking together in challenging times." Read more
- St.
Francis Xavier Chaplaincy lineups in May 2022
Young
adults: Check out St. Francis Xavier
Chaplaincy's lineups of exciting activities in May 2022.
- CCEF
Inaugural Gala
Join CCEF for an evening of celebrating Catholic education at
our inaugural CCEF Gala on Friday, May 27 at 6
pm at Hotel Arts. The
evening will be hosted by award-winning interviewer and writer,
Dave Kelly who will feature inspiring conversations with Fr.
Raymond DeSouza, live performance by Sofia Durante and so much
more. Your support of Catholic education will make a
difference in the lives of students right here in Calgary and
surrounding areas. Purchase tickets here
- Reminder:
Laudato Si' Week 2022
May 22-29,
2022 will mark the seventh anniversary of
Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on creation care and unite the
world’s 1.3 billion Catholics to listen and respond to the cry
of God’s creation. Laudato Si’ Week 2022 is
sponsored by the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human
Development and facilitated by Laudato Si’ Movement
- Billings
Ovulation Method - Online introduction
Online introduction to the Billings Ovulation Method®, a natural
fertiltiy regulation system will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 7
pm. 78% pregnancy achievement rate, 99%
effective for avoiding pregnancy. Bilings can accomodate
irregular cycles and times of transition too (post partum,
peri-menopause, coming off hormonal birth control, PCOS,
etc). Read more
- St.
Bede the Venerable (Feast day May 25)
Renowned for his love of teaching and learning, St. Bede was
known for his modesty and for the joy with which he lived out
his monastic vocation. Bede is especially remembered for
his Ecclesiastical
History of the English People, and his other
writings include commentaries on Sacred Scripture, history and
lives of the Saints. Read more
- 5
Tips for finding a good mood, from St. Philip Neri (Feast
day May 26)
St. Philip Neri is known as the patron saint of joy, because he
was convinced that cheerfulness should be a mark of those who
follow Christ. Here are five quotes from the fun-loving saint
to help us live in better spirits. Read more
- St.
Augustine of Canterbury (Feast day May 27)
Augustine of Canterbury comes across today as a very human
saint, one who could suffer like many of us from a failure of
nerve. Augustine’s perseverance amidst obstacles and only
partial success teaches today’s apostles and pioneers to
struggle on despite frustrations and be satisfied with gradual
advances. Read more
- An
interview with Santiago Torres
Chris Moraes (President of the Serra Club of Calgary for
Vocations) sat down with Santiago at his home parish of St.
Bonaventure to ask him about his vocation journey and his
upcoming Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate. Get to know
our newest Transitional Deacon.
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