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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 1.1-11
2nd Reading: Ephesians 1.17-23 or Hebrews 9.24-28; 10.19-23
Gospel: Luke 24.44-53
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On
this Feast of the Ascension, we celebrate Christ’s triumphant return
to the Father after perfectly accomplishing His mission on
earth. But we also can also view this Feast as a celebration of
the “launch day” of our commissioning as Christ’s disciples.
Today’s Gospel draws our attention to the clear instructions that
Jesus gave His disciples (and to us) just before ascending to the
Father: “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and
rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the
forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the
nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these
things."
Embracing a stewardship way of life, with its emphasis on the use of
time, talent and treasure, helps us to live in such a way that our
very lives speak as a witness of the Good News of the Gospel.
While we take time to reflect and renew our commitments in these
three areas annually as a parish family, it is of great benefit to
take some time individually throughout the year to take stock of the
commitments we have made — looking at both our strengths and our need
for continued growth in each area.
On this Feast of our "launch day," take some time to
celebrate your victories as Christ’s disciples and renew your commitment
to remain faithful to Him and the unique mission He has entrusted to
you!
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Tue,
May 31 @ 9:00 am Ed Antonishyn (RIP)
Tue, May 31 @ 6:30 pm John Tiberio sr. (RIP)
Wed, Jun 1 @ 9:00 am Lucia Imbrogno (RIP)
Wed, Jun 1 @ 6:30 pm Pat Nolan (RIP)
Thu, Jun 2 @ 9:00 am Georgeline
Heit (RIP)
Thu, Jun 2 @ 6:30 pm Larry Hudon
(RIP)
Fri, Jun 3 @ 9:00 am Glenn
Russell (INT)
Fri, Jun 3 @ 6:30 pm Gil
Manalansan (RIP)
Sat, Jun 4 @ 9:00 am Brittany
Diment (INT)
Sat, Jun 4 @ 5:00 pm Quirina
Manalansan (RIP)
Sun, Jun 5 @ 9:00 am George Suhan
(RIP)
Sun, Jun 5 @ 11:00 am St. Albert the Great
Community (INT)
Sun, Jun 5 @ 5:00 pm Ricardo &
Vivian Morales (INT)
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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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PLEASE PRAY
FOR OUR FIRST EUCHARIST CANDIDATES!
Beginning
this Sunday, several children at St. Albert the Great Parish will be
receiving their First Communion. First Eucharist Masses will be
taking place on Sunday afternoons over the next few weeks (May 29,
June 5, and June 12).
Please
keep these children and their families in your prayers!
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BLESSING OF 48K MIRACULOUS MEDALS
On Monday, May 30 at 7 pm at
The
Shrine Church
of Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore, Bishop McGrattan will lead
the Eucharistic Celebration to mark the second
anniversary of the Dedication of the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the
Rockies.
- At this Mass the Bishop will also consecrate
the Diocese of Calgary to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and
bless forty-eight thousand Miraculous Medals for distribution to
the faithful in the Diocese.
- There will be a standing reception after the
Mass. Are all welcome!
Our Lady of Cape Tour details
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Volunteers
are needed to porter residents at the McKenzie Care Centre for the
Tuesday morning Mass/Communion Services. We ask for maximum 2
hours of your time. The Mass and Communion Services mean a lot
and are essential for the residents who are no longer independent but
want to receive the Sacrament of Eucharist.
For
more information you may phone Rachel at 403-236-9661.
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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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KofC BOTTLE DRIVE | JUNE 11-12
The
Knights of Columbus will be holding a bottle drive on the weekend of June 11/12.
Please bring all your bottles, aluminum cans, and milk and juice
cartons to the church parking lot after all Saturday and Sunday
Masses or anytime during the day that weekend. Proceeds will be
used to support our Iranian family (50%) seminarian, scholarships and
Coats for Kids.
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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 Size 4 & 5 diapers
and canned
soup 284 ml. Please drop your donations in the
St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex. Thank you for your
support!
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NORTH OF 60 PROJECT – Calgary 2022
SSVP
This
year, SSVP Calgary needs your help with a project that will support
the needs of people living in Yellowknife NWT. Lance
Berrington, from St. Pius SSVP conference is the coordinator for
North of 60 and is requesting new and GENTLY USED articles to fill
the sea can sitting in SATG parking lot. All conferences in
Calgary are being asked to help. The container will be shipped
to Yellowknife and the items will be sold in their SSVP Vinnie`s
store there. Proceeds from the sale of clothing and other items
at the store go primarily to keeping the doors open for those in need
at this charity store.
The
Vinnie`s store needs.
- Ladies/men’s/teens/children’s clothing and
footwear
- All kitchenware, brooms, mops, small
appliances (no large appliances or TV`s)
- Pictures and wall hangings
- Handbags
- Towels, bedding (no beds- not enough room)
- NO furniture
The
container, once filled, will be shipped to SSVP at St. Patrick`s
parish Yellowknife in July or August where it will be unloaded by
SSVP volunteers, and the store stocked. The container will stay
in Yellowknife where it will be painted by the local school children
and used for future storage for the store.
Please
put clothing and bedding items in garbage bags clearly marked.
Please
bring the bags to SATG parking lot Sat June 19, 10-2 pm.
Please
email the following with questions or for more information:
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Newly ordained Transitional Deacon
Deacon Santiago Torres was ordained as a Transitional Deacon on May
21, 2022 by Bishop McGrattan at All Saints Parish in Lethbridge.
Please pray for our newly ordained Deacon Santiago Torres, that he
may be strengthened by the gift of God's grace to carry out faithfully
the work of ministry, and that he may imitate our Lord who came not
to be served but to serve. Amen.
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Resources
& Announcements
- Ascension
of the Lord - Bulletin Shorts, free to use
Befriending
God. Saint Luke addresses Theophilus
at the beginning of the Acts of the Apostles. “Friend of
God” is an apt translation of this Greek name. In
addressing him, he is addressing each of us. We are called to
witness to God in Christ as only a friend can do.
- How, as a friend, will I witness to Christ?
- How, as a friend, will I live the Christian
life?
- How, as a friend, will I “teach” others,
perhaps more by what I do than by what I say?
(Source:
Diocese of Springfield)
- Resources
for children
- Kid's
challenge this week: Jesus has
this place of honour, seated now at the right hand of the
Father. Discuss with your family about why it might be
important to a person to sit in a particular place. And then
pray the Apostles' Creed
together. (Loyola Press)
- Restoration
of the Sunday Mass Obligation - effective June 5
The Bishops of Alberta and NWT are restoring the Sunday Mass
Obligation which will take effect on June 5, 2022, the Feast of
Pentecost. Read: Bishop's Pastoral Letter & Decree
for the restoration of the Sunday obligation
- Still
Green and Growing Virtual Retreat with Archbishop Sylvain
We all face three challenges in life: how to live life to the
fullest, how to age graciously, and how to die well. The
last two challenges are becoming more urgent, as we are living
longer lives but lack a spirituality for our wisdom years. The
retreat will focus on personal growth, inner healing and human
development from the perspective of the second half of our
lives. Facilitator:
Archbishop Emeritus Sylvain Lavoie OMI. When: June 3-5. More info
- An
Evening with Fr. Laurence Freeman at FCJ Centre
Come spend an evening with Fr Laurence Freeman, Spiritual
Director for the World Community for Christian Meditation
(WCCM). The evening will include a meditation session, a talk,
and fellowship. When: June
2 at 7 pm. More info
- Women's
Retreat at Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
Mount St. Francis invites women for a retreat with theme:
Seeking Holiness and Wholeness in our Spritual Journey.
When: June
3-5. To register, contact Cathy Pamer at
403-274-3217 or email emheffernan@shaw.ca | More info
- Polish-Canadian
Picnic with Our Lady Queen of Peace
Our Lady of Queen of Peace invites you to their parish picnic
celebrating the Polish-Canadian Heritage Day (see AB Bill
217). When: June
11 (noon to 10 pm) & June 12 (10 am to 7 pm) on
the grounds of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish (2111 Uxbridge Dr.
NW, Calgary). Featuring: Polish cuisine, DJ music, folk
dance, children activities and many other vendors. More info
- The
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Feast day: May 31)
The Virgin Mary is filled with God. She carries the Incarnate
Word in her womb and the grace of the Holy Spirit in her
heart, putting her life at the service of the
Father’s plan. In this month of the Rosary,
take a moment to reflect on the Second Joyful Mystery.
- St.
Justin, Martyr (Feast Day: June 1)
As patron of philosophers, Justin may inspire us to use our
natural powers—especially our power to know and understand—in
the service of Christ, and to build up the Christian life within
us. For his staunch adherence to the Christian religion,
Justin was beheaded in Rome in 165. Read more
- Bishop
Barron on St. Charles Lwanga & Companion (Feast Day: June
3)
For his unwillingness to submit to immoral acts and his efforts
to safeguard the faith of his friends, St. Charles Lwanga was
burned to death at Namugongo on June 3, 1886. Read the
courageous story of St. Charles Lwanga and his companions,
patron of youth and Catholic action, who died in 1886 in
Namugongo, Uganda.
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