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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: Genesis 14.18-20
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 11.23-26
Gospel: Luke 9.11b-17
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Today
we observe the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of
Christ. This beautiful feast celebrates the gift of the
Eucharist, which the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches is the
source and summit of our Christian faith. “For in the blessed Eucharist
is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ
Himself” (CCC paragraph 1324).
The very word, Eucharist, means “thanksgiving” or “gratitude” and so
this feast is especially meaningful to all of us who are striving to
live as grateful stewards of all God’s blessings to us. Surely
the Eucharist is the greatest of all blessings because it is not only
from God, it is God — the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of
our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Today’s second reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians
reminds us of the depths of love our Lord has shown us in the gift of
the Eucharist, recalling Christ’s words at the very first Eucharistic
celebration. “The Lord Jesus… took bread, and, after he had
given thanks, broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is for
you.’” In that moment, and at every celebration of the Mass
thereafter, Jesus gives us His very self in an act of complete
humility and perfect love. How can we possibly show our
gratitude for such a sublime gift?
We can receive the gift of the Eucharist with the greatest possible
reverence and love. And, following our Lord’s example, we can
give ourselves generously to others in the week ahead.
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Tue,
Jun 21 @ 9:00 am Samantha Copeland
(INT)
Tue, Jun 21 @ 6:30 pm Kyle Honsih
(INT)
Wed, Jun 22 @ 9:00 am Hector MacMullen
(RIP)
Wed, Jun 22 @ 6:30 pm Fr. Cristino
Bouvette (INT)
Thu, Jun 23 @ 9:00 am Jose Marino
(RIP)
Thu, Jun 23 @ 6:30 pm Abraham &
Cosmelita Romero (RIP)
Fri, Jun 24 @ 9:00 am
Michael Hill (RIP)
Fri, Jun 24 @ 6:30 pm
Georgeline Heit (RIP)
Sat, Jun 25 @ 9:00 am Mark Hornby
(RIP)
Sat, Jun 25 @ 5:00 pm Alberto
Rosales (RIP)
Sun, Jun 26 @ 9:00 am Beatriz
Capule (RIP)
Sun, Jun 26 @ 11:00 am St. Albert the
Great Community (INT)
Sun, Jun 26 @ 5:00 pm Alfredo Piro
(RIP)
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HAPPY
FATHER'S DAY | JUNE 19
This
Father's Day we remember and give thanks for the many sacrifices
fathers make for their children and families. Let us give
thanks for our fathers, by birth or adoption, who love us and support
us through life; our Church leaders, who take on the paternal role of
guiding us through life, and God our Father, who will always teach
justly and grant us boundless mercy. St. Joseph, pray for us.
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Our
parish relies on our regular offertory giving for maintenance and
growth. By making your pre-authorized offertory gift, you are
providing crucial support to care for your parish during this time.
Please click the link the appropriate link to donate using the
following methods:
Please
include your envelope number or address in the memo section of your
EFT for tax receipt purposes.
We
thank you for your support through your donations to the parish,
which will have a lasting impact on the lives of the people we serve.
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NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY |
JUNE 21
National
Indigenous Peoples Day is a special occasion to learn more about the
rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences, and histories of
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
- For
list of events in Alberta, click here (Search by province and
you will see events being held at towns and cities in Alberta)
Consider
joining the following events;
- U
of C Webinar: Campfire Chats: Buffalo Treaty
This is an event created to celebrate Indigenous culture. Join
online and learn from a panel of Indigenous leaders and allies
discussing the Buffalo Treaty. The event will feature a
panel of Traditional Knowledge Keepers and allies: Leroy Little
Bear, Dr. Tasha Hubbard, PhD’16 and Marie-Eve Marchand. When: Tuesday, June 21 from 3
pm to 4:30 pm. Information & registration
- ReconciliACTION:
Continuing the Conversation
Join St. Mary's University and continue the conversation
building on the first day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada
as we gather in circle with Kainai Elder, Casey Eagle Speaker
and imagine our way forward together. When: June 29 at 6:30 pm to
8:30 pm. Information & registration
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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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CWL COFFEE FUNDRAISER | JUNE 25
& 26
The
St. Albert the Great CWL is hosting a Coffee fundraiser during the
weekend of June 25th and 26th honoring International Day against Drug
Abuse and Illicit trafficking.
This important event will be raising money for Iwin, Access 52, and
For the Sparrows. There will be representatives and literature
from the charities in the Narthex of the Church where we will be
selling the coffee.
We are excited for this event as the coffee has been hand roasted and
labelled by an extraordinary group of women who have been trafficked
and found their way to change their lives and in doing so are helping
others to do the same.
Please support us by buying the coffee of your choice and share our
campaign with your relatives and friends. The coffee is
absolutely delicious and will be sold for $20.00 a bag. Please
bring enough money to buy a bag or two during this weekend, or you
can email transfer satgcwl@gmail.com. Please
write "coffee fundraiser "in the comments section.
You will enjoy wonderful coffee, be able to provide someone
with a beautiful gift as the packaging is beautiful and know that you
have helped an amazing cause. See you on the 25th and 26th!
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs peanut butter
and coffee.
Please drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in
the Narthex. Thank you for your support!
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MOUNT ST FRANCIS SUMMER EVENTS
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Resources
& Announcements
- Corpus
Christi Sunday - Bulletin Shorts, free to use
About
Dining in the Kingdom of God. Luke’s
gospel is filled with meal stories. Most of them point to the
Eucharistic Meal, as does the one today. Four verbs stand
out: take, bless, break, give. This is eucharistic
language repeated at every Mass. It is Jesus who truly took
and blessed his Body and Blood – broke it and poured it out for
each and for all of us – and gives to us to eat and drink – so
that we may be like him and act like him.
- Because of my sharing in the Eucharistic
Feast, how will I be a blessing to family, colleagues, neighbors?
- Because of my sharing in the Eucharistic
Feast, how will I break open my life for the benefit of
another?
- Because of my sharing in the Eucharistic
Feast, what will I give away? If stumped, think of the
mercy works.
(Source:
Diocese of Springfield)
- Resources
for children
- Kid's
challenge this week: Colour this illustrations of bread and fish
and put them in the baskets to be offered up during Sunday Mass
next week. On the back of the paper, write or draw what
you will do to help make sure that all people in your city/town
and around the world have enough food to eat.
(CAFOD)
- The
importance of performing arts in our Catholic Schools
One art medium that is often underserved is the performing
arts. There are always plenty of students interested in
theatre, dance, and improv but the necessary stage equipment
isn't always available or very outdated. Watch how your donation brought Father
Lacombe's High School Theatre into the 21st century.
- Volunteer
for the Papal Visit in July
If you are 18 or older and willing to share your time and
talents, organizers are seeking many volunteers for innumerable
tasks during the papal visit, from greeting and directing
pilgrims, to providing translation services, aiding guests with
special needs and performing a variety of other roles, including
posting images and messages on social media. If you are
under 18, you are welcome to apply to volunteer if accompanied
by a parent or guardian. To register, visit papalvisit.ca
- Reminder: World Meeting of
Families (June 22-26)
The Church desires that the family be at the heart of pastoral
care and attention. To highlight the vital role of the
Family in the Church and World, the World Meeting of Families
will take place in Rome, June 22 – 26 with the theme “Family
Love: Vocation and Path to Holiness.” We invite parishes
and families to participate in the various events and
celebrations virtually via live streaming. Program details here.
- CCEF
Distilled | June 23
Calgary Catholic Education Foundation (CCEF) invites you to
enjoy a private event at Bridgeland Distillery that includes a
private tour, curated cocktails with a bountiful of delicious
appetizers from Villa Firenze. This exclusive event on
Thursday, June 23, 2022 starts at 6 pm. Funds raised at
this event will be matched by up to 50% by Shaw Birdies for Kids
presented by AltaLink. This is an adults only event.
Tickets: $85 include a $20 donation to the CCEF. Tickets
are limited and can be purchased online.
- St.
Aloysius Gonzaga: How our imperfections should lead us to a
spirit of thankfulness (Feast Day June 21)
| Surrounded by everything we could ever possibly need or want,
we are tempted to think that we
are the source of every blessing. St. Aloysius Gonzaga
believed that gratitude can only be unlocked through a recognition of our
weaknesses.
- The
Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 23)
This special feast is a reminder that Christmas is only six
months away. Much like John the Baptist, The Nativity of
St. John the Baptist is a proclamation to prepare the way
for Christ and all that His coming promises. But why do we
celebrate this prophet’s nativity? What allows him to be one of three
nativities on the calendar?
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