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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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21st SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading: Isaiah 66.18-21
2nd Reading: Hebrews 12.5-7, 11-13
Gospel: Luke 13.22-30
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Today’s
readings show us that it is not enough to be Christ’s disciples in
name only. To be a real disciple, we must live for Christ every
day and in every aspect of life. This kind of life takes strength and
discipline.
Intentionally and consistently offering the Lord the best of our
Time, Talent, and Treasure through a stewardship way of life is a
form of spiritual discipline. These spiritual disciplines teach
us to become ever more aware of God’s constant provision for us and
they keep us on the narrow path towards the Kingdom of Heaven.
The more we embrace this way of life, the more we can be “trained” by
the Lord in the ways of true discipleship. Though difficult,
these disciplines become a source of spiritual strength.
Our Lord Himself speaks of the difficult path to the Kingdom of
Heaven in today’s Gospel passage from Luke. He is asked, “Lord,
will only a few be saved?” Jesus responds, “Strive to enter
through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter
but will not be strong enough.” Showing up for Mass on Sunday
while living as if Christ is an afterthought the rest of the week
does not make us disciples. What’s more, this approach to our
faith is an unjust and unloving response to our good God who has
given us all that we have and are.
Jesus does not want us to merely go through the motions of
faith. He wants much more from us and for us. He wants to
know us deeply and for us to get to know Him so that we become His
holy disciples. This is not a burden; it is a privilege.
But it does take discipline, the discipline of a stewardship way of
life.
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Tue,
Aug 23 @ 9:00 am Van
Kampen family (INT)
Tue, Aug 23 @ 6:30 pm
Erin Castro (INT)
Wed, Aug 24 @ 9:00 am
Heather Lamontagne (INT)
Wed, Aug 24 @ 6:30 pm
Anna Thomas (RIP)
Thu, Aug 25 @ 9:00 am
Trineo Obispo (RIP)
Thu, Aug 25 @ 6:30 pm
Dorothy Andrew (RIP)
Fri, Aug 26 @ 9:00 am
Adolf Smerdely (RIP)
Fri, Aug 26 @ 6:30 pm
Maurice Padilla (RIP)
Sat, Aug 27 @ 9:00 am
Judith Dalgleish (RIP)
Sat, Aug 27 @ 5:00 pm
Ursula Geofrey (RIP)
Sun, Aug 28 @ 9:00 am
Barthalomew Smith (INT)
Sun, Aug 28 @ 11:00 am St.
Albert the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Aug 28 @ 5:00 pm
Ide & Flordelina Lopez (RIP)
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JUNE AND JULY 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY - RESUMES SEP 17
We
are pleased to announce Children's Liturgy will be coming back
starting September 17, 2022. We will begin registering children
after all Masses next weekend. We are also looking for more
volunteers as we continue to rebuild from pandemic. Volunteers
for children's ministries are required to be registered with the
parish for at least 1 year, provide 3 reference checks and be willing
to submit a police background check. If you feel called to this
ministry please contact Carly at stalbertschildrensliturgy@gmail.com
for more information.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs mayonnaise
and pasta
sauce. Please
drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex.
Thank you for your support!
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SUMMER2INSPIRE WITH ACCESS52
If
you are going into grade 8 - grade 12, Summer2Inspire
by Access52 is here to motivate, challenge and inspire you! Space
is limited, so feel free to sign up for one or all of our upcoming
events. There is no
cost to attend, however, donations are welcome.
Join all or any of the sessions below (Tuesdays, 6 to 9 pm)
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BEREAVEMENT:
SUPPORT & CARE TRAINING
The
Diocese of Calgary is offering a training opportunity in providing
bereavement support and care. This workshop is offered to those who
are involved in the Pastoral Care Ministry in their parishes, and/or
for those desiring to be better equipped in accompanying those
dealing with grief and loss.
Topics
to be explored include: What is grief and mourning and how it impacts
our whole being; Grief as a spiritual journey; How the parish
community can assist a grieving person; Practical ideas for a
successful parish bereavement ministry.
- When/where: Saturday, Oct. 1 from
9:30 am to 12:30 pm at St. Luke's
(1566 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary).
- Register online here or by
contacting Sr. Mariflor at 403-218-5521. Please register by Sep. 26.
- For more information, visit: catholicyyc.ca/pastora...
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SPECIAL GIFT
FOR YOUR ELDERLY LOVED ONES
Sacred
artist Debbie Thompson Wilson has created a beautiful print of Saints
Anna and Joachim for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, and
50 limited edition high quality prints will be available to give
away.
Get it free for your elderly loved
one(s):
- Submit a photo from your visit with an
elderly loved one (grandparent(s) or elderly in
community/parish) taking
place in July or August 2022. Please submit
photo by
Aug 31 via email to info@catholicyyc.ca
(with caption, address, phone, and parish name), or submit online
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There
are a number of employment opportunities that are currently available
in the Diocese of Calgary and beyond.
- Assistant Care Coordinator (FT) - Elizabeth
House
- NEW - Administrative Assistant (PT) - St.
Thomas Moore, Calgary
- Sacrament Preparation Coordinator (PT) - St.
Luke's, Calgary
- Administrative Assistant/Bookeeper (FT) - St.
Mary's, Brooks
- Executive Director - St. Therese Institute,
Bruno, SK
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RESUMING SIT-DOWN DINNERS INFO
SESSION
After
two years of providing care packages to our guests during the time of
the pandemic, Feed
the Hungry is ready to resume hosting sit-down
dinners for its guests with a Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, October
9, 2022.
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CATECHIST TRAINING FOR THE
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (CGS)
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
(CGS) is a unique program for bringing Christ to the 3-6 year old
child. This Catechist weeklong program will be held at St. Peter's
Parish in Calgary. The CGS catechist training is a wonderful way to
learn your own Catholic faith in order to proclaim it to the youngest
members of our parish and community. The catechist course runs from
Sept. 9-15, 2022.
- For more information or to register for the
Catechist training workshop, contact Paula Sabatini at cgscalgary@gmail.com
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RETROVAILLE WEEKEND FOR STRUGGLING
COUPLES
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The
Retrovaille program is for married couples facing difficult
challenges in their relationship. A Christian marriage program,
Catholic in origin, where couples of all faiths or no faith
background are encouraged to attend. A weekend away, designed to give
your marriage a chance. This program have helped tens of thousands
married couples as it offers tools needed to rediscover a loving
marriage. Follow-up sessions will be provided after the weekend.
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DROP OFF USED BOOKS TO HOLY SPIRIT
CHURCH
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ANGELS ON HIGH HIKE & CAMPING
WEEKEND
Angels on High is an exciting
outdoors adventure consisting of priests and community members with a
goal to raise funds used to help build St. Gabriel the Archangel
Catholic Church building in Chestermere.
This year Angels on High will be hiking and
camping in Kananaskis Country from Sep. 16 to 18 (hike on Sep. 17).
Outdoor Mass will be offered on Sunday, Sep. 18 at 8 am at the
campground.
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Resources & Announcements
- Bulletin
Shorts, free to use
- 21st
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Are Only
a Few to Be Saved? It is not uncommon for
someone to ask us: “Have you been saved?” Often,
they are looking for one fixed date, one specific event.
But we know these truths. (1) We are saved everyday –
because of God’s grace. (2) God chooses to save everyone
– me and them. (3) Salvation is strengthened by working
for justice, by living merciful lives.
- How will I
acknowledge that I am being saved by Christ every
day.
- How will I cherish
that everyone is saved – even those people I do not like but
need to still love?
- What mercy work
does this summon me to do this week?
(Source: Diocese of Springfield)
- Resources
for children
- 21st
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Kid's
challenge this week: What
happens if you are late arriving at school or team
practice? This Sunday's Gospel tells a story
about some people who miss a deadline. Why do you think
the master in the story did not allow the people to enter? When praying
the Lord's Prayer this week, ask that we pray to be delivered
from temptation—those things that distract us from keeping
focused on opportunities to grow closer to God. (Source:
Sunday Connection)
- August/September 2022
Calendar Highlights
- Pope
Francis calls for attention to the "mortal danger"
facing Somalia | At the end of
the recitation of the Angelus, the Pope’s thoughts turn to the
population of Somalia and neighbouring countries, grappling with
a serious humanitarian crisis also linked to an unprecedented
drought. “Starvation is now haunting the entire
country. We are seeing more and more families forced to
leave everything behind because there is literally no water or
food left in their villages." Read more
- The
Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Aug. 22)
As Saint Paul suggests in Romans 8:28–30, God has predestined
human beings from all eternity to share the image of his
Son. All the more was Mary predestined to be the mother of
Jesus. As Jesus was to be king of all creation, Mary, in
dependence on Jesus, was to be queen. Read more
- How
a temple in India was purified by St. Bartholomew the
Apostle (Feast day Aug. 24) | While
St. Thomas the Apostle is most well-known for his travels in
India, there is another disciple of Jesus who had a similar
missionary journey. According to traditions that date to
the 4th century, St. Bartholomew also went to India. The
medieval collection of stories known as The Golden Legend narrates
one particular legend where St. Bartholomew purified a temple.
Read more
- 5
facts about St. Monica that will inspire you to never give
up hope (Feast day Aug. 27) | The
Church celebrates the feast of St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine of Hippo, on
August 27. She is particularly known for her perseverance
in prayer. Here are some amazing facts about this
incredible saint that are sure to inspire your faith in God’s
omnipotent power. Read more
- The
Passion of John the Baptist (Aug 29)
Local legends claim that St. John was put to death at about the
time of the Pasch, a year before Christ’s Passion, but the feast
of his death is kept today, the anniversary of the finding of
his head at Emesa in Syria in 452. Read more
- St.
Gregory (Feast day Sep. 3) and God's decision
Perhaps the greatest spiritual lesson for us in the witness of
St. Gregory is discerned in his vocation. Gregory
correctly discerned that the Lord had chosen him for monastic
life, but God would beckon Gregory beyond his own expectations
in regards to how his vocation would serve the Lord’s will and
purposes. Read more
- Smudging
and Catholic Liturgy with Fr. Cristino Bouvette
A debrief with Fr. Cristino Bouvette on
the Papal Visit liturgies. Learn about the elements of
indigenous inculturation seen, like smudging and praying in the
four directions. Listen to podcast
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