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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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24th SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading: Exodus 32.7-11, 13-14
2nd Reading: 1 Timothy 1.12-17
Gospel: Luke 15.1-32 (or shorter)
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Today’s
readings focus on the personal, passionate, and merciful love of God
which should fill us with unending gratitude to Him. This
gratitude is the fuel, if you will, that keeps the stewardship way of
life rolling along.
In our Second Reading, from St. Paul’s letter to Timothy, we find a
grateful Paul who says of himself, “I was once a blasphemer and a
persecutor and arrogant, but I have been mercifully treated.”
St. Paul is well aware of the sins he has committed. But this
does not hold him back from ministry. Rather, it makes him all
the more grateful to be God’s steward. How encouraging to know
that this is true for us as well. Our past sins, and even our
present struggles, do not disqualify us from becoming God’s grateful
stewards.
Jesus gives us several poignant illustrations of His merciful love in
today’s Gospel reading from Luke. Let us focus on one, in
particular — the story of the lost sheep. He asks, “What man
among you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not
leave the ninety-nine… and go after the lost one until he finds it?”
The logical response is no one! It simply does not make
sense to spend time and energy searching for one lost sheep when
there are so many others to tend to. But God’s logic, God’s
mercy, defies human logic. And who is the lost one?
It is every one of us when we stray away from God through sin,
great or small.
What gratitude we owe to such a personal, passionate, loving
God! Just think, even our sins, once forgiven, become a source
of fuel for our stewardship way of life as we reflect with deep
gratitude on the powerful mercy of our Savior.
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Tue,
Sep 13 @ 9:00 am
Regina Hauk (RIP)
Tue,
Sep 13 @ 11:00 am
Audrey Tiberio (RIP)
Tue, Sep 13 @ 6:30 pm
Jim Walters (RIP)
Wed, Sep 14 @ 9:00 am
Amanda Obispo (RIP)
Wed, Sep 14 @ 6:30 pm
Evelyn Leduc (RIP)
Thu, Sep 15 @ 9:00 am
Harry Sampson (RIP)
Thu, Sep 15 @ 6:30 pm
Jason Kenny (INT)
Fri, Sep 16 @ 9:00 am
Kurt Eby (RIP)
Fri, Sep 16 @ 6:30 pm
Miguel Altura (INT)
Sat, Sep 17 @ 9:00 am
Estelita T. Sanchez (RIP)
Sat, Sep 17 @ 5:00 pm
Elizabeth Nandee (INT)
Sun, Sep 18 @ 9:00 am
Rufino & Gregoria Florendo (RIP)
Sun, Sep 18 @ 11:00 am
St. Albert the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Sep 18 @ 5:00 pm
Lorraine Hanishewski (INT)
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REGISTER FOR
THE SACRAMENTS!
Registration
for the sacraments (First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and
Confirmation) is now open at St. Albert the Great Church for
2022-2023!
Please click the following link to
register:
Register
online for the sacraments
Please register by the end of September.
For an outline of dates for the sacraments, please
visit the following link:
Sacrament Dates 2022-2023
Contact Dan D'Agostino with any questions:
sacraments@sta...
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ADDITIONAL PARISH OFFICE HOURS
The
parish office of St. Albert the Great Church will be expanding office
hours to inlude afternoons on Wednesdays & Thursdays, beginning
September 7.
The
office will be closed a half-hour for lunch (12:30-1:00pm) on those
days.
Here
are the new office hours:
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 9:30am - 12:30pm
- Tuesday: 9:30am - 12:30pm
- Wednesday: 9:30am - 12:30pm, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
- Thursday: 9:30am - 12:30pm, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
- Friday: 9:30am - 12:30pm
- Saturday: Closed
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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 this 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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Altar
Serving is a wonderful way for children and youth to learn about the
holy Mass, be involved in the parish, and serve God while having fun
and making friends. Our
current altar servers are ages 11-17. We would like to invite
children and youth ages 8-17 to sign up at the back of the church for
more information. Altar servers must have
received their first communion and are expected to be attending Mass
regularly, especially during training. The training dates are Sept 17 and 24 from
3:30-6pm; Oct 22 and Nov 5 from 4-6 pm.
Limited space is available and parents must stay for the
session. New servers must attend all sessions and attend Masses
between sessions to shadow experienced servers. There will also
be reading to do between sessions. If you are not able to
attend these dates, please sign up for information on the next
session. If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Gay,
at kelsey.gay@gma...
contact information is available at the sign up sheet.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs canned pasta
and cereal. Please
drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex.
Thank you for your support!
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COME AS YOU ARE (CAYA) CONNECT
NIGHTS
Come
As You Are (CAYA) invites you to join our monthly CONNECT
nights. Our goal is to provide practical and meaningful ways to
grow your relationship with God, and be part of a community of
intentional disciples. We seek to answer the question:
"How do I grow as a follower of Jesus Christ from wherever I am
at?" Come exactly as you are, all are welcome. We
meet the 4th
Thursday of every month after evening Mass, in the
parish basement. Kick-off event on Thursday, Sept 22nd
@ 7 - 9:30pm. Presentation and discussion; social and tooney
bar. All proceeds donated to the refugee family fund. RSVP to comeasyouare.yyc@gmail....
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CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Catechesis
of the Good Shepherd for 3 - 9 year olds is being offered at St James
Catholic Parish in Okotoks (just a very short drive south):
3-6
year old Tues 9:30 - 11:30 am
3-6 year old Wed 10 am - noon
5-6 year old Tues 4 - 6 pm
7-9 year old Fri 1:30 - 3:30 pm
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NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH &
RECONCILIATION
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Let
us pray for our 2022/23 Seminarians for the Diocese of Calgary. May
God grant them the grace to grow closer to Him through their daily
prayers and studies.
- Come and listen to Bishop McGrattan speak
about his vision for promoting and supporting religious and
priestly vocations in the diocese on Saturday, Sep. 17.
Mass at 9 am followed by breakfast & talk in St. Mary's
Cathedral Parish Hall. Zoom available. More info
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There
are a number of employment opportunities that are currently available
in the Diocese of Calgary and beyond.
- NEW:
Volunteer Screening Coordinator/Office Assistant (PT) - St.
James, Calgary
- Caretaker (FT) - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Administrative Assistant/Bookeeper (FT) - St.
Mary's, Brooks
- NEW:
Research & Resource Development Assistant - CCCB, Office of
Family & Life
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ENRICHMENT DAY WITH BISHOP EMERITUS
HENRY | SEP 17
The
Divine Mercy Centre invites you to an outdoor event (free) with
Bishop Emeritus Henry starting at 11 am on Saturday, Sep 17
at Divine Mercy Centre. There will be Adoration, Confession, Holy
Mass (at noon), talks, and Q&A.
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AN EVENING OF RECONCILIATION AND
OPENNESS WITH FR. CRISTINO BOUVETTE | SEP 22
The
FCJ Centre invites you to an evening with Fr. Cristino as he
shares his story of reconciliation, openness, vulnerability,
suffering and reconciling his identities as an indigenous and a
priest. When: Thursday,
Sep. 22 at 7 pm
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PASTORAL MESSAGE FROM BISHOP
MCGRATTAN
Bishop
McGrattan marks the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa,
canonized Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 2016 by Pope Francis during the
Holy Year of Mercy. In his message, the Bishop invites the faithful
to follow in St. Teresa's footstep, to be witness to the Gospel
through the diocesan initiative of Feed the Hungry.
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Resources & Announcements
- Bulletin
Shorts, free to use
- Why
Hang Around with the Lost Ones? We
can read Luke chapter 15 as parables of lost sheep, lost coin,
and lost child. But basically, they are stories of joy
resulting in lavish parties for what is found: a full flock, a
complete dowry, a returned relationship of parent and child.
Ultimately, they show God’s desire to be reunited with anyone
who becomes lost in little or big ways. It needs to be our
desire, too.
- For whom will I go
looking who needs to be found?
- Who am I called to
hang around (I may be surprised)?
- How will I be like
the generous father standing on the porch awaiting the return
of _____
(Source: Diocese of Springfield)
- Resources
for children
- Kid's
challenge this week: Colour
this illustration of a shepherd
finding a lost sheep and on the back to write or draw what they
will do in the coming week to share God’s love with other
people at school or at home. (CAFOD)
- Pastoral
Care: The Art of Accompaniment
Join Fr. Timothy Boyle in a monthly reflection on ministry,
pastoral care, and the art of accompaniment, inspired by
the teachings of Pope Francis. Starts: Tuesday, Sep. 20 at
10:30 am at St. Martha's Church in Lethbridge,
or join via livestream. Download Poster
- Bereavement:
Support & Care Training The
Diocese of Calgary is offering a training opportunity in
providing bereavement support and care. 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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- Angels
on High Hike & Camping Weekend
Angels on High is an exciting
outdoor adventure (in Kananaskis) 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. When: Sep. 16 to 18 (hike on Sep. 17). Sign up for the journey to camp and
/or hike or Make a donation
- 8
Prayers from John Chrysostom (Feast Day: Sep. 13) that get
right to God’s heart | These
short prayers attributed to St. John Chrysostom are known as
"arrow" prayers: little reminders during the day that
we are always in the presence of the Father. Read more
- Feast
of the Exaltation of the Cross (Sep. 14)
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross may appear at
first glance to be a strange celebration on September 14. It is
entirely removed from the season of Lent and located near the
end of Ordinary Time. Why is that? Read more
- Memorial
of Our Lady of Sorrows (Sep. 15)
We make a mistake if we think that because Mary is the Mother of
God that this somehow meant that she escaped the more painful
experiences of life. The presentation of the Mother of God as
Our Lady of Sorrows is a dramatic display to us of the full
implications of the Incarnation for the woman who loved him most
in all the world. Read more
- St.
Cornelius & St. Cyprian (Feast Day: Sep. 16)
Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian were contemporaries and friends who
supported one another in a time of ecclesial divisions and
imperial persecution. Read more
- August/September 2022
Calendar Highlights
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