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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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26th SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading: Amos 6.1a, 4-7
2nd Reading: 1 Timothy 6.11-16
Gospel: Luke 16.19-31
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We
have all been given great power by God in the form of Time, Talents,
and Treasure. Today’s readings remind us that this power is
meant to be used for great good. And, that failure to do so has
eternal consequences.
We see the urgency for us to put our powers to good use in today’s
Gospel passage from Luke. Our Lord tells the rather chilling
parable of the rich man who ignored poor Lazarus during their
lifetimes. At the moment of the rich man’s death, he goes down
to the netherworld while Lazarus is taken to theeternal joy and
comfort in the bosom of Abraham. The rich man keenly regrets
his indifference towards the needs of Lazarus, but it is too late for
regret. His choices have played out and now the rich man will
face the consequences of his failure to use the gifts God gave him.
Pursuit of God’s kingdom and care for the poor are not trifling
matters. Our Lord makes this clear to us over and over in the
Scriptures and the constant teachings of our 2,000-year-old Church.
We are free to ignore these teachings and live instead for
ourselves. But there will be tragic results for us in the end.
And, because we are made for eternity, living selfishly on this
earth doesn’t really bring us true happiness anyway.
So how can we use our great powers for great good? By embracing a
stewardship way of life. By putting God first in all areas of our
lives — in the way we spend our time, the ways we share our talents,
the ways we give of our financial resources. Stewardship living
calls us out of our comfort zone and into commitment to the Lord and
the things that matter to Him.
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Tue,
Sep 27 @ 9:00 am
Josephine Ralph (RIP)
Tue,
Sep 27 @ 11:00 am Cosmelita
Romero (RIP)
Tue,
Sep 27 @ 6:30 pm
Donovan Tailfeathers (RIP)
Wed, Sep 28 @ 9:00 am
Felix McCarthy (RIP)
Wed, Sep 28 @ 6:30 pm
Joni Winter (INT)
Thu, Sep 29 @ 9:00 am
George Rocks (RIP)
Thu, Sep 29 @ 6:30 pm
Regina Crowchild (INT)
Fri, Sep 30 @ 9:00 am
Rose McCarthy (RIP)
Fri, Sep 30 @ 6:30 pm
Vera Grady (RIP)
Sat, Oct 1 @ 9:00 am
Peter & Pauline Chimko (RIP)
Sat, Oct 1 @ 5:00 pm
Basdeo Nandee (RIP)
Sun, Oct 2 @ 9:00 am
Harry Sampson (RIP)
Sun, Oct 2 @ 11:00 am
St. Albert the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Oct 2 @ 5:00 pm
Mariam Kanjirappala (RIP)
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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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The
Knights of Columbus will be holding a bottle drive on the weekend of October 1st and 2nd .
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 Coats for Kids initiative.
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SUNDAY SOCIAL IS COMING BACK (BUT
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED)!
It is
time to bring back Sunday Social following the 9:00am and 11:00am
masses! A group has been formed to re-start this important
ministry and they need your help. Volunteers will be required
to assist weekly with set-up, hosting, food and beverage preparation
and clean-up afterwards. If you, or you and your family, can
assist with Sunday Social, there is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
You can also send an email to volunteers@stalbertthe...
for more information.
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EXTRAORDINARY EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY
(EEM) TRAINING SESSION
SEPTEMBER 30 & OCTOBER 21
Ever
wanted to share in the ministry of the Eucharist? Perhaps it’s
been a while since you last served. We will be holding a training
session for both for those who would like a refresher and those who
are new to this ministry.
The
training sessions will be held on:
- September
30, 2022 at 7:00pm after the
evening Mass.
- October
21, 2022 at 7:00pm after the
evening Mass.
You
only need to attend one of the training sessions.
Eucharistic Ministers must be fully
initiated in the Catholic faith.
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LECTOR MINISTRY TRAINING SESSION
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 training sessions for those who are new to this
ministry and those who would like to have a little refresher
training.
The
training sessions will be held on October 27, 2022 at 7:00pm
after the evening Mass. Please direct any questions to volunteers@sta...
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ATTENTION MASS VOLUNTEERS: DID WE
MISS YOU?
This
past week the Parish Mass Ministry Coordinating Team sent by email a
letter to all active volunteers for the mass ministries of:
·
Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers
·
Welcome Ministry (greeters and ushers)
The
purpose of the letter was to confirm your ministry preferences as we
move to a scheduling system.
If
you did not receive a letter (or if you would like to join us),
please let us know by sending an email to: volunteers@stalbertthe...,
or speak to one of our volunteers after mass.
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WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES -
SEP 25
Pope
Francis invited Catholics to reflect in this question: "How do
you think we can better involve migrants and refugees in our
communities?" Watch this video, highlighting the
experience of the faithful at the Saint Mary of the Lake Parish and
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in the Chicago, USA.
St.
Albert the Great Parish is sponsoring an Iranian Catholic refugee
family, who are suffering under persecution for their Catholic faith.
More information about this family and our parish ministry can be
found here Refugee Family - St Albert The Great
or by emailing satgrefugee@gmail.com.
We
appreciate your generosity - donations are still needed and can be
made through our parish, by completing the refugee family donation form
or by submitting an etransfer to donations@stalbertthegreat.ca.
Please clearly indicate the donation is for the "Refugee Family"
in the memo line to ensure the funds are directed to this cause.
Thank you for your support of this work of charity.
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INTERNATIONAL FOOD LOSS & WASTE
DAY - SEP 29
Food
Loss & Waste Tip: True expiration dates apply to only a handful
of items, like baby formula and nutritional drinks. Know the
difference between an expiration date and a best before day.
Approximately 95% of dates on all packaging including are best
before dates used for rotation purposes. Check with your local
grocery store and ask the Manager if you are uncertain.
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NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND
RECONCILIATION
Parish
offices and the Catholic Pastoral Center will be closed on Friday,
Sep. 30 to mark the National Day for Truth and
Reconciliation.
We
invite everyone to participate in the various events happening
(in-person or virtually) on that day, or to watch the following
resources.
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MOTHERS' GROUP IS COMING BACK!
All
the mothers are invited to share as friends, to support each other in
parenthood and to grow in holiness. 😇
Mothers
Group will take place every Tuesday 9:45-11-30 am starting on
September 20th at St. Albert the Great Church.
Babysitting
is provided. 🌺
If
you are interested in volunteering as a childcare provider or have
any questions please contact the parish office or email at satgmothersgroup@gmail...
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs pancake mix
and pancake
syrup. Please
drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the
Narthex. Thank you for your support!
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DEVASTATING FLOODS IN PAKISTAN
The
Government of Canada is matching
donations dollar for dollar (up to $3 million) until September 28, 2022
to help the people of Pakistan cope with the worst flooding in the
country's history. Caritas
Pakistan is counting on our support. Please give online to Caritas
Pakistan through Development and Peace - Caritas Canada at www.devp.org
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HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO SING
GREGORIAN CHANT?
Last
fall a group was formed at St. Bonaventure Parish to do just that.
As we had a very successful experience we would like to extend
an invitation to any interested parishioners from our neighboring
parishes to join us. The ultimate goal is for participants to
become, if not proficient, as least confident in reading and singing
Gregorian Chant. Knowing how to read music would be
helpful but not essential. We meet each Thursday morning at
9:45 following the morning Mass in the St. Francis Room at St.
Bonaventure. We will commence on Thursday October 6. If you are
interested or would like further information contact Ken Murdoch at murdochk@telus.net.
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There
are a number of employment opportunities that are currently available
in the Diocese of Calgary and beyond.
- Support Staff (PT) - Elizabeth House, Calgary
- Administrative Assistant (PT) - St. Mary's,
Brooks
- Bookkeeper (Casual) - St. Mary's, Brooks
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Resources & Announcements
- Bulletin
Shorts, free to use
- Are
the Rich in Trouble? Here,
today, is the story of a rich man and a poor man, Lazarus
(means, “My God helps”). The impoverished life of the
latter and the sumptuous life of the former gets reversed in
death and the life that follows. Are the rich in
trouble? It depends.
- How will I keep one
eye on heaven, my final home?
- How will I be
generous today?
- How can I feed
those who are hungry?
(Source:
Diocese of Springfield)
- Resources
for children
- Kid's
challenge this week: What
do you think it was like for Lazarus to have nothing and see
someone who had so much? This week, make a
commitment as a family to do something in which you will choose
to share your possessions with someone in need. (LOYOLA
PRESS)
- LAST
CALL: Bereavement: Support & Care TrainingThe
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 Monday,
Sep.
26. For more information, visit: catholicyyc.ca/pastora...
- The
Role of the Catholic University in the 21st Century | Listen
to a panel discussion on the purpose of a Catholic
university and how it is distinct from secular/non-Catholic
institutions. In this riveting discussion, we will explore
how Catholic Intellectual Tradition (characterized by rigorous
intellectual inquiry and with rich roots in the past) can serve
as a creative guide for transforming Catholic higher education
in the 21st century. When: Monday, Sep. 26, 7 pm
to 9 pm. More info | Poster
- St.
Jean de Brébeuf, St. Isaac Jogues and Companion (Feast day: Sep.
26) | Nearly four hundred
years has passed since St. Jean de Brébeuf and his
companions laid down their lives for the Indigenous people and
the faith. Learn about the origins of these Jesuit
missionaries. Read more
- St.
Vincent de Paul (Feast day: Sep. 27)
St. Vincent de Paul was born on April 24, 1581 in the Kingdom of
France. At the young age of 15, his father sent him to the
seminary, where St. Vincent hoped to establish a successful
career as a priest, so that he could retire early and
comfortably. But God had other plans in mind for St.
Vincent. Read more
- St.
Raphael, a powerful healer for anyone suffering right
now (Feast day: Sep. 29) | Among
the three archangels named in the Bible, St. Raphael is probably
the least known. This is likely due to the fact
that St. Raphael is only found in the Old Testament.
In the Book of Tobit, he reveals himself as a healer of mind,
body and spirit. His angelic mission on earth is to heal,
which is very important for those suffering in any
way. Read more
- St.
Jerome (Feast Day: Sep. 30)
St. Jerome was a Scripture scholar, translating most of the Old
Testament from Hebrew. He also wrote commentaries which
are a great source of scriptural inspiration for us today.
Though frequently remembered for his bad temper, St. Jerome's
love for God and his son Jesus Christ was extraordinarily
intense; anyone who taught error was an enemy of God and truth,
and Saint Jerome went after him or her with his mighty
pen. Read more
- Remembering
St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus (Feast Day: Oct. 1)
How is it that those of us living today know anything at all
about this young obscure nun, Sister Therese of the Child Jesus
and the Holy Face, who lived for nine years within a nondescript
French convent more than a hundred years ago? The answer lies
in her relationship with God and how God permitted that her
writings about that relationship were spread throughout the
entire world after her death. Read more
- September/October
2022 Calendar Highlights
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