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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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23rd SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading: Wisdom 9.13-18
2nd Reading: Philemon 9b-10, 12-17
Gospel: Luke 14.25-33
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Today’s
readings make very clear the demands that will be made of those
wanting to be called disciples of Christ. We must be prepared
to give our all to Him. But in the end, the life of
discipleship — the stewardship way of life — is the only
life that can truly satisfy.
In the Gospel passage from Luke, Christ says, “If anyone comes to me
without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and
sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” Our
Lord is speaking here not of emotions but rather of priorities.
He must come first in all aspects of our lives. Period.
He goes on. “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me
cannot be my disciple.” In other words, it’s all or
nothing. Compromise is simply not possible. Christ wants us to
give all of ourselves, all aspects of our individual lives, our
family life, our parish over to Him and to the pursuit of His
kingdom.
And just when we think our Lord might soften His message to make it a
little more palatable, He goes further! “Anyone of you who does
not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” Why is
our Lord being so demanding? Only because He knows us so well
and loves us so much.
He knows that if we do not live by putting Him first before all else,
we will easily be swallowed up by the earthly cares that weigh us
down — our material things, our status, and our egos. He knows
these things cannot satisfy us. He knows this because He is our
Maker, and He made us for more.
We are made to be His disciples, to seek after Him and His
Kingdom. Embracing stewardship as a way life allows us to count
the cost, and then run after Him with all our might.
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Tue,
Sep 6 @ 9:00 am Rod
McCormick (RIP)
Tue, Sep 6 @ 6:30 pm
Bill Hermanson (RIP)
Wed, Sep 7 @ 9:00 am
Warren Leach (INT)
Wed, Sep 7 @ 6:30 pm
Aley Kanjirappala (RIP)
Thu, Sep 8 @ 9:00 am
Manny Ferrierinha (RIP)
Thu, Sep 8 @ 6:30 pm
Paul Laliberta (RIP)
Fri, Sep 9 @ 9:00 am
Harry Jonker (INT)
Fri, Sep 9 @ 6:30 pm
Alan Pope (RIP)
Sat, Sep 10 @ 9:00 am
Joshua Alex (RIP)
Sat, Sep 10 @ 5:00 pm
Bernard, Rojelio,Trevor Leacock (RIP)
Sun, Sep 11 @ 9:00 am
Mamerrta & Bernabela Joven (RIP)
Sun, Sep 11 @ 11:00 am St.
Albert the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Sep 11 @ 5:00 pm
Ron Pirart (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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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 ketchup and cookies. Please
drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex.
Thank you for your support!
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PRAY FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE DEATH
PENALTY
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SERRA CLUB
MEETING WITH THE BISHOP | SEP 17
Come
hear from Bishop McGrattan about his vision for promoting and
supporting religious and priestly vocations in the Diocese of
Calgary. Those who are called to support the work of vocations are
invited to join Serra Club of Calgary meeting this month on Saturday, Sep. 17 at 9 am
(Mass), followed by breakfast and talk in the Parish Hall.
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There
are a number of employment opportunities that are currently available
in the Diocese of Calgary and beyond.
- NEW:
Caretaker (FT) - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Administrative Assistant/Bookeeper (FT) - St.
Mary's, Brooks
- Assistant Care Coordinator (FT) - Elizabeth
House
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All
are invited to a monthly reflection on ministry with Fr. Timothy
Boyle at St. Martha's Parish in Lethbridge. Reflection will be
inspired by the teachings of Pope Francis. When: Tuesdays at 10:30 am,
starting Sep. 20. Online participation via
livestream will be available from St. Martha's Youtube Live page.
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Listen
to speakers and panel discussions and engage in an honest
conversation regarding death and end of life decisions. Be better
prepared to have these discussions with family and friends when the
need arises.
- Archbishop Gregory Kerr Wilson, Anglican
Diocese of Calgary
- Bishop William McGrattan, Roman Catholic
Diocese of Calgary
- Peter Stockland, Cardus Senior Fellow and
Publisher of the Catholic Register
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The
Religious and Moral Education Council (RMEC) is hosting Braiding Together: Dialogue
Toward Truth and Reconciliation in Banff on October 14-15.
We will be bringing together Indigenous speakers Chief Cadmus
Delorme, Chief Wilton LIttlechild, and Phyllis Webstad, along with
Archbishop Richard Smith, Archbishop Donald Bolen and Bishop William
McGrattan. Pope Francis has called us to follow up his visit with
concrete steps to bring about reconciliation and we hope this
conference will be one of those steps. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Resources & Announcements
- Bulletin
Shorts, free to use
- What
Does It Take to Be a Disciple?
Jesus is relentlessly traveling to Jerusalem. He urges the
following crowds to be relentless disciples. How? Be
loyal to me and my Father; Carry your own cross – every day;
Don’t let possessions get in the way.
- What does my
loyalty to God expect of me?
- What cross will I
carry today, tomorrow, and each day this week?
- What of my
possessions will I share in merciful ways?
(Source: Diocese of Springfield)
- Resources
for children
- Kid's
challenge this week: Colour
in this illustration of someone
achieving something difficult and on the back to write or draw
what you will do in the coming week to show that you are
followers of Jesus. (CAFOD)
- 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 anyone desiring to be better
equipped in accompanying those dealing with grief and
loss. 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...
| Download poster
- Angels
on High Hike & Camping Weekend
Angels on High is an exciting
outdoor 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. 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.
Sign up for the journey to camp and
/or hike or Make a donation |
Download poster
- Feast
of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (Sep 8)
The Church celebrates the feast of the Nativity of the Virgin
Mary on Thursday, Sep. 8. For ideas on
celebrating the Nativity of Mary with children, visit these
great resources from CatholicIcing and OSV
- Pope
defends life rather than taking political positions
In response to polemics that have arisen in recent days
concerning the words of Pope Francis, a communiqué from the Holy
See cites the Pope’s “numerous” interventions concerning the
war, and recalls that he has always condemned the Russian
aggression as “morally unjust, unacceptable, barbaric,
senseless, repugnant, and sacrilegious.” Read more
- Big
Bob in the Florida death house: Leaving through death’s door
Vatican Media presents a story by Dale Recinella, a former Wall
Street finance lawyer who, along with his wife Susan, assists
prisoners in Florida. Read now
- Caritas
Pakistan on the frontline of flood disaster
As Pakistan continues to be hit by unprecedented flash floods
which have washed away roads, crops, infrastructure, and
bridges, Caritas Pakistan is one of the aid organizations on the
frontline of a catastrophe the country’s climate change minister
has called a "climate-induced humanitarian disaster of epic
proportions.” Over a thousand people have been
killed, and more than 1500 injured by the historic floods.
It is estimated that more than 1 million homes have been
damaged, leaving tens of thousands displaced. Read more
- How
to thrive while living with chronic pain and no diagnosis
A woman who lives with pain and uncertainty shares her secrets
for living life to the full in every circumstance. Read now
- August/September 2022
Calendar Highlights
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