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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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30th SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading: Sirach 35.15-17, 20-22
2nd Reading: 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 16-18
Gospel: Luke 18.9-14
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In
last week’s readings we were encouraged to remain persistent and
constant in our prayer life. Today we focus on the proper
attitude of a steward at prayer.
In the Gospel passage from Luke, Jesus illustrates the humble
attitude we must have as we approach God in prayer through a parable
of two praying men. One is a Pharisee, a man with respected
status, theological training and all the right credentials. He
marches right up to the front of the temple to speak a prayer “to
himself,” thanking God for making him just a little bit superior to
everyone else!
The other man is a tax collector, known by those of his day to
be a cheater and a sell-out to his fellow Jews. In contrast to
the Pharisee, he stands near the back and cries out to God in a
simple and honest way: “Be merciful to me a sinner.”
Jesus tells us that it is the tax collector and not the Pharisee who
leaves the temple justified. Why?
The Pharisee was full of self as he approached God. He felt no
real need for God as he rattled off his resume of good works and
spiritual practices. He was simply going through the motions of
prayer. His lack of humility prevented him from entering into a
real dialogue with the Father. He was not transformed by his
time of prayer because he was so full of himself that He left God no
space to enter in.
The tax collector, by contrast, emptied himself as he approached
God. He recognized who he truly was (a sinner) and asked simply
for mercy, leaving all the rest up to God. This is the kind of
attitude that God can work with! This is how a good steward
prays — with trust, with complete openness to God’s will, with a
listening mind and heart, ready to serve as God leads.
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Tue,
Oct 25 @ 9:00 am
Clayton Lobe (RIP)
Tue,
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am
All Afflicted
Tue,
Oct 25 @ 6:30 pm
Wilhelmine Lawrence (RIP)
Wed, Oct 26 @ 9:00 am
Maria Kowalski (INT)
Wed, Oct 26 @ 6:30 pm
Gabrielle Johnston (INT)
Thu, Oct 27 @ 9:00 am
Geri Anderson (RIP)
Thu, Oct 27 @ 6:30 pm
Imoreshi Dania (INT)
Fri, Oct 28 @ 9:00 am
Christopher Aylward (RIP)
Fri, Oct 28 @ 6:30 pm
Bernardo Carmona (RIP)
Sat, Oct 29 @ 9:00 am
Cathy Chan (INT)
Sat, Oct 29 @ 5:00 pm
Edward & Hazel Adolphe (RIP)
Sun, Oct 30 @ 9:00 am
Dorothy Anjitem & Family (INT)
Sun, Oct 30 @ 11:00 am
St. Albert the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Oct 30 @ 5:00 pm
Alex Zimich (RIP)
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SEPTEMBER FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
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WORLD MISSION SUNDAY | OCT. 23
On World Mission Sunday (Oct. 23):
Be the Lord’s
‘Witnesses’ in Prayer and Support this World Mission Sunday.
Pope Francis reminds us that in Baptism we are all called by the Lord
to be His missionaries: “You shall be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8).
Joining Catholics worldwide this Sunday, we offer our prayers and
generous financial support, through the Society for the Propagation
of the Faith, to the Pope’s missions. Your prayers are most
treasured, and they, along with financial help offered today, World
Mission Sunday, answer Christ’s call to be His witnesses. You
can donate online at catholicyyc.ca/worldmi...
Thank you!
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All
Souls Day - Wed, November 2, 2022 at 6:30pm.
This
special Mass will be said remembering all our loved ones and family
members.
Everyone
is invited to participate.
This
Mass will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person.
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Friday,
October 28, 2022 - 6:30pm
Come downstairs to the St. Albert Room for a fun-filled evening of
cards, snacks and socializing with fellow parishioners, friends and
neighbours.
There is no need to know how to play - we can teach you the nuances
of the game should you need any help.
We
plan to meet the last Friday of every month.
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REGISTRATION
FOR THE SACRAMENTS EXTENDED
St. Albert
the Great is extending registration for the sacraments (First
Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation) for 2022-2023 from
now until Monday, October 24, 2022.
Please register through the
following link before October 24:
Register
online for the sacraments
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
RCIA ministry needs volunteers who are willing to support adults
wishing to join the Catholic Church and receive the sacraments of
initiation. We need sponsors to accompany them on their
journey, and catechists to share the Teachings and Traditions of the
Church. The time commitment for volunteers is to attend
Wednesday evening sessions with their sponsored seeker from 7:30 to
9:00 pm for a period of 12 to 18 months, summer months excepted.
For more information please contact us at rcia@stalbertthegreat....
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LECTOR MINISTRY TRAINING SESSION
- OCT 27
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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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs mac and cheese dinner
and juice. Please
drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex.
Thank you for your support!
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PUMPKIN PIE AFTERNOON &
FORMATION
Seeds
of the Word Community invites you on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 2 pm to 4 pm
at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall from 2-4 pm for an afternoon of
formation, Adoration, and pumpkin pie!
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2022 MIGHTY RIVER CONFERENCE
The
Calgary Catholic Charismatic Renewal Society invites you to the 2022
Mighty River Conference which will be held at St. James Church in
Okotoks on November 18th&
19th. The main speaker is Rev. Fr. Alexander
Braganza, Superior of Carmel Hill Monastery in BC.
The
price per individual ticket before Oct 31st
is $35 and for Family is $70 (2 adults and 3 children under 18 years
old). Coffee and lunch included.
After
October, 31st Individual ticket is $40 and Family
$80.
Tickets
are available at the back of the church after Mass.
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Thursday, November 24th at 6:30 PM
A special mass of remembrance for all
deceased babies / toddlers and stillborn children.
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Resources & Announcements
- Bulletin
Shorts, free to use
- Does
God Have Favourites? The first
reading asserts that while God indeed attends to everyone,
there is special attention to the cries of the poor, the weak
and the oppressed, the widow and the orphan. (This is why
the Church has a preferential option for the poor. See Catechism of the
Catholic Church, nos. 2443-2449.) The gospel
parable of Jesus contrasts the prayers of a self-righteous
religious leader with a despised and shady business man.
The question: who is justified. The point: be humble.
- Why does God, who
loves and cares for everyone, favor the poor, the week, the
oppressed?
- What does this tell
me about my own prayer?
- Since good prayer
leads to good action, what mercy work will I do for those
crying out in need?
(Source: Diocese of Springfield)
- Resources
for children
- Kid's
challenge this week: Humility is
a virtue that is not always popular today. What do you
think it means to be humble? Can you think of some
examples of people who are truly humble? Ask that God
will grace each of you with the gift of humility. Pray
this Sunday's responsorial psalm, or pray together the Act of Contrition.
(LOYOLA PRESS)
- Reminder:
St. John Paul II Celebration & Veneration
Join a celebration of the Feast Day of St. John Paul II.
Beginning with Holy Mass with the Bishop on Saturday, Oct 22
at 9 am at St. Mary's Cathedral, the celebration will continue
with veneration of the first class relic of Pope St. John Paul
II until 2 pm. More info
- Red
Wednesday is on Nov. 16 this year
Red Wednesday is a day to remember persecuted Christians all
over the world through our prayer and gestures of solidarity and
remembrance. What will you or your parish do this year to
mark this day for persecuted Christians? Please consider these activities.
- Special
Topics in Evangelization and Catechesis Webinar
The CCCB Office for Evangelization and Catechesis will offer a
webinar series, Special
Topics in Evangelization and Catechesis, from 11:00
am to – 12:30 pm MT on four Tuesdays starting Oct. 25. Speakers:
Dr. Donna Orsuto, Dr. Catherine Clifford, Archbishop Bollen, and
Fr. John McCarthy. Register here | Download Poster (PDF)
| PNG
- Live-In
Retreat in Coaldale, AB
The Lethbridge People of Praise Live-In invites you to a weekend
retreat to grow in faith with Jesus. Take time away from
ordinary activities to focus on your relationship with
God. If you have attended a Live-In retreat, please
consider serving at the retreat. Next Live-In retreat
date: Nov.
25-27, 2022 in Coaldale, AB. To
register, contact Katie at 403-382-1235 or email katie.lindsay51@gmail....
| Registration Form
- Travel
study course to Rome
Several spots are still available for people to join St. Mary's
University travel study course to Rome (May 14-28, 2023) as
a student taking
this course for undergraduate credit (this course transfers to
the University of Calgary, the University of Alberta, and across
the province) OR as an auditor who fully
participates in the course (but does NOT complete any academic
assignments and does not receive any credit) - ideal for anyone who
wants to make a guided pilgrimage to Rome. More info
- Becoming
a Church of closeness: The challenges and opportunities of
Synodality | Catholics around
the world want to respond to Pope Francis' vision of becoming a
"Church of closeness." But without a clear
understanding of what it means, many are unsure how this might
look like in a parish. What does Pope Francis mean when
calling the Church to become a Church of closeness?
What is synodality? What are the challenges and
opportunities it presents for a parish living out its
evangelizing mission? Join this live conversation with Sr.
Nathalie Becquart, Fr. James Mallon, and Dr. Hannah
Vaughan-Spruce. When: Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 at 11 am
MT. Register now
- What
We Can Learn from St. Anthony Claret (Feast day: Oct. 24)
| On October 24, we celebrate the feast of St. Anthony Mary
Claret, founder of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart
of Mary, also known as the Claretians. St. Anthony was a committed
evangelist whose zeal for sharing the Gospel continues to
inspire the faithful to this day. Read more
- Sts.
Simon and Jude (Feast day: Oct. 28), and how to disappear
into the Church’s mission | That the
Gospels, in general, pay little attention to the details of the
lives of these Apostles might strike us as odd. The
details of their lives are mostly lost to the past. In
heaven we will know them better, but now, we know of them mostly
through the legacy of their faith which is living in us.
What do we learn from this obscurity? Read more
- October/November
2022 Calendar Highlights
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