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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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33rd SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading: Malachi 4.1-2
2nd Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3.7-12
Gospel: Luke 21.5-19
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As we
approach the end of the liturgical year, our readings offer a sober
reminder that this life is not our aim and that God’s justice will
triumph in the end. Now is the time to get our priorities in
order, putting God above all else as his faithful stewards.
Our Lord brings home the urgency of right priorities in our Gospel
passage from Luke, reminding the people around him who were looking
at the temple nearby, “All that you see here—the days will come when
there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be
thrown down.” Our Lord reminds us that all in this world is
passing. We must keep our focus on eternity.
Yet before the eternal bliss of heaven, we should expect to be tried
and tested. “Before all this happens, however, they will seize
and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to
prisons and they will have you led before kings and governors because
of my name.”
Sounds scary.
But if you are living a stewardship way of life, there is
nothing to fear. You have a plan in place. All you need
to do is stick with it. Put our Lord first in your time, with
your talents, and through your use of treasure. This way of
life is not easy. But Jesus promises it will lead to eternal
salvation and the joy of union with Him. “You will be hated by
all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be
destroyed. By your perseverance, you will secure your lives.”
Onward Christian stewards, the struggle is worth the joy that awaits!
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Tue,
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am
Herminia Soriano (RIP)
Tue,
Nov 15 @ 11:00 am
Annie Weitmann (RIP)
Tue,
Nov 15 @ 6:30 pm
Ashley Conyers (Int)
Wed, Nov 16 @ 9:00 am
Cruz Family (Int)
Wed, Nov 16 @ 6:30 pm
Jorge & Matilde Romero (RIP)
Thu, Nov 17 @ 9:00 am
Mavis Weisner (RIP)
Thu, Nov 17 @ 6:30 pm
Maryjo Jupe
Fri, Nov 18 @ 9:00 am
Clayton Lobe (RIP)
Fri, Nov 18 @ 6:30 pm
John Herb (RIP)
Sat, Nov 19 @ 9:00 am
John Tiberio Sr. (RIP)
Sat, Nov 19 @ 5:00 pm
Adolf Smerdley (RIP)
Sun, Nov 20 @ 9:00 am
Robert Roy Thomas (RIP)
Sun, Nov 20 @ 11:00 am
St. Albert the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Nov 20 @ 5:00 pm
Alfredo Piro (RIP)
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STATEMENT
OF CASH FLOW - AS OF SEP 30, 2022
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WORLD DAY OF THE POOR | NOV 13
“Jesus
Christ… for your sakes became poor” (cf. 2 Cor 8:9). With these words,
the Apostle Paul addresses the first Christians of Corinth in order
to encourage their efforts to show solidarity with their brothers and
sisters in need.
The World Day of the Poor comes this
year as a real challenge, helping us to reflect on our style of life
and on the many forms of poverty all around us.
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The
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN Canada, Pontifical Charity) will hold
its 8th annual Red Wednesday on November 16.
The goal of the event is to raise awareness and to pray for
persecuted Christians, who are the most discriminated against
religious group in the world.
Our
parish will be having a special rosary for persecuted Christians at 6
pm that evening. We are asked to pray for persecuted
Christians, especially our Refugee Family in a special way on that
day. Visit Refugee Family - St Albert the Great.
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The
Youth Group is returning to St. Albert the Great Parish! There
will be a Planning Meeting on Friday, November 18th at
7:00pm, in basement main hall for parents and any youth who want to
lead younger ones. We’ll discuss goals, activities, etc.
Come and be part of a ministry designed for young people of the
parish!
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SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL -
CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM
Next
weekend marks the start of the 2022 Christmas Hamper
Program. We will provide a Christmas Food
Hamper and Gift cards to over 200 families this year. The cost
of the program will exceed $75,000 in donated food, purchased food
and gift cards.
* We
need financial donations to buy fresh vegetables and fruit for the
hampers as well as other food items and gift cards that are not
donated on a regular basis.
* The
Christmas trees
will be set up in the Narthex on November 19 and
we ask that you take a tag and buy a gift card for a family.
* We
need delivery teams to deliver the hampers on Saturday December 17.
The sign-up sheets will be at the SSVP table in the Narthex
*
Would you like to sponsor a family? Information is available at
the signup tables.
Tax
receipts will be issued for monetary donations and gift card
donations in February 2023,
so please include your contact information if you would like a
receipt. We thank you for bringing hope and care to our neighbors who
need support this Christmas!
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY - EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
Other
career opportunities are also available on our website:
- Assistant Coordinator (Part-time) - Feed the
Hungry, Calgary
- Cook (Part-time) - St. Mary's Cathedral,
Calgary
- Associate Director - FCJ Centre,
Calgary
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs feminine hygiene items
and dry pasta. Please
drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex.
Thank you for your support!
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MASS OF THE
ANGELS
MEMORIAL
LITURGY FOR THOSE GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A CHILD THROUGH MISCARRIAGE
AND STILLBIRTH | NOV. 24
When families lose a baby in the womb, the cries of
birth go unheard; the grasp of tiny fingers slips away. This
profound loss needs articulation. Join Bishop McGrattan in a
prayer gathering to commend our children communally into the embrace
of our merciful God and to support those who are grieving the loss of
a child.
- When: Thursday,
Nov. 24 at 6:30 pm at St. Albert the Great
Parish
- When: Thursday,
Nov. 24 at 7 pm at St. Mary's
Cathedral To attend, please register
at miscarriageliturgy.ca...
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BREAKFAST WITH THE BISHOP | NOV. 26
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Franciscan
& Friends Mission invites you to the 13th annual "Breakfast
with the Bishop's on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 8:30 am, at St.
Peter's Church (541 SIlbergrove Dr. NW). Music will be provided
by Dolly Provost/Morris Running Rabbit. Special guests: Regena
Crowchild, Tsuut'ina Nation, Councillor Richard Red Crow, Kainai
Nation, Councillor Carlin Black Rabbit, Siksika Nation, Kirby Smith,
Blackfoot Confederacy, and Chef Mario.
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Resources & Announcements
- Bulletin
Shorts, free to use
- Luke’s Gospel began in the Temple with
Zechariah’s vision; the infant Jesus was presented in the
Temple; the 12-year old Jesus was “lost” and found in the
Temple; and now we find Jesus back in the Temple giving the
disciples and the crowds his final teachings. Jesus’
words have an edge, creating healthy unease. During these
last days of the Church year, as the dark of winter increases,
Jesus’ words hold deep reminders of how to remain faithful
until the end of time.
- Who are the false
teachers in our own day? How do you tell falseness from
truth?
- In light of the
world’s calamities, how do you refrain from being overwhelmed
with fear?
- As a parish
community, how can we best prepare for “the last day”?
(Source: Diocese of Saskatoon)
- Resources
for children
- Kid's
challenge this week: When we
think about the end of the world, or some of the things that
are going to happen before the end of the world, it's difficult
to not feel scared about it. One of the challenges of
being a disciple of Jesus is learning to trust his assurance
that he would be with us, even in the most difficult of
times. Consider praying the Divine Mercy chaplet this week
with your family. (The
Kids Bulletin & Loyola Press)
- Weekly
Bulletin info for People and Planet First campaign
Find weekly bulletin information to promote Development and
Peace - Caritas Canada's People and Planet First
campaign. Feel free to adapt these messages to your needs.
Download bulletin messages
- World
Day of Youth (Nov. 20)
Instituted in 1985 at the conclusion of the International year
of Youth and in conjuction with Saint John Paul II's World Youth
Day gatherings, this observance has taken place on Palm
Sunday. In 2020 Pope Francis transferred the date to the
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. "Young people must say
to the world: It is good to follow Jesus! You bring us the
joy of faith and tell us that we mus tlive the faith always with
a young heart." (Pope Francis)
- St.
Mary’s in Calgary joins Universities Canada
Universities Canada, self-branded as “the voice of Canada’s
universities at home and abroad,” welcomed Calgary-based St.
Mary’s University as the 97th member to its ranks Oct.
25. Read more
- Memorial
Liturgy for those mourning the loss of a child through
miscarriage or stillbirth | When
families lose a baby in the womb, the cries of birth go unheard;
the grasp of tiny fingers slips away. This profound loss
needs articulation. Join Bishop McGrattan in a prayer
gathering to commend our children communally into the embrace of
our merciful God and to support those who are grieving the loss
of a child. When: Thursday,
Nov. 24 at 7 pm at St. Mary's
Cathedral. To attend, please
register at miscarriageliturgy.ca...
- Winter
gifts for Feed the Hungry guests
We invite you to donate new
mittens/gloves, socks, toques, or $10 gift cards (from fast food
places) to share with Feed the Hungry's guests closer to
Christmas. Kindly deliver items or gift cards to the
Catholic Pastoral Centre Reception (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary before Dec. 1.
Reception is open during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30
am to 4:30 pm). For any questions, please email: feedthehungry@calgaryd...
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- Dinner
with Mike MacDonald
Let’s have supper together with Mike MacDonald and talk about
Mission Mexico - Wednesday,
Nov. 16, 2022, at 6 pm at Tu Tierra Mexican
Restaurant (8995 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary). Since
Mission Mexico is a charitable program, we kindly ask that each
pay for their own meal.
- The
Seekers Group: Discernment for unmarried women
Women seeking to know how to discern the Will of God in their
lives are invited to learn how to listen and discover God's call
in their life. We will be engaging in Lectio Divina prayer
and exploring how to discern using the Ignatian method of discernment.
Meetings: Sundays, Nov.
13, 27 & Dec. 11 at 2 pm at the
Catholic Pastoral Centre - 120 17 Ave SW, Calgary.
- St.
Mary's Cathedral CWL Annual Quilt Raffle
The CWL Quilt Committee has two beautiful quilts for its
Christmas raffle. Raffle tickets are $15 each or $25
for 3 tickets. Draw date: Dec. 11 at 1:15 pm
at St. Mary's Cathedral. Proceeds will go toward Elizabeth
House, St. Mary's Cathedral "Roof Fund", and St.
Mary's Cathedral CWL projects
- Parenting
for Purity: A Virtual Event with Jason Evert
How do you talk to your kids about chastity, especially when
your parents never had "the talk" with you?
During this virtual event on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8
pm, Jason will offer a wealth of communication
techniques and effective strategies to transmit the message of
purity to your kids at any age. Join us, as he
addresses internet and phone safety, teens
dating, "the talk", and the #1 key to
raising pure teens. Register here or contact Emily
at 403-217-8448
- How
St. Albert was known as “the Great” even during his life (Feast
day: Nov. 15) | St. Albert
the Great made a profound impact on the Church, laying a strong
intellectual foundation that many saints would build
upon. Read more
- St.
Elizabeth of Hungary: Model for those in authority (Feast
day: Nov. 17) | St. Elizabeth
of Hungary was a medieval noblewoman who responded to personal
tragedy by embracing St. Francis' ideals of poverty and
service. A patron of secular Franciscans, she is
especially beloved to Germans, as well as the faithful of her
native Hungary. Read more
- November
2022 Calendar Highlights
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