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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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1st Reading: 2 Samuel 5.1-3
2nd Reading: Colossians 1.12-20
Gospel: Luke 23.35-43
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On
this Feast of Christ the King, our readings show us that we serve the
greatest of Kings, who is at the same time the humblest of Kings.
Christ is the perfect model of servant leadership. And
what an indescribable privilege that He has called us to be servant
leaders — stewards in the work of advancing His Kingdom.
In our second reading, from St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians, Paul
describes the great power and dignity that characterize Christ the
King. “All things were created through him and for him.
He is before all things and in him all things hold together.”
It makes you want to stand up and cheer. That’s our King!
Yet what a contrasting description of the same King we find in our
Gospel passage, from Luke. Now we see our King nailed to the Cross.
Everyone from rulers to soldiers, to the criminals on either
side of Christ is mocking, sneering, and reviling him. They
tauntingly urge him to prove His kingship by coming down from the
Cross to end his suffering with a great show of power. “if you are
the King of the Jews, save yourself.”
But He does not. Amazingly, it is in this moment of seeming weakness
and humiliation, when all appears hopeless and lost, that the full
breadth of his greatness as king is displayed. Though all
things were created through and for Him — Christ chooses to live
entirely for others, for us!
What does this mean for us as his followers and stewards of His
kingdom? Precisely that our lives are not about us. They
are about Christ and others. And we will advance his kingdom to
the extent that we embrace this mindset: my life is not about me; it
is about serving the King of kings.
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Tue,
Nov 22 @ 9:00 am
Fr Wilbert Chin-Jon (INT)
Tue,
Nov 22 @ 10:00 am
Beverly Weatherby RIP
Tue,
Nov 22 @ 6:30 pm
Milagros Ducut (RIP)
Wed, Nov 23 @ 9:00 am
Lil & Ross Szentmiklossy (INT)
Wed, Nov 23 @ 6:30 pm
Mark Grady (Int)
Thu, Nov 24 @ 9:00 am
Annette D'Sousa (RIP)
Thu, Nov 24 @ 6:30 pm
Maria de Jesus Garavito (RIP)
Fri, Nov 25 @ 9:00 am
Clayton Lobe (RIP)
Fri, Nov 25 @ 6:30 pm
Yvonne Kull (RIP)
Sat, Nov 26 @ 9:00 am
Annette D'Souza (RIP)
Sat, Nov 26 @ 5:00 pm
Felicidad Fagaragan (RIP)
Sun, Nov 27 @ 9:00 am
Carla Jane Romeo (INT)
Sun,
Nov 27 @ 11:00 am
St. Albert the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Nov 27 @ 5:00 pm
Diana & Mario (INT - 18th anniversary)
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BASEMENT
CANOPY CONSTRUCTION
The
Basement Canopy construction is now complete. The basement
entrance is now accessible to the office and the rooms in the
basement. We thank you for your patience and understanding
during the construction of this much needed canopy.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE
BREAKFAST NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Please
join the Knights of Columbus for a pancake breakfast after the Sunday
9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses on November 20, 2022. There is no
charge, however, donations will be greatly appreciated and will go
towards the charities that the Knights of Columbus help
support.
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CWL
are selling INTERACTIVE ADVENT WREATH KITS and REPLACEMENT CANDLE
SETS after all Masses November 19/20 and November 26/27. Wreath
Kits (wreath, ribbon, candles and prayer card) are $25.00.
Replacement candle sets are $10.00. Please email satgcwl@gmail.com
if you have any questions or to place an order if you are unable to
attend mass on the above weekends.
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SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL -
CHRISTMAS HAMPERS 2022
200
families will receive a Christmas Hamper on December 17 thanks to our
generous parishioners. We are still in need of gift cards for
parents to purchase gifts for their children. Gift cards can be
put in the boxes located underneath the Christmas trees or in the
collection basket or at the church office.
Please sign up to deliver to hampers on Saturday, December 17.
St Vincent de Paul members are eager to help you sign up at the
tables in the Narthex.
Would you like to sponsor a family? The cost for a family of 3
is $350 and a family of 5 is $450.
Thank you for bringing the joy of
Christmas to our friends
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CAYA CONNECT NIGHT | NOVEMBER 24
Interested
in actively living your faith this Advent and Christmas season?
The season of Advent and Christmas is around the corner and
it's easy to get caught up in the busyness of preparing for Christmas
- whether its purchasing gifts, attending parties, school concerts
and other commitments. More challenging is how to witness to a
world that has lost the real reason for the season. How can we
keep Christ at the center? How can we navigate the real-life
situations we will encounter? Come join us at this month's CONNECT on
Thursday, Nov 24th at 7pm. We will break open these and other
questions in preparation for living Advent and Christmas as authentic
disciples. There will be a talk and small group discussions,
followed by a complimentary Wine & Cheese.
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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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CATHOLIC DATE NIGHT MINISTRY
St.
Alberth the Great Parish is planning on launching a monthly Catholic
Date Night in the New Year. The goal is to encourage and
support couples to take intentional time to focus on their marriage
relationship. We are looking for several couples - of all ages
- to form a core planning team. If you enjoy event planning and
organization, AND have a love for the Sacrament of Marriage, please
reach out to Michelle & Tom Diment by email: joyfulnoise9am@gmail.c...
or call 403-968-3105 for details.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs peanut butter
and jam. Please
drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex.
Thank you for your support!
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY - EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
We
are currently seeking a new Executive Director to join our team.
Please help us find the right candidate by sharing this opportunity
with your community and network. See more details about this position and
how to apply.
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STEVE BELL CONCERT AT ST. MICHAEL'S
St.
Michael's Catholic Community invites you to attend a concert with
Steve Bell on Friday,
December 2, at 7:30 pm.
This
will be an evening of story and song, featuring music from Steve's
latest album, "Wouldn't You Love to Know," as well as Steve
Bell classics and favourites. Steve Bell is a songwriter,
storyteller, and troubadour for our time. Over the course of a
30 year solo career, he has been sharing a message of love, hope and
faith through songs, stories, and writings.
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Resources
& Announcements
- Bulletin
Shorts, free to use
- Two
groups are at the foot of the cross:
those who recognize Jesus as King, and those who oppose and
taunt him. We find both believers and opponents hanging
next to and standing below the cross. This scene is a
summary of Luke’s entire Gospel: Jesus offers salvation and
reaches out to those who ask, and who recognize their need for
redemption. Thus, even though Jesus’ kingship exists on a
cosmic level, it is an established fact: in this life only our
assent in faith reveals that kingship.
- When have you
“stood at the foot of the cross” and doubted, questioned?
- What does the title
“Christ the King” mean to you?
- Where in the world,
our larger world, do we see signs of Christ’s kingdom being
built?
(Source: Diocese of Saskatoon)
- Resources
for children
- Kid's
challenge this week: Jesus is a
very different kind of king. He is the king of love.
He gives us all a chance of new life with him in heaven.
Colour in this illustration of a crown and
write words around it that describe the type of king that Jesus
is to you (i.e., loving, serving etc.). Think about what
kind of leader you would like to be in your own communities or
in the world. (CAFOD)
- 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
- Women's
Advent Retreat
The CWL invites you to the Women’s Advent Retreat.This year’s
theme is "Saint Francis, Rebuild My Church"
- St. Albert the Great, Calgary on Saturday, Nov. 26 from
9:30 am to 3 pm. To register, contact
Teresa at calgarycwlspiritual@gm...
- St. Martha’s Church, Lethbridge on Saturday, Nov. 26 from
9:30 am to 2:30 pm. To register, contact
Adele at 403-894-9282.
- Breakfast
with the Bishop at St. Peter's
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 SIlvergrove
Dr. NW). To register, contact 403-243-1049. Buy tickets online.
- Pray,
fast, and act for Ukraine
The war in Ukraine rages on with no end in sight. As
winter approaches, hundreds of thousands of people will have no
heat in their homes, with energy being used as a weapon of
punishment. Let us continue to pray, fast, and act. Read
the Pastoral Letter from the Ukraine BIshops
of Canada.
- 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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- 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. 27 & Dec. 11
at 2 pm at the Catholic Pastoral Centre -
120 17 Ave SW, Calgary.
- St.
James Parish Fall Fundraising Dinner
St. James in Okotoks invites you to their parish fundraising
dinner “Dwelling Together in Faith”. Featuring: dinner,
silent auction, wine raffle and live music. When: Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6
pm. To book tickets, call 403-938-3122 or
email office@stjamesparishrc...
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- St.
Cecilia's CWL Cookie Walk
The CWL at St. Cecilia welcomes everyone to their Christmas
Cookie Walk on Saturday,
Nov. 26 from 9:30 am to Noon at St.
Cecilia's Church (321 90th Ave SE, Calgary). More info
- Advent
according to Mary with Fr. Edmund Vargas
Fr. Edmund Vargas shares his reflection on Advent in the light
of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Saturday, November 26,
1-3 pm at the Day Chapel of St Michael's Church
(800 85th Street SW, Calgary). There will be a repeat
on Sunday,
November 27, 1-3 pm. All are welcome.
- 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
- November/December 2022
Calendar Highlights
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