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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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32nd SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading: 2 Maccabees 7.1-2, 7, 9-14++
2nd Reading: 2 Thessalonians 2.16 – 3.5
Gospel: Luke 20.27-38 (longer) or 20.27, 34-38 (shorter)
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Today’s
readings challenge us to focus on the “why” of stewardship. Why
embrace this challenging way of life when it seems hard enough just
to pay the bills, take care of our loved ones, meet the demands of
our jobs, and fall into bed at the end of each full day?
Because this life is not all there is. We were made for more —
for eternal happiness in union with God. While we cannot earn
our way into Heaven, what we do now with the life God has given us
has eternal consequences. Stewardship living helps us to keep
focused on our hoped-for destination in the choices we make each day.
In our Gospel passage from Luke, Christ reminds us very clearly that
we were made for more than just this life and that our choices in
this life have eternal consequences. In this passage, our Lord
corrects some Saducees for their mistaken notion that there is no
resurrection. He instructs that “those who are deemed worthy to
attain to the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead…can no
longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of
God because they are the ones who will rise.
Stewardship is not ultimately about the amount or kind of time,
talent, and treasure we offer. It is about the conviction that
everything we have is a gift from our loving God whom we can never
truly repay and with whom we want to live forever. Revisiting these
three aspects of our lives regularly, prayerfully discerning the best
use of our gifts, and putting this down in writing clarifies and
strengthens our conviction to put God first. It is a clear guide and
a powerful aid in living out this conviction in concrete ways
day-by-day.
That is the “why” of stewardship.
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Tue,
Nov 8 @ 9:00 am
Eriata Dania (Int)
Tue,
Nov 8 @ 11:00 am
Theresa and Faistina
Tue,
Nov 8 @ 6:30 pm
Alex Richeloff (RIP)
Wed, Nov 9 @ 9:00 am
Paul & Sheila Snyder (INT)
Wed, Nov 9 @ 6:30 pm
John Paul Ducut (INT)
Thu, Nov 10 @ 9:00 am
Patrick Marrigan (RIP)
Thu, Nov 10 @ 6:30 pm
Cosmelita Romero (RIP)
Fri, Nov 11 @ 9:00 am
Clayton Lobe (RIP)
Fri, Nov 11 @ 6:30 pm
Ricardo Arcaga (RIP)
Sat, Nov 12 @ 9:00 am
Nicole Williams (RIP)
Sat, Nov 12 @ 5:00 pm
Susan Jeong (RIP)
Sun, Nov 13 @ 9:00 am
Magdalena Dominguez (RIP)
Sun, Nov 13 @ 11:00 am
St. Albert the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Nov 13 @ 5:00 pm
Lawrence Peta (RIP)
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Join
us in celebrating Catholic Education Sunday on November 5 & 6,
2022. Together with our community, let us unite to support
and give thanks for Catholic education in Alberta.
There
are three ways we can show our support for publicly funded Catholic
education:
- Donate
today. Your financial gift supports the Calgary
Catholic Education Foundation which supports the Calgary
Catholic School District’s with equity in fundraising.
Franco-Sud School Board which has two Catholic francophone
schools in Calgary and Cochrane. St Joseph’s Seminary at
Newman Theological College which helps in the formation of our
seminarians and St-Mary’s University offering undergraduate
degrees in liberal arts, education, and science. Y our
financial stewardship impacts over 59,000 students right here in
Calgary and area.
- Share
your Catholic education story
with friends and family. Show how meaningful Catholic
education has been for you.
- Pray
for our students, staff, and schools. We are grateful for
your continued support of Catholic education through your
prayers and donations.
Your
dedicated donation will provide enhanced learning opportunities for
Calgary and area Catholic students. For more information,
please visit theccef.ca/who-we-are/...
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REMEMBRANCE DAY | NOV. 11
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STEWARDSHIP FAIR WEEKEND THANK YOU
THANK YOU
THANK YOU THANK YOU
To all parishioners for your
attendance and to all ministry leads for participating in the parish
Stewardship Fair weekend on October 15 & 16th.
Congratulations to all prize winners.
To all who signed up to volunteer
for a ministry, thank you. You should be receiving a phone call
by November 25th. If you haven’t been contacted by then, please
leave your name and the ministry you wish to volunteer for at the
church office 403-257-6054 or send an email to secretary@stalberthegreat.ca so we can connect with you.
Thank you for your patience, your
generosity of time, talent, and support. If you were unable to attend the Fair and would
like to volunteer for a ministry, please call the church office we would
love to connect you with your ministry of choice.
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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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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 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs canned beans
and canned
vegetables. Please
drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex.
Thank you for your support!
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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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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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WINTER GIFTS TO SHARE WITH FEED THE
HUNGRY
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). If you have any questions, please email: feedthehungry@calgaryd...
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THE SEEKERS GROUP 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. When: Tuesdays
at 2 pm (Nov. 13, 27, and Dec. 11) at the
Catholic Pastoral Centre (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary).
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Resources & Announcements
- Bulletin
Shorts, free to use
- What
Is This Resurrection? The
Bible readings have something to say about faithfulness.
The brothers Maccabees remain faithful to the Lord even while
facing torture and death. Saint Paul tells the
Thessalonians – and us – God is faithful and, thus, be faithful
in return. In conversation with the Sadducees, Jesus says
that as important as this life is, resurrected life is more so
and will be much more than we imagine.
- How will I be
faithful this week?
- To whom will I be
faithful?
- How will I keep my
focus on resurrected life and not let prosperity of this life
get in the way?
(Source: Diocese of Springfield)
- Resources
for children
- Kid's
challenge this week: List 10 of
your favourite things right now. Would this list be the same if
you were younger? As we get older, different things make
us happy, but when we get to heaven it will be something even
better that we will want. Do you know what that is?
Not toys, friends, house, or even husband/wife. It's God!
When we get to heaven, being happy with God will last
forever. This week, pray together for those in your
family who have died and conclude by praying today's Psalm. (The Kids Bulletin
& Loyola Press)
- Register
this week: 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.
RSVP by November
9 to Cristina Marcil at cristina.marcil@calgar...
- Join
a Guided Pilgrimage to Rome with St. Mary's University
- May 13-28, 2023 - Led by Dr. Peter Baltutis | This
travel study course explores the development of Christian spirituality
from its origins to the present day through the lens of
Rome. From ancient imperial capital to centre of the Roman
Catholic Church today, Rome presents a living history like no
other city. This course examines how Christians throughout
history have approached God in prayer and practice, and how
these diverse spiritualties have intersected with art,
architecture, politics, and culture. Deadline for
applications: Wednesday,
November 30, 2022 - email peter.baltutis@stmu.ca
- November
2022 Calendar Highlights
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