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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 www.stalbertthegreat.ca Charitable...

 

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

 

1st Reading: Isaiah 11.1-10
2nd Reading: Romans 15.4-9
Gospel: Matthew 3.1-12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

 

On this Second Sunday of Advent, our second reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans encourages us to focus our Advent preparations in this way: “Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God.”  And how does Christ welcome us?  With unconditional love.
 
This is the essence of Christian hospitality, a vital aspect of stewardship living.  Fully embraced, it has the power to transform our lives and the lives of those who experience it through us.
 
The practice of Christian hospitality is also a way for us stewards to answer the call of John the Baptist, in our Gospel passage from Matthew.  His words apply just as much to us today as they did to the people awaiting the Saviour’s arrival.  John says, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”  And he recalls the words of the prophet Isaiah, “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.”  There is a definite connection between repentance and effective hospitality.
 
So how can we make repentance a regular part of our everyday lives?  We can make an “examination of conscience” a daily part of our prayers, thanking God for the times we said “yes” to Him, and asking forgiveness for the times we chose our own will.  We can (and should!) go to Confession this Advent.  We can reach out to a family member or friend where there is distance or discord and make peace.
 
As we “straighten the paths” of our own hearts and minds, we become more hospitable people, better stewards of God’s grace and mercy, and far more open and ready to invite others into our lives, homes, and parish.  This is preparation fitting for our merciful Saviour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

Tue, Dec 6 @ 9:00 am                     Anne Schmidt (INT)

Tue, Dec 6 @ 10:00 am                   Gregory Aqajanian (INT)

Tue, Dec 6 @ 6:30 pm                     Nicolas Mangubat (RIP)
Wed, Dec 7 @ 9:00 am                    Frank Schmidt (RIP)

Wed, Dec 7 @ 10:30 am                  Marin Park (RIP)
Wed, Dec 7 @ 6:30 pm                    Anna Stephen (RIP)
Thu, Dec 8 @ 9:00 am                     Pat Johnson (RIP)
Thu, Dec 8 @ 6:30 pm                     Jason Garcia (INT)
Fri, Dec 9 @ 9:00 am                       Hillary, Millie and Family (RIP)
Fri, Dec 9 @ 6:30 pm                       Felipe & Concepcion (RIP)
Sat, Dec 10 @ 9:00 am                    Ted Startek (RIP)
Sat, Dec 10 @ 5:00 pm                    Lunida & Ronald Elepano (RIP)
Sun, Dec 11 @ 9:00 am                   Lisa DiBerardo (RIP)

Sun, Dec 11 @ 11:00 am                 St. Albert the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Dec 11 @ 5:00 pm                   Caridad Estoque (RIP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S MASS TIMES

 

The Christmas and New Year's Mass times are as follows:  

 

Vigil of the Nativity of our Lord:

Saturday December 24 at 3:00 PM; 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM

Sunday December 25 at 12:00 AM

 

Note:  The Vigil 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM Masses are very well attended.  Please arrive early as the doors will be locked when the maximum number of people allowed to attend has been reached.  Doors will be opened 1 hour before the start of the Mass. 

 

Nativity of our Lord:

Sunday December 25 at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM

 

New Year’s Eve:

Saturday December 31 at 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM

 

New Year’s Day:

Sunday January 1 at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH RECONCILIATION DURING ADVENT 

 

Our Penitential Service during this Advent Season will be on Friday December 9th at 7:00 PM after the evening Mass.

 

Please remember and take advantage of our regular confessions: Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 – 10:30 AM & 7:00 - 8:00 PM and on Saturday from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADORATION DURING ADVENT

 

Every Friday during the Advent Season, we will have the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 5:00 PM, Rosary and Benediction at 6:00 PM and our evening Mass at 6:30 PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS 2022

 

Thanks to everyone who has volunteered to deliver Christmas hampers on Dec 17, we have enough drivers now.


Please take a tag from the Christmas tree in the Narthex and purchase a gift card for a family.  Gift card donations can be dropped off in the collection baskets after Mass, in the SSVP donation box in the Narthex or at the church office.  Donations are also accepted by e-transfer:  svdp.satg.donations@gm... .  Donations are requested by Dec 11.


Your generosity is greatly appreciated in bringing joy to many families this Christmas.


Proverbs 22:9  The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOGETHER IN ACTION

 

 

A  Big Thank You  to all who have conritbuted to this fund.  We have still not met our goal for this year as noted above.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFUGEE FAMILY CONTRIBUTIONS UPDATE

 

 

Thank You  to the all who have contributed to this very important Ministry that we have undertaken as a parish.  We are still in need of added contributions to meet our goal before this family arrives.  Please continue to keep this fund in mind.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFUGEE FAMILY - BAKE SALE | DEC 17 & 18

 

 

The Refugee Family Ministry is hosting a Bake Sale after all Masses the weekend of December 17th and 18th.

 

Do you like to bake?  Then this is the perfect opportunity for you to help raise funds for the refugee family our parish is sponsoring.  We are looking for bakers to supply delicious home-made treats.  We are also looking for sellers to help at the sale.  Please sign up online or email Courtney at satgrefugee@gmail.....

 

Don’t forget to bring your appetites and some cash!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Madly in love!  Committed!  Through thick and thin!  For better or for worse! Growing strong marriages takes a supportive village.  That's why St. Albert the Great Parish is launching a monthly Catholic Date Night in the New Year.   We want to encourage and support married couples to take intentional time to focus on their relationship.  

 

A Core Planning Team of several married couples - of all ages - is needed.  Could that be you & your spouse?  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.com  for details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JEFF CAVIN: PSALMS - THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER

 

Jeff Cavin's, 'Psalms - The School of Prayer,' covering the Book of Psalms begins on Wednesday, January 18, from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. over Zoom.  Cost for the workbook is $45, and payment can be an etransfer or cheque, made payable to:

 

Lucille Paplawski

548 Midridge Drive SE

Calgary, Alberta

T2X1B9

 

For more information, please contact Lucille at 403-479-1211 or paplawski@hotmail.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advent Penitential Service

Advent also includes an element of penance in the sense of preparing, quieting, and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas.  Come to our Advent Penitential Service and rejoice in God's Mercy! See Parish schedule for Penitential Services at  catholicyyc.ca/advent

 

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary

St. Mary's Cathedral invites you to the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mass with Bishop McGrattan on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6 pm (no 5 pm Mass), followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.  

 

Christmas in Elizabeth House

Let us bring a joyful Christmas to the residents of Elizabeth House and help them fulfil their wish list by Dec. 12: 

  • Each family unit has created a wish list, and you can be paired with one family unit by emailing  sarah.cormier@calgaryd...  or donate items from the  Collective House Wish List  which we will place under the tree for our families to share.  Please let us know by email which items you are able to provide, so that we can keep track of the list. 
  • Elizabeth House is also looking for volunteer mentors for our young moms.  For more information, go to  elizabethhousecalgary.... 

Winter gifts for Feed the Hungry’s guests

We invite you to donate new mittens or 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 by Dec. 5 ( 8:30 am to 4:30 pm).

 

Advent Mission with Ascension

Advent Mission with guest speaker Peter Thompson on Dec. 6 & 7 (Mass at 6:30 pm, followed by talk at 7 pm).  Reconciliation Service will follow.  More info 

 

Concert at St. Gerard’s Church

St. Gerard's Parish in Calgary invites you to their parish fundraising concert on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 pm at their church.  Proceeds go towards TIA, parish missions, sacramental preparation, and more.  Doors open at 6:30 pm to browse our silent auction.  Concert begins at 7:30 pm, and seating is limited to 250.

 

Come let us adore Him

Regnum Christi Calgary invites all the faithful to attend an Advent Holy Hour on the next Wednesdays of Advent at 6:15 pm (Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21) at Our Lady of Peace Chapel, Tsuut’ina Nation.  Confession will be available on Dec. 14.  Enjoy light refreshments and social time.  All are welcome Families - Adults, Children, Youth. 

 

Advent Parish Mission at St. Mary’s Cathedral

St. Mary’s Cathedral invites you to their Advent Parish Mission with Fr. Julian Studden on Dec 6 & 7, with theme: Let your light shine before others (Matthew 5:16).

  • Tuesday, Dec 6: 6 pm Mass, followed by a Mission talk. 
  • Wednesday, Dec 7: 6 pm Mass, followed by a Mission talk.  Adoration, prayer ministry, and confession will be offered at 7:30 pm.

Advent Mission at St. Gerard's Parish, Calgary with the Seeds of the Word Community 

When: Saturday, Dec 10, theme: Advent, Do you know what time it is?  Retreat at 6:30 after the 5 pm Saturday Mass; Sunday, Dec 11, theme: Advent people, people of hope!  Free will offering Dinner, 5 - 6 pm.  Retreat begins at 6:30 pm; Monday, Dec 12, theme: How to effectively prepare for the coming of Jesus. 6:30 pm Mass, retreat at 7 pm.  More info

Advent Mission at St. Anthony’s in Drumheller

St. Anthony's Parish in Drumheller invites you to join their parish Advent Mission with speaker, Fr. Troy Nguyen.  All are welcome! 

  • Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7 pm with theme: Praying the Mass: The Biblical Roots of the Liturgy of the Word
  • Monday, Dec. 12 at 7 pm with theme: Offering the Sacrifice: The Biblical Roots of the Liturgy of the Eucharist. 

Christmas Retreat at St. Bernard’s, Calgary

The Seeds of the Word community invites you to a Christmas Retreat with the theme: "Preparing for Christmas as a Family" on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 2 to 5 pm at St. Bernard's Parish in Calgary.  There will be talk, Adoration, Mass, and spiritual direction.  All are welcome! 

 

Advent Praise & Worship at OLPH, Calgary

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Young Adults group invites you to an Advent Praise & Worship and Eucharistic Adoration on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 7 pm to 9 pm.  Confession will be available.  All are welcome!

 

Double your Donation for Elizabeth House - until Dec. 22

Starting now to Dec. 20, your donation to Elizabeth house will be doubled by one generous Calgary couple, up to $25,000!  Double your donation to Elizabeth House online at  catholicyyc.ca/give  or by cheque before Dec. 20.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sent by Gerry Selinger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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