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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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SOLEMNITY OF
MARY,
HOLY MOTHER OF
GOD
1st Reading: Numbers 6.22-27
2nd Reading: Galatians 4.4-7
Gospel: Luke 2.16-21
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The
blessing included in the First Reading from the Book of Numbers is
one with which most of us are familiar. “The Lord bless you and
keep you; the Lord let His face shine upon you, and be gracious to
you." In the Jewish culture this has been known for centuries
as the Aaronic blessing as it was dictated by God Himself to Aaron.
It is important to note that it begins with “The Lord bless
you.”
All blessings come from God. One error we make is to conclude
that blessings always mean happiness or security or prosperity.
God knows what blessings we need, even if we do not. They key
for us is to be grateful for whatever blessings we may have.
That mind set is at the hub of stewardship — knowing all blessings
come from the Lord, and our need to be appreciative of them.
To be “kept” by the Lord is to turn our lives over to Him, to know
that He is with us and that He loves us, blesses us, and does indeed
“keep” us ever in His care. The truth is that to be blessed by
God is one of the greatest gifts we can receive. It is
available to all of us without exception.
During this continued Christmas season, it is well to remember and
repeat the classic statement by the character Tiny Tim in Charles
Dickens’ immortal A Christmas Carol: “God bless us, every one,” for
certainly He does.
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Tue,
Jan 3 @ 9:00 am Leon
Kowalski (INT)
Tue,
Jan 3 @ 10:00 am Faustina &
Theresa Chan (INT) - Senior Care Centre
Tue,
Jan 3 @ 6:30 pm Don
Crichton (RIP)
Wed, Jan 4 @ 9:00 am Maria
Kowalski (INT)
Wed,
Jan 4 @ 10:30 am Tony Kubashek
(RIP) -Senior Care Centre
Wed, Jan 4 @ 6:30 pm John
Sheehan (INT)
Thu, Jan 5 @ 9:00 am
Marilyn & Teagan King (INT)
Thu,
Jan 5 @ 1:30 pm Anne
McGrory (INT) - Senior Care Centre
Thu, Jan 5 @ 6:30 pm
Mercy Igogo (RIP)
Fri, Jan 6 @ 9:00 am
Louise Brill (RIP)
Fri, Jan 6 @ 6:30 pm
Fran Frizon (RIP)
Sat, Jan 7 @ 9:00 am
Patrick Ojo family (INT)
Sat, Jan 7 @ 5:00 pm
Juliette Seguin (INT)
Sun, Jan 8 @ 9:00 am
Carmel LeRoux (INT)
Sun,
Jan 8 @ 11:00 am St. Albert
the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Jan 8 @ 5:00 pm
Theresa, Faustina, Chan Fung Kwan (INT)
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The
New Year's Mass times are as follows:
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
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PARISH
OFFICE CLOSURE BETWEEN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S
The St. Albert the Great Parish
Office will be closed from Friday Dec 23, 2022 at 12:30 PM through to
Monday Jan 2, 2023 inclusive. The Parish Office will reopen at
9:30 AM on Tuesday Jan 3, 2023 with our regular Office hours.
Have a Joyous and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS
DONATIONS
In order to receive a tax receipt
for the 2022 calendar year, your cash, cheque or electronic donations
must be received by December 31, 2022. Donations mailed in to
the church must be post marked December 31, 2022 in order to go
towards your 2022 tax receipt. Donations received at any of the
January 1, 2023 New Year Day Masses will go towards your 2023
donations.
We
are always trying to control our expenses. Instead of sending
your tax receipt by Canada Post we prefer to send out your tax
receipt by email. If you wish to have your tax receipt sent by
email then please send an email to donations@stal...
requesting that you
wish to receive your tax receipt by email. This
request will also provide us with your current email address to where
we will send the tax receipt. Thank you for your cooperation.
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On
behalf of the Refugee Family Committee, thank you so very much for
your support of our Bake Sale fundraiser.
During
this busy time of year, parishioners took time to create posters,
volunteer at the bake sale table, and bake an amazing array of
delicious food. And thanks to all our supporters, we raised
over $4,000 for the Refugee Family. THANK YOU! THANK
YOU! THANK YOU!
May
our Lord continue to keep Mozhgan,
Mahsa, Mahshid and Kamran safe, and bless our families in 2023.
Amen.
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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.
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We
close out the Christmas octave with a day to honour Mary as the
Mother of God.
- World
Day of Peace (January 1).
January 1 is also the World Day of Peace. Every year on
January 1, the Holy Father marks the World Day of Peace with a
special message inviting all people to reflect on the important
work of building peace. Each year has a specific theme
chosen by the Holy Father. To read the latest World Day of
Peace message, visit this link closer to Jan 1.
- Resources
for children: Solemnity of Mary
- Pray
the Pope's Intention for January 2023
We pray that
educators may be credible witnesses, teaching fraternity rather
than competition and helping the youngest and most vulnerable
above all.
Bishop's
Pastoral Letter on the Horizons of Hope
Bishop
McGrattan releases a pastoral letter for the faithful on the Horizons of Hope: A
toolkit for Catholic Parishes on Palliative Care. This
toolkit was developed by the CCCB as a positive response to the end
of life issues and is a meaningful resource for Catholics.
In
the letter, the Bishop explains how Horizons of Hope will create
opportunities for learning and reflections upon end-of-life issues
and to promote the need for excellent palliative care. It will
assist in clarifying misinformation, and reverse the deceptive
messaging found in this increasing culture of death.
All the faithful are invited to take part in the 4-module
program being offered in January 2023.
- Monday,
Jan. 9 (7 to 9 pm) | Module
1: Understanding
the Human Experience of Dying and Death
- Monday,
Jan. 16 (7 to 9 pm) | Module
2: Discerning and Making Decisions at the End of Life
- Monday,
Jan. 23 (7 to 9 pm) | Module
3: Accompanying Those at the End of Life
- Monday,
Jan. 30 (7 to 9 pm) | Module
4: Supporting and Integrating Within the Wider Community
Winter
Young Adult Retreat - Jan 7-8
Young
adults are invited to a retreat at Mount St. Francis on Saturday, Jan 7 at 1 pm
to Sunday Jan 8 at 1 pm. Theme: "The word
became flesh and dwelt among us: Celebrating the gift of Baptism
together." The retreat will feature: Lectio Divina on
Sunday mass readings, small group reflection, Emmaus walk, Adoration,
opportunity for reconciliation, Mass, prayer time, quiet time, meals
together, fellowship and a prayer night. Suggested donation for
this retreat is $100, but don't let this be a barrier. Please
contact maritzachouza@gmail.co...
for further information. To register, visit forms.gle/X5S8R7f1mTAJ...
Transitions
(Jan 17-Apr 25)
The
Pastoral Ministry Office of the Diocese of Calgary is offering
Transitions, 15-week peer led support group for individuals who are
working through the pain of separation and divorce toward growth and
new life. Every Tuesday, from January 17, 2023 to April 25,
2023, from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Catholic Pastoral Centre (120 – 17th
Avenue SW, Calgary). No fee registration. Register at catholicyyc.ca/trans... or
call 403-218-5500.
An
evening with the Sisters
Sisters
of various communities of Consecrated Life in the Diocese of Calgary
will be hosting an evening of fun and conversation, pizza supper and
night prayer. Young, unmarried women interested in hanging out
with the Sisters for an evening are invited to come! Friday, January
13, 2023 at Sacred Heart Convent (219-19 Ave. SW, Calgary).
RSVP by Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 by contacting: Sr. Dianne at
403-500-5504 or email sisterdianne.turner@ca...
True
Assistance in Dying: Why is MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying)
embedding itself in our country? St. Peter's CWL invites you to
attend a session with Peggy Thomson Gibson, MDCM.FRCP(C). She
will present how to "Defend the Faith without Raising our
Voice" to shed the light of faith through prayer, action and
sacrifice. When: Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7:45 pm, at St. Peter's
(541 Silvergrove Dr NW Calgary) church hall following the 7 pm Mass.
Refreshments will be served.
Pilgrimage
to Italy (highlighting Eucharist Miracle sites) with Fr. Kevin
Tumback
Join
a pilgrimage tour to Italy under spiritual guidance of Fr. Kevin
Tumback, from Oct. 15 to 27, 2023 (13 days). For more
information, see poster.
There
are a number of employment opportunities that are currently available
in the Diocese of Calgary and beyond.
- Coordinator & Assistant Coordinator (Casual)
- Feed the Hungry, Calgary
- Cook (Part Time) - St. Mary's Cathedral,
Calgary
- Senior Accountant - FCJ Christian Life
Centre, Calgary
Jan.
2023 Calendar Highlights
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