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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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2nd SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading: Isaiah 49.3, 5-6
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 1.1-3
Gospel: John 1.29-34
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Today’s
readings provide clear and inspiring reminders of the most
fundamental aspect of our identity — that of servants of our most
high and holy God, His modern-day disciples, and stewards.
John the Baptist recognized the holiness of Jesus and the response
due to Him when he encountered Christ in person on the day they
met at the Jordan River. His response, which we read in our
Gospel passage from St. John was, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who
takes away the sin of the world… He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man
is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before
me.’”
What a powerful description of our Lord and the place He should
rightfully have in each of our lives. He is truly our Savior, the
only one who can free us from our sinfulness. We are utterly
and completely dependent on His power, love, and mercy.
Therefore, He truly does “rank ahead” of us; he deserves to be first,
above all other priorities and plans in our lives. Let us
examine our daily lives and encourage our children to do the same.
Does the way I spend my time reflect that God comes first? Do
prayer and weekly Mass, regular confession, and time with my family
“rank ahead” of everything else on my calendar? Do I use my
talents, skills, and energy to serve my family, parish and community
in thanksgiving and recognition that God’s kingdom ranks ahead of any
other goals or ambitions? Do I spend my money and use my
material possessions to glorify God?
Challenge questions, to be sure. But questions worthy of our
high calling as Christian stewards offered a glorious mission in
service of our Lord and His kingdom. What will our response be?
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Tue,
Jan 17 @ 11:00 am Phyllis Thul
(RIP) - Senior Care Centre
Tue,
Jan 17 @ 6:30 pm Joan Bath
(RIP)
Wed, Jan 18 @ 9:00 am Fr.
Andrew (INT)
Wed,
Jan 18 @ 6:30 pm Gabriella
Herb-Peta (INT)
Thu, Jan 19 @ 9:00 am
Barbara ORourke (RIP)
Thu,
Jan 19 @ 6:30 pm Andrew
Honish (INT)
Fri, Jan 20 @ 9:00 am
Mike Brothers (RIP)
Fri, Jan 20 @ 6:30 pm
Elizabeth Honish (INT)
Sat, Jan 21 @ 9:00 am
Fr. Albie O'Connor (RIP)
Sat, Jan 21 @ 5:00 pm
Reynaldo & Ancieta Miranda (RIP)
Sun, Jan 22 @ 9:00 am
Gabino Ducut (RIP)
Sun,
Jan 22 @ 11:00 am St. Albert the
Great Community (INT)
Sun, Jan 22 @ 5:00 pm Timmy
& Anna Kolattukudy Famiily (INT
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FINANCIAL UPDATE FOR DECEMBER 2022
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This Census is to be completed by an adult in the household who will
then submit this information on behalf of that household.
Please complete Family
Member 1 as they are required and any other Family
Member information in the Family
Member 2 to Family Member 6 sections inclusive of all
of the people that are living in your household. You can skip
all other remaining non-completed Members in the form when you have
finished entering your family information and proceed to Page 7 to
complete the form and click on the Submit button to submit your
responses.
This
Census is used to provide the parish with updated information on its
parishioners. This information will be kept confidential and
will only be used by the Parish and the Diocese and will not be
available for public use.
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KofC BOTTLE DRIVE - JANUARY 21 &
22
The
Knights of Columbus will be holding a bottle drive on the weekend of
January 21 - 22. Please bring all your bottles, aluminum cans,
and milk and juice cartons to the church parking lot after all
Saturday and Sunday Masses or anytime during the day that weekend.
Proceeds will be used to support our Iranian Refugee family.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BASKETBALL FREE
THROW
The
Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Basketball Free Throw
competition for boys and girls ages 9 to 14. This will be at
St. Albert the Great School, 225 Prestwick Ave SE on January 18 at
6:30 pm. This is non-denominational. Parents and Knights
are all welcome to attend.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs feminine hygiene products
and ketchup. Please
drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex.
Thank you for your support!
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL -
CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM - THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
The
2022 Christmas Hamper Program was a wonderful example of how an
entire community came together to help 220 families at Christmas.
St Albert the Great parishioners, students, teachers,
administrators and parents from 10 schools, volunteers from St Albert
the Great Parish, and corporate sponsors made it possible with their
generous donations. We would like to thank the following
companies for their support in 2022:
Calgary Italian Bakery
Costco Wholesale-Heritage
No Frills- 17 Ave S.E.
Pie Junkies- Mahogany
Safeway-130 Ave S.E.
Shoppers Drug Mart-4 St S.W.
South Calgary Periodontal Group
Triple Waste Management
Thomas Fresh
Victory Packaging
Walmart- 130 Ave S.E.
Please keep those who are suffering with food insecurity in your
prayers.
Happy New Year!
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St. Cecilia – Showing of Mother
Teresa Film
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Sunday
Bulletin shorts, free to use
The
central thread in John’s understanding of Jesus is that Jesus is the
revelation of God’s own divine self. Jesus’ mission is to reveal the
Father. This mission is passed on to each generation of
followers. By taking within ourselves the revealed Word-made-flesh
in Jesus, we become participants in the divine plan of being “a light
to the nations.” The suffering servant in Isaiah is fulfilled
in Jesus and continued in every Christian. John’s line “here is
the Lamb of God …” is likely included because these words had already
established themselves as an integral part of worship in the early
church.
- How do we live out our responsibility in the
mission of Jesus?
- How and where do we come to recognize Jesus?
- Which part of John’s testimony impacts you
most strongly?
(Source: Diocese of Saskatoon)
For
most of us, the best way to teach others about God is by living a
good life and loving God. If you really do your best to love
God then your life will be like St. John the Baptist's and point the
way to Jesus. What is something that you can do this week to
lead someone to Jesus? (Source: The Kid's Bulletin)
Horizons
of Hope - Jan 16
Almost
300 participants came out to seek better understanding of the human
experience of dying and death in the 1st Module of the Horizon of
Hope series. Please join the next workshops:
- 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
You
will be able to choose one of the six following locations: Catholic
Pastoral Centre (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary); Ascension Parish, Calgary;
St Gerard Parish, Calgary; St. Martha, Lethbridge; Holy Family,
Medicine Hat; St James, Okotoks. Register at catholicyyc.ca/horizon...
Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity | Jan 18-25
The
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated around the world on
January 18-25. The 2023 theme for the Week of Prayer for
Christian Unity, “Do good,; seek justice." (Isaiah 1:17).
Seek and pray for a deeper understanding of ecumenism. Resources: weekofprayer.ca
Prayer
Services for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity:
- Tuesday, Jan 24, 11:15 am - Ambrose
University, Calgary
- Wednesday, Jan 25, 6:30 pm - Parkdale
United Church, Calgary
Wanted:
Used or Unused Christmas Cards
With
your support, the Mission Council raised $5,300 to help our brothers
and sisters in our home and international missions. Please
consider putting aside your used and unused greeting cards for
donation to the Mission Council card-making program. You can
drop off the cards at your parish office or Catholic Pastoral Centre
(120 17 Ave SW, Calgary) during business hours.
Listening
to God and the other | Jan 17
Join
speaker Fr. Tim Boyle in a reflection on ministry based on the
teachings of the Holy Father. When: Tuesday, Jan 17 at 10:30
am. Online or in-person at St. Martha's Parish in
Lethbridge. Livestream available at stmarthasparish.ca
Transitions
| begins Jan 17
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.
Prison
Ministry Volunteers
We
need more volunteers to serve during Liturgy of the Word and Rosary prayers
in both Calgary Remand Centre and the Calgary Correctional
Centre. For more information, visit our website at catholicyyc.ca/blog/pr... or email
Sr. Mariflor at Mariflor.Jacob@calgary...
Serra
Club of Calgary invites everyone to join their next event featuring
Calgary seminarian Samuel O’Ejeregbe. Theme: From England to
Alberta: Dare to trust? Don't miss Samuel's testimony of
perseverance and fidelity in answering God's call. When:
Saturday, Jan. 21 at 9 am to Noon, St. Mary's Cathedral. To
join the meeting online, contact serracalgary@gmail.com
Come
and see - the Dominican Sisters | Jan 21
Have
you ever wondered if "nuns" were still around? What
do they do? How do they live? "Come and See" a
glimpse of the Sisters way of life and find out! Join the
Dominican Sisters, Immaculate Conception Province in Calgary for a
day of fun and recollection. Saturday, Jan. 21 from 7:30 am at
Our Lady Queen of Peace (Our Lady Queen of Peace, Calgary). More information here
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.
Ukraine
and its people are still in crisis. Let us renew our efforts to
pray, fast, and act. Kindly donate through your local parish or
online at www.cnewa.org/c a and www.devp.org
- Coordinator & Assistant Coordinator
(Casual) - Feed the Hungry, Calgary
Airdrie
Dream Vacation tickets
The
Airdrie Knights of Columbus Council 8045 have launched their sixth
annual Airdrie Dream Vacation Lottery. The next early-bird draw
is set for Valentine’s Day Feb. 14, 2023. Tickets can be
purchased online at airdriedreamvacation....
There will be a draw of $2500 dream vacation travel voucher each month
starting in April 2023, plus four draws of $120 in cash.
Pope’s
Prayer Intention for Educators - Jan 2023
Let
us pray that educators may be credible witnesses, teaching fraternity
rather than confrontation and helping especially the youngest and most
vulnerable above all.
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