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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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4th SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading: Zephaniah 2.3; 3.12-13
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 1.26-31
Gospel: Matthew 5.1-12
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The
Gospel Reading for today is what is popularly called the Sermon on
the Mount. Many think it is the absolute epitome of Jesus’
teachings. To be sure it tells us how we are to live our lives,
the attitudes we are to have. We must remember that those who
were waiting and hoping for the Messiah expected a military leader,
one who would lead them in battle against their oppressors.
In His Sermon on the Mount Jesus gives a more accurate perspective of
Who He is. He begins what we call the Beatitudes (the word means
“blessings”) with “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.” In a sense we are all “poor in
spirit.” Without the guidance and strength provided us by the
Lord there is no way we can escape this poverty of spirit, of
spirituality, if you will.
That is why we often say that living God-centered lives is at the
very core of stewardship. Being a disciple of Christ translates
into being a steward of our many gifts and blessings. Some
scholars believe that Jesus may have given this sermon often during
His ministry. Those who followed Jesus and became the earliest
Christians, the first members of the Church, were fond of quoting and
referring to what the Lord said on this occasion. As stated,
Jesus provides us with the secret of living a good life. If we
rely on Him and follow Him, we will be blessed.
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Tue,
Jan 31 @ 9:00 am Hermin
Liska (RIP)
Tue,
Jan 31 @ 6:30 pm Jose Digney
(RIP)
Wed, Feb 1 @ 9:00 am Fr.
Chris (INT)
Wed,
Feb 1 @ 10:30 am Ray Wilson (RIP) -
Senior Care Centre
Wed,
Feb 1 @ 6:30 pm Vicente
Rivas (RIP)
Thu, Feb 2 @ 9:00 am Brian
Dore (RIP)
Thu,
Feb 2 @ 1:30 pm Ed Surowski
(RIP) - Senior Care Centre
Thu,
Feb 2 @ 6:30 pm Maria
Kowalski (INT)
Fri, Feb 3 @ 9:00 am
Dan Denischuk (INT)
Fri, Feb 3 @ 6:30 pm
Patricia Nolan (RIP)
Sat, Feb 4 @ 9:00 am
Cheryll Nandee (Int)
Sat, Feb 4 @ 5:00 pm
Linh Ngoc Pham (RIP)
Sun, Feb 5 @ 9:00 am June
Gaye (RIP)
Sun,
Feb 5 @ 11:00 am St. Albert the
Great Community (INT)
Sun, Feb 5 @ 5:00 pm Carol
Marciano (INT)
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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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In
preparation for 2022 tax receipts, we have received some donations by
envelope and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) that did not have a
complete name, or an addresses to be able to send out a tax receipt.
Please email donations@stalberttheg... to
provide the missing last name and address, with the date(s) you made
your EFT donations.
As we
are still trying to cut expenses, please email donations@stalberttheg...
with your current email address, so that we can email you your tax
receipt and save on postage. Tax receipts will start to be
emailed out in February, only tax receipts over $50 will be mailed
out before the end of February.
Thank
you for your continued generosity in support of St. Albert the Great
Parish. God bless
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Sending
out a big Thank You to the Knights of Columbus for visiting us!
Through their presentation we learned about the history and all
the work that the Knights do. They had a beautiful prayer, an oath,
and they Knighted the children as Squires and Squiresses!
We are having a fundraiser!
The
Youth Group will be selling chocolates in the Narthex after all
Masses Feb 4 & 5.
Buy
some delicious chocolates and help support our Youth Group.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs peanut butter
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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PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY TRAINING
COURSE IN MARCH
We
are happy to announce that the Catholic Pastoral Centre will
facilitate a Pastoral
Care Ministry Training Course.
The
course will be provided over two sessions:
- Part 1: Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March
25
- Part 2: Friday, March 31 and April 1
To
receive a certificate of completion, participants must attend both
Part 1 and Part 2.
Please,
contact Fr. Andrew if you would like to attend the course. Call the
parish office or email to pastor@stalbertthegrea...
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MOTHERS ' GROUP IS BACK 💃🏼🤰🏽🤱🏽
All
the mothers are invited to share as friends, 🙋🏾♀️to
support each other in parenthood and to grow in holiness 😇
It
will take place every Tuesday 9:45-11-30 am starting on September
20th .
Babysitting
is provided. 🌺
If
you are interested on volunteering as a childcare provider or have
any questions please contact the parish office or email at satgmothersgroup@gmail...
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"Because Christ hears and saves those who hope in
Him, let us pray for . . . "
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HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH WIDOW / WIDOWERS
GROUP
The
Holy Spirit Widow/Widowers Group will be meeting the second Saturday
of the month, February 11th, following the 5 o’clock Mass.
All who are walking this same journey are welcome to come to
share a meal, albeit a potluck meal, laugh and cry together,
celebrate milestones, enjoy a games or movie night and look forward
to the future.
For
more information, please call Holy Spirit Church at 403-251-3381.
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ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY BOOK FAIR
DONATIONS
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ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY BOOK SALE
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The
Beatitudes are well-known among both Christians and non-Christians.
They have become the signature of the Christian message,
forming the substance of Jesus’ teaching. To call the poor, the
mourning, the hungry, the persecuted “blessed” seems at first reading
ludicrous – another upside-down move on God’s part. When we realize
that Jesus makes these pronouncements from the perspective of God’s
glory in which he himself shares, we realize that the poor, the
mourning, the hungry, the persecuted are all identified with the Son
of God who died on the cross: poor, despised and falsely condemned.
It is Jesus’ capacity to hold divinity and humanity in loving
tension in his moment of death, which makes us truly blessed in all
our afflictions.
- Which Beatitude connects to a real experience
for you?
- How do you see blessedness operate in the
experiences of life mentioned in the Beatitudes?
Read
Luke’s version of the same event – Luke 6: 20-26 – what are some
similarities and differences, compared to Matthew’s version?
(Source:
Diocese of Saskatoon)
Kid's challenge this week: In today's Gospel, Jesus teaches the eight
beatitudes, or happiness. This week, talk as a family about
what it means to be happy or to be blessed. Make a list of traits
that you would associate with a happy person. Better yet, print this
leaflet from the Kid's Bulletin for your daily
inspiration. (Source: Loyola Press & The Kid's
Bulletin)
The
Seekers Group: Discernment for Unmarried Women | Jan 29
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. When: January 29 at 2 pm at
the Catholic Pastoral Centre - 120 17 Ave SW, Calgary. For more
information, contact Sr. Dianne at 403-218-5504 or sisterdianne.turner@ca...
Horizons
of Hope: Final Session | Jan 30
All
are invited to join Horizons of Hope tolearn and reflect upon
end-of-life issues, as well as to promote the need for excellent
palliative care. The workshops are offered at six locations
throughout the diocese. For more information, visit catholicyyc.ca/Horizon.... Next
workshops:
Monday, Jan. 30 (7 to 9 pm) | Supporting and Integrating Within the Wider Community
Natural
Family Planning Association of Alberta upcoming events:
Discernment
Retreat | Feb 3
The
Seeds of the Word invites you to a Discernment Retreat with
theme:"What am I to do, Lord!". When: Feb. 3 - 5 at
St. John Paul II House in Calgary. Register at bityli.com/discernment...
The
Praises of God Living in Harmony | Feb 8
In
conjunction with World Interfaith Harmony Week (Calgary) and in
recognition of International Day of Human Fraternity, Mount St.
Francis Retreat Centre invites you to a day of prayer honouring the
God of relationship. When: Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 9 am to 3 pm, Mount
St. Francis Retreat Centre. For
more info, call 403-932-2012.
CCMA
Breakfast with the Bishop | Feb 11
The
Calgary Catholic Medical Association invites all healthcare
professionals to enjoy a Breakfast
with the Bishop. Come and meet other
like-minded people in the community. Visit catholicmedyyc.wordpre... for
tickets and more information. When: Saturday, Feb. 11 at 9 to 11
am, Heritage Park, Calgary (Railway Orientation
Centre).
Renewal
of Hope with Sisters of Divine Mercy | Feb 11
Sisters
of Divine Mercy invites you to a day of healing and renewal of hope.
The day will include Mass, talks, Adoration, prayer time, and a
chance for confession and fellowship with others. When: Saturday, Feb. 11 at
the Divine Mercy Centre. To register, contact 587-755-1019 or
online at sistersofdivinemercy.o...
Catholic
Women’s Leadership Foundation Transformational Leadership Program
This
leadership program provides an excellent opportunity for Canadian
Catholic women from all walks of life, who are committed to making a
difference in society, by developing their leadership skills.
This Certificate program, facilitated by the Providence School
of Transformational Leadership and Spirituality at Saint Paul University will run from
May 2023 to June 2024, with both face-to-face and online courses.
Learn more and apply at cwlfcanada.ca/particip...
Competition
for the Jubilee 2025 Hymn
The
Dicastery for Evangelization is calling for entries for the Hymn for
the Holy Year 2025, encouraging those interested to set to music a
provided text which expresses the essence of the Jubilee event.
Learn more at iubilaeum2025.va/en/in... | Watch video
Jan/Feb
2023 Calendar Highlights
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