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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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6th SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading: Sirach 15.15-20
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 2.6-10
Gospel: Matthew 5.17-37 (longer) or
Matthew 5.17, 20-24, 27-28, 33-34, 37++ (shorter)
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Today’s
readings challenge us to reflect on the true state of our hearts as
it relates to stewardship. Do we think of stewardship as
something we take care of once a year, simply a matter of ticking off
boxes on a commitment card — or do we choose to embrace it as a
spirituality and way of life that allows us to grow in conformity to
Christ every day?
Our first reading, from the book of Sirach, teaches that our good God
has given us freedom to make this choice — “Before man are life and
death, good and evil, whichever he chooses shall be given him.”
The concept of stewardship helps us to live out the fundamental
choice to put God first. Stewardship is not meant to be a mere
external exercise that we participate in on an occasional basis.
It is meant to be embraced as a way of life a life that
involves a continuous conversion of heart.
In our Gospel passage from Matthew, Jesus illustrates the difference
between an external observance of the law and a true conversion of
heart, saying, “You have heard that it was said… you shall not kill…
But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to
judgment.” Our Lord is asking us not only for exterior acts,
but for a true change of heart. In stewardship terms, that means
seeing everything as a gift from Him, to be used for His glory and
the good of others.
In the week ahead, let us examine the state of our hearts to ask
ourselves if we have chosen to allow stewardship to become a way of
life for us. Only then we will experience its true depth and
heart-changing possibilities. The choice is ours.
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Tue,
Feb 14 @ 9:00 am St.
Albert the Great Community (INT)
Tue,
Feb 14 @ 11:00 am Laurie
Mancini (INT) - Senior Care Centre
Tue,
Feb 14 @ 6:30 pm
Cecilia Ryberg (RIP)
Wed, Feb 15 @ 9:00 am
Frank Drescher (RIP)
Wed,
Feb 15 @ 6:30 pm
Perez Alvarez Family (INT)
Thu, Feb 16 @ 9:00 am
Maria and Jose deCosta (RIP)
Thu,
Feb 16 @ 6:30 pm
Joseph Thomas family (INT)
Fri, Feb 17 @ 9:00 am
Ramiro and Lourdes Brito (RIP)
Fri, Feb 17 @ 6:30 pm
Joseph Thomas family (INT)
Sat, Feb 18 @ 9:00 am
Sharon van der Sloot (INT)
Sat, Feb 18 @ 5:00 pm
Leigh Hunt (INT)
Sun, Feb 19 @ 9:00 am
Vaz Family (INT)
Sun,
Feb 19 @ 11:00 am St.
Albert the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Feb 19 @ 5:00 pm
Dominador Conception (RIP)
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ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES FEBRUARY 22,
2023
Please
be advised that the St. Albert the Great Parish Ash Wednesday Masses will
be celebrated as follows:
Wednesday Feb 22 at 9 AM, 5PM and
7PM.
This
day is the start of our 2023 Lenten Season.
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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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2022 Tax Receipts are being mailed out. Help the parish use your
donations wisely, by requesting that your tax receipt be sent to you
by email. This will save the cost of postage
which adds up, and allows the parish to use the donations for parish
needs. Please send your email to donations@stal...
so that we have your correct email address to send the tax receipt
to.
Please email your requests in before
February 20th, as all other tax receipts will need to be
printed and mailed out before the end of February. Thank you
for your help and cooperation in this matter.
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Are you a teen / preteen that is
looking to connect with and meet other young people?
St. Albert the Great parish recognizes the importance of providing
preteens and teens the support they need. For grade 6 and up,
we bring youth together for prayer, games, discussion, and of course,
food! We have a lot of fun, bond in friendship and grow closer
to Jesus. We meet Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the church
basement.
Check
out our bulletin board in church basement to see what we're up to, or
for more info, email: youth@stalbert... .
There will be no Youth Group
on Friday February 17th due to the Family Day Long Weekend.
Enjoy your time with your family!❤️ We will return on Friday February 24th
from 6:30 to 8:30PM in the church basement. See you then.
Did you miss our chocolate
fundraiser?
The Youth Group still has chocolate bars available in the church
office to purchase at $3.00 / chocolate bar. You may pay with
cash (correct change please), cheque or e-transfer to donations@stal...
and make a note on the e-transfer that the funds are for the Youth Group
.
Thank you for
supporting our Youth!
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Please
join the Knights of Columbus for a pancake breakfast after the Sunday 9:00 am and 11:00 AM
Masses on February 12, 2023. There is no
charge, however, donations will be greatly appreciated and will go
towards the charities that the Knights of Columbus help support.
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KofC MOTHER TERESA NO GREATER LOVE
VIDEO
The
St. Albert the Great Knights of Columbus will be presenting the
Mother Teresa: No Greater Love Vvideo on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at
7:00 PM in the parish main hall.
There
will be no charge for this event, but there will be a free will
offering for the St. Albert the Great Iranian Refugee family.
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The
Knights of Colmbus will also be having a special Prayer Service on
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Church.
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SUNDAY SOCIAL SERVERS NEEDED
The
Sunday Social ministry is in need of volunteers to help serve during
Sunday Social after the 11:00 AM Mass. The ministry has a
sufficient amount of volunteers providing baked goods but the
ministry is in need of people who can serve these baked goods as
well.
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Join
us on the last Friday of the month at 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
6 Deck - Hand & Foot Canasta is a fun game and get together.
If you’ve never played this game but love cards, we will help
you learn. You won’t be the only new player. A very good
way to meet and make new friends.
You
may bring a small snack to share. It’s a non-alcoholic fun
night.
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ARTS, CRAFTS and CONVERSATION
We
are a group who gather in the St. Albert Room every Thursday morning
from 10 AM to 12 noon.
We bring our crafts, occasional treats, and come together for
Fellowship. We currently have knitters, crocheters,
cross-stitchers, artwork and one very talented person who creates
miniatures. Please come join us. We do have a great time.
There is no need to register, just show up and join the fun.
Bring your own supplies. We help each other if / when we run
into errors we can’t fix alone.
Tell a Friend, Bring a Friend.
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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 to 11:30 AM. 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 satgmothersgro...
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You
must have heard about the devastating news about the earthquake in
Turkey. Allison and I reached out to Mary Ann to inquire about
Mozhgan's family. She confirmed that they checked in with the
family early the morning of Feb 9 and thank goodness they are not
near the epicentre. They did send the pictures from Iskenderun
where the church was badly damaged. As you know there is no
Catholic Church in Denazli.
Please
continue to keep Mozhgan's family and Turkey in your prayers.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs canned fruit
and pasta
sauce. Please
drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex.
Thank you for your support!
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"Because Christ hears and saves those who hope in
Him, let us pray for . . . "
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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@stalber...
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ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY BOOK SALE
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As a
devout Jew, Jesus adhered to the Torah – the Jewish “Law of Moses” –
and he was zealous about God’s commands. At the same time, he
goes deeper than merely keeping the law, he also stresses love,
justice, mercy and faith. In this passage from Matthew, Jesus
reveals that God’s commandments are to govern our hearts, thoughts
and intentions, and not only our actions. “Tearing out one’s eye” or
“cutting off one’s hand or foot” are examples of hyperbole – or
exaggerated speech – which is used to make a strong point about the
call to conversion. The message is that sight and limbs are to
be used for God’s glory, and never to abuse others or treat them as
objects. Jesus stresses the dignity of the human person, and
proclaims God’s design for our lives and our interactions with
others.
- Is “following the commandments” different
than living as a transformed follower of Jesus?
- What part of Jesus’ teaching challenges you
the most? What comforts you?
(Source: Diocese of Saskatoon)
Kid's challenge this week: Jesus tells us that we must try hard not to get angry
with our sisters and brothers or call them names. If we do
argue with them we must try to make it up with them and become
friends again as soon as possible. This week, can you try your
hardest not to argue with or hurt anyone? How will you try to
make peace with others this week? (Source: CAFOD)
World
Day of Prayer for the Sick | Feb 11
The
World Day of the Sick is celebrated each year on February 11, the
liturgical memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes. It is an occasion
to pray for individuals who are suffering, and to find concrete ways
to draw nearer to them. Read Bishop McGrattan’s message at catholicyyc.ca/blog
Ash
Wednesday Mass with Bishop McGrattan | Feb 22
Bishop
McGrattan will celebrate the Ash Wednesay Mass on Feb. 22 at 5 pm,
St. Mary's Cathedral. All are welcome.
STMU
- The President’s Dinner
On
Thursday, March 23 St. Mary's University will be hosting their annual
President's Dinner fundraising gala, featuring our new President Dr.
Sinda Vanderpool and Bishop McGrattan as keynote speakers.
When: Thursday, March 23 at 6 pm, Calgary Italian Culture Centre (416
1 Ave NE). To purchase tickets, please visit https://stmu.ca/dinner
Proceeds
from the President’s Dinner support the student experience at St.
Mary’s and the pursuit of academic excellence.
Our
Lady of Victory Camp returns this summer
At
camp everyone can Encounter Christ, Encounter Community, and
Encounter Creation. They will do this through a mixture of
faith experiences and outdoor activities held at our camp on
beautiful Gull Lake. Any young person entering grades 4-12 next
fall is welcome to attend!. Visit: camps.caedm.ca
Come
and See the life of the Franciscans | Feb 23-26
Young
men (18-40) discerning their vocation are invited to experience
Franciscan life at St. Francis Friary in Edmonton.
Transportation is available and all meals included. When: Feb.
23-26 at St. Francis Friary in Edmonton. More info here or contact Fr. Dan
Gurnick at friardan47@gmail.com
Emergency
support for Syria and Turkey | Give now
Millions
of people in Syria and Turkey were shaken awake by disaster on Feb.
6, and found their lives, like the buildings around them, reduced to
rubble. In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake, many
people are seeking emergency shelter in convents, parish halls and
schools. Your generous and prayerful support is essential in
this critical moment — it could be a lifeline for those women,
children and elderly people who have nowhere else to turn.
Please consider lending a helping hand during this difficult
time. To donate, go to catholicyyc.ca/blog
Salvation
Army's Behind the Shield needs volunteer
The
Salvation Army’s Behind the Shield: Warming Stations is an incredible
initiative working tirelessly to provide a warm, safe and clean space
for the vulnerable this frigid winter. Let’s come together and
support this worthy cause - consider helping them out today.
Contact: cscalgary.volunteerser...
- Administrative Assistant (Part-time) - Our
Lady of the Rockies, Canmore
- Administrative Assistant (Part-time) - St.
Pius X, Calgary
- Assistant Care Coordinator (Full Time) -
Elizabeth House, Calgary
If
you haven't already, please subscribe to the Diocesan publication Faithfully
- to keep you updated with what's happening in our Diocese. Get
a snapshot of faith at work in the lives of everyday people in our
Diocese and find opportunities to spread the Good News of Christ
beyond the walls of our churches. Subscribe at catholicyyc.ca/faithfu...
Secular
Franciscan Order (OFS)
All
are welcome to study and learn to follow the footsteps of St. Francis
in our lives. Under the guidance of the Friars of Mount St. Francis,
the Secular Franciscans invite you to their meetings on Sunday, Feb.
19, from 2 pm to 4 pm, at St. Luke's Church, Calgary. For more
info, contact Lauretta at 403-948-0972 or email laurettastpaul@gmail.c...
St.
James Catholic Women League would like to extend an invitation to
your parish to attend a presentation of the movie "Fatal
Flaws", a movie from the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.
When: February 16, 7:00 pm, at St. James Parish Hall,
Okotoks | Download Poster
Development
and Peace - Caritas Canada invites you to the Share Lent 2023 online
workshop to discover how our partners around the World are creating a
world of hope and how you can take action to do the same.
When: Saturday, Feb. 11 or Feb. 18, 10 am to 1
pm. Register here
Pope’s
Prayer Intention - February 2023
Let
us pray that parishes, placing communion –communion of people,
ecclesial communion– at the center, may increasingly become
communities of faith, of fraternity and of welcoming the most in
need.
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