From:                                         mail@flocknote.com on behalf of Bulletin <mail@flocknote.com>

Sent:                                           Saturday, February 18, 2023 22:38

To:                                               Communications Account

Subject:                                     St. Albert the Great Bulletin - February 19, 2023 - UPDATED

 

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...

 

Bulletin

Bulletin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

 

1st Reading: Leviticus 19.1-2, 17-18
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 3.16-23
Gospel: Matthew 5.38-48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

 

“So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.”  Talk about setting the bar high!
 
This verse at the end of today’s Gospel passage from Matthew sets the tone for all of the readings this week.
 
The stewardship way of life, giving away the best of our time, talents and treasure to God for His glory and for the sake of others, is the path to holiness.  Yet, it appears utterly foolish in the eyes of many.
 
Our Lord gives us several illustrations today of this “foolish” concept: “When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one as well.  If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand over your cloak as well... love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”  This is the kind of action and attitude that will make us “children of our heavenly Father.”  This is the high bar of holiness to which our Lord is calling us.
 
If your lifestyle and your priorities look a little foolish to the world around you, know that you’re probably doing it right in God’s eyes.  At the same time, you will be filled with a peace that the world around you desperately needs.  And your stewardship way of life may just draw those around to the heavenly Father and a life of holiness, too.
 
So, with God’s grace, we can confidently press on in the stewardship way of life, aiming to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect.  Our all-holy God desires it and deserves nothing less.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

Tue, Feb 21 @ 9:00 am               Carla Jane Romeo (INT)

Tue, Feb 21 @ 11:00 am             Debra Bensen (RIP) - Senior Care Centre

Tue, Feb 21 @ 6:30 pm               Arthur Reiten (RIP)
Wed, Feb 22 @ 9:00 am              Doreen and Glen Presley (RIP)

Wed, Feb 22 @ 5:00 pm              Tiberio family and friends (INT)

Wed, Feb 22 @ 7:00 pm              Carmel LeRoux (INT)
Thu, Feb 23 @ 9:00 am               Julie Perks (RIP)

Thu, Feb 23 @ 6:30 pm               Special Intention for Eriata Dania
Fri, Feb 24 @ 9:00 am                 Hope Brust (INT)
Fri, Feb 24 @ 6:30 pm                 Jose Perez Gutirrez (RIP)
Sat, Feb 25 @ 9:00 am                Felissa Lansangan (RIP)
Sat, Feb 25 @ 5:00 pm                Rolando Uy (INT)
Sun, Feb 26 @ 9:00 am               Ministry Fair Volunteers

Sun, Feb 26 @ 11:00 am             Mary Crichton (RIP)
Sun, Feb 26 @ 5:00 pm               St. Albert the Great Community (INT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH OFFICE: CLOSED FOR FAMILY DAY

 

The St. Albert the Great Parish office will be closed on Monday, February 20 for Family Day. The office will re-open Tuesday, February 21 at 9:30 am.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, 5 PM and 7 PM.  Note: the 7 PM Mass will be Livestreamed.

 

This day is the start of our 2023 Lenten Season.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

 

Stations of the Cross will be celebrated on Fridays - February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24  and April 3 after the evening Mass at approximately 7:05 PM.  Note: they will not be Livesteamed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022 TAX RECEIPTS

 

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 todonations@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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JANUARY FINANCIAL UPDATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES

 

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....

 

Youth Group Notice

Friday, Feb 24th is Cereal / PJ Night!  Wear your PJ's and bring a box of cereal to share with the group if you like.  We will have games, watch a video & discussion.6:30 to 8:30pm church basement.  See you then! 🥣  


Thank you for supporting our Youth!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONNECT NIGHT: YOUR LENTEN GPS (GOD POSITIONING SYSTEM)

 

 

As we enter the holy season of Lent, you might be wondering, "How is God calling me to grow in holiness this Lent?  Do I give up chocolate?"  Perhaps He is calling you to go deeper.  At this month's Connect night, we will show you a simple and effective way to make this Lent a fruitful season of spiritual growth: a navigation plan.  We wouldn't think about taking an important trip without a roadmap of some sort, and it is the same in the spiritual life.  We'll talk about why and how a concrete Lenten plan, or "Plan of Love" can help you grow in your relationship with God.

 

WHEN: Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 from 7 - 9 PM
WHERE: St. Albert the Great Church Basement


Meet others in small group discussions and enjoy the social afterward.  Come as you are!  All are welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION FOR ADULTS

 

Are you an adult Catholic but never had the opportunity to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation?  Please register for the sacrament of Confirmation for adults: 

 

We are offering adult candidates preparation sessions, through the month of March, for the sacrament of Confirmation (which will take place at the end of April with Bishop McGrattan). 

 

Please be aware: if divorced and remarried, or married outside the Church (in a civil marriage or married in another Christian denomination), the process of annulment or convalidation (sometimes referred to as having a marriage “blessed” in the Church) prior to the reception of Confirmation may be required.  In some cases, this could delay the Confirmation for the candidate as necessary.

 

Please contact Dan D'Agostino for more information: sacraments@stalbertthe...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH CENSUS

 

Please take a moment to complete the St. Albert the Great Parish Census Form.  You don't even need to travel to Bethlehem!  Just click the link: St. Albert the Great Parish Census Form


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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.


Please contact Armande Busby for more information at:  busbyarmande36...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFUGEE FAMILY DONATION UPDATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOGETHER IN ACTION UPDATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KofC PRAYER SERVICE

 

The Knights of Colmbus will also be having a special Prayer Service on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KofC MOTHER TERESA: NO GREATER LOVE VIDEO

 

The St. Albert the Great Knights of Columbus will be presenting the Mother Teresa: No Greater Love Video 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

 

St. Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs dry pasta and canned tomatoes.  Please drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex. Thank you for your support!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRAYER BOARD

 

"Because Christ hears and saves those who hope in Him, let us pray for . . . "

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANASTA NIGHT IS BACK

 

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.


For more information and or rules to the game you may call:
Mag  403-203-0220...  or  Rachel  403-236-9661...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY BOOK SALE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Bulletin shorts 

The beautiful and challenging “Sermon on the Mount” continues with words from Jesus that present a radical call to love, forgiveness and non-violence.  His words echo the first reading’s call to “love your neighbour,” with Jesus offering powerful, counter-cultural examples.  While legalistic eye-for-eye justice seems fair to us, Jesus calls for a new way of responding, a new way of living, a much more radical and loving response.  Turning the other cheek, giving more than we are sued for, lending to all who ask, and loving our enemies – this is how we are called to imitate our perfect, loving God.

  • Is it possible to respond in the loving way that Jesus is demanding?  Can you recall examples of those who have lived this call?
  • Judgment and revenge seem natural responses to being hurt.  What can help us to instead offer peace and goodness?
  • Has a loving response in the face of difficulty ever made a difference in your own life?  Has God’s generous love ever moved you to love an enemy?
    (Source: Diocese of Saskatoon)

 

Resources for children

Kid's challenge this week: Jesus knows that we are human and cannot always be perfect.  He does not expect us to know how to do everything correctly all the time. But Jesus does expect us to serve the Kingdom of God by following his example of loving others, including our enemies, and being generous to those who need help. This week, ask the Holy Spirit to help you be generous and love others as Jesus did. (Source: Loyola Press)

 

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. 

 

Fasting & Abstinence

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are universal days of fasting and abstinence from meat.  Anyone over the age of 18 and under the age of 59 are obliged to fast and abstain.  Fasting, in the Latin Church, is the limitation of food and drink – typically to one main meal and two smaller meals (that together do not equal the regular meal in size), with no solid foods in between.  Abstinence is the refraining from certain kinds of food or drink, typically meat.  While all Fridays are days of abstinence from meat, in Canada “Catholics may substitute special acts of charity or piety on this day.” ~ Ordo, note 29b and 29d.   

 

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

Thousands of lives were taken or left missing after the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria.  At this critical moment, your generous and prayerful support is more than necessary — it is vital to their survival. 

Funds are urgently needed to provide food, medical supplies, shelter and other essentials both now and in the coming months.  Donations will help those affected go back to a more stable life.  You can donate through any of the organizations below:

  • Development and Peace - Caritas Canada | 1-800-494-1401
  • CNEWA Canada | 1-866-322-4441
  • Canadian Jesuits International | 1-800-448-2148
  • Aid to the Church in Need Canada | 1-800-585-6333 Ext 228

 

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...

 

Career opportunities

  • Administrative Assistant (Part-time) - Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore
  • Administrative Assistant (Part-time) - St. Pius X, Calgary
  • Caretaker (Casual) - St. Ambrose, Coaldale
  • Assistant Care Coordinator (Full Time) - Elizabeth House, Calgary
  • Support Staff (Casual) - Elizabeth House, Calgary

Please visit  catholicyyc.ca/caree...  for more information and application details. 

 

Subscribe to Faithfully

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...

 

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

 

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.

 

Pastoral Letter for the People of God in Canada

After many months of dialogue, encounter, and listening circles with Indigenous Peoples—including an Indigenous Delegation to the Vatican in April 2022 and Pope Francis’ Apostolic journey to Canada last July—the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has released four pastoral letters on reconciliation.  Please visit  cccb.ca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sent by Gerry Selinger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Powered by Flocknote

 

 

10 Prestwick Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4J6   •   stalbertthegreat.ca