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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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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
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“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.
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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)
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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.
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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, 5 PM and 7
PM. Note: the 7 PM Mass will be Livestreamed.
This
day is the start of our 2023 Lenten Season.
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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.
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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 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.
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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....
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!
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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.
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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.
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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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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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REFUGEE FAMILY DONATION UPDATE
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TOGETHER IN ACTION UPDATE
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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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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.
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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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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!
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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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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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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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ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY BOOK SALE
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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)
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.
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...
- 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
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
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