MASS INTENTIONS

Tue, Feb 28 @ 9:00 am               Frank Dresscher (RIP)

Tue, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am             Thomas Fiselier (INT) - Senior Care Centre

Tue, Feb 28 @ 6:30 pm               Victor Rivas (RIP)
Wed, Mar 1 @ 9:00 am               Julie Perks (RIP)

Wed, Mar 1 @ 10:30 am             Judy Louden (RIP) - Senior Care Centre

Wed, Mar 1 @ 6:30 pm               Alannah Martian (RIP)
Thu, Mar 2 @ 9:00 am                Felissa Lansangan (RIP)

Thu, Mar 2 @ 1:30 pm                Peter Thompson (INT) - Senior Care Centre

Thu, Mar 2 @ 6:30 pm                Justin Ruell (RIP)
Fri, Mar 3 @ 9:00 am                  Norman Adomeit (RIP)
Fri, Mar 3 @ 6:30 pm                  Patricia Golec (RIP)
Sat, Mar 4 @ 9:00 am                 St. Albert the Great Staff & Volunteers (INT)
Sat, Mar 4 @ 5:00 pm                 Lauren, Michael, Nicolette, Kia Berlando (INT)
Sun, Mar 5 @ 9:00 am                Lillian Vaz (INT)

Sun, Mar 5 @ 11:00 am              St. Albert the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Mar 5 @ 5:00 pm                Joseph & Maria Berlando (RIP)

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Stations of the Cross will be celebrated on Fridays - February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 after the evening Mass at approximately 7:05 PM.  Note: This celebration will not be Livestreamed.

2022 TAX RECEIPTS

Thank you to for your generous donations.  All tax receipts $50 and over have now been mailed out and the tax receipts from St. Vincent de Paul have been mailed out as well.

CWL BABY BOTTLE LENTEN DRIVE

St. Albert the Great CWL is excited to announce that we will be organizing a Baby Bottle Lenten project this year using the baby bottle theme once again.  We saw how much fun everyone had with this last year and wanted to surprise and delight you with this again.  We heard that there were many competitions in our Parish and we certainly welcome you to email us at  satgcwl@gmail....  to share your stories. 

The proceeds this year are going to St. Vincent de Paul where we have partnered to create a program exclusive for baby supplies such as diapers, formula etc, Kara program's St. Annes Pantry - assisting pregnant and parenting female and male students and other CWL supported charities that we participate in.  We look forward to seeing you this weekend and let the fun, learning and spiritual growth commence in such a family orientated Lenten activity.

KofC PRAYER SERVICE

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

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: 

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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@sta...

COMING ALIVE CAMP

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.

TOGETHER IN ACTION UPDATE

REFUGEE FAMILY UPDATE

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.

LENTEN RETREAT AT SATG: INTO THE DEEP - FINDING PEACE THROUGH PRAYER

Are you searching for peace? 

God promises that when we draw near to Him that He will draw near to us.  The way to draw near is through prayer.  That is the path to peace. 

What is prayer, exactly?  What sets authentic Christian prayer apart from the many “spiritual” practices being promoted today?  How does one pray?  Is it really necessary?  These questions—and many more—will be answered at our retreat day. 

Spiritual directors Elizabeth Sanesh and Michelle Diment, together with the Come As You Are team, will be hosting the retreat using a professionally produced video series featuring the founder of the Avila Institute and former president of EWTN, Dan Burke!  There will also be small group discussions and time for Q&A. 

This Lenten retreat day takes place on Saturday March 18th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the parish hall.  Cost is $10 per person and includes the book Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer by Dan Burke.  Coffee/Tea provided.  Please bring a bag lunch. 

Click  here to register.

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 feminine hygiene products and canned beans.  Please drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex. Thank you for your support!

PRAYER BOARD

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:

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...

DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE: A MOVEMENT OF SOLIDARITY

Established in 1967, Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada is the official international solidarity organization of the Catholic Church in Canada.

We partner with organizations in the Global South that promote alternatives to unjust social, political and economic structures and support women in their quest for equality and justice.

With the help of our 11,000+ volunteer members, we inform Canadians about the root causes of impoverishment and mobilize them to act for change.  Our Lenten campaign, Stand for the Land focuses on people’s defence of their territories in Colombia and Honduras.  To learn more about our movement and to join us, visit devp.org.

Sunday Bulletin shorts 

Both Luke and Matthew write a detailed account of Jesus being tempted in the desert right after the “high point” of Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan.  It is not accidental that each temptation occurs in a special place: the desert, the temple, and the mountain.  The Bible tells us that each of these places pulsates with the possibility of encountering God there.  One by one, Jesus needs to make clear choices as to what kind of Messiah God intends him to be.  This passage also has both Satan and Jesus quoting Scripture, thereby illustrating that knowing Scripture is not enough – it must be properly interpreted and lived out.

Resources for children

Kid's challenge this week: After Jesus spent time in the desert he was hungry.  Then Jesus had to make some choices.  First, he had the choice to either rely on God or turn stones into bread.  Even though he was very hungry, Jesus chose to trust in God.  We can also choose not to do something we know is wrong, even if we really want to.  It takes a lot of strength to make the right choices.  This Lent, let’s think about how we can make good choices – just like Jesus did in the desert – even when we find it hard. (CAFOD)

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

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 volunteers

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...

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

God Squad's annual Men Conference! 

All men are welcome to a weekend of formation with guest speakers: Fr. Raymond De Souza and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers on God Squad's upcoming Conference "Memento Mori: Remember your death and live for heaven".  When: March 17-18 at St. Michael's Church (800 85 St SW, Calgary).  For more information or to register, visit  godsquad.ca/register  or call 587-888-5482.  Order today and get a  Terror of Demons - Disc Golf set  (supplies are limited)

World Youth Day needs volunteers

WYD Lisbon 2023 needs you.  More than 10,000 volunteers have already begun registering for World Youth Day (WYD) Lisbon 2023.  Registration to become a volunteer is still open and you can submit your application  here.