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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 www.stalbertthegreat.ca Charitable...

 

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

 

1st Reading: Isaiah 58.6-10++
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 2.1-5
Gospel: Matthew 5.13-16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

 

Today’s readings are part pep talk and part marching orders for us Christian stewards.  They offer wonderfully clear guidance on what matters most to God in the way we prioritize our lives and the way He intends for us to use the gifts He has given us.
 
The first reading, from the prophet Isaiah, gives us very straightforward instructions: “Thus says the Lord:  Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own.”  The Lord gives no wiggle room here — care for our brothers and sisters in need is a “must do” for the Christian steward.
 
But note how generous our God is to us when we do these things.  “Then your light shall break forth like the dawn and your wound shall quickly be healed.”  The more we give ourselves away the more we will find ourselves, and “light shall rise” for us in the form of more of God’s grace in our lives and more joy and peace in our hearts.
 
Our Gospel passage, from Matthew sends us out on our stewardship way with a bang as Jesus declares to us, His disciples, that we are the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world.”  But, He adds, salt no longer gives flavor if allowed to go stale — light cannot bring its blessed brightness if left hidden.  Therefore, we must act!  We must live our lives so that others will see the things that we do — the ways that we serve others, care for the vulnerable, prioritize our family relationships and above all, our love for God — and then give Him glory.
 
This is the stewardship way of life.  Let’s give it our all!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

Tue, Feb 7 @ 9:00 am               Paul Seguin (Int)

Tue, Feb 7 @ 10:00 am             Luciana Rivas (RIP) - Senior Care Centre

Tue, Feb 7 @ 6:30 pm               Irene Hauser (RIP)
Wed, Feb 8 @ 9:00 am              Frank Drescher (RIP)

Wed, Feb 8 @ 6:30 pm              Mary Smith (INT)
Thu, Feb 9 @ 9:00 am               Felisa Lansangan (RIP)

Thu, Feb 9 @ 6:30 pm               Leon Kowalski (INT)
Fri, Feb 10 @ 9:00 am               Ed Antonyshyn (RIP)
Fri, Feb 10 @ 6:30 pm               Darryn Lorenson (INT)
Sat, Feb 11 @ 9:00 am              Ashley Alex and Family (INT)
Sat, Feb 11 @ 5:00 pm              Norberto Garcia (RIP)
Sun, Feb 12 @ 9:00 am             June Gaye (RIP)

Sun, Feb 12 @ 11:00 am           St. Albert the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Feb 12 @ 5:00 pm             Nelinda Geluz Guison (RIP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022 TAX RECEIPTS

 

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@stal...  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@stal... 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOUTH GROUP - THANK YOU

 

A big THANK YOU to everyone who purchased chocolates from the Youth Group this weekend.  Our group is growing and we appreciate the support!

 

Check out our bulletin board in church basement to see what we're up to, or for more info, email: youth@stalbert... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KofC Pancake Breakfast

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

 

St. Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs canned soup and dish detergent.  Please drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex. Thank you for your support!

 

January 2023 was a busy month for food hamper requests:
Hampers delivered: 31
Number of Children 40
Number of Adults 74

Thank you to the many generous parishioners that make our work possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY BOOK FAIR DONATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY BOOK SALE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Bulletin shorts 

Jesus employs the images of salt and light to make a crucial point also made in the two previous readings for today: the way you live expresses or obscures the truth of God’s love and mercy.  In the words of the Redemptorist Priest Fr. Leo English, “you may be the only Bible someone reads today, so act it.”  God is to be manifest in all we do, think, and feel, as well as in the attitudes and motives which govern our behaviour.

  1. How do you try to be “salt of the earth”?
  2. Is your light hiding under a bushel basket or sitting on a lamp stand for all to see?
  3. Who do you look up to, who lives a good “salty” life? How do they shine forth with the light of God in our world?
    (Source: Diocese of Saskatoon)

 

Resources for children

Kid's challenge this week: If we love other people and do what we can to help them, then other people will see how great God’s love is.  We will be like the light that shines and is not covered up, so that everyone can see.  How will you be like a shining light this week?  (Source: CAFOD)

 

Pray for Consecrated Life

We pray for and celebrate the Consecrated Life today!  You are invited to reflect on the unique role and importance those consecrated hold in the Church.  Watch our brief video to learn more about how members of the Consecrated Life live their vocations in our own Diocese.  If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Consecrated life, contact our Office of Vocations at 403-218-5500.

 

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 honoring 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.

 

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.volu...

 

World Day of Prayer for the Sick | Feb 11

The Holy Father's 2023 message for the World Day Prayer for the Sick is entitled: "Take care of him" - Compassion as a synodal exercise of healing.  In light of the Church's synodal journey, Pope Francis invites us "to reflect on the fact that it is precisely through the experience of fragility and illness that we can learn to walk together according to God's style of closeness, compassion and tenderness."  Let us pray:  For the sick, lonely and abandoned, may the closeness and saving mercy of Christ bring consolation and peace, we pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord. 

 

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.  Get tickets at catholicmedyyc....  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 sistersofdiv... 

 

Valentine’s Day Dinner | Feb 14

Seeds of the Word Community invites couples to the Valentine’s Day Dinner to spend some time together and to receive formation.  When: Feb. 14 at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Calgary (5:30 pm to 9:30 pm).  Childcare available! Contact 403 616-8579 for more info.

 

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

 

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.... | Watch video 

 

Career opportunity

  • Assistant Care Coordinator (full time) at Elizabeth House in Calgary

Please visit catholicyyc.... for more information and application details. 

 

Pope’s Prayer Intention - February 2023

Please pray for the Pope's intention in 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.

 

The War in Ukraine

Ukraine and its people are still in crisis.  Let us renew our efforts to pray, fast, and act.  Kindly donate through your local parish or online at cnewa.org/c... a and devp.org... 

 

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.  Faithfully gives a snapshot of faith at work in the lives of everyday people in our Diocese and provide us with opportunities to spread the Good News of Christ beyond the walls of our churches. New release is coming up this Monday!  Subscribe at catholicyyc.ca...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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