In
Scripture, the mountain is an essential place of encounter with the
divine. It is no coincidence that God’s revelation of who Jesus is
takes place on a mountaintop. Here Jesus is linked to all the signs of
God’s revelation: a mountain, a light, a voice, and holy fear.
In Matthew this event takes place after the prediction of Jesus’
death in Jerusalem, pointing to God’s plan in both this dazzling
revelation and to the upcoming death on a cross.
- What word, phrase, or thought speaks to you
most strongly?
- Is there a connection between Jesus’ clothes
being “dazzling white” and the symbol of the white garment we use
in the baptismal rite?
- What kinds of “mountaintop” experiences have
you had? How did they affect you?
(Source: Diocese of Saskatoon)
Kid's challenge this week: We hear about something very special that happened to
Jesus while he was on a mountain with three of his friends. His
appearance changed as his face and clothes shone like the sun.
This also changed the lives of his friends as they realized that
Jesus was the Son of God. We can change people’s lives through
our actions and our love, let’s think about how today.
Journey
through Lent 2023 | 2nd Week of Lent
This
year’s Lenten reflections from CCCB are delivered by His Eminence
Gérald Cyprien Cardinal Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec and Primate of
Canada, and the Most Reverend Brian Joseph Dunn, Archbishop of
Halifax-Yarmouth. On this Second Sunday of Lent, Bishop Dunn
provides a reflection on God’s breath of life in us. - Watch Video Here
Upcoming
Lenten Retreats & Missions
Thank
you for submitting Lenten parish missions to the Diocesan
Calendar!
To
include your parish or lay associations Lenten mission or events,
please submit your event through the online Diocesan Calendar (click "Add
Event"). Note: please tag "Lent & Holy Week"
- and your event will be included in our Lent page automatically.
Profession
of Vows - Seeds of the Word
Seeds
of the Word community invites you to attend the First Profession of
Vows of two male and two female novices who have been in formation
here in Calgary, as well as the incorporation of a new missionary
member to religious formation. This celebration with Bishop
McGrattan will take place at St Mary's Cathedral on March 19 at 7 pm.
Priestly
Ordination of Santiago Torres
Rev.
Mr. Santiago Torres, a transitional deacon currently completing
studies at St. Joseph Seminary, Edmonton, has been called to ordination
to the Holy Priesthood at St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary, on the
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June 16, 2023 at
7 pm.
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.
Evening
of Conversation with Fr. Raymond De Souza
In
partnership with the St. Francis Xavier Chaplaincy, St. Mary’s
University invites you to an evening of food for the soul, mind and
body featuring a talk by Fr. Raymond De Souza with conversation and
questions from Dr. Sinda Vanderpool, President of St. Mary’s
University. When: Thursday, March 16 at 7 pm at St. Mary’s University.
There will be time to connect with others and enjoy a pulled
pork sandwich prior to the talk. Call (403) 531-9130 for more
information.
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
An
Appeal from the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops in Canada
Please
read the appeal from the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops in Canada, on the
occasion of the one-year commemoration of the Russian invasion of
Ukraine (24 February). Read letter here and find
tangible ways to help Ukrainian refugees in our Diocese.
- Administrative Assistant (Part-time) - Our
Lady of the Rockies, Canmore
- Administrative Assistant (Part-time) - St.
Pius X, Calgary
- Caretaker (Casual) - St. Ambrose, Coaldale
- Hospitality/Security (Part-time) - Sacred
Heart, Calgary
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- to keep you updated with what's happening in our Diocese. Get
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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 - March, 2023
Let us
pray for victims of abuse. We pray for those who have suffered
harm from members of the Church; may they find within the Church
herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering.
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)
March
2023 Calendar Highlights
- Mar
10, 17, 24, 31 | Enhancing our Lenten Journey -
St. Mary's Cathedral
- Mar
6-12 | 6 Day Lenten Silent Retreat - FCJ
- Mar
7 | Support for Daily Examen - Zoom
- Mar
7, 14, 21, 28 | Lenten Mission - St. Mary's Cochrane
- Mar
8 | Lent Retreat - Day Away: Advocate for the
Poor - Mt. St. Francis
- Mar
8 | Fill Our Hearts with Your Love Retreat
- Mt St. Francis
- Mar
9 | Laudato Si with Pope Francis - Lenten
Reflection - FCJ
- Mar
10 - 12 | Lenten Weekend Silent Directed Retreat
- FCJ
- Mar
11 | Rising from Ashes - Heroic Men Summit
- Online
- Mar
14 - 15 | Lenten Mission - St. Augustine,
Taber
- Mar
16 | Treasuring the Memories: Savoring the
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius - FCJ
- Mar
18 | Lenten Retreat Day - St. Albert
the Great, Calgary
- Mar
18 | Serra Club featuring Fr. Joseph Mary Do,
OP - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Mar
19 | Profession of Vows, Seeds of the Word
- St. Mary's Cathedral
- Mar
19 | Lenten Mission - St. Gerard's,
Calgary
- Mar
19 | Vespers and the Study of the Life of
St. Francis - St. Luke's, Calgary
- Mar
23 | Come Aside Evening: Lenten Reflection
- FCJ
- Mar
23 | St. Mary's University President's Dinner
- Calgary Italian Cultural Centre
- Mar
24 | Live-In Retreat - Okotoks
- Mar
25 | Lenten Reflection - Divine Mercy
Sisters
- Mar
29 | Spiritual Directors' Enrichment Day
- Mar
31 | Friday Mass with St. John Choir Schola
- St. Anthony's Church
- Mar
31 - Apr 2 | Centering Prayer Retreat -
Martha Retreat Centre, Lethbridge