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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd SUNDAY OF LENT

 

1st Reading: Genesis 12.1-4
2nd Reading: 2 Timothy 1.8b-10
Gospel: Matthew 17.1-9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

 

Our readings for this second Sunday of Lent offer us, as Christian stewards, the motivation to continue our 40-day journey toward deeper holiness.
 
The first reading from the book of Genesis describes God’s call to Abram (who would later be called Abraham).  God instructs Abram to leave his home and set out to a land that God had chosen for him. Abram’s response is an ancient example of good stewardship.  Instead of clinging to his comfortable home and way of life, he recognizes that all he has is a gift from God, puts his trust in God, and obeys.  And God rewards him saying, “I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.”
 
To “be a blessing” is the true aim of a stewardship way of life.  It is also an excellent way to live out the season of Lent.  The sacrifices we take on, the spiritual disciplines we practice, and the extra acts of service we perform during this season — all give glory to God and transform our lives into a blessing for others.
 
Lest we grow weary on this path, our Gospel passage today, from Matthew, offers us a powerful image of the great God we serve.  It is the story of the Transfiguration of Jesus, when our Lord reveals Himself in His true glory and the Father says, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”  The apostles who witnessed this were awestruck.  But our loving Savior reassured them saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.”
 
As we continue our Lenten journey, let us take these two verses, “Listen to him,” “Rise, and do not be afraid” to heart.  Let us rely on God’s strength to aid us in our spiritual disciplines as we move through Lent.  We will arrive at Easter with deeper holiness, as a blessing to God and others — and as better stewards of all God’s gifts to us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

Tue, Mar 7 @ 9:00 am                  Milagros Galit (RIP)

Tue, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am                Ron MacKenzie (INT) - Senior Care Centre

Tue, Mar 7 @ 6:30 pm                  Crichton Family (INT)
Wed, Mar 8 @ 9:00 am                 Frank Drescher (RIP)

Wed, Mar 8 @ 6:30 pm                 Perpetua Eway (RIP)
Thu, Mar 9 @ 9:00 am                  Felissa Lansangan (RIP)

Thu, Mar 9 @ 6:30 pm                  Michel Family (INT)
Fri, Mar 10 @ 9:00 am                  Julie Perks (RIP)
Fri, Mar 10 @ 6:30 pm                  Milagro Rivas (RIP)
Sat, Mar 11 @ 9:00 am                 Meagan Fiselier (INT)
Sat, Mar 11 @ 5:00 pm                 Marvin & Lourdes Palad (INT)
Sun, Mar 12 @ 9:00 am                Minino & Ditosa Vaz (RIP)

Sun, Mar 12 @ 11:00 am              St. Albert the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Mar 12 @ 5:00 pm                Danny Hernandez (RIP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICE

 

The parish Lenten Penitential Servcie will be held after the 6:30 PM Mass on Friday, March 24.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JANUARY 2023 FINANCIAL UPDATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOUTH GROUP NEWS

 

🏰 The battle of good and evil continues in the land of St. Albert the Great. Our young warriors are ready to arm themselves with shields of faith. 🛡 (grade 6 & up), 

 

Join us Friday, March 10th 6:30 to 8:30 pm (church basement) for Medieval Night.  We'll have prayer, games and special guest visit from Captivenia & Arcatheos camps.

 

For more info, email:  youth@stalbert...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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@sta...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMING ALIVE CAMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!

 

February 2023 was another busy month for food hamper requests in our community

Number of hampers delivered to families suffering from food insecurity: 41
Number of Children in these families: 57
Number of Adults in these families: 78

Thank you to our generous parishioners that make our work possible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRAYER BOARD

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 

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) 

Resources for children

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. 

Lenten Resources

Open your heart to new possibilities and utilize powerful Lenten resources to help make this season meaningful to you.  Visit our Diocesan Lenten Resources  | catholicyyc.ca/Lent

 

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. 

 

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
  • Hospitality/Security (Part-time) - Sacred Heart, 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 - 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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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