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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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Acts 2.14, 22b-28
1 Peter 1.17-21
Luke 24.13-35
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Today’s
readings focus on a theme of “sojourning.” As Christian
stewards, we know our lives are a sojourn toward the ultimate
destination of heaven.
Our Gospel passage today describes the sojourn of the two disciples
on the road to Emmaus. The two are dejected and despondent
after Jesus’ death. They knew Jesus personally. They had
heard the Gospel message directly from His lips. They heard the
testimony of the women who discovered the empty tomb of our Lord and
saw a vision of angels announcing He was alive. They had been
informed by other disciples who went to the tomb that all was exactly
as the women reported.
How much more obvious could the Good News be?
And yet, at times, the reaction of the two disciples describes our
own stewardship journey, doesn’t it? We have the fullness of
the Catholic faith, the power of the sacraments, and the support of
our parish family. Yet, we often lose our way. We fail to
see all the gifts we have been given. We lack trust in the perfect
goodness and almighty power of God.
But notice what happens to the two men when their eyes are opened
once again, and they recognize Jesus in the Eucharist — the “breaking
of the bread.” They are transformed! Their hearts are set
on fire with love for the Lord and their faith. They recall
that their hearts began “burning within” as the Lord was explaining
the Scriptures to them. When we find we have lost our way, we
can go to the same sources as the two disciples on the road to Emmaus
— the Scriptures and the Eucharist.
In this Easter season, resolve to feast deeply on these two sources
of grace. They are the fuel that will propel us on our journey
towards heaven.
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Tue,
Apr 25 @ 9:00 am George Jarantilla
(RIP)
Tue,
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am Tom Bailey (RIP) -
Senior Care Centre
Tue,
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm Yolanda Corredor
(RIP)
Wed, Apr 26 @ 9:00 am Debra Lewis (INT)
Wed,
Apr 26 @ 6:30 pm Mateus family (INT)
Thu, Apr 27 @ 9:00 am Mike &
Eva Bodner (RIP)
Thu,
Apr 27 @ 6:30 pm Epifania Vivas
(RIP)
Fri,
Apr 28 @ 9:00 am Marilyn
Hardy (INT)
Fri, Apr 28 @ 6:30 pm Bob
Savoy (RIP)
Sat, Apr 29 @ 9:00 am Joan Daley
(RIP)
Sat,
Apr 29 @ 5:00 pm Andrea MacDonald
(INT)
Sun, Apr 30 @ 9:00 am Carly
Zelantini (INT)
Sun,
Apr 30 @ 11:00 am St. Albert the Great
Community (INT)
Sun,
Apr 30 @ 5:00 pm Susan Chigwedere
(RIP)
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PRAY WITHOUT CEASING: THE JESUS
PRAYER
Have
you ever experienced the same song stuck in your head on repeat?
Or, have you ever experienced repetitive thought patterns over
the course of the day? Scripture tells us to take every thought
captive to the obedience of Christ. Filling our hearts and
minds with God is the remedy. We are to "pray without
ceasing," but how? The Jesus Prayer can help. Come
and learn about this simple but powerful ancient prayer of the church
at our next Connect night.
WHEN: Thursday, April 27th, 2023 from
7 to 9:30 PM
WHERE:
St. Albert the Great Parish Hall
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Join
us on the last Friday of the month at 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. We
meet in the St. Albert Room downstairs in the basement.
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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MARCH 2023 FINANCIAL UPDATE
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2023 TOGETHER IN ACTION CAMPAIGN
Our 2023 Together In Action goal is
$78,445 and any surplus funds above our goal will go towards the
repair of the main doors to the church. To date we have raised
$24,009.74 towards our goal thanks to your generous contributions.
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REFUGEE FAMILY DONATION UPDATE
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs dish detergent
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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PLEASE HELP US TELL THE STORY OF OUR
PARISH
A
small group of the faithful from St. Albert the Great Parish have
taken on the mission to put together some recollections and archives
going back to the very beginnings of our parish. Our history
got away from us and we think that while we’re still able, we need to
gather up our memories. We are reaching out to anyone who has
been a part of our journey for the past 25 years to help document our
past.
We’re
not exactly sure of what this is all going to look like, but all
stories and memories are important. Can you help us?
Your
participation wouldn’t involve a huge time commitment. If you
do like meetings and such, we’ve decided to gather once a month to
add past events to a giant timeline. But, another way that you
might participate is to write down your recollections…events that
stick out in your memory or that were really important to your
family. You might want to look through your boxes of photos and
contribute those or a scan of those. There are many ways that
your participation might be celebrated. Whether you walked in
the front doors of our church when they first opened 20 years ago, or
for the first time a few months ago, you are an important part of our
history and we thank you for anything you might do. If you have
something to share, please contact us at archives@stalb...
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COMING ALIVE CAMP - VOLUNTEERS
REQUIRED
Coming
Alive Camp is looking for adult volunteers for July 17 to 21. This
camp geared toward students entering grades 1-6, running from 8:45 am
to 1 pm each day of the week. Children take part in morning
song and prayer, craft, a faith-based lesson, recreation time outside
(or inside if weather does not permit), a snack and Mass.
The
camp is entirely volunteer run and we are in need of more adult
volunteers. Some of the perks of volunteering for Coming Alive Camp
include guaranteed registration and a reduced fee for your children
at camp. Children who are not yet old enough for camp (newborn
to kindergarten age) can join our cherubs group ($20 per child for
the week), Children entering grades 1 to 6 in September can be
campers ($40 per child for the week). We are looking for a few
people to help with recreation, snack preparation and as adult
leaders. Please let Liisa know at ComingAliveCam...
if you would like more information and / or are interested in volunteering.
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"Because Christ hears and saves those who hope in
Him, let us pray for . . . "
To have a name added to the Prayer Board, please email
secretary@stal...
and provide the name of the person you would like to add.
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ST. PHILIP SCHOOL REGISTRATION
St. Philip is accepting
registrations from Catholic or Eastern Orthodox families for all
grades for the 2023 - 2024 school year from our designated attendance
areas – Parkland community, an area of Bonaventure, Diamond Cove, all
areas south of Glenmore trail requesting program of choice, Fine
Arts.
Your child is eligible for
Kindergarten September 2023 if he/she was born on or before December
31st, 2018. For non-Catholic families, we do accept registration
and all documentation will be held on a waiting list. Acceptance
is based on room and resources.
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Sunday
Bulletin shorts, free to use
This
account by Luke of one of the resurrection appearances reflects deep
eucharistic and liturgical movements that we still encounter in
today’s celebration of the Mass. Hearing the stranger open up
the scriptures upon the Road to Emmaus, and then sharing table
fellowship with the stranger opens the two travelers to insight and
communion. By interpreting the Scriptures and breaking bread with
the two disciples, Jesus reveals himself. Jesus still reveals
himself to us in the celebration of the Eucharist. The “burning
within us” described by the disciples attests to the validity of
their experience, a revelation that turns the depressed disciples
into courageous witnesses once again.
- Recall a time when you gained insight and
inspiration from an unexpected encounter.
- What are the liturgical movements in this
Emmaus-road encounter?
- What part of this story resonates with your
life experience?
(Source: Diocese of Saskatoon)
- Kid's
challenge this week: How
would you behave if you were eating with Jesus? What would
you say? How would you treat him? When you are
eating this week, take the time to talk to the people you are
with and to think about how Christ is in each and every one of
us. (CAFOD)
- Colouring page this Sunday
- Kid's Bulletin this Sunday
- Sunday Connection this Sunday
(Gr. 1-8)
- Children's Liturgy of the Word this
Sunday
2022
Impact Report of the Diocese of Calgary
The
Diocese of Calgary is pleased to announce the release of the 2022
Impact Report, which highlights the fruits of your generosity and of
our work together over the past year. Your financial donation
and service have made a significant difference in the lives of those
in our community and beyond. Please take a moment to read
through the Impact Report at catholicyyc.ca/2022imp...
Pope
Francis’ Prayer Intention for April 2023
Pray
for a more widespread culture of non-violence, that will progress
when countries and citizens alike resort less and less to the use of
arms.
Pope
Francis: "Remember the suffering people of Yemen"
Pope
Francis shed light on the Christian witnesses present all over the
world, and in a particular way brings everyone’s attention to Yemen,
“a land that has been wounded for many years by a terrible, forgotten
war, which has caused so many deaths and still causes so many people
to suffer, especially children.” As a glimmer of hope appears
on the horizon for Yemen, Pope Francis calls on the faithful to
remember the suffering people of the country. Read more
Catholic
Spring Market | Apr 23
Come
and support your local Catholic vendors and find authentic Catholic
products for your home or for gifts at the upcoming Catholic Spring
Market! There will be multiple local Catholic booths, shops and
artists being hosted at St. Michael Catholic Community on Sunday,
April 23, 2023 from 10 am to 3 pm (closed during mass times). catholicyyc.ca/news
Let
the 20's Roar - Dinner and Dance - April 28
Come
out and support Holy Spirit Parish by joining "Let the 20's
Roar," a fun-filled evening of dinner and dance hosted by Holy
Spirit CWL. When: Fri, Apr. 28 at Holy Spirit Parish, Calgary.
Enjoy a champagne reception followed by a delicious dinner and
dessert. Then, prepare to dance the night away! To
register, contact 403-251-3381 or email treasurehscwl@gmail.co....
More info
Holy
Family Conference
April 28 & 29 at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies |
“It Takes a Family to Heal a Family”
Two-day
Holy Family Conference with theme: "It takes a family to heal a
family" will take place on April 28-29 at the Shrine Church of
Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore, with speakers: Fr. Paul Moret,
Chief Wilton Littlechild, Karen Wildcat, and Deacon Ed Mending.
Topics: Holy Cloak of St. Joseph, Truth & Reconciliation,
St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Works of Mercy, Prison
Ministry. Cost: $40/adult or $50 for a family of four
($10 for each additional child). To register, contact Lyle
Thorne at 1-780-915-6091 or email ourhope@telus.net
Our
Lady of Victory Camp in Summer
If
you have a child in grade 4-12, Our Lady of Victory Camp (OLVC) this
summer has a place for them. Consider sending them to camp
where they can swim in the lake, gather around the campfire, play
epic games, and grow in their faith during one of four weeks of camp
this summer. If you don’t have a camp-aged child, you can still
get involved in the preparations for camp reopening this summer.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 587-447-2837 or
visit www.olvcamp.com
Journeying
Together: Hope & Healing for those mourning the loss of a child |
May 5&6
Two-day
workshop for those mourning the loss of a child through miscarriage
or stillbirth. Lunch and refreshments included; childcare
available. Friday, May 5 (7 pm to 9 pm) session offers an
evening of healing prayer, adoration, and reflection; Saturday, May 6
(9:30 am to 3:30 pm) session is an all day workshop consisting of
talks, round table discussions, and support. Register by May 1
at miscarriageliturgy.ca...
Silent
Retreat for Young Professionals at Mount St. Francis - May 5-6
Christian
Young Professionals (late 20s-40s) are invited to attend a Silent
Retreat at Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, Cochrane on the weekend
of May 5-7. Theme: Walking in Grace. To register, email
ypretreat@gmail.com
Join
a peaceful, prayerful, and family-friendly 10K Walk/Hike on Saturday,
May 13 to celebrate and witness to respect for every life!
Grandparents and elderly are invited too! Tables and chairs will be
available. Enjoy live music, snacks, and a hotdog BBQ lunch
after the walk! Funds raised will support four educational
Respect Life programs in schools and the community. Don't miss
this chance to show your support for life and family. Register
at calgaryprolife.com or call
403-243-0691.
- Bookkeeper (Full-time) - Calgary Pastoral Centre,
Calgary
- Senior Accountant (Full-time) - Calgary
Pastoral Centre, Calgary
- Assistant Coordinator (Casual) - Feed the
Hungry, Calgary Pastoral Centre, Calgary
- Admin. Assistant (Part-time) - Our Lady of
the Rockies, Canmore
- Children's Liturgy Coord. (Casual) - St.
Michael's, Calgary
- Cook (Part-time) - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Family Faith Coordinator - All Saints,
Lethbridge
Healing
your life with Mercy and Mary - May 6
Sisters
of Divine Mercy invite you to discover your beauty and identity in
Christ through Divine Mercy and Mary. When: Sat, May 6 from
10:30 am to 3:30 pm, Divine Mercy Centre. There will be Holy
Mass, opportunity for confessions, candlelight Adoration with
inspirational hymns led by the Sisters of Divine Mercy, and
Conference. To register, call 587-755-1019 or visit sistersofdivinemercy.o...
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...
April
/ May 2023 Calendar Highlights
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