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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 8:5-8; 14-17
1 Peter 3:15-18
John 14:15-21
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On
this sixth Sunday of Easter, our readings remind us that God must
come first in our lives, and that love of God shows itself in
concrete actions — this is precisely why the stewardship way of life
is so necessary.
Our second reading, from St. Peter, challenges us to, “Sanctify
Christ as Lord in your hearts.” In other words, we are to put
Christ first above all else in our lives. His role is not
merely as Savior of our lives, as significant as that role is — He is
to be “Lord” of our lives as well. As His disciples, we are
called to make Him ruler of all aspects of our lives — our time,
talent, and treasure.
The beauty of the stewardship way of life is that it offers us a
concrete means to show that Christ truly is Lord of our lives, to
“prove” our love, in a manner of speaking, because true love is not a
mere sentiment. “Whoever has my commandments and observes them
is the one who loves me,” Jesus tells us in our Gospel passage from
John.
True love is an act of the will. It requires obedience to all of
God’s commandments. This requires courage, humility, and deep trust
in Him.
But the rewards of this kind of love are indescribably wonderful.
Christ tells us Himself, “Whoever loves me will be loved by my
Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him.”
Could there be anything more satisfying to live in such a way that
the God of the universe is pleased to reveal more and more of Himself
to us?
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Tue,
May 16 @ 9:00 am Elijah Ibe (INT)
Tue,
May 16 @ 11:00 am Joel Blomme (INT) -
Senior Care Centre
Tue,
May 16 @ 6:30 pm Nesura Napak
(INT)
Wed, May 17 @ 9:00 am Lucia
Imbrogno (RIP)
Wed,
May 17 @ 10:30 am Robert Blomme (INT) -
Senior Care Centre
Wed,
May 17 @ 6:30 pm Jolly Kuruvilla
(RIP)
Thu, May 18 @ 9:00 am Rey G. Tomes
(INT)
Thu,
May 18 @ 6:30 pm Erin Castro (INT)
Fri,
May 19 @ 9:00 am Marie
Campaneli (RIP)
Fri, May 19 @ 6:30 pm Aldo
Valencerina (RIP)
Sat, May 20 @ 9:00 am Sharon
van der Sloot (INT)
Sat,
May 20 @ 5:00 pm Pacita
Canete (INT)
Sun, May 21 @ 9:00 am Fr. Kevin
Tumback (INT)
Sun,
May 21 @ 11:00 am St. Albert the Great
Community (INT)
Sun,
May 21 @ 5:00 pm Chacko Stephen
(RIP)
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APRIL 2023 FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
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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
$31,412.74 towards our goal thanks to your generous contributions.
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REFUGEE FAMILY DONATION UPDATE
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There
will be a Youth
Mass on Sunday, June 4th, 9am (only). If any
young people of the parish would like to participate, parents can
sign-up their kids for various roles (welcoming, choir, taking up the
gifts, etc). There
will be sign-up sheets in the Narthex after all Masses this weekend,
May 13 & 14.
SATG
Youth Group would like to extend a very special thank you to our
Sisters in Faith from Seeds of the Word who joined us last
Friday. We enjoyed hearing about their daily life, devotion to
Jesus, and the missionary work they do spreading the Gospel. We
also had a lot of fun together in a game of Guess Who!
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PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: MAKE MEMORIES
WITH MOM THIS SUNDAY MAY 14
Take
this opportunity to take a photo with Mom on Mother’s Day in front of
our Parish 25th Anniversary backdrop after the 9 AM and 11 AM Masses
this weekend May 14.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs
pancake syrup and pancake mix. Please
drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex.
Thank you for your support!
April 2023 Hampers Report
Number
of hampers delivered to families suffering from food
insecurity: 55
Number
of Children in these families 112
Number
of Adults in these families 109
Thank
you St Albert the Great parishioners for your ongoing support for
families in our community.
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COMING ALIVE CAMP REGISTRATION IS
NOW CLOSED
The
registration is now closed as the maximum number of campers that can
attend has been reached. Thank you to all who have registered
for this event.
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KofC St. Albert the Great Council
will be selling Mother's Day roses on May 14th after the
9am and 11am Masses for $5 each.
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A BIBLICAL WALK WITH THE BLESSED
MOTHER COURSE
"Dr. Edward Sri's 8-week course
on, 'A Biblical Walk With the Blessed Mother' will begin in September
on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 PM over Zoom. Cost of
the workbook is $42, and payment can be an e-transfer or cheque, made
payable to:
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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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"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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A message from Bishop McGrattan
Together
with the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Bishop
McGrattan is urging the faithful to continue to oppose the expansion
of MAiD in Canada. The CCCB has just issued an Open Letter to the
Government of Canada and a Message to the Catholic Faithful on May 9
re: Permitting
Persons Living with Mental Illness to Access Euthanasia/Assisted
Suicide. We ask you to share the Bishop's message and
provide your parishioners with access to the CCCB letters
below.
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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK - MAY 14 to
19
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Alberta’s
Catholic schools are beacons of hope for families across the province
seeking faith-based education for their children!
Let us celebrate Catholic
Education Week (May 14-19) this month with the
provincial theme "As
for us, we will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and
ever.” (Micah 4:5). Catholic Education Week also
provides a special opportunity to thank each one of you for your
extraordinary service on behalf of Catholic education.
- Catholic
Education Week Letter from
the Bishops of Alberta (English/French)
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NATIONAL FAMILY & LIFE WEEK |
MAY 7 to 14
To
love one another is to see the face of Christ in every person,
beginning with our families. To love one another recognizes a person’s
inestimable dignity and worth. To love one another is our
shared need for unfailing tenderness, kindness, compassion and care.
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Diocese of Calgary
invites all the faithful to celebrate the joy and beauty of family
and life during the National Family & Life Week, May 7 to 14.
We have compiled a list of amazing resources from CCCB to help
you make the most of this special week.
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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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SACRED HEART CHURCH, STRATHMORE
50/50 RAFFLE
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POPE'S PRAYER INTENTION FOR MAY 2023
Pope
Francis has just reminded us of something very important: that
ecclesial movements should always keep moving forward. They
should keep responding to the changes and challenges of today's
world. These movements, with their unique calling, continue to
inspire many lay people to live out the Gospel in their daily lives,
spreading the Good News everywhere they go. Let's join Pope Francis
in praying for this important intention as we look forward to the
Feast of Pentecost. And just like John Paul II, let's call upon
the Holy Spirit to come and make our unique gifts and talents even
more fruitful as we share our faith with the world.
Pope's prayer
intention for May 2023: Let us pray that ecclesial movements and groups
may daily rediscover their mission, an evangelizing mission, and that
they place their own charisms at the service of the world’s needs
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LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR MAY 2 TO
JUNE 20
Join
the Life in the Spirit Seminar every Tuesday from May 2 to June 20, 6:30 pm to 8:30
pm at St. Mary's Parish Hall. This
eight-session seminar is an evangelistic tool and formation
experience designed to introduce participants to a life in the power
and presence of the Holy Spirit. Register here
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LAUDATO SI' WEEK - MAY 21 to 28
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Laudato Si’ Week 2023 will be celebrated May 21 to 28 with the
film “The Letter” (YouTube originals) to mark the eighth anniversary
of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on care for creation. Let's keep
bringing Laudato
Si’ to life!
- The Letter tells the story of a journey to
Rome of frontline leaders to discuss the encyclical letter Laudato Si’ with
Pope Francis. The exclusive dialogue with the Pope,
included in the film, offers a revealing insight into the
personal history of Pope Francis and stories never seen since he
became the Bishop of Rome. Watch "The Letter"
now.
- Interested to host a screening of "The Letter"
with your community? Get info
here
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SECOND COLLECTION FOR THE POPE'S
PASTORAL WORKS - MAY 21
On Sunday, May 21,
there will be a second collection for the Pope's Pastoral Works. This
National Collection was established by the Bishops of Canada in 1970.
The funds collected help the Pope contribute to charitable
causes around the world, particularly toward aiding victims of war,
famine and natural disasters. The Pope's Pastoral Works
displays Christ's love and compassion for people in desperate need.
Please give generously. To give online, click here.
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PROL-LIFE "LOVE LIFE" CONFERENCE
- MAY 27
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Sat, May 27 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore | Free "Love Life!" Conference at the
Shrine Church. The conference starts with Mass, followed by two,
life-affirming, educational presentations from Calgary Pro-Life.
fellowship, refreshments and entertainment. All are welcome!
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Catholic
Education & the Provincial Election
A message from the Calgary Catholic
School District (CCSD): Calgary, Chestermere, Airdrie, and Cochrane.
The Calgary Catholic Board of Trustees are advocates for Catholic
education. We believe that all of our students deserve the best
learning opportunities so that they can reach their full potential
and be healthy, successful learners in faith-filled spaces. Together,
our board works hard to provide leadership and direction to our
school district and to shine light on the value and importance of
publicly funded Catholic education.
Calgary Catholic is one of the most successful school districts in
the province and we work to provide the highest-quality programs that
educate and empower students from kindergarten to Grade 12. We
are also seeing rapid growth. Families want quality,
faith-based Catholic education, which is why our board has developed
an advocacy
booklet that summarizes the district's priorities
and shines light on the areas in which our schools require additional
support.
Through ongoing advocacy efforts, our Board is hopeful that our
school district will receive sustainable and equitable funding that
will in turn allow us to support all of our students' diverse needs
in quality, faith-based learning spaces. The next provincial
election is scheduled for May 29, 2023. Feel free to use the
questions and information in the advocacy booklet when speaking to
MLA candidates in your area. For more information, please visit
our website...”
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TRAiD FOR MAiD AT ST. MICHAEL'S -
MAY 30
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Tue, May 30 at 7:30 pm at St.
Michael's, Calgary | True Assistance
in Dying: why is MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) embedding itself
in our country? St. Michael’s Catholic Women’s League will be
hosting Dr. Peggy Thomson-Gibson, MSCM. FRCP(C), as she presents on
how to “Defend the Faith without Raising our Voice” to shed the light
of faith through prayer, action and sacrifice.
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VISITATION OF MARY FEAST DAY WITH
BISHOP MCGRATTAN AT THE SHRINE CHURCH - MAY 31
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Save the date: Wed, May 31 from 11
am to 2 pm at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore | Bishop McGrattan invites you to join him on the
Visitation of Mary Feast Day, to pray and gather, and entrust the
work of the Synod of Bishops to Mary, Mother of the Church. We
will be celebrating the Feast Day Mass with Bishop McGrattan,
followed by a reception and an outdoor rosary. More information
to follow.
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CCEF Ignite the Spark Gala in Calgary
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Please
join the Calgary
Catholic Education Foundation in an
evening of celebrating and fundraising at Ignite the Sparkon
June 1, 2023, at Telus Spark. Hosted by Michael Chiasson of Access52,
enjoy live entertainment, inspiring stories, a decadent display of
food & beverage, plus an online live auction & wine
raffle. Tickets are on sale now and available at bit.ly/Ignitet...
Proceeds support enhanced learning opportunities for students
and schools in the Calgary Catholic School District.
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Sunday
Bulletin shorts, free to use
In
typical John-style we hear from the mouth of Jesus the basic building
blocks of his true identity, of his life and ministry, and of
Christian truth and theology: “I am the way, and the truth, and the
life.” As Jesus takes leave from his disciples and they ask
where he is going, he stresses once again who he is – I AM.
Jesus’ words are to encourage all disciples to continue
believing the God of life.
- What part of this reading speaks to you most
strongly today?
- How do Jesus’ words console you, challenge
you, send you forth?
- In what way does faith in Jesus help you grow
a big heart?
(Source:
Diocese of Saskatoon)
- Kid's
challenge this week: It
is often easy to show our love for those people who are close to
us. We can be kind and generous to our friends, we can
listen to our parents, carers and teachers. We can share
with our brother or sister. But we need to do our best to
show our love to all people, not just those who are close by.
How do you think we can show our love for our sisters and
brothers around the world?
(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
Watch
Youtube Original "The Letter" to celebrate Laudato Si' Week
(May 21-28)
Laudato Si’ Week 2023 will be celebrated May 21-28 with the film
“The Letter” to mark the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark
encyclical on care for creation. Let's keep bringing Laudato Si’ to
life! Watch now at theletterfilm....
Pray
the Holy Spirit Novena
Read
the most recent GrACE newsletter offering information and links to
upcoming Catholic Education Week (CEW) May 15 to 19 and the GrACE
Summit - May 12, as well as a link to the online store for ordering Catholic Education: In it
Together apparel and gear for your advocacy work.
Meet Alberta's Excellence in Catholic Education recipients and
hear from Catholic school educators across the province about what is
happening in their community. Read now
Pro-Life
"Love Life" Conference
Free
"Love Life!" Conference on Sat, May 27 from 9:30 am to
12:30 pm at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore.
The conference starts with Mass, followed by two,
life-affirming, educational presentations from Calgary Pro-Life.
Fellowship, refreshments and entertainment.
TRAiD
for MAiD at St. Michael's - May 30
True
Assistance in Dying: why is MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying)
embedding itself in our country? St. Michael’s Catholic Women’s
League will be hosting Dr. Peggy Thomson-Gibson, MSCM. FRCP(C), as
she presents on how to “Defend the Faith without Raising our Voice”
to shed the light of faith through prayer, action and sacrifice.
When: Tue, May 30 at 7:30 pm at St. Michael's, Calgary.
Visitation
of Mary Feast Day - May 31
Bishop
McGrattan invites you to join him on the Visitation of Mary Feast
Day, to pray and gather, and entrust the work of the Synod of Bishops
to Mary, Mother of the Church. When: Wed, May 31 from 11 am to 2
pm at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore. We
will be celebrating the Feast Day Mass with Bishop McGrattan,
followed by a reception and an outdoor rosary. More info
Marian
Art Exhibition at St. Martha's, Lethbridge
St.
Martha's Parish in Lethbridge will showcase nine paintings of the
Holy Mother by local artist Jim Robinson throughout the month of May.
This exhibition is dedicated to the Blessed
Virgin Mary and protection of the unborn. Proceeds will support
the Lethbridge & District Pro-Life Society. More info
CCCB
webinar “Concrete Ways to Renew Practices of Family Holiness”
A
free webinar on Saturday,
3 June 2023, from 11:00 to 12:30 pm MT.
This reflection is dedicated to those in dioceses, eparchies,
parishes, or to family groups that accompany couples and families in
faith. Speaker: Msgr.
Philippe Bordeyne, President of the John Paul II Pontifical
Theological Institute for the Science of Marriage and the Family,
Rome, Italy. Registration information will be
available soon. More info in English... | French
Life
in the Spirit Seminars in Calgary & Lethbridge
- Calgary:
CCCRS invites you to join the Life in the Spirit Seminars every Tuesday in May to June
20, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at St. Mary's Parish
Hall. This eight-session seminar is an evangelistic tool and
formation experience designed to introduce participants to a life
in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Register/more
info: Deacon
Alex Martinez (587) 894-5314.
- Lethbridge:
“People of Praise” Society (Live-In community) invites you to a
Life in the Spirit Seminar, 7 consecutive weeks starting
Wednesday, May 10 until June 21 at 7 pm,
Assumption Parish Hall (2405 – 12 Ave S. Lethbridge) with the
exception of May 17 at St. Basil’s lower hall, 604-13th St N
Lethbridge. Register/more info: Shelley Holden
at 403-330-6255.
Restoring
the Feminine Heart, Women's Conference
Beloved
Daughters Ministry invites you to their women's conference, offering
a time of rest and renewal, with speakers Heather and Jake Khym.
When: Fri-Sat,
May 26-27 at St. Luke's, Calgary. Register now | Print poster
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 olvcamp.com...
Provincial
Election - May 29
It is
the moral duty of every Catholic to vote. We pray that you make a
prayerful decision in light of the gospel message and choose
representatives who uphold justice, religious freedom, the common
good and moral values. Date of provincial election: Mon, May
29. Check out: "Voting Like a Catholic" guide (PDF);
Alberta party
platform comparison
- Admin Assistant (Part-time) - St. Albert the
Great, Calgary
- Assistant Coordinator (Casual) - Feed
the Hungry, Calgary
- Maintenance Worker (Part-time) - Sacred
Heart, Calgary
- Admin. Assistant (Part-time) - Our Lady of
the Rockies, Canmore
- Cook (Part-time) - St. Mary's Cathedral,
Calgary
- Family Faith Coordinator - All Saints,
Lethbridge
- Archive and Marriage Office Administrators -
Diocese of Victoria
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...
May /
June 2023 Calendar Highlights
- May
16, 23, 30 | Life in the Spirit Seminar -
St. Mary's Cathedral
- May
17, 24, 31 | Life in the Spirit Seminar -
Lethbridge
- May
18-26 | Novena to the Holy Spirit -
Parishes in Calgary
- May
19-27 | Pentecost Novena - Divine Mercy
Centre
- May
27 | Pentecost Vigil Mass, St. Mary's
Cathedral
- May
14-19 | Catholic Education Week
- May
21-28 | Laudato Si' Week
- May
21 | The Pope's Pastoral Works Sunday
- May
21 | Vespers & Study of the Life of St.
Francis
- May
25 | Learn about Benedictine Spirituality
- Zoom
- May
26-27 | "Restoring the Feminine
Heart" Women's Conference - Beloved Daughter
Women's Ministry
- May
27 | How Can I Pray?: Discernment Experience
- FCJ Centre
- May
27 | Pro-life "Love Life"
Conference - Shrine Church, Canmore
- May
29 | Provincial Election
- May
30 | TRAiD for MAiD - St.
Michael's, Calgary
- May
30 | Spiritual Direction: What it is and how it helps -
FCJ Centre
- May
31 | Visitation of Mary Feast Day -
Shrine Church, Canmore
- June
3 | Body Language for Ministry & Care
Givers - FCJ Centre
- June
6,13, 20 |Life in the Spirit Seminar -
St. Mary's Cathedral
- June
11 | Corpus Christi Procession -
Lethbridge
- June
16 | Ordination of Santiago Torres to
Priesthood - St. Mary's Cathedral
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