Acts 2:1-11 1 

1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13
John 20:19-23 

Throughout our readings today, we see the amazing truth that the Holy Spirit gives us gifts and guidance in a very personal way.  We are meant to use these gifts to build up the Body of Christ in a way that is unique to each one of us.

Our first reading, from the Acts of the Apostles, recalls the dramatic moment when the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the apostles.  “Suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were.  Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them.  And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.”

Notice how personal and individual is this outpouring of the Spirit.  This personalized way of “gifting” the apostles allowed them each to reach different people, sharing with them the “mighty acts of God.”  Embracing the stewardship way of life means that we allow the Holy Spirit to guide us in the best use of the unique gifts He has given to each of us, to accomplish the particular mission entrusted to us.

Jesus gives us this mission in our Gospel passage from John.  “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”  But we must not let this responsibility overwhelm us. Jesus Himself, tells us so — “Peace be with you.”

As this Easter season comes to a close, let us be at peace.  And let us resolve to lean on the Holy Spirit more and more as our guide through the stewardship way of life.

Tue, May 30 @ 9:00 am          Maryann Kusmirksi (INT)

Tue, May 30 @ 6:30 pm          Joan Daley (RIP)
Wed, May 31 @ 9:00 am         Mason (INT)

Wed, May 31 @ 6:30 pm         Joseph Yoo (RIP)
Thu, June 1 @ 9:00 am           Jose Perez (RIP)

Thu, June 1 @ 1:30 pm           Thomas Blomme (RIP) - Senior Care Centre

Thu, June 1 @ 6:30 pm           Our Lady of the Rockies graduates (INT)

Fri, June 2 @ 9:00 am             Alexander Fernandes (RIP)
Fri, June 2 @ 6:30 pm             Donnatela Alonso (RIP)
Sat, June 3 @ 9:00 am            Maria & Demetrio Meera (RIP)

Sat, June 3 @ 5:00 pm            Gil & Guirina Manalansan (RIP)
Sun, June 4 @ 9:00 am           Souls of Lobo family (RIP)

Sun, June 4 @ 11:00 am         St. Albert the Great Community (INT)

Sun, June 4 @ 5:00 pm           Mary Crichton & family  (INT)

Our parish needs sponsors to accompany those who are on the journey to become Catholic, through the  Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.  Sponsors offer companionship and prayer that supports the Catechumen or Candidate through the RCIA process.  You do not need to be a teacher of the faith, just a fully initiated and practicing Catholic.  Many sponsors have said this role has helped them grow in their own faith.  The time commitment is to attend some of the weekly Wednesday evening catechesis sessions and ultimately the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil.  

Please prayerfully consider this invitation, and if you'd like to find out more contact Greg Yont at  rcia@stalbertthegreat.ca.  May God bless you!

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.

There will be a gathering of the Men of the Cross on Monday June 5^th at 7 pm.  All Men of the Cross and those interested in learning more about the Men of the Cross are invited to attend.

There will be a short period of adoration in the church followed by Benediction and then a gathering downstairs. 

The gathering will be informal.  There will be short background on the origin of the Men of Cross and followed by some testimonials on the experience of wearing the cross.  This will take one hour max.

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@stalbertthegreat.ca  .

To have a name added to the Prayer Board, please email secretary@stalbertthegreat.ca  and provide the name of the person you would like to add.

CCCB invites you to attend their free webinar "Concrete Ways to Renew Practices of Family Holinesss" on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 11 am to 1:30 pm MT is open to all including Bishops, priests, ministry and diocesan leaders, families and anyone interested in the topic and opportunity for reflection.  Speaker: Prof. Mons. Philippe Bordeyne, President of the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for the Sciences of Marriage and Family, Rome, Italy.  Note: the webinar will be presented in French, but simultaneous translation into English will be provided.  Prof. Mons. Bordeyne brings with him a wealth of experience and education in Church teaching on family and marriage.

Rev. Mr. Santiago Torres, a transitional deacon currently completing studies at St. Joseph Seminary in Edmonton, has been called to ordination to the Holy Priesthood on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.  You are invited to attend the Ordination to the Holy Priesthood Mass on Friday, June 16 at 7 pm at St. Mary's Cathedral.  Reception will follow at the Parish Hall.  All are welcome! 

On that first Easter evening, John describes disciples gripped by fear.  Jesus appears, and had to speak "peace" twice before that fear started to dissipate.  Jesus’ breathing of the Spirit carries echoes of Genesis 2 when God created the first human being and “breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.”  John’s indication that Jesus’ bringing of the Holy Spirit took place on the evening of the day of Resurrection led Tertullian (a third century theologian) to establish that the Fifty Days of Easter are in fact one “great Sunday.” 

Elizabeth House is a life skills program and family-oriented home which welcomes at-risk pregnant and parenting women who need a safe place to live.  Help Elizabeth House as volunteers in the following positions: Fundraising Lead; Facility Maintenance (carpentry, handyfolks, renovation); and Marketing & Communications lead.  More information

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

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 

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

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.

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

Sat, June 10 at 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm | The Oblates of St. Benedict invites you to join guest speaker Fr. John Paul Le, O.S.B., Director of Oblates from Mount Angel Abbey, Oregon, who will give two informative talks and answer questions on how to live out Benedictine Spirituality in everyday life.  No registration required and there is no cost to attend.  For more information, contact Patricia at (403) 630-1312.

Rev. Mr. Santiago Torres, a transitional deacon currently completing studies at St. Joseph Seminary in Edmonton, has been called to ordination to the Holy Priesthood on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.  When: Fri, June 16 at 7 pm - St. Mary's Cathedral.  All are welcome!

Holy House Calgary, a Catholic, classically-based school located at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Inglewood, is accepting applications for the 2023 - 2024 academic year.  There are openings in Grades 1-8 as well as in our full time high school, The Gilbertine Academy (Grades 9-12).  Scholarship and tuition assistance available.  When: Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  For more information, visit us at  www.holyhouse.ca,  or email  office@calgary.holyhouse.ca  to arrange a tour.

St. Luke's Parish invites you to an evening of prayer and song with singer Eswina Ngai and a talk by Fr. Troy Nguyen, taking a look at the life and death of Jesus through the eyes of His Mother.  Cost: Love offering, proceeds to St. Luke's Feed the Hungry Ministry.  When: Tuesday, June 27 after 7 pm Mass at St. Luke's (1566 Northmount Dr. NW, Calgary).  More info

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