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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 6:1-7
1 Peter 2:4-9
John 14:1-12
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The
readings on this Fifth Sunday of Easter present us with themes of
dwelling places and home. As Christian stewards, we are well
aware that this world is not our permanent home. We are merely
pilgrims here, making our way through the stewardship way of life to
our true home, heaven.
Yet, as we make our way to heaven, we are called to make our dwelling
here — whether we are in a household of one or bursting at the seams
— a true “domestic church.” In other words, the stewardship way
of life begins long before we set foot on the parish grounds.
Stewardship starts at home. It begins with our families — our
domestic churches.
The domestic church plays a key role in our sanctification because it
is the primary place where we practice intimate and selfless love of
other persons.
In our Gospel passage from John, Jesus speaks of heaven as a home
filled with dwelling places. “In my Father’s house there are
many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I
am going to prepare a place for you?” This is a beautiful image
of the glory that awaits us and the personal love our Lord has for us
in preparing the perfect “spot” for each one of us who remain
faithful to Him.
Let us respond to this great love by becoming good stewards of our
earthly dwellings, making our homes true “domestic churches” where we
honor God with our prayer, our thoughtfulness to each other, and our
generous hospitality to all.
Let us never forget that stewardship starts at home!
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Tue,
May 9 @ 9:00 am Jack
Brill (INT)
Tue,
May 9 @ 11:00 am Madeleine
& Michael McIntyre (INT) - Senior Care
Centre
Tue,
May 9 @ 6:30 pm Elaine
ODwyer (RIP)
Wed, May 10 @ 9:00 am Mike &
Eva Bodner (RIP)
Wed,
May 10 @ 6:30 pm Donat Nowaczynski
(RIP)
Thu, May 11 @ 9:00 am Nathan
& Isabel Pogue (INT)
Thu,
May 11 @ 6:30 pm Bob Savoy
(RIP)
Fri,
May 12 @ 9:00 am Jay
and Bernie Seneviratne (INT)
Fri, May 12 @ 6:30 pm
Gabriella Cseke and family (INT)
Sat, May 13 @ 9:00 am
Rudolfo Cruz (RIP)
Sat,
May 13 @ 5:00 pm
Buenaventura Vivas (RIP)
Sun, May 14 @ 9:00 am Darryn
& Izack Lorenson (INT)
Sun,
May 14 @ 11:00 am St. Albert the
Great Community (INT)
Sun,
May 14 @ 5:00 pm Darroch
Seward (RIP)
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LECTOR MINISTRY TRAINING SESSION
What
do you call a man or woman who stands up in a Catholic church and
lends his or her voice to God? A LECTOR.
If you are being called to proclaim God’s word, then please
consider joining the Lector Ministry and fulfill that calling.
We will be holding training sessions for those who are new to this
ministry and those who would like to have a little refresher
training.
The
training session will be held on:
- Wednesday
May 10, 2023 at 7:00pm after
the evening Mass.
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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
feminine hygiene products
and canned soup. Please
drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex.
Thank you for your support!
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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
Highway Cleanup, if you are
interested in joining us in this fund raising effort please meet
at St. Albert the Great church parking lot for 8am on Saturday
May 6th
- KofC
Exemplification on Tuesday May 9th following the
6:30pm Mass. All practical
Catholic men over the age of 18 are invited to join the Knights
of Columbus Council to evangelize their faith and give you the
opportunity to help the parish community when you are able.
Contact
Grand Knight Barry Maloney at gk12446@kofc.a...
to get more info.
- 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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CWL BABY BOTTLE LENTEN PROJECT
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The
ladies of St. Albert the Great CWL would like to thank all our
parishioners who participated in the Baby Bottle Lenten project.
We collected a grand total of $4,196.05
which will be shared with St.
Vincent de Paul for baby supplies and will also
assist with restocking the pantry this month at St. Anne Academic Centre
(Kara Life program).
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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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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
Ecclesial
movements are groups of people committed to an apostolate with their
own specific charism, which the Holy Spirit grants for the common
good of the Church. Composed mainly of members of the lay
faithful, the search for a personal encounter with Christ unites
them. At the same time, at the service of the Gospel, they
dialogue with today’s women and men, wherever they are.
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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THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA -
MAY 13
May
13 is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima, honouring her first
apparition to three Portuguese shepherd children in 1917. Join
us in celebrating this significant event's anniversary with special
initiatives in honour of Our Lady's Feast:
- May
4 to 12 - Novena to Our Lady of Fatima with Heralds
of the Gospel (livestream)
- Saturday,
May 13 at 5 pm - Rosary
followed by Mass and candlelight procession at Our Lady of Fatima
Parish, Calgary. After the candlelight procession, Our
Lady of Fatima Parish invites you to a Portuguese/Brazilian
finger food fundraising for the youth ministry. More info
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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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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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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: Right
at the beginning of today’s gospel, Jesus tells the disciples
not to be worried and to believe in him. He is asking them
to trust him. Think about the people in our lives that we
trust. How does it feel when someone breaks your trust?
This week think about ways to show your trust in God, and
what will you do for the people who trust in you? (CAFOD)
- Colouring page this Sunday
- Kid's Bulletin this Sunday
- Sunday Connection this Sunday
(Gr. 1 to 8)
- Children's Liturgy of the Word this Sunday
Cardinal
Erdő: Pope Francis came to Hungary with great love
Cardinal
Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, in an interview with
Vatican News, reflects on Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to Hungary,
and says the Pope came as a true pilgrim of peace and brought the
faithful a sense of immense joy and a call to work for peace. Read more
Read
about Fr. Ephrem Kardouh
Fr.
Ephrem Kardouh's ministry of service and compassion has touched the
lives of many in our Diocese. If you have been wondering about
his whereabouts and how he's been doing in his new pastoral
assignment, we have some exciting news to share from his associate,
Fr. Joseph Haggar in Rhode Island, United States. Read his story
in Faithfully
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
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.
The
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima - May 13
May
13 is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima, honouring her first
apparition to three Portuguese shepherd children in 1917. Join
us in celebrating this significant event's anniversary with special
initiatives in honour of Our Lady's Feast on Saturday, May 13 at
5 pm - Rosary followed by Mass and candlelight
procession at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Calgary. After the
candlelight procession, Our Lady of Fatima Parish invites you to a
Portuguese/Brazilian finger food fundraising for the youth ministry.
More info
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 Hike for Life
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
- Assistant Coordinator - 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
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
2023 Calendar Highlights
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