Isaiah 50: 4 - 7

Philippians 2: 6 - 11

 Mark 14: 1 - 15: 47

Today we celebrate Palm Sunday.  As we read about the climax of Christ’s mission here on earth, we are reminded that He is the Perfect Steward, a model for us all on our stewardship journey.
 
Our First Reading, from the prophet Isaiah, portrays a suffering servant.  The suffering servant, in many ways, foreshadows what Jesus endured during His passion.  Even though He didn’t deserve such tortures, He humbly submitted to them.  His mission as a steward was to fulfill His Father’s mission.  We, too, play a unique role in our Father’s mission by bringing souls to Christ.  It simply begins with the witness of our lives.
 
Today's Gospel shares the account of Jesus’ last days on earth, and how He lives them says a great deal about how we should be living ours as faithful stewards. Jesus does many things in these last days, and they all revolve around prayer and service — two trademark actions of a good and faithful Catholic.  He hosts a Passover meal in which He gives us His Body and Blood in the Eucharist.  He intensely prays to His Father.  Lastly, He submits to humiliation, torture and death for our sake, calling out to God the Father in His weakest moments.  We might not be called to the same type of prayer and service, but we are all called to commit time in daily prayer with our Lord, and to serve our families, churches and neighbours.
 
As we embark on this Holy week, let us take some time to reflect on the life of Christ as He is our model Steward, and may we strive to imitate Him daily.

Tue, March 26 @ 9:00 am        Cleofe Salinas (RIP)

Tue, March 26 @ 6:30 pm        Kay Chudleigh (RIP)

Wed, March 27 @ 9:00 am       Don Morgan (INT)

Wed, March 27 @ 6:30 pm       Joseph Neil (RIP)

Thu, March 28 @ 7:00 pm        Holy Thursday, no mass intentions

Fri, March 29 @ 12:00 pm        Good Friday, no mass intentions

Fri, March 29 @ 3:00 pm          Good Friday, no mass intentions

Sat, March 30 @ 8:00 pm         Easter Vigil - for RCIA        
Sun, March 31 @ 9:00 am        Glen & Mia Altura (INT)

Sun, March 31 @ 11:00 am      St. Albert the Great Community (INT)

Sun, March 31 @ 2:00 pm        Jill Mellor (INT)

Sun, March 31 @ 5:00 pm        Fernando & Teresita Midoy (RIP)

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Easter Office hours are as follows:

Our parish has a number of pastoral care ministers that are available to bring Holy Communion to parishioners who are unable to attend Mass.  Pastoral care is a ministry of healing and presence to those parishioners who are sick, elderly, dying, home bound and bereaved.   Our ministers are available to make home visits, as well we have ministers that regularly attend the South Campus Hospital.  

If you or a loved one are a parishioner in need of a pastoral care visit at home or at the South Calgary Health Campus please contact the parish office at 403-257-6054. 

St. Albert the Great Parish is seeking 2 individuals to develop and manage our social media and other electronic communications.  This volunteer position is an excellent opportunity to gain practical digital communications experience while serving your Parish by connecting with and informing our faithful.  For more information, please click here .

The Knights of Columbus council of St. Albert the Great is proud to present in collaboration with our SATG Clergy, “We are the People of the Eucharist”, a Eucharistic Discernment given by Bishop David Motiuk, who is the Honorary State Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus of Alberta, available to all parishioners!

The KofC Family of the Month for March 2024 Press Release can be found by clicking on  this link .

St. Albert the Great CWL is thrilled to announce our upcoming Baby Bottle Lenten project for this year, once again using the baby bottle theme.  The baby bottle you have taken home is to be filled with loose change throughout Lent, and then returned on Palm Sunday.  If you still wish to have a bottle please contact satgcwl@gmail.com.  After witnessing the joy and enthusiasm of the past two years, we couldn't resist bringing this fun project back.

We've heard about the friendly competitions within our Parish, and we encourage you to share your stories with us by emailing  satgcwl@gmail.com.  Your experiences add to the joy of our community.

This year, the proceeds will support CWL supported charities focused on children and youth.  We look forward to seeing you this weekend as we begin this family-oriented Lenten activity, filled with fun, learning, and spiritual growth.

Thank you for your unwavering support of our charitable endeavours!  God bless.

Myth: I’m too old to donate blood.

Fact: If you meet the eligibility requirements, including the height and weight requirements, there is no maximum age to donate blood.  All donors in Canada must be at least 17 years old.

Hallow, the #1 prayer and meditation app in the world, is partnering with St. Albert the Great parish this Lent!  Let’s join together as a parish community in the audio-guided Lent Pray40 Challenge with Jonathan Roumie, Fr. Mike Schmitz and Mark Wahlberg, and in addition to other surprise audio guides!  We are blessed by this opportunity to further enrich our community through shared prayer.

Join us at a kickoff event filled with faith and fellowship on Sunday February 11^th at 10 am in the St. Albert the Great Parish basement.  By scanning the QR code, you're not only registering for our kick-off event, but also securing Hallow Premium for just $1!  This special offer is extended to all parishioners because our parish is a proud Hallow partner.  Even if you are unable to attend the kick-off event, please scan the QR code to join our community this Lenten season as we delve into the richness of prayer with Hallow’s Pray40 Challenge.

Further information will be provided upon registration.  Any questions?  Reach out to our Hallow parish coordinator, Robe Pettigrew at robe@questsend.ca.  We look forward to praying with you!

We applaud the men and women who have made the New Year's Resolution to invest in their spiritual life in 2024!  There are three men's groups and five women's groups.  Please pray for all our participants.

We have been in touch with our sponsored family, they have been cleared medically and are just waiting with anticipation for their travel date to come to Canada.  In the meantime they have sent the following message to us for Lent.

"Dear ones:  The word freedom is beautiful, we long for freedom to be able to worship at Mass one day soon.  It is hard for many to imagine such a life that we live, but we are facing our difficulties.  We see Christ by our side in our darkest and loneliest days.  Jesus is the light and freedom in our lives.  We thank you all for praying for us and giving us hope".

As our sponsored family gets closer to transitioning from being refugees to becoming members of our parish, we wanted our ministry name to better reflect this. This is why we have renamed our ministry the New Canadian Family Ministry of Hope.

"For all the benefactors of the poor, that God may reward them with eternal life", Lord hear us.

Donations can be made at svdp.satg.donations@gmail.com

St. Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul currently needs  mayonnaise and

Please drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex.  All non perishable food is appreciated.  Thank you for your support!

(Temporary Contract: May 1 – August 30, 2024; 40 hours a week)

This Summer Position primarily attends to grounds keeping, minor repairs and maintenance and setting up and cleaning up of various events.  This position reports directly to the Franciscan Local Minister and works closely with the Maintenance Manager.

The preferred candidate is a post-secondary student
Salary: $17.80 hour, less required payroll deductions

You can find more information on this position by clicking on  this link  .

Click on the images above to connect to Mary's Meals website.

All are welcome! Bishop McGrattan will celebrate the following liturgies at St. Mary's Cathedral: 

All are invited to join Bishop McGrattan on the Outdoor Way of the Cross on Good Friday, March 29, 2024 at 9 am.  We are introducing a new route this year that begins at St. Mary's University and leads us to the Father Lacombe Centre. Remember to dress appropriately for the outdoors.  For more information, visit catholicyyc.ca/wayofthecross   

Upcoming formation opportunities for #renewal are available below:  

A Great Symphony of Prayer: The Our Father as a Programme of Life

Embark on a spiritual journey with the CCCB's engaging webinar series, “A Great Symphony of Prayer,” in response to Pope Francis's Year of Prayer initiative, hosted by Dr. Josephine Lombardi.  Crafted by the Jubilee Office in Rome, this series offers deep dives into prayer through specially prepared booklets.  This is a unique opportunity to connect with the divine and join a global community in prayer.  When: Tuesdays at 11 am MT from Apr 2 to Apr 30, 2024.  Register Now

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) invites you to join their Journey through Lent video series.  On this Palm Sunday, Bishop Hagemoen provides a reflection on the passion of Christ.    

his harvest” (Matt. 9:37-38).  Come and pray before the Lord | catholicyyca.ca/40hours.  Come and pray with us at the upcoming 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations: 

For more information about hosting 40 Hours Devotion in your parish, please contact Fr. Derek Remus at derek.remus@calgarydiocese.ca or click here. 

Join the Calgary Catholic Medical Association (CCMA) for a morning of inspiration and fellowship at the Annual Bishop's Breakfast with Bishop McGrattan, open to all interested in Catholic healthcare, on Sat, Apr 6, 2024, from 10 am to 1 pm at Railway Cafe, Heritage Park, Calgary.

Tickets $40 regular / $25 students, register via email at catholicmedyyc@gmail.com.  More info 

To learn more and register, please contact: 

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     403-615-6126 

"A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows"

St. Francis of Assisi

Through the stark reality of the cross Jesus invites us to choose eternal life.  With open arms he welcomes us to rise above the forces of death, in forgiveness and love, to follow him as disciples of life.  

“The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest” (Matt. 9:37-38).  Pray with us as for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life in our Diocese.  Come and pray before the Lord | catholicyyca.ca/40hours  

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Regnum Christi Calgary is inviting young people to a week-long event during Holy Week 2024.  This event is designed to help young people develop a deeper relationship with Christ and will include a range of activities such as Mass, Adoration, Confession, games, food, live Stations of the Cross, and a Marian procession.  The event will be held from Mar 24 - 30 at St. James' Parish in Okotoks.  More info & registration
 

The Diocese of Calgary invites individuals who feel called to assist their parish in a healing ministry.  This Pastoral Care Training is designed for those who wish to support the sick, elderly, dying, homebound, and bereaved members of their community.  Sessions: Saturday, April 20th and Saturday, May 4  at Catholic Pastoral Centre (120 17 Ave SW). Deadline to register:  April 15, 2024. 

Note: Participants should receive approval from their Pastor and/or Pastoral Care Coordintor.  Please reach out to your parish for screening requirements. Register at catholicyyca.ca/pastoralcare  or call 403-218-5521.

 

Great news!  The celebration of Sunday Mass has resumed at three hospitals in the City of Calgary on the First Sunday of Advent.  Patients, family members and friends, and hospital staff are now able to avail themselves of this pastoral outreach in the following facilities:  
 Sundays at 3:30 pm - Foothills Hospital Chapel
 Sundays at 3:00 pm – Peter Lougheed Hospital Chapel
 Sundays at 3:30 pm – Rockyview Hospital Chapel

 Sundays at 3:30 pm – South Health Campus Hospital Chapel
 

Your Application package must include a completed Application of Employment Form, a resume and a cover letter describing suitability for the position. 

Please visit  catholicyyc.ca/careers  for more information and application details. 

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