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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 Charitable Registration Number 107909939 RR0084
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15th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Amos 7: 12 - 15
Ephesians 1: 3 - 14
Mark 6: 7 - 13
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Our readings today remind us to live our lives in total surrender to God’s care.
The Gospel recounts when Jesus instructs His twelve apostles to begin their missionary work two by two. He encouraged them to take very little — a walking stick and sandals.
If you can recall a time you packed for a trip, or even left the house for a day’s travel, you might remember making a list or packing days in advance. We tend to pack so we know we will be comfortable.
If we extend this concept of "comfort" into other areas of our lives, we will most likely find a few instances where we ensure life is comfortable. It could be buying extra food at the grocery store, making sure we have the most updated technology, or even feeling safe in our bank accounts.
It is not bad to have extra food in the pantry or a new phone. And it isn’t bad to save money. These things can be good when used properly.
But what if we are looking to these things for comfort, security or even happiness?
Imagine if Jesus approached you and said, “Go out and do my work, but you can only bring a walking stick and shoes.” Would you be willing to surrender all the rest?
A key component of living out our call as Christian stewards is total surrender. It is trusting in God during our best moments and our hardest. It is looking to Him for security, comfort and happiness.
Reflect on the ways you might be looking for comfort in the things of this world. Tangibly find a way to become independent from that "thing" so that you can become more dependent on God.
(©Catholic Stewardship Consultants)
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Tue, July 16 @ 9:00 am Wintoh Walbugar (INT) Tue, July 16 @ 11:00 am All children (INT) - Senior Care Centre Tue, July 16 @ 6:30 pm Mark Philips (RIP) Wed, July 17 @ 9:00 am Nathan & Isabel Pogue (INT) Wed, July 17 @ 6:30 pm All Souls in Purgatory Thu, July 18 @ 9:00 am Samantha & Gordon Pogue (INT) Thu, July 18 @ 6:30 pm Denise Paquette (RIP) Fri, July 19 @ 9:00 am Lil Szentmiklossy (INT) Fri, July 19 @ 6:30 pm Tony Lawrence (RIP)
Sat, July 20 @ 9:00 am Armande Busby (INT) Sat, July 20 @ 5:00 pm Domingo Alonso (RIP)
Sun, July 21@ 9:00 am Ray Herrington (RIP) Sun, July 21 @ 11:00 am St. Albert the Great Community (INT) Sun, July 21 @ 5:00 pm Domingo Alonso (RIP)
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Our 2024 parish goal for Together In Action is $78,445 and any surplus will go towards upgrading the indoor and outdoor lighting in the parish.
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Pastoral Renewal Survey - 19k!
Announcement:
We are truly blessed! Thank you to all who participated in the Survey!
An incredible 19,000 parishioners from across the diocese participated in the survey, demonstrating your belief in the importance of Renewal in our faith life, and the life of our parish community.
SATG you did amazing with 1476 parishioners who had completed survey forms! Thank you!
We look forward to sharing the many insights gained from the survey results, which will help us understand our greatest strengths and opportunities for growth on our path to Renewal.
May God bless the renewal of our faith community.
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Update on Parish Renewal!
You are called. You matter. You Belong. There was an amazing turnout of 150 parishioners at the Parish Renewal Gathering May 4th!
To see pictures and read about it, see our article in Faithfully here.
We heard the following feedback from those who attended the Renewal Gathering: - You enjoyed the Gathering and would like to see more events like it.
- You valued praying with scripture/Lectio Divina as a group and sharing your faith.
- You appreciated meeting parishioners you didn’t know before.
- All three pillars of the renewal resonated with you, in particular Strengthening Family Life, as you expressed your desire to form your children in the faith and your concern for family members that have fallen away.
- You long for programs for youth and young adults to learn, grow and keep their faith.
- You would like to receive more formation on the Catholic faith, the Mass, Bible Studies and how to evangelize.
Thank you for sharing your hope for the renewal with us! The Parish Renewal Team will provide a more detailed feedback report in the near future.
Your voice matters!
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Chalice Thanks St. Albert the Great Parish
Chalice extends their heartfelt gratitude to Fr. Maruszczak and St. Albert the Great parish for hosting a Child Sponsorship Weekend on June 29-30. As a result, 15 children were sponsored, in addition to those who are usually sponsored after more time and consideration. On behalf of these children, we give thanks to God that you have revealed His love to them and have given them hope for the future! Chalice envisions a world where all children and families have the means to overcome the cycle of poverty. Please prayerfully consider a call to sponsorship, a unique way to live out your faith by providing hope for a child in need. Please visit chalice.ca or call 1-800-776-6855 for more information on our mission or to sponsor a child today.
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Prestwick Villas Fire Relief Please consider supporting this important cause.
The McKenzie Towne Council has created a web page with ways for people to become involved with supporting those people affected by the Prestwick Villas fire that had devasted a building in the complex. You can access this web page here .
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PARISH SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATORS NEEDED
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 .
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Change your life & become a better Catholic by becoming a Knight of our SATG Council 12446!
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!
FAMILY OF THE MONTH PRESS RELEASE
The KofC Family of the Month for June 2024 Press Release can be found by clicking on this link .
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The St. Albert the Great CWL has partnered with Canadian Blood Services to promote blood donation within our community. Join our Partners for Life team (STAL0116763).
NOTE:
The SATG Catholic Women’s League started a 2024 campaign in conjunction with Canadian Blood Services to increase awareness for the need of blood donors. As part of this campaign, we had Canadian Blood Services complete a site inspection in the hopes St. Albert the Great Parish could become a donation site. Unfortunately, the church elevator and ramp do not accommodate the movement of their equipment. Despite us not being able to be a donation site, the CWL continues to encourage all eligible parishioners, their families, and friends across Canada to make a blood or plasma donation this year. Our CWL parish team name is “St. Albert the Great Catholic Women’s League” through www.blood.ca if you wish to join our team. Our team has made 6 donations so far! There are several donation sites across the city that change based on site availability. The Acadia Recreation Complex and Southview Church in Walden are currently the closest sites to our Parish.
Thank you for your continued support!
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COME AS YOU ARE UPCOMING EVENTS
Proclaiming the Gospel and Forming Missionary Disciples for the Renewal of the World!
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
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This weekend, July 13/14, St Vincent de Paul members will be in the Narthex asking for donations so that we can continue to provide food hampers to the many families in need in our community. The high cost of food, rent and utilities are leaving families with little to no money for food and they need our help.
Please consider donating next weekend so that we can purchase the groceries needed to fill the hampers in the summer months. Donations can be made by cash, cheque or e transfer at svdp.satg.donations@gmail.com. Tax receipts will be issued in Feb 2025.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
June 2024 Summary
Hampers delivered: 72 (a 50% increase over June 2023) Number of Adults served: 142
Number of Children served: 106
Cost of the hampers: $21,600 for food and $2480.00 in gift cards were given to these families to purchase meat and dairy for a total of $24,080.00.
We would like to thank all of the schools in the St Albert the Great Parish for their support throughout the year. We wish you a safe and happy summer.
Our work is not possible without the financial support of our parishioners, schools and the community at large. We thank you all for your generosity.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
"For all the benefactors of the poor, that God may reward them with eternal life", Lord hear us.
Current Needs
St. Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul currently needs: pasta sauce and dry pasta
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!
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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@stalbertthegreat.ca and provide the name of the person you would like to add and how long you would like them to remain on the Prayer Board.
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Click on the images above to connect to Mary's Meals website.
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Please be vigilant: Our bishops, priests, deacons, and religious do not request gift cards or cash through emails or texts. If you receive such requests, they are highly likely to be a scam. Protect yourself by ignoring these messages, and do not respond. For the safety of our community, report any suspicious activities to the parish office. Your awareness and action can help prevent these scams from spreading.
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40 Hours Devotion for Vocations
"Getting up in the middle of the night and driving to Adoration for 3 am was an amazing experience. While meditating on the actual presence of Christ right before my eyes, I was struck by how more acute and aware my senses and attention were at this dark hour," shares one parishioner during the 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations. The response to this initiative has indeed been extraordinary. Over the last month and a half, more than a thousand parishioners have come to adore Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament and pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.
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Holy Spirit Parish 12 Hour Adoration
Holy Spirit Parish will have 12 hour Adoration on the first Saturday of every month from Saturday 8 pm to Sunday 8 am. Following are the dates for the coming months. July 6/7, August 3/4 and September 7/8
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Faithfully
Some highlights: - Click-to-pray App
- Events in the Diocese
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Christian video/streaming for Children
Navigating TV/streaming content can be challenging for parents today. As Christians, we appreciate guidance and direction from reviews and resources. If you're seeking helpful recommendations for children's content, consider this curated list, thoughtfully maintained and updated by the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. Read now
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CCSD 3-Year Education Plan
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The Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees recently approved our 2024–2027 Three-Year Education Plan. This report can be accessed through the following link: https://www.cssd.ab.ca/reports. Our 2024 – 2027 Three-Year Education Plan is organized according to CCSD’s board priorities. This education plan also reflects feedback from shareholders, providing assurance as outlined in Alberta Education’s Funding Manual for School Authorities. All contributions to the process of compiling this report are greatly valued.
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Jesus Heals | Come & See with Shalom Media
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Jesus Heals is a live event from Shalom World Conference, offering an opportunity for our faithful to gather and seek healing of mind, body, and soul. The event will be led by world-renowned speaker, Fr. Roy Palatty, Spiritual Director of Shalom World TV, who will be offering Holy Mass, a spiritual talk, silent reflection in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, special prayers, and blessings for the sick. Click the links below for more information. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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Resources for the upcoming World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly - July 28
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Pastoral Toolkits for parishes, individuals, and family are available in: English | French
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Join us in celebrating World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, July 28, 2024 with theme "Do not cast me off in my old age." (cfr. Psalm 71:9)
The Vatican has created a Pastoral Toolkit for families, parishes, and individuals. The kit includes catechesis on old age, texts from the Magisterium, official prayer, and pastoral suggestions.
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Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre
Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre is celebrating 75 Years August 10 and 11, 2024 Family Festival on Saturday. Anniversary Mass on Sunday.
Itinerary for August 10 is here . Itinerary for August 11 is here .
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Young Adults aged 19 - 30: Hope on the Horizon Summer Mission in Downtown Vancouver
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Join the "Hope on the Horizon" Summer Mission from August 6 - 21, 2024 hosted by the Archdiocese of Vancouver and Catholic Street Missionaries. This event, for young adults aged 19 - 30 in downtown Vancouver, offers an immersive experience into street missionary work. Participants will engage in prayer, service, and outreach to the homeless, alongside training and recreational activities. Food and accommodation included.
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Cemetery Mass
Bishop McGrattan will celebrate Masses for the souls of the deceased buried at our Catholic cemeteries in Calgary and area. All are welcome! - Tue, Aug 20 at St. Mary's Cemetery
- Wed, Aug 21 at Queen's Park Cemetery
- Tue, Aug 27 at Edenbrook Cemetery
- Thu, Aug 29 at Mountain View Cemetery
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World Day of Migrants & Refugees
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In his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (Sep 29, 2024), Pope Francis reminds us, "Let us take our most vulnerable brothers and sisters by the hand, recognize in them the face of Jesus, and share a part of the road together!
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Sunday Bulletin shorts
Having invested them with his own power and authority to teach and heal, Jesus sends out his inner circle. The instructions are clear, intended to secure the greatest freedom of movement, taking seriously people’s hospitality as a sign of readiness to hear the good news of God’s reign, and avoiding the temptation to rely on one’s own resources to preach repentance and to heal the sick. - Do you regard yourself as a missionary? How has God equipped you for this task?
- What are the many ways we can express hospitality to another?
- Recall a time when God equipped you for a special task.
(Reflection: Diocese of Saskatoon)
Prison Ministry We are seeking compassionate male and female volunteers to lead Liturgy of the Word and Rosary prayers at the Remand Centre and Calgary Correctional Centre. Serve with empathy and a heart for Jesus: "I was in prison and you visited me" (Matthew 25:36).
40 Hours Devotion in the Diocese of Calgary “ 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 The next devotion: Jesus Heals Jesus Heals is a live event from Shalom World Conference, offering an opportunity for our faithful to gather and seek healing of mind, body, and soul. The event will be led by a world-renowned speaker. Jesus Heals is a live event at the Shalom World Conference, led by Fr. Roy Palatty. It offers healing for mind, body, and soul through Holy Mass, a spiritual talk, silent reflection, special prayers, and blessings for the sick. The event is free and open to all. Dates and locations: Tue, July 23 at St. Albert the Great, Calgary Wed, July 24 at St. Thomas More, Calgary Fri, July 26 at Ascension, Calgary Sat, July 27 at St. Thomas More, Calgary
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly We will be celebrating World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life has prepared a Pastoral Toolkit to promote "a Day without loneliness". The toolkit includes the official logo, a catechesis on old age, recent texts from the Magisterium, the official prayer for the World Day, and pastoral suggestions.
Truth & Reconciliation Conference "Braiding Together"
Come join RMEC as they engage in critical conversations in response to the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, exploring our individual and collective journeys as we walk together, fostering authentic and inclusive relationships as we celebrate diversity and work towards healing and wholeness, attentive in heart, mind and soul. When: Oct 18-19, 2024 at the Banff Centre.
Summer camps at Our Lady of Victory Camp
Our Lady of Victory Camp is a week-long, overnight summer camp, owned and operated by the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton. Our mission is to support families and youth ministry initiatives in the Archdiocese and beyond by creating a place for young people to Encounter Christ, Encounter Community, and Encounter Creation.
Sunday Mass at Calgary Hospitals 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
Careers in the Diocese
Catholic Pastoral Centre Your Application package must include a completed Application of Employment Form, a resume and a cover letter describing suitability for the position. Parishes in the Diocese of Calgary Your Application package must include a completed Application of Employment Form, a resume and a cover letter describing suitability for the position. Other Canadian Dioceses or other Catholic organizations may contact the Human Resources Office to request that their employment opportunities be posted here. For detailed job descriptions and application process, visit our Careers page
Summer Calendar Highlights - Sun, July 14 | Knight's breakfast Sunday in Brooks, AB
- July 16 - 18 | Soul Care for Women - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- July 20 - 25 | Lac Ste Anne Pilgrimage - Lac Ste Anne, AB
- July 17 - 27 | Captivenia Girls' Camp - with Regnum Christi in Foothills County
- Fri, July 19 | Brother Sun - Sister Moon: Outdoor Family-friendly Pilgrimage Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Sat, July 20 | Young Adults "Kickball Night" - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Tue, July 23 | Jesus Heals - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Wed, July 24 | Jesus Heals - St. Thomas More, Calgary
- NEW! July 24 - 26 - Ignite Camp Jr. (Gr. 6-8), St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Fri, July 26 | Jesus Heals - Ascension, Calgary
- Sat, July 27 | Come and See - St. Thomas More, Calgary
- Sun, July 28 | World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
- July 29 - Aug 10 | Arcatheos Boys' Camp - with Regnum Christi in Foothills County
- Tue, Aug 6 - Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
- NEW! Aug 10 - Angels on High: Stanley Glacier Hike
- Aug 10 - 11 | Mount St. Francis 75th Anniversary: Celebrate Sacred Space - Mount St. Francis Cochrane
- NEW! Aug 12 - 17 - Ignite Camp (Gr. 9-12), Bruno, SK
- Thu, Aug 15 - Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Aug 16, 17 - 23 - Experiencing Creation's Wisdom - Lecture (Aug 16); Retreat (Aug 17 - 23) - FCJ Retreat Centre, Calgary
- NEW! Aug 20 - 23 - Ascension Day Camp (Gr. 4 - 6) - Ascension, Calgary
- Aug 20 - 25 - In the Midst of Life's Turmoil, Finding Rest In God: A Franciscan Path: Preached Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Cemetery Mass with Bishop McGrattan:
- Tue, Aug 20 - St. Mary's Cemetery
- Wed, Aug 21 - Queen's Park Cemetery
- Tue, Aug 27 - Edenbrook Cemetery
- Thu, Aug 29 - Mountain View Cemetery
- Experiencing Creation's Wisdom | Lecture (Aug 16) - Retreat (Aug 17 - 23) - FCJ Retreat Centre, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Aug 24 - ANCOP Walk - Airdrie/Calgary
- Aug 20 - 25 | In the Midst of Life's Turmoil, Finding Rest In God: A Franciscan Path: Preached Retreat - Mount St. Francis,
- Aug 27 - 30 - Vacation Bible School: Elemental - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- NEW! Sep 14 - Diocesan Gathering of Parish Renewal Teams to present the Diocesan Survey Results. Locations: TBA
- Sep 29 - World Day of Migrants & Refugees
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Parish Livestream Masses in the Diocese of Calgary
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