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Bulletin
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St. Albert the Great Parish
“O taste and see that the Lord is good” Ps 34.8
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19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 11, 2024
Click for Sunday's Readings
1 Kings 19 : 4 - 8 Psalm 34 : 2 - 3, 4 - 5, 6 - 7, 8 - 9 Ephesians 4 : 30 - 52 John 6 : 41 - 51
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Summer Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Pastor: Fr. Andrew Maruszczak, SDS
Assoc. Pastor: Fr. Krzysztof Sobanski, SDS
Parish Address: 10 Prestwick Drive SE, Calgary, AB, Canada T2Z 4J6 Main Phone: (403) 257-6054 Fax: (403) 257-6072
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Charitable Registration Number: 107909939 RR0084
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Weekly Mass Tuesday to Friday 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday Mass 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sunday Mass 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM 11:00 AM to Noon 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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Confession Tuesday to Friday 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Wednesday & Thursday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Adoration Friday 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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Our readings today continue to educate us on the Eucharist.
Jesus tells us in our Gospel that He is this Food that sustains us as He says, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven…and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” This bread He is referring to is His Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity that we receive. This bread becomes the flesh of Christ Himself.
And in consuming Him, we receive every grace we need to live forever in eternal life. We are strengthened in virtue and united more closely to Christ. This is the Food that will fill us as we journey through this life.
Mistakenly we often take the Eucharist for granted. Maybe we come to Mass to “check the box” instead of actively partaking in this intimate exchange or we receive Jesus in the Eucharist and then forget about Him the second we leave the church after Mass.
To receive all that God wants to give us in the Eucharist, we must do our part in being receptive to His grace and living out active discipleship in our day-to-day lives.
Let us approach the Lord acknowledging His Divine Presence and be open to all the graces He desires to pour out on us. Then we must go forth, being attentive to the moments that the Holy Spirit is calling us to act as He acts — in total love and sacrifice.
The Eucharist affects our lives more than we can comprehend. We are receiving God Himself. Let us strive to receive Him reverently and with open hearts.
(©Catholic Stewardship Consultants)
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To request a Mass intention please email secretary@stalbertthegreat.ca with the name of the intended, and your Mass date/time preference. Mass intentions are booked in 3 month increments. Due to the number of requests we receive, we limit anyone requesting a Mass Intention to two within the three month period. *Please note date and time preferences are not a guarantee. Contact the office with questions.
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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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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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There is a small basket in the west side of the Narthex with some Rosary's that we've found in the parish. Please take a look to see if yours is there. If you are looking for other items, please check our lost and found also on the west side near the window.
Please call the office if you are missing something that is not there.
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2024 COMING ALIVE CAMP REPORT
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PARISH MINISTRIES & GROUPS
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NEW CANADIAN FAMILY
Thank you to all St. Albert the Great parishioners that have been generous in supporting the New Canadian Family ministry. We are still waiting on Canadian Immigration to provide the final travel details for the family. The wait has been longer than we anticipated and has been very challenging for the family. They have shared with us a few scripture verses that provide them comfort and hope during their wait.
The Lord is my portion, therefore I will wait for him. Lamentations 3 : 24.
I will say to the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust" Psalm 91 : 2
Please continue to keep the family in your daily prayers. As soon as we know the arrival date, we will communicate to the parish as there will be much to do to welcome them!
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CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS GROUP
PRESERVING OUR FAITH FOR OUR GRANDCHILDREN
Here at St. Albert the Great parish, we are forming a grandparent group. We would like to invite all grandparents to come join us as we navigate the joys grand-parenthood and to support the raising of our grandchildren in the Catholic Faith. The first monthly meeting will be held on: Thursday, September 12th at 1:30 PM in the St. Albert the Great room.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
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July 2024 Summary
Hampers delivered: 45 (a 45% increase over June 2023) Number of Adults served: 106 Number of Children served: 84
Cost of the hampers: $13,500 for food and $1890.00 in gift cards were given to these families to purchase meat and dairy for a total of $15,390.00.
We assisted one family that was facing eviction with rent for $1200.00. We also helped one family that was faced with a utility disconnection for $569.75
This weekend, Aug 10 & 11, 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 this weekend so that we can purchase the groceries needed to fill the hampers in the summer months.
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.
Current Needs
St. Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul currently needs: Cereal and Cookies
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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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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Fraternitas, Virtus, Integritas (Brotherhood, Virtue, Integrity)
Men of all ages in our community are suffering from a lack of social connection, fraternity, and support in carrying out their vocations as Catholic men in today’s world.
There are several groups in our parish already, and rightly so. This group aims to challenge men to get to know and support each other in leading authentically Catholic lives during these confusing times. Can we all just follow the rules and attend Mass, but is that enough? How can we truly live in the image and WILL of God? How can we become authentic men while fulfilling our roles within our communities, families, and work?
You are invited to a Saturday morning video presentation followed by an opportunity to share and discuss the video with fellow men in our parish while enjoying coffee and donuts.
The first session will be after the 9:00 am Holy Mass on September 14.
Come and join us – we look forward to meeting with you.
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Proclaiming the Gospel and Forming Missionary Disciples for the Renewal of the World!
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ST. ALBERT THE GREAT ARTS & CRAFTS GROUP RETURNS SEPT. 10TH
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ARTS & CRAFTS GROUP'S REQUEST FOR DONATIONS OF WOOL
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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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For the complete list of Diocesan Sunday Updates click here: Sunday Updates
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An update from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Jasper (as of July 31, 2024)
Thanks be to God, it appears that Our Lady of Lourdes church is still standing, though we cannot confirm the extent of internal damage as the town remains evacuated. The parish community is grateful for their pastors and sister parishes who have welcomed evacuees and provided essential support. To read the full message from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Jasper and Archbishop Smith, read our blog here.
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Volunteers for Feed the Hungry in Calgary Take part in the spirit of generosity and giving. Let's feed the hungry in Calgary, one Sunday at a time. We invite you to volunteer, donate, or sponsor one Sunday dinner. For more information, visit: https://www.catholicyyc.ca/feedthehungry.html
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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.
There will be entertainment, food trucks, family activities, historical displays and more! For more information, visit https://mountstfrancis.ca
Itinerary for August 10 is here . Itinerary for August 11 is here .
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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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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 Overnight Eucharistic Adoration
Overnight Eucharistic Adoration takes place on the first weekend of the month, from Saturday 8:00 PM to Sunday 8:00 AM. 2024 remaining dates: September 7 & 8th October 5 & 6th November 2 & 3rd December 7 & 8th
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Fiat - Young Women Retreat for Religious Life Discernment
Join Fr. Derek Remus, Sr. Dianne Turner, and Sr. Azenette Trongco for a day of discernment and prayer for young, single women aged 16 and above on September 28th from 9 am to 4 pm.
To register contact Sr. Dianne Turner at
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Griefshare
St. Michael's in Calgary is offering an 8-week support group program for individuals who have recently lost loved ones.
The Grief Support Ministry at St. Michael is based on the Companionship model of grief program initiated by Dr. Alan Wolfelt. It offers support and companionship to the person during the time of loss.
The program will take place every Tuesday evening from September 10 to October 29.
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Transitions is a 15-week peer-led, God-centred support group that is designed to foster healing in its participants. It is facilitated within a confidential, safe, and respectful environment of community and belonging for individuals working through the pain of separation and divorce.
The group meets every Tuesday, beginning October 1, 2024 (7 to 9 pm). No fee to register – limited spots are available.
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Subscribe to Faithfully
If you haven't already, please subscribe to the Diocesan publication Faithfully - to keep you updated with what's happening in our Diocese. Faithfully gives a snapshot of faith at work in the lives of everyday people in our Diocese and provide us with opportunities to spread the Good News of Christ beyond the walls of our churches. New release is coming up this Monday! To subscribe, visit catholicyyc.ca/faithfully
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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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On the Second Anniversary of the Papal Visit
On the two-year anniversary of Pope Francis’s penitential pilgrimage to Canada, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has provided an update on the steps that the Catholic Church in Canada has taken to respond to the Holy Father’s calls for a future of justice, healing, and reconciliation.
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Career Opportunities
There are a number of employment opportunities that are currently available in the Diocese of Calgary (and beyond): For detailed job descriptions and application process, visit our Careers page
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Cavalry FC Event Opportunities
Cavalry FC is a local professional soccer team that plays at Spruce Meadows. They're inviting our parishes to enjoy their events as family days with group discounts. Their games are fun for the whole family, with weekly activities such as live band performances, bouncy castles, face painting, and player autographs.
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Calgary Catholic School District 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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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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Click on the images above to connect to Mary's Meals website.
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