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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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23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 8, 2024
Click for Sunday's Readings
First Reading: Isaiah 35: 4 - 7
Responsorial Psalm: 146: 6 - 10
Second Reading: James 2: 1 - 5
Gospel: Mark 7: 31 - 37
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Our readings today offer us a message of hope — God is with us and wants to heal us. May this message come ablaze in our hearts so that we might live with unwavering faith.
The Gospel presents us with the story of the profound physical healing of a deaf man with a speech impediment. People brought him to Jesus and begged for his healing. Jesus took the man off by himself, touched his ears and his tongue, then proclaimed, “Be opened!” Immediately he was healed.
This story in our Gospel overwhelms us with comfort and peace because we have a compassionate God who sees our physical needs. Yet if we reflect further on this reading, we see that God uses this moment of physical healing as an opportunity to restore something much deeper — our souls.
Oftentimes we are blind and deaf to God in our lives. We miss countless opportunities to see God working in our day-to-day moments — through our loved ones, our community, or even a stranger. We miss the quiet voice of Jesus in our hearts telling us to choose Him instead of sin, respond in love instead of anger, or care for someone else in a moment instead of ourselves.
These are how we need to be spiritually healed. And the scriptures remind us that God is with us and wants to heal us.
This week let us seek God to heal our souls and transform our hearts. Let us pray that our eyes and our ears might “be open” to His workings, words, and promptings in our lives.
(©Catholic Stewardship Consultants)
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CHILDRENS LITURGY OF THE WORD
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Connect with us:
Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Closed for lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM | Closed all Statutory Holidays
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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Parish Livestream: Sunday 11:00 AM Masses
Charitable Registration Number: 107909939 RR0084
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Did you know that you can make your Sunday Offering online?
Our parish relies on regular offertory giving for maintenance and growth.
Anyone can make donations to the parish. Click here for more information:
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Weekly Mass Tuesday to Friday 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM
Saturday Mass 9:00 AM
Sunday Mass Sat 5:00 PM (Anticipatory) 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM
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Confession Tuesday to Friday 9:30 AM | 7:00 PM
Saturday at 3:30 PM
Adoration Friday 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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AVAILABILITY: October and November dates are open for booking. Please include the name of the intended, type of intention (regular INT or RIP) and your Mass date/time preference. *Please note date and time preferences are not a guarantee.
Mass intentions are booked three months out, every Monday a new week 3-months ahead opens to book.
Our parish serves over 9000 parishioners, intentions are limited to two per family within the three-month period. Thank you for honoring this system.
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.
*Prayers of the faithful are intended for the souls of those who have passed, please email the office to have someone added.
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Registration for the sacraments (First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation) is now open for 2024-2025!
Please register by the end of September.
For an outline of dates for the sacraments, click here.
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MASS AT SOUTH HEALTH CAMPUS
There will be no Mass at South Health Campus on September 8 and 15. Mass will resume on September 22, 2024 at 3:30 PM.
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LOST AND FOUND
There is a Plastic bin in the Narthex on the West side of the church near the window that we place general Lost & Found Items. Mass books are placed on the small bookshelf behind the pillar on the left side as you enter the church. If you are looking for other items, please call the office at 403-257-6054.
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FORMED.ORG
Family Prayer | The Catholic Parent' - Watch now
Prayer is hard for everybody, let alone a family with rambunctious, sugar-crazed children. Prayer is the foundation of a relationship with God. But how do you do it? And how do you do it as a family? In this episode of The Catholic Parent, you'll hear stories of success and failure from parents trying to incorporate prayer into their family life. You'll gain practical tips from Fr. John Nepil about how to make prayer a reality in your family. Lastly, you'll be inspired by the example of Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin, as you raise your own family toward sanctity.
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Explore a curated selection of FORMED.org resources that will immerse you in testimonies, teachings, and stories to support and deepen your commitment to the Diocese of Calgary's Pastoral Renewal.
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TOGETHER IN ACTION UPDATE
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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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PARISH MINISTRIES & GROUPS
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MASS MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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A SEASON OF CAROLS
Do you like to sing? Would you like to help raise money for the parish with a Christmas benefit concert? If so please call Greg at 587-288-5226 or visit him after the 5PM Saturday service in the choir area.
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DEVELOPMENT & PEACE - Caritas Canada
The official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada, is a democratic movement for global solidarity rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.
They address the root causes of poverty, oppression and inequality by working with partners in the Global South and by mobilizing Canadians in the common struggle for justice and dignity. They champion women and social movements as key agents of lasting change.
You can support this mission by accessing one of the pamphlets in our Narthex.
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ARTS & CRAFTS GROUP RETURNS SEPT. 10TH
Come join us in friendship and great conversation as we work on our arts & crafts projects. All are welcome!
Every Tuesday morning at 10 AM starting Sept 10th in the St. Albert room.
THANK YOU to everyone who donated wool!
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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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CANASTA GROUP
Starting up again Friday Sept 13th at 6:30PM in the St. Albert the Great room.
Join the group for some fun on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month!
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First session September 14th, 2024
You are invited to a Saturday morning video presentation after Mass, followed by an opportunity to share and discuss the video with fellow men in our parish while enjoying coffee and donuts.
Come and join us – we look forward to meeting with you.
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Fraternitas, Virtus, Integritas (Brotherhood, Virtue, Integrity)
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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?
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Connect Night Returns this Month!
TRUTH: We need each other to live out our call as Missionary Disciples - a call to both holiness and mission with Jesus at the center. So let's CONNECT and grow together! Iron sharpens iron (Prov 27:17). Join us as we kick off the season and reveal our new topic series for 2024/25. (Hint: If you loved the last series on Discerning God's Will, you will LOVE this one). We meet the last Thursday of the month for a talk, small groups and social. Our goal is to provide practical tools and create a vibrant, supportive faith community as we equip you to live out your call as Missionary Disciples. Thursday, Sept 26 at 7pm in the parish hall.
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"FALL" INTO DISCOVERY
START SOMETHING NEW THIS FALL! Encounter Jesus Christ in a new and personal way through the DISCOVERY faith study. DISCOVERY is a 6-week study and invites participants to encounter Jesus Christ through a simple but challenging look at the Gospel message - the Good News.
Men's and women's groups, weeknight evenings, beginning the first week of October. Sign-up here:
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
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Current Needs
St. Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul currently needs:
Dry Pasta & Canned Soup
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!
August 2024 Summary
Hampers delivered: 58 (a 35% increase over June 2023) Number of Adults served: 130 Number of Children served: 76
Cost of the hampers: $17,400 for food and $2040.00 in gift cards were given to these families to purchase meat and dairy for a total of $19,440.00.
Next weekend, Sept 14/15, 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 so that we can purchase the groceries needed to fill the hampers in the months ahead. Donations can be made by cash, cheque or by Tax receipts will be issued in Feb 2025
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.
"For all the benefactors of the poor, that God may reward them with eternal life", Lord hear us.
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The St. Albert the Great CWL is teaming with Canadian Blood Services to promote blood donation within our community.
We have donated 14 times so far this year!!! Let’s see if we can reach 20 donations by the end of December.
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For the complete list of Diocesan News & Events click:
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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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Educating for Eternity: Making Every Class Catholic with Dr. Brett Salkeld Authentic Catholic education involves teaching every subject from a Catholic perspective, known as curriculum permeation. It goes beyond a secular education with a religion elective. Dr. Brett Salkeld will discuss how Catholic anthropology can guide teachers in integrating the faith into every aspect of the curriculum. When: Thu, Sep 12, 7 pm at St. Mary's University. More info
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Development and Peace Caritas Canada Regional Assembly
You are invited to join the Development and Peace Caritas Canada Alberta/NWT Regional Assembly. When: Fri, Sep 13 (7 pm) and Sat, Sep 14. Meeting will be hosted through Zoom with required registration. Please register here for each day of participation.
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St. Mark's Parish 50th Jubilee Year Celebration
Join St. Mark's Parish for the closing of their 50th Jubilee Year. All founding members, parishioners, and visitors are invited to celebrate. Enjoy a meal, reconnect, and recognize those who have shaped the parish since 1973. When: Fri, Sep 13 from 5:30 pm at Marlborough Park Community Centre. Contact stmark.50years@gmail.com for tickets.
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Priestly Vocations Night
Have you considered becoming a priest? You are invited to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary's Priestly Vocations Night with Fr. Derek Remus. Each evening will begin with Mass at 5 pm, followed by Evening Prayer, supper, a presentation on discerning a vocation to the priesthood, and time for silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
When: Sat, Sep 14; Oct 26; and Dec 7 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at St. Luke's Church, Calgary.
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Stained Glass Workshop
Sacred Arts Guild of Alberta invites you to the upcoming Stained-Glass Workshop with artist Jody Krauss on Saturdays, Sep 14 & Sep 21,
from 10 am to 6 pm at 525 Country Meadows Way NW, Diamond Valley, AB.
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St James in Okotoks is launching into their 2nd year of the men's program That Man Is You (TMIY).
Starting September 14th. They would love to have you join!
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FCJ Tea Party
The FCJ Christian Life Centre in Calgary is hosting a Tea Party Fundraiser on Sun, Sep 15, 2024, at 2 pm at FCJ Centre to support washroom upgrades at the Centre. This event offers a chance to enjoy a delightful afternoon while contributing to a meaningful cause. All are welcome to attend. More info
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World Day of Migrants & Refugees
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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The Latest Faithfully
Some highlights: - Back-to-school joy - photos from our school districts & Bishop McGrattan's message
- SFXC & St. Mary's University hike with new chaplain Fr. Troy Nguyen
- Reinstallation of Sacred Heart Statue on Piikani Nation church, St. Paul's
- St. Michael's next step for Renewal Journey
- Career opportunities and upcoming events
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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). Interested? Read more
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Employment Opportunities in the Diocese (and beyond) If you know of someone who would be a great fit, please forward these opportunities to them, and please share with your parishioners. For detailed job descriptions and application process, visit Careers page
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