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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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27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 6, 2024
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First Reading: Genesis 2: 15, 18 - 24
Responsorial Psalm 128: 1 - 5
Second Reading: Hebrews 2: 9 - 11
Gospel: Mark 10: 2 - 16
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Our readings this week speak to each of our domestic churches — the little churches that we call our families.
The First Reading from the book of Genesis takes us to the beginning of creation when God made man and woman. When Adam sees the woman he says, “This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called ‘woman.’”
We can almost hear the longing, gratitude, and appreciation in Adam’s voice when he meets Eve as he says, “at last.” She was a gift because she was an equal partner to him.
This was before the fall of man, meaning sin had not entered the world. Adam and Eve only viewed each other in total acceptance and love.
Our Gospel brings us to life after sin had entered the world - a time that is familiar to us. As the Pharisees questioned Jesus about divorce, He expressed that Moses permitted it because of the hardness of man’s heart. However, Jesus was calling them to deeper holiness. He was calling them to restore the original plan God had intended for marriage, “A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”
Jesus’ words still apply to us here and now in each of our domestic churches. It is the task of families to tirelessly work to restore God’s original plan for marriage and family life — homes filled with gratitude, acceptance, and love.
It takes a daily commitment to live out our call to holiness to restore our families to this beautiful image.
(©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 The Parish Office will be closed Oct 14th for Thanksgiving Monday.
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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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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PARISH UPDATE
There will be no Mass on Tuesday Oct 8th, Wednesday Oct 9th, or Thursday Oct 10th due to a priest retreat.
During this time, Mass will still be available at the following parishes: - St. Mary's Cathedral – Mon to Fri: 7:30 am & 5 pm
- St. Joseph's Parish, Calgary – Tue 7 pm, Wed 9 am, Thu 9 am, Fri noon
- St. Luke's Parish, Calgary - Mon 8 am
- St. Anthony's Parish, Calgary – Latin Mass on Thu 7 pm
- Our Lady Queen of Peace, Calgary - Mon - Fri 7 pm (Polish Mass)
- St. Mary's Parish, Cochrane - Wed to Fri 9 am
Masses will resume at 9:00 AM Friday October 11th.
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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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AVAILABILITY: October, November and December 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, and are said during Sunday Mass. Please email the office email above to have someone added.
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40 Hours Devotion for Vocations
St. Albert the Great Parish will be participating in the 40 Hour Devotion for Vocations on Oct 11th - 13th. Sign up today: Sign up Adoration will take place in 1 Hour sessions; you can sign up for as many sessions as you like over the 40 Hour period. There is a minimum of three people required at each session so that our Lord is not alone.
Below is a letter for the Bishop regarding the longstanding tradition of forty hours of continuous prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
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TOGETHER IN ACTION UPDATE
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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FORMED.ORG
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.
Highlighted today:
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Witness the profound beauty of ordinary people whose lives have been radically moved by Jesus Christ. Anyone – no matter where they are in their faith journey – will be inspired by this series to do good. Watch now
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The Latest Faithfully
Faithfully | Released: Sep 23, 2024 Some highlights: - Read an extraordinary love story rooted in Christ
- Highlights from the CCCB 2024 Plenary Assembly
- A message on National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
- The Jubilee Year Catechetical Activities for Children and Youth
- Career and volunteering opportunities
- Upcoming events
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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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PARISH MINISTRIES & GROUPS
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YOUTH MINISTRY
New season of Youth Group is restarting, and registration is currently open to any youth grades 6-12. You do not need to be registered at St Albert the Great, there is no cost to join, and our welcome back party will be Friday, Oct 4th from 7pm - 9pm.
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The Knights of Columbus of High River will be Selling Apples this weekend Sat Oct 5 & Sun Oct 6 at the 5:00 pm Saturday Mass and Sunday 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses.
Your support is greatly appreciated! (Cash or Cheque accepted)
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SUNDAY SOCIAL
NO SUNDAY SOCIAL THIS WEEKEND OR NEXT!
Takes place after 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Mass.
Join us in the basement for coffee, tea, juice & baked goods, and to meet new people! Everyone is welcome.
We are always looking for volunteers, specifically for our 11:00 AM social group. For more information, or to sign-up, please contact:
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NEW CANADIAN FAMILY UPDATE
Our parish sponsored family is here! Clara, Camilla and Catrina have been very busy this week getting all their essential documents and basic needs for life in Canada, while also dealing with jetlag from their long travels. They will be sharing a message of gratitude with the parish at this weekend's Masses.
Please introduce yourself to them and welcome them to our parish!
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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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A Big Thank You to all who donated wool to the Arts & Crafts group!
If you would like to join the group, everyone is welcome! The group meets Tuesday's at 9:30AM in the Basement St. Albert Room.
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Please contact Greg Verhappen (Saturday 5 pm music minister) for more info:
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"A Season of Carols"
ALL parishioners are invited to sing!
Do you like Christmas Carols? Would you like to have fun and help our SATG Parish? Then you qualify to sing in "A Season of Carols" which includes a concert for SATG Parish.
It's free to join. All music, sing along vocal tracks, and other materials you need are provided for free. The next Rehearsal is Wednesday, October 9th
Concert date Wednesday November 27, 2024
Thank you to the Stampede City Mixed Chorus for making this possible.
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CANASTA GROUP
Join the group for some fun on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month!
Next meet up is October 11th in the basement St. Albert Room at 6:30 PM.
For more information, please contact Paul at
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Saint Albert’s Men
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.
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.
Come and join us – we look forward to meeting with you.
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The next sessions will be after the 9:00 am Holy Mass on October 12.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
September 2024 Summary
Hampers delivered: 60 (16 less than September 2023)
2024 Year to date hampers delivered :508 2023 Year to date hampers delivered 423 That is a 20% increase over 2023
Number of Adults served: 130 Number of Children served: 84
Cost of the hampers: $17,140 for food and $2220.00 in gift cards were given to these families to purchase meat and dairy for a total of $19,360.00.
Next weekend, October 12/13, 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.
Week of October 6th Needs
Mayonnaise & Dish Detergent
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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CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE
CWL's popular by demand, Pierogi fundraiser is back this fall!
The CWL will also be in the Narthex taking orders for the delicious Prairie Gourmet sausages and perogies after mass on October 19, 20 and 26, 27.
The orders will be available for pick up on November 17th.
There was such great feedback from these delicious perogies and sausages so at your request we chose to do this again.
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DEVELOPMENT & PEACE - Together, let’s work towards Reaping our Rights!
Development and Peace — Caritas Canada invites you to join the Create Hope: Reaping our Rights campaign. See how peasant and rural communities in the Global South are uniting to ensure their rights are respected in the face of challenges such as land grabbing, resource theft and the contamination of soil, water and air by private corporations.
To learn more about peasants’ rights and due diligence, read our action sheet or visit devp.org/campaign.
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WE NEED VOLUNTEERS for Sunday 11am and Sunday 5pm Masses.
Please visit our website for more information.
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY
Registration is now open for Saturday 5 pm and Sunday 9 am Masses.
Children’s Liturgy is a volunteer run program that teaches the Liturgy of the Word in terms that children can understand. The program is designed for children aged 4 to 7 years old.
Registration is required and the fee is $20/child or $50 per family, this helps cover the costs for supplies. *We understand that not everyone can afford additional costs, please register and connect with us; no family will be turned away.
Children’s Liturgy needs the following volunteers:
● Coordinators (Adult)
● Teachers (Adult)
● Assistant Teachers (Adult)
● Student Helpers (8-17 years old)
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PARISH LIBRARY UPDATE
Thank you to everyone who has donated books to the library over the years. We are currently at capacity and are no longer accepting donations.
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MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We have multiple ministries here at St. Albert the Great Parish and we are always looking for volunteers. From Children's Liturgy to Sunday 11 AM Socials there is something for everyone.
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OTHER NEWS & EVENTS
Notices in this section have been approved by the parish office. If you would like to have something added to the e-bulletin please email bulletin@stalbertthegreat.ca
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