In St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, it states “If they were all one part, where would the body be? But as it is there are many parts, yet one body” (1 COR 12:18-20).

 What does this teach us as Christian stewards? It shows us that we all have equal dignity and worth in God’s sight, and that if God sees us as equally precious, we should view each other in this same light. It teaches us to humbly recognize our own gifts as well as the giftedness of every member of our parish family. And, while God designed us to be ultimately dependent on Him, it seems He has also designed us to need each other!

 This is part of the beauty and richness of a stewardship way of life. No one person can “do it all” in life — whether in family life or parish life. But God does not ask us to do it all. He simply asks us to share the gifts and talents we do have in the season of life we find ourselves right now.
 
 It might feel uncomfortable at first. But the good news it you don’t have to do it all. Do your part, let your brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ do theirs, and know that the Spirit of the Lord is upon us all as we live out this stewardship way of life.

 ©Catholic Stewardship Consultants
 www.CatholicSteward.com

As part of the Jubilee of Hope, this Sixth Annual Sunday of the Word of God (January 26) invites us to reflect on the theme: “I hope in your Word” (Ps 119:74). In Jesus, the living Word of God, we find our ultimate hope. God’s presence is inseparable from His Word, offering an unfailing source of hope and renewal. In this year of hopeful Jubilee, open the Scriptures and rediscover the life-changing power of God’s promise.  

JOIN US on Sunday Feb 2nd, at our 5:00PM Holy Mass as we host the Religious in our Community and celebrate The Feast Day of The Presentation of the Lord & The World Day of Consecrated Life with a candle Mass celebrated by Bishop McGrattan.

The call to Consecrated life is a profound gift to both the individual, the communities of Consecrated life, and the broader faith community of the local Church. Within our Diocese, we are blessed to have celibate Consecrated persons, each living out their unique vocations with deep devotion to the Lord in imitation of His Gospel way of life and the spirituality of their institutes. These include Religious Brothers and Priests, Religious Sisters, a Diocesan Hermit, other Consecrated men and women, as well as candidates for Consecrated Virginity.

Consecrated life is a way of profound love and service to Christ and His Church. Through their commitment to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience according to their particular call from God, they contribute uniquely to the life of the local and universal Church. Their dedication not only deepens their own spiritual life but also enriches our Diocese with their witness of faith, service, and prayer. We are deeply grateful for their presence, which continually inspires and strengthens our Catholic community.

You are welcome to join the various Consecrated persons in their celebration on February 2nd every year, where their shared commitment to Christ is honoured during the World Day for Consecrated Life.

To find out more information about Consecrated Life please watch this video: https://youtu.be/URWr2KI3yK8

or email Sr. Dianne Turner, Assistant Vocations Director at the Office of Vocations, or call 403-218-5504.  

We are excited to introduce the Sacred Grace initiative, inviting civilly married couples in our Diocese to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Catholic Church. As part of the Diocesan Pastoral Renewal during the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, this special celebration will be presided over by Bishop William T. McGrattan on Saturday, Sep 13, 2025, at 1:30 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Info sessions on how to participate will be available in the following dates/location:

 Learn more: https://www.catholicyyc.ca/sacredgrace.html

To request a Mass intention please visit the parish office downstairs during office hours, call  403-257-6054 or email  secretary@stalbertthegreat.ca  

Our parish serves over 9000 families, intentions are limited to two per family within the three-month period.  Thank you for honoring this system. Contact the office with questions.

St. Albert the Great Parish 

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is an international Catholic organization whose mission is: To live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy.

The SATG conference of SSVP serves people in our neighborhood experiencing poverty.  They serve by providing food hampers, financial support, and occasionally household items for those in need throughout the year, and with a special food hamper and gift program for Christmas. 

They also do home visits with families to share the love of Christ and to ensure support goes where it is needed most. 

From all of us here at SATG Thank You for everything that you do! May God continue to bless you and your acts of service.

Please say a prayer of thanksgiving for them and the wonderful work that they do as volunteers.

The Calgary Diocese is aware that the federal government has announced its intention to amend the Income Tax Act to extend the 2024 charitable donation deadline to February 28, 2025. However, please note this change has not yet been passed into legislation.  Therefore, December 31, 2024, remains the final day to ensure donors receive a 2024 charitable tax credit. To avoid any potential disruption in the event the proposed legislation is not enacted, the Diocese recommend donors make their donations as follows:

Monthly contributions can be made online anytime, and it's easy to set up. Please visit our website: Donations - St Albert The Great to get started. 

If you are unable to make your regular contributions online, we can provide envelopes. For 2025 and onward will we no longer be providing numbered envelopes, we will provide a box of envelopes and pre-made address labels with your information for you to attach. To order these please contact the office. 

This week's greatest needs are.

Donors, please consider switching the delivery of your tax receipt from Canada Post to email.  If you do, please email svdp.satg.donations@gmail.com  

You will receive a confirmation email of the switch.

Camilla, Clara and Katrina have been settling into their new life in Canada. This Christmas was especially meaningful as it was the first in many years that they were not alone.  They have expressed deep gratitude for the warmth and support of their new church family. 

Camilla is now ready to find stable employment and has begun her job search. With experience in dental, medical, and pharmacy administration, as well as housekeeping and cleaning, she brings valuable skills and is eager to contribute to her new community. Her English is steadily improving, and she is excited about the opportunity to work.

If you or someone you know can help connect them with job opportunities or offer guidance in their search, please reach out. Your support can truly make a difference in helping this family build a brighter future in Canada. We ask for your prayers, that they may find fruitful employment. 

For more information or to offer assistance, 

please contact satgrefugee@gmail.com

Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

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

Jubilee of Teenagers sign up by 31 January 2025.
Teenagers aged 12-17 are invited to Rome for the Jubilee of Teenagers from April 25-27, 2025. Experience a pilgrimage to the Holy Door, the Via Lucis prayer, musical celebrations, and Mass with the Holy Father, featuring the Sacrament of Confirmation for some participants.

Young adults aged 18-35 are invited to the 2025 Jubilee of Youth in Rome from July 28 to August 3. Celebrate this special event with Holy Mass, artistic and spiritual activities, music, testimonies, and a Vigil with the Holy Father at Tor Vergata, Rome. 

The Calgary Catholic School District is holding a by-election on Jan. 31 to elect two school board trustees to represent Wards 4 & 7 and Wards 11 & 12. Advance Vote days are Jan. 24 and 25. See who can vote, where to vote, ID requirements, list of candidates and more at electionscalgary.ca/byelection