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Peter’s Paper Pastor: Fr. Jonathan Gibson Associate Pastor: Fr. Rowel Jose Abanto Deacons: Stephen Robinson and Tom O’Toole
February 16, 2020 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church 541 Silvergrove Drive NW, Calgary, AB T3B 4R9
Tel: 403-286-5110 Fax: 403-247-4339 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.st-peters.ca Diocesan Website: www.catholicyyc.ca
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday - Saturday 8:30 am Tuesday & Wednesday Evenings 7:00 pm ROSARY Monday – Saturday 8:00 am WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday 5:00 & 7:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am, 9:30 am,11:30 am & 5:00 pm ADORATION
Friday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Holy Hour 7:00 pm RECONCILIATION
Tuesday & Wednesday Evenings 6:00 pm Fridays 9:30 am – 10:00 am Saturdays 3:30 pm
PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH (FAMILY DAY)
PARISH SCHEDULE – February 17 – February 23
Monday Prayer Group (Church) 9:10am Consecration to St. Joseph (Conf. C) 7:00pm Tuesday Romans the Gospel of Salvation (Conf. C) 1:00pm Journeying Through Grief (Conf. C) 7:00pm SVDP Meeting (Boardroom) 7:00pm Celebrating the Word (Boardroom) 7:30pm Mom’s Book Club (Conf A/B) 7:30pm Wednesday Men’s Breakfast Study (Hall) 6:00am Pray & Play Topic: CCO Faith Study: Holy Spirit (Hall/Conf. C) 9:15am Celebrating the Word (Conf. B) 1:00pm Rushing Wind Charismatic Prayer Group (Conf. A/B) 7:30pm CWL General Meeting (Hall) 7:30pm Thursday RCIA - Period of Catechesis – Topic: The Early
Church/History of the Church (Conf. C) 7:00pm Laudate Choir Practice (Music Room) 7:30pm Friday Mother’s Support Group – Topic – What is REAL Self Esteem? (Conf. C/Hall) 9:15am Young Adult Group (Conf. C) 7:00pm Saturday Maria Reina da la Paz (Conf. B) 9:00am Baptism Preparation Seminar (Church/Conf C) 9:30am St. Peter’s Community Group Meet & Greet (Conf. C) 1:00pm Children’s Choir Practice (Music Room) 2:00pm Saturday Night Live Choir Practice (Music Room) 4:00pm Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner (Hall) 6:30pm Sunday Kids Rock (Hall/Conf. C) 9:15am RCIA: Breaking Open the Word (Conf. A/B) 11:30am Romans the Gospel of Salvation (Conf. C) 7:00pm
Pastor’s Perspective
I want to share with you in this Perspective some important dates at St. Peter’s. We will celebrate Ash Wednesday on February 26th with two Masses at 8:30 AM and 7 PM. Please do not park in the W.O Mitchell parking lot if attending the morning Mass. Last year St. Peter’s parishioners did, which resulted in teachers having no place to park. Starting February 28th, we will be praying the Rosary in the park opposite the Kensington Abortion Clinic at 2 PM on Fridays through to April 3rd. St. Peter’s is asked to have people prayerfully witnessing to Life from 1 PM – 7 PM every Friday. Sign-up sheets will be available in the Narthex. As part of the 40 Days for life we will be hosting the Movie “Unplanned” on Thursday March 12th at 7 PM in the Parish Hall. It chronicles the story of Abby Johnson. She becomes the youngest clinic director in the history of Planned Parenthood. A life-changing experience then turned her into a pro-life activist. Because of the content only those 16 and over can attend. If 16 or 17, accompaniment by a parent is required. As we enter into Lent’s 40 Days we will also have Friday Lenten Soups Suppers at 6 PM, from February 28th – April 3rd. During the meal I will be sharing key points from Dr. Brant Pitre’s book on the Eucharist. At 7 PM we will participate in the Stations of the Cross, followed by Benediction at 7:50. I would encourage you to take this as a time to focus on one of the three Lenten disciplines, that of prayer. Also mark your calendars for February 25th, Shrove Tuesday Supper, and March 19th Mass for the Solemnity of St. Joseph at 7 PM. Thanks to all of you who have contributed to my fundraising for Coldest Night of the Year. On February 22nd I will walk 10 kilometres to raise money for Feed the Hungary and “A Place to Call Home” project. If you would like to add your contribution, please go to: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=889704 Grace to all as we prepare for Lent 2020. Fr. Jonathan
Your Financial Stewardship Week of February 3 - 9
General Collections Week YTD
General Collections 24,036 111,543
Operating Costs 20,000 120,000
Over/Under 4,036 (8,457)
Mortgage Last Week YTD
Building Fund Income 6,050 30,604
Weekly Loan Payment 6,110 36,660
Over/Under (60) (6,056)
https://st-peters.ca/texttogive/
CHANGE THE WORLD – BE A CATHOLIC!
Coordinator: Judith McRae
Phone: 403-286-5110 ext. 109
E-mail: [email protected]
RCIA – “Breaking Open the Word” is at the 11:30 am
Mass on Sundays, and our next Catechism class will take
place on Thursdays, 7-9 pm in Conference Room C. We
are in the Period of Catechesis. This week’s topic: “Early
Church/History of the Church”
Adult Confirmation Classes –Mondays 7 -9 pm –
No Class Feb. 17th: Happy Family Day!
Inquiry Group – Getting to Know the Catholic
Church - A discussion group for non-Catholics who are
interested in learning more about the Catholic faith will
meet in Conference Room A/B every other Thursday next
meeting February 27th. Everyone is welcome!
NOTICE TO PARISHIONERS
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS (8:30 AM) PLEASE DO
NOT PARK IN W.O. MITCHELL SCHOOL PARKING
LOT AS THIS IS A SCHOOL DAY.
2019 TAX RECIEPTS AVAILABLE
St. Peter’s and St. Vincent de Paul 2019 Tax Receipts are
available in the Narthex for pickup
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
FAMILY SPAGHETTI
DINNER!
Join us February 22 at 6:00 pm in
the Parish Hall for this fun family
annual event! Tickets are $15 each or $40 a family, free
for under 8 years of age and will be sold after Mass this
weekend. This is your last weekend to purchase
tickets.
KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS
Don Bosco
Announcements
Service To One
Service To All
➢ Count yourself and family in to celebrate our
Family Spaghetti Dinner February 22.
Tickets will be $15 per person and $40 per family.
This is your last weekend to purchase tickets.
➢ Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner February 25.
If anyone is able to assist with Shrove Tuesday,
either at the schools in the morning or at the
Church in the evening, please contact Br. Angelo
at [email protected] or 403-862-2307.
➢ Be sure to check out our new Knight’s Website at
www.kofc8146.org. Thinking of Become a Knight! Contact Peter
Dugandzic at 403-612-8887 or Angelo Scarpino
at 403-862-2307
BAPTISM
Coordinator: Judith McRae
Phone: 403-286-5110 ext. 109
E-mail: [email protected]
INFANT BAPTISM
Our next Baptism Preparation seminar will be Saturday,
February 22 from 9:30 am promptly until no later than
12:30 pm. This will be in preparation for the Baptisms
that will take place on Sunday, April 26 at 2 pm. See St.
Peter’s web site under “Sacraments | Baptism” for our
regular schedule of Baptism dates. If you have questions
about these dates, please do not hesitate to contact Renée
in the office.
SCHOOL AGE BAPTISM
Our next School-Age Baptism Preparation classes will
take place Saturday afternoons, April 18th, April 25th, and
May 2nd, 2020. Please contact Judith in the Office for
more information about the schedule, and to register.
SPECIAL COLLECTION BOX ENVELOPES NOW
AVAILABLE!
Envelopes are now in the Narthex for Parishioners using
electronic fund transfers for donating to St. Peter’s and
who would also wish to donate to the special collections
that happen throughout the year.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL
Vincentians with St. Peter’s SSVP live the Gospel
message by serving Christ in the vulnerable with love,
respect, justice and joy.
64 hampers delivered in January! Thank you to our
volunteers and donors who made that possible.
Donations of non-perishable food, cash and grocery gift
cards are always welcome.
Pantry wish list: Canned beans & meats, peanut butter (1
kg & 500 g), pasta sauce, canned fruit.
Tax receipts for 2019 are available in the narthex.
Looking for a way to do Christ’s work in Calgary?
Join or donate to the team of St. Peter’s Vincentians
walking in this year’s Coldest Night of the Year
(CNOY.org) walk in downtown Calgary. The Feb. 22
walk benefits Feed the Hungry and Kairos. Visit
http://walk.w-ith.us/Vincentians. God is in charge. We
are his boots on the ground!
Vincentians will lead the Stations of the Cross on March
27. We are looking for volunteers to be readers, carry
candles and carry the crucifix.
Volunteers needed! SSVP Calgary will host the Annual
General Assembly (AGA) June 24-28, 2020. The event
will be held at SAIT and volunteers are needed for a
variety of roles: Publicity & Sponsorship, Workshop
Coordination, Accommodation Coordination, Liturgy &
Protocol Coordination, Social Coordination, Hospitality
Coordination, Food Coordination, Registration
Coordination, Transport Coordination and First-Aid &
Safety Coordination. Volunteers do not have to be active
Vincentians. Please consider volunteering as a way to
support SSVP in Calgary. For more information contact:
volunteersignup.org/YMFE9
Your deeds may be the only sermon some people hear
today. —St. Francis of Assisi
Catholic Women’s League
A women’s ministry of St. Peter’s Parish
Next General Meeting: Wednesday, February 19,
beginning with Mass at 7 pm.
Spring Fling: Friday, April 24, 6 pm. Tickets available
after Masses this weekend and after general meeting on
Wednesday. Cost is $50. Purchase tables of 8 or
individually. Volunteer opportunities for this event
available at volunteersignup.org/WDTLP.
CWL Cards and Games Night: Monday, February 10, 6
pm, Parish Hall. This is a potluck event, so bring a dish to
share. Bring cards or board games to play after dinner.
Cake Raffle: This weekend in the Narthex. Please stand
behind the table after the Mass that you attend if no one is
there.
Membership Drive: 2020 memberships available online
at https://www.st-peterscwl.ca/get-involved. Cost is $30.
You can also place your cheque in an envelope with your
name, phone number, and Membership on the envelope
and put the envelope in the CWL drawer in the Narthex.
Wool Drive: Feb.29/Mar.1 and Mar. 7/8. Get an early
start on spring cleaning!
For complete information, events, sign-ups, etc., please
check out the CWL Blog on the website. Click here for
the link st-peterscwl.ca.
Care for Our Common Home: Stewards of Creation
MEATLESS SOUP, SPIRITUAL REFLECTION,
STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING LENT
Join us on the 6 Fridays during Lent and share a meatless
soup-based meal and spiritual reflections, followed by
Stations of the Cross. All Fridays at 6:00 pm in Lent
(except Good Friday): February 28; March 6; March
13; March 20; March 27; April 3. Register at St. Peter’s
website www.st-peters.ca/lenten-soup-fridays by
Thursday each week or select all the weeks you would
like to attend. The meal will be an opportunity for
parishioners to share an experience that is central to
Jesus’s ministry. Pastoral Leadership will provide
reflective topics that fit Lent intentions.
Thank you to all participated in the CWL Cookie Walk.
Over $800.00 was raised for the Priest Retirement Fund.
DIOCESAN PASTORAL CARE COURSE
Will be held on six Mondays, from February 24 to March
30 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at St. Peter’s Church (Conf. C).
This course equips participants with the understanding
necessary to meet the pastoral care needs of the lonely,
shut-ins, the sick and dying, as well as the visiting skills
that the Diocese requires of the pastoral care ministers.
To register https://www.catholicyyc.ca/pcc.html.
FAITH & PARISH LIFE
Check out the many groups and studies that St. Peter’s
Parish offers! For any questions please email:
[email protected] or check out St. Peter’s website for
more information: st-peters.ca/spiritual-formation/
Journeying Through Grief – This is an adult drop in
Grief Support Program the meets every 3rd Sunday of the
month at 1:30 pm in the 3rd floor conference room.
Registration is not required. One can come whenever they
feel the need for support or desire to connect with others
who share this common thread in life. Both men and
women as well as those outside of St. Peter’s parish
community are welcome! Grief has no timeline. Next
meeting is February 16
FAITH & BIBLE STUDIES
Celebrating the Word (CTW) – Grow and strengthen
your Sunday Mass experience as we study and pray the
Sunday Gospel readings. Join us on Tuesday evenings
7:30-9:30 pm or Wednesday afternoons 1:00-3:00 pm.
Men’s Breakfast Study – Join us every Wednesday
morning at 6 am in the Parish Hall for a delicious
breakfast and Faith Studies. This Fall we are studying all
new sessions in the series “That Man is You”. For more
information contact Sean Lynn
YOUTH MINISTRIES
The Forge – Calling all young men ages 14 - 17 to The
Forge for a night of fellowship, good conversation, games
and food. For more information or details go to
The Font – A group for women ages 14-17 - The
Mission of The Font is to be a community of young ladies
from St. Peter’s Parish and beyond, who gather to share
about the joys, struggles, and spiritual battles of their
lives, while living, learning, and practicing their Catholic
faith. For further information contact thefont@st-
peters.ca.
Young Adults Group – St. Peter's Young Adult Group
for ages 18-36: Come and join us for stimulating talks
and discussion, friendship, fun, and to learn more about
your faith. The topic for our next meeting is "St. Paul."
Our next meeting is on Friday, Feb. 21, at 7:00 pm at St.
Peter's. The group is open to men and women, it's free,
and it's drop-in (you don't have to come to every
meeting). For more information or to get on our email
notification list for all the meetings, email Matthew
McGinn at: [email protected].
PRAYER GROUPS
Monday Morning Prayer Group - For 30 minutes after
Mass each Monday, our prayer group practices
intercessory prayer in front of the Tabernacle, to pray for
various needs. Everyone is welcome to drop in and
participate.
Maria Reina de la Paz, Spanish Prayer Group - We
invite all Spanish-speaking people to participate in this
prayer group. Come join us and know the love of Jesus
through Mary, Queen of Peace. In this school of love,
She'll take us by the hand and lead us down the path to
Her beloved Son. Join us Saturday mornings after Mass:
9:00 am - 11:00 am. For more information contact Ingrid
Salgado [email protected]
Rushing Wind - a Catholic Charismatic prayer group for
young adults aged 18-40, hosts a weekly prayer meeting
on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in Conf. Rooms A/B. Each
meeting consists of a powerful session of live worship,
followed by either a talk, a testimony, adoration, prayer
ministry or many other wonderful things! Rushing Wind
focuses on fellowship, being bowled over by God's love,
and then bursting outwards in passion and joy to advance
His Kingdom. Come and worship with us this
Wednesday!
MOTHER’S MINISTRIES
Pray & Play – Calling all Moms in the parish!
Are you longing for a richer experience of motherhood?
Gather with other mothers for coffee, conversation, faith
and friendship as we share the joys and struggles of
raising children in today's world. Wednesdays from 9:15-
11:15 in the hall.
Topic: CCO Faith Study: Holy Spirit
Contact [email protected].
Mother's Support Group (MSG) – "Where is the
instruction book? Come join us as we journey to strong
family relationships in our ever changing world." For
more information contact [email protected]
Topic: What is REAL self esteem?
Mom’s Book Club – Join us as we make space for
reading and reflection, connecting with other moms each
month. Contact Rebecca to sign up: rebecca.gafuik@st-
peters.ca. Next meeting is Feb. 18 at 7:30 pm.
RESPECT LIFE & FAMILY
40 Days for Life Lenten Prayer Campaign
This worldwide prayer campaign is from Ash Wednesday
to Palm Sunday to end abortion. Join St. Peter’s clergy
& parishioners praying on Fridays during the
campaign from 1 – 7 pm at the Abortion “Kensington
Clinic” (2431 5 Ave NW). The ROSARY will be
prayed at 2 pm.
Pregnancy Care Centres www.pregcare.com
Calgary, Airdrie & Strathmore have pregnancy care
centres to help mothers in a crisis pregnancy situation.
Spread the word & help mothers make a decision both
she & her baby can live with.
Pro-Life is Pro-Science
Modern microscopic imaging and video technology can
show a newly created human being inside the womb.
Access www.campaignlifecoalition.com/prenatal-
development to view Basic Biology of Fetal
Development. Learn how on day 1 (fertilization), a
genetically new and genetically complete individual
first comes into existence. Follow through each stage of
development to understand & be able to explain why we
are Pro-Life & Pro-Science.
MASS INTENTIONS
Repose of the Soul (RS) & Special Intentions (SI)
Feb. 15 8:30am Ron & Arlene Gathercole (SI)
Feb. 15 5:00pm Marla Ferg (RS)
Feb. 15 7:00pm Grant Stalker (RS)
Feb. 16 8:00am Pushpamary (RS)
Feb. 16 9:30am Antonio DiLello (RS)
Feb. 16 11:30am Brian & Lauren (SI)
Feb. 16 5:00pm Parishioners of St. Peter’s (SI)
Feb. 17 8:30am Norman Cahill (RS)
Feb. 18 8:30am Richard Beaulieu (SI)
Feb. 18 7:00pm Isaac Montes (RS)
Feb. 19 8:30am Geraldine Fitzgerald (RS)
Feb. 19 7:00pm Emilie Mendes de Leon (RS)
Feb. 20 8:30am All Souls in Purgatory (RS)
Feb. 21 8:30am Steve MacNeil (RS)
ST. PETER’S
COMMUNITY GROUP
Coming soon!
Are you interested in
building up your faith and
community through fun and engaging activities? St.
Peters is launching a community group that will meet
once per month to develop social and spiritual
connections. Events will be held either Saturdays or
Sundays, if church space is needed this will impact the
date and time. Events can include coffee and discussions,
enjoying Catholic centered movies from Formed,
exploring God’s creation by hiking, skating or other
activities outdoors. Baking (and eating) delicious treats
and other fun activities will also be on the agenda. It’s a
place for like-minded people to get together, explore our
faith and have some fun.
THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
There is a special place, called the Atrium for children
ages 3-6 to come to know Christ. The Catechesis of the
Good Shepherd is a Montessori based program that
brings scripture and liturgy to life in the teaching of the
Catholic faith. This April 20-25, a training course will be
held at the Calgary Pastoral Centre to teach this unique
method of listening to God with Children. To find out
more, please visit www.cgsac.ca or contact Paula at
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Please join us for The World Day of Prayer on March 6
at 2 pm at St. David's United Church, 3303 Capitol Hill
Cr. NW. "Rise! Take Up Your Mat and Walk" is the
theme of the celebration prepared by the people of
Zimbabwe. We will be joining with Christians all around
the world as we pray together for greater peace, justice
and reconciliation! All are welcome!
HOLY COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND
Are you or someone you know homebound and unable to
attend Mass? Contact the church office 403 286-5110 and
ask to receive Holy Communion at home. A member of
St. Peter's Pastoral Care Team will call to arrange a
convenient time to visit & bring Holy Communion.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED PRE-AUTHORIZED
DONATIONS?
For Parishioners wishing to use
Electronic Funds Transfers for
donations to St. Peter’s Parish, pre-
authorized debit (PAD) forms are
available in the Parish office, and on our website or in the
Narthex. You can also go online to https://st-
peters.ca/waystodonate/ to donate directly. Automatic
withdrawal is available using Direct Debit, MasterCard or
Visa. If you need to update your pre-authorized debit
information for any reason, please do not send
banking/credit card information by email for security
reasons. Drop by the office or give us a call 403-286-
5110 and we would be happy to update your information
for you. Also, if you are already using credit for online
donations do not forget to update your expiry date when
required.
CWL WOOL DRIVE - Feb. 29/Mar. 1
and Mar. 7/8. In 2019, St. Peter’s
CWL provided 154 handmade prayer
shawls to those in need of comfort.
CWL SPONSORED SPRING FLING - Friday, April 24,
6 PM. An evening of friendship, fun, and food. Sign up
for tables of 8 or individually. Cost is $50. Tickets
available in the Narthex after Masses this weekend.
MADELEINE D’HOUET SCHOOL
Is a Catholic French Immersion junior high school grades
7 to 9 serving the needs of the northwest quadrant of
Calgary. Our staff continually strive to be the best for the
students that we serve in a French speaking learning
environment. We welcome not only students entering
grade 7 from elementary French immersion programs but
also those students wanting to begin learning to
communicate in French (late immersion program). At
MdH, it is our mission to provide opportunities for an
enriched bilingual, Catholic education, enabling
individuals to achieve their full potential in order to
contribute positively to today’s changing world. We are
accepting registrations daily. Feel free to drop by or call
to arrange a school tour. Call 403-500-2008 or visit the
website https://www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/madeleinedhouet
CWL PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Our Ministry
handcrafts
beautiful prayer
shawls, which
are blessed at Masses. The shawls are given out to bring
comfort and prayer support to those experiencing illness,
loss, loneliness, or depression. If you know someone
(woman, man, or child) who would benefit from a shawl,
please contact Sheila Morris ([email protected])
or Ann Dowling ( [email protected]).
MOUNT ST. FRANCIS RETREAT CENTRE
Geographical address: 41160 Retreat Road Cochrane, AB
Weekend Retreats Theme - The Way of St. Francis
We will explore the ways St. Francis of Assisi responded
and lived out his love for God and all creation through his
Christ-centered spirituality, simplicity of life, love for the
poor and the marginalized, life in community and in
dialogue with others. His simple path can deepen our own
spiritual journey. For more information 403-932-2012 or
email [email protected].
Living in the Spirit Weekend
February 28 – March 1
To register contact Doreen & Patrick Coffey 403-281-
6025 [email protected]; or Vivenne Hiltermann 403-614-
6027 [email protected].
Women's Weekend
March 6 - 8
A Silent Retreat for the Ladies - to register please
contact: Teresa Grice 403-329-8967
[email protected]; Jane Gainer 403-857-
8000 [email protected].
Anglican Weekend Retreat
March 20 – 22
To register contact Statia & Leon Demers 403-242-1332
[email protected]; Patti & John Sinclair 403-288-3294
CHRISTIAN YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (20'S TO
40'S) SILENT RETREAT. This Silent Retreat for
Christian Young Professionals is an opportunity to
unplug and disconnect from our busy lives, and
experience the beauty in resting in silence, as we engage
in personal reflection, prayer and meditation. The
weekend will also include reflective talks and short
supports to guide you in your silent reflection, prayer &
meditation time When: May 1 to 3, 2020,
Where: Mount St. Francis Retreat Center (41160 Retreat
Road, Cochrane AB), Register or Full details:
https://tinyurl.com/spqyd89 Retreat Captains - Chika
and Nakasha at [email protected]
COME AND SEE THE LIFE OF THE
FRANCISCANS
The Franciscans of Canada are the spiritual sons of Saint
Francis of Assisi. For 800 years, simplicity, humility,
poverty, justice, peace, joy in God and universal
fraternity have formed the heart of our approach. At the
same time contemplatives and active in the world,
Franciscans worship Jesus Christ and desire to bring the
Good News of the Gospel to all. The Franciscans invite
single men between the ages of 18 and 40 to: St. Francis
Friary 8106 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, AB on Thurs. Feb.
20th 5:00pm till Sun. Feb. 23rd 1:00pm.
Please inquire or register with Bro. Carlos, ofm
780-476-2338 or [email protected]
Here is a video for the Come and See in Edmonton:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZx1FUpsGUA
Here is the Facebook link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2525034364435327/
RETREAT WITH STEVE BELL
Refreshing Christian Faith and Spiritual tradition for the
Weary and the Wary starting on Friday, March 13 7:30 –
9:00 pm, Saturday, March 14 9:00 am – 3:30 pm at the
Varsity Bible Church – 4807 Valiant Drive NW. Go to
www.stevebell.com to register or for more information.
AV VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED The AV team is in need of new Volunteers for all
Masses, particularly the 7 pm Saturday, 8 am, 11:30 am
and 5 pm Sunday Masses. If interested contact the office
at 403-286-5110 or email [email protected].
ANNOUNCEMENTS6THSUNDAYINORDINARYTIME
FEBRUARY15/16,2020
BRUNCHWITHTHEBISHOPTheCalgaryCatholicMedicalAssociation(CCMA)invitesyoutohavebrunchwithBishopMcGrattanattheCanmoreOperaHouseatHeritagePark(1900HeritageDrSW,Calgary).When:Saturday,March7.Thiseventisopentoeveryone.Tickets:$30each.Foranyquestionsortoregister,contactcatholicmedyyc@gmail.comANNIVERSARYRAFFLETheCalgaryCatholicEducationFoundationisinthefinaldaysofthe10thAnniversaryRafflewith$55,000incashprizestobewon.Withonly18,000ticketsavailabletopurchase,youmaywin$1,000or$5,000oreventhegrandprizeof$25,000.Ticketsarelimited,purchaseonlineattheccef.ca/raffleFAMILYCOMPASSSchoenstattApostolicMovementofCalgaryinvitesSpanish-speakingcouplestoFamilyCompass,aseriesofworkshopsdesignedforcoupleswhowanttoenrichtheirrelationshipandconnectonadeeperlevelwithGodandtheirfamily.Ourmonthlyencountersincludeprayer,ashorttalk,anddiscussion.TheseriesbeginsonSaturday,March21at6:30pmhappeningatSt.MichaelCatholicCommunity(80085StreetSW,Calgary).Formoreinformation,visitsaintmichael.ca/faithformationFINEARTSPOSTERCONTESTTheSecularFranciscanFraternitiesofWesternCanadainvitesallchildrenandyouthtoparticipateintheirannualfineartsandpostercontest.Theme:ReachingOuttoMyCommunity.OfficialentrymustbesubmittedbeforeMarch20.Formoreinformationortosubmitartwork,pleasevisitolota.org|[email protected].
LIVE-INRETREATYouareinvitedtoaLive-InweekendretreattogrowinfaithwithJesus.When:March27-29nearOkotoks(startsFridayeveningandendsSundayafternoon).Toregister,[email protected]|403-239-0979.IfyouhaveattendedyourownLive-In,pleaseconsiderservingattheretreat.WHERETOFINDEVENINGADORATIONS?
• St.Bonaventure(1600AcadiaDr.SE,Calgary)Monday:9:30am-MidnightTuesday:7am-MidnightWednesday:7am-Thursday,MidnightFriday:9:30am–Midnight
• St.Anthony'sChurch(53404StSW,Calgary)-PerpetualEucharisticAdorationtakesplaceintheChapel.
• St.Luke'sChurch(1566NorthmountDrNW,Calgary)MondaytoFriday8:30am–10pmFirstSundays8:30pmto8amMonday
• St.Joseph'sChurch(64019AveNW,Calgary)-ComeandspendonehourwiththeLordwithsungVespesandAdoration:Thursday,Feb.27at7to8pm.
TRANSITIONSPROGRAMTheTransitionsProgramisa15-weekpeersupportprogramforthoserecentlyseparatedordivorced.Participantswillmeeteveryweektoreflectuponanddiscusstopicssuchasself-esteem,stress,anger,guilt,blame,loneliness,forgiveness,blendedfamiliesandmore.ThenextprogramwillbeginTuesday,Feb.18atSacredHeartParish(1307–14thSt.SW,Calgary).Registration:403-218-5505|[email protected](CNOY)Thisisafamily-friendlyfundraisertosupportFeedtheHungry(aDiocesanprogram)andBankviewApartments(low-incomehousingfor
thoseatriskof,orpreviouslyexperiencinghomelessness).Join400othersinwalking2,5or10-kmroutes,raisefundsorvolunteerfortheseworthyprograms.When:Saturday,Feb.22.Visit:cnoy.org/location/calgarydowntownLENTENRETREATS
• LentenDayRetreatwiththeSistersofDivineMercy.Adults(18&older)areinvitedtoaLentenDayRetreat.When:Saturday,Feb.29at10:30amto4pm.Registerat:sistersofdivinemercy.org
• SFXCYoungAdultLentenRetreat(18-35)atCampChestermere(1041EastLakeviewRd.,Chestermere,AB).When:Friday,March.20(allday).Toregister,contact587-232-9728|[email protected]|sfxc.ca
HELPENDHUMANTRAFFICKINGSt.Michael’sCWLislaunchingI’mWorthItNow,aninitiativetoassisthumantraffickingsurvivorsbyprovidingbackpacksandraisingawarenessaboutthisissue.When:Saturday,Feb.22at1pm.Where:St.MichaelCatholicCommunity(80085ST.SW,Calgary).Speakers:DetectivePaulRubnerofCalgaryPoliceServiceandLizGibson,DirectoroftheRESETSocietyofCalgary.Asurvivorwillshareatestimony.Visit:saintmichael.ca/iwininitiative/RETROUVAILLEPROGRAMHelpyourmarriageandfamilybytakingtheRetrouvailleprogram.Learntousepracticalcommunicationstoolstobringgreaterintimacytoyourrelationship.When:Friday,March6.Registerathelpourmarriagecalgary.comorcall403-879-7893.JOINUSATBISHOP’SDINNERJoinfriends,familyandtheCatholiccommunityforthe20thBishop'sDinner.When:Friday,May8,atTelusConventionCentre(1209AveSE.,Calgary).FundsraisedwillsupporttheSt.FrancisXavierChaplaincyProgramandthecontinued
spiritualformationofyoungadultsthroughoutourDiocese.Moreinformation:bishopsdinner.caWOMENRETREATS
• TotusTuusforYoungWomen(18-45)attheDivineMercyCentre(15206TownshipRoad262,Calgary)foralifedeeplyrootedtoMary,theMotherofMercy.When:Mar.8at2-4pm.Contact587-755-1019.
• ReligiousVocationretreatforsinglewomen(16-35)atOurLadyoftheAssumptionParish(7624-39Ave.NWCalgary).When:March7.ContactSr.TerrySmithat403-228-3623|[email protected]
• Weekendlive-inretreatforsinglewomenages20-40atProvidenceCalgary(150ProvidenceBlvd.SE,Calgary).When:When:Feb.21-23.ContactSr.MaeValdez,SPat587-432-2088|[email protected]
FAITHANDFUNFLAMESGAMEJoinBishopMcGrattanandtheCatholicCommunityintheDioceseofCalgaryatahockeygame-CalgaryFlamesvsTampaBayLightning.Thefirstonehundredpurchaserswillbeenteredintoadrawforanautographedhockeystick.Foreachticketsoldweraise$5fortheDiocesanyouthministry.Therewillbeapre-gamemeet&greetwithBishopMcGrattan.When:Saturday,March21.Cost:$56(discountedtickets).Getticketsatflamesgroups.com/faithandfunFORMATIONEXPERIENCEFORADULTSWORKINGWITHKIDS|TrainingonTheCatechesisoftheGoodShepherdwillbeprovidedforadultsworkingwithkids3-6yearsold.ThisprogramprovidesChristianreligiousformationforchildrenandisbasedonMontessoriprinciples.ItalsobringsscriptureandliturgytolifeintheteachingoftheCatholicfaith.When:April20-25.Where:CatholicPastoralCentre.Moreinformationatcgsac.caorcontactpaula.sabatini@st-peters.ca
NEWS.CalgaryDiocese.ca|FINDOUTWHAT’SHAPPENINGintheDIOCESE.Contact:403-218-5500|[email protected]
