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Office Hours

Monday to Thursday 9am-3pm (Closed 12:00-12:30pm)

Closed Fridays, Weekends and Statutory Holidays

PLEASE stay at home if you have cold or flu-like symptoms.

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS – If you or someone you know is in need of a Christmas Hamper
this year, please contact the parish Food Bank.  Deadline to request a hamper is December 6th.
Recipients must reside within our parish boundaries.

WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday  5pm
Sunday  10am & 12noon

WEEKDAY MASSES
Tuesday thru Friday   9am
  First Saturday of the Month   9am

SignVisit www.catholicyyc.ca for important messages and for live-streamed Mass Schedules  from the RC  Diocese of Calgary;  or watch televised Masses on Salt + Light TV, Vision TV, or EWTN

Stay Informed.  Read the Parish Bulletin HERE

Updated COVID-19 guidelines | Step 2 HERE 

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Printable Advent Calendar 2022

May this beautiful Advent Calendar help families all across our Diocese to journey towards the great feast of the Nativity of Our Lord!

• Download Advent Calendar in English | French | Spanish

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Feast of St. Nicholas – Dec. 6

Children tell lots of fun stories about Santa Claus, Pere Noel, or Kriss Kringle. All of these stories remind us of how much we’re loved and of how happy we are when we give. The earliest stories we know were told about St. Nicholas, the bishop of Myra. St. Nicholas was so grateful for the life God had given him that he just couldn’t stop giving joy and hope to others—no matter how far he had to travel or how many roofs he had to climb. (Source: Loyola Press)

• Learn about St. Nicholas (Loyola Press)
• 5 things you (probably) did not know about Santa (Aleteia)
• How St. Nick teaches us that saints belong to everybody, everywhere (Aleteia)
• Celebrate St. Nicholas with these fun tradition (Catholic Digest)
• St. Nicholas Day activities, gifts & crafts guide (Catholic Icing)
• Novena to St. Nicholas (Ascension Press)
• An Advent message from our Bishop on the Feast of St. Nicholas
• EVENT: An Evening with St. Nicholas at Mount St. Francis

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Christmas in Elizabeth House Let us bring a joyful Christmas to the residents of Elizabeth House and help them fulfil their wish list! This year Elizabeth House has 7 moms, 5 babies (under 16 months), 2 more babies to arrive this month, and 4 children (ages 14,13, 7 and 5) living elsewhere. We welcome donations for these wish lists: Each family unit has created a wish list, and you can be paired with one family unit by emailing sarah.cormier@calgarydiocese.ca Or donate items from the Collective House Wish List, which we will place under the tree for our families to share. Please let us know by email which items you are able to provide, so that we can keep track of the list on our end. Download volunteers information here | Download graphic To apply click here,  or email Sarah Cormier

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Bishop McGrattan reports from Rome

• Read the Bishop’s pastoral message and learn what’s on the agenda for this annual presidency visit.

Pastoral Letter: The War in Ukraine The war in Ukraine rages on with no end in sight, claiming the lives of thousands of innocent children, men and women, with millions more on the move as refugees in search of safety, food, shelter, clothing and medicine, in addition to the destruction of countless homes, schools, hospitals and business. As winter approaches, hundreds of thousands of people will have no heat in their homes, with energy being used as a weapon of punishment. Ukraine and its people are in crisis. Let us renew our efforts to pray, fast, and act. Together we can make a difference in the millions of lives of the children, men and women who are counting on us: Pastoral Letter from The Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada – The War in Ukraine: A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Action

Winter gifts to share with Feed the Hungry

We invite you to donate new mittens/gloves, socks, toques, or $10 gift cards (from fast food places) to share with Feed the Hungry’s guests closer to Christmas. Kindly deliver items or gift cards to the Catholic Pastoral Centre Reception (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary before Dec. 1. Reception is open during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm). If you have any questions, please email: feedthehungry@calgarydiocese.ca

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Career Opportunity – Executive Director

The Diocese of Calgary is looking for a new Executive Director – Finance & Administrator for the Catholic Pastoral Centre. We have put together a job description and application details here.

Other career opportunities are also available on our website:

• Assistant Coordinator (Part-time) – Feed the Hungry, Calgary
• Cook (Part-time) – St. Mary’s Cathedral, Calgary
• Associate Director – FCJ Centre, Calgary

For more information and application details, visit catholicyyc.ca/careers

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Resources & Announcements Two groups are at the foot of the cross: those who recognize Jesus as King, and those who oppose and taunt him. We find both believers and opponents hanging next to and standing below the cross. This scene is a summary of Luke’s entire Gospel: Jesus offers salvation and reaches out to those who ask, and who recognize their need for redemption. Thus, even though Jesus’ kingship exists on a cosmic level, it is an established fact: in this life only our assent in faith reveals that kingship. When have you “stood at the foot of the cross” and doubted, questioned? What does the title “Christ the King” mean to you? Where in the world, our larger world, do we see signs of Christ’s kingdom being built? Resources for children Kid’s challenge this week: Jesus is a very different kind of king. He is the king of love. He gives us all a chance of new life with him in heaven. Colour in this illustration of a crown and write words around it that describe the type of king that Jesus is to you (i.e., loving, serving etc.). Think about what kind of leader you would like to be in your own communities or in the world. (CAFOD) Colouring page this Sunday  Kid’s Bulletin for this Sunday Women’s Advent Retreat The CWL invites you to the Women’s Advent Retreat.This year’s theme is “Saint Francis, Rebuild My Church” St. Albert the Great, Calgary on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9:30 am to 3 pm. To register, contact Teresa at calgarycwlspiritual@gmail.com St. Martha’s Church, Lethbridge on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. To register, contact Adele at 403-894-9282. Breakfast with the Bishop at St. Peter’s Franciscan & Friends Mission invites you to the 13th annual “Breakfast with the Bishop’s on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 8:30 am, at St. Peter’s Church (541 SIlvergrove Dr. NW). To register, contact 403-243-1049. Buy tickets online. Pray, fast, and act for Ukraine The war in Ukraine rages on with no end in sight. As winter approaches, hundreds of thousands of people will have no heat in their homes, with energy being used as a weapon of punishment. Let us continue to pray, fast, and act. Read the Pastoral Letter from the Ukraine BIshops of Canada. Winter gifts for Feed the Hungry guests We invite you to donate new mittens/gloves, socks, toques, or $10 gift cards (from fast food places) to share with Feed the Hungry’s guests closer to Christmas. Kindly deliver items or gift cards to the Catholic Pastoral Centre Reception (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary before Dec. 1. Reception is open during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm). For any questions, please email: feedthehungry@calgarydiocese.ca The Seekers Group: Discernment for unmarried women Women seeking to know how to discern the Will of God in their lives are invited to learn how to listen and discover God’s call in their life. We will be engaging in Lectio Divina prayer and exploring how to discern using the Ignatian method of discernment. Meetings: Sundays, Nov. 27 & Dec. 11 at 2 pm at the Catholic Pastoral Centre – 120 17 Ave SW, Calgary. St. James Parish Fall Fundraising Dinner St. James in Okotoks invites you to their parish fundraising dinner “Dwelling Together in Faith”. Featuring: dinner, silent auction, wine raffle and live music. When: Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 pm. To book tickets, call 403-938-3122 or email office@stjamesparishrc.com | Poster St. Cecilia’s CWL Cookie Walk The CWL at St. Cecilia welcomes everyone to their Christmas Cookie Walk on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9:30 am to Noon at St. Cecilia’s Church (321 90th Ave SE, Calgary). More info Advent according to Mary with Fr. Edmund Vargas Fr Edmund Vargas shares his reflection on Advent in the light of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Saturday, November 26, 1-3 pm at the Day Chapel of St Michael’s Church (800 85th Street SW, Calgary). There will be a repeat on Sunday, November 27, 1-3 pm. All are welcome. St. Mary’s Cathedral CWL Annual Quilt Raffle The CWL Quilt Committee has two beautiful quilts for its Christmas raffle. Raffle tickets are $15 each or $25 for 3 tickets. Draw date: Dec. 11 at 1:15 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Proceeds will go toward Elizabeth House, St. Mary’s Cathedral “Roof Fund”, and St. Mary’s Cathedral CWL projects November/December 2022 Calendar Highlights Nov 22 | Pastoral Care: Accompanying in Conflict and Complicated Situations at St. Martha, Lethbridge Nov. 24 | Memorial LIturgy for those grieving the loss of a child through miscarriage and stillbirth Nov 25 | Marriage Preparation at Ascension Catholic Parish, Calgary Nov 25-27 | Live-In Retreat in Coaldale, AB Nov 26 | Breakfast with Bishop at St. Peter’s Nov 26 | St. Paul’s Christmas Market, Airdrie Nov. 26 | St. Cecilia’s CWL Cookie Walk, Calgary Nov 26 | Lethbridge Region Women’s Advent Nov. 26 | Calgary Region Women’s Advent Retreat Nov 26 & 27 | Advent according to Mary Nov 26 | St. James’ Parish Hall Fundraising Nov 26 | Parenting Course: First Decisions Nov 27 | The Seekers Group for unmarried women at CPC Nov 28 | Billings Ovulation Method Online Introduction Nov 28 | Advent Ignatian Retreat in Everyday Life at FCJ Nov 28 | Advent Twilight Retreat “Blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus!” at Martha Centre, Lethbridge Nov 30 | Advent by candlelight at Ascension Catholic Parish Dec 2&3 | Festival of Creches | St. Anthony, Calgary Dec 2-4 | Advent Hope: Life Worth Living at Mount St. Francis Dec 3 | St. Luke’s CWL Christmas Market Dec 4 | 25th Annual Calgary Ukrainian Carol Festival, Calgary Dec 6 | An Evening with St. Nicholas at Mount St. Francis Dec 7 | Advent –  A family Advent fireside gathering at FCJ Dec 9-11 | Advent – Winter Stillness Retreat at Mount St. Francis Dec 10 | Advent Market with Blessed Daughter Ministry Dec 11 | The joy of Greccio at Mount St. Francis Dec 15 | Every Star Shall Sing a Carol at FCJ Dec 17 | A night of Beauty with Bridge Brass Quintet To submit your parish/lay association events – go to catholicyyc.ca/news and click “Add Event” (please submit description + poster/graphic in JPEG/PNG)

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Pray for the Church open to everyone – Watch the Pope’s Video for October 2022

Vatican unveils “The Letter” documentary – Watch documentary “The Letter” on Youtube Originals here

Canada’s Catholic Bishops are thankful for the Historic Visit from Pope Francis.      Official Statement

Pope Francis’ address to a delegation of Indigenous Peoples in Quebec.     Read Full Address

Meeting with young people and elders in the primary school square, Iqaluit.     Read Full Address

Mass for Reconciliation at the National Shrine of Saint Anne de Beaupré, Quebec.     Read Full Homily

Worth sharing

• Shine like stars, work together like a hockey team, Pope tells youth in Iqaluit (The Catholic Register)
• Oblates in Canada building a new relationship with indigenous peoples  (Vatican News)
• The meanings and symbolisms behind the Papal Visit liturgy with Fr. Cristino Bouvette (S+L Media)
• Volunteers at the Plains of Abraham(S+L Media)
• Artist Timothy Schmalz shares about creating the statue of Mary Undoer of Knots for the Papal Visit (S+L Media)
• Alison and Jonathan, two Indigenous dancers ready to heal, one step at a time. (S+L Media)

“We must begin with ourselves: pastors, who should not feel themselves superior to our brothers and sisters in the People of God; consecrated persons, who should live fraternally with the freedom of obedience in life in community; seminarians, who should prepare themselves to become docile and available servants; and pastoral workers, who should not understand service as power. This is where we must start.” ~Pope Francis, Vespers, July 28, 2022. Catholic Church has rescinded papal bulls on colonization, says Regina Archbishop (CBC) The “Doctrine of Discovery” and Terra Nullius: A Catholic Response(CCCB, 2016) Church cannot flee failures, but must reconcile with Indigenous, pope says (Catholic News Service)

We acknowledge that Treaty 7 territory, on which we stand, is the ancestral land of the Indigenous Peoples and is common home to everyone in virtue of God our Creator’s gracious gift. Learn more about Residential Schools and our ongoing work in healing and reconciliation in the Diocese of Calgary.

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