St. James Catholic Church Welcomes You!

OFFICE HOURS

9:00am – 3:00pm
Monday to Thursday
Closed 12:00 – 12:30 for lunch &
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and all statutory holidays
Holiday Hours
The office will be closed Dec 22 – Dec 26 & Dec 29 – Jan 1

Christmas Mass Times

Christmas & New Year Schedule
Saturday, December 23—5pm*
Sunday, December 24—10am & 12pm*
4th Sunday of Advent
Christmas Eve – 5pm & 7pm
Christmas Day – 10am & 12pm
Saturday, December 30—5pm
Sunday, December 31—10am & 12pm
New Year’s Eve, December 31—5pm
New Year’s Day—10am*
*Solemnity of Mary—A day of obligation for the
Universal Church
Boxing Day– No Mass
(daily Mass schedule will resume on December 27)

REGULAR WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday 5pm
Sunday 10 am & 12 Noon

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

Christmas Masses
Christmas Eve – 5pm & 7pm
Christmas Day – 10am & 12pm
New Year’s Eve – 5pm (followed by Adoration)
New Year’s Day – 10am

34th Sunday in Ordinary Time

News & Events from around the Diocese

St. James Catholic Church – Historic Site

St. James Catholic Church is valued as an example of new interconnected design as a result of the church’s embrace of modernism and Roman Catholic Church reforms from 1962 to 1965. Typically, traditional church plans have separate buildings for each function. St. James is a modern expression of the traditional church model, incorporating the separate functions of a church into one interconnected building (Design value – City-wide significance).

St. James Catholic Church is also highly valued as an excellent example of Expressionist-style architecture with its sweeping raw and ribbed concrete steeple with punctured cruciform and raised copper oculus. It is a rare and intact example in Calgary (Style value – City-wide significance).

St. James Catholic Church is valued symbolically as a key building in the North Glenmore Park neighborhood that contributes to its development as a complete community (Symbolic value – Community significance).

The church is valued as a landmark in the community for its Expressionist-style architecture and connection to the North Glenmore Park neighborhood (Landmark value – Community Significance).

2023 Advent Calendar

Here is the 2023 Advent Calendar you can use for this year, courtesy of the Archdiocese of Montreal.

Download PDF (EN) | FR

Events from Around the Diocese

- Resources for children
  - Kid’s challenge this week: During Advent, we do more than just prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth of Christ. The Church also wants us to remember that we must keep ourselves ready to receive Christ when he comes to us in our daily lives and at the end of time. What are some things that we can do to stay alert and ready to welcome Christ when he returns in glory? (Loyola Press)
  - Colouring page this Sunday
  - Kid’s Bulletin this Sunday
  - Sunday Connection this Sunday (Gr. 1-8)
  - Children’s Liturgy of the Word this Sunday
    - Children’s Liturgy sheet for leaders/parents (CAFOD) | Illustration
    - Children’s Liturgy of the Word with Miss Heidi (Catholic TV)
- Donate a Warm Winter Coat
  The Salvation Army is teaming up with the Diocese of Calgary to ensure everyone has a warm coat this winter. Donations of new and gently used coats and other winter wear are sorted and distributed by the Salvation Army throughout various programs to be shared with those in need. To drop off coats or to organize a Winter Coat Drive in your parish, please contact Monica at 403-218-5521 or email monica.ottenbreit@calgarydiocese.ca
- Servants of Christ and of the Church
  On November 18, 2023, Bishop McGrattan ordained twelve men into the Permanent Diaconate at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The Bishop’s homily emphasized the role of permanent deacons as Servants of Christ and the Church, reminding us of our own call to service as baptized Christians. Read Bishop’s Homily from the Ordination Mass
- 40-Hour Adoration for Vocations
  “Could you not spend an hour?” Christ asks. Come, let us adore Him. Serra Calgary invites you to join the 40-hour Adoration to worship the Lord, and pray for the increase of vocations to the religious life in our Diocese. When: Thu (Nov. 30) at 7 pm to Sat (Dec 2) at 4 pm – Ascension Catholic Parish, Calgary. More
- Blessing of Christmas Creches
  St. Francis created the first creche nativitiy scene in 1223. Celebrate the 800th anniversary with the Franciscans at Mount St. Francis, by bringing your nativity set to be blessed. When: Sun, Dec. 3 at 2:30 pm – Mount St. Francis, Cochrane. Register now at mtfrancis@shaw.ca or call 403-932-2021. More
- Advent Mission with Fr. Dan
  Join Holy Spirit’s Advent Mission “Preparing for the Greatest Joy” with guest speaker Friar Dan Gurnick. Mass will be celebrated at 7 pm, followed by presentation, refreshment and discussion. When: Mon, Dec. 4 & Tue, Dec. 5 at 7 pm – Holy Spirit Parish, Calgary. More
- Hear the Angels Sing – High School Choral Festival
  Come and listen to the High Choral Festival featuring choirs from Bishop Carroll, Bishop O’Byrne, Notre Dame, Bishop McNally, All Saints, St. Francis, St. Mary’s and Our Lady of the Rockies. When: Tue, Dec. 5 at 7 pm – St. Michael’s, Calgary. More
- The Living Nativity
  As we prepare for Christmas this year, St James Parish, in Okotoks, invites you to come and walk through the Town of Bethlehem and meet the Holy Family in this live replica of the Christmas Nativity. The Living Nativity will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 4 to 8 pm in the field next to the Church parking lot. The address is 338040 32nd St East, Okotoks. Admission is free. Donations will be gratefully accepted and given to charity. There will be light, warm refreshments available for a small fee in the Church hall. More
- Stories of Portugal – Fundraiser & Fellowship
  All are welcome to join our Catholic young people for a night of fellowship and fundraising “Stories of Portugal”, as the SFXC World Youth Day pilgrims give witness to and share testimonies of their experience at this past summer’s World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, over appetizers, charcuterie boards and mocktails! When: Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 pm, at the Catholic Pastoral Centre. For more information, contact Kathryn at kathryn.yakielashek@calgarydiocese.ca or call 403-218-5542.
- December 2023 Calendar Highlights
  - Fri, Dec. 1 | Taize Prayer – FCJ Centre, Calgary
  - Fri, Dec. 1 | L’Arche Calgary Christmas Pageant – St. Mary’s University
  - Fri, Dec. 1 to Sun, Dec. 3 | 40 Hours for Priestly and Religious Vocations – St. Anthony’s Adoration Chapel, Calgary
  - Fri, Dec. 1 to Sun, Dec. 3 | Come to the Manger – Advent Retreat
  - Fri, Dec. 1 to Sun, Dec. 3 | Advent Individual Retreat – FJC Centre
  - Dec 2 – 23 | Simbang Gabi in Parishes in Calgary
  - Sat, Dec. 2 | Advent Christian Meditation – FJC Centre
  - Sat, Dec. 2 | Having a Mary Heart during a Martha Season – Holy Spirit Parish, Calgary
  - Sat, Dec. 2 | Women’s Advent Retreat – Holy Family, Medicine Hat
  - Sat, Dec. 2 | Christmas Concert – Ste. Famille, Calgary
  - Sun, Dec. 3 | Blessing of Christmas Crèches – Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
  - Sun, Dec. 3 | Come to the Manger Advent Retreat – Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
  - Mon, Dec. 4 | Advent Twilight Retreat – Martha Retreat Centre, Letbhridge
  - Mon, Dec. 4 | Preparing for the Greatest Joy: Holy Spirit Advent Mission with Fr. Dan Gurnick – Holy Spirit Parish, Calgary
  - Mon, Dec. 4 | CWL Christmas Dinner in Brooks
  - Tue, Dec. 5 | Daily Examen: Moment with God – FCJ Centre
  - Tue, Dec. 5 | Cappy Smart Band Concert – St. Gerard’s, Calgary
  - Tue, Dec. 5 | Hear the Angel Sings – High School Choral Festival – St. Michael’s, Calgary
  - Wed, Dec. 6 | Bambino of Bethlehem – Day Retreat – Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
  - Wed, Dec. 6 | Advent by Candlelight – Ascension Catholic Parish, Calgary
  - Wed, Dec. 7 | Welcome Home: How to make our parishes more inviting – Webinar with Fr. Troy Nguyen, Dr. Lance Dixon, Dr. Bonnie Annicchiarico
  - Thu, Dec. 7 | Christian Meditation Monthly Drop-in Group – FCJ Centre
  - Thu, Dec. 7 | Family Advent Fire, FCJ Centre, Calgary
  - Dec. 8 (Fri) – 10 (Sun) | Winter Stillness Retreat – Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
  - Fri, Dec. 8 | Pray the Living Rosary – St. Gerard’s, Calgary
  - Fri, Dec. 8 | An Evening with Mary – St. James’, Calgary
  - Dec 8 – 10 | Winter Stillness Retreat – Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
  - Sat, Dec. 9 | The Living Nativity – St. James, Okotok
  - Sat, Dec. 9 | Priestly Vocations Night with Fr. Derek Remus – St. Luke’s Parish, Calgary
  - Sat, Dec. 9 | Stories of Portugal: Hearing from the Participants of World Youth Day
  - Sun, Dec. 10 | Catholic Advent Market – St. Michael’s, Calgary
  - Sun, Dec. 10 | Knight’s Breakfast in Brooks
  - Sun, Dec. 10 | Festival of Carols – St. James’, Calgary
  - Sun, Dec. 10 | Seekers Group for Unmarried Women
  - Sun, Dec. 10 | Christmas at Greccio – Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
  - Sun, Dec. 10 | Festival of Songs and Christmas Carols, Canadian Martyr’s, Calgary
  - Mon, Dec. 11 | Advent Carols and Cookies – Holy Name, Calgary
  - Tue, Dec. 12 | Taize Advent Prayer Service – St. Luke’s, Calgary
  - Wed, Dec. 13 | Praying with Icons – FCJ Centre, Calgary
  - Wed, Dec. 13 | St. James’ School Christmas Concert – St. James’, Calgary
  - Thu, Dec. 14 | Advent Twilight Retreat – FCJ Centre, Calgary
  - Dec. 14 – 22 | Simbang Gabi in Brooks
  - Sat, Dec. 16 | Evening with the Dominican Sisters
  - Dec. 14-22 | Simbang Gabi Christmas Novena Masses – St. Mary’s, Brooks
  - Sun, Dec. 17 | St. John Choir Schola’s Nine Lessons and Carols – St. Mary’s Cathedral
  - Sun, Dec. 17 | Vespers & Study of the life of St. Francis – St. Luke’s, Calgary
  - Sun, Dec. 17 | Cocoa & Christmas Sing-Along – St. Joseph’s, Calgary
  - Mon, Dec. 18 | Advent Mission with Divine Mercy Sisters – St. Gabriel’s, Chestermere

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