St. James
Stainglass
Mary

 St. James Catholic Church Welcomes You!


OFFICE HOURS

REGULAR WEEKEND MASSES (Resume Sept 4)
Saturday  5pm
Sunday  10 am & 12 Noon

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

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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 neighbourhood 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 neighbourhood (Landmark value – Community Significance).

Read more on: Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources (calgary.ca)

 



A Pastoral Letter from CCCB

Living as Catholics in the Public Square: Freedom of Religion and Conscience in Canada.
The Commission for Justice and Peace of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has released a Pastoral Letter titled Living as Catholics in the Public Square: Freedom of Religion and Conscience in Canada. This timely document emphasizes the significance of freedom of religion and conscience in our democratic society and explores the role of Catholics in courageously living out their faith in the public square.


2023 Angels on High at Boom Lake Trail

Join St. Gabriel’s Parish (Chestermere) for a refreshing hike at Boom Trail on Saturday, August 26. Meeting point: Parking lot of Boom Trail at 9:30 am. The destination point is the lake. Remember to bring your lunch – the boulders all around the side of the lake make it a great spot to enjoy lunch and the view. No group camping this year. Registrations for the hike are coming up soon at saintgabrielparish.caDonations are welcome in support of St. Gabriel’s Church building fund. More info

 


List of Summer Retreats – Live In


 

Live Your Life to the Fullest | July 8

Divine Mercy Sisters invite you to a day of outdoor conference! There will be Mass, talks, opportunity for confessions, and candlelight Adoration with inspirational hymns led by the Sisters of Divine Mercy. When: Sat, July 8 from 10:30 am to 4 pm, Divine Mercy Centre.

 


 

Always Our Children | Aug 18-20

The Courage & Encourage Apostolate of the Diocese will be hosting an “Encourage Weekend Camping Retreat” entitled:  “Always Our Children” for parents, friends or anyone journeying with children or someone they know, experiencing their sexuality as same gender attraction.

This weekend retreat is meant to provide a safe space for prayer, reflection, mediation and dialogue surrounded by the natural beauty and tranquility of the eastern slopes of the Rockies at Aspen Ranch Outdoor Education Centre, just over an hour north of Calgary. When: Friday, Aug. 18 to Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Register by Friday July 7, 2023. For more information or to register, contact: info@aspenranchcanada.com

 


Reminder: Together in Action (TIA) 2023

The 2023 Together in Action campaign began on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023.  The theme for this year’s Together in Action is taken from 1 John 3:18, “Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.”  Resources for the annual diocesan campaign is now available at catholicyyc.ca/TIA

The theme for this year’s Together in Action is taken from 1 John 3:18, “Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.”


      • Sunday Bulletin shorts, free to use  
        If last Sunday’s discourse contained practical instructions, this Sunday’s passage focuses on the inner attitudes required of those who are sent out in mission of the Good News. The threefold reference to fear indicates that there certainly was fear among the disciples that this whole divine adventure would be for naught, that worldly powers would kill it before it had a chance to flourish. However, once fear has been conquered, courageous witnessing follows, and Jesus himself will intercede before God for all disciples in all time and place.
  • When are you afraid to proclaim your faith in Jesus?
  • What are the most consoling messages in today’s Gospel for you?
  • What part of the reading do you find most difficult?
    (Source: Diocese of Saskatoon)
  • Resources for children
  • Cemetery Masses with the Bishop
    Bishop McGrattan will celebrate Masses for the souls of the deceased buried at our Catholic cemeteries in Calgary and area. All are welcome!
  • Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 7 pm at Mountain View Funeral Chapel (indoor)
  • Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 7 pm  at Queen’s Park Cemetery (outdoor)
  • Thursday, August 31, 2023, 7 pm at St. Mary’s Cemetery (outdoor)
  • Wanted: Part-time Administrative Assistant for Our Lady of the Rockies in Canmore | Our Lady of the Rockies parish is currently seeking a qualified individual to join their team as a part-time Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will possess strong people skills, exceptional organizational abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and great attention to detail. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for employee development. If you or someone you know might be interested in this opportunity, please share this information with them. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to careers@calgarydiocese.ca
  • Many opportunities to help Elizabeth House
    Elizabeth House is a life skills program and family-oriented home which welcomes at-risk pregnant and parenting women who need a safe place to live. Help Elizabeth House as volunteers in the following positions: Child care team; Fundraising Lead; Facility Maintenance (carpentry, handyfolks, renovation); and Marketing & Communications lead. More information at elizabethhousecalgary.ca
  • Wanted: Treasurer position for St. Vincent de Paul
    St. Vincent de Paul is currently seeking a dedicated individual to fill a volunteer position as Treasurer for their organization in Calgary. This role is essential in assisting with the governance of St. Vincent de Paul and ensuring its continued success. Click here for more information about the position or email evanjstrong@shaw.ca for more information.
  • An Evening with Mary – June 27
    St. Luke’s Parish invites you to an evening of prayer and song with singer Eswina Ngai and a talk by Fr. Troy Nguyen, taking a look at the life and death of Jesus through the eyes of His Mother. Cost: Love offering, proceeds to St. Luke’s Feed the Hungry Ministry. When: Tuesday, June 27 after 7 pm Mass at St. Luke’s (1566 Northmount Dr. NW, Calgary). More info
  • Live Your Life to the Fullest – July 8
    Divine Mercy Sisters invite you to a day of conference outdoors! There will be Mass, talks, opportunity for confession, and candlelight Adoration with inspirational hymns. When: Sat, July 8 from 10:30 am to 4 pm, Divine Mercy Centre | Register now
  • Always Our Children – Aug 18-20
    A camping retreat entitled: “Always Our Children” for parents, friends or anyone journeying with children or someone they know, experiencing their sexuality as same gender attraction. When: Fri, Aug. 18 to 20 – Aspen Ranch Outdoor Education Centre. More info or register
  • The Great Big Beautiful World – Vacation Bible School – Aug 22-25
    Four-day, half-day Vacation Bible School for ages 7-11 with the theme “Great Big Beautiful World: Creation Care Kids – Living Laudato Si’.” Through five Bible stories, children will be led on an awesome adventure through the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. Each day starts with relationship-building, joint worship, music, prayer, and a dramatic presentation of the Bible story. This program is enthusiastically Catholic and grounded in the Catholic teachings on creation and the Holy Father’s encyclical. When: Aug 22-25, 2023 at FCJ Centre. Register here
  • Summer 2023 Calendar Highlights

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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