PRAYER GROUP
All are welcome to St Gabriel Parish prayer group. Every Wednesday during summer (June 22 to Aug 31) at 7 pm at the rectory Chapel - 316 Windermere Dr., Chestermere.
Prayer devoted to the Holy Spirit.
Experience a deeper relationship with the Person of the Holy Spirit, and as you come to experience God’s presence and power this very same Spirit will transform you and bring you freedom. -Fr. Dave Pivonka The Wild Goose Formed.org-

​A message from Bishop McGrattan

​Over 500 small groups shared what was most important and urgent in their hearts during the Synod listening sessions. Bishop McGrattan highlights the themes found in the responses: "There were many challenges that surfaced during these listening sessions but there was one overwhelming concern which was voiced, and that was for families, youth and children in the life of the faith community."   

Solemnity of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - June 24

​Liturgical notes
In the 2022 liturgical calendar, the Solemnities of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist and The Most Sacred heart of Jesus coincide. In accordance with a Responsum ad dubia de calendario liturgico exarando pro anno 2022 issued by the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments and with the Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, The Nativity of St. John the Baptist is transferred to Thursday, June 23. Evening Prayer II is omitted on this day and Evening Prayer I of The Most Sacred heart is said. (Ordo 2022, pg 283)

World Day of Prayer for Priests
Catholics worldwide are urged to pray for Priests today on the World Day of Prayer for Priests. The day was begun by Saint John Paul II in 2002 with the objective of having all Catholic faithful join in prayer for the sanctification of Priests. The World Day of Prayer for Priests coincides with the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  
  • Write to your priest(s) and express your love and encouragement for the priesthood | You are invited to write to your priest(s) on this special occasion, and share how his/their ministry has impacted or strengthened your faith life. If you would like to cc the Bishop, you can email a copy of your letter to communications@calgarydiocese.ca or mail it to the Pastoral Centre (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB  T2S-2T2, attention: Bishop's Office).

Pope's Prayer Intention for June 2022

This month, the Holy Father prays “for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.”  

“Of course, there is no such thing as a perfect family. But that doesn’t matter. We shouldn’t be afraid of mistakes; we have to learn from them,” the Pope says. He reminds us that, in addition to its great human value, the family is also valuable from a faith perspective: “Family love is a personal path of holiness for each one of us.”

Thus, faith offers us motives and encouragement to protect the institution of the family. “Let’s not forget that God is with us: in our family, in our neighborhood, in the city where we live, he is with us. And He takes care of us. He remains with us at all times in the swaying of the boat tossed by the sea: when we argue, when we suffer, and when we’re joyful,” Pope Francis says. Watch Pope Video for June 2022

Happy Father's Day - June 19

This Father's Day we remember and give thanks for the many sacrifices fathers make for their children and families. Let us give thanks for our fathers, by birth or adoption, who love us and support us through life; our Church leaders, who take on the paternal role of guiding us through life, and God our Father, who will always teach justly and grant us boundless mercy. St. Joseph, pray for us. ​

Volunteering for the Papal Visit in July

If you are 18 or older and willing to share your time and talents, organizers are seeking many volunteers for innumerable tasks during the papal visit, from greeting and directing pilgrims, to providing translation services, aiding guests with special needs and performing a variety of other roles, including posting images and messages on social media. If you are under 18, you are welcome to apply to volunteer if accompanied by a parent or guardian. To register, visit papalvisit.ca

World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly

​In old age they will still bear fruit" (Psalm 92:15) 

Do you know an elderly person who suffers from loneliness? Are you afraid of getting old and feeling alone and useless? On this 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Francis addresses our uncertain times and boldly affirms the mission of grandparents and the elderly: to be artisans of the revolution of tenderness in our world! Trustful prayer can accompany the cry of pain of those who suffer and can help change hearts. Join the worldwide effort to visit the elderly who live alone - a work of mercy in our time. #ElderlyAndGrandparents

These digital pastoral tools are designed to enrich family life in the home and in our communities. Parishes and groups are encouraged to use these files on your own social media and communication platforms.

Walk with Mary Bible Study 

St Mary's Cathedral Catholic Women's League is hosting an online bible study series on Mary: A Bibilical Walk with the Blessed Mother, with leader Father Julian Studden. Starts on August 22.  
  • For more information about the Bible Study, dates, and registration, view poster

Prison Ministry Lay Volunteers

We are looking for new male and female volunteers for Bible study and rosary programs for both the Remand Centre and the Calgary Correctional Centre.
 As with any volunteering opportunities, we require a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check (VSPIC), the completion of the Praesidium Academy sexual abuse prevention training, and the agreement to the Code of Pastoral Conduct and Accountability for Volunteers. This information will be provided to you after submitting your application.
  • If you are interested in being considered for prison ministry in Calgary, please email Sr. Mariflor Jacob Mariflor.Jacob@calgarydiocese.ca for the Volunteer Information form. To complete the application, fill-out the form and return to Sr. Mariflor.  

Year Amoris Laetitia Family

The gratuitous dimension of love

Pope Francis: "Love always gives life. Spousal love is not exhausted within the couple, but generates a family. Parents’ love is the means by which God shows His love. He awaits the birth of every baby. He accepts and welcomes each child as they are".
Through a series of videos, the Holy Father, with the help of several families, invites us to journey together to rediscover the value and beauty of the family. Each video is accompanied by a guide that can be used flexibly either by families or by various ecclesial realities (dioceses, parishes, communities). 
In this video, the Holy Father speaks to us of the fruitfulness of conjugal love.
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Faithfully | Growing in holiness as a family


Highlights from the latest Faithfully, June 13, 2022:  
  • Growing in Holiness as a Family, a pastoral letter from Bishop McGrattan
  • Photos from the Celebrate the Holy Spirit event on June 4 
  • Highlighted events in June 2022
  • A Father's Journey with the Spirit:Seven years alcohol free, Slawomir shares his journey in becoming the husband and father God called him to be
  • #FaithfulLiving presents Dad Talk - to help find a fresh perspective on fatherhood or a new inspiration to step up our game
  • Read Faithfully now
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316 Windermere Drive,
Chestermere, AB T1X 0B9

​Phone:  1(403) 455 0196
Fax:  1(403) 455 0335
​Email:  office@saintgabrielparish.ca
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Address:   197 Invermere Drive, 
Chestermere AB T1X 1M7

Saturday:  5:00 PM
Sunday:     9:00 AM
​Sunday:     10:30AM
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