Visitation of Mary Feast Day with Bishop McGrattan at the Shrine Church | May 31
Wednesday, May 31 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore | Bishop McGrattan invites you to join him on the Visitation of Mary Feast Day, to pray and gather, and entrust the work of the Synod of Bishops to Mary, Mother of the Church. This will also be a celebration of the 3rd Anniversary of the Dedication of the Shrine Church in Canmore. We will be celebrating the Feast Day Mass with the Bishop, followed by an outdoor Rosary with the Seeds of the Word community and BBQ Lunch with God Squad Canada. The Mass will be livestreamed to Facebook (@calgarydiocese).
“Restoring the Feminine Heart" Women's Conference | May 26
Beloved Daughters Ministry invites you to their first annual women’s conference entitled, “Restoring the Feminine Heart.” This conference will be held from May 26-27, 2023 at St. Luke’s Parish and guided by guest speakers Heather & Jake Khym of Life Restoration Ministries.
Our Lady of Victory Camp in Summer
If you have a child in grade 4-12, Our Lady of Victory Camp (OLVC) this summer has a place for them. Consider sending them to camp where they can swim in the lake, gather around the campfire, play epic games, and grow in their faith during one of four weeks of camp this summer. If you don’t have a camp-aged child, you can still get involved in the preparations for camp reopening this summer. We look forward to gathering with families and camp supporters on Saturday, July 8 for Mass with Archbishop Smith and a BBQ. If you have any questions, please contact us at 587-447-2837 or visit www.olvcamp.com
Provincial Election - Voting Resources
It is the moral duty of every Catholic to vote. We pray that you make a prayerful decision in light of the gospel message and choose representatives who uphold justice, religious freedom, the common good and moral values. Check out:
Catholic Education & the Provincial ElectionA message from the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD): Calgary, Chestermere, Airdrie, and Cochrane.
The Calgary Catholic Board of Trustees are advocates for Catholic education. We believe that all of our students deserve the best learning opportunities so that they can reach their full potential and be healthy, successful learners in faith-filled spaces. Together, our board works hard to provide leadership and direction to our school district and to shine light on the value and importance of publicly funded Catholic education. Calgary Catholic is one of the most successful school districts in the province and we work to provide the highest-quality programs that educate and empower students from kindergarten to Grade 12. We are also seeing rapid growth. Families want quality, faith-based Catholic education, which is why our board has developed an advocacy booklet that summarizes the district's priorities and shines light on the areas in which our schools require additional support. Through ongoing advocacy efforts, our Board is hopeful that our school district will receive sustainable and equitable funding that will in turn allow us to support all of our students' diverse needs in quality, faith-based learning spaces. The next provincial election is scheduled for May 29, 2023. Feel free to use the questions and information in the advocacy booklet when speaking to MLA candidates in your area. For more information, please visit our website.” Novena to the Holy Spirit & Pentecost VigilTo celebrate the Pentecost, the CCCRS and Divine Mercy Centre would like to invite you to pray the Holy Spirit Novena:
How can I pray better? - May 27
Sat, May 27 at 9 to 4 pm - FCJ Centre | A day retreat to help you rediscover the gift of prayer and to provide you a variety of resources to deepen your prayer life. It will focus on five prayer forms and provide time to reflect, practice, share, and discern which form brings us closer to God. Register here or call 403-228-4215.
Permanent Diaconate - Open House dates
If you are interested or feel that you are being called to a vocation as a Permanent Deacon, and you meet the qualifications listed in the website at catholicyyc.ca/permanentdiaconate, please join us at one of the following in person open houses:
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Pope's Prayer Intention for May 2023
Pope's prayer intention for May 2023: Let us pray that ecclesial movements and groups may daily rediscover their mission, an evangelizing mission, and that they place their own charisms at the service of the world’s needs
Let us accompany Pope Francis in praying for this important intention, and as we await the Feast of Pentecost, let us pray like John Paul II, ‘Come, Spirit of life, Spirit of truth, Spirit of communion and of love! The Church and the world need you. Come, Holy Spirit, and make ever more fruitful the charisms you have bestowed!’” Benedictine Spirituality
Event runs on Thursdays, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22. It runs ONLINE via Zoom from 8pm to 9pm.
Would you like to learn about Benedictine spirituality and how to live a balanced prayer and work life? All are welcome to join us on the 4th Thursday of the month (except July & August) for Vespers (evening prayer), Lectio Divina, and Study of the Rule of St. Benedict. PLEASE NOTE: We meet online via Zoom from 8pm to 9pm MT. Contact Patricia at (403) 630-1312 or pmharasym@gmail.com for more information. Hosted by the Oblates of St. Benedict, spiritually associated with Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon. Life in the spirit seminar | may 2-june 20
The Calgary Catholic Charismatic Renewal Society (CCCRS) would like to invite you to the Life in the Spirit Seminar.
The Life in the Spirit Seminar is designed as an evangelistic tool, a formation experience, and an introduction to a life lived in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. The eight sessions help participants realize the fire, the breath, the gifts, fruits and the charisms of the Spirit. Save the date! May 2 – June 20, 2023 (8 Consecutive Tuesdays) May 2 - Introduction May 9 - God's Love May 16 - Salvation May 24 - New Life May 30 - Receiving God's Gifts June 6 - Baptism in the Holy Spirit June 13 - Growth June 20 - Transformation Venue: St. Mary’s Parish Hall – 219 18 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0C2 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Registration: Email to: cccrsevents@gmail.com Or call: Deacon Alex Martinez (587) 894-5314, Maxima Arat (403) 836-6873 Kanthi Seneviratne (403) 455-6952 Second collection for the Pope's Pastoral Works - May 21
On Sunday, May 21, there will be a second collection for the Pope's Pastoral Works. This National Collection was established by the Bishops of Canada in 1970. The funds collected help the Pope contribute to charitable causes around the world, particularly toward aiding victims of war, famine and natural disasters. The Pope's Pastoral Works displays Christ's love and compassion for people in desperate need. Please give generously. To give online, click here.
CCEF Ignite the Spark Gala in Calgary
Please join the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation in an evening of celebrating and fundraising at Ignite the Sparkon June 1, 2023, at Telus Spark. Hosted by Michael Chiasson of Access52, enjoy live entertainment, inspiring stories, a decadent display of food & beverage, plus an online live auction & wine raffle. Tickets are on sale now and available at https://bit.ly/Ignitethespark Proceeds support enhanced learning opportunities for students and schools in the Calgary Catholic School District.
Making an Informed, Moral Choice
In preparation for the upcoming provincial election, the Catholic Bishops of Alberta wish to encourage all members of the Church to engage in the electoral process with a pastoral letter. With this letter, the Alberta Bishops offer to our Catholic faithful a reminder of important principles and concerns, which stem from the social doctrine of the Church, to guide the discernment of choices that accord with the Gospel’s vision for the right ordering of society.
Walking Together in Catholic EducationBishop McGrattan has brought attention to the "educational emergency" in public education. The imparting of basic values to our youth has become increasingly difficult.
Take a moment to read the Bishop's article on how Catholic Education can make a difference and help address this growing concern. Polish Canadian Heritage Day
Sunday, June 11 from 11 am to 8 pm at Polish Canadian Cultural Centre | Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish invites everyone to the 2nd annual Polish Canadian Heritage Day. Enjoy talks, film showings, folk dance presentations, and Polish food. Admission is free. Schedule of events at celebratingpoland.ca.
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Employment opportunityThere are a number of employment opportunities that are currently available in the Diocese of Calgary:
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Rectory Chapel
316 Windermere Drive, Chestermere, AB T1X 0B9 Phone: 1(403) 455 0196 Fax: 1(403) 455 0335 Email: office@saintgabrielparish.ca |
Our Weekend Masses:
Address: 197 Invermere Drive, Chestermere AB T1X 1M7 Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM Sunday: 10:30AM |
