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MASS OF CHRISM | 3 April 2023
The Diocese of Calgary will celebrate the Chrism Mass on Monday, April 3 at 7 pm, at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
During this mass, the priests, deacons, and all the faithful gather around Bishop McGrattan, who blesses the Holy Oils for use in the coming year.
Holy Week & Triduum with Bishop McGrattan
All are welcome! Bishop McGrattan will celebrate the following liturgy at St. Mary’s Cathedral:
Donate through Birdies for Kids
Feed the Hungry and Elizabeth House are thrilled to announce they are part of Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink for 2023.Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink (BFK) is a non-profit program run under the Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation. All donations through BFK are matched up to 50%. Promotional resources will be shared in April.
Solidarity Sunday - A Message from Bishop McGrattanSince 1967, the CCCB has set aside the Fifth Sunday of Lent as Solidarity Sunday, which this year, falls on March 26, 2023. Read Bishop McGrattan's pastoral letter inviting all the faithful to make a life-changing impact this season.
This Sunday is Solidarity Sunday.
Share Lent 2023
Our National On-Line Program!Thank-you for supporting Share Lent in your parishes and communities! You are warmly invited to promote and attend the following National Event as part of our campaign!
Holy Thursday, April 6th, 10am National Way of the Cross Join your brothers and sisters from across Canada to pray our campaign Way of the Cross together! Especially a great opportunity if you have not had a chance to participate in one locally in your parish or community! Learn more and sign up here! |
A Message from Bishop McGrattanRecognizing the Work of God in the Parishes
"Pope Francis has always encouraged the shepherds of the Church to have 'the smell of the sheep'. Through the Pastoral Visit of a parish, it has been my experience that this has in fact been a reality for me as a bishop." Read the Bishop’s message on blog Priestly Ordination of Santiago TorresRev. Mr. Santiago Torres, a transitional deacon currently completing studies at St. Joseph Seminary, Edmonton, has been called to ordination to the Holy Priesthood at St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary, on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June 16, 2023 at 7 pm.
Together in Action 2023
Thank you for your contribution in 2022 Together in Action! Your generous donation continues to support the ministries that make a positive difference in the world.
The 2023 Together in Action campaign begins 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." 
Latest Personnel Announcements from Bishop's OfficeIn case you missed it, below is the link to the latest Personnel Announcements sent to the parish offices on March 2, 2023
Click here Baking with the Sisters
The Religious Sisters of Calgary Diocese are inviting unmarried women interested in sharing in a Lenten Baking Event on Friday, March 31st from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
We are gathering at the Providence Sisters’ convent to bake some Lenten breads and make lentil-vegetable soup. After sharing the meal together, we will have some time for reflection on Scripture and prayer. Come to meet the Sisters and spend some quality time with them. Free food! Great opportunity to enjoy each other’s company and to delve more deeply into prayer and conversation with the Sisters. Location: Providence Residence, 150 Providence Blvd SE (just east of St. Mary’s University) Please register with Sr. Dianne at sisterdianne.turner@calgarydiocese.ca or call 403-218-5504 by March 30th. Braiding Together: Bishop McGrattan's reflections on Pope Francis' pilgrimage to Canada
On His pilgrimage to Canada in July of 2022, the Holy Father engaged with the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in a very direct and intimate manner, offering his apology and learning from each encounter.
Bishop McGrattan was instrumental in the preparations for the visit and accompanied the Holy Father during his time in our country. He has distilled his own reflections into ten key messages which he will present and discuss with us. Everyone is welcome join together on the journey of healing, truth-telling and reconciliation on Saturday, April 15th. Bishop McGrattan will celebrate the 8:30 am Mass, followed by the presentation. |
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 |
