St. Gabriel parish updates

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Chalice extends their heartfelt gratitude to Fr. Hagel and St. Gabriel’s parish for hosting a Child Sponsorship Weekend on November 26-27. Chalice envisions a world where all children and families live in communities of life and love; and thanks to the generosity of St. Gabriel’s parishioners, 10 children, families, and communities around the world are closer to that reality. On behalf of these children, we give thanks to God that you have revealed His love to them.
It’s never too late to sponsor! Please visit chalice.ca or call 1-800-776-6855 for more information on our mission and to sponsor a child today. 
             Chalice is a Canadian charity that improves the wellbeing of those in most need in the world. With a sponsorship of only $42 a month you can give a child hope for the future or a young adult an education.

UPCOMING diocese of calgary activities

Sunday of the Word of God | Jan 22

Pope Francis has declared that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be devoted to the celebration, study and dissemination of the word of God “that the life of our people be constantly marked by this decisive relationship with the living word that the Lord never tires of speaking to his Bride” (Aperuit Illis, 2). In 2022 the Sunday of the Word of God falls on this Sunday, Jan 22.

Please include the intention below in the Universal Prayer for this weekend:
  • For a deep reverence for Holy Scriptures as we celebrate Sunday of the Word of God, let us pray to the Lord.​

Horizons of Hope | Jan 23



All are invited to join Horizons of Hope to learn and reflect upon end-of-life issues, as well as to promote the need for excellent palliative care. Next workshops: 
  • Monday, Jan. 23 (7 to 9 pm) | Module:  Accompanying Those at the End of Life 
  • Monday, Jan. 30 (7 to 9 pm) | Module: Supporting and Integrating Within the Wider Community 
The workshops are offered at six locations throughout the diocese. For more information, visit catholicyyc.ca/HorizonsofHope

World Day for Consecrated Life | Feb 2

World Day for Consecrated Life is celebrated on Feb. 2 (Feast of the Presentation of the Lord), and it is observed in parishes on the Sunday after Feb. 2. In 2023, this day will be celebrated in parishes on Feb. 4-5, 2023.  

This form of life, embraced by Christ and made present particularly by consecrated persons, is of great importance for the Church, called in every member to live the same upward striving toward God who is All, following Christ in the light and power of the Holy Spirit.  

 
  • Please include any of the following intentions in the Universal Prayerfor Feb. 2 and Feb 4/5 Masses
    • For those who are discerning their vocation in life, particularly those whom the Lord is calling to consecrated life, may they be given the wisdom to hear God's call and the courage to respond generously, let us pray the Lord…
    • That the life and mission of the men and women in consecrated life be a means of sanctification for them and building up the kingdom of God, let us pray the Lord…

An Evening with the Bishop | Jan 26

​God Squad invites all men to come and enjoy a chance to meet Bishop McGrattan for an evening of fellowship on Thursday, January 26 at 7 pm. Where: The Cuff & Billy (100, 730 Westwinds Drive NE, Calgary). To register, visit godsquad.ca/evening-with-bishop

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Employment opportunity

There are a number of employment opportunities that are currently available in the Diocese of Calgary and beyond. 
  • Coordinator & Assistant Coordinator (Casual) - Feed the Hungry, Calgary
  • Cook (Part Time) - St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary
  • Senior Accountant - FCJ Christian Life Centre, Calgary
Please visit catholicyyc.ca/careers for more information and application details.
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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
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 Our Weekend Masses:
Address:   197 Invermere Drive, 
Chestermere AB T1X 1M7

Saturday:  5:00 PM
Sunday:     9:00 AM
​Sunday:     10:30AM
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The Holy See
Mount St. Francis Retreat Center
Catholic Diocese of Calgary
CCCB
Saint Gabriel School
Our Lady of Wisdom School