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​Resources & Events Worth Sharing

1. 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - NEW Bulletin Shorts, free to use 
   Mass Readings | Love God, Neighbour, Self. There are 613 Old Testament laws guiding faithful behaviour. The Exodus writer tells us some:  do not molest or oppress aliens, do not wrong widows and orphans, do to extort money from the poor, do not, do not, do not. Jesus gives us a summary in two laws (rooted in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18): (1) Love God with everything you have and are and (2) Love the neighbour as your very self.
   • What will I do to love a foreigner, an alien, someone not like me? 
   • What will I do for someone who is poor, hungry, out of work? 
   • What will I do? 
     Reflection: Diocese of Springfield
     
     
2. Reflections for All Saints & All Souls
   
   
   • Solemnity of All Saints – Sunday, 1 November 2020  | Saints Next Door.  It can be easy to view the beatitudes as impossible goals for Kingdom of Heaven living. But they are not just dreams and hopes; they are norms, achievable standards of right behaviours for baptized disciples. The second reading helps us grasp this.  We are children of God not by blood or birth or desire. We are God’s children by baptismal rebirth, by God’s good choice. We constantly look, at Pope Francis’ urging, for the saint next door.  We constantly try to be one, too. 
     • I will reread 1 John 3:1-3 each day this week to cherish how I am a child of God.
     • Let me name the “saintly” behaviour of neighbours, co-workers, family.
     • What will I do each day this week to be a saint next door? 
       
       
   • The Commemoration of All the Faithful Souls Departed - Monday, 2 November 2020 | The Dead Matter. It is a good and holy thing to pray for the dead as it is to console those who mourn the death of ones they love. For they are as much a part of the Kingdom of God as those alive on earth and those alive in heaven.
     • For whom among the dead will I pray? Let me make a list. 
       
       
3. Seeds of the Word Giveaway
   For you fans of Bishop Barron, Seeds of the Word Sisters are giving away this book called “Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith.” In this book, Bishop Barron seeks to capture the body, heart, and mind of the Catholic faith. He talks about the sacraments, worship, prayer, Mary, the Apostles, the Saints... and many others things! For a chance to win this book, all you have to do is: 1) Like this post in Instagram 2) Tag 3 friends and 3) Follow Seeds of the Word account at https://www.instagram.com/seedsoftheword_calgary/
   
   
4. 2020 Knights of Columbus Chapter Memorial Mass
   The Knights of Columbus invites you to the 2020 Knights of Columbus Calgary Chapter Memorial mass, on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 7 pm, at St Paul’s Church in Airdrie. The mass is being held to remember and pray for the Souls of Brother Knights who have passed away over the past year.  You can join the Mass via livestream on St. Paul's Youtube Channel, or on TELUS Optik channel 876. 
   
   
5. Retreat Centre upcoming events
   1. FCJ Centre, Calgary - The FCJ Centre is offering a large number and range of Advent retreats, prayer services, workshops, and other experiences for spiritual enrichment. Upcoming schedule: https://www.fcjcentre.ca/
   2. Mount St. Francis, Cochrane - Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains where are all welcome in the name of Christ, Mount St. Francis offers silent retreats and spiritual direction led by The Franciscan Friars of Canada. Upcoming schedule: https://mountstfrancis.ca/year-at-a-glance/ 
   3. Divine Mercy Centre, Calgary - The Divine Mercy Centre opens its doors to those seeking rest and a deeper relationship with Christ. Upcoming schedule: https://sistersofdivinemercy.org/schedule 
   4. Martha Retreat Centre, Lethbridge - The Martha Retreat Centre seeks to provide a quiet, welcoming space where people, individually or in groups, can come away and rest awhile, nourish their spirits and open their hearts to God’s call to them in the current reality of their life’s circumstances. Upcoming schedule: https://www.martharetreatcentre.ca/programs-retreats 
      
      
6. 16 ways to celebrate All Saints' Day with your family
   Here are 16 great ideas for how you and your family can celebrate this feast day in your own Catholic home. Note that some of these activities might not be ideal during COVID-19 season, nevertheless, can be done safely within your family this year. Read more
   
   
7. 7 ways to celebrate All Souls Day as a family
   All Souls Day is a time for families to reflect on those loved ones who are no longer with us. Make this day a special day for the whole family, past and present. Aleteia shares some activities that are both spiritual and sometimes joyful, to share as a whole family on this special day. Read more
   
   
8. Saint-O-Lanterns
   Here is a wonderful opportunity to tie in our Catholic Faith in the carving of pumpkins this month. As shared in CatholicCuisine.blogspot.com, many children look forward to choosing a pumpkin and carving their "Saint-O-Lantern! Check out these inspiring Saint-O-Lanterns 
   
   
9. Meditate on Jesus' suffering when you are sick
   While treating an illness is certainly a good thing, we also need to accept any pain we endure and unite it to the suffering of Jesus on the cross. How do we do this? Read the advice of St. Francis Borgia here
   
   
10. How do we support our kids' faith lives?
    Danielle Bean says: "You can say all you want to your kids about the importance of having a prayer life, going to Mass, and receiving the sacraments, but if you are not doing those things, none of what you say matters." Here are some ideas and resources to help you shape your kids' faith lives. Read show snippets / Listen to podcast