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ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL
219 - 18 Ave. SW
Calgary, AB. T2S 0C2
PH: (403) 228-4170 FAX: (403) 244-1965
www.stmaryscalgary.ca
CHURCH ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL
September 4, 2016
SUNDAY MASS TIMES
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:30,10:00 am, Noon & 7:30 pm
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am & 5:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am
Twenty-third Sunday
of ordinary Time
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Friday 4:00-4:45 pm.
Saturday 8:15-8:45 am & 4:00-4:45 pm,
or by appointment
THE ROSARY
Mon-Fri 4:30 pm
EXPOSITION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT
First Friday of the month, 8:00-10:00 am
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
First time parents must participate in
Baptism Preparation. To register, please fill
out a “Request for Baptism” form at the
information desk.
Visitors and New Parishioners!
We hope that you have a meaningful
worship experience at St. Mary’s Cathedral. We invite unregistered parishioners
to complete a registration form at the
information desk. If you have any questions, or if there is anything we can do to
make your visit here more pleasant,
please do not hesitate to contact the
ushers, or any staff members that may be
present. You may also call the Parish
Office and talk to a staff member for
additional information (403) 228-4170.
To our visitors, enjoy your visit with
our parish family.
To our new parishioners,
Welcome Home!
A Prayer for A New School Year
God of wisdom and might,
we praise you for the wonder of our being,
for mind, body and spirit.
Be with our children as they begin
a new school year.
Bless them and their teachers and staff.
Give them strength and grace as their bodies
grow;
wisdom and knowledge in their minds
as they search for understanding;
and peace and zeal to their hearts.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
From The Catholic Catalogue
This Week
in the Parish
Monday, Sept. 5
9:00 am Bill & Barbara Saruga (RIP)
Tuesday, Sept. 6
7:30 am Etienne Ragot (RIP)
5:00 pm Bea Hygard (RIP)
Wednesday, Sept. 7
7:30 am Teresita Tabuno (RIP)
5:00 pm Arsenio & Marcelina Kruz (RIP)
Thursday, Sept. 8
7:30 am Back Soo Nye (INT)
5:00 pm Bella Molino Oliva (RIP)
Friday, Sept. 9
7:30 am Marge Haller (INT)
5:00 pm Vince Bagaric (RIP)
Saturday, Sept. 10
9:00 am Eileen Smythe (INT)
Looking Ahead
The next Baptism preparation class will be
held on Sept. 10th at 10:00 am. All first-time
parents are required to attend a Baptism
preparation session prior to scheduling a baptism.
Please contact Delia (403-228-4170, ext 228 or [email protected]) for information or to
register for the class.
The next CWL meeting will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10th after the 9:00 am Mass. All
ladies 18+ are welcome. Please contact Rita
([email protected]) for further information.
Open House Invitation: The Catholic Pastoral
centre is excited to invite you all to our open
house event on September 13th from 1:304:00 pm and 5:30-8:00 pm. For questions please call
the reception desk at 403-218-5500.
THE TRUE MEANING OF BEING A STEWARD OF
CHRIST: SPEAKING SERIES The Office of Stewardship is pleased to introduce Tracy Earl Welliver, an
international Catholic speaker, author, teacher, and
stewardship coach with more than 20 years experience in parish ministry. He will host a speaking series focusing on The TRUE Meaning of Being a Steward of Christ. The talk will explain how we do not
merely volunteer for Christ when we serve Him in
different ministries in the parish, but that we give
our lives to Christ by serving in the Church because
we truly love Him! ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED
TO ATTEND AT ST. MARY’S on September 13th
from 7:30-9:00 pm.
Upcoming Ministry Fair On the weekend
of Oct. 1/2 we will be having our ministry
fair. Please read the weekly ministry profiles and consider how you might help to serve the
people of our parish and community and be ready
that weekend to sign your name as a volunteer.
Monday, Sept. 5
Office closed
9:00 am Mass ONLY
Friday, Sept. 9
St. Monica Mass, 9:00 am
Rehearsal, 6:00 pm
Rehearsal, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Sept. 10
CWL meeting, 9:30 am
Baptism Preparation Class, 10:00 am
Wedding, 12:00 pm
Wedding, 2:00 pm
Thank you to the FCJ Sisters, Fr.
Bob, Deacon Dennis, participants
from the Knights of Columbus and
CWL for their contribution to our
very successful 1st Annual Parish
Picnic. It was an overwhelming success. A special
thank you to John and Tania Carey for initiating the
idea and all of the planning involved.
Interested in learning more about the
Catholic faith? RCIA (Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults) is a series of rites,
catechesis, and faith development
designed to help adults become full members of
the Catholic Church. Within the RCIA, there are two
basic types of people involved: Those who have
never been baptized, and those who have been
baptized in another faith and who wish to learn
more about the Catholic Church. Please contact
Delia (403-228-4170, ext. 228 or [email protected]) for further information.
Congratulations to Jennifer and MackenzieBennett who were joined in Holy Matrimony this
weekend.
Stewardship of Treasure
August 28, 2016
Envelopes
7,378.85
Loose
2,664.15
Total:
$10,043.00
Maintenance
30.00
Mission Mexico
100.00
St. Anthony’s Fund
88.00
Syrian Refugee Fund
160.00
TIA
145.00
Thank you for your generosity
Attention: Would envelope holder #451 please
contact Lillian at 403-228-4170 (ext. 222).
Note: if you requested envelopes please pick them up at the
booth at the main entrance of the Cathedral or contact the
office (403-228-4170) for alternate arrangements.
Readings for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading (Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14) The Lord changed his mind about the disaster he has planned to bring
upon the people.
Second Reading (1 Timothy 1:12-17) Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.
Gospel (Luke 15:1-32) There will be joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.
From Our Ministries
In the weeks leading up to our annual ministry fair (Oct. 1/2)
we will profile our various ministries
Hospitality Ministry – Coffee Sunday On
Sunday mornings following the 8:30
(currently once a month) and 10:00 am
Masses we gather in community to share in fellowship. This is an opportunity for us to meet new friends
and re-connect with old friends. For our community to
grow in faith and love it is important we get to know
one another and spend time together.
To keep this ministry going and growing, we need your
help. Those who host the Sunday gatherings help in
the preparation of the set-up, make coffee, bring
baked goods to share, and greet the parishioners and
guests. You can help in this ministry on a rotating basis. We have teams who host the event once a month.
If you would like to learn more about this ministry and
how you can get involved contact the church office.
We thank all those who have served in the past year
and welcome new members. Our coffee Sundays will
resume after Labour Day. May God Bless you for your
generosity.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul – As Vincentians, we
are advocates of the poor. We work with different
community agencies to influence social and economical
systems to bring about positive changes. As a Society we
speak out on issues of justice/social conditions. We collectively address concerns to political and social institutions to
effect change for the poor and deprived in society. As
members of the society we respect the dignity of all the
people we meet and serve. Your continuous support towards supporting us serve others less fortunate is valued.
Please mark your envelopes to the “SVDP Society”. If you
require assistance call 403-397-6028.
2nd Annual Vintage Tea Party at the FCJ Centre
Sunday, September 18th, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Tickets: $30/person or $200/table of 8
Sept. 6 Yoga Insight: Introduction to Yoga with Lonnie
DeSorcy, Calgary, AB
Sept. 9-11 Take a Break Weekend: Directed Retreat
Friday 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 pm, Sunday
9:00 - finishes with lunch with Madeleine Gregg, fcJ and
Ann Marie Walsh, fcJ
Sept. 13 Yoga Insight: Yoga Drop-in
7:00 - 8:00 pm with Lonnie DeSorcy, Calgary, AB
Sept. 22 Dreamwork Evening: Percival or Bluebeard
7:00 - 9:30 pm with Ita Connery, fcJ
St. Mary's CWL The Catholic Women’s League
(CWL) is the largest national organization of
Catholic women. Rooted in gospel values, CWL
calls its members to holiness through service
to the people of God (CWL, 2012, Our Mission, ¶1).
CWL sisters work together at a common table for a
common good. The activities of St. Mary’s CWL include, but are not limited to, an annual retreat, an annual bake/craft sale, hosting the Children’s Christmas
party, and wrapping Christmas presents for the St.
Vincent de Paul Society. This year we organized our
first parish “Marian Walk for Life”. Meetings are held
monthly on a Saturday after the 9:00 am Mass. Our
next meeting takes place Sept. 10th. All women of the
parish are welcome to join the CWL. Please contact
Rita for more information ([email protected]).
Next week we will profile more ministries.
Children's Liturgy of the Word resumes Sept. 4th.
Children aged 3-6 are invited forward following the
Opening prayer to join the leaders in a newly decorated room in the Rectory Hall. There they will listen to the
Gospel, read from the Children’s lectionary, and share in a
reflection at their level of understanding. They will return to
their families during the offertory collection. For more information please contact Rita at [email protected].
The Pastoral Care Team of St. Mary’s would be
pleased to visit and bring the Eucharist to the
shut-ins of our parish. Please call 403-228-4170 to
make arrangements for a visit.
Stewardship reflection for the
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33)
When we first hear this statement, it seems that Jesus
is making an unrealistic demand upon us. How can we
renounce all of our possessions? We need them to
live. However, what we must renounce is the belief
that they belong to us. Everything that we have belongs to God alone. All of our resources are entrusted
to us not only for our own use, but also so that we can
help others. Once we renounce the idea that we possess or are entitled to anything, it is much easier to
share the many gifts that God has given us. Then we
truly are His Disciples.” (http://archstl.org/stewardship/page/bulletin-inserts)
ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL
219 - 18 Ave. SW
Calgary, AB. T2S 0C2
PH: (403) 228-4170 FAX: (403) 244-1965
www.stmaryscalgary.ca
Rector: Very Rev. Bob Dielissen
[email protected]
Associate Pastor: Rev. Rowel Jose Abanto [email protected]
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Dennis Foraie
[email protected]
In Residence: Rev. Jos Tom Kalathil Parambil
[email protected]
Rev. William Stephenson
[email protected]
Rev. Dennis McDonald
Rev. Sajo Puthussery
[email protected]
Rev. Charles Pottie Pâté, sj
[email protected]
Sacrament Coordinator: Delia Barr
[email protected]
Administrative Offices
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Closed from 12:00 - 12:30 pm
Admin. Assistant: Lillian Illescas
[email protected]
Receptionist: Marilyn Belle-McQuillan
[email protected]
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary — from the Catholic Pastoral Centre September 4th, 2016. A full listing of
Diocesan news can be found at: http://www.calgarydiocese.ca/
Experiencing Mercy Sessions: Presbyterorum Ordinis and the Mission of the Ordained Christ left a structure to His
Church which rapidly developed into a hierarchy with the express purpose of governance and service in the Church. Appreciating this to the fullest extent will enhance the proper collaboration between the faithful and the hierarchy. Session will be
concluded with Vespers of the Liturgy of the Hours. This sixth session in the Experiencing Mercy series will be held at St. Peter's Parish, 541 Silvergrove Dr. NW Calgary on September 11 at 2:00 pm. All are welcome.
Marriage Preparation "For Better & For Ever" “For Better & For Ever…” Marriage Preparation, accepts all couples preparing
for marriage. Due to the small group setting it allows us to focus on couples in one or more of the following circumstances:
living together, previously married, beginning marriage with children, couples 45+, or those who wish to have their marriage
blessed in the Church. Upcoming Dates: Sept 12/Sept 30-Oct1, Oct 17/Nov4-5, Nov 14/Dec2-3. For more dates, registration
or information, contact 403-218-5505 or email [email protected].
Private Sponsorship of Refugee Workshop Topics will include settlement and integration in Calgary, managing expectations,
resources for volunteers, and an overview of the Family Class, Skilled Workers and Inland Refugee Claims. Catholic Pastoral
Centre (120-17 Ave SW) on Sept. 22nd & 23rd, 9:00am - 4:30pm. Please register via phone or email by September 16: [email protected] or 403.290.5750. Lunch will be provided. Limited free parking available.
Transitions is a 15-week peer support program for those recently separated or divorced. Participants will meet every week to
reflect upon and discuss topics such as self-esteem, stress, anger, guilt, blame, loneliness, forgiveness, blended families and
more. The next program begins Monday, September 26. For more information or to register, call 403-218-5505.
Fall Diocesan Pastoral Care Course This course begins on Tuesday September 27, 2016 and runs for 7 consecutive Tuesday
evenings from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm until November 8, 2016 at Canadian Martyrs Parish, Calgary. This course will introduce you
to the basic visiting skills required for Pastoral Care Ministry in the health care facilities or parish. Registration fee: $45. For
more information and to register, call: 403-218-5501 or Email: [email protected]
Ride for Refuge 2016 Ride for Refuge is back for its fourth year in Calgary. Once again, the Diocese is pleased to host this
fundraising event for charities serving the vulnerable, displaced and exploited. Funds raised will benefit our Elizabeth House
Program which serves parenting and pregnant young women at risk and without traditional supports. Join us October 1 to
walk 5km or ride 5, 10 or 25 km routes out in Springbank. Entry fee is $50 fundraised for each person over 10. The first 100
people in Canada to raise $500 will get a limited edition Ride Hoodie!
Development and Peace Fall Campaign Workshop The theme for the Fall campaign theme is “at the heart of the action: 50
years of solidarity" and ecological justice. There will be presentations from our regional Development & Peace animator, Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and Lance Dixon. The workshop will be held at St. Joseph's Parish, 640 19 Avenue NW, October 15,
10:00 am-2:30pm. To register and for more information 403-218-5519 or email [email protected]
White Mass Celebration of the feast day of St. Luke, the physician, will be held 7:00 pm on Friday, October 14, at St. Mary's
Cathedral, 219 - 18 Ave SW, Calgary. Reception to follow. Everyone is welcome.
2016 Bishop's Dinner This year, Bishop's Dinner is shining the light of Christ into the dark issues of human trafficking and pornography. On October 20, 2016 Bishop Henry will give his usual passionate keynote address speaking on having a Clean Heart.
We hope you will join us to be challenged by Bishop's words but also to support our four amazing beneficiaries who are working to aid those impacted by these hard issues. Our 2016 beneficiaries are: Catholic Family Service's Counselling Program,
Next Step Ministries' Sparrow House, The Joy Smith Foundation's 2017 Stampede Project and the YWCA Lethbridge's Amethyst Project. Tickets are $175/person ($75 tax receipt) or $1400/table of 8 ($600 tax receipt)