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J ohn’s gospel is known for its long passages of dialogue, but of all the gospels, the conversation Jesus has with the woman at the well is the longest Jesus has with anyone. It begins with a very ordinary descrip- tion of Jesus; ‘tired by the journey, Je- sus sat by a well.’ While he is catching his breath, a woman arrives at the well and Jesus begins the conversations with a simple request: he asks her for a drink. She is surprised that a stranger would speak to her in public. Then she sees that he is a Jew. She is a Samaritan and they were not on speaking terms with Jews at all. As Jesus slowly talks and listens to her, he tells her that he the one who brings life and that whoever drinks of his wa- ter will never thirst again. They will have a spring of living and life-giving water deep within them – forever. He reveals who he is: the Messiah and he also shows her who she is and more im- portantly who she can be. She just came to collect water, but she is going to re- ceive so much more because of her en- counter with this man. She accepts Je- sus’ invitation saying; ‘Sir, give me this water, so that I may never thirst again.’ At that moment she is changed and transformed; she becomes a new person at a deep and personal level. The conversation led to an experience and encounter with Jesus through which her eyes, heart and whole life were opened up to a whole new way of living. She left the well, bursting with the good news, ran back to the village and told THE WOMAN AT THE WELL March 15, 2020 | Third Sunday of Lent 835 Northmount Dr. N.W. Calgary, AB T2L 0A3 | 403 284 3311 | canadianmartyrsparish.ca Canadian Martyrs Catholic Parish OFFICE HOURS: Monday — Friday 8:30 AM — 4:30 PM Saturday 3:30 PM — 6:00 PM; Sunday 8:30 AM — 1:00 PM PARISH DIRECTORY: Main Office 403-284-3311 Emergency Operator 403-869-7382

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Page 1: March 15, 2020 | Third Sunday of Lent Canadian Martyrs ... · Canadian Martyrs Catholic Parish OFFICE HOURS:PARISH DIRECTORY: Monday — Friday 8:30 AM — 4:30 PM Saturday 3:30 PM

J ohn’s gospel is known for its long

passages of dialogue, but of all the

gospels, the conversation Jesus has with

the woman at the well is the longest

Jesus has with anyone.

It begins with a very ordinary descrip-

tion of Jesus; ‘tired by the journey, Je-

sus sat by a well.’ While he is catching

his breath, a woman arrives at the well

and Jesus begins the conversations with

a simple request: he asks her for a drink.

She is surprised that a stranger would

speak to her in public. Then she sees

that he is a Jew. She is a Samaritan and

they were not on speaking terms with

Jews at all.

As Jesus slowly talks and listens to her,

he tells her that he the one who brings

life and that whoever drinks of his wa-

ter will never thirst again. They will

have a spring of living and life-giving

water deep within them – forever. He

reveals who he is: the Messiah and he

also shows her who she is and more im-

portantly who she can be. She just came

to collect water, but she is going to re-

ceive so much more because of her en-

counter with this man. She accepts Je-

sus’ invitation saying; ‘Sir, give me this

water, so that I may never thirst

again.’ At that moment she is changed

and transformed; she becomes a new

person at a deep and personal level. The

conversation led to an experience and

encounter with Jesus through which her

eyes, heart and whole life were opened

up to a whole new way of living. She

left the well, bursting with the good

news, ran back to the village and told

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL

March 15, 2020 | Third Sunday of Lent

835 Northmount Dr. N.W. Calgary, AB T2L 0A3 | 403 284 3311 | canadianmartyrsparish.ca

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Parish

OFFICE HOURS: Monday — Friday 8:30 AM — 4:30 PM Saturday 3:30 PM — 6:00 PM; Sunday 8:30 AM — 1:00 PM

PARISH DIRECTORY: Main Office 403-284-3311

Emergency Operator 403-869-7382

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everyone what had hap-

pened to her and whom

she had met. Many be-

lieved in Jesus because of

her; she became a mis-

sionary disciple.

Are we so different from

this great woman? Every

time we pray and go to

mass we are offered the

opportunity to experience

and encounter Jesus. Je-

sus offers us his very self

and life through his Body

and Blood. Once we ac-

cept his invitation, as she

did, we will never be hun-

gry or thirsty again. Jesus

offers us his greatest gift

to satisfy our deepest

needs and desires. Can we

open our hearts and lives

to Jesus so that we too

can be changed and trans-

formed into the people he

wants us to be? Times of

prayer and especially the

Eucharist, are our well

today – these are times

and places where we meet

Jesus who longs to talk

and listen to us.

At the end of every mass

we hear the words, ‘Go

now to love and serve the

Lord.’ Having experi-

enced Jesus in a profound

way, we are asked to do

what the woman at the

well did. We are asked to

leave the well to go and

share what we have seen,

heard and experienced.

We too are called and

challenged to become

missionary disciples. She

didn’t stay at the well

and neither can we.

For Prayerful Considera-

tion:

I take a moment of

prayerful silence; I thank

God for the gift of Jesus

in the Eucharist.

How am I being called to

be a person of Good News

today?

-Br Michael Moore OMI

REMEMBER AND BE TRANSFORMED

“Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclin-

ing, and also as much of the fish as they wanted.”—John 6:11

D id you know that our word “Lent” comes from the Old-English word for

“springtime?” This gives us a wonderful insight into what the days between Ash

Wednesday and Holy Thursday are all about: a season when faith and the virtues of

the Christian life grow and flower within our hearts and souls. But, as Ash Wednes-

day approaches each year, one of the first questions we Catholics ask is, “What

should I give up for Lent?” And it’s a fair question because, as we know, penance

is a part of Lent.

So, how do you or your family and friends answer this question? Do you give up so-

cial media? Television? Chocolate, or another favorite food? Soft drinks, coffee, or

alcohol? While it’s true that taking a break from any of those can be good for us, we

also have to ask ourselves if these sacrifices are really helping us to grow in our lives

as Christians. Lent isn’t only about doing penance. We have to think of other oppor-

tunities for “good works” during the Lenten Season.

The traditional works of prayer, almsgiving, and fasting help us focus our attention

on what is most important in life. If we can think of our Lenten penance as a “good

work” to be taken on and shift our focus away from what we “give up,” we will find

that our Lenten prayer and devotions will be richer and more fruitful. As Henri

Nouwen has reminded us: “Lent is a time of returning to God… a time of refocusing,

of re-entering the place of truth, of reclaiming our true identity.”

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OFFICE HOURS Monday — Friday 8:30 AM — 4:30 PM Saturday 3:30 PM — 6:00 PM; Sunday 8:30 AM — 1:00 PM

PARISH DIRECTORY Main Office 403-284-3311

Emergency Operator 403-869-7382

PRAYER

O God, author of every mercy and of all goodness,

who in fasting, prayer, and almsgiving

have shown us a remedy for sin,

look graciously on this confession of our lowliness,

that we, who are bowed down by our conscience,

may always be lifted up by your mercy.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy

Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

(from the Roman Missal)

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But, there’s more at stake because, as we reflect on all of this,

we have to remember that Lent isn’t an end in itself. The pur-

pose of the season of Lent is to help us prepare for Easter when

we will renew our baptismal commitment.

In the first centuries after Jesus, those individuals who wanted

to become Christians spent months and even years preparing

for Baptism, which almost always took place in a special cere-

mony on the night before Easter. That night was anticipated

by a time of prayer and fasting so that the soon-to-be Chris-

tians would be as ready as they could be to receive the gifts of

Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. This is the origin of

Lent. (Our contemporary process of the Rite of Christian Initi-

ation of Adults (RCIA) is built around this model of initiation.)

Those Christians who were already baptized would also pray

and fast as they prepared to renew their own commitment to

Christ by renewing their baptismal promises on Easter Sunday.

If we keep the themes of Baptism and discipleship in mind as

we consider the value of fasting and sacrifice, we quickly realize

that fasting isn’t about just giving up something we enjoy. Af-

ter all, there isn’t any real spiritual value in giving up choco-

late or soft drinks. The point of fasting is that we give up some-

thing that we enjoy to help us pay better attention to our deep-

er hungers and desires.

Each one of us lives with needs—physical needs and the need

for love, security, and community—that we often bury or try

to hide by filling our lives with “stuff” and relationships that

can never really make us happy or give us peace. And so, Len-

ten fasting means that we set aside those things with which we

self-medicate so that we can be free to recognize what our real

hungers and desires are—including our desire for God.

Only God can truly satisfy the deepest desires and needs of our

hearts.

These ideas of baptismal renewal and our deepest hungers are

at the heart of our readings on this 3rd Sunday of Lent. As we

hear the story of the woman at the well, we are being invited to

remember our own Baptism and to think about how our lives

have been—and are being—transformed by the Living Water

of Jesus. Our prayer, fasting, and works of charity and mercy

should be helping us become more aware of how the grace of

Baptism is at work within us.

In the end, every Easter Sunday we are given an opportunity

to renew the promises of our Baptism. This means rededicating

ourselves to live as Christians in the world, and to continuing

the mission of Jesus, especially for the poor and those in need.

The 40 days of Lent are a time for us to get back to the basics

of who we are as followers of Jesus.

Br. Silas Henderson, SDS

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MASS TIMES Monday– Saturday 9:00 am

Saturday 5:00 pm Vigil Mass

(Confessions 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm)

Sunday 9:00 am, & 10:45 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word (ages 3-7) held (Sept — June) at the 10:45 am Sunday Masses except on holidays and long week-

ends of the Calgary Catholic Schools.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 9:00 AM Linda Detillieux (RIP)

5:00 PM Canadian Martyrs Parishioners

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 9:00 AM Lourdita Dias (RIP); Siviglia Cesare (RIP)

10:45 AM Martin Rego (RIP); Wanda Kennedy (RIP)

MONDAY, MARCH 16 9:00 AM Hisayo Theresa Tamura (RIP); Paolo Giglioli (RIP); Franco Giglioli (RIP)

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

9:00 AM Joe Iozzi (RIP)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 9:00 AM Bonnie Rodrigues (RIP);

Mary McGovern (RIP)

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

9:00 AM Daniel Lima (RIP); Philip Chin (RIP)

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 9:00 Annette & Family (LIV);

Estoque Family Special Intentions

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 9:00 AM Annette & Family (LIV)

5:00 PM Jenny Perchaluk & Adam Perchaluk

& Family (RIP)

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 9:00 AM Gloria & Emily Spronken & Family (LIV)

10:45 AM John D’Souza (RIP); Martin Rego (RIP)

MONDAY, MARCH 23 9:00 AM Hisayo Theresa Tamura (RIP)

TUESDAY, MARCH 24

9:00 AM Canadian Martyrs Parishioners

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

9:00 AM Canadian Martyrs Parishioners

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 9:00 AM Maria Piedade Fernandes (RIP);

Lourdita Dias (RIP)

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suitable substitute for the real thing.

There is one joy that remains

throughout all our days: the joy we

find in Jesus. What he gives us does

not fade. The amazing thing about

what he offers us is that it also pro-

vides a lens through which we see all

things. Now we can see the smallest

reasons to be grateful. We no longer

have a life where we go from one cel-

ebration to another with the ordi-

nary in between. All life and time are

extraordinary! All gifts, great and

small, are precious. This offering

seems too good to be true, so what’s

the catch? Like all gifts given to us,

for the gift to have meaning, we

must be willing to receive it. The

choice is yours. You can live in the

ordinary, or you can revel in the ex-

traordinary, now and forever.

—Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

LENTEN PARISH CELEBRATIONS AND ACTIVITES

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THE 6 CHARACTERISTICS FOR LENT: GRATEEFUL

H appy Birthday! It may or may

not be your birthday now, but

I know it will be coming up at some

point. I hope you receive many cool

presents and get to spend quality time

with friends and family. On special

days like birthdays, Christmas, and

anniversaries, it is good to celebrate.

After all, we need some fun and cele-

bration in our lives.

But what about the day after? Presents

remain, but the presence of others may

be over, and it is back to the daily

grind. Yesterday, you were filled with

gratitude. You hold the memory of

yesterday still close so that fuels you

for the day. However, how about 2, 3,

or 4 days from then? The truth is that

many joys in this life cannot stay with

us forever. They belong to a certain

place in time. We will have our memo-

ries, yet those thoughts will never be a

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturday 4:00 – 4:45 pm or anytime by

appointment.

Blessed Sacrament Adoration: Every

Friday at 9:30 am – 10:00 am

Rosary: Mon.- Friday 8:30 am (before Mass)

Sunday, 8:30 am & 10:15 am (before Mass)

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devo-tion: Saturday morning 9:00 am Mass

Baptism

A family interview with the priest is required

prior to any arrangement for the baptism of a

child. Baptismal instruction is obligatory for

both parents.

Wedding Arrangement: Couples contemplating marriage should

contact a priest at least six months prior to

the date chosen.

If you have a family

member or you have permission of

someone in the hospital would like a

visit by one of our priests receive Anointing

of the Sick, please call Parish Office at

403 . 284 . 3311.

Parish Priest

Vincent TuanHa

Parish Secretary Ricki Blackwell

Robyn McWilliam

Etta Ibach (Office Volunteer)

secretary@

Parish Custodian:

Pol Max Ecology 403 . 512 . 8069

Andrew & Barry 403 . 289 . 2714

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Hamper Request 587 . 392 . 0499

[email protected]

L ent is a 40-day period leading up to Easter, beginning

with Ash Wednesday. Lent is a penitential season. That

means it is an opportunity to examine your life, give your

struggles to God, and invite him to help you become the-best-

version-of-yourself. During Lent, there is a strong focus on

prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. All these spiritual exercises

help prepare us for the celebration of the passion, death, and resurrection of

Jesus. (Source: www.dynamiccatholic.com)

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

We will have Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm every Friday during Lent

EXCEPT April 3rd.

SOUP SUPPERS

Come share a simple soup meal with fellow parishioners before attending

Stations of the Cross. The dates for Soup Suppers are March 20th and 27th

at 6:00 pm.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE

We will have several priests available to hear confessions on Thursday, April

2nd at 7:00 pm. Whether it has been a month, 5 years, or 30 years, you are

invited to receive God’s mercy and forgiveness.

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May YOU know the deep love and support of our commu-nity through our thoughts and prayers.

OUR SICK & INFIRM - E E

Luke Callin, Faye Lapaz,

Robert Tamayo and Mercy Ramos, Brian Sereda,

Annie Carvalho

OUR EX E E NEW BABIES

Jennifer Hickey (Mother)

Jillian Vaz (Mother)

OUR BELOVED DEAD

Nicola Parrotta, Cesare Siviglia, Kevin Nelson,

Wanda Kennedy, John Gaffney,

Lucille Millier, Lenore Rosgen, Suad Aziz Mukhtar

OUR SEMINARIANS

Bennet C., Ian M., James S., Kevin P., Mark D., Mark K., Matthew S.,

Peter A., and Santiago T.

PRAYER LISTS If you would like to request prayers or be included in our

prayer list, please call the office at 403 284 3311 or email us at

[email protected]

SICK OR INFIRM PARISHIONERS If you know of parishioners who are hospitalized or confined

to their homes, please notify the office at 403 284 3311 to

arrange hospital or home visitation. It is also important to

arrange to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

before any surgery.

OFFICE HOURS Monday — Friday 8:30 AM — 4:30 PM Saturday 3:30 PM — 6:00 PM; Sunday 8:30 AM — 1:00 PM

PARISH DIRECTORY Main Office 403-284-3311

Emergency Operator 403-869-7382

2PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 The Diocese of Calgary continues to monitor Alberta

Health Services directives and our local situation re-

garding active cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19). At

this time, Bishop McGrattan is requesting that all par-

ishes immediately implement the following measures:

• At the Sign of Peace, refrain from shaking hands –

a simple bow, nod, or “Peace be with you” to your

neighbour is appropriate.

• Baptismal and Holy Water fonts are to be emptied

and are to be sanitized with water and bleach.

• Holy Communion will only be distributed under

the Body of Christ (Host).

• Only priests may distribute Holy Communion to

those who choose to receive on their tongue at a

designated area apart from the main aisle. Note: It

has been shared by some public health experts that

there is no indication of increased risk of infection

in receiving the host either on the tongue or in the

hand.

• Those who choose to receive Holy Communion in

the hand will be asked to approach the Extraordi-

nary Ministers of Holy Communion or a priest who

is not distributing Communion to those receiving

on the tongue.

• Only priests are to consume the Precious Blood.

• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who

feel uncomfortable distributing Holy Communion

should be excused from this ministry.

Please also continue to practice healthy hygiene – wash

your hands with soap or use hand sanitizer regularly,

remain at home if you are sick, sneeze or cough into

your sleeve, and avoid touching your eyes, nose or

mouth. Let us continue to care for ourselves and one

another as we pray for all those affected worldwide by

COVID-19. These measures are effective immediately

and will remain in place until notified otherwise by the

Diocese.

020 TOGETHER IN ACTION Annual Bishop’s Appeal.

Every year during the season of

Lent, the Diocese of Calgary

launches our Together in Action

campaign. TIA supports diocesan

ministries and programs in the 68

parishes across southern Alberta. It funds grants to

&

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almost 50 local charities and national and international

partners. Our parish’s portion for 2020 is $22,477.00.

Thanks to all of you who have supported our TIA

Campaign in recent years. Last year 2019 we had met

our share with a surplus of $200 toward our Capital

Renewal Fund. Your gift is a source of mercy and love

in the life and mission of the Church. Please give gen-

erously. Any surplus from this year’s portion will be

forwarded to our parish Capital Renewal Fund.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE LENTEN PRAYER CAM-PAIGN — 40 Days for Life is the largest pro-life or-

ganization who encourages moms, dads, communities

and countries to respect the life of the unborn. It has

been proven that through peaceful vigils in front of

abortion centers, babies are saved. Praying, fasting and

running community events to educate and to promote

the culture of life works. If you want to join us give us

a call at 403.870.3905 or email us at 40daysfor-

[email protected]. One makes the difference, we

all together can make a difference. For more info go to

http://www.40daysforlife.com/calgary.

PRAY THE ROSARY WITH OUR LADY OF FATIMA "The power of the Rosary is beyond de-

scription," said Venerable Fulton Sheen.

It’s a potent, saint-making prayer. A

spiritual weapon so powerful it has de-

feated armies and changed world histo-

ry. It can resolve personal problems,

rescue souls from eternal death, and con-

quer despair. This Lent is the perfect

time to unlock the power of the Rosary and grow in

holiness. Starting the first weekend in Lent you and

your family are invited to bring the statue of our Lady

of Fatima into your home and pray the Rosary daily

with our Lady for her intercessions. Our lady will be

sent home during each weekend mass and then re-

turned the following weekend for another family to

take home. Transform your relationship with Jesus

through the Rosary.

CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION We are now accepting registration for the Sacrament of

Confirmation. Registration forms and information is

available in the gathering area and at the office.

Registration must be completed and submitted to the

office before the first Parent Session on April 25, 2020.

PRAYER CHAIN Prayer Partners needed . If you would like to join our

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OFFICE HOURS Monday — Friday 8:30 AM — 4:30 PM Saturday 3:30 PM — 6:00 PM; Sunday 8:30 AM — 1:00 PM

PARISH DIRECTORY Main Office 403-284-3311

Emergency Operator 403-869-7382

new Prayer Chain Ministry which will consist of those

who pledge to offer prayer from their home on behalf of

those who contact our parish to request prayers, please

send an email to prayer-

[email protected] indicating that you

would like to join this Ministry. No requirements other

than that you will offer prayers for those in need.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults offers the

opportunity to come together in a group setting to learn

more about the Catholic Faith. Sessions focus on the

teachings, traditions and experiences of the Catholic

Church. We are meeting every Sunday from 2:00—3:30

pm, please join us. For more info call the office at 403

284 3311.

SHARING YOUR TIME & TALENT Please consider becoming a member of the Pastoral

Council. To nominate yourself or another parishioner

for the Parish Pastoral Council, please talk to us or call

the office at 403-284-3311. Our parish could be

strengthened by your involvement.

VOLUNTEER FOR THE OUTDOOR WAY OF THE CROSS The Diocese of Calgary invites you to volunteer for the

Outdoor Way of the Cross on Good Friday (Starts at St.

Mary’s Cathedral). To sign up as a volunteer, you must

attend an Orientation Session associated with the role

you wish to fill. A list of Orientation sessions are availa-

ble on the website for you to sign up: http://

wayofthecross.ca or email

[email protected]

FAITH AND FUN FLAMES GAME ON MARCH 21 IS POSTPONED “In light of ongoing developments resulting from the

coronavirus, and after consulting with medical experts

and convening a conference call of the Board of Gover-

nors, the National Hockey League is announcing today

that it will pause the 2019‑20 season beginning with

tonight’s games.” https://media.nhl.com/public/

news/13911

LENTEN EVENTS & RESOURCES We prepare ourselves to enter once again into the Pas-

chal mystery and to renew it in our lives. Find Lenten

events, reconciliation services, parish missions and vari-

ous family resources to accompany your journey in this

season of prayer and penance: catholicyyc.ca/lent

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LENTEN RETREATS / MISSIONS Lenten Family Fish Fry with André Regnier (co-founder of

Catholic Christian Outreach). When: Wednesday, Mar. 18 at

5 pm to 8:30 pm. Where: Clear Water Academy (2521 Di-

eppe Avenue SW, Calgary)

Lenten Mission with St. Gabriel's Parish, Chestermere, with

Sisters of Divine Mercy. When: Monday (Mar. 16) to

Wednesday (Mar. 18), from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Where:

St. Gabriel's Rectory, 316 Windermere Dr. Chestermere.

SFXC Young Adult Lenten Retreat (18-35) at Camp Chester-

mere (1041 East Lakeview Rd., Chestermere, AB).

When: Friday, Mar. 20 (all day). To register, contact 587

-232-9728 | [email protected] | sfxc.ca

St. Agnes' Lenten Mission with speaker

Fr. Daniel Gurnick. When: Monday (Mar. 22) to

Wednesday (Mar. 24) - at 7 pm. Where: 302 Veterans

Way NW, Carstairs.

Lenten Mission with St. Mary's in Cochrane

with speaker Br. Michael Perras, ofm.

When: Monday (Mar. 23) to Thursday (Mar. 26), at 6:30

pm. Where: 10 River Heights Dr., Cochrane.

St. Bonaventure’s Lenten Mission with speaker Peter

Thompson. When: Thursdays in Lent, at 7pm, except for

Mar. 26, which will be moved to Monday, Mar.

30. Theme: When your mind wanders at Mass. Where:

1600 Acadia Dr. SE, Calgary.

St. Patrick's Lenten Mission with Fr. Jerome, Fr. Cristino

and Fr. Poul on “The 7 Last Words of Christ”. When:

Thursdays in Lent, at 7:15 pm until 8 pm. Where: 1414

Shawnessy Blvd. SW, Calgary.

2020 BISHOP’S DINNER Join friends, family and the Catholic community for

the 20th Bishop's Dinner. When: Friday, May 8 at

Telus Convention Centre (120 9 Ave SE., Calgary).

Funds raised will support the St. Francis Xavier

Chaplaincy Program and the continued spiritual for-

mation of young adults throughout our Diocese. More

information: bishopsdinner.ca

INVITATION FROM REGNUM CHRISTI Evening of Reflection for Men with Fr. Daniel Wilson,

LC. When: Tuesday, March 24 at 7 pm to 9 pm.

Where: Clear Water Academy (2521 Dieppe Ave SW,

Calgary). There will be Mass, confession and reflec-

tion.

Men's Breakfast Series - Elements of Inspired Leader-

ship. When: Tuesday, March 31 at 7 am to 9:30 am.

Where: Sacred Heart Church (1307 14 St SW, Cal-

gary). Cost: $10.

Women's Ignatian Spiritual Exercises Silent Directed

Retreat. When: Thursday, Apr. 30 at 4 pm to May

3. Where: Entheos Retreat Centre, Calgary.

For more information or to register to these events,

contact (403) 992-4748 | rccalgary.com

WOMEN CONFERENCE - FEMININITY: TEARING OF THE VEIL Beloved Daughters Women’s Ministry invites all wom-

en to attend their first annual Women’s Conference

with speakers Heather & Jake Khym from Life Resto-

ration. When: Friday, May 15 & Saturday, May 16.

Where: St. Mary’s Cathedral (219 18 Ave SW, Calga-

ry). For more information or to get tickets, visit femi-

ninity.eventbrite.ca

ST. PATRICK'S FEAST DAY WITH BISHOP MCGRATTAN The Irish Cultural Society (ICS) invites you to celebrate the

Feast day of St. Patrick at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Tues-

day, Mar. 17 at noon with Bishop McGrattan. Following

mass, a light community lunch will be served in the parish

hall. Kindly bring a tray of sandwiches or baked goods to

contribute to the lunch.

THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRAINING FOR ADULT CATECHISTS Based on Montessori principles, Catechesis of the Good

Shepherd teaches scripture and liturgy for children ages 3-

6. This is an opportunity for adults to be trained as Cate-

chists for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, working

with 3-6 year-old children in a parish/school setting. Train-

ing will be held Apr. 20-25 at the Catholic Pastoral Centre.

Register by Mar. 15. Visit: cgsac.ca | paula.sabatini@st-

peters.ca

MARRIAGE PREPARATION WITH CEE Inviting couples preparing for the sacrament of marriage:

Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE) marriage preparation

weekend. When: Mar. 28-29. To register, call 403-240-0103

or visit ceewest.com/calgary

Catholic Family Services Marriage Preparation Weekends

will be held on May 22-24 (St. Mary’s Cathedral); June 19-

21 (Holy Name, Calgary); July 24-26 (St. Peter’s, Calgary).

To register, visit cfs-ab.org

WAY OF THE CROSS PILGRIMAGE St. Patrick's Parish in Calgary invites you to their one-day

Lenten “pilgrimage” of visiting 14 churches in the Diocese

of Calgary. When: Saturday, Apr. 4, starting at St. Pat-

rick’s at 7:30 am. Cost: $30/person. Travel will be by coach.

For more details, contact 403-254-6878.

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PARISH DIRECTORY Main Office 403-284-3311

Emergency Operator 403-869-7382

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