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PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES 2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY
A BRIEF HISTORY
PARISH ADMINISTRATION
LITURGICAL SCHEDULES
PERPETUAL ADORATION
SCHEDULE OF 2020 CELEBRATIONS
LENT AND HOLY WEEK
ADVENT AND SIMBANG GABI
CHRISTMAS
SPECIAL 2020 CELEBRATIONS
THE FSSP MISSION STATEMENT
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
SACRAMENTS OF COMMITTMENT
OUR MINISTRIES
LAY ORGANIZATIONS
OUTREACH
OUR SCHOOLS
KEY DATES
OUR STEWARDSHIP PRAYER
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NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY
St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God
and charity for his creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought,
I ask you to obtain for me the favors that I seek (pause 10 seconds).
The answer to my prayer may require a miracle; even so, you are the Saint of Miracles.
O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was full of sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears
of the Infant Jesus, who loved to be held in your arms;
and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours.
Amen
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A BRIEF HISTORY
The parish of St. Anthony of Padua was canonically erected on May 1, 1953 by Bishop F.J.
Caroll as part of the Diocese of Calgary serving residents south of 34th Avenue. The first Mass
was celebrated July 1, 1953 in the former St. Anthony School. The first church and hall were
completed on November 1, 1953 on the current location. The current St. Anthony’s Church
received the solemn blessings on December 31, 1960 with the laying of the cornerstone.
The first Mass at St. Anthony’s Church was celebrated on June 25, 1961.
PASTORS AT ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH
Rev. R.P. Sullivan 1953-1963
Most Rev. J.L. Wilheim 1963-1966
Most Rev. E.J. Cooney (administrator) 1967
Rt. Rev N. R. Anderson 1967-1968
Rev. P.B. O’Byrne 1968-1970
Rt. Rev. J.Q. Killen 1970-1972
Rev. S. Henke 1972-1977
V. Rev. J.J. O’Brien 1977-1987
V. Rev. P. Cramer 1987-1995
Rev. J. Maes 1995-1998
Rev. J. Dowling 1998-2001
Rev. E. Estaris 2001-2008
Rev. William Stephenson (administrator) 2008-2009
Rev. James Hagel 2009-2012
V. Rev. Jack Pereira 2012-2019
Rev. Edmund Vargas 2019-
OUR MISSION
We, the parishioners of Saint Anthony's Church, exist to continue the mission of Jesus Christ.
We gather to publicly express our faith, our communion with God and with one another.
Together, we will work:
+ to proclaim the Gospel effectively,
+ to recognize the signs of holiness all across the parish,
+ to deepen that holiness throughout the parish by prayer, sacrament & personal
example,
+ and to help people worship God in the best way possible.
In this task, with God's help, we hope that every member of the parish will have the
opportunity to grow to the fullness of his or her Christian vocation.
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PARISH ADMINISTRATION
PARISH STAFF AND RESIDENTS
Pastor Edmund Vargas 224 [email protected]
Associate
Pastor
John Shannon, FSSP 226 [email protected]
In-Residence John Petravicius 230
In-Residence Clauber Lima Pereira 227
Deacon Ron Nowell [email protected]
Parish
Secretary
Heather Schilling 222 [email protected]
Office
Assistant
Marta Lopez
Dianne McKay
Bookkeeper Magda Aguillon 223 [email protected]
Accountant Maria Teresa Velez 223 [email protected]
Sacrament
Coordinator
Dorothy Loucks 232 [email protected]
Music
Director
John Morgan [email protected]
Janitorial
Service
Polmax Ecology
Cleaning
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday 9:30am – 12:30pm (planned)
Tuesday - Friday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Saturday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
During the months of July and August, during Christmas week and Holy Week, the office is
closed after 12:30 pm. The office is closed on statutory holidays.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC)
The Parish Pastoral Council is the pastoral planning body of the parish, fostering participation
of the entire parish in the life and mission of the church. The council advises and assists the
pastor identifying needs and gifts and brings them together in ministry, building the parish as
a living Christian community.
The Council meets in September, October, November, February, March, May and June on
the third Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm – 9:00pm in the Office Boardroom.
Members – Kevin Leitch (Chair), Tim Churchill-Smith, Devon Custus, Marimon Licudine, Rosa
Tiberi, Rikki Sabater, Deacon Ron Nowell, Fr. John Shannon, Fr. Edmund Vargas
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PARISH BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Parish Building Committee is the planning body for the church infrastructure. The
committee assists the Pastor in the development and oversight of the physical maintenance
and operation of the building.
The Parish Building Committee meets four to six times per year as determined by the
committee. Members: TBD
PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE (PFC)
The Finance Council is a consultative body which helps administer the finances of the parish.
and reviews all ministries to ensure that the Diocesan fiscal policies and procedures are
followed. The PFC meets four - six times per year as determined by the council.
Members – Don Goodfellow (Chair), Peter Aldrich, Brian Kot, John Lynch, Fr. Edmund
Vargas.
PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
The Parish Liturgy Committee is the liturgical planning body of the parish. The committee
assists the Pastor in the development and oversight of the liturgical ministries, and
preparations for the Christmas and Holy Week celebrations.
The Parish Liturgy Committee meets four times per year as determined by the committee.
Members: Deacon Ron Novell (Chair), John Morgan, Dorothy Loucks, Heather Schilling, Gill
Briscoe, Jose Laro, Rikki Sabater, Jeffrell Painaga, Ruth Hewitt, Hugh Delaney
PARISH OFFICE
FUNERALS
Funerals can be arranged by contacting Fr. Edmund Vargas at 587-349-9615 or
[email protected] or through the parish office.
We recommend engaging our Music Directory John Morgan to coordinate the music
requirements for your funeral.
Our secretary, Heather Schilling, will coordinate the Mass and reception details for your
funeral. We are pleased to provide a service program to commemorate your funeral.
A reception in our parish hall includes our inhouse Van Houtte coffee service, ordering &
delivery of food from either Co-op or Sunterra, or other commercially accredited food
business, and fresh table flowers.
Our hospitality funeral reception volunteer team are available to staff your funeral reception
in our Parish Hall.
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WEDDINGS
To comply with the Requirements for the Sacrament of Marriage, couples should contact Fr.
Edmund at 587-349-9615 or [email protected] at least six months prior to
the proposed date of the marriage to allow time for the paperwork to be completed and for
a marriage preparation course to be taken.
Information on Marriage Preparation Courses can be found through the Catholic Family
Service, and Catholic Engaged Encounter.
We recommend engaging our Music Directory John Morgan to coordinate the music
requirements for your wedding.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Couples celebrating anniversaries, especially the 25th, 40
th, 50
th or 60
th year, are encouraged
to contact Fr. Edmund ([email protected]) to request a blessing after the
Mass or even organize a special liturgy.
On the fourth weekend of every month, after the Communion Prayer, Fr. Edmund will invite
all couples celebrating their anniversaries during that month to come forward and receive a
special blessing.
PRIEST VISIT TO THE SICK
(ANNOINTING, HOLY COMMUNION, CONFESSION)
A priest visit to the sick can be arranged by a family member contacting Fr. Edmund Vargas
at 587-349-9615 or [email protected] or through the parish office.
MASS INTENTIONS
The presiding priest can pray for one intention for each Mass celebrated. The suggested
stipend fee for a Mass intention is $10 (can be more or less Cannon 952) and may be requested
at the parish office during office hours or by phone or email ([email protected])
as well as at the welcome desk after weekend Masses. In most cases the Mass intention stipend
is declared as income by the priest. Dates cannot be guaranteed as priest schedules may change
and priority will be given to urgent needs for prayer. Mass intentions may also be booked
for concelebrating priests and these stipends will be allocated to our Seminary Fund.
COMMUNICATIONS
WEBSITE: www.stanthonyscalgary.com FACEBOOK: St. Anthony’s Catholic Parish
BULLETIN: A weekly St. Anthony’s parish bulletin is published for distribution during the
Sunday Masses, except in July and August when it is published monthly. The bulletin features
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Fr. Edmund’s Pastoral Notes and serves as a reminder and confirmation of upcoming Mass
and event schedules listed in this brochure. Send your request to
[email protected] to receive your weekly bulletin conveniently by email and
help us to reduce our use of paper. Items submitted by Thursday noon to
[email protected] will be considered for inclusion in the upcoming bulletin.
DIOCESAN COMMUNICATIONS include a weekly bulletin posted on our bulletin boards
and available on our website. The monthly Faithfully digital publication is available by email
by subscribing to http://subscribepage.com/faithfully or on our website. Printed copies of the
current edition of Faithfully are available in our brochure racks.
BULLETIN BOARDS located in the parish hall feature Diocesan wide programs and events.
Items received in the parish office by Friday noon will be considered for posting on the
bulletin boards for the upcoming weekend. All approved items will bear the church seal.
PARISH FACILITIES BOOKINGS
Our halls and meeting rooms provide us with an opportunity to gather as a community as
we leave the Mass to go on mission. It is necessary to book well in advance to accommodate
our many liturgical needs. Advance arrangements for the use of our facilities must be arranged
with the parish secretary ([email protected]). Priority will be given to
Funerals and other liturgical events.
WELCOME DESK
Our hospitality volunteers are available at the welcome desk after weekend Masses to assist
you with registration forms, Mass intentions, and envelope boxes.
PARISH FORMS
All forms are available on our website at www.stanthonyscalgary.com/forms, in the church
and parish hall foyers, the welcome desk and at the parish office. Completed forms can be
submitted to the parish office ([email protected]) or to the welcome desk on
weekends.
New Parishioner Registration – we welcome all new parishioners and invite you to
register your contact information with us so that we may get to know you.
Pre-authorized Withdrawal – (debit) is a convenient way to make your offering
contributions. Include a void cheque from your bank with your completed form.
Request for Baptism – complete this form to initiate the scheduling of a baptism. Attach
a copy of the birth certificate if you have one. You will be contacted by Fr. Edmund.
Request for Marriage – complete this form to initiate the scheduling your wedding. You
will be contacted by Fr. Edmund.
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Request for Funeral – complete this form to initiate the planning for a funeral. You
will be contacted by Fr. Edmund.
Sacrament registration – complete this form to register for 1st Reconciliation / 1
st
Eucharist preparation or Confirmation. Attach a copy of the baptismal certificate.
Annulment Preliminary Study Form – complete this form to request that your marriage
be reviewed by the Tribunal and forward it to [email protected].
You will be contacted by Fr. Edmund.
Volunteer registration – complete this form if you wish to actively participate in one of
our ministries. You will be contacted by the volunteer coordinator.
Late Night Adorer Agreement registration – complete this form if you wish to be an
adorer in our perpetual adoration chapel between 10pm and 6am. You will be
contacted by the perpetual adoration chapel coordinator.
OFFERING CONTRIBUTIONS
For your convenience we offer many ways for you to make your offering contributions to St.
Anthony’s Church, Together in Action, St. Anthony’s Outreach and all special collections.
Receipts are issued annually at the end of February for income tax purposes.
ANNUAL ENVELOPE BOXES (cash or cheque) may be requested through the parish
office or at the welcome desk after weekend Masses. The next year’s envelopes will
be available in the breezeway beginning in December.
PRE-AUTHORIZED WITHDRAWAL (debit) may be requested by completing a Pre-
authorized Withdrawal form available at the parish office, at the welcome desk and on
our website (www.stanthonyscalgary.com/forms).
CREDIT CARD contributions may be made at www.stanthonyscalgary.com/donation.
We use Donorbox.org to securely process online contributions.
CREDIT AND DEBIT contributions may be made at the parish office.
PINK VISITOR ENVELOPES are available in the church pews for one-time use.
DONATION BOXES are available to accept contributions and free-will offerings in the
foyer, breezeway and parish hall.
ITEMS FOR PURCHASE
Pamphlets on church-related and religious topics are available in various racks in the church
foyer, and breezeway including quarterly Living Faith reflections booklets.
St. Joseph’s Missals and advent candles are available two weeks prior to Advent.
Bishop Robert Barron Lenten Gospel Reflections will be available for lent.
Advent and Lent reflection booklets are available prior to each season.
A free-will donation can be dropped in any of the donation boxes for all of these items.
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VOTIVE CANDLES can be lit by parishioners and visitors in the designated stands in the
church or adoration chapel. Place your donation in the donation boxes provided.
NOTICES
Distribution of materials is not permitted without prior consent of the pastor. All unapproved
items will be removed.
Lost and Found bins are in the foyer. Items of value will be held in the parish office.
Pictures and Videos. St. Anthony’s Church collects photos and takes videos of individuals
attending various events for the legal use, including but not limited to website, Facebook page
and various documents and social media to promote and encourage others to participate in
future events.
Security cameras in effect. For your safety and the protection of our church, security cameras
are installed inside and outside the church and chapel and are recorded into a hard drive for
retrieval in cases of security breaches, including criminal offenses.
Staff Meetings: The staff meets every fourth Wednesday of the month, at 2:00 pm, except in
July, August and December. The office is closed during staff meetings.
LITURGICAL SCHEDULES
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Saturday 4:00 pm Confession
5:00 pm Mass English
Sunday 6:30 am Confession
7:15 am Mass Latin
8:30 am Morning Prayer
9:00 am Mass English
10:30 am Mass English
Noon Confession
12:30 pm Mass English
The Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours will be prayed at 8:30am on December 1,
the First Sunday of Advent, and every following Sunday. The Liturgy of the Hours, also
called the Breviary, contains the daily service for the official prayer of the church consisting
of psalms, reading and hymn that are recited at stated hours of the day. It is recited by the
ordained clergy as well as by the members of the laity. Printed copies will be provided.
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WEEKDAY SCHEDULE
Monday & Tuesday 6:30 am Confession
7:00 am Mass Latin
8:30 am Confession
9:00 am Mass English
Wednesday 11:30 am Confession
Noon Mass Latin
6:30 pm Confession
7:00 pm Marian Novena Mass English
Thursday 8:30 am Confession
9:00 am Mass English
9:30 am Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
6:00 pm Confession
6:30 pm Benediction
7:00 pm Mass Latin
Friday 8:30 am Confession
9:00 am Mass English
6:00 pm Confession
7:00 pm Mass Latin
The Sacrament of Reconciliation may also be arranged by calling the office to make an
appointment with a priest.
NURSING HOMES
1st and 3
rd Thursday monthly
Mass at Chinook Care Centre 10:30 am
1261 Glenmore Trail SW, Calgary
2nd
and 4th Thursday monthly
Mass at Trinity Lodge 10;15 am
1111 Glenmore Trail SW, Calgary
3rd Friday monthly
Mass at Amica Britannia 11:00 am
750 49 Ave SW, Calgary
Families are encouraged to call the office for a pastoral visit for those requiring the Sacrament
of Holy Anointing, Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
ROSARY
Praying the rosary recalls mysteries of the life, death and resurrection of Christ to mind.
Join us in praying the Rosary beginning at 6:30PM Wednesdays prior to the 7PM
English Mass. Contact: Bob de Moissac
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PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL
Our Perpetual Adoration Chapel, open 24 hours a day since its establishment in August 2003,
has been a source of grace and spiritual growth for our Church and the world. Consider
becoming a Committed Adorer and/or an occasional Adorer. Devote an hour each week
before the Most Blessed Sacrament, experience His abundant blessings and participate in His
salvation plan.
Two committed adorers are scheduled for each adoration hour. Occasional adorers are
required for vacant hours. To register as a committed or occasional adorer:
signup at www.stanthonyscalgary.com/adoration or
email [email protected].
SCHEDULE
Exposition in the church follows the Thursday 9:00 am Mass
Benediction Thursday 6:30 pm in the church
Reposition to the Chapel Thursday 8:00 pm
Reposition to the Church Thursday 8:30 am
Occasionally liturgical needs require alternations to the Adoration schedule. Please refer to
the weekly bulletin for details. Changes are made during Holy Week and New Year’s Eve.
Please refer to those schedules for details.
St. Anthony’s adoration chapel is open for visitors between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm. A code
is required to access the chapel after 10:00pm. Please complete the Late-Night Adorer
Agreement form and email to [email protected] or return it to the parish
office.
Visitors to the chapel are invited to light the votive candles available in the chapel. An offering
may be made in the donation box provided.
Adoration is a time to spend silent time in prayer or contemplation with our Lord. Materials
in the chapel are provided by the pastor for your use. All other materials will be removed.
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SCHEDULE OF 2020 CELEBRATIONS
LENT and HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2020
Ash Wednesday Wednesday February 26 7:00 am Latin
9:00 am English
Noon Latin
7:00 pm English
Stations of the Cross Tuesdays March 3 – April
7
6:00 pm followed by
Knights of Columbus
Lenten Super
Mass & Lenten Mission
The Eucharist
Wednesdays March 4 – April
8
6:00pm Confessions
7:00pm Mass & Mission English
Penitential Service Wednesday April 1 8:00 pm (multiple priests)
Palm Sunday Sunday April 5 7:15 am Mass Latin
9:00 am Mass English
10:30 am Mass English
12:30 pm Mass Latin
Chrism Mass
Monday April 6 7:30 pm Mass at
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Commemoration of the
Lord’s Supper
Thursday April 9 6:30 pm Mass English
8:30 pm Mass Latin
Altar of Repose Holy
Thursday
April 9 7:30 pm - midnight
Commemoration of the
Lord’s Passion
Good Friday April 10 2:00pm Stations of the Cross
3:00 pm English
5:30 pm Latin
Vigil of the Lord’s
Resurrection
Holy
Saturday
April 11 8:00 pm Mass English
11:00 pm Mass Latin
Commemoration of the
Lord’s Resurrection
Easter
Sunday
April 12 7:15 am Mass Latin
9:00 am Mass English
10:30 am Mass English
12:30 pm Mass Latin
We encourage families to participate in the celebration of the Stations of the Cross on the
Lenten Tuesdays. This is a way of reflecting on Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. This
is an excellent form of penance and prayer.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Confessions
Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament and Chaplet
Sunday April 19 2:30 pm
3:00 pm
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ADVENT SCHEDULE 2020
Confessions Wednesdays December 2- 23 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Rorate Mass (Latin) Saturday December 5 7:00 am
Advent Mission & Reception Monday December 7 7:00 pm
Advent Mission & Reception Tuesday December 8 7:30 pm
Mass & Advent Mission &
Reception
Wednesday December 9 7:00 pm
Simbang Gabi (English/Filipino)
Mass & reception
9 Evenings December 15 -
23
7:00 pm
Penitential Service Wednesday December 16 7:30 pm
SIMBANG GABI MASSES 2020
December 15-23, 7pm (Carols at 6:30pm)
General Theme: “Admirabile Signum” by Pope Francis (2019)
Everyone is welcome to the traditional Filipino novena of Masses before Christmas beginning
on Tuesday, December 15, 7:00 pm and continuing each evening until Wednesday, December
23 at 7 pm. A semi-potluck reception, featuring Filipino cuisine, follows each Mass.
December 15, Tuesday, 7pm “The Blessed Virgin Mary’s Motherhood”
Celebrant: Bishop William McGrattan Music Accompaniment: El Shaddai Choir
December 16, Wednesday, 7pm “St John the Baptist’s Cry in the Wilderness”
Music Accompaniment: Missionary Families of Christ Choir
December 17, Thursday, 7pm “The Wise Men’s Journey and our own Journey of Faith”
Music Accompaniment: El Shaddai Choir
December 18, Friday, 7pm “The Shepherds’ Vision of Angels”
Music Accompaniment: Missionary Families of Christ Choir
December 19, Saturday, 7pm “The Wrath of Herod”
Music Accompaniment: El Shaddai Choir
December 20, Sunday, 7pm “Joseph’s Legacy of Obedience”
Music Accompaniment: Missionary Families of Christ Choir
December 21, Monday, 7pm “Baby Born in a Manger (in Poverty)”
Music Accompaniment: El Shaddai Choir
December 22, Tuesday, 7pm “The Guidance of a Star”
Music Accompaniment: Missionary Families of Christ Choir
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December 23, Wednesday, 7pm “The Holy Family: Dysfunctionality & Relevance”
Music Accompaniment: El Shaddai Choir
December 25, Friday, 5pm MISA DE AGUINALDO (“Christmas is Family!)
Music Accompaniment: El Shaddai Choir
CHRISTMAS 2020
Nativity of the Lord
Thursday December 24 Pageant with Carols
Mass English
Mass English
Mass Latin
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
8:30 pm
Midnight
Friday December 25 Mass Latin
Mass English
Mass English
Mass Latin
Carols
Mass English/Filipino
& Reception
7:15 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:30 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
Mary, Holy Mother of God
Thursday December 31 Mass English
Vespers Latin
Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm to Midnight
Friday January 1
World Day of
Prayer for Peace
Mass Latin
Mass English
Mass English
Mass Latin
7:15 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:30 pm
In addition to Sundays, December 25 and January 1 are holy days of obligation in Canada.
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SPECIAL 2020 CELEBRATIONS
January 25/26
Word of God Sunday
Saturday &
Sunday
5:00pm
9:00am
10:30am
Blessing of lectors & catechists at all
English Masses
February 2
Presentation of the Lord
Saturday &
Sunday
5:00pm
9:00am
10:30am
Blessing of Candles at all English
Masses
February 5
Feast of St. Blaise
Monday 9:00am Blessing of throats
February 11
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
World Day of the Sick
Tuesday 2:00pm Healing Mass English
Commissioning of Pastoral Care
team members
June 13
Feast of St. Anthony of Padua
Saturday 5:00pm
6:00pm
Mass English
Taste of Cultures Reception hosted
by the Knights of Columbus
June 28
Dedication of St. Anthony’s
Church
Sunday 10:30am
Noon
Anniversary Mass
Parish picnic
November 2
All Souls Day
Tuesday 9:00am Mass English
All Masses on the previous weekend
will be for the repose of all Souls.
November 4
Memorial Mass
Wednesday 7:00pm
7:30pm
Memorial Mass for all parishioners
who have passed away in the last
year
Reception hosted by Knights of
Columbus
OTHER ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Calgary Pro-Life AGM Monday, March 30 6:00 pm Parish Hall.
Lord of Pardon Mass 1 pm Saturday, June 27 followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.
The Sacred Arts Guild will conduct a Mosaic tile workshop August 17 to noon. August 21
which will feature a young artist who is studying and working with Adian Hart (of the St
John’s Bible). Join them for a talk on Wednesday, August 19 at 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall.
The Sacred Arts Guild Market, October 24 & 25, after all Masses in the Parish Hall.
St. John Choir Schola 9 Lessons and Carols Liturgy Sunday December 13 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm.
St John Choir Schola is a Calgary-based choral program for homeschooled students in Grades
1-12, with adjunct classical, academic Catholic formation. Each year, the three choirs of St John
Choir Schola sing a Nine Lessons and Carols Service on the evening of Gaudete Sunday. The
Nine Lessons liturgy is a combination of Scripture readings, choral pieces and carols/hymns
sung with the congregation. We invite the entire diocese.
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THE FSSP MISSION STATEMENT
The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP) was founded in 1988 by Saint John Paul II and has
been present in Calgary at St. Anthony’s since 1998. The priests of the FSSP provide the Mass
and sacraments in Latin according to the liturgical norms approved and in use in 1962 for all
the faithful attracted to the tradition of the Church, in full unity with the pope and the bishops.
SCHEDULE OF 2020 FSSP CELEBRATIONS
Blessing of Epiphany Water Monday January 5 Noon Mass
Candle Mass with procession Sunday February 2 Blessing of candles at 7:05am
followed by
Latin Mass at 7:15am
Feast of St. Blaise Monday February 3 Blessing of throats at 7:00 am and
Noon Latin Masses
Stations of the Cross Fridays February 28
– April 3
6:00pm Confession
6:30pm Latin Mass
7:30pm Stations of the Cross
St. Joseph’s Table Wednesday March 18 Noon Mass
1:00 pm Soup Lunch
Marian Procession Sunday May 3 2:30pm – 3:30pm
First Holy Communion Sunday June 7 12:30pm Latin Sung Mass
Corpus Christi Procession Thursday June 11 6:00pm Mass followed by the
Procession
Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
Saturday August 15 9:00am Mass
All Saints Eve Children’s Party Saturday Oct 31 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Rorate Mass (Advent) Saturday Dec 5 7:00am Mass
New Year’s Eve Thursday Dec 31 Vespers 6:30pm
Adoration 7:00pm - midnight
FSSP First Holy Communion Preparation Dates – 2020
Session 1 Sunday February 23 2:00pm –
3:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Session 2 Sunday March 1 2:00pm –
3:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Session 3 Sunday March 8 2:00pm –
3:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Session 4 Sunday March 15 2:00pm –
3:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Session 5 Sunday March 22 2:00pm –
3:30pm
Meeting Room 1
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Session 6 Sunday March 29 2:00pm –
3:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Session 7 Sunday April 26 2:00pm –
3:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Session 8 Sunday May 10 2:00pm –
3:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Session 9 Sunday May 17 2:00pm –
3:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Session 10 Sunday May 24 2:00pm –
3:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Session 11 Sunday May 31 2:00pm –
3:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Celebration Sunday June 7 12:30pm Latin
Mass
Church
ROSARY 1st Saturday Devotions – in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Joyful
and Sorrowful Mysteries at 8:15 AM and the Glorious Mysteries after the 9:00 AM Latin Mass.
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
BAPTISM
If you are interested in having your child or children baptized, complete the baptism request
form (www.stanthonyscalgary.com/baptism) and submit to the parish office along with a
copy of your child’s birth certificate.
The candidate may have one or two godparents (also called sponsors) who are to be chosen
by the parents, One of the sponsors must be a Roman Catholic who has already received the
Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, and is leading a life in harmony with the Catholic
Faith. Neither the father nor mother of the child may be a sponsor.
Baptism dates are scheduled by Fr. Edmund Vargas. Attendance at a Baptism Preparation
Class prior to the baptism is required if you have not attended one previously.
The Baptism Preparation Program ensures that parents have a clear understanding of their
role and responsibilities as Christian parents and deepens their understanding of the
Sacraments, particularly baptism. Preparation classes are scheduled on the fourth Saturday of
the month, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, the office boardroom.
FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST
Children in grade 2 and up will be prepared for and celebrate First Reconciliation before
being prepared for and celebrating First Eucharist. There are four (4) monthly sessions and a
retreat to prepare for First Reconciliation, as well as four (4) monthly sessions and a retreat
to prepare for First Communion. Parents attend concurrent 90-minute sessions.
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Children who have received First Communion and wish to receive the Sacrament of First
Reconciliation only will join the First Reconciliation sessions in the First Reconciliation and
First Communion program.
CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 10 at 7:00 pm by
Bishop Frederick Henry.
Confirmation is the sacrament that completes our full initiation into the church. It is
sometimes called the sacrament of the Holy Spirit. In receiving the sacrament, we are
reminded of our baptism call to carry on the mission of the church to do Jesus's work.
Children must be in grade six and up to register. Preparation will consist of a parent and
student session, three student sessions and a retreat, all of which require mandatory
attendance. Children will be involved in a social justice project, research their Saint name and
write a letter to Bishop Henry.
The Parish Commitment Mass allows the candidate to promise to do their best to prepare for
the Sacrament of Confirmation as well as to ask the parish family to support and pray for
them. Our first session will discuss what is Confirmation and what it is not and will touch on
the gifts of the Holy Spirit as well as a review of what is expected of the Confirmandi.
The other sessions will cover the sacraments of initiation, what we believe as a Catholic
Community, the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, the signs and symbols of the sacrament of
Confirmation, being a Christian witness and the rite of Confirmation.
The confirmation Team, Father Edmund Vargas our parish priest, Deacon Ron, Ashley, Jeffrell,
Julienne, Martina and Dorothy look forward to being part of your child’s faith journey.
SACRAMENT PREPARATION PROGRAM SCHEDULE
First Reconciliation Dates – 2019/2020
Retreat Saturday January 18 10:00am – 2:00pm Parish Hall
Celebration Saturday January 25 11:00am – Noon Church
First Eucharist Dates – 2020
Session 1 Sunday February 2 8:45am – 10:15am Meeting Room 1
Commitment Mass Sunday February 2 10:30am Mass Church
Session 2 Sunday March 8 8:45am – 10:15am Meeting Room 1
Session 3 Sunday March 29 8:45am – 10:15am Meeting Room 1
Session 4 Sunday April 26 8:45am – 10:15am Meeting Room 1
Retreat Saturday May 2 10:00am – 2:00pm Parish Hall
Celebration Sunday May 3 10:30am Mass Church
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Confirmation - 2020
Session 1 Tuesday May 12 7:00pm – 8:30pm Parish Hall
Commitment Mass Sunday May 17 10:30am Mass Church
Session 2 Tuesday May 19 7:00pm – 8:30pm Parish Hall
Session 3 Tuesday May 26 7:00pm – 8:30pm Parish Hall
Session 4 Tuesday June 2 7:00pm – 8:30pm Parish Hall
Retreat Saturday June 6 10:00am –
2:00pm
Parish Hall
Rehearsal Monday June 8 7:00pm – 8:30pm Church
Celebration &
Reception
Wednesday June 10 7:00pm Mass
8:00pm – 9:30pm
Church
Parish Hall
RITE OF CATHOLIC INITIAION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the process an Adult is accepted into Full
Communion with the Catholic Church and is baptized, confirmed and receives the Eucharist.
It involves catechesis and actual immersion into the community. Our parish needs an RCIA
Team. If you are interested, please contact Fr Edmund ([email protected]).
SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT
MARRIAGE
Your marriage has a social dimension because it involves not only two of you but also your
faith community and the rest of society. As Catholic people we are happy to celebrate your
marriage with you. We want the celebration of your marriage to be dignified and worthy of
the beauty of the vocation which you have chosen. Hence, this information is meant as a
general guide in your preparation.
To initiate the scheduling of your wedding contact Fr. Edmund Vargas at 587-349-9615 or
[email protected] at least six months prior to the proposed date of the
marriage to allow time for the paperwork and a marriage preparation course to be
completed. You will be contacted by Fr. Edmund to set up an appointment to complete your
application. Please bring a copy of your baptismal certificates to the appointment.
Catholic Family Services Marriage Preparation provides information on Marriage Preparation
courses.
HOLY ORDERS
Are you interested to find more information about vocation to the priesthood? Please visit
the Calgary Diocesan Office of Vocation, at www.catholicyyc.ca/vocations.html or contact
Fr. Cristino Bouvette, at [email protected] or 403-218-5500The primary
purpose of this office is to assist individuals who are discerning their personal vocation and
state in life. This involves helping men in their preliminary and ongoing discernment of a
vocation to the diocesan priesthood, as well as to assist women and men in their initial
discernment of the call to the consecrated life.
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OUR MINISTRIES
LITURGICAL MINISTRY
Offering spiritual care and service to our community and contributing to vibrant Masses, our
liturgical ministry is the cornerstone of our community. As part of the ongoing formation of
liturgical ministers, training will be scheduled. Prospective ministers are invited to attend.
Prospective ministers are invited to attend. Protocols for each role are available at
www.stanthonyscalgary.com/liturgical.ministry. Contact – Heather Schilling
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION are commissioned to assist in the
in the preparation for the celebration of Mass and in the distribution of communion.
Commissioning is for a renewable period of three years. Coordinator – Heather Schilling
PROCLAIMERS OF THE WORD (Lectors) proclaim God’s word as a ‘living word’.
Parishioners who have received Confirmation are eligible. Coordinator – Heather Schilling
ALTAR SERVERS enhance the sense of worship within the congregation and foster vocation
in our young people. Altar Servers must be able to follow directions, have received First
Communion and have full support of their family.
Coordinators: Rikki Sabater and Jeffrell Painaga
SACRISTANS - prepare the church for various liturgical celebrations, including setting out,
cleaning and putting away all vessels and linens required for the celebration of the Eucharist,
ensuring a sufficient supply of candles, wine and hosts, maintaining the Holy Water fonts and
candleholders. Coordinator – Heather Schilling (English Mass), Jun Solonga (Latin Mass)
USHERS- The role of the ushers is to welcome parishioners to Mass, help people find a seat,
take a count of the attendance, take up the collection and distribute the bulletins at the end
of Mass. Coordinator – Josue Laro
MUSIC MINISTRY (Musicians, Cantor, Choir Member) - As sacred melody united to words,
music forms a necessary or integral part of the solemn Liturgy. People involved in this ministry
provide instrumental accompaniment or singing for regular weekend Masses and special
celebrations such as First Communion and Confirmation. Practices are scheduled on
weekends, except July and August. Contact: Music Director, John Morgan
Sunday English Mass Organist/Choir Leader: John Morgan
1st and 3
rd Saturday 5:00 pm English Mass Pianist/Choir Leader: Colleen Reinhart
2nd
Saturday 5:00 pm English Mass Music – Missionary Families of Christ
4th Saturday 5:00 pm English Mass Music – El Shaddai Prayer Partners
Latin Mass Chant Choir Leader: James Hume; Organist: John Morgan
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CHILDREN’S LITURGY, held on Sundays at the 10:30am Mass, shares readings and gospel
with children 4 to 11 years of age by using words the children can understand, providing them
the opportunity to reflect and interact through discussion, song and the sharing of life stories.
Volunteer screening and training is required for adults supporting this ministry. Coordinator
– Ranee and Riza Fallorin
CHURCH ART AND ENVIRONMENT works together as a team to create an atmosphere,
which enhances our celebrations by maintaining fresh flowers and plants in the sanctuary and
parish hall, decorating the Sanctuary for the various holy days including Christmas and Easter,
and other special occasions of the church.
Coordinator – Gill Briscoe (English Masses), Ellen Salonga (Latin Masses)
CHURCH LINENS - Our hands are the instruments of our hearts. This group of people cares
for the Altar Linens and the Priests’ and Altar Servers’ vestments, assuring they are cleaned
and pressed in preparation for Masses. Ruth Hewitt, Alix Desprises (English Masses), Coral
D’Silva (Latin Masses)
FUNERAL MASS MINISTERS and Extraordinary Ministers of Communion are available to
serve at funeral Masses during weekdays or Saturdays.
Coordinator – Bob de Moissac
DAILY MASS MINISTERS are available to serve at Masses during weekdays.
Coordinator – Heather Schilling
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MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY
The Ministry of Hospitality is the hallmark of the Christian community. It is the process of
welcoming and caring. Jesus welcomes the poor, the broken, the sick and the sinners,
throwing open the doors of His Father’s house to all. Jesus is our model of hospitality.
Protocols for each role are available at http://www.stanthonyscalgary.com/hospitality-
ministries
Contact – Heather Schilling
WELCOME DESK – A part of the liturgical ministry, the welcome desk hospitality host is
available at the welcome desk 15 minutes prior to Mass and 15 minutes after Mass to assist
parishioners with registration forms, requests for Mass intentions, envelope boxes and sign-
up sheets. Coordinator – Heather Schilling
SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP - On Sunday’s, our hospitality ministers welcome all those who have
attended Mass with coffee and muffins creating a space for greeting new members and
fellowship with all. Duties include purchasing the muffins and creamer, preparing the coffee,
serving and clean-up. Time commitment is 1 to 2 hours.
Coordinator – Dianne McKay,
Latin Mass: Coral D'Silva and Toddene Niznik
FUNERAL RECEPTIONS - On a day of grief and sadness, reception ministers attend to the
details of providing a reception where families can gather following the funeral Mass to share
memories of their loved ones. Duties include setting the tables, preparing flower vases,
preparing the coffee, serving and clean-up. Time commitment is 2 to 4 hours. Coordinator –
Dianne McKay,
Latin Mass – Richelle MacDonald
FELLOWSHIP RECEPTIONS - Throughout the year there are liturgical events which include
hospitality receptions. Reception ministers are asked to prepare coffee, assist with setting the
tables and preparing flowers, serving and clean up. Time commitment is 2 to 4 hours.
Coordinator – Dianne McKay
HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR – oversees all aspects of the use and upkeep of the parish hall
kitchen, and interfaces with all users to ensure compliance with operating policies.
Green, blue & black bins. We are in the process of implementing environment-friendly
garbage management for the entire church complex using color-specific garbage bins for
compostables (green), recyclables (blue) and garbage for the landfill (black). We need your
utmost cooperation. By now, we should be used to using real porcelain cups for coffee, real
plates and utensils and real flower centerpieces for receptions.
Contact - Dianne McKay
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THE PASTORAL HEALTH CARE TEAM
This Ministry offers spiritual care to the residents of three local senior’s care centres. Team
members also visit homebound parishioners as required. Contact – Marlene Robertson
Chinook Care Centre and Hospice: 1st and 3rd Thursdays Holy Mass is celebrated at 10:30AM.
Time required is 1 ½ to 2 hours. On the 2nd and 4th Thursdays four members are sent from
the 9:00AM Mass at St. Anthony’s to visit the residents in their rooms to pray and offer
Communion. Time required is approximately 2 ½ hours.
Trinity Lodge: 2nd and 4th Thursdays Holy Mass is celebrated at 10:15AM. Time required is
approximately 1 hour.
Amica Britannia: On the third Friday of the month, Holy Mass is celebrated at 11:00AM.
Volunteer time is approximately 1 hour. On the following Fridays, two members are sent
from the 9:00AM Mass at St. Anthony’s to visit the residents in their rooms to pray and offer
Communion. Time required is approximately 2 hours.
No special skills are required, only the wish to serve Jesus by attending to the spiritual needs
of our elderly brothers and sisters with face-to-face compassionate and loving interaction.
Commitment to the Pastoral Care Ministry develops relationships within the parish team and
with the people that we attend to at the care centres. Because of the vulnerability of the
senior citizens that we serve, volunteer screening and training is required by the Calgary
Diocese. The Diocese periodically offers a 7-week Pastoral Care Course.
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LAY ORGANIZATIONS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NO. 13033, officially chartered December 21, 2001. General
meeting is the first Wednesday of the month, from September to June, in the Parish Hall.
Grand Knight: Abe Villanueva.
In November, the General meeting will be moved to Wednesday, October 28.
In December, the general meeting will be moved to Wednesday, November 25.
Knights of Columbus Events:
September - June 3rd Sunday of the month 10:30am Sunday Social
February 23 Sunday Parish Breakfast after all Masses
March 3 – April 7 Tuesdays Lenten supper following the Stations
of the Cross
May 9 Saturday Calgary Pro-Life Hike for Life
May 9/10 Saturday/Sunday Mother’s Day Roses Sale after all
Masses
-proceeds in support of Calgary Pro
Life
June 13 Saturday Feast of St. Anthony Reception
October to
February
Alberta K of C Charities Appeal Raffle
Ticket sales
October 18 Sunday Parish Breakfast after all Masses
November 4 Wednesday Memorial Mass (7pm) followed by
Reception
LEGION OF MARY
A world-wide organization of Catholics who serve the church in the work of evangelization
under the banner of Mary for greater holiness and deeper devotion to her. Incorporating the
praying of the Rosary and spiritual reading, the meeting is held every Thursday at 5:30 pm in
Meeting Room 1. Contact – Oneill Martis, Audrey Martis (Junior)
Schedule for Mother of Divine Grace Praesidium, Legion of Mary, of St. Anthony’s Parish,
Calgary Jan 1 2020 – Nov 30th 2020
Weekly meetings are on all Thursdays throughout the year from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. unless
otherwise noted below.
Patrician Society Meetings are on the last Monday of the month from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
unless otherwise noted below.
Other functions, events, or activities associated with the Legion are also listed:
1st Sunday
monthly
After 9am
Mass
Legion of Mary are the hospitality hosts for the 9am
Sunday Social
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February
15/16
After all Masses St. Louis de Montfort’s 33 Day preparation for
consecration to Our Lady on the Feast of the
Annunciation, March 25
Tuesday
March 31
6:00pm –
7:30pm
Extra meeting as there is no meeting in Holy Week
May 23/24 After all Masses Columban Drive: Legionaries encourage parishioners to
join the Legion of Mary.
Saturday
September
19
Noon –
4:00pm
Legion of Mary Annual Parish Praesidium Function
October
17/18
After all Masses Columban Drive: Legionaries encourage parishioners to
join the Legion of Mary.
Tuesday
October 20
6:30 – 9:30pm Annual Rosary Rally & Reception
October 31/1 After all Masses St. Louis de Montfort’s 33 Day preparation for
consecration to Our Lady on the Marian Feasts
December 8 or December 12
Monday
Dec 28
6:00pm –
7:30pm
Extra meeting as there is no during Christmas week.
December No Patrician meeting in December.
Legion of Mary Junior Schedule
Weekly meetings are on all Saturdays throughout the year from 11:00 a.m. to noon unless
otherwise noted as follows:
Mar 2020 Meeting on Mar 21st preponed to Wednesday Mar 18th 5:30pm – 6:30 p.m.
Apr 2020 Meeting on Saturday Apr 11th cancelled due to Holy Week
Extra meeting on Wednesday Apr 15th 5:30 pm – 6:30 p.m. as there was no meeting in Holy
Week
Sept 2020 Meeting on Saturday Sept 12th might be moved to Wednesday Sept 9th from
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To be confirmed by second quarter of 2020.
MISSIONARY FAMILIES OF CHRIST
The Missionary Families of Christ (MFC), formerly known as Couples For Christ Foundation
for Family and Life (CFC FFL) is a Philippine-based Catholic charismatic lay community that
emphasizes family life renewal and evangelization. It is recognized in various archdioceses and
dioceses around the Philippines and has a number of international affiliations, including in the
Diocese of Calgary. The MFC Catechetical Team will be conducting our Baptism Preparation
Class every second Saturday of the month from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. The MFC Choir will also
assist in the 5pm Mass every Second Saturday of the month, followed by a Prayer Assembly.
Worship Service and social, 2nd
Saturday of the month, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Parish Hall.
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EL SHADDAI
El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Fellowship International, popularly known as El Shaddai
(Hebrew for God Almighty) is a Catholic charismatic movement based in the Philippines with
international affiliations, including in the Diocese of Calgary. The Calgary Chapter will
celebrate their Worship Service (Gawain) every Saturday evening. The El Shaddai choir will
also assist at 5pm Mass every 4th Saturday of the month.
Worship Service & Social, Saturdays 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Parish Hall (or church)
PRO-LIFE
A group of men and women who advocate for the protection of all human life by
participating in pro-life awareness and fundraising activities throughout the Diocese.
Contact – Maria Cameron
UNA VOCE SOCIETY
To work as a lay movement within the Church to safeguard and promote the use of Latin,
Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony in the Liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church;
To serve the Church by helping the members of the movement and, through their apostolate,
and all the Christian faithful better to understand, and more fruitfully to participate in, the
Catholic Liturgy as a sacred action founded upon the principle Lex Orandi Lex Credendi est.
Contact: Stefan Schwarz
Introduction to the Latin Mass –
Second Sunday of the month 2:00 – 3:00pm Meeting Room 1
Contact: John McDonald,
L’ARCHE SOCIETY
A Community of Belonging, Sharing the Lives of People with Developmental Disabilities
L’Arche Calgary has five homes in Calgary, two of which are neighbors of St. Anthony’s, a
Supported Independent Living Program and Tamarack Day Program. L'Arche Calgary supports
32 people with developmental disabilities with 20 Live In Assistants who come to us from
around the world.
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OUTREACH
TOGETHER IN ACTION
Together in Action (TIA) is the Diocese of Calgary’s annual social justice fundraising campaign.
Established in 1992, to date it has raised over $43,000,000 to assist our vulnerable
population. It was created to live out Christ’s teaching to share our gifts and care for our
vulnerable population by:
• allowing parishioners to collectively support TIA recipients,
• educating parishioners about the plight of others,
• streamlining the funding requests by organizations in the parishes, and
• to be of service to the Catholic and community at large.
Further, it is the primary source of funding for many of our diocesan programs and services
in southern Alberta. Funds from this campaign go toward counselling, food, families, youth,
and our retired priests, deacons, and seminarians. These are all areas that impact the lives of
thousands of people locally, nationally, and internationally and help each of us live a better
life.
No matter how much we may want someone else to take care of all of the world’s challenges,
it is ultimately up to each of us to stand up and say, “I know I can be the difference – no
matter how small!” The work of the church moves forward when individuals like us are
committed to the key principles of Catholic Social Teaching and stewardship.
The campaign begins again for 2020 on March 1, The First Sunday of Lent and continues until
mid-January 2021. In 2019, our parish met our goal and contributed $44,487 to TIA.
Our goal will be established as the ratio of our previous three-year-average income to that of
the Diocese’s three-year-average income. Our 2019 goal represented 2.2% of the $2 million
campaign.
There are many ways in which you can give. You can use our parish envelopes (cash and
cheques), Pre-Authorized monthly withdrawal (debit), or credit card donation on our website
(one time or monthly) (http://www.stanthonyscalgary.com/donation). Credit and debit
payments are also accepted at the parish office.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
At the initiative of Pope Pius XI in 1926, the second last Sunday during October became
known as World Mission Sunday. In 2020, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday on
Sunday, October 18. Catholics throughout the world are invited to pray for and give to the
missions through the Pontifical Missions Society. The funds collected assist some 1,250 mission
dioceses including 6 dioceses in Northern Canada. For cash and cheque contributions use the
envelopes provided. Designate cheques and online donations to World Mission Sunday.
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FEED THE HUNGRY - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20
For the impoverished, Sunday can seem to be just another day of trying to find food, shelter
and a sense of belonging. Thanks to gifts of time, talent and treasure from our sponsors we
can ensure approximately 500 people experience a different Sunday — food, family and
respect at
St. Mary’s Hall in the heart of Calgary.
Feed the Hungry has been providing a sit-down meal, served to our guests by volunteers, on
Sunday nights at St. Mary’s Hall since 1993. This traditional “Sunday Night” dinner includes
salad, a hot entrée, bread, dessert and an assortment of beverages.
Volunteers are an integral part of the evening’s success. Approximately 100 volunteers cook,
greet, serve and clean up to ensure our guests have a warm and welcoming experience each
and every week. Part of your commitment will be the recruitment of these volunteers.
MISSION MEXICO DAY
Bishop McGrattan declared December 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mission
Mexico Day in the diocese of Calgary. “You are God’s hands and feet to bring life and hope
to communities in Southern Mexico that are widely regarded as the poorest of the poor.”
We have a special Children’s Loonie and Toonie collection at the Sunday Masses, December
12 and 13. All children are encouraged to bring their loonies and toonies and put them in the
Mission Mexico basket in front of the altar after the communion prayer.
ST. ANTHONY’S FOODBANK
Our mandate is to assist the needy in our community by delivering food hampers and offering
friendship and hope. New members are always welcome! Meetings are held the 1st Monday
of September to November and March to June, in the Parish Hall,
Coordinator: Abe Villanueva
Phone Coordinator: Joanne Sabo
ST. ANTHONY’S CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM
St. Anthony’s Christmas Hamper Program provides Christmas food hampers to needy families
in our community prior to Christmas. An average hamper is valued at $200 and consists of
one weeks’ worth of non-perishable food, paper and soap products, toiletries, bread, milk
and margarine, potatoes, and carrots, onions, chicken or ham, apples and oranges, for a
Christmas meal, and presents for the children. The program is a collaboration between St.
Anthony’s volunteers and donors, St. Augustine School, and local businesses including Country
Lane Farms, Calgary Italian Bakery, and Junior Foods Ltd. Families are encouraged to
participate in this event as an expression of the Christmas spirit of self-giving. Hamper delivery
day is scheduled for December 5, 2020.
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OUR SCHOOLS
ST. AUGUSTINE FINE ARTS SCHOOL
St. Augustine School is located in the community of Kingsland, between Elbow Drive SW and MacLeod Trail; making it central for parents who work in many areas including downtown Calgary. They offer a fine-arts inspired program for Kindergarten through Grade 9. Teachers and students work with a variety of Calgary artists throughout the year in the areas of visual, photographic, dramatic, movement and musical arts.
February 20 Wednesday Ash Wednesday Liturgy
10:30am St. Augustine School
March 10 Tuesday Lent Liturgy 10:15am St. Augustine School
May 5 Tuesday Marian Celebration 10:15am St. Augustine School
June 9 Tuesday Grade 9 Farewell Mass & Reception
6:30pm 7:30pm
Church Parish Hall
June 26 Friday Year End Liturgy 10:15am St. Augustine School
ST. ANTHONY’S SCHOOL
St. Anthony offers a congregated year-round program to meet students’ needs with complex
autism.
April 8 Wednesday Lenten Liturgy 9:15am St. Anthony’s School
June 20 Wednesday Feast of St. Anthony 9:15am St. Anthony’s School
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KEY DATES
Date Day Time Event Location Page
Jan 1 Sunday
New Year’s Day
Mary Mother of God
7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30pm
Latin Mass
English Mass
English Mass
Latin Sung Mass
Jan 5 Sunday
Epiphany
7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30pm
Latin Mass
English Epiphany Mass
English Epiphany Mass
Latin Sung Mass
Jan 6 Monday Noon Latin Epiphany Mass
Blessing of Epiphany Water
17
Jan 18 Saturday 10:00am First Reconciliation Retreat Parish Hall 18
Jan 25 Saturday 11:00am First Reconciliation Church 18
Jan
25/26
Saturday & Sunday
Word of God Sunday
5:00pm
9:00am
10:30am
English Mass Blessing of Lectors
English Mass Blessing of Lectors
English Mass Blessing of Lectors
16
Feb 2 Sunday
Presentation of the
Lord
Blessings of Candles at
all English Masses
7:05am
7:15am
8:45am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30am
Blessing of Candles/Procession
Latin Candlemas
1st Eucharist Session 1
English Mass
1st Eucharist Commitment Mass
Latin Mass
Church
Meeting
Room 1
16
Feb 3 Monday
Feast of St. Blaise
Blessing of Throats
7:00am
9:00am
Noon
Latin Mass
English Mass
Latin Mass
17
16
Feb 11 Tuesday
World Day of the Sick
Our Lady of Lourdes
2:00pm English Healing Mass
Commissioning of Pastoral Care
Members
16
Feb 23 Sunday 8:00am –
4:00pm
Knights of Columbus
Parish Breakfast
Parish Hall 25
Feb 26 Ash Wednesday 7;00am
9:00am
Noon
7:00 pm
English
English Mass
Latin Mass
English Mass
13
Mar 3 –
April 6
Tuesdays in Lent 6:00pm
6:30pm
Lenten Stations of the Cross
Knights of Columbus
Lenten Supper
Church
Parish Hall
13
Mar 4 –
April 7
Wednesdays in Lent
Lenten Mission
The Eucharist (I – VI)
6:00pm-
7:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm-
8:00pm
Confessions
Rosary
English Mass & Lenten Mission
13
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Date Day Time Event Location Page
Mar 7 –
April 9
Fridays in Lent 6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
Confessions
Latin Mass
Stations of the Cross
17
Mar 8 Sunday
Second Sunday in Lent
TIA Campaign begins
7:15am
8:45am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30am
Latin Mass
1st Eucharist Session 2
English Mass
English Mass
Latin Mass
Meeting
Room 1
28
Mar 18 Wednesday Noon
1:00pm
Latin Mass Feast of St. Joseph
St. Joseph’s Table
Parish Hall
17
Mar 29 Sunday 8:15am 1st Eucharist Session 3 Meeting
Room 1
19
April 1 Wednesday 7:00pm
7:30pm
Mass
Penitential Service
13
April 5 Palm Sunday 7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30pm
Latin Mass
Palm Sunday English Mass
Palm Sunday English Mass
Palm Sunday Latin Sung Mass
13
April 6 Monday of Holy
Week
7:30pm Chrism Mass St. Mary’s
Cathedral
13
April 9 Holy Thursday
Commemoration of
the Lord’s Supper
6:30pm
7:00 pm –
Midnight
8:30pm
English Mass
Adoration Altar of Repose
Latin Mass
Parish Hall
13
April 10 Good Friday
Commemoration of
the Lord’s Passion
2:00pm
3:00pm
5:30pm
Mary’s Way of the Cross
English Service
Latin Service
13
April 11 Holy Saturday
Vigil of the Lord’s
Resurrection
8:00pm
11:00pm
English Mass
Latin Mass
13
April 12 Easter Sunday
Commemoration of
the Lord’s
Resurrection
7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30pm
Latin Mass
English Mass
English Mass
Latin Sung Mass
13
April 19 Devine Mercy Sunday 7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
Latin Mass
English Mass
English Mass
Latin Sung Mass
Confessions
Devine Mercy Service
13
April 26 Sunday
8:15am 1st Eucharist Session 4 Meeting
Room 1
19
May 2 Saturday
10:00am 1st Eucharist Retreat Parish Hall 19
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Date Day Time Event Location Page
May 3 Sunday 7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30pm
2:30pm
Latin Mass
English Mass
1st Eucharist English Mass
Latin Sung Mass
Marian Procession
Church/
Community
19
17
May 9 Saturday 8:30am -
noon
After
5:00pm
Mass
Hike for Life
Knights of Columbus
Mother’s Day Rose Sales
Knights of Columbus
Prince’s
Island Park
25
May 9/10 Saturday & Sunday
After all
Masses
Mother’s Day Rose Sales
Knights of Columbus
Hallway 25
May 10 Sunday
Mother’s Day
7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30am
Latin Mass
English Mass
English Mass
Latin Mass
Forzani’s
Mother’s
Day Run
May 12 Tuesday 7:00pm Confirmation Session 1 Parish Hall 20
May 17 Sunday 7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30am
Latin Mass
English Mass
Confirmation Commitment
English Mass
Latin Mass
20
May 19 Tuesday 7:00pm Confirmation Session 2 Parish Hall 20
May
23/24
Saturday and Sunday After all
Masses
Legion of Mary Columban
Membership drive
Hallway 26
May 26 Tuesday 7:00pm Confirmation Session 3 Parish Hall 20
June 2 Tuesday 7:00pm Confirmation Session 4 Parish Hall 20
June 6 Saturday 10:00am Confirmation Retreat Parish Hall 20
June 7 Sunday 7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30am
Latin Mass
English Mass
English Mass
1st Holy Communion Latin Mass
17
June 8 Monday 7:00pm
Confirmation Rehearsal Church 20
June 9 Tuesday 6:30pm
7:00pm
St. Augustine Grade 9 Farewell
Mass
Reception
Parish Hall
30
June 10 Wednesday 7:00pm
8:00pm
Confirmation English Mass
Confirmation Reception
Parish Hall
20
June 11 Thursday 6:00pm
7:00pm
Latin Mass
Corpus Christi Procession
Church/
Community
17
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Date Day Time Event Location Page
June 13 Saturday
Feast of St. Anthony
of Padua
5:00pm
6:00pm
English Mass
Reception
Parish Hall
16
June 21 Sunday
Father’s Day
7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30am
Latin Mass
English Mass
English Mass
Latin Sung Mass
June 28 Sunday
Dedication of
St. Anthony’s Church
7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30pm
Noon -
4pm
Latin Mass
English Mass
English Mass for the Dedication
of St. Anthony’s Church
Latin Sung Mass
Parish Picnic
16
Aug 15 Saturday
Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00am Latin Mass 17
Aug 17-
Aug 22
Monday – Saturday All day Sacred Arts Guild Workshop Parish Hall 16
Aug 19 Wednesday 6:30pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
Rosary/Confessions
English Mass
Sacred Arts Guild Speaker
Parish Hall
16
Sept 19 Saturday Noon –
4:00pm
Legion of Mary annual
Praesidium Function
Parish Hall 26
Sept 20 Sunday 9:30am -
6:00pm
Feed the Hungry
St. Mary’s
Hall
29
Sept
26/27
Saturday/Sunday After all
Masses
Stewardship Weekend
Oct 17/18 Saturday and Sunday After all
Masses
Legion of Mary Columban
membership drive
Hallway 26
Oct 18 Sunday
World Mission Sunday
After all
Masses
Knights of Columbus
Parish Breakfast
Parish Hall 25
Oct
24/25
Saturday/Sunday After all
Masses
Sacred Arts Guild Market Parish Hall 16
Oct 31 Saturday 1:00pm All Saints Eve Children’s Party Parish Hall
17
Nov 2 Monday
All Souls Day
7:15am
9:00am
Latin Mass
English Mass
16
Nov 4 Wednesday 7:00pm
7:45pm
Memorial Mass
Reception
Parish Hall
16
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Date Day Time Event Location Page
Nov
28/29
Saturday/Sunday
First Sunday in Advent
5:00pm
7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30pm
English Mass
Latin Mass
English Mass
English Mass
Latin Sung Mass
14
Dec 2-23 Wednesdays in
Advent
6–7:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
Confessions
Rosary
English Marion Novena Mass
14
Dec 3 - 4 Thursday - Friday All day Christmas Hamper Preparation Parish Hall 29
Dec 5 Saturday 7:00am
8:30am –
Noon
Rorate Latin Mass
Christmas Hamper Deliveries
Parish Hall/
Community
17
29
Dec 7 Monday 7:00pm
8:00pm
Advent Mission
Reception
Church
Parish Hall
14
Dec 8 Tuesday 7:00pm
8:00pm
Advent Mission
Reception
Church
Parish Hall
14
Dec 9 Wednesday 6-7:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
Confessions
Rosary
Advent Mission Mass
Reception
Parish Hall
14
Dec 12/13 Saturday/Sunday
Mission Mexico Day
All Masses Loonie and Toonie children’s
collection after all Masses
29
Dec 13 Sunday 4:00pm
9:30pm
St. John’s Choir Schola Liturgy
Reception
Church
Parish Hall
16
Dec 15 Tuesday 7:00pm
8:00pm
Simbang Gabi Mass
Reception
Parish Hall
14
Dec 16 Wednesday 6-7:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
Confessions
Simbang Gabi Mass
Reception
Parish Hall
14
Dec 17 Thursday 7:00am
9:00am
9:30am
5:30pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
Latin Mass
English Mass
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Benediction
Simbang Gabi Mass
Reception
Parish Hall
14
Dec 18 Friday 9:00am
Noon
7:00pm
8:00pm
English Mass
Latin Mass
Simbang Gabi Mass
Reception
Parish Hall
14
Dec 19 Saturday 5:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
English Mass
Simbang Gabi Mass
Reception
Parish Hall
14
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Date Day Time Event Location Page
Dec 20 Sunday 7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30am
7:00pm
8:00pm
Latin Mass
English Mass
English Mass
Latin Mass
Simbang Gabi Mass
Reception
Parish Hall
14
Dec 21 Monday 7:00pm
8:00pm
Simbang Gabi Mass
Reception
Parish Hall
14
Dec 22 Tuesday 7:00pm
8:00pm
Simbang Gabi Mass
Reception
Parish Hall
14
Dec 23 Wednesday 6-7:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
Confessions
Simbang Gabi Mass
Reception
Parish Hall
15
Dec 24 Thursday
Christmas Eve
Vigil of the Birth of
our Lord
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
8:00pm
8:30pm
Midnight
Carols
Pageant
English Mass
Carols
English Mass
Latin Mass
15
Dec 25 Friday
Christmas Day
Birth of our Lord
7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
Latin Mass
English Mass
English Mass
Latin Sung Mass
English Mass/Filipino Music
Reception
Parish Hall
15
Dec 31 Thursday
New Year’s Eve
Mary Mother of God
5:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
English Mass
Vespers
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
15
Jan 1 Friday
New Year’s Day
Mary Mother of God
7:15am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30pm
Latin Mass
English Mass
English Mass
Latin Sung Mass
15
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Our Parish Stewardship Prayer
Gracious and loving God, we have gathered as a community
to listen to your Word, and to share in the Eucharist.
May your eternal Word and the living Eucharist transform us into good stewards of your abundant blessings, and teach us to open
our hearts to the needs of the Church and to the voices of the poor.
Watch over us with loving care, and help our parish to grow
in faith, hope and love.
Fill your Church with generous hearts that also respond to your
call to the priesthood and religious life.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
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St. Anthony’s Church
5340 4 Street SW Calgary, Alberta T2V 0Z5
Phone: (403) 252-1137 Fax: (403) 255-7796
[email protected] www.stanthonyscalgary.com
St. Anthony’s Catholic Parish
Office Hours:
Tuesday to
Friday
9:30 am – 12:30 pm and
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm