ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL 219 - 18 Ave. SW

Calgary, AB. T2S 0C2

PH: (403) 228-4170 FAX: (403) 244-1965

SUNDAY MASS TIMES Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 8:30,10:00 am, Noon & 7:30 pm WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Monday - Friday, 7:30 am & 5:00 pm Saturday - 9:00 am

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Friday 4:00-4:45 pm

Saturday 8:15-8:45 am & 4:00-4:45 pm, or by appointment

THE ROSARY Mon-Fri 4:30 pm

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

First Friday of the month, 5:45-7:00 pm

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM First time parents must participate in Baptism Preparation. To register, please fill out a “Request for Baptism” form at the information desk.

March 4, 2018

third Sunday of Lent

We hope that you have a meaningful worship experience at St. Mary’s Cathe-dral. We invite unregistered parishioners to complete a registration form at the in-formation desk. If you have any questions, or if there is anything we can do to make your visit here more pleasant, please do not hesitate to contact the ushers, or any staff members that may be present. You may also call the Parish Office and talk to a staff member for additional informa-tion (403) 228-4170.

To our visitors, enjoy your visit with

our parish family. To our new parishioners,

Welcome Home!

Visitors and New Parishioners!

“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” (John 2:19)

“The good shepherd. The hesitant but obedient son at Cana’s wedding feast. The kind, gentle prophet who astonishes the woman at the well. The tender healer. The compassionate forgiver. The wonder worker who brings Lazarus back to life. All customary, commonly-shared images of Jesus ... that is until we hear today’s reading describing an event so important that all four Gospels include it. Here, we discover a portrait of Jesus we’re not familiar with — a Jesus who ‘made a whip out of cords and drove them out of the temple area;’ a Jesus who loudly demands, ‘Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace.’ This is a Jesus we don’t recognize. Why the sudden personality change? Even more puzzling, why would Jesus intentionally do something he knew would ultimately lead to his arrest and execution? Jesus knew that to attack the Temple was to do violence to the very heart of all Jewish people, but he also noted that this structure which had been intended to be a sanctuary for worship and community enrichment, had become a place noted for its idolization of wealth and greed. It was now a building that represented everything that oppressed people. Jesus’ act was symbolic, but he doesn’t just stop at tearing down. Jesus offers a replacement, a value system that will deliver people from the bondage of greed and bottomless self-regard. In their place, Jesus wants to build a new kind of temple — in our hearts. A temple that idealizes and radiates compassion, embodies service and promotes the highest regard for those who cannot fend for themselves. This new temple that Jesus proposes for all of us, is centered in the Father, enriched by the power of the Spirit, and modeled on that of Jesus’ own life. It is a new temple, fully dedicated to the God who, in St. Paul’s words, is ‘wiser than human wisdom’ and ‘stronger than human strength.’” (adapted from http://celebrationpublications.org/issues-week/2018-03-04)

Practicing Lent

Monday, Mar. 5 7:30 am Lillian Illescas (INT) 5:00 pm Joe Rino (RIP) Tuesday, Mar. 6 7:30 am Leo Desautels (RIP) 5:00 pm Epifanio & Especia G. Agliam (RIP) Wednesday, Mar. 7 7:30 am Larry John Wilson (RIP) 5:00 pm Vittorio Caraccioli (RIP) Thursday, Mar. 8 7:30 am Stephen & Cindy Boily Family (INT) 5:00 pm Ngok Sze Lun (RIP) Friday, Mar. 9 7:30 am Molly McCormick (INT) 5:00 pm Shirley Ontiveros (RIP) Saturday, Mar. 10 9:00 am Dorothy Dodd (INT)

This Week in the Parish

Sunday, Mar. 4 Chrism Mass choir rehearsal, 1:30 pm

Wednesday, Mar. 7 RCIA, 7:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation, 7:30 pm Thursday, Mar. 8

Bible Study, 3:00 pm Friday, Mar. 9

Marriage Preparation Course, 6:30 pm Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm

Saturday, Mar. 10 Marriage Preparation Course, 8:30 am

Sacrament preparation Next preparation class for Confirmation: Thursday, March 15th, 7:00-8:30 pm.

Lent is a time for penance and repentance, for almsgiving and prayer, for working to change attitudes that are not pleasing to God.

Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent @ 7:00 pm

Please consider taking thirty minutes of time each week to reflect on the final

hours of Jesus’ life by taking part in the Stations of the Cross. This week the Stations are being led by members of the Hospitality Ministry.

In addition to the regular parish sched-ule, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at St. Mary’s all the Wednes-

days of Lent from 7:30-8:30 pm (March 7, 14, 21 and 28th). Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. He quickly responds to the appalling acts taking place in the temple with holy audacity, righteous anger, and consuming zeal. Just as Jesus clears the temple, if we are living temples of the Holy Spirit, we can also ask what abominations are taking place in us. Action: Pray to the Holy Spirit to identify what needs to change in your life. Dare to ask God for help and mercy.

Tips for the best Lent: 6. The Three T’s Why not examine your life in the following three areas and see where and how you can give, as St. Teresa of Calcutta said:”Give until it hurts!” Time! Give of your time to others. Start at home because charity begins at home. Talents! We all have talents. Lent is time to conquer our laziness and work diligently to cultivate our God-given talents. “Better to wear out then rust out!” Treasures! If you have an excess of food, clothing, money and material possessions, give and give. You are giving to Jesus in the poor! (https://catholicexchange.com/10-tips-best-lent

Please keep in your prayers our elect, Josie Peacock and Amanda Arsenault, who celebrate the first of three scrutinies at the 10 am Mass this weekend, in

preparation for baptism at Easter. “The scrutinies, which are solemnly celebrated on Sundays and are reinforced by an exorcism, are rites for self-searching and repentance and have above all a spiritual purpose. The scrutinies are meant to uncover, then heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the hearts of the elect; to bring out, then strengthen all that is upright, strong and good. For the scruti-nies are celebrated in order to deliver the elect from the power of sin and Satan, to protect them against temptation, and to give them strength in Christ, who is the way, the truth, and the life. These rites, therefore, should complete the con-version of the elect and deepen their resolve to hold fast to Christ and to carry our their decision to love God above all.” (source: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, CCCB)

Lenten Missions in the Diocese of Calgary Lenten Mission with Peter Thompson at St. Joseph, Calgary Monday to Wednesday (March 5, 6 & 7) at 7 pm each night. St. Jo-seph's Parish, 640 19th Ave NW, Calgary. Information: www.stjosephcalgary.com Divine Mercy Lenten Mission at St. Michael’s, Calgary Tuesdays March 6, 13, and 20, beginning with Mass at 7 pm each night. St. Michael's Church at 800 85 St SW, Calgary, AB. Speakers: Fr. Jerome Lavigne, Fr. Cristino Bouvette, and Sharon van der Sloot. Information: www.saintmichael.ca/lent Lenten Mission with Fr. Julian Studden at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, Calgary Sunday, March 11 (begins with Mass at 11 AM), and Monday to Wednesday (March 12, 13, 14) at 7 pm each night. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church at 1714 14 Ave NE, Calgary. Information: www.mmredeemer.ca

The next Baptism preparation class will be held on Satur-day, May 12th at 10:00 am in the Rectory Hall. If you are first time parents seeking baptism for your child, you are

required to attend one of these sessions prior to the baptism. Registration forms are available on the information tables in the Cathedral and on our website.

Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent First Reading (2 Chronicles 36:14-17a, 19-23+) The wrath and steadfast kindness of the Lord are shown by the exile and restoration of the people. Second Reading (Ephesians 2:4-10) Even when you were dead in your trespasses, by God’s grace you have been saved. Gospel (John 3:14-21) God sent his only-begotten Son so that the world might be saved through him.

“You shall not carve idols for yourselves in the shape of anything…” Exodus 20:4 How many ‘gods’ do you put before God? ‘Idols’ do not always take the shape of physical things, things we can touch and feel. Those are easy to recognize. Many times they take the form of things we cannot touch and are much harder to spot like pride, power, ego, time, comfort or health.” (http://archstl.org/wardship/page/bulletin-inserts)

Stewardship reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent

From Our Ministries

Pastoral Care Team of St. Mary’s would be pleased to visit and bring the Eucharist to the shut-ins of our par-ish. Please call 403-228-4170 to make arrangements.

Note: the next Pastoral Care Course will begin in May. If this is a ministry that interests you, please contact the parish office for more information.

Children's Liturgy of the Word is celebrated at the 10:00 am Mass on Sundays. Children aged 3-6 are invited forward following the Opening prayer to join

the leaders, listen to the Gospel, read from the Children’s lectionary, and then share in a reflection at their level of un-derstanding. They will return to their families during the of-fertory collection. For more information please contact Rita (ritaorjionwe@gmail.com). Volunteers are needed.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul – “Live simply so others may simply live” (St. Theresa of Calcutta). In the past years the Society has been able to help hun-

dreds of families who require food hampers, rent payments, damage deposit payments, and bus travel to new jobs, clothing, and other forms of assistance. We thank you for your ongoing support in our outreach work to the poor and forgotten. Please mark your envelopes "SSVP Society". If you require assistance call 403-397-6028.

Stewardship of Treasure Feb. 25, 2018

Envelopes $6,758.50 Loose 2,276.20 $9,034.70 Easter Flowers 185.65 Maintenance 140.00 Mission Mexico 29.65 Together In Action (TIA) 3,050.00

Thank you for your generosity

Hospitality Ministry Join us in the rectory hall for a cup of coffee after the 10:00 am Mass every Sunday and the 8:30 am Mass the first Sunday of the month. If

you would like to volunteer your time for set-up/clean-up or to contribute some baked goods, please contact the office (403-228-4170).

Bible Study takes place every Thursday at 3:00 pm in the Rectory Hall. All are welcome. Please contact Bob for further information (403-272-4262).

Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is the largest national organization of Catholic women. St. Mary’s CWL is involved in a number of activities and invites all

women of the parish to become members. Please contact Anthea (anthea.berdan@gmail.com) for further information.

Marriage Preparation Weekends. Catholic Fam-ily Service has been providing marriage prepara-tion for the Diocese of Calgary for over 50 years. Check out these upcoming 2018 dates in Calgary

parishes: March 9 – 11, St. Mary’s Cathedral (219 – 18 Ave SW, Calgary). Registration: http://cfs-ab.org/marriage-preparation-program or phone 403-233-2360; Cost: $225/couple

Although we do not live in a time where the Catho-lic Faith is threatened as was the Judaism of Esther’s generation; we need committed disciples of Jesus Christ. Teenagers & men with conviction who will recognize God has called us to be Catholics “for such a time as this” because we live

in a generation where there are many forces intent on un-dermining Catholic faith, identity and practice. This year’s conference will be held at St. Peter’s on the evening of March 16th from 6-9 pm and March 17th from 9–4 pm. The speakers will include Fathers Jerome Lavigne, Jonathan Gibson, Cristino Bouvette and Raymond de Souza.

The Irish-Canadian Community of Calgary welcomes all members of Calgary’s Inter-faith, their family and friends to the 18th An-nual Mass for Peace on St. Patrick’s Day at

12:00 pm (noon) on Saturday, March 17th at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Following the celebration of Mass, a buffet lunch will be served in St. Mary’s Parish Hall, which will showcase Irish culture. Donations of sandwiches, vegeta-bles, fruits, & squares gratefully accepted before Mass at the Parish Hall. Thank you. All are welcome!

Choir Rehearsals: You are invited to join the Easter choir. Experience is helpful but not essential. Three rehearsals will be held: March 11th (location to be determined) March 18th and 25th in the rectory hall. All rehearsals begin at 2:00 pm. This choir will sing

at Holy Thursday Mass (7:00 pm), Good Friday service (3:00 pm), Saturday Easter Vigil (8:00 pm), and Easter Sunday morning masses. If you would like to join, and can participate in some, or all of the services, please send a short email to Frank Lynch (franklynchmusic@gmail.com)

ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL 219 - 18 Ave. SW Calgary, AB. T2S 0C2

PH: (403) 228-4170 FAX: (403) 244-1965

www.stmaryscalgary.cA ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL–Calgary

Administrative Offices Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Closed from 12:00 - 12:30 pm

Rector: Very Rev. Bob Dielissen frbob@stmaryscalgary.com Associate Pastor: Rev. Rowel Jose Abanto frarjay@stmaryscalgary.com Deacon: Rev. Mr. Dennis Foraie dennis.foraie@calgarydiocese.ca In Residence: Rev. Jos Tom Kalathil Parambil jostomk@gmail.com Rev. Dennis McDonald Rev. Charles Pottie Pâté, sj cpottie@jesuits.ca

Admin. Assistant: Lillian Illescas lillian@stmaryscalgary.com Receptionist: Marilyn Belle-McQuillan reception@stmaryscalgary.com Sacrament Coordinator: Allison Charlton Allison@stmaryscalgary.com

Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary from the Catholic Pastoral Centre March 4th, 2018

LENTEN REFLECTION – REDUCE FOOD WASTE Laudato Si’ is a call to conversion and action, an invitation to change direction by taking on the task of caring for our common home. Did you know that most households throw away 50% of the food that is purchased? This week as a Lenten "Fast for Creation" commitment, make a list before you go shopping, look in your fridge and cupboards, and make a list of only those items you need. Not only will you save money on your grocery bill, but you will also reduce the amount of food that you throw out that ends up at the landfill. PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP OF REFUGEES WORKSHOP St Bonaventure Parish Hope and Haven Refugee Program will present a furniture minis-try with the goal that more parishes would adopt this valuable initiative serving numerous low-income families. March 8, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, FCJ Christian Life Centre, 219-19 Ave SW. Please register by March 5, Antoinette at agodbout@ccisab.ca or call 403-290-5750. RETROUVAILLE CALGARY WEEKEND A Lifeline for Marriages. Two people are joined together in marriage. Along life’s journey, we may lose our way and start to grow apart. Retrouvaille provides a ‘road map’ to help us find our way again by teaching communication skills and pro-viding the tools to improve our relationships. Call for help today, 403-879-7893, coordinator@RetrouvailleCalgary.com or www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com. Next weekend: March 9 - 11. LIVING IN THE SPIRIT MIXED RETREAT Living in the Spirit Mixed Retreat, with Fr. Gilles Leblanc, will take place on Friday, March 16 from 6 pm till Sunday, March 18 about 2 pm, at Mt. St. Francis Retreat Centre in Cochrane Alberta. This could be your perfect way to prepare for Easter. Registration is $25.00 and only the first 50 people will be accepted. For registration and information on accommodation & meals please text or call Doreen Coffey 403-969-0966 or email: coffeypd@live.ca, or Vivienne Hiltermann at 403-614-6027 or e-mail: vivienne.hiltermann@gmail.com JOIN US IN WELCOMING A SOLIDARITY VISITOR FROM CAMBODIA!! We have a solidarity visitor from Cambodia coming to our Diocese this month! Vansey Sao will tell us about his work with the Indigenous Community Support Organization, a Development and Peace partner in Cambodia. Vansey is a wonderful witness of solidarity in action. Come and hear how dialogue plays a role in peace building and how empow-erment has enabled Indigenous peoples to influence changes in their communities. He will give a talk at Holy Family Parish, Medicine Hat on March 16 at 7:15 pm following Stations of the Cross and a ‘soup and a bun’ supper. He will also be at St. Bonaventure, Calgary on March 18 following the Masses. He will give a presentation at 3 pm, followed by a potluck supper. For more information: marilou.legeyt@calgarydiocese.ca. OUTDOOR WAY OF THE CROSS – VOLUNTEERS 35th Annual Outdoor Way of the Cross – on March 30 has a few more positions to fill - avail-able for groups / individuals. If you would like to take part as a cross bearer, lost person attendant or in crowd control it’s not too late! Please visit www.wayofthecross.ca to learn more and complete the online registration form. If you have questions, contact outdoor-wayofthecross@calgarydiocese.ca or call 403-218-5500. Orientations begin soon so don’t miss the chance to participate in this moving faith event sponsored by the Office of Social Justice. MARRIAGE PREPARATION "FOR BETTER & FOR EVER" Marriage Preparation, accepts all couples preparing for marriage. Due to the small group setting it allows us to focus on couples in one or more of the following circumstances: living together, previously married, beginning marriage with children, couples 45+, or those who wish to have their marriage blessed in the Church. Upcoming Dates: Mar. 19/Apr. 16-17. For more dates, registration or information, contact 403-218-5505 or email lifeandfamily@calgarydiocese.ca. FAITH ENRICHMENT FOR SENIORS The Diocesan Religious Education Office will resume the Faith Enrichment for Senior’s group on Mondays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26 at St. Joseph’s Parish from 1 pm to 3 pm. No registration is necessary and all are welcome. For further information contact Norline at 403-218-5503 or e-mail norline.johnson@calgarydiocese.ca YOUTH RALLY 2018 The Youth Office invites all youth ages 12 - 18 to participate in this year's Youth Rally on April 21 at Catholic Central High School East, Lethbridge. Come and join Michael Chiasson, Fr. Cristino Bouvette and the Nun and Nunner for a day filled with music, awe-some talks and great fun. To register, go to http://www.theyellowtree.ca or ask your Youth Group Coordinator or your Parish Priest. For more information, call Harriett at 403-218-5507 - harriett.cariaga@calgarydiocese.ca For all the Diocesan news and employment opportunities please go to: http://www.calgarydiocese.ca