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ST. MARY’S CATHEDRALST. MARY’S CATHEDRALST. MARY’S CATHEDRALST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL 219 219 219 219 ---- 18 AVE. SW CALGARY, AB. T2S 0C218 AVE. SW CALGARY, AB. T2S 0C218 AVE. SW CALGARY, AB. T2S 0C218 AVE. SW CALGARY, AB. T2S 0C2
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Administrave Offices Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Closed during lunch 12:00 - 12:30 pm
Receponist & Event Coordinator: Linda Hengen Recep�[email protected] Secretary/Bookkeeper: Lillian Illescas [email protected] Sacrament Coordinator: Allison Charlton [email protected] RCIA Coordinator: Peggy Hart [email protected]
Bishop of Calgary: Bishop William T. McGra'an Rector: Very Rev. Bob Dielissen [email protected]
Associate Pastor: Rev. Valen�ne Suum [email protected] Deacon: Rev. Mr. Dennis Foraie [email protected] In Residence: Rev. Jos Tom Kalathil Parambil [email protected] Rev. Charles Po1e Pâté, sj [email protected] ———————————————————- Volunteer Screening Coordinator: Marilyn Belle-McQuillan [email protected]
FEBRUARY 9, 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FAITH AND FUN FLAMES GAME Join Bishop McGra9an and the Catholic Community in the Diocese of Calgary at a hockey game - Calga-
ry Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning. The first one hundred purchasers will be entered into a draw for an autographed hockey s�ck. For
each �cket sold we raise $5 for the Diocesan youth ministry. There will be a pre-game meet & greet with Bishop McGra9an. When: Sat-
urday, March 21. Cost: $56 (discounted �ckets) To purchase �ckets visit h9p://flamesgroups.com/faithandfun
JOIN US AT BISHOP’S DINNER Join friends, family and the Catholic community for the 20th Bishop's Dinner. When: Friday, May 8, at
Telus Conven�on Centre 120 9 Ave SE. Calgary. Funds raised will support the St. Francis Xavier Chaplaincy Program and the con�nued
spiritual forma�on of young adults throughout our Diocese. For more informa�on, visit h9ps://catholicyyc.ca/bishopsdinner
PASTORAL CARE COURSE The diocesan pastoral care course will be held on Mondays. This course equips par�cipants with the under-
standing necessary to meet the pastoral care needs of the lonely, shut-ins, the sick and dying, as well as the visi�ng skills that the Dio-
cese requires of the pastoral care ministers. Registra�on is limited, but addi�onal courses are planned. When: Feb. 24 to March 30
from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. Where: St. Peter’s Church (541 Silvergrove Drive NW Calgary). Please note priority will be given to those who
are taking the course for volunteer purposes. To register, visit h9ps://www.catholicyyc.ca/pcc.html.
COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR (CNOY) WALK Save the date: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. This is a family-friendly fundraiser to support Feed
the Hungry (a Diocesan program) and Bankview Apartments (low-income housing for those at risk of or previously experiencing home-
less-ness). This is the 7th year for the Diocese, in partnership with KAIROS Calgary, to host this event in Downtown Calgary. Join 400
others in walking 2, 5 or 10-km routes and raise funds for these two worthy causes. More info at cnoy.org/loca�on/calgarydowntown.
HELP END HUMAN TRAFFICKING St. Michael’s CWL is launching I’m Worth It Now, an ini�a�ve to assist human trafficking survivors by
providing backpacks and raising awareness about this issue. When: Saturday, Feb 22 from 1 pm. Where: St. Michael Catholic Commu-
nity (800 85 ST. SW, Calgary). Speakers: Detec�ve Paul Rubner of Calgary Police Service and Liz Gibson, survivor. For more informa�on,
visit h9p//saintmichael.ca/iwinini�a�ve/
CalgaryDiocese.ca | RSTU VWX YZ[X’\ Z[]]^TST_ in the DSV`^\^. Contact: 403-218-5500 or
E-mail: communica�[email protected].
ATTENTION PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS: SCAM ALERT!! Request for giF cards to parishioners The Archdioceses of Edmonton and Toronto have recently received reports of emails that look like they come
from a pastor asking the recipient to purchase gia cards for someone in need. Last year parishioners in the
Diocese of Calgary received similar emails that appeared to come from some members of our Clergy including
Bishop McGra9an. Please be assured that our clergy do not email parishioners to ask for money or gia cards. If your received
such an email, we encourage you to alert your priest and to report it to the Canadian An�-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
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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 6:40 am & 4:30 pm
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM First �me parents must par�cipate in Bap�sm Prepara�on. To register, please fill out a “Request for Bap�sm” form at the informa�on desk or on line.
We hope that you have a meaningful worship experience at St. Mary’s Cathe-
dral. We invite unregistered parishioners
to complete a registra�on form at the in-
forma�on desk. If you have any ques�ons, 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 addi�onal infor-ma�on (403) 228-4170.
To our visitors, enjoy your visit with
our parish family.
To our new parishioners,
Welcome Home!
Visitors and New Parishioners!
FEBRUARY 9, 2020FEBRUARY 9, 2020FEBRUARY 9, 2020FEBRUARY 9, 2020
5TH SUNDAY IN5TH SUNDAY IN5TH SUNDAY IN5TH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME ORDINARY TIME ORDINARY TIME ORDINARY TIME
Today’s readings are part pep talk and part march-ing orders for us Chris-tian stewards. They offer wonderfully clear guid-ance on what matters most to God in the way we prioritize our lives and the way He intends for us
to use the gifts He has given us.
The first reading, from the prophet Isaiah, gives us very straightforward instructions: “Thus says the Lord: Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own.” The Lord gives no wiggle room here — care for our brothers and sisters in need is a “must do” for the Christian steward.
But note how generous our God is to us when we do these things. “Then your light shall break forth like the dawn and your wound shall quickly be healed.” The more we give our-selves away the more we will find ourselves, and “light shall rise” for us in the form of more of God’s grace in our lives and more joy and peace in our hearts.
Our Gospel passage, from Matthew sends us out on our stewardship way with a bang as Jesus declares to us, His disciples, that we are the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world.” But, He adds, salt no longer gives flavor if al-lowed to go stale — light cannot bring its blessed brightness if left hidden. Therefore, we must act! We must live our lives so that others will see the things that we do — the ways that we serve others, care for the vulnerable, prioritize our family relationships and above all, our love for God — and then give Him glory.
This is the stewardship way of life. Let’s give it our all!
This Week in the Parish Bapsm Preparaon Class—The next class will be held down-
stairs in the Rectory Hall on March 7, 2020 at 10:00—Noon.
Registra�on forms are available on our website. Please note,
you must be registered to a9end the Prepara�on class. If you
would like to have your child Bap�zed at St. Mary’s Cathedral, please
complete a Request for Infant Bapsm form which is available in the
Cathedral (informa�on tables) and in our Parish Office. If this is your first
child being Bap�zed or it has been more than three years since your last
child was Bap�zed, please register for our Bap�sm Prepara�on class. For
informa�on please contact our Sacrament Coordinator, Allison at 403-
228-4170 or e-mail: [email protected].
Sacrament of First Eucharist – Next Class – March 14, April 4.
Retreat – Saturday, May 2 – 9:30 to 11:30am.
Sacrament of Confirmaon Next Class –
Dates: March 26, April 23. 7:00 pm to 8:30
Retreat – May 2 – 9am to Noon pm.
Celebra�on Mass Rehearsal – Monday, May 4 at 7:00pm
Celebra�on Mass – Saturday, May 19 at 5:00pm
Registra�on for Sacrament Prepara�on for the 2020-2021 school
year will begin in June 2020. Please contact Allison our Sacrament
Coordinator to register. For informa�on email Allison
[email protected] or call the Parish Office at 403-228-
4170.
Sacrament Preparation
Monday, Feb. 10 7:30 am Carlo Romano (RIP) 5:00 pm Sr. Bonnie Moser (INT) Tuesday, Feb. 11 7:30 am Stuart Pollock (RIP) 5:00 pm Sr. Claire Sykes (INT) Wednesday, Feb. 12 7:30 am Monica Hendrick (RIP) 5:00 pm Beatrice Hygard (RIP) Thursday, Feb. 13 7:30 am Rev. Dennis McDonald (RIP) 5:00 pm Ron McConachie (RIP) Friday, Feb. 14 7:30 am Douglas Murray Picken (RIP) 5:00 pm Tina Roy (RIP) Saturday, Feb. 15
9:00 am Joe Maughan (RIP)
Sunday, Feb. 9 Coffee Sunday aaer 10:00 am Mass
Tuesday , Feb. 11 Lectors & Eucharis�c Ministers Workshop 7:00 pm
Thursday, Feb. 13 Bible Study 3:00 pm
Friday, Feb. 14 Adora�on aaer 5:00 pm Mass
Saturday, Feb. 15 CWL Social
Sunday, Feb. 16 NO Coffee Sunday
Eucharis�c Adora�on at the Cathedral will take place every Friday aaer the 5:00 pm Mass (5:30-
6:30 pm) (excep�ons will be announced in the bulle�n).
LECTORS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: A
general workshop with Fr. Bob for all CURRENT
Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers is being
held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 7:00 pm
in the Cathedral.
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY: this Sunday, honors the husband and wife as head of the
family and a reflec�on of God's love and His image. We celebrate the beauty of their
faithfulness, sacrifice and joy in daily, married life. The faith which is passed on from
parents to children is what helps the Church grow. The purpose of observing Marriage
Sunday is to recognize the importance of the Sacrament of Marriage and to affirm couples who by their wit-
ness, strengthen the faith of their parishes and communi�es.
Meet our Candidates
and Catechumen
Catechumen: Celeste Harcus: When I
arrived in Calgary, I soon connected with
someone who introduced me to the Ro-
man Catholic Church. Having never learned
about organized religion in my life thus far I
was intrigued and started to research more
about it. I began to pray, par�cularly the
rosary as a way of feeling connected to a God I wanted to get to know
be9er. Good things come to those who pray and I was blessed with
Gianni. I was welcomed by his Catholic Italian family and learned so
much more about prac�cing the faith from people who prac�ced all
their lives. I inquired about RCIA as I knew becoming a Catholic was
something I truly desired. As we get closer to the Easter Vigil I ask you
for your prayers that I become a “good” Catholic. Celeste.
Readings for Sunday February 16, 2020—6TH Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: (Sirach 15:15-20) The Lord has not commanded anyone to be wicked.
Second Reading: (1 Corinthians 2:6-10) God decreed wisdom before the ages for our glory.
Gospel: (Ma9hew 5:17,20-24,27-28,33-34,37) Have you heard what was said to those of ancient �mes; but I say to you...
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 parish. Please call 403-228-4170 to make arrangements.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul – ““We must do what our Lord Jesus Christ did when preaching the Gospel. Let us go to the poor.” (Blessed Fredrick Ozanam). Your
assistance and support with financial needs, hamper delivery, food and clothing drives help us to be able to reach out to the poor and deprived here in our city. Please drop off non-perishable food in the box located at the entrance of the church and mark your enve-lopes to the "SSVP". If you require assistance call 403-397-6028.
Bible Study takes place on Thursdays at 3:00 pm in the Rectory Hall. Every week we read one or two chapters from the Old & New Testament & discuss. Please call Bob at 403-272-4262 for
more informa�on.
Catholic Women’s League (CWL) - All women of our parish are invited to join St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s League. The
next General Council mee�ng will be held on Saturday February 15, 2020 from 9:45 am - 11:15 am in the Rectory Hall. For more informa�on, contact Sharon Bernard, President on cell: 403 991 0804 or [email protected]. CARDS FROM THE HEART will be available for purchase in the Rectory Hall during the Coffee Sunday.
Stewardship of Treasure
February 2, 2020
General Collecons Last Week Y-T-D
Envelopes/Loose/Debit/etc. $16,471.25
Total Amount: $16,471.25
Weekly opera�ng cost: $22,000.00
Year to date: Over/Under Budget: $5,528.75 $25,963.00
Mission Mexico: $ 2.75
Altar Flowers: $120.00S
Together in Ac�on $ - - -
Stewardship is an important concept for our spiritual growth as
Catholics. It is a way of thanking God for all His blessings by
prayerfully returning to Him a por�on of the �me, talent and
treasure we have received. “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your
good works and give glory to your Father who is in heav-
en.” (Ma�hew 5:16)
The generosity of being a good steward of your gias has a
posi�ve effect on people, and it is contagious! Good works
encourage more good works. Let your light shine! Be care-
ful to recognize that God is working through you and don’t
put yourself above the people you have been called to
help.
Stewardship Reflection February 9, 2020
5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Coffee Sunday: We invite you to join us aaer the 10:00 am Masses today, February 9, to welcome new parishioners & share friendship & community with one another. Our next Coffee Sunday will
take place on Feb. 23 aaer the 10:00 am Mass. If you would like to donate baked goods or volunteer your �me to help in se1ng and/or cleaning up on a rota�ng basis please contact Phan at [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!
ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL CWL Lenten Retreat
February 29, 2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Rectory Hall & Cathedral.
A Special Moment With Jesus
Spiritual Talk by Fr. Valen�ne, Mass, Holy Hour with
the Blessed Sacrament, Lunch and Time for sharing.
All women are invited to come and join us on this
Special Day. There is NO COST to a9end, Lunch will be
Provided. Please call Linda at 403 228-4170 (Parish
Office) to Register.
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES FOR 2020: are available
for pick up by the main entrance. If you would
like to help support St. Mary’s, contact the parish
office (403-228-4170) for your own set of envelopes or
consider the use of Direct Debit for your Sunday offertory
dona�on. . If you have changed your address in the last
year, please let us know in order to send your tax receipts
to the correct address.
PLEASE DO NOT USE THE 2019 ENVELOPES