Sunday Bulletin shorts
This week the readings invite reflection on the deep and heartfelt relationship between Jesus and his Father that made possible the sacrifice of the cross. Because of his troubled time of anticipated trial Jesus prayed. In answer, the Father promised to glorify Jesus from the cross where all people will be drawn into him.
- Which statement struck us most forcefully, and why?
- What needs to die in you to be fully Christian?
- What cost are you willing to pay to follow Jesus?
- When you look for Jesus, what is it you want to see?
(Reflection: Diocese of Saskatoon)
Resources for children
40 Hours Devotion in the Diocese of Calgary
“The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest” (Matt. 9:37-38). Pray with us as for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life in our Diocese.
Come and pray before the Lord | catholicyyca.ca/40hours - Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, Calgary - Tue, Mar 20 at 7 am to Wed, Mar 21 at midnight
- Holy Spirit, Calgary - Sat morning, Apr 6 to Sun evening, Apr 7 - [time TBC]
- St. Anthony's, Calgary - Fri, Apr 5 at 3 pm to Sun, Apr 7 at 7 am
- St. Martha's, Lethbridge, Fri, Apr 12 at 8 am to Sat, Apr 13 at midnight
- St. Michael's, Calgary - Fri, Apr 19 at 4:30 pm to Sun, Apr 21 at 8:30 am - (followed by Vocations Rally in the afternoon)
- St. James', Okotoks - Fri, May 24 at 4:30 pm to Sun, May 26 at 8:30 am.
Lenten Penitential Services
In preparing us for the celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection, join a penitential service and rejoice in God’s Mercy! See the
complete schedule of Lenten Penitential Services at: catholicyyc.ca/lent
ABLAZE Youth Ministry in March 2023
Set your hearts on Fire - ablaze with love for God and His Catholic Church! The following events are available for all youth in the Diocese:
- Sat, Mar 16 (7 to 9 pm) - for Gr. 7-12 | Impact Nights with Access52 at St. Michael’s, Calgary
Lenten Penitential Services
In preparing us as the faithful for the celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection, Join our parish’s penitential service and rejoice in God’s Mercy! See schedule at:
catholicyyc.ca/lent
Mother Maria of Russia, on Uniting the Cross and the Sword
Solemnity of St. Joseph Mass with Bishop McGrattan
All are welcome to celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph's Mass with Bishop McGrattan, and celebrate 400 years of St. Joseph as Patron of Canada. Refreshments will follow at the Parish Hall. More:
Tue, Mar 19 at 7 pm - St. Joseph's Church, Calgary. More info
St. Joseph's Pilgrim Icon Prayer Service
A blessed copy of the beautiful icon of St Joseph, fashioned after the original icon housed at St Joseph's Oratory in Montreal, will be on display at St Bonaventure church for this special evening service. When:
Tue, Mar 19 at 7 pm - St. Bonaventure, Calgary. More info
27th Annual God Squad Men's Conference
God Squad Canada is hosting its annual Men’s Conference called
“The Way to the Father” on
March 22 - 23, 2024 at Ascension Catholic Parish in Calgary with keynote speaker: Jon Leonetti, an author, Catholic Speaker, radio host, but most importantly a husband and a father; as well as Brother Simon of the Seeds of the Word Community in Calgary.
Get tickets here
Into the Deep: Finding Peace through Prayer Retreat
St. Albert the Great invites you to a retreat for anyone wanting to begin or deepen their prayer life with speakers: Elizabeth Sanesh, Michelle and Tom Diment together with the Come As You Are team on the
weekend of March 22 - 23, 2024. What sets authentic Christian prayer apart from the many "spiritual" practices being promoted today? How does one pray? There will be video reflection, small group discussions, Adoration and prayer ministry. For more information, contact the parish office at
403-257-6054.
More info
Live-In Retreat in Okotoks, AB
A Live-In is a weekend retreat to grow in faith with Jesus.
Organized by the Calgary Live-In Retreat Society, the upcoming Live-In will be hosted on March 22 - 24 (Friday evening and ends Sunday afternoon) in Okotoks. Please contact us by e-mail
calgarylivein@telus.net or Phone Don at
403-510-1208 for more information or to register.
Youth & Holy Week Missions
Regnum Christi Calgary is inviting young people to a week-long event during Holy Week 2024. This event is designed to help young people develop a deeper relationship with Christ and will include a range of activities such as Mass, Adoration, Confession, games, food, live Stations of the Cross, and a Marian procession. The event will be held from
Mar 24 - 30 at St. James' Parish in Okotoks.
More info & registration
Sunday Mass at Calgary Hospitals
Great news! The celebration of Sunday Mass has resumed at three hospitals in the City of Calgary on the First Sunday of Advent. Patients, family members and friends, and hospital staff are now able to avail themselves of this pastoral outreach in the following facilities:
Sundays at 3:30 pm - Foothills Hospital Chapel
Sundays at 3:00 pm – Peter Lougheed Hospital Chapel
Sundays at 3:30 pm – Rockyview Hospital Chapel
Sundays at 3:30 pm – South Health Campus Hospital Chapel
Career Opportunities
February & March 2024 Calendar Highlights
- Mar 15 - 17 | Lenten Retreat - St. Mark's, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 16 | Priestly Vocations Night - St. Luke's, Calgary
- Sat, Mar 16 | ABLAZE Youth Ministry - St. Michael's, Calgary
- NEW! Sat. Mar 16 | CCCRS 36th Anniversary - Canadian Martyrs, Calgary
- NEW! Sat. Mar 16 | Marian Retreat - Seeds of the Word - Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore
- Sun, Mar 17 | Solidarity Sunday in Parishes in the Diocese
- Tue, Mar 19 | Solemnity of St. Joseph Mass with Bishop McGrattan - St. Joseph's, Calgary
- Tues, Mar 19 | Feast Day of St. Joseph Pilgrim Icon Program - St. Bonaventure, Calgary
- Thu, Mar 21 | Walking with Women in the New Testament - FCJ Centre
- Mar 22 - 23 | ABLAZE Youth Ministry - Ascension, Calgary
- Mar 22 - 23 | God Squad Men's Conference - Ascension, Calgary
- Mar 22 - 24 | Live-In Retreat - St. John Paul II collegiate School, Okotoks
- NEW! Mar 22 - 23 | Into the Deep Retreat: Finding Peace Through Prayer - St. Albert the Great, Calgary
- Sun, Mar 24 | Palm Sunday - Holy Week Begins - Mass Finder
- Mar 24 - 30 | Holy Week Mission for Youth Gr. 7-12 - St. James', Okotoks
- Mon, Mar 25 | Chrism Mass at 7 pm - St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary
- Mon Mar 25 | Lenten Evening Reflection - FCJ Centre
- Wed Mar 27 | Charity of the Cross Retreat - Mt. St. Francis Retreat Centre
- Thu, Mar 28 | Paschal Triduum - Holy Thursday - Parish Triduum Schedule
- Fri, Mar 29 | Paschal Triduum - Good Friday - Parish Triduum Schedule
- Sat, Mar 30 | Paschal Triduum - Easter Vigil - Parish Triduum Schedule
- Sun, Mar 31 | Easter Sunday - Parish Easter Schedule
- NEW! Apr 5 - 7 | 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations at St. Anthony's Parish, Calgary
- NEW! Apr 6 - 7 | 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations at Holy Spirit Parish, Calgary
- NEW! Apr 6 | 14th Annual Run for L'Arche, Calgary - St. Patrick's Island
- NEW! Apr 7 | Divine Mercy Sunday - Ascension Parish, Calgary
- NEW! Apr 9 | Calgary Pro-Life AGM - St. Anthony's, Calgary
- NEW! Apr 12 - 13 | 40 Hours Devotion for Vocation at St. Martha's Parish, Lethbridge
- NEW! Apr 12 | CRSC Conference "Come and See" Mass & Healing Service - St. Luke's, Calgary
- NEW! Apr 13 | CRSC Conference "Come and See" - St. Thomas More, Calgary
- NEW! Apr 13 - 14 | Sacrament Fair (Faith Gifts) - Holy Name, Calgary
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