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October 2015 Newsletter
St. Michael Catholic Community 800 85 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta,
www.saintmichael.ca T: 403 249 0423 F: 403 249 1031
Healing Service
Our next Healing Service will be on Thursday, October 8th commencing with mass at 7:00pm.
Kids Kingdom
There is no Kids’ Kingdom on October 11th. Additional classroom leaders are required to help with Kids’ Kingdom On Sundays for the 9am and 11am Masses. Come, read, dance and have fun with our little ones! Experience not required. Your participation will impact our children at St. Michael Community in a very meaningful way. We are also still in need of arts and crafts supplies. For more information please contact Levia at [email protected].
Clothing Drive
Our Lady Queen of Peace Ranch (OLQP) has started their clothing drive for Gab’s Place. They are in need of new, or clean and gently used clothing for children, women and men. Books, toys and small household items are also appreciated. Boxes for donations are located outside the parish offer.
Rosary Rally
Join us for a Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 10th from 12:00pm – 1:00pm at St. Anthony’s Church, 5340-4 St SW. This is a part of a North American wide prayer rally to be held in cities all across Canada and the United States, to be prayed at the same time, in each time zone. For more information on alternative locations, go to www.canadaneedsourlady.org.
Upcoming Events St. Mike’s Fest
All are invited to join us on Saturday, October 17th for St. Mike’s Fest at 6:30pm. There will be a dinner & dance. Entertainment by Bob Scherle, John Kehler & Band and Jim Howells
Communion for the Sick
If you or someone you know is sick or homebound, please call the Parish Office to request a visit from a Home Visitor. Pastoral Care ministers bring the Eucharist to those who cannot attend mass.
Mass Times Monday nights: 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday mornings: 9:00 a.m.
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
1000 Fifth Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 4T9 403-500-2000 www.cssd.ab.ca
CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTHLY NEWS
ConnectionsOCTOBER 2015
The 7th Annual Calgary Catholic Run and Walk raises over $37,000!
We are proud to announce that the Calgary Catholic Run & Walk raised $37,554 this year—the larg-est amount ever! The Calgary Catholic Education Foundation, the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation will each receive a cheque for $12,518. A big thank you to all our participants, sponsors and organizers for making this happen! Also a special thank you to Bishop Henry for providing our opening prayer. Check out our event video!
November 1 is Catholic Education Sunday
On this day, we recognize and celebrate the wonderful work that is taking place throughout the province in our Catholic schools. It is an opportunity to support quality Catholic education in our community and to ensure that the present and future needs of Catholic education are met. Catholic Education Sunday is also an opportunity for us to share our spirit of generosity. The Calgary Catho-lic Education Foundation (CCEF) is a charitable organization dedicated to enhancing educational experiences for students in the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD). The foundation provides grants that support innovative programs and projects that touch the lives of students in our schools.
On November 1, there will be a special collection at each mass. Look for the envelopes in the pews of your parish. We thank you in advance for your contribution. In Paul’s letter to the Romans, God shows us that it only takes one person, or one action, to make a difference in many lives. Let that person be you. For more information about the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation, visit www.theccef.ca.
No Classes – Thanksgiving Monday and Faith Day
There will be no classes in district schools on Thanksgiving Monday, October 12. As Thanksgiving Day approaches, we turn our thoughts to the abundance we have received from God and, recall-ing our faith theme—“walk humbly with God”, give thanks for our many blessings with grateful hearts. All district schools will also be closed on Monday, November 2 for our annual Faith Day—an inspirational, faith-based professional development day for all staff. Each year, this event provides district staff with unique opportunities for professional growth, reflection and a reaffirmation of our common goal of Catholic education.
Calgary Catholic celebrates three sod turnings
During the month of September, the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) cel-ebrated three sod turnings and site blessings for future schools in the communities of Skyview Ranch (pictured), Legacy and Silverado. In Skyview Ranch, a K–9 school is ex-pected to open in the fall of 2017. In Silverado, a K–9 school is also expected to open in the fall of 2017. In Legacy, a Grade 10–12 high school is expected to open in 2017–2018. To learn more, please visit the Future Schools area of our website.
Blessing the site before construction begins on a new school is a CCSD tradition that allows us to acknowledge the importance of providing a faith-based education for
our children at each new school. Calgary Catholic currently has 10 new schools in various stages of development. Extensive planning and public consultation goes into the decision making process of every new school we open. Entrance procedures, attendance boundaries and school naming are determined and developed through the Help Plan Our Future (HPOF) public participation process.
Did you know?
Over the past year, the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation has provided $250,000 in school grants to 46 schools in the Calgary Catholic School District.
Pumpkin Carving Contest Registration & Rules
Contestant Name: ( Full name: First & Last please)
Full Mailing Address:
Primary Contact Phone Number Email Address:
Authorization: The pumpkin carving contest exhibit area is family friendly. Pumpkins should be whimsical, humorous, mischievous or lovable and NOT frightening. Especially scary monsters, violent, gruesome, or bloody entries will be disqualified. "Strathcona Square Marketing representative” reserves the right to disqualify entries they feel to be distasteful or not family friendly." I understand that the Strathcona Square Marketing Company will use photographs of the actual pumpkin entries and announce the contest winner's name for publicity and promotion of future events. I agree to have my pumpkin on display at Strathcona Square on Saturday, October 24, 2015. I have read and understand all of the contest rules.
Please sign inside the box
Please place date inside box
Pumpkin Carving Rules
Any structure - real or imaginary - is eligible for entry.
Families are encouraged to enter!
Free hand designs, as well as Carving Kits & patterns, may be used for this contest.
Entries will be judged on Overall Appearance, Originality, and Creativity.
Finished Entries need to be free standing or attached to a foam core or plywood base enabling it to be
Each entry cannot exceed 2 feet in width, 2 feet in depth, and 2 feet in height.
No “Flame” candles allowed… battery operated or snap light ONLY.
Entries must be dropped off on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11am – 11:30am at Gazebo with one of the Pumpkin Team representatives if weather not permitting it will be in Vacant Store in plaza ( see posters & display for directions)
A Registration Form will need to be completed at the Registration table during drop off.
Judging will begin at 12:30 pm and Winner announced at 1pm at the Gazebo on October 24th
Awards will be distributed immediately following the announcement please be on site for award announcement.
First Place - $__________________
Second Place - $________________________
Third Place - $__________________________
Strathcona Square reserves the right to refuse any entry deemed inappropriate.
Entries will be displayed through Saturday, October 24th from 11-2:30pm and can then be picked up Entries not picked up will be destroyed by 3:30pm.
Thank you for entering the Strathcona Square Pumpkin
Carving Contest and being part of this great Community!
Pumpkin Pie Contest Registration & Rules
Contestant Name: ( Full name: First & Last please)
Full Mailing Address:
Primary Contact Phone Number Email Address:
Authorization: The pumpkin pie contest exhibit area is family friendly. Pumpkin pies should clearly state if any peanut items are in the pie or any other allergy prone ingredients. I understand that the Strathcona Square Marketing Company will use photographs of the actual pumpkin pie entries and announce the contest winner's name for publicity and promotion of future events. I agree to have my pumpkin pie on display at Strathcona Square on Saturday, October 24, 2015. I have read and understand all of the contest rules.
Please sign inside the box
Please place date inside box
Pumpkin Pie Rules
Contest is open to all Individuals Amateur & Professional
One Entry per person
Pies must have a bottom and side crust
Pies & Crust must be made from Scratch: NO store bought pies, crusts or fillings.
Pies must be baked in a disposable (foil) pan
Your pie will not be returned to you
Pies should be dropped off with a completed Registration Form at the Registration table during drop off.
Entries must be dropped off on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11:30am – Noon at Gazebo with one of the Pumpkin representatives if weather not permitting it will be in Vacant Store in plaza ( see posters & display for directions)
Judging will begin at 12:00 pm and Winner announced at 1pm at the Gazebo on October 24th
Awards will be distributed immediately following the announcement please be on site for award announcement.
Entries will be judged on Taste, Appearance and Overall Appeal.
First Place - $__________________
Second Place - $________________________
Third Place - $__________________________
Strathcona Square reserves the right to refuse any entry deemed inappropriate.
Entries will be displayed through Saturday, October 24th from 11:30-2:30pm
Thank you for entering the Strathcona Square Pumpkin Pie
Contest and being part of this great Community!
