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ST. MARY’S CHURCH 10 River Heights Drive, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, T4C 0N8 Phone: 403-932-2944 Fax: 403-932-4587 Parish Website: www.stmaryscochrane.ca Diocesan Website: www.calgarydiocese.ca Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Website: www.cccb.ca
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday to Thursday (inclusive), 8:00 am – 2 pm;
Fridays 9 am - 12 noon.
MASS TIMES:
Saturday – 5:00 pm; Sunday – 10:00 am; Tue.– 7:00 pm; Wed./Thur./Fri. – 9:00 am. Mass at Bethany Care Ctr. - 1:30 pm on the 2
nd Tuesday of each month
Mass at Big Hill Lodge - 10:30 am on the 2nd
Thursday of each month
OCTOBER RECONCILIATION & ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT with
THE MONTH OF MARY BENEDICTION: Saturdays, 11:00 am – 12 noon, or by appointment.
27th SUNDAY OF
ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 1, 2017
PARISH STAFF:
Pastor: Fr. Dennis Vavrek, ofm [email protected] Deacon: Mark Danial Plamondon [email protected] Secretary: Charlene Gale, [email protected]
Music Director: Nathene Arthur [email protected] Accounting: Greg Braganza, [email protected] Custodian: Joseph Kadmous, 403 - 932 - 2944
COUNCILS & COMMITTEES,
MINISTRY COORDINATORS:
Facebook Coordinator, Cindy MacKenzie: [email protected] Finance Council, Eugene Limoges: [email protected] Knights of Columbus, David Delainey: [email protected] Ladies of St. Mary’s, Pat Surowski:
Liturgy Committee, Joanne Tardif- Maisonneuve: [email protected] Parish Pastoral Council, Michelle Cornish: [email protected]
Pastoral Health Care Team, Jim Ward: [email protected] Prayer Chain Coordinator: Linda Nicol, [email protected] Webmaster, Sharon Mogen: [email protected]
THANKSGIVING DAY - OCTOBER 9: It is fitting for God's people to offer public thanks for all the gifts we have received. The bountiful produce of the earth is a visible sign of the many blessings God wants to shower on us through Christ (see Eph. 1.3Our God also wants us to sharegoods of the earth with all people.
THANKSGIVING MEAL BLESSING:
Bless our food, family and friends, O God. Grant that
filled with good things from Your open hand, that
never close our hearts to the hungry, the homeless
poor. We ask this in the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
STEWARDSHIP
My church is composed of people like me.
I help make it what it is.
It will be friendly, if I am.
Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them.
It will do great work, if I work.
It will make generous gifts to many causes,
if I am a generous giver.
It will bring other people into its worship and
fellowship, if I invite and bring them.
It will be a church of loyalty and love, of
fearlessness and faith, and a church with a noble
spirit, if I, who make it what it is, am filled with
these same things.
Therefore, with the help of God, I shall dedicate
myself to the task of being all the things that I want
my church to be.
Stewardship forms that have been handed in have been entered into the computer and the new lists sent out to the Coordinators of each Ministry. The Coordinators will be contacting you.Thank you for your generous sharing of your time and talent!Forms are still available in the gold Stewardship boxes at the
church or on our website, www.stmaryscochrane.ca
prayerfully ponder your involvement for the
2018" year.
THE NEW MINISTRY SCHEDULES that go until Nov. 26
have been emailed out and are available for pick up atConnections, for those without email.
STUDENTS' CHOIR: School aged
students, ages 5-18, are welcome to help our St. Mary’s Choir to lead the congregation with the following sending hymns on the third weekends of each month. Students are asked to come up to join the choir when they see the image of Jesus and the children on the PowerPoint.
• Oct. 14/15: "In Christ Alone" VERSES 1 and 4 only• Nov. 4 and on Catholic Education Sunday Nov. 5
• "In Christ Alone" VERSES 1 and 4 only • Nov. 18/19: "In the Day of the Lord"
YouTube Video Playlist: “Music: St. Mary's Parish
MARY: A BIBLICAL WALK WITH THE
BLESSED MOTHER: Join us Monday, Oct
at 7 pm at St. Mary's for this truly i
Study. All welcome - please use west
OCTOBER 9: It is fitting for God's people to offer
public thanks for all the gifts we have received. The bountiful produce of the earth is a visible sign of the many blessings God wants to shower on us through Christ (see Eph. 1.3-10). Our God also wants us to share the goods of the earth with all people.
THANKSGIVING MEAL BLESSING: Grant that we are
hings from Your open hand, that we may
never close our hearts to the hungry, the homeless and the
he Father, and of the Son,
Amen.
My church is composed of people like me.
I help make it what it is.
f I am.
Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them.
It will do great work, if I work.
enerous gifts to many causes,
if I am a generous giver.
It will bring other people into its worship and
fellowship, if I invite and bring them.
It will be a church of loyalty and love, of
fearlessness and faith, and a church with a noble
spirit, if I, who make it what it is, am filled with
these same things.
the help of God, I shall dedicate
myself to the task of being all the things that I want
Stewardship forms that have been handed in have been entered into the computer and the new lists sent out to the Coordinators
Coordinators will be contacting you. Thank you for your generous sharing of your time and talent! Forms are still available in the gold Stewardship boxes at the
www.stmaryscochrane.ca Please
for the "2017-
until Nov. 26
have been emailed out and are available for pick up at
School aged
18, are welcome to help our St. Mary’s Choir to lead the congregation with the following sending hymns on the first and
. Students are asked to come up to join the choir when they
children on the
"In Christ Alone" VERSES 1 and 4 only Catholic Education Sunday Nov. 5:
YouTube Video Playlist: “Music: St. Mary's Parish Hymns”
A BIBLICAL WALK WITH THE
Monday, Oct.16,
ly inspiring Bible
st entrance.
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH,
OCTOBER 9 -
MONDAY, 9th HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY!
TUESDAY, 10th
1:30 pm Mass at Bethany Care 7:00 pm Mass RIP Ian Campbell 7:30 pm Marian Prayer Group 7:45 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting - K of C Mtg. Rm.
WEDNESDAY, 11th
9:00 am Mass 9:30 am Moms of St. Mary's 9:30 am Rosary Makers - Mtg. Rm. 3 7:00 pm Ladies of St. Mary's
THURSDAY, 12th
9:00 am Mass 10:30 am Mass at Big Hill Lodge 7:15 pm RCIA/RCIC – Mtg. Rm. 2 & 3
FRIDAY, 13th 9:00 am Mass RIP Kaye (Katrina) Arthur 7:00 pm Celebration of the Centenary of the Miracle at Fatima -
SATURDAY, 14th
11:00 am Reconciliation and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction King Chapel. 5:00 pm Mass RIP Reynaldo Garcia - Students' Choir
SUNDAY, 15th
10:00 am Mass RIP Penny & Tony Dupont - Students' Choir
GOT LIFE QUESTIONS? RCIA may help.
explore what Catholics believe about God, life, death, forgiveness, hope, etc., all within the context of Holy Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For info email [email protected]
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN NEEDING BAPTISM.
weekly, RCIC will prepare your child for the sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation while leading them into a relationship with Jesus [email protected]
COCHRANE CONNECTS CARD - Want great deals at local businesses and support Holy Spirit School at the same time? The Cochrane Connects Card provides over $500 in savings for $30. The card features local Cochrane businesses...it's simple, show the card, redeem the deal and feel go
you are supporting the programs that make going to Holy Spirit an exciting and enriching experience. All proceeds from the card go towards student programs at the school (arts, drama, robotics , physical literacy and the library).For sale after Mass in the Gathering Area or contact Jan at [email protected]
I help make it what it is.
f I am.
It will do great work, if I work.
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH,
15, 2017
HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY!
Mass at Bethany Care Center, Cochrane RIP Ian Campbell
Marian Prayer Group - Christ The King Chapel 7:45 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting
K of C Mtg. Rm.
9:30 am Moms of St. Mary's - Gathering area Mtg. Rm. 3
Ladies of St. Mary's - Mtg. Rm. 2
Mass at Big Hill Lodge Mtg. Rm. 2 & 3
RIP Kaye (Katrina) Arthur 7:00 pm Celebration of the Centenary of the
Christ The King Chapel
Adoration of the Blessed with Benediction - Christ The
RIP Reynaldo Garcia Students' Choir
RIP Penny & Tony Dupont Students' Choir
RCIA may help. Weekly we
explore what Catholics believe about God, life, death, forgiveness, hope, etc., all within the context of Holy Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For info email [email protected]
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN NEEDING BAPTISM. Meeting
RCIC will prepare your child for the sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation while leading them into a relationship with Jesus Christ. For info email [email protected]
COCHRANE CONNECTS CARD Want great deals at local businesses and support Holy
Spirit School at the same time? The Cochrane Connects Card provides over $500 in savings for $30. The card features local Cochrane businesses...it's simple, show the card, redeem the deal and feel good that
you are supporting the programs that make going to Holy Spirit an exciting and enriching experience. All proceeds from the card go towards student programs at the school (arts, drama, robotics , physical literacy and the library).
Mass in the Gathering Area or contact
CENTENARY OF THE MIRACLE AT FATIMA:
Come and celebrate the amazing Centenary of the Miracle at Fatima in a night of praise, worship, and prayer in our beautiful Christ The King Chapel. This is a perfect opportunity to praise the Lord with a joyful noise and a heart full of praise in order to thank Him for His endless mercy and love. After a sharing on the Miracle at Fatima that occurred on October 13, 1917, there will be praise, worship, and prayer followed by fellowship
and treats to enjoy. All are welcome!
Friday, October 13, 2017, 7
Contact: [email protected]
FALL WELCOMING EVENT: October 29th
, after Mass.
Come for a tour of St. Mary's! Coffee and New and long time Parishioners are welcome! RSVP to [email protected]
ST. MARY'S, YOU ROCK!! Grocery card sales resumed last
weekend, Sept.30/Oct.1, and the parishioners'
response was phenomenal! Thank you to all who
are supporting us in this endeavour to help pay the
bills! We have cards from: Co-
Frills/Superstore (5%), Save On Foods(6%) and
Safeway/Sobey's (5%). You can purchase yours with cash,
cheque, Debit, Mastercard or Visa. Please help with this very
important project by buying your Grocery Cards in the Gathering
Area after each weekend Mass, or at our Parish Office. When
you buy a grocery card for $100.00, you use it to buy $100.00
worth of groceries at the store. This fundraiser doesn't cost you
anything! Your participation in this program is greatly
appreciated!! Helen Stock (403) 932
CAT CHAT CHILDREN'S PROGRAM:
- meets the first Monday of every
month. For all children, Grades 1-4
(parents are not required to stay), the next meeting will be
Nov. 6, from 6:15-7:30 pm, at St Mary's Church
Kindergarten children are welcome to take part can stay and help! The kids have a blast as they sing, play, watch a skit about the virtues, and eat good food.Contact: Sarah Simoni for more information [email protected]
ST. MARY'S MOTHERS' GROUP: We gather Wednesday, from 9:30-11:30 am in the Gathering Area, in order to meet other mothers in the parish, share in their faith and pray together. Come and join our MOTHERS' GROUP! Our next meeting will be
Oct. 11, 9:30-11:30 am, in the Gathering Area.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY! Are you interested and able to
lend a hand to play with the children in the toy room every other Wednesday for the ladies who attend the Parish Mothers' Group? If you are interested in helping out once or twice a month with a ministry that has many cute little faces, Jamee Jaremy at [email protected] call and give your information to our Parish Secretary, Charlene Gale, 403-932-2944.
CENTENARY OF THE MIRACLE AT FATIMA: Come and celebrate the amazing Centenary of the Miracle at
Fatima in a night of praise, worship, and Christ The King
This is a perfect opportunity to praise the Lord with a joyful noise and a heart full of praise
to thank Him for His endless mercy and After a sharing on the Miracle at Fatima that
occurred on October 13, 1917, there will be praise, worship, and prayer followed by fellowship
All are welcome!
er 13, 2017, 7-9 pm.
, after Mass.
and Treats! Parishioners are welcome!
Grocery card sales resumed last
Sept.30/Oct.1, and the parishioners'
response was phenomenal! Thank you to all who
are supporting us in this endeavour to help pay the
-op (9%), No
Frills/Superstore (5%), Save On Foods(6%) and
purchase yours with cash,
cheque, Debit, Mastercard or Visa. Please help with this very
important project by buying your Grocery Cards in the Gathering
Area after each weekend Mass, or at our Parish Office. When
use it to buy $100.00
This fundraiser doesn't cost you
Your participation in this program is greatly
(403) 932-2782;
he next meeting will be
St Mary's Church.
Kindergarten children are welcome to take part if the parents The kids have a blast as they sing, play,
watch a skit about the virtues, and eat good food. Cat Chat for more information at
We gather every other
11:30 am in the Gathering in order to meet other mothers in the parish,
Come and join Our next meeting will be
11:30 am, in the Gathering Area.
Are you interested and able to
lend a hand to play with the children in the toy room every other Wednesday for the ladies who attend the Parish Mothers'
If you are interested in helping out once or twice a ittle faces, email
[email protected] Parish Secretary,
MOUNT ST FRANCIS RETREAT CENTRE 41160 Retreat Road Cochrane, AB
<> WOMEN’S SERENITY WEEKEND: Shawn D .- 403-613-1704 or [email protected] Lynn H. – 780-483-5722 or [email protected]
<> WOMEN’S TWILIGHT RETREAT:
Touching the Sacred In our Livesseries will reflect on where we can glimpse the sacred and holy within the everyday moments of our life: events, relationships, struggles and service. Please register in advance and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. Cindy MacKenzie: [email protected] Jackie Harbidge: [email protected] twilight retreat begins with registrationat 6:30 pm. Suggested contribution is $30.00
<> A DAY AWAY: October 18, 9:00 a.m.
Doorways to the Sacred. Encountering the sacred through sign and symbol, ordinary experiences, landscapes and more. Praying through the things of the earth. The day includes a prayerful reflection on the focus of the day, celebration of the Eucharist and a homecall or email ahead to register. Come afterand muffins before we begin the program. Suggested contribution is $30.00 or $40.00 with a private room. Phone email: [email protected]
<> SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER: Louisa Gagne - 403-245-8549 or [email protected] Linda Schultz - 403-245-8549 or [email protected]
<> MEN’S WEEKEND: Nov.3-5. To register contact: Deacon Leo Farley – 780-352-7193 Don Mattern – 403-381-7319 or [email protected] Karl Airey – 403-382-8577 or [email protected]
<> LET’S TRANSFORM OUR FAITH INTO ACTIVITY Friday, Nov. 17, 9:00am to 3:00pm. Youth Retreat (Grade 4 to Grade 6 students). Youth volunteers (Grade 7 to Grade 12) needed. Kid friendly lunch included. Will accommodate dietary needs. Cost - $10.00 per student per day, or family rates To register contact Deb @ [email protected]
TICKETS SELLING FAST!!!
- LIve Jazz Music - An exceptional dinner
- Cash Bar
- Live and Silent Auctions
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Cocktails at 6 pm;
Tickets: $60/person - must be 18 years or older.
For more info., or to buy tickets, contact
Rick Arthur at (403) 489-2026 (email:
the St. Mary’s Parish Office at (403) 932
(email: [email protected]
RETREAT CENTRE 41160 Retreat Road Cochrane, AB
WOMEN’S SERENITY WEEKEND: Oct. 13-15,
[email protected] [email protected]
WOMEN’S TWILIGHT RETREAT: October 17,
Touching the Sacred In our Lives This year’s series will reflect on where we can glimpse the sacred and holy within the everyday moments of our life: events, relationships, struggles and service. Please register in advance and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
[email protected]; 403-585-0400 [email protected]; 403-650-2719
The twilight retreat begins with registration at 6:00pm, followed by dinner at 6:30 pm. Suggested contribution is $30.00
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Theme: . Encountering the sacred through sign and
symbol, ordinary experiences, landscapes and more. Praying through the things of the earth. The day includes a prayerful reflection on the focus of the day, celebration of the Eucharist and a home-cooked lunch. Please call or email ahead to register. Come after 8:30 to enjoy a coffee or tea and muffins before we begin the program. Suggested contribution is $30.00 or $40.00 with a private room. Phone 403-932-2012;
SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER: Oct. 27-29
[email protected] [email protected]
5. To register contact:
[email protected] [email protected]
LET’S TRANSFORM OUR FAITH INTO ACTIVITY Friday, Nov. 17, 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Youth Retreat (Grade 4 to Grade 6 students). Youth volunteers (Grade 7 to Grade 12) needed.
Kid friendly lunch included. Will accommodate dietary needs. $10.00 per student per day, or family rates apply.
[email protected] or (403)932-2012
TICKETS SELLING FAST!!!
An exceptional dinner
- Wine Raffle
Live and Silent Auctions - and more!!!
Saturday, November 4, 2017
; Dinner served at 7 pm.
must be 18 years or older.
For more info., or to buy tickets, contact:
email: [email protected]) or
s Parish Office at (403) 932–2944
LITURGICAL MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14:
READERS: Ruzicka, Perry, Smith , Margaret
EUCHARISTIC McKinnon, Daisy, McGuire,
MINISTERS: Bahrey, Audrey, Smith , Anthony
ALTAR SERVERS: Rogers, Liam, Rogers, Jacob Fisher, Brett
USHERS: Braganza, Gregory
GIFT BEARER: Boyce, Duane, Boyce, Sharon
GREETERS: Steele-Gittel, Shelley
CONNECTIONS: Guetg, Mary
POWER POINT: Hagel, Matthew
DIVINE GROUNDS: Cornish, Michelle, Trimble, M. Therese
GROCERY: Burns, Caitlin Madelaina, Burns, Corinne
SACRISTAN: Braganza, Blossom
BLDG. LOCK UP: Braganza, Gregory
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15:
READERS: Kostecky, Morley, Churchill, Joann
EUCHARISTIC Stang, Brenda, Marcille, Scott,
MINISTERS __ Bray, Robert, Hiner, Laura______
Marcille, Charlene, Stang, Lyle Struck, Bruno, Delainey, Dawna Harbeck, Mary Anna
ALTAR SERVERS: Danis, Caleb, Marcille, Ryan
USHERS: Kostecky, Ross, Sebastian, Abraham, Hof, Ludo, Kostecky, Morley, Surowski, Ed, Manning, Terry
GIFT BEARER: Hof, Ludo
GREETERS: Keon, Bob, Keon, Teresa, Durand, Irene
CONNECTIONS: Murray, Valerie
POWER POINT: Nicol, Linda
DIVINE GROUNDS: Kostecky, Linda, Toner, Emily
GROCERY: Bouchard, Brian, Bouchard, LaVonne
SACRISTAN: Hiner, Laura
BLDG. LOCK UP: Kostecky, Morley
SUNDAY CIRCLE:
CHILDREN'S LITURGY: Marcey Skye
FCJ CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE
219-19th Avenue SW, Calgary,Contact: (403) 228
www.FCJCentre.ca <> CHRISTIAN MEDITATION DROP-IN: Nov. 2, Dec. 7, 7:00pm
to 8:00pm (Thursdays) Suggested Offering $20.00 Led by Engeline Piet
<> DREAMWORK EVENINGS 7:00pm to 9:30pm, $30.00 per session Led by Sr. Ita Connery, fcJ • Oct. 26 - All Your Waves Sweep Over Me • Nov. 23 - A Time to Wake Up and Live
<> MINI FAMILY RETREATS: 2:00 to 4:30pm (Sundays) Parent + Child: $50.00 Family: $80.00 (per session) Led by Sr. Madeleine Gregg, fcJ • Oct. 15 - Grandparent & Child: “Faith-Sharing & Craft” • Family Model Boat-Building Retreat: Jesus & His Fishing Buddies • 3 - Family Advent Festival
LITURGICAL MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS
Smith , Margaret
McGuire, Fran,
Smith , Anthony
Rogers, Jacob,
Boyce, Sharon
Trimble, M. Therese
Burns, Corinne
Churchill, Joann
Marcille, Scott,
Hiner, Laura_______
Stang, Lyle Delainey, Dawna
Marcille, Ryan
Sebastian, Abraham,
Kostecky, Morley, Manning, Terry
Keon, Teresa,
Toner, Emily
Bouchard, LaVonne
FCJ CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE:
19th Avenue SW, Calgary, (403) 228-4215;
www.FCJCentre.ca Nov. 2, Dec. 7, 7:00pm
Suggested Offering $20.00 Led by Engeline Piet
7:00pm to 9:30pm, $30.00 per All Your Waves Sweep
2:00 to 4:30pm (Sundays) Parent + Child: $50.00 Family: $80.00 (per session) Led by Sr. Madeleine Gregg,
Sharing & Craft” • Nov. 19 - Building Retreat: Jesus & His Fishing Buddies • Dec.
SAINTS OF THE WEEK
OCTOBER 9 SAINT DENIS AND COMPANIONS:from Rome to France in the middle of the third century, and became the first Bishop of Paris. He died as a martyr with two companions in that city.
OCTOBER 9 SAINT JOHN LEONARDI:1541, he became a pharmacist, and subsequently, a pfounded the “Clerks Regular of the Mother of God”, for faith. In 1579, he also founded the “Confraternity of Christian Doctrine” to train catechists and teachers who would train children. After encountering much opposition, he died in Rome in 1609.
OCTOBER 10 SAINT PAULINUS OF YORK:among the second group of monks sent to England by Pope Gregory. After working for 20 years in Kent, he was ordained bishop and sent to Northumbria. By 627, he baptized the king and many of his nobles. Paulinus returned to Kent, where he served as Bhis remaining years. He died in 644.
OCTOBER 12 SAINT WILFRID:about 634, and died possibly in 709. As Bishop of York, he was the first English bishop to appeal to the Pope, after his Diocese had bewithout reference to him. Although reinstated in York, he fell out again with the king and other bishops, and exercised his ministry in the East Midlands, and finally at Hexham.
OCTOBER 13 SAINT EDWARD THE CONFESSOR:became King of England in 1042. He was remarkable for his generosity to the poor. He died on January 5, 1066.
OCTOBER 14 SAINT CALLISTUS Iwas a slave who became a deacon (supervising the cemetery on the Via Appia that still bears his name), and later Pope. He was martyred in the year 222, and buried on the Via Aurelia.
OCTOBER 15 SAINT TERESA OF JESUS (OF
AVILA): Born in 1515, she entered the Carmelite Order, and made great progress in the way of perfection, anenjoyed mystical revelations. She undertook the reform of the Order, against great opposition. She died in 1582.
CATHOLIC SPEED DATING is a ministry within our diocese which helps people find their future spouse. They already have some success stories! They have several events coming up this year, happening on Friday, October 13th at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church (1714 - 14 Ave NE, Calgary). More information can be found on their website at www.CatholicSpeedDating.ca1099.
LEGION OF MARY, CALGARY: Canada's key problems, we turn to God through His Holy Mother,His urgent help. Join us for a Rosary Rallynoon. Two locations available: Edworthy Park SW, Site #6, and St. Mary's Cathedral, 219 18 Ave SW, Calgary. More Info.: Linda
40 DAYS FOR LIFE FALL PRAYER VIGIL CAMPAIGNIn Biblical history, God used 40-day periods to transform individual, communities & the entire world. Join us with 375 cities to the largest 40 DFL campaign ever now to Nov. 5
babies from abortion from the Kensington (Abortion) Clinic, 2431 - 5 Ave NW., CalgaryA baby's heart starts beating 18 days after conception. Help us remind mothers that there is help available. Contacts: 40daysforlife.com/local
HUMOAh, marriage. I was standing in front of the bathroom mirror one evening, admiring my reflection, when I posed this question to my wife of 30 years: “Will you still love me when I’m old, fat, and balding?”She answered, “I do.”
SAINTS OF THE WEEK
OCTOBER 9 SAINT DENIS AND COMPANIONS: Denis came from Rome to France in the middle of the third century, and became the first Bishop of Paris. He died as a martyr with two companions in that
OCTOBER 9 SAINT JOHN LEONARDI: Born in Tuscany in 1541, he became a pharmacist, and subsequently, a priest. In 1574, he founded the “Clerks Regular of the Mother of God”, for spreading the
the “Confraternity of Christian Doctrine” to train catechists and teachers who would train children. After
tion, he died in Rome in 1609.
OCTOBER 10 SAINT PAULINUS OF YORK: Paulinus was among the second group of monks sent to England by Pope Gregory. After working for 20 years in Kent, he was ordained bishop and sent to Northumbria. By 627, he baptized the king and many of his nobles. Paulinus returned to Kent, where he served as Bishop of Rochester for
OCTOBER 12 SAINT WILFRID: Wilfrid was born in Northumbria about 634, and died possibly in 709. As Bishop of York, he was the first English bishop to appeal to the Pope, after his Diocese had been divided without reference to him. Although reinstated in York, he fell out again with the king and other bishops, and exercised his ministry in the East
OCTOBER 13 SAINT EDWARD THE CONFESSOR: Edward and in 1042. He was remarkable for his generosity
to the poor. He died on January 5, 1066.
OCTOBER 14 SAINT CALLISTUS I: According to tradition, he was a slave who became a deacon (supervising the cemetery on the Via
that still bears his name), and later Pope. He was martyred in the year 222, and buried on the Via Aurelia.
OCTOBER 15 SAINT TERESA OF JESUS (OF
Born in 1515, she entered the Carmelite Order, and made great progress in the way of perfection, and enjoyed mystical revelations. She undertook the reform of the Order, against great opposition. She died in 1582.
is a ministry within our diocese which helps people find their future spouse. They already have some success
! They have several events coming up this year, the next on Friday, October 13th at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer
14 Ave NE, Calgary). More information can be found on www.CatholicSpeedDating.ca or call Rose at 587-333-
LEGION OF MARY, CALGARY: As human efforts fail to solve Canada's key problems, we turn to God through His Holy Mother, asking
Rosary Rally Saturday, October 14, at Two locations available: Edworthy Park SW, Site #6, and St.
, Calgary. More Info.: Linda 403-700-7124
40 DAYS FOR LIFE FALL PRAYER VIGIL CAMPAIGN day periods to transform individual,
the entire world. Join us with 375 cities to the largest 40 now to Nov. 5
th. Take a stand & pray to save
babies from abortion on the sidewalk across from the Kensington (Abortion) Clinic,
5 Ave NW., Calgary. A baby's heart starts beating 18 days after
Help us remind mothers that there is Need more info?
Contacts: 403-870-3905 or 40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/calgary/
OUR I was standing in front of the bathroom mirror one
admiring my reflection, when I posed this question to my
“Will you still love me when I’m old, fat, and balding?”
