Roman Catholic Diocese of CalgaryAnnouncements from the Catholic Pastoral CentreFor June 10, 2018 | 10th Sunday of Ordinary Time

CEMETERY MASSESYou are invited to the annual Catholic Cemetery Memorial Masses with Bishop McGrattan:June 13 at 7:30 PM - St. Mary's Cemetery; June 14 at 7:30 PM - Eden Brook Cemetery; August 22 at 7:30 PM - Queen's Park Cemetery and August 23 at 7:30 PM - Mountain View Cemetery.

SENIOR'S GET-TOGETHERJune is Senior’s Month! The Diocesan Office of Religious Education invites you to join in a special Pot-Luck Luncheon with Bishop Emeritus Henry at St. Joseph Parish (640 - 19 Ave NW, Calgary) on Wednesday, June 20, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Come enjoy the company of fellow seniors and be enriched with a special talk by Bishop Emeritus Henry. Desserts will be provided - just bring your potluck dish to share with all. For more information or to register, call 403-218-5501 | events.calgarydiocese.ca

MIKE MACDONALD SHARES ABOUT MISSION MEXICOMike MacDonald (Mission Mexico representative) will be in Calgary soon and he will share with you about the mission works in La Montaña, on the good work that you are doing through the support you offer to Mission Mexico!  He will be at St. Anthony’s Parish at all Masses on June 16 & 17 and at Corpus Christi Parish on June 23 & 24. He will also be speaking at St. Bonaventure on Thursday, June 21 at 7 PM. For more information, contact Sr. Rita Kim at 403-218-5513.

ORDINATION OF DEACON DEREK REMUS TO THE PRIESTHOOD Bishop William McGrattan is pleased to announce that he has called Rev. Mr. Derek Remus to be ordained to the priesthood on Friday, June 29 at 7 PM in St. Mary's Cathedral. All are welcome! First Masses schedule: Saturday, June 30 at 9 AM, at St. Bonaventure Parish (1600 Acadia Dr. SE, Calgary) and Sunday, July 1 at 9 AM, at St. Ambrose Parish (1513 23rd Ave, Coaldale).

PARTICIPATE IN A DISCUSSION ON THE FUTURE OF ENERGY, ECONOMY & ENVIRONMENT We are looking for people interested in sharing their experiences and views about the future of energy, the economy and the environment. Often our views as Catholic Albertans go unheard. The discussion will help to shape how we, as the people of Alberta, talk about these topics in the future. Contact Marilou at 403-218-5519.

ONE ROCK 2.0 (SEP 29) WITH PATRICK COFFIN, LIZZIE REEZAY AND BRIAN HOLDSWORTH – PREREGISTEROne Rock 2.0 is excited to announce that Patrick Coffin, Lizzie Reezay, and Brian Holdsworth will be joining us! Catholic young adults in the Diocese of Calgary (ages 18-35) are invited pre-register: www.onerock.ca

PROJECT RACHEL POST ABORTION COUNSELLINGThe ministry offers a journey of healing and reconciliation for women and men who are suffering from a past abortion experience. Clients will be referred to a professional counselor who specializes in dealing with the trauma associated with this grief. For more information, call Project Rachel at 403-218-5506 or toll free at 1-877-597-3223, or e-mail info@projectrachelsa.ca | www.projectrachelsa.ca

YOUNG WOMEN'S RETREAT: COME TO ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST (MT. 11:28)Single, Catholic women, ages 18 to 35, are invited to a weekend of reflection to ponder these questions: Who is God calling me to be? What is God calling me to do that takes me beyond what I am doing now? When: Friday, August 17 (starts at 5 PM) to Sunday, August 19 (ends at 2 PM). This is a retreat with overnight accommodation in local convents. Please bring a bible and journal or notebook. Registration Fee: $25/ further donations gratefully accepted. This event is sponsored by the Assembly of Women Religious. For more information or to register, contact Sr. Terry Smith, FCJ at 403-228-3623, ext. 258 | tksmithfcj@yahoo.ca

PART TIME CHOIR DIRECTOR - ST. GERARD’S PARISH, CALGARYSt. Gerard’s Parish in SW Calgary invites applications for the Part Time role of Choir Director for the 11 AM choir. Candidates are expected to be passionate and enthusiastic about music, as well as organized and creative in planning liturgical events. Please apply and submit your application to murray.gartner@shaw.ca | careers.calgarydiocese.ca

FEAST DAY OF ST. JOSEMARIA ESCRIVAYou are invited to celebrate the feast Day of St. Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei. The feast will take place on Tuesday, June 26 at 7:30 PM at Our Lady of the Assumption Church (7624 39 Avenue NW, Calgary). The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop William McGrattan. Confessions start at 7 PM.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCEThe 23rd Annual Catholic Family Life Conference will be held at Lac Ste. Anne, Alberta, June 29 to July 2. The conference theme is 'Living the Joy of Love' with key speakers Jason Evert, Matt Fradd, Monsignor Brian Bransfield and Bishop Scott McCaig. Contact: 780-961-3346 | www.catholicfamilyministries.com

SHALOM RETREAT IN CALGARY This three-day retreat offers opportunities to reconnect with our Lord through the Word of God, talks by international preachers and Fr. Adrian Martens (Vicar and Chancellor of the Diocese of Calgary), prayers, spiritual counselling and testimonies. When: June 29 to July 1. Where: Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church (1714 14 Ave NE, Calgary). The day will begin with Holy Mass and end with Eucharistic Adoration. For more information or to register, contact John Joseph at 587-700-9658 or e-mail events.ca@shalommedia.org | www.shalommedia.org

ROSE PRINCE LEJAC PILGRIMAGE IN BCThe Diocese of Prince George is hosting its Rose Prince Lejac Annual Pilgrimage on July 6 - 8 at Lejac, BC. For more information, contact Fr. Vincent James at 250-699-6593 | www.pgdiocese.bc.ca

LOVE MORE – A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE RETIRED PRIESTSCouples for Christ invites you to a benefit concert: "LOVE MORE" on Saturday, July 14 at 7 PM, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The concert will feature Laurie Callao, Calgary's inspirational singer, who will be performing original compositions of CFC songwriter's winner, Carlos Perez. Proceeds of this event will go to the Housing for the Retired Priests of the Diocese of Calgary and Ancop (Answering the Cry of the Poor), a registered non-profit Canadian Charitable organization. Ticket is $20. To get tickets, contact Jacque Beltran at 403-796-5130.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION WEEKENDS OFFERED BY CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICEMarriage Preparation for Engaged Couples. Catholic Family Service has been providing marriage preparation for the Diocese of Calgary for over 50 years. Check out these upcoming 2018 dates in Calgary parishes (weekend format): July 20 - 22 at St. Joseph Parish (640 – 19 Ave NW). Cost: $225/couple. For more information, contact CFS at 403-233-2360 | www.cfs-ab.org

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS - COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FOR NEWCOMERSCalgary Catholic Immigration Society invites individuals, families and groups to volunteer for the Community Connections for Newcomers program to support newcomer refugee families in their settlement and integration process. Volunteers help refugee families learn how to use different systems and resources in our city, understand Canadian culture and participate in community life and practice English. Volunteers engage with the families for 6 months to a year, with weekly visits of 2-4 hours. Contact: Rubirose Ong at 403--290-5427 | rong@ccisab.ca

AN EVENING WITH THE BENEDICTINESSave the date: Come and hear a presentation on Benedictine Spirituality: Liturgy, Lectio and Labour by Father Pius, a monk from Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon. When: Monday, August 27, from 7 PM to 9 PM at St. Michael Catholic Church (800 85 Street SW, Calgary). Admission is free but there will be a free-will offering to cover travel expenses.

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