OUR LADY OF THE ROCKIES PARISH

Announcements:
 
The Bible and The Virgin Mary:   Please join us after the 6:30 pm Tuesday Evening Mass at the parish office to take part in the faith study. The coming dates for this study are on Tuesdays:  March  26, April 2, 9, 23, 30 and May 7, 21, 28.  The topic this Tuesday March 26th is “The Ark of the New Covenant”.
 
We are in need of another collection counter.  The commitment is 1 to 1 1/2 hours once a month.  We schedule according to individual availability. Please call Lorraine at (403) 609-3757.
 
Replicas of the new stained glass window planned for the Shrine are available for $50.  They can be purchased at the grocery table after mass or at the office.
 
A donation box for TIA can be found at the grocery card table, if you are looking for an opportunity for Lenten alms giving.
 
Father  Nathan has prepared a power point presentation on the progress made at the Shrine construction site.  If you missed it at mass you can view it on our website:  www.rockiesparish.com/updates.html

The Bible and The Virgin Mary:
Please join us after the 6:30pm Tuesday Evening Mass at the parish office to take part in the faith study. The coming dates for this study are on Tuesdays:  March  19, 26—April 2, 9, 23, 30 and May 7, 21, 28.  The topic this Tuesday March 19th is “The New Eve”.
 
We are in need of another collection counter.  The commitment is 1 to 1 1/2 hours once a month.  We schedule according to individual availability. Please call Lorraine at (403) 609-3757.
 

Announcements:

The OLR ecumenical Adult Ministry explores topics relevant to the needs of maturing adults with the objective of  enhancing agelessness - staying young and positive as we age physically.  The next workshop will be at 3 pm on Mar. 21st, 2019 at Origin in Spring Creek and the topic will be Hope vs Despair.  “The virtue of hope is that generous grace of leadership that gives me the power to remain open to the potentials and possibilities in myself.”  Please join us.

The Bible and The Virgin Mary:
Please join us after the 6:30pm Tuesday Evening Mass at the parish office to take part in the faith study. The coming dates for this study are on Tuesdays:  March 12, 19, 26—April 2, 9, 23, 30 and May 7, 21, 28.  The topic this Tuesday March 12th is “Wedding at Cana, Garden in Eden”.
 
FEELING LONELY IN YOUR MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP? – Maybe you are frustrated, angry, disillusioned or just dissatisfied because your marriage relationship seems to be in a stalemate? The “Help Our Marriage” program being offered by Retrouvaille Calgary teaches married couples important practical communication skills that help them to identify and address these negative feelings together in a meaningful way. The spring program starts on the March 8-10 weekend.  To register or to have questions answered, access their website at www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com or call 403-879-7893.​

Tuesday, March 5, 6:30 pm Mass:  
For the intentions of Diane Belisle
Mass intention by:  Kelley Holy

Wednesday, March 6, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Darren Forrester
Mass intention by:  Kelley Holy

Thursday, March 7, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Desmond Sanesh
Mass intention by:  Kelley Holy

Friday, March 8, 8:30 am Mass: 
For the intentions of Vanessa Miller
Mass intention by:  Mary Miller

Saturday, March 9, 7:00 pm Mass: 
For the intentions of the people.

Sunday, March 10, 10:00 am Mass:
For the intentions of Julia Choi
Mass intention by:  Julia Choi

The rules for abstinence and fasting on Ash Wednesday are as follows:  Catholics aged 14 and older are to abstain from meat.  Catholics aged 18 to 59 are to fast.  Fasting is eating one complete meal that day.  You are permitted to have two incomplete meals that day which combined do not constitute a complete meal.  Another way to think of it is two small snacks and one complete meal.  Those with medical conditions like diabetes, pregnant mothers and those with physically demanding jobs, ie. Construction, are exempt from fasting. 
Fridays during Lent are days that people either abstain from eating meat or offer some other penitential practice or work of charity.

CONSIDERING SEPARATION OR DIVORCE? – Some marriage counsellors suggest to married couples that they attend the Retrouvaille program as a last recourse prior to filing for divorce because they have heard about the success of the methods of communication taught in this program.  The spring program begins on the weekend of March 8-10. For confidential information call 403-879-7893.  To register for the program, go to the link on their website at www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com.
 
 

​Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 pm Mass:  
For the intentions of Vanessa Miller
Mass intention by:  Mary Miller

Wednesday, February 27, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Joseph Kim
Mass intention by:  Julia Choi

Thursday, February 28, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Sara Leeming
Mass intention by:  Kelley Holy

Friday, March 1, 8:30 am Mass: 
For the intentions of the Auspice Maria Prayer Group

Saturday, March 2, 7:00 pm Mass: 
For the intentions of the people.

Sunday, March 3, 10:00 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of John Owczar
Mass intention by:  Staff of Our Lady of the Snows Academy
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This is a 12 part series and each video session is 25 to 30 minutes long, followed by a group discussion and opportunity to ask Fr. Nathan questions about the Holy Mother of God.  Topic this Tuesday is "A Biblical Introduction to Mary".  The dates for this faith study are on the following Tuesdays:  February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 23, 30 and May 7, 21, 28.

A LIFELINE FOR MARRIED COUPLES – The Retrouvaille program called “Help Our Marriage” can help married couples who want to strengthen a good marriage or those experiencing difficult times! This program has even helped separated and divorced couples seeking reconciliation! The spring program begins March 8-10.  For information about registering access their website at www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com or call 403-879-7893 if you have further questions.

Ash Wednesday will be March 6th this year.  The mass at the school will be at 9:00 am, we will have the usual 12:15 pm mass at the office and Banff's Ash Wednesday mass will be at 7:00 pm.  If you cannot make any of these, Father Nathan will be at the office 5:00 to 7:00 pm to bestow ashes and be available for confessions as well.

God Squad Canada is happy to announce it’s 22nd annual men’s conference. Mar 15th and 16th 2019.  This year's theme is “Be Not Afraid...To Be A Saint” We have keynote speakers Bishop Scott McCaig and Jeff Cavins, former Flame Neil Sheehy plus Deacon Troy will give a talk to the youth.  We would like to invite all men 14-99 years old to attend. We have special student pricing of only $5 which includes a Spolumbo’s lunch. Register at godsquad.ca

Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 pm Mass:  
For the intentions of Jean West
Mass intention by:  Deacon West

Wednesday, February 20, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Martha Fulop
Mass intention by:  Marta Bartley

Thursday, February 21, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Vanessa Miller
Mass intention by:  Mary Miller

Friday, February 22, 8:30 am Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Rolland Veronneau
Mass intention by:  Richard Veronneau

Saturday, February 23, 7:00 pm Mass: 
For the intentions of the people.

Sunday, February 24, 10:00 am Mass:
For the repose of the souls of the Deceased Members of Penalosa Family
Mass intention by:  Theresa Vicente

Announcements:
 
The Bible and The Virgin Mary: Journey Through Scripture
As we witness our shrine church, dedicated to Our Lady of the Rockies, undergo construction in 2019, we have a beautiful opportunity to spend this year learning more about the role the Holy Virgin Mary has in our Christian lives.   Please join us after the 6:30pm Tuesday Evening Mass at the parish office to take part in the faith study. This is a 12 part series and each video session is 25-30 minutes, followed by a group discussion and opportunity to ask Fr. Nathan questions about the Holy Mother of God.   The dates for this faith study are on the following Tuesdays:  February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26  April 2, 9, 23, 30 and May 7, 21, 28
 
Donation Receipts are available for pick up outside the gym beside the statue of Mary.   If not claimed, they will be mailed out the last week of February.
 
Eye glasses were left at the Chinese Dinner.  Call the office if they are yours.

The OLR ecumenical Adult Ministry explores topics relevant to the needs of maturing adults with the objective of  enhancing agelessness - staying young and positive as we age physically.  The next workshop will be at 3 pm on Feb. 21st, 2019 at Origin in Spring Creek and the topic will be Peace vs Contention.  Peace is the virtue which can assist you in deepening your understanding of and participation in seeing love everywhere.  Please join us.
 
STRESS IN YOUR MARRIAGE? – Retrouvaille is a program for married couples who experience conflict, boredom, disillusionment or frustration. You can learn to use the communication tools they teach by registering for the spring program starting on March 8-10.  For further information access their website at www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com or call 403-879-7893 if you have further questions.

Tuesday, February 12, 6:30 pm Mass:  
MASS CANCELLED  -  Father Away

Wednesday, February 13, 12:15 pm Mass:
MASS CANCELLED  -  Father Away

Thursday, February 14, 12:15 pm Mass:
MASS CANCELLED  -  Father Away

Friday, February 15, 8:30 am Mass: 
MASS CANCELLED  -  Father Away

Saturday, February 16, 7:00 pm Mass: 
For the intentions of the people.

Sunday, February 17, 10:00 am Mass:
For the repose of the souls of The Vicente Family
Mass intention by:  Theresa Vicente

Announcements:
 
The Bible and The Virgin Mary: Journey Through Scripture
As we witness our Shrine church, dedicated to Our Lady of the Rockies, undergo construction in 2019, we have a beautiful opportunity to spend this year learning more about the role the Holy Virgin Mary has in our Christian lives.
 Please join us after the 6:30pm Tuesday Evening Mass at the parish office to take part in the faith study series entitled The Bible and The Virgin Mary: Journey Through Scripture.   This is a 12 part series and each video session is 25-30 minutes, followed by a group discussion and opportunity to ask Fr. Nathan questions about the Holy Mother of God.
 The dates for this faith study are on the following Tuesdays:  February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 23, 30 and May 7, 21, 28
 
 
Father Nathan is away from Monday, February 11th to Friday, February 15th so there will be no daily masses.  In case of emergency, please email Deacon West at bgwest@shaw.ca or contact Father Dennis, from Cochrane at (780) 668-0145.

The OLR Ecumenical Adult Ministry explores topics relevant to the needs of maturing adults with the objective of  enhancing agelessness - staying young and positive as we age physically.  The next workshop will be at 3 pm on Feb. 21st, 2019 at Origin in Spring Creek and the topic will be Peace vs Contention.  Peace is the virtue which can assist you in deepening your understanding of and participation in seeing love everywhere.  Please join us.
 
YOU CAN HELP YOUR MARRIAGE – Feeling alone, frustrated, angry with each other?  Does talking about it only make things worse? Thousands of married couples experiencing difficulty in their relationship have found the help they needed by taking the Retrouvaille program. The fall Spring program begins March 8-10.  For information about registering access their website at www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com or call 403-879-7893 if you have further questions.
 
Our Lady of Lourdes  February 11, 2019
In 1858 Mary, the Mother of Jesus, appeared to Bernadette Soubirous, a total of 18 times, in a cave at Massabielle, near Lourdes in France.  This date was added to the list of Marian feasts to honour the mysterious beauty of the Immaculate Conception.

Tuesday, February 5, 6:30 pm Mass:  
For the intentions of Fr. Karam Alraban
Mass intention by:  Deacon West

Wednesday, February 6, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Eda Evans
Mass intention by:  Pat Brooks

Thursday, February 7, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Clara Mentzelopoulos
Mass intention by:  Val Heath

Friday, February 8, 8:30 am Mass: 
For the intentions of The Penalosa Family
Mass intention by:  Theresa Vicente

Saturday, February 9, 5:00 pm Mass: 
For the intentions of the people

Sunday, February 10, 10:00 am Mass:
For the intentions of Michael Choi
Mass intention by:  Julia Choi

Announcements:
 
Presentation of the Lord - Saturday, February 2nd 
Forty days after a new mother gave birth, she  would enter the temple with her child, bringing an offering, to be cleansed by prayers.  This feast commemorates Mary’s  symbolic submission to that process, and also to the presentation of Jesus in the temple.

St. Agatha  - Feast day February 5th
Agatha is known mainly through legend.  She died during the time of the Decian persecution (249-251 AD).  In the Middle Ages, especially in southern Germany, bread, candles, fruit and letters were blessed in her name to ward off destruction by fire.  She is the patroness of miners, alpine guides and nurses.

YOU CAN HELP MARRIAGES and FAMILIES STAY TOGETHER!   By taking the Retrouvaille program married couples can learn to use practical communication tools to bring greater intimacy to their relationship. The spring program begins March 8-10.  For information about registering access their website at www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com or call 403-879-7893 if you have further questions.

Tuesday, January 29, 6:30 pm Mass:  
For the intentions of Luisa Sivacoe
Mass intention by:  Deacon West

Wednesday, January 30, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Laszlo Fulop
Mass intention by:  Marta Bartley

Thursday, January 31, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of  Jim Fitzgerald
Mass intention by:  Deacon West

Friday, February 1, 8:30 am Mass: 
For the intentions of Auspice Maria Prayer Group

Saturday, February 2, 7:00 pm Mass: 
For the intentions of the people

Sunday, February 3, 10:00 am Mass:
For the repose of the souls of Deceased Members of the Jap Family
Mass intention by:  Theresa Vincente

Announcements:
 
Janette and her daughter Elisha are currently in Calgary with friends.  So we are in need of a team of Sacristans to help Father Nathan set up the Saturday and Sunday masses.  You would be required to come early Saturday evening at 6:15 pm or Sunday at 10:15 am.  Training provided.
 
Hospitality
 
For the first time in Canmore’s history, our Catholic Church will have a hall for gatherings in the new Shrine.  This is our opportunity to host parish and community events.  We are privileged to live in this beautiful part of Canada and as Christians will extend this privilege and welcome to visitors.  You can start by joining our Hospitality Group.  Our coffee gathering after the Sunday mass is in need to people to help set up or clean up after coffee.  Ask Ada about how you can help.
We are also in need of people to come early on Saturday evenings (6:15 pm) to help set up the chairs for weekend masses.
 
St. Thomas Aquinas Saint Day Jan. 28th
Born in 1225 AD, St. Thomas was an Italian, Dominican friar, Catholic priest, and Doctor of the Church. He was an immensely influential philosopher , theologian, and jurist  in the tradition of scholasticism, within which he is also known as the Doctor Angelicus and the Doctor Communis. The name Aquinas identifies his ancestral origins in the county of Aquino in present-day  Lazio, Italy.

Tuesday, January 22, 6:30 pm Mass:  
For the repose of the soul of Laszlo Fulop
Mass intention by:  Marta Bartley

Wednesday, January 23, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Teresa Joyce Coninx
Mass intention by:  Marta Bartley

Thursday, January 24, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Reid
Mass intention by:  Claudia Carlsen

Friday, January 25, 8:30 am Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Ernie Miuse
Mass intention by:  Claudia Carlsen

Saturday, January 26, 7:00 pm Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Emily Hemstock
Mass intention by:  Staff of OLS Academy

Sunday, January 27, 10:00 am Mass:
For the intentions of the people
  
Announcements:

St. Anthony the Abbot  Saint Day Jan. 17th
Also known as Anthony the Great, Anthony of Egypt and Anthony of the Desert he was a hermit and Father of Monks from 251 AD.  Most of what is known about Saint Anthony comes from the Life of Anthony. Written in Greek around 360 by Athanasius of Alexandria, it depicts Anthony as an illiterate and holy man who through his existence in a primordial landscape has an absolute connection to the divine truth, which always is in harmony with that of Athanasius as the biographer.
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Our Steering Committee has a report update on the construction of the new Shrine church.  You can get a copy  of the report at the grocery card table or go to the website at Shrine Updates.
 
LIVE-IN RETREAT
The next Live-in retreat weekend will be held on February 8-10 at Camille J. Larouge School, 5530 42A Avenue in Red Deer.  If you are considering sponsoring someone, registration information is available on-line at www.reddeerlivein.com.
A pre-retreat prayer and praise service will be held on Friday, January 25, beginning at 7:30 pm
at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, 6 MacMillan Avenue in Red Deer.
If you have any questions, you may call Dave at 403-556-6170.
 
3rd annual Chinese New Year Gala Fundraiser
will be held Saturday, 9 Feb. 2019 at 6:30 pm after the 5:00 pm mass at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy.  Celebrating the Year of the Pig.
Tickets are $100 per person ($30 for dinner and $70 for donation).  Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.ca