OUR LADY OF THE ROCKIES PARISH

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.