Parish News

Ascension of the Lord - May 16, 2021

5/12/2021

Tuesday, May 18, 12:15 am Mass:
For the intentions of Doreen Norris
Mass intention by: Sheilagh Ross

Tuesday, May 18, 6:00 pm Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Wednesday, May 19, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Barbara Bowes
Mass intention by: EJ Strong

Wednesday, May 19, 6:00 pm Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Thursday, May 20, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Spencer Postman
Mass intention by: Marta Bartley

Thursday, May 20, 6:00 pm Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Friday, May 21, 8:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of David Brister
Mass intention by: Vicki Oliphant

Saturday, May 22, 9:30 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Wilfrid Lacroix
Mass intention by: Gail Evans

Saturday, May 22, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the intentions of John Hunter
Mass intention by: Vicki Oliphant

Sunday, May 23, 9:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of Jean F. Church
Mass intention by: Mireille Church

Sunday, May 23, 11:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of Marta Bartley
Mass intention by: Vicki Oliphant

Sunday, May 23, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Distribution of Holy Communion
Sundays, May 16th and 23rd
1:00 to 4:00 pm

1) Wait in your car in the main parking lot until you are invited to come into the church through the parking lot entrance doors.

2) Groups of up to 15 people, wearing masks, will register for the purpose on contact tracing and then be brought into the church to where the distribution of Holy Communion will take place. Physical distancing between individuals and families will take place as necessary.

3) Each group will join Fr. Nathan for a short 5-10 minute celebration where those properly disposed to receive Holy Communion may do so.

During May the Rosary will be prayed 40 minutes before the weekday masses. Except on Fridays when the rosary is prayed after mass.

Pope Francis has asked all Marian Shrines to pray the rosary for the end of the pandemic.
For the first week of June, in celebration of our dedication anniversary, the rosary will be extended to one hour starting after the weekday masses.

Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 9, 2021

5/4/2021

Tuesday, May 11, 12:15 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Paul Norris
Mass intention by: Sheilagh Ross

Wednesday, May 12, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Lillian Brister
Mass intention by: Vicki Oliphant

Thursday, May 13, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Arline King
Mass intention by: Stephen Doyle

Friday, May 14, 8:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of Mary Walchuk
Mass intention by: Stephen Doyle

Saturday, May 15, 9:30 am Mass:
For End to Abortion & Respect for Life
Mass intention by: Val & Dale Heath

Saturday, May 15, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Ted Fitzgerald
Mass intention by: Helen Krizan

Sunday, May 16, 9:30 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Romeo Vergeire
Mass intention by: Claire Dumbrique

Sunday, May 16, 11:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Sunday, May 16, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Adela Mercado
Mass intention by: Teresa Vicente

Due to new provincial restrictions on Places of Worship, we are reduced to 15 attendees at every Mass. These measures are in effect for at least 3 weeks.

Sign ups for Weekday Masses (Tuesday-Saturday Morning) will be available on the day of that celebration. If the Mass attendance is full online, no walk-in attendees are permitted.
Weekend Masses for May 8/9, 15/16 and 22/23 are already full. No walk-in Mass attendees are permitted.

We are adding three new masses weekday evenings. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:00 pm, starting May 11 at 6:00 pm. Same day registration can be accessed here.

During May the Rosary will be prayed 40 minutes before the weekday masses. Except on Fridays when the rosary is prayed after mass.

Pope Francis has asked all Marian Shrines to pray the rosary for the end of the pandemic.
For the first week of June, in celebration of our dedication anniversary, the rosary will be extended to one hour starting after the weekday masses.

CONFIRMATION CLASS 2021

Weekend Masses for May 15/16 and May 22/23 are reserved for Confirmation candidates and their families. No walk-in Mass attendees are permitted.

Fifth Sunday of Easter - May 9, 2021

4/27/2021

Tuesday, May 4, 12:15 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Fidela Malipot Canete
Mass intention by: Vicki Oliphant

Wednesday, May 5, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Ashlyn Doyle
Mass intention by: Stephen Doyle

Thursday, May 6, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Bishop McGrattan
& Priests of the Diocese
Mass intention by: St. Luke Parishioners

Friday, May 7, 8:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of the Auspice Maria
Prayer Group

Saturday, May 8, 9:30 am Mass:
For Healing for Consuelo Vicente
Mass intention by: Theresa Vicente

Saturday, May 8, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the End to Coronavirus Pandemic
Mass intention by: Val & Dale Heath

Sunday, May 9, 9:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Sunday, May 9, 11:30 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Ann Briskie
Mass intention by: Bob Briskie

Sunday, May 9, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Nicanor Salamera
Mass intention by: Teresa Vicente

During May the Rosary will be prayed one half hour before the weekday masses. Except on Fridays when the rosary is prayed after mass.
Pope Francis has asked all Marian Shrines to pray the rosary for the end of the pandemic.
For the last week of May, in celebration of our dedication anniversary, the rosary will be extended to one hour starting after the weekday masses.

PENTECOST Saturday, May 22
5:00 pm Vigil Mass
followed by Adoration

CONFIRMATION CLASS 2021
Masses on weekends of May 15/16 and May 22/23

Fourth Sunday of Easter - April 25, 2021

4/22/2021

Tuesday, April 27, 12:15 am Mass:
For the intentions of Maxine Cherak
Mass intention by: Marlene & Al Bush

Wednesday, April 28, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Bill Cherak
Mass intention by: Marlene & Al Bush

Thursday, April 29, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Karen Toffanello
Mass intention by: Marlene & Al Bush

Friday, April 30, 8:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of Joseph Bush
Mass intention by: Marlene & Al Bush

Saturday, May 1, 9:30 am Mass:
For the Unborn
Mass intention by: Anonymous

Saturday, May 1, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Coty Barron
Mass intention by: Magda Schneider

Sunday, May 2, 9:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Sunday, May 2, 11:30 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Briskie
Mass intention by: Bob Briskie

Sunday, May 2, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Joe MacDonald
Mass intention by: Vicki Oliphant

Thanks to the Volunteers
during Easter Tridium

Seeds of the Word Sisters from Calgary
LOTS Ladies of the Shrine (Easter eggs)
Richard for Way of the Cross walks
Our devoted Monday cleaning crews
Pew cleaners
Music ministries
Lectors

Everyone who signed up to help with the masses or just stepped up when needed

PENTECOST Saturday, May 22
5:00 pm Vigil Mass
followed by Adoration

CONFIRMATION CLASS 2021
Masses on weekends of May 15/16 and May 22/23

Third Sunday of Easter - April 18, 2021

4/14/2021

Tuesday, April 20, 12:15 am Mass:
For the intentions of Fr. Nathan Siray
Mass intention by: Val & Dale Heath

Wednesday, April 21, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the End to Abortion
Mass intention by: Val & Dale Heath

Thursday, April 22, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the end to COVID 19 pandemic
Mass intention by: Val & Dale Heath

Friday, April 23, 8:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of Fr. Dan Stevenot
Mass intention by: Val & Dale Heath

Saturday, April 24, 9:30 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Marlin Moore
Mass intention by: JoAnna Dutka

Saturday, April 24, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Ric Heikkila
Mass intention by: Marlene & Al Bush

Sunday, April 25, 9:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of Colleen & Tony Norris
Mass intention by: Sheilagh Ross

Sunday, April 25, 11:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Sunday, April 25, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Sr. Amy Marie Oliphant OP
Mass intention by: Vicki Oliphant

Divine Mercy Sunday - April 11, 2021

4/6/2021

Tuesday, April 13, 12:15 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of John Baptist Pham
Mass intention by: Mary Pham

Wednesday, April 14, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Ric Heikkila
Mass intention by: Deacon West

Thursday, April 15, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Joseph Nguyen
Mass intention by: Mary Pham

Friday, April 16, 8:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of Mirka Navratilova
Mass intention by: Maria Mayer

Saturday, April 17, 9:30 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Patricia Peltier
Mass intention by: David & Kelly Holly

Saturday, April 17, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Ric Heikkila
Mass intention by: Carney Wakaryk

Sunday, April 18, 9:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of Mark Dumbrique
Mass intention by: Claire Dumbrique

Sunday, April 18, 11:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Sunday, April 18, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Ric Heikkila
Mass intention by: Val & Dale Heath

Divine Mercy Sunday occurs on the Sunday after Easter. On this day, all sins are forgiven for those who go to sacramental confessions. Fr. Nathan will take confessions at 3:00 pm on April 11th, during the Divine Mercy prayer hour..
The Feast of Divine Mercy was recorded in the diary of St. Faustina granting the biggest promise of Grace from the Devotion of Divine Mercy. Plenary indulgences are granted by the Catholic Church by receiving confession, communion and reciting Divine Mercy prayers.

Easter Sunday - April 4, 2021

3/31/2021

Tuesday, April 6, 12:15 am Mass:
For the intentions of Natalie Gauthier (Goddaughter)
Mass intention by: Val Heath

Wednesday, April 7, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Margaret Coyle
Mass intention by: Colleen McIntyre

Thursday, April 8, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Bishop McGrattan
And Priests of the Diocese
Mass intention by: St. Luke Parishioners

Friday, April 9, 8:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of Patrick Wang McIntyre
Mass intention by: Colleen McIntyre

Saturday, April 10, 9:30 am Mass:
For the End to Abortion
Mass intention by: Val & Dale Heath

Saturday, April 10, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Mike Kalman
Mass intention by: Mary & Dwain Sandrelli

Sunday, April 11, 9:30 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of John McGhee
Mass intention by: Scott McGhee

Sunday, April 11, 11:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Sunday, April 11, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Vicki Oliphant
Mass intention by: Maria Mayer

Divine Mercy Sunday - April 11, 2021

Divine Mercy Sunday occurs on the Sunday after Easter. On this day, all sins would be forgiven for those who go to sacramental confessions. Fr. Nathan will have confessions at 3:00 pm on April 11th..
The Feast of Divine Mercy was recorded in the diary of St. Faustina granting the biggest promise of Grace from the Devotion of Divine Mercy. Plenary indulgences are granted by the Catholic Church by receiving confession, communion and reciting Divine Mercy prayers. Follow this link to the Divine Mercy prayers and the novena which will begin on Friday, April 1, 2021.

Palm Sunday - March 28, 2021

3/21/2021

Tuesday, March 30, 12:15 am Mass:
For the 25th Wedding Anniv. Of Marylou & Edgar Moton
Mass intention by: Moton Family

Wednesday, March 31, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Brad Cardinal (Godson)
Mass intention by: Val Heath

Thursday, April 1, 7:00 pm Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Good Friday, April 2, 3:00 pm Mass:
No Intention for Good Friday

Saturday, April 3, 8:00 pm Vigil Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Sunday, April 4, 9:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of Nicholas Carrillo (Godson)
Mass intention by: Val Heath

Sunday, April 4, 11:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Sunday, April 4, 2:00 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Marjorie Bridge
Mass Intention by: Bob Briskie

Sunday, April 4, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Dave Falvo
Mass intention by: Sabrina Falvo-Miller

Mass sign ups for Holy Week begin Monday March 29, 2021. We ask that you register for only one Easter Mass on Saturday night or Sunday to leave room for others to attend.

HOLY WEEK
Note extra mass added on Easter Sunday.

Divine Mercy Sunday - April 11, 2021

Divine Mercy Sunday occurs on the Sunday after Easter. On this day, all sins would be forgiven for those who go to sacramental confessions. Fr. Nathan will have confessions at 3:00 pm on April 11th..
The Feast of Divine Mercy was recorded in the diary of St. Faustina granting the biggest promise of Grace from the Devotion of Divine Mercy. Plenary indulgences are granted by the Catholic Church by receiving confession, communion and reciting Divine Mercy prayers. Follow this link to the Divine Mercy prayers and the novena which will begin on Friday, April 1, 2021.

33 Days to Morning Glory Course

Begins April 29th (St. Catherine of Sienna feast day) and ends on May 31st(Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary).
For first time Marian devotees or those who wish to refresh their commitment.

No charge for the course. Participants are asked to purchase their own materials. The book "33 Days to Morning Glory" is available through Amazon at the best price. It is also available in Ebook. The workbook can be downloaded for free from Formed.org. This course is available in person for a limit of 10 people (due to present pandemic restrictions) and on zoom for many more. To join the course, please email Marta at martabartley@hotmail.ca

Fifth Sunday of Lent - March 21, 2021

3/17/2021

Tuesday, March 23, 12:15 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Fr. Mike McCaffrey
Mass intention by: Tom Corbett

Wednesday, March 24, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Mary Brassil
Mass intention by: Tom Corbett

Thursday, March 25, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the souls of Ellen & Frank Loewen
Mass intention by: Sabrina Falvo-Miller

Friday, March 26, 8:30 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Manuel Pimental
Mass intention by: Tom Corbett

Saturday, March 27, 9:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of the Grogan Family
Mass intention by: Tom Corbett

Saturday, March 27, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Fr. Miroslaw
Kostarzewski (Red Deer)
Mass intention by: Colleen McIntyre

Sunday, March 28, 9:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Sunday, March 28, 11:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of Daniel Bartley
Mass Intention by: Marta Bartley

Sunday, March 28, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Kyle Cardinal (Godson)
Mass intention by: Val Heath

33 Days to Morning Glory Course
by St. Louis de Montford.
Marta Bartley - Coordinator
Begins April 29th (St. Catherine of Sienna feast day) and ends on May 31st (Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary).
For first time Marian devotees or those who wish to refresh their commitment.

No charge for the course. Participants are asked to purchase their own materials. The book "33 Days to Morning Glory" is available through Amazon at the best price. It is also available in Ebook. The workbook can be downloaded for free from Formed.org. This course is available in person for a limit of 10 people (due to present pandemic restrictions) and on zoom for many more. To join the course, please email Marta at martabartley@hotmail.ca

Fourth Sunday in Lent - March 14, 2021

3/10/2021

Tuesday, March 16, 12:15 am Mass:
For Health & Healing for Chantelle Leclerc
Mass intention by: Val & Dale Heath

Wednesday, March 17, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of the Cardinal Family
Mass intention by: Val & Dale Heath

Thursday, March 18, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the intentions of the Heath Family
Mass intention by: Val & Dale Heath

Friday, March 19, 8:30 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Peggy Hart
Mass intention by: Pat Siray

Saturday, March 20, 9:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of Fr. Wilbert Chin Jon
Mass intention by: Val & Dale Heath

Saturday, March 20, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the intentions of Bishop McGrattan
Mass intention by: Val & Dale Heath

Sunday, March 21, 9:30 am Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Dorothy Nichols
Mass intention by: Pat Siray

Sunday, March 21, 11:30 am Mass:
For the intentions of the people

Sunday, March 21, 5:00 pm Mass:
For the repose of the soul of Steve Sanesh
Mass intention by: Theresa Gysel

EASTER 2021

The Year of St. Joseph
Pope Frances declares the year Dec. 8, 2020 to Dec. 8, 2021 the year of St. Joseph to commemorate him as patron of the Universal Church.
Parishes are invited to simultaneously celebrate the Mass for the Solemnity with the Bishop in their own churches on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 5 pm. Bishop McGrattan will be celebrating the 5 pm Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral. This Mass will be livestreamed.

CTR Catholic Board Highlights from Meeting Held February 25, 2021. What was decided for the schools.

https://www.smore.com/x3796

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CHALICE is extremely important during these uncertain times. The poor we serve have been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Border closures, job losses, and food shortages are disproportionately affecting the poorest in our global community, many of whom already face dire circumstances on the best of days. Witnessing for the poor provides a message that Catholics need to hear, and we believe that our message is important not only to encourage living discipleship but also to enlighten one’s faith journey.
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