Epiphany of the Lord - January 6, 2019

Tuesday, January 8, 6:30 pm Mass:  
For the repose of the souls of Antonio and Angela Borsa
Mass intention by:  Ida Moro

Wednesday, January 9, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the souls of Angelo and Marguerita Moro
Mass intention by:  Ida Moro

Thursday, January 10, 12:15 pm Mass:
For the repose of the souls of Simone and John Frias
Mass intention by:  Marlene Bush

Friday, January 11, 8:30 am Mass: 
For the repose of the soul of Jean Wilson
Mass intention by:  Marlene Bush

Saturday, January 12, 7:00 pm Mass: 
For the intentions of the people

Sunday, January 13, 10:00 am Mass:
For the intentions of: Mike Fagan
Mass intention by:  Lindsay Fagan

​​Announcements:
 
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 The Shrine/Updates.
 
The ecumenical Adult Ministry, of Our Lady of the Rockies, explores the gifts and challenges of aging through reflection and discussion.  The next workshop will be at 3 pm on Jan. 17th, 2019 at Origin in Spring Creek and the topic will be Empathy vs Obtuseness.  Empathy is being sensitive to the needs of others and not forgetting your own needs as well.  Please join us.

On the Epiphany of the Lord, in keeping with an ancient practice of the Holy Church, we announce the movable feasts of the current year:

On the 6th day of March will fall Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the most sacred Lenten season.
On the 21st day of April, you will celebrate with joy, Easter Day, the Pascal Feast of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the 2nd day of June will be the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the 9th day of June the feast of Pentecost.
On the 23rd day of June the feast of the most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
On the first day of December, the first Sunday of the Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ to whom is honour and glory forever and ever. Amen.
 
Happy New Year!

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY  (Jan. 18-25)
Pastors: If you would like to host Prayer Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity between Jan. 18 (the Feast of the Confession of Saint Peter) and Jan. 25 (the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul), please see https://www.weekofprayer.ca/ for resources or contact Fr. Adrian at 403-218-5528 or adrian.martens@calgarydiocese.ca. To help promote your service in the wider Catholic and Ecumenical Community, please provide the Ecumenical Office with information about your service. Also consider promoting the following two, joint services of prayer that will be held by the Calgary Council of Churches at Grace Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Jan. 20 from 7 to 8 pm and Ambrose University on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 11:15 am.

COVENANT LIVING OPEN HOUSE  
You are invited to visit Evanston Summit, a Catholic-based senior living community, at their Open House after Mass on Sundays (January 6, 13, 20 & 27). There will be refreshments and a tour of the Seniors Living Community. Where: Evanston Summit, 150 Evanspark Manor NW, Calgary.  Drop in between 11 am and 4 pm.  For more information about Covenant Living, visit www.covenantliving.ca  

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY CONFERENCE COMING MARCH 2019
​Join internationally acclaimed speakers, authors and our popular entertainer in the one and a half day Theology of the Body 2019 Conference to find answers to your decisive questions about our human destiny, and how to orient your life and actions toward authentic fulfilment - in Christ. 

• Speakers: Christopher West, Mike Mangione, Sr. Helena Burns, Vicki Thorn, Kevin Muico, Fr. Thomas Loya
• When: March 8 & 9, 2019
  Where: St. Michael’s Catholic Community (800 85 St. SW, Calgary)
• Registration: $50/student, $60/adult, at http://TOB.calgarydiocese.ca  
• Sessions:
  • Love Thy Body, by Sr. Helena Burns
  • Is True Love for Everyone, by Kevin Muico
  • Divine Order or Demonic Chaos, by Fr. Thomas Loya
  • God, Sex and the Meaning of Life, by Christopher West
  • The Science Behind Theology of the Body, by Vicki Thorn
  • The Masculine Genius and Feminine Genius, by Christopher West & Sr. Helena Burns
  • Made for More: Visions of the Promised Land, by Christopher West & Mike Mangion
    
    

Coldest Night of the Year – Start a team, join a team, volunteer
This year, make a New Year’s resolution to give back to your community. Your participation in Coldest Night of the Year will support those experiencing homelessness here in Calgary. So, step out for a walk along the Bow River Pathways for a chance to experience the cold,  as it is felt by our less than fortunate neighbours. You will also share in the camaraderie of your fellow participants in more than 100 locations across Canada. When: Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at 4 pm. Where: Eau Claire Market. Funds raised support Feed the Hungry and affordable housing through KAIROS Calgary. Raise $150 or pay the $25 registration fee. For more information, visit www.cnoy.org/calgarydowntown.  Events are also located in Taber, Lethbridge & Medicine Hat to support local charities.