St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church
is an inviting family community united in Christ.       

​Parish Mission:
The Family: To encourage the participation of children and families in the Church Community by offering family focused events.

Faith Building: To promote and host Church Education, Bible Studies, and Parish Missions.
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Liturgy: To formalize our Liturgy and elicit committed parishioners to participate in all aspects of the Liturgy.

Environment: To promote clean and well-maintained premises and decorate to highlight the Liturgical Seasons.

Social: To have a Social Committee to plan and hold Parish activities.
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​Get Involved:
Welcome to St. Anthony’s Catholic Parish! Whether you are new to the Valley or a long time parishioner we are happy to have you! If you are looking to become involved, we encourage you to contact our Parish Office (403)823-2683.

St. Anthony's 
​Parish
...in a snapshot
Important News: 
  • The Weekly Bulletin can be viewed by clicking the Home Button in the Navigation Menu.
  • ​​​Confession: Saturdays at 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Church or by appointment (Please email Father Lukas at fr.lukas.d@gmail.com). 
  • For Anointing of the Sick: Please email Father Lukas or, in the case of emergencies, please call the Parish at (403)823-2683 and press '0' to be connected to Father Lukas.​
A new documentary “on humanity’s power to stop the ecological crisis” facing the world is presented at a press conference at the Vatican on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The film “The Letter,” says Cardinal Michael Czerny, “is a clarion cry to people everywhere: we have to act together, we have to do it now.” 

This documentary is packed with powerfully moving personal stories alongside the latest information about the planetary crisis and the toll it’s taking on nature and people.

Diocesan White Mass for Health Care Professionals


The Calgary Catholic Medical Association invites all health care professionals and all the faithful to celebrate White Mass on the feast day of St. Luke, the patron saint for Physicians and those working in Health Care. When: Tuesday, October 18 at 7 pm, at St. Mary's Cathedral.
  • Learn more about CCMA and get details about the Mass here.

GrACE

​A message from Alberta Catholic School Trustees' Association (ACSTA): We are very pleased to announce the provincial theme for Catholic education this year will be Walking Together in Catholic Education. Accompanying this theme is the passage "As for us, we will walk in the name of the Lord our God forever and ever" from Micah 4:5.

Pakistan Relief: Give through Development and Peace

Across 116 of Pakistan’s 160 districts, international agencies, including the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the World Health Organization (WHO), are reporting that:
  • Over 33 million people have been affected by the flooding
  • About 1,400 people have died and 12,700 have been injured
  • With over 1.72 million houses damaged or destroyed, nearly 800,000 people have been displaced
  • Some 755,000 heads of livestock have been lost
  • Over 6,700 kilometers of roads have been damaged
  • Over 1,460 health facilities have been damaged​
  • The Government of Canada is matching donations dollar for dollar (up to $3 million) until September 28, 2022 to help the people of Pakistan cope with the worst flooding in the country's history. Caritas Pakistan is counting on our support. Please give online to Caritas Pakistan through Development and Peace - Caritas Canada at www.devp.org ​​

Knights of Columbus 50/50 Draw

The Pope's Intention for October

​Let us pray the Holy Father's intention for October 2022: Let us pray that the Church, ever faithful to the Gospel and courageous in preaching it, may live in an increasing atmosphere of synodality and be a community of solidarity, fraternity, and welcome. 
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Pray for Ukraine and Russia

Development & Peace: 
Development and Peace is joining the Caritas Internationalis family, the CIDSE network, and organizations like the Catholic Near East Welfare Association in responding to Caritas Ukraine’s call. Donations may be made through the following ways:
Online: https://www2.devp.org/en/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=3&gl=24360
Phone: 1 888 664-3387
Mail: mailing a cheque drawn in favour of Development and Peace and marked Emergency Ukraine – Development & Peace, 1425 René-Lévesque Blvd West, 3rd Floor, Montréal, Québec Canada, H3G 1T7.
 
Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA Canada):
The Ukrainian bishops of Canada are working together with their churches to join CNEWA’s campaign. To donate, go to https://cnewa.org/ca/campaigns/ukraine/

Together in Action 2022

Sacraments

Reconciliation: Reconciliation is available Saturdays at the Church from 5:30 to 6:30 pm or by appointment. 
 
Baptism: Please contact the Parish Office at (403)823-2683 to arrange an appointment.

First Reconciliation and First Communion: Registration is now open for preparation programs beginning in October. There will be a registration evening on Tuesday, September 27th from 5-6 pm at the Parish Hall.

​​Confirmation: The next Confirmation Year is scheduled for 2023/2024.
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Marriage: Please contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to your desired date.

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