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.
  • Bishop McGrattan and the Bishops of Alberta announce the decree restoring the Sunday obligation. See the Pastoral Letter below: 

Fr. John Petravicius: Funeral

​In the charity of your prayers, please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. John Petravicius who died peacefully in his sleep on May 22, 2022. He was 89 years of age. 

Funeral Vigil
Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 7 pm 
St. Anthony’s Church (5340 4 Street SW, Calgary)

Funeral Mass
Friday, May 27, 2022 at 11:30 am
St. Mary’s Cathedral (219 18 Avenue SW, Calgary)
Burial immediately following the Mass

St. Mary’s Cemetery
Erlton Street SW, Calgary

To learn more about Fr. John Petravicius, please read "Portrait of a priest, Fr. John Petravicius" published last year in Faithfully.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
With a profound sense of gratitude, we would like to share with you the 2021 Diocese of Calgary Impact Report.   The pandemic in 2021 was challenging and we are grateful for your dedication, commitment and courage in serving the Church especially during the uncertain time. Thank you for answering God's call to love and serve Christ in one another. 

​Synod on Synodality 

People of God throughout the world are called by the Holy Father to begin a journey of listening, dialoguing, praying and discerning together the way in which we have carried forward our life and mission of holiness in the Church and in the world. Find out how to participate in the Diocesan Phase of Synod on Synodality at catholicyyc.ca/synod

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: The third Class for First Communion will be held April 19th at 5 pm in the Church and Parish Hall.

​​Confirmation: The at-home learning schedule continues this week with lesson 4 (in class on March 22nd). Please follow the schedule.  Our next class is Tuesday, April 26th at 7 pm at the Parish Hall
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Marriage: Please contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to your desired date.

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