Our Vision: St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church is an inviting family community united in Christ.
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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. 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. 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. |
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St. Anthony's
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Important News:
- Masses are resumed. Please see our Mass Times tab for the current schedule.
- In order to observe the physical distancing protocols, our maximum capacity is 50-100 parishioners per Mass with admittance offered on a first come first serve basis.
- A non-surgical mask is only required during Holy Communion (masks will be provided or bring your own).
- The Parish Office will be open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 am - 11 am.
- Confession: Saturdays at 5:30 pm to 6:30 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.
Weekly Bulletin
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sunday, September 27, 2020
Please continue to support our parish during this difficult time. You can use the giving page on the diocesan website and designate an offertory gift to our parish, as a one-time or recurring donation. 100% of funds donated will be transferred to our parish. Give now at https://www.catholicyyc.ca/give
From the Diocese: Resources Worth Sharing
- 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - NEW Bulletin Shorts, free to use
Mass Readings | I Don't Want To! Sometimes we bristle at being told what to do. We may say a yes or a no, then do something else. The demands of Christian living are not easy. But we look to Jesus for guidance, for encouragement, for example. Reread Philippians all week. It is a longer version of what we heard on Palm Sunday. It urges us to be like Christ.- What attitude-adjustment do I need to be more like Christ?
- What will I do to be more compassionate and merciful?
- What interest of another will be important to me this week?
Reflection: Diocese of Springfield
- Save the date: Panel Discussions on Fratelli tutti, Pope Francis' soon-to-be-released encyclical letter on fraternity and social friendship. When: October 28 at 4 to 5:30 pm. Details will be shared closer to the date. Moderator: Dr. Lance Dixon (Director of Campus Ministry). Panelists: Dr. Monnetta Bailey (sociology), Dr. Peter Baltutis (history/theology), Dr. Timothy Harvie (philosophy/theology) and Dr.. Jacqueline Ho (religious studies, Eastern Traditions)
- National Campus Life Network aims for Alberta high school foothold | The National Campus Life Network (NCLN) is planning to expand its pro-life activism into 15 Catholic or Christian high schools across Canada – including four in Alberta – this school year. In Alberta, the target schools are in Lethbridge, Calgary, High River and Okotoks.
Through healthy argumentation and concrete relationship building, NCLN hopes pro-abortion students will feel inspired to become supporters of the pro-life cause and become digital activists themselves. “We are concerned about the massive amount of TikTok videos of girls filming their abortions and putting it on TikTok for everyone to see, and they’re happy and laughing that they just aborted their child. So that is acutely our focus.” Read more - Azlynn collects receiving blankets for the NICU | Meet Azlynn, a student at École Good Shepherd School in Okotoks, Alberta. COVID did not stop her from collecting receiving blankets for her birthday for the babies in the Foothill’s Hospital NICU. Azlynn and her family know first-hand how special it is to have an incubator decorated by these beautiful blankets. After Azlynn spent the first week of her life in the NICU, her family started a tradition of collecting receiving blankets for the unit. What a great example of living out Catholic social teaching! See post
- Celebrate any Saint's feast day with this short prayer | One of the primary reasons why the Church celebrates saints’ feast days is to show us an example to follow. The Church wants us to remember these men and women who have followed so closely after Jesus Christ, and to imitate their example. Here is a short prayer you can use on any feast day. Read more
- How to become a homeschooler in 12 easy steps | The pandemic has exposed many parents to the experiment in remote learning, and for some families, homeschooling is here to stay. As you dive into educating your children at home, keep these tips in mind to help you gain confidence and success. Read more
- Wanderlight - a Catholic video game | Thanks to game developers from Loyola Press, there’s a new game to tickle the fancies of Catholic gamers — Wanderlight: A Pilgrim’s Adventure. This game places players in the shoes of The Pilgrim, who travels through a variety of maps and zones, all the while meeting saints and learning Catholic prayers. Instead of traipsing from battle to battle, players are faced with puzzles meant to make them think, make ethical choices, answer Catholic trivia, or complete tasks relevant to the various saints they meet. Read more
- How do I overcome anger? | Overcoming anger is no easy task, especially when one has been hurt. It is possible, however. Emotions are normal and not at all sinful. However, we cannot allow our emotions to rule our decisions. Mike Hayes, Director of Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland, offers his advices. Read more
- How do I support my local priest? | In this podcast, Fr. Josh answers questions on how to evangelize in the workplace, how to be a good godparent and how to support and defend your local priest when there is gossip in the parish community. Listen to podcast
- Baseball teaches us to practise batting against temptation | A baseball game moves really slowly, until there is a flurry of action. Experts in the sport say everything you do in the slow part matters to do the quick part well. Father Kris Schmidt sees it as a metaphor for the Christian life. He explains it all in this week’s ‘Beggar’s Heart’ vlog. Watch vlog
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Job Posting: Parish Secretary
Are you detail oriented, proficient in MS Office and exceptional in customer service? Please apply for the part-time position of Parish Secretary at St. Anthony’s Parish. Application packages are available at the back of the Church or download and complete the application form and submit by email to Careers@calgarydiocese.ca. Please include your resume and a cover letter.
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SacramentsReconciliation: 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. Marriage: Please contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to your desired date. |
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