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Catholics on Campus has founded the first Catholic student group at MacEwan University. It can be a student's first taste of independence or their first time away from home. For Catholic students, attending a secular institution can be a time that makes or breaks their faith.
Faith study sign ups are live!
Discovery:
• first in the series
• focuses on encountering Christ
• registration deadline is January 27th
Source
• second in the series
• focuses on the Holy Spirit
• registration deadline January 15th
Why should you join us?
• you’ll get to grow in your relationship to God with other students interested in growing in their faith too
• it only takes 6 hours out of your entire semester
• there is no preparation involved
• all costs will be covered by CCMU
Want to join us? Register at: www.ccofaithstudies.ca
Catholic students find faith, friends in new MacEwan group
University can be a student’s first taste of independence or their first time away from home. For Catholic students, it can also be a time that makes or breaks their faith. “It’s an important time to catch people. It’s when they have the choice to make their faith their own,” says Kellie O’Toole, who co-founded Catholics on Campus at MacEwan University
Catholics on Campus offers students a place to share and grow their Catholic identity through fellowship, twice-a-week faith studies and the occasional off-campus event.
O’Toole and Katy Offenberger, both sophomores at MacEwan University, started recruiting for Catholics on Campus at MacEwan University in the fall at an open house that featured all student groups. Now there are 16 students signed up for fellowship and faith studies. Topics include the love of God, the divinity of Christ, the Bible, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
In December 2018, O’Toole and Offenberger attended a Catholic Christian Outreach ministry conference in Calgary and signed up for the Connect program, which encourages university students to start faith studies.
With the CCO’s help, O’Toole and Offenberger took the reins and established Catholics on Campus. By June of this year they received approvals from the university and the Edmonton Archdiocese and in September held their first event, Theology on Tap, in which students talk about faith over beers.
Catholics on Campus plan to continue their faith studies and make Theology on Tap a monthly event. For more information on Catholics on Campus, contact them on Instagram, Facebook or via email at ccmu2019@gmail.com.
https://grandinmedia.ca/catholic-students-find-faith-and-friends-in-new-group-at-macewan-university/
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Planning for the redevelopment of Camp Encounter and Our Lady of Victory Camp is under way, and first steps have been taken toward site preparation at Camp Encounter.
The Archbishop has appointed a committee to oversee this work, with Lucy Kaakyo of the Office of Lay Apostolate serving as Chair. Committee members see their service as an exciting opportunity to grow our camping ministry in a sustainable way that will continue to build community and support the Church’s evangelizing mission, particularly with our precious young people and their families.
One piece of unexpected good news: some structures from Camp Encounter are finding a new home on the Lac Ste Anne Pilgrimage site.
Updates:
Planning for the redevelopment of the two archdiocesan camps has entered a new phase with the Archbishop’s approval of a 10-year business plan for the renewal project and resumption of operations at Our Lady of Victory Camp for the 2020 camping season.
Archbishop Smith reiterated his commitment to OLVC and Camp Encounter at the first annual Archbishop’s Dinner on October 4, noting that they have played life-shaping and life-changing roles in the lives of many of the young people who have attended the camps.
On October 30, the Camps Renewal Committee presented His Grace and archdiocesan leaders with a concrete plan for moving forward. The plan calls for $5 million in capital improvements to both sites, to be completed in three phases as the required funds are raised. We are pleased to report that this plan has now been reviewed and approved.
Camp Oselia is a great place for retreats and camps. Operated by the Camp Oselia Society, this camp is owed by the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton.
Summer Camps
Retreats & Events
School Programs
Camp Rentals
Fundraisers
Our camp is here to give glory to God in His beautiful nature. Our mission is to help all kids, of all ages (even grown-ups!), to grow in mind, body, and spirit. We welcome you to enjoy this magnificent facility and beautiful environment that we have been blessed with.
Part of your community.
Camp Oselia is operated by the Camp Oselia Society, and is part of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton. Ukrainian Catholics are part of the larger Catholic Church, and we are proud to share our faith, traditions, and spirituality with everyone. You do not need to be Catholic, nor do you need to be Ukrainian to be part of our Camp.
Closer than you think.
Just a short 45 minute drive west of Edmonton, we're a quicker trip than your average grocery outing.
Camp Oselia is located on the north shore of Wabamun Lake. Just head west out of Edmonton on Highway 16 and turn south onto Range Road 53 and you're there!
53230 Range Road 53
Fallis, AB T0E 0V0
780-424-5496
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fun Christian Catholic Things To DoCamp St. Louis is a faith based camp operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Paul. Open to campers aged 5-14 and counsellors aged 15-18. While this is a Catholic camp, we are open to all youth!
(near Moose Lake, AB)
FAITH FUN AND FRIENDSHIPS
Nestled on the sandy beaches of beautiful Moose Lake, Camp St. Louis offers a summer experience rich in fun, friendship, faith. Campers range in age from seven to fourteen. Our focus is on ensuring each child has an opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ!
Fun Christian Catholic Things To Do(Monthly)
Every second Saturday of each month at St. Theresa's Parish Hall, Edmonton, Alberta
More about the Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Catholic Renewal Services of Edmonton
Please join us at St. Alphonsus Parish for our Living in the Word seminar, hosted by Prof. Stéphane Saulnier, on the Gospel of Matthew.
Sessions will be offered at 11828—85 St on Mondays, 7 to 8 p.m., from January 20 to April 6.
Please bring a bible with you, preferably a RSV Catholic Edition. Register by phone or email by January 17 by calling 780-474-5434 or email stalphonsus.edm@caedm.ca.
St. Alphonsus
11828 – 85 St NW. Edmonton, AB T5B 3E9 | T. 780.474.5434 | F. 780.479.2881
Catholic Things To DoCatholic Students' Association at the University of Alberta
Days and Times: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Place: SJC Chapel
Contact Us: uofacsa@ualberta.ca
The Catholic Students’ Association is a student-run Catholic group at the University of Alberta. Grounded in Christ, we strive to foster a community: supportive, active, and welcoming to all.
(Monthly)
At 7 p.m. on the last Monday of each month, at St. Anthony Parish, 10661 - 82 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Parents, are you broken-hearted about the loss of your children's Catholic faith? Have you wondered what you can do? Join us in prayer to St. Monica, patron saint of those anxious about the salvation of loved ones.
Monthly evenings at St. Joseph's Basilica with the opportunity for Confession, Adoration and for encountering the Beautiful through Sacred Music.
“Adoremus” is a Latin word that means “Let us adore.” And that’s exactly what we want to do. These evenings at St. Joseph Basilica will be a time to encounter Christ through Eucharistic Adoration, Scripture, Confession, and Benediction. We will meet once per month to adore the Lord from 7:30 till 9:00 pm, with the opportunity to socialize afterwards. This is a chance to deepen your relationship with the Lord, and to meet other people doing the same thing.
Mission: To spread love and devotion for Christ in the Eucharist.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/StJosephBasilicaAdoremus/events/?ref=page_internal
St. Joseph's Basilica | 10044 - 113 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 1N8
http://www.stjosephbasilica.com
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Please join Fr. Simmy and Fr. Benjamin on Thursday, January 9th at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall for an evening of Credo!
Credo is a Latin word that means “I believe.” and that’s exactly what we want to do. This Faith Study Group welcomes any young adult (18-35) who wishes to seriously reflect on the beautiful faith we profess as Christians. Please meet in the Parish Hall (first door next to Teddy’s).
This is a chance to grow in your knowledge and love of our Lord Jesus, and to meet other people desiring to do the same.
St. Joseph's Basilica | 10044 - 113 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 1N8
https://www.stjosephbasilica.com
Catholic Things To DoON HUMAN RIGHTS
ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948, the right to an adequate standard of living, including food, clothing and housing, has been recognized as a fundamental human right.
There are 30 articles in the Human Rights Declaration. I will talk about some of them.
1. Free and equal All human beings are born free and equal and should be treated the same way.
2. Freedom from discrimination Everyone can claim their rights regardless of sex, race, language, religion, social standing, etc.
3. Right to life Everyone has the right to life and to live in freedom and safety.
4. Freedom from slavery No one has the right to treat you as a slave nor should you enslave anyone.
5. Freedom from torture No one has the right to torture you.
6. Right to equality before the law The law is the same for everyone and should be applied in the same manner to all.
7. Access to justice You have the right to obtain legal help and access the justice system when your rights are not respected.
8. Right to a fair trial Trials should be public and tried in a fair manner by an impartial and independent tribunal.
A good part of the world population does not enjoy any of these rights.
9. Presumption of innocence You are considered innocent until it can be proved you are guilty according to law. If accused of a crime you have the right to a defense.
10. Right to privacy You have the right to protection if someone tried to harm your good name, enter your home without permission or interfere with your correspondence.
11. Freedom of movement You have the right to leave or move within your own country and you should be able to return.
12. Right to asylum If you are persecuted at home, you have the right to seek protection in another country.
13. Right to nationality You have the right to belong to a country and have a nationality.
14. Right to marriage and to have a family Men and women have the right to marry when they are legally able without limits due to race, nationality or religion. Families should be protected by the Government and the justice system.
15. Right to own property You have the right to own things. No one has the right to illegally take them from you.
16. Freedom of religion or belief Everyone has the right to freely manifest their religion, to change it and to practice it alone or with others.
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(Monthly)
Called to Protect is an abuse prevention training program designed for all clergy, staff and lay volunteers within our Archdiocese. Through two videos and group discussion, participants learn tools to identify inappropriate behaviours, methods to report potential abuse and best practices in ministering safely to the young and vulnerable. Everyone involved in any type of ministry within parishes is asked to attend this 2.5 hour session. You may attend any session offered throughout the Archdiocese, but ensure that you register the day you attend and contact your parish office to inform them of the date and location that you took the course.
This workshop is intended for adults only. The material is highly sensitive and is not meant for children under 18 years of age. Dates are available from time to time at parishes in the city. Please go to the Archdiocesan calendar to view the calendar : http://caedm.ca/CalledToProtectCalendar.aspx To read Archbishop Smith’s letter to the parishioners of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton about Safe Environments and Abuse Prevention go to http://caedm.ca/protect.
Mandatory Workshop for all Committee and Ministry Volunteers
All Ministry Volunteers, Priests and Staff are required to take the Called to Protect Workshop, which provides important information and training about Safe Environments and Abuse Prevention. If you have already taken this workshop, you do not have to attend again.
The following sessions are scheduled for parishes in the Archdiocese. You may register by calling the parish.
This workshop is intended for adults only. The material is highly sensitive and is not meant for children under 18 years of age. Other dates are available from time to time at other parishes in the city. Please go to the Archdiocesan calendar to view other times: http://caedm.ca/CalledToProtectCalendar.aspx To read Archbishop Smith’s letter to the parishioners of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton about Safe Environments and Abuse Prevention go to http://caedm.ca/protect.
Please register in advance, providing your name, home parish, and phone number, to the respective Parish Office.
Catholic Things To DoProvidence Renewal Centre
3005 119 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T6J 5R5
780-430-9491
St. Albert
Star of the North Retreat Centre
3A St. Vital Avenue
St. Albert, Alberta
Canada T8N 1K1
https://www.starofthenorth.ca/register/browse/programs-2
Phone (780) 459-5511
(Annual - March)
(Annually - May)
(Annual - August)
Our Lady of Good Counsel & Shrine - see FAQs and location (Junction of Highway 45 and Highway 831, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0)
In the year 1918, early Polish settlers built a shrine in the memory of Our Lady of Lourdes in Alberta. To this day the shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the province to the annual Skaro Pilgrimage, held every year on August 14-15, marking the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. See map. 100 years in 2018!
(Annual - August)
For details click Parking and Camping
Email: lacsteanne@caedm.ca
Location: Lac Ste Anne Trail 3510, #300 Lac Ste Anne, AB, T0E 0A1. Tel: 780-924-3550
(October)
The 2019 Liturgy Conference that will held on the weekend of October 25-26, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Kelowna, BC.
The Conference theme is: “When I in Awesome Wonder": Encountering Christ in Symbol, Ritual and Movement in Mass.
This conference will help participants to:
Understand more fully the symbols used in our liturgical celebrations, especially the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Become knowledgeable of best practices when using technology and media at Mass.
Explore music from the forthcoming Music for Catholic Worship hymnal, which will soon be available for use across Canada.
Our presenter is Christina Ronzio, Director of the National Liturgy Office (English Sector) and Secretary to the Episcopal Commission for Liturgy and the Sacraments, Canadian Conference Catholic Bishops.
October 25—26, 2019
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
2547 Hebert Street—West Kelowna, BC V4T 0A2
Session #1 Minds Attuned to Hearts and Voices
Session #2 More than Words: Symbol, Ritual and Movement Part 1
Session #3 More than Words: Symbol, Ritual and Movement Part 2
Session #4 Music for Catholic Worship
Session #5 Living and Worshiping in a Technological Age
Only ONE participant per registration form
E-mail registration to Martha Primus (mprimus@pgdiocese.bc.ca)
For more information, call Martha at 1-250-964-4424 Ext 2202
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 11, 2019
Junior Legion of Mary invites our parish’s youth, aged 7-17 years to join the weekly gatherings. Saturdays, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm upstairs in the Fr Corrigan Room
Inquiries, contact Alexandria 780.807.3856 or Jean 780.909.7438
The Catholic Parish of Corpus Christi | 2707 - 34 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6T1P5
(780) 466-7576
Join us each month for musical, mediative prayer with scripture, silence and songs of Taizé. All services are at 7-8 p.m.
For more information, visit Taizé Prayer in Edmonton and Area on Facebook.
@edmontontaizeprayer
https://www.facebook.com/edmontontaizeprayer
Call 780-440-6711 for more info.
A listing of Edmonton and area events and prayer services for those interested in musical, ecumenical prayer in the style of Taizé, France. Please share!
Taizé is a tiny village hidden in the hills of Burgundy in eastern France. Since 1940 it has been the home of an ecumenical community of brothers whose prayer, three times a day, is at the centre of their life. The Taizé community welcomes pilgrims of all ages and nationalities and its desire is to create reconciliation and trust in the world.
In Edmonton Taizé Prayer is usually an ecumenical, musical, meditative hour of silence, song, and prayer that is open to all Christians. When we pray in the style of Taizé, short chants, sometimes in different languages, are repeated many times to create a meditative atmosphere in which we can hear God speaking to our souls.
(Ukrainian Catholic Church)
Ministering to Youth and Young Adults in Alberta
EVERY FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH SATURDAY, ST. AGNES HALL
All youth ages 12 to 18 are invited to our February 22nd Youth Night from 6:00 to 8:00! Supper is provided! Snacks are welcome!
St. Agnes: 10826-62 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6H 1N1
St. Anthony: 10661-82 Avenue (Whyte Avenue), Edmonton, AB T6E 2A6
REAL - Religious Education Activities for Life
REAL - Religious Education Activities for Life
Elk Island Catholic Schools
Want to see the Catholic faith grow among our young people? Get REAL!
The REAL Foundation (formerly Elk Island Catholic Schools Education Foundation) was formed in 2001 by members of the Catholic community who wanted to help students grow in their faith through enhanced spiritual experiences. The Foundation supports the mission of EICS for the religious education and spiritual growth of over 5,900 students in the urban and rural communities of Camrose, Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, Strathcona County and Vegreville.
A REAL Promise
As a Catholic community, we have a responsibility to help our children grown in faith. We make this promise at every baptism, when we pledge to help parents and godparents raise their children in Catholic faith. At REAL, we take this promise seriously.
(Holy Family Parish in St. Albert)
Do you want to meet youth your age who share your faith? Do you want to play amazing games with amazing people? Do you want to have great discussions about the faith? Unite and Verve are for you! Mondays from 7:00—9:00 pm, Unite will be held at the church for youth in grades 9-12. Verve will be on Wednesdays from 7:00—8:30 pm. Our first few nights will be filled with fun games and activities, so that we can get to know each other. If you are interested, or have questions, please email Noëlle at youthprograms@holyfamilyparish.ca
(St. Thomas More Catholic Parish)
Challenge and Conquest
Challenge and Conquest
We are always happy to have new faces at our Youth Groups (no matter that it is the middle of the school year!). Challenge and Conquest are our girls and boys youth groups for members ages 10 – 15. It is run through the help of High school Leaders who are 15 – 18 years old. The girls and boys grow in their Catholic faith through activities, faith formation, games, food and service projects!
We meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at St. Thomas More Parish. If you are interested and looking for how to register:
St. Thomas More Parish - 210 Haddow Close NW, Edmonton, AB T6R 2P3, AB Canada
Tel: 780-434-6313
Sara Dmitri [Ext. 223] SaraDmitri@stmparish.com
You Give Them Something to Eat: A Resource and Guide for Pastoral Planning for Youth Ministry in Canada by A Team of Canadian Youth Ministers:
The mission of the Office of Youth Evangelization is to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ into the lives of youth and young adults of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton -- into their families, schools, communities and, through the workings of the Holy Spirit, to convert them and society by the power and message of the Gospel itself.
Coordinator: Lisa Macquarrie
Phone: 780-306-7521 or 780-469-1010 ext. 7521
Catholic Young Adult programming in Northern Alberta, including the cities of Edmonton and Red Deer in the Archdiocese of Edmonton and the Edmonton Eparchy as well as any other Eastern Catholics including those:
above age 35 whose inclusion may be appropriate
working in careers
attending any form of higher education
participating in the vocation to Marriage
Young Adult Seminarians
discerning a call to the priesthood, religious life, and marriage
Read more about what it is here
Anyone participating in ministry or programming for Catholic Young Adults in Alberta is welcome to join the working group proper, and anyone who would like to remain informed as to our current proposals and events, but not become a full member, may join as an Associate.
If you yourself have not yet registered, please JOIN THE GROUP by filling out this form.
Administration of the working group for 2019-2020 is by Twyla Lapointe, twyla.lapointe@gmail.com | 780-250-6878
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Young Adults - fun and faith activities & events
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Young Adults - fun and faith activities & events
(Ages 18-35)
Are you between the ages of 18 - 35? Join us for fun, spiritual & community-building activities on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:15 pm (unless otherwise posted) in the MacNeil hall. Please check out our facebook page "St. Theresa Young Adult Ministry". Twyla - 780.250.6878
St. Theresa Roman Catholic Parish | 7508 – 29 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6K 3Y8
Youth Corner
Youth Corner
GRADES 4 - 8 “YK United” (Youth/Kids United) Every Monday (Except the 5th Monday if any) 6:00 - 8:00 pm, MacNeil hall.
GRADES 9 - 12 “LIFE TEEN” Every Friday (Except the 5th Friday if any) 7:00 - 9:00 pm, MacNeil hall.
St. Theresa Roman Catholic Parish | 7508 – 29 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6K 3Y8
One of our priorities at Holy Trinity Parish is youth and young adult ministry. We have many well established groups for young people of all ages, including LIFE TEEN (grades 9-12), Conquest Boys & Challenge Girls Clubs (grades 5-8), and Blue Knights & Little Flowers (grades 1-4).
for questions, contact James Whyte by phone at 780-960-0135 or by email at youth@trinitycatholic.net
Holy Trinity Catholic Parish | 200 Boundary Road, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 3A5
World Youth Day
World Youth Day
Upcoming World Youth Day themes focus on path of Christian life
The next international celebration of World Youth Day is in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2022.
The Cathedral Cantorei (ladies’ choir) sings at the 5:00pm Mass on Sundays, every two weeks. Any ladies wishing to be considered for this choir should contact the Basilica’s Director of Music, Roderick Bryce at basilica.music@caedm.ca. The Cathedral Cantorei rehearse on Tuesday evenings and are a welcoming group looking for new voices.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is coming to the Archdiocese of Edmonton. Are you a CGS trained catechist? If so, the Archdiocese of Edmonton is calling on you. For more information or to learn about this catechetical program for children, please contact Julie Moquin, Coordinator of the Office of Catechesis, at JMoquin@caedm.ca or 780-469-1010 ext. 2132.
Edmonton City Centre Mall East
AN OASIS OF PEACE AND SERENITY IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN EDMONTON.
Alleluia! St. Benedict Chapel, located on the second floor of Edmonton City Centre Mall, had been closed for repairs due to flooding, but the good news is that the Chapel is now OPEN!
Drop by this unique sacred space next time you're in downtown!
The chapel has two Mass celebrations on each weekday (7:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.), as well as one Mass on Saturdays (12:15 p.m.). The chapel is open between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on weekdays.
St. Benedict Chapel
225A City Centre East Mall (second floor, behind Accu-Search Inc. registry services)
10205 - 101 Street Edmonton AB T5J 2Y9
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An online news portal from a Catholic angle
If you haven’t already checked out the new digital news portal of the Archdiocese of Edmonton, please do so by visiting: www.grandinmedia.ca
Grandin Media is an ambitious online news portal. It reflects the beauty of our faith across schools, workplaces and society as a whole, highlighting how we’re living our Catholic faith journey.
Our goal is inform, to inspire, to evangelize and to fill a gaping and persistent hole on the Canadian news media scene – the Catholic angle and the portrayal of our faith as we know it. Instead of having the secular media define what it means to be a Catholic and to live out our faith, we’re doing it ourselves. We’re providing news where the faith hasn’t been edited out. It’s in fact at the forefront.
Do you know someone who would like to become Catholic?
Would you like to Sponsor someone who would like to become Catholic?
For Adults wishing to be initiated into the Catholic Church, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will run from 12 Sep 2019 to 31 May 2020.
For practicing Catholics who wish to be a Sponsor, this is a richly rewarding experience of sharing faith and an opportunity to learn more about the “treasure” that is yours! A pamphlet depicting the four-phase RCIA Process is located at the entrance of the Church. Visit the RCIA links at stm.caedm.ca for more details on the program including audio & slide shows of the teaching sessions.
Contact Olivia Dias: 780-434-6313 ext. 226 or stm.rcia.coord@stmparish.com
St. Thomas More Parish - 210 Haddow Close NW, Edmonton, AB T6R 2P3, AB Canada
Ministries within RCIA
Please consider serving as a prayer partner or sponsor. Contact Bonnie in the Parish Office for more information by calling 780-488-7295 Ext.230 or email Bonnie.Kirk@caedm.ca.
Your Own Journey: If you would like to explore becoming Catholic we’d ask you to also contact Bonnie in the Parish Office by calling 780-488-7295 Ext.230 or email Bonnie.Kirk@caedm.ca.
St. Joseph's Basilica | 10044 - 113 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 1N8
What is RCIA?
∗ an encounter with Christ within the community of the faithful, our parish community of OLPH
∗ a gradual process which welcomes new members into the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)
∗ where we share our faith stories
∗ where we are formed in the teachings and practices of Catholicism
∗ where we deepen our relationship with Christ
∗ where we build and renew community
Who attends RCIA?
∗ unbaptized adults inquiring into the Catholic faith
∗ baptized adult Christians or Catholics who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist
When and where does RCIA meet?
∗ RCIA at OLPH meets on Thursday evenings 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., from mid-September until Pentecost (Sept. 19, 2019 – May 28, 2020) in one of the meeting rooms downstairs
∗ we also attend weekend Masses together and will participate in “Dismissal” at Mass. What is Dismissal? After the homily we, as RCIA participants, are called forward and the priest will say a blessing over the inquirers, sponsors and catechists and we are "dismissed" to go and study the Word of God that we just heard in the readings during Mass.
∗ occasionally we meet on another evening or Saturday for a special event, e.g. Ecumenical Mission, Forgiven workshop, Parish Mission, Easter Vigil Retreat
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish (OLPH) | 13 Brower Drive - Sherwood Park, AB Canada T8H 1Y7
What happens at RCIA?
♦ a team of catechists (“teachers”), fellow participants and godparents or sponsors (someone, who is already a practicing Catholic, to walk with you on your journey) gather together to discuss the faith and explore questions about Catholicism
♦ a wide range of topics are discussed including the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist; the Sacrament of Matrimony, the Sacrament of Holy Orders, and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
♦ we participate in a Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession workshop (typically on a Saturday afternoon) to learn about the Sacrament of Reconciliation
♦ we also have a tour of the church and a "teaching Mass" where we explain what we do during Mass and why
♦ we talk about God, Jesus, Mary, the Saints, prayer, scripture (the Bible), church history, church hierarchy, Advent, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, the 10 Commandments, the Beatitudes, the Creeds, social justice, and more.
♦ a typical evening will include song, scripture, prayer, a lecture/talk, a movie/DVD presentation, group discussion, question and answer time, personal sharing and reflection
♦ we enjoy fellowship and hospitality
♦ we also participate in parish wide events and volunteer with local foodbanks, ICPM lunches, reverse collections, and more
♦ several Rites occur along the way at weekend or weekday Masses, each one bringing you closer to becoming Catholic at the Easter Vigil
What happens at Easter Vigil?
♦ at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 11, 2020, those who have completed their preparation and wish to be received into the Catholic Church enter the Church through the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist or Confirmation and Eucharist for those already baptized
What happens next?
♦ RCIA continues until Pentecost during the period of Mystagogy (a Greek word which means mystery) which is a time to reflect upon the mysteries of the sacraments and to begin living out your new faith in practical ways
Interested or need more information? Please contact Pat in the office at 780-467-5470 or pat@olph.ca
Catholic Things To DoWHAT IS IT? The RCIA is a process for anyone who wishes to join the Catholic faith.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? RCIA adapted for children is intended for:
1. Children who have never been baptized as infants and are of catechetical age (7 to 14 years old).
2. Children who were baptized in another Christian tradition and now wish to become part of the Catholic Community.
3. Children who were baptized as Catholics but have not received the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation.
HOW LONG IS THE PROCESS? September 25, 2019 – May 20, 2020
Children of catechetical ages 7 to 14 years old, need to be registered in the RCIA adapted for children on or before Sept. 25, 2019 to prepare for the reception of the Sacrament of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist) during Easter Vigil on Apr. 11, 2020.
WHO DO I CONTACT? Sr. Adrialen Vallecera, RVM at 780.463.8646, ext. 2224 or sradrialen@strcp.com Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
St. Theresa's Parish
7508 29 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta
Phone: 780-463-8646
From September 1 to October 4, Christians around the world will celebrate the Season of Creation. This is the annual occasion to pray and commit to actions of care for our common home, Earth.
Learn more and find resources for the season at seasonofcreation.org.
Global Catholic Climate Movement
Global Catholic Climate Movement works within the Catholic Church to better care for our common home. Our founding document is Pope Francis’ encyclical on climate change and ecology, Laudato Si’. We are guided by a set of core values.
Our goals
GCCM aims to enable the Catholic community to bring Laudato Si’ to life in the three dimensions of the climate crisis:
SPIRITUAL DIMENSION:
– The papal call to action: “We must therefore encourage and support the ‘ecological conversion’ which has made humanity more sensitive to the catastrophe to which it has been heading” (St John Paul II).
– GCCM’s goal: to enable an ecological conversion of the Catholic faithful, a “change of heart” that can motivate an integral ecology and a more passionate concern for God’s creation.
LIFESTYLE DIMENSION:
– The papal call to action: “Humanity is called to recognize the need for changes of lifestyle, production and consumption, in order to combat this warming” and “highly polluting fossil fuels need to be progressively replaced without delay.” (Pope Francis, LS 23, 165).
– GCCM’s goal: to help the Catholic family lead by example and dramatically shrink its collective carbon footprint.
PUBLIC SPHERE DIMENSION:
– The papal call to action: “The Church has a responsibility towards creation and she must assert this responsibility in the public sphere… She must above all protect mankind from self-destruction.” (Pope Benedict XVI, Caritas in Veritate 51)
– GCCM’s goal: to raise a loud and prophetic voice critiquing the “unlimited growth” paradigm and calling for bold policies to advance 100% renewable energy.
40 Days for Life - Sept. 25 - Nov. 3, 2019
The fall campaign of 40 Days for Life runs from Sept. 25 - Nov. 3. 40 Days for Life is a pro-life prayer campaign that includes prayer & fasting, prayer vigil, and community outreach. The most visible component is the prayer vigil, which takes place outside the abortion facility.
We hope you will be able to spend some time praying outside the abortion clinic (Woman's Health Options - 12409-109 A Ave, Edmonton). Because of the new access zone law, we need to be at least 50 metres away from the abortion facility. If you would like to see the access zone map (showing where we can stand), please contact us and we will email it to you.
If you would like a sign, they are available here at the office (212, 11125-107 Ave., Edmonton). They are also available at St. Andrew's Centre (12720 - 111 Ave., Edmonton) in the foyer, under the literature table.
Please join us in prayer, fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach to protect mothers and their children from abortion.
For opportunities to serve in vigil, please contact Lori at 780-425-1637 or info@edmontonprolife.org and visit 40daysforlife.com/Edmonton.
Respect for Life . . .
“Every child who, rather than being born, is condemned unjustly to being aborted, bears the face of Jesus Christ, bears the face of the Lord, who even before he was born, and then just after birth, experienced the world’s rejection.
And every elderly person… even if he is ill or at the end of his days, bears the face of Christ. They cannot be discarded, as the ‘culture of waste’ suggests!” -Pope Francis -
Speech to Catholic healthcare professionals & gynecologists Sep 20, 2013
Text to Save a Life
Text to Save a Life
Join ALIES & The Back Porch in prayer for preborn babies and their abortion-minded parents. There are currently over 300 people signed up for "Text to Save a Life" to increase prayer at the exact moment when Back Porch clients, staff and volunteers need it the most.
Text BACKPORCH to 555-888 to sign up! You will receive specific prayer requests via text message from that same number. If you're already signed up, you might notice that this is a new phone number. Don't worry, you'll receive the text messages as usual and they will all end with - BP, so you know the text is a prayer request from The Back Porch.
When: Thursdays at 1:00 - 2:00pm
Where: Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel at St. Joseph Basilica
St. Joseph's Basilica | 10044 - 113 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 1N8
https://www.stjosephbasilica.com
Everyone is invited to the Marian Movement of Priest’s Cenacle for rosary; reading then sharing thoughts from a book of Mary’s messages "To the Priests, Our Lady's Beloved Sons"; consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Prayer materials are provided. Come with open hearts through Mary to Jesus.
*Note: If there is a funeral mass or church tour, the cenacle will start at 12:45pm.
Apostolic blessing was given by St. Pope John Paul II in 1993. Call (780) 934-2031 for more information.
We invite and encourage you to update your information on our website at newman.edu/Alumni. Soon we will be releasing a list of the events we have scheduled for our 50th anniversary this coming academic year, and we want a way to contact you because we plan for the alumni to be a huge part of the celebrations!
Don’t Lose Touch
There are many ways to keep in touch with the College and keep that NTC community spirit alive. Let us know what you are doing, professionally and personally; participate in volunteer opportunities that allow you to stay connected with staff, faculty, students and graduates; represent your alma mater on the NTC Alumni Association.
Have you recently moved? Gotten married? Completed another degree? Do we have your current address and information? If not, update your record on this page and stay connected.
In addition to the electronic form, you can send your updated information to communications@newman.edu, or call (780) 392-2450. We also have a toll-free number in Canada at 1-866-392-2450.
In an effort to re-establish the NTC Alumni Association, we are looking for alum who wish to participate on the alumni advisory committee. Please contact Doreen.Bloos@newman.edu
Congratulations to the Society of the Faithful Companions of Jesus, which is approaching a significant landmark in its life and history: 200 years since its foundation in Amiens, France. For the FCJs, their Companions in Mission, friends, colleagues and associates, celebrations began on the Foundress’s birthday, September 21, and will end on the Feast of Christ the King, November 22, 2020. The Sisters have served in Alberta since 1885. If you know an FCJ sister, giver her an extra prayer!
This fall, nine parishes will be offering the archdiocesan support program for those grieving a loss, Grief as a Journey: Our Walk to Emmaus.
We have posted a list of these parishes at for your information at caedm.ca/grief and will be updating as necessary.
Download the list of Grief as a Journey Programs (PDF)
A new program developed by the Archdiocese of Edmonton, for those experiencing loss of a loved one is being offered Tuesday evenings (7:15—9:00 p.m.) in Our Lady’s Room beginning October 8th to November 5th, 2019 .
This program is designed to be a support through the difficulties of loss and grief to hope and healing. To cover the cost of materials, there will be a free will offering, but, only if you wish.
Pre-registration is preferred but not necessary.
Please call Bonnie at 780-960-0135 for more information.
Holy Trinity Catholic Parish | 200 Boundary Road, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 3A5
Catholic health care
Catholic health care
a ministry
a ministry
a mission
a mission
a movement
a movement
Celebrating Catholic Health Care
Celebrating Catholic Health Care
From October 6 to 12, 2019 we will celebrate the very first National Catholic Health Care Week.
This week organized by the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada provides the opportunity to highlight the inspiring work of Catholic health care organizations, such as Covenant Health and Covenant Care, both within the Archdiocese of Edmonton and across Canada.
At the heart of Catholic health care is a deep respect for the intrinsic value and dignity of every human being and an unwavering commitment to serving all people, from all backgrounds and faiths – especially society’s most vulnerable.
Prayers of the Faithful
During National Catholic Health Care Week, we pray for our Catholic hospitals, seniors care centers, social services and other health care agencies. May they continue to provide healing and give strength to the people and communities they serve.
During National Catholic Health Care Week, we pray for the physicians, nurses, employees, volunteers and all who serve our Catholic health care institutions. May they reflect the face of Jesus as they care for those experiencing illness, disability, and end of life.
During National Catholic Health Care Week, we pray for those who are receiving care in our Catholic health care facilities, especially those who are most vulnerable. May they find empathy, compassion, and the love of God in the midst of health difficulties, and may they see they face of God in those who provide support.
National Catholic Health Care Week is a celebration of our unwavering commitment to serve Canadians, journeying with people throughout their lives, and offering healing in body, mind, and spirit.
We have cared for people in small towns and urban centres for 400 years. Catholic women of faith laid the foundation for today’s health system. They were driven by audacious bravery, steadfast belief in the sacredness of each person, and unshakeable willingness to offer love and hope.
Catholic health care starts with a spiritual purpose: a deep-rooted calling to serve everyone and to come to each other with vulnerability.
Today, Catholic health care is flourishing. We continue the legacy of the Sisters, working closely with funders and partners to be responsive to the changing and growing needs of individuals and families across the country. We are leaders and advocates, making the health system stronger.
We may be 400 years old, but we’ve only just begun.
#MyMission
#OurMission
In the lead-up to the Extraordinary Missionary Month in October, the Society for the Propagation of the Faith has launched the Canadian component of an international social media campaign, “My mission is.”
The society (whose works are supported by our gifts through Together We Serve)invites Canadian Catholics to participate in the campaign by using the official template to write down what they believe is their life’s mission, in as few words as possible. Participants must then post a picture or video of themselves with their mission to their social accounts using the hashtag, #MyMission, while challenging others to do the same.
“We all have a special mission in life, which we carry out in love and solidarity,” said Father Alex Osei, national director of Pontifical Mission Societies for English Canada. “Our hope is to remind people of all ages that they are called to mission, through their baptism, and that God will give them the graces to live their mission to go out and preach the Good News of Christ, through deeds and words, to all the ends of the earth.”
The campaign has two phases. The theme, “My mission is”, will take place during August and September, with the second theme “Our Mission is,” taking place during the month of October.
To help Catholics prepare for the Extraordinary Missionary Month, Society for the Propagation of the Faith has developed a long list of resources, including a 15 page manual.
October is the month of evangelization
“Baptized and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World” is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the Extraordinary Mission Month. Awakening the awareness of the missio ad gentes, and reinvigorating the sense of responsibility for proclaiming the Gospel with new enthusiasm, are themes that combine the pastoral concern of Pope Benedict XV in his Apostolic Letter Maximum Illud, published 100 years ago, with the missionary vitality expressed by Pope Francis in his recent Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium: “Missionary action is the paradigm of every work of the Church.” (EG 15)
How to Live the Extraordinary Missionary Month October 2019
There are four dimensions, specified by the Pope, to live more intensely the journey of preparation for the Extraordinary Missionary Month October 2019:
A personal encounter with Jesus Christ alive in His Church through the Eucharist, the Word of God, personal and communal prayer;
Testimony: missionary saints, martyrs and confessors of the faith, as an expression of the Church scattered throughout the world;
Missionary formation: biblical, catechetical, spiritual and theological;
Missionary charity.
Extraordinary Mission Month Opening Mass
All are welcome to join Archbishop Richard Smith for the opening Mass for the Extraordinary Mission Month on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Basilica.
Pope Francis proclaimed an Extraordinary Missionary Month to be celebrated October 2019: “Baptized and Sent, the Church of Christ on Mission in the World.”
The Holy Father invites us to live each day with Jesus in the same understanding as when He Commissioned of the Disciples, where he says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28: 19-20).
Pope Francis writes: “May the Extraordinary Missionary Month prove an intense and fruitful occasion of grace, and promote initiatives and above all prayer, the soul of all missionary activity. May it likewise advance the preaching of the Gospel, works of Christian charity, and practical works of cooperation and solidarity between Churches, so that missionary zeal may revive and never be wanting among us.”
Prayer proposed by Pope Francis for the Extraordinary Missionary Month October 2019
Heavenly Father, when Your only begotten Son Jesus Christ rose from the dead, he commissioned his followers to “go and make disciples of all nations” and You remind us that through our Baptism we are made sharers in the mission of the Church.
Empower us by the gifts of the Holy Spirit to be courageous and zealous in bearing witness to the Gospel, so that the mission entrusted to the Church, which is still very far from completion, may find new and efficacious expressions that bring life and light to the world.
Help us make it possible for all peoples to experience the saving love and mercy of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.
EnCourage
EnCourage
EnCourage is an apostolate which provides pastoral care for families and friends of people who experience same-sex attractions and/or gender dysphoria.
For more information contact Father Joseph at Joesph.Vadassery@caedm.ca.
Fall-Winter 2019 & Spring-Summer 2020
Online Marriage Preparation – This program requires the referral of the parish pastor.
For more information contact Steve in the Office of Life and Family at 780-469-1010 or to email click Contact Us and select Life and Family.
Click here to search for a specific parish, mass time, or location in The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton.
Catholic Things To Do
Catholic Parishes & Mass Times in Edmonton:
Annunciation Catholic Church, Edmonton
9420 – 163 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5R 0A7
780-484-6534
9034 - 95 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6C 1Z3
(780) 468-4071
2707 - 34 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T6T 1P5
780-466-7576
https://www.corpuschristi-edm.ca
Edmonton Ordinariate Community
(St. Benedict, Edmonton, The Deanery of St. John the Baptist)
3639 116 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5W 0W7
(Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish - Ukrainian Catholic Church)
(825) 200-2006
18407 - 60 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T6M 1X7
780-487-7765
11485 - 106 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5G 2P8
780-477-2450
Latin Mass Community of Edmonton - Vital Grandin Chaplaincy
St. Edmund's Roman Catholic Parish
13120 - 116 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5E 5H5
587-454-1622
Mary Help of Christians (Chinese), Edmonton
10140 - 119 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5K 1Y9
780-482-7481
Nativity of Mary (Croatian), Edmonton
10560 - 98 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 2N4
780-429-0559
https://nativityofmaryedmonton.com
Our Lady of Fatima (Portuguese), Edmonton
12311 - 55 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5W 5G1
780-474-2805
https://ourladyoffatima.caedm.ca
Our Lady of Good Help Maronite, Edmonton
9805 - 76 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T6E 1K6
780-433-8571
https://www.facebook.com/Our-Lady-of-Good-Help-Church-104417019647558/
Our Lady of Guadalupe (Spanish), Edmonton
11310 - 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5G 0C9
780-455-6300
Our Lady Queen of Poland (Polish), Edmonton
9906 - 83 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T6E 2C1
780-439-8800
Queen of Martyrs (Vietnamese), Edmonton
13210 -133A Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5L 3T7
780-423-5389
http://caedm.ca/ParishesMassTimes/QueenofMartyrsVietnamese
10555 - 50A Street NW
Edmonton, AB T6A 2C8
780-468-4071
Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, Edmonton
10821 - 96 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 2J8
780-422-3052
Santa Maria Goretti (Italian), Edmonton
9110 - 110 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 4A1
780-422-8304
10826 - 62 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T6E 2A6
780-432-0611
9120 146 Street, NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 0W2
11828 - 85 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5B 3E9
780-474-5434
Roman Catholic Parishes of St. Alphonsus and St. Clare
https://www.stal-stclare.caedm.ca
12810 - 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5M 2N7
780-451-6601
10661 - 82 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T6E 2A6
780-432-0611
225A City Centre East Mall (second floor)
10205 - 101 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5J 2Y9
https://stbenedictchapel.caedm.ca
St. Benedict Community (Our community consists of a group of Roman Catholic former Anglicans)
11030 St. Albert Trail NW
Edmonton, AB T5M 3K7
(Knights of Columbus Hall, rear entrance)
780-764-2044
https://caedm.ca/ParishesMassTimes/StBenedictCommunity
St. Boniface (German), Edmonton
9510 - 101 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 0B3
780-422-2761
http://st-boniface-edmonton.org
17511 - 112 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5X 5Z2
780-456-5399
6310 - 118 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5W 1G1
780-471-2353
Roman Catholic Parishes of St. Alphonsus and St. Clare
14406 - 62 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5A 2E9
780-473-4259
https://stdominicsavio.caedm.ca
13120 - 116 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5E 5H5
780-455-8592
St. Emeric (Hungarian), Edmonton
12960 - 112 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5E 6J1
780-452-1198
https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Emeric-Hungarian-Church/118591341589218
St. Joachim (French), Edmonton
9928 - 110 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5K 1J3
780-482-3233
http://paroissesaintjoachim.com
13503 - 40 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5A 3L9
780-478-0198
St. John the Evangelist, Edmonton
9830 - 148 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5N 3E8
780-452-3988
http://stjohnevangelist.edm.caedm.ca
St. Joseph's Basilica, Edmonton
10044 - 113 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5K 1N8
780-488-7295
https://www.stjosephbasilica.com
St. Joseph's College (U of A), Edmonton
11325 - 89 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2J5
780-492-7681
https://www.ualberta.ca/st-josephs
St. Jung Ha Sang (Korean), Edmonton
8350 - 77 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T6C 0L4
780-450-0730
St. Mark's Community of the Deaf, Edmonton
3005 - 119 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T6J 5R5
TTY 780-701-1817, Voice 780-436-7250
Text Message: 780.237.1885
http://www.deafcatholicedmonton.org
13131 - 86 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5E 3B5
780-475-2888
St. Patrick Parish officially closed on September 30, 2018, and is now served by St. Alphonsus Parish.
For information on sacramental records from St. Patrick Parish, please contact St. Alphonsus at 780-474-5434.
7508 – 29 Avenue NW,
Edmonton, AB T6K 3Y8
780-463-8646
St. Thomas d'Aquin (French), Edmonton
8410 - 89 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T6C 4N3
780-469-4182
http://www.aquin.paroisses.frab.ca
210 Haddow Close NW,
Edmonton, AB T6R 2P3
780-434-6313
For other parishes in The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton, click the link below:
The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton is a Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy that governs parishes in the Canadian province of Alberta. To find a Parish, click the link below:
https://eeparchy.com/contact-us/parishes
Catholic Things To DoUkrainian Catholic Parishes in Edmonton:
Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God
For other Ukrainian Catholic parishes across Alberta, click the link below:
https://eeparchy.com/contact-us/parishes
Catholic Things To DoMondays to Fridays from 10am to 8pm.
Eucharistic Adoration at 8am before daily Mass in the nave of the Church.
We are in need of many regular Adorers as we pray that one day we may have Perpetual Adoration. In order to accomplish that, 4 Adorers are required per hour.
We no longer have Adoration on holidays as the Church is closed.
The Catholic Parish of Corpus Christi | 2707 - 34 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6T1P5
Catholic Things To Do24 hours a day, seven days a week
Mass time change at Corpus Christi Chapel
We have changed the dates of the monthly Mass at the Corpus Christi Chapel of Perpetual Adoration. Mass will now be on the third Friday of each month at 7 p.m. (instead of the first Friday.) The chapel is located inside St. Andrew's Centre, 12810 - 111 Avenue, Edmonton. Since it opened 2005, there has been adoration of the exposed Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information or to join the adorers, visit the Corpus Christi Chapel page on the archdiocesan website.
If you would like to commit yourself to an hour of adoration each week at a particular time, or if you would like to be placed on a substitute list, please complete the Adorer Sign-up Form for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration.
Please contact Rose Marie Fowler, Chapel Coordinator, at 780-488-2120 for more information.
St. Andrew's Centre | 12810 - 111 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB T5M 3X3
Catholic Things To DoMARIAN CENTRE
10528 – 98 St. NW
Edmonton, AB
T5H 2N4
(780) 424-3544
(780) 424-4806 [Line 2 & Fax]
The Marian Centre is looking for warm clothing. We're in need of warm coats, long johns and boots for this cold weather. We can also use gloves or mittens as well. Would you have any items that you could pass on to us for our brothers on the streets? The centre is located at 10528 - 98 Street, Edmonton. We gratefully receive donations between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, as well as 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.on Friday. Come in through our front driveway and ring the bell at our clothing room door (down the stairs). If you are driving, you can pull right into our front yard. Someone will answer the door and help you unload. God bless you for your donations!
https://mariancentreedmonton.ca
ITEMS NEEDED AT THE MARIAN CENTRE
With the extreme cold, inner city residents continue to need long underwear (men’s M, L), warm winter gloves, warm coats and shoe inserts. Disposable razors, deodorant and men’s underwear (M, L) are also needed. Please bring your donations to Assumption or Resurrection church.
Assumption Church | 9034 - 95 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6C 1Z3
Office: (780) 468-4071
Resurrection Church | 10555 - 50A Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6A 2C8
Office: (780) 468 - 4071
PRAYER HOURS - Sunday: 1:45 - 3:00 pm: Rosary for Life 3:00 - 4:00 pm: Divine Mercy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday – Saturday: 7:50-8:50 a.m. – An hour of Rosary to stop contraception and abortion. Every 3rd Saturday of the month: After the 9:00 a.m. Mass, Prayer for Peace & Unity with Sr. Elisabeth.
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The Prayer Group is praying against abortion every Wednesday at 10-11 AM in church, also 50 meters away from the clinic on 124 Street.
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St. Andrew’s Rosary Circles - A reminder that the Rosary Circles have a monthly time of devotion Every First Saturday beginning with the Rosary at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Mass at 9:00 a.m. The intentions of the Rosary Circles and the intentions of the members are included in the Rosary and the Mass.
Pray with Pope Francis -- Download the app!
Pray with Pope Francis -- Download the app!
During the January 20th Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis unveiled his own user profile in Click To Pray, the official app of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, including its youth branch, the Eucharistic Youth Movement. Click To Pray (https://clicktopray.org/) has three main sections: “Pray with the Pope, with the Pope’s monthly prayer intentions for the challenges facing humanity and the mission of the Church; “Pray every day," with a prayer rhythm involving three daily moments; and “Pray with the network," a space where users (Pope Francis among them) can share their prayers with others. The app is available for both Android and iOS devices.
Newman Theological College is a Roman Catholic School of Theology committed to theological education and missionary discipleship. The college prepares laity, religious, and ordained ministers for Christian service and leadership in Western Canada and beyond.
Catholic Things To DoSt. Joseph Seminary (SJS) undertakes the task of forming future diocesan priests in the tradition of the Society of St. Sulpice:
By fostering the discernment of personal vocation as a free and generous response to the call of God for presbyteral ministry in the Church and the world;
By providing an educative community of directors and seminarians gathered in an Apostolic spirit around Our Lord Jesus Christ;
By fostering the integration of all aspects of priestly formation: human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral.
https://www.stjoseph-seminary.com
Catholic Things To DoSSVP: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an International Volunteer Organization that helps the poor. (established in 1833.) Some roles can be done from home while others require visits and deliveries of furniture, beds and households goods.
If you have any time to spare or would like to make a donation. Contact: Ken Gallagher: pres.st.albert@ssvpedmonton.ca, or 587- 341-5711.
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)/ Physician Assisted Suicide
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)/ Physician Assisted Suicide
The Government of Canada has launched an online public consultation aimed at obtaining Canadian's views on amending the federal medical assistance in dying legislation. Canadians and interested stakeholders are invited to share their views online until January 27, 2020.
In response to a recent ruling of the Superior Court of Quebec
As the Canadian government prepares to expand access to euthanasia, the Catholic Bishops of Alberta have written a Pastoral Letter to the faithful on this subject. In Remaining True to Christ Now and at the Hour of our Death, they offer a thoughtful reflection on Catholic teaching regarding respect for life and our responsibility to remain faithful to God's will. All of us will need support at the time of our dying, they write, but assistance to hasten our death, the willful termination of a human life, is a very different matter. The letter offers words of encouragement on preparing for a holy death, and also calls on Catholics to contact their MPs to oppose any expansion of the current law and advocate instead for more access to palliative care.
To read the full text, please visit http://bit.ly/AB-NWTBishopsEuthanasia.
Remaining True to Christ Now and at the Hour of our Death A Pastoral Letter from the Catholic Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories
Remaining True to Christ Now and at the Hour of our Death A Pastoral Letter from the Catholic Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories
Statement of the Catholic Bishops of Alberta on Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia:
General Principles and Reflections on Sacramental Ministry to the Sick and Dying in Light of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia:
The time is NOW. We need your support as we rebuild this Holy Site for the future of our Catholic families.
The time is NOW. We need your support as we rebuild this Holy Site for the future of our Catholic families.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton is now the owner, in trust, of the properties and facilities at the Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage Site. GREAT NEWS!
Catholic Family Ministries has been asked to participate as members of a new Lac Ste. Anne Facility Committee. Future planning strongly reflects the NEEDS of our CFM Conference!
This committee has been tasked with developing a plan that identifies the immediate, the current and the future facility needs at the Pilgrimage Site.
An initial assessment identified that most of the buildings have gone beyond their life span and are being demolished and/or replaced. THANK YOU, LORD!
An opportunity has arisen that will provide the site with several buildings that would more than adequately serve the site as the longer term plans are developed. These buildings will be available for use by CFM during the conferences for several years.
The Archdiocese has approached CFM, asking if our CFM community would be willing to pledge $150,000.00 to finance the move and setup of these buildings.
We have been praying for an opportunity like this for 24 years, so without hesitation we said 'YES!'
WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR HELP and encourage everyone to donate towards this $150,000 ASK for the rebuilding of the site. Below are ways you can donate.
• Pledge cards will be available at the conference.
• You may also donate through our website at www.catholicfamilyministries.com. Donate Online
• You can mail a donation marked SITE DONATION, cheques payable to:
Catholic Family Ministries
Mission Hill Plaza, P.O. Box 65110, St. Albert, AB T8N 5Y3
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The life and legacy of Father Michael ‘Catfish’ Mireau, who used pop culture references and Star Wars lightsabers to teach the faith, continue to stir hearts of young and old.
It’s been six years since Mireau, affectionately known as Father Catfish, died of cancer at age 42 — a battle he documented himself.
Father Michael "Catfish" Mireau used pop culture and superhero themes to reach out to young people.
Father Mireau never shied away from bringing his energetic personality or his love of pop culture into his priesthood. As a chaplain to Edmonton Catholic Schools, he would often show up for school masses in a Roman collar and Superman T-shirt, with his dog Nemo by his side. It was not unusual for Mireau, a huge Star Wars fan, to pull out a lightsaber during his homilies.
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Thousands of Grade 8 students attend the annual Father Catfish Youth Faith Day Feb. 3 at the Edmonton Convention Centre - Grandin Media
The Greater Edmonton Alliance, which is endorsed and supported by the Archdiocese, has played an instrumental role in the creation of the Seniors Home Supports Program. The program meets the real needs of seniors in their homes today: the soft supports such as yard help, snow removal, housekeeping, and home repair and maintenance, among other services. This program is available to all seniors. It might not be for you, but it could very well be for someone you know: a family member, a friend, a neighbour. We invite you to share the following program resources with your parish or community. If you have questions, please contact Ken Bracke at 780-450-3138.
For more information, you can also visit www.seniorshomesupports.com.
Helping Seniors Stay in the Community
Do you need help around the home, but don’t know who to call? The Seniors Home Supports Program gives Edmonton seniors referrals to service providers offering snow removal, yard help, housekeeping, minor home repair and maintenance, personal services, and moving help. Six seniors organizations screen businesses, community groups, and individuals and provide referrals. Referrals are free, but seniors pay for the work that is done. Visit www.SeniorsHomeSupports.com or call 211 to find out which organization serves your area of the city.
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