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This Week in the Parish

(+) Deceased  •  (Int) Special Intention
Saturday, March 7
9:00 am   MASS: All Souls in Purgatory (+)
Mass in Anticipation of the 3rd Sunday of Lent
5:00 pm   MASS: Sheila Mattar (+)
Sunday, March 8 : 3rd Sunday of Lent
9:00 am   MASS: Theresa and Ronald Sibthorte (Int)
11:00 am   MASS: Parishioners L&D (Int)
Coffee & Social after all weekend Masses
Monday, March 9 : Thursday, March 12
Tuesday 9:00 am   MASS: All souls in Purgatory (+)
Tuesday 10:00 am   Bible Study (Board Room)
Tuesday 6:00 pm   CWL (Church Hall)
Tuesday 7:00 pm   RCIA (Upper Hall)
Wednesday 9:00 am   MASS: Romano Kamtique (+)
Thursday 9:00 am   MASS: Ricardo Castro (+)
Thursday 7:00 pm   Presentation by Fr. Derek Remus (Church)
Friday, March 13
9:30 am   Adoration
6:00 pm   Benediction
7:00 pm   MASS: Alex & Jeannette Sereda (+)
Saturday, March 14
9:00 am   MASS: Raymunda Martinez (Int)
10:00 am   First Communion Session (Upper Hall)
Mass in Anticipation of the 4th Sunday of Lent
5:00 pm   MASS: Saturnino Guinto (+)
Sunday, March 15 : 4th Sunday of Lent
9:00 am   MASS: Nick & Pearl Ferby (Int)
11:00 am   MASS: Parishioners L&D (Int)
Coffee & Social after all weekend Masses
For those marked (+): Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord…
St. Cecilia’s Parish Bulletin – Second Sunday of Lent

Parish Highlights

Year A – Third Sunday of Lent – March 8, 2026

Lenten Liturgy & Devotions

Confession Times

  • Tuesday to Saturday: 8:15 am & 8:45 am
  • Lenten Fridays: 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm (before Stations) & after Stations
  • Saturday: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
  • Sunday: 8:00 am to 8:30 am

Stations of the Cross

Fridays during Lent at 7:00 pm

Thursday, March 26

Lenten Penitential Service

Our Lenten Penitential Service is at 7:00 PM. All are invited to come and prepare spiritually for Easter through prayer and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Saturday, March 7

First Five Saturdays Devotion

Requested by Our Lady of Fatima in 1917 for reparation against offenses to her Immaculate Heart. She promised to assist those who practice this devotion with the graces necessary for salvation at the hour of death.

Requirements (for 5 consecutive months):

  • Go to Confession (within 20 days before or after)
  • Receive Holy Communion
  • Say five decades of the Rosary
  • Meditate for 15 minutes on the Rosary mysteries
Immaculate Heart of Mary

This devotion makes reparation for five offenses: blasphemies against Mary’s Immaculate Conception, her Perpetual Virginity, and her Divine Maternity; the sowing of indifference or hatred in children; and direct outrages against her holy images.

Parish Organizations
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Knights of Columbus: Wanted!

Men who would like to make a difference!

Contact: Len White at 403-271-6055
Email: fs4878@kofc.ab.ca

Sacramental Preparation
Baptism and Sacraments
Sacrament of Baptism
Classes: 10:00 am on Mar 7 & Apr 11
Register: sacraments@stceciliacalgary.com
First Eucharist (Children)
Gathering 2: Mar 14 (10:00 am – 11:30 am)
Sacrament Date: Sun, May 31 (11:00 am Mass)
Sacrament of Confirmation
Gathering 6: Mar 19 (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
Sacrament Date: Sun, May 3 (11:00 am Mass)
Presentations & Workshops
Wednesday, March 11

“How to Make a Holy Hour”

Fr. Derek Remus will speak about the power of Eucharistic Adoration and how to make a holy hour before the Blessed Sacrament.

Location: Holy Spirit Parish (10827 24 Street SW)
Time: 7:30 pm


Thursday, March 12

“The Splendor of Chastity”

Fr. Derek Remus presents “Living the Virtue of Holy Purity in Today’s World” at 7:00 pm. While the idea of chastity is often belittled or misunderstood, Fr. Derek will explore its inherent beauty and practical ways to live it out today.

Information will be provided on the Angelic Warfare Confraternity, a spiritual community dedicated to the pursuit of chastity under the patronage of St. Thomas Aquinas.

Parish Initiatives

40 Days for Life Vigil

Join this international effort of prayer and fasting to promote respect for the sanctity of human life. We are looking for volunteers from our parish to participate in peaceful vigils near the Kensington Clinic (2431 5 Ave NW).

Vigil Date: Thursday, Mar 26 (12:00 pm to 4:00 pm).

To Sign Up: Please visit the special table with the “40 Days for Life” sign located in the narthex.

CWL Frozen Food Fundraiser

St. Cecilia’s CWL invites you to support our charities through our Frozen Food Fundraiser! We offer restaurant-quality fish, meat, and a variety of vegetarian options at wholesale prices.

Order Deadline: Sunday, March 15 (midnight).
Pick-up: Wednesday, March 25 (4:00 pm – 5:00 pm) at the church.

St. Cecilia

2026 Donation Envelopes

Envelopes are still to be collected and will be in the narthex this weekend for pickup. If you prefer to donate through Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD), please email office@stceciliacalgary.com. Uncollected envelopes will be reissued or removed from the list.


Mass Intention Requests

Parishioners are welcome to request Mass intentions for loved ones who have passed away or for special intentions. Requests are currently being accepted for 2026.

Submission Methods:

  1. In Person: Visit the parish office.
  2. Online: Submit Request Form
  3. By Email: Send details to stceciliaparishoffice@gmail.com. Please include name, status (RIP/Living), and preferred date.

Mass Stipends:

  • E-transfer: Office@stceciliacalgary.com. Provide a proof of transfer (e.g. screenshot).
  • Envelopes: Place in the collection basket or bring to the office. Mark “Mass Intention” and include details.
  • Office: Bring your offering directly to the parish office.

Note: Once the request and offering are received, you will receive an email confirmation with the scheduled date.

Diocesan News
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News and Information from Around the Diocese

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Outdoor Way of the Cross – Good Friday

Join Bishop McGrattan and the faithful of the Diocese for the Outdoor Way of the Cross on Good Friday, April 3, at 8:30 am.

The solemn pilgrimage begins at St. Mary’s Cathedral and follows a downtown route. All are welcome to participate in this powerful witness of faith.

Chrism Mass 2026

Monday, March 30 at 7 pm

Bishop McGrattan will celebrate the Chrism Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral. During this liturgy, the holy oils are blessed for use in sacraments throughout the year. All are invited to attend.

40 Hours Devotion for Vocations

Renewal begins in silence. Across the diocese, extended Eucharistic Adoration is quietly stirring conversions and vocations.

Upcoming: Holy Spirit, Calgary (Mar 7-8) and St. Catherine, Picture Butte (Mar 13-15). Visit the diocesan calendar for more dates.

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