This Week in the Parish
A week-ahead look at the parish schedule from the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time through the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, including the special evening Mass for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the parish Coffee and Social.
Please consult the full parish bulletin for additional notices and details.
Parish Highlights
St. Cecilia’s Choirs
St. Cecilia’s is blessed with several choirs that lead the parish in worship at weekend Masses and provide music for funeral liturgies through the Requiem Choir. New members are always welcome, and no previous experience is necessary.
The Adult Choir resumes practices on Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary. For information, contact Marie Hill at 403-252-3456 or Ross Ferby at 403-554-4073.
Parish Meetings and Gatherings This Week
Tuesday, September 8: Bible Study, 10:00 am to 12 noon in the Library; CWL General Meeting, 7:00 pm in the Hall.
Thursday, September 10: Book Club, 10:00 am to 12 noon in the Boardroom; Pastoral Care Meeting, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the Boardroom.
Knights of Columbus
Men who would like to make a difference are invited to learn more about the Knights of Columbus.
For more information, contact Len White at 403-271-6055 or fs4878@kofc.ab.ca.
Stewardship Weekend – September 19 and 20
Parishioners are warmly invited to consider serving Christ and His Church by volunteering at St. Cecilia’s.
A Volunteer Fair will be held in the parish hall after all weekend Masses on September 19 and 20. Parish groups and ministries wishing to set up a table should contact the parish office.
Change in the Use of Screens During Mass
Due to copyright restrictions, the parish no longer has the required permissions to project music onto the church screens. Following guidance from the Liturgical Office of the Diocese of Calgary, hymnals will now be used instead.
Cards containing the Order of Mass, including the Penitential Act, Gloria and Creeds, are also being prepared for placement in the pews.
Volunteer Opportunity: Youth Alpha Small Group Leaders
St. Anthony Parish in Calgary is seeking 10 Small Group Leaders to help with Youth Alpha this fall. Leaders will help create a welcoming environment, encourage meaningful conversation and support young people as they engage in the Alpha process.
Training will be provided on September 28, October 5 and October 19. For information, contact Lili Szakony at sz.lili@shaw.ca.
Support Catholic Education
The wider Catholic community is invited to the inaugural Valentine Memorial Walk/Run in support of Catholic education on Sunday, September 27 at South Glenmore Park.
Further details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Volunteer Screening Update
The next phase of parish volunteer screening is completion of the Praesidium Volunteer Training Modules. All volunteers must complete Praesidium training or attend an in-person training session.
In-person sessions will be held in the parish hall on Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 am to 12 noon and Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 am to 12 noon.
Please register using the link sent by the parish office. Those unable to attend either session can have an online profile arranged so the required modules may be completed online.
Sacramental Registration Reminder & Deadline
Registration forms for First Reconciliation and First Communion, and for Confirmation, are available from the parish office and the pamphlet rack in the narthex.
Forms and supporting documents are due by Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Completed forms may be submitted to the parish office or scanned and emailed to stcreg@stceciliacalgary.com.
First Reconciliation and First Communion are open to baptized Catholic children in Grade 2 or over. Confirmation is open to baptized Catholic students in Grade 6 or over who have received First Reconciliation and First Communion.
Celebration of Our Lady’s Birthday
The Legion of Mary invites parishioners to celebrate Our Lady’s birthday on Saturday, September 12 after the 5:00 pm Mass in St. Cecilia Parish Hall.
The celebration will include prayers, hymns, cake and fellowship. All are welcome.
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Fr. Derek at 403-252-2790.
RCIA classes begin Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00 pm and will be held every Tuesday until mid-May 2027. The classes are also open to baptized Catholics who wish to learn more about the Catholic Faith.
Mass on September 8 – Nativity of Mary
Mass on Tuesday, September 8, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, will be celebrated at 6:30 pm rather than 9:00 am, as Fr. Derek will be attending a diocesan meeting that morning.
Catholic Men’s Discernment Group
Young unmarried men discerning their vocation are invited to participate. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month from September through April and include reflections on discerning God’s will, silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, and the Rosary.
The first meeting is Thursday, September 10 at 7:00 pm at St. Cecilia’s Church. For details, contact Fr. Derek Remus at derek.remus@calgarydiocese.ca.
40 Hours Devotion for Vocations
The next 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations will be held at Canadian Martyrs Parish in Calgary from Friday, September 18 at 6:00 am until Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 pm.
Requiescat in Pace
The parish extends its deepest condolences to the family of Donald Edward Hunter, who passed away on August 30, 2026.
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.
School Newsletters
Parishioners may read school newsletters using the links below.
St. Matthew School newsletters St. William School newsletters St. Cecilia School newsletters
Fr. Mike Schmitz
A timely reflection on loving correction, speaking the truth with charity, and helping another person without humiliating them, particularly relevant to this Sunday’s Gospel, Matthew 18:15-20.
Diocesan Highlights
The Latest Faithfully
This week’s edition introduces seven men discerning a call to the Permanent Diaconate, highlights the emergency appeal for Nepal, celebrates faith and community across the Diocese, and gathers current September events and opportunities.
Pray and Give to Nepal
Catastrophic flooding in Nepal has taken hundreds of lives, left many people missing and affected thousands of families. Caritas Nepal is providing food, emergency supplies and assistance in the affected communities.
Parishioners are invited to pray for those who have died, the missing, grieving families and relief workers, and to consider supporting the emergency appeal where possible.
Word Conference 2026
Archbishop Paul-André Durocher will lead the Diocese’s major fall conference on lifelong faith formation and discipleship. Keynotes and six practical workshops will explore how the Church accompanies people from childhood through adulthood, pastoral care and the renewed RCIA.
Friday runs from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Saturday runs from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Registration is now available.
Men’s Mass with Bishop McGrattan
All men of the Diocese are invited to join Bishop McGrattan for an evening of Mass, faith, fellowship and fraternity at St. Peter’s Church, 541 Silvergrove Drive NW.
Music will be provided by the St. Joseph’s Choir Schola, with a BBQ dinner following Mass. Bring a brother and join men from across the Diocese.
Retrouvaille Weekend for Couples
Retrouvaille offers a weekend programme for married couples experiencing difficulty, distance or disconnection in their relationship and seeking practical help to rebuild communication and hope.
The programme begins Friday evening and continues through Sunday. The Calgary-area venue is provided to participants after registration.
Young Adults Retreat: Three Peaks, Three Hearts
Young adults ages 18 to 35 are invited to a weekend retreat exploring the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Chaste Heart of St. Joseph.
The weekend includes talks from SFXC chaplaincy priests, fellowship and hikes in the Canmore area. Registration is $50.
FIAT Retreat for Single Women
Single women ages 16 to 39 who are discerning or curious about consecrated life are invited to a day of prayer, reflection and fellowship with religious sisters from the Diocese.
The day includes Mass, discernment talks, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, conversation and lunch. Cost is $20.
40 Hours Devotion for Vocations
Canadian Martyrs Parish, Calgary:
September 18 at 6:00 am to September 19 at 10:00 pm.
St. James Catholic Church, Calgary:
September 25 at 4:00 pm to September 27 at 8:00 am.
St. Cecilia’s Parish, Calgary:
November 20 at 9:30 am to November 22 at 8:00 am.
More from the Diocese
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Need a Priest in a Hospital, Hospice or Care Home?
If you or a loved one is seriously ill, nearing the end of life, or urgently needs the Sacraments while in a Calgary health-care facility, priest chaplains provide 24-hour emergency sacramental care.
You may also contact your parish priest directly. The diocesan chaplaincy serves Calgary hospitals, hospices and care homes.
