Weekly Digital Bulletin
Regular Parish Schedule
Mass Times
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am and 11:00 am
Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00 am
First Friday: 7:00 pm
No 9:00 am Mass
Confessions
Tuesday to Saturday: 8:15 am to 8:45 am
Saturday: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am to 8:30 am
Or by appointment
Adoration
Regular Fridays: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
First Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Parish Office Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Closed during Mass hours and from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm.
Parish Contacts
Rev. Derek Remus, Pastor: derek.remus@calgarydiocese.ca
Aann Abraham, Parish Secretary: office@stceciliacalgary.com
Sacrament Preparation: stcreg@stceciliacalgary.com
Ross N. Ferby, Music Director: ross@stceciliacalgary.com
Volunteer Schedule: schedule@stceciliacalgary.com
Phone: 403-252-2790
This Week in the Parish
A week-ahead look at the parish schedule from the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time through the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Coffee and Social follows all weekend Masses.
Schedule at a Glance
| October 10 to October 14 | |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 9:00 am Mass: Daniel Gregorosh (INT); Mass in Anticipation of the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time; 5:00 pm Mass: Zion Yzrael Tagle (INT) |
|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 11 | Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time; 9:00 am Mass: Pearl Ferby (†); 11:00 am Mass: People of the Parish (INT); Coffee and Social after all weekend Masses |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 9:00 am Mass: Rosario Madrangza (†) |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 9:00 am Mass: Cenon Alfonso (†) |
| October 15 to October 18 | |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 9:00 am Mass: Maximo Madrangza (†) |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 9:00 am Mass: Abraham Vandanath (†); Eucharistic Adoration from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 9:00 am Mass: Concepcion Delgado (†); Mass in Anticipation of the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; 5:00 pm Mass: Bazyli, Natalia and Roman Solowiejko (†) |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; 9:00 am Mass: Douglas, Valian and Deepika (†); 11:00 am Mass: People of the Parish (INT); Coffee and Social after all weekend Masses |
Looking Ahead
October 17 and 18 is Catholic Education Sunday, with a second collection for Catholic education. The diocesan Pastoral Care Ministry campaign will also take place that weekend.
Mass intentions: † Rest in peace. INT Intention.
Parish Highlights
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time • October 11, 2026
Parish Events
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.
Parish Initiatives
Catholic Education Week and Sunday
Catholic Education Week takes place October 17 to 23, 2026, with the theme “The Power of the Holy Spirit.” Please keep students, families, educators, clergy, and all who support Catholic education in your prayers.
Catholic Education Sunday, October 17 and 18: A second collection will support Catholic schools, St. Mary’s University, and St. Joseph Seminary. The Diocese of Calgary will match up to $250,000 of the collection funds distributed among the five Catholic school districts.
Pastoral Care to the Sick and Homebound
On October 17 and 18, the Diocese of Calgary will hold a Pastoral Care Ministry campaign in all parishes. St. Cecilia’s Pastoral Care Ministry brings Holy Communion, prayer, and companionship to parishioners who are sick, elderly, homebound, or unable to attend Mass.
If you or someone you know would welcome this ministry, or if you are interested in serving, please contact the parish office at 403-252-2790.
Volunteer Screening
The next in-person training session is scheduled for October 17 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in the Parish Hall.
If you missed the last session, please mark your calendar and plan to attend. Online sessions are available only after October 15. Please email the parish office if you are planning to take the modules online. Completing the training modules is mandatory for all volunteers of the Diocese of Calgary.
Diocesan Pastoral Care Ministry Training
The Diocese is offering training for those called to serve the sick, elderly, homebound, dying, and bereaved. Sessions are scheduled for October 31 and November 7, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, at Ascension Parish (1100 Berkshire Blvd. NW).
Another series runs November 7 and 14, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, at St. Bonaventure’s Church (1600 Acadia Dr. SE).
Parish Life
Volunteers Needed at Intercare Southwood
St. Cecilia’s Pastoral Care Ministry is looking for volunteers to help residents to and from Mass at Intercare Southwood Care Centre on Tuesdays, 9:45 am to 11:15 am.
To help, please contact Connie Claeys at 403-931-4840.
Catholic Women’s League
The CWL General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 pm, beginning with Mass celebrated by Fr. Julian Studden. A mini retreat will follow in the parish hall. New members are welcome.
For more information, please contact Pauline Michaniuk at 403-899-0118.
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit of the World
St. Cecilia’s will host the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit of the World, created by St. Carlo Acutis, in the parish hall from Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15.
Friday, November 13: 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 14: 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday, November 15: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Volunteers are needed during the weekend for three-hour shifts. Training will be provided. Those interested in helping may visit the table in the narthex or contact the parish office.
Prayer and Vocations
Weekly Friday Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration continues on Fridays at St. Cecilia’s. The general parish schedule lists 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.
For Friday, October 16, this week’s bulletin specifically lists Adoration from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
40 Hours Devotion for Vocations at St. Cecilia’s
St. Cecilia’s will host 40 continuous hours of Eucharistic Adoration for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life from Friday, November 13 at 9:30 am until Sunday, November 15 at 8:00 am.
The devotion will take place during the same weekend as the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit. Adorers are needed, especially during the nighttime hours. A sign-up sheet will be placed in the narthex in October. Confessions will be available at various times during the devotion.
Current Notices
Pastoral Letter on the Alberta Referendum
Ahead of the October 19 Alberta referendum, the Catholic Bishops of Alberta, including Bishop William T. McGrattan, have issued a pastoral letter to assist Catholics in forming their conscience, considering the common good, and participating thoughtfully in public life.
A copy is also available on the parish notice board.
Update on Bill C-218
On October 7, the House of Commons defeated Bill C-218, introduced by MP Tamara Jansen, which sought to exclude mental disorders from the conditions qualifying for medical assistance in dying.
The federal government has since announced plans for legislation to continue the exclusion where mental illness is the sole underlying condition, while also proposing provisions for advance requests. The parish bulletin calls us to continue working and praying for a culture of life.
Mass for Life
Bishop William T. McGrattan will celebrate the Mass for Life on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:00 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Calgary. All are invited to give thanks to God, the Author of Life, and pray for the dignity and sanctity of every human life.
Our Schools
The Summit of the Christian Life
Bishop Robert Barron reflects on the heavenly banquet and the Eucharist in the readings for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Diocesan Highlights
The Latest Faithfully
Alberta Referendum: Guidance from our Bishops. The October 5 edition features the Catholic Bishops of Alberta’s pastoral letter, Archbishop Durocher on the mission of the Church, a St. Francis celebration, and the work of the Miscarriage Care Ministry.
Pastoral Letter on the Alberta Referendum
The Catholic Bishops of Alberta invite us to approach the referendum with prayer, an informed conscience, and concern for the common good. Their letter considers human dignity, care for the vulnerable, solidarity, subsidiarity, the dignity of newcomers, and respectful dialogue.
World Mission Sunday
As the Church observes World Mission Sunday, we are invited to pray for missionaries and Catholic communities around the world and to support the Church’s mission, especially where resources are scarce.
Taco & Wine with Mission Mexico
Meet Mike MacDonald and Fr. Pedro Hernández and hear stories from Mission Mexico and the communities served in the mountains of Guerrero.
Tickets: $25 per person, including a taco bar and a glass of wine. Priests, deacons, and religious attend free. To register, call 587-888-5482.
Pastoral Care Ministry Training
The diocesan Pastoral Care Ministry campaign is being held in parishes on October 17 and 18. Those called to serve the sick, elderly, dying, homebound, and grieving are invited to pastoral care training, with practical skills for compassionate visits and accompaniment.
Ascension Parish: Oct. 31 and Nov. 7, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Register by Oct. 26.
St. Bonaventure Parish: Nov. 7 and 14, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Register by Nov. 2.
Cost: $50, including materials and lunch.
The Word Conference: Pilgrims of the Word
More than 300 Catholics gathered for the diocesan Word Conference. Archbishop Paul-André Durocher spoke on proclaiming Christ and accompanying others in discipleship. The Diocese has shared a conference recap and will provide additional keynote and workshop resources.
Transitions
Transitions is an 18-week, peer-led, God-centred support group for people working through the pain of separation and divorce. It is offered in a confidential, safe, and respectful environment of community and belonging.
There is no fee to register, and space is limited.
Avatars of the Impossible
Historian Dr. Carlos Eire explores demoniacs, flying friars, bilocating nuns, and the wider question of how the miraculous and seemingly impossible shaped the transition to the modern world.
This CWL Inspiration Unplugged lecture is free.
Admission is free; advance reservations are encouraged.
More Worth Exploring
Crowned: Shroud of Turin Retreat
Fr. Jerome Lavigne leads an evening exploring the mystery of the Incarnation through the witness of the Shroud of Turin. The retreat concludes with Eucharistic Adoration and is open to all.
Brother Francis: Rebuild My Church
Parishioners and children bring the story of St. Francis of Assisi to the stage. Tickets are $20 for ages 13+, $5 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under.
St. Gabriel Parish Fundraising Dinner
An evening of dinner, music, dancing, and a silent auction, with Bishop McGrattan as special guest. For tickets, call 403-455-0196.
Mary’s Mantle Consecration Retreat
A 46-day Marian consecration with brief daily readings and the Rosary. Register by emailing knightsofjmj07@gmail.com.
Online Giving at St. Cecilia’s
In addition to our weekly envelopes and PAD, we gratefully accept secure online donations through CanadaHelps. This is a convenient way to support the ongoing life and work of St. Cecilia’s Parish. Official charitable tax receipts are issued directly by CanadaHelps on behalf of the parish.
