Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

All Hallows’ Eve: Eucharistic Vigil

Saturday, October 31: 5:00 pm Mass, followed by Eucharistic Adoration from 6:00 pm to midnight. The Litany of the Saints and Benediction begin at 11:40 pm. Candies will be available in the narthex.

All Saints and All Souls

Sunday, November 1: Mass at 9:00 am and 11:00 am for the Solemnity of All Saints.
Monday, November 2: Mass at 7:00 pm for All the Faithful Departed.

November Indulgences and Prayer for the Departed

During November 1–8, the Church provides for a plenary indulgence by devoutly visiting a cemetery and praying for the departed, under the usual conditions. On All Souls’ Day, an indulgence may also be gained by visiting a church or oratory and praying an Our Father and the Creed. Refer to the printed bulletin for the complete conditions.

Multiply the Hope

The parish reports $58,733 raised, with $99,691 remaining toward its campaign goal. Parish Finance Council Chair George Fournier is scheduled to speak after Masses October 31–November 1 about parish financial priorities and progress.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Christmas Hampers

Parish volunteers are preparing approximately 80–90 hampers. Financial gifts may be made using SSVP envelopes in the pews. The Angel Tree is expected in mid-November; activated $25 Walmart gift cards are welcome. Volunteers sign up beginning November 28; hamper packing begins December 14 and deliveries are December 19.

CWL Cake Bazaar: November 7–8

The CWL bake sale is scheduled after weekend Masses November 7–8. Please bring baked goods to the parish kitchen on Friday, November 6, between 1:00 and 3:00 pm.

Library Book Giveaway

During the November 7–8 cake weekend, visit the parish hall after Mass to choose from older parish library books being given away free of charge.

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting

Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Fr. Derek Away: October 23–29

Fr. Derek is away until Thursday, October 29. The Mass schedule continues as usual, but there are no confessions before Mass during this period. For an urgent priestly visit to someone sick or dying, call 403-231-9505.

Parish Office: Special Hours

October 27–30: open 9:30 am to noon only. There will be no bulletin October 31–November 1. The next printed bulletin is November 7–8; notices are due before November 4.

First Five Saturdays Devotion

Saturday, November 7: Mass at 9:00 am and 5:00 pm; Confession at 8:15–8:45 am and 3:00–4:30 pm; Rosary at 8:30 am; and 15 minutes of additional meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary.

Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit

November 13–15 at St. Cecilia’s Parish Hall. Friday and Saturday: 9:30 am–8:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am–3:00 pm. The exhibit was created by St. Carlo Acutis. Volunteers are needed for three-hour shifts; contact the parish office or the narthex sign-up table.

40 Hours Devotion for Vocations

The parish bulletin schedules the devotion from Friday, November 13 at 9:30 am to Sunday, November 15 at 8:00 am. Adorers, especially overnight, are needed; sign up in the narthex. The diocesan calendar lists a different date; confirm the parish schedule before making plans.

Knights of Columbus

Men interested in learning more about the Knights may contact Len White at 403-271-6055 or fs4878@kofc.ab.ca.

School Newsletters

St. Matthew School
St. William School
St. Cecilia School

Called to Heal: The White Mass

October 19 diocesan feature

At St. Mary’s Cathedral, Bishop McGrattan reminded healthcare workers that caring for the sick is a Christian vocation, sustained by prayer. The faithful also prayed before saints’ relics.

Read the story

Young Voices in Sacred Music

St. Thomas More Parish

The Anima Christi Youth Choir is renewing sacred music through Gregorian chant, four-part harmony and active participation at Mass. Their music serves the liturgy.

Illustrative diocesan choir photograph, not the St. Thomas More choir.

Read the choir story

World Mission Sunday Collection

October 24–25

The diocesan second collection supports missionary work and the Church in mission territories. Calgary observes it one week later than the universal date.

Collection information

Mass for Life

Wednesday, October 28, 5:00 pm • St. Mary’s Cathedral

Bishop McGrattan celebrates Mass in thanksgiving to God, the Author of Life, and in prayer for the dignity and sanctity of every human life.

Brother Francis: Rebuild My Church

October 30–November 1 • Our Lady of Fatima Parish

Parish youth and adults present the life of St. Francis in a theatrical production. See the parish’s performance details.

Event details

Pastoral Care Ministry Training

Ascension: Oct 31 & Nov 7 • St. Bonaventure: Nov 7 & 14

Formation for parishioners called to accompany the sick, elderly, homebound, dying and bereaved. Sessions run 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Register by October 26 for Ascension or November 2 for St. Bonaventure.

Registration details

Memorial Liturgy

Tuesday, November 10, 7:00 pm • St. Mary’s Cathedral

Bishop McGrattan will lead a prayer gathering for families grieving miscarriage or stillbirth. Parents can register through the Diocese.

Prayer gathering details

Red Wednesday

Wednesday, November 18, 7:30 pm • St. John Apostle Chaldean Church

Pray with Bishop McGrattan in solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world. The Mass will be held at St. John Apostle Chaldean Church, 2523 56 Street NE, not at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Photo from a previous Red Wednesday.

Red Wednesday information

Elizabeth House Christmas Wish List

Drop-offs: November 30, December 3 and December 7

New gifts and essential supplies for young mothers and babies can be delivered to the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 120 17 Avenue SW. See diocesan drop-off hours. New items only.

See the wish list

Advent Renewal Workshop

Saturday, December 5, 9:00 am–noon

An Advent renewal morning entitled We Have Seen His Glory, with Fr. Geoffrey Young joining by live webinar. Ask St. Cecilia’s about local participation.

Workshop information