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-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time through the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Derek will be at Priest Study Days from Monday through Thursday, with no parish Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. The scheduled Mass intentions for those days will be offered by Fr. Derek in Canmore. Coffee and Social follows all weekend Masses.
Schedule at a Glance
| October 3 to October 7 | |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 9:00 am Mass: Concepcion Delgado (†); Mass in Anticipation of the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time; 5:00 pm Mass: Noreen MacDonald (†) |
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| Sun, Oct 4 | Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time; 9:00 am Mass: Paolo Ignomiriello (†); 11:00 am Mass: People of the Parish (INT); Coffee and Social after all weekend Masses |
| Tue, Oct 6 | No Mass in the parish. Fr. Derek will offer Mass in Canmore for the scheduled intention of Tita Fernandez (†). |
| Wed, Oct 7 | No Mass in the parish. Fr. Derek will offer Mass in Canmore for the scheduled intention of May Conrad (†). |
| October 8 to October 11 | |
| Thu, Oct 8 | No Mass in the parish. Fr. Derek will offer Mass in Canmore for the scheduled intention of Danny & Elaine Barth (INT). |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 9:00 am Mass: Emilieta Alfonso (INT); Eucharistic Adoration from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 9:00 am Mass: Daniel Gregor (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: May Conrad (†); 11:00 am Mass: People of the Parish (INT); Coffee and Social after all weekend Masses |
Looking Ahead
Please submit items for the next parish bulletin to the office before Wednesday, October 7.
Mass intentions: † Rest in peace. INT Intention.
Parish Highlights
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
40 Days for Life
Bishop McGrattan has encouraged parishes to participate in 40 Days for Life, a 40-day campaign from September 23 to November 1 that aims to end abortion through prayer, fasting, community outreach, and peaceful vigils in front of abortion businesses.
St. Cecilia’s will hold a vigil across from the Kensington abortion clinic on Thursday, October 22. Volunteers are needed. Please see the sign-up sheet in the narthex.
Life Chain • Sunday, October 4
Sunday, October 4 is the Annual Day of Public Witness for Children Killed by Abortion. The parish bulletin describes Life Chain as a peaceful, prayerful demonstration for the protection of preborn children. Fr. Derek will be participating.
Location: Along Macleod between Heritage and Southland Drive. Please see the map on the parish bulletin board for details.
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.
Parish Life
Catholic Men’s Discernment Group
Young unmarried men seeking to discern their vocation are invited to monthly meetings from September to April. Meetings include reflections on discerning God’s will, silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, and the Rosary.
Next meeting: Thursday, October 8 at 7:00 pm at St. Cecilia’s Church. For details, contact Fr. Derek Remus at derek.remus@calgarydiocese.ca.
Catholic Women’s League
Come meet other women of the parish, grow in faith, build friendships, and take part in meaningful service to the parish and community. New members are always 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 each Friday. The regular parish schedule is 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.
For Friday, October 9, this week’s bulletin lists Adoration from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, following the 9:00 am Mass.
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 will be needed throughout the 40 Hours, especially during the nighttime hours. A sign-up sheet will be placed in the narthex in October.
Current Notices
Fr. Derek at Priest Study Days
From Monday, October 5 through Thursday, October 8, Fr. Derek will be in Canmore for Priest Study Days. There will be no Mass in the parish on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Fr. Derek will offer Mass in Canmore for the intentions scheduled for those days.
If someone is sick or dying and needs a priest while Fr. Derek is away, please call the Diocese of Calgary Call Centre at 403-231-9505.
Contact Your MP
Bill C-218, which would prevent MAID where a mental disorder is the sole underlying medical condition, is scheduled for its second-reading vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday, October 7. Parishioners are encouraged to contact their Member of Parliament and to pray the Rosary for the bill.
Our Schools
The Key to Human Flourishing
Bishop Robert Barron reflects on the vineyard imagery in Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew, and on the fruit God desires from those entrusted with His gifts.
Diocesan Highlights
The Latest Faithfully
What do modern-day knights look like? This week’s issue includes a warm look at the Knights of Columbus and their friendship with religious sisters, a Eucharistic retreat for Catholic school trustees, the upcoming Elizabeth House Thrift Sale, and stories celebrating three priest jubilarians.
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 Diocese invites those called to accompany the sick, elderly, dying, homebound, and grieving. The course develops practical visiting skills, a ministry of presence, and compassionate 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.
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, with advance reservation available.
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.
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.
