World Day for Consecrated Life
willbecelebratedonThursday,February2,2017
Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God's gift of their vocation.
LOST in the Church: Ladies yellow gold bridal set – heirloom engagement and wedding band, rings with diamonds, soldered as a unit. If found, please call the Parish office 403-251-3381. Thanks so much for your attention.

The 3rdsession for Holy Spirit Parish Catechetical Certificate Level 2 Program is scheduled for Saturday, February 11th, 2017 at 9:00am–12:00 noon. The topic is Scriptural Foundations (New Testament). There is a Mass at 8:00am before the session starts.

The FCJ Christian Life Centre(219 - 19 Avenue SW) invite you to a special evening of Taize Prayer on Saturday, February 4th at 7:00PMto celebrate and pray for world peace / Interfaith Harmony Week February 1-7, 2017. The evening is open to all ages.
Come to our beautiful prayer Chapel, join in the singing of simple Taizé chants and spend time in quiet personal and communal prayer for the needs of our world. In the midst of your busy daily life, the evening will provide you with some quiet space to reconnect again with the God of your understanding. The evening is open to all ages.

You can help marriages and families stay together! By taking the Retrouvaille program married couples can learn to use practical communication tools to bringgreater intimacy to their relationship. The program begins March 10-12, 2017. For informationabout registering access their website at call 403-879-

7893 if you have further questions.

Volunteers needed urgently - FoothillsHospital
The RC Pastoral Care Team is in urgent need of volunteers to bring patients down from the wards for Sunday Mass at 3:30pm. If you would like to volunteer as a "Chapel Porter", please call Fran, RC Pastoral Care Coordinator at Foothills: 403-944-1681. Volunteer Chapel Porters for an Interdenominational Service at 2 PM are also urgently needed, if you would like to volunteer, please call Kathy at Foothills Spiritual Care: 403-944-0945.
Single Women’s Retreat - Saturday February 11
The retreat for single women “Strength for the Journey” will start at 10:30am with Rosary/Confession and will end at 4pm, at the Divine Mercy Centre(15206 Township Rd 262, Calgary, AB, T3P-1A7). Cost $30 includes lunch and conferences. Take a break from the pressure of daily life and take time deepen your faith. For more information and to register please contact Sr. Katrina 587-755-1019 or .

Share the Healing and the Hope

St. ThomasMoreChurch(15 Templebow Road NE)

Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 at 7pm

Join us for Mass and Sacramental Anointing for

Cancer patients, their families and caregivers.

Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre
“Prayer in Our Lives.” - Wednesday February 8
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This year’s theme is different aspects of Prayer. Suggested contribution is $30.00 or $40.00 with a private room. To register please Phone 403-932-2012, or email: .
Men’s Weekend - February 3-5, 2017
To register contact Ken Hagel 403-932-7067 or ; Vincent Mendonsa 403-249-6823 or .
Women’s Serenity Weekend - March 10-12, 2017
To register, please contact:
Shawn D.:403-516-1704 or
Lynn H.: 780-483-5722 or .
Women’s Weekend - March 17-19, 2017
To register, please contact: Teresa Grice: 403-329-8967 or .
Jane Gainer: 403-854-3543 or .
Women’s Twilight Retreat - Biblical Women — Contemporary Faith March 8, 2017
To register, please contact: Jackie Harbidge or 403-650-2719.
Cindy MacKenzie or 403-585-0400.

Outdoor Way Of The Cross, Good Friday, April 14th Volunteers are crucial, if you would like to volunteer, please register at If you have any questions, pleasecall 403-218-5519 or contact .

The Diocese is honoured to be the host partner for Coldest Night of the Year on February 25, 2017. We'll be raising funds for Feed the Hungry, the Mustard Seed and to pay down the mortgage on Bankview Apartments. All these efforts are to support our neighbours experiencing poverty and homelessness in Calgary. Start a team or join one already in existence. We'll also need volunteers to make sure our Walkers have a fantastic experience. For more information visit