Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre
For February 11th, 2018 | 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Lenten Workshop on Forgiveness
The Diocesan Office of Religious Education invites you to a Lenten Workshop on Forgiveness. Embracing forgiveness brings peace – to your life, to those around you and to your community. Are you ready to choose forgiveness as a way of life? Come hear Fr. Peter Doherty, PhD speak on the topic on Saturday Feb. 24 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 120 -17 Ave SW Calgary. To register call the Religious Education Office at 403-218-5501 or email:
REJOICE IN GOD’S MERCY- LENT 2018
The Diocese of Calgary invites you to re-discover the meaning of the sacrament of Reconciliation in your life. In addition to the regular parish schedule, the sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at parishes throughout the Diocese of Calgary all the Wednesdays of Lent from 7:30 – 8:30 pm, starting February 21. For more information, please check: http://Liturgy.calgarydiocese.ca
2018 Solidarity Calendar
This Lenten season, Development and Peace – Caritas Canada is bringing people Together for Peace. Starting February 9th, you can download the Lent Calendar App from the Apple or Google store or download the print version either from the Development and Peace website www.devp.org or from the banner on the front page of the Diocese of Calgary website at www.calgarydiocese.ca
Needed - Outdoor Way of the Cross
The Outdoor Way of the Cross at St. Mary's Cathedral (Friday, March 30) needs your help. If you are a physician, nurse, medical practitioner, certified first aider or are willing to certify; please contact Linnea Ferguson at or 403- 218-5500. More information: www.wayofthecross.ca
Young Women Vocation Event
Attention: Single Young Women between 16 and 35! The Vocation Committee of AWR (The Assembly of Women Religious) is planning a retreat on a Lenten theme. Saturday, Feb. 24. Beginning with 9 am Mass at Holy Trinity Parish to 4 PM. To register or to learn more please contact Sr. Terry f.c.J. at or 403-228-3623.
Coldest Night of the Year
Coldest Night of the Year - Calgary is happening in two weeks! We are still looking for volunteers. It's also not too late to start a team or join our house team. The event will take place February 24 beginning at 4:00 pm at Eau Claire Market. There are 2, 5 and 10 km routes so the event is accessible for all. Families are welcome, and kids under 10 walk for free. For more info visit www.cnoy.org/calgary or connect with Samantha at 403-218-5531 or Thanks to everyone for your support for this event over the past five years.
Retrouvaille Calgary Weekend Retreat
A Lifeline for Marriages. Two people are joined together in marriage. Along life’s journey, we may lose our way and start to grow apart. Retrouvaille provides a ‘road map’ to help us find our way again by teaching communication skills and providing the tools to improve our relationships. Call for help today, 403-879-7893, or www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com. Next weekend retreat: March 9 - 11.
Transitions
A transition is a 15-week peer support program for those recently separated or divorced. Participants will meet every week to reflect upon and discuss topics such as self-esteem, stress, anger, guilt, blame, loneliness, forgiveness, blended families and more. The next program will begin in Wednesday, February 14, 2018. For more information or to register, call 403-218-5505 or email
Effective Co-Parenting: Putting Kids First
'Effective Co-Parenting: Putting Kids First' is an educational 5-week program for separated and divorced parents to help raise their children through this difficult time and increase the understanding of needs of children for developing self-esteem and security. The next program will run 7 pm - 9 pm on Wednesdays, February 21 - March 21. For more information or registration contact the Life & Family Resource Centre at 403-218-5505 or email
Alzheimer Workshop
Mary Mother of the Redeemer Parish in Calgary will be hosting an Alzheimer Workshop on March 3, 2018 from 9 am - 2:30 pm. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Registration fee: $25, lunch included. For more information and to register please visit http://events.calgarydiocese.ca or call 403-218-5501, email:
Courage, Unity, Faith: God Squad 2018 Annual MEn Conference
Attention Catholic Men: You are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ who are filled with courage and conviction. Recognize God’s calling “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14), and face the challenge against the Catholic Faith, Identity and Practice. Speakers: Fr. Raymond DeSouza, Fr. Cristino Bouvette, Msgr. Owen Keenan and Fr. Jerome Lavigne. Join us at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church on March 16 and 17. To register please visit: https://godsquad.ca/
Employment Opportunity – Maintenance/CARETAKER –Full time – St. Mary’s Cathedral - Calgary
St. Mary’s Cathedral is looking for a Maintenance/Caretaker staff to work on a full time employment basis, this position is responsible for the maintenance of all Cathedral buildings and surrounding property. In addition, the successful candidate must have experience in maintenance or as a caretaker, possess skills to make necessary repairs. For more information about this position, qualifications and application details see the Diocesan website at http://www.calgarydiocese.ca (Career section) or submit your application to by February 20, 2018. The employment opportunity will be posted until a suitable candidate is found.
Employment Opportunity: Receptionist (Full time), ASCENSION PARISH, CALGARY
Ascension Parish in Calgary is looking for a Receptionist to work on a full time employment basis. This position is responsible for being the face of the Parish and offering strong customer service. In addition, the successful candidate must have exceptional people, communications and organizational skills. Find more information about this position, qualifications and application details see the Diocesan website at http://www.calgarydiocese.ca (Career section) or submit your application to by February 15, 2018. The employment opportunity will be posted until a suitable candidate is found.
Employment Opportunity – Office ASSISTANT–Part time – St. Anthony’s Parish - Calgary
St. Anthony’s Parish is looking for an Office Assistantto work on a part time employment basis. This position is responsible for performing Parish office responsibilities and providing administrative support for Sacraments, weekly Mass and Adoration Chapel. The successful candidate will offer strong customer service and must have exceptional people, communications and organizational skills. For more information about this position, qualifications and application details see the Diocesan website at http://www.calgarydiocese.ca (Career section) or submit your application to by March 2, 2018. The employment opportunity will be posted until a suitable candidate is found.
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