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This week in the Parish

OCTOBER 09 – OCTOBER 15, 2017
Mon / Oct. 09 / THANKSGIVING – OFFICE CLOSE
Tue / Oct. 10 / 9:30am Rosary Making
1:00pm Thanksgiving Liturgy @ St. Benedict
7:00pm Pilgrimage Information Evening
7:00pm Spanish Prayer Group
7:30pm RCIA
7:30pm 9am & 11am Choir Practice
Wed / Oct. 11 / 9:30am Bible Study
10:20am Thanksgiving Liturgy @ St. Jude
1:30pm All in the Same Boat Group
7:00pm Spanish Choir Practice
7:15pm 7pm Choir Practice
7:30pm CWL Executive Meeting
Thu / Oct. 12 / 9:30am Mom’s Group
9:30am Small Groups
6:30pm Youth Group
6:30pm Spanish Youth Group
7:00pm Bible Study
7:30pm CWL Crafts
Sat / Oct. 14 / 8:30am Alzheimer’s Workshop
3:45pm 5pm Choir Practice
6:30pm Couples for Christ
Sun / Oct. 15 / 10:10am First Reconciliation – Session 1

LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK

God of love and hope be with us as we remember our parishioners and all those who are sick and in need of our prayers, especially:

Connie Gleason, Doris Ho, Paul Murphy, Oliver Campbell, Kindri Van Puffelin, Charles Turner, Jim Beckie, Bob Steele-Belot, Marie Cameron, Zach Berini, Murray Porter, Garey Cameron.

CHILI NIGHT DINNER
and SILENT AUCTION
Friday, Oct. 20th at 6:00pm
hosted by the CWL and K of C
benefiting the Feed the Hungry program
Guest speaker is Bishop William McGrattan, Bishop of the Diocese of Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Tickets are only $25 and are available through the CWL, K of C, or at the parish office.
If you have any items to donate to the Auction, please contact Ron Bichel at 403-252-9868. The amount of funds raised for Feed the Hungry program depends on having a successful silent auction. Please consider donating an item or service.
YOUTH NEWS
The Illuminate (Grades 4-6) and Torchlight (Grades 7 to 9) will be meeting this Thursday, October 12th at 6:30 – 8:30pm.

The Resurrection Choir will rehearse on next Monday afternoon, October 16th, at 1:00 p.m., in the church sanctuary. New members are always welcome to join us.

FIRST RECONCILIATION sessions begins October 15th, 2017 at 10:10 am, please arrive 10 minutes early before session begins. Late registrations please contact parish office. All Baptized Grade 4 & up and Baptized students wanting to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to receiving First Communion are welcome!
Second School Aged Baptism preparation for Non-Baptized children (Grade 1 or older) resumes Tuesday, October 17th, 2017 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. On-going registration for winter session is available until January 19th, 2018. (Program starts Tuesdays, January 23rd – March 13th, 2018 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm). Please see parish office/website for details.
There are a few spaces still available at our Alzheimer’s Workshop at Holy Spirit Parish on Saturday, October 14 from 8:30 am- 2:30 pm. For further information and registration call Susan Duckett at 403-813-5563 or email .

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Sister Darlene Madore FCJ has resumed her Bible Study with the GOSPEL OF MARK on Wednesdays at 9:30 am.

Join Fr. David and Fr. Jack for the
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: April 10 – 19, 2018
ITALY PILGRIMAGE: April 19 – 27, 2018
Pilgrims have the option of experiencing one or both pilgrimages.
An information evening will be held on Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Holy Spirit Church (10827 – 24 St. S.W., Calgary).
SUNDAY MISSALS are available for sale at the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Area or at the Church Office for $5.00 each.
Weekday Masses
Chapel of the Annunciation

Mon / Oct 09 / 9:00am / Intentions of Bill Slobodian
Tue / Oct 10 / 8:30am / George & Ethel Rekay RIP
The Beverly / 10:30am / Irene Alger RIP
Wed / Oct 11 / 8:30am / Flo Slobodian RIP
Providence Care / 11:00am / Mona Heller RIP
7:00pm / Kathleen Johnson RIP
Thu / Oct 12 / 8:30am / Joe Carpenter RIP
1:00pm / Mass for Homeschooling Families
Fri / Oct 13 / 8:30am / Intentions of Terry Lathangue
2:45pm / Divine Chaplet and Benediction
7:00pm / Our Lady of Fatima Mass
Weekend Masses

Sat / Oct 14 / 5:00pm / Marion Dobberthien RIP
7:00pm / Spanish Mass
Sun / Oct 15 / 9:00am / Marguerite Duffy RIP
Baptism within Mass
11:00am / Intentions of Gerry Anne McKenna
7:00pm / Intentions of Holy Spirit Parishioners
Our Lady Of Peace 11:30am Clara White RIP
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA
Friday, October 13th, 2017
6:30pm Rosary – in 5 languages representing the
whole world
7:00pm Mass
October 13 is the 100th anniversary of the final apparition at Fatima, Portugal on October 13, 1917. There, a crowd of over 70,000 witnessed the astonishing Miracle of the Sun.

BISHOP’S DINNER 2017

Youth & Vocations - Their Faith, The Church

Next Thursday, October 19, 2017

Commonwealth Centre 1177-3962 52 Ave NE, Calgary

Cocktails - 5:30 pm Dinner - 6:30 pm

Individual - $175.00 or Table of 8 - $1,400.00

www.calgarydiocese.ca.

RAISING THE RAFTERS WITH SONG
St Pius X Church Benefit Concert
Sunday, October 22nd, 2017 2:30 PM
Plan to enjoy an afternoon of fabulous music by some of Calgary’s finest singers to raise funds to cover the extra expenses of the “arches”. From Broadway to Opera we’ll have you laughing and crying as Mezzo Soprano Eswina Ngai and friends entertain you. Tickets: $25.00, under 12 FREE. For tickets, call Tina/Al Roach at 403-239-2509, email .
Twenty-Seventh Sunday
in Ordinary Time
October 8th, 2017
The God of peace is with us.
By God’s grace, modern medicine and science have made great strides in helping people deal with anxiety. Today, we are encouraged to know that being grounded in a good prayer life can also go a long way toward lessening the anxieties that disrupt the quiet of our hearts.
Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre
41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, AB
Women’s Twilight - October 17th
Touching the Sacred In our Lives - This year’s series will reflect on where we can glimpse the sacred and holy within the everyday moments of our life. Call or email Cindy MacKenzie 403-585-0400 or Jackie Harbidge 403-650-2719 .
A Day Away - October 18th 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This year’s theme is Doorways to the Sacred. The day includes a prayerful reflection on the focus of the day, celebration of the Eucharist and a home-cooked lunch. Please call 403-932-2012 or email to register.

As human efforts fail to solve Canada's key problems, we turn to God through His Holy Mother, asking His urgent help. Join us for a Rosary Rally Saturday, October 14th at noon. Two locations available: Edworthy Park SW site #6 and St. Mary's Cathedral, 219 18 Ave SW.

Special Televised Event on Salt + Light TV
October 22nd, 2017
7:30pm & 11:30pm ET / 4:30pm & 8:30pm PT
Salt + Light TV announces an initiative with the participation of Pope Francis to help Canadian Bishops prepare for the Synod on Youth in October 2018.
From Salt + Light’s new studio in Toronto, join hosts Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Julian Paparella and Emilie Callan, plus youth groups and Bishops from six Canadian cities. Engaging dialogue around the challenges issues, questions, and needs of young people in the Catholic church.