‘On the care of the common home’, the subtitle of Pope Francis’ new encyclical released on Thursday, continues a tradition of recent Popes who have made it very clear that humanity is largely responsible for the environmental degradation gravely harming our Earth’s ecosystems. According to Pope Francis “Respect for creation, then, is a requirement of…
Cathedral Open House attracts new volunteers
The Open House was a wonderful weekend of joy and celebration of so many good people doing so many good things at the Cathedral Parish. Twenty-two ministries put up colourful booths with leaflets, videos and photos about what they do. 177 people signed up to take part in a variety of ministries. Good Steward…
Cathedral Open House
Dear friends, come and join us at our Open House this weekend. Saturday 4:30-6:30pm and Sunday 8am – 6:30pm. So many of you are regular visitors to the Cathedral. Perhaps this might be a good time to engage in parish life more fully. We have 22 ministries you could be involved in. Perhaps, you may simply…
Called & Gifted Workshop
The Holy Father is calling you to actively help others encounter the Risen Christ by allowing Him to work through the spiritual gifts you bring to your work, family life, and your friends. The introductory Called & Gifted workshop will teach you about your place in the Church’s mission to the world and about…
ANNUAL PARISH OPEN HOUSE
The Annual Parish Open House and Ministry Fair takes place at Holy Rosary Hall JUNE 13 & 14. This is an opportunity to get to know your parish better and get involved in a ministry. You’ll get to meet some of excellent volunteers who keep this parish vibrant by their generous and active service. Perhaps you…
Stewardship Conference in Calgary: Radiating The Joy of the Gospel
Pastors, parish staff, and other parish leaders are invited to the Western Canadian Catholic Stewardship Conference hosted by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary. Theme of the conference is: Stewards – Radiating The Joy of the Gospel, inspired by Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel). Friday, June 12, to Sunday, June 14, at…
Called & Gifted Workshop
The Holy Father is calling you to actively help others encounter the Risen Christ by allowing Him to work through the spiritual gifts you bring to your work, family life, and your friends. The introductory Called & Gifted workshop will teach you about your place in the Church’s mission to the world and about…
2015 Western Canadian Stewardship Conference in Calgary
Pastors, parish staff, and other parish leaders are invited to the Western Canadian Catholic Stewardship Conference hosted by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary. Theme of the conference is: Stewards – Radiating The Joy of the Gospel, inspired by Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel). Friday, June 12, to Sunday, June 14, at…
Stewardship Reflection
“I will be their God and they shall be my people.” – Jeremiah 31:33 What does it mean to be God’s people? It means we recognize that everything we have and everything we are belongs to God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given us. It means…
66% of Catholics over 40 have a will only 1.5% have a Burial Plan
Please provide support to parishioners by encouraging Pre-Need Burial Planning as part of one’s Estate and Will. A Will is an end-of-life document, therefore a burial plan is a logical extension of end-of-life preparations that includes one’s instructions and choices.