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Livestreamed Mass
  • Full schedule of Parish Livestream Masses are available at: https://www.catholicyyc.ca  
  • If you are a TELUS Optik subscriber, you can watch livestream masses and prayer events in Channel 876 (choose "Diocese of Calgary" logo)
  • If you are a cable TV subscriber, you can access Salt+Light TV, Canada's Catholic network, for a nominal fee each month. Or view online at saltandlighttv.org/live. Daily TV Mass, produced by the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, is broadcast four times a day at 4:30 am, 9 am, 2 pm and 8:30 pm (MT). Check the S+L Schedule for broadcasts of Sunday Mass from the Vatican. Daily masses are also available on Shalom World TV at shalomworldtv.org
  • Televised Mass is also available to those who subscribe to EWTN and Vision TV. Click on the links or their schedules. 

Events & Resources

  1. Bulletin Shorts, free to use 
    • What About Seed and Service? Here are two puzzling teachings for today. One, of mulberry tree and mustard seed. Another, of servant and master. The first assures us that even a little faith can accomplish very big, even unimaginable things. The second distinguishes between part-time or full-time service. Add to this Paul’s advice to Timothy:  “bear your share of hardship for the gospel.” Disciples, that is, followers of Christ, need to be all-in.
      • What big things will my faith in God accomplish today?
      • What hardship will I bear to be a full-time follower?
      • What mercy work can I do to accomplish this? 
        (Source: Diocese of Springfield)
  2. Resources for children
  3. Global community cannot stand by as Nigerians lose their lives | As Nigeria continues to suffer unrest and extremism, the International Catholic Migration Commission appeals to the UN's human rights council to work towards preserving the rights of all Nigerians. Read more 

  4. The Wealth of Poverty
    Parishes with Formed.org account: Watch a new mini-documentary in Formed.orgcreated from interviews and footage originally taken for Sign of Contradiction. In light of St. Francis’ feast day (Oct 4), the mini-documentary celebrates his life and his dedication to the poor. The film takes a deeper look at discovering where true wealth lies. Watch now

  5. 3 Lessons about minimalism from St. Francis of Assisi (Feast Day: Oct 4)
    St. Francis shrugged off his fears, left everything behind and never worried what anybody said about him. Here are a few habits of St. Francis that we all can keep in mind when we feel the need to simplify or downsize. Read more

  6. 7 things you need to know about St. Faustina Kowalska (Feast Day: Oct 5) and her vision of hell | While Catholics around the world are familiar with St. Faustina Kowalska and her connection to Divine Mercy, many may not know about the way in which Jesus talked to her about her calling, Hell, and her mission to proclaim the mercy of God. Here are seven important facts to know about this popular saint. Read more

  7. Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher (Feast Day: Oct. 6) 
    Eulalie Durocher was born at Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu on October 6, 1811. Her father owned extensive agricultural holdings and her mother, who had studied with the Ursulines in Québec City, instilled in her the values of prayer, justice and openness. Although she had a lively and playful spirit, Eulalie was limited by fragile health. Read more

  8. Who is St. Bruno? (Feast Day: Oct. 6)
    In his infinite goodness, God, who never ceases to provide for the needs and interests of his Church, had therefore chosen Bruno, a man of eminent holiness, to restore to the contemplative life the brilliance of its original purity. How did he become the founder of the Carthusian monks? Read more

  9. 10 Ways to honor Our Lady of the Rosary (Memorial: Oct 7) this month and all year round | October is the month of the Holy Rosary. Here are 10 ways you can more closely align your life and home to the Rosary. Perhaps some of these wonderful devotions will stick around your domestic church even after October is over. Read more
  10. Why your marriage doesn’t need more date nights 
    "Contrary to common marriage advice, there is something else you should be paying attention to." So here are a few interactions Cecilia found that she had to work on to improve her marriage, and thus improve their dates. Read more 

  11. October/November 2022 Calendar Highlights

Resources for Mental Health
“Physically healthy should also include a focus on our mental and spiritual well-being.” says Sr. Donna Marie Perry, psychotherapist and social worker in the Diocese of Calgary. “Not all families are healthy,” says Sr. Perry. She urges people who see others struggling to reach out with kindness. Where appropriate, you can also recommend they access support from community-based organizations. (Mental health matters, Faithfully). 

Have you encountered anyone in need of access to help with mental health? Below is a list of handy mental health resources for you to share:
  • Calgary Counselling Centre: 403-691-5991 + online counselling
  • Catholic Family Service: 403-205-5295. Rapid Access Counselling: 403-233-2360 or email intake@cfs-ab.org
  • Distress Centre: 403-266-4357 - available 24/7. 
  • Eastside Family Centre: 403-299-9696 - telephone and e-therapy. 
  • Kid’s Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
  • Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642  
  • Access Mental Health: 403-943-1500 
For other barrier free consultation sessions (Calgary area), you may consider referring those in need with this online service: communityconnectyyc.ca
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Resources for Single Life
"Love is the fundamental and innate vocation of every human being." (Pope John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio, 11)
“Some forgo marriage in order to care for their parents or brothers and sisters, to give themselves more completely to a profession, or to serve other honourable ends.They contribute greatly to the good of the human family.” (CCC #2231) 

All baptized Catholics are called to live their lives as disciples of Jesus. Here are some resources which might be helpful for those living a single life. 
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