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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. Sunday Bulletin shorts, free to use 
    • Jesus employs the images of salt and light to make a crucial point also made in the two previous readings for today: the way you live expresses or obscures the truth of God’s love and mercy. In the words of the Redemptorist Priest Fr. Leo English, “you may be the only Bible someone reads today, so act it.” God is to be manifest in all we do, think, and feel, as well as in the attitudes and motives which govern our behaviour.
      1. How do you try to be “salt of the earth”?
      2. Is your light hiding under a bushel basket or sitting on a lamp stand for all to see?
      3. Who do you look up to, who lives a good “salty” life? How do they shine forth with the light of God in our world?
        (Source: Diocese of Saskatoon)

  2. Resources for children
    • Kid's challenge this week: If we love other people and do what we can to help them, then other people will see how great God’s love is. We will be like the light that shines and is not covered up, so that everyone can see. How will you be like a shining light this week? (Source: CAFOD)
      • Colouring page this Sunday 
      • Kid's Bulletin for this Sunday
      • Sunday Connection for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Gr. 1-8) 
      • Children's Liturgy of the Word this Sunday 
        • Children's Liturgy sheet for leaders/parents (CAFOD) | Illustration
        • Children's Liturgy of the Word with Miss Heidi (Catholic TV)

  3. Month of the Holy Family
    February is traditionally devoted to the Holy Family, an ideal time to strengthen our own family and its connection to Jesus’s family. Here are 12 ways you can align your family to the Holy Family this February. 

  4. Pastoral Care Ministry training course in March
    The Diocese of Calgary will be facilitating a Pastoral Care Ministry Training Course over two sessions: Session 1: Weekend of March 24/25; Session 2: Weekend of March 31/April 1. To receive a certificate of completion, participants must attend both sessions. Register now at catholicyyc.ca/pastoralcare or call Sr. Mariflor at 403-218-5521.

  5. CCMA Breakfast with the Bishop | Feb 11
    The Calgary Catholic Medical Association invites all healthcare professionals to enjoy a Breakfast with the Bishop. Come and meet other like-minded people in the community. Visit catholicmedyyc.wordpress.com for tickets and more information. When: Saturday, Feb. 11 at 9 to 11 am, Heritage Park, Calgary (Railway Orientation Centre,). 

  6. Renewal of Hope with Sisters of Divine Mercy | Feb 11
    Sisters of Divine Mercy invites you to a day of healing and renewal of hope. The day will include Mass, talks, Adoration, prayer time, and a chance for confession and fellowship with others. When: Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Divine Mercy Centre. To register, contact 587-755-1019 or online at sistersofdivinemercy.org 

  7. Ash Wednesday Mass with Bishop McGrattan | Feb 22
    Bishop McGrattan will celebrate the Ash Wednesay Mass on Feb. 22 at 5 pm, St. Mary's Cathedral. All are welcome. 

  8. Come and See the life of the Franciscans | Feb 23-26
    Young men (18-40) discerning their vocation are invited to experience Franciscan life at St. Francis Friary in Edmonton. Transportation is available and all meals included. When: Feb. 23-26 at St. Francis Friary in Edmonton. More info here or contact Fr. Dan Gurnick at friardan47@gmail.com

  9. Salvation Army's Behind the Shield needs volunteer
    With the temperature dropping, it's important to remember those who don't have a safe space to stay warm this winter. The Salvation Army’s Behind the Shield: Warming Stations is an incredible initiative working tirelessly to provide a warm, safe and clean space for the vulnerable this frigid winter. Let’s come together and support this worthy cause - consider helping them out today. More information here- or email cscalgary.volunteerservices@salvationarmy.ca

  10. Feb/March 2023 Calendar Highlights
    • Feb 6 | Gathering the Scattered Fragments - FCJ
    • Feb 6 | Introduction to Christian Meditation - Zoom
    • Feb 8 | The Praises of God Living in Harmony - Mount St. Francis
    • Feb 8 | Vespers: Evening Prayers - FCJ
    • Feb 11 | Renewal of Hope: A Day of Healing and Renewal - Divine Mercy Sisters
    • Feb 11 | CCMA Breakfast wtih the Bishop
    • Feb 11 | Rosary for Our Lady of Lourdes Feast - Zoom
    • Feb 14 | Valentine's Day Dinner for Couples - Our Lady of Fatima
    • Feb 16 | Savouring the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius - FCJ
    • Feb 17 | Vespers & Study of the Rule of St. Benedict - Online
    • Feb 18 | Taize Prayer - Martha Retreat Centre
    • Feb 20 | Lenten Ignatian Retreat: Will you make the time? - FCJ
    • Feb 21 | Simeon & Anna: Waiting, grasping the signs; finding our story - with Fr. Tim - St. Martha Letbhridge or Online
    • Feb 21 | Directory for Catechesis Study Group - Zoom
    • Feb 22 | Ash Wednesday Mass with Bishop McGrattan at 5 pm - St. Mary's Cathedral
    • Feb 23-25 | Come and See the Life of the Franciscans
    • Mar 3-5 | Retrouvaille Marriage Program
    • Mar 3-4 | Gift of Hope - Retreat for the Unemployed - FCJ
    • Mar 6-12 | 6 Day Lenten Silent Retreat - FCJ
    • Mar 8 | Lent Retreat - Day Away: Advocate for the Poor - Mt. St. Francis
    • Mar 8 | Fill Our Hearts with Your Love Retreat - Mt St. Francis
    • Mar 9 | Laudato Si with Pope Francis - Lenten Reflection - FCJ
    • Mar 11 | Rising from Ashes - Heroic Men Summit - Online
    • Mar 24 | Live-In Retreat - Okotoks
    • Mar 25 | Lenten Reflection - Divine Mercy Sisters
    • To submit your parish/lay association events - go to catholicyyc.ca/news and click "Add Event" (please submit description + poster/graphic in JPEG/PNG)


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The Chosen is a multi season TV series about the life of Christ.
Season 1  is now on formed.org
All Saints Parish has a subscription and you can login through that.


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. 
  • Is the Single Life a Vocation?
    https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/is-the-single-life-a-vocation-maybe-were-asking-the-wrong-question-68948

  • Videos addressing concerns of those who are single (loneliness in the single life, finding Mr or Mrs 'right', dealing with jealousy, frustrations, being happy, on theology of the body etc.)
    https://www.catholiccounselors.com/online-videos/life-work-videos/singles/

  • Flying Solo: Life as a Single Catholic
    http://www.uscatholic.org/articles/201407/flying-solo-life-single-catholic-29188

  • National Catholic Singles Conference
    https://www.nationalcatholicsingles.com/

  • A Holistic Catholic Singles Movement for Catholic Singles 
    http://catholicsclick.com/about 
  • Faith, Formation, Fellowship For Young Adults
    https://www.sfxc.ca/ 

  • Chastity Project - empowering teens and adults to practice the virtue of purity
    https://chastity.com/ 

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