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
- Sunday Bulletin shorts, free to use
Given the same task by their father, one son asserts his disobedience in words, but then obeys in his actions; the second son obeys with his words, but disobeys in his actions. The question that Jesus poses is pointed and direct: Which son did what the father wanted? All would agree that “actions speak louder than words” and that even if his words were disobedient, the son who did the work as ordered did the father’s will.- Do our words indicate our obedience to God?
- If not our words, do our actions? God desires a full conversion of heart, that our actions (and our words as well) will give evidence of our love for God.
(Source: Loyola Press)
- Resources for children
- Kid's challenge this week: Sometimes when we are asked to do something, we might say yes and then forget. Other times, we might have no plans to do what we are asked. We say yes, but we don’t mean it. Jesus teaches us that our actions are as important as our words. This week, pray together that your family will experience a conversion to God and show evidence of this in both actions and words. (Loyola Press)
- Colouring page this Sunday
- Kid's Bulletin this Sunday
- Sunday Connection this Sunday (Gr. 1-8)
- Children's Liturgy of the Word this Sunday
- Movie Screening: The Letter
The Letter, a thought-provoking new documentary that has been developed with the help and participation of Pope Francis is uniting the Church across the globe in its call for environmental and social justice. When: Wed, Oct. 4 at 7 pm - FCJ Centre, Calgary. Free admission & refreshments. - Evening with Mary at Canadian Martyr's Church
All are invited to attend a very special “Evening with Mary” in preparation for the Feast of Mary, Queen of the Rosary! When: Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at 7 pm at Canadian Martyrs Church, Calgary. Featuring: St. Luke Contemporary Choir and Friends for the recitation of the Holy Rosary, Mezzo-soprano Eswina Ngai, and a reflection by Father Cuong. A free will offering will go towards the Canadian Martyrs special projects’ fund. Download Poster - 40-Hour for Vocations
Take part in a 40 Hours Adoration to ask the Lord for an increase of vocations in our Diocese. When: Friday, Oct 6 at 3 pm to Sunday Oct 8 at 7 am - St. Anthony's Adoration Chapel, Calgary. Get code to enter the chapel by signing up - Perogies & Yard Sale at Our Lady Queen of Peace
Come visit the Parish Yard Sale, and see what treasures you can find! There will be perogies and other baking products for sale. When: Sat & Sun, Oct 7 & 8, at 10 am to 5 pm - Our Lady Queen of Peace, Calgary. - Nigerian Thanksgiving Mass
Join the Nigerian Thanksgiving Mass with celebrant Fr. John Gannon. Reception will follow after Mass. Kindly bring non-perishable food items for the thanksgiving. All are welcome! When: Sunday, Oct. 8 at 6 pm - Ascension Catholic Parish, Calgary. More info | Download Poster - Candlelit Rosary
In the month of Holy Rosary, St. Bonaventure invites you to their parish candlelit Living Rosary for our Blessed Mother. When: Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 pm - St. Bonaventure, Calgary. More - Holy Spirit Retreat
Calgary Catholic Charismatic Renewal Society invites you to deepen your connection with the Holy Spirit in this weekend retreat at Mount St. Francis. When: Oct 13-15, Mount St. Francis, Cochrane. For more information, contact Doreen at 403-969-0966. More info - Journeying Together: Hope & Healing Workshop after Miscarriage or Stillbirth | The Diocese of Calgary invites individuals or families to join a transformative workshop designed for those navigating the grief of miscarriage. Connect with others who understand your pain, share your experience in a safe and compassionate environment, and learn coping strategies from professionals and peers who have gone through this journey. When: Friday & Saturday (Oct. 13 & 14) at Ascension Catholic Parish, Calgary. Register onlineat: miscarriageliturgy.ca/workshop
- Love More 6.0 Concert
"We love because He first loved us." (1 John 4:19). Couples for Christ invites you to their annual benefit concert for the care of our retired priests, and ANCOP. When: Sat, Oct. 14 at 7 pm - St. Thomas More Parish, Calgary. The concert will feature local artists with their amazing voices and talents. Ticket is $10/person. Text or call 587-700-8284 to reserve tickets. More | Download Poster - Like a Mighty River Conference
Calgary Catholic Charismatic Renewal Society (CCCRS) invites you to their annual Conference with the theme "God is more than Able." When: Fri and Sat (Oct 20-21) at St. Luke's Parish, Calgary. For more information or to register visit cccrs.com - "She Sings" | An Evening of Music and Testimony for Women
Beloved Daughters Ministry invites women of all ages to join them for a time of music and fellowship at the Cardel Theatre. The evening will be a showcase of local women sharing testimonies of life and faith through song and story telling. Light snacks and socializing to follow after the show. When: Saturday, Oct. 28 from 7 pm to 10 pm - Cardel Theatre, Calgary. More - 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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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:
“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
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.
"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/