Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary
Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre for September
6th 2015. Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
FAITH ENRICHMENT FOR SENIORS
Offered by Religious Education Secretariat. Everyone welcome. No registration required. Mondays (1-3pm)
on Sep. 14, 21, 28 and Oct. 5. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 640 19th Ave NW, Calgary. CONTACT: NORLINE |
403-218-5503 | norline.johnson@calgarydiocese.ca.
LITURGICAL MUSIC WORKSHOP: SING THE LITURGY | HOW TO SELECT MUSIC FOR MASS
The Sacred Music Committee will be offering a workshop on how to select music for the entrance, offertory,
and communion processions, as well as for the recessional. Learn how to select suitable hymns for Mass
based on the season and texts. Fee: $20 including materials. Sat., Sep. 26 (1-4pm) at St. Basil’s, Lethbridge
| Sat., Oct. 3 (9am-12:30pm) at Holy Spirit. Info & Registration: http://liturgy.calgarydiocese.ca. CONTACT:
LIA | 403-218-5511 | liturgy@calgarydiocese.ca.
RCIA WORKSHOP | RCIA: A FAITH PROCESS
The Diocese is offering a fall RCIA workshop entitled RCIA: A Faith Process. This workshop will highlight: the
3 elements that characterise the RCIA process: evangelisation, year-round access, lectionary-based
catechesis; best ways to implement the three elements in their communities; discuss how to balance the
need for apprenticeship in the Christian life with learning about the Christian faith. No fee. Wed., Oct. 7 (7-9
pm) at St. Anthony’s, Calgary; Mon. Oct. 19 (7-9 pm) at Mary Mother of the Redeemer, Calgary; Sat.,
Oct. 24, 1–3 pm at St. Mary’s, Brooks. Info & Registration: http://liturgy.calgarydiocese.ca. CONTACT:
SIMONE | 403-218-5524 | liturgy@calgarydiocese.ca.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT: '5 FACTS ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS'
Therese Cirner will be presenting ‘5 Facts About Your Feelings’, a Marriage Enrichment event which covers
topic such as: How emotions play an important role in daily lives; How our thoughts and physical nature
help form our emotions; Overcoming depression, anxiety and anger; Achieving peace, healing, wholeness
and holiness in our lives. Friday, Sep. 25 (6:30-9:15pm) and Saturday, Sep. 26 (9am-3pm). ST. LUKE’S
CHURCH 1566 Northmount Dr. NW, Calgary. Info & Registration: http://www.5facts.eventbrite.ca CONTACT:
MICHELLE HOFFMAN | 403-208-7292 | miche11ehoffman@hotmail.com.
DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT TEAM - DYRT
Young Adults (17 -35 yr) married or not, you are welcome to join the DYRT! You can be casually employed
with the Team btwn September 2015 - June 2016. Training provided. Variable hours including evenings &
weekends. Sept 2015 to Jun 2016 CONTACT: WESLEY | 403-218-5516 | dyrtcoordinator@calgarydiocese.ca.
CREATING A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE: DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE FALL ACTION WORKSHOP
How should we act on issues of ecological justice in the light of Laudato Si? Calling all interested in the
Church’s response to climage change. WHEN: Sat, Sep. 12, 2015 (9am-3:30pm) at FCJ LIFE CENTRE 219-19
Ave SW, Calgary. Register before Sept 9th : CAROL | 403-218-5502| carol.hollywood@calgarydiocese.ca.
AGM FOR DIOCESAN PRISON MINISTRY
Join us for the AGM for Prison Ministry in the Diocese of Calgary. WHEN: Sat, Sep. 12 (Noon-2pm). ST. LUKE,
1566 Northmount Dr. NW, Calgary. http://www.calgaryprisonministry.com. CONTACT: CAROLINE SILVEIRA |
403-218-5523 | carol.silveira@calgarydiocese.ca.
RETROUVAILLE
Feeling lonely in your mariage relationship? Are you are frustrated, angry, disillusioned or just dissatisfied
because you marriage relationship seems to be in a stalemate? Come and join the Retrouvaille programme.
Weekend of Sep.11-13 , Calgary. Info & Registration: http://www.helpourmarriagecalgarcom CONTACT: TOM
& SHERRI GARAY | 403-257-7499 | coordinator@retrouvaillecalgary.com.
LAUDATO SI SERIES: PART ONE - INTERCONNECTEDNESS
Deacon Adrian Martens will be speaking on the Pope Francis' new Encyclical on the environment as the first
part of a lecture series. The main focus of this talk will be on the theme of "interconnectedness" of God's
creation. Tuesdays, starting Sep. 15 (6:30-7:30pm). ASCENSION PARISH, 1100 Berkshire Blvd NW, Calgary.
CONTACT: CAROLINE | 403-218-5523 | caroline.silveira@calgarydiocese.ca.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT
A special invitation for couples married between 1 to 5 yrs. Reflect & evaluate your first few years of
marriage. Facilitators will guide couples through key topics that were discussed in your marriage prep
classes & lead discussions on how they apply to your lives. Sat, Sep. 19 (7-9pm). RECTORY HALL, ST MARY'S
CATHEDRAL 219-18 Ave SW, Calgary. CONTACT: ALIDA | 403-218-5505 | lifeandfamily@calgarydiocese.ca
LAUDATO SI SERIES: LIBERAL ARTS FORUM
Join in a "Liberal Arts Forum" at St. Mary's University for a talk between Drs. Peter Baltutis, Timothy Harvie,
Michael Macleod, Mary Ann Mc Lean and Casey Eagle Speaker, for a non-Catholic and Catholic perspectives
on the encyclical and how we can go forward in understanding its ramifications. Thursday, Sep. 24, 2015
(7-9pm). ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY, CONTACT: DR. PETER E. BALTUTIS | 403-254-3136 | peter.baltutis@stmu.ca.
DIOCESAN CATECHETICAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: LEVEL 1
Designed to give lay people a greater knowledge of their Catholic faith so as to more confidently and
effectively pass that faith on to others. This program is invaluable to Catechists teaching children, RCIA for
adults, or working in youth ministry. Six Saturdays (9am-Noon) from Sept 26, 2015. ST. CECILIA'S PARISH
321 - 90 Ave. SE, Calgary. CONTACT: ALICIA | 403-218-5501 | religiouseducation@calgarydiocese.ca.
DIOCESAN PASTORAL CARE COURSE
This course will introduce you to the basic visiting skills required for Pastoral Care Ministry in the health
care facilities or parish. Registration fee is $85.00. Seven consecutive Tuesday evenings (6:30-9:30 pm)
starting Sep. 29, 2015. FCJ CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE, 219 - 19 Ave. SW, Calgary. CONTACT: ALICIA | 403-2185501 | alicia.zubut@calgarydioceses.ca.
RIDE FOR REFUGE 2015
Ride for Refuge 2015. Family friendly cycling and walking event in support of Elizabeth House. Come ride
with us or volunteer by registering online! Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 (All day). C3 CHURCH CALGARY 91
COMMERCIAL COURT, Calgary. Info & Registration: https://rideforrefuge.org/location/calgary. CONTACT:
SAMANTHA | 403-218-5531 | samantha.jones@calgarydiocese.ca.
TRANSITIONS
A 15-week peer support program for those recently separated or divorced. Participants will reflect upon &
discuss topics such as self-esteem, stress, anger, guilt, blame, loneliness, forgiveness, blended families &
more. Every Tuesday for 15 weeks, starting Oct 6, 2015 at 7 pm. RECTORY HALL BESIDE ST MARY'S
CATHEDRAL 219 - 18 Ave SW, Calgary. CONTACT: ALIDA | 403-218-5505 | lifeandfamily@calgarydiocese.ca.
HEART OF THE MATTER - ANSWERING CATHOLIC QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO CURRENT FAMILY ISSUES
Calgary Catholic Medical Association is hosting "Conference for Families”: Cost: $25.00 includes beverages,
snacks & lunch. Sat, Oct. 17 (10am-5pm). ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY, 14500 Bannister Road SE, Calgary.
CONTACT: ALIDA | 403-218-5505 | alida.allen@calgarydiocese.ca.
BISHOP'S DINNER 2015
This year's theme is "Jubilee of the Divine Mercy". Proceeds benefitting agencies serving the homeless in
South Alberta. Invitations to be mailed shortly. Tickets: $200 each or table of 8 for $1,600.00. Thursday,
Oct. 22, 2015 at 5:30 pm. COMMONWEALTH CENTRE 1177-3961 52 Ave NE, Calgary. CONTACT: SAMANTHA |
403-218-5531 | samantha.jones@calgarydiocese.ca.
For more information about this publication email jane.ediau@calgarydiocese.ca or contact Jane-Rose Ediau or Carol
Hollywood, Library & Archives, 403-218-5510; Fax: 403-264-0526 Address: Catholic Pastoral Centre, 120 - 17
Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2S 2T2