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Administrative Offices Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Closed from 12:00 - 12:30 pm Secretary/Bookkeeper: Lillian Illescas lillian@stmaryscalgary.com Sacrament Coordinator: Allison Charlton Allison@stmaryscalgary.com

Bishop of Calgary: Bishop William T. McGrattan Rector: Very Rev. Bob Dielissen frbob@stmaryscalgary.com Associate Pastor: Rev. Rowel Jose Abanto frarjay@stmaryscalgary.com Deacon: Rev. Mr. Dennis Foraie dennis.foraie@calgarydiocese.ca In Residence: Rev. Dennis McDonald Rev. Jos Tom Kalathil Parambil jostomk@gmail.com Rev. Charles Pottie Pâté, sj cpottie@jesuits.ca

Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary from the Catholic Pastoral Centre March 25, 2018

OUTDOOR WAY OF THE CROSS – VOLUNTEERS 35th

Annual Outdoor Way of the Cross – on March 30 has a few more positions to fill - available for groups / individuals. If you would like to take part as a cross bearer, lost person attendant or in crowd control it’s not too late! Please visit www.wayofthecross.ca to learn more and complete the online registration form. If you have questions, contact out-doorwayofthecross@calgarydiocese.ca or call 403-218-5500. Orientations begin soon so don’t miss the chance to participate in this moving faith event sponsored by the Office of Social Justice. MARRIAGE PREPARATION "FOR BETTER & FOR EVER" Marriage Preparation, accepts all couples preparing for marriage. Due to the small group setting it allows us to focus on couples in one or more of the following circumstances: living together, previously married, beginning marriage with children, couples 45+, or those who wish to have their marriage blessed in the Church. Upcoming Dates: Mar. 19/Apr. 16-17. For more dates, registration or information, contact 403-218-5505 or email lifeandfamily@calgarydiocese.ca. FAITH ENRICHMENT FOR SENIORS The Diocesan Religious Education Office will resume the Faith Enrichment for Senior’s group on Mondays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26 at St. Joseph’s Parish from 1 pm to 3 pm. No registration is necessary and all are welcome. For fur-ther information contact Norline at 403-218-5503 or e-mail norline.johnson@calgarydiocese.ca

YOUTH RALLY 2018 The Youth Office invites all youth ages 12 - 18 to participate in this year's Youth Rally on April 21 at Catholic Cen-

tral High School East, Lethbridge. Come and join Michael Chiasson, Fr. Cristino Bouvette and the Nun and Nunner for a day filled with

music, awesome talks and great fun. To register, go to http://www.theyellowtree.ca or ask your Youth Group Coordinator or your Par-

ish Priest. For more information, call Harriett at 403-218-5507 - harriett.cariaga@calgarydiocese.ca

MAN OF THE SHROUD EXHIBITION St. Peter’s Parish is honoured to present the “Man of the Shroud Exhibition”, a collection of docu-

mentary museum boards and recreated artifacts of Christ’s Passion, including an actual-size photographic reproduction of the Shroud

of Turin. Keynote speakers: Fr. Andrew Dalton and Barrie Schwortz. Date of exhibition: March 23 - April 10, 2018, from 9 am – 9 pm.

Cost: Freewill Donation. Location: St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church (541 Silvergrove Dr. NW, Calgary). For more information, visit

www.st-peters.ca.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL The Calgary Council of Christians and Jews (CCCJ) and St. Peter’s Anglican Church are co-sponsoring a Holo-

caust Memorial Service on Sunday, April 15 at 7:00 pm. Marnie Bondar will recount the story of her Grandmother’s survival during the

Holocaust, illustrated with slides. Freda Plucer, now over 90, will attend. Everyone is welcome to join us as we stand together in soli-

darity with victims of hate and violence, and pray for God’s peace and hope throughout the world. Location: St. Peter’s Anglican

Church, 903 75 Ave. SW, Calgary. Contact: 403-218-5500 or email: caroline.silveira@calgarydiocese.ca.

FEAST OF THE DIVINE MERCY Join Bishop McGrattan and the Sisters of Divine Mercy for a beautiful grace-filled celebration of the Feast

of The Divine Mercy, April 8, beginning at 2:30 pm with Eucharistic Adoration, confession, live inspirational music, and more. Holy

Spirit Catholic Church (10827 - 24 Street SW, Calgary). Contact the Parish office at 403-251-3381.

ORDINATION Bishop William T. McGrattan is pleased to announce that he has called Rev. Mr. Derek Remus to be ordained to the

priesthood on Friday, 29 June at 7:00 pm in St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary. We give thanks to God for the gift of Deacon Derek's call to

the priesthood, and we invite and encourage the faithful of the diocese to come and join in the celebration of the conferral of Holy

Orders in June.

NEWS.CalgaryDiocese.ca Find out what’s happening in the Diocese of Calgary at http://NEWS.calgarydiocese.ca – your news hub for

events & announcements around the Diocese. For more about this publication: communications@calgarydiocese.ca For all the Diocesan news and employment opportunities please go to: http://www.calgarydiocese.ca

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SUNDAY MASS TIMES Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 8:30,10:00 am, Noon & 7:30 pm WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Monday - Friday, 7:30 am & 5:00 pm Saturday - 9:00 am

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Friday 4:00-4:45 pm

Saturday 8:15-8:45 am & 4:00-4:45 pm, or by appointment

THE ROSARY Mon-Fri 4:30 pm

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

First Friday of the month, 5:45-7:00 pm

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM First time parents must participate in Baptism Preparation. To register, please fill out a “Request for Baptism” form at the information desk.

MARCH 25, 2018MARCH 25, 2018MARCH 25, 2018MARCH 25, 2018

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

We hope that you have a meaningful worship experience at St. Mary’s Cathe-dral. We invite unregistered parishioners to complete a registration form at the in-formation desk. If you have any questions, or if there is anything we can do to make your visit here more pleasant, please do not hesitate to contact the ushers, or any staff members that may be present. You may also call the Parish Office and talk to a staff member for additional informa-tion (403) 228-4170.

To our visitors, enjoy your visit with

our parish family.

To our new parishioners,

Welcome Home!

Visitors and New Parishioners!

“This week, all over the world, Christians will be cele-brating the great mystery of Christ’s love for us. ‘Greater love no man has than he who lays down his life for his friends.’ This is the week Christ lived out the truth of those words. He took on himself our sins and the sins of all the world. As we heard in today’s Gospel, Jesus’ passion was a long series of painful events. We read of Jesus’ betrayal by his friend Judas; his agony in the garden; his arrest and im-prisonment; his betrayal by Peter; the flight of all but one of his apostles; his trial, the mocking and scourging; his rejec-tion by the people followed by his condemnation to death; his carrying of the cross — his own death instrument; and, finally, his execution and death. Jesus’ passion was excruciating, but it ended not in death but life. While he was enduring his passion, it was struggle, rejection, pain and death. But because Jesus en-dured to the end, he was transformed into glory in the res-urrection. As members of the body of Christ, our passion will also end in glory with Christ.”

(http://celebrationpublications.org/issues-week/2018-03-25)

Monday, Mar. 26 7:30 am Luis Illescas (RIP) Tuesday, Mar. 27 7:30 am Joe Rino (RIP) 5:00 pm Emma Peralta Calija (RIP) Wednesday, Mar. 28 7:30 am Nick Dilello (RIP) 5:00 pm Antonio Bonti Oliva III (RIP)

MONDAY, March 26th Parish mass at 7:30 am only. NO

MASS at 5:00 pm

CHRISM MASS at 7:30 pm Bishop McGrattan will preside and bless

the Holy Oils. The priests of the diocese will concelebrate and renew

their commitment of service. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Reception To

follow in the Parish Hall.

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, March 27th and 28th Regular Daily Mass times: 7:30 am

and 5:00 pm.

HOLY THURSDAY, March 29th

NO 7:30 am OR 5:00 pm MASS.

MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER at 7:00 pm Bishop McGrattan will preside.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight.

GOOD FRIDAY, March 30th Outdoor Way of the Cross begins at 9:00 am in

front of the Cathedral.

SOLEMN GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY at 3:00 pm. Bishop McGrattan will preside.

Collection for the support of the Church in the Holy Land (NO 7:30 am OR

5:00 pm MASS) Doors open at 2:00 pm.

EASTER VIGIL at 8:00 pm The elect and candidates will celebrate the Sacra-

ments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. Bishop McGrattan will

preside. Reception to follow in the Rectory Hall.

EASTER SUNDAY, April 1st Mass Times: 8:30 am, 10:00 am, (Bishop

McGrattan will preside) and 12:00 Noon NO 7:30 pm MASS .

Easter Monday, April 2nd - 9:00 am Mass Only OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

HOLY WEEK 2018HOLY WEEK 2018HOLY WEEK 2018HOLY WEEK 2018

This Week This Week This Week This Week

in the Parishin the Parishin the Parishin the Parish

Sunday, March 25 Chrism Mass Rehearsal 2:00 pm Church

St. Mary’s Choir 2:00 pm Rectory Hall

Wednesday, Mar. 28 RCIA

Sacrament of Reconciliation, 7:30 pm

Thursday, Mar. 29 Bible Study, 3:00 pm

Readings for Easter Sunday First Reading (Acts 10:34a, 37-43) We ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. Second Reading (Colossians 3:1-4) Seek the things that are above, where Christ is. Gospel (John 20:1-9) According to the Scriptures: Jesus must rise from the dead.

SACRAMENT PREPARATIONSACRAMENT PREPARATIONSACRAMENT PREPARATIONSACRAMENT PREPARATION

Stewardship reflection for Stewardship reflection for Stewardship reflection for Stewardship reflection for Palm SundayPalm SundayPalm SundayPalm Sunday

FROM OUR MINISTRIESFROM OUR MINISTRIESFROM OUR MINISTRIESFROM OUR MINISTRIES

Pastoral Care Team of St. Mary’s would be pleased to visit and bring the Eucharist to the shut-ins of our par-

ish. Please call 403-228-4170 to make arrangements. Note: the next Pastoral Care Course will begin in May. If this is a ministry that interests you, please contact the parish office for more information.

Children's Liturgy of the Word is celebrated at the 10:00 am Mass on Sundays. Children aged 3-6 are invited forward following the Opening prayer to join

the leaders, listen to the Gospel, read from the Children’s lectionary, and then share in a reflection at their level of un-derstanding. They will return to their families during the of-fertory collection. For more information please contact Rita (ritaorjionwe@gmail.com). Volunteers are needed.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul – “For I was hungry, and you gave me food I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger and you wel-

comed me” (Matthew 25:35). As Vincentians we see Christ in anyone who suffers; we come together as family and friends; we have personal contact with those in need; and help in all possible ways. The Society accepts all donations for the less fortunate we serve. Please mark your envelopes "SSVP Society". If you have any questions or concerns or require assistance please call 403-397-6028.

Stewardship of Treasure March 18, 2018

Envelopes $5,402.82 Loose 3,679.65 $9,082.47 Easter Flowers 497.00 Maintenance 370.00 Mission Mexico 30.00 Together In Action (TIA) 720.00

Thank you for your generosity

Hospitality Ministry Join us in the rectory hall for a cup of coffee after the 10:00 am Mass every Sunday and the 8:30 am Mass the first Sunday of the month. If

you would like to volunteer your time for set-up/clean-up or to contribute some baked goods, please contact the office (403-228-4170).

Bible Study takes place every Thursday at 3:00 pm in the Rectory Hall. All are welcome. Please con-tact Bob for further information (403-272-4262).

Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is the largest national organization of Catholic women. St. Mary’s CWL is involved in a number of activities and invites all

women of the parish to become members. Next meeting: April 28

th, 9:30 am. All are welcome. Please contact Anthea

(anthea.berdan@gmail.com) for further information.

The next Baptism preparation class will be held on Satur-day, May 12

th at 10:00 am in the Rectory Hall. If you are

first time parents seeking baptism for your child, you are required to attend one of these sessions prior to the bap-tism. Registration forms are available on the information tables in the Cathedral and on our website.

Ushers Needed: We are still looking for Ushers to serve at the 8:30 am, 12:00 Noon Masses on Easter Sunday, April 1st. Please sign up at the entrance of the church.

Sacrament of Confirmation: The mandatory Con-firmation retreat will be held from 9am to Noon on Saturday, April 7

th . Students should have se-

lected their Saint and Sponsor by that date. The Mass celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Saturday, April 14

th at 5pm. Bishop William T.

McGrattan will be celebrating this Mass.

“Pilate again said to them, ‘Then what shall I do with the

man whom you call the King of the Jews?’ And they cried out

again, ‘Crucify him.’” – MARK 15:12-13

Jesus told us ‘whatever you do for the least of my brothers,

you do for me.’ Every day we are presented opportunities to

help someone. Every day we have the opportunity to see the

face of Jesus in others and be the face of Jesus to others.

Pray for the strength and courage to stand up for those in

need of our help.” (http://archstl.org/stewardship/page/bulletin-inserts)

We thank you for whatever you can share to help us adorn the Cathedral for the upcoming days of Holy Week and Easter. You will find envelopes marked “Easter Flower Offering” in the pews. The names of loved ones can be written on these and will be included in remembrance in the bulletins for Easter. Simply drop the envelope marked “Easter Flower Offering” into the collection basket before March 27

th.

Helping Hands are needed to prepare the Cathe-dral for Easter. Please join us on Saturday,

March 31th

at 10:00 am

Envelopes 2018 - Please do not forget to pick up your donation envelopes at the entrance of the church. After March 25

th you will need to contact the office.