Dear parishioners and friends,
Today I would like to share about Blessed Fr. Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan, the founder of my religious order, the Society of the Divine Saviour. Following the call from the Holy Spirit, Blessed Fr. Jordan was able to strengthen his faith during the hardest time of faith, when people were turning away from God. He followed the call to become a priest and was blessed by God with a gift for languages. Fr. Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan spent his life with a mission: that of bringing and making known the words of Jesus. Pope Leo XIII gave him the blessing to start a new religious society devoted to spreading the teachings of the faith. Today the witness of Blessed Jordan's holiness is passed on into the hands of each of us. It is entrusted to the Salvatorian family, including your beloved parish, St. Joseph's Church. Today, members of the Society of the Divine Saviour are engaged in apostolic activities in 40 countries around the world.
Pope Francis beatified Blessed Fr. Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan on May 15, 2021 at the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, Rome. To read about Blessed Fr. Jordan, and his path for beatification, click here.
O Holy Spirit, Paraclete, perfect in us the work begun by Jesus: enable us to continue to pray fervently in the name of the whole world: hasten in everyone of us the growth of a profound interior life; give vigour to our apostolate so that it may reach all men and all peoples, all redeemed by the Blood of Christ and all belonging to him. Amen. Blessed Father Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan, pray for us.
Fr. Marek Paczka, SDS
403-289-2591 | office@stjosephcalgary.com
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Mass Schedule during #StoptheSpike
Weekdays
Tuesday at 9 am
Tuesday at 7 pm
Wednesday at 9 am
Wednesday at 7 pm
Thursday at 9 am
Thursday at 7 pm
Friday at Noon
Friday at 7 pm
Weekend
Saturday 5 pm
Sunday 9 am Mass
Sunday 11 am Mass
Sunday 2 pm Mass
Sunday 5 pm Mass
Sunday 7 pm Mass
Father Marek hasn't stopped making pizza since a month ago, when he finally learned the secret of making amazing dough from a dear Italian friend. He then got himself bags of flour, olive oil, and yeast, and he's been making pizza ever since - to be precise, 77 pizzas in total as of Friday, May 21. :-) Those who have been blessed with pizza care packages from our dear priest asked for more, because it's just so delicious! Thank you for your generosity, Fr. Marek!
Some of us have been asking him to share the dough recipe, and some wanted to see how he does it, and some want both. And we're sending a feeler here, are you interested to join an online Zoom of pizza dough making with Father Marek??? We're thinking 1 hour max of watch & make session with Father. What do you say?
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To purchase this Commemorative of St. Joseph's Year statue, call Angela at 403-289-2591, or email the Parish Office (office@stjosephcalgary.com).
Pentecost Sunday
Two Acclamations. Because locked doors cannot keep him away, Jesus comes and gives his Easter greeting: Peace be with you. Then he says: Go, I send you. To us, too, this very day. We cannot stay behind in locked rooms.
- What am I being sent to do?
- To whom am I being sent?
- What peace of Christ will I express in what I say and do?
Pentecost Sunday - Video link: https://youtu.be/b3jG78JaC9E
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for Pentecost Sunday | Mass Readings
For the children - Pentecost Sunday with Catholic Kids Media (2 mnts)
Video link: https://youtu.be/OMQKy1Mx49M
CHILDREN'S CORNER
Did you know that Pentecost Sunday is the Church's birthday? Not the church building, but the people who are the Church! Happy birthday!
Happy Laudato Si Week! Watch this animated letter from Pope Francis to all children and all of you today!
A message from St. Vincent de Paul Ministry (at St. Joseph).
COVID funding: In April we received from North Particular Council $5k for Covid Relief. We have helped with food and financial aid for families from our two schools, St. Angela’s and St. Joseph’s.
Thank you for being generous as your means allow! To donate online, click here
Kara Life Program (Calgary Catholic School): Kara Life was created for parishes and communities and schools to work together to support pregnant and parenting students. This program supports, guides and educates pregnant and parenting high school students and their families; remaining in school and during pregnancy and after birth. Kara Life relies on donations and is in need of many items: Gift cards for formula, diapers, food, maternity clothing, infant layette items to name a few. Students attend St. Anne Academic Centre 1010- 21 Avenue SW. Anyone can help, and you do not need to be a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society. If you are interested in helping students from St. Anne, please contact: Lucy Assen | 403-816-8303 (text or phone) or lucykassen@gmail.com
It is very concerning to see what's happening in the Holy Land where the escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas is continuing. Please pray the prayer above and ask for peace in the Holy Land.
- For an end to the violence perpetrated by harsh words, deadly weapons, or cold indifference. May our homes, our nation, and countries around the world become havens of peace, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the grace to see every human being as a child of God, regardless of race, language or culture, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our faith community, that we may respond boldly to the Holy Spirit's call to act together to end violence in any form, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the protection of all police and first responders who risk their lives daily to ensure our safety; for fair and just policing that will promote peace and wellbeing in all our neighbourhoods, let us pray to the Lord.
- For solidarity in our global human family, that we may work together to protect those who are most vulnerable and most in need, let us pray to the Lord.
Support our parish and set up a regular or one-time gift online by clicking the image above, or visit catholicyyc.ca/stjosephcalgary or contact the Parish Office to set up a direct debit deposit (403-289-2591). Thank you for making St. Joseph a thriving parish!
If you or your family need spiritual or emotional support, or if you would like a priest or parishioner to call you, please contact the parish at 403-289-2591 or reply to this email. If you require assistance with food hampers from St. Vincent de Paul, you can contact the parish office to connect to the SVDP Society. For other barrier-free access in Calgary, click here.
Highlight from around the Diocese
- Online Calendar of Events - what's happening in the Diocese
- Sunday Updates from the Diocese of Calgary
- Virtual Eucharistic Conference - June 4 to 6 - Free Conference Registration
Why care about the environment?
"Pope Francis is not concerned with tree hugging or new age approach to nature disconnected from human existence - he's concerned with building a world in which every facet of our lives gives glory to God. As Christians, we care for the environment because we care for all that God has created, and we care for each other. " Fr. Casey Cole, OFM, speaker from Breaking In the Habit. Watch his little video here
Mass schedule at St. Joseph:
Weekdays
Tuesday at 9 am
Tuesday at 7 pm
Wednesday at 9 am
Wednesday at 7 pm
Thursday at 9 am
Thursday at 7 pm
Friday at Noon
Friday at 7 pm
Sunday Masses
Saturday 5 pm
Sunday 9 am Mass
Sunday 11 am Mass
Sunday 2 pm Mass
Sunday 5 pm Mass
Sunday 7 pm Mass
Confessions at St. Joseph - before and/or after daily Mass, and Saturday 9-10 am. Or by appointment, 403-289-2591
Schedule for Safety team & Lector / Cantor ministries are available on our website. Visit www.stjosephcalgary.com and go to Ministries | Schedule
