Mass Schedule - Stage1 #OpenforSummer #Backto15%capacity
Weekdays
Tuesday at 7 pm
Wednesday at 9 am
Thursday at 9 am
Thursday at 7 pm (we are keeping it)
Friday at Noon
Weekend
Saturday 5 pm
Sunday 9 am Mass
Sunday 11 am Mass
Sunday 5 pm Mass
Mass Prayer Intentions
Last Sunday Collections
Envelope: $4,263 | Loose: $154 | Holy Land: $140 | Easter Offering: $40
Thank you for your generous gift to the Church. May God's abundant blessing be with you. To give your Sunday offering, click here.
Together in Action
St. Joseph's Parish 2023 Goal: $32,589 | Donations to Date: $7,338
To donate for TIA, use the envelope at the back of the church, or drop off or mail donations to St. Joseph's Parish. Find more information about Together in Action
To donate for TIA, use the envelope at the back of the church, or drop off or mail donations to St. Joseph's Parish. Find more information about Together in Action
Refugee Resettlement Project
Minimum Goal: $25,000 | Donations to Date: $26,766
Liturgical Ministers Schedule
NORTH OF 60 PROJECT
SSVP WESTERN
Food prices in communities north of the 60th parallel can be exorbitant and further enshrine communities in poverty, which is a major concern in the north. Over the years, as part of its mission, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) has developed an innovative approach of:
- reaching out and establishing contacts in remote communities north of the 60th parallel.
- identifying their needs. Gathering non-perishables and other day-to-day household supplies and other articles required.
- arranging sea containers to deliver these gathered products.
SSVP North of 60 initiatives have seen the creation of numerous food banks and used clothing distribution centres in Northern Communities, helping hundreds of parents feed and clothe their children. These initiatives not only help restore dignity to families, but they also contribute towards:
- build skills and knowledge in the community.
- effect self-determination.
- cultivate community Leaders.
- bring sustainable social change.
Eight sea containers this year were shipped by truck from the Greater Edmonton area and Calgary to Hay River where they were transferred to barges to sail down the Mackenzie River and then by ocean barge for movement across the Beaufort Sea.
The Western Region of SSVP serves the following Arctic Communities: Tuktoyaktuk, Ulukhaktok, Paulatuk, Inuvik, Aklavik, Sachs Harbour, Tsiigehtchic, Fort Good Hope, Fort McPherson, Yellowknife. A 20 foot sea container will be filled and shipped before the river freezes in September.
How To Help North of 60 Project
To Donate Financially:
Drop off, or mail a donation to the St. Pius X, Parish Office and indicate North of 60. Mailing address: 2424-24 Avenue NW T2M 2A2. Donations will be receipted.
See list of donation needs: Food, Hygiene kits, Clothing, Household and Financial
Deliver to ST. PIUS X Parish Hall on Saturday or Sunday April 22/23 29/30 2:00-5:00pm
Altar Server Ministry
COMMUNITY. IDENTITY. MISSION
We are still looking for altar servers! We invite any youth who has received their First Holy Communion to join the Altar Server Ministry. For those interested, please complete the Altar Server Registration Form.
St. Joseph's encourages you to enjoy our subscription to Formed.org
Create your FREE account (click for video walkthrough):
- Go to formed.org/signup
- In the search bar for "Find Your Parish or Organization" enter St. Joseph Parish, then select "St. Joseph Parish 640 19 Ave NW Calgary AB" and click on "Next"
- Sign up with your name and email address
Once you have signed up, don’t forget to download the free iOS or Android app to put FORMED at your fingertips, or find it on Roku, AppleTV, and many other devices!
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Every year this Fourth Sunday of Easter is “Good Shepherd Sunday.” While Peter in Acts speaks of this salvation being for “all who the Lord calls,” in his letter he speaks of patient endurance as that to which “you have been called.” Here, in John’s gospel, Jesus speaks about calling “his own sheep by name and leading them out.” There is something unique about Jesus’ voice that calls, something that finds resonance deep in our heart.
- With the many of voices in our modern world, how do we tune into the sound of our Shepherd’s voice?
- How do you feel cared for by Jesus the good Shepherd?
- How are we called to be shepherd, after the example of the Good Shepherd?
(Source: Diocese of Saskatoon)
In this week’s Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins offers a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Easter (5 mnts).
Children's Corner
- Kid's challenge this week: Living life to the full doesn’t mean having all the latest toys or the coolest clothes or the biggest house. We are called to be the best person that we can be, living our lives well and having the chance to use all our gifts and talents for the good of all. This week, think about the gifts and talents you have. What are you good at? Do you always make the most of the gifts that you have? Do you always try to be the best person you can be? (CAFOD)
- Colouring page this Sunday
- Kid's Bulletin this Sunday
- Sunday Connection this Sunday (Gr. 1-8)
- Children's Liturgy of the Word this Sunday
For the children - Living for the Lord! (7 mnts)
Good Shepherd Sunday
This Sunday we are observing the World Day of Vocations, also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." The purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send labourers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes. The Diocese of Calgary also asks you to give generously for a special collection today, to help with formation and education of our seminarians and those in the permanent diaconate program. To donate online, you can visit catholicyyc.ca/give (catholicyyc dot ca forward slash give) - and click Vocations. Thank you.
Pope's Prayer Intention for April 2023
In the face of the violence of our time, Pope Francis asks us to pray ‘for a more widespread culture of non-violence’. The Gospel shows us that the life of Jesus reveals the true way of peace and invites us to follow him. It is in this spirit that we are called to ‘disarm’ ourselves, in the sense of ‘disarming’ our words, our actions, our hatred. Let us pray as Pope Francis invites us to do, so that we ‘make non-violence a guide for our actions, both in daily life and in international relations.
- Pope's prayer intention for April 2023: Pray for a more widespread culture of non-violence, that will progress when countries and citizens alike resort less and less to the use of arms.
- Video of Prayer Intention for April 2023
- Download Poster | Intention image
Provincial Election - Voting Resources
It is the moral duty of every Catholic to vote. We pray that you make a prayerful decision in light of the gospel message and choose representatives who uphold justice, religious freedom, the common good and moral values. Check out:
GrACE Summit - Register by May 1
A message from GrACE:
GrACE Summit 2023 (Friday, May 12) registration remains open until May 1, 2023. We hope that you will join us to be inspired, invigorated and emboldened to advocate for Catholic education in Alberta. We have a jam-packed day led by key thinkers in the Catholic education field. The cost for registration is $50 and includes lunch, refreshments and, as an added bonus this year, each participant will go home with a mug “Catholic Education: In it Together” and a decal for promoting Catholic education in Alberta.
GrACE Summit 2023 (Friday, May 12) registration remains open until May 1, 2023. We hope that you will join us to be inspired, invigorated and emboldened to advocate for Catholic education in Alberta. We have a jam-packed day led by key thinkers in the Catholic education field. The cost for registration is $50 and includes lunch, refreshments and, as an added bonus this year, each participant will go home with a mug “Catholic Education: In it Together” and a decal for promoting Catholic education in Alberta.
Life in the Spirit Seminar | May 2 - June 20
Join the Life in the Spirit Seminar every Tuesday from May 2 to June 20, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at St. Mary's Parish Hall. This eight-session seminar is an evangelistic tool and formation experience designed to introduce participants to a life in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Register here
Special Evening Prayer with Bishop of Aleppo and Bishop McGrattan | May 5
In solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Aleppo, Syria, join an evening of prayer with Bishop Joseph Tobji, Maronite Bishop of Aleppo, Syria, Bishop McGrattan, and priests from Calgary oriental churches and the Diocese of Calgary. When: Friday, May 5 at 7 pm, at St. Mary's Cathedral.
National Family & Life Week | May 7-14
To love one another is to see the face of Christ in every person, beginning with our families. To love one another recognizes a person’s inestimable dignity and worth. To love one another is our shared need for unfailing tenderness, kindness, compassion and care.
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Diocese of Calgary invites all the faithful to celebrate the joy and beauty of family and life during the National Family & Life Week, May 7-14. We have compiled a list of amazing resources from CCCB to help you make the most of this special week.
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Diocese of Calgary invites all the faithful to celebrate the joy and beauty of family and life during the National Family & Life Week, May 7-14. We have compiled a list of amazing resources from CCCB to help you make the most of this special week.
- Daily prayers and activities for families and parishes (PDF)
- Catechesis for families and parishes (PDF)
- Social media images of related saints (JPEG) + logo and web banners (JPG)
- Prayer of the Faithful during May 7-14
- For those living out their marriage covenant, that the Holy Spirit will enflame joy and perseverance in their hearts as a reminder of Christ’s living presence dwelling among them, we pray to the Lord.
- For families caring for loved ones through illness, loneliness, and old age, that the gift of life be cherished and that the endless care and compassion of Christ be embraced, we pray to the Lord.
- For mothers and families who mourn the loss of little ones, that as they journey through immense grief, the consoling arms of Christ will embrace them with support, healing, and kindness, we pray to the Lord.
- For persons with disabilities, that the goodness and grace of Jesus bring renewed ways of belonging to a loving community and flourishing of each person’s unique gifts and talents, we pray to the Lord.
- For those living with mental health challenges, including mental illnesses, that the Spirit of the loving Jesus accompany them through the valleys and peaks of life and may His still small voice of calm continually resound in their hearts so they know that they are loved and never alone, we pray to the Lord.
- More resources
The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima | May 13
May 13 is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima, honouring her first apparition to three Portuguese shepherd children in 1917. Join us in celebrating this significant event's anniversary with special initiatives in honour of Our Lady's Feast:
- May 4 -12 - Novena to Our Lady of Fatima with Heralds of the Gospel (livestream)
- Saturday, May 13 at 5 pm - Rosary followed by Mass and candlelight procession at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Calgary. After the candlelight procession, Our Lady of Fatima Parish invites you to a Portuguese/Brazilian finger food fundraising for the youth ministry. More info
Hike for Life | May 13
Join a peaceful, prayerful, and family-friendly 10K Walk/Hike on Saturday, May 13 to celebrate and witness to respect for every life! Grandparents and elderly are invited too! Tables and chairs will be available. Enjoy live music, snacks, and a hotdog BBQ lunch after the walk! Funds raised will support four educational Respect Life programs in schools and the community. Don't miss this chance to show your support for life and family.
"Restoring the Feminine Heart" Women's Conference | May 26-27
Beloved Daughters Ministry invites you to their first annual women’s conference entitled, “Restoring the Feminine Heart.” This conference will be held from May 26-27, 2023 at St. Luke’s Parish and guided by guest speakers Heather & Jake Khym of Life Restoration Ministries.
- Tickets and more information visit: beloveddaughtersyyc.com
St. Pius X CWL Flower Fundraiser
FLOWER FUNDRAISER 2023 LAUNCH
OUR PICK UP DATE IS: SATURDAY MAY 27, 2023 10 AM - 12 PM
We are inviting you to be a part of our Fundraising plant order this spring! You will be happy to hear that, despite high inflation everywhere else, the prices are the same as last year!
Here are the instructions for our group. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Danuta Allart at 403-289-7992. Supplies are limited, plants are in high demand, and this platform is open to other groups as well, so for best selection, order early! Orders will be open until May 23. Do not submit any orders after this date - our group code will be closed at that point and you will not be able to link to our group. Please read through all of the instructions below. The most important step is the GROUP CODE. Please ensure that you understand the instructions before proceeding. If you have any questions, please let Danuta know. Thank you!
Instructions:
- Click or copy the link to find your way to the Greenhouse Effects website: www.greenhouseeffects.ca
- Click "Shop" and find the Fundraising Program.
- Click "Shop Now" and enter Guest Password: GE123 This will give you access to the online store for ordering.
- There are 32 Hanging Basket mixes and 60 individually potted plants for you to choose from.
- Once you have made your selections, continue to your Cart.
- This is where you will enter your GROUP CODE: Pius23 in the promo code box.
* This is very important. The purpose of the code is to link your purchase to our group. The code does not provide any further discount. However, please ensure you complete this step! Thank you!
From here you can proceed to Payment. You will go through the usual steps for an online purchase, and be asked for your GROUP CODE once more. - Once you submit your payment you are all ready to go! Happy shopping!
Career Opportunities
There are a number of employment opportunities that are currently available in the Diocese of Calgary:
- Catholic Pastoral Centre
- Bookkeeper (Full-time)
- Senior Accountant (Full-time)
- Parishes in the Diocese of Calgary & beyond:
- Admin. Assistant (Part-time) - Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore
- Cook (Part-time) - St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary
- Family Faith Coordinator - All Saints, Lethbridge
- Accounting Analyst - Clear Water Academy, Calgary
- Communications & Executive Assistant - Clear Water Academy, Calgary
Visit www.catholicyyc.ca/careers for more information and details.
Other Resources & Events
- Pope Francis: Lay ministers must serve and never become self-referential |Pope Francis addresses participants in Plenary Assembly of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life and reflects on the meaning of ministeriality in the Church and on the role of laypeople which must be focused on mission and service.All these ministries, services, assignments and offices, the Pope emphasized, “must never become self-referential” and have two fundamental things in common: "Mission and service", because they "are an expression of the one mission of the Church and all are forms of service to others”. Read more
- Read about Azenette Trongco and her vocation
Azenette Trongco shares her journey in trusting God's providence after having pondered the question for the past six years. She is a candidate with the Sisters of Providence religious community, and is currently serving in Calgary. Read her story in Faithfully - Latest GrACE Newsletter
Read the most recent GrACE newsletter offering information and links to upcoming Catholic Education Week (CEW) May 15-19 and the GrACE Summit- May 12, as well as a link to the online store for ordering Catholic Education: In it Together apparel and gear for your advocacy work. Meet Alberta's Excellence in Catholic Education recipients and hear from Catholic school educators across the province about what is happening in their community. Read now - Marian Art Exhibition at St. Martha's, Lethbridge
St. Martha's Parish in Lethbridge will showcase nine paintings of the Holy Mother by local artist Jim Robinson throughout the month of May. This exhibition is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and protection of the unborn. Proceeds will support the Lethbridge & District Pro-Life Society. More info - Journeying Together: Hope & Healing for those mourning the loss of a child through a miscarriage or stillbirth - May 5-6 | Two-day workshop for those mourning the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth. Lunch and refreshments included; childcare available. Friday, May 5 (7 pm to 9 pm) session offers an evening of healing prayer, adoration, and reflection; Saturday, May 6 (9:30 am to 3:30 pm) session is an all day workshop comprised of talks, round table discussions, and support. Learn more
- Evening Prayer with Bishop of Aleppo, Syria & Bishop McGrattan - May 5 |In solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Aleppo, Syria, join an evening of prayer with Bishop Joseph Tobji, Maronite Bishop of Aleppo, Syria, Bishop McGrattan, and priests from Calgary oriental churches and the Diocese of Calgary. When: Friday, May 5 at 7 pm, at St. Mary's Cathedral. More info
- Healing Life with Mary and Mercy - May 6
Sisters of Divine Mercy invite you to discover your beauty and identity in Christ through Divine Mercy and Mary. There will be Mass, opportunity for confessions, Conference and Adoration. When: Sat, May 6 at 10:30 am to 3:30 pm, Divine Mercy Centre. Register. - Hike for Life - May 13
Join a peaceful, prayerful, and family-friendly 10K Walk/Hike on Saturday, May 13 to celebrate and witness to respect for every life! Grandparents and elderly are invited too! Tables and chairs will be available. Enjoy live music, snacks, and a hotdog BBQ lunch after the walk! Funds raised will support four educational Respect Life programs in schools and the community. Don't miss this chance to show your support for life and family. Register at Hike for Life - Restoring the Feminine Heart, Women's Conference
Beloved Daughters Ministry invites you to their women's conference, offering a time of rest and renewal, with speakers Heather and Jake Khym. When: Fri-Sat, May 26-27 at St. Luke's, Calgary.Register now | Print poster
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.
April/May 2023 Calendar Highlights
- Apr 28-29 | Holy Family Conference - Our Lady of the Rockies, Canmore
- Apr 28 | Illuminated Manuscript - The Sacred Lamb (Agnus Dei) - Sacred Arts Guild of Alberta
- Apr 29-30 | Illuminated Manuscript - Noah's Ark - Sacred Arts Guild of Alberta
- May 2 - June 20 | Life in the Spirit Seminar - St. Mary's Cathedral
- May 4 -12 - Novena to Our Lady of Fatima - Heralds of the Gospel
- May 5 | Evening prayer in solidarity and support for brothers and sisters in Aleppo, Syria - St. Mary's Cathedral
- May 5-6 | Journeying Together: Hope & Healing for those mourning the loss of a child through Miscarriage or Stillbirth - Ascension Catholic Parish, Calgary
- May 5-7 | Christian Young Professionals (late 20's - 40's) Silent Retreat - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- May 7-14 | National Family and Life Week
- May 6 | Walk the Labyrinth - FCJ Centre
- May 6 | Healing Your Life with Mercy & Mary - Divine Mercy Centre
- May 7-14 | National Family and Life Week
- May 9 | Understanding your Grief: Touchstones for Hope and Healing - McInnis
- & Holloway
- May 10 | Mourning Misconceptions: Replacing Harmful Norms with Healthy Truths - McInnis & Holloway
- May 12 | GrACE Summit - Lumen Christi CEC, Edmonton
- May 13 | Hike for Life - Calgary Pro Life
- May 13 | Our Lady of Fatima Feast Day Mass - Our Lady of Fatima, Calgary
- May 18 | Treasuring the Memories: Savoring the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius - FCJ Centre
- May 26-27 | "Restoring the Feminine Heart" Women's Conference - Beloved Daughter Women's Ministry
- May 27 | How Can I Pray? : Discernment Experience - FCJ Centre
- May 29 | Provincial Election
- To submit your parish/lay association events - go to catholicyyc.ca/news and click "Add Event" (please submit description + poster/graphic in JPEG/PNG)
Livestream Mass
For a full schedule of Parish Livestream Masses in the Diocese of Calgary, click here
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Mass schedule at St. Joseph:
Weekdays
Tuesday at 7 pm
Wednesday at 9 am
Thursday at 9 am
Friday at Noon
Sunday Masses
Saturday 5 pm
Sunday 9 am Mass
Sunday 11 am Mass
Sunday 5 pm Mass
Confessions at St. Joseph
- Tuesday 6:00 to 6:55 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 to 8:55 AM
- Thursday 8:00 to 8:55 AM
- Friday 11:00 to 11:55 AM
- Saturday 9:00 to 10:00 AM
- or by appointment, 403-289-2591