ST. STEPHEn's PARISH, Olds, Alberta
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Telus Livestream moves to new Channel​

Our livestreamed masses from St. Joseph's Basilica will now be found on Channel 877 on Telus Optik TV.

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​Frequently Asked Questions
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There has been considerable media coverage and discussion following the reports from Kamloops, B.C. This FAQ sheet is intended to provide some context and address some frequently asked questions about this important issue and residential schools within the Archdiocese.

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​Do you have a Loved One in Hospital?
 
When you can't visit the hospital, here's a link by which you can send wellwishes to patients. Your kind words of encouragement will be delivered by the volunteers of Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health facilities.
albertahealthservices.ca/info/wellwishes.
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​Landry: We are given an indelible spiritual mark on our souls

One lasting image from Toy Story 2 is found on the bottom of cowboy doll Woody’s boot. There, you would find the name ‘Andy’ written in permanent marker.
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​Rolheiser: Naming the present moment

Not everything can be fixed or cured, but it should be named properly. Richard Rohr said that. James Hillman suggests something similar when he wrote that a symptom suffers most when it doesn’t know where it belongs. Where does our present moment belong vis-à-vis our faith in God and the relevance of our churches?
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​Father Cristino Bouvette: Residential schools, reconciliation and the Catholic priesthood
Fr. Cristino is a born and raised Albertan, ordained for the Diocese of Calgary on June 22, 2012. He served as a seminarian and associate pastor in a number of parishes before taking up his current role as Vicar for Vocations and Young Adults in July, 2017.

Since then he has helped to establish the St. Francis Xavier Chaplaincy for university students and young adults in the Diocese of Calgary. He oversees that growing project based out of St. Mary's Cathedral.

Given his unique perspective, Fr. Cristino was recently interviewed by CJAD radio in Montreal. In this eight minute interview, he shares how he reconciles his vocation with his Indigenous identity, his thoughts on the Holy Father's visit, and a message for those who are struggling with their faith.
Listen to interviewThis week in Up Front with the Archbishop podcast  we sit down with Fr. Cristino Bouvette to talk about the legacy of the Canadian residential schools within his family, the Church's relationship with Indigenous people, and his perspective on the past year as an Indigenous Catholic priest.
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Elder Abuse Resources and Supports (EARS)

EARS provides support, assessment and referral as well as information and presentations to elderly adults who are at risk of experiencing abuse or neglect.

Contact Catholic Social Services at
780-477-2929 to schedule an Elder Abuse Awareness & Prevention presentation in your parish.
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ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP
TO APPLY YOU MUST BE:
  • In final year of high school
  • Catholic
  • Planning to attend post secondary schooling within the first year after Grade 12

Worth - $ 500.00
Deadline - May 31, 2022


WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
   One essay by you describing your faith upbringing, your catholic education, your spiritual experiences and your involvement in your church to date. Include how you intend to continue with your faith and your commitment to the community in the future.

   Two reference letters of support on your behalf:
  • 1- from a person in your faith community (e.g. Priest, youth leader, catechism teacher or a member of your church)
  • 1- from your high school (e.g. Principal, teacher, coach)
  • Note: Preferably non-relatives. 

WHERE TO SEND YOUR APPLICATION:
   Mail To:
ST. ANTHONY’S CWL
               P.O. BOX 1669
               DIDSBURY, AB
               T0M 0W0
               ATTN: SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

   Or Email: max22moreau@gmail.com
               Subject Line: CWL Scholarship

DEADLINE: All applications must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2022. The scholarship selection committee will review the applications and all applicants will be notified with the results, no later than June 13, 2022

Taize Prayer around the Cross
Join our Edmonton Ecumenical community for musical meditation with Scripture, silence, and songs of Taizé from 7 - 8 p.m., livestreamed via the Taizé Prayer in Edmonton and Area Facebook Page .
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Jun. 5 - Pentecost Prayer 

Sep. 11 - Prayer for Creation 
Oct. 16 - Thanksgiving Prayer 
Nov. 11 - Peace Prayer 
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Dec. 4 - Advent Prayer

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Friday, May 27 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | Hosted online and in person by the Archdiocese of Vancouver

Join us at this month's Into the Deep for an opportunity to learn more on the topic of Truth and Reconciliation. James Borkowski will share about the history of residential schools, the Church’s response, and ways for Catholics to participate in reconciliation with Indigenous people.
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​The Synod on Synodality is an ambitious two-year global process of listening to the faithful. Each Catholic is asked to help discern what the Holy Spirit is telling us as the Church enters its third millennium. Our local listening phase drew to a conclusion on May 1. Thank you to all who led, contributed, participated, and prayed. 

Beginning May 18, 2022, the CCCB Office for Evangelization and Catechesis will offer a webinar series, For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission. This three-part series will explore the call to be a synodal Church that listens and discerns together. Click on read more to find out how you can participate.Read more

​Breathe: A Catholic Marriage Conference
Two-Day Catholic Marriage Getaway in the Rockies!

Experience the Breathe Marriage Conference May 27-28 in Canmore at The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies. Register below or contact Denise at 306-369-2220
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Our Spring Campaign needs your help today!

In a year that has devastated many locally and throughout the world, we understand that you have choices to make about who you support financially. Please consider our two great Catholic institutions, St. Joseph Seminary and Newman Theological College, as they continue to form new priests and lay leaders for our Catholic Community.

Your contribution to our Spring Campaign will be greatly appreciated by our seminarians, students, and those they will serve.

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Our Deceased Priests
 
We pray in a special way for all our priests who have died in the month of May.
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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Rev. Henry BEC
May  3, 1999
Rev. William (Bill) WHITE                                 
May  3, 2015
Rev. Edward Joseph McCARTY                          
May  4, 2010
Rev. Jean-Baptist LAISNEZ                               
May  9, 1909
Rev. Joseph P. ROLHEISER                               
May  9, 1984
Rev. Edward Francis PURCELL                          
 May 10, 2000
Rev. Ernest Michael PERRY                               
May 11, 1948
Rev. Paul James ROWE                                    
May 12, 1963
Rev. James E. MURPHY                                   
May 13, 1992
Rev. Charles Gregory NEARING                         
May 13, 1996
Rt. Rev. Joseph M. MALONE                             
May 14, 1991
Rev. James Joseph HOLLAND
May 14, 2004
Rev. Thomas MORLEY
May 14, 2010
Rt. Rev. Canice J. FORAN
May 15, 1973
Rev. Joseph LESZCZYNSKI
 May 17, 2017
Rt. Rev. William James LYONS
May 18, 1965
Rev. Joseph Eugene LAPOINTE
May 18, 1969
Rev. Joseph R. MacDONALD
May 19, 1969
Rev. Angus McRAE
May 20, 2011
Rev. Bernard G. GORMAN
May 21, 1970
Rev. Owen R. McKENNA
 May 21, 1981
Rev. Victor BOTARI
May 21, 2018
Rev. Norbert L. SCHMELTZER
May 22, 1977
Rev. Allan E. HENSEL
May 28, 2000

The Foundation needs your expertise and time
We are reaching out to the Window audience because we are seeking new members to join the Board of Directors at the Foundation or one of its many committees.

Although we require various skills, at this time we are looking for individuals with the following experience:

·        Legal

·        Accounting

·        Financial Investment

·        Planned Giving

·        Major Gifts


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​We also welcome other skills for our events and committees. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our executive director, Stéphane Haché, if you are interested or might know somebody that could be interested.

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The Cheerful Giver: Skinny-decaf-latte or Church?
 
"Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." -2 Cor 9: 7
 
Most people, including many Catholics, think nothing about committing to a four-year car loan or a 20-year mortgage, but are not willing to commit to even a year of giving to their Church.

They write a cheque when it doesn’t hurt to do so, or give what is in their pocket when the collection basket comes around. The Church should not be just one obligation among many or – worse – at the bottom of the financial priorities list, somewhere between “skinny-decaf-latte” and “family movie night.”
 
The Church, as the Body of Christ, is the source and succour of our very life and being. We should see giving to the Church as a privilege, not as a duty, and give gratefully out of thanksgiving for all that we have been given by God.

As St. Paul says:

“For your giving does not end in meeting the wants of your fellow-Christians. It also results in an overflowing tide of thanksgiving to God.Stéphane Haché
Moreover, your very giving proves the reality of your faith, and that means that people thank God that you practise the Gospel that you profess to believe in, as well for the actual gifts you make to them and to others. And yet further, people will pray for you and feel drawn to you because you have obviously received a generous measure of the grace of God.” (2 Cor 9:12-14)

If you have questions about Christian giving or fund development in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, please email donor engagement lead Stéphane Haché.
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​On behalf of His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, we share with you a video featuring Bishops from across the country reading the “Apology by the Bishops of Canada to the Indigenous Peoples of this Land.”
 
The video was shown during the Cardinal’s Annual Dinner, a virtual event this year, and was produced with the assistance of Salt & Light Catholic Media Foundation.

The Foundation of
St. Joseph Seminary & Newman Theological College
 
The Foundation of St. Joseph Seminary & Newman Theological College is asking for your continued support to ensure that Catholic post-secondary education can continue and thrive in our communities. 
 
Exciting updates from the college and seminary are included in the Fall Newsletter, along with stories about volunteers, a bursary recipient, the Newman Golf Classic and much more. You will also find a calendar featuring our seminarians and a Christmas card to you from the leaders of our college and seminary.

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Catholics on Campus at MacEwan University

CCMU Facebook page

 
Catholic Christian Outreach is a university student movement dedicated to evangelization.
 
We challenge young adults to live in the fullness of the Catholic faith with a strong emphasis on becoming leaders in the renewal of the world.

CCO website
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Rebuilding Sacred Heart
 
Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples was damaged by fire, sustaining serious damage which requires rebuilding and upgrades.
 
Sacred Heart church was designated as a national Indigenous Parish in 1991.
 
The campaign to rebuild Sacred Heart offers each of us a unique and privileged opportunity to restore relationships between settlers of Canada and its First Peoples by renewing this house of prayer for all peoples.

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Pray for seminarians

A new academic year has started at the St. Joseph Seminary with 30 seminarians from 10 dioceses.
 
Twenty-six are living at the seminary, while five others on internship are experiencing a year of parish life.
 
Each individual needs our prayerful support on their journey of discernment. We ask that you pray for each seminarian on a specific day and for an increase in vocations.

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Printed copies of the Daily Vocations Calendar are also available at the St. Joseph Seminary reception desk or at the Archdiocese of Edmonton Mission Engagement offices.


​Lessons in Fear
 
There's a lot of fear out there these days, and that's the subject of Steven's vlog this week. He reflects specifically on the biblical phrase "Fear of the Lord Your God," and explains how we can use this kind of fear to make our best and most important life decisions.
 
For more video reflections by Steven, Father Kris, and Sister Marie Therese, check out the Grandin Media vlog playlist.

​Omni Die Dic Mariae
Virtual Choir
 
Seeking the beautiful in this time of pandemic? Vital Grandin Latin Mass Chaplaincy Choir has put together a virtual choir comprising of members of Vital Grandin Choir, some of who are also part of St. Andrews Gregorian Chant Choir, and members from a women's choir at St. Joseph Basilica. Enjoy their wonderful gift!

Left Footers: Who is the Holy Spirit?
 
In a special virtual episode of Left Footers, Grandin Media’s online talk show, Rev. Roger Niedzielski has a conversation with Rev. Michael Bombak about who the Holy Spirit is and what difference it makes to you.
Father Bombak is pastor of the Ukrainian Catholic parishes of St. Olga in Vermilion and Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish in Lloydminster.

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Video Blog: The Hardest Part of being a Father
 
There are a lot of opinions on how to be a good father. Steven Defer, father of three, asked a few of his good friends to name the hardest part of being a dad. The answers he gets are diverse, and illustrative of a central theme that runs through Scripture.
 
See more vlogs from Steven on Grandin Media's Youtube Channel. ​

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    • History
    • News & Events >
      • MORE NEWS
    • Parish Registration Form
    • Week at a Glance
    • Engaging the Mission >
      • Support Our Parish
  • Sunday Reflections
  • Living in the Word
  • OUR FAITH
    • Growing in Faith
    • Just Five More Minutes - Videos
    • Consubstantial?
    • Dogmas of the Catholic Church
    • Indulgences
    • Liturgical Colours
    • Liturgical Year
    • PRAYER >
      • Some Basic Prayers
      • Grace Before Meals
      • Divine Mercy Chaplet >
        • The Divine Mercy Novena
      • Eucharistic Adoration
      • The Rosary
    • Purgatory
    • Saint of the Month >
      • Patron Saints
  • Liturgical Schedules
  • Youth
  • Our Hope
  • Careers
  • Resources
  • Called by Name
    • Permanent Deacons
  • Retreat Centres
  • Our Lady of Fatima
  • St. Anthony Parish - Didsbury
  • Knights of Columbus
  • PILGRIMAGES