St. Anthony’s Updates
PARISH OFFICE NOTES:
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Eucharistic Adoration at St. Anthony’s
Pre-registration is required to obtain the entrance code for the Adoration Chapel:
If you are willing to commit to an hour each week or even occasionally, to adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, please consider signing up at:
https://stanthonysyyc.weadorehim.com/
Tuesdays 6am – 8pm Chapel
Wednesdays 6am – 8pm Chapel
Thursdays 9:30am – 7pm Main Church
Fridays 6am – 8pm Chapel
Saturdays 8am – 6pm Chapel
Sundays 8am – 3pm Chapel
Beginning on Saturday, November 26, Adoration in the Chapel will be available Saturdays until 6pm.
Beginning on Tuesday, November 29 the new opening time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays will be 6am.
A Book of Remembrance will be in our sanctuary during the month of November for those who want to write the names of their beloved departed for our community’s prayers.
Advent Confessions
In addition to our regular Confession schedule during Advent, there will be Confessions with multiple priests available after the 7pm Mass on Wednesday, November 30 until 9:30pm.
First Friday Mass with St. John Choir Schola
On December 2nd the choirs of St John Choir Schola will be singing at an Advent First Friday Mass in devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 3:00pm at St Anthony’s Catholic Parish, Calgary. Rev. Nathan Siray, celebrant. Please join us!
Festival of Creches
Come and tour our Festival of Creches in the Parish Hall on Friday, Dec 2 7-9pm and Saturday, Dec 3, 9am – 4:30pm. Bring your family to view magnificent Nativity Scenes from around the world accompanied by live seasonal music. Christmas Baking for the whole family. Nativity ornaments for sale. Beautiful nativity-themed products to be raffled off. $20/family, $5 single cash, cheque or e-transfer as the door.
Simbang Gabi at St. Anthony’s Dec 3
Simbang Gabi is a Filipino Christmas tradition. It is a series of nine dawn Masses on the days leading up the Christmas. This year, the Masses will be held from Nov 27 to Dec 18 at 13 Calgary Catholic Churches. St. Anthony’s will host Simbang Gabi and Saturday, December 3. Caroling begins at 6pm and Mass at 7:00pm. December 25 Paskong Pilipino at St. Anthony’s Church (Caroling 4:30pm, Mass 5pm)
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols presented by St. John Choir Schola
Candlelit. Choral. Engaging. Join Rev Bouvette, Rev Gibson, Rev Emmelkamp, Rev Hubka, Rev Wold, Deacon West and the choirs of St John Choir Schola on Gaudete Sunday, Dec 11, 2022, at 7:30pm at St Anthony’s Catholic Church, Calgary, for a beautiful Advent service. Short readings from Holy Scripture, familiar congregational hymns and stirring choral pieces trace our salvation history from the Fall to the birth of our Redeemer. It is a wonderful service that is sure to become a family tradition.
Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Anthony’s
We are planning for a celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation during the Easter Season in 2023.
Confirmation Preparation will take place on Monday evenings from 7pm – 8:30pm in the parish Hall on the following dates in 2023:
January 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 13, 20
Registration forms are available at: https://stanthonysyyc.ca/sacraments/
Ministry Opportunities – email iserve@stanthonysyyc.ca
Pastoral Care Team Members are required to attend and assist at the monthly Masses for residents at Amica Britannia, Chinook Care Centre and Trinity Lodge. The residents look forward to our presence and the presence of Jesus among them. To assist please contact secretary@stanthonysyyc.ca to learn more.
Sunday Hospitality Teams are required to serve one Sunday per month. Contact officeassistant@stanthonyyc.ca to schedule your team.
Hamper Team Members are required for our monthly Hamper Ministry on the 4th Saturday of the month. Our next Hamper Day will be on Saturday, November 26 followed by Christmas Hampers on December 17. If you hear the call of Jesus to feed Him when He is hungry and give Him drink when He thirsts please email ssvppantry@stanthonysyyc.ca to be part of the team that prepares or delivers the hampers. Monetary and food donations are gratefully received to fulfill our mission.
For more information on how you can participate at St. Anthony’s , please call the office at 403-252-1137 and speak to our parish secretary.
Please contact the parish pastor for any need or concern
by phone (403-252-1137) email (pastor@stanthonysyyc.ca)
| November 27 - Dec 3, 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sunday Nov 27 7:15AM Latin 9AM English 10:30AM Eng 12:30PM Latin | SI RIP RIP SI | Private Intention Bill Crarer Tony Daneluz and Josephine Stodalka Max Katcharov |
| Mon Nov 28 | No Masses | |
| Tues Nov 29 7:00am Latin 9:00am English | SI SI | Celebrant’s Intention Stefan Licudine |
| Wed Nov 30 12:00pm Latin 7:00pm English | SI RIP | Celebrant’s Intention Jean Waly |
| Thurs Dec 1 9:00am English 11:00am Trinity 7:00pm Latin | RIP RIP SI | Marlito Licudine Ana Maceda Celebrant’s Intention |
| Friday Dec 2 9AM English 7PM Latin | SI SI | Ben Gerwing Celebrant’s Intention |
| Sat Dec 3 9:00am Latin 11:00am English 5:00pm English | SI RIP SI | Celebrant’s Intention Marlito Licudine Gwen Abate |
