Our parish relies on our regular offertory giving for maintenance and growth.  We offer many convenient ways for you to make your contributions including: sign in to your to own banking institution and e-transfer the amount to: isupport@stanthonysyyc.ca;  or by online credit card donation, or sign up for pre-authorized debit withdrawal;  you may also mail your cheques to St. Anthony’s Church 5340 4 St. SW Calgary, AB T2V 0Z5, or drop off your donation envelopes into our donation box in the church foyer when you come to Mass.  You are providing crucial support to care for your parish during this difficult time.  Thank you for your generosity.

Events & Resources

1. 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Bulletin Shorts, free to use 
   Mass Readings  |  The More the Merrier.  Who cares if other Christians are also doing the good things that Catholics do? Or other believers? Or even non-believers? The kingdom of heaven is not an exclusive club. By God’s design, everyone belongs. Jesus says:  “Whoever is not against us is for us.”
   • What good can I affirm that someone else is doing this week?
   • How can I foster others to do good work?
   • How can I help others to care for “little ones”?
     (Source: Diocese of Springfield)
2. Resources for children: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 
   • Gospel Reflection: There may be times in our lives when we feel like we have little faith or that our faith is weak and insecure. Jesus will not judge us for this. In this Gospel we find encouragement for these times of doubt. If we continue to pray and act on our faith during these times, Jesus will help our faith grow stronger. (Source: Loyola Press)
     • Kid’s Bulletin for this Sunday
     • Colouring page this Sunday
     • Sunday Connection for 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Gr. 1-8)
   • Children’s Sunday Liturgy for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
     • Children’s Liturgy weekly leaflet for leaders or parents by CAFOD, with gospel reflection, intercession & activity suggestions)
     • Children’s Liturgy at home for leaders or parents – by Catholic Children’s Liturgy 
     • Children’s Liturgy of the Word with Miss Heidi (Catholic TV)
     • Does your parish have online Sunday program for children? If so, please share it with communications@calgarydiocese.ca
3. Rosary Coast to Coast Canada 2021
   Please join the world in prayer, for world peace, by praying the Rosary Coast to Coast on October 10, 2021 (Sunday), at 1 pm MT. To get involved: become a prayer captain by organizing an event in your parish or neighbourhood, or light a candle and pray the Rosary at home, organize a prayer cenacle at 1 pm MT, united with the rest of the world. For more information, visit rosarycoasttocoast.ca for more information. Download poster
4. Pope Francis prays for Mexico flood victims 
   Flood waters swept through streets and into buildings in Hildago State, including the hospital of the Mexican Institute of Social Security. Flooding also knocked out power in the area including the hospital which was caring for several COVID-19 patients, where over 17 patients died. Pope Francis prays for victims of flooding in Mexico as well as for all those unjustly held in foreign countries. Read more
5. Catholic doctors oppose AMA’s call to remove sex ID from birth certificates | The American Medical Association said the new policy would recognize that every individual “has the right to determine their gender identity and sex designation on government documents.” Read more
6. Reminder: Corpus Christi Clothing / Textile Drive
   This is a reminder for Corpus Christi textile/clothing recycling drive. Kindly drop off your textile/clothing donation to Corpus Christi Parish Hall parking lot at 5931 4 St. NW, Calgary from Sep. 27 to Oct. 4. Accepted: wearable, gently worn clothing; useable shoes (in pairs), belts and handbags; useable household textiles: table cloths, curtains, towels, bedding, etc.; soft toys. They also accept gently used books (separate container please). For more information and other details, click here.
7. Protect your family with this prayer to the Archangels
   God created angels to be our protectors and guides in this life. While we may not see them with our physical eyes, they surround us and protect us from many hidden dangers. Ask St. Michael, St. Gabriel and St. Raphael (feast day: Sep. 29) to surround your family with their heavenly protection. Read more
8. 3 Lessons from the life of St. Jerome to help you stay calm in an argument | Anger is the door by which all other vices get a hold of us. Next week, we’re celebrating the feast day of St. Jerome (feast day: Sep. 30), a famously curmudgeonly saint. What lessons can the life of St. Jerome teach us about how to remain calm during an argument? Read more
9. 24 quotes to inspire you in St. Therese’s ‘Little Way’ to sainthood
   St. Therese of Lisieux (feast day: Oct. 1) was a beautiful, simple soul! Pope Pius X considered her “the greatest saint of modern times.” She is also known as “The Little Flower,” St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, and “The Little Flower of Jesus.” Read more
10. The mystical life of Guardian Angels, revealed by the saints
    How often do you call on the Holy Guardian Angels (feast day: Oct. 2)? The Catholic Church teaches that God assigns every person with at least one Guardian Angel. Several saints, including St. Padre Pio, St. Gemma Galgani, and St. Faustina had mystical encounters with their guardian angels. Read more

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