A Message from Fr. Pilmaiken
May, the month of Mary
The month of May is characterized by an increased devotion to Our Lady, the Virgin Mary. At St. Anthony’s diverse initiatives are in place to ask for Mary’s intercession, so that we may build up a stronger relationship to Jesus through Mary, His mother, as St. Louis-Marie de Montfort invites us in his book Consecration to Mary. Check further in the bulletin for more information
A remarkable event is that this month, on May 23rd, we will receive the visit of Our Lady of the Cape. Who is she? you may wonder. “Pierre Boucher, Governor of Three Rivers, built a church and set up a little shrine to the Virgin, which in 1694 became the center of a local branch of the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary. A larger church was built in 1720. In 1855 a benefactor donated a statue of Our Lady in honour of the recent promulgation of the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception. This statue remains in the little Church of Our Lady of the Cape, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Canada’s national shrine.”
(http://www.mariereine.ca/our_lady_of_the_cape_en.php)
Many miracles have been attributed to Our Lady of the Cape. In the mid 1800’s one of the most notable miracles took place in the middle of March, while the citizens of Cap de la Madeleine endeavoured to build a larger church for our Lady, the river was not frozen to allow the stone to be transported over the ice to continue construction. Father Desilets prayed to Our Lady for a bridge of ice. Packed ice was blown from the banks into the middle of the river by a strong storm. Thus, the people of Cap de la Madeleine transported the stones to build Our Lady’s shrine.
Entrust yourself to Mary during this month. She is the surest way to Our Lord Jesus.
Healing Corner:
My dear Lord, You were betrayed by the kiss of one of Your closest friends. But in Your perfect wisdom, You saw this betrayal as the perfect opportunity to glorify the Father through Your mercy and forgiveness. Lord, I also have betrayed You countless times. For that reason, I am sorry. But I thank You for loving me and forgiving me with Your Heart of perfect mercy. Help me to receive that mercy and to offer it to others who have sinned against me. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.
St. Anthony’s Updates
Our Lady of the Cape will visit St. Anthony’s Church on Monday, May 23 from 7 to 9pm. Please plan to join us for Mass, the rosary and veneration of Our Lady.
The Legion of Mary will host viewings of the Bridge of Roses documentary in the Parish Hall after all the Sunday Masses on May 21/22 in preparation for the visit of Our Lady of the Cape on May 23 at St. Anthony’s. Come learn about the remarkable story of Cap-de-la-Madeleine near Trois Rivieres, Quebec – it’s missionaries, miracles and 400-year relationship with the Mother of God.
Our Blessed Mother Mary
During the month of May we will resume our Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Wednesday evenings beginning with the rosary at 6:30pm.
As the month of May is devoted to Our Blessed Mother Mary we will pray the rosary beginning 30 minutes prior to each daily Mass.
Weekday Confession schedule change. As we are praying the rosary prior to the English weekday Masses, confessions will be available after the Masses.
St. Anthony’s will sponsor FEED THE HUNGRY Sunday June 12 in honour of the Feast of St. Anthony. Please help us raise $5500 (St. Anthony’s Bread) required to feed about 300 people. 12 parishioners will be required to form a team to build the lunch bags. Please email secretary@stanthonysyyc.ca if you are able to assist between 12:30 and 3:00 pm at St. Mary’s Hall.
SAVE THE DATE!
Monday, June 13 Feast of St. Anthony Mass 7pm followed by Fellowship in the Parish Hall
Saturday, June 25, Parish Picnic 8:30–3:00 Sandy Beach
Thank you to all who contributed so generously to our Easter Food Drive. Through your generosity we will continue to provide food hampers to those experiencing food scarcity during the summer months.
Ministry Opportunities – email iserve@stanthonysyyc.ca
We will begin Sunday Socials once a month after Mass. Please contact Heather at the parish office is you are able to help organize and serve at our Sunday Socials.
Greeters and Ushers are required for all Sunday Masses.
Choir Members – contact john.morgan@calgarydiocese.ca
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, May 28. 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 Fr. Pilmaiken or Heather.
Our livestreamed Mass on Sundays at 10:30am, is available at Telus Optik TV Channel 877.
Please contact Fr. Pilmaiken for any need or concern
by phone (587-349-9615) email (pastor@stanthonysyyc.ca)
| May 15 - 21 , 2022 | Intention | |
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| Sunday May 15 7:15AM Latin 9AM English 10:30AM Eng 12:30PM Latin | SI RIP SI RIP SI | Private Intention Mariano de los Reyes Jr. Stacey McRae Arbuthnott Jose Alejandro Quintana Castro Tammy Dang |
| Mon May 16 | No Masses | |
| Tues May 17 7AMLatin Mass 9AM English | SI SI RIP | Fran Kavanagh Fr. Anthony Pudota Eleanor Sta Maria |
| Wed May 18 NOON Latin 7 PM English | SI RIP | Monika Tomasova Kathleen Prehn |
| Thurs May 19 9:00am English 7:00pm Latin | RIP SI | Lilian Matthiessen Kanahammah, Coomaaswamy, and Boranachandr |
| Friday May 20 9:00am English 7:00pm Latin | SI RIP | Gwen and Mike Abate Benno Korte |
| Sat May 21 9:00am Latin 5:00pm English | RIP RIP | Monica Cea Felicya Cheterbok |
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
| Saturday 5th Sunday of Easter | Confessions English Mass | 4pm 5 pm |
| Sunday 5th Sunday of Easter | Confessions Latin Mass English Mass English Mass Confessions Latin Mass | 6:45 am 7:15 am 9:00 am 10:30 am Noon 12:30 pm |
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
| Monday | No Masses | |
| Tuesday | Confessions Latin Mass Rosary English Mass Confessions | 6:30am 7:00am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:30 am |
| Wednesday | Confessions Latin Mass Rosary English Mass Confessions | 11:30am 12Noon 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm |
| Thursday | Rosary English Mass Exposition of Blessed Sacrament Confessions Adoremus Confessions Benediction Latin Mass | 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 9:30am 3:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm |
| Friday | Rosary English Mass Confessions Confessions Latin Mass | 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 6:30pm 7:00pm |
| Saturday | Confessions Latin Mass | 8:30am 9:00am |
For Mass times throughout Alberta and Canada visit http://www.canadamasstimes.org/
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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.
Pope Francis in Canada / Walking Together July 24-29
Given the vast landscape of our country, the limited time period for the visit and considering the health of the 85 year-old Pontiff, the Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will adopt three communities as a base for his Canadian visit: Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit. The locations will limit travel for the Holy Father while still allowing an opportunity for both intimate and public encounters, drawing on participation from all regions of the country. Visit papalvisit.ca for ongoing updates on the papal visit.
Our Lady of the Cape Calgary/Canmore Tour
May 23, 7 – 9pm | St. Anthony’s Church
May 25 & 27 (evenings) | St. Albert the Great
May 28-29 | St. Mary’s Cathedral
May 29-30 | The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies
May 31 | Holy Spirit Church
June 1 | Canadian Martyrs Church
June 2 | Sacred Heart Church
Please visit https://www.catholicyyc.ca/ourlady.html for more information and detailed schedules.
Celebrate the Holy Spirit
All are welcome! Let us gather in the presence of the Holy Spirit, and invite the Lord to bless our journey together as we celebrate the closing of the Diocesan Phase in preparation for the 2021-2023 Synod. Join representatives from throughout the Diocese for a day of prayer, reflection on the synodal experience, sharing of the Diocesan Synthesis, BBQ lunch and Eucharistic celebration with Bishop McGrattan.
When: Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10 am to 3 pm.
Where: St. Michael Catholic Community (800 85 St. SW, Calgary).
Please register online at catholicyyc.ca/synod or call 403-218-5521
(Registration is required by May 31).
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Events & Resources
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- Fifth Sunday of Easter – Bulletin Shorts, free to use
Loving One Another. The gospel today is short and sweet. Glorify God – Jesus does it first and implies we should, too. Love one another – a direct command to each one of us. These are disciple activities. These are essentials for our way of life.- How will my words and actions glorify God today?
- Whom will I love – even someone who makes it hard for me to do so?
- How will this glorifying God and loving others change me for the better?
(Source: Diocese of Springfield)
- Resources for children
- Kid’s challenge this week: Write your name and the names of some of your friends and family members and colour this page. On the back, write or draw either how you will show that they are listening to Jesus this week, or how you will care for their brothers and sisters around the world. (CAFOD)
- Colouring page this Sunday
- Kid’s Bulletin for this Sunday
- Sunday Connection – 5th Sunday of Easter (Gr. 1-8 & family)
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word this Sunday
- Children’s Liturgy for leaders/parents (with intercessions and activities) – by CAFOD | Illustration
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word with Miss Heidi (Catholic TV)
- Kid’s challenge this week: Write your name and the names of some of your friends and family members and colour this page. On the back, write or draw either how you will show that they are listening to Jesus this week, or how you will care for their brothers and sisters around the world. (CAFOD)
- Supporting Ukrainians in our Diocese
Now more than ever we are called to recognize the responsibilities we have for each other as St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians reminds us, “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God.” (Ephesians 2:19). Learn 4 ways to help our brothers and sisters from Ukraine in our Diocese – visit: catholicyyc.ca/blog/ukraine - Final reminder: Webinar: Catholic Moms Group to your parish
Catholic Moms Group is a ministry that allows women to connect with other moms, providing opportunities for prayer, fellowship, and discussion about topics pertaining to marriage, family and faith in a supportive and encouraging environment. We are inviting you to attend an introductory online session on Thursday, May 26 at 7 to 9 pm, on how to bring Catholic Moms Group to your parish. Dorothy Pilarski, who spearheaded the group in the Archdiocese of Toronto, will share the importance of this ministry, best practices, effective tools, resources, and practical tips that will make all the difference.- To register, fill in this registration form. Or contact Sr. Mariflor at 403-218-5521 Watch introduction video | Register online | Download Poster
- Final reminder: Breathe Marriage Conference
2-Day Catholic Marriage Getaway in the Rockies. Experience the “Breathe Marriage Conference” on May 27-28, 2022 in Canmore, at The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies. This exciting Catholic Marriage conference is creatively designed to enrich your relationship. Speakers: Gerald & Denise Montpetit; John & Tracy Connelly and Fr. Kenneth Leblanc. Register now or contact Denise at 306-369-2220 | Download Poster (portrait) or Poster (landscape) - GrACE Summit 2022 on May 30
This is a day event providing a real opportunity for us to rebuild, restore and renew together the most valuable resource of Catholic Education for the evangelization of our culture. Please read the letter of invitationfrom the Bishop for Clergy, Religious, Council Chairs, and Parish Staff – More information about GrACE Summit 2022 - Laudato Si’ Week 2022
May 22-29, 2022 will mark the seventh anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on creation care and unite the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics to listen and respond to the cry of God’s creation. Laudato Si’ Week 2022 is sponsored by the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and facilitated by Laudato Si’ Movement - St. John I (Feast day: May 18)
On May 18, the Catholic Church honours the first “Pope John” in its history. Saint John I was a martyr for the faith, imprisoned and starved to death by a heretical Germanic king during the sixth century. - St. Bernardine of Siena (Feast day: May 20)
One of the greatest promoters of devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus was Franciscan priest, St. Bernardine of Siena. He went so far as to create a sign with the monogram IHS on it and carry it wherever he went.
Elizabeth House: An Inside Scoop on Resilience
Michelle Haywood shares with Faithfully about the new grotto at Elizabeth House, and surviving pandemic. “We had one woman finish her post-secondary degree at home with a brand new baby during COVID. This is what can happen. This is what I’m speaking to, just the resilience, the strength, the courage, the sheer determination of the women here.” Read more - Fifth Sunday of Easter – Bulletin Shorts, free to use
January 28, 2022 – Canada’s Bishops Announce Indigenous Reconciliation Fund to Support Projects Across Canada
– Canada’s Catholic Bishops have agreed to establish a new registered charity to support and advance healing and reconciliation initiatives. The charity is expected to manage the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, which will accept contributions from 73 dioceses across Canada in order to fulfill the $30 million financial commitment made by Canada’s Bishops in September.
“The Bishops of Canada are fully committed to addressing the historical and ongoing trauma caused by the residential school system,” said Bishop Raymond Poisson, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). “In moving forward with our collective financial commitment, we will continue to be guided by the experience and wisdom of Indigenous peoples across the country”. Read more….
Canadian Bishops, Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Announce Rescheduled Dates for Rome Delegation (Feb 1) Read more….
Canada’s Bishops Provide Update on Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement
(Jan 28) Read more….
All the faithful are encouraged to observe and practice Spiritual Communion, uniting themselves to Christ in prayer.
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