Pray for Canada and the world!
Public Rosary Rally this Saturday
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Anniversary of Vatican II: Pope prays for unity
VATICAN CITY – The Second Vatican Council was the universal Catholic Church’s response to God’s love and to Jesus’ command to feed his sheep...
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For retiring bishop, it’s always been about pastoral work
The retiring Bishop of St. Paul, Alta., may have arrived in the province as a Montrealer, but he now considers himself an Albertan and has no plans to leave the diocese once Bishop-elect Gary Franken of the Archdiocese of Vancouver takes over.
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ECCS celebrates grand opening of St. Thomas Aquinas
Thanksgiving came early for stakeholders in the new St. Thomas Aquinas school community when they gathered on October 6 to celebrate the opening of the modern, state-of-the art facility in Provost. Both His Grace, Archbishop Richard Smith, and Hon. Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Education, shared messages about giving thanks for the tremendous blessing of Catholic Education in Alberta.
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“It allows people to stop assuming the worst”
Camillo Alexis is from the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation. His grandfather was a survivor of the residential schools. Camillo is a commercial pilot, he is a lifelong Catholic and he is a member of Our Lady of the Lake parish...."The pope’s visit has given me hope."
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Catholic Voices Of Reconciliation is a series of interviews with Catholic First Nation individuals who were a part of Pope Francis’ visit to the Edmonton Archdiocese. We asked each of them three questions about their experience as both followers of Christ and First Nations people and practical ways that local Catholics can support truth and reconciliation. | | |
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At the first LIVE recording of Upfront with the Archbishop, October 5, His Grace gave Catholic young adults three points of wisdom, and then turned it over to them for a lively Q&A. Questions were asked about Catholic education, relations with the Eastern Orthodox, the apparent lack of a Youth Coordinator at the Archdiocese, and more in what turned into an exciting conversation.
Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast seeking to bridge the gap between the hierarchy and the faithful.
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Rolheiser: How to pray when we don't feel like it
If we only prayed when we felt like it, we wouldn’t pray a lot. Enthusiasm, good feelings, and fervour will not sustain anyone’s prayer life for long, good will and firm intention notwithstanding. Our hearts and minds are complex and promiscuous, wild horses frolicking to their own tunes, with prayer frequently not on their agenda.
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The Together We Serve Fall Appeal is in full swing. With just two and a half months to go, we have raised 60% of our $1.5 million goal. Seven parishes have already achieved (or exceeded) their targets and 19 more are at 70% or better! Congratulations to all.
How is your parish doing? Check out the September financial report on the Together We Serve webpage.
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Public Rosary Rally
Saturday, October 15
12:00 noon*
*except where noted otherwise
Join one near you!
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Edmonton East
98 Avenue & 84 Street
NW side of the traffic circle, directly in front of the Archdiocese of Edmonton sign
Edmonton North West
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel West End, 16615 109 Avenue NW
Edmonton North
St. Matthew Parish, 13131 86 St NW
10:00 am (please note start time)
Hinton
Join the CWL of Our Lady of the Foothills Parish at the Green Square on the hill
St. Albert
Holy Family Parish, meet near the south side wall by the corner of Sir Winston Churchill & Poirier Avenue
Sherwood Park
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
12:30 pm (please note start time)
Vermilion
Holy Name Parish, meet at the Immaculate Conception Grotto, 4620 53 Avenue
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The Fall 40 Days for Life campaign runs from Sept. 28 - Nov. 6, 2022
We will be organizing groups to pray near the abortion clinic outside the 50 meter bubble zone. Please contact the office at 780-425-1637, email, or visit our website to sign up and for more details.
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St. Thomas More Parish
Day of Prayer
Tuesday, October 18
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
For more information, email Christina, Culture of Life Ministry, STM
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ADORATION FOR LIFE
1st Wednesdays: October 5, November 2, December 7
St. John the Evangelist Parish
Adoration 6 pm, Mass 7 pm
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For men, from 18-40 years old.
TO REGISTER and for more information email Fr. Dan Gurnick
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Fellowship of Catholic Scholars Canada
Annual Conference
“Religion in the Public Square:
the Gifts, the Challenges”
October 21-22, 2022
Newman Theological College
Questions and Registration, email miriam
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Canada's bishops release Pastoral Letter to Young people
Most Rev. Raymond Poisson, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), issued a Pastoral Letter to Young People, October 12, to honour the anniversary of the death of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first beatified millennial. This Pastoral Letter responds to the CCCB’s virtual conversations with over 200 young people from across Canada, aged 12-25 during the fall of 2020.
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Attention World Youth Day Group Leaders!
World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal is 10 months away! If you are a current WYD group leader, or are interested in getting a group going at your parish, please complete the online form here. Fr. Roger Niedzielski will be hosting a preliminary Zoom meeting with group leaders prior to October 16. For those who are not currently connected with a World Youth Day group, but are interested in attending, watch for more information in a future issue of the Window.
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Youcat: I Believe in God the Father
Luke Skywalker had put up a good fight, but Darth Vader had gained the upper hand by cutting off Luke’s right hand. Luke crawled away off the catwalk, just out of Vader’s reach. He was trapped and defenseless...
This is the seventh in a series of reflections on the Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mike Landry is Catholic Youth Camps director for the Archdiocese of Edmonton and chaplain for Evergreen Catholic Schools.
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C-YEG: October is here!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned to our Facebook page for more details on our upcoming events.
C-YEG is vibrant and welcoming community of Catholic young adults in Edmonton. It's open to young adults of any faith background interested in being part of a Catholic community. Visit us on Facebook for more information.
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Next Online Introduction
October 26 at 1:00 pm.
This basic introduction will cover:
- Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
- How the method can be used to avoid or achieve pregnancy
- How to chart
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Melissa Guzik, Registered Psychologist
Mondays at 7:00 pm online
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Spiritual Book Club (via Zoom)
Join us on Zoom as we use our eyes of faith to see inspiration in the writing of a variety of authors. Most of the books are available through libraries and/or in e-book versions. Members are responsible for acquiring their own books.
First Monday of the month, October 3, 2022 to June 5, 2023 (7:00 – 8:30 pm). $45.00
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Fall Retreat: Prayer and Thanksgiving in the Tradition of St. Teresa of Ávila
This retreat will focus on excerpts from the works of St. Teresa of Ávila that communicate her spirit of thanksgiving and friendship with God through prayer and how this can be an example for our prayer. The retreat will begin with St. Teresa’s conviction that “God alone suffices” and end with her call to seek friendship with God in Christ in private and communal (liturgical) prayer.
Friday, October 14 (7 pm) to Sunday, October 16 (12:00 noon). Single: $240; Commute: $190. Register by October 5
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Holy Listening: Exploring Spiritual Direction
How does it feel to be listened to? What does it mean to listen with the ears of the heart? Learn about the art of holy listening and the ministry of spiritual direction–a relationship which encourages listening for the direction of the spirit in one’s life. Curious? Join us for an evening of exploration and informal discussion.
Tuesday, October 25 (7:00 - 8:30 pm). FREE.
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If health or mobility issues prevent you from coming to church for Mass, join us from home via livestream from your own parish (where offered) or St. Joseph's Basilica.
Regular Sunday Mass at St. Joseph's Basilica is livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. Mass can also be viewed on Telus Optik TV Channel 877.
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Are you looking for a job or know someone who is? If you have the skills, talent and inspiration to take on the challenge, we invite you to consider joining our team. Click the career pages link for details and to see the full list of current opportunities. | |
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The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton is looking for a Senior Accountant and a part-time Housekeeper.
St. Anthony’s Parish in Lloydminster is looking for a part-time Pastoral Assistant and a part-time Maintenance Person.
Good Shepherd Parish in Edmonton is looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant and a part-time Custodian.
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Holy Family Parish in St. Albert is looking for a full-time Pastoral Assistant.
The Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan is looking for an Executive Assistant to the Archbishop.
Catholic Independent Schools in the Diocese of Victoria is looking for a Superintendent.
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