Fall is just around the corner!
We hope you all enjoyed the summer months of July & August. September is upon us & the fall colors remind us of peace, tranquility & a time of transformation.
Fall is the perfect time to reflect & embrace change.
There are so many ways to welcome the new season. Some look forward to diving into long lists of seasonal recipe ideas & fall craft projects. Some look forward to the children going back to school or heading back to work after an enjoyable summer.
As the Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, "The only constant is change."
Fall reminds us that our bodies, minds, & surroundings are always developing. It focuses on the impermanence of life, emphasizing how
vital it is to embrace the present. By doing so, we can
savour what we have before it is gone.
A special blessing to all those students, teachers, & administrators going back to school this fall. May the Lord keep you safe, protected &
constantly in His loving arms.
Resources for Families
Have you encountered anyone in need of access to help with mental health? We are often asked at the parish for information to help people struggling. Below is a list of handy mental health resources for you to share:
- Calgary Counselling Centre: 403-691-5991 + online counselling
- Catholic Family Service: 403-205-5295. Rapid Access Counselling:403-233-2360 or email intake@cfs-ab.org
- Distress Centre: 403-266-4357 - available 24/7.
- Eastside Family Centre: 403-299-9696 - telephone & e-therapy.
- Kid’s Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642
- Access Mental Health: 403-943-1500
For other barrier free consultation sessions (Calgary area), you may consider referring those in need with this online service: communityconnectyyc.ca
Where can you find Mary in our Church?
Children's Liturgy at Home
Some parents may be homeschooling their children this year. Here are some resources provided by the Diocese of Calgary that you may enjoy using at home for religious education.
Parent's Corner
Articles of Interest for Parents
Sacraments of Initiation for Children
Why did He give the sacraments to us? To give us grace. That is to say, to give us, along with His love, the necessary
strength to fight against &
through the difficulties of life.
Baptism - younger as well as older child (8+) baptism
First Reconciliation - Grade 2 +
First Communion - Grade 2+(follows First Reconciliation)
Confirmation - Grade 6 +
If you are interested in celebrating the sacraments with your child, please contact Michelle Fraser - Sacrament Coordinator at mfraser@stbonaventureparish.ca or call 403-278-7556
God has a grand design for all of us.
Listen to Andrea Bocelli talk about his love for singing &
his love for his Catholic faith.
"So one must look with great optimism forward,
because this time too will pass."
Andrea Bocelli
The YEAR OF THE FAMILY
Through a series of 10 videos, the Holy Father, with the help of several families, invites us to journey together to rediscover the family as a gift, despite every problem, obstacle & challenge that families have to face today.
Never a problem, families are always a gift and, in terms of the future, they are an opportunity.
In the first video “Walking Together” Pope Francis and a family share about the beauty of being a family and how each person is called to lovingly care for the life of the family.
Each video is accompanied by a guide.
"And then the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep & autumn was awaked."
Raquel Franco
Prayer at Home
We understand many are unable to attend mass in person. Many churches in Calgary & around the world livestream masses every day. Livestream masses from the Diocese of Calgary here & around the world here for weekdays & Sundays.
Sunday Prayer
Lent is a wonderful time of prayer & peace, silence & penance. Our time with family & being safely at home can give us the space we need to decompress from our week & find the strength to move forward in the weeks to come.
We understand many are unable to attend mass in person. Many churches in Calgary & around the world livestream masses every day. The Diocese of Calgary livestreamed masses listed here.
What's wrong with Ordinary anyway?
Please know that our parish community is here for you.
If you or your family need spiritual or emotional support, or if you would like a priest or parishioner to call you, please contact the parish at 403-278-7556 or reply to this email. If you require assistance with food hampers from St. Vincent de Paul, please contact the parish office & we can put the SVDP Society volunteers in touch with you.