Habemus Papam! Cardinal Bergolio Elected Pope – Francis I

Source: news.va (Vatican Radio) Citing the Latin formula, Habemus Papam, the Proto Deacon, French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran appeared on the central balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica Wednesday evening to announce the election of the 265th Successor of Saint Peter:...
PRAYER, FASTING AND ASCETICISM

PRAYER, FASTING AND ASCETICISM

Source: Eparchy of Newton “This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting” (Mark 9:29). The last words of this Gospel passage explain its selection for reading at today’s Divine Liturgy, In the home stretch of the Great Fast we may need to be reminded that...

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Here is a chance for all those with an iPhone, Android device, Blackberry or anyone who uses a computer calendar to stay more connected with the parish. Grande Prairie District Liturgical Calendar: XLM & iCal UGCC Liturgical Year (Gregorian): XLM & iCal...
Veneration of the Holy Cross

Veneration of the Holy Cross

Source: Eparchy of Newton The Third Sunday in the Great Fast is the twenty-first day of the forty-day fast. We are half way to our Holy Week observance of the Lord’s passion and resurrection. At this mid-point the Church directs our attention to the holy cross and to...