Eparchial News
EPARCHIAL NEWSLETTER Dec 2019
UPCOMING EVENT The Tenth Annual Bishop’s Gala will take place on Tuesday, December 3 at the Chateau Louis Hotel and Conference Centre, beginning with a cocktail reception and silent auction at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner and an exciting live auction.This festive gala...
Items for the Christmas Season at our St. Macrina Books & Gifts Shop located at the Pastoral Centre
Here are some items for sale at St. Macrina Books & Gifts at the Pastoral Centre. As well, you can purchase a gift certificate for the store. Stop by and have a look. [gallery...
Nativity Fast (St. Philip’s Fast) – Nov 15-Dec 24: Activity Ideas
The Nativity Fast is upon us— it begins on Nov 15 (Nov 28) and ends on the day of the feast Dec 25 (Jan 7). During this time we are encouraged to take forty days to prepare ourselves, and our families, to be spiritually ready to receive the incarnate God who comes to...
Audio: Guided Meditation for the Archbishop MacNeil Leadership Academy
Bishop David narrates a “Guided Mediation” which was written by Edmonton Catholic Schools.
EPARCHIAL NEWSLETTER Nov 2019
UPCOMING EVENT Clergy Conferences: November 1 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Providence Renewal Centre). Catholic Education Sunday is celebrated on Sunday, November 3. The Catholic Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories issued a Message on the occasion, “United in...
Prayer for the Beatification of the Servant of God Metropolitan Andrey (ENG/UKR)
Prayer for the Beatification of the Servant of God Metropolitan Andrey (+Nov 1, 1944) Our Lord Jesus Christ – You always reward Your faithful servants, not only with special gifts of Your love, but also with the eternal reward of the saints in heaven, and in many...
Pastoral Letter regarding safeguarding from various incidents of violence toward children, handicapped, and vulnerable people – Synod of the UGCC 2019 (ENG/UKR)
Pastoral Letter of the Synod of the UGCC for 2019 to the clergy, monastics, and faithful regarding safeguarding from various incidents of violence toward children, handicapped, and vulnerable people And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free...
The Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace Publishes a Statement on Poverty in Canada
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, through its Commission for Justice and Peace, issued a statement entitled Poverty in Canada: Ensuring Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing (available at cccb.ca). The statement provides a brief overview of the state of...
Called to be Holy – Men’s Retreat/Conference – Nov 1-2, 2019
This is a quick reminder that the deadline to register for Called to Be Holy – Men’s conference and retreat is this Friday Oct. 25! If you or someone you know would like to register, there is still some room. Simply follow the link below....
VIDEO: Catholic Education Sunday 2019 Message (November 3 )
https://youtu.be/YmxieV5gdiQ