Events

Featured Events

 

Grief Share Program

Tuesdays, starting September 12 at 7 pm

Have you lost a loved one recently? Or do you know someone who has? The grief support ministry invites individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one and would like to participate in a Grief Share Program for 2 hours every Tuesday evening for 8 weeks. This program consists of a video seminar (Christian based with personal stories from Christian experts who have experienced grief), group support discussions with facilitators and personal workbook. The program runs every Tuesday night, 7-9pm, from September12 to October 30. There is a $20 charge for the booklet, and free will offerings will also be accepted.

For registration, contact the Parish Office at 403-249- 0423.

 

Women’s Ministry

Wednesdays, starting September 20 at 10 am/7 pm

“Elements of the Catholic Mass” – is designed to help the faithful better appreciate the beauty of the Mass. Featuring Fr. Douglas Martis, former director of the Liturgical Institute, the program consists of beautifully produced short videos, followed by group discussion”.

This is a 10 session study, with in person sessions on Wednesdays from 10:00 am -12:00 pm and online through zoom on Wednesdays from 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm. Please click on this link to register

https://forms.gle/7YjviW7r5FQuh99C8

 

Bible Study

Mondays starting September 25 at 7pm

“Letter of James: Practical Solutions for Sanctifying Everyday Circumstances”. Looking for an anchor to hold you steady through the storms of life? Want the secret to finding joy during trials? James, one of the most practical books of the Bible, is a collection of teachings on these issues. This study takes place over 11 “in-person” sessions (no Zoom) here at the church every Monday at 7 pm, beginning September 25. To register or to get additional information, please contact Augusto Bitter at abitter@telus.net.

 

40 Days for Life Prayer Campaign

Wednesday, September 27

St. Michael is once again part of this prayer campaign. Over 5000 babies are killed at the Kensington abortion facility every year. 40 Days for Life is a prayerful, respectful campaign that seeks to bring awareness to the inconvenient truth that abortion kills innocent human beings. Our prayerful presence during 40 Days at abortion center’s around the world draws attention to the plight of preborn children and seeks God’s help through intercessory prayer. Will you join us?  Sign up and be a loving, prayerful voice for the preborn babies who have no voice but ours.  We know from the testimonies of many that these campaigns save lives. St. Michael’s day to pray this campaign is Wednesday, September 27. Please join us and signup online at 40 Days for Life. Click on the “SIGN UP FOR VIGIL HOURS” box and choose an hour or more on Wednesday, September 27. Please sign up for a time slot between the hours of 9 am to 4pm. Up to four persons can sign up for each one hour time slot. Signs are provided and you will not be alone. Questions? Call Karen at 403-870-7080.

 

Feast of St. Michael

Friday, September 29, 6pm

Mass to Celebrate the Feast of St. Michael at 6pm, followed by a reception.

 

Blessing of Pets

Saturday, October 7at 2 pm

In honor of St. Francis’ feast on October 4, all are invited to bring their pets for a blessing on Saturday, October 7 at 2 pm, outside the church’s main entrance. To ensure their safety, please make sure that your pets are leashed.

 

Christmas Hamper Day

December 18, 2023

Save the date!  Hamper Assembly Day will be Monday December 18th 2023. Our plan this year is to prepare and deliver 170 hampers on that day.

Each Christmas Hamper contains a week’s worth of groceries, a grocery gift card meant to purchase a turkey or other festive perishables, and a gift for each school-aged child in the family.

Referrals for hampers: Referrals are accepted from parish schools, and through the SSVP intake line at 403-249-0423 extension 122.  Referrals for Christmas are accepted beginning October 1st.

Please support us:

Volunteer! Many hands will be needed in the days leading up to and on Hamper Day. Watch for our sign-up session on the weekend of November 18/19; and November 25/26. Further information about volunteer requirements is available from our Parish Volunteer Coordinator, Marvin Matthews. mmatthews@saintmichael.ca

Join the Organizing Committee! Our initial meeting is Tuesday September 19th at 7 pm at the church. Please contact Colleen at jcfitzpat@shaw.ca to confirm attendance and for further details.

Donate:

Food Donations: Christmas Hampers contain a standard list of goods and quantities, purchased wholesale, at a substantial cost saving. Your monetary donation helps us with this purchase. SSVP provides support to families year-round, and food donations received will be placed in the larder, for use by SSVP to address late hamper requests and after-Christmas hamper needs.

Children’s gifts: All school-age children whose family receives a hamper are provided a gift. Watch for the Angel Tree on the weekend of November 25/26, and again December 2/3

Monetary Donations to SSVP are used to support our Hamper Program, and may be made through:

• the collection box, noted for Christmas Hampers
• depositing SSVP green envelopes located in the SSVP donation bin/lockbox in the gathering area
• online at saintmichael.ca/giving
• tax receipts will be issued in Jan 2023

Questions? christmashampers@saintmichael.ca  

 

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