Message to Catholic Families from the President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on National Family and Life Week 13 to 19 May 2024

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"We are very excited to host this gathering in our faith-filled parish, and we look forward to a wonderful event," shares one of our Parish Renewal Team members in SW Calgary, a sentiment shared by many throughout our Diocese. 

We are witnessing an exciting phase of pastoral renewal, with many parishes actively engaging in the planning and execution of their renewal gatherings. 

On April 13, St. James Parish in Calgary embarked on its renewal journey, which was quickly followed by four other parishes over the last weekend alone. The depth of discussions and the excitement for community renewal noted by the Parish Renewal Teams have been a wonderful encouragement, showcasing the strong desire for growth within our parishes. 

Meanwhile, the Diocesan Leadership Renewal Team is preparing for the June release of the parish survey and a team-building initiative to further support our renewal journey. Stay tuned for more updates on these transformative efforts.

JOIN US! May 11, 2024 at Prince's Island Park by the EnMax Stage

ALL AGES! Come and join us at the Hike for Life fund raiser for Educational Respect for Life Programs in local and rural schools as well as in the community.

Come show a public witness for LIFE and say, "Every human life is precious and valuable from conception until natural death!" What does it mean to show respect to every person at every stage of our life? Come and See! We will have seating for those who can not walk, and entertainment throughout the morning event.

Teams can register here and invite donations to your fund raising Hike for Life. Parishes, CWL, and KofC Please call 403.243.0691 if you need (hard copy) pledge sheets. Packages will be mailed in early April. There will be a limited number pledge sheets for individual hikers (those who do not have computer access) as we need everyone to be connected to a team.

Prizes, Awards (trophies), and BBQ lunch and refreshments.

In the month of May, we celebrate Catholic Education Week in Alberta, the Yukon, and Northwest Territories. The theme for Catholic Education Week 2024, “Courage to Lead,” reminds us of our call and responsibility to live and uphold the teachings of our Catholic faith, even amidst the challenges of the world around us. Let us celebrate Catholic Education Week (May 14-19) this month with the provincial theme "Courage to Lead” (c.f. Micah 4:5). This Week also provides a special opportunity to thank each one of you for your extraordinary service to Catholic education. May God grant us the wisdom, courage, and strength to fulfill our sacred duty with courage and love, knowing that He walks alongside us every step of the way.

• Catholic Education Week Letter from the Bishops of Alberta (English | French)
• Video message from Archbishop Smith, Alberta Liaison Bishop for Catholic Education 

"On Friday, April 26th, 2024, at 7:00 pm, we are hosting a free movie screening of "SPELLERS," sponsored by High River Pro-Life. Everyone is invited to attend. The movie is inspired by the book Underestimated and challenges conventional wisdom regarding nonspeakers with autism, who are often relegated to society's margins. While most "experts" believe these individuals are cognitively disabled, the documentary provides a new perspective."

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