Parish Schedule Week of May 17 – May 23

Sunday, May 17 - The Ascension of The Lord

• 9:00 – 10:00 AM — Mass (Vulcan)
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Mass (High River)
• 1:00 – 4:00 PM — Couples for Christ
• 4:00 – 5:00 PM — Confessions
• 5:00 – 6:00 PM — Mass

Monday, May 18

• 8:00 – 9:00 AM — Confession
• 9:00 – 9:45 AM — Mass
• 6:30 – 8:30 PM — GriefShare Program

Tuesday, May 19 

• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Funeral Service for Judy Anderson
• 6:00 – 7:00 PM — Confessions
• 7:00 – 7:30 PM — Mass

Wednesday, May 20 

• 11:00 - 1:00 PM - Funeral of Gerard McAuley - Vulcan
• 3:15 – 3:45 PM — Mass at Seasons HR
• 4:00 – 4:30 PM — Liturgy at High River Hospital
• 5:00 – 6:00 PM — Confession
• 6:00 – 6:30 PM — Mass

Thursday, May 21 

• 8:00 – 9:15 AM — Confession
• 9:15 – 10:00 AM — Mass
• 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM — Adoration & Benediction
• 7:00 – 8:30 PM — RCIA

Friday, May 22

• 8:45 – 9:15 AM — Confession
• 8:45 – 9:15 AM — Rosary
• 9:00 – 11:30 AM — TOPS Group Meeting
• 9:15 – 10:00 AM — Mass
• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Graduation Mass NDC

Saturday, May 23

• 8:00 – 9:00 AM — Confession
• 8:30 – 9:00 AM — Rosary
• 9:00 – 9:30 AM — Daily Mass
• 4:00 – 5:00 PM — Confession
• 5:00 – 6:00 PM — Mass

SFDS Ministry Schedule - May 16 & 17, 2026

Thank you to all our parish volunteers for your dedication and service to our parish community!

Parish Schedule Week of May 10 – May 16

Sunday, May 10 — Mother’s Day / St. John of Ávila

• 9:00 – 10:00 AM — Mass (Vulcan)
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Mass (High River)
• 1:00 – 4:00 PM — Couples for Christ
• 4:00 – 5:00 PM — Confessions
• 5:00 – 6:00 PM — Mass

Monday, May 11

• 8:00 – 9:00 AM — Confession
• 9:00 – 9:45 AM — Mass
• 6:30 – 8:30 PM — GriefShare Program
• 7:00 – 8:30 PM — Knights of Columbus Meeting

Tuesday, May 12 — Sts. Nereus, Achilleus & Pancras

• 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Adoration at NDC
• 6:00 – 7:00 PM — Confessions
• 7:00 – 7:30 PM — Mass
• 7:45 – 8:45 PM — Finance Council Meeting

Wednesday, May 13 — Our Lady of Fatima

• 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Adoration at NDC
• 3:15 – 3:45 PM — Liturgy at Seasons HR
• 4:00 – 4:30 PM — Mass at High River Hospital
• 5:00 – 6:00 PM — Confession
• 6:00 – 6:30 PM — Mass
• 6:30 – 8:00 PM — CWL General Meeting

Thursday, May 14 — St. Matthias

• 8:00 – 9:15 AM — Confession
• 9:15 – 10:00 AM — Mass
• 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM — Adoration & Benediction
• 7:00 – 8:30 PM — RCIA

Friday, May 15

• 8:45 – 9:15 AM — Confession
• 8:45 – 9:15 AM — Rosary
• 9:00 – 11:30 AM — TOPS Group Meeting
• 9:15 – 10:00 AM — Mass

Saturday, May 16

• 8:00 – 9:00 AM — Confession
• 8:30 – 9:00 AM — Rosary
• 9:00 – 9:30 AM — Daily Mass
• 4:00 – 5:00 PM — Confession
• 5:00 – 6:00 PM — Mass
• 6:00 – 9:00 PM — Knights of Columbus COR Meeting

Happy Mother’s Day!
We give thanks for all mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and spiritual mothers. May God bless them abundantly for their love, sacrifice, and faith.

In the life of the Church, Baptism is one of the greatest gifts God gives to us. Through Baptism, a person becomes a child of God, is welcomed into the Christian community, and receives the beginning of a life of grace.

A common question many parents ask is: “When is the best time to baptize our child?”

The Church’s long tradition, especially in the Catholic faith, encourages the baptism of infants soon after birth. The reason is simple and beautiful: Baptism is not something we wait to “earn” or “achieve,” but a gift freely given by God. It is an expression of God’s love that comes first, before we are even able to respond.

When a child is baptized, parents and godparents make a promise on their behalf—to raise the child in the faith, to teach them how to pray, and to help them grow into a relationship with Jesus Christ. In this way, the whole family becomes part of the journey of faith.

Sometimes, for various reasons, Baptism may take place later in childhood or even in adulthood. The Church joyfully welcomes every person, no matter the age. What matters most is not when Baptism happens, but that it happens as a response to God’s invitation into new life.

Still, the Church encourages parents not to delay unnecessarily. Just as we would not postpone giving a child the gift of life’s basic needs, so too we are invited to share with them the gift of God’s life as soon as possible.

In the end, Baptism is not only a moment—it is the beginning of a lifelong journey. It is the doorway into faith, into the Church, and into the love of Christ that grows with us every day of our lives.

Mother’s Day Reflection

On Mother’s Day, the Church pauses with gratitude to give thanks for all mothers—those who gave us life, those who nurtured us in faith, those who stood beside us in both joyful and difficult seasons of life.

To be a mother has never been easy, but many would say that in today’s world it carries particular challenges. Mothers are asked to balance so many responsibilities at once: family life, work, emotional care, and the constant effort to be present in a world that often moves too quickly. Many carry quiet burdens that are rarely seen or acknowledged. And yet, again and again, mothers continue to give—patiently, generously, and faithfully.

For this gift, we give thanks to God.

We also recognize that no mother walks alone. The Church has always looked to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, as a source of strength and hope. In her we see a mother who trusted God in uncertainty, who stood firm in love through suffering, and who remained faithful even in moments of great sorrow. We ask her intercession for all mothers today—that she may accompany them with tenderness, courage, and peace.

We pray especially for mothers who are struggling: those who feel overwhelmed, those who are waiting for hope, those who are separated from their children, and those who carry wounds known only to God. May they find support in their families, their communities, and in the loving presence of God who never abandons them.

On this day, we also remember with love and gratitude those mothers who have died. Their love continues to shape lives, their sacrifices remain written in the hearts of their children, and their memory is held in the mercy of God. We pray that they may rest in eternal peace and that their families may be comforted with the hope of resurrection.

May this Mother’s Day be a moment of gratitude, healing, and prayer. Let us give thanks for every mother—living and deceased—and entrust them all to the loving care of our Heavenly Father and the maternal protection of Mary, our Mother.

Happy Mother’s Day.