All Posts by Fr. James Hagel
Faith Life
The links are now up to see me and the other priests doing the Friday Night Faith Life talks.
We recorded them, and they are up on youtube or you link to them on the diocesan website. Please check it out especially if you want to see the previous two before tonight’s talk, Friday, January 27.
Pastors Blog #3
About once a month, I try to get together with my family. My sisters are in Edmonton and my parents are in Medicine Hat, so I usually have to choose which direction to go each month. The choice to go is always tough – making sure I didn’t schedule anything on my day off that needs me to be here in Calgary, dreading the three hour drive in either direction, or doing some personal things that don’t really fit any other day of the week.
Pastor’s Blog Entry #2
The implementation of the revised translation of the Roman Missal will begin on the first Sunday of Advent this year, November 27. This is happening throughout the diocese, and throughout Canada. Most parishes in Calgary are trying to use the same musical settings too, so that it is easier for everyone. It is an opportunity for all of us to ponder these deep mysteries that we celebrate each and every week.
Pastor’s Blog Entry #1
This year, Bishop Henry has asked us to “Strengthen Our Parish Communities.” It is an overall initiative which will help us all serve better, and the part that will affect most parishioners is signing a Model Code of Conduct which every volunteer in the diocese must do. The need to serve our brothers and sisters in parish communities goes back to the early church. Near the beginning of Acts we see deacons being appointed to help others. And the early community, reflecting on Jesus’ saving act and the words he spoke to the apostles, realized that serving was all a part of the way of Christ. Throughout the centuries we have countless examples of Christians serving the needs of others both within the community and outreach to the society.