St. Anthony's Parish

Faith Life

Fr. James Hagel — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:10:04 +0000

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.

Children’s Liturgy

Secretary — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:02:32 +0000

Classes begin again this Sunday, January 15, at the 10:30 AM Mass. Children 3 – 5 yrs. and 1 – 8 yrs. are invited to arrive early and gather at the entrance to the church.

Sacramental Preparation

Secretary — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:00:39 +0000

Registration forms for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are now available. View forms above; pick one up at the Church Entrance or call the parish office. Reconciliation Preparation begins Jan. 22, 2012.

Pastors Blog #3

Fr. James Hagel — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:32:05 +0000

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.

However, these things that hold me back never outweigh the joy of spending time with family: spending time with my nieces and nephews, going on an outing with them, having those good talks with my parents, sisters, or older nieces and nephews. I always feel energized by these visits because there are no pretenses with my family. I can be myself, and they don’t have the expectation that I be something that I’m not. If I put on any heirs, they are quick to see it and bring me back to reality. Even though there are things that can hold me back from going, it is well worth the trip.

The reason I share this is that as Christmas approaches, I can miss this truth. Planning where I am going, or what I am bringing to the dinner, or what presents I need to get, all of these can distract me from what is most important: spending time with loved ones. I’m not saying that dinners and presents are not important, but they can, if we lose focus, keep us from each other which is what Christmas is all about.

I pray that Christmas may be a time of good fellowship: laughter, joy, and peace. As we prepare for this during our Advent season, may we keep focus on our goal.

Angel Tree Gifts

Secretary — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:20:59 +0000

Please remember to return your Angels along with the gift by December, 12, 2011 so that they can be delivered to the assigned recipients. If you cannot provide a gift and have taken an Angel from tree please return it immediately or call the parish office with the details.

St. Anthony’s Pantry

Secretary — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:19:19 +0000

If you can volunteers to help with the gift sorting; hamper filling; hamper delivery etc. please contact: 403-252-6658 or email the parish office with date, time and preferred project.

Website Updates

Secretary — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:06:43 +0000

This post marks the launch of a number of updates to the St. Anthony’s Parish website. New features are described below:

The news system has been upgraded to allow comments, and the Pastor’s Blog is now online
A photo gallery has been created
Forms are now available online
Members of the pastoral team may be emailed directly from the website

As before, weekly bulletins are available on the bulletins page.

Feedback on the website and feature requests are welcome; leave a response to this post or email us.

If you are involved with the Parish and would like to contribute content for your ministry to the website, please contact us and a user account will be created for you.

G.I.R.M.

Secretary — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:03:48 +0000

General Instruction of the Roman Missal: The revised Roman Missal takes effect the beginning of Advent, Sunday, November 27, 2011. Information and education regarding the what and why changes will be taking place for the next three weekends at Mass. If you have any questions or concerns please write Fr. James Hagel.

Book of the Dead

Secretary — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:01:37 +0000

A ‘Book of the Dead’ will be in the Church for the month of November. Please write the names of your loved ones in the book, and they will be remembered in prayer during the November Masses.

Memorial Mass

Secretary — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:00:43 +0000

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 7 PM a ‘Memorial Mass’ will be celebrated for Holy Souls. Everyone is welcome to attend to pray for our deceased loved ones. The Catholic Women’s League ladies will host a simple reception in the parish hall after mass.