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Carillon the NOVEMBER 2017
Sharing a Catholic perspective on today’s events and issues in the Diocese of Calgary
“Blessed are the peace-
makers, for they shall be
called children of God.”
~ Matthew 5:9
VOLUME 21 • NUMBER 9
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catholic education sunday • Nov. 5
FROM THE remembrance day • november 11
EDITORS Bishop William McGrattan’s Message........................4
Family Flyer: Remembrance Day................................5
Lay Associations Conference.......................................9
Calgary Catholic School District.............................. 11
I
remember when Myron and I were dating, so many Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, Lethbridge.... 11
years ago, and we were at my father’s house for Easter AB Bishops’ Letter: Catholic Education Sunday......12
dinner. After dinner, Myron and my father were sitting
Medicine Hat Catholic Schools................................. 14
in the living room visiting while I was in the kitchen with
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools, Okotoks...... 14
my sisters. I overheard Myron suggest to my father that he
was considering the idea of marriage… but it would be such Conseil scolaire Franco-Sud...................................... 14
a big change in his life. My father agreed and said that every Library News: “Rediscovering the Art of Dying”.....15
man has that thought cross his mind before he marries. Sr. Elizabeth Lynch OSU • Farewell.......................... 16
After a moment, my father continued, “but change is not Canadian Martyrs Church 50th Anniversary............ 16
always for the worse, sometimes it’s for the better.” And so, Strengthening our Parish Communities.................. 17
Myron considered that awesome possibility and proposed
Diocesan Dates...........................................................18
marriage only a couple of months later!
Now, we have an opportunity to look back at our diocesan St. Mary’s University: “Educating the Heart”...........21
communication strategies over the past 20 years and reflect Diocesan Mission Council.........................................22
on new opportunities to share the Good News using print Carillon Steering Committee Survey........................24
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the survey on page 24 of this edition, and continue on page Front Cover: “Lest We Forget”
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BISHOP’S
MESSAGE
Looking
Bishop William McGrattan
Ahead
T
he month of November awakens many memories it is — is always somehow linked to the future. In other
of people in our lives whose love had a profound words, the work and practice we engage in today must
impact upon us. The commemoration of the faith- always be discerned in light of a bigger plan and vision
ful departed in prayer on All Souls Day expresses our faith for the future. He spent many hours encouraging practice
and hope that family and friends who have died before and figuring out ways to promote the strengths of players
us will be born into eternal life. while empowering them to stretch just a bit farther in
Like many of us whose parents have passed away, my the development of their talents.
own thoughts are filled with memories of my mother and And thirdly, a coach is realistic in discerning the
father. In the case of my father, he had a great interest strengths of the opposing team and plans accordingly.
in athletics as a youth and I have memories of him vol- Such insights help a coach to make decisions about the
unteering as a coach. At the time of his funeral, I came ways to play a team utilizing their strengths and plan-
to learn that his nickname among his co-workers was in ning strategies to overcome anticipated and unexpected
fact “Coach.” They explained that he received this name challenges.
because of an ability to see in others their gifts and tal- I offer these reflections on coaching because they
The Carillon / 11.2017 • Our Lady of Fatima Jubilee Year
ents which he encouraged them to develop by working serve as an analogy for the role of leadership which I
as a team. It is this memory of his impact on others that am being called to exercise in the Diocese through the
I carry with me to this day. strategic planning and review the Pastoral Centre while
When you think of a coach, it is someone who has an encouraging our parishes to take risks, to refine activi-
ability to assess the internal strengths of others and is ties of service and ministry in order to promote the New
committed to being a mentor. They intuitively know that Evangelization.
individual skills can be strengthened when they plan As I stated at the Bishop’s Dinner in October, it has
strategically, by having a common purpose and vision been a year of “firsts” for me in this diocese. A significant-
like being on a team. Being a team member allows the ly important part of those initial experiences has been to
individuals to rely on others and trust that in sharing meet people, to appreciate the gifts of each person and to
their skills, the entire team will benefit. bring people together to embrace the responsibility for
Secondly, a coach is a person who knows that no matter its ongoing mission. When I look forward to undertaking
what level of experience and skills we have, there is a need this work through the office of bishop in the coming years,
for continual improvement. This pursuit of improvement I appreciate the lessons of leadership I have learned from
often means that individuals know they are supported my father in being a coach.
when they take risks. Some initiatives work out well and At the Pastoral Centre, a Planning Team has been
others would benefit from a “do-over,” as they say today. formed to engage in a collaborative process of strategic
My father adopted this aspect of coaching with great planning and to prepare for an organizational review.
diligence and care. He used to say “practice is necessary They held their first meeting in mid-October and have
4 if you are going to be in the game.” The present — good as committed to the regular sharing of information with
the rest of the Pastoral Centre staff. I echo St. Paul’s Prayer in his Let-
The planning process comes from the ter to the Ephesians as I affirm my
Haines Centre for Strategic Manage- support for the planning process, my
ment with three foundational prem- confidence in the great hope to which
ises: planning and change are the we are called and I assure you of my
primary responsibility of discerning prayers for each of you.
and faithful leadership; the faith com-
munity is strongest when everyone “I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus
is engaged together; and, the Church Christ, the Father of glory, may give
undertakes the mission entrusted to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation
her effectively and when she engages as you come to know him, so that, with
in prayerful reflection and planning. the eyes of your heart enlightened, you
Communication has also emerged may know what is the hope to which
as an important and vital part of the he has called you, what are the riches
processes of planning and review. of his glorious inheritance among the
New technologies and modes of com- saints, and what is the immeasurable
munication are emerging. The edito- greatness of his power for us who be-
rial board for The Carillon along lieve, according to the working of his
with its dedicated editors, Monique great power.”
and Myron Achtman, are undertak-
ing a similar review to optimize their
working together with other forms APRIL 2018
HOLY LAND & ITALY
and methods of communication in
the Diocese, our parishes and com-
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is working with the decision that The JOIN FR. JACK PEREIRA, V.G. & FR. DAVID MEADOWS
Carillon will be published four ON AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!
times annually beginning in 2018. A
survey has been developed which will
allow the input from readers and pas-
toral staff about the content, format
and focus of the quarterly issues. This
survey is in this issue of The Caril-
lon and I invite your feedback. In
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Family Flyer…
“To Serve and Protect”
by Gabriele Kalincak, Director • Life and Family Resource Centre
R
emembrance Day was first observed throughout the United Nations volunteer, Gabrielle Biron from Montreal,
British Commonwealth in 1919 to commemorate who comes out every weekend to volunteer at the orphan-
the armistice agreement that ended the First age, and several of the other task force members includ-
World War on Monday, November 11, 1918 at the ing MCpl Ann Gunner, who make the time to visit once
eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. a month to play with the kids. Sometimes they treat the
Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a kids and bring out a laptop and borrow a projector from
moment of silence to honour and remember the men and work to show the kids a movie. Other times they bring
women who have served, and continue to serve Canada candies or toys donated either from their own pockets,
during times of war, conflict, and peace. Here is a true or from other generous Canadians. You could see in the
story of Jason K. Major, G35 Deputy, MONUSCOFHQ, children’s eyes, and those of the staff, how much they
a soldier who served in Afghanistan for almost an entire appreciated having us visit, a gesture of compassion and
year and most recently served in the Democratic Republic generosity that is sadly not embraced by many other
of Congo (DRC). Jason’s story represents many of its kind countries involved in this United Nations mission.
and is an example of the outreach conducted through our
young men and women in uniform today:
“In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a country
where the most grievous human rights violations are a
daily occurrence, it is hard for anyone to feel optimistic
about the future, yet amidst all of the poverty, there still
exist some beacons of hope. The members of Op Crocodile
recently had the opportunity to take some time out of
The Carillon / 11.2017 • Our Lady of Fatima Jubilee Year
their busy schedules to extend a small gesture of love
on behalf of generous Canadian donors, to one of these
beacons, the Tulizeni Orphanage in Goma.
As we arrived at the orphanage, we pulled past the
guards into a walled compound no larger than a typical
suburban property in Canada, where we were greeted
by a sea of 86 small African children who were singing,
laughing, and dancing. They were extremely excited by
our arrival and even chanted, “CAN-A-DA,” over and
over again. Some of the smallest and cutest among them
would approach and look up longingly with their little
arms extended in hopes that they might get picked up
and hugged in loving affection, while others would come
and hug our legs. Picking a little one up was a touching
moment for me as it made me think of my own toddler at
home who is truly blessed to have two parents who love
her, and will never have to experience the things that
these orphans have had to endure.
While this was my first time at the orphanage, it was Sr. Georgette Marjorie Thsibang, the orphanage
6 not for many of my fellow Canadians. There is a Canadian manager, took us on a tour of the facility. As we took the
tour of the orphanage, I noticed the very cramped living Family Reflections
conditions of the 86 kids currently residing there. There
were a few bedrooms filled with many beds. The first one • During family time, talk about family members who
we visited had three bunk beds packed into a 10' x 10' lost their lives in a war (WWI, WWII, Korean War,
room. The smallest kids sleep here, five to a bed, which other areas of war or conflict). Who were these family
makes for a room that houses 30 kids. We also visited a members? Did you know them or did other family
larger room, which was also packed with beds. We were members tell you about them? What is their story?
told this was the room where the older girls (13-17) who
had been raped, lived with their babies. My heart sank as • Do you have family members in today’s Armed
I looked at the number of beds that were crammed into Forces? Do you know where they are serving, where
the room. To add to this, when I heard about all of the they served and/or where they are now?
expenses I was shocked. It costs 195 USD per kid each
year to go to school. Even just the operating cost for food • Invite a family member, or a friend, who is presently
is another 100 USD per day to feed the orphans a modest serving in the military, to your home to share their
amount of food. experiences.
I couldn’t help but think that this place could really
use more support and funding. They mentioned that • Encourage your family to develop a prayer that
they recently had to return several kids to the internally includes praying for those who have lost their lives
displaced persons (IDP) camp because they just couldn’t while trying to protect others; and praying for those
afford to keep them and provide for them anymore. All who are risking their lives to help those in need.
of this comes in the midst of trying to build a new or- Recite this family prayer throughout November.
phanage just outside of town; however, while the land
has been purchased, the project is a long ways off. The
project hopes to increase their capacity, decrease the cost
Heavenly Father, protect the
of schooling by having an on-site school, and includes
men and women of our Armed Forces
living quarters for the staff.
as they go about their duty trying,
On this day, after the singing had settled down and
to the best of their ability, to protect
the tour completed, the task force commander, Col Pierre
those who are in harm’s way.
“Pete” Huet, on behalf of a group of Canadian donors,
and alongside the members of Op Crocodile, presented Equip them with the strength and
a large cheque donation of 2783 USD (4000 CAD before dignity to act on Christian values
conversion) to the Tulizeni Orphanage to assist with the so that they can be true
tuition expenses. The excitement of the kids and grati- ambassadors of Christ.
The Carillon / 11.2017 • Our Lady of Fatima Jubilee Year
tude of the staff radiated and, not surprisingly, triggered
Let your Light shine on those whom
the next round of singing and excitement. There was so
you have called home,
much energy that the kids swarmed around Col Huet
away from the chaos of
and hilariously attempted to pick him up and put him
war and conflict.
on their shoulders to carry him around as they cheered.
May they enjoy their eternal rewards.
After the handshaking and the many gestures of
thanks, they saw us off with big smiles and waves as we Guide us in prayer as we remember
departed to get back to our primary task of combatting those who have gone before us;
armed groups and protecting civilians in the DRC. If and those who protect us at the
anyone would like to make a difference in the lives of present time.
these orphans, you can contact the task force adjutant
May we always recognize
by email at MONUSCO-HQ-DCOSOpsCoord@un.org.”
the sacrifices made by others
so that we can live in peace,
You can also send your cheque to Mission Council at the Catholic
and may we be open to do our part
Pastoral Centre, 120 - 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2T2, Attn:
to help make the world
Tulizeni Orphanage in Goma. Sr. Rita Kim, coordinator of Mission
a better place for all.
Council, will gladly forward your contribution to Sr. Georgette
Thsibang. It just so happens that both Sisters speak English and AMEN
French and belong to the Franciscan Order.
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Lay Associations Conference
with Bishop McGrattan
by Fr. Adrian Martens, Vicar for Lay Associations
L
ay associations in Calgary have a rich and diverse
history. Groups of women met early in the Diocese’s
history, with some later merging into the Canada-
wide lay association of the Catholic Women’s League. FR. ADRIAN MARTENS
The Knights of Columbus came to Canada from the USA
forming the first Knights of Columbus council in 1897. The work that Bishop Emeritus Henry continued after
Couples for Christ and the Charismatic Catholic Renewal Bishop Paul O’Byrne, before him, continues now through
have placed great emphasis on the Christian renewal Bishop McGrattan, with the appointment of a Vicar for
of the family. These are just a small sampling of the lay Lay Associations. The Diocesan Office of Lay Associations
associations operating in the Diocese today. will help you with whatever you need for your Christian
Pope St. John Paul II in The Christian Lay Faithful or work in the Diocese. We want to empower you through
Christifideles laici spoke about this increase in the life the sacrament of baptism that sent you into to world to
of the Church: “In recent days the phenomenon of lay preach and live the Gospel.
people associating among themselves has taken on a While private lay associations and defacto associations
character of particular variety and vitality. In some ways have an independence for “the building up of the body
lay associations have always been present throughout the of Christ” [Eph. 4:12], the Code of Canon Law makes the
Church’s history as various confraternities, third orders important apostolic point that, “Associations of any kind
and sodalities testify even today. However, in modern are subject to the vigilance of the Holy See; diocesan as-
times such lay groups have received a special stimulus, sociations and other associations to the extent that they
resulting in the birth and spread of a multiplicity of group work in the diocese are subject to the vigilance of the local
forms: associations, groups, communities, movements. ordinary,” [CIC 305 §2, Tit. 2:15].
We can speak of a new era of group endeavours of the Plan to attend the first Lay Associations Conference
lay faithful. In fact, ‘alongside the traditional forming of with Bishop McGrattan. Registration details can be seen
associations, and at times coming from their very roots, on page 18, Diocesan Dates, November 18.
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specific feature and purpose, so great is the richness and on the event page you will receive updates from the Dio-
the versatility of resources that the Holy Spirit nourishes cese and the Bishop, and your association will be placed
in the ecclesial community, and so great is the capacity on the website, when approved.
of initiative and the generosity of our lay people,’” [29].
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atholic schools are privileged Knowing the truth of God’s love,
to share in the saving mission students discover their inherent
of the Church by providing goodness, learning that they and all
education in the faith. Cultivating people have been created in the image thoughtfully selects service activities
wisdom and virtue by nurturing of God who alone is good. Goodness is that provide students with service
truth, goodness and beauty, students expressed, according to Pope Francis, learning opportunities to help them
come to know, glorify and love God. In by drawing near to others. We see grow in faith. In Calgary Catholic,
addition to educational content, these this exemplified in schools in many students have served others through
attributes are taught and learned different ways. One school prepared a variety of activities such as food,
through the practice of the faith and an image of a large cross made up clothing and coin collections, justice
learning opportunities, which inte- of paper hands of different tones fairs, breakfast clubs, being in soli-
grate instruction with service. to demonstrate that all people are darity with the homeless, and more.
The Truth that we share is Jesus created equally and must be treated Some schools integrated quotes from
Christ and it is expressed in knowing with dignity and respect. One school Pope Francis’ book, Dear Pope Francis,
the truth of God’s love and mercy provided items for newborns while to reinforce responsibility to care for
for each person and by fostering others spent time with seniors or with one another.
a relationship with Jesus Christ. the L’Arche Community. By fostering faith through truth,
In the Calgar y Catholic School Recognizing that all people have goodness and beauty, Catholic schools
District, students grow in truth dignity, students experience and perform an invaluable service. In the
through such activities as Youth for know beauty by serving others. Ser- Calgary Catholic School District, we
Christ, Alpha, pilgrimages, retreats, vice is fueled by joy that gives hope work to share the Good News of the
liturgies, prayers, devotions, and by and affirms the work and action of the Gospel with our students, who can
participating in the sacraments. Holy Spirit. Each school community then, in turn, share this with the world.
Preparing for Catholic Education Sunday
Submitted by Anisha Gatner, for the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, Lethbridge
C
atholic Education Sunday is greater understanding of the founda-
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a time that allows us to re- tions of our Faith. This encouraged
member how fortunate we are purposeful study of the Gospels and
in this province to be able to offer an appreciation for Christ’s endur-
publicly funded Catholic education. ing love through the Eucharist. Our
Our schools provide our children second year inspires us to “Grow in
with an environment where they can Spirit” together. Expanding on our
learn to be witnesses to the love of knowledge of Jesus through Scrip-
Christ, and to keep their eyes ever on ture, we hope to know Him more
Jesus. Since our Faith and our living deeply in our hearts by nurturing
cannot be separated, our Catholic this relationship through prayer.
Faith permeates everything we do In celebrating the gift of Catholic
as educators. Education in Alberta, we are grateful
This year, Holy Spirit Catholic to both God and our provincial par-
Schools will remain focused on our ish family that loves us, supports us,
Faith Plan, Growing in Faith Together and stands up for us. Please continue
(GIFT). Our guiding image for this to pray with us and for us. Along with
plan is a beautiful tree that will our students, our families, our staff,
be revealed over three years. The and our parishes, we look forward to
aim of the plan’s first year was to a beautiful year of Growing in Spirit Rooted in Christ
be “Rooted in Christ,” developing a together! Growing in Spirit 11The Catholic Bishops Les évêques catholiques
of Alberta and the de l’Alberta et des
Northwest Territories Territoires du Nord-Ouest
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Sharing the Good News about our Human Nature
Catholic Education Sunday 2017
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is
Pope Francis
pleasing, is leading
whatever our Church into
is commendable, a process
if there is any of two (2) consecutive
excellence and if thereSynods on the
is anything Family.
worthy of
Therefore
praise, thinkin about
this synodal (Philour
experience,
these things.” 4:8). This teaching
Church provides from St. an
us with Paul captures to
opportunity well theatheart
look and
of Catholic
deepen oureducation.
appreciation Woven
for andthroughout,
commitment andto uniting,
Catholicthe rich variety
education of reliance
with its activitieson,
thatbutunfold
also
daily in our for
its support schools is the
Catholic mission
family to "thinkinabout
life. Indeed, these
Catholic things." Therefore,
educational circles, weit often
is incumbent upon
hear mention
everyone involved in the ministry
of the Family-Parish-School of Catholic
axis or tripod on whicheducation
and aroundto ensure
which thethat by means
education of ourof our
curriculum
young people content, extra-curricular activity, and Christian witness, our students are immersed in
happens.
the true, the good, and the beautiful and helped to ponder them deeply in the light of our
Catholic faith.
The placing of the word ‘Family’ first in the ‘tripod’ is not accidental, because the initial education
Truth
and faith witnessing for children is within the family. In 2006 our bishops issued a letter on this,
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In his message
entitled, for World
“The Parent Communications
and the Catholic School.”DayAndearlier this year,
certainly in ourPope Francis
schools observed:
we find many "The
early Christians
children who arrive compared the human
having already mindato
received a constantly
good grinding
start on the journeymillstone; it istheir
of faith, from up to the
miller to determine
families. However, not what it will
only grind:
is this good wheat
increasingly or worthless
not the weeds.
case, but also Our today
we find mindsmanyare always
young
“grinding”, but it to
people coming is our
up to us to choose
Catholic schoolswhat
who to
dofeed thema(cf.
not have SAINT
Biblical JOHN CASSIAN,
understanding of human
Epistle to
nature itselfThe
Leontius)." andhuman
who are,mind seeks
on such naturally completely
questions, to know what is true.on
dependent Truth is a person,
the opinions of theJesus
Christ,
‘popularwho reveals Himself as "the Way, the Truth and the Life" (John 14:6). In Catholic
culture.’
education we feed the minds of our beloved students with truth by facilitating their encounter
with the Truth, who is Jesus.
This latter fact is a major challenge for Catholic schools and education but at the same time, is
Goodness
this not a great opportunity and occasion for evangelization?
"God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good." (Genesis 1:31) Catholic
education seeks to help our students be aware of their own inherent goodness as children made
in the image and likeness of God. Modern communications media, with its many illusory
Catholicism and therefore Catholic education has a rich and beautiful “Good News” about our
messages about what is "good," can distract our students away from this awareness. By placing
human nature in the light of our Risen Lord. Our Church’s proclamation on our humanity and
before them
therefore thethe Word
family of its
finds God, traditional
foundation devotionals
in the and the of
life and preaching celebration of lived
Jesus, who the sacraments,
and grew
up in the family of Nazareth.
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Catholic education offers our students the opportunity to be silent and hear the voice of God
summoning them to holiness and assuring them they are His beloved.
Beauty
By helping our students look upon reality through the lens of divine revelation, we lead them to
see the beautiful in what a purely human gaze often perceives as unattractive, namely, in the
faces of persons who are poor, sick, suffering and alone. Catholic education strives to make a
difference in the lives of individuals and in the wider community by challenging students to
recognize the inherent beauty and worth of every person, and to serve others, especially the
poor, with compassion and justice. By embracing the call to serve, the active response of our
students to anyone in need holds strong transformative potential for a world seeking justice,
peace and unity.
On Catholic Education Sunday, we give thanks to God for this beautiful ministry of the Church.
By the help of His grace, may we enable our students to ponder the true, good and beautiful,
and thus come to realize how God is present and at work in the world and in every moment of
their lives, leading them to salvation.
Catholic Bishops of Alberta and NWT
Most Reverend Richard W. Smith Most Reverend William McGrattan
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Archbishop of Edmonton Bishop of Calgary
Most Reverend Gregory J. Bittman Most Reverend Gerard Pettipas CSsR
Auxiliary Bishop of Edmonton Archbishop Grouard-McLennan
Most Reverend David Motiuk Most Reverend Mark Hagemoen
Bishop of the Ukrainian Eparchy of Edmonton Bishop of Mackenzie-Fort Smith
Most Reverend Paul Terrio
Bishop of St. Paul
5 November 2017
13School Consecrations to the
Immaculate Heart of Mary
by Ron Blackmer, Principal of St. Michael’s School, Medicine Hat
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n honour of the 100th anniversary Fatima and the appearances of Our
of the apparitions of our Blessed Lady urging them to pray the rosary
Mother at Fatima, schools within for the conversion of souls. Students
the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of and staff prayed the rosary followed students to understand our devo-
Education, as well as the Catholic by a special consecration prayer and tion to Mary and how God chooses
Education Office, consecrated their school blessing by Fr. Tomy Manjaly. even children to spread his salvation
buildings, staff and stu- throughout the world. The
dents to the Immaculate consecration celebration
Heart of Mary. This initia- held at St. Michael’s on
tive follows the consecra- Tuesday, October 10, was
tion of our country and part of the school’s ongo-
dioceses by bishops and ing devotion to our Blessed
parishes by priests earlier Mother which consists of a
this summer. weekly rosary making club
Director of Religious and rosary lunch club.
Education of Medicine Hat We have such a tremen-
Catholic, Jill Wilkinson, dous freedom in our Catho-
assisted administrators of lic schools to educate our
various schools, with parish priests, Our Catholic Faith is so rich in children in meaningful, life altering
to officially consecrate the schools meaningful traditions, which are experiences. This was one such mo-
in prayer services during the month imperative for our children to expe- ment that I pray will remain with our
of October. At St. Michael’s School, rience. The story of Fatima and the students and staff throughout their
students were reminded of the story examples of St. Jacinta, St. Francisco schooling experience and in years to
of the three shepherd children of and soon to be canonized, Lucia, help follow.
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A Message from Dr. Scott Morrison, Superintendent
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools, Okotoks
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n Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools, our he FrancoSud School Board was created in Au-
priority is hiring and forming practicing Catholic gust 2013 following the merger of the Southern
teachers who permeate their classrooms with faith Alberta Catholic and Francophone School Board
every moment of every day. Catholic schools are open and the Southern Alberta School Board. We have more
to all students who desire a faith based Catholic educa- than 3400 students attending 14 Francophone schools,
tion, and it is our goal to invite all of our students, those four of which are Catholic. The students from Ecole Notre
who are Catholic and those who are not, into as full of a Dame de la Paix and Ecole Ste. Marguerite Bourgeoys will
participation into our life of faith as is possible. Catholic celebrate Catholic Education Sunday Mass on November 5
education is a special gift and this gift is for all who desire at Ste. Famille Church in Calgary; and the students from
it! We strive to be a bridge builder between students/par- Ecole Notre Dame de Valées will celebrate Catholic Educa-
ents and the parish. Please pray for us as we endeavour tion Sunday with students from local Catholic schools at
14 to live our vocations with love. St. Mary’s Church, Cochrane.LIBRARY NEWS
Carol Hollywood and Jane-Rose Ediau
(403) 218-5510
Rediscovering the Art of Dying
Rediscovering the Art of Dying: unbearable physical pain. Reasons usually include psy-
How Jesus’ Experience and Our Stories Reveal a chological distress, uncertainly about what will happen,
New Vision of Compassionate Care loss of control and fears of abandonment, loss of dignity,
by Nuala Kenny • Toronto: Novalis, 2017 or guilt about being a burden. Yet much of this suffer-
ing can and should be relieved, and the suffering that is
I
n the archives of the Sisters, faithful inevitable can be a positive and redemptive
companions of Jesus there are wonder- part of life.
ful stories about Sisters past and pres- Here we are challenged by suffering in
ent. Particularly striking is the beauty and life and the reality of death. The issue of
care expressed in the stories of the Sisters’ euthanasia requires that we confront these
deaths, each recounted in loving, respectful issues in the light of our faith and consider
detail. Each moment is told in an honest what makes a “good death?” This book helps
appraisal of the pain but also with a joy us pick through the ethical issues, giving
that looks towards the goal – the meeting us the tools with which to have those dif-
with God in Heaven. These stories come ficult discussions with family and friends.
from days when few palliative measures Far from being depressing, this book gives
were known and yet death was regarded, us the gift of greater understanding of our
not as the terrifying medical event it so world and our God. It has given me a deeper
often is portrayed as today, but as a natural understanding of and respect for the stories
and important culmination of life draw- of the Sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus.
ing the community together to attend to the dying one. The book is available at the Catholic Pastoral Centre
The Sisters truly practice the “ars moriendi” the art of a Library, from Novalis (www.novalis.ca) or through your
good death. favourite bookstore.
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Sr. Nuala Kenny invites us to reflect on suffering,
illness, dependence, disability and death. Far from be-
ing depressing, this is a journey through Jesus’ Passion
setting it against vignettes of patients experiencing and
making choices in our present-day medical system. Sr.
Nuala is a sure guide; a Sister of Charity of Halifax, a
medical doctor, and a writer in the fields of health care
and ethics, she has received many honours, including the
Order of Canada. Sr. Nuala wrote this book in response to
Canada’s heartbreaking journey towards the legalization SERVING FAMILY ENTERPRISES
of medically assisted dying in Canada in 2015. Having SERVING FAMILY ENTERPRISES
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www.cardinalfa.comA Fond Farewell to Sr. Liz
by Sr. Terry Smith, fcJ for the Women Religious in the Diocese
S
ister Elizabeth Lynch has been were from the USA, one from Cha-
a member of the Sisters of St. tham, ON and a postulant was from
Ursula of the Chatham Union for Toronto. The superior was Sr. Angela
63 years. Growing up in what is now Sidley. The order was independent of
called the district of Cliff Bungalow, other Ursuline communities and was who entered from the West travelled
she attended Holy Angels Elementary officially called Calgary Ursulines, a to Chatham for their religious forma-
and Junior High School and St. Mary’s corporation unto themselves. They tion. The Sisters in our diocese opened
Girls’ High School in Calgary. Since established the first English speaking a convent in Drumheller in 1935 to
her profession and training to be a novitiate in Western Canada. respond to the bishop’s request for
teacher, she has been missioned to The Sisters taught in St. Anne’s, social workers in that town. They also
Ridgetown, ON, Rockyford, AB, and Holy Angels and Sacred Heart Schools taught music and kindergarten. For
Edmonton. She taught elementary and in later years at St. Charles, St. many years Ursulines gave catechism
grades over a course of 19 years and Paul, Forest Lawn, St. Margaret’s classes to students of public schools
then moved into pastoral ministry in and St. Francis High schools. They on Saturdays and did the same in
Stratford, ON, Drumheller, AB and also had a music school in Calgary. In various country places during the
Calgary. In Calgary she also served as 1929, they were asked to send Sisters summers.
a diocesan chaplain in long term care to Rockyford. There they taught at Sr. Elizabeth, the last Ursuline
and worked with AHS in Chaplaincy St. Rita’s and had boarders from the of Chatham in our diocese, will be
at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. country during the week. leaving Calgary in mid-November.
It was 1921 when the first Ursu- In 1934, the Calgary Ursulines We thank Sister and all of her con-
line Sisters came to the Diocese at were amalgamated with the Chatham gregation who so generously served
the request of Bishop McNally. Two Union of Ursulines. Young women southern Alberta.
50th Jubilee Anniversary of Canadian Martyrs Parish
Submitted by Joanne Allen and Peter Farkas, Canadian Martyrs Parish • Photo by Victor Panlilio
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n September 23, we celebrated pel message: “…the first will be last Forte from the 10th Anniversary, “…
the 50th Anniversary of Cana- and the last shall be first” [Matthew through it all the families of Canadian
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dian Martyrs Parish. It was 20: 1 - 16] At the beginning of the 50 Martyrs formed a strong community
a joyous event capping off a year of years, the parishioners built up the of faithful and loyal people that work
special events and planning. The choir, parish memories with many sacra- together in a most remarkable man-
under the direction of Andreas and ments performed; and now the new- ner….” In a toast to the priests who
Kathryn Berko, was jubilant in song. est parishioners continue on! had served, and continue to serve as
Kathryn composed The Mass of the Following the Mass, parishioners the parish’s pastors, being men who
Canadian Martyrs, while Caroline Pan- and guests attended a dinner and had brought life to the inanimate
lilio composed the Responsorial Psalm. gathering at Varsity Community Hall building — no matter how beauti-
where we enjoyed speeches and par- ful — and the visible results of 50
ish entertainment along with the St. years of their dedicated, visionary
Francis School Jazz Ensemble. With hard work, all rose in their honour
250 people present, the mood was cel- and in thanks to those pastors absent
ebratory and included much visiting or whom have gone before us.
among parishioners, past and pres- The Closing Hymn at the Mass
ent, including pastors. Fr. Vincent’s echoed the 50th Anniversary theme: “We
address traced the pioneer spirit of are a pilgrim people, we are the Church
Bishop McGrattan spoke elo- the Canadian Martyrs to the parish’s of God. A family of believers, disciples of
quently about a church building and first priest Msgr. Joseph Le Forte and the Lord. United in one spirit, ignited by
its relationship to the community other founding parishioners, some of the fire. Still burning through the ages,
16 over 50 years. He reiterated the Gos- whom were present. Quoting Msgr. Le still present in our lives.”Barb Raleigh-Smith Deacon Stephen Robinson
Online Training for Abuse Prevention
Protection of Minors and Vulnerable
Adults: The Vision and the Process To enroll in online abuse prevention training:
Pope Francis spoke the following words to the Congress 1. Go to the website, PraesidiumInc.com/EnrollNow
on Child Dignity in the Digital World on October 6, 2017: (note that the website name is case sensitive)
“The Gospel speaks to us of the affection with which Jesus 2. Enter the registration code: diocal
welcomes children; he takes them in his arms and blesses 3. Fill out the form and click the link to enroll (choose
them [cf. Mk 10:16], because ‘it is to such as these that the your own parish from the drop-down menu)
kingdom of heaven belongs’ [Mt 19:14]. Jesus’ harshest 4. Print the page or write down your user login and
words are reserved for those who give scandal to the little password for future reference
ones: ‘It would be better for them to have a great millstone 5. To begin taking training immediately, click the link
fastened around their neck and to be drowned in the or follow the instructions below to login later
depth of the sea’ [Mt 18:6]. It follows that we must work to
protect the dignity of minors, gently yet firmly, opposing To begin training:
with all our might the throwaway culture nowadays that 1. Go to the website, PraesidiumInc.com/LoginNow
is everywhere apparent, to the detriment especially of the 2. Enter your user login and password. Then click
weak and the most vulnerable, such as minors.” Login.
Every day, the vision of protecting minors and vul- 3. Click on the course image or title to begin. Several
nerable adults is continuing to become more and more courses are listed. The common initial training
integrated into the mainstream of our lives. We pray that courses are: Meet Sam, It Happened to Me, Keeping
there will come a time when what we do to prevent even Your Church Safe, and Your Policies. Annual
the possibility of abuse—sexual or otherwise—will seem refresher courses are assigned by your parish
as natural as buckling our children’s seat belts or waiting screening coordinator depending on your role
(see below).
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for the little ones to cross the street at a crosswalk.
4. Email your completion certificate to your parish
Praesidium™ Online Abuse Prevention screening coordinator and ministry coordinator.
Training for Clergy, Staff, and Volunteers
Across all of the Canadian dioceses, the Catholic com- Annual refresher training:
mitment to safe environments grows. Abuse prevention For those serving minors the refresher modules are:
education is a major plank in the construction of safe • 2017 - Abuse Prevention Refresher
environments. Consistent, high-quality training for the • 2018 - Duty to Report Mandated Reporter
entire ecclesial community is a critical component to sys- • 2019 - Bullying
tematically improve protection of minors and vulnerable • 2020 - Social Media
adults. All clergy, staff, volunteers serving the vulnerable For those serving the elderly the refresher module is:
sector, and parish leaders are required to complete initial • 2017 - Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect
abuse prevention training and annual refreshers. Any
parishioner may have access to our training to keep the The Diocese of Calgary, with assistance from our civil
vulnerable safe. authorities, will meet or exceed the safe environment
Both initial training and annual refreshers in abuse standards set out in our protocols Strengthening Our Par-
prevention are offered in the online format. Ask your ish Communities. Contact your pastor, parish screening
parish screening coordinator if you have already been coordinator, email barbara.smith@calgarydiocese.ca or
enrolled for online training in abuse prevention. You can stephen.robinson@calgarydiocese.ca or telephone (403)
self-enrol through the Praesidium™ website, as follows: 218-5549 with any questions or concerns. 17Diocesan Saturday, November 18
Holy Spirit CWL Craft Sale
Dates
More than 40 tables of handcrafted gifts.
Place: Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 10827 - 24th Street SW
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Gail Poshtar, gailposh@telusplanet.net or phone
(403) 803-6543
Tuesday, November 7 Sunday, November 19
Planting a Future: Planned Giving Seminar Family Model Boat Building Retreat
Place: Catholic Pastoral Centre, 120 - 17th Avenue SW Theme: “Jesus and His Fishing Buddies”
Time: Registration 1:30 p.m.; Session: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. With Sr. Madeleine Gregg, fcJ
Contact: Doreen Thibeault, (403) 218-5522 Place: FCJ Centre, 219 - 18th Avenue SW
Time: 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 12 - Tuesday November 14 Cost: Parent and one child, $50; Family, $80
Parish Mission: Looking for Jesus Contact: FCJ Centre, (403) 228-4215
With: Fr. Tomas Rosica, CSB
Place: St. Anthony’s Church, 5340 - 4th Street SW Monday, Nov. 20 and Friday, Dec. 8 & Saturday, Dec. 9
Time: (Sunday evening to Tuesday evening) from 7:00 p.m. “For Better and Forever” Marriage Preparation Program
Contact: (403) 252-1137 For couples preparing for marriage, including those living
together; previously married; beginning marriage with
Wednesday, November 15 children; couples 45+; or those already civilly married
Red Mass • Prayer for judges, lawyers, law school seeking to validate their marriage in the Catholic Church.
professors, law students, and government officials Place: Catholic Pastoral Centre, 120 - 17th Avenue SW
Presider: Bishop McGrattan Times: Mon./Fri., 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Sat., 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: St. Mary’s Cathedral, 219 - 18th Avenue SW Register: (403) 218-5505
Time: 5:00 p.m.; Reception to follow.
Register for Reception: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ Tuesday, November 21
calgarys-annual-red-mass-tickets-37790435209 Men’s Rosary League
Contact: calgary.stmlg@gmail.com The Most Holy Rosary prayed by a group of men
once per month.
Friday, November 17 - Sunday, November 19 Place: Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 4747 - 30th Street SW
Men’s Weekend Retreat Time: 7:00 p.m.
Theme: Male Journeys, A Courage and Renewal Experience Contact: (403) 273-0621 for more information
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Based on the work of Parker J. Palmer led by Dan Hines
Place: FCJ Centre, 219 - 18th Avenue SW Friday, November 24
Contact: FCJ Centre, (403) 228-4215 Memorial Liturgy
A prayer service for those mourning the loss of a child
Saturday, November 18 through a miscarriage or stillbirth.
Support Adolescents through Grief and Loss Presider: Bishop William McGrattan
Special interest to parents and teachers Place: Sacred Heart Church, 1307 - 14th Street SW
Grief workshop with Sr. Ger Curran, fcJ (Counsellor) Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: FCJ Centre, 219 - 18th Avenue SW Contact: http://www.miscarriageliturgy.ca or
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; $100 includes lunch call (403) 218-5500
Contact: FCJ Centre, (403) 228-4215
Friday, December 1
Saturday, November 18 Catholic Speed Dating • Christmas Event
Lay Associations Conference Are you looking for a good Catholic man or woman?
With: Bishop McGrattan and Fr. Adrian Martens Age Range #1: Women: 24 to 32 and Men: 27 to 35
Place: Catholic Pastoral Centre, 120 - 17th Avenue SW Age Range #2: Women: 33 to 41 and Men: 36 to 44
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost: $10 includes lunch Place: St. Thomas More Church, 15 Templebow Road NE
Contact: calgarydiocese.ca/news-events/events or Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; Event begins at 7:30 p.m.
18 phone (403) 218-5523 to register Register: www.CatholicSpeedDating.ca or (587) 333-1099You can also read
