16Th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Weekly refections can be found here: Vatican News | The Sunday Website Sunday Connection | CCCB Refection (new link)

Daily and Sunday Mass Prayers & Readings: CCCB Daily Readings 2021 World Day of the Poor (pick the desired date)

The Fifth World Day of the Poor will be observed on 14 November Full schedule of Parish 2021. In the message, entitled “The poor you will always have with Livestream Masses: https://www.catholicyyc you” (Mk 14:7), Pope Francis states: “The poor, always and .ca | TELUS Optik TV everywhere, evangelize us, because they enable us to discover in Ch. 877 (choose new ways the true face of the Father. ‘They have much to teach us. Diocese of Calgary tile Besides participating in the sensus fdei, they know the suffering logo). For other online Christ through their own sufferings. It is necessary that we all let Masses, visit Salt+Light TV, Shalom World TV, ourselves be evangelized by them. EWTN and Vision TV

The new evangelization is an invitation to recognize the salvifc June Edition of power of their lives and to place them at the centre of the Church’s Faithfully journey. We are called to discover Christ in them, to lend them our The June edition of Faithfully voice in their causes, but also to be their friends, to listen to them, to was released on Thursday, June 10, 2021. understand them and to welcome the mysterious wisdom that God ● Read June Faithfully wants to communicate to us through them. Our commitment does ● Subscribe to Faithfully not consist exclusively of activities or programmes of promotion and assistance; what the Holy Spirit mobilizes is not an unruly activism, but above all an attentiveness that considers the other in a certain Beyond Bulletin Insert - Diocese of Calgary

sense as one with ourselves. This loving attentiveness is the beginning of a true concern for their person which inspires me effectively to seek their good’ (Evangelii Gaudium, 198-199).” Pope Francis established the World Day of Poor following the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in November 2016. ● Message for the 2021 World Day of the Poor

Chip in for Kids

Feed the Hungry and Shaw Charity Classic invite you to Chip in for Kids by texting KIDS099 to 30333 to donate $10 and help us feed one Calgarian in need at a time! To make your generous contribution go further, Shaw will match your donation and the matched donation amount will then be matched again by the Shaw Charity Classic, up to an additional 50 per cent. Your $10 donation can grow into a donation of $30 to support Feed the Hungry Program!

The donations and matched contributions raised through the Chip in for Kids program will help ensure that charities like ours are able to continue supporting children and youth in our community. Download Graphic

New resources on Residential Schools

Some resources have been added to the frontpage of our website www.calgarydiocese.ca:

● The History of Residential Schools by D. Farrow (First Things) ● Canada's Trudeau Fans the Flame of Blame (NCR Register) ● Unmarked graves were documented years ago but most of us looked away (B. Liley, Toronto Sun) ● For your convenience, all the TRC Final Reports links are now listed, including Missing Children and Unmarked Burials (Vol. 4, National Truth & Reconciliation Report in 2015) Beyond Bulletin Insert - Diocese of Calgary

Pray the Pope's Intention - July 2021

Pope's July 2021 Prayer Intention: We pray that, in social, economic and political situations of confict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.

Watch the Pope’s Video for July 2021 - https://youtu.be/gjaOjJ1oqkU

Pope Francis: The Bible says that whoever fnds a friend has found a treasure. I would like to invite everyone to go beyond their groups of friends and build social friendship, which is so necessary for living together well.

We especially need to have a renewed encounter with the most impoverished and vulnerable, those on the peripheries. And we need to distance ourselves from populisms that exploit the anguish of the people without providing solutions, proposing a mystique that solves nothing. We must fee from social enmity which only destroys, and leave “polarization” behind. And this isn’t always easy, especially today when part of our politics, society and media are bent on creating enemies so as to defeat them in a game of power.

Dialogue is the path to seeing reality in a new way, so we can live with passion the challenges we face in constructing the common good. Let us pray that, in social, economic, and political situations of confict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship, men and women who always hold out a helping hand, and may no spaces of enmity and war remain.

Worth Sharing

1. 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Bulletin Shorts, free to use Mass Readings | Hard Work Requires Rest. After all the traveling light last week to do ministry, Jesus tries to take the apostles away for some rest. But the people see them go, discover where they are headed, and get there frst. Oh, my! So, Jesus ministers to them by teaching many things. After we work hard at mercy works, sometimes we can rest. Sometimes not. ○ How can I fnd some rest from work in the quiet place of prayer? ○ How can my restful prayer strengthen me to do more? ○ What will I do next? (Source: Diocese of Springfeld)

2. Kids Resources: 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time ○ Gospel Refection: Jesus and his disciples wanted to get away and spend some time resting by themselves, but it didn't quite work out like that. Jesus shows the crowd compassion. How will you follow Jesus’ example of compassion this week? (Source: CAVOD) ○ Kid's Bulletin for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time ○ Colouring page this Sunday Beyond Bulletin Insert - Diocese of Calgary

○ Sunday Connection for 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Gr. 1-8) ○ Children's Sunday Liturgy programs for 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time i. NEW! Children's Liturgy weekly leafet for leaders or parents by CAFOD, with gospel refection, intercession & activity suggestions) - produced by CAVOD. Download Word fle ii. Children's Liturgy at home for leaders or parents - by Catholic Children's Liturgy iii. Does your parish have online Sunday program for children? If so, please share it with [email protected]

3. New Career opportunities ○ Ascension Parish in Calgary has an opening for a part-time Caretaker ○ Holy Name in Calgary has an opening for a part-time Sacrament Preparation Coordinator. Visit catholicyyc.ca/careers to view more information about the positions, including qualifcations and how to apply.

4. Certifcate in Catholic Studies Benedcit XVI Institute for New Evangelization is offering faith formation courses on various aspects of the Catholic faith. All are offered online, so you can study from the comfort of home and work around your personal schedule. Each course runs fve weeks and costs just $85. Take an individual course for interest, or work toward one or all of the twenty two specialized Certifcates in Catholic Studies. This cycle starts on August 9, 2021. Students can register online at newman.edu/ccs. For any questions, contact Sandra at 780-392-2450 ext. 2214, or email [email protected] | Download brochure

5. Reminder: First International Family Festival with Seeds of the Word Starting today! The Seeds of the Word Community invites you to participate in this grand event! From July 14-18, we will celebrate the joy of being a family with programs for all ages: kids, teens, young adults, adults and the elderly!With the theme: "The glorious freedom of the children of God" , the program will have artistic presentations, moments of prayer, talks, workshops and much more! Everything will be online and for the frst time International! Available in six languages (Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, French and Dutch). To sign up, call Sr. Agatha at (587) 892-9673 or email [email protected]

6. No one has right to burn churches Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett, Cardus Religious Freedom Institute Director, strongly condemned the growing violence and hatred aimed at the Catholic Church: Religious hatred “is a product of grave ignorance and an equally grave inability to see in the other one’s own humanity.” Read more

7. Why is it okay to harm Christian places of worship in Canada? National Post featured Rex Murphy's column: "If 10 or 20 holy places from any other major religion had been attacked, what would have been the reaction from governments and the media?" "Those who some would expect (wrongly) to most Beyond Bulletin Insert - Diocese of Calgary

easily let these attacks pass, Indigenous people, have been among the strongest and most persuasive in their condemnation and disavowal. There’s a combination of charity and resilience in some of their statements that is as rare as it is commendable... Those carrying the sharpest burdens sometimes have the widest hearts." Read more

8. Pope Francis calls for an end of violence in Haiti Pope Francis joins the Haitian Bishops' urgent appeal to criminal ganglords and conficting parties to depose arms and allow the country to resume a journey of peace and harmony. The Holy Father called on conficting Haitian parties and gangsters to end the spiral of violence in which the country as been plunged. “I join the heartfelt appeal of the country’s Bishops to ‘depose arms, choose life, choose to live together fraternally in the common interest of all and in the interest of Haiti,” he said. Read more

9. How can you continue to stay in a church? Fr. Ron Rolheiser: "Several weeks ago after giving a lecture at a religious conference, the frst question from the audience was this one: How can you continue to stay in a church that played such a pivotal part in setting up and maintaining residential schools for the Indigenous people of Canada?" Read more

10. Don’t just receive: Unite your heart in the sacrifce of the Mass We are called to worship God and unite all our works, joys and sufferings with Christ’s perfect act of self-giving love. And we do that most fully in the Holy Sacrifce of the Mass. Dr. Edward Sri talks about the worship of God, that it's not just about receiving. It's about giving our entire lives. "When we go to Mass, we in a very real sense go to Calvary, for the mystery of Calvary is made present to us sacramentally." Read more

11. We want to share your great photos! – Got a great photo? Whether it's parish life, ministry life or home life, the Diocese of Calgary is wanting to promote daily Catholic life in action. Submit your photo by going to catholicyyc.formstack.com/forms/photosubmission

12. Catholic Family Books OSV asked dozens of Catholic parents for the books they recommend to other parents to help with raising kids in the faith. Prayer books, chapter books, picture books, parenting and advice books—you name it, they delivered. Check out the selection

13. Confession resources Here are some resources that might help individuals and family in your community when you promote your parish confession schedule: ○ Diocesan printable Confession card for children (includes examination of conscience, step-by-step and simple act of contrition) ○ Printable examination of conscience for children ○ Goodconfession.com Beyond Bulletin Insert - Diocese of Calgary

○ In depth examination of conscience ○ Printable guide to Confession for adults (provided by Knights of Columbus ○ Video: Making a good confession (Fr. Mike Schmitz) ○ Video: Bringing the same sins to confession? Try this

Ride for Refuge #nobikesrequired

Elizabeth House will again be participating as a partner charity in the Ride for Refuge ending on October 2, 2021. Our goal is to support the great work that Elizabeth House accomplishes, in offering young pregnant women and young women with babies a safe and loving home, while empowering their journey to independent living. This year our ambition is larger and with your help we hope to reach our lofty goal!

#NOBIKESREQUIRED to participate at 2021 Ride for Refuge! Register yourself, gather your friends, and select a fundraising activity you love. Do whatever you can, wherever you can, and sky is the limit. Of course you can still do the 5km,10km cycling, or the 5 km walks, but you don’t have to!

Want some ideas? Here’s some fundraising ideas you can organize instead: litter pickup day, lose 5-10 pounds for Elizabeth House, 10k steps for a week, hike Kilimanjaro virtually, anniversary celebration ($__ for every year you’ve been married?), cooking class, knit for Refuge, board game tournament, shave your beard/head, paint and offer 2 ballots to win it for a $50 donation, more ideas at: rideforrefuge.org/freestyle

SO WHAT’S NEXT? Beyond Bulletin Insert - Diocese of Calgary

1. Be a team captain and register a team from your parish/ministry or yourself at rideforrefuge.org 2. Pick “Elizabeth House” as the charity 3. Get started! Pick the fundraising activities, and recruit team members. You can pick a fundraising activity for the whole team, or encourage members to run their own fundraising activities #freestyle. Need more ideas for fundraising activity? Visit: https://rideforrefuge.org/freestyle ○ Team members can fundraise their own #freestyle activity, or join the team activity ○ Those who just want to donate can do so online. ○ Each participant that raise over $150 get a free tee-shirt and for youths under 17 they only need to raise $75. ○ All activities need to be complete by Oct. 2, 2021 ○ Donations can be made online or by way of pledge sheets | Download Pledge Sheets

This fall should mark the reopening of our parish communities. What better way to celebrate than with an activity that will bring us all together with a common goal of raising awareness and funds for Elizabeth House!

If you have any questions or need ideas on how to fundraise or use the Ride for Refuge website, please contact Real Phaneuf, our 2021 Ride for Refuge Coordinator at [email protected] – and he’ll be happy to assist you!

Retrouvaille Weekend Online

A message from Retrouvaille Calgary: Beyond Bulletin Insert - Diocese of Calgary

Most marriages go through hard times. It takes work to keep our relationships healthy and growing. If you need help rebuilding and rediscovering the love you once had for each other, Retrouvaille is offering a weekend program, and post follow-up sessions to get you headed toward renewal. There is always hope for your relationship and the time to heal is now. Next Weekend: Sep. 10 -12, 2021. To register, contact 403-901-9582 or email [email protected]

Used Book Sale at Holy Spirit Parish

Holy Spirit CWL is delighted to once again hold our popular Used Book Sale on Saturday, Sep. 18 from 9 am to 3 pm. Funds raised support scholarships and educational opportunities. All books are 50¢ each.

You are invited to drop off your gently used books at Holy Spirit Catholic Church beginning August 15. Note: NO textbooks, encyclopedias or magazines. Beyond Bulletin Insert - Diocese of Calgary

Updated guidelines for Stage 3

The updated guidelines through this page: catholicyyc.ca/blog/covid19 - it's also available on our front page by clicking "COVID-19 in the Diocese" button.

Creation Care School - Free Courses Creation Care School offers pastoral staff a selection of quality courses which explore integral ecology developed by Pope Francis in his encyclical Laudato Si' (2015). "This school is for Christians who want to get involved in environmental action and awareness in their own local church. When a whole faith community starts caring for Creation, your church gets new media coverage and youth wanting to participate."

Instructor: Norman Levesque, who is the diocesan ofcer for Creation Care Ministry since 2011 in the Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil (near Montreal) and a member of the Laudato Si' working group of the Vatican Dicastery for Integral Human Development. Here are two free courses for you: ● Greening your church in 10 steps (1 hr) ● Laudato Si': A revolutionary encyclical (1 hr) ● More courses here

Ignite AB this year is going to be a 4-day Catholic summer camp for teens (going into grade 9 through graduating grade 12) who desire to grow in holiness! This jam-packed week is filled with excellent talks, amazing people, daily Mass, epic large group activities, Reconciliation, Adoration, praise and worship, and much more! Youth will grow in the knowledge of Christ and the Church and be empowered to go forward while striving to be a modern-day saint and a light to the world!

When: August 17-20, 2021 from 1:30 pm to 9 pm (Tuesday to Friday) Where: Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, Calgary, AB For more information or to register, visit f2f.ca/ignite Beyond Bulletin Insert - Diocese of Calgary

Resources for mental health

“Physically healthy should also include a focus on our mental and spiritual well-being.” says Sr. Donna Marie Perry, psychotherapist and social worker in the Diocese of Calgary. “Not all families are healthy,” says Sr. Perry. She urges people who see others struggling to reach out with kindness. Where appropriate, you can also recommend they access support from community-based organizations. (Mental health matters, Faithfully).

Have you encountered anyone in need of access to help with mental health? Below is a list of handy mental health resources for you to share: ● Calgary Counselling Centre: 403-691-5991 + online counselling ● Catholic Family Service: 403-205-5295. Rapid Access Counselling: 403-233-2360 or email [email protected] ● Distress Centre: 403-266-4357 - available 24/7. ● Eastside Family Centre: 403-299-9696 - telephone and e-therapy. ● Kid’s Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 ● Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642 ● Access Mental Health: 403-943-1500 For other barrier free consultation sessions (Calgary area), you may consider referring those in need with this online service: communityconnectyyc.ca

Bishop's Message - June 2021

I will give you shepherds after my own heart In recent weeks there is a lot of pain in the heart of our Lord with the suffering brought about by the long history of residential schools in our country. Bishop McGrattan invites us to ask the Lord for the desire to be "formed after the heart of our Lord Jesus in His wisdom, understanding, and most of all in seeking forgiveness from others." Read more

Consecration to Saint Joseph The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) invites all group and families to deepen their Christian commitment through the act of consecration to Saint Joseph. By entrusting ourselves completely to the fatherly care and powerful intercession of the Church's patron saint, we are beseeching his help in living out those same virtues he did and so grow in the likeness of Christ evermore. This ritual of Consecration to St. Joseph can be used in parishes, religious communities and families, on a date chosen by the individual groups or families. Download the ritual: Consecration to Saint Joseph (PDF). Beyond Bulletin Insert - Diocese of Calgary

St. Joseph's Year catechesis for youth The CCCB has created online resources offering various prayers, devotions, catechetical resources for adults and children, as well as Church documents, all of which are dedicated to Saint Joseph.

This week we are highlighting the resources for catechetical activities for children and youth ● Ages 6-8 - Catechetical Activity | St. Joseph: A loving and caring father ● Ages 9-11 - Catechetical Activity | St Joseph: The worker ● Youth - Catechetical Activity

The Year of Amoris Laetitia Family

Through a series of 10 videos, the Holy Father, with the help of several families, invites us to journey together to rediscover the family as a gift, despite every problem, obstacle and challenge that families have to face today. In the frst video “Walking Together” Pope Francis and a family share about the beauty of being a family and how each person is called to lovingly care for the life of the family. Never a problem, families are always a gift and, in terms of the future, they are an opportunity. Each video is accompanied by a guide.

Development & Peace

Development and Peace (The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, or D&P) is the ofcial international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada and the Canadian member of Caritas Internationalis. Development and Peace is a membership led organization supported by parish collections, individual donations and government grants, principally from Global Affairs Canada.

For over 50 years, Development and Peace has supported 15,200 local initiatives in felds such as agriculture, education, community action as well as the consolidation of peace and advocacy for human rights in 70 countries. Inspired by Gospel values and in particular the preferential option for the poor, Development & Peace is to support the actions of people in the Global South so that they can take control of their destiny and educate Canadians on issues related to North-South imbalance.

Representing the west region in the Development and Peace National Council is Bishop William McGrattan. Read more about the National Council for Development and Peace here. Beyond Bulletin Insert - Diocese of Calgary

We are excited to announce that you can now give directly to Development and Peace-Caritas Canada from the Diocese of Calgary's Giving page at catholicyyc.ca/donatednp

We ask that you consider joining Development & Peace in their work for the poor and vulnerable. ● To learn more about Development & Peace, visit devp.org ● To join the local council in the Diocese of Calgary, contact [email protected] ● To donate to Development & Peace, visit catholicyyc.ca/donatednp.html

Patris Corde Guided Video Refections

In the Apostolic Letter Patris Corde (With a Father’s Heart), Pope Francis identifes the extraordinary attributes of St. Joseph as a “beloved, tender and loving, obedient, accepting, creatively-courageous, working father hidden in the shadows.” (cf. No 1-7). We have prepared a series of guided refections on each of the seven attributes. They may be used by individuals who wish to focus on only one or two of the attributes from home or in groups gathered in person or online.

● Video refections & guide here

Elizabeth House

Thank you for supporting Elizabeth house, a safe and loving home for pregnant and parenting women who are experiencing difcult challenges and provided them with the best start for a new life, building a better future for them and their children. With your help, donation received through the #Birdies4Kids fundraising presented by AltaLink has reached $79,053! Elizabeth House is very grateful for your help - and they hope you can help them with your continued support! Their hope is to raise $225,000. Donations gifted to Elizabeth House through #Birdies4Kids are matched up to 50% until August 15, 2021! To donate please visit https://shawcharityclassic.com/participating-charities/elizabeth-house/

The Jacket Racket & Street Sisters

Due to COVID restrictions on gatherings, PASS IT ON was unable to hold their annual winter clothing giveaway. Instead, they supported and promoted Jacket Racket, a volunteer organization that has been providing clean, gently used winter coats and accessories to Calgary children since the 1980's. Beyond Bulletin Insert - Diocese of Calgary

This year, PIO will also be supporting and promoting another charity – Street Sisters, a new organization which has emerged from Be the Change YYC. Street Sisters are a group of community based volunteers who literally go out onto the streets to connect with girls and women that are homeless, exploited, victims of trauma and abuse, and suffering from addiction or mental health issues. Besides connecting them with critical resources, Street Sisters meets immediate basic needs.

To read what impact you contributed through the 2020 Jacket Racket, and details of the upcoming 2021 Jacket Racket & Street Sister projects, click here.

Reduced tuition rates from DMU

Divine Mercy University (DMU) is the frst and only graduate school that integrates the science of psychology and proven therapeutic methods with the Catholic-Christian understanding of the person, marriage and the family. DMU provides educational instruction to all Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary applicants at a reduced tuition.

Parish members in good standing with their respective parish will receive a tuition reduction of 25% for any of the DMU online programs. To learn more about Divine Mercy University, contact divinemercy.edu | 703-416-1441

Online Faith Formation Courses

Certifcate in Catholic Studies The Benedict XVI Institute for New Evangelization offers a comprehensive selection of courses on various aspects of the Catholic faith. All are offered online. Each course runs fve weeks and costs $85. Take an individual course for interest, or work toward one or all of the twenty two specialized Certifcates in Catholic Studies. Students may register completely online at newman.edu/ccs Visit our website for further details and FAQs.

Other online formation opportunities These formation opportunities will help you with your faith journey and to help you grow closer to Christ. Find a list of webinars and courses on our diocesan website here.

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Weekly refections can be found here:

Vatican News | The Sunday Website | Sunday Connection Daily and Sunday Mass Prayers & Readings: CCCB Daily Readings (pick the desired date)

Livestreams

Full schedule of Parish Livestream Masses in the Diocese of Calgary is available at: https://www.catholicyyc.ca.

You can also watch parish Sunday Masses via TELUS Optik TV Ch. 876 and 877 (choose Diocese of Calgary tile logo). For other online Masses, visit Salt+Light TV, Shalom World TV, EWTN and Vision TV.

Our parishes rely on your Sunday offerings for maintenance and growth. You can also use the online giving page on the diocesan website to set up a one-time or recurring donation to your parish via credit-card. Funds donated will be transferred to the selected parish. Give now at https://www.catholicyyc.ca/donatetoparish [or contact your Parish to set up a direct debit deposit]. Beyond Bulletin Insert - Diocese of Calgary

Our parish relies on your Sunday offerings for maintenance and growth. By making your pre-authorized offertory gift, you are providing crucial support to care for your parish during this difcult time. You can also use the online giving page on the diocesan website to set up a one-time or recurring donation to your parish via credit-card. Funds donated will be transferred to the selected parish. Give now at https://www.catholicyyc.ca/donatetoparish [or contact your Parish to set up a direct debit deposit]. Beyond Bulletin Insert - Diocese of Calgary