WELCOME to St. Mary's Parish, Cochrane
A Message from Father Dennis:
After a long winter, a long Easter season, the Solemnities of the Ascension of Our Lord, Pentecost, the Trinity, and the Body and Blood of Christ, we are finally back to Ordinary Time.
And it's about time - it's almost the middle of June! And I finally get to wear my favourite vestment colour—green (Rider green!)—on Sunday.
Is there anything special about "Ordinary Time"? The answer is yes, because our God is a God of ordinary time. During this time of year we are reminded that our God prefers whispers to yelling and breezes to storms. Our Lord often quietly speaks to us in the ordinary events of everyday life. Are we listening? Do we see and appreciate the many blessings God shares with us each and every ordinary (and maybe not-so-ordinary) day?
Peace and all good,
FATHER DENNIS' email address is: dennis.vavrek@franciscanfriars.ca OR contact him at the Parish Office: 403-932-2944
FOR EMERGENCIES: call Mount St. Francis Retreat at 403-932-2012 OR call Fr. Dennis' cell at 780-668-0145
SUMMER AT ST. MARY’S: July and August Schedule:
- All Masses will continue as usual: Saturdays - 5:00 pm; Sundays - 10:00 am, Tuesdays - 7:00 pm; Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays - 9:00 am. Bethany Mass: Tuesday, Aug.14 at 1:30 pm. Big Hill Lodge Mass: Thursday, Aug. 9, at 10:30 am.
- Reconciliation & Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament With Benediction: Saturdays, 11 am - 12 noon.
- Summer Office Hours: - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8 am - 12 noon; Fridays 9 am - 12 noon, Closed all Statutory holidays.
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Deacon Dan Plamondon
supports Fr. Dennis in his
pastoral duties
at St. Mary's.
Thanks for all you do,
Deacon Dan!
Our LOCATION
St. Mary's
Catholic Church
Find us
just south
of the town center
and
east off Hwy 22
at James Walker Trail
&
River Heights Drive,
Cochrane,
Alberta
To learn
the story
behind
our
Tree-of-Life
Crucifix
click HERE.
CONFESSIONS:
Saturdays 11 am – 12 noon with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
and BenedictionTHE SACRAMENT of RECONCILIATION
is also available
30 minutes
prior to Daily Mass,
Tues - Fri. OR by appointment
MASS TIMES: (see SUMMER July–August SCHEDULE above)
and
Sunday: 10:00 am
TUESDAY EVENING 7:00 pm
on the second TUESDAY of each month
at 1:30 in the AFTERNOON when Mass
is celebrated at Cochrane Bethany Care Center
on the second THURSDAY of each month
at 10:30 in the MORNING when Mass
is celebrated at Cochrane Big Hill Lodge
Are You NEW to the PARISH?
- We extend a warm welcome to new parishioners. Please take a moment to fill out a printable or online NEW PARISHIONER'S REGISTRATION FORM. Registration will ensure you're included in Parish communications. If using the printable form, scan and EMAIL or FAX (403-932-4587) to our SECRETARY or just drop the hard copy into the collection basket next time you're at Mass. For a brochure explaining CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP CLICK HERE.
- A Ministry is a great way to become actively involved in our parish community. To see the many MINISTRIES at St. Mary's CLICK HERE.
- To volunteer in one of our parish ministries, CLICK HERE for the printable or online VOLUNTEER/STEWARDSHIP sign-up FORM. Complete and return the printable form by placing it in the collection basket at Mass or drop off your form at the Parish Office.
CURRENT and UPCOMING EVENTS—Stay informed:
- CLICK the EVENT NEWS tab at top of this page.
- Visit our CALENDAR and BULLETINS pages by clicking on the "Bulletins & Calendar" tab at the top of this page.
- Check out our FACEBOOK page
- And on TWITTER Follow @StMarysCochrane.
- We love having you as part of our FLOCK!! Get important updates via email and text on St. Mary's FlockNote. For information, click HERE.
Parish Mission Statement:
We are a community of faith trusting in God's love, open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit working within each member, attempting to model ourselves on Christ, and called to serve Him in others.