A place to belong in Christ
We are a community of faith, trusting in God's love, open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit working within each member. We aim to model ourselves after Christ and answer the call to serve Him in others.
Welcome to
St. Mary's in Cochrane!
"A place to belong in Christ"
St. Mary's is a parish in the town of Cochrane, Alberta, and part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary.
For over 125 years, our church has strived to be a welcoming place where people’s lives can be transformed by the love of God encountered in Scripture, in the sacraments, and in fellowship with one another.
Whether you’re a practicing Catholic or someone who’s been away from the Church for awhile, we welcome you here to our parish community, invite you to encounter Christ, and join us in the work of building his Kingdom.
What does it mean to belong at St. Mary's?
*Click any image below to discover more!
Some Parish HEADLINES are listed here and in 'FEATURED' below.
But for ALL of St. Mary's news see the Weekly Bulletin HERE.
Dec. 18th — Advent PENITENTIAL SERVICE at 7:00 pm.
Dec. 24/25 — CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES: Christmas Eve at 4, 6, 8, and 10 pm. And Christmas Day at 10 am.
Dec. 6-14 — "Did You Know?" a special project by the Parish Council to help enhance our understanding of the Catholic faith as a parish. This weekend the topic is "The Second Week of Advent" click HERE.
Dec. 6-14 — Find some ADVENT inspiration from Warren Harbeck HERE.
R.I.P Bishop Fred Henry. May the Lord bless and keep him.
Dec.7th — Cookie Walk and Christmas Café. See 'Featured.' Calling all BAKERS for help.
Now — CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS CHOIR— see p. 1 of Bulletin for how to join, help out, and practice Dec. 12, 19.
Ongoing — Advent MANGER OF PRAYER INTENTIONS, cards and envelopes. See 'Featured' for the details.
Dec. 7th — Family Fun Night Christmas Party. See Bulletin, p. 4 for details.
Dec. 8th ends — Cochrane Activettes "Share Your Christmas" at St. Mary'. Click HERE for details.
Ongoing — Christmas Ornaments Fundraiser, see p. 3 of Bulletin.
Dec. 8th — 'Christmas-at-the-Mount' Christmas pageant. See Bulletin p. 6 for details.
Dec. 11 — Advent 'Day Away Retreat.' See Bulletin p. 6 for details.
Dec. 13th — Youth Christmas Party. See Bulletin, p. 4 for details.
Dec. 14/15 — Special collection for Mission Mexico.
*Featured: click any button for its corresponding information
PARISH STAFF:
Fr. Joe Glaab, ofm, Pastor
To reach Fr. Joe for Confession or to chat, call the Parish Office, 403-932-2944 to make an appointment.
OR EMAIL: jofglaab@hotmail.com
IN EMERGENCY: call Mount St. Francis Retreat : 403-932-2012
Ron Fortier, Deacon
Deacon Ron is available by appointment for anyone who would like to talk with him. To set up a time, call the Parish Office at 403-932-2944 or EMAIL: ron.fortier@calgarydiocese.ca
Charlene Jennings
is our Administrator/ Parish Accountant. She's available at 403-932-2944 OR EMAIL at secretary@stmaryscochrane.ca and accounting@stmaryscochrane.ca
Joseph Kadmous
is our on-site Custodian. To reach him, call the Parish Office at 403-932-2944.
Should you need help, just ask. We're here for you.
St. Mary's Parish has a group available to help the vulnerable and those stranded due to the impact of Covid-19 or other illness. If help is needed, this team can run errands, do your grocery shopping, and/or pick up prescription drugs . . . Lean On Us can be reached at: LeanOnUs2020@gmail.com