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.
SOME of St. Mary's HEADLINE NEWS: for complete Parish news see our Weekly Bulletin
See New Advent message from Fr. Dennis & Fr. Joe in "Featured" below.
Special Letter and Reflection from Fr. Dennis. Click the "Featured" button.
Advent PENITENTIAL SERVICE Wed., Dec. 13th at 7 pm.
SNOW SHOVELS! St. Timothy's 2023 Christmas Fundraiser. See "Featured."
For St. Mary's Christmas Season Schedule, click HERE.
Cochrane Activettes are collecting gifts at the church for Christmas giving till Dec. 3rd only. See "Featured."
Ladies of St. Mary's present Cookie Walk & Christmas Cafe on Sat., Dec. 9th from 10 am to 1 pm at the church. Can you help with the baking? — see "Featured" for details.
BLESSING of your family's Nativity Scene BABY JESUS (Bambinelli) during Masses Dec. 16-17.
Featured:
click any button for its corresponding information
PARISH STAFF:
Fr. Dennis Vavrek, ofm Pastor
Fr. Dennis is available for Confessions or just to talk. Please call 403-932-2944 to make an appointment, or EMAIL at: dennis.vavrek@franciscanfriars.ca FOR EMERGENCIES: call Mount St. Francis Retreat at: 403-932-2012 OR call Fr. Dennis' cell at 780-668-0145
Fr. Joe Glaab, ofm
Part-time Associate Pastor
Fr. Joe's ministry is divided between St. Mary’s Parish and Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre. To reach Fr. Joe for Confession or a chat, call the Parish Office, 403-932-2944 or EMAIL: jofglaab@hotmail.com
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 at: ron.fortier@calgarydiocese.ca
Charlene Jennings
is our Administrator/ Parish Accountant. She's available at 403-932-2944 OR by EMAIL at secretary@stmaryscochrane.ca and also at accounting@stmaryscochrane.ca
Joseph Kadmous
is our on-site Custodian. To reach him, call the Parish Office;
403-932-2944.
What does it mean to belong at St. Mary's?
*Click on any image above to discover more!
If 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 help run errands, do your grocery shopping, and/or pick up prescription drugs . . . Lean On Us — LeanOnUs2020@gmail.com