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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
Welcome to
St. Mary's in Cochrane!
St. Mary's in Cochrane!
"A place to belong in Christ"
"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.
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.
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.
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.
Several Parish NEWS items are listed below. But for EVERYTHING ELSE happening at St. Mary's, see our WEEKLY BULLETIN available HERE OR check out the parish events month by month in our EVENT CALENDAR available HERE.
Aug. 8— ST. FRANCIS JUBILEE MASS, BBQ & FAMILY FESTIVAL. See 'Featured' for details.
Aug. 30— St. Mary's OUTDOOR MASS and BBQ. See 'Featured' for details.
Registration for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist now OPEN. Deadline is Sept. 27, 2026—see 'Featured' below. Info on registration for Confirmation is forthcoming. The deadline is not until Jan. 27, 2027.
*NEW* August message from Fr. Joe in 'Featured' below.
MULTIPLY the HOPE Campaign—for the latest, see the "JULY UPDATE" below. OR go to this page.
Sept 11—special celebration of The Feast of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary (the patroness of our parish) with Rosary (6 pm) and Mass (7 pm).
Sept. 20—GOLF TOURNAMENT- hosted by St. Mary's Knights of Columbus. See 'Featured' below for details.
BABYSITTING HELP NEEDED during Sacramental Prep Courses: specific dates in Oct. and Nov. 2026 as well as in Feb. and Mar. of 2027. See details in 'Featured.'
ONLINE GIVING—see the button in 'Featured' below.
Music Ministry—can you help? Contact the parish office.
Pastoral Care—can you help? Contact the parish office.
PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS— see Footer notice at the bottom of all pages of this website.
St. Mary's KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS have their own website. Click HERE.
NOTE the NEW DONATION TOTAL reached via the Multiply the Hope campaign to St. Mary's Building Fund over the SUMMER 2026.
(Compare it to the JUNE Update below and to the right). ↘︎
*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 at 403-932-2944 to make an appointment.
IN EMERGENCY: call Mount St. Francis Retreat at 403-932-2012 or EMAIL: jofglaab@hotmail.com
Ron Fortier, Deacon
Ron Fortier, Deacon
Deacon Ron is available
by appointment
for anyone who
would like to talk
with him.
To set up a time,
please
call the Parish Office at
403-932-2944
or EMAIL: ron.fortier@calgarydiocese.ca
Joseph Kadmous
Custodian
Contact Parish Office at 403-932-2944.
What does it mean to belong at St. Mary's?
What does it mean to belong at St. Mary's?
*Click any image below to discover more!
Should you need help, just ask. We're here for you.
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 illness or being homebound. 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
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