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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.
See special Pastoral Letter to the Faithful from Alberta Bishops regarding the Alberta Referendum, see 'Featured.'
Office is closed Mon., Oct. 12 for Thanksgiving Day. Fr. Joe begins vacation on Oct. 13, Fr. Saleem will take his place.
Read Fr. Joe's message about the Jubilee Year of St. Francis in 'Featured.' NOTE: The message includes how to make a self-directed Pilgrimage, and how to receive the plenary Indulgence as proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV.
Oct. 10/11 last chance to pre-order SYRIAN TAKEOUT MEALS. Details in 'Featured.' All proceeds support the Syrian Family Fund.
Oct. 17/18—Catholic Education Weekend. There will be a second collection. Visit theccef.ca.
Oct. 27—K of C PRAYER SERVICE in the Chapel at 7 pm. All are welcome.
** Nov. 7—ST. MARY'S MASQUERADE BALL—major fund-raiser. Tickets on sale in Gathering Area. See 'Featured' for additional details.
If you missed the Parish Volunteer sign-up, click HERE for a form, then email your completed form to the Parish Office or drop it off during office hours. If you require descriptions of the various ministries needing volunteers, click HERE.
PARISH LIBRARY— please help find/return the borrowed books listed on p. 2 of last week's Bulletin, HERE.
NOTE: the PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY is in need of a coorinator. Please contact the Parish Office if you can help.
Confirmation 2027 Preparation Sheet is ready and can be found HERE.
CATHOLIC MEN'S GROUP is following the series, "Into the Breach," sponsored by K of C. See 'Featured' for details.
Dec. 1st—NEW St. Mary's MASS INTENTIONS POLICY comes into effect— please see 'Featured.'
UNTIL JAN. 10, 2027— Jubilee of St. Francis INDULGENCE. See "Featured."
PARISH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS to June 30, 2026, available HERE.
SAVE-the-DATE—Spring of 2027 when Calgary Catholic Education Foundation presents VALENTINE MEMORIAL WALK-RUN (date and location TBA). See 'Featured.'
NOTE the NEW DONATION TOTAL for St. Mary's Building Fund reached via the Multiply the Hope campaign
over the SUMMER 2026. →
See more information about "Multiply the Hope" in the menu at the top of this page.
Compare it to the JULY Update below. ↓
*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 Retreatat 403-932-2012 or EMAIL: jofglaab@hotmail.com
Ron Fortier,
Ron Fortier,
Deacon
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
Custodian
Joseph Kadmous
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?
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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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