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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 all parish events month by month in our EVENT CALENDAR available HERE.
TOGETHER IN ACTION: let's reach our parish goal by EASTER! We're over ¾ there!!! See 'Featured.'
For online petitions related to human life issues, click HERE. And read an important LETTER from the BISHOPS of ALBERTA re. Bill 18, click HERE.
FOOD DRIVE for Lent 2026 (now till Easter) sponsored by Knights of Columbus. See 'Featured.'
To pray the STATIONS of the CROSS at home. Click HERE.
Apr. 2—HOLY THURSDAY MASS at 7 pm.
Apr. 3— GOOD FRIDAY WALK of the CROSS in town at 10 am. See Poster in 'Featured'.
Apr. 4— EASTER VIGIL at 9 pm.
Apr. 5—EASTER SUNDAY MASS at 9 am and 11 am.
Apr. 7 — Knights of Columbus meet at 7 pm downstairs.
Apr. 8 — Ladies of St. Mary's meet at 1 pm.
Apr. 11— next FAMILY FUN NIGHT— MASS at 4 pm followed by pizza, then fun and fellowship. RSVP at least one day ahead to Nick Simoni or Phone: (403) 981-3318.
Apr. 12—FEAST of DIVINE MERCY. See 'Featured' below for details.
Apr. 16—Mom's Group meet 10 am till noon.
Apr. 21 & 22—St. Francis Canticle of the Creatures, 7 pm at St. Mary's, Cochrane.
May 8-10—CHRISTIAN YOUNG PROFESSIONALS retreat May 8-10. See 'Featured.'
May 12— Ladies of St. Mary's meet 1 pm.
*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 at 403-932-2012
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, call the Parish Office at:
403-932-2944 or EMAIL : ron.fortier@calgarydiocese.ca
Charlene Jennings
Accounting
Charlene is available at 403-932-2944 or EMAIL at accounting@stmaryscochrane.ca
Joseph Kadmous
Custodian
To reach Joseph, please call the 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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