Grow
Each of us are at a different place on the journey of faith. What's important is that we're on the journey together and we challenge each other to keep taking the next step forward.
Are you willing to go deeper?
Consider the opportunities listed below . . .
ALPHA (Launching in Fall 2023!)
CONNECTIONS GIFT SHOP
Located in the Gathering Area is our hospitality and gift shop known as CONNECTIONS. It is also a centre for communication and information. One volunteer manages the shop for each weekend Mass. Our many services include the sale of devotional gift items for sacramental remembrances, Catholic books, greeting cards, and more.
Click HERE for further information. And if you'd like to VOLUNTEER your help, click HERE.
Coordinator: Rosa Iannantuoni
FAITH/BIBLE STUDIES:
Our Faith/Bible Studies provide an opportunity to discuss and explore God’s Word, the history and richness of our faith, and current issues in the light of our faith. The Bible Studies often follow a 6 - 8 week format at St. Mary's. During the pandemic some of the Studies were held via Zoom. Everyone is welcome to participate. You may come for all of the sessions; or just the ones that work for you!
Contact: Parish Office Phone: (403) 932-2944
LENDING LIBRARY:
a) The Lending Library Ministry organizes and manages St. Mary's print/electronic resources on a variety of religious subjects for all ages. The LIBRARY collection is on display in the Meeting Room #3 at the back of the church closest to the parking lot door.
To browse the list of Resources available, click on any of the following:
The BORROWING TERM for regular library materials is 2 WEEKS. The sign-out sheet is available in the Library area. Please return all library materials to the Library-Return Basket.
b) We also have DVDs by "Special Request" — these DVDs (that belong to a private collection) can be requested via e-mail at: special.request.dvds@gmail.com Attention: Nathene Arthur.
See the TITLE LIST of Special Request DVDs, HERE.
Special Request DVDs will be available for pick-up at the Parish Office.
The borrowing period for the Special DVDs is ONE WEEK. Please return Special Request DVDs to the Library-Return Basket located in the Library itself.
c) Donations of library materials: please NOTE our library at the moment is full, but when we do open more space we'd gratefully accept faith-based videos, books, and DVD's for any and all ages. The library especially welcomes youth/teen materials. Small donations may be left in the Library Return basket. With large donations, please contact our Librarian/Coordinator.
Coordinator: Rosa Iannantuoni
RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and Children/Youth)
SACRAMENTS for CHILDREN/YOUTH 7 Years and Older, Not Baptized, and for ADULTS THINKING about JOINING the CHURCH or ADULTS who have been baptized in other Churches or those who are baptized Catholic but have not celebrated the sacraments of First Eucharist or Confirmation.
For information and the necessary FORMS, please visit our SACRAMENTS page.
INQUIRIES: Email or call the Parish Office: (403) 932-2944
Want to volunteer your help with this ministry? Look on the SERVE page under "Outreach" for the RCIA TEAM.
SACRAMENTS for Catholics (click HERE)
If you’re not Catholic or have been away from the Church for a while
We invite you to rediscover Jesus and the Catholic faith again.
