The Fourth Sunday of Easter (April 25/26, 2026), or widely known as Good Shepherd Sunday is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Read the message from Pope Leo XIV for the 63rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations "The Interior Discovery of God's Gift."
For more information about the priesthood or religious life, contact Fr. Cristino Bouvette at catholicyyc/seminarians
Please pray for our current Seminarians in the Diocese of Calgary.
Let us entrust them to the care of the Good Shepherd, that they may continue to follow His voice with courage and joy.
Let us entrust them to the care of the Good Shepherd, that they may continue to follow His voice with courage and joy.
There will be a second collection for Good Shepherd Sunday this weekend at all masses.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Divine Mercy Celebration on Sunday, April 12th, as well as Fr. Colin & Fr. Lawrence for celebrating confessions. We had a wonderful turn out.
The Knights Bottle Drive will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, & Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the church parking lot. Please save & donate your recyclable/refundable beverage containers to this fundraiser supporting the
Knights' charity activities.
The St. Bonaventure K of C council has posted a list of its supported charities during the 2024-2025 Columbian Year in the church narthex.
Knights' charity activities.
The St. Bonaventure K of C council has posted a list of its supported charities during the 2024-2025 Columbian Year in the church narthex.
Please call Bill Wolff at 403-620-3479 if you have questions or require your donated containers to be picked up.
The St. Bonaventure Knights of Columbus are holding a Mother’s Day Family BBQ Saturday, May 9th following the 5pm mass in the hall downstairs.
All are welcome to join in fellowship and celebration of the Mothers of St. Bonaventure, This is a free event. If you wish to make a donation towards the Knights' charitable giving initiatives, that would be most appreciated.
Roses will be sold on the Mother's Day weekend, May 9 & 10. Volunteers are needed to help with sales after masses.
For any individuals, couples or families that would like to sell roses, there is a sign up sheet below. We appreciate your assistance. (if you are an individual, family or couple please consider volunteering)
For any individuals, couples or families that would like to sell roses, there is a sign up sheet below. We appreciate your assistance. (if you are an individual, family or couple please consider volunteering)
Mother's Day Rose Sales- Volunteers Needed!
URGENTLY NEEDED
There is an urgent need for ushers at the 7:30 am mass, If you are able to help, please call the office @403-278-7556 or Agnello Paes @ 403-690-2569
Calgary Pro-Life Association 45th Annual Hike for Life
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Funds raised from this important fundraiser sends the Educational Consultant to schools & groups, free of charge, to present the message that every human life, from conception to natural death, is a gift from God.Sponsor forms for Michelle Fraser are at the Hospitality Desk or you can sponsor Michelle online.
Leslie Padula will also be walking in support of Calgary Pro Life. If you wish to sponsor her she has a sponsor form on the Hospitality Desk.
This year the theme for our Living Rosary will be “PEACE in our troubled times & world."
The “Hail Mary" will be recited in different languages, but the other parts of the rosary will said in English.
May 1st @ 7pm- Church
May 8th@ 7 pm (Living Rosary)the living rosary will be said in English, & after Ice Cream bar, in the St Francis Room. All are invited.
May 15th @ 7 pm- Church
May 22nd @ 7pm- Church
May 29th @ 7 pm- Church
The “Hail Mary" will be recited in different languages, but the other parts of the rosary will said in English.
May 1st @ 7pm- Church
May 8th@ 7 pm (Living Rosary)the living rosary will be said in English, & after Ice Cream bar, in the St Francis Room. All are invited.
May 15th @ 7 pm- Church
May 22nd @ 7pm- Church
May 29th @ 7 pm- Church
The Adoration Chapel has a need for adorers for the times below.
403-510-9519 Thank you.
Faith In Action Roots & Shoots Workshop on Catholic Social Teaching- Faith In Action will be holding a workshop on Catholic Social Teaching on Monday, April 27 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the St. Francis Room.
This fun, inspirational, & action-oriented workshop is designed to raise awareness & generate ideas on how to combat some of the pressing local & global social issues of our time.
Come for an engaging evening of fellowship & conversation. No need to register, just come join!
Think spring! Think hope! Think action!
This fun, inspirational, & action-oriented workshop is designed to raise awareness & generate ideas on how to combat some of the pressing local & global social issues of our time.
Come for an engaging evening of fellowship & conversation. No need to register, just come join!
Think spring! Think hope! Think action!
For more information please contact Carol at: 403-805-4544
Thank God for our volunteers!!! Our Ablaze Core Team & Support Team
This National Volunteer Week, we are grateful for their faithful service leading the youth & making Christ known to them. Every week, our Ablaze Volunteers give of their time, efforts, gifts, & talents. With their hearts of service, they are helping to renew our parish & bring more people to the Church. Please thank them when you see them!
This National Volunteer Week, we are grateful for their faithful service leading the youth & making Christ known to them. Every week, our Ablaze Volunteers give of their time, efforts, gifts, & talents. With their hearts of service, they are helping to renew our parish & bring more people to the Church. Please thank them when you see them!
We are very excited this week, Friday, April 24th, to welcome Guest Speaker, Monique Achtman from Calgary Pro-Life, beginning at 6:30 pm in the Fr. Stephenson Room.
She is well-known Diocesan & Calgary Catholic School Board Speaker, who will share uplifting & life-affirming presentations to each of the youth groups, Grades 6-8 & Grades 9-12. Register below.
“Respect for Life education raises awareness of the beauty, purpose, dignity of every human life.”
She is well-known Diocesan & Calgary Catholic School Board Speaker, who will share uplifting & life-affirming presentations to each of the youth groups, Grades 6-8 & Grades 9-12. Register below.
“Respect for Life education raises awareness of the beauty, purpose, dignity of every human life.”
The Youth are also excited to help sell roses at the masses on Mother’s Day weekend in support of this cause.
Please see the section in this week’s parish bulletin Flocknote to sign up your child &/or yourself online.
Please see the section in this week’s parish bulletin Flocknote to sign up your child &/or yourself online.
Please mark your calendars for our upcoming planning meetings.
Tuesday, April 28th in the Fr. Stephenson Room
Youth Council: 6:30-7:30pm
Adult Core Team & Support
Team: 7:30-9:00 pm
Thursday, April 30th in the St. Francis Room- Volunteers Interested in Assisting with Ablaze Summer Camps: 7:00-8:30pm.
We’d love to have you with us! Your time & presence can make a real difference in the lives of our young people.
God bless you,
Eileen Murdoch,
Family Faith Coordinator
403-278-7665
stbonaventuryouth@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 28th in the Fr. Stephenson Room
Youth Council: 6:30-7:30pm
Adult Core Team & Support
Team: 7:30-9:00 pm
Thursday, April 30th in the St. Francis Room- Volunteers Interested in Assisting with Ablaze Summer Camps: 7:00-8:30pm.
We’d love to have you with us! Your time & presence can make a real difference in the lives of our young people.
God bless you,
Eileen Murdoch,
Family Faith Coordinator
403-278-7665
stbonaventuryouth@gmail.com
- Is your child interested in attending Youth Events at St. Bonaventure Parish?
- Would you like for them to experience energetic, fun, & rewarding events at the church?
Sign up here for Youth in
Grade 6-8
Sign up here for Youth in
Grade 9-12
This summer our parish will be offering a Youth Summer Camp for children in grade 1-6. (more information to come)
We will be looking for Youth Leaders to volunteer to help our younger campers have an amazing experience. (more information to come)
We will be looking for Youth Leaders to volunteer to help our younger campers have an amazing experience. (more information to come)
The CWL is having a Spring Plant Fundraiser with all funds going to our council & the many charitable organizations that we support.
We are selling hanging baskets, flowers, strawberry baskets, herbs, veggies & more!
We are now taking orders online so please check out our website to see what products are available or to place an order today.
We are now taking orders online so please check out our website to see what products are available or to place an order today.
Order deadline is April 30th. Pickup date at St. Bonaventure Parish is May14 & 15.
St Bonaventure CWL will be leading 12 Hours of Prayer for Quality Palliative Care at the parish on Tuesday, May 5th from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Please drop in to spend time in personal & group prayer, meditation, praying the rosary & a special Physicians Way of the Cross.
We will be sitting near the Tabernacle and prayer materials will be available. All are welcome.
Throughout the day, please enter the church through the east door off the parking lot.
Regular morning mass will be celebrated at 9:00 am.
Contact Lorraine Clark with any questions at 403-510-5169
Please drop in to spend time in personal & group prayer, meditation, praying the rosary & a special Physicians Way of the Cross.
We will be sitting near the Tabernacle and prayer materials will be available. All are welcome.
Throughout the day, please enter the church through the east door off the parking lot.
Regular morning mass will be celebrated at 9:00 am.
Contact Lorraine Clark with any questions at 403-510-5169
The St. Bonaventure Catholic Women's League invite Grade 12 students who are enrolling in a post-secondary school to apply for their $1000.00 scholarship.
Deadline for submission is June 27.
Applications are available online below, at the Parish Office or on our website
It's time for Calgary Pro-Life’s Annual Hike for Life 2026 on Saturday, May 9 at 8:30 am - noon starting at the Enmax Stage & our CWL council will be participating again this year!
All parishioners are also invited to come for a leisurely walk with friends & town Calgary, enjoy entertainment & food afterwards and help continue to fund life-affirming presentations in schools to our youth!
All parishioners are also invited to come for a leisurely walk with friends & town Calgary, enjoy entertainment & food afterwards and help continue to fund life-affirming presentations in schools to our youth!
Sign up to walk with our team and/or pledge on-line at www.calgaryprolife.com
Click on Hike for Life & find Team: St. Bonaventure CWL #72 or drop off your donation in the collection basket or at the Parish office marked Hike for Life CWL including your name & address for tax receipts.
Any questions, please email alleszkowicz@gmail.com
Thank you for helping us support this Respect for Life ministry!
Click on Hike for Life & find Team: St. Bonaventure CWL #72 or drop off your donation in the collection basket or at the Parish office marked Hike for Life CWL including your name & address for tax receipts.
Any questions, please email alleszkowicz@gmail.com
Thank you for helping us support this Respect for Life ministry!
We Pray for the Sick
Teresa Barrie, Katherine Dornian, Claire Sopczak, Kathy Tachynski, John Schmal, George Sparacino, Corrie Eves, Erwin Leong, Lorna Schmaltz, Lynne Shephard, Dan McDougall
We Pray for the Dead
Will Levesque, Karen Cartier Aries, Ida Linsangan, Marcia Schmid
Will Levesque, Karen Cartier Aries, Ida Linsangan, Marcia Schmid
The St. Bonaventure Scholarship Society provides scholarships for Catholic Students from St. Bonaventure Parish who are graduating from Calgary Catholic High Schools.
To be eligible, you must be a graduating grade 12 student who is enrolling in a post-secondary program.
The $1000 award will be made by the selection committee that considers church involvement, financial need, academic achievement & extra-curricular /community involvement.
The Scholarship Application is below, & can be dropped off at the Parish Office.
If you are interested in supporting our scholarship efforts, donations can be made by e-transfer to Stbvscholarship@gmail.com or by cash/cheque to the parish office. Charitable donation receipts will be issued. Please be sure to give us your name & address so we can provide the receipt.
Together In Action 2026 Campaign
Our Parish goal for the 2026 Together in Action campaign is $86,067.
Donations can be dropped in the collection baskets at mass, or made online here.
Together, let us trust in God’s providence & extend His hope to those in need.
Parish Office Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm or by appointment
Parish Office: 403-278-7556or info@stbonaventureparish.ca
Please visit our website for more information. Know that our parish community continues
to be here for you.
If you or your family need spiritual or emotional support, or if you would like a priest or parishioner to call you, please contact the
parish at 403-278-7556 or
reply to this email.
In the event of a spiritual emergency, email call the Parish Office at 403-278-7556 or email Father Colin or Father Lawrence
Seniors Homes
Friday Masses & Times
Canyon Meadows Retirement Village 12 Deerview Terrace SE
1st Friday of the Month- 10:00 am
Bonavista Seniors Retirement Village 11800 Lake Fraser Dr. SE, 2nd Friday of the Month- 10:00 am
If you are interested in Becoming Catholic (RCIA) or require more information please get in touch with Gwen Fagnou, 403-278-6762 or register below & Gwen will be in contact with you.
Affiliated Elementary & Junior High schools in our community listed here
Catholic Pastoral Centre Staff Directory here
Multiply the Hope gives us a chance to make a difference.
St. Bonaventure Parish is a scent free environment. Please respect those with sensitivity to odor by refraining from large amounts of perfumes, hairsprays etc. We thank you for your consideration.