UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
St. Bonaventure Knights of Columbus September Bottle Drive
The Knights of Columbus are holding a bottle drive on Saturday, September 12, & Sunday, September 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the church parking lot.
Walk for Your School & turn your steps into support for Catholic education!
Anyone interested in this paid position is welcome to call Christine Molina SAMG Babysitting Coordinator, at
(403) 874-5006.
Join That Man is You every Saturday mornings at 7 pm at St. James Parish in Okotoks. All men are welcome to join. Contact Kevin Turner for more information at 403-278-8198.
A Friendly Reminder
Our parish bulletin boards have recently been refreshed & updated. This board advertises all of the events of the parish, news & events from the Diocese of Calgary & volunteer opportunities.
Come take a look.
[We kindly ask that all notices & advertisements for the large bulletin board in the Narthex be brought to the Parish Office for approval by Fr. Colin before being posted. Please do not place posters or advertisements on any of the walls around the church. The office staff will take care of poster placements for you.]
Thank you for your understanding & cooperation! We appreciate your help in keeping our parish spaces welcoming & orderly.
Our parish bulletin boards have recently been refreshed & updated. This board advertises all of the events of the parish, news & events from the Diocese of Calgary & volunteer opportunities.
Come take a look.
[We kindly ask that all notices & advertisements for the large bulletin board in the Narthex be brought to the Parish Office for approval by Fr. Colin before being posted. Please do not place posters or advertisements on any of the walls around the church. The office staff will take care of poster placements for you.]
Thank you for your understanding & cooperation! We appreciate your help in keeping our parish spaces welcoming & orderly.
Our Parish Office will be closed all day on September 30. There will be 9:00 am morning mass.
Many thanks to our Ablaze Youth and Volunteers, who served this week with Hospitality Sunday: serving refreshments, passing out Ablaze postcards & promoting Rooted, an upcoming sacramental prep Path For Teens.
Youth also shared their time & treasures as Rosary Leaders, Choir Members, & Altar Servers for mass on Tuesday for the Blessed Mother’s birthday, hosted by the Legion of Mary.
We are looking forward to hosting a movie in the parish this weekend, September 11th, 12th, & 13th!
The Grade 9's from Don Bosco will also be spending the day at the parish tomorrow for an exclusive screening of the new film, Triumph of the Heart – the inspiring true story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Polish priest who gave his life at Auschwitz in a profound act of faith, love & sacrifice.
The Grade 9's from Don Bosco will also be spending the day at the parish tomorrow for an exclusive screening of the new film, Triumph of the Heart – the inspiring true story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Polish priest who gave his life at Auschwitz in a profound act of faith, love & sacrifice.
This powerful film offers us the chance to reflect on St. Kolbe’s extraordinary witness to Christ’s love & courage in the darkest of times. Click here to request tickets or use the QR code to request tickets.
Please check out the St. Bonaventure Parish website for ongoing updates on Ablaze Family Ministries, including service opportunities for youth, & our Upcoming Ministry Fair on September 26th & 27th.
We are also looking for youth to dress up & present a 2-minute talk together after ALL of the weekend masses (5pm on Sat, 7:30, 9, 10:30am & 12 noon and 7pm on Sun.) on October 3rd and 4th (The Feast Day of St. Francis.) for the St. Bonaventure Parish Youth & Family Ministry Calgary.
Our Official Ablaze Youth launch will be October 2nd! Watch for more details to come.
God bless,
Eileen
Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator
St. Bonaventure Parish
We are also looking for youth to dress up & present a 2-minute talk together after ALL of the weekend masses (5pm on Sat, 7:30, 9, 10:30am & 12 noon and 7pm on Sun.) on October 3rd and 4th (The Feast Day of St. Francis.) for the St. Bonaventure Parish Youth & Family Ministry Calgary.
We have begun our pre-season, casual Ablaze Friday Youth Nights for young people to come & connect with a faith-filled community of peers, as they step into the new school year.
Our Official Ablaze Youth launch will be October 2nd! Watch for more details to come.
Eileen
Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator
St. Bonaventure Parish
Has Your Child Missed a Sacrament?
We Can Help!
Is your child or teen not yet baptized Catholic, or have they missed one or more of their Sacraments?It’s never too late to take the next step in their journey of faith.
Our parish is here to help children & teens prepare for the Sacraments they may have missed, including Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, & Confirmation.
Who is this for?
- Children & teens who have not yet been baptized Roman Catholic
- Children & teens who have missed one or more Sacraments
- Children & teens who need help catching up in their sacramental journey
For those 14 years of age and older: they may inquire about preparing for the Sacraments themselves.
If you have questions or are unsure about what your child needs, please contact the Parish Office. We would be happy to talk with you and help you find the right path for your child.
Every child deserves the opportunity to know & grow in their Catholic faith.
Let us walk with you and your family on this journey.
Corpus Christi Chapel Adoration Needs
If you are able to volunteer for any of the times below, please
contact Arlen at 403-808-4651.Thank you.
Sacrament Registration & Information
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this he breathed on them and said to them,
“Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
John 2:21-23
If your child is in Grade 2 or older & you would like them to prepare & celebrate the Sacrament of First Reconciliation & First Communion please register today.
He took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying,
“This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, "This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.”
Luke 22:19-22
First Communion preparation follows First Reconciliation preparation & begins in February.
See the schedule below for all dates & times of parent/child preparation.
See the schedule below for all dates & times of parent/child preparation.
Registration for Confirmation for children in Grade 6+ begins today!
Preparation will begin in January 2027. If you have any questions or concerns about the Sacrament of Confirmation, please call Michelle at 403-278-7556 or email sacraments@stbonaventureparish.ca
Contact Michelle Fraser, Sacrament Coordinator at 403-278-7556 or email sacraments@stbonaventureparish.ca for information about Sacraments.
Use the green donation boxes in the pews marked Multiply the Hope or click on the donate button above.
Our parish appreciates your support.
Together In Action Campaign 2026
Office Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm or by appointment
Our parish office is CLOSED from 9-9:30 am so that our parish staff can have the option to attend morning mass. Thank you for understanding.
The Parish Office door is located just off the parking lot on the
east side of the church.
Parish Office email: 403-278-7556 or 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 Father Colin or
Father Lawrence or call the Parish Office at 403-278-7556.
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.
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Community
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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
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