27th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Next week, Tuesday, October 6 to Thursday, October 8, there will be no 9:00 am morning mass as Fr. Colin & Fr. Lawrence are away on Study Days.
Mass at 9:00 am will resume again on Friday, October 9th.
Father Colin will be away from October 12-26.
Father Colin will be away from October 12-26.
Please contact Fr. Lawrence in the interim.
A Heartfelt Thank You for a Wonderful Ministry Fair
Our Ministry Fair last weekend was a wonderful success, & and we are so grateful to everyone who helped make it such a joyful & welcoming celebration of our parish community!
A very special thank you to our Volunteer Screening Coordinator, Lucero Young, whose countless hours of planning, organizing, & coordinating helped bring this beautiful event together.
Your dedication & care are truly appreciated by everyone!
We are also incredibly grateful to all of our ministry coordinators & volunteers who shared their time, talents, & passion with our parish family.
Thank you as well to our Ablaze youth, parish office staff, & our parish priests for your support and for helping make the day so meaningful.
Our parish is blessed with so many wonderful people who generously share their gifts. Thank you for helping us grow as a community, rooted in Christ, united in love, & sent forth to serve.
If you didn’t have a chance to visit the Ministry Fair, & would like to learn more about the many ministries & opportunities to get involved at St. Bonaventure Parish, we invite you to explore them below.
Thank you as well to our Ablaze youth, parish office staff, & our parish priests for your support and for helping make the day so meaningful.
Our parish is blessed with so many wonderful people who generously share their gifts. Thank you for helping us grow as a community, rooted in Christ, united in love, & sent forth to serve.
If you didn’t have a chance to visit the Ministry Fair, & would like to learn more about the many ministries & opportunities to get involved at St. Bonaventure Parish, we invite you to explore them below.
There is a place for everyone, & we would love to help you find yours!
Coats for Kids Program, Knights of Columbus
This weekend, following all Masses the Knights of Columbus will display winter coats as part of their annual "Coats for Kids Program".
The Knights will graciously accept donations of loonies, toonies, or any amount to help purchase coats for children in need.
Support groups include families within our parish, Calgary Catholic schools through the Jacket Racket Calgary program, & K of C local or international programs.
The Knights of Columbus is an international Order of Catholic men (18 years or older) who are called to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others & defend values in a busy changing world. Our local council at St Bonaventure Parish # 7432 will be holding a membership drive after all Sunday masses this weekend.
Whether you become an online member or a member of our council you
will find that Knights of Columbus membership brings Catholic men together in a powerful way. If you would like to join, existing members will be available to answer your questions & assist you.
Whether you become an online member or a member of our council you
will find that Knights of Columbus membership brings Catholic men together in a powerful way. If you would like to join, existing members will be available to answer your questions & assist you.
October is the month of the Rosary to honor our Blessed Mother.
Join us Fridays in October, beginning today, Friday, October 2, for the Rosary at 7:00 pm in the Church.
We will host a special Living Rosary next Friday, October 9, with pie & ice cream after.
Join us Fridays in October, beginning today, Friday, October 2, for the Rosary at 7:00 pm in the Church.
We will host a special Living Rosary next Friday, October 9, with pie & ice cream after.
Life Chain is an annual pro-life event taking place across North America. Please join us this Sunday, October 4 from 2-3 pm between Southland Drive & Heritage Drive on Sunday, to pray & provide a prophetic witness to the community. Park where you can & find a Life Chain personel member.
You’ll be provided a sign to hold during the hour proclaiming, "Abortion Kills Children,” “Abortion Hurts Women,” “Jesus Forgives & Heals,” etc.
You’ll be provided a sign to hold during the hour proclaiming, "Abortion Kills Children,” “Abortion Hurts Women,” “Jesus Forgives & Heals,” etc.
Transitions is a 18-week, peer led support group, for individuals who are working through the pain of separation and divorce toward growth and new life. There is no fee to register.
The group meets every Monday, beginning October 26, 2026 (7pm to 9 pm). Register here
The group meets every Monday, beginning October 26, 2026 (7pm to 9 pm). Register here
The Diocese of Calgary invites individuals who feel called to assist their parish in a healing ministry.
This Pastoral Care Training is designed for those who wish to support the sick, elderly, dying, homebound, & bereaved members of their community.
A new ministry training seminar is coming up. If you feel called to volunteer with the St. Bonaventure Parish Pastoral Care team, register here. For more information on Pastoral Care at our parish contact Pam Tadifa at
(403) 890-8406.
This Pastoral Care Training is designed for those who wish to support the sick, elderly, dying, homebound, & bereaved members of their community.
A new ministry training seminar is coming up. If you feel called to volunteer with the St. Bonaventure Parish Pastoral Care team, register here. For more information on Pastoral Care at our parish contact Pam Tadifa at
(403) 890-8406.
St. Vincent De Paul Society & the Knights of Columbus are holding their Annual Winter Clothing Drive on Saturday, October 24th.
Parishioners are invited to drop off clothes between 8am - 4pm in the St. Francis Room located inside the church. This year’s collection goes to the Calgary Drop In Centre, who assist the city’s homeless people free of charge.
Parishioners are invited to drop off clothes between 8am - 4pm in the St. Francis Room located inside the church. This year’s collection goes to the Calgary Drop In Centre, who assist the city’s homeless people free of charge.
Donations of winter type clothes are urgently needed for men, women & children. They are looking for "gently used" clothes of the following type: casual pants, jeans, cords, jogging pants, winter jackets, gloves, scarves, sweaters, plain T shirts, toques, running shoes, winter boots, & back-packs They also need new items of the following type: new socks (the warmer the better), new underwear – both women’s & men’s and new towels.
Members of St. Vincent & the Knights will be on hand to accept your clothing donations. Please check your closets & bring down some warm clothes for the less fortunate in our community. Please pack the clothes in large garbage bags for ease in handling.
The church cannot accept bags of clothing before October 24 due to lack of storage space.
The church cannot accept bags of clothing before October 24 due to lack of storage space.
New Musical Settings for our Masses
Although the music will at first be unfamiliar to you, our parishioners, we hope you will be patient & as you become familiar with the new music & learn to sing it as enthusiastically as you sing the current Mass.
We will be introducing two settings;
- The Mass of Philip Neri by American composer Paul F. Jernberg & St. Anne’s Mass by Scottish composer James MacMillian. The Mass of Philip Neri will be sung at the following Masses: 5:00 pm Saturday, 9:00, Noon and 7:00 pm Sunday. The St. Anne’s Mass will be sung at the 10:30 Sunday Mass.
- Sunday October 4 10:30 am St. Anne's Mass
- Saturday October 11 5:00 pm Mass of Philip Neri
We hope that you grow to love the new settings as much as we, the singers, have come to embrace them.
Its Fall & the weather is changing & the leaves are coming off the trees. Life is hectic & busy, yet we know we need to take time to relax. Even just one hour! Have you ever tried Eucharistic Adoration?
An hour of complete quiet in a small chapel with Jesus in the Eucharist where there is no pressure to pray the whole time—you can literally just sit there, vent, read a book, or close your eyes in peace.
Times below need filled by volunteers needing just one hour a week. Do any of those times work for you?
Times below need filled by volunteers needing just one hour a week. Do any of those times work for you?
Contact Arlen at
(403) 808-4651 if any of the times work into your schedule to volunteer.
(403) 808-4651 if any of the times work into your schedule to volunteer.
Looking forward to Ablaze Youth Night Launch TONIGHT, Friday, October 2nd!
All Youth in Grades 6-12 are invited to join in the fun & faith this evening! There will be pizza, snacks, games, prayer, & a young adult speaker.
We had a very successful parish Ministry Fair this past weekend! Many thanks to our Volunteer Coordinator, Lucero Young, for organizing this awesome, community event! It was a pleasure to see parishioners connecting face to face with each other and making plans for a stronger & more vibrant parish.
The WINNER of the Jellybean Count Contest is Jane Bello & Family!
All Youth in Grades 6-12 are invited to join in the fun & faith this evening! There will be pizza, snacks, games, prayer, & a young adult speaker.
We had a very successful parish Ministry Fair this past weekend! Many thanks to our Volunteer Coordinator, Lucero Young, for organizing this awesome, community event! It was a pleasure to see parishioners connecting face to face with each other and making plans for a stronger & more vibrant parish.
The WINNER of the Jellybean Count Contest is Jane Bello & Family!
We have arrived in October, the Month Dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary & so many great saint feast days! Bring your family together in prayer. Pray the Rosary as a family & ask Mary, Queen of Peace, to bring the peace of Christ into your home & into our world.
Yesterday, the Church celebrated a missionary: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. A missionary, yet, she never left her convent!
Thérèse dreamed of traveling the world and becoming a missionary, but she came to understand that her mission would take a different form: in the little things, in love, & in prayer offered for others. “In the heart of the Church, my Mother, I will be Love.”
She is known as the patron of missions. This month, let’s join Saint Thérèse in becoming missionaries of the rosary!
Thérèse dreamed of traveling the world and becoming a missionary, but she came to understand that her mission would take a different form: in the little things, in love, & in prayer offered for others. “In the heart of the Church, my Mother, I will be Love.”
She is known as the patron of missions. This month, let’s join Saint Thérèse in becoming missionaries of the rosary!
We will also be launching our “ROOTED” SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM FOR GRADES 7-12 tonight from 6:00-6:30 pm with a meet & greet before Youth Group.
All are welcome to come and learn more about this exciting, new program. Parents are welcome to attend. More info will be provided over the next week & we gather to get to know each other & begin to delve into the Faith.
Please let me know if you have a young person who has not celebrated Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation & would like to join in this amazing experience.
In the Church’s YEAR OF ST. FRANCIS, come & meet “St. Francis & St. Bonaventure” after all of the masses this weekend & get a gift for the Feast of St. Francis!
God bless, Eileen Murdoch, Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator,
403-278-7556
Please let me know if you have a young person who has not celebrated Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation & would like to join in this amazing experience.
In the Church’s YEAR OF ST. FRANCIS, come & meet “St. Francis & St. Bonaventure” after all of the masses this weekend & get a gift for the Feast of St. Francis!
God bless, Eileen Murdoch, Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator,
403-278-7556
Are interested in Becoming Catholic (RCIA) as an Adult or looking for information regarding Adult Confirmation?
If you have any inquires about the RCIA process, or Adult Confirmation, please click here
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?
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 children under 14: at least one parent must be Roman Catholic in order to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. For those 14 years of age and older: they may inquire about preparing for the Sacraments themselves.]
Sacrament Registration & Information
First Reconciliation & First Communion preparation is completed together with parent & child. We prepare for First Reconciliation in the Fall & First Communion in the Spring. Fill out one registration form. This will suffice for both sacraments.
FIRST RECONCILIATION Grade 2+
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.
FIRST COMMUNION Grade 2+
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.
See below for all dates & times for Parent/Child Sessions at the Parish.
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
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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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