• Exaltation of the Holy Cross

    The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates two historical events: the discovery of the True Cross by Saint Helena, the mother of the Emperor Constantine, in 320 in Jerusalem, and the dedication of the church built by Constantine on the site of Mount Calvary in 335. On this day we honour the Holy Cross on which Christ died out of love for us and by his death on the cross and resurrection, he brought salvation to the world. The Cross is the sign of Christ’s victory over sin and death, the instrument where we find healing, hope and life eternal. Please join us at St. Theresa’s Church, 7508 29 Avenue NW, on Monday, Sep. 14 for Mass at 9:00 am, Holy Hour from 9:45 to 1:00 pm with Consecration Prayer, Veneration of the Holy Cross, lighting of candles in reparation for the sins of our family and the whole world, recitation of the four mysteries of the Holy Rosary and silent meditation. 2026 Exaltation Of The Holy Cross 

  • St. Francis of Assisi, Tofield – Mass and Celebration

    st francis of assisi tofield 5523 50 Street, Tofield, Canada

    The parish members of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Tofield are cordially inviting all to join us in the celebration at our Church in Tofield on Sunday, Sept 27. Please see details of meeting place, time and a map below. For more info contact Daniel Behiels at 780-265-0797. If possible, please RVSP Kathy @ kathleen.anderson.one@gmail.com There will be a complimentary social with finger food and beverage following our Mass. His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has arranged that from Jan 10th/26 to Jan/27 is the Year of St. Francis. All Christian faithful are invited to follow the example of the Saint of Assisi, becoming models of holiness of life and constant witness of peace. The Apostolic Penitentiary grants the plenary indulgence under the usual conditions to those who participate devoutly in this extraordinary jubilee. The grace of this special year is extended to all the faithful without distinction who, with their spirits removed from sin, visit in the form of a pilgrimage at any Franciscan conventional church or place of worship dedicated to St. Francis in any part of the world. The elderly, the sick and those who for serious reasons cannot leave home will also be able to obtain the plenary indulgence by spiritually joining the jubilee celebrations and offering prayers, pains of suffering to God. Details: 10 a.m. - for all those able - gather at the Tofield town gazebo 51ave-50st Proceed north in procession for 5 blocks to St. Francis of Assisi Church - 5523-50st. Five shorts stops will take place for prayers Mass at 11 a.m., with short presentation following Social gathering hosted by parish members at the Golden Club -5004-54ave. Tofield *N.B. confession not available this day* Conditions for Receiving the Indulgence: Sacramental confession to be in God’s grace (in the 8 days before or after) Participation in Mass and Eucharistic Communion To visit in the form of a pilgrimage any Franciscan conventual church or place of worship dedicated to St. Francis anywhere in the world, where one renews one’s profession of faith, through the recitation of the Creed, to reaffirm one’s Christian identity The recitation of the Lord’s Prayer, to reaffirm the dignity of children of God, received in Baptism To pray for the intention of the Holy Father, to reaffirm belonging to the Church, whose foundation and visible centre of unity is the Roman Pontiff All the above information taken from the Vatican News March 17, 2026