First Sunday of Advent – Year B Pastoral Visit to Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Camrose

First Sunday of Advent – Year B Pastoral Visit to Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Camrose Homily [Isaiah 63: 16b-17; 64:1, 3-8; Psalm 80; 1Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37] Our celebration today coincides with the liturgical feast day of this parish’s patron – Saint Francis Xavier. Appropriately, you have his statue featured…

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Long-awaited celebration with Archbishop at \”undaunted\” Innisfail parish after tragic loss

Over the weekend of November 26, Archbishop Richard Smith made a pastoral visit to the community of Our Lady of Peace in Innisfail This was an especially significant visit, as this was the first time that the community has been able to celebrate in person with Archbishop Smith, after the…

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Alberta Catholic School Trustees Association Annual General Meeting – Closing Mass

ACSTA Annual General Meeting Closing Mass Homily [Proverbs 31: 10-13, 16-18, 20, 26, 28-31; Psalm 128; 1Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30]   The theme we have explored throughout our annual general meeting has been “Courage to Lead”. This has woven its way through our presentations, table discussions, environmental scans, and business…

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