The Year of St. Joseph

In a new Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows.

In the Apostolic Letter Patris Corde (With a Father’s Heart), Pope Francis identifies the extraordinary attributes of St. Joseph as a “beloved, tender and loving, obedient, accepting, creatively-courageous, working father hidden in the shadows.” (cf. No 1-7). We have prepared a series of guided reflections on each of the seven attributes.  They may be used by individuals who wish to focus on only one or two of the attributes from home or in groups gathered in person or online. Video reflections & guide here

NEWS and EVENTS, & FAITH and SPIRITUAL GROWTH tab updated weekly.

St. Martha’s Parish is now able to accept a banking E-Transfer from parishioners for donations. 
​ E-Transfers are to be sent to office@stmarthasparish.ca  There is no password required.  You may add your envelope number or fund designation to the memo on the E-transfer. Funds available are General, Together in Action, Youth Ministry and Repair & Maintenance. If you have any questions, please call the office. 403-381-8891

Mass Times

Sunday Mass
Saturday Mass - 5:00 pm
Sunday - 9:00 and 11:00 am

Daily Mass
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 9:00 am
Tuesday - 7:00 pm
Please check bulletin/calendar to confirm as changes can occur for special occasions.

Reconciliation : 4 pm Saturday in the Chapel, or by appointment.

Eucharistic Adoration​ takes place after Friday Mass (9:30 am) to Noon

Father will be on retreat from May 17-21
ALL weekday masses will be at 7pm
​and there will be NO ADORATION

Live streaming of Sunday Masses are available from St. Mary's Cathedral Sundays at 10 am
and Daily Mass from St. Peter's Catholic Church at 8:30 am (https://st-peters.ca/live-event/)

CANCELATIONS= if you know you are unable to make the mass you booked before Friday PLEASE CANCEL, it allows other parishioners to book the spot so we can utilize our numbers.
You can do so on the link provided in the email after registering or by contacting the office at 403-381-8891.

MAY 5th Covid-19 UPDATE

With the new restrictions we will not be able to accommodate everyone that has previously signed up for mass and we apologize for that; previous bookings for the masses between May 4th- May 24th will no longer be in effect. 

There will be Adoration on Sunday afternoon from 3-4pm, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10am-12pm.  Father will make himself available for confession during these adoration hours. 

VOLUNTEERS: 1-2 volunteers for mass, the most important position at this time is the point of entry person who will manage the church door, and contact tracing. A spot is reserved for this person based on previous schedule. Please respect their role and know if you are turned away due to numbers it isn't personal. 
The second volunteer will be a lector. A spot is reserved for lectors based on their previous schedule.

WEEKEND MASSES: Fr. William will be offering "Communion Services" for 15 people at a time on Sunday May 16th & 23rd from 12pm-1pm. There will be sign up at the door for these services. These services will be approximately 15 min. services.  These services are for people who would like to receive "Our Lord in Communion” who usually come on the weekends and are unable to come through the week. This is in addition to the 3 weekend masses. 

During the new restrictions to register for a weekend mass you can call the Parish office on THURSDAYS from 10am-3pm, 403-381-8891 with a first come first serve basis for spots. Doors will be locked when mass begins or when 15 people are present (whichever comes first.)

​That being said we want to encourage everyone to be considerate and charitable when booking, and limit yourself to attend one mass for the next few weeks. This sacrifice will allow as many fellow Catholics to attend mass as possible. 
Attendees are encouraged to help disinfect, and sanitize pews and doors after mass.

WEEKDAY MASSES: Sign up upon entry, with a first come first serve basis. Doors will be locked when 15 people are present, or when mass starts (which ever comes first.)

Further information is forthcoming, check the website regularly. Remember to offer your frustrations to our Lord.

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MATTHEW 5: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. 4 Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted." Let us offer this sacrifice and suffering for those who suffer more than us. For those marginalized, and lonely. Let us embrace the cross as Christ did and unite our suffering to His. 

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Mass requirements

Please Note:

• Parishioners can call On Thursday from 10am-3pm to book mass.
• A Maximum of 15 people are permitted at each mass. ​
• Masks are required in the church, and must remain on for the entirety of the mass. Please bring your own masks.
• Registration for weekend masses will be through phone reservation.
• The doors will be locked when the limit is reached/when mass begins which ever comes first.​

Diocese Impact Report now available.
​ Click here

2020 has not only been a year of many challenges but also of great blessings from God. The witness of your generosity and sacrifice during these difficult times shines ever more brightly. 

Upcoming Events

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Life in Christ Seminar Saturday May 8th

To register for this retreat click here.  If you have any questions please email lcsc.mission@gmail.com 

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Catholic Love Life online Conference

​So how do I grow closer to the people I love? How can I truly be known? If you’re looking for answers to these questions — and so many others. At this free conference, you will learn how to experience intimacy in any state of life, elevate your relationships, address challenging topics like pornography, same sex marriage and gender identity. Conference presenters: Mark Hart, Matt Fradd, Jason Evert, Pete Burak, Mother Miriam, Chris Stefanick and many more. When: May 14-16. To sign up, click here

ESK-OMI Missions Letter of Thanks

"Dear Rev. Monis and Dear Parishioners:

It is with a heart filled with joy and gratitude that I thank you for your warm compassion towards those who are in need. Your precious gift of $550.00, which we have just received, will greatly help to provide necessities of life in our missionary family working among the dear Inuit in the remote regions of the Arctic, where winter is beginning to fade away. 

We have recently commemorated the passion, the death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Saviour. By reflecting upon this drama of our salvation, we see that Jesus did not leave us any material inheritance; all He had when He died was a robe. But He willed His followers something infinitely more valuable, more enduring and more desirable than all the material things of the world. He will us His peace, His love, His way of life and His most magnificent Paradise that knows no end and no limits, where His table overflows with delicacies. 

On behalf of all our missionary priests, nuns and lay workers, thank you again for your kindness. At the Altar and in our prayers, we ask Jesus to reward you by showering you and your loved ones with His choicest blessings. 

​Sincerely in Him +Bishop Anthony Krotki, O.M.I"

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GIVING OPTIONS

​Giving to the offertory at Mass helps carry out the mission of Jesus. During this difficult time, our faith community needs us even more. Please remember to keep supporting our parish with weekly or recurring donations. We ask you to support the parish by dropping off your donations to the church during regular business hours. You may also use the giving page on the Diocesan website at https://www.catholicyyc.ca/give. Designate an offertory gift to our parish as a one-time or recurring donation. 100% of funds donated will be transferred to our parish. You may call the parish office to sign-up for automatic withdrawal of weekly, bi-weekly or monthly donations.
May God’s love bless you always!

Elizabeth House

​Thank you for supporting Elizabeth house, a safe and loving home for pregnant and parenting women who are experiencing difficult challenges and provided them with the best start for a new life, building a better future for them and their children. With your help, donation received through the #Birdies4Kids fundraising presented by AltaLink has reached $79,053!  Elizabeth House is very grateful for your help - and they hope you can help them with your continued support! Their hope is to raise $225,000. Donations gifted to Elizabeth House through #Birdies4Kids are matched up to 50% until August 15, 2021! To donate please visit https://shawcharityclassic.com/donatenow/ or visit elizabethhousecalgary.ca

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