Building and Sustaining one Parish Community St. James Church & St. Michael s Church F I F T H S U N D A Y OF L E N T A P R I L 6, 2 0 1 4 - Y E A R A PARISH OFFICE & STAFF Office & Mailing Address: 30 Elma Street West Okotoks, Alberta T1S 1J7 Phone: 403-938-3122 Fax: 403-938-0524 Email: office@stjamesparishrc.com Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1:00 3:30 pm Closed 3rd Friday of the Month St. James Church Address: 338 Avenue & 32nd St. East Pastor: Fr. Jaroslaw Dziuba, SDS (Fr. Yarek) pastor@stjamesparishrc.com Appointments are to be arranged through the Parish Office. EMERGENCIES ONLY: Fr. Yarek at 403-613-2680 Please speak clearly and state your name and phone number. Dominical Vicar: Fr. Stephen Smith Deacon: Deacon Ken Waddle; kwaddle@xplornet.ca Religious Education & Youth Ministry Coordinator: Sr. Lucille Field, S.I.T.G. religioused@stjamesparishrc.com; youthministry@stjamesparishrc.com Youth Assistant: Maria Van Kampen Administrative Assistant: Deborah Quinlan Part-Time Secretary: Vi Lake Bulletin Deadline: Thursday, 12 Noon. Send to: bulletin@stjamesparishrc.com. Parish Website: http://stjamesparishrc.com CHECK THE PARISH WEBSITE FOR LITURGY SCHEDULES, PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES AND MORE! MASS SCHEDULE WEEKLY SUNDAY MASSES 9:00 a.m. Black Diamond 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Okotoks WEEKDAY MASSES Okotoks: Tuesday at 7:00pm Thursday at 9:00am 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturdays at 9:00am Black Diamond: Wednesday & Friday, 9:00am and 1st Saturday of every month at 9:00am. Weekday Mass may be cancelled for pastoral reasons. PLEASE NOTE: There will be Mass on Easter Monday, April 21st at 9:00 am at St. James Church. MASS INTENTIONS (April 6-12, 2014) Sunday 9:00 am t Roxanne & Don Carlson 11:00 am t Brien DesRochers Family 7:00 pm People of the Parish Tuesday 7:00 pm Maria-Theresa Allen Wednesday 9:00 am Troy Quinlan Thursday 9:00 am Mona Ghali Friday 9:00 am Sarah Yaghi Saturday 9:00 am t Johanna Vander Velden Reconciliation Tuesday after 7:00 pm Mass Okotoks: Sunday evening only 6:30 to 6:55pm or by appointment; Wednesdays during Lent 7:30 8:30 pm Black Diamond: after weekday Mass or by appointment Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament St. Michael s, Friday, 9:30-10:30am St. James, Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm
Page 2 PARISH ACTIVITIES LENTEN SCHEDULE St. James, Fridays for soup and buns from 6:00-6:55 pm, followed by the Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm St. Michael s, 6:00 pm, Fridays for Stations of the Cross followed by soup and buns. Reconciliation will be available on Friday, April 11th after the meal. In addition to the regular parish schedule, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available all Wednesdays in Lent (April 9 and 16) from 7:30-8:30. YOUTH ACTIVITIES - ST. JAMES CHURCH SJY Group meets April 10 @ St. James Church from 7-9pm. Senior youth leaders have some special events planned for you. Join us for Faith, Fellowship & Fun Girls T&T meets April 11 @ St. James Church from 6:30-8:30pm. We have planned a special a Movie and PJ party. Bring a teddy bear, pillow & come join us. ADULT ACTIVITIES - ST. JAMES CHURCH Men's Prayer and Discussion Group - Meet at 7:30 pm on Monday, meeting room behind altar. Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group Monday, April 7th at 7:30 pm. Lectio Divina Prayer Group at 7:00pm on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Couples for Christ Christian Life Program every Sunday at 3:00pm. Praying with Heart & Body classes held every Monday from 7-8pm at Holy Trinity Academy Book Club -On April 29 at St. James Church from 7:30-9pm our next book is UNBOUND by Neal Lozano guest will help to explain the theme of this book and its focus on healing ministry. Book available at Parish Office. The Scriptural Rosary Prayer Group All parishioners are invited to come at 7;00pm to pray the Rosary for the special intention of Vocations. The Focolare Movement will be hosting a fundraising dinner on May 3rd at the Croatian Catholic Church in Deer Run, SE Calgary. The fundraiser is in support of the poor in Haiti. For dinner tickets contact Michael Gund at 403-938-6929. Moms Group Mothers of all ages come join us on Wednesday from 10:00-11:30am at St. James Church. Child care is provided. April 9 - Mothering: Full of Grace DVD series #8 April 16 and 23: No Mom's Group (Holy Week and Easter Break) April 30 - April's "Hot Topic' with Allene St. James Catholic Women s League Okotoks Our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 7th, 7:00 pm and the St. James Church. Please note that this is a date change. Membership fees are $25.00 for 2014. Drop off at parish office or collection basket. K of C St. Michael s Church, Black Diamond Meetings: Every 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 pm at the church. Call Steve Dookie, Grand Knight, at 403-933-5757. Pancake Breakfast: 3rd Sunday after Mass. K of C, St. Michael s Church, Black Diamond is hosting Coffee Sunday, April 6th Appreciation for our Parish. Please bring a nonperishable food item for the High River food bank. K of C St. James Church, Okotoks Meetings every 1st Tuesday of the month after the 7:00 pm Mass at the church. For information contact Patrick Lamontagne, Grand Knight at 403-899-7472. DO YOU NEED A RIDE? St. Michael's Parishioners who would like a ride to attend the Holy Thursday Mass, the Good Friday Service or the Easter Vigil at St. James, Okotoks, please put your name on the sign up sheet at the back of the Church or for more information contact Mavis Hills (403-933-4741) or email: mavishills41@gmail.com. ST. JAMES PARISH Schedule of Easter Masses - 2014 Monday, April 14th Chrism Mass 7:30 pm, St. Mary s Cathedral Thursday, April 17th Holy Thursday 7:00 pm, St. James Church Friday, April 18th Good Friday 3:00 pm, St. James Church Saturday, April 19th Easter Vigil 9:00 pm, St. James Church Sunday, April 20th Easter Sunday 11.00 am, St. James Church 9:00 am, St. Michael s Church
St. James Parish Page 3 Sale of Safeway and Sobeys Gift Cards Safeway and Sobeys gift cards are sold at face value every second Sunday after the 11 am and 7 pm Mass as well as at the Parish Office. Cash, cheque, debit and credit card can be used for payment. An average of 7.5% of the value goes toward supporting Parish activities. Our goal for 2014 is to sell $11,000 per month or $132,000 annually which will contribute $10,000 towards the Parish. Actual March 16-25, 2014 $ 2,700.00 Year to date $26,550.00 Proceeds to the Parish $ 1,991.25 Bible Literacy 101 Lent Monday, April 7th One session from 7:00 9:00 pm. will delve more deeply into the Sunday readings for Lent and teach you how to use footnotes and cross-references. No cost. Please call the parish office to sign up (403-938-3122). High Country Ministerial Lenten Series The Lenten Series will conclude at St. Michael's on Wednesday at 7:00PM. The subject will be "Lenten Alms" presented by Rev. Alan Getty of the Anglican Church. Thank you to all who attended the Lenten Series. Coffee Sunday Black Diamond: 1st Sunday each month Okotoks: 3rd Sunday of each month, K of C Together In Action 2014 This weeks Together in Action bulletin insert tells of how our Faith in Action is benefitting the many people that are helped through organizations such as Elizabeth House. Involvement by helping young mothers learn the skills they need to build healthy families cannot be underestimated. As we reflect back on our recent Parish mission in continuing preparation for the Easter Trilogy, we encourage all to be cognizant of The Message of Divine Mercy and give out of our faith. We invite you to take a few minutes to read the continuing stories of our Faith in Action in this week s bulletin (see insert). DONATIONS of hydrangeas, lilies, potted mums or a cash donation would be greatly appreciated for Easter. Deadline is Wednesday, April 16th delivered to the parish office. New to Canada Family Information Night will be held at St. Mary s School on Monday, April 14th, 5:30 7:30 pm. Check the bulletin board for more information. PARISH RECONCILIATION LENTEN SERVICE All parishioners of St. James and St. Michael s are invited to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this Lenten season in preparation for Easter. Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00 pm at St. James Church. Weekly Collection Report 2014 March 30th Collections Budget Over (Under) Budget Year to date Collections Year to date Budget Over (Under) Budget Operating Fund $ 10,933 $ 10,553 $ 380 $ 147,747 $ 140,186 $ 7,561 Together in Action (TIA) $ 1,298 $ 801 $ 497 $ 9,298 $ 10,413 $ (1,115) Gifting Options Envelopes are great, so is cash, but make it easier by switching to Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD). PAD ensures regular cash flow for the parish and eliminates seasonal ups and down! You can set the amount you wish to donate and to which fund (operating, Together in Action, etc.) each month. We can debit bank accounts or credit cards. Call the Parish Office, 403-938-3122, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm to have a form mailed or emailed. Forms are also available on the information table in the narthex check the Registration Binder (Blue).
Page 4 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2014 BAPTISM PREPARATION If your child is seven years old or younger you are required to attend two classes on two consecutive Tuesdays. The classes are from 7:00-9:00 pm at St. James Church. Session Three: May 20 & May 27, 2014 Session Four: September 16 & 23, 2014 A baptismal registration form must be handed into the parish office before the start of the session. Baptisms are on the second Sunday of every month after the 11:00am Mass in Okotoks or during 9:00 am Mass in Black Diamond OR by special arrangements with Fr. Yarek. If your child is older than seven years and in need of baptism please contact Sr. Lucille at the parish office 403-938-3122. PLEASE NOTE: Baptism Sunday will be held after Mass on April 27th only this month. FIRST COMMUNION 2014 Usually Grade 2 and up. Registration continues until May 9th at Parish Office. Please bring a copy of the baptismal certificate if your child was not baptized at St. James or St. Michael s. Registration fee $25.00. Tuesday, May 13, 2014 7:00pm Mass Fr. Yarek s homily to parents based on the Eucharist Sunday, May 25, 9-10:30am followed by 11am Mass DYRT retreat for 1 st Communion candidates Parent Information - pick up material to help child prepare for the sacrament and to ask questions. Commitment Mass at 11am and 7pm Masses. Parents please attend with your child. Sunday, June 8, 9:00-10:30am followed by 11am Mass Class for parent and child. (Parent/sponsor is required to attend this class in order to take part in the sacrament.) Rehearsal will take place during this time. Sunday, June 15 or June 22 1st COMMUNION SUNDAYS Parents choose which Sunday and they must notify team at the June 8 th class or parish office. MARRIAGE PREPARATION Phone the Parish Office at least 6 months before marriage and make an appointment with Fr. Yarek. Marriage preparation sessions are mandatory for those preparing for marriage. NOTE NEW TIMES: Sessions are at St. James Church, Friday from 7-9pm and Saturday from 9-4pm Session Two: May 9-10, 2014 Session Three: October 24-25, 2014 Registration fee is $80.00 per couple for workbook and supplies. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Registration is ongoing for all those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Inquirers are instructed in the Catholic Faith and introduced to the life of the Church. The sessions are Wednesdays from 7-9pm at St. James Church. For more information please call Sr. Lucille at 403-938- 3122. Rite of Christian Initiation of Teens (RCIT) This program is designed for all youth from grades 6 to 9 who desire to receive the Catholic Sacraments they have missed and for any youth who wishes to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Please contact Sr. Lucille for more information at 403-938- 3122. Faith comes by Hearing Romans 10:17 Welcome Home and Catholic Refresher video series Fr. Barron s CATHOLICISM St. James Church from 7:00-8:30pm Thursday - April: 10 Wednesday - April: 30 Thursday - May: 8, 15, 22, 29 Invite your friends & neighbours
take five minutes to feed your faith every day Remove this page from the bulletin and put it where you ll see it each day. Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow a day at a time. SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2014 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT; THIRD SCRUTINY OF THE ELECT Take a look at your life The Scrutinies of the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent are ancient rites that are part of the process that brings those who have asked for Baptism into the church. Though they may seem foreign, they are rooted in human wisdom cultivated over the ages. Examining scrutinizing how you live day to day, you discover areas of your life where you fall short as well as areas where you have been kind and loving. The best support you can offer those who are joining the church is to engage in an honest scrutiny of your own life. In this way the entire faith community is built up. TODAY S READINGS: Ezekiel 37:12-14; Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45 (34). If one walks during the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world. MONDAY, APRIL 7 LENTEN WEEKDAY When hypocrisy looks like piety American composer Carlyle Floyd retells the story of the biblical Susannah in his opera set in rural Tennessee. Susannah is accused of bathing naked in a river, a sin in the eyes of Christian men who spy on her. Distraught, Susannah asks her brother, Sam, What s it all about? It s about the way people is made, I reckon, he responds. An how they like to believe what s bad. / How short they are on lovin kindness. / It must make the good Lord sad.... / At seein how men treat one another / An say they re doin it all fer His sake. TODAY S READINGS: Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62; John 8:1-11 (251). Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone. TUESDAY, APRIL 8 LENTEN WEEKDAY No complaints, please! Do you ever find yourself complaining about abundance? Too much food, too many t-shirts, too many gadgets, too many events on the calendar! The grumbling of the ungrateful has a long biblical tradition. In the desert years, the Israelites complained about the wretched food they were forced to eat daily. It s shocking to realize they were complaining about manna, once celebrated as bread from heaven and now consumed with contempt! If you re tempted in the upcoming weeks to grumble about so many extra liturgies in church, take a minute to recall what these services are commemorating, and give thanks. TODAY S READINGS: Numbers 21:4-9; John 8:21-30 (252). Why have you brought us up from Egypt to die in this desert, where there is no food or water? WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 LENTEN WEEKDAY Is your response programmed? Pavlov s dog taught a humbling lesson: how easily behavior can be manipulated and controlled. Ring the dinner bell, you salivate. Pass the donut shop and you reel at the thought of a Bavarian cream. In the biblical book of Daniel, citizens were obliged to worship a statue each time the king s band played the Idolatry Theme Song. Most folks got into the rhythm. Three men said no and wound up in the furnace. Do you trust heaven enough to just say no when everyone around you embraces the patterns of fashion or materialism? TODAY S READINGS: Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; John 8:31-42 (253). Be ready now to fall down and worship the statue I had made, whenever you hear the sound of the... musical instruments. THURSDAY, APRIL 10 LENTEN WEEKDAY And now for the moment of truth...the big reveal is an important plot device used to add an unexpected twist to a storyline. Examples include Star War s Luke Skywalker hearing the words: I am your father, spoken by Darth Vader, his sworn enemy. Or Breaking Bad s chemistry-teacher-turned-drug-kingpin Walter White telling his wife, I am the one who knocks in response to her concerns about danger at the door. But no reveal in any story ancient or modern is more stunning than when Jesus tells his detractors: Before Abraham came to be, I AM. In that one moment the truth of Jesus full identity is revealed: He and Yahweh (I AM), the God of Israel, are one. And this big reveal comes with an even bigger payoff: life everlasting. TODAY S READINGS: Genesis 17:3-9; John 8:51-59 (254). Whoever keeps my word will never see death. FRIDAY, APRIL 11 MEMORIAL OF STANISLAUS, BISHOP, MARTYR An unimpeachable witness One of the engaging things about saints from centuries ago like Stanislaus (b. 1030) is the legends that spring up about them perhaps not true in a literal way but often carrying kernels of wisdom of a deeper order. Bishop Stanislaus is said to have brought a man who had been dead three years back to life in order to foil a land-grabbing plot of a nefarious king. Given three days to produce a witness to the church s claim on the land, he prayed ceaselessly before calling the seller of the land from the grave to testify on his behalf. The take-away? God hears and responds to your fervent prayers. TODAY S READINGS: Jeremiah 20:10-13; John 10:31-42 (255). If I... perform my Father s works... even if you do not believe me, believe the works. SATURDAY, APRIL 12 LENTEN WEEKDAY Life is more than getting from point A to point B An ancient Greek philosopher said you can t dip your toe in the same river twice. Once a moment in time passes, it s gone for good. Human beings, however, have also recognized time as cyclical. Easter reminds you of that view. It teaches you that life isn t an inexorable forward march toward death. Christians get to step out of linear time, not only at the end of life but during it as well. TODAY S READINGS: Ezekiel 37:21-28; John 11:45-56 (256). 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St. James Church LENTEN MEATLESS SOUP & BUN from 6:00 6:55pm Followed by STATIONS OF THE CROSS at 7:00 pm Hosted By: April 4-Parish Pastoral Council April 11-St. James Mom s Group Please join us for our parish lenten meals St. Michael s Church LENTEN MEATLESS SOUP & BUN We invite you and your family to join us each Friday during Lent for the Lenten Devotion of the Stations of the Cross. 6.00 p.m. Stations of the Cross 6.30 p.m. Soup and a Bun
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre for April 6th 2014, Fifth Sunday of Lent Office of Vocations Information Day on the Diocesan Priesthood This day is for men between the ages of 17 and 35 years. It includes talks given by Bishop Henry and priests of the diocese. Location: Sacred Heart Church, 1307 14th St. S.W., Calgary (Upper Hall). Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 10:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (Lunch provided) For further information and to register contact: Office of Vocations at 403-245-2753 E-mail: mjgaffney@telusplanet.net. Office of Liturgy Rejoice in God s Mercy: Remember that in addition to the regular parish schedule, the sacrament of Reconciliation is available at all our parishes every Wednesday in Lent: 7:30 8:30pm. Social Justice Ministry 31st Annual Outdoor Way of the Cross Volunteers are needed to assist with this year s solemn Outdoor Way of the Cross on Good Friday, April 18 th, 2014 starting in front of St. Mary s Cathedral. You can contribute by being a Reader, First Aider, Lost Persons Volunteer, Route Marshall, Set-Up Volunteer, and Distributer of Booklets. Your talents and time make this diocesan event a success! For volunteering, please contact the Social Justice Office at 403-218-5519 or via e-mail at socialjustice@calgarydiocese.ca. The 31st Annual Outdoor Way of the Cross will take place on Good Friday, April 18, 2014. This solemn and meditative procession will start and end at St. Mary's Cathedral (219-18 th Ave. S.W, Calgary). Start time is 9:30am and completion time is 12:30pm. Everyone is invited! Canadian Catholic Organization for Development & Peace Social Justice Conference and Regional AGM. To be held on May 2nd & May 3rd 2014 at St. Luke s Parish in Calgary. Open to all D&P members, interested parties and the general public. Featured speakers: Christian Champigny, Deputy Director of International Programs for D&P speaking on the Syrian Crisis and D&P s response (in addition to answering questions about D&P); Friar Kevin Lynch, OFM of Mount St. Francis speaking on Pope Francis, the Franciscans and Social Justice and Martin Blanchet will report on his experiences as part of the D&P solidarity tour of Madagascar last year. For more information (including a detailed agenda) or to make a reservation please contact Sara Farid at sara.farid@devp.org. Deadline for registration is April 22, 2014. Health Care Apostolate The Diocesan Palliative Care Education Program Part 1 & Part 2 will take place at the FCJ Christian Life Centre, 219 19 Ave. SW, on May 2 & 3, and May 9 & 10, 2014. The Program is on the two Friday evenings and all day both Saturdays. Registration fee is $75 for either program. For more information or to register, please call (403) 218-5507 or email healthcareprograms@calgarydiocese.ca. The Spring Diocesan Pastoral Care Training Program will begin on Tuesday May 6 th for 6 consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm 9:30pm until June 10 th. The program will be held at the FCJ Christian Life Centre, 219 19 th Ave. SW. This course will introduce you to the basic visiting skills required for Pastoral Care Ministry in the Church. Course fee: $75. For more information and to register, call us at: 403-218-5501 or email: alicia.zubot@calgarydiocese.ca.
Life and Family Resource Centre (LFRC) Please come and support Project Rachel by attending A Song for Rachel, a fun-filled family fundraising concert and silent auction. Event is 7:30 pm, May 9 at St. Paul s Parish, 1305 Main St, Airdrie. Tickets are on sale at $10/person or $25/family. Contact the LFRC at 403-218-5505 for tickets or to donate silent auction items. Canadian Federation of Catholic Physicians Societies (CFCPS) presents The Virtues of the Practicing Catholic Physician on May 23-25, 2014 in London, Ontario. For more information or to register contact: www.canadiancatholicphysicians.com. For Better & For Ever Marriage Preparation, a program offered by LFRC of the Calgary Diocese. This program consists of a 2 hour Monday evening orientation and a Friday evening/saturday day session. Upcoming Dates: May 26 & June 13-14. For information or registration call 403-218-5505 or Email: lifeandfamily@calgarydiocese.ca. Conference: Transforming the Culture by Women of Dignity, Catholic Family Ministries. Saturday May 3, 2014, presented by Barbara J. Elliot at Edmonton Hotel and Convention Centre. The conference brings a new dimension to everyday life, empowering women of all ages and backgrounds to fully develop their potential and realize their true value and dignity. For more information call 780-961-3346. 40 Days for Life International Peaceful Prayer Vigil to End Abortion, Wednesday 5 March Sunday 13 April 2014, 7 am to 7 pm. Organize a parish prayer team to defend unborn babies or come alone and join others in prayer at the Kensington (Abortion) Clinic in Calgary, 2431 5th Ave NW. View schedule & receive daily devotions: www.40daysforlife.com/calgary. For help or more information: Jairo 403-870-3905 Gwen 403-208-9427 gwencald@gmail.com or 40daysforlife.calgary@gmail.com. Human Resources Employment Opportunity The Diocese of Calgary invites applications for Manager, Feed the Hungry. Working out of the Catholic Pastoral Centre, this is a full time position responsible for the functions of this program which serves a Sunday meal out of St. Mary s Cathedral Hall to approximately 500 marginalized people. For more information about this position, qualifications and application details see the Diocesan website at www.calgarydiocese.ca/human-resources under Employment. Sacred Heart Parish, Calgary Sacred Heart Parish invites applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant. For more information about this position, qualifications and application details see www.calgarydiocese.ca/human-resources website under Employment. St. Peter s Parish, Calgary St. Peter s Roman Catholic Church invites you to the Man of the Shroud Exhibition from April 9 15, 2014, from 9:00 am 9:00 pm daily, and will feature daily conferences with Shroud experts. Please check our website www.st -peters.ca and our Facebook page for the conference schedule and updates. The exhibit focuses on the historical and documentary evidence and realities of the Shroud. FCJ Christian Centre, Calgary You are all invited to the FCJ Centre Benefit Concert featuring the Corpus Christi Male Chorale on April 10, 2014 from 7:30-9:30 pm. at the FCJ Centre, 219 19 th Ave. S.W; Cost: Contribution. To register call the FCJ Centre at 403-228-4215. For more information email library@calgarydiocese.ca Or contact Carol Hollywood or Jane-Rose Ediau, Library & Archives, 403-218-5510; Fax: 403-264-0526 Address: Catholic Pastoral Centre, 120-17 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2S 2T2
Stories of our Faith in Action This bulletin insert tells you the story of an organization that benefitted from Together in Action in 2013. Funds from this year s campaign will benefit similar causes. Recipient Organization: Project Funded: Thank you for your support! Operations Elizabeth House Year Funding Received: 2013 Grant Amount: $ 230,000 Tell us about how your grant impacted your organization and/or your clients: Each year, Elizabeth House - the Diocesan Program providing housing and a life-changing opportunity for young mothers in Southern Alberta without traditional family support receives a large grant from Together in Action to support its operations. In 2013, that grant was $230,000.00. This year was a year of transition and change for the program. Elizabeth House moved into their new permanent home in Tuxedo Park in December. After the past 18 months in their temporary location, the staff is looking forward to 2014 as a new period of revitalization and growth. Despite the elements of transition, Elizabeth House was able to fulfill its mission of offering young mothers the skills they need to build healthy families of their own. This year we were able to serve 13 young women and 7 babies at our Marda Loop location. The long term impact of this program cannot be underestimated. One former resident, who graduated from the program in 2008, recently wrote the staff to say she is working on a degree in social work and that her child is happy and healthy in kindergarten and loves taking Spanish lessons on weekends. This joyful update is the result, in part, of your generosity. Thank you for your support! Together in Action RC Bishop of the Diocese of Calgary 120 17 Ave SW Calgary AB T2A 2T2 p. 403.218.5531 f. 403.232.6349 Charitable Registration No. 107909939 RR0076