Pray for Pope Francis

Pope Francis is currently facing significant health challenges. As he undergoes treatment at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, he remains in good spirits and has expressed gratitude for the prayers and support from the faithful worldwide. Join us in prayer: "We thank you for the loving service of Pope Francis and the hope he has inspired in so many in your great mercy. May the Lord, through Our Lady’s powerful intercession, grant him renewed strength, health, and energy in his vocation to serve the Church as the Successor of Peter and the Vicar of Christ on earth." 

• Latest from Vatican News on Pope's condition
• Bishop McGrattan: Praying for the health and recovery of the Holy Father

The Litany of St Joseph in Song

PLEASE NOTE: The escalators are out of order in the Jack Singer Concert Hall. We’re here to help! Click here or call 403-294-9494 for mobility assistance.

God Squad Canada invites you to the World Premiere performance of the Litany of St. Joseph in Song.

This fun and family-friendly musical event is of interest to all men, women, and families who appreciate the beauty of the Catholic faith with voices set to music and raised in praise.

This event honors St. Joseph, Patron Saint of Canada. Our aim is to enrich the spiritual lives of Catholics worldwide. The Litany of St. Joseph in Song is a testament to the enduring power of music to inspire and uplift.

You will also experience performances from select choirs representing all corners of the Calgary Catholic Diocese. The evening will culminate with the first public performance of this highly-anticipated original work by Alberta’s own award-winning and accomplished conductor Carlos Foggin.

This Premiere coincides with the 2025 Jubilee Year Celebrations as Pilgrims of Hope within the Diocese of Calgary and world-wide. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you won’t want to miss.

We are looking forward to sharing this experience with you. Purchase your tickets now for yourself, friends and family.

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Community Dance Music

If you are in the hospital and are Roman Catholic, please ensure you or a family member contacts Nancy in the Church Office at 403– 652-2203. This will ensure that you will be visited by the Priest or Pastoral Care Team.

If you have any yarn you are not using, our parishioner Shirley is looking for donations so she can knit more toques for Kids in Ukraine and Christmas Child Shoebox. Yarn donations can be dropped off at the church for Shirley to pick up. If you have any questions, please call the church office for more information—403-652-2203

Not sure what to do with your stack of greeting cards? Did you know the Diocesan Mission Council collects used and unused greeting cards for donations for their card-making program, which supports overseas missions and collects used stamps?
All donations can be dropped off at SFDS in the basket in the church hall. If you have any questions, please call Nancy in the office 403-652-2203, or email at francisdesaleshighriver.com