There are no weekday masses this week - from May 13 to May 15
8 St. Clair Street, Devon, AB, T9G 1J3, CA
Sacraments
Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is first of the three Sacraments of Initiation and welcomes one into the Body of Christ. Infants are baptized with the expectation that their parents will raise them in the faith. Older children and adults are baptized as part of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. For more information please contact the office at 780-987-2858. Completed Baptism forms can be sent to dcc2006@telus.net with a copy of the Birth Certificate.
First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion classes are open to all children in grade 2 or higher who have received the sacrament of Baptism. This year’s classes will consist of workbooks for children and parents to do together at home and classes held at the church . Registration and Parent information Session will be held in October
Completed registration forms should be sent to cargills@shaw.ca
Material Fee can be e-transferred to dcc2006@telus.net
Confirmation
Confirmation
Confirmation classes are open to all children in grade 6 or higher who have received the sacraments of baptism and First Holy Communion.
Completed registration forms should be sent to cargills@shaw.ca
Material Fee can be e-transferred to dcc2006@telus.net
Marriage
Confirmation
If you’re newly engaged and planning to get married, Congratulations! If you wish to get married at St. Maria Goretti please contact the parish office 6 months prior to the proposed marriage date to arrange a meeting with Fr. Luan at 780-987-2858.
Priesthood/Permanent Diaconate (Holy Orders)
Priesthood/Permanent Diaconate (Holy Orders)
God is still calling workers to his vineyard. If you think you might have a call to serve him as a priest or permanent Deacon, please contact Fr. Marc Cramer at the vocations office at 780-392-2445 ext. 6221, or come see Fr. Luan in the parish office.
Reconciliation
Priesthood/Permanent Diaconate (Holy Orders)
Confessions are offered Saturday half an hour before Mass, or any time by appointment . Please call the parish office at 780-987-2858.
Anointing of the Sick
If someone in your family is ill and requires Fr. Luan, please contact the parish office at 780-987-2858.
Sacraments - Additional Information
Additional Information
Sacrament comes from the Latin word Sacramentum, which is how we usually translate the Greek word for ‘mystery.’ It could also be translated as ’a military oath of allegiance.’ From that perspective, there are two key thoughts here:
1) The Christian idea of ‘mystery.’ When we talk about a mystery (ie the Mystery of faith), we’re not trying to be Sherlock Holmes and solve something, but instead are invited to discover the many layered ways in which God is working in our lives.
2) The idea of an oath, pledge, guarantee, or promise: In every Sacrament, God renews His promises to give us grace (strength to do what we need to do), and we are invited to promise to love and follow Him.
YouCat explains further:
Celebrating the Christian Mysteries (Sacraments) is about encountering Jesus in Time. Until the end of time He is present in His Church. The most profound encounter with Him on earth is liturgy (divine worship.) …just as a man breathes air in order to stay alive, so too the Church lives and breathes by celebrating the liturgy. God himself is the one who breathes new life into her day by day and enriches her with gifts through His Word and His Sacraments. -YouCat 166
(source: thirdplaceproject.com)
For information or to register please call the parish office at 780-987-2858.
Join us in celebrating all of the Sacraments at St. Maria Goretti Parish:
Group Leader: The sacramental programs at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Parish are designed to accommodate the needs of our faith community. Volunteers are required to lead and assist in all the student preparation sessions. Parents are welcome and encouraged either to lead the sessions or assist while their child is attending.
f you require more information please contact Margaret Cargill, Educational Coordinator for St. Maria Goretti Parish at 780-987-0353 or cargills@shaw.ca
The rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program for the 2023/2024 year is currently accepting applicants. Please call the office to register.
Anointing of the Sick
If someone in your family is ill and requires Fr. Luan, please contact the parish office at 780-987-2858.
Baptism
Next Baptism Preparation Class - As required - following current Alberta Health and Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton protocols.
- Baptisms preparation takes place on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. You must register before the class. Call the parish office for the registration package at 780-987-2858
First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Preparation Classes
- Preparation for the sacraments occurs in the parish community, and parents must request the sacraments for their children. They do not automatically happen because the child is in the Catholic school system.
- First Holy Communion Classes & First Reconciliation Classes are open to all children in grade 2 or higher who have received the sacrament of Baptism.
- Registration and Parent information Session will be held on Wednesday October 11 at 7:00pm.
- Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate and a $30.00 fee to cover the cost of books and other program materials.
- Material Fee can be e-transferred to dcc2006@telus.net
Confirmation Preparation Classes
- Confirmation classes are open to all children in grade 6 or higher who have received the sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion. If you wish to register your children in the Confirmation preparation classes please contact the parish office with your contact information. Registration and Parent information Session will be held on Wednesday October 11 at 7:00pm.
- Please bring a copy of your Child’s Baptism Certificate and a $30.00 fee to cover the cost of books and other program materials.
- Material Fee can be e-transferred to dcc2006@telus.net
Marriage
- If you’re newly engaged and planning to get married, congratulations! If you wish to get married at St. Maria Goretti please contact the parish 6 months prior to the proposed marriage date to arrange a meeting with Fr. Luan at 780-987-2858.
Priesthood/Permanent Diaconate (Holy Orders)
- God is still calling workers to his vineyard. If you think you might have a call to serve him as a priest or permanent Deacon, please contact Fr. Marc Cramer at the vocations office at 780-392-2445 ext. 6221, or come see Fr. Arun in the parish office.
Eucharist
- Please see our Mass times page for our weekly and daily celebrations of the Eucharist.
Reconciliation
- Confessions are offered Saturday half an hour before Mass, or any time by appointment (call 780-987-2858.)
Need more Info
For more information or to register please call the parish office at 780-987-2858, or click below to get in touch with us.
