Message of gratitude:
We thank all our parishioners for your continued support and active participation in parish life. A special word of appreciation goes to the members of our Liturgical Ministries for your faithful service and dedication to our parish community. Thank you.

Sacramental Registration:
To Register for the Sacrament of Confirmation registration deadline is January 8, 2027 with classes starting January 17, 2027. Please call the office to register or on this web page. Thank you.

The Sunday 9:00 am Mass intention is for all of us. Please submit your personal intentions for any of the other Mass times to the office. Call 780-484-6534.

Eucharistic Adoration – Thursdays:
Join us every Thursday for Eucharistic Adoration from 5 PM to 6 PM as we spend time in Holy Hour. During this time, we pray the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. We end with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament followed by Holy Eucharist.

Marriage Preparation Program:
Marriage prep class will be held at Annunciation Church on October 31, 2026 starting at 8:00 AM. For more information or to register, please call the church office.

Sea 2 Sky Travel Pilgrimage to Mexico:
The Pilgrimage to Mexico on May 1-10, 2027, with a special event at the resort and a pilgrimage for the Footsteps of our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City with Fr. J.R. Seats and bookings are on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED basis.

Explore Sea 2 Sky Travel on World Youth Day:
The World Youth Day on July 31st to August 9, 2027, to Seoul, South Korea, with the option of a continuous pilgrimage to the Philippines with Fr. J.R. Hurry up! Bookings for World Youth Day are filling up fast. FLYERS are available in the church foyer for both tours.

Help us beautify our church altar with fresh flower arrangements. You can sponsor a weekend arrangement by simply contacting the Church office.

New Parking Lot:
Our long awaited new parking lot is NOW OPEN! Please use this new parking area and do not park in the fire lane. Thank you.

All Soul’s Day:
November 2, 2026 is All Soul’s Day, there will be a Mass at 6:00 PM. The intentions that have been submitted during the month of October, for our loved ones that have left us will be offered up at this Mass.

Post Thanksgiving Dinner:
You are cordially invited to our Post Thanksgiving Dinner on November 1, 2026 for 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in St. Paul’s Courtyard. Tickets are on sale after each of the Masses and they are only $25. All Proceeds are going to our New Church Building. There are limited number of tickets. Buy early and don’t be disappointed you missed this event. Thank you.

SSVP:
The Saint Vincent de Paul collection will be after each of the Masses this weekend. Thank you for your continued generosity.

Support:
During the 2nd & 3rd of the weekend Masses, there will be a children’s collection taken, with all funds going to the Chalice Program. Thank you.

November 3 – 6:
From Tuesday November 3 to Friday November 6, there will be only morning Masses. There will be NO Adoration on Thursday or on the First Friday.

CWL:
The Annunciation CWL are promoting a Cash Calendar to raise funds for our New Church. There is $2,650 that can be won. Calendars are $20 with 9 chances to win. Draws will be made throughout the month of January 2027. Buy your calendar today. Good Luck.
The CWL will also be having a membership drive after all of the Masses this weekend.

K of C:
The Knights of Columbus will be holding a membership drive, after each of the Masses, next weekend November 7 & 8.

Father Josephin Raj (JR) Muthuswamy

Annunciation Parish welcomes Father Josephin!

We warmly welcome Father Josephin Raj (JR) Muthuswamy as he takes over as Pastor of Annunciation Parish on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Father Josephin comes to us from Our Lady of Peace Parish, Innisfail.

Father Josephin recently marked a significant milestone: 20 years of devoted service in the priesthood. On July 16, 2025, he began his role as Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Peace in Innisfail, where he provided pastoral care, sacramental guidance, and leadership to the parish community. This last assignment demonstrates his ongoing commitment to nurturing faith, supporting parishioners, and building a strong spiritual foundation for the community he serves.

Ordained on Dec. 29, 2005 at St. Jude’s Malankara Catholic Church in Adichavilagam, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, by Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, Bishop of the Diocese of Marthandam, Father Josephin has dedicated his life to shepherding the faithful and fostering vibrant faith communities.

Born on June 10, 1980 in Chemmanvilai, Tamil Nadu, Father Josephin felt a calling to the priesthood early in life, which eventually led him from India to Canada. Over the years, he has served the faithful across the Edmonton Archdiocese, holding roles such as Associate Pastor at St. Joseph’s Basilica and Pastor of St. Mary’s Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in Edmonton.

Throughout his ministry, Father Josephin has inspired parishioners and young men discerning vocations, demonstrating how responding to God’s call transforms lives. His leadership and devotion in the Edmonton Archdiocese, exemplified his work at Our Lady of Peace in Innisfail, which stands as a testament to faith, compassion, and dedicated service.

As he celebrates 20 years of priesthood, the communities he serves honour his unwavering commitment and the countless ways he enriches lives through faith, guidance, and pastoral care.

Please keep Father Josephin in your prayers and offer him your love, support and encouragement as he shepherds us at Annunciation.

Lord, send holy and generous men to serve Your Church as faithful priests.
Grant them courage to answer Your call and perseverance to follow it with joy.

2026 – 2027 Liturgical Calendar of Events | Year B

Check out the Catholic Liturgical Calendar! Stay connected with our spiritually engaging upcoming liturgical events, Holy Days of Obligation, Solemnities, Feast Days and Memorials in the Catholic Church @ Annunciation.

Ash Wednesday | Stations of the Cross on Lenten Fridays | Palm Sunday | Holy Thursday | Good Friday Service | Easter Vigil | Easter Sunday | Divine Mercy Sunday | Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord | Solemnity of Pentecost (Gift of the Holy Spirit) | Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity | Feast of Corpus Christi (Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ)

World Youth Day Seoul 2027

Young Hearts. One Faith. One Mission.

World Youth Day (WYD) is a global gathering where young people deepen their faith, experience the universality of the Catholic Church, and commit their lives to Christ alongside hundreds of thousands of like-minded peers.

Read about WYD Seoul 2027 | WYD Canada – INFO SESSION & FAM TOUR

Journey with us to World Youth Day Seoul 2027
The Archdiocese of Edmonton is pleased to invite young adults ages 18-35 to journey towards World Youth Day 2027. We are excited to open registration to parish groups, solo travels and friends from other dioceses to travel together under the umbrella of the Archdiocese of Edmonton.

Please prayerfully consider joining us and filling out this form as soon as possible to join in on the fun and excitement.

Proposed Restrictions on Religious Freedom – Bill C-9

Message to the Prime Minister of Canada from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB)

4 December 2025

(Ottawa) — The Liberal government has reached an agreement with the Bloc Québécois concerning an amendment to eliminate the religious exemption clause from Canada’s hate speech legislation in Section 319 (3) (b) of the Criminal Code. This initiative is intended to garner support for Bill C-9, titled ‘An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime, and access to religious or cultural places).’ The current provision in the Criminal Code slated for removal states: “(3) No person shall be convicted of an offence under subsection (2) […] (b) if, in good faith, the person expressed or attempted to establish by an argument an opinion on a religious subject or an opinion based on a belief in a religious text.”

Dear Prime Minister Carney,

On behalf of the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), we write to you today to express deep concern regarding recent reports that your government, in co-operation with the Bloc Québécois, plans to remove the long-standing religious exemption in Section 319(3)(b) of the Criminal Code as part of Bill C-9 amendments.

Read the entire message and letter to the Prime Minister of Canada.

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