RCYYC Christmas Edition
RCYYC NEWSLETTER CHRISTMAS EDITION THE HUB
ADVENT THE COMING OF OUR SAVIOR
ADVENT MESSAGE FROM OUR RC DIRECTOR MARGARET MATTHEWS
As we venture into the Advent season, a time of reflection and expectation, eagerly awaiting the coming of our Lord, I want to express my gratitude to each one of you for the part you play in making our locality the beautiful community that it is. A community that seeks to bless the city and diocese it serves. As we gather with loved ones, exchange gifts, and make memories, let us remember the most significant gift of all—the birth of our Savior. May the Advent season fill your hearts with hope, peace, joy, and love. We are dearly blessed to be a part of Regnum Christi Calgary, supporting and uplifting each other on our spiritual journey. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! May the blessings of this season continue to resonate in your lives throughout the coming year. As we look forward to new beginnings, let us carry the spirit of Christmas with us, spreading kindness and joy wherever we go.
LOCALITY HIGHLIGHTS WELCOME OUR NEWESTS RC MEMBERS
Linda Doran
Gemma Ottenbreit and Lauren Weimer
THE REGNUM CHRISTI NORTH AMERICA TERRITORIAL CONVENTION NOV 2-5, 2023 - CHICAGO, IL (USA) Thank you!
We are grateful to our dedicated local representatives - Ryan Hoffman, Eileen Coady, Margaret Matthews, and Cathie and Clark Zentner - for generously sharing their time and talents to participate in the 2023 RC North America Convention held in Chicago. To read more about the Territorial Convention, click HERE.
102 delegates from the four Regnum Christi vocations from the US, Canada, Philippines, and South Korea.
Embark on a journey of love and spiritual growth, where tranquillity and reflection intertwine to strengthen the bond between
Christ, you and your spouse. FEBRUARY 2-4, 2024 SANCTUM RETREAT CENTRE
Retreat Director: Meet Fr. Anthony Sortino, LC
The journey awaits you... Jesus, I Trust in You!
Limited Spaces Available: This retreat is open to married couples on a first-come, first-served basis. Seize the opportunity to deepen your marital bliss in a setting designed to nurture your love.
Retreat Contact: For inquiries and reservations, reach out to Donna Fausak.
Early Bird Special Rate: $875.00 (Available until January 10) Regular Rate: $975.00 (After January 10) Sign up!
DID YOU KNOW?
The brand new and redesigned Regnum Christi App is now available for all iPhones, Android phones, iPads, and Tablets! Click HERE to learn more!
RC Music Collective and the RC Spirituality Center are teaming up to bring you something special!
Every Sunday they will share a song and a reflection to help you have a great Christmas experience of growing in your faith as Christmas approaches. Click HERE to check out the RC Music Collective YouTube Channel.
Regnum Christi merch you have been looking for! Click HERE!
The past few months have been an exciting time for the members of the Regnum Christi Men's Section. The Cornerstone Retreat led by Fr. Anthony Sortino, LC, hosted by Clear Water Academy and supported by the Men’s Section, was an excellent way to start things off. We then jumped right into the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises Retreat led by Fr. Daniel Wilson, LC in early December at Entheos Retreat Centre. Of course, we also made time for some lighthearted fun with a friendly game of poker – because what's life without a bit of healthy competition among friends? As the year comes to a close, we're filled with gratitude and thrilled about what's to come. In the new year, we're especially excited about our monthly "Into the Breach" series. We look forward to more brotherhood, growth, and shared moments in the upcoming year! Merry Christmas to you and your family! MEN’S SECTION MESSAGE FROM PHIL FABA, JULIO JIMENEZ, RYAN HOFFMAN, AND KAMAL YALBIR, THE MEN‘S SECTION DIRECTORS
Join us as we watch and discuss Into the Breach. Through small group discussions, we’ll learn how to be stronger fathers, better husbands, and men fit for the breach.
Fee: $120 series (6 sessions); $25 per session
To sign-up, click HERE!
Advent is a time of waiting and anticipation. Jesus comes into our hearts and homes as an infant. In these darkest months, as always, He is our Light, our Hope, our Peace, our Joy, and our LOVE. This is beautifully reflected in the advent candles, evergreens, and wreaths. With gratitude to God, we rejoice in the many blessings of this past year. Particular gratitude is due for the new life in our locality; in our leadership, with Margaret as our new RCD, and in our Women’s Section and RC family with the first (of many) new members joining us at Christ the King! We look to the New Year ahead with great expectation, excitement and wonder at all God has in mind for the life of our spiritual family. We continue to allow the Spiritual dimension of our charism to enlighten and direct us as we accompany others on their pathway which culminates in two opportunities for Spiritual Exercise Retreats in the early spring; one at Sanctum April 4-7, and one at Entheos, May 2-5. Please also remember those for whom this season is a challenge, those who’ve experienced suffering and loss, and all who struggle in the darkness. As a vibrant community of apostles, may we model Emmanual, God with us, by coming alongside those who suffer this Christmas and continue to faithfully accompany all the souls God entrusts to us with our presence and our prayer. WOMEN’S SECTION MESSAGE FROM EILEEN COADY, WOMEN’S SECTION DIRECTOR The Annual Virtual Party...
WED, JANUARY 10, 2024 6:45 - 9:15 P.M. CALGARY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
YOUNG ADULT SECTION
Saturday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
2024 Jan 6
Annual Virtual Party Come enjoy our vibrant young adult community at the Doran’s house, and receive your virtue and saint for the year! For details and to RSVP, click HERE.
ECYD
Saturday, 5-8 pm Cana Uncorked
2024 Jan 13
Join us for prayer, fellowship, and celebrate your marriage. Location: Clear Water Academy - St. Thomas More Hall Chapel.
February 16-18
2024 16 Feb
Firm Foundation Retreat
Hosted by Fr. Anthony Sortino, LC and Valerie Doran at Rivers Edge Retreat Centre. For details and registration, click HERE.
Save the Dates!
ECYD SECTION It’s official!
Clear Water Academy’s NEW ECYD Clubs! For details, click HERE.
High School Teams gathering! TKC! Excited to see what the Lord will do with this new group of young apostles!!! #iamecyd
CWA Beautiful gathering of our CWA team leaders to celebrate Christmas and get our Saint and Virtue for the year. #iamecyd
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APOSTOLATE NEWS CAPTIVENIA MEDIEVAL BANQUET
Captivenia hosted its inaugural Medieval Fundraising Banquet on December 2, 2023. The team is so grateful to all attendees and supporters who played a vital role in making this event a resounding success. Guests were treated to an evening of magic and mystery as they were recruited to help interrupt the sinister plans of the enemy. With drink and food in great supply, it was a beautiful time spent delighting in the goodness of our great King. The gift of live music was offered by the piano talents of Lucia Ottenbreit, and three different testimonies were generously shared by Stefanie Williamson, Grace Van Bakel, and Daniella Finley-Gonzalez. In addition, guests were also treated to the incredible story of the development of this apostolate. There were many familiar faces in attendance as well as several new faces. Together, Captivenia successfully raised approximately $7,000, which would not have been possible without the generous donors and the incredible team working behind the scenes. Thank you again for your magnanimous generosity and we hope that you will be able to join us next year!
Click HERE to view photo album
ASCENSION PARISH
Ascension Parish held its second annual Advent by Candlelight, beginning with evening Mass and continuing with a “High Tea.” Fr John Gannon LC offered an introductory meditation, and Elizabeth Sanesh gave a lovely Advent reflection which was well received. Advent by Candlelight
Several Regnum Christi women were present, and the parish organizer, Debbie Parsons, included a mention of Regnum Christi in the Thank-yous; several parishioners wanted to know more about Regnum Christi. The evening ended with Eileen Coady’s daughter, Breanne offering a few songs.
in alignment with the Diocesan Renewal in Calgary, its priority is that Catholics of the diocese be ever more aware that they are called to “form Missionary Disciples.” This will offer Regnum Christi members the opportunity to share its charism, formation, and spiritual gifts with our fellow Catholics in Calgary. Over the course of the upcoming year, Fr. John Gannon, LC and Fr. John (JP) Luxbacher, LC will integrate the teachings from Fr. John Bartunek’s book, “ 60 Days to Becoming a Missionary Disciple,” into their weekend homilies. Year-Long Emphasis on Missionary Discipleship Photo: Elizabeth Sanesh sharing a story about her mission experience. In pursuit of enhancing the coordination of formation opportunities and cultivating Missionary awareness at Ascension Parish, Michelle Hoffmann has graciously taken on the responsibility of overseeing parish programs and Evangelization initiatives. With her extensive background in formation and leadership, Michelle's wealth of experience will undoubtedly prove invaluable to the Parish. Program and Evangelization Coordinator
Her involvement comes at a crucial time as the Parish embarks on the implementation of the Diocesan Renewal and establishes its new Mission Statement, focusing on the formation of Missionary Disciples.
Click HERE to read a special message from Elizabeth House!
SPring 2024
Men’s Breakfast Series
January 18, 2024 - Faith - Fr. Anthony Sortino, LC February 15, 2024 - Hope - Fr. John (JP) Luxbacher, LC March 7, 2024 - Charity - Fr. Daniel Wilson, LC April 18, 2024 - Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Fr. Kenneth LeBlanc, LC Thursday, May 16, 2024 - Apostolic Action Apostolic Leadership
Thursdays, 7:30 AM The Inn on Officer’s Garden
WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A JOYOUS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!
CALGARY
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