About Us
Welcome to Saint Bernard’s Roman Catholic Parish! We are a parish district & community with two churches,
that serves the local neighbourhoods of Parkdale, St. Andrews Heights, Point McKay, Montgomery, Bowness,
Greenwood Village / Green Briar and Valley Ridge.
Together we are called to serve and love God’s Church and His Holy People with compassion, joy and truth. You
are always welcome to join us as visitor, friend, or registered member. We look forward to seeing you.
Our Two Churches Are:
Saint Bernard’s Church is our parish’s titular church (our parish’s namesake), located in Parkdale.
It is also the home of St. Francis Xavier Chaplaincy (@sfxchaplaincy), which the diocesan ministry group &
chaplaincy for post-secondary students and young adults in Calgary.
Our Lady of the Assumption Church is our church in the neighbourhood of Bowness. Our PARISH OFFICE is located here.
Here is a very good map of our parish district & boundaries, with both churches clearly labelled. Enjoy taking a closer look at St. Bernard’s Parish:
Interested in the HISTORY OF OUR PARISH? Click HERE
Life of Faith:
Confession/Reconciliation:
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available 45 MINUTES before the start of ALL Masses, (with the exception of the 11:00 am Sunday Mass at Assumption), and also after the Tuesday evening Mass 7:30 – 8:30 pm (during Adoration). The sacrament is always available by appointment.
Mass Times:
The Lord’s Day:
Saturday 5pm
Sunday 9am & 11am
Weekdays:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7pm
Friday & Saturday 9am
Eucharistic Adoration:
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm — Holy Hour following the Mass at St. Bernard’s Church
First Fridays of the Month, 9:30-10:45 am — following the 9am Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Sacraments:
BAPTISM
Please contact the Parish Office for more details, and to schedule an appointment with our pastor. Please anticipate the need to complete preparation in advance of the baptism, particularly if the child to be baptized is your first.
You can find an online registration form for baptism HERE . Please fill it out (digitally if possible) and email it to our parish office as part of your request.
Expecting baby soon?
Let’s meet for preparation before the birth, so we can be ready for an early baptism!
Baptism for school-aged children, age 7 & up:
With your support, your child will need to complete a distinct preparation process that will prepare them to receive all three sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Please call the parish for more details.
1st RECONCILIATION AND 1st HOLY EUCHARIST
Most commonly, children in Grade Two (aged 7-8) receive these sacraments. The Diocese of Calgary now prepares
children for both these sacraments in a single year, so that reconciliation with God can prepare the heart to receive
Holy Communion for the first time.
Registration and preparation typically begins in October each year. Please contact the Parish Office to enquire.
CONFIRMATION
Most commonly, children in Grade 6 or Grade 7 (aged 11-13) receive this sacrament. Our parish celebrates
Confirmation every second year, on the ‘odd’ years (ie.: 2021).
Registration and preparation typically begins in the early Spring. Please contact the Parish Office to enquire.
MARRIAGE
To schedule a wedding, please contact the Parish Office at least six months in advance prior to the desired wedding
date, to book an introductory meeting with the pastor and begin the necessary preparations. Congratulations, and we
look forward to hearing from you.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK – ANOINTING
Please notify the parish if a parishioner is hospitalized or sick at home. We will arrange for a pastoral visit when
possible, and include their name in the community’s prayers on Sundays.
In case of an emergency:
If you have a loved one IN THE HOSPITAL, and an emergency arises, please call the Diocesan-wide Hospital
Emergency Paging:
403-231-9505.
This will contact one of the hospital chaplains dedicated to pastoral care
at the hospitals.
If at home, or at one of our local Seniors’ Residences in the parish – call:
403-283-3746.
Extended Care Mass Times:
SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Shouldice Lodge:
2:00 pm (Every 2nd. Wednesday of the month)
Brentwood Care Centre:
10:30am ( Every 4th. Wednesday of the month)
Valley Ridge Lodge:
10:45am (Every 2nd. Thursday of the month)
Bow view Manor Centre:
11:00am ( Every 4th. Thursday of the month)
Bow Crest Care Centre:
10:30am ( Every 4th. Friday of the month)
Col. Belcher Care Centre:
10:30am ( Every Saturday )
