Meeting with Alberta Provincial Government Cabinet Ministers (April 3, 2023)
Front Row: Betsy Fletcher, The Honourable Adrianna LaGrange
Back Row: The Honourable Kaycee Madu, Mary Hunt, Mary Molloy
As ABMK representatives, we were grateful for the opportunity to meet with two of the Provincial Cabinet Ministers to discuss some areas of interest and concern by our members.
While we were with them for almost an hour, the time went by very quickly. It was a productive session with both Ministers engaged, commenting and asking questions about the areas we brought forward which included:
1. The growing need for an Independent Seniors Advocate reporting to the Legislative Assembly. Population demographics indicate there will be an ever-increasing demand for “senior specific” services and senior’s issues are not only health care issues. Seniors struggle with poverty, loneliness, housing insecurity, lack of access to social services and more. One way that seniors protect themselves is through self-isolation…they need to know who they can turn to with their various concerns including health care, dental care, housing, income support, non-personal health care, trustee and guardian issues, transportation, loneliness, senior abuse, end of life issues and the promotion of MaiD; as not all senior’s concerns are medical.
2. The need for good palliative care in Alberta to offer an alternative to MaiD. We provided statistics in support of the need as not every Albertan is receiving the palliative care they need. The funds currently allocated are not sufficient to provide the palliative care needed.
3. Resolution 2022.1 Enact Federal Legislation to Reduce Food Loss and Waste which was put forward by the Diocese of Calgary We provided them with supporting documentation.
4. Reaffirmation of our support for Publicly Funded Catholic Education. We learned that there is a continuing unease about the future of publicly funded Catholic education as while the opposition says they support Catholic education; they have never said publicly funded Catholic Education.
We also discussed examples of past resolutions as well resolutions presently being worked on.
While we were with them for almost an hour, the time went by very quickly. It was a productive session with both Ministers engaged, commenting and asking questions about the areas we brought forward which included:
1. The growing need for an Independent Seniors Advocate reporting to the Legislative Assembly. Population demographics indicate there will be an ever-increasing demand for “senior specific” services and senior’s issues are not only health care issues. Seniors struggle with poverty, loneliness, housing insecurity, lack of access to social services and more. One way that seniors protect themselves is through self-isolation…they need to know who they can turn to with their various concerns including health care, dental care, housing, income support, non-personal health care, trustee and guardian issues, transportation, loneliness, senior abuse, end of life issues and the promotion of MaiD; as not all senior’s concerns are medical.
2. The need for good palliative care in Alberta to offer an alternative to MaiD. We provided statistics in support of the need as not every Albertan is receiving the palliative care they need. The funds currently allocated are not sufficient to provide the palliative care needed.
3. Resolution 2022.1 Enact Federal Legislation to Reduce Food Loss and Waste which was put forward by the Diocese of Calgary We provided them with supporting documentation.
4. Reaffirmation of our support for Publicly Funded Catholic Education. We learned that there is a continuing unease about the future of publicly funded Catholic education as while the opposition says they support Catholic education; they have never said publicly funded Catholic Education.
We also discussed examples of past resolutions as well resolutions presently being worked on.
Easter Message - March 2024
Organizations - Other
Bissell Centre - Making a Difference in Edmonton's Inner City
Church Council on Justice and Corrections (CCJC)
Focus on the Family Canada - Christian family ministry; infomation and resources
Habitat for Humanity Canada
Medicins sans frontier / Doctors Without Borders - independent, international humanitarian aid organisation that provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger
Monastery of Christ in the Desert
Parkland Institute - Parkland Institute is an Alberta-wide, non-partisan research centre situated within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta.
Project Ploughshares - a national peace and justice organization promoting disarmament and peaceful resolution of conflict
Bissell Centre - Making a Difference in Edmonton's Inner City
Church Council on Justice and Corrections (CCJC)
Focus on the Family Canada - Christian family ministry; infomation and resources
Habitat for Humanity Canada
Medicins sans frontier / Doctors Without Borders - independent, international humanitarian aid organisation that provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger
Monastery of Christ in the Desert
Parkland Institute - Parkland Institute is an Alberta-wide, non-partisan research centre situated within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta.
Project Ploughshares - a national peace and justice organization promoting disarmament and peaceful resolution of conflict
2022 ~ 2024 Theme
Spread the Word!
Communiques:
Faith Communique - December
Christmas Message - December 2023
Easter Message - April 2023
Maid Presentation - April 2023
Social Justice Chair Memo - March 28, 2023
AMM Summary Report - August 2023
ABMK Oral Report for the AMM - August 2023
Faith Communique - August
Spiritual Communique - July
Easter Season Communique - April
Spiritual Communique - January
January 2023 - Spiritual
Christmas Message - December 2023
Easter Message - April 2023
Maid Presentation - April 2023
Social Justice Chair Memo - March 28, 2023
AMM Summary Report - August 2023
ABMK Oral Report for the AMM - August 2023
Faith Communique - August
Spiritual Communique - July
Easter Season Communique - April
Spiritual Communique - January
January 2023 - Spiritual
February 20, 2023 ~ ABMK Lenten Retreat
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Lenten Retreat Handout
Please ensure that you have a copy of this handout with you as you watch the Lenten Retreat, it will be referred to throughout the video presentation.
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Organization
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Heart to Heart Webinars
March 28, 2023
- Heart to Heart Webinar:(presented by National) - Act Justly, Love Tenderly, Walk Humbly (Click Here for More Info)
- Heart to Heart Webinar (presented by National) - Who Me? A Leader? (Click Here for More Info & To Register)
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Fr. Walter Krewski Award Winners
Provincial Convention 2025 (for the 2024 year)
Greatest increase of new members: St. Thomas More, Edmonton (43 new members)
Greatest increase in membership: St. Thomas More, Edmonton
Greatest percentage increase in membership: St. Michael's, Pincher Creek (45.7%)
Provincial Convention 2024 (for the 2023 year)
Greatest number of new members St. Peter's, Calgary
Greatest increase in membership: St. Peter's, Calgary
Greatest percentage increase in membership: St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary
Provincial Convention 2023 (for the 2022 year)
Greatest number of new members: St. Thomas More, Edmonton - 20 new members
Greatest increase in membership: St. John the Evangelist, Edmonton - 23 members
Greatest percentage increase in membership: St. Stephen, Lacombe - 133%
Greatest increase of new members: St. Thomas More, Edmonton (43 new members)
Greatest increase in membership: St. Thomas More, Edmonton
Greatest percentage increase in membership: St. Michael's, Pincher Creek (45.7%)
Provincial Convention 2024 (for the 2023 year)
Greatest number of new members St. Peter's, Calgary
Greatest increase in membership: St. Peter's, Calgary
Greatest percentage increase in membership: St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary
Provincial Convention 2023 (for the 2022 year)
Greatest number of new members: St. Thomas More, Edmonton - 20 new members
Greatest increase in membership: St. John the Evangelist, Edmonton - 23 members
Greatest percentage increase in membership: St. Stephen, Lacombe - 133%
Provincial Convention 2022 (for the 2021 year)
Greatest number of new members: St. Thomas More, Edmonton and Our Lady of the Assumption, Edmonton (6 each) Greatest increase in membership: St. Clare’s, Redwater (44 %)
Greatest percentage increase in membership: Ascension, High Level/St. Clare’s, Red Water (650%)
Greatest number of new members: St. Thomas More, Edmonton and Our Lady of the Assumption, Edmonton (6 each) Greatest increase in membership: St. Clare’s, Redwater (44 %)
Greatest percentage increase in membership: Ascension, High Level/St. Clare’s, Red Water (650%)
What's New
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Register for the 2025 ABMK Convention
CLICK HERE ******************** Spiritual Bouquet for Archbishop Richard Smith ********************** Easter Greetings: Alleluia, Alleluia He is Risen! ABMK President Betsy Fletcher Resurrection Prayer Easter Message from the National President Shari Guinta Easter Message from Bishop W. McGrattan, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Lenten Resources: Journey through Lent: Presented by our very own Spiritual Advisor - Bishop Gary Franken: www.cccb.ca/evangelization-catechesis-catholic-education/video-resources/journey-through-lent/ |
Official Prayer for the Conclave-Cardinal Burke
Pray for the Conclave-Bishop McGrattan **************** Messages on the Passing of Pope Francis: CCCB: Bishop William T. McGrattan National CWL: President Shari Guinta National Executive Prayer for Pope Francis Rosary for Pope Francis: 6:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24: Screen Shot pictures of the rosary FYI: Communiques: Betsy Fletcher, President Letter of Good Standing Renee Spohn Social Justice: 1) Jubilee 2) Indigenous Relations Janet MacPhee: Secretary/Communications Jan Myhre - Vice President Lola Alsmo - Service |
