33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 13, 2022

Our Lady of Peace Parish
Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake

Office Hours: Closed Monday
Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 pm
Office Phone:  306-236-5122 
Cell Phone: 306-304-7271

Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake
Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/
Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5  
 
The Lord is coming to judge the peoples with equity. Psalm 98 Refrain
 
November 13, 2022 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
 
Our Vision:
A Community of Disciples

Our Mission
We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ
by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour
through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace.

Pastor: 
Fr. Doug Jeffrey, OMI
Parish Secretary:
Pat Bencharski
Pastoral Council Chair:
Doris Beaubien

Mass Intentions

When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled.  Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information.  On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook.

Mon., Nov. 14 – No mass

Tues., Nov. 15 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Leonard Hofer by Jane/Ed Weber

Wed., Nov. 16 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace church & Facebook) - +Ernie Hofer by Jane/Ed Weber

Thurs., Nov. 17 – No mass due to Deanery meeting in St. Walburg - No mass

Fri., Nov. 18 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Philomene Corrigal by Florence Morin

Sat., Nov. 19 – 5:00 pm (St. Jude Parish, Green Lake) - People of God

Sun., Nov. 20 – 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

1. Please exercise caution – COVID is still present in our communities. The flu and other respiratory illnesses are on the rise and causing concerns for many people; especially the elderly and those with immune issues.

Sunday Collection – November 6:  Meadow Lake $2935.00            Green Lake – No liturgy due to weather
 
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for November – For children who suffer:  We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.
 
November 13 – World Day of the Poor – In 2017, Pope Francis instituted the World Day of the Poor so that “throughout the world Christian communities can become an ever greater sign of Christ’s charity for the least and those most in need.”  - Message of his Holiness, Pope Francis  page 408, Ordo
 
Please Pack a Shoe Box - All shoe boxes must be at the church on or before November 13, 2022.
 
New Pastoral Appointment – Fr. John Osom, MSP has been appointed administrator of Holy Cross in Glaslyn, St. Rose de Lima in Cochin and St. Charles Borromeo in Moosomin First Nation, effective December 10, 2022.  Fr. Osom has been doing ministry in the United States and the Diocese of Prince Albert welcomes him.
 
Papal Visit – This summer in response to requests from various groups of people Pope Francis came to Canada and made a few stops in various places so as to encounter Indigenous, Metis and Innu Peoples. His talks and homilies are available to us, and they provide us with a rich treasure of ideas, actions and principles to further our reconciliation as God’s people. I encourage you to make use of these resources to help grow the spirit of reconciliation in our hearts and in our communities! These works can be found at: https://www.cccb.ca/indigenous-peoples/pope-francis-penitential-pilgrimage/speeches/
 
November  20th – Please reserve this date as the Knights of Columbus plan to have one of their now famous Pancake Breakfasts at the Parish Hall after the 10:00 am mass. Please join us for some good food and visiting. Please take precautions if you are sick or feel vulnerable as Covid and various flus are circulating.
 
Scripture Insights – Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time   
Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2022:  The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2020, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 392. 
 

• Jesus lays out the brutal path of martyrdom in today’s Gospel. Those who give of their lives for Christ will be seized, persecuted, and even betrayed by the people closest to them. Yet in the midst of this torture, Jesus promises, “Not a hair on your head will be destroyed” (Lk 21:18). Jesus’ teachings often involve holding two seemingly opposite realities in tension: death and life; poverty and riches; pain and salvation. Only our God knows how these tensions will ultimately play out. Our call is to trust God’s abiding love for us.
• Jesus gives the gift of wisdom to those facing persecution. This wisdom – Sophia – is the same wisdom that animates Jesus and his disciples throughout their earthly ministry. It’s the same wisdom that emboldens martyrs across time, like St. Stephen, St. Catherine of Alexandria, and Dorothy Stang to hold strong to their faith.
• Most of us are not called to be martyrs, but God is still calling us to die to unhealthy thoughts and harmful actions.

 
Bishop’s Annual Appeal: “Walking Together in Hope”
October 16, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Every gift is greatly appreciated!

 
Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Another way that your donation to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal is put to good use is in the area of communications. There is lots of information to be shared in the Diocese and a number of ways to access it. These include the Diocesan website (www.padiocese.ca) and weekly bulletin inserts which can be sent right to your personal email. Just let us know if you would like to be on our list by contacting Laura ([email protected]). Thank you for supporting the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.
 
As of November 6th the diocese has received 17 pledges from Our Lady of Peace Parish for $6049.00; 0 pledges from Green Lake for $0.00 and 472 pledges from the whole diocese for a total of $158,556.00 for the Bishop’s Appeal.
 
DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND
War in Ukraine – Our Oblates working in the Ukraine are asking us for help as they struggle to help feed the people who come to their door. The devastation of the cities is visible, and the needs of the people are many. Often those who are able, have fled the cities to fight or to make a new temporary home elsewhere. At the Oblate houses in Obukhiv and Tyvriv they try to provide food and shelter for as many people as they can. If you have the resources to help them Fr. Witalij Podolan, OMI and his Oblate companions would be so grateful. Fr. Witalij shares how hard it is for them to turn people away when they run out of food. You can make a donation on-line through our Mission website: www.omilacombe.ca/mami/donations ;   E-transfer to [email protected]. Call our office directly 1-866-432-6264; send a cheque payable to AMMI Lacombe Canada MAMI or bring to Parish Office. Mail to 601 Taylor Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0C9.  Income tax receipts are available for all donations. Please see the Poster at the back of the Church for further information.