5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 9, 2025

 
        
       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 MON, TUES, THURS & FRI
OPEN : Wednesday 10:00 am - 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  
 
 Before the Angels I sing your praise, O Lord.
Psalm 138 Refrain
 
 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. Uche Umechikelu, MSP
Parish Secretary:
Pat Bencharski
 
 Masses
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., Feb. 10 – No mass
 
Tues., Feb. 11– 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge
 
Tues., Feb. 11 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Yolande Gratton by Louis Gratton

Wed., Feb. 12 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Louis & Germaine Wilfing & Raymond Wilfing by Nick & Eileen Charney

Thurs., Feb. 13 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Therese Christensen by Louis Gratton

Thurs., Feb. 13 – 10:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
 
Fri., Feb. 14 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Louis & Germaine Wilfing & Raymond Wilfing by Nick & Eileen Charney

Sat., Feb. 15 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace) - People of God

Sun., Feb. 16 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God

Sun., Feb. 16 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

1. Catechism classes every Sunday after mass.
2. Next Sunday, Feb. 16 after mass we will have a Parish Fun Day starting with a Pancake Breakfast followed by games and fun for all ages and ending with a Bingo.

 
Sunday Collection –  Feb. 2  Meadow Lake  $1338.80    Green Lake  $39.30      Children’s $0
                                                            Jan. CAFT  $2335.00
 
Sunday Church Attendance –    Feb. 2   Adults  98  Children  10    Total  108
 
 
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for February – For vocations to the priesthood and religious life – Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life.
 
Ecumenical Service – There will be an ecumenical service for all women on Wednesday, February 26 at 2:00 pm in Our Lady of Peace Church.
 
Holy Family Month - The month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family. The special devotion which proposes the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as the model of virtue of all Christian households began in the 17th century.
 
Secretary’s Hours – Beginning in February the secretary will be in the office only one day per week. The secretary will be working Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
 
World Day of the Sick – February 11 – The ministry of Jesus to the sick is central to the life of the Church. February 11 (Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes) highlights the healing ministry of the /Church. It reminds us that service to the sick and suffering cannot be neglected. It recognizes the great efforts of doctors, nurses, health care institutions and pastoral care givers to restore health to those afflicted with illness and disease.
                                                            Taken from Ordo   page  68                           
 
Scripture Insights – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2025: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2024, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 84.
 
 Today’s readings are crucial for understanding the good news of the Christ event. We begin with Isaiah’s vision of God’s throne room that results in his call to be God’s spokesperson. We move to the psalmist’s unwavering faith in God who protects him even when he speaks uncomfortable truth to power. This leads to Luke’s narration of the call of the first disciples and Paul’s primal creed of the good news.
Unlike our disinclined Jeremiah from last week, Isaiah calls out, “Here I am … send me!” (Is 6:8). He becomes the model for future prophets and disciples. Jesus, in Luke’s Gospel, is teaching by the sea and revealing the Word of God. In the midst of manifesting God’s prophetic activity, he encounters those who will be his disciples. Simon Peter, James, and John all enter into relationship with Jesus based on his word and deed. They eventually become prophets and apostles in their own rights, but now they are just beginning.
 

• We have felt God’s call but continue to doubt: Could I really be the best person for the job? Let us recall our response when God invites us to behold the Eucharist, “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” Let us feel assured that when we turn our eyes toward God, we see not judgment but only love.

·         God calls us to create safe spaces for ourselves and also to connect with others who are different in religion, race, age, language, or culture; to explore and revere unfamiliar neighborhoods, cities, or countries; to open our eyes, ears, and hearts to God’s presence there; and to welcome their presence in our Church.