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1/29/2021 0 Comments Sunday Bulletin - January 31, 2021Our Lady of Peace Parish
Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours For Parish Secretary: Monday - Friday: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Office Hours For Fr. Doug: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: olpsecretary@sasktel.net Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@sasktel.net Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 “O that today you would listen to the voice of the Lord. Do not harden your hearts.” Psalm 95 January 31, 2021 - 4th 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: Lorraine Thibeault Pastoral Council Chair: Doris Beaubien Finance Council Chair: Mass Attendance: If you would like to attend mass on Saturday night or Sunday morning in Meadow Lake, please call the Parish Office 306-236-5122 BEFORE FRIDAY NOON and leave a message. Reservations are necessary as we have limited capacity (30 people) and we do not want to turn someone away from the door. Donation envelopes and Income Tax receipts may be picked up from the Parish Office Monday to Friday 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. A word of thanks to Don, Marie, Margaret, Elsie (Meadow Lake) and Dan (Green Lake) for leading our community prayer while I was away. Thank you for saying yes to my request that you serve the community as Prayer Leaders. I have heard numerous positive comments about your ministry! THANK YOU! Masses and Intentions Mon., Feb. 1 - Personal Intention Tues., Feb. 2 - 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - Our Grandchildren by Ken and Margaret Alger Wed., Feb. 3 - 6:30 pm (Facebook) - Family by Adeline Scammell Thurs., Feb. 4 - 6:30 pm (Facebook) - Family by Adeline Scammell Fri., Feb. 5 - 6:30 pm (Facebook) - +Abraham Family by Alice Abraham Sat., Feb. 6 - 9:00 am (Facebook) - +Abraham Family by Alice Abraham Sat. Feb. 6 - 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall) - People of God in the Meadow Lake Cluster Sun. Feb. 7 - 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God in the Meadow Lake Cluster Sun. Feb. 7 - 12:30 pm (St Jude’s Church, Green Lake) - People of God in the Meadow Lake Cluster THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH:
CWL Membership Fees – The membership fees of $30.00 are now past due. If you have not paid your 2021 membership fee, please drop your payment off at the Parish Office between 2:00-4:30 pm or contact Peggy Calvert at (306) 304-8180 First Reconciliation – A few folks have asked me for information regarding sacramental preparation. This year it is my plan to help parents prepare their children for the celebration of reconciliation. If your child is ready to begin preparation for the celebration of this sacrament, please contact me (Fr. Doug) at the Parish Office (306) 236 5122. I will arrange to meet with you, we will complete the registration information, I will share the resource books with you, and I will give you some tips re: how to use the books. When your child is ready, we will celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation. Because of Covid-19 this work which is often done in groups will be done individually to keep everyone as safe as possible. The 2020 Bishops Annual Appeal - “Go and bear fruit that will last.” As of January 25, 2021, we have received 1,435 pledges and the amount pledged to the 2020 Bishop’s Annual Appeal by donors throughout the Diocese is $450,224.87. The goal of the appeal has been exceeded. Thank you to all those who have helped in promoting the Bishop's Annual Appeal, and a special thank you to all those who have donated to this year's appeal. Please join us in prayer for our Seminarian Tai Le, currently on his Pastoral internship in our diocese. On Sunday, February 7, Tai will be receiving the ministry of Acolyte, the last step in preparation for his Diaconate, later this year. You are welcome to join us via livestream on the Diocese Facebook page. WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE - February 2nd, 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul declaring the feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple as World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. Our Diocese is hosting a time of prayer and information sharing at Sacred Heart Cathedral on January 31st, from 2-4. In our parish, on February 2nd we will have mass at 9:30 followed by an hour of prayer and adoration. It will be live streamed on Facebook for those who are unable to come to the Church for mass and adoration. SaskHealth/Diocesan Covid-19 Guidelines – The province announced on Tuesday, January 26 that the current COVID-19 restrictions will be extended again until at least February 19, 2021. Please remember that our region currently has the highest case rate per capita in the province. We are asked to wear masks when in public, limit home gatherings and travel. In order to protect one another, our Church gatherings are limited to 30 people. We are asked to sanitize our hands, wear our masks (except when we receive communion), and maintain appropriate social distance. Let us continue to keep one another safe by following the Provincial guidelines. Let us express our love for one another by putting our sisters and brothers first. A Prayer as we Wait for a New Bishop Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for sending us your Son, Jesus Christ, to be our shepherd. We ask you to send your Holy Spirit upon us during this time of discernment. We pray that the one you have chosen will respond to your call. May your Spirit give him the wisdom for this calling and the love to continue to gather Your people in faith, joy, peace and hope. We ask this prayer through your Son and Mary, mother of the Church. Amen What’s your Catholic IQ? Last bulletin’s question and answer: The Old Testament prophet who spent some time in a lions’ den was (c) Daniel. This story is told in Daniel 6: 10-23. The king of Babylon put Daniel in the lions’ den because he wouldn’t worship a false god. God saved Daniel from the jaws of the lion. This week’s question: The great leader of the chosen people who received the Ten Commandments from God was (a) Abraham (b) King David (c) Moses (d) Zerubbabel. PRINCE ALBERT DIOCESAN ANNOUNCEMENTS WORLD DAY OF THE SICK – FEBRUARY 11 - “You have but one teacher and you are all brothers” (Mt 23:8). A trust-based relationship to guide care for the sick – This year on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for the Sick. Pope Francis writes: “The theme of this Day is drawn from the Gospel passage in which Jesus criticizes the hypocrisy of those who fail to practice what they preach (cf. Mt 23:1-12). When our faith is reduced to empty words, unconcerned with the lives and needs of others, the creed we profess proves inconsistent with the life we lead. The danger is real. That is why Jesus uses strong language about the peril of falling into self-idolatry. He tells us: “You have but one teacher and you are all brothers” (v. 8). Jesus’ criticism of those who “preach but do not practice” (v. 3) is helpful always and everywhere, since none of us is immune to the grave evil of hypocrisy, which prevents us from flourishing as children of the one Father, called to live universal fraternity. Before the needs of our brothers and sisters, Jesus asks us to respond in a way completely contrary to such hypocrisy. He asks us to stop and listen, to establish a direct and personal relationship with others, to feel empathy and compassion, and to let their suffering become our own as we seek to serve them (cf. Lk 10:30-35).” Pope Francis reminds us that when we are sick larger, deeper questions emerge: “Sickness raises the question of life’s meaning, which we bring before God in faith. In seeking a new and deeper direction in our lives, we may not find an immediate answer. Nor are our relatives and friends always able to help us in this demanding quest. The biblical figure of Job is emblematic in this regard. Job’s wife and friends do not accompany him in his misfortune; instead, they blame him and only aggravate his solitude and distress. Job feels forlorn and misunderstood. Yet for all his extreme frailty, he rejects hypocrisy and chooses the path of honesty towards God and others. He cries out to God so insistently that God finally answers him and allows him to glimpse a new horizon. He confirms that Job’s suffering is not a punishment or a state of separation from God, much less as sign of God’s indifference. Job’s heart, wounded and healed, then makes this vibrant and touching confession to the Lord: “I had heard of you by word of mouth, but now my eye has seen you” (42:5).” Pope Francis invites us to share with others our own experience of encountering God. He invites us to be close to those who are sick: “United to Christ by the working of the Holy Spirit, we are called to be merciful like the Father and to love, in particular, our frail, infirm and suffering brothers and sisters (cf. Jn 13:34-35). We experience this closeness not only as individuals but also as a community. Indeed, fraternal love in Christ generates a community of healing, a community that leaves no one behind, a community that is inclusive and welcoming, especially to those most in need.” Being an inclusive and welcoming community is not just words, it requires something of each of us. Pope Francis writes: ““Serving means caring … for the vulnerable of our families, our society, our people” (Homily in Havana, 20 September 2015). In this outreach, all are “called to set aside their own wishes and desires, their pursuit of power, before the concrete gaze of those who are most vulnerable… Service always looks to their faces, touches their flesh, senses their closeness and even, in some cases, ‘suffers’ that closeness and tries to help them. Service is never ideological, for we do not serve ideas, we serve people” (ibid.).” Pope Francis concludes his remarks by reminding us to leave no one behind – especially the most vulnerable. While it is a growing tendency in our society to rid ourselves of the weak, Pope Francis reminds us that we as Church, followers of Jesus, must behave differently. “Dear brothers and sisters, the commandment of love that Jesus left to his disciples is also kept in our relationship with the sick. A society is all the more human to the degree that it cares effectively for its most frail and suffering members, in a spirit of fraternal love. Let us strive to achieve this goal, so that no one will feel alone, excluded or abandoned.” Adult Faith Formation A pre-Lenten virtual evening with Fr. Richard Leonard, SJ Thursday, Feb 4 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Lenten Journey...” What Are We Hoping For?” A Virtual Lenten Bible Study with Christine Taylor and other members of the Evangelization and Catechesis Commission will be offered Thursdays during Lent from Feb 18 - Mar 25 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. A Virtual Lenten Retreat with Deacon Mike Hardwicke The Great Story of Jesus in Nine Acts March 6, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Our Lady of the Smile parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours For Parish Secretary: Monday - Friday: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Office Hours For Fr. Doug: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: olpsecretary@sasktel.net Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@sasktel.net Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.” Isaiah 12 January 10, 2021 Baptism of the Lord 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: Lorraine Thibeault Pastoral Council Chair: Doris Beaubien Finance Council Chair: Mass Attendance: If you would like to attend mass on Saturday night or Sunday morning in Meadow Lake, please call the Parish Office 306-236-5122 BEFORE FRIDAY NOON and leave a message. Reservations are necessary as we have limited capacity (30 people) and we do not want to turn someone away from the door. Donation envelopes may be picked up from the Parish Office Monday to Friday 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Masses and Intentions Mon., Jan. 11 +Abraham Family by Alice Abraham Tues., Jan. 12 +Gerald and Lorraine Ernewein by Jason and Darla Kirilenko Wed., Jan. 13 +Philip and Mary Ernewein by Jason and Darla Kirilenko Thurs., Jan. 14 Fr. Sebastian by Adeline Scammell Fri., Jan. 15 Sandra by Adeline Scammell Sat., Jan. 16 +Georgina Hounsell by Paul Laliberte Family Sat. Jan 16, 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall) Liturgy of the Word with Communion Sun. Jan. 17, 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church) Liturgy of the Word with Communion Sun. Jan. 17, 12:30 pm (St Jude’s, Green Lake) Liturgy of the Word with Communion Please note that I will be celebrating mass every day for the mass intentions listed above. On Sunday, I will celebrate mass for the intention of the people of the Meadow Lake Cluster. THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH:
Fr. Doug’s Holidays – January 11-25: I am taking a little holiday in January. I will be away from the parish office from January 11-25, inclusive. I will be staying alone for these two weeks. My plan is to eat, sleep, walk, pray, read, write, and develop some plans re: serving the people of our three parishes for the next few months. I will be back in the Office Tuesday, January 26, 10:00 am. Please note that I will be celebrating mass every day for the mass intentions listed above. On Sunday, I will celebrate mass for the intention of the people of the Meadow Lake Cluster. My cell phone will be turned off while I am away. Please contact the Parish Office (306) 236-5122 if you are in need. Remember that Lorraine is in the Office from 2-4:30 pm from Monday to Friday. Please be advised that if you need a priest for a funeral contact Fr. Kendrick from the parish at Goodsoil. His phone number is (306) 238-2006 Please be advised that if a family member is dying and you would like him/her to receive the sacrament of the sick, contact Fr. Kendrick from the parish at Goodsoil. His phone number is 1 (306) 238-2006. Bishop’s Appeal - As of December 29, 2020, parishioners have pledged $413,263.59 with 1335 donors, towards the goal of $450,000. Please continue to pray for the success of the 2020 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. On December 31st, we received a call from the Diocese of Prince Albert informing us that we surpassed our parish Appeal goal of $16,904.00. As of December 31st, Our Lady of Peace Parish had contributed $17, 895 to the Bishop’s Appeal. I know that things are difficult for many people at this time, and so on behalf of the Bishop, the Diocese and our parish I want to say to all of you a huge ‘Thank-you’ for your generosity. Your gift will enable the Diocese to continue assisting us and many others in the development of our faith. Thank-you! SaskHealth/Diocesan Covid-19 Guidelines – The number of positive cases of Covid-19 has gone UP in Saskatchewan. Let us express our love for one another by following the SaskHealth Guidelines. There are people dying each day because of the virus. The latest SaskHealth Guidelines ask us to wear masks when in public, limit the size of private home gatherings and limit travel. In order to protect one another, our Church gatherings are limited to 30 people. We are asked to sanitize our hands, wear our masks (except when we receive communion), and we are to maintain appropriate social distance. We have been doing a wonderful job. Let us continue to keep one another safe by following the Provincial guidelines and by putting our sisters and brothers first. A Prayer as we Wait for a New Bishop Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for sending us your Son, Jesus Christ, to be our shepherd. We ask you to send your Holy Spirit upon us during this time of discernment. We pray that the one you have chosen will respond to your call. May your Spirit give him the wisdom for this calling and the love to continue to gather Your people in faith, joy, peace and hope. We ask this prayer through your Son and Mary, mother of the Church. Amen SHARING THE FAITH WE HAVE RECEIVED: TWO ANANIAS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES – Do you want to help someone take that next step towards Jesus but don’t know how? Part 1 (3 SESSIONS) with Facilitators Fr. Kendrick Beler, Fr. Travis Myheim and Christine Taylor January 20, January 27 & February 3, 2021: Choose either afternoons (1 – 4:30 pm) or evenings (6 – 9:30 pm). Join this 3-session virtual training to learn tools that will help with this conversation! To join the virtual event you will need:
Year of St. Joseph – 150 years ago Pope Pius IX named St. Joseph as the patron of the Universal Church. In honor of that declaration and taking into consideration our own experience at this time, Pope Francis has declared that from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021 is the year for St. Joseph. You can read firsthand the release from the Vatican announcing this year. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-12/pope-francis-proclaims-year-of-st-joseph.html. I will be reflecting on the Pope’s declaration as 2021 unfolds. His letter reflects on Joseph as a model for our times in terms of dealing with life’s challenges, our children/family and our faith. Pope Francis invites us to pray the following prayer together throughout the year. Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen. What’s your Catholic IQ? Last bulletin’s question and answer: The wise men did not return to King Herod to tell him where the newborn king was because (a) they were warned in a dream and went home another way. This made Herod furious. Bonus question and answer: After Jesus was born, King Herod (c) ordered his soldiers to kill all children in Bethlehem two years old or younger. King Herod was jealous because the wise men told him a new baby would be a king. This week’s question: The Old Testament leader who made the walls of Jericho “fall down” was (a) Jeremiah (b) Joshua (c) King David (d) King Saul. |
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