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2/23/2024 0 Comments Third Sunday of Lent March 3, 2024Our 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 Lord, you have the words of eternal life. Psalm 19 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., Mar. 4 – No mass Tues., Mar. 5 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Mar 5 – 1:00 pm Mass at Elders Lodge Flying Dust Tues., Mar. 5 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Wed., Mar. 6 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs., Mar. 7 – 8:30 – 9:30 am Exposition/Adoration before mass Thurs., Mar. 7 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Fri., Mar. 8 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sat., Mar. 9 – 5:00 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Mar. 10 – 10:00 am – (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Mar 10 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Feb. 25: Meadow Lake $1834.00 Green Lake $102.35 Children’s Collection $8.55 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for March – for the new martyrs – We pray that those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world inflame the Church with their courage and missionary enthusiasm. 40 Cans for Lent – The Meadow Lake Knights of Columbus are sponsoring 40 Cans for Lent for food to be donated to the Door of Hope. Unfortunately there are still families and individuals in Meadow Lake and surrounding area that depend on the Door of Hope to supplement their food requirements. To help meet this need, the Knights of Columbus are asking the members of the parish to once again support 40 Cans for Lent. Each day of Lent, one can will be placed in the cross. We are asking families to bring nonperishable food each week of Lent. Thank you. The Way of the Cross – Please join us on Friday evenings for the Way of the Cross. We will gather at 6:30 pm in the Church to pray with Jesus as he makes his way to Calvary. Lent/Easter Retreat – Mark your calendars for a retreat by Fr. Uche. The dates are Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15 starting with mass at 6:30 pm each evening. A spiritual retreat for Spiritual Growth and Healing focusing on the Seven Sacraments. Easter Reconciliation – There will be opportunity for confession on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 (Penitential Service) with additional priests available. Fr. Uche will also be available March 22 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. He is also available to anyone by appointment. Scripture Insights – Third Sunday of Lent Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 114. Even people who have little familiarity with Judeo-Christian beliefs are well acquainted with the reading from Exodus of the giving of the Ten Commandments, also called the Decalogue. While these commands may be quite familiar to us, it is essential to recognize that they were delivered within the context of God entering into a covenant relationship with Israel. To be God’s treasured possession, Israel must follow the behaviors specified in the words of the Commandments. To be in close relationship with God requires that Israel assume responsibilities toward its neighbor. Psalm 19 is a song of praise for God’s Torah, or “instruction.” Far different from the North American mentality that views Torah as “law” in a restrictive sense, today’s psalm expresses quite clearly how Israel understood God’s instruction as a guide for living well. Thus, the psalmist can speak of God’s Torah as being sweeter than “honey from a comb.” Within the first two chapters of John’s Gospel, readers learn Jesus’ identity, see him perform his first sign at the wedding celebration in Cana, and hear him confront the religious authorities in the temple in Jerusalem. The most obvious focus in today’s reading is Jesus’ cleansing of the temple, followed by reference to his impending death and resurrection. Looking carefully at the passage, though, we see that the last verses turn attention to the people who had begun “to believe in his name when they saw the signs he was doing. But Jesus would not trust himself to them because he knew them all.” The reading is clear that a reciprocal relationship between Jesus and true believers exists. It is implied that some people were beginning to follow Jesus because they were interested in seeing great works, not because they trusted in him. · Sometimes reading a list of rules and regulations can make us wonder what events might have created need for the rule in the first place. “Do not steal.” Was there a lot of theft? Did this commandment help curb theft? Rather than imagining a list of demands to create a cookie-cutter society, these rules are about relationships with God and with God’s people. What is getting in the way of good relationship? How might these commandments be worded were they created in the context of today? · What a mystery it is that God came to us as a human – to suffer as we suffer, to taste mortality. And yet this is perhaps the most powerful of God’s gifts of self: to show us, as humans, how to live well, how to die well, how to place our hope in that which we cannot see. Do we believe this? · Being fully human means knowing the fullness of human emotion. In today’s Gospel, Christ is angry. His encounter with such a display of commercialism in the holiest of places frustrates and offends this man who is preparing to give over his life for these people. Righteous anger is holy. It is a fully human, fully sacred expression when we encounter that which keeps us from God. What are we using our righteous anger for now? Who are the voices carrying holy rage in our midst? Who suffers when we hide the emotions that might displease some people?
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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 1-3:00 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 Your paths, Lord, are love and faithfulness for those who keep your covenant. Psalm 25 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.19 – No mass Tues., Feb. 20 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Feb. 20 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Wed., Feb. 21 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs., Feb. 22 – 8:30 – 9:30 am Exposition/Adoration before mass Thurs., Feb. 22 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Fri., Feb. 23 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sat., Feb. 24 – 5:00 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Feb. 25 – 10:00 am – (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Feb. 25 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Feb. 11: Meadow Lake $1047.85 Green Lake $214.85 Children’s Collection $5.00 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for February – for the terminally ill – We pray that those with a terminal illness, and their families, receive the necessary physical and spiritual care and accompaniment. Thank You – Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for a delicious breakfast on Sunday and for the bingo games. Also a big thank you to Mauri Young, Judi Lang and Joe & Shirley Dombowsky for the donated items. And thanks to A & W for providing teenburger coupons for prizes. Our Parish Fun Day was enjoyed by all who attended. Evangelization Activity for February – We are encouraging parishioners to pray every day at 1:00 pm for a family member, friend or neighbor to begin attending regular Sunday Mass. The Way of the Cross – Please join us on Friday evenings for the Way of the Cross. We will gather at 6:30 pm in the Church to pray with Jesus as he makes his way to Calvary. Scripture Insights – First Sunday of Lent Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 102. On this First Sunday of Lent, a time when most of us are inclined to reflect more deeply on how we live as Christians, we are reminded of God’s everlasting love. Our first reading, from Genesis, follows the well-known story of the great flood. While the text states that God addresses Noah and his sons, it is important to note that the covenant that God makes goes well beyond this remnant of humankind and their future descendants. This covenant is with all that God had created. The “bow”, which we associate with the rainbow, is said to have had its origins in the mythology of the Ancient Near East. Since it might have been a reference to a warrior’s bow, we might easily imagine this bow as representing God’s decision to hang up this weapon of destruction while promising anew to be in relationship with all of creation. · For many across the nation who have experienced flooding, God’s promise to never again destroy the world by these waters seems wishful thinking. Much of the increased flooding and storms of the past several decades is a direct result of the effects of global warming and our failure to care for creation in the ways that our reciprocal covenant has required of us. Remember the covenant and the promise: God’s desire to be near us is as strong today as it was for Noah. Remember our role. · Paul connects the flood now to baptism: when once we were saved on the waters, now we are saved by the waters. But make no mistake: these are both death-dealing and life-giving waters. Again we are asked to live in this tension: are we handling the gift of water responsibly? Are we carefully holding the balance of all that holds such power? · The brevity of this Gospel is part of the message: what we need to do now is to believe that the kingdom is here, now. This is not some far away dream, not a distant platitude. We need to behave now, in this very moment, as children of this kingdom. We need to let go of our temporary comforts and grasp on to the beautiful, eternal reign of God. DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND THE CALLED & GIFTED INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP … is the first of three steps in the C&G Discernment Process. During this five-session workshop, you will learn the Church's ancient teaching on charisms, the steps for discerning your God-given charisms, and how discerning your charisms can change your life, parish, and community. This year, during the Lenten Season, there will be four opportunities to take step one of the Called & Gifted Discernment Process. Participants are required to purchase the Called & Gifted Discernment Process resource book. The cost is $60 plus $5 for mailing. These can be purchased by contacting Nicole at 306-922-4747, extension 228. For those interested in taking Step One of the C&G Discernment Process, the five-session Introductory Workshop will be offered four times during Lent, twice on Zoom and twice in person, by the Diocesan Called & Gifted Team. MORNINGS from 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb 27, Mar 5, 12, 19, & 26. EVENINGS from 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. on Mondays, Feb 26, Mar 4, 11, 18, & 25. There is also the option of taking the sessions in person. For the in-person events, the first session will be on Thursday evenings and the other four on Saturday. In Prince Albert, the first step of the Called & Gifted Discernment Process is being offered at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Thursday, March 7, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 9, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. In North Battleford, the first step of the Called & Gifted Discernment Process is being offered at the Light of Christ Learning Centre on Thursday, March 21, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 23, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To register, email [email protected] or call Nicole at 306-922-4747, extension 228. 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 You are my refuge, Lord; with deliverance you surround me. Psalm 32 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.12 – No mass Tues., Feb. 13 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Feb. 13 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Ash Wednesday Wed., Feb. 14 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) Wed., Feb. 14 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Sony Abraham by Swapna & Bijo Thurs., Feb. 15 – 8:30 – 9:30 am Exposition/Adoration before mass Thurs., Feb. 15 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Fri., Feb. 16 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Henri Lazar Sr by Norman & Frances Steier Sat., Feb. 17 – 5:00 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Feb. 18 – 10:00 am – (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Feb. 4: Meadow Lake $1834.00 Green Lake $102.35 Children’s Collection $8.55 January CAFT $2085.00 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for February – for the terminally ill – We pray that those with a terminal illness, and their families, receive the necessary physical and spiritual care and accompaniment. Evangelization Activity for February – We are encouraging parishioners to pray every day at 1:00 pm for a family member, friend or neighbor to begin attending regular Sunday Mass. Season of Lent – Lent is the yearly celebration by the Church of its corporate conversion in Jesus Christ. During Lent, the liturgy prepares catechumens to celebrate the Paschal Mystery by the various stages of Christian Initiation. It also prepares the faithful for Easter as they recall their Baptism and do penance in preparation for the greatest Feast of the year. Lent has two major purposes: It recalls or prepares for Baptism, and emphasizes a spirit of penance. Through forty days of closer attention to God’s Word and of more fervent prayer, believers are prepared to celebrate the Paschal Mystery. Lenten instructions stress these baptismal and penitential themes. During Lent, it is important to teach the social consequences of sin as well as the fact that the heart of the virtue of penance is hatred of sin as an offence against God. The Church encourages penitential practices that are external and social, reflecting the circumstances of individuals and communities, as we pray and do penance for sinners. Taken from Ordo page 65 40 Cans for Lent – For the past number of years the Meadow Lake Knights of Columbus have sponsored 40 Cans for Lent resulting in thousands of pounds of food being donated to the Door of Hope. Unfortunately there are still families and individuals in Meadow Lake and surrounding area that depend on the Door of Hope to supplement their food requirements. To help meet this need, the Knights of Columbus are asking the members of the parish to once again support 40 Cans for Lent. Each day of Lent, one can will be placed in the cross. We are asking families to bring nonperishable food each week of Lent. Thank you. The Way of the Cross – Please join us on Friday evenings for the Way of the Cross. We will gather at 6:30 pm in the Church to pray with Jesus as he makes his way to Calvary. 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 62 Scripture Insights – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 90. Today’s readings from the Book of Leviticus and the Gospel of Mark give attention to a disease identified as leprosy. A bit of background can be quite helpful in understanding these texts. First, what the Scriptures refer to as “leprosy” (tzaraat in the Old Testament and lepra in the New Testament) should not be understood as synonymous with the illness of this name today. The word leprosy seems to have been a generic term used to refer to a variety of skin conditions, one of which might have been leprosy (Hansen’s disease). Second, specific laws were designated for the purpose of restricting the spread of communicable illnesses, with skin diseases being among them. While these laws may sound harsh to us today, they are best understood as safeguarding the well-being of the community. Third, in addition to making a person unclean, which resulted in isolation from the community, leprosy was often associated with sin. In our passage from Mark, we hear that a leper approached Jesus and said: “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Jesus wasted no time in responding. He touched the man! This was unheard of! He touched a leper! Jesus then said to the leper, “O do will it. Be made clean.” And immediately the leprosy left the man. Jesus then instructs the man to follow the prescriptions of the Law. Interestingly, within the next thirty-four verses of Mark, in five episodes, some consider Jesus as one who does not uphold the Law but violates it. · Whenever the readings reference illness or disability, preachers need to take extra care with their words. Often this metaphorical language is interpreted too literally, and those among our assemblies who carry illness or differently-abled bodies hear their physical and mental limitations as a burden on the community, when actually it is quite the opposite. Bodies and minds, in all their manifestations, make up the full picture of the image and likeness of God. · Being an imitator of Christ means reaching out to the peripheries. This can be uncomfortable and inconvenient, but there is no way around the reality that our baptismal call insists that we claim this as our mission. Seeing these least among us and journeying alongside them is what gives the greatest glory to God. · Each of us carries a burden. Some big, some small. Have we created a safe space in our communities for people to come as they are, to bring their worries and struggles to find healing here? 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 Sing praises to the Lord who heals the broken-hearted. Psalm 147 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. 5 – No mass Tues., Feb. 6 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Feb. 6 – 1:00 pm Communion Service at Elders Lodge (Flying Dust) Tues., Feb. 6 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Thanksgiving by Swapna & Bijo Wed., Feb. 7 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs., Feb. 8 – 8:30 – 9:30 am Exposition/Adoration before mass Thurs., Feb. 8 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Fri., Feb. 9 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sat., Feb. 10 - 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church) - For all women of the parish Sat., Feb. 10 – 5:00 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Feb. 11 – 10:00 am – (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun. Feb. 11 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Jan. 28: Meadow Lake $1276.45 Green Lake $32.60 Children’s Collection $3.00 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for February – for the terminally ill – We pray that those with a terminal illness, and their families, receive the necessary physical and spiritual care and accompaniment. Old Palms – Please bring old palms and leave them in the box at the back of the church. Evangelization Activity for February – We are encouraging parishioners to pray every day at 1:00 pm for a family member, friend or neighbor to begin attending regular Sunday Mass. Special Mass and Meeting – For CWL ladies & all other ladies of the parish – please come to mass at 9:30 am on Saturday, February 10. A short meeting with Fr. Uche will follow mass. All women are encouraged to attend. Give Care NOT MAiD Postcards – Please write your name and address on the back lefthand corner of the card and include a short message such as “We need better health care access for all and NOT more access to MAiD.” Or a similar message. You can leave your card with the greeters after mass, and we will mail them. Or you can take your postcard home, fill it out and mail it yourself. No postage is required. Meadow Lake Homeplate Shelter Coalition Corp. - ML Homeplate Shelter is a newly formed charitable organization looking for funding to operate the Emergency Shelter. They are asking for a financial gift to support the work of providing shelter for the homeless of our community. We will have envelopes available at the back of the church if you wish to support the homeless shelter. Please make cheques payable to Our Lady of Peace. During the month of February we will collect these envelopes and then send the total donations to ML Homeplate. Thank you for helping the homeless. Parish Fun Day – We are planning a Parish fun Day for February 11 after mass. It will begin with a pancake breakfast prepared by the Knights of Columbus. Afterwards there will be fun activities (including bingo) for all ages with prizes and door prizes. All activities will be indoors. Everyone welcome! Scripture Insights – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 84. Job, the blameless and upright man who was rich in family, land, and animals until his life was turned upside down, reflects on the human condition. He, who had recognized that he had once been the recipient of God’s many blessings, now sees life with different eyes. Interestingly, today’s verses begin with rather generic remarks about the human state and move to lines that speak specifically of Job’s experience of misery and darkness. The psalm refrain proclaims, “Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.” If seen as a direct response to Job, the refrain would indicate that Job’s condition is not permanent. For the third consecutive week, the Gospel is from the first chapter of Mark. The verses for today’s selection immediately follow last week’s reading, in which Jesus performed his first miracle. With no time wasted and no verses excluded, Jesus moves from the synagogue to Simon’s house, accompanied by Simon, Andrew, and James (two weeks ago, these men were “called” in the Gospel reading). Immediately after entering the house, Jesus is told that Simon’s mother-in-law was ill. Jesus took her hand and “helped her up.” Later that evening, Jesus cured “many who were sick . . . and he drove out many demons.” Before dawn, Jesus and his companions left the house, and the text tells us that Jesus prayed. It would seem, however, that this prayer was brief, since “everyone” was looking for him. Jesus’ response is one of incredible kindness. He is ready to move on to wherever he can preach and heal. · Job expresses the anguish that many of us can relate to: Are we working to live, or living to work? Where is the joy of life – and what is the point – of we are struggling with work/life balance? This is often an opportunity to reflect on our life’s brevity, and what we might do with the little time we have. What difference can we make in our little corner of the world? · Paul’s words remind us that the Good News is for everyone, not for a select few. And yet look around our tables. Who is missing? Who does not have access to this Good News? Where are we being pulled to let go of our own pride to make room for God’s message of love? · Today’s Gospel speaks of healing many illnesses. One of the “demons” that plagues our communities is that of mental illness. Some statistics show that 25 percent of our population struggles with this in some form. What a gift it would be to see this struggle recognized in our preaching and in our outreach. DIOCESAN NEWS AND BEYOND 2024 NATIONAL HEALTH CARE WEEK From February 4-10, 2024, the CHAC will mark National Catholic Health Care Week in Canada. Celebrating the healing ministry of Jesus Christ in everyone who cares for someone in their home, as a doctor, nurse, care aid and in Home Care, provides or supports sacramental ministry to the sick, and many others not named here. |
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