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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 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: [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 “Abide in me as I abide in you, says the Lord; my branches bear much fruit.” John 15.4,5 May 2, 2021 - 5th Sunday of Easter 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 nights or Sunday mornings 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. SaskHealth/Diocese of Prince Albert Regulations – The presence of the Covid-19 variants continues to cause concern among health care professionals. The variants spread quickly and seriously impact our health and well being. Statistics show that they are also having a significant impact on younger people. Let us continue to exercise caution and get a vaccine if our doctors tell us we can. The virus has not gone away. As a result of the latest guidelines published by SaskHealth and communicated to us via our Bishop, Our Lady of Peace Parish can accommodate a total of 30 persons at each of our Saturday evening (7:00 pm) mass and Sunday morning (10:00 am) mass. If you would like to take part in our liturgy you must register, maintain social distance, wear a mask and sanitize your hands. A virtual liturgy continues to fulfill our Sunday obligation. Our Liturgies at Green Lake and Waterhen Lake are likewise limited by these regulations. THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Mass Intentions Mon., May 3 - Personal Intention Tues., May 4 – 9:30 am (Facebook) - +M T Abraham by Swapna and Bijo Wed. May 5 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - +Mervin Tourand by Paul and Theresa Tourand Thurs., May 6 - 9:30 am (Facebook) - +P J Augustine by Swapna and Bijo Fri., May 7 - 9:30 am (Facebook) - Judile Fiddler by Joanne Martel Sat., May 8 – No mass - No mass because of the RCIA Workshop Sat. May 8 - 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, Meadow Lake) - Alice Abraham by Joanne Martel Sun. May 9 - 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God Sun. May 9- 12:30 pm (St Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Sun. May 9 – 3:00 p.m. (Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen Lake) - People of God Our Lady of Good Counsel - Patron of the Catholic Women's League: Monday, April 26, was the feast day of Our Lady of Good Counsel. Our Lady of Good Counsel is the patroness of the CWL. On Monday evening, Father Doug, OMI, celebrated mass with a number of the ladies from the Council. Fr. Doug spoke about how Our Lady of Good Counsel became the patroness for the Catholic Women’s League in Canada, about the history of the icon of Our Lady of Good Council, about the scriptures and about how we are encouraged to do what we do today. The Mass was celebrated in the Parish Hall where we usually meet. Although we did not have a meeting, it was heartwarming to gather and see everyone. Father Doug, we appreciate you doing this for us on your day off. Thank you so much! CWL Ladies Easter – The meaning of the Season (Taken from p 167 The Source Book For Sundays, Seasons, and Weekdays: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, Liturgy Training Publications, Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, 2019) – Easter Time is the season of mystagogy. Yes, it is a time for catechizing those who were initiated into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Moreover, though, it is a time for these “neophytes” and the entire community “together to grow in deepening their grasp of the paschal mystery and in making it part of their lives through meditation on the Gospel, sharing in the Eucharist, and doing the works of charity” (RCIA, 244, see also 246). This deepening can happen in many ways, but the primary moment is “the Sunday Masses of the Easter season” (RCIA, 247). Celebrating the Rite of Sprinkling of Holy Water throughout the season is one way to symbolically emphasize the baptismal unity of the neophytes with the entire community. May 1 – Feast of St. Joseph the Worker – Today the Church celebrates St. Joseph, and around the world May 1st is known as International Workers’ Day. It is an opportunity for us to recognize and give thanks for the value and dignity of human work. It is important also for us to defend the dignity of working people and to make sure that everyone who works receives a living wage. In this time, let us give thanks for the people who cannot work from home, for those who have and continue to serve us in various ways on the front lines – health care workers for sure and for all who show up to deliver our goods, grow our food (plants and animals), deliver the mail, pump the gas and who make coffee and serve us burgers and fries! For all who labour, thank you! Landscaping Plans & Committee: The Old Parish Office Building is down, and we need to do something to finish the area where it sat. It is good for us to develop a plan to enhance the beauty of our entire Church yard. If you have ideas or if you would like to be a part of a committee or if you are willing to do some work, please be in touch with Fr. Doug at the parish office. Thanks! Looking forward to what we can do together to enhance the beauty of our property! Grotto Rosary Project - May 2021 - Please note this project may be adjusted because of Covid-19. During the month of May, it is my hope to have people from the parish come and pray the rosary every day at 6:00 pm at our Grotto. I have prepared a list of intentions for the month. You are asked to come – rain, snow, wind, sun, or mosquitos and lead the rosary. All people are invited to come (masked, social distancing – not more than 10 people total), so you may not be alone. If you sign up to lead the rosary, you are responsible for leading the rosary! You can lead the rosary in the language of your choice, regardless of who else is there. If you need help to lead the rosary, an outline will be available in a plastic bag in Fr. Doug’s mailbox! May 1 – For the safety of all who work – led by Marie Mamchur May 2 – For all our parents May 3 – For all our children May 4 – For all who struggle with Covid-19 – led by Judy Barker May 5 – For our deceased family and friends – led by Marcella Miller May 6 – For the homeless – led by Elsie Michel May 7 – For those who are struggling to forgive another May 8 – In gratitude for all that we have received – led by Marie Mamchur May 9 – For all mothers, living and deceased May 10 – For the gift of peace May 11 – For those who are struggling with addictions – led by Judy Barker May 12 – For the grace to forgive ourselves – led by Marcella Miller May 13 – In gratitude for the gift of the earth – led by Elsie Michel May 14 – For the blessing of our seeds and the fields that receive them May 15 – For farmers – their work with animals and fields – led by Marie Mamchur May 16 – For those who work in our forests May 17 – In gratitude for our medical professionals May 18 – For all who are sick in our parish – led by Judy Barker May 19 – For the victims of sexual abuse – led by Marcella Miller May 20 – For those who are in prison – led by Elsie Michel May 21 – For those who suffer from domestic violence May 22 – For those who struggle with their mental health – led by Marie Mamchur May 23 – For parents who are expecting children May 24 – In gratitude for our grandparents May 25 – For those who suffer because of racism – led by Judy Barker May 26 – For reconciliation with our Indigenous brothers and sisters – led by Marcella Miller May 27 – For all immigrants and refugees – led by Elsie Michel May 28 – For all who will graduate this year May 29 – For all who seek the Lord – led by Marie Mamchur May 30 – In gratitude for the diversity of our community May 31 – For our parish community that we might welcome those who are most in need If you would like to sign up to lead the rosary at the Grotto – rain or shine – just call Lorraine at the Parish Office (306) 236 5122 to let her know which day you would like to volunteer to lead. If Lorraine is not in the office when you call, please leave her a message with your name & phone number and the date you would like to lead. She will return your call. You are welcome to come any night at 6:00 pm to join with whoever is praying as long as we do not exceed 10 people. There is no need to register if you just want to come and pray. Looking forward to seeing you as we gather in the presence of Our Blessed Mother, seeking the favour of the Lord. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Bill C-15, May 4: An online conversation with the Honourable Murray Sinclair, Dr. Marie Wilson, and Chief Wilton (Willie) Littlechild - On Tuesday, May 4 at 7:00 pm (EDT), there will be a learning event: “The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Bill C-15,” sponsored by Faith in the Declaration, a coalition of Canadian faith houses and faith organizations working together to support the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). The three Commissioners of The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) will discuss the relationship of the TRC and UNDRIP and how that brings us now to Bill C-15 (“An Act respecting UNDRIP”). They will be asked how they envision Bill C-15 as the extension of their work with the TRC and whether this is the next chapter in the reconciliation journey. There will be reference to the Calls to Actions that are directed to faith bodies and next steps on the journey of reconciliation beyond Bill C-15. The event will be in English with simultaneous French translation. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-truth-and-reconciliation-commission-and-bill-c-15-online-learning-event-tickets-152517944277 Reinvigorating Our Parish RCIA Teams presented in two sessions - Saturdays, May 8 and 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Upon registration, a series of videos (7 short clips – together 90 minutes in length) will be sent to participants to watch prior to the webinars. The cost for the event is $20/person or $15/person who registers in groups of 2 or more. To register contact the EC Assistant Mon-Tues-Wed mornings or Thurs-Fri afternoons at 306-922-4747 extension 228 or via email at [email protected]. The registration deadline is May 11, 2021. SIGNS OF LIFE IN THE LOCAL CHURCH: May 2021 Webinar Series: Join in this series to explore signs that new missional perspectives are bringing life to local congregations.
For further information, contact Archdeacon Cheryl Toth at [email protected]. May 6: Unmasking the Post-Covid Church May 13: Fabulously Flourishing in the Local Church May 20: Blessed to be a Blessing ... The Stewardship of Opportunity May 27: To The Regions Beyond: Spiritual Care in Under-served Areas This series is planned in the spirit of the LAURC Covenant by the Ecumenical Stewardship Committee of the Anglican Diocese of Qu'Appelle, the Saskatchewan Synod of the ELCIC, and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina. The Catechetical Directory - Reflection – Part Two: In our last gathering, the Diocesan Commission for Evangelization and Catechesis reflected on Chapter One (Revelation and Its Transmission) of the new Directory for Catechesis. Chapter One contains and explores 4 themes:
This past Tuesday our Commission gathered, and we explored Chapter Two which is entitled The Identity of Catechesis. It contains and explores 5 themes:
I was struck by a few things during our reading and our conversation. In Par 55 we were reminded that “Catechesis is an ecclesial act, arising from the missionary mandate of the Lord (cf. Mt 28:19-20) and aimed, as its very name indicates at making the proclamation of his passion, death and resurrection continually resound in the heart of every person, so that his/her life may be transformed.” In simple terms, the whole Church community is to make sure that everyone knows Christ and the story of his life and death and resurrection. This news transforms lives, and the task of sharing this news has been given to us by Christ himself. The model and inspiration for all Catechesis (sharing the Good News) is the Adult Catechumenate Model or the RCIA as we often refer to it. The Directory tells us that the model highlights and invites us to focus on six elements – the death and resurrection of Jesus, a beginning, liturgy and ritual, belonging to a community, the ongoing nature of conversion and our role as witnesses to the work of God in the world, and the progressive nature of the process – each period builds on what has gone before (Par 64). Paragraph 66 reminds us that the first proclamation of the faith “…announces the gospel and elicits conversion”. Paragraph 67 reminds us that, “Catechesis develops this initial moment and brings it to maturity.” We are reminded in Paragraph 68 that we must hear this proclamation again and again throughout our lifetime so that this moment continues to mature. In other words, proclamation and catechesis are linked throughout our whole lives. Paragraph 73 reminds us that, “Catechesis is placed at the service of the believer’s response of faith enabling him/her to live the Christian life in a state of conversion.” In simple terms this means that any catechetical tool, ritual, resource, or program is intended to help the catechist meet the person where they are at and to help them to grow in their life of faith. It is important for the individual to have information, but it is more important that the person encounter Jesus and internalize his message of hope and new life. Paragraph 75 tells us clearly “At the center of every process of catechesis is the living encounter with Christ.” Paragraph 79 and following outlines the tasks of any catechesis: know the mysteries of the Kingdom, initiation into the celebration of the Mystery (liturgy), forming for life in Christ, teaching prayer and an introduction into community life. To assist the catechist, the Directory outlines sources for the work of proclamation and catechesis. They list: the Word of God in Sacred Scripture and in Sacred Tradition reminding us that the Word of God is known both in the written word and in our life of faith down through the ages; the Magisterium or the teachings of the Church; the Liturgy itself and the various rituals that are a rich treasure of our faith; the testimony of saints and martyrs – the way in which they have lived their faith; theology, our search for understanding; Christian culture and Beauty. As we made our way through the chapter, it struck me that the diverse voices and resources of the community must be gathered and shared if our work of proclamation and catechesis is to bear fruit.
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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 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: [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 stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” Psalm 118 Refrain April 25, 2021 - 4th Sunday of Easter 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 nights or Sunday mornings 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. SaskHealth/Diocese of Prince Albert Regulations – The presence of the Covid-19 variants is causing concern amongst health care professionals because they are more serious in that they spread more easily and have a greater negative impact on our health. Statistics show that they are also having a significant impact on younger people. We are encouraged to maintain our vigilance as the virus has not gone away. As a result of the latest guidelines published by SaskHealth and communicated to us via our Bishop, Our Lady of Peace Parish can accommodate a total of 30 persons at each of our Saturday evening (7:00 pm) mass and Sunday morning (10:00 am) mass. While we were excited to welcome more people for Easter and the Second Sunday of Easter, we must once again limit participation in our liturgies to 30 people. If you would like to take part in our liturgy you must register, maintain social distance, wear a mask and sanitize your hands. A virtual liturgy continues to fulfill our Sunday obligation. Our Liturgies at Green Lake and Waterhen Lake are likewise limited by these regulations. THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Mass Intentions Mon., April 26 - Personal Intention Tues., April 27 – 9:30 am (Facebook) - Diane Hughes by Joe and Lorraine Twidale Wed. April 28 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - Ron Budd by Joe and Lorraine Twidale Thurs., April 29 - 9:30 am (Facebook) - Ron Budd by Joe and Lorraine Twidale Fri., April 30 - 9:30 am (Facebook) - Diane Hughes by Joe and Lorraine Twidale Sat., May 1 - 9:30 am (Facebook) - For the Dads/Fathers in our Parishes Sat. May 1 - 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, Meadow Lake) - People of God Sun. May 2 - 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God Sun. May 2- 12:30 pm (St Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Easter – The meaning of the Season (Taken from p 167 The Source Book For Sundays, Seasons, and Weekdays: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, Liturgy Training Publications, Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, 2019) - This unified understanding of the fifty days as one celebration emphasizes the need to maintain our Easter joy throughout the entirety of the season. Fortunately, in most of the Northern Hemisphere, the season is happily concurrent with the arrival of spring, the gradual warming of temperatures, and the blooming of flowers. Also, unlike the overwhelming secular buildup to Christmas, there is less advance celebrating prior to Easter. Granted, stores do prominently advertise and sell plenty of candy and facilitate pictures with the Easter Bunny. But few radio stations or streaming channels play Easter hymns, and most homes are not decorated with Easter lights. As a result, we are not quite so exhausted by Easter prior to its arrival. The prescribed liturgical texts and rubrics also do their part to help us sustain the joy. Bursting forth from the solemn celebrations of the Triduum and return of the Alleluia during the Easter Vigil, the Entrance and Communion Antiphons for the entire season end with Alleluia. The first eight days—the Octave of Easter—are celebrated as solemnities (see UNLY, 24). The Gospel readings for the first three Sundays and during the Octave of Easter “are accounts of the Lord’s appearances” (LMI, 100-101). The lit Paschal candle remains by the ambo in the sanctuary. The vestments are white. Easter flowers adorn the church until they begin to wilt—at which time, hopefully, they can be replaced by others to last for the duration of the season. As previously mentioned, the shared Preface texts are unifying. All of these symbols continually proclaim the message that our Easter joy should not abate. Good Shepherd Sunday – The Fourth Sunday of Easter is designated as the World Day of Prayer for vocations. We are invited to reflect on our baptismal call and our vocational call. What is God asking of us? Our faith reminds us that God continues to be present to us and to provide leadership for us through those who are called to the priesthood, the diaconate and to religious life. In his letter for this special day, Pope Francis writes, “8 December last, the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, marked the beginning of a special year devoted to him (cf. Decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary, 8 December 2020). For my part, I wrote the Apostolic Letter Patris Corde, whose aim was “to increase our love for this great saint”. Saint Joseph is an extraordinary figure, yet at the same time one “so close to our own human experience”. He did not do astonishing things, he had no unique charisms, nor did he appear special in the eyes of those who met him. He was not famous or even noteworthy: the Gospels do not report even a single word of his. Still, through his ordinary life, he accomplished something extraordinary in the eyes of God. God looks on the heart (cf. 1 Sam 16:7), and in Saint Joseph he recognized the heart of a father, able to give and generate life in the midst of daily routines. Vocations have this same goal: to beget and renew lives every day. The Lord desires to shape the hearts of fathers and mothers: hearts that are open, capable of great initiatives, generous in self-giving, compassionate in comforting anxieties and steadfast in strengthening hopes. The priesthood and the consecrated life greatly need these qualities nowadays, in times marked by fragility but also by the sufferings due to the pandemic, which has spawned uncertainties and fears about the future and the very meaning of life. Saint Joseph comes to meet us in his gentle way, as one of “the saints next door”. At the same time, his strong witness can guide us on the journey.” Let us consider how God is calling us and let us be generous in our response. Parish Secretary: Fr. Doug will be posting a job opportunity for parish secretary. If you know someone who would like this work, please have them contact Fr. Doug at the Parish Office (306) 236 5122 for additional information. May 1 – Feast of St. Joseph the Worker – Today the Church celebrates St. Joseph, and around the world May 1st is known as International Workers’ Day. It is an opportunity for us to recognize and give thanks for the value and dignity of human work. It is important also for us to defend the dignity of working people and to make sure that everyone who works receives a living wage. In this time, let us give thanks for the people who cannot work from home, for those who have and continue to serve us in various ways on the front lines – health care workers for sure and for all who show up to deliver our goods, grow our food (plants and animals), deliver the mail, pump the gas and who make coffee and serve us burgers and fries! For all who labour, thank you! Fr. Al Hubenig, OMI – Rest in Peace: Fr. Al Hubenig, OMI, a Missionary Oblate known for his work at the Our Family magazine, as a writer and artist, as a missionary, as a teacher, as a retreat director, as a pastor in Edmonton, as a preacher of parish missions in Western and Northern Canada and as a caring retired priest who provided ministry to two small communities in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, passed away at the age of 89 at the Sturgeon Hospital, in St. Albert, on Monday, April 19. His funeral service will be held on April 27, 2021. It will be live streamed at 11:00 am. We remember him with gratitude. Prayers and Condolences: Theresa Bear from Flying Dust has passed away. Her funeral will be held at Flying Dust on Monday at 2:00 pm. Attendance at the funeral is limited to 30 people. Please pray for Theresa and her family. We give thanks for all that she accomplished with the help of God’s grace. Landscaping Plans & Committee: The Old Parish Office Building is down, and we need to do something to finish the area where it sat. It is good for us to develop a plan to enhance the beauty of our entire Church yard. If you have ideas or if you would like to be a part of a committee or if you are willing to do some work, please be in touch with Fr. Doug at the parish office. Thanks! Looking forward to what we can do together to enhance the beauty of our property! Grotto Rosary Project - May 2021 - Please note this project may be adjusted because of Covid-19. During the month of May it is my hope to have people from the parish come and pray the rosary every day at 6:00 pm at our Grotto. I have prepared a list of intentions for the month. You are asked to come – rain, snow, wind, sun, or mosquitos and lead the rosary. All people are invited to come (masked, social distancing – not more than 10 people total), so you may not be alone. If you sign up to lead the rosary, you are responsible for leading the rosary! You can lead the rosary in the language of your choice, regardless of who else is there. If you need help to lead the rosary, an outline will be available in a plastic bag in Fr. Doug’s mailbox! May 1 – For the safety of all who work May 16 – For those who work in our forests May 2 – For all our parents May 17 – In gratitude for our medical professionals May 3 – For all our children May 18 – For all who are sick in our parish May 4 – For all who struggle with Covid-19 May 19 – For the victims of sexual abuse May 5 – For our deceased family and friends May 20 – For those who are in prison May 6 – For the homeless May 21 – For those who suffer from domestic violence May 7 – For those who are struggling to forgive another May 22 – For those who struggle with their mental health May 8 – In gratitude for all that we have received May 23 – For parents who are expecting children May 9 – For all mothers, living and deceased May 24 – In gratitude for our grandparents May 10 – For the gift of peace May 25 – For those who suffer because of racism May 11 – For those who are struggling with addictions May 26 – For reconciliation with our Indigenous brothers and sisters May 12 – For the grace to forgive ourselves May 27 – For all immigrants and refugees May 13 – In gratitude for the gift of the earth May 28 – For all who will graduate this year May 14 – For the blessing of our seeds and the fields that receive them May 29 – For all who seek the Lord May 15 – For farmers – their work with animals and fields May 30 – In gratitude for the diversity of our community May 31 – For our parish community that we might welcome those who are most in need If you would like to sign up to lead the rosary at the Grotto – rain or shine – just call Lorraine at the Parish Office (306) 236 5122 to let her know which day you would like to volunteer to lead. If Lorraine is not in the office when you call, please leave her a message with your name & phone number and the date you would like to lead. She will return your call. You are welcome to come any night at 6:00 pm to join with whoever is praying as long as we do not exceed 10 people. There is no need to register if you just want to come and pray. Looking forward to seeing you as we gather in the presence of Our Blessed Mother, seeking the favour of the Lord. A Virtual Easter Season Sunday Gospels Study offered by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, facilitated by Christine Taylor. A Virtual Easter Bible Study of the Gospel readings for each of the Easter Season Sundays has been created using The Catholic Serendipity Bible for Personal and Study Groups, Lyman Coleman. The reflection and bible study will run Thursdays from April 8 – May 20 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. To register, go to the Evangelization and Catechesis Webpage Adult Faith Easter Resources web page. You will see the registration link in the left-hand column. The bible study that we will be following can be found here. We will be praying in the style of Lectio Divina for the first 20 minutes of each evening. This will be followed by small groups sharing on questions designed to help participants dig deeper into the Gospel reading. Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be offered during the Easter Season until Pentecost inviting and supporting families in their domestic Church to grow the faith at home. It will be available both on the OEC Facebook Page and the Diocesan Evangelization and Catechesis Webpage on Sundays after 11 a.m. from April 11 – May 23, 2021. Reinvigorating Our Parish RCIA Teams presented in two sessions - Saturdays, May 8 and 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Upon registration, a series of videos (7 short clips – together 90 minutes in length) will be sent to participants to watch prior to the webinars. The cost for the event is $20/person or $15/person who registers in groups of 2 or more. To register contact the EC Assistant Mon-Tues-Wed mornings or Thurs-Fri afternoons at 306-922-4747 extension 228 or via email at [email protected]. The registration deadline is May 11, 2021. Upcoming Ordinations and Solemn Profession of Vows - 2021:
We would like to invite you to take part in a spiritual bouquet through your parish. People often ask, what to get Clergy or religious for their ordinations or solemn professions? We suggest – prayer. It is the prayer of the people that will sustain them throughout their ministry. To this end, we are asking each parishioner to offer a prayer (a Rosary, Holy Hour, Days of Fasting, Act of Charity, Special Novena, or any other spiritual action) for our parish spiritual bouquet for Deacon Tai, Bishop Stephen and Sr. April. "What is a Spiritual Bouquet?" Spiritual Bouquets are prayers or devotional acts that someone (the giver) has or will offer for someone else (the recipient). The idea is that each prayer is like a flower, and combined prayers are a bouquet offered to the individual. It can be given from an individual or a parish to express joy and/or best wishes. It is our hope that our newly ordained and professed will keep these bouquets close to their hearts for the rest of their lives. Call Lorraine at the office and let her know who you are and what prayers you will say. What’s your Catholic IQ? Last bulletin’s question and answer: The saint who followed what she called “The Little Way” to holiness is (b) St. Therese, the Little Flower. (1873-1897) She wrote that we should try to please God by doing even little things as sacrifices for his sake. She is the patron saint of the missions and her feast day is October 1. This week’s question: The saint who loved animals so much that animals are now blessed on his feast day is (a) doubting Thomas (b) St. Francis of Assisi (c) St. Bridget (d) St. Ignatius. MONT ST. JOSEPH HOME: Monthly Online 50/50 draw!!! Each month one lucky winner will take home half of the pot to a maximum of $50,000.00 and so will our MSJ Home!!! Tickets go ‘on sale’ the first day of each month with the draw being made at 11:00 a.m. on the last day of each month! Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. Make sure you don’t miss out on any of our draws by joining our subscription option (when you go to purchase your tickets) to be entered automatically each month! PRINCE ALBERT CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES www.cfspa.ca 50/50 Tickets To support the ongoing efforts of Catholic Family Services. Please follow this link to acquire your 50/50 tickets https://www.cfspa.ca/. The sale of tickets ends on April 30, 2021. Our 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: [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 “Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord.” Psalm 4 Refrain April 18, 2021 - 3rd Sunday of Easter 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 nights or Sunday mornings 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. SaskHealth/Diocese of Prince Albert Regulations – The presence of the Covid-19 variants is causing concern amongst health care professionals because they are more serious in that they spread more easily and have a greater negative impact on our health. Statistics show that they are also having a significant impact on younger people. We are encouraged to maintain our vigilance as the virus has not gone away. As a result of the latest guidelines published by Sask Health and communicated to us via our Bishop, Our Lady of Peace Parish can accommodate a total of 30 persons at each of our Saturday evening (7:00 pm mass) and Sunday morning (10:00 am mass). While we were excited to welcome more people for Easter and the Second Sunday of Easter, we must once again limit participation in our liturgies to 30 people. If you would like to take part in our liturgy you must register, maintain social distance, wear a mask and sanitize your hands. A virtual liturgy continues to fulfill our Sunday obligation. Our Liturgies at Green Lake and Waterhen Lake are likewise limited by these regulations. THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Mass Intentions Mon., April 19 - Personal Intention Tues., April 20 – 11:30 am (Facebook) - +Tanya Aubichon by Alice Aubichon Wed. April 21 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - +Ernest and Cecile Aubichon by Alice Aubichon Thurs., April 22 - 6:30 pm (Facebook) - +Joe Bouvier by Alice Aubichon Fri., April 23 - 6:30 pm (Facebook) - +Tony Senger by Alice Aubichon Sat., April 24 - 9:00 am (Facebook) - +Lorne Aubichon by Alice Aubichon Sat. April 25 - 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, Meadow Lake) - People of God Sun. April 26 - 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God Sun. April 26- 12:30 pm (St Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Sun. April 26 – 3 pm (Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen Lake) - People of God Easter – The meaning of the Season (Taken from p 167 The Source Book For Sundays, Seasons, and Weekdays: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, Liturgy Training Publications, Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, 2019) Alleluia! It is impossible for us to sing alleluia too much as we celebrate this season of Easter. In fact, “these above all others are the days for the singing of the Alleluia” (UNLY 22 – Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year and the General Roman Calendar). No other word encapsulates the superabundance of joy, the triumph of Christ and his victory over the grave, and our identity as an Easter people living in the light of Christ with the promise of eternal life. The Roman Missal includes five Prefaces for Easter and all five begin “It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation at all times to acclaim you, O Lord, but in this time (or, in Preface 1, ‘on this night’/’on this day’) above all to laud you yet more gloriously, when Christ our Passover has been sacrificed.” All five conclusions are identical as well. “Therefore, overcome with paschal joy, / every land, every people exults in your praise / and even the heavenly Powers, with the angelic hosts, / sing together the unending hymn of your glory, / as they acclaim.” These shared introductions and conclusions make clear that all fifty days are to be celebrated with exuberance. Indeed, citing St. Athanasius, UNLY decrees that the fifty days of this season are “celebrated in joyful exultation as one feast day, or better as one ‘great Sunday.’” (22) Patrick Regan, OSB, offers a reflection on the history of these fifty days that can help us to understand and liturgically celebrate the season. Drawing on Tertullian, Augustine, and other Church Fathers, he explains that early Christians did not conceive of these days as “time after” (after Easter Sunday) or “time between” (between Easter and Pentecost) but rather as a lengthy celebration of “rejoicing in the resurrection, ascension, bestowal of the Spirit, and founding of the Church, understood not as separate episodes succeeding each other in time, but as different facets of one and the same mystery of Jesus’ exaltation as Lord” (“The Fifty Days and the Fiftieth Day” in Between Memory and Hope, ed Johnson, pp 223-24). Reflections – Evangelization and Catechesis Commission - Part One, April 13, 2021 - Shortly after my arrival as pastor to the Meadow Lake Cluster, I was asked to serve on the Evangelization and Catechesis Commission in the Diocese of Prince Albert. This work has been rewarding in that I can connect (via Zoom) with people (Clergy and Laity) from around the Diocese who are passionate about the work of evangelization and catechesis. With the publication of the new Directory for Catechesis by the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, Christine Taylor is leading us in a study of the Book. We are meeting every two weeks and examining a chapter at a time. The idea is to understand and make use of the wisdom gathered by the Universal Church. The insights about catechesis and evangelization help us to enter more deeply into our work, our mission of sharing with the whole of the world the Good News of Jesus Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and ascension. I want to take this opportunity to share some of the ideas that caught my eye from our most recent gathering. Earlier we had looked at the preface and the Introduction of the book. These reflections flow from our discussion of Chapter One. You will notice that after the quotes there is a reference which indicates the paragraph number in the document. In the Preface we were reminded that St. Pope Paul VI said, “The Church exists in order to evangelize” and Pope Francis said, “I am a mission”. Part One of the new Directory is entitled “Catechesis in the Church’s Mission of Evangelization” and Chapter One is entitled, ‘Revelation and Its Transmission.’ The Chapter begins by reminding us that “Revelation is an initiative of God’s love and is directed toward communion” par12, our encounter with each other and with God. In other words, God wants to be known by us, God wants us to know each other, and God does whatever God can to reach out to us. Jesus is God’s love made known, “He inaugurates and proclaims the Kingdom of God for every person. Jesus Christ with his life, is the fullness of Revelation: he is the complete manifestation of God’s mercy, and at the same time of the call to love that is in the heart of humanity” par15. The Directory states that this “Revelation is for all of humanity” par22. The Directory tells us that, “Evangelization is an ecclesial process, inspired and supported by the Holy Spirit, through which the Gospel is proclaimed and spread throughout the world” par31. It suggests that there are various stages and moments in the process which can and must be repeated and deepened throughout the course of our faith journey. Missionary activity, Initiatory catechesis and Pastoral action highlight the main stages of evangelization. In our contemporary world it is still “the Holy Spirit who is the soul of the evangelizing Church” par39. The Directory reminds us that the process of evangelizing must consider the various cultures of the peoples we encounter. We all have unique histories, languages, and stories. Having said that, we also need to acknowledge that the phenomena of globalization has brought various aspects of culture to every corner of the world. The media and social media contribute to our awareness of each other and the distance that separates us. The Directory states: “In order to be at the service of Revelation, the Church is called to look at history with God’s own eyes so as to recognize the action of the Holy Spirit…” par42. In our times we must be attentive to what is shaping the lives and choices of the people we encounter. The Directory reminds us that the processes of evangelization and catechesis reach out, seek out people, and this outreach is characterized by mercy and dialogue par38-41. If the work of catechesis and evangelization is indeed the work and mission of the Church, it is important to acknowledge that the work of outreach is the work of every baptized person in our community. It struck me as I listened to the insights of others that this sense of ourselves, as missionary, is a new and exciting awareness and my companions are eager to take up this work and to have others join them in this work. This is, for me, a sign of hope during the Covid-19 pandemic. Landscaping Plans & Committee: As you know, when we took down the Old Parish Office Building it was late in the fall and the ground was freezing and frozen. The hole was filled with sand. In taking a close look at the property, there is need for some landscaping – what do we do with that space? While looking at that space, it is prudent for us to look at what might be done to enhance the beauty of our entire Church yard. I am thinking that it would be good to develop a plan for our Church yard so that rather than reacting to immediate needs or concerns we work towards a plan for our property. If you have ideas or if you would like to be a part of a committee or if you are willing to do some work, please be in touch with Fr. Doug at the parish office. Thanks! Looking forward to what we can do together to enhance the beauty of our property! Grotto Rosary Project - May 2021 - Please note this project may be adjusted because of Covid-19. During the month of May it is my hope to have people from the parish come and pray the rosary every day at 6:00 pm at our Grotto. I have prepared a list of intentions for the month. You are asked to come – rain, snow, wind, sun, or mosquitos and lead the rosary. All people are invited to come (masked, social distancing – not more than 10 people total), so you may not be alone. If you sign up to lead the rosary, you are responsible for leading the rosary! You can lead the rosary in the language of your choice, regardless of who else is there. If you need help to lead the rosary, an outline will be available in a plastic bag in Fr. Doug’s mailbox! May 1 – For the safety of all who work May 2 – For all our parents May 3 – For all our children May 4 – For all who struggle with Covid-19 May 5 – For our deceased family and friends May 6 – For the homeless May 7 – For those who are struggling to forgive another May 8 – In gratitude for all that we have received May 9 – For all mothers, living and deceased May 10 – For the gift of peace May 11 – For those who are struggling with addictions May 12 – For the grace to forgive ourselves May 13 – In gratitude for the gift of the earth May 14 – For the blessing of our seeds and the fields that receive them May 15 – For farmers – their work with animals and fields May 16 – For those who work in our forests May 17 – In gratitude for our medical professionals May 18 – For all who are sick in our parish May 19 – For the victims of sexual abuse May 20 – For those who are in prison May 21 – For those who suffer from domestic violence May 22 – For those who struggle with their mental health May 23 – For parents who are expecting children May 24 – In gratitude for our grandparents May 25 – For those who suffer because of racism May 26 – For reconciliation with our Indigenous brothers and sisters May 27 – For all immigrants and refugees May 28 – For all who will graduate this year May 29 – For all who seek the Lord May 30 – In gratitude for the diversity of our community May 31 – For our parish community that we might welcome those who are most in need If you would like to sign up to lead the rosary at the Grotto – rain or shine – just call Lorraine at the Parish Office (306) 236 5122 to let her know which day you would like to volunteer to lead. You are welcome to come any night at 6:00 pm to join with whoever is praying as long as we do not exceed 10 people. There is no need to register if you just want to come and pray. Looking forward to seeing you as we gather in the presence of Our Blessed Mother, seeking the favour of the Lord. A Virtual Easter Season Sunday Gospels Study offered by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, facilitated by Christine Taylor. A Virtual Easter Bible Study of the Gospel readings for each of the Easter Season Sundays has been created using The Catholic Serendipity Bible for Personal and Study Groups, Lyman Coleman. The reflection and bible study will run Thursdays from April 8 – May 20 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. To register, go to the Evangelization and Catechesis Webpage Adult Faith Easter Resources web page. You will see the registration link in the left-hand column. The bible study that we will be following can be found here. We will be praying in the style of Lectio Divina for the first 20 minutes of each evening. This will be followed by small groups sharing on questions designed to help participants dig deeper into the Gospel reading. Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be offered during the Easter Season until Pentecost inviting and supporting families in their domestic Church to grow the faith at home. It will be available both on the OEC Facebook Page and the Diocesan Evangelization and Catechesis Webpage on Sundays after 11 a.m. from April 11 – May 23, 2021. Upcoming Ordinations and Celebrations 2021: 1. Seminarian Tai Le to the transitional diaconate. Date: April 30, 2021 7pm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmKF5Xku9adlopGgSEqkpA/videos 2. Bishop-Elect Stephen Hero to the episcopate. Date: June 11, 2021 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/padiocese.ca/ 3. Sr. April Mireau of the Sisters of Presentation of Mary solemn profession of vows. Date: June 12, 2021 11am You are invited to participate virtually and spiritually. Call the diocese office (306—922-4747) to inquire as to whether you can attend in person; registration is on a first call basis. Additionally, you can join virtually on St. Theresa Parish Youtube page (for Tai Le’s diaconate, April 30, 7pm) and the Diocesan Facebook page (for Bishop-Elect Stephen Hero’s episcopal ordination, June 11, 7pm.) We would like to invite you to take part in a spiritual bouquet through your parish. People often ask, what to get Clergy or religious for their ordinations or solemn professions? We suggest – prayer. It is the prayer of the people that will sustain them throughout their ministry. To this end, we are asking each parishioner to offer a prayer (a Rosary, Holy Hour, Days of Fasting, Act of Charity, Special Novena, or any other spiritual action) for our parish spiritual bouquet for Deacon Tai, Bishop Stephen and Sr. April. "What is a Spiritual Bouquet?" Spiritual Bouquets are prayers or devotional acts that someone (the giver) has or will offer for someone else (the recipient). The idea is that each prayer is like a flower, and combined prayers are a bouquet offered to the individual. It can be given from an individual or a parish to express joy and/or best wishes. It is our hope that our newly ordained and professed will keep these bouquets close to their hearts for the rest of their lives. Our 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: [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 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 118 April 11, 2021 - 2nd Sunday of Easter 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 nights or Sunday mornings 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 (20 small groups), and we do not want to turn someone away from the door. SaskHealth/Diocese of Prince Albert Regulations – At Our Lady of Peace Parish, our Saturday evening (7:00 pm mass) and Sunday morning (10:00 am mass) can accommodate 25 households. If you would like to take part in our liturgy you must register, maintain social distance, wear a mask and sanitize your hands. A virtual liturgy continues to fulfill our Sunday obligation. As our attendance numbers increase, we must maintain our vigilance as the virus has not gone away – the risk here in Meadow Lake has diminished, but we want to continue exercising caution. Celebrating St. Joseph: Wherever you are, let us continue to give thanks and praise for the faithful life and love of St. Joseph. Mass Intentions Mon., April 12 - Personal Intention Tues., April 13 – 11:30 am (Facebook) - +Fr. Paul Paprosky OSB by Rhys and Pat Beaulieu Wed. April 14 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - +Fr. Paul Paprosky OSB by Rhys and Pat Beaulieu Thurs., April 15 - 6:30 pm (Facebook) - Healing by Ken and Margaret Alger Fri., April 16 - 6:30 pm (Facebook) - Healing by Ken and Margaret Alger Sat., April 17 - 9:00 am (Facebook) - Anonymous Sat. April 17 - 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, Meadow Lake) - People of God Sun. April 18 - 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God Sun. April 18- 12:30 pm (St Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Easter Season – Notes taken from the Ordo (Liturgical Calendar 2020-2021) published by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. Did you know that in the mind of St. Athanasius the seven weeks from Easter to Pentecost are considered the ‘Great Sunday’. They are celebrated as one great Feast Day. The sound of Alleluia is a sign of our rejoicing. During the octave of Easter, the double alleluia is used at the dismissal. By ancient tradition, the Old Testament is not read during the Easter Season. The first reading is usually from the Acts of the Apostles or the Book of Revelation and the Second Reading is taken from one of the Epistles. During the Easter Season, the Apostles Creed is used. On Sundays during the Easter season, the Church continues its catechesis to all who are baptized. The homily and the intercessions should reflect this catechesis. The Second Sunday of Easter has the extended title – Divine Mercy Sunday – changes to texts or readings are not permitted or required. On this Sunday we are invited to receive the Holy Spirit and to engage in the ministry of forgiveness. The Gospel of John is clear that the mission of forgiveness has been given to us and is made possible by the gift of the Holy Spirit. This mission is given to us by Jesus himself. Our sympathies are extended to Jamie Poitras and Glenna Carrieron on the death of their daughter Star Poitras. We pray for them and for the repose of the soul of Star. THANK YOU: A huge word of thanks to all the folks who contributed to our 40 cans for Lent project. We collected an amazing amount of food. 1460 items totaling 1365 Lbs. If you have not yet donated food and would like to, just drop it off at the Parish Office or the Church and we will make sure it gets to the Door of Hope. I am so grateful for the way in which you have responded and the care you show for your sisters and brothers here in Meadow Lake. I want to remind you that on average, every day from Monday to Friday, the Door of Hope feeds 30-40 kids and 120-140 adults. In addition, 20-25 Food Hampers are given out each week to those families who are in need. Thanks to the Knights of Columbus who sponsor this project and a special word of thanks to those who helped to count and carry the food for transportation to the Door of Hope. Your generosity is so appreciated. Landscaping Plans & Committee: As you know, when we took down the Old Parish Office Building it was late in the fall and the ground was freezing and frozen. The hole was filled with sand. In taking a close look at the property, there is need for some landscaping – what do we do with that space? While looking at that space, it is prudent for us to look at what might be done to enhance the beauty of our entire Church yard. I am thinking that it would be good to develop a plan for our Church yard so that rather than reacting to immediate needs or concerns we work towards a plan for our property. If you have ideas or if you would like to be a part of a committee or if you are willing to do some work, please be in touch with Fr. Doug at the parish office. Thanks! Looking forward to what we can do together to enhance the beauty of our property! Parish Secretary: Next week, Fr. Doug will be posting a job opportunity for parish secretary. Lorraine has been working as the parish secretary for the last several months. It is the plan of the Thibeault Family to sell their home and relocate in Shellbrook. If you know someone who would like this work, please have them contact Fr. Doug at the Parish Office (306) 236 5122 for additional information. Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine: There is a letter from Bishop Thevenot concerning the Shrine at St. Laurent and its need for financial support. Because there have been no pilgrimages due to the Covid-19 pandemic, their source of income has diminished rather significantly. The Bishop invites people from across the Diocese to support the Shrine as they are able. If you are interested and able to support the Shrine, information and envelopes are available at the Parish Office. Give a call or drop in during Office Hours. Thanks in advance for whatever you are able to offer. Candles: We have a number of old Easter Candles here at the parish – they are made from bees wax. Taken together there is a lot of wax. Does anyone have the hobby of making candles? Is anyone able to melt down the wax and perhaps make one or two new Easter Candles that we could use here at Meadow Lake or in one of the other parishes? If you have any ideas please be in touch with Fr. Doug at the Parish Office. What’s your Catholic IQ? Last bulletin’s question and answer: When Jesus was praying for his Father’s help in the garden before he was crucified, he said, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me.” But he finished this request by saying, (a) “yet, not my will but yours be done.” Jesus’ prayer in the garden was so intense that he sweated drops of blood. He had asked Peter, James and John to stay awake and pray with him at this important time, but they all fell asleep. See Luke 22:39-46 This week’s question: The saint who followed what she called “The Little Way” to holiness is (a) St. Augustine (b) St. Therese, the Little Flower (c) St. John Bosco (d) St. Elizabeth of Hungary. A Virtual Easter Season Sunday Gospels Study offered by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, facilitated by Christine Taylor. A Virtual Easter Bible Study of the Gospel readings for each of the Easter Season Sundays has been created using The Catholic Serendipity Bible for Personal and Study Groups, Lyman Coleman. The reflection and bible study will run Thursdays from April 8 – May 20 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. To register, go to the Evangelization and Catechesis Webpage Adult Faith Easter Resources web page. You will see the registration link in the left-hand column. The bible study that we will be following can be found here. We will be praying in the style of Lectio Divina for the first 20 minutes of each evening. This will be followed by small groups sharing on questions designed to help participants dig deeper into the Gospel reading. Making Disciples Workshop – Reinvigorating Our Parish RCIA Teams begins the week of Apr 18, 2021, with a series of videos (6-7 short clips altogether approximately one hour in length) released to watch prior to the two workshops. Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be offered during the Easter Season until Pentecost inviting and supporting families in their domestic Church to grow the faith at home. It will be available both on the OEC Facebook Page and the Diocesan Evangelization and Catechesis Webpage on Sundays after 11 a.m. from April 11 – May 23, 2021. All these events are sponsored by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Thank you to all who contribute. Evangelizing Through the Season: Easter Time is the season of mystagogy. It is the season in which the Church returns again and again to the central experience of the Paschal Mystery that has been celebrated again in the Triduum. Our attention is so closely focused on this story that it sometimes seems that we are hearing the same readings over and over at Mass. How is this an opportunity for evangelism? While it is certainly true that many in our culture have not heard the Gospel, it is also true that many who have heard the Gospel or grown up in the Church have become disillusioned with the Church and have stopped listening for God’s word there. Easter Time can be a time of real growth for the Church, as she breaks open her own experience of the sacraments, of the stories and of the Holy Spirit’s work in the life of neophytes. And this work is an opportunity to invite those who might have become disillusioned back into the contemplation of what it is that the Church celebrates. Mystagogical preaching is one place to begin in this task. How can homilies invite people to reflect more deeply on their experience of God? What common experiences from the liturgy might people reflect on together? This pattern can be expanded beyond the liturgy but will always return to the experience of being church together around the table. Common experiences of lectio divina, or visio divina, can open up the Scriptures read at the Mass. They can also be opportunities for inviting people to come and reflect together about the Bible. It’s not uncommon to hear from those raised in the Catholic Church that they think that they cannot read or interpret Scripture themselves, and lectio can provide a place to start and permission to reengage. It can also be an experience to be shared with other Christians, by which the Gospel can be fostered together. Alternately, people might be invited to reflect on their memories of the rites, either from when they themselves were baptized or confirmed or from when they observed those close to them be received into Christ’s Body. Learning to listen for God’s action in our lives opens the ears of our hearts, allowing us to see more clearly the actions of grace throughout our lives. Learning to do this together can be an important first step toward healing the rifts that have come between people and the Church. 4/9/2021 0 Comments Easter Sunday - April 4, 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: [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 “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad.” Psalm 118 April 4, 2021 - Easter Sunday 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 nights or Sunday mornings 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 (20 small groups), and we do not want to turn someone away from the door. Sask Health/Diocese of Prince Albert Regulations – At Our Lady of Peace Parish our Saturday evening (7:00 pm mass) and Sunday morning (10:00 am mass) can accommodate 20 households. If you would like to take part in our liturgy you must register, maintain social distance, wear a mask and sanitize your hands. A virtual liturgy continues to fulfill our Sunday obligation. As our attendance numbers increase, we must maintain our vigilance as the virus has not gone away – the risk here in Meadow Lake has diminished but we want to continue exercising caution. Celebrating St. Joseph: Wherever you are, let us continue to give thanks and praise for the faithful life and love of St. Joseph. Mass Intentions Mon., April 5 – Fr. Doug is away - Personal Intention Tues., April 6 – Fr. Doug is away - +Abraham Family by Alice Abraham Wed. April 7 – Fr. Doug is away - +Alcide Vandale by Paul and Theresa Tourand Thurs., April 8 - 6:30 pm (Facebook) - +Fr. Paul Paprosky, OSB by Rhys and Pat Beaulieu Fri., April 9- 6:30 pm (Facebook) - +Fr. Paul Paprosky, OSB by Rhys and Pat Beaulieu Sat., April 10 - 9:00 am (Facebook) - Frey Family by Geoff Frey Sat. April 10 - 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, Meadow Lake) - People of God Sun. April 11 - 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God Sun. April 11- 12:30 pm (St Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Sun. April 11 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Easter Triduum – Each year our Lenten season ends, and our Easter season begins with the celebration of the Easter Triduum. While we relive these historical moments, we do so through the eyes and the knowledge of Christ’s death and resurrection. This view shapes how we live and celebrate this moment. This year, how we celebrate the Triduum is shaped in part by the impact of the Covid-19 virus. In our efforts to ensure the safety of all participants, we will be asking all people to wear masks and to social distance. Singing which is an integral part of our celebrations has been suspended until we can do so safely. There are a few things about our way of celebrating our faith that have changed during this pandemic. We celebrate our faith as best we can, given current conditions. I want to remind people that our liturgies are live-streamed on our Facebook page (catholic church meadow lake) and that, by the mandate of our Holy Father and our Bishop, the obligation to physically take part in our liturgies is suspended during the time of the pandemic. If we have the technology to do so, taking part virtually, (Facebook or Television) meets our obligation. Holy Thursday – This year, the ritual of the washing of the feet, which usually takes place after the homily, will be left out of our liturgy. The liturgy will unfold as usual and communion will be brought to people in their places. At the end of the Holy Thursday liturgy, it is customary for us to have a procession through the Church with the Eucharist accompanied by various ministers. This year, we will leave the Blessed Sacrament on the altar for adoration. When the liturgy ends, people will be invited to leave the Church building starting from the back of the Church. Those who wish to remain for adoration are asked to remain in their pew. They are invited to leave at their own discretion. When the last person has left the Church, I will repose the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. It is our hope that next year we will be able to celebrate the liturgy as it is outlined in the Roman Missal. Good Friday – The Good Friday Liturgy is composed of the Liturgy of the Word, the General Intercessions, the veneration of the Cross and the distribution of Communion. This year, because of the Covid-19 virus, the liturgy will begin with the ministers in place. The liturgy always begins with silence. The ministers will stand, move to the foot of the sanctuary and face the cross and bow for a time of silence. After the liturgy of the Word, there will be no procession with the cross. The cross already situated in the sanctuary will be unveiled with the acclamations spoken. We will venerate the Cross from our places. The ministers of communion will take communion to the people in their places. At the end of the liturgy people will leave in silence, beginning with the people in the back of the Church. Easter Vigil – Our Vigil will begin at 8:00 pm with people in their places. We will not have a fire, nor will we have a procession with the Easter Candle. We will begin by simply lighting the Easter candle and engaging the rituals of signing the candle. We will then share the light with the people. The traditional sung acclamations announcing the Light of Christ will be spoken. The Exultet (shorter form) will be proclaimed with background music. The liturgy of the word will be shortened this year from seven readings from the Old Testament and their psalms to three readings from the Old Testament and their psalms. These readings will be followed by the Gloria, the epistle, the gospel and the homily. This year we will have the blessing of the water and the renewal of our baptismal promises, but the sprinkling rite will be omitted. People are encouraged to bring their own containers with water to be held up and blessed or to be filled after mass by Fr. Doug from our closed container with tap. The mass will continue as usual. Communion will be brought to people in their places. At the end of the liturgy, people who have brought Easter baskets will hold them up for a blessing. When the mass concludes, people are again invited to exit the Church building beginning with those at the back of the Church. Easter Sunday – Our Easter Sunday liturgy will not have the traditional sprinkling rite. We will renew our baptismal promises and the mass will proceed in the usual manner. Communion will be brought to people in their places. At the end of the liturgy, people who have brought Easter baskets will hold them up for a blessing. When the mass concludes, people are again invited to exit the Church building beginning with those at the back of the Church. Sacred Heart Medal recipient Catherine Gardner of St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake – On Sunday, March 21, Bishop Thevenot came to Green Lake to pray with the community and to bestow on Catherine Gardner the Medal of the Sacred Heart. The Sacred Heart medal is given by the Bishop to individuals in the Prince Albert Diocese who have given of themselves for the sake of the gospel in the parish and in their local community. Catherine has distinguished herself as a faithful member of the parish, and, over the course of her lifetime, has provided leadership and support to the people of St. Jude’s Parish and to the people of Green Lake. We thank her for her service, and we rejoice with her as she receives the Sacred Heart medal from Bishop Thevenot. Congratulations Catherine! Tai Le - Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate: Seminarian Tai Le first served at the parish of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Prince Albert under Fr. Roque Concepcion and is currently serving at St. Theresa in Wakaw under Fr. Matthew Nguyen. These internships have been the final steps of preparation for Tai in fulfilling his calling to the Priesthood. At 7:00 p.m. on April 30, 2021, on the feast of St. Marie of the Incarnation, Tai Le will be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate in the Rite of Ordination of a Deacon at St. Theresa Parish in Wakaw. Due to Covid-19 and possible restrictions at that time, attendance will be by invitation only. Your prayers will be very much appreciated for Tai on this special day and for his continued journey towards fulfilling his chosen path as Priest in the mission of the Lord. Easter 2021 RESOURCESDaily Emails - I am with You: Lessons of Hope and Courage in Times of Crisis from Loyola Press Multiple offerings from Prayer and Retreats to Art to Reflections on Specific Holy Days from Loyola Press Family Faith Formation for the Home: A video series to support families in telling the Easter story to their children. Posted on the RC Diocese of Prince Albert: Evangelization and Catechesis Facebook page and later on the Evangelization and Catechesis webpage on the RC Diocese of PA website. Each video is between 15-30 minutes and contains a short reading from the story Benjamin’s Box, a Scripture reading, a craft, a challenge, and a prayer. By the end, families will have heard the Easter story and collected items symbolizing key moments of Jesus’ experience during his last days: His triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey , the last supper, Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus’ torture and crucifixion and the resurrection on Easter morning. Here is the video schedule remaining: Good Friday - Apr 2; Holy Saturday - Apr 3; Easter Sunday - Apr 4. What’s your Catholic IQ? Last bulletin’s question and answer: When Pontius Pilate asked the people what he should do with Jesus, they shouted (c) “Crucify him!” Pontius Pilate didn’t think Jesus was guilty, but he was afraid of the crowd. He took a bowl of water and washed his hands saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood.” (Matthew 27:24) This week’s question: When Jesus was praying for his Father’s help in the garden before he was crucified, he said, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me.” But he finished this request by saying, (a) “yet, not my will but yours be done” (b) “Blessed are the merciful” (c) “Our Father, who art in heaven” (d) “Hail Mary, full of grace.” March 30,2021 Dear Clergy and Faithful of the Diocese of Prince Albert: Greetings of peace and joy to you as Holy Week is upon us in which we will celebrate the death and resurrection of the Lord. As most of you know, over the last few years we have been fundraising for a tractor for a community in need in Tanzania. This campaign has come to be known as the 'Tractor Project.' To date we have received $37, 650. I am very grateful for your generosity, for your desire to participate in this project and for being so generous to help with the purchase of a tractor, allowing these farmers to become more responsible to their families and to their nation. We hope, in time, they will be able to increase their capabilities of producing more from the land they are working and eventually to help alleviate the poverty in which they live. So, once again, this project was made possible through your generosity. My gratitude to you and may the Lord bless you during this holy season as we journey toward our salvation Easter morning! Sincerely yours in Christ, Albert Thevenot, M. Afr. (Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Prince Albert) A Virtual Easter Bible Study offered by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, facilitated by Christine Taylor. Thursdays from April 8 – May 20 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. To register go to the Diocesan Evangelization and Catechesis Webpage Making Disciples Workshop – Reinvigorating Our Parish RCIA Teams begin the week of Apr 18, 2021, with a series of videos (6-7 short clips altogether approximately one hour in length) released to watch prior to the two workshops. Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be offered during the Easter Season until Pentecost inviting and supporting families in their domestic Church to grow the faith at home. It will be available both on the OEC Facebook Page and the Diocesan Evangelization and Catechesis Webpage on Sundays after 11 a.m. from April 11 – May 23, 2021. Our 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: [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 “Father, if this chalice cannot pass without my drinking it, your will be done.” Matthew 26.42 March 28, 2021 - Passion (Palm) Sunday 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 nights or Sunday mornings 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 (20 small groups) and we do not want to turn someone away from the door. Holy Week: We are beginning Holy Week, the week which precedes the great feast of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. It includes the last days of Lent and the beginning of the Easter Triduum – the Great Three Days which begin at sunset on Holy Thursday and end at sunset on Easter Sunday. During Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of his life on earth; beginning with his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. These celebrations are important and central to the celebration of our faith. If you cannot be present physically be sure to take part virtually! Mass Intentions Saturday, March 27 – 11:00 am – Chrism Mass - Sacred Heart Cathedral in Prince Albert This celebration will be live streamed from the diocese. Mon., March 29 Personal Intention Tues., March 30 – 11:30 am (Facebook) - +Abraham Family by Alice Abraham Wed. March 31 - 11:30 am (Facebook) - +Carl Denis Tourand by Paul and Theresa Tourand See Below for the times and places of the Liturgies During the Easter Triduum THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Meadow Lake Vaccine Clinic Reminder: If you know someone 67+ who is waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine, appointments are still available for the local vaccine clinics next week on March 30, March 31, and April 1. Vaccine booking information is available at saskatchewan.ca/covid19vaccine or by calling the booking line at 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829). Sask Health/Diocese of Prince Albert Regulations – We have been informed by the Diocese that the Province of Saskatchewan has given us permission to increase the number of people taking part in our liturgy (March 19). At Our Lady of Peace Parish our Sunday morning 10:00 am mass can accommodate 20 households. If you would like to take part in our liturgy you must register, maintain social distance, wear a mask and sanitize your hands. A virtual liturgy continues to fulfill our Sunday obligation. As our attendance numbers increase, we must maintain our vigilance as the virus has not gone away – the risk here in Meadow Lake has diminished but we want to continue exercising caution. New Bishop Appointed to Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert - His Holiness Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Albert Thévenot, Missionary of Africa, as the Bishop of the Diocese of Prince Albert, and today appointed his successor, Father Stephen Hero. At the time of his appointment, Father Hero was the Rector of St. Joseph Seminary in Edmonton. Bishop Thévenot has been the Bishop of Prince Albert for the past 13 years. He submitted his resignation to the Holy Father upon reaching the age limit of 75, as stipulated by Canon 401 of the Code of Canon Law. Bishop-elect Hero was born on 19 December 1969, in Lachine, Québec. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) from the Seminary of Christ the King in Mission, British Columbia (1994) and went on to study at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome earning a Bachelor in Sacred Theology (1998) as well as a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (2000). He was ordained to the priesthood on 29 June 2000 for the Archdiocese of Edmonton, where he served as an assistant pastor in parishes and as Vocation Director for the Archdiocese. He returned to Rome to further his studies and obtained a Licentiate in Liturgical Theology from the Pontifical Liturgical Institute at Sant’ Anselmo (2005). Upon returning to Edmonton in 2005, he served as a member of the formation team at St. Joseph Seminary and was likewise a continuing lecturer at Newman Theological College in the areas of Spirituality, Liturgy, and Sacraments. In 2010, he was appointed as Vice Rector of St. Joseph Seminary and was appointed Rector in 2012. Easter Card Project: Sometime ago, some members of the Catholic Women’s League from Our Lady of Peace Parish talked about the impact of Covid-19 on our elders. They wondered if there was a way to reach out to people in our Elder Care Centres to support and encourage them. The idea surfaced that perhaps preparing and sending them greeting cards for Easter might be a helpful way to reach out and remind them that they are not alone. Thanks to the generosity of so many women from our CWL Council, numerous cards have been prepared for the residents of the Northland Pioneer Lodge. Some were bought and others were home-made, all with beautiful messages for our senior citizens. We now have enough for each resident. These will be delivered to the Lodge on March 29. To the ladies who have prepared these cards, thank you so much for your gifts of time and creativity. May you have a Blessed and Happy Easter! HOLY WEEK AND EASTER LITURGIES 2021 At this time, it looks like we will be able to celebrate Holy Week and Easter Liturgies with some restrictions. The following is a list of liturgies that we will celebrate if there are no new Sask Health or Diocesan guideline changes. Confessions: Our Lady of Peace Parish – Fr. Doug will be available on Tuesday, March 30 – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm and on Wednesday, March 31 – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (mass will be celebrated (virtually only) at 11:30 am on Wednesday. Palm Sunday Liturgy Saturday, March 27 – 7:00 pm - Our Lady of Peace - Parish Hall Sunday, March 28 – 10:00 am - Our Lady of Peace – Church Building and Facebook Sunday, March 28 – 12:30 pm – St Jude’s, Green Lake Sunday, March 28 – 3:00 pm - Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen Lake Notes from the Diocese – Palms to be handed out in a safe manner - No processions – the parishioners may be invited to remain seated during the proclamation of the Passion. For those unable to attend the Liturgies, palms will be available at the Parish Office door (west side of church building) on Sunday from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon or during Lorraine’s Office hours as supplies last. Holy Thursday Thursday, April 1 – 5:00 pm - St Jude’s, Green Lake Thursday, April 1 – 7:30 pm – Our Lady of Peace – Church Building and Facebook Notes from the Diocese – The washing of the feet ritual is to be omitted – adoration must end by Midnight. Good Friday Liturgy Friday, April 2 - 12:30 pm – St. Jude’s, Green Lake Friday, April 2 - 3:00 pm – Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen Lake Friday, April 2 - 3:00 pm – Our Lady of Peace – Church Building and Facebook (Led by Lay Ministers) Friday, April 2 – 7:00 pm – Prayer at the Cross – Facebook Notes from the Diocese – There are to be no processions – The parishioners may be invited to remain seated during the proclamation of the Passion – the Veneration of the Cross will be celebrated by 2:00 minutes of silence – Communion will be brought to parishioners in their places – at the end of the liturgy people depart in silence. Easter Vigil Liturgy Saturday, April 3 - 8:00 pm - Our Lady of Peace – Church Building and Facebook Notes from the Diocese – One vigil per parish – there is to be no fire – the Paschal Candle is to be lit at the front of the Church – no sprinkling rite – Easter baskets remain in the pew and are lifted up at the time of blessing. Easter Sunday Liturgy Sunday, April 4 - 10: 00 am - Our Lady of Peace – Church Building and Facebook Sunday, April 4 – 12:30 pm - St. Jude’s, Green Lake Sunday, April 4 – 3:00 pm - Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen Lake Notes from the Diocese – Easter baskets remain in the pew and are lifted up at the time of blessing – no processions – no sprinkling rite. Please note that if you would like holy water, please bring your own containers and ask Father to fill your container. Tai Le - Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate: Seminarian Tai Le first served at the parish of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Prince Albert under Fr. Roque Concepcion and is currently serving at St. Theresa in Wakaw under Fr. Matthew Nguyen. These internships have been the final steps of preparation for Tai in fulfilling his calling to the Priesthood. At 7:00 p.m. on April 30, 2021, on the feast of St. Marie of the Incarnation, Tai Le will be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate in the Rite of Ordination of a Deacon at St. Theresa Parish in Wakaw. Due to Covid-19 and possible restrictions at that time, attendance will be by invitation only. Your prayers will be very much appreciated for Tai on this special day and for his continued journey towards fulfilling his chosen path as Priest in the mission of the Lord. LENT 2021 RESOURCESDaily Emails - I am with You: Lessons of Hope and Courage in Times of Crisis from Loyola Press - Led by the Spirit Lenten Reflections with Dr. Tim Gray from Formed - It's Not What You Give Up This Lent: It's Who You Become from Dynamic Catholic Multiple offerings from Prayer and Retreats to Art to Reflections on Specific Holy Days from Loyola Press For Young Adults: Lent in Three Minutes from Busted Halo; Our Journey Through Lent from Franciscan Media; 25 Great Things You Can Do for Lent: Besides Giving Up Chocolate from Busted Halo; Preparing for Lent and What's the Purpose of Lent from Fr. Mike Schmitz Lenten Calendar - Lent-themed Daily Jolt and Microchallenge! from Busted Halo Family Faith Formation for the Home: A video series to support families in telling the Easter story to their children. Posted on the RC Diocese of Prince Albert: Evangelization and Catechesis Facebook page and later on the Evangelization and Catechesis webpage on the RC Diocese of PA website. Each video is between 15-30 minutes and contains a short reading from the story Benjamin’s Box, a Scripture reading, a craft, a challenge, and a prayer. By the end, families will have heard the Easter story and collected items symbolizing key moments of Jesus’ experience during his last days: His triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey , the last supper, Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus’ torture and crucifixion and the resurrection on Easter morning. Here is the video schedule remaining: Monday 29; Good Friday - Apr 2; Holy Saturday - Apr 3; Easter Sunday - Apr 4. Other resources for families - Lenten Activities from Loyola Press: 40 Ideas for 40 Days, Catechetical Activities for Lent, Lent at Home, Lenten Activities for Children, Lenten Family Calendar, Lent Frequently Asked Questions: With Joe Paprocki; CatChat Productions - Treasures of Faith Journey Our Lady of Czestochowa: We received a note today, March 24, 2021, from Bishop Albert announcing that the parish of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Prince Albert has been closed. He writes, “To the Faithful of the Diocese of Prince Albert, Greetings to you as we continue our journey through the last days of the Lenten season with Holy Week soon upon us in which we celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ. It is with sadness that I write this letter to you today. After many conversations and meetings regarding the future of the parish of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Prince Albert with its pastor and parish council, the priests of the City of Prince Albert, the Bishop's Senate, and the College of Consultors, i have come to the decision that Sunday, April 1 1, 2021 will be the final celebration of the Eucharist at the parish. Subsequently, the parish will be closed for worship and the juridic person of the parish will be suppressed. It is my prayer that the parishioners of Our Lady of Czestochowa find another spiritual home among the parishes in Prince Albert. It is important for these parishioners to respect the history and the culture of the parishes that they attend. Conversely, it is up to the faithful of these parishes to welcome new people to their parish. Fr. Michael Fahlman continues as the pastor of St. Mary Parish in Christopher Lake and the Chancellor of the Diocese of Prince Albert, as well as his other duties and responsibilities. It is with great regret that I have come to this decision. It is my prayer that everyone involved will find peace with this decision.” May we, the faithful people of the Meadow Lake Cluster, offer our prayer for all who have been involved in these conversations and decisions. |
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