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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 MON, TUES, THURS & FRI OPEN : Wednesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 118 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., Apr. 28 – No mass Tues., Apr. 29 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Apr. 29 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Vi Dancy by Frances Steier & Frances LaRocque Wed., Apr. 30 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Louis & Germaine Wilfing & Raymond Wilfing by Nick & Eileen Charney Thurs., May 1 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Paul Tourand by Theresa Tourand Fri., May 2 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Mervin Tourand by Theresa Tourand Sat., May 3 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace) - People of God Sun., May 4 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., May 4 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Apr. 20 Meadow Lake $2116.25 Green Lake $370.05 Children’s 0 Sunday Church Attendance – Apr. 20 Adults 140 Children 30 Total 170 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for April – For the use of the new technologies – Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times. The Pope’s Prayer Intention for May – For working conditions – Let us pray that through work, each person might find fulfilment, families might be sustained in dignity, and that society might be humanized. Parish Garage Sale – We are planning a Parish Garage Sale on Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. We will accept donations at the hall from Wednesday April 30 and Thursday May 1 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Fr. Uche’s Holidays – Fr. Uche will be leaving for holidays on Monday, May 5. He has arranged for replacement priests to come for Sunday mass. There will be no weekday masses while he is on holidays. Grad Scholarship – We are once again hoping to present graduates with a scholarship form Our Lady of Peace. If you would like to participate in this project please place your donation in an envelope marked Grad Scholarship. Thank you. Scripture Insights – Second Sunday of Easter Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2025: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2024, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 184. Jesus shows his wounds, and the disciples rejoice to see him. They see their Lord, yet there is something unworldly about him. The risen Jesus is the same – but different! He then associates them with his God-directed mission. Jesus is the sent one of God, and he now formally sends them as promised (13:20). Their commission is guaranteed by a creative act: Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit upon them, just as the Spirit hovered over creation. They now have two tasks: forgive the sins of any who seek and bring the ongoing presence of Christ into the world. Then we learn Thomas was not with the disciples for this encounter, and he will not accept the word of the believing community unless he physically encounters the risen Jesus. Again on a Sunday they experience Jesus’ presence, but now Thomas is there. Jesus challenges Thomas to place his finger into his wounds, asking him to stop his unbelief and become a believer. In response, Thomas makes a confession that summarizes all that faith requires. Jesus, as risen Lord, is the revelation of the presence of God among humankind. Jesus further asserts that those who believe without seeing such signs are blessed, thereby summoning us all to faith. John preliminarily concludes in hope that the signs and wonders he shared have affirmed our belief in Jesus as Christ and son of God. This is how we will find true life in this world. The Acts reading shows the first fruits of this new life.
· The resurrected Jesus holds the keys to death and the netherworld. He offers freedom to those in the deepest depths of Satan’s grasp. In our world today, we are called to be instruments in making sure that Jesus’ compassion, love, mercy, and promise of salvation reach those caught up even in the darkest depths of evil.
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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 MON, TUES, THURS & FRI OPEN : Wednesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Psalm 118 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., Apr. 21 – No mass Tues., Apr. 22 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Apr. 22 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Wayne & Betty Bettcher by Chris & Pat Bencharski Wed., Apr. 23 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs., Apr. 24 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Louis & Germaine Wilfing & Raymond Wilfing by Nick & Eileen Charney Fri., Apr. 25 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sat., Apr. 26 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace) - People of God Sun., Apr. 27 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Apr. 27 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Apr. 27 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Apr. 13 Meadow Lake $2176.80 Green Lake $149.45 Children’s $1.50 Sunday Church Attendance – Apr. 13 Adults 140 Children 30 Total 170 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for April – For the use of the new technologies – Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times. Please remember Bishop Albert Thevenot in your prayers. Bishop Albert passed away suddenly on Palm Sunday. His funeral will be held on Friday, April 25 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Prince Albert. About Easter Sunday – Easter Sunday crowns the Triduum celebration and begins a new period within the liturgical year. Easter Sunday is the pattern and purpose for all other Sunday celebrations of the year and begins a time of reflecting on how the followers of Jesus came to receive and understand his resurrection from the dead. Taken from Sourcebook for Sundays page 172 Galilee Day – there will be a Galilee Day Celebration on Monday, April 21 in St. Walburg starting with mass at 11:00 am. This day includes an ethnic potluck lunch, story telling and games. It is sponsored by the MSP priests. Come with your lawn chair. All are welcome. Parish Garage Sale – We are planning a Parish Garage Sale on Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. We will accept donations at the hall from Wednesday April 30 to Friday May 2. Scripture Insights – Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2025: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2024, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 172. John narrates Mary of Magdala’s coming to Jesus’ tomb on the week’s first day. Mary is alone and “it was still dark.” For John, darkness can indicate lack of faith, and that is the case with Mary. She will come into the light but has a journey to travel. Seeing the stone removed, she rushes to Simon Peter and the Beloved Disciple to report the tomb emptied. Where is the executed Jesus? We know that God is the one involved, but they must still catch on. Peter and the Beloved Disciple run to the tomb. Peter leads, but the other disciple passes him, sees that the signs of death are absent, but relinquishes first entry. Peter has emerged as the leader, while the Beloved is the model disciple who both gives access and defers to his leader. We see the burial cloths rolled to one side, contrasting Jesus’ raising of Lazarus, who was still bound. This is distinctive. Following into the empty tomb, the Beloved Disciple sees further evidence of death overcome by God. The burial cloths are folded and lain at opposite ends of the tomb. He believes (Jn 20:8). Peter’s and Mary’s responses are not recorded; their faith journeys need more time. The disciples return home, as yet unaware of the Scripture of Jesus’ resurrection. The Scripture is John’s Gospel, and we eventually learn that we are blessed to have it (20:30 – 31). They witnessed, but we are summoned to believe because of that witness, to believe without seeing. Paul summons us likewise in his letter to the Colossians, as does Luke in the Acts of the Apostles. To find our place, we must “seek what is above” (Col 3:1).
4/12/2025 0 Comments Palm Sunday April 13, 2025Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed MON, TUES, THURS & FRI OPEN : Wednesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Psalm 22 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., Apr. 14 – No mass Tues., Apr. 15 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Apr. 15 – 9:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Doreen Sinclair by Wilfred Sinclair Wed., Apr. 16 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Glen Sinclair by Wilfred Sinclair Thurs., Apr. 17 – 5:00 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) Holy Thursday Thurs., Apr. 17 – 7:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) Holy Thursday - +Louis & Germaine Wilfing & Raymond Wilfing by Nick & Eileen Charney Fri., Apr. 18 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) Good Friday - +Virginia Delaire by Wilfred Sinclair Fri., Apr. 18 – 5:00 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) Good Friday Sat., Apr. 19 – 8:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) Easter Vigil - People of God Sun., Apr. 20 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) Easter Sunday - People of God Sun., Apr. 20 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) Easter Sunday - People of God Sun., Apr. 20 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen Lake) Easter Sunday - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Mar. 30 Meadow Lake $1531.00 Green Lake $211.45 Children’s $1.50 Sunday Church Attendance – Mar. 30 Adults 97 Children 20 Total 117 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for April – For the use of the new technologies – Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times. Church Cleaning Bee – Please come out on Wednesday, April 16 from 9:30 am til noon to clean our church for Easter. Thank you for your time. Galilee Day – there will be a Galilee Day Celebration on Monday, April 21 in St. Walburg starting with mass at 11:00 am. This day includes an ethnic potluck lunch, story telling and games. It is sponsored by the MSP priests. Come with your lawn chair. All welcome. Parish Garage Sale – We are planning a Parish Garage Sale on Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. We will accept donations at the hall from Wednesday April 30 to Friday May 2. Scripture Insights – Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2025: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2024, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 150. Paul’s Letter to the Philippians gave homage in the early Church to the Christ event. Paul describes Jesus as one in the form of God who humbled himself by taking on our form and going to a sacrificial death to exemplify the love God has for us. This early hymn shows how we recognize Jesus as Christ and Lord who brings God’s glory into our world. Luke’s passion is shaped by tradition. The Passover preparations and meal are unique as Jesus instructs the disciples on the importance of service for the future mission. At the Mount of Olives, Jesus’ prayer is framed by warnings against temptation, and his arrest in betrayal and violence, even as Jesus heals the high priest’s injured slave. Peter’s later denials, where he fails to identify with Jesus when challenged, are told before the account of Jesus’ suffering. The assault during the arrest is met with healing, and Peter’s betrayal is met with forgiveness and repentance. At the trial before the Sanhedrin, Jesus accepts that he is the Christ, the son of Man who will come as the final judge, and the Son of God. The Roman trial follows, set around a visit to Herod. Jesus emerges as king and is eventually handed over to death by Pilate who, nonetheless, declares him innocent. Finally, with words of compassion and warning, Luke describes Jesus’ road to the cross. Jesus is crucified between criminals; he forgives his crucifiers, and he welcomes repentant sinners. While he commends his spirit into the Father’s hands, the Roman centurion announces what many have known all along: “This man was innocent beyond doubt.” All return home, beating their breasts in grief and ripe for repentance.
Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed MON, TUES, THURS & FRI OPEN : Wednesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. Psalm 126 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., Apr. 7 – No mass Tues., Apr. 8 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Apr. 8 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Sarah Koch & family by Theresa Rodrigue Wed., Apr. 9 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - God’s protection over the family by Bernardo Ferrer Thurs., Apr. 10 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Louis & Germaine Wilfing & Raymond Wilfing by Nick & Eileen Charney Fri., Apr. 11 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Sarah Koch & family by Theresa Rodrigue Sat., Apr. 12 – 6:00 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) Palm Sunday - People of God Sun., Apr. 13 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Palm Sunday - People of God Sun., Apr. 13 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen Lake) - Palm Sunday - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Mar. 30 Meadow Lake $4481.43 Green Lake $132.15 Children’s $9.50 Sunday Church Attendance – Mar. 30 Adults 97 Children 20 Total 117 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for April – For the use of the new technologies – Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times. Meeting With Diocesan Representatives – On Thursday, April 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Diocesan representatives will be here in our parish to meet with all catechists, pastoral and finance council members. We will meet in the hall. All other parishioners are also welcome. Following this meeting there will be an information session for anyone interested in becoming a deacon. MSP/ASMP Lenten Retreat – Lenten Retreat will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Parish in North Battleford. Chrism Mass – We are looking for people to go to the Chrism Mass in Prince Albert on April 15 at 6:30 pm to pick up the Holy Oils. If you are interested in going, please call the office or let Father Uche know. Easter Cards – We invite all parishioners to write Easter cards for our shutins and seniors at the Lodge. Please bring the cards to the office and they will be distributed. If you know of someone who would benefit from this, please call Marie Mamchur at 240-6155 with their name and address. Thank you. Parish Garage Sale – We are planning a Parish Garage Sale on Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. We will accept donations at the hall from Wednesday April 30 to Friday May 2. Scripture Insights – Fifth Sunday of Lent Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2025: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2024, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 144. Isaiah speaks of the power and sovereignty of God, who has a plan for creation and for each of us. The psalmist then promises that sadness will turn to joy and laughter if we stand strong. Paul, in his gentle Letter to the Philippians, further describes our faith lives as journeys pursuing maturity found in hope and satisfaction with God’s blessings in whatever form they take. This teaching culminates in our Gospel: an encounter among Jesus, a woman caught in adultery, and those who test Jesus to her harm. This account is well known, but most early manuscripts do not include it. Remarkably, this powerful vignette was so loved that it nonetheless found a canonical home. Audiences of all time now experience this story of merciful wisdom and compassion. Scribes and Pharisees bring a woman before Jesus as if to stand trial. They caught her in the very act of adultery, a crime punishable by stoning (Lv 20:10; Dt 22:22 – 24), and demand that Jesus render judgment – but John confirms that Jesus too is on trial. The disinterest in the woman’s partner shows that justice is of little concern. Jesus bends down and writes in the sand. He whose words have flowed freely now refuses to speak, perhaps indicating that they are asking the wrong question. Jesus then responds with his encouragement to the one among them without sin to throw the first stone, and then he returns to his writing. One by one, those gathered depart until even the young move away. The woman stands alone before Jesus. He asserts her autonomy as one who makes her own decisions and has her own relationship with God, then he sends her away with the command to change her ways accordingly.
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