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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 “I will extol you, Lord, for you have raised me up.” Psalm 30 June 27, 2021 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Doug Jeffrey, OMI Parish Secretary: Lorraine Thibeault Pastoral Council Chair: Doris Beaubien SaskHealth/Diocese of Prince Albert Regulations – On June 20th, we moved to a new phase in the ‘reopening of Saskatchewan’, this phase has little impact on how we celebrate liturgy and gather as a parish. At Our Lady of Peace Parish, we can welcome 25 family groups of people to our Parish Hall and to our Parish Church. The size of the individual groups will determine how many people we can welcome as long as we do not exceed one-third the capacity of our building or 150 people. We are still required to wear masks, to sanitize and to maintain 2-metre social distance, and we are still required to register for mass (Saturday night and Sunday morning at the Parish Office 306 236 5122 before Friday noon). The presence of the Covid-19 variants (Delta) continues to cause concern among health care professionals as it spreads quickly and can seriously impact our health and well being. The virus has not gone away. Our Liturgies at Green Lake and Waterhen Lake are likewise limited by these regulations. Thank you for all you have done and are doing to keep your brothers and sisters safe during the pandemic. If you can be vaccinated, please get vaccinated to avoid the unnecessary loss of life. Please be aware that if you HAVE NOT been vaccinated and you choose to join us for liturgy, you are EXPOSING YOURSELF TO SERIOUS RISK because of the COVID-19 virus. Vaccinated people may still carry and transmit the virus even though they are not aware of any symptoms. Let us continue to be respectful of people who are cautious and concerned about their health and the health of their loved ones. Effective June 29th people are welcome to physically take part in the daily masses at Our Lady of Peace Church. Our daily mass schedule is as follows:
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Mass Intentions Mon., June 28 - Personal Intention Tues., June 29 – 6:30 pm (Facebook) - +Eva & Joe Malboeuf by Paulette Tourand Wed., June 30 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - +George Malboeuf by Paulette Tourand Thurs., July 1 – 9:30 am (Facebook) - +Victor Tourand by Paulette Tourand Fri., July 2 – 9:30 am (Facebook) - +Ernest and Marie Michel by Carol Preece Sat., July 3 – 9:30 am (Facebook) - +Ernest and Marie Michel by Carol Preece Sat. July 3 - 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, Meadow Lake) - People of God Sun., July 4 - 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God Sun., July 4 - 12:30 pm (St Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God A Step in the Process of Healing and Reconciliation: Last Sunday, the parishioners from Green Lake talked about the Indian Residential Schools and the steps we could take as parish to respond to the information that has been forthcoming. A number of comments were made including words of appreciation for what we are doing currently – the engagement of the people in the life of the parish, welcoming some traditional language and rituals into our gatherings, the memorial to the children, being open to further ideas and celebrating an outdoor mass at the Cemetery for all the children who died in the Residential Schools and all our brothers and sisters who died because of their involvement in the Residential School System. We will continue to welcome ideas and suggestions going forward. Gathering with Bishop Stephen and the Clergy of the Diocese: On Thursday, June 24, the Feast of St. John the Baptist, the clergy of the Diocese of Prince Albert (deacons and priests) gathered with our Bishop, Bishop Stephen Hero, to celebrate Eucharist and to meet. We were careful to social distance, and we masked up and sanitized for our celebration and gathering. After Bishop Stephen introduced himself, he invited each of us to introduce ourselves and to share where we were currently working and something interesting about ourselves. He had earlier sent out questions for us to consider; questions about our life and ministry needs, and about our need for ongoing formation. Bishop also invited us to reflect on what are the most urgent needs of our Diocese. Bishop Stephen then shared with us a few brief comments. He reminded us of our ongoing sorrow as Church concerning the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools, and he noted that we will need to look at what we do as the People of God. He told us that the Saskatchewan Bishops will look at how we approach the question of re-opening our parish churches given the news that Saskatchewan will remove all restrictions on July 11. He told us that following the meeting of the Bishops, the Diocesan Office will send some information out to offer guidance for the parishes. He informed us that the Alberta Bishops are encouraging a cautious re-opening of the parishes, and he appreciates the wisdom of that approach. He noted that our opening should be slow and cautious. As is always the case we follow the direction of our Bishop and not the bishop of a neighboring Diocese. We had begun our ‘meeting’ with prayer; we finished with prayer; we prayed evening prayer for the Feast of St. John the Baptist. Farewells were said, and we returned to our homes. It was a good day, and when I got home, I discovered that the Montreal Canadians had punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals. Not a bad day! 😊 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Scriptural Insights: “God did not make death, nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living” (Wisdom 1:13). How powerfully this divine purpose is illustrated in the two stories in today’s Gospel. Illness, death—both result from the “envy of the devil.” Both are rendered impotent by the touch of Jesus. In the Gospel, Mark frames the story of the woman who was sick for twelve years with the story of Jairus’ daughter, a twelve-year-old child on the point of death. The woman had suffered as long as the child had lived. Who cannot resonate with the frustration and expense of consulting doctor after doctor to no avail? With the anguished helplessness of Jairus? At the same time, whose faith can even begin to approach that of Jairus and the woman? “If I but touch his clothes, I shall be cured,” the woman believed. She touched Jesus and “felt in her body that she was healed of her affliction.” Jairus asks Jesus to lay his hands upon his daughter, “that she may get well and live.” At the word and touch of Jesus, the girl “arose immediately and walked around.” What a contrast to Jairus’ faith and the incredulity of the mourners who “ridiculed” Jesus! What a contrast between the life-giving power inherent in Jesus and the destructive forces of sin and death! Today’s psalm no doubt captures the joy of those Jesus healed: “I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me…You changed my mourning into dancing; O Lord, my God, forever will I give you thanks.” May we, this day, seek the power of Jesus’ touch for whatever is in need of healing. Then we too will rejoice and give praise. Muslim-Catholic Resources: “Maybe it is time for Christians, Jews and Muslims to realize, really realize, that in many areas of faith and charity, we have common interests and must work together!” says Deacon Gregory Bobbitt of the Diocese of Prince Albert. He passed on a Vatican News article for us to consider. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2021-06/reasons-for-our-hope-oasis-christian-muslim-mcgrath.html - “Reasons for Our Hope” project. What’s your Catholic IQ? Last bulletin’s question and answer: Blasphemy means (a) speaking or acting against God. Because blasphemy is contrary to the respect due God and his name, it is a sin against the second commandment. This week’s question: A word used in the Bible to mean “wanting strongly, without regard to the rights of others” is (a) trivet (b) trivial (c) covet (d) civil. DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND MOST REV. STEPHEN HERO, BISHOP OF THE PRINCE ALBERT DIOCESE - GRAD 2021 MESSAGE: To hear the Most Rev. Stephen Hero's message to the Graduating Classes of 2021, please follow the link and scroll down to his message. www.padiocese.ca WEBINAR - "Where Faith and Life Meet While We're Two Metres Apart: Wisdom from Accompanying Adult Faith during a Global Pandemic." Two years ago, The Centre for Religious Education and Catechesis at St. Paul University put together a resource exploring how those engaged in adult faith could better help in bridging the faith-life gap, which is so prevalent in society. The resource was entitled, Five Promising Practices and other Practical Wisdom. If you would like a copy of the resource, please contact Christine Taylor at [email protected]. Work on this project has continued, and a new resource is about to be launched during a webinar on Monday, June 28, 2021, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (SK time). The webinar is entitled "Where Faith and Life Meet While We're Two Metres Apart: Wisdom from Accompanying Adult Faith during a Global Pandemic." To read more about the webinar: https://mcusercontent.com/591d1acd55ad247091a13fe7e/files/f983013d-fdb0-cce7-ed32-7b781f4b25c3/WebinarEmailAnnouncement.pdf. To register for the webinar click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkceygrTwjGdehei-3OhDadjZneAbQ0OhE. CHALICE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Chalice is searching for the next person to lead our Invitation and Engagement Department as a part of the Senior Management Team at our office in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The Senior Manager of Invitation and Engagement leads the teams dedicated to inspiring more Canadians to participate and join in the Chalice mission with their financial donations and spiritual support, always increasing and deepening involvement and commitment. As we are a Private Association of the Catholic Church, we are seeking a Catholic person to fill this important role within our organization so we may continue our work in our mission to reveal God's love in action by serving the poor, with the Global Catholic Community. If there is a way that you can help us share this opportunity with the broader Catholic community within your Diocese/Archdiocese, it would help us cast a much wider net in our search. If anyone is interested, they can visit the Chalice website at: https://chalice.ca/employment-opportunities PILGRIMAGES AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE: The Pilgrimages at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine are as follows: Major Pilgrimage July 15-16 1. Begins with a 9-day Novena each evening starting at 7:30 pm followed by the Eucharist - July 6-14 2. July 15 - Eucharistic Celebration starting at 8:00 pm followed by a Candlelight Procession 3. July 16 - Cree Mass 9:00 or 9:30 am outside the Grotto in nature; English Eucharist at 11:00 am Minor Pilgrimages - depending on whether or not these dates fall on the weekend, 1. August 15 - 7:30 pm Eucharistic Celebration and Candlelight Procession 2. September 8 - 7:30 pm Eucharistic Celebration and Candlelight Procession CANADA DAY - (from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Day accessed June 25, 2021): On July 1, we celebrate the birthday of Canada. 153 years ago, on July 1, 1867, Canada became a new federation with its own constitution by signing the Constitution Act - formerly known as the British North America Act. Canada Day is a national statutory holiday celebrated in all provinces and territories, and it is a day off for most businesses. It celebrates the anniversary of Canadian confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867, with the passing of the Constitution Act, 1867 where the three separate colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into a single Dominion within the British Empire called Canada.[1][2] Originally called Dominion Day , the holiday was renamed in 1982 when the Canadian Constitution was patriated by the Canada Act 1982.
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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 “Give thanks to the Lord; His steadfast love endures forever.” Refrain from June 20th, 2021 Responsorial Psalm 107 June 20, 2021 - 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Father’s Day 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 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, and we do not want to turn someone away from the door. SaskHealth/Diocese of Prince Albert Regulations – As of May 30, we may welcome more people to our liturgies. What that means for Our Lady of Peace Parish is that we can now welcome 25 family groups of people to our Parish Hall and to our Parish Church. The size of the groups will determine how many people we can welcome as long as we do not exceed one-third the capacity of our building or 150 people. We are still required to wear masks, to sanitize and to maintain 2-metre social distance, and we are still required to register for mass. The presence of the Covid-19 variants continues to cause concern among health care professionals as they spread quickly and seriously impact our health and well being. The virus has not gone away. Our Liturgies at Green Lake and Waterhen Lake are likewise limited by these regulations. Something to look forward to! When SaskHealth notifies us that we have reached Phase II of the Vaccination threshold, and we are able to gather with fewer concerns, it is my hope to have an outdoor Sunday celebration of the Eucharist here at Meadow Lake. The decision to pray the Eucharist outside will be a decision taken on a given Sunday as we must deal with wind and rain and such. Once things open up a little, I encourage you come to the Sunday morning liturgy with some sunscreen and your lawn chairs so we can gather outside. I will let you know when we have received new guidance. THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Masses Intentions Mon., June 21 - Personal Intention Tues., June 22 – 9:30 am (Facebook) - +Tom & Ernestine Laliberte by Laliberte Family Wed., June 23 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - +Irene Caplette by Theresa Tourand Thurs., June 24 - No live streamed mass – Fr. Doug is in Prince Albert - +Tom & Ernestine Laliberte by Laliberte Family Fri., June 25 – 9:30 am (Facebook) - For the healing of people with addictions by Vi Dancy and Delma Iron Sat., June 26 – 9:30 am (Facebook) - Tim and Eileen Rodrigue by Rodrigue Family Sat. June 26 - 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, Meadow Lake) - People of God Sun., June 27 - 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God Sun., June 27 - 12:30 pm (St Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Sun., June 27 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen Lake) People of God Evangelization and Catechesis Commission: On Tuesday, June 15, our Commission met by Zoom to discuss Chapter 5 of the Directory for Catechesis. This chapter explores the Pedagogy of Faith (process and method of sharing information – in this instance – relationship with God) and invites us to consider how God reveals God’s self and the hope God has for us! The chapter opens with some reflections on how God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit reveal their identities and their desires for the whole of creation. God communicates with us where we are at; reaches out to all; is patient, admonishes us; encourages us; friendly; visible; is both the Giver and the Gift; leads us; works with us; dwells with us; renews us; provokes us; evoking a response; tenderly welcoming and loving us. As Catechists we realized that our approaches to sharing faith need to include these elements when we encounter those who are seeking God. As we worked our way through the Chapter, it was noted that the faith community, the people who show up at our parish liturgies, are essential to communicating our faith. We, together, are the Body of Christ and our testimony, individually and together, helps those who are seeking entrance into our community to see and understand the diversity of our community and of our God. It is important that pastors affirm and encourage every parishioner to own the work of sharing faith. Perhaps it would be good for pastors to remind parishioners by the way they function and by their preaching that each person has a role to play in welcoming people of faith. In paragraph 165, the authors reflect on the key elements of divine pedagogy. In my work, I would hope that we can work on communicating the presence of God’s gratuitous love and the importance of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. As Catechists it is important that we remember that we are ‘faith in action’. When we share faith, it is not about the words only, it is about what we do and how we do it, both within the Church structures and in our daily encounters with people. The Chapter then went on to present the criteria for proclaiming the Good News. I was struck by how important it is that we have a Trinitarian message and that we remember to maintain the Unity and the Integrity of our Faith. In other words, it is important not to get caught up in one aspect of the Good News but to be sure to share the whole of the message. I was also reminded that becoming a faith person is a journey. The development of a faith relationship with God is a gradual process. I am not and must not be in the same place today as I was five years ago. Our relationships with God are unfolding in marvelous ways. The final paragraphs of the chapter talk about the relationship our faith has with the human sciences. We were reminded that our faith is not at odds with the human sciences but rather builds on them. The human sciences are at the service of our relationship with God. God’s grace is active in us and leads us in marvelous ways to encounter the fullness of life. National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, 2021 - This June 21, 2021 is the national 25th anniversary of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples! Due to Covid-19 restrictions we are being encouraged to celebrate this day from our homes! For further information please see the following website: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013248/1534872397533 A Step in the Process of Healing and Reconciliation: Last Sunday when I was at Waterhen Lake, I had the opportunity to listen to the parishioners share their thoughts and feelings about the discovery of the graves at the Kamloops Indian Residential School. The sharing was an important moment for all who were gathered. We also committed ourselves to reflecting on the question: What do we do as a Catholic community? We will explore this in future gatherings. Orange hearts had been placed in the Church to help us remember the children and their families. Indigenous People from Meadow Lake and Flying Dust: On Thursday evening, June 17, Fr. Doug gathered with Indigenous People from Flying Dust and Meadow Lake. The purpose of the gathering in the Parish Hall was two-fold: to give people the opportunity to share where they are at today in light of their Residential School experience and to consider how we might move forward on a healing path. The gathering which lasted just under two hours gave participants a safe place to share where they are at today. As the evening unfolded ideas about a path of healing emerged.
Fr. Doug will work to provide further opportunities to gather in the Parish Hall as the summer unfolds. At some point an information meeting about the recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission might be helpful. In addition, we might ask ourselves how we as Catholics can nurture respect and healing in our relationships with Indigenous Peoples. Kamloops Residential School and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops – The following statement was issued by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on Thursday June 10, 2021. It is worth reading and sharing with others who are concerned about the response of the Catholic community to the Kamloops Residential School and the graves that have been discovered: https://www.cccb.ca/announcement/cccb-statement-delegation-to-the-holy-see/ Muslim-Catholic Resources: “Maybe it is time for Christians, Jews and Muslims to realize, really realize, that in many areas of faith and charity, we have common interests and must work together!” says Deacon Gregory Bobbitt of the Diocese of Prince Albert. He passed on a Vatican News article for us to consider. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2021-06/reasons-for-our-hope-oasis-christian-muslim-mcgrath.html. The "Reasons for Our Hope" project, promoted by the Oasis International Foundation and the McGrath Institute for Church Life, aims to help Christians reach “a new understanding of their faith by taking Muslims' questions seriously.” Seeking to address questions and stereotypes that Muslims may have concerning Christianity, the Oasis International Foundation, in collaboration with the McGrath Institute for Church Life, has launched the “Reasons for Our Hope” project to open paths of exchange. The series of videos in the project aims to illuminate “why Christians remain Christians” and share the “reasons for our hope.” At the same time, it seeks to help Christians reach “a new understanding of their faith by taking Muslim questions seriously.” Founded in 2004 in Venice by Cardinal Angelo Scola, the Oasis International Foundation studies the interaction and fosters mutual understanding between Christians and Muslims, in our world characterized by the hybridization of civilizations and cultures. Further explaining the purpose of the project, the foundation draws inspiration from the words of Pope St. John Paul II in his 2001 letter to all Catholics (Novo Millennio ineunte, § 55 - 56), in which he outlined the priorities of the Church for the new millennium. Pope St. John Paul II gave a special place to dialogue, stressing that it “will be especially important in establishing a sure basis for peace and warding off the dread spectre of those wars of religion which have so often bloodied human history.” However, the Polish saint warned that dialogue cannot be based on religious indifferentism. Rather, Christians “are in duty bound, while engaging in dialogue, to bear clear witness to the hope that is within us”, while “approaching dialogue with an attitude of profound willingness to listen.” Trusting in the Spirit of God who “blows where He wills” and who helps “Christ’s followers to understand more deeply the message which they bear,” Pope St. John Paul II urged the faithful to take up an “attitude of openness, combined with careful discernment” which was adopted by the Second Vatican Council in relation to other religions. In three preliminary videos already released, the project tackles important questions and presents the patterns in the universe of both the Bible and the Qur’an. The first video outlines the similarities and differences between the Qur’anic and the Biblical presentation of Jesus and his mission. A second video shows the place of Jesus in the Qur’an, exploring the Islamic understanding of history, the laws governing it and how Jesus fits into it; while the third explores the place of Jesus, Our Savior, in the Bible. Further videos will be released in coming days What’s your Catholic IQ? Last bulletin’s question and answer: Besides killing, the fifth commandments which states “Thou shalt not kill” forbade: (d) all of the following: deep anger, hatred, fighting and insults. You can read Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:21-24. This week’s question: Blasphemy means (a) speaking or acting against God (b) blowing up a building with dynamite (c) being sly (d) having a good time at a party. DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND SOCIAL JUSTICE https://www.padiocese.ca/social-justice - CREATION CARE SCHOOL Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si challenges us to engage in environmental education and action inspired by a Christian spirituality of Creation. This new training tool provides interested volunteers with a firm foundation in caring for the environment as Christians.: The link to the Creation Care School includes 2 free courses. https://creationcare.teachable.com/ Laudato Si': A Revolutionary Encyclical - Care for our common home through prayer and action Duration: less than an hour Cost: FREE Greening Your Church - These 10 steps will inspire your faith community towards sustainability. Duration: less than an hour. Cost: FREE Father’s Day (123Dentist.com accessed June 18, 2021) - As with many holidays we celebrate today, Father’s Day began as a primarily religious observance. A traditional Catholic holiday celebrating fatherhood, Father’s Day has been recognized in some way dating back to the Middle Ages. Traditionally, Father’s Day took place on March 19, which is the date the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph. While the modern version of Father’s Day began in the US in the early part of the twentieth century, it was soon adopted in Canada, and Canadians have celebrated Father’s Day ever since. (Wikipedia.org and Timeanddate.com accessed June 18, 2021) - Father’s Day has become increasingly popular throughout North America and other parts of the world over the years. The date when Father’s Day is celebrated varies from country to country. It is celebrated in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States on the third Sunday of June. It is a day for people to show their appreciation for fathers and father figures. Father figures may include stepfathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers, guardians, foster parents and family friends. Father’s Day activities include (but are not limited to):
FATHER’S DAY BLESSING St. Joseph, guardian of Jesus and chaste husband of Mary, you passed your life in loving fulfillment of duty. You supported the holy family of Nazareth with the work of your hands. Kindly protect those who trustingly come to you. You know their aspirations, their hardships, their hopes. They look to you because they know you will understand and protect them. You too knew trial, labor and weariness. But amid the worries of material life your soul was full of deep peace and sang out in true joy through intimacy with God's Son entrusted to you and with Mary, his tender Mother. Assure those you protect that they do not labor alone. Teach them to find Jesus near them and to watch over him faithfully as you have done. And May almighty God bless all our fathers, living and deceased, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Prayer of Pope John XXIII 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 “There is one thing I ask of the Lord, only this do I seek: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.” Psalm 26.4 June 13, 2021 - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Doug Jeffrey, OMI Parish Secretary: Lorraine Thibeault Pastoral Council Chair: Doris Beaubien 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, and we do not want to turn someone away from the door. SaskHealth/Diocese of Prince Albert Regulations – As of May 30 we may welcome more people to our liturgies. What that means for Our Lady of Peace Parish is that we can now welcome 25 family groups of people to our Parish Hall and to our Parish Church. The size of the groups will determine how many people we can welcome as long as we do not exceed one-third the capacity of our building or 150 people. We are still required to wear masks, to sanitize and to maintain 2-metre social distance, and we are still required to register for mass. The presence of the Covid-19 variants continues to cause concern among health care professionals as they spread quickly and seriously impact our health and well being. The virus has not gone away. Our Liturgies at Green Lake and Waterhen Lake are likewise limited by these regulations. Something to look forward to! When SaskHealth notifies us that we have reached Phase II of the Vaccination threshold, and we are able to gather with fewer concerns, it is my hope to have an outdoor Sunday celebration of the Eucharist here at Meadow Lake. The decision to pray the Eucharist outside will be a decision taken on a given Sunday as we must deal with wind and rain and such. Once things open up a little, I encourage you come to the Sunday morning liturgy with some sunscreen and your lawn chairs so we can gather outside. I will let you know when we have received new guidance. THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Masses Intentions Mon., June 14 – Personal Intention Tues., June 15 – 9:30 am (Facebook) - Tim Rodrigue by Theresa and Glen Rodrigue Wed., June 16 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - Fr. John Malazdrewich & all Oblates by Don and Bev Campbell Thurs., June 17 - 9:30 am (Facebook) - +Arnold Wegwitz by Carmelita Cameron Fri., June 18– No mass – Fr. Doug is in Prince Albert - +Abraham Family and Friends by Alice Abraham Sat., June 19 – 9:30 am (Facebook) - +Abraham Family and Friends by Alice Abraham Sat. June 19 - 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, Meadow Lake) - People of God Sun., June 20 - 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God Sun., June 20 - 12:30 pm (St Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Thanks for the Color - A special word of thanks to Peggy, Melba and Marie who purchased plants for the north side entrance of the Church. They rescued some plants from the east side of the Old Parish Office and transplanted them last fall. This spring they planted some flowers to give the entrance of our Church some color…they have been watering and weeding and tending these plants. Thanks so much for giving the front of our Church a splash of color and warmth! RCIA Reflection Group – For the last month or so a group of parishioners have joined with Fr. Doug to take part in some live-streamed conferences on the RCIA – the process used to welcome people into the Roman Catholic Church. After the conferences, we have met in person and talked about how we welcome people into our Church, and how we welcome Catholics who want to return to the Church. We found the information offered by our Conference Presenters, Nick and Diane, to be helpful. We noted that it is important for our whole parish to be welcoming of one another and of those who come to our community for liturgy. Extending greetings/talking and visiting with one another were deemed important actions for our community. We also thought that offering to accompany people whether they want to become Catholic or return to the Church is especially important. It is not easy to ‘break-in’ to a community that is new; we all want to belong and sometimes we need help to know we belong and that we matter. When someone is thinking about joining or rejoining our community, we feel that asking and listening to the answers to the following questions would be helpful for the individual and for ourselves. What do you need? Where are you now? Where do you want to go? How will you get there? How will you know you have arrived? We recognized that it is the work of each parishioner to be enthusiastic about our faith – to live honestly and with integrity. We are all sinners, and we stumble and fall. It is important for us to try again. We are not judges of one another; we are companions finding our way together. We felt that it is important that parish leadership and membership work together to offer ongoing faith education opportunities for people. Perhaps an open mic, question and answer session would be helpful for all parishioners and those interested in joining or rejoining our community. It was also mentioned that a greater knowledge of sacred scripture would be helpful for parishioners. When our SaskHealth regulations allow it, we would welcome opportunities for social gatherings so that we can reconnect with each other. We are ONE Body; we are ONE People, and we are responsible for each other and with each other to make sure that our community is a community that loves one another as Christ loves us. A Step in the Process of Healing and Reconciliation: Considering what is being reported in the news and in an effort to be all that we are called to be as a faith community, I am taking some tentative steps to open up conversations with the various Peoples of the Meadow Lake Cluster. I will meet with the People of St. Jude’s Parish in Green Lake to determine a next step for their community. This week when I am at Our Lady of the Smile Parish in Waterhen Lake, we will have an initial discussion to figure out what we might do as a Catholic Community. Here, at Our Lady of Peace Parish, I am inviting the Catholic Indigenous people from Meadow Lake and Flying Dust to a meeting on June 17 at 6:30 pm for an initial meeting to share their responses to the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools and the structures and organizations that supported it. After their sharing, we will, together, determine what our next steps will be. It is my hope that in some way we, (Indigenous and Non-Indigenous People) can eventually understand and have some dialogue around the Recommendations that flow from the National Truth and Reconciliation Report that was tabled in 2015. I believe that as Pastor in the Meadow Lake Cluster, this moment is a time of listening. My listening, our listening to one another will lead us to what the next step will look like. Please pray, asking the Spirit of God to bless the work that lies ahead of us here in Meadow Lake, in Green Lake and in Waterhen Lake. I will do my best to keep the membership of the Cluster informed of what is taking place (summary reports) as it takes place. Indian Residential Schools: The following poem was accessed on June 10, 2021 and taken from: https://www.kegedonce.com/new-poem-by-louise-bernice-halfe-sky-dancer-honours-the-children-of-the-kamloops-residential-school/ New Poem by Louise Bernice Halfe – Sky Dancer honours the children of the Kamloops residential school. Angels: 215 >, 1820 – 1979 “The Past is Always Our Present” A cradle board hangs from a tree A beaded moss bag is folded in a small chest A child’s moccasin is tucked Into a skunk Pipe bag Children’s shoes in a ghost dance. A mother clutches these Palms held against her face A river runs between her fingers. A small boy covered in soot On all fours a naked toddler Plays in the water, while her Kokom’s skirt Is wet to her calves. “How tall are you now?” she asked. “I’m bigger than the blueberry shrub, Oh, as tall as an Aspen Where my birth was buried. See my belly-button?” Each have dragged a rabbit to the tent, a tipi Watched expert hands Skin, butcher, make berry soup for dinner. Boy falls a robin with a slingshot He is shown how to skewer the breast Roast the bird on hot coals. He will not kill Without purpose, again. The tipi, tent, the log-shack are empty Trees crane their heads through The tipi flaps, the tent door Through the cracks of the mud-shack. A mother’s long wail from 1890 Carried in the wind. A grandparent Pokes embers, a sprinkle of tobacco, Cedar, sweetgrass, fungus, sage Swirls upward. Children’s creeks Trickle in their sleep. A blanket of deep earth Covered fingers entwined Arms around each other. We have been Waiting. It is time to release This storm That consumes all this nation. Awasis, this spirit-light, these angels Dance in the flame. The bones Will share their stories. Listen. Act. These children are ours. Could be…………………Yours. Copyright: Louise B. Halfe-Sky Dancer This poem, written on June 3, was created for the National Parliamentary Website. Louise has asked friends and associates to share it publicly. The copyright remains with Louise B. Halfe. Kamloops Residential School – The following statement was issued by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://www.cccb.ca/announcement/cccb-statement-regarding-discovery-at-former-kamloops-indian-residential-school/. The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate who helped to administer the Residential School at Kamloops released the following statement: https://omilacombe.ca/media-release/. We have heard, seen, and read various stories on the news and on social media of the discovery of a cemetery and 215 graves at the Residential School in Kamloops, BC. Given what we have heard, what might we do here in the Meadow Lake Cluster to move forward with efforts to deepen the healing and reconciliation that is needed at this time? Please email your ideas to [email protected] or phone the Parish Office 306 236-5122. This path forward we must walk together! DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES: To register or for more information, call: Catholic Family Services 922-3202 or 1-877-922-3202 or email [email protected] CALMING THE STORM- Anger Management for Adults - THIS IS A VIRTUAL CLASS. A new session is posted each Monday for six weeks. The participant has the full week to view the lesson and complete the assignments. Date: Week of May 24 – June 28 Time: At the convenience of participant within each one-week period Fee: $25 – This class is partially funded by Community Initiatives Fund What’s your Catholic IQ? Last bulletin’s question and answer: Of the following, the one that is not a gift of the Holy spirit is (d) anger. The gifts of the Holy Spirit listed in the Rite of Confirmation are wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, reverence, and wonder and awe in the presence of God. This week’s question: Besides killing, the fifth commandments which states “Thou shalt not kill” forbade: (a) deep anger (b) hatred (c) fighting (d) all of these. Now it Springs Forth: Looking for Ecumenical Movement with Fresh Eyes - June 16, 2021 https://www.padiocese.ca/ecumenical-commission This event is bilingual (English and French), with simultaneous translation in both languages. This online celebration is free for all who would like to attend, but a small contribution to offset the cost is welcomed. Rev. Canon Dr. Scott Sharman will present the 2021 De Margerie Lecture on Christian Reconciliation and Unity. The De Margerie lecture was named in honour of Fr. Bernard de Margerie, who established the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism in Saskatoon. The lecture will be presented online from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 16 co-hosted by St. Thomas More College, St. Andrew's College, and the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism. For more information and for links to this event, please follow the above link. SOCIAL JUSTICE https://www.padiocese.ca/social-justice - CREATION CARE SCHOOL Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si challenges us to engage in environmental education and action inspired by a Christian spirituality of Creation. This new training tool provides interested volunteers with a firm foundation in caring for the environment as Christians.: The link to the Creation Care School includes 2 free courses. https://creationcare.teachable.com/ Laudato Si': A Revolutionary Encyclical - Care for our common home through prayer and action Duration: less than an hour Cost: FREE Greening Your Church - These 10 steps will inspire your faith community towards sustainability. Duration: less than an hour. Cost: FREE SHRINE OF ST. THERESA, 96thANNUAL PILGRIMAGE - Wakaw, SK In Honor of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus - Sunday June 13, 2021 from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. PRESENTATION: Spirituality of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus GUEST SPEAKER: Most Rev. Bishop Stephen Hero, Bishop of Prince Albert Diocese EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION @ 10:30 a.m. presided by the Most Rev. Bishop Stephen Hero P.S: Due to pandemic restrictions, the full-day pilgrimage celebration has been canceled. However, the presentation will be live-streamed at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10:30 a.m. at the shrine of St. Theresa. Please join us at sttheresaparishwakaw.com or https://youtu.be/-Ez1GtdBwGo 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 “I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord." Psalm 116 June 6, 2021 - Body & Blood of Christ 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 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, and we do not want to turn someone away from the door. SaskHealth/Diocese of Prince Albert Regulations – As of May 30 we may welcome more people to our liturgies. What that means for Our Lady of Peace Parish is that we can now welcome 25 family groups of people to our Parish Hall and to our Parish Church. The size of the groups will determine how many people we can welcome as long as we do not exceed one-third the capacity of our building or 150 people. We are still required to wear masks, to sanitize and to maintain 2-metre social distance, and we are still required to register for mass. The presence of the Covid-19 variants continues to cause concern among health care professionals as they spread quickly and seriously impact our health and well being. The virus has not gone away. Our Liturgies at Green Lake and Waterhen Lake are likewise limited by these regulations. THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Masses Intentions Mon., June 7 – Personal Intention Tues., June 8 – 9:30 am (Facebook) - Chris Scammell by Adeline Scammell Wed., June 9 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - Shirley and Herb by Adeline Scammell Thurs., June 10 - 9:30 am (Facebook) - Frey Family by Geoff Frey Fri., June 11 – No mass – Fr. Doug is in Prince Albert - Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-Elect Stephen Hero Sat., June 12 – 9:30 am (Facebook) - Anonymous Intention Sat. June 12 - 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, Meadow Lake) - People of God Sun., June 13 - 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God Sun., June 13 - 12:30 pm (St Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Sun., June 13 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen Lake) - People of God Note: Upcoming - June 11 – Feast of the Sacred Heart; Anniversary of Sacred Heart Cathedral, P.A.; World Day of Prayer for Priests; Bishop-Elect Stephen Hero’s ordination to the Episcopate CONGRATULATIONS! - Congratulations to Zach and Jay Lee Brander and to Nicholas Brander as they celebrated their Confirmation and First Communion at the mass on June 4th. May the Spirit of God continue to inspire them and may the Body and Blood of Christ nourish them their whole life long! Kamloops Residential School – The following statement was issued by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://www.cccb.ca/announcement/cccb-statement-regarding-discovery-at-former-kamloops-indian-residential-school/. The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate who helped to administer the Residential School at Kamloops released the following statement: https://omilacombe.ca/media-release/. We have heard, seen, and read various stories on the news and on social media of the discovery of a cemetery and 215 graves at the Residential School in Kamloops, BC. Given what we have heard, what might we do here in the Meadow Lake Cluster to move forward with efforts to deepen the healing and reconciliation that is needed at this time? Please email your ideas to [email protected] or phone the Parish Office 306 236-5122. This path forward we must walk together! Finance Council Meeting Update - June 3, 2021: Our meeting was held in the Parish Hall and all members were present. We gratefully received feedback from some members of the parish and appreciated those parishioners who read the Letter to Parishioners and took the time to think about the items mentioned and offer their opinions. When this happens, it is a sign that our parish is healthy, and people are invested in what takes place in the parish. There was a general sense that people are happy with what is taking place in the parish. It was decided that we would work on a five-year plan for the parish. Two members will spearhead this work and bring something back to us in the Fall. We reviewed our financial report – current to the end of May. Both our expenses and our income are pretty much on target with our budget projections. Our Diocesan tax was less than expected because our income is down. Because of construction costs last year, Pat has applied for a GST refund. We had to purchase an updated version of the computer software we use for tracking our parish list and our financial donations. Our version was out of date. This was an unexpected expense. Having said that, our expenses are a little less than projected. The one area where we need to do some work is on our Building Fund. We made use of those Funds and it is in our best interest to keep our Building Fund in good shape. If people have questions about or would like to see our financial statement, please contact the Parish Office and either Pat or Fr. Doug will provide the requested information. Transparency is an important value for us as a Council. Following the information provided us to by the Landscape Committee and the feedback from the parish we will be moving ahead with work on the Parking Lot on the west side of the Church. The two priorities for us are getting the water from the roof out to the ditches and sloping the parking lot away from the Church. In doing this we hope to deal with the water that pools and freezes in the Parking Lot. We decided to move forward with sanding and painting the rectory. Walter LeBoeuf will spearhead this work but lots of volunteer help will be required. Walter will also spearhead the work of painting the deck as it needs some work. We will also move forward with removing the tar stain on the east side of the Parish Church. We will move ahead with levelling and sloping the land away from the Church on the east side of the Parish. Part of that space will be fenced off so that Father has a backyard. The remaining space will be finished for parking space rather than lawn. The parish will cover these costs. Fr. Doug will make some changes to the backyard space. A plan has been shared with both the landscape committee and the Finance Council. He will install a crushed rock pathway, gravel patio, plant various items (shrubs, flowers, and a tree). Fr. Doug will cover these costs himself. We will also move forward with pruning trees in the Fall. Some trees will be cut down and replaced as this work is possible given volunteer help. Trees will be transplanted from public lands. The idea of the installation of a Columbarium received some positive feedback and more information will be gathered. We will ask the Landscape Committee for suggestions re: location. This will come back to the Parish for further input. The idea of burying the Power line was postponed due to costs. It is not in our budget currently. Work on the Doors for the Parish Office will happen sometime in June. Work has been done on the parish steps. They are now complete. Work will take place to complete the ramp so that people can make use of that. The City of Meadow Lake requires that we post the numbers locating our buildings (Church, Office, Rectory and Parish Hall) in appropriate size. This work will be done after consultation with Neil Marsh. It was decided that Fr. Doug will present our mid-year financial information in early July. He will also encourage people to contribute to the Building Fund. At the same time, he will invite non-parishioners who are engaged in our Facebook page to assist us, if possible, in paying for our equipment which makes our various postings possible. The Finance Council also said yes to the parish sponsoring a “pandemic safe outdoor mass and BBQ” when possible! The BBQ would consist of hotdogs, drinks (bottled water/soda) and a wrapped cookie/chocolate bar. It is seen as an opportunity to gather and celebrate our life as a parish. We are hoping to do this at some point this summer! Body and Blood of Christ – Some Scripture Insights from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2021: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2020, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609 - Blood is life. The people of ancient Israel knew that. They enacted laws against the spilling of blood (see Deuteronomy 19; 21; Leviticus 17) and used blood in rituals to sanctify altars, consecrate priests (see Exodus 29), and seal covenants between God and the people. It is fitting, then, that Jesus talks about his blood as the blood of the covenant. To drink his blood is to sprinkle it on one’s heart, just as Moses dashed blood on the people as a sign of their relationship with God. The Letter to the Hebrews contrasts the Blood of Christ with the blood of the sacrifice for atonement in Leviticus 16. Aaron was forbidden to enter the Holy Place until he had sacrificed a bull to atone for his sins and a goat to atone for the sins of the people. Jesus comes before God by way of his own blood. The blood of the old covenant, says the Letter to the Hebrews, sanctified the body; the blood of the new covenant sanctifies the mind and heart forever. In the story of the Exodus, Moses sprinkled the blood of a lamb on the doorposts of the Israelites so that the angel of death who came to destroy the firstborn children of Egypt would pass over their houses. In his First Letter to the Corinthians, Paul states: “For our paschal lamb, Christ, has been sacrificed” (1 Corinthians 5:7). In Paul’s theology, Christ becomes the means by which we escape the death caused by sin. It is the living sign of Christ’s blood that transforms our lives with grace. We remember the Last Supper at every liturgy during the Eucharistic Prayer. We tell the full story of the Last Supper during the reading of the Passion on Palm Sunday and in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians on Holy Thursday. In the readings for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, we ponder the power and the depth of Jesus’ sacrifice for us. His Blood ratifies and sanctifies our relationship with God, atones for our sin, and protects us from “soul death”. When we remember the Last Supper, Jesus’ selfless act of love becomes present to us once again so that we can be transformed. The Meaning of the Season - Ordinary Time during Summer and Fall: What anchors our faith during this season is Sunday—the Lord’s Day. Dies Domini offers a beautiful extended meditation on the rich theological importance of Sunday for Christians. It emphasizes that from the early days of the Church, “Christians celebrated the weekly day of the risen Lord primarily as a day of joy” (55). As Ordinary Time progresses, our celebration of the Mass anchors the changing seasons, for as the Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us, “The Sunday celebration of the Lord’s Day and his Eucharist is at the heart of the Church’s life” (2177). These Sundays of Ordinary Time begin with two “idea feasts”: The Most Holy Trinity and the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Trinity Sunday has been celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost since the fourteenth century, when Pope John XXII universalized a practice that had already been growing for centuries. Corpus Christi and its traditional procession developed amid the devotional Eucharistic spirituality of the Middle Ages. The calendar reform of 1969 combined the Feast of Corpus Christi with the Feast of the Precious Blood. In doing so, it recognized the presence of Christ in both species. These celebrations of the Trinity and the Body and Blood of Christ are not simply moments for considering abstract theological ideas. They celebrate the Trinitarian God who is always with us, and the Eucharist, which nourishes us. Thus, they are “a celebration of the living presence of the Risen Lord in the midst of his own people” (DD, 31). DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND Ordination of our New Bishop: You are invited virtually to the Episcopal Ordination of the most Reverend Stephen Andrew Hero, Bishop-Elect of Prince Albert through the Laying on of Hands and Prayer of Ordination on Friday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m. The celebration will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/padiocese. We encourage you to send us a picture of yourself at home, with family, friends, or fellow parishioners while virtually attending the Ordination. These pictures will be organized into a booklet and gifted to Most Rev. Stephen Hero. Pictures can be forwarded to Debbie McHarg at [email protected]. Thank you. A Drive-by Welcome Parade will take place after the ordination (about 3:45 p.m.) in Prince Albert - down 13th St. West, right on to 4th Ave West, passing by the Cathedral, right on to 15th St. West. Line up at 13th & 4th Ave West at 3:00 p.m. Please follow these directions: Stay in your car, bring a smile and a wave, bring your family, decorate your car (i.e.) cultural tradition. CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES: To register or for more information, call: Catholic Family Services 922-3202 or 1-877-922-3202 or email [email protected] CALMING THE STORM- Anger Management for Adults - THIS IS A VIRTUAL CLASS. A new session is posted each Monday for six weeks. The participant has the full week to view the lesson and complete the assignments. Date: Week of May 24 – June 28 Time: At the convenience of participant within each one-week period Fee: $25 – This class is partially funded by Community Initiatives Fund Development and Peace - An urgent appeal - In India, a terrible new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is infecting over 300,000 people and killing more than 3,500 every day. To help Caritas India cope with this emergency, Development and Peace has committed an initial sum of $50,000. Given that much of the Indian subcontinent is vulnerable to this crisis, much more help will be needed. Caritas India's executive director, Fr. Paul Moonjely, has appealed to the "the community of (the) faithful, institutions and people of goodwill to contribute generously." Let's respond with open hearts! What’s your Catholic IQ? Last bulletin’s question and answer: The Bible says that in the desert John the Baptist ate: (d) locusts and wild honey. You can read about this in Matthew 3: 4. Some translations of the Bible say “grasshoppers” instead of “locusts.” While eating either grasshoppers or locusts does not sound good to us, it was not unusual for people to eat locusts at the time of John the Baptist. This week’s question: Of the following, the one that is not a gift of the Holy spirit is (a) courage (b) wisdom (c) right judgment (d) anger. Now it Springs Forth: Looking for Ecumenical Movement with Fresh Eyes - June 16, 2021 https://www.padiocese.ca/ecumenical-commission This event is bilingual (English and French), with simultaneous translation in both languages. This online celebration is free for all who would like to attend, but a small contribution to offset the cost is welcomed. Rev. Canon Dr. Scott Sharman will present the 2021 De Margerie Lecture on Christian Reconciliation and Unity. The De Margerie lecture was named in honour of Fr. Bernard de Margerie, who established the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism in Saskatoon. The lecture will be presented online from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 16 co-hosted by St. Thomas More College, St. Andrew's College, and the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism. For more information and for links to this event, please follow the above link. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF SASKATOON - (IWS) is a non-profit, grassroots, and equality-seeking women’s organization dedicated to improving the status of immigrant and refugee women and their families residing in Saskatoon and the area by assisting them to become fully participating members in all aspects of the Canadian society. It has launched the Welcome to Saskatchewan app for those immigrating to Canada making it easier for new Canadians to connect to their new homes. 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 “Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: to God who is, who was, and who is to come. Alleluia” Revelation 1.8 May 30, 2021 - Most Holy Trinity 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 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, 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. 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
Masses Intentions Mon., May 31 – Feast of the Visitation of Mary - Personal Intention Tues., June 1 – On retreat +Dillon Derocher by Roy Shkopich and Linda Poitras Wed. June 2 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - Tracey Broda by Ken and Margaret Alger Thurs., June 3 - 9:30 am (Facebook) - Irene Morin by Family & Friends – Ernie Laliberte Fri., June 4 - 6:30 pm (Facebook) - For the confirmation/first communion children Sat., June 5 – 9:30 am (Facebook) - William Morin by Gary Morin Sat. June 5 - 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, Meadow Lake) - People of God Sun. June 6 - 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God Sun. June 6 - 12:30 pm (St Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Note: Upcoming - June 11 – Feast of the Sacred Heart; Anniversary of Sacred Heart Cathedral, P.A.; World Day of Prayer for Priests; Bishop Stephen Hero’s ordination to the Episcopate Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – The essential component of being in relationship with our Trinitarian God is to allow that relationship to impact all that we say and do. To be disciples of the Lord is to live according to Jesus’ values and lifestyle and to model for others what relationship with God entails. Our mission is to do for others what Jesus had done for us, in both his words and his deeds, but most especially in his loving outreach to all. Blessed are we for having been chosen to be apostolic witnesses to all. Scripture Insights: Scripture contains no philosophically mature doctrine of the Trinity; the word itself never appears. The reality of the Trinity lies deeply embedded in the New Testament and emerged over time. Painstakingly, the Church discerned and taught from Scripture the only doctrine adequate to the witness of both Testaments: that the one God of biblical Israel at the heart of creation and redemption is a reality of three persons. It is the mind of the Church interpreting Scripture, and not Scripture alone, that leads us to the truth of salvation. Still, the best way to begin to learn about the Trinity is to go to Scripture. Who God is in heaven above (the deep mystery of God’s being) can always be seen in what God does on earth below (God’s relentless divine activity in the world for the sake of salvation). In this week’s Romans passage, Paul seems to presume three separate, self-aware divine persons in the Holy: Father-God, Christ-Son, and Spirit of God. Those who are led by God’s Spirit are God’s children, having lost servile fear of God when the Spirit bestows the consciousness of being God’s beloved child. This “spirit of adoption” puts our relationship with God on an intimate basis; the Spirit inscribes its reality in our hearts. Paul also suggests that the Spirit’s work infuses in us Jesus’ own beloved-child relationship to God. The Meaning of the Season - Ordinary Time during Summer and Fall: This lengthy stretch of Ordinary Time is indeed a time of praise and thanksgiving when the Church lives its apostolic mission. During this season, we are nourished by the “carousel of sayings and stories, songs and prayers … in which the mysterious ways of God are not merely presented but experienced, not merely perused but lived through” (Mark Searle, “Sunday: The Heart of the Liturgical Year” in Between Memory and Hope, ed. Johnson, p.59). For many people, there is a rhythm to this portion of the year. It begins with summer and its long days, time for vacations and time to be outdoors (if the heat and humidity are not unbearable). It continues through the early fall, when the many aspects of modern life structured by the academic calendar begin anew. It progresses through fall and ends with the shortening of days as [in the US] November winds its way to Thanksgiving. So too is there a rhythm to the life of the Church during this season of Ordinary Time. Many musical groups and religious education programs go on hiatus during June, July, and August. As people travel, Mass schedules may be adjusted in locations that are popular tourist destinations. Pastoral assignments often begin and end, and parishes transition as they welcome new priests, deacons, and lay ministers and bid farewell to those who have served. What anchors our faith during this season is Sunday—the Lord’s Day. Dies Domini offers a beautiful extended meditation on the rich theological importance of Sunday for Christians. It emphasizes that from the early days of the Church, “Christians celebrated the weekly day of the risen Lord primarily as a day of joy” (55). As Ordinary Time progresses, our celebration of the Mass anchors the changing seasons, for as the Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us, “The Sunday celebration of the Lord’s Day and his Eucharist is at the heart of the Church’s life” (2177). These Sundays of Ordinary Time begin with two “idea feasts”: The Most Holy Trinity and the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Trinity Sunday has been celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost since the fourteenth century, when Pope John XXII universalized a practice that had already been growing for centuries. Corpus Christi and its traditional procession developed amid the devotional Eucharistic spirituality of the Middle Ages. The calendar reform of 1969 combined the Feast of Corpus Christi with the Feast of the Precious Blood. In doing so, it recognized the presence of Christ in both species. Some countries celebrate it as a holyday of obligation on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, but, in the U.S., it is always transferred to a Sunday “so that the faithful are not denied the chance to meditate upon the mystery” (DD, 79). These celebrations of the Trinity and the Body and Blood of Christ are not simply moments for considering abstract theological ideas. They celebrate the Trinitarian God who is always with us, and the Eucharist, which nourishes us. Thus, they are “a celebration of the living presence of the Risen Lord in the midst of his own people” (DD, 31). Grotto Rosary Project - May 2021 – We complete the month of May this week as we pray the rosary at 6:00 pm at our Grotto. All are invited to come (masked, social distancing – not more than 10 people total). See you at the Grotto as we give thanks and ask Mary to intercede for us and for our needs.
DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND Ordination of our New Bishop: With praise and thanksgiving to God, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert joyfully invites you virtually to the Episcopal Ordination of the most Reverend Stephen Andrew Hero, Bishop-Elect of Prince Albert through the Laying on of Hands and Prayer of Ordination on Friday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m. Due to the Covid19 pandemic, the celebration will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/padiocese. We encourage you to send us a picture of yourself at home, with family, friends, or fellow parishioners while virtually attending the Ordination. These pictures will be organized into a booklet and gifted to Most Rev. Stephen Hero. Pictures can be forwarded to Debbie McHarg at [email protected]. Thank you. A Drive-by Welcome Parade will take place after the ordination (about 3:45 p.m.) in Prince Albert. The parade will come down 13th St. West, turn right on to 4th Ave West and pass by the Cathedral, then turn right on to 15th St. West. Begin lining up at 13th & 4th Ave West at 3:00 p.m. Please follow these directions:
CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES: To register or for more information, call: Catholic Family Services 922-3202 or 1-877-922-3202 or email [email protected] CALMING THE STORM- Anger Management for Adults - THIS IS A VIRTUAL CLASS. A new session is posted each Monday for six weeks. The participant has the full week to view the lesson and complete the assignments. Date: Week of May 24 – June 28 Time: At the convenience of participant within each one-week period Fee: $25 – This class is partially funded by Community Initiatives Fund TAMING THE TIGER – Anger management for children 5 – 12 and their parents/guardians Date: Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 Time: 9 am to 12 noon Transportation available No fee – this program is funded by the Ministry of Justice – Victim Services Prayer for Christian Unity: During this season of Pentecost, The Canadian Council of Churches and its ecumenical partners, The Canadian Centre for Ecumenism and The Prairie Centre for Ecumenism, invite you to "Abide in My Love: Cross-Canada Online Celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" Saturday, June 5, 3:00 - 4:00 pm EDT (1:00 - 2:00 pm in Saskatchewan) Register on Eventbrite: https://wpcu-2021-spuc.eventbrite.ca, or follow the above link. Development and Peace - An urgent appeal - In India, a terrible new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is infecting over 300,000 people and killing more than 3,500 every day. To help Caritas India cope with this emergency, Development and Peace has committed an initial sum of $50,000. Given that much of the Indian subcontinent is vulnerable to this crisis, much more help will be needed. Caritas India's executive director, Fr. Paul Moonjely, has appealed to the "the community of (the) faithful, institutions and people of goodwill to contribute generously." Let's respond with open hearts! What’s your Catholic IQ? Last bulletin’s question and answer: The Bible says that in the desert John the Baptist ate: (d) locusts and wild honey. You can read aabout this in Matthew 3: 4. Some translations of the Bible say “grasshoppers” instead of “locusts.” While eating either grasshoppers or locusts does not sound good to us, it was not unusual for people to eat locusts at the time of John the Baptist. This week’s question: Of the following, the one that is not a gift of the Holy spirit is (a) courage (b) wisdom (c) right judgment (d) anger. Now it Springs Forth: Looking for Ecumenical Movement with Fresh Eyes - June 16, 2021 https://www.padiocese.ca/ecumenical-commission This event is bilingual (English and French), with simultaneous translation in both languages. This online celebration is free for all who would like to attend, but a small contribution to offset the cost is welcomed. Rev. Canon Dr. Scott Sharman will present the 2021 De Margerie Lecture on Christian Reconciliation and Unity. The De Margerie lecture was named in honour of Fr. Bernard de Margerie, who established the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism in Saskatoon. The lecture will be presented online from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 16 co-hosted by St. Thomas More College, St. Andrew's College, and the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism. For more information and for links to this event, please follow the above link. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF SASKATOON - Build a life in Saskatchewan, Canada – There’s an App for that. International Women of Saskatoon (IWS) launches the Welcome to Saskatchewan app for those immigrating to Canada. Rolling out the welcome mat has become digital for Saskatchewan newcomers thanks to an app centered around making it easier for new Canadians to connect to their new homes. The app was funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada. It provides newcomers and immigrants with a comprehensive path to building a life in Canada. “Settling into a new life in a new country is never an easy experience, but we want it to be,” says Ijeoma Nwamuo, Executive Director, International Women of Saskatoon. “Digital technology is critical to connecting with and supporting those on a journey to become new Canadians. The Welcome to Saskatchewan app helps navigate and provide a real map on how to access valuable resources to give people a head start.” For new immigrants challenged with mobility and transport availability, language barriers, and balancing life priorities, the settlement experience has been simplified by providing important information and key milestones that they can access at their convenience. Pre-arrival services, checklists for essential documents, access to support and resources, assistance for language assessments, and employment guidance are all part of the Welcome to Saskatchewan experience. “We know that getting to Canada is one thing, but successfully integrating into the community is what makes newcomers really feel at home,” says the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship. “This new app that the International Women of Saskatoon has developed will ensure that newcomers to Saskatchewan have all the information and support they need right at their fingertips.” Prior to the pandemic, Saskatchewan welcomed on average about 15,000 immigrants to the province each year. The largest number of immigrants to Canada come from India, China, and the Philippines. Over 2,000 newcomers accessed immigrant services provided by the IWS in the fiscal year 2020-2021. The app is free and also available on the Apple store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices. International Women of Saskatoon (IWS) Inc. - International Women of Saskatoon (IWS) is a non-profit, grassroots, and equality-seeking women’s organization dedicated to improving the status of immigrant and refugee women and their families residing in Saskatoon and the area by assisting them to become fully participating members in all aspects of the Canadian society. ST. BASIL'S PARISH, OTTAWA, "Conversations for our Times" Webinar Series https://www.padiocese.ca/social-justice "Everyone and Everything Connected: Pope Francis's Vision of Our World" with Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ Sunday, May 30, 2021, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST - Building on Pope Francis’s two encyclicals, Laudato si and Fratelli tutti, Cardinal Czerny invites us to consider what they have to say to us as a parish, to the Church in Canada, and beyond. Pope Francis’s encyclicals encourage us to become aware of our profound connectedness. What is our sense of connectedness, our dreams for the future and for our planet? Let us listen and discuss with Cardinal Czerny who has been directly involved with the publication and follow-up of these major encyclicals. For more information and links to this Webinar, please follow the above link. VIRTUAL ZOOM RETREAT - Men & Women look at Life Choices, Ages 18-45. Sunday, May 30 @ 2:00 p.m. CST (3-hour retreat). FREE The retreat includes: Prayer, Presentations, Small group conversation (optional) To Register: [email protected] The retreat is sponsored by the National Association of Vocation/Formation Directors. |
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