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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 “You open your hand to feed us, Lord; You satisfy all our needs.” Psalm 145 - Refrain July 25, 2021 - 17h 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: 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 illness and 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. Please see below how we are managing re-opening in the Meadow Lake Cluster. Daily mass schedule:
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Mass Intentions Mon., July 26 - Personal Intention Tues., July 27 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For the needs of our families – Vi Dancy & Delma Iron Wed., July 28 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Joe A Laliberte, Marne Louise & brother & sister by Laliberte Family Thurs., July 29 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Joe A Laliberte, Marne Louise & brother & sister by Laliberte Family Fri., July 30 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sat., July 31 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church) - Family suffering from addictions by Theresa Tourand Sat., July 31 - 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake) - People of God Sun., Aug. 1 - 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Aug. 1 - 12:30 pm (St Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Aug. 1 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen Lake) - People of God Thoughts from Father Doug I had a wonderful break and I am grateful to all who made my holiday possible – special thanks to Fr. Kendrick. I am happy to be back among you. While I was away a number of people were busy helping to make our property look good. Work has begun on the east and west side of the Church building, flowers have been tended and continue to add color, weeds have been pulled, the stairs on the rectory deck have been relocated, the Parish Office was open to people and those in need have been prayed for and countless acts of love have blessed our brothers and sisters. Many thanks for your generosity in making the gospel visible in our time. To honor and to pray for those who died at the Residential Schools and/or were impacted in a negative way, St. Jude’s Parish in Green Lake will gather for a special mass and lunch at the Cemetery in Green Lake. We can also visit and bless the graves of family and friends who have gone before us. Further details will be revealed as our planning continues. Re-opening Practices for the Meadow Lake Cluster - Effective July 17/18 Introduction: A warm welcome to those who are joining us after a time away from public gatherings. Thanks to everyone who has made sacrifices to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and keep our neighbours safe. Since it is our best protection against Covid-19, let us continue to encourage one another to get fully vaccinated. While we return to some normal practices, the virus has not gone away. There is risk in engaging in public activities. Please make choices to protect yourself and your loved ones. We will continue to monitor infection rates and case numbers and we will adjust accordingly. Effective July 17/18 We continue to encourage people who are sick with cold or flu-like symptoms to remain at home. We will no longer require registration for liturgical celebrations – mass, funerals, baptisms etc. We will continue to ask people to sanitize their hands, and we will continue to sanitize our spaces after each liturgy. The use of a mask in the Church is left to individual choice. Fr. Doug and Extraordinary Ministers of Communion will use a mask during the distribution of communion. Obligation to attend Sunday mass: The general dispensation from the obligation to attend mass is still in place and it will be reviewed by our Bishop on August 31, 2021. Live streaming will continue. People who can are encouraged to come to mass. There is no obligation to social distance. For those who are concerned and would like to maintain social distance – the small pews on the right-hand side of the Church will continue to provide that option. Regarding the celebration of Mass:
Parish Meetings – parish meetings will take place in the Parish Hall with appropriate precautions – people who are sick or have flu-like symptoms should remain at home. Visiting the Sick – Visits to those in Hospitals or Care Homes will be guided by the guidelines in place. Home visits will take place with precautions and respect for the individuals being visited. Sacrament of Reconciliation – By appointment Funerals – Will take place as in pre-pandemic times. Funeral lunches are allowed with precautions. Baptisms – We will continue to have baptisms privately until further notice. House Blessings – Fr. Doug will bless houses as in pre-pandemic times. Social Gatherings – After appropriate consultation, we will once again have parish gatherings, Pancake Breakfasts, Coffee, Picnics, and our Fall Supper. We will work to make sure we have appropriate food preparation protocols in place. Fr Doug’s Holidays: We welcome Fr. Doug back from his short holiday break. Thank you to Deacon Bill Thibeault who provided leadership for the liturgies on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18 at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Meadow Lake and at St. Jude’s Parish, in Green Lake. Scripture Insights – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – pg. 282, 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: John’s account of the Gospel often gives a different version of stories told in the Synoptic accounts, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. His account of the Last Supper , for example, is remarkably different. In the Synoptics, we hear the familiar story of breaking bread and blessing wine that is part of our liturgy. But John recalls how Jesus washed feet at the Last Supper (John 134:1-11). Eucharistic references are plentiful in John’s account, however, especially in chapter 6. In the middle of Ordinary Time, the Church takes the time to read John 6 and savor the words and actions of Jesus as he talks about the bread of life and the hunger of humankind. The chapter opens with the multiplication of five loaves and two fish. This is one of only two stories that all four Gospels relate. Jesus seems to be following in the footsteps of the great prophets like Elisha who multiplied loaves and grain, but two things set Jesus’ action apart from the Old Testament prophets. First, he takes the bread and fish and gives thanks (in Greek, eucharisteo, from which our word eucharist comes) and then distributes them. Second, he has the disciples gather up what’s left over. Twelve baskets of fragments are left, one for each of the disciples who doubted they could feed the multitude. Some commentators refer to this passage as an institution of the Eucharist because of what Jesus does with the bread and the fish. There is no cup of wine, no table ceremony, no transforming words. Nevertheless, the ritual of giving thanks and giving to others to eat is highly symbolic. Later in the chapter, Jesus uses bread as a metaphor for himself. The crowd follows Jesus because they see the signs he does. Believing only because of outward signs is the most tenuous form of faith. At the end of the passage, the crowd wants to make Jesus king because of what they have seen. They have misunderstood Jesus’ person and message. He is forced into hiding because earthly kingship is not what Jesus came for (see John 18:36).
PILGRIMAGES AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE: 1. August 15 - 7:30 pm Eucharistic Celebration and Candlelight Procession 2. September 8 - 7:30 pm Eucharistic Celebration and Candlelight Procession What’s your Catholic IQ? Last bulletin’s question and answer: Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family… (a) you did it to me.” In Matthew 25:35-46, Jesus tells his followers that, whenever they met the needs of others, they did these things to him. And in the same way, whenever they failed to meet the needs of others, they did these things to him. This week’s question: It is against the eighth commandment (a) to lie (b) to destroy the reputation of another person (c) to be sarcastic at the expense of another (d) all of these. DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Jim Lucas, the father of Deacon Richard Lucas of our Diocese. 3RD ANNUAL ST. PHILOMENA WALKING PILGRIMAGE: The 3rd annual St Philomena Walking Pilgrimage takes place in August leaving Yorkton on Aug 11th and arriving at Rama on Aug 14th. If you have any questions please email Dave Hudy at [email protected]. THE SISTERS OF THE PRESENTATION OF MARY of the Prince Albert Diocese 225th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary Postponed until a later date. For further information, please call Sr. Lise Paquette at 306-980-7878. GROWING IN WISDOM: SEEKING DEEPER GENERATIVITY - This two-year program beginning in September 2021 is an ecumenical program designed for those seeking to engage in their maturing years with wisdom and grace. This is a time in which we can begin as elders to look back on the life we have lived and find openness to new or previously undeveloped inner vistas. It is a time to begin to come to terms with our own mortality and the grace we find in facing this time in our lives with wisdom and satisfaction. This program is a dynamic interplay between and among each participant, the Growing in Wisdom Community, and Divine Mystery, assisting in the inner transformation of participants as the journey unfolds. Growing in Wisdom: Seeking Deeper Generativity invites you to explore how you might commit yourself to give both your life and your death to the world, in a way that both are the ultimate gift and blessing that you give to others. Featuring Fr. Ron Rolheiser, the faculty of the Oblate School of Theology, and Canadian presenters, this program will be offered on zoom with possible in-person gatherings beginning in 2022. For more information contact Nancy Phillips, program coordinator: [email protected] ; 204-470-9437 First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – July 25, 2021: Pope Francis has been steadfast in inviting all of us to be bearers of compassion and mercy. This new day set aside tyo honour our grandparents and the elderly reminds all of us to be bearers of Christ’s mercy and compassion to our grandparents and elders. In his message, Pope Francis draws our attention to the fact that the pandemic has been particularly difficult both in terms of the loss of life and the isolation that our grandparents and elders experienced. Through the celebration of this day, he is both reminding the grandparents and elders of the gift they are to their children, grandchildren and our society at large and reminding us the children, grandchildren and society at large to be attentive of our granparents and elders. To assist in the celebration of this day, you will find below a number of resources on the diocesan website – a messaage from Pope Francis and a letter from out bishop. At the top of the Message from the Pope, a French as well as many other translations are available. Canada is one of the countries that has a day already set aside for the celebration of Grandparents and Elders, the second Sunday in September, this year September 12, 2021.
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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 “May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our heart that we may know the hope to which we are called.” Ephesians 1.17-18 July 11, 2021 - 15th 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: 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. On July 7th,the Diocese issued guidance for parish gatherings. Please see below how we will manage re-opening in the Meadow Lake Cluster. Please note the following changes to our daily mass schedule:
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Mass Intentions Mon., July 12 – Fr. Doug on holidays - For Eleanore & Gaylen Smith – 60th Wedding Anniversary Tues., July 13 – Fr. Doug on holidays - +Eve and Joe Malboeuf by Paulette Tourand Wed., July 14 – Fr. Doug on holidays - +Paul Tourand by Darcy, Dustin & Jim Thomas & Kelty Esau Thurs., July 15 – Fr. Doug on holidays - Dale & Carmelita – Anniversary – in Gratitude by Carmelita Cameron Fri., July 16 – Fr. Doug on holidays - +Abraham Family by Alice Abraham Sat., July 17 – Fr. Doug on holidays +Augustine by Swapna & Bijo Abraham Sat. July 17 - 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake) – Deacon Bill Thibeault Liturgy of the Word with Communion Sun., July 18 - 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) – Deacon Bill Thibeault Liturgy of the Word with Communion Sun., July 18 - 12:30 pm (St Jude’s, Green Lake) – Deacon Bill Thibeault Liturgy of the Word with Communion Re-opening Practices for the Meadow Lake Cluster Effective July 17/18 Introduction: A warm welcome to those who are joining us after a time away from public gatherings. Thanks to everyone who has made sacrifices to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and keep our neighbours safe. Since it is our best protection against Covid-19, let us continue to encourage one another to get fully vaccinated. While we return to some normal practices, the virus has not gone away. There is risk in engaging in public activities. Please make choices to protect yourself and your loved ones. We will continue to monitor infection rates and case numbers and we will adjust accordingly. Effective July 17/18 We continue to encourage people who are sick with cold or flu-like symptoms to remain at home. We will no longer require registration for liturgical celebrations – mass, funerals, baptisms etc. We will continue to ask people to sanitize their hands, and we will continue to sanitize our spaces after each liturgy. The use of a mask in the Church is left to individual choice. Fr. Doug and Extraordinary Ministers of Communion will use a mask during the distribution of communion. Obligation to attend Sunday mass: The general dispensation from the obligation to attend mass is still in place and it will be reviewed by our Bishop on August 31, 2021. Live streaming will continue. People who can are encouraged to come to mass. There is no obligation to social distance. For those who are concerned and would like to maintain social distance – the small pews on the right-hand side of the Church will continue to provide that option. Regarding the celebration of Mass:
Other Parish Meetings – parish meetings will take place in the Parish Hall with appropriate precautions – people who are sick or have flu-like symptoms should remain at home. Visiting the Sick – Visits to those in Hospitals or Care Homes will be guided by the guidelines in place. Home visits will take place with precautions and respect for the individuals being visited. Sacrament of Reconciliation – By appointment Funerals – Will take place as in pre-pandemic times. Funeral lunches are allowed with precautions. Baptisms – We will continue to have baptisms privately until further notice. House Blessings – Fr. Doug will bless houses as in pre-pandemic times. Social Gatherings – After appropriate consultation, we will once again have parish gatherings, Pancake Breakfasts, Coffee, Picnics, and our Fall Supper. We will work to make sure we have appropriate food preparation protocols in place. Fr Doug’s Holidays: Fr. Doug will be leaving for a short holiday break. He will be away following the July 11th liturgies and will return in time for the evening mass on July 21st at 6:30 pm. While he is away, Fr Kendrick Beler will be covering in case of an emergency. Please contact the Parish Office if you are in need of a priest (306) 236 5122. Deacon Bill Thibeault will provide leadership for the liturgies on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18 at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Meadow Lake and at St. Jude’s Parish, in Green Lake. We thank Deacon Bill in advance for his generosity. Scripture Insights – 15h Sunday in Ordinary Time – pg. 270, 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: After Jesus’ unfortunate experience in his hometown (Mark 6:1-6), he sends his disciples out to preach repentance, cast out demons, and anoint and heal the sick. Jesus’ injunction to travel light appears to serve several purposes. The Apostles need to move easily and quickly from place to place. The directions to carry a staff and wear sandals are reminiscent of the instructions Moses gave for the Passover meal. “This is how you are to eat it: With your loins girt, sandals on your feet and your staff in hand, you shall eat like those who are in flight” (Exodus 12:11). Going out without food, baggage, or money forces the Apostles to depend on the hospitality of strangers and, ultimately, on God. It was a lesson the Jews learned in the wilderness, even though they carried personal belongings with them. The reader might also detect an urgency to reach as wide an area as possible, a mission certainly felt in the early Church. Baggage gets in the way. Finally, perhaps mindful of his own experience, Jesus urges the Apostles to leave any place that rejects them. Shaking off the dust is thought to be a Jewish custom that allows one to go on without dwelling on past troubles (see Acts 13:51). Along with these specific instructions, Jesus commissions the Apostles to three particular tasks: They are to preach repentance, cast out demons, and anoint and cure the sick. Matthew and Luke record this story as well (Matthew 10; Luke 9), but Mark is the only one to associate anointing the sick with curing them. The Letter of James, written about the same time or slightly before Mark’s account, also speaks of anointing with oil (5:14). It seems clear that this was a practice in at least some of the Christian communities. The contemporary Church has continued that practice in its Sacrament of Anointing. Through his disciples and in these three facets of the mission—healing, expelling demons, and preaching conversion—Jesus restores wholeness in mind, body, and soul to the world.
PILGRIMAGES AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE:The Pilgrimages at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine are as follows: Updated: Major Pilgrimage July 15-16 - cancelled this year. Minor Pilgrimages – information about pilgrimages on Aug. 15 and Sept. 8 will be forthcoming. What’s your Catholic IQ? Last bulletin’s question and answer: The seventh commandment forbids (d) all of these: shoplifting, vandalism and cheating. The seventh commandment also forbids cheating on taxes, fraud in business dealings, and not doing your best at work or school. It urges us to use the gifts of creation well. This week’s question: “Blessed are those who mourn… (a) for they shall love their enemies” (b) for they will be comforted” (c) for they do not hide their light under a bushel” (d) for they are peacemakers” DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND Letter of Saskatchewan Bishops: Please read the following letter! https://20d5e337-56d3-432c-a7e2-20c02adb4c45.filesusr.com/ugd/630804_2cee8cfae5764115a04d1d45751e01c4.pdf CCCB Statement on Delegation to Holy See - June 29, 2021 https://www.padiocese.ca/news-articles Following the 10 June 2021 announcement regarding the delegation of Indigenous people to meet with the Holy Father to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that the delegation is scheduled to take place from 17-20 December 2021 in compliance with global travel restrictions...Please follow the link above to read this statement in both English and French. NEW CLERGY APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 2021-2022 YEAR effective AUGUST 24, 2021: Diocese:
Deanery 1:
for Ecole St. Mary High School in Prince Albert.
serve as Pastor of St. Mary in Christopher Lake, Coordinator of Marriage Preparation for Prince Albert & area, Defender of the Bond for Regina Regional Tribunal and President of the Canadian Canon Law Society.
Albertville, and Mission of St. James in Candle Lake. He will celebrate Sunday Mass once a month at River Breeze Retirement Complex, Carment Court, Sherman Tower, and Good Shepherd Care Home and serve as Chaplain of St. John Community School.
Terrace Care Home first Friday of the month.
Deanery 2:
Deanery 4:
Deanery 5:
Community in the Battlefords & area. Deanery 6:
Lloydminster Prayer Group. He will continue to serve as Director of the Indigenous Circle. Other:
Spirit fill their hearts and minds as they continue to fulfill the mission of the Lord! 3RD ANNUAL ST. PHILOMENA WALKING PILGRIMAGE: The 3rd annual St Philomena Walking Pilgrimage takes place in August leaving Yorkton on Aug 11th and arriving at Rama on Aug 14th. If you have any questions please email Dave Hudy at [email protected]. Our Lady of Peace Parish
Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours For Parish Secretary: Monday - Friday: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Office Hours For Fr. Doug: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he has sent me to bring good news to the poor.” Luke 4.18 July 4, 2021 - 14th 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 had 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 (Tuesday – Saturday) at Our Lady of Peace Church. Our daily mass schedule is as follows:
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Mass Intentions Mon., July 5 - Personal Intention Tues., July 6 – 6:30 pm (Facebook) - +Victor Tourand by Paulette Tourand Wed., July 7 - Funeral Liturgy for Barry Pethick Thurs., July 8 – 9:30 am (Facebook) - +Victor Tourand by Paulette Tourand Fri., July 9 – 9:30 am (Facebook) – Feast of Our Lady of Peace, our parish feast day - Frey Family by Geoff Frey Sat., July 10 – 9:30 am - +Victor Tourand by Paulette Tourand Sat. July 10 - 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, Meadow Lake) - People of God Sun., July 11 - 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God Sun., July 11 - 12:30 pm (St Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Sun., July 11 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen Lake) - People of God PILGRIMAGES AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE: The Pilgrimages at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine are as follows: Updated: Major Pilgrimage July 15-16 - Will be cancelled this year. Minor Pilgrimages – information about pilgrimages on Aug. 15 and Sept. 8 will be forthcoming. Fr Doug’s Holidays: Fr. Doug will be leaving for a short holiday break. He will be away following the July 11th liturgies and will return in time for the evening mass on July 21st at 6:30 pm. While he is away, Fr Kendrick Beler will be covering in case of an emergency. Please contact the Parish Office if you are in need of a priest (306) 236 5122. Deacon Bill Thibeault will provide leadership for the liturgies on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18 at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Meadow Lake and at St. Jude’s Parish, in Green Lake. We thank Deacon Bill in advance for his generosity. July 9, Our Lady of Peace Feast Day - Origins of Our Lady of Peace, Statue and Title: In the early 1500s in France, Jean de Joyeuse presented the statue as a wedding gift to his young bride, Françoise Voisins. The statue was known as the "Virgin of Joyeuse" and became a cherished family heirloom. In about 1588, Jean's grandson, Henri Joyeuse, joined the Capuchin Franciscans in Paris and brought the statue with him, where it remained for the next 200 years. With the olive branch in her hand and the Prince of Peace on her arm, the statue was called Notre Dame de Paix (Our Lady of Peace). In 1657, the Capuchin community erected a larger chapel to accommodate the growing number of faithful who sought her intercession. On July 9 that year, before a large crowd which included King Louis XIV, the papal nuncio to France blessed and solemnly enthroned the Virgin's statue. Pope Alexander VII would later designate this date for the Capuchin community to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Peace. During the French Revolution, which erupted in 1789, the Capuchins were driven from their monastery and they took the image with them to prevent its destruction by the rebels. When peace was restored in the land, the statue was brought out of hiding and entrusted to Peter Coudrin, a priest in Paris. In 1800, Coudrin and Henriette Aymer de Chevalerie became co-founders of a community of sisters, brothers and priests — the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary and the Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Coudrin gave the statue to Mother Aymer, who enshrined it in a convent chapel in the Picpus district of Paris on May 6, 1806. The figure of dark hardwood is 11 inches tall and is fashioned in the Renaissance style of the period. Mary is depicted as a dignified matron, with the Christ Child on her left arm and an olive branch in her right hand. The Christ child holds in his hands a cross and a globe. Today the feast of Our Lady of Peace is celebrated on July 9th except in the United States (Jan 24th) and El Salvador (Nov 21st). Scripture Insights – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – pg.264, 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: Ezekiel is the last of the major prophets, preaching in the period of the exile in Babylon (approximately 597 – 537 BC). In fact, he had already been taken captive to Babylon when he received his call. Ezekiel’s prophesies stand out from those of the other prophets. The visions he reports are especially vivid and surreal: the wheel within the wheel (1:15) and the four living creatures with faces like an ox, a lion, an eagle, and a human being (1:10). (These would later be associated with the four evangelists, Mark, Matthew, John, and Luke, respectively.) Finally, Ezekiel speaks in the first person, as though he is relating his conversation with God as it happens, whereas most other prophets repeat what God has told them: “Thus says the Lord . . . “ We do not hear the subject of his preaching in this passage. In general, he prophesied the further destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, an unpopular topic. When the Temple was destroyed in 587 BC, Ezekiel’s prophecy was fulfilled. The subject of his preaching, however, is not as important as the outcome. The Lord tells Ezekiel to preach so that “they shall know that a prophet has been among them.” Later in the prophecy, God tells Ezekiel: “They shall know that I, the Lord their God, am with them” (34:30). In the similarity of phrases, the reader can sense the close relationship between God and God’s prophet. In his hometown, Jesus faces similar issues. He must preach the good news whether people listen or not. Unlike Ezekiel, who expected a stubborn and rebellious people, Jesus is amazed and perplexed when people do not believe him. We readers, who have been following Mark’s story as Jesus touches and heals every kind of separation that people experience, from sin to illness to death, are also surprised. And yet, in spite of firm disbelief, Jesus is able to effect some healing for those who sought it. It is enough. He continues teaching in every town that will have him.
Reflections on Chapter 6 & 7 of the Catechetical Directory: In our last gathering, the Diocesan Commission for Evangelization and Catechesis reflected on Chapter Five (The Pedagogy of Faith) of the new Directory for Catechesis. Chapter Five contains and explores 3 themes: The divine pedagogy; Pedagogy in the faith of the Church/Criteria for the proclamation of the evangelical message; and Catechetical pedagogy This past Tuesday our Commission gathered, and we explored: Chapter 6 - The Catechism of the Catholic Church which contains the following themes: The Catechism of the Catholic Church; and The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Chapter 7 Methodology in Catechesis which contains the following themes: The relationship between content and method: Human Experience; Memory; Language; The Group; and Space. In Chapter 6, we were reminded that the Catechism is intended first for the pastors and then for the faithful, especially those who are catechists, as a resource, and a reference for sharing the faith. In par 184, we read, “The Catechism is ‘an official text of the Church’s Magisterium, which authoritatively gathers in a precise form, and in an organic synthesis the events and fundamental salvific truths which express the faith common to the People of God and which constituted the indispensable basic reference for catechesis.’ In par 186, we are told that the Catechism has as its first concern, “the unity of the Church in the one faith,’ and ‘cannot take specific cultural contexts into account.’” The document goes on to say that inculturation is an important consideration when we share the faith in different communities and among diverse peoples. As we shared on this Chapter, it became clear to us that the Catechism is a tool, a resource for us as we share faith, but it is not a document to be handed out to those who seek to become members of our faith community. It serves as a reminder and a guide to catechists, of all that is important, but it is critical that we develop an appropriate method for sharing faith with the people who seek to walk with us. Our presentation must fit the moment and the experience of the people. As we explored Chapter 7, we were reminded that our methods of catechesis must encourage and nurture an encounter of the individual with the Living God. While; the content of our faith has remained constant, the way we share our faith evolves and changes given our social and cultural context. Par 195 states that, “Catechesis does not have a single method, but is open to evaluating different methods, engaging in pedagogy and didactics and allowing itself to be guided by the Gospel necessary for recognizing the truth of human nature.” Various methods of sharing faith enable us to reach out to people of different ages, intellectual development, degree of ecclesial and spiritual maturity and many other personal experiences and circumstances. As we continued to read the chapter, we were reminded of how important it is to consider the experience of the individual. Jesus seeks, encounters, and welcomes people in their time and place. Jesus meets people where they are at. Jesus invites us to consider God’s love and how it might impact our life situation. Jesus used ordinary human experiences to point to and embrace divine realities. Par 200 says, “In order to make the Christian message intelligible, catechesis must value human experience, which persists as a primary form of mediation for getting to the truth of Revelation. In simple terms, we understand God in and through our human experience.” The Chapter talks about the importance of memory. While memorizing texts and information is a helpful way for us to learn, we must make sure to encourage people to explore and deepen their understanding of the information they have memorized. The capacity to recall information does not mean that we understand what we have memorized. Memorization enables us to participate in our rich liturgical history and to deepen our understanding of what is central to our faith, especially our sacred scriptures. We also talked about language and the importance of the language we use. We were reminded in par 204, “we do not believe in formulae, but in those realities they express, which faith allows us to touch…” The language we use in sharing faith can convey so much. Is the language we use helpful in expressing the key elements of our faith? When we use stories to share faith, people can enter the story at multiple levels, and stories are so easy to remember. We were also reminded of how important our community is in sharing faith. No one person captures the living dynamism of our community and our faith. If we are to share faith well, the engagement of community members is essential. Every member of the community is a Catechist! Finally, we looked at space and how important space is in communicating a message. The environment we use can help us or hinder us in expressing the mystery of God’s life and love. How we gather people and the images and symbols we use speak to people both consciously and unconsciously can enhance or detract from what we are sharing. It is important to think about where we gather and how we gather. These two chapters remind us that we have multiple sources and resources for sharing our faith. It is important to draw on all the resources at our disposal so that we can meet people where they are at! We were reminded there is a connection between content and method. The method or methods we use can determine the quality of our faith sharing and thus have a significant impact on the people who are seeking to know God and to become members of the Church. Letter of Saskatchewan Bishops: Following the announcement regarding the Marieval Residential School the Saskatchewan Bishops have written a letter which can be viewed at the following link: http://stbrieuxparish.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Catholic-Bishops-of-Saskatchewan-Marieval-letter.pdf What’s your Catholic IQ? Last bulletin’s question and answer: A word used in the Bible to mean “wanting strongly, without regard to the rights of others” is (c) covet. To covet means to want something so much that you are willing to commit a sin to get it. Coveting is a sin against both the ninth and tenth commandments. This week’s question: The seventh commandment forbids (a) shoplifting (b) vandalism (c) cheating (d) all of these. DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND MOST REV. STEPHEN HERO, BISHOP OF THE PRINCE ALBERT DIOCESE, LETTER OF THANKS www.padiocese.ca The Most Rev. Stephen Hero, Bishop of Prince Albert's Letter of Thanks in both English and French. 3RD ANNUAL ST. PHILOMENA WALKING PILGRIMAGE The 3rd annual St Philomena Walking Pilgrimage takes place in August leaving Yorkton on Aug 11th and arriving at Rama on Aug 14th. If you have any questions please email Dave Hudy at [email protected]. |
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March 2025
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