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Our Lady of Peace Parish
Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 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 “Praise the Lord who lifts up the needy.” Psalm 113 Refrain September 18, 2022 - 25th 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: Pat Bencharski Pastoral Council Chair: Doris Beaubien Mass Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon., Sept. 19 – No mass Tues., Sept. 20 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +M.T. Abraham by Swapna & Bijo Augustine Wed., Sept. 21 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - In Thanksgiving by Swapna & Bijo Augustine Thurs., Sept. 22 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace church & Facebook) - Mary McKay by Audrey Staruiala Fri., Sept. 23 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Marlene (Pickett) Sitter by Audrey Staruiala Sat., Sept. 24 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., Sept. 25 – 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Sept. 25 – 12:30 pm (St Jude Parish, Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Sept. 25 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – September 11: Meadow Lake $725.05 Green Lake $157.65 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for September – For the abolition of the death penalty: We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished in every country. Changes to Mass Times – Beginning October 1 there will be no Saturday night mass in Meadow Lake. The Mass Schedule for our Cluster will be as follows: Saturday 5:00 pm – Green Lake Sunday 10:00 am – Meadow Lake. Sunday 3:00 pm – Waterhen Lake (2nd and Last Sundays of the month) Father Doug elected to Saskatchewan Oblate District Leadership Team – With the selection of our OMI Lacombe Canada Provincial and Council complete, the Oblates across the country appointed their District Leadership Teams (think the work of a combined Finance and Pastoral Council). Fr. Mike Dechant, OMI was appointed the new Superior and Fr. Doug joins Fr. Bill Stang, OMI, Fr Joe Jacek, OMI, Darcie Lich, Gerry Weinkauf, Matt Sherry and Corrine Pambrin on the Team. The Team meets approximately every 6 – 8 weeks either in person or by Zoom. The complete list of meeting dates is yet to be determined. The whole of the Oblate District meets 4 times a year to deal with issues of concern. Our District gatherings are like family gatherings where we deal with business concerns and with celebrations of birthdays, anniversaries and engage in social time and of course prayer and reflection. The Oblates are trying to return to in-person meetings which had been suspended due to Covid concerns. As the Fall unfolds, the District Leadership will decide whether in person meetings are prudent. Ministry Sign – Up The need for helping hands is a universal need, whether in the home, at work, in the parish community or in the wider community. Organizations cannot survive without the faithful commitment of their members. In the Church people who busy themselves carrying out tasks on behalf of the Parish Community to make known the Gospel and in service of their brothers and sisters are known as ministers. What they do is called ministry. For our parish to maintain itself we need ministers and for our parish community to grow we need faithful committed ministers. Often in a parish, once a person starts to do something it is often assumed that they will do that task, that ministry for life. Some folks are okay with that, and some are not. This week we are asking you to consider your gifts and your abilities and where you are at in your life, and we are asking you to make a commitment to a ministry within our parish community. I am asking that people pay special attention to our need for Pastoral Council members. Please complete the forms as soon as possible and return them to the Parish Office. Again, our parish cannot survive or grow without your faithful commitments. Please be as generous as you can. We ask everyone to sign up. Please do not assume that since you have been doing a ministry in the past that we will simply include you in our lists. We need everyone to sign up and make a commitment for one year. We do not want to assume your generosity or take you for granted. Thanks for all you do for Our Lady of Peace Parish. Outdoor and Indoor Work Bee – As you have probably noticed the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are falling. It is time for us to do a little work in our parish. A little window cleaning, trash pick-up and some landscaping are on the agenda. Weather permitting there will be a fall outdoor Work Bee, October 1 starting at 10:00 AM. Sacramental Preparation – If your child has not yet prepared for and celebrated the sacrament of reconciliation, please register your child by completing the registration forms now available. You will be required to take part in a parent meeting where you will receive materials for the preparation and formation of your child. The Church reminds us that parents are the first teachers of their children and bear the responsibility for preparing their children for the celebration of the sacraments. It is also imperative that the parents and the children physically take part in the Sunday liturgy as frequently as possible. On the one hand they belong to this faith community and on the other they will learn more about Jesus Christ and their faith by taking part in the faith life of the community. Your Prayers Please – Father Fahlman has notified us that Paul Thevenot, brother of Bishop Emeritus Albert Thevenot, passed away September 10. Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Paul Thevenot as well as Bishop Thevenot and his family. Catechetical Sunday – This Sunday we celebrate Catechetical Sunday. The theme is “This is My Body Given for You”. This Sunday is a reminder to all of us of how important it is to share our faith with others. In a special way it is a time to acknowledge the work being done to share our faith with interested adults, our children. It is also a time to recognize the importance of preparing our children for the celebration of the sacraments. Queen Elizabeth’s Death – Queen Elizabeth passed away September 8 at her summer home in Balmoral, Scotland. Her funeral will be held on September 19 at Westminster Abbey in London. The following prayer is for the repose of HM The Queen: Almighty God, you are the author and sustainer of all human life; grant that your servant, Elizabeth our Queen, whom you granted a long and happy reign as Monarch of these lands may be forgiven her sins and rewarded with that eternal life promised to all those born again in the water of baptism and power of your Spirit. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit God, forever and ever. Amen Eternal rest, grant to her O Lord and let Perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen Scripture Insights – Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2022: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2020, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 338.
Synod Update – Walking Together The Pastoral Council and the Synod Committee met and discussed The Final Report from the Diocese (available in English and French on our website at the Synod Page https://www.padiocese.calsynod2023) and our parish report. We have selected Points 1 and 4 as our priorities for the coming year. If you have any thoughts or ideas, please be in touch with the Parish Office or Fr. Doug. The prayer and consultation that took place during this diocesan phase identified six main areas or priorities for our parishes and institutions. These were condensed in the conclusion of the report but are not limited to:
Dates to Remember – Fr. Doug and various members of the Parish/Diocese are involved in the following meetings: October 1 – Meeting of the Diocesan Commission for Evangelization and Catechesis in Prince Albert October 3rd – 6th – Clergy of the Diocese of Prince Albert meet in Waskesiu for our Study Days. It is an opportunity for us to meet and discuss pastoral issues of concern for the Diocese and for ourselves as faith leaders in the Church. October 11/12 – Fr. Doug in Saskatoon for Oblate Meetings October 24-27 – Fr. Doug in Saskatoon for Oblate Community/Study Days Saturday, October 29 – Meeting of the Diocesan Pastoral Council – all members of the Diocese are invited. Saturday, November 5 – Meeting of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission in Prince Albert Indigenous Pastoral and Lay Leader Ministry Education Indigenous Pastoral and Lay Leader Ministry Education is an online continuing education program led by teams of Indigenous and non-Indigenous instructors. The program is jointly sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon, St. Thomas More College and the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. This educational opportunity is open to anyone who is interested in learning. Participants completing all four courses will earn an Indigenous Pastoral & Lay Leader Ministry Certificate. You can register now for the Fall Course 1 (Introduction to First Nations Studies) – Tuesdays, Sept. 20 to Nov. 15, 2022; 4:15-5:30 pm. The cost for each course is $200.00. Please talk to Fr. Doug if you would like to take the course and need some assistance. Register and find reflections from previous program participants at https://rcdos.ca/ministries-services/indigenous-ministry-2/indigenous-ministry-education/ Registration Link: http://rcdos.ca/ministries-services/indigenous-ministry-2/indigenous-ministry-education/ DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND World Youth Day – Are you thinking about going to the World Youth Day in 2023? Come join young people from around the world as we gather together with our spiritual father, Pope Francis. July 24 - August 7, 2023. Pilgrimage sites may include Lourdes, France, Spain, Fatima, and will conclude with 6 days in Lisbon leading up to a final Mass with Pope Francis. Deadline to register with our group is September 15 and we will have our first informational group meeting on September 25th in Prince Albert from 2:00 – 4:00 pm in the Cathedral Basement. Please contact Fr. Travis Myrheim to register. Email: [email protected] Text: 3069602627 Catholic Health Association – If you are interested in the well being of the human person you may be interested in the Annual Catholic Health Conference. On October 27 – 28 in Saskatoon the Conference entitled “Hospitality: The Link That Builds Community”, will feature various speakers and information that help us to appreciate the need to look at our health as more than a physical reality. For further information please check out the following link: https://www.queenshouse.org/chasconvention2022/ Please pray for our bishop, Bishop Stephen Hero, as he attends Bishop’s Training in Rome. The newly appointed bishops of the Church gather in Rome for several days of training, information sharing, prayer and visiting to help prepare them for the work of Leadership. Bishops from around the world gather, meet one another and learn together how to best exercise leadership in a changing world and Church. AMMI LACOMBE CANADA MAMI – Helping the People of Pakistan – The Missionary Association of OMI Lacombe Canada is encouraging us to think about the people of Pakistan. The monsoon rains which are necessary for the country and the growth of crops have come this year in abundance. Television and Internet news articles and pictures document the damage that has been done and continues to unfold in the country. Can you help us, help the people of Pakistan? Whatever you can offer will make a difference. You can donate on-line through our website: www.omilacombe.ca/mami/donations; (Once you click on the “One Time Gift” button, there is a “Designate my Donation to” box after you enter your name and address. Please indicate Pakistan.) E-transfer to [email protected]; Call our office directly 1-866-432-6264; or send a cheque payable to AMMI Lacombe Canada MAMI and mail to 601 Taylor Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0C9 with a note indicating the donation is intended for Pakistan. Our Lady of Peace Parish
Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 “I will get up and go to my Father.” Psalm 51 Refrain September 11, 2022 - 24th 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: Pat Bencharski Pastoral Council Chair: Doris Beaubien Masse Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon., Sept. 12 – No mass Tues., Sept. 13 – No mass Wed., Sept. 14 – No mass Thurs., Sept. 15 – No mass Fri., Sept. 16 – No mass Sat., Sept. 17 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., Sept. 18 – 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Sept. 18 – 12:30 pm (St Jude Parish, Green Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – September 4: Meadow Lake $1365.00 Green Lake $481.80 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for September – For the abolition of the death penalty: We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished in every country. Father Maurice Fiolleau has informed us of the death of Hilary Fahlman, the father of our Chancellor Father Michael Fahlman. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Father Maurice Fiolleau sent the following information today. In Nigeria the village of about 3000 people, where Fr. Frederick Akah comes from was attacked and many people were brutally killed including his brother-in-law, John. Please pray for Fr. Frederick and for his family, especially his sister and her children and for the repose of the soul of his brother John. Grandparents Day – We celebrate Grandparents Day today. Attached to the bulletin is a letter from Bishop Stephen Hero about honoring elders and grandparents. Here are 5 ways to celebrate our grandparents and elders: 1. Make a photograph craft – grandparents and elders love photos of their favourite kids, so incorporate pictures into a project. 2. Interview grandparents and elders – kids will be fascinated to learn what life was like back in the day. 3. Make a special recipe or do a craft together – spending time together is a great idea. 4. Offer thoughtful services – make a coupon book of things kids can do for grandparents and elders. 5. Give or send a homemade card. Ministry Sign – Up The need for helping hands is a universal need, whether in the home, at work, in the parish community or in the wider community. Organizations cannot survive without the faithful commitment of its members. In the Church people who busy themselves carrying out tasks on behalf of the Parish Community in order to make known the Gospel and in service of their brothers and sisters are known as ministers. What they do is called ministry. For our parish to maintain itself we need ministers and for our parish community to grow we need faithful committed ministers. Often in a parish, once a person starts to do something it is often assumed that they will do that task, that ministry for life. Some folks are okay with that, and some are not. This Sunday we are asking you to consider your gifts and your abilities and where you are at in your life, and we are asking you to make a commitment to a ministry within our parish community. I am asking that people pay special attention to our need for Pastoral Council members. Please complete the forms as soon as possible and return them to the Parish Office. Again, our parish cannot survive or grow without your faithful commitments. Please be as generous as you can. We ask everyone to sign up. Please do not assume that since you have been doing a ministry in the past that we will simply include you in our lists. We need everyone to sign up and make a commitment for one year. We do not want to assume your generosity or take you for granted. Thanks for all you do for Our Lady of Peace Parish. Sacramental Preparation – Provincial and Diocesan guidelines had encouraged us to exercise caution re: our liturgies and our parish gatherings. As a result of the caution few people had come forward to ask that their children prepare for the sacraments of reconciliation, confirmation and first communion. Beginning this year, we will be preparing the children to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation. We will also ask them to take part in the catechetical program which supports the preparation for the sacrament. Children must prepare for and celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation before they begin their preparation for confirmation and first communion. If your child has not yet prepared for and celebrated the sacrament of reconciliation, please register your child by completing the registration forms which will be available starting September 6. You will be required to take part in a parent meeting where you will receive materials for the preparation and formation of your child. The Church reminds us that parents are the first teachers of their children and bear the responsibility for preparing their children for the celebration of the sacraments. It is also imperative that the parents and the children physically take part in the Sunday liturgy as frequently as possible. On the one hand they belong to this faith community and on the other they will learn more about Jesus Christ and their faith by taking part in the faith life of the community. November 1 – All Saints Day – Bishop Stephen Hero will visit the communities of St. Jude’s in Green Lake and Our Lady of Peace in Meadow Lake. While there is still some planning to do it is our hope to have a prayer, some food and some visiting at Green Lake at 11:30 or so. Bishop will then come to Our Lady of Peace, and we will have a sung evening prayer at 5:30 followed by potluck supper and the opportunity to visit with Bishop Stephen and receive his blessing. Plans for the Bishop to meet and pray with the people of Our Lady of the Smile at Waterhen Lake are in process. Introducing our New Youth Director: Adam Rieger has been hired as the diocese’s full-time Youth and Young Adult Director as of September 6, 2022. Adam is bilingual, plays guitar, enjoys singing, the outdoors and playing hockey. He has experience working with youth in parishes and Catholic schools. He will reside in Prince Albert and have an office in the Pastoral Center. His contact information is 306-922-4747 ext. 232 or email at [email protected] Your Prayers Please - Please pray for our brothers and sisters at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon who are struggling to deal with the tragedy that has unfolded within their communities! Scripture Insights – Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2022: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2020, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 330.
Synod Update – Walking Together The Final Report from the diocesan phase of the Synod is now available in English and French on our website at the Synod Page https://www.padiocese.calsynod2023. The prayer and consultation that took place during this diocesan phase identified six main areas or priorities for our parishes and institutions. These were condensed in the conclusion of the report but are not limited to:
As a way of moving forward together, each parish will reflect on the Final Report and then we will be invited to prayerfully make some choices. All parishes will be expected to choose two of the initiatives to focus on in the 2022-2023 pastoral year. We will submit these choices to the Diocese and then we will consider our choices at the Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting on October 29th in Prince Albert. This is a new opportunity for us in our Meadow Lake Cluster and in our individual parishes. Meeting Dates to Remember – Fr. Doug and various members of the Parish are involved in the following meetings: October 1 – Meeting of the Diocesan Commission for Evangelization and Catechesis October 3rd – 6th – Clergy of the Diocese of Prince Albert meet in Waskesiu for our Study Days. It is an opportunity for us to meet and discuss pastoral issues of concern for the Diocese and for ourselves as faith leaders in the Church. Saturday, October 29 – Meeting of the Diocesan Pastoral Council – all members of the Diocese are invited. Saturday, November 5 – Meeting of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission in Prince Albert Indigenous Pastoral and Lay Leader Ministry Education Indigenous Pastoral and Lay Leader Ministry Education is an online continuing education program led by teams of Indigenous and non-Indigenous instructors. The program is jointly sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon, St. Thomas More College and the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. This educational opportunity is open to anyone who is interested in learning. Participants completing all four courses will earn an Indigenous Pastoral & Lay Leader Ministry Certificate. The following is the schedule for the courses being offered by Zoom for 2022 and 2023: Course Offered on Tuesdays 4:15-5:30 SK Introduction to First Nations Studies Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15 2022 Indigenous-Settler Relationship Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar 7 2023 Introduction to Contemporary Effects of Colonization I: Social Justice Mar 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 2023 Introduction to Reconciliation: The Church and Indigenous Peoples Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 2023 You can register now for the Fall Course 1 (Introduction to First Nations Studies) – Tuesdays, Sept. 20 to Nov. 15, 2022; 4:15-5:30 pm. The cost for each course is $200.00. Please talk to Fr. Doug if you would like to take the course and need some assistance. Register and find reflections from previous program participants at https://rcdos.ca/ministries-services/indigenous-ministry-2/indigenous-ministry-education/ Registration Link: http://rcdos.ca/ministries-services/indigenous-ministry-2/indigenous-ministry-education/ DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND World Youth Day – Are you thinking about going to the World Youth Day in 2023? Come join young people from around the world as we gather together with our spiritual father, Pope Francis. July 24 - August 7, 2023. Pilgrimage sites may include Lourdes, France, Spain, Fatima, and will conclude with 6 days in Lisbon leading up to a final Mass with Pope Francis. Deadline to register with our group is September 15 and we will have our first informational group meeting on September 25th in Prince Albert from 2:00 – 4:00 pm in the Cathedral Basement. Please contact Fr. Travis Myrheim to register. Email: [email protected] Text: 3069602627 Our Lady of Peace Parish
Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 “Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.” Psalm 90 Refrain September 4, 2022 23rd 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: Pat Bencharski Pastoral Council Chair: Doris Beaubien Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon., Sept. 5 – No mass No mass Tues., Sept. 6 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) For the parishioners by Carmelita Cameron Wed., Sept. 7 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) +Leslie Morgenstern by Val & Marty Bishop Thurs., Sept. 8 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) +Lawrence & Therese Bishop by Val & Marty Bishop Fri., Sept. 9 – No mass No mass Sat., Sept. 10 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) For Irene’s health by Family & Friends Sun., Sept. 11 – 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) People of God Sun., Sept. 11 – 12:30 pm (St Jude Parish, Green Lake) People of God Sun., Sept. 11 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake) People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – August 28: Meadow Lake $1310.75 Green Lake $317.05 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for September – For the abolition of the death penalty: We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished in every country. Sisters of the Precious Blood – As you may or may not know the Sisters of the Precious Blood had a monastery in Regina. They arrived in Regina in 1933 and have served the people of Saskatchewan with their prayer and their work. The Sisters provided hosts for use at Eucharistic Celebrations across Saskatchewan. The Sisters are closing this monastery due to the aging sisters and the lack of vocations. Hosts will be available for the monastery in Calgary or the monastery in Hamilton. Please pray for the Sisters and let us join in giving thanks for their prayer and their work over the years. Sacramental Preparation – Provincial and Diocesan guidelines had encouraged us to exercise caution re: our liturgies and our parish gatherings. As a result of the caution few people had come forward to ask that their children prepare for the sacraments of reconciliation, confirmation and first communion. Beginning this year, we will be preparing the children to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation. We will also ask them to take part in the catechetical program which supports the preparation for the sacrament. Children must prepare for and celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation before they begin their preparation for confirmation and first communion. If your child has not yet prepared for and celebrated the sacrament of reconciliation, please register your child by completing the registration forms which will be available starting September 6. You will be required to take part in a parent meeting where you will receive materials for the preparation and formation of your child. The Church reminds us that parents are the first teachers of their children and bear the responsibility for preparing their children for the celebration of the sacraments. It is also imperative that the parents and the children physically take part in the Sunday liturgy as frequently as possible. On the one hand they belong to this faith community and on the other they will learn more about Jesus Christ and their faith by taking part in the faith life of the community. The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8) St. Laurent Shrine: 6:00 - 7:00 pm - - Priests Available for Individual Confessions (Grotto) 6:30 – 7:00 pm - - Marian Prayer, Rosary 7:00 - 8:30 pm - - Celebration of Eucharist, Candlelight Procession (Please bring a long-stemmed rose to present to Mary before Mass) 8:30 pm - - - - - - -Birthday Cake and Coffee (Food Booth) (For more details go to www.padiocese.ca/stlaurentshrine or www.saintlaurentshrine.com ) Donations to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine greatly appreciated. Scripture Insights – Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2022: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2020, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 324.
Synod Update – Walking Together The Final Report from the diocesan phase of the Synod is now available in English and French on our website at the Synod Page https://www.padiocese.calsynod2023. The prayer and consultation that took place during this diocesan phase identified six main areas or priorities for our parishes and institutions. These were condensed in the conclusion of the report but are not limited to:
As a way of moving forward together, each parish will reflect on the Final Report and then we will be invited to prayerfully make some choices. All parishes will be expected to choose two of the initiatives to focus on in the 2022-2023 pastoral year. We will submit these choices to the Diocese and then we will consider our choices at the Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting on October 29th in Prince Albert. This is a new opportunity for us in our Meadow Lake Cluster and in our individual parishes. Indigenous Pastoral and Lay Leader Ministry Education Indigenous Pastoral and Lay Leader Ministry Education is an online continuing education program led by teams of Indigenous and non-Indigenous instructors. The program is jointly sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon, St. Thomas More College and the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. This educational opportunity is open to anyone who is interested in learning. Participants completing all four courses will earn an Indigenous Pastoral & Lay Leader Ministry Certificate. The following is the schedule for the courses being offered by Zoom for 2022 and 2023: Course Offered Tuesdays 4:15-5:30 SK Introduction to First Nations Studies Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15 2022 Indigenous-Settler Relationship Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar 7 2023 Introduction to Contemporary Effects of Colonization I: Social Justice Mar 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 2023 Introduction to Reconciliation: The Church and Indigenous Peoples Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 2023 You can register now for the Fall Course 1 (Introduction to First Nations Studies) – Tuesdays, Sept. 20 to Nov. 15, 2022; 4:15-5:30 pm. The cost for each course is $200.00. Please talk to Fr. Doug if you would like to take the course and need some assistance. Register and find reflections from previous program participants at https://rcdos.ca/ministries-services/indigenous-ministry-2/indigenous-ministry-education/ Registration Link: http://rcdos.ca/ministries-services/indigenous-ministry-2/indigenous-ministry-education/ DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND World Youth Day – Are you thinking about going to the World Youth Day in 2023? Come join young people from around the world as we gather together with our spiritual father, Pope Francis. July 24 - August 7, 2023. Pilgrimage sites may include Lourdes, France, Spain, Fatima, and will conclude with 6 days in Lisbon leading up to a final Mass with Pope Francis. Deadline to register with our group is September 15 and we will have our first informational group meeting on September 18th in Prince Albert from 2:00 – 4:00 pm in the Cathedral Basement. Please contact Fr. Travis Myrheim to register. Email: [email protected] Text: 3069602627 20 New Cardinals in the Church - On August 27th Pope Francis appointed 20 new cardinals. When we look at the composition of the College of Cardinals, we discover that they represent 89 different countries. Previously most of the Cardinals were from Europe. Under the leadership of Pope Francis, the College of Cardinals is slowly becoming more representative of the Universal Church. Since 2013, when Pope Francis assumed leadership of the Catholic Church the percentage of cardinals from Europe has dropped from 52% to 40%. Meanwhile cardinals representing the region of Asia have increased from 9% to 17%, the African Region 9% to 12% and the Latin American Region 16% to 18%. At the present time there are 4 Cardinals from Canada. In his comments to the Cardinals, Pope Francis reminded the newly appointed cardinals that they are to love the Church, to contemplate the mystery of Christ’s life, to proclaim the Gospel to all peoples, and they are to serve all people. Pope Francis invited the cardinals to nurture the virtues of humility, meekness and charity. From August 28-30 Pope Francis gathered all the cardinals to a meeting in Rome. They discussed many issues within the Church. The Cardinals were divided into small language groups (English, Spanish, French and Italian) so that they could have a free exchange of ideas. One of the key items of discussion was the new document, Praedicate Evangelium which was issued by Pope Francis and reorganizes the structures of the Vatican Offices which serve the universal Church. The theme of Synodality was also discussed at the meeting and it was practiced at the meeting. People spoke and people listened. The speaking and listening were in light of what might the Holy Spirit be asking of us at this moment in our history as Church. This practice of speaking and listening, of Synodality, is rooted in the life of the early Church and can be seen in the Acts of the Apostles and in the New Testament Letters. Information taken and adapted from the National Catholic Reporter |
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