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8/14/2022 0 Comments

August 14th, 2022 - 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time

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: olpsecretary@sasktel.net Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@sasktel.net
Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake
Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/
Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5  
 
“Lord, make haste to help me!” Psalm 40 Refrain
 
 
August 14, 2022 - 20th 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., Aug. 15 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For those suffering from debilitating diseases by Sandra Senga

Tues., Aug. 16 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For those living with chronic illness by Sandra Senga

Wed., Aug. 17 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For health of family and friends by Sandra Senga

Thurs., Aug. 18 - No mass

Fri., Aug. 19 - No mass

Sat., Aug. 20 – 7:00 pm – (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake) - People of God

Sun., Aug. 21 – 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God

Sun., Aug. 21 – 12:30 pm (St Jude Parish, Green Lake) - People of God

Sun., Aug. 21 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake) - People of God

 
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
    
  1. Please reserve November 1st on your calendars.
  2. August 13 – St. Walburg Youth and Parent Day – 10:00 – 4:00 pm – A wonderful opportunity
  3. Saturday, August 27th – from Noon till 8:00 pm - Day of Prayer and Healing, Waterhen Lake.
  4. Fr. Doug will be out of the Office for the week of August 15th – 20th!
 
Sunday Collection – August 7:  Meadow Lake $1030.75      Green Lake $206.40
 
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for August – For Small Businesses:  We pray for small and medium sized businesses; in the midst of economic and social crisis, may they find ways to continue operating, and serving their communities.
 
Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake - Day of Prayer and Healing – On Saturday, August 27, from 12:00 – 8:00 pm, Indigenous and Metis Peoples from the area are invited to come to Waterhen (School Gym) for a time of prayer. Emeritus Bishop Albert Thevenot, M. Afr., Emeritus Archbishop Sylvain Lavoie, OMI and I, Fr. Doug Jeffrey, OMI will be available to pray with and for people or to just listen and visit. We will also be available to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation and/or the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. We will have some traditional practices – the lighting of the fire, smudging, drumming along with the rosary, an evening prayer, some gospel singing and other prayer rituals as the day unfolds. We will also have some snacks and refreshments and an evening meal of chili/stew and Bannock. This day is the result of our listening to the people of our community as they spoke of their needs, and it has been prepared and organized by the people of the community. Please pray for us as we gather as the Body of Christ, intent on living out our mission of love and forgiveness as shared with us in and through the Holy Spirit!
 
Scripture Insights – Twentieth 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. 304. 
 
  • Paul says with conviction that he and his community are surrounded by a “great cloud of witnesses” (Heb 12:1). Our community today is surrounded by that same great cloud of witnesses, faithful people across time who strove to live holy lives. Some are canonized as saints. Others carried names and stories the greater Church will never know. No one lived perfectly – and that’s not the point. Instead, the great cloud of witnesses offers example after example of how to keep striving for holiness and growing in relationship with Christ.
  • Who is part of your great cloud of witnesses? What saints, living and dead, inspire you to love and serve? These are the shoulders on which we stand as Christians today. May their witness inspire us to “run the race that lies before us” (Heb 12:1), all the while keeping our eyes fixed on Christ.
  • Jesus did not come to “establish peace . . . but rather division” (Lk 12:51). The race we are called to run is not easy. Being a witness to Christ means standing up to injustices and speaking truth to power.
 
Notes from the recent Finance Council Meeting
The Finance Council met on Wednesday afternoon, and we discussed the following items. We reviewed our Financial Statements and noted that our Sunday collections are on track with what we budgeted for the first half of the year. Our income is almost keeping pace with our expenses. We noted that our power and energy costs are higher than we projected. In early September, when people have returned from their summer vacations, Fr. Doug will give an update to the parish of our Financial Situation.
We expressed our appreciation for the people who support the parish so generously and we expressed our appreciation for the people who made the Garage Sale possible and a success!
We made the followings decisions:
  1. To purchase two furnaces for the Parish Hall – scheduled for September
  2. At the present time the sump pumps in the Church drain into the sewer line. When they shut down, they draw the water out of the traps in our sinks. Sewer gas then enters the Parish Office. To stop this from happening changes to the system will allow them to empty directly outside.
  3. To contact the City of Meadow Lake regarding the sewer smell by the rectory/east side of Church
  4. To install posts and chain across the south entrance of the parking lot
  5. To explore a “Plate pick-up style Fall Supper”
  6. To ask for volunteers to clean the eave troughs on the Parish Hall as they are full of debris
 
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: sacredheart.rector@gmail.com Text: 3069602627
 
Aid to Ukraine: Please help the Missionary Oblates help the people of Ukraine.  You can donate on-line through our website: www.omilacombe.ca/mami/donations ;   E-transfer to lacombemami@sasktel.net. Call our office directly 1-866-432-6264; send a cheque payable to AMMI Lacombe Canada MAMI or bring to Parish Office. Mail to 601 Taylor Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0C9.  Income tax receipts are available for all donations. 
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8/5/2022 0 Comments

August 7, 2022 - 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time

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 10am-12:00 and 1-4:00 pm
Office Phone:  306-236-5122 
Cell Phone: 306-304-7271

Parish Email: olpsecretary@sasktel.net Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@sasktel.net
Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake
Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/
Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5  
  
“Blessed the people the Lord has chosen as his heritage.”
Psalm 33 Refrain
 
August 7, 2022 - 19th 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., Aug. 8 – No mass
 
Tues., Aug. 9 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Souls in Purgatory by Carmelita Cameron

Wed., Aug. 10 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Irene Caplette by Theresa Tourand

Thurs., Aug. 11 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Wegwitz, Lepage & Cameron Families by Carmelita Cameron

Fri., Aug. 12 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God

Sat., Aug. 13 – 7:00 pm – (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake) - People of God

Sun., Aug. 14 – 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God

Sun., Aug. 14 – 12:30 pm (St Jude Parish, Green Lake) - People of God

 
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
    
  1. Please reserve November 1st on your calendars.
  2. August 13 – St. Walburg Youth and Parent Day – 10:00 – 4:00 pm – A wonderful opportunity
  3. Saturday, August 28th – from Noon till 8:00 pm - Day of Prayer and Healing, Waterhen Lake.
  4. Fr. Doug will be out of the Office for the week of August 15th – 20th!
 

 
Sunday Collection – July 31:  Meadow Lake $926.00           Green Lake $150.65.
 
Rick Roth – a parishioner at Our Lady of Peace who offered his gifts to the Choir, KofC, and Parish Council and to various other Ministries has moved to Wilkie, SK. We thank Rick for his contributions to the parish, his friendship and his faith and we assure him of our prayers as he deals with his declining health. May the Spirit of the Lord be upon you, blessing you and granting you peace!
 
Fr. Doug’s Retreat for Sisters (Mississauga, ON) – As you know I recently preached an 8-day retreat for a group of about 30 sisters from various religious communities who live and work in Southern Ontario. The theme was Prayer. I used the Gospel of St. Luke and the Synod dynamics of Listening, Participation and Mission to inform the reflections I offered. Each day had its own theme. The themes included: Welcoming, Being Shaped, Action, Personal Relationship, Suffering, Resurrection and New life and Receiving and Giving Thanks. The themes were developed in the two 45-minute daily conferences and in the extended homily that I offered during the daily mass. We had some activities in the evenings including Adoration, Taize Prayer, Reconciliation and on the last night we watched an inspirational movie. We celebrated mass every day and the sisters had the opportunity to chat with me for 30 minutes or so during the retreat. Just before the end of the retreat we celebrated the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at the daily mass. The setting and the facilities were beautiful, the food was amazing, and the sisters were great examples of faith in action. All in all, it was a wonderful experience and I walked away with a sense of gratitude for what God was doing among us. A bonus was the discovery that some of the sisters had roots in Saskatchewan. 😊
 
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for August – For Small Businesses:  We pray for small and medium sized businesses; in the midst of economic and social crisis, may they find ways to continue operating, and serving their communities.
 
Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake - Day of Prayer and Healing – On Saturday, August 27, from 12:00 – 8:00 pm, Indigenous and Metis Peoples from the area are invited to come to Waterhen (School Gym) for a time of prayer. Emeritus Bishop Albert Thevenot, M. Afr., Emeritus Archbishop Sylvain Lavoie, OMI and I, Fr. Doug Jeffrey, OMI will be available to pray with and for people or to just listen and visit. We will also be available to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation and/or the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. We will have some traditional practices – the lighting of the fire, smudging, drumming along with the rosary, an evening prayer, some gospel singing and other prayer rituals as the day unfolds. We will also have some snacks and refreshments and an evening meal of chili/stew and Bannock. This day is the result of our listening to the people of our community as they spoke of their needs, and it has been prepared and organized by the people of the community. Please pray for us as we gather as the Body of Christ, intent on living out our mission of love and forgiveness as shared with us in and through the Holy Spirit!
 
Scripture Insights – Nineteenth 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. 298. 
 
  • We have an “inexhaustible treasure” waiting for us in heaven (Lk 12:33). How can we prepare our hearts today to receive such a great gift? Jesus calls his little flock – of which each of us is a member – to be ready. We can prepare by serving others with love. Give alms. Volunteer your time at a food shelf. Practice patience with your family. Even little actions help ready our hearts for God’s great coming.
  • Much is required of the person entrusted with much. How will this challenge impact your daily life this week?
  • Paul offers one definition of faith in today’s second reading when he says, “Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen” (Heb 11:1). What does faith mean to you? Faith goes beyond any one definition and even beyond words. Faith is complex, soaked with mystery. Yet we also follow in a long lineage of faithful people like Abraham and Sarah. What commonalities might we share with our ancestors in the faith? How is our faith today different in our unique time and place?

DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND

Youth Gathering – St. Walburg Parish is hosting a Youth & Parents Program on Saturday, Aug. 13th from 10:00 – 4:00. Registration begins at 9:30 am. Some of the day’s events include games/mass/ lunch/sharing of talents/ spiritual talk/Christian movie. For further details or to register contact Fr. Peter Nnanga at 306-344-7867 or Fr. Peter Passe at 306-441-9985.
 
Aid to Ukraine: Please help the Missionary Oblates help the people of Ukraine.  You can donate on-line through our website: www.omilacombe.ca/mami/donations ;   E-transfer to lacombemami@sasktel.net. Call our office directly 1-866-432-6264; send a cheque payable to AMMI Lacombe Canada MAMI or bring to Parish Office. Mail to 601 Taylor Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0C9.  Income tax receipts are available for all donations. 

 
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7/29/2022 0 Comments

July 31st, 2022

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 10am-12:00 and 1-4:00 pm

Office Phone:  306-236-5122 
Cell Phone: 306-304-7271
Parish Email: olpsecretary@sasktel.net Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@sasktel.net
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
 
July 31, 2022 - 18th 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., Aug. 1 – No mass
 
Tues., Aug. 2 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God

Wed., Aug. 3 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God

Thurs., Aug. 4 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Violet Ollenberger by Theresa Tourand

Fri., Aug. 5 – Funeral for Elizabeth Starr (Green Lake)

Sat. Aug. 6 –  Funeral for Flora Laliberte (Green Lake)  

 
Sat., Aug. 6 – 7:00 pm – (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake) - People of God

Sun., Aug. 7 – 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God

Sun., Aug. 7 – 12:30 pm (St Jude Parish, Green Lake) - People of God

 
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
       1.   Come & Go Tea for Mary Smith’s 90th birthday on Saturday, July 30 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm in the parish hall. Please come help her celebrate.
  1. Please reserve November 1st on your calendars.
  2. The secretary will not be in the office this coming week August 2-5th inclusive.
 
Sunday Collection – July 24:  Meadow Lake $1582.00         Green Lake $289.30
 
Remembering: We ask you to remember in your prayers +Anna Tourand and her family. Anna’s funeral was held on July 27, 2022. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
 
A Special Thank You to Deacon Bill Thibeault (and Lorraine) and to the lay presiders in Meadow Lake – Margaret Alger, Don Campbell, Judy Barker and Rhea Scherr and in Green Lake – Dan Martian for leading our prayer services while Father Doug was away.
 
Parish Lawn Mower – As you may have noticed our lawn tractor has been functioning with the assistance of duct tape, wire and prayer and sometimes even that is barely enough. It is time for a new tractor. We have purchased a new tractor that should keep us going for a long time into the future. A huge word of thanks to all those who made this lawn tractor purchase possible through your knowledge and wisdom and generosity. If you would like to make a special donation to the purchase of the tractor in addition to your regular Sunday donation just note on your cheque “Tractor purchase”. Again, thanks to all of you for helping us to maintain our facilities and properties! We continue to receive positive comments about our buildings and grounds,   and this is because of your kindness!
 
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for August – For Small Businesses:  We pray for small and medium sized businesses; in the midst of economic and social crisis, may they find ways to continue operating, and serving their communities.
 
Scripture Insights – Eighteenth 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. 290. 
 
  • The rich man became a slave to his possessions. Who is demanding the rich man’s life? His harvest, his larger and larger barns, his stuff – all his stuff? The man thought the more he accumulated, the more he would gain in esteem and status. Instead, the more the man accumulated, the more weighed down he became. He is less nimble and less able to move toward what actually matters. What a poor, rich man – all the things he thought would sustain him have instead taken his life.
  • Discipleship and wealth do not mix. Today’s readings present a challenging message to those of us living comfortable, privileged lives. “All things are vanity,” we hear from Ecclesiastes (1:2). It can be so easy to seek security in our assets: a comfortable home, a well-paying job, hefty savings for retirement. None of these are inherently bad – but they are not what will gain us eternal life.
  • Encourage parishioners to think of ways they can be more generous this week. In what areas of their lives do they need to lean on the generosity of others?
 
DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND
Youth Gathering – St. Walburg  Parish  is hosting a Youth & Parents Program on Saturday, Aug. 13th  from 10:00 – 4:00. Registration begins at 9:30 am. Some of the day’s events include games/ mass/ lunch/sharing of talents/ spiritual talk/Christian movie. For further details or to register contact Fr. Peter Nnanga at  306-344-7867 or Fr. Peter Passe at 306-441-9985

St. Philomena Pilgrimage - Each year the Archdiocese of Regina sponsors the St. Philomena Walking Pilgrimage (Aug 11-14) from Yorkton, SK. to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes at Rama, SK. The registration fee is $70.00 and the deadline is Aug. 4th). You walk and support vehicles bring your supplies. Talk to Theresa Rodrigue or get information at: https://www.stphilomena.ca/home.
​

Aid to Ukraine: Please help the Missionary Oblates help the people of Ukraine.  You can donate on-line through our website: www.omilacombe.ca/mami/donations ;   E-transfer to lacombemami@sasktel.net. Call our office directly 1-866-432-6264; send a cheque payable to AMMI Lacombe Canada MAMI or bring to Parish Office. Mail to 601 Taylor Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0C9.  Income tax receipts are available for all donations.  
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7/28/2022 0 Comments

July 24th, 2022

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 10am-12:00 and 1-4:00 pm

Office Phone:  306-236-5122 
Cell Phone: 306-304-7271
Parish Email: olpsecretary@sasktel.net Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@sasktel.net
Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake
Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/
Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5  
 
“On the day I called, O Lord, you answered me.” Psalm 138 Refrain
  
July 24, 2022 - 17th 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., July 25 – No mass
 
Tues., July 26 – No mass
 
Wed., July 27 – No mass
 
Thurs., July 28 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God

Fri., July 29 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God

Sat., July 30 – 7:00 pm – (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake) - People of God

Sun., July 31 – 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God

Sun., July 31 – 12:30 pm (St Jude Parish, Green Lake) - People of God

Sun., July 31 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake) - People of God
 
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
       1.   Come & Go Tea for Mary Smith’s 90th birthday on Saturday, July 30 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm in the parish hall. Please come help her celebrate.
  1. Pope Francis is coming to Canada July 24-29, 2022. The Holy Father has asked that we pray for a fruitful trip.
  2. Come to Pray the Rosary at the grotto daily from July 24 – 29 at 6:30 pm to pray for the Holy Father and all who encounter him.
  3. Please reserve November 1st on your calendars.
 
Sunday Collection – July 17:  Meadow Lake $655.00          
 
Parish Lawn Mower – As you may have noticed our lawn tractor has been functioning with the assistance of duct tape, wire and prayer and sometimes even that is barely enough. It is time for a new tractor. We have purchased a new tractor that should keep us going for a long time into the future. A huge word of thanks to all those who made this lawn tractor purchase possible through your knowledge and wisdom and generosity. If you would like to make a special donation to the purchase of the tractor in addition to your regular Sunday donation just note on your cheque “Tractor purchase”. Again thanks to all of you for helping us to maintain our facilities and properties! We continue to receive positive comments about our buildings and grounds and this is because of your kindness!

The Pope’s Prayer Intention for July – For the Elderly:  We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.

Scripture Insights – Seventeenth 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. 284. 
 
  • Persist in prayer. God can handle your prayers. God wants to handle your prayers. Today’s readings offer examples of people turning back to God, again and again. Abraham speaks to God quite bluntly in an engaging back-and-forth, begging God to spare the community for the sake of the innocent. The psalmist calls out to God and confidently receives an answer.
  • Jesus himself encourages activity: ask, seek, knock. What is stopping you from persisting in prayer? What might it feel like to trust God entirely with all of your heart’s desires?
  • Abraham does not just want the innocent saved. He boldly asks God “to spare it” (Gn 18:24). This includes sinners – which means this includes all of us. Jesus too offers advice, not for those who have it all together, but for those who are in need, those who are seeking, those who don’t quite have it all together. Again, are not all of us in this boat? Our God is a God of mercy and justice, slow to anger and abounding in love for all of us imperfect people.
 
DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND
Youth Gathering – St. Walburg  Parish  is hosting a Youth & Parents Program on Saturday, Aug. 13th  from 10:00 – 4:00. For further details or to register contact Fr. Peter Nnanga at  306-344-7867 or Fr. Peter Passe at 306-441-9985.

St. Philomena Pilgrimage - Each year the Archdiocese of Regina sponsors the St. Philomena Walking Pilgrimage (Aug 11-14) from Yorkton, SK. to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes at Rama, SK. The registration fee is $70.00 and the deadline is Aug. 4th). You walk and support vehicles bring your supplies. Talk to Theresa Rodrigue or get information at: https://www.stphilomena.ca/home.

World Youth Day will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, August 1-6, 2023. If you are interested in taking part, please contact Fr. Travis Myrheim at (306) 767-2458
 
Aid to Ukraine: Please help the Missionary Oblates help the people of Ukraine.  You can donate on-line through our website: www.omilacombe.ca/mami/donations ;   E-transfer to lacombemami@sasktel.net. Call our office directly 1-866-432-6264; send a cheque payable to AMMI Lacombe Canada MAMI or bring to Parish Office. Mail to 601 Taylor Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0C9.  Income tax receipts are available for all donations. 

Program for Papal Visit to Canada July 24 – 29, 2022
Those interested in learning more about the Papal Visit to Canada can find the latest updates at: www.papalvisit.ca (English) and www.visitepapale.ca (French).
Highlights of the program announced by the Vatican include:
July 24, 2022
The Holy Father will arrive in Edmonton, Alberta on July 24th. Following a brief airport ceremony, the 85-year-old pontiff will take the remainder of the day to rest.
July 25, 2022
On July 25th, Pope Francis will visit Maskwacis, home to the former Ermineskin Residential School, one of the largest residential school sites in Canada. The Holy Father will join former residential school students from across the country as part of a formal program.
Later in the day, the pontiff will visit Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, a National Indigenous church in downtown Edmonton. This will be an invitation-only event.
July 26, 2022
In an event that will be open to the public, the Holy Father will celebrate an open-air Mass at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. The facility can accommodate up to 65,000 attendees for a program that will incorporate Indigenous traditions as part of the gathering.
In the early evening, the Holy Father will travel to Lac Ste. Anne, the site of an annual pilgrimage. Programming will be offered throughout the day leading up to the Holy Father’s participation in a prayer service. (Tickets are required for these two events. They are available at no charge from www.papalvisit.ca effective July 6.)
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7/8/2022 0 Comments

July 08th, 2022

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5/13/2022 0 Comments

Fifth Sunday of Easter - May 15, 2022

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 10am-12:00 and 1-4:00 pm
Office Phone:  306-236-5122 
Cell Phone: 306-304-7271

Parish Email: olpsecretary@sasktel.net Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@sasktel.net
Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake
Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/
Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5  
 
 “I will bless your name forever, my king and my God.” Psalm 145 Refrain
 
May 15, 2022 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
 
Our Vision:
A Community of Disciples

Our Mission
We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully
live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship
with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace.

Pastor: 
Fr. Doug Jeffrey, OMI
Parish Secretary:
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., May 16 – No mass - Anonymous

Tues., May 17 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Paul Tourand by Theresa Tourand

Wed., May 18 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Maria Nhon Nguyen by Family

Thurs., May 19 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Paulette Tourand by Theresa Tourand

Fri., May 20 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +P. J. Augustine by Swapna & Bijo

Sat., May 21 – 7:00 pm – (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake) - Anonymous

Sun., May 22 – 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God

Sun., May 22 – 12:30 pm (St Jude Parish, Green Lake) - People of God
 
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
 
  1. Rain or Shine Rosary this Tuesday, May 17,  at 6:00 pm at the Grotto!
  2. Our Lady of the Cape Statue Tour – May 19 starting at 3:00 with Enthronement of Statue; 4:00 Documentary on the Miracle of Roses; 5:00 – 6:15 Supper; 7:00 to 8:00 PM Marian Hour
  3. Our Lady of Peace Parish Garage Sale – Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
We will receive items for sale in the Parish Hall on June 7th, 8th and 9th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm each day.  Please have your items clean.  There will be no items accepted on Friday, June 10.  Workers will be needed from Tuesday to Saturday, June 7 to June 11.  If you can help, there is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church or contact Margaret at (306)236-6998.  Feel free to sign for as many shifts as you wish. Thank you.
  1. Pope Francis is coming to Canada July 24-29, 2022 https://www.cccb.ca/media-release/catholic-bishops-welcome-announcement-of-dates-and-hub-cities-for-papal-visit-to-canada/
 
OUR LADY OF THE CAPE – On Thursday, May 19 the Statue of our Lady of the Cape from Cap de la Madeline, Canada’s National Shrine, will arrive in Meadow Lake. At 3:00 pm the statue will be enthroned in a liturgy with scripture readings, hymns and the rosary followed by an opportunity for quiet personal prayer.
 
At 4:00 pm we will have the opportunity to watch Bridge of Roses, a film about the miracles of Cap de la Madeline.
 
Supper will be served (chill, bun, salad and dessert) from 5:00 - 6:15 pm in the Parish Hall.  Cost is by donation.
 
At 6:40 pm in the Church we will sing some Marian Hymns. At 7:00 pm we will have an hour of prayer including scripture readings, the rosary, Veneration, Litany of the Blessed Virgin, Act of Consecration and the Blessing of Roses. All are welcome! Bring your needs and your heartfelt thanksgiving to share with Our Blessed Mother!
 
Following our prayer refreshments and snacks are available in the Parish Hall.
 
The Statue will be taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in North Battleford for prayer there on May 20th! The program at Notre Dame de Lourdes, North Battleford will be as follows: 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Introduction/Rosary & Prayer), 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Quiet prayer/devotion, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm - Marian Hour
 
For further information about the Shrine:  https://www.sanctuaire-ndc.ca/en/
 
OUR LADY OF THE CAPE – Canada was Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Ottawa in 1947.  This year, we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of this event.  The Marian Statue that was used at the time was from Canada’s National Marian Shrine located at Cap de la Madeleine near Trois Rivières, Quebec.  The original statue is known as Our Lady of the Cape.  As a result, the Marian Devotional Movement is visiting various dioceses in Canada in 2022 as it spearheads pilgrim statue tours of Our Lady of the Cape to provide opportunities for Canadians to venerate Canada's National Madonna, to promote consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to promote enrollment in the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary. 
A replica statue of Our Lady of the Cape will be touring our diocese from May 18 - May 20. 
 
Rain or Shine Rosary at our Grotto – Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. beginning May 10th and continuing throughout the month of May. Come and join us at the Grotto for the Rosary, rain or shine! A basket will be placed at the entrance of the Church, and you can drop off your prayer needs/intentions and we will pray for them every Tuesday, beginning May 10th!
 
Mass in honor of Mother Marie RIvier – Foundress of the Sisters of Presentation: On Saturday, May 28 there will a special mass in honor of the Canonization of Mother Marie Rivier at 11:00 at the Cathedral followed by a lunch. If you are interested in taking part in the mass and lunch and celebrating with the Sisters of Presentation please call the parish office (306) 236 5122 so we can let them know how many people will be coming. Please call before May 18, 2022.
 
The Ministry of Commentator:  As Judy and Margaret were preparing the liturgical ministry lists for the summer, they noted that we have very few people who want to do this ministry. After some conversations and reflection, we will no longer have a commentator. Should things change in the future we will adapt. The person designated as lector will lead the intercessions from the usual place. The person responsible for music ministry will announce the Gathering Hymn to begin the liturgy. This change will be effective June 4/5!
 
Baptism Formation
Our commitment to our faith is a lifelong journey. We need help and support along the way. The mission of the Church (that is all of us together) is to help and support each other as we get to know our Triune God. We know from personal experience that our knowledge and experience of God unfolds as our life unfolds. Parents have the wonderful responsibility of sharing and supporting their own faith in the sacrament of marriage, and they have the wonderful responsibility of sharing faith with their children; helping them to become intentional disciples of Jesus. Recently, in our parishes when someone has come to have their child baptized the focus has been sharing information about the sacrament of baptism thus assuming that they were prepared to share faith with their children. The New Catechetical Directory and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults invite us to refocus our efforts. These documents, recently published, encourage us to help people explore their relationship with God so that they are better equipped for their journey of faith and their responsibility to share the Sacraments of Initiation with their children (Baptism, Reconciliation, Confirmation and Communion). In light of this, I have been working in consultation with the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for our Diocese to develop a program for our parish which will better prepare people for their work of faith sharing. As people come seeking the sacraments for their children they will be invited and encouraged to reflect on their relationship with God and with the Church. I will be sharing this program and approach with the parishes in one of my homilies. I will also be sharing this approach with people as they come requesting the sacraments.
 
Synod 2021-2023 Information: 
 The Diocesan Synod Wrap-Up will be taking place on June 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph parish in Prince Albert...260 - 25 St E, Prince Albert, SK. The coffee will be on at 9:30 a.m., so plan to come early and visit with others from across the Diocese. An option to attend the Wrap-Up virtually is also being offered if attending in person for any reason is not possible.

The primary focus of the Wrap-Up is the sharing of the Diocesan Synod report before it is sent on to the Western region, where it will be synthesized with the reports from the other Western Dioceses. There will also be an opportunity at the event for small group conversations about what we have heard and how the results of this listening process are calling us to journey forward as the Diocese. The Wrap-Up will conclude with a Eucharistic celebration, followed by lunch.  Please call the parish office to register.
The Diocesan Synthesis must be sent to the Western Canadian Bishops by June 17, 2022, and the Diocesan Synthesis will also be made available to parishes once it is complete.
Questions? Please email synod@padiocese.ca or call the Diocesan office at 306-922-4747 extension 227.
 
Sunday Collection – May 12: $1823.00 St. Jude Parish: $370.10
 
Spiritual bouquet for Deacon Tai Lee – As you know Deacon Tai Lee will be ordained to the ministerial priesthood on June 10th. In honor of his ordination we are being asked to present him with a spiritual bouquet. A spiritual bouquet is a commitment of prayer, fasting or acts of charity done for a particular person. You are invited to make a commitment to prayer, an act of charity, a period of fasting for Deacon Tai. Please contact the parish office and let us know of your commitment and we will gather the commitments of our people and present them to Deacon Tai. Please submit your commitment on or before June 8. Fr. Doug will take them to Prince Albert for the ordination. Thanks for your support of Deacon Tai!
 
PLEASE PRAY: We have been informed that Fr. Nicanor Ferreras, who serves the parishes of Notre Dame and St. Andre as well as providing ministry to the schools and hospital in North Battleford is taking an extended health leave. Likewise, Fr. Phong Tran who serves the communities of Shellbrook, Leask and Mistawasis First Nation is taking an extended health leave. Please pray for these men and their well being and for the people and communities they serve. Priests from the surrounding parishes will adjust their schedules to cover the needs of the people. The communities they currently serve will be asked to make sacrifices for the common good of all.
 
Scripture Insights – Fifth Sunday of Easter:  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. 204. 
     As our celebration of the resurrection of the Lord continues, the Church again subtly reminds us of the complete paschal mystery: Christ’s passage through suffering and death to new life in God. This is the full reality of our continuing life in Christ and the message Christians proclaim by word and action. Today’s Scriptures continue to weave past, present, and future into a single proclamation of the Good News of Jesus the Christ.
     Last Sunday’s reading from Acts described Paul and Barnabas turning their mission toward the Gentiles. Today’s first reading continues their journey to “the ends of the earth” (Acts 13:47). In their effort to proclaim the Gospel, these early disciples discover one of the abiding truths of the Christian life: “It is necessary to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God” (14:22).
     As apocalyptic literature, Revelation focuses on the future completion of God’s work in Christ. In the past, Israel’s prophets envisioned the final age of salvation in powerful imagery that saw everything made new – Israel, Jerusalem, the Temple, and even Israel’s relationship with God. Today’s reading appears near the end of Revelation’s description of God’s reign in all its fullness at the end of time. The description of a new heaven and earth points to the re-creation of all things, an existence devoid of evil or chaos, symbolized by “the[chaotic!] sea was no more” (Rv 21:1). In this new world, God will dwell with humankind in a relationship as close as marriage, in which two become as one.
     The setting of the Gospel is Jesus’ supper with his disciples shortly before his death. John interprets that sacrifice as the ultimate act of love: giving one’s very life for others. Jesus’ sacrifice in the past provides the vision and mission for our present and future.
 
  • Paul and Barnabas take on the age-old role of apprentices. They learn the “trade” of discipleship from Jesus. Then they go out into the world, traveling across communities to tell stories of what God had done for them. Imagine yourself as an apprentice disciple. What more do you still want to learn?
  • The Lord makes all things new. The work of creation continues across time and space. We play an integral role in the ongoing work of creation as disciples. Each time we feed the hungry or visit the sick, with every patient pause and forgiving peace, we inch closer to a new heaven and a new earth. How are we as a parish community contributing to the new creation?
  • Jesus offers the new commandment to love one another after he washes the disciples’ feet. As we near the end of the Easter season, let us return to the night of the Last Supper. Encourage your congregation to reflect on how this commandment has informed their faith since Holy Thursday.
           
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for May – For Faith-filled Young People:  We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.

DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND
 
Aid to Ukraine: Please help the Missionary Oblates help the people of Ukraine.  You can donate on-line through our website: www.omilacombe.ca/mami/donations ;   E-transfer to lacombemami@sasktel.net. Call our office directly 1-866-432-6264; send a cheque payable to AMMI Lacombe Canada MAMI or bring to Parish Office. Mail to 601 Taylor Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0C9.  Income tax receipts are available for all donations. 

Deacon Tai Le will be ordained on Friday, June 10th, 2022, at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Prince Albert. Keep Deacon Tai in your prayers as he continues to prepare for priesthood and a life of service of God’s People. https://www.padiocese.ca/news-articles

Canonization of Marie Rivier:  Pope Francis recognized the miraculous healing of Angel Marie Degamo, from the Philippines, obtained through the intercession of Marie Rivier.  The canonization will take place on May 15, 2022 in Rome.  The celebrations will be live streamed on the Vatican Site.  Saturday, May 28, 2022, you are all invited to join the Sisters for a Prince Albert Diocesan Celebration for the Canonization of Marie Rivier to be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 11:00 am officiated by Bishop Stephen Hero.  Following the Eucharistic Celebration, a buffet lunch will be served in the basement of the Cathedral.  To honor our Foundress, a musical program will be held at the auditorium of Bishop Pascal Place at 2:00 pm.  Please register by calling the Sisters at (306)764-3445. 
If you are interested in attending the Canonization of Marie Rivier on May 15, 2022, please contact: Mike at Lobstick Travel - 306-764-4274 or email mike@lobsticktravel.com
Details of the trip to be determined.  https://www.padiocese.ca/news-articles

 
Please join with the Catholic Bishops of Saskatchewan as they recognize the gift and impact of Catholic Education as we celebrate Catholic Education Week in our province from May 22 to May 29.  This year’s theme is “Catholic Education: Rebuild, Restore, Renew Together.”
 
Online Community?  Church Hybridity?  The Digital Body of Christ?  Mark your calendars for the first annual summer learning event held on-line and co-sponsored by the Saskatoon Theological Union and St. Thomas More College. From June 13 – 16, we will explore the theme of Religious Community in a Digital World. Our keynote speakers are Dr. Deanna Thompson (author of The Virtual Body of Christ in a Suffering World) and Dr. Jeffrey Mahan (author of Church as Network: Christian Life and Connection in Digital Culture).   Our speakers will be looking at our new digital-ecclesial landscape through historical, theological, and pastoral lenses.  For those of us planning on engaging our plugged-in world, no matter how bewildered we may feel in it, these conversations will be missional and life-giving, practical and prophetic.  For more information, please contact Shawn Sanford Beck at stmstulearningevent@gmail.com or (306) 441 6367.

Queen’s House of Retreats - Pastoral Counselling, with a focus on Marital Conflict / Separation and Divorce offered by Madeline Oliver. Sometimes you simply need a safe place to talk. I provide a listening ear, non-judgmental feedback, and an openness to talk about your relationship with God.
 
Olive Branch Ministry is supported by the Missionary Oblates, and their office is located in Queen’s House 

Free consultation; $50.00 session. No one will be turned away for financial reasons. 
Contact: Madeline Oliver 306-361-9318 or email: pmolivebranch@gmail.com
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4th Sunday of Easter, May 8, 2022

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 10am-12:00 and 1-4:00 pm
Office Phone:  306-236-5122 
Cell Phone: 306-304-7271

Parish Email: olpsecretary@sasktel.net Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@sasktel.net
Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake
Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/
Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5  
 
“We are his people: the sheep of his pasture.” Psalm 100 Refrain
 
 
May 8, 2022 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
 
Our Vision:
A Community of Disciples

Our Mission
We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully
live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship
with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace.

Pastor: 
Fr. Doug Jeffrey, OMI
Parish Secretary:
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., May 9 – No mass - Anonymous

Tues., May 10 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Dave Pope by Marty & Val Bishop

Wed., May 11 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Mervyn Tourand by Theresa Tourand

Thurs., May 12 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Leslie Morgenstern by Marty & Val Bishop

Fri., May 13 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous

Sat., May 14 – 7:00 pm – (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake) - Anonymous

Sun., May 15 – 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God

Sun., May 15 – 12:30 pm (St Jude Parish, Green Lake) - People of God

 
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
  1. Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and grandmothers.
  2. Bro Moses Khisa is an Oblate seminarian originally from Kenya. Bro. Moses is studying at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. My Provincial Superior has asked me to welcome Bro. Moses and provide him with a pastoral experience in Canada. Bro. Moses plans to arrive here on May 18th if his Visa is processed in a timely fashion. I have been in touch with Bro. Moses by email and I am looking forward to sharing my home and my work with him. He is looking forward to coming here as well! More info to come.
  3. Rain or Shine Rosary this Tuesday at 6:00 pm at the Grotto!
 
Thank You to the Knights of Columbus for a delicious pancake breakfast last Sunday. Thank you to all who came to enjoy the great food and fellowship.  Approximately $400.00 was raised to be donated to the parish to help cover the cost of the new computer.
 
Rain or Shine Rosary at our Grotto – Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. beginning May 10th and continuing throughout the month of May. Come and join us at the Grotto for the Rosary, rain or shine! A basket will be placed at the entrance of the Church, and you can drop off your prayer needs/intentions and we will pray for them every Tuesday, beginning May 10th!
 
NEW INITIATIVES IN OUR PARISH
Conversations: Beginning this Saturday live and on Facebook I will start a program called Conversations. In his encyclical letter Fratelli tutti (Fraternity and Social Relationships), Pope Francis is encouraging us to encounter one another. He recognizes that there are many divisions in our world and many of them flow from the fact that we are not talking to and listening to one another. He suggests that we need to encounter one another so as to see and understand each other. This initiative called Conversations is an attempt to help us see and understand one another. From time to time I hope to have a conversation with someone who can help us to see points of view which may be overlooked. This is an effort to help us learn. I will evaluate this, with your help, as the weeks unfold.

Baptism Formation
Our commitment to our faith is a lifelong journey. We need help and support along the way. The mission of the Church (that is all of us together) is to help and support each other as we get to know our Triune God. We know from personal experience that our knowledge and experience of God unfolds as our life unfolds. Parents have the wonderful responsibility of sharing and supporting their own faith in the sacrament of marriage, and they have the wonderful responsibility of sharing faith with their children; helping them to become intentional disciples of Jesus. Recently, in our parishes when someone has come to have their child baptized the focus has been sharing information about the sacrament of baptism thus assuming that they were prepared to share faith with their children. The New Catechetical Directory and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults invite us to refocus our efforts. These documents recently published encourage us to help people explore their relationship with God so that they are better equipped for their journey of faith and their responsibility to share the Sacraments of Initiation with their children (Baptism, Reconciliation, Confirmation and Communion). In light of this I have been working (consulting the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for our Diocese) to develop a program for our parish which will better prepare people for their work of faith sharing. As people come seeking the sacraments for their children they will be invited and encouraged to reflect on their relationship with God and with the Church. I will be sharing this program and approach with the parishes in one of my homilies. I will also be sharing this approach with people as they come requesting the sacraments.
 
Synod 2021-2023 Information:  The parish synod committee has prepared a synthesis of the responses in Our Lady of Peace and in St. Jude’s. A copy of the Synthesis was sent out electronically to people with email addresses. A hard copy will be sent out to those who do not have email. It is our hope that we hear each other. Perhaps having heard we can continue to speak and to share our faith in Jesus Christ with one another. The work of the two parishes was combined and submitted to the Diocese as our contribution from the Cluster. Thank you for sharing with us! Please know that you matter, and we have made space for you!  You can follow the diocesan Synod plans here: https://www.padiocese.ca/synod2023.  The Diocese is now moving into the Synthesis Phase of our synodal journey. The online surveys have been closed as we compile the Diocesan Synthesis from the parish summaries, the online feedback, and the Virtual Diocesan Synod sessions.
 
Highlights from the Diocesan Synthesis will be provided at our June 4, 2022, concluding event at St. Joseph Parish in Prince Albert. There will be a closing Mass to conclude this event at 11:30 am. PLEASE BE SURE TO SAVE THE DATE. The Diocesan Synthesis must be sent to the Western Canadian Bishops by June 17, 2022, and the Diocesan Synthesis will also be made available to parishes once it is complete.
Questions? Please email synod@padiocese.ca or call the Diocesan office at 306-922-4747 extension 227.
 
Sunday Collection – May 5: $1716.15 St. Jude Parish: $183.70
 
 
Aid to Ukraine: Please help the Missionary Oblates help the people of Ukraine.  You can donate on-line through our website: www.omilacombe.ca/mami/donations ;   E-transfer to lacombemami@sasktel.net. Call our office directly 1-866-432-6264; send a cheque payable to AMMI Lacombe Canada MAMI or bring to Parish Office. Mail to 601 Taylor Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0C9.  Income tax receipts are available for all donations. 
 
OUR LADY OF THE CAPE – Canada was Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Ottawa in 1947.  This year, we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of this event.  The Marian Statue that was used at the time was from Canada’s National Marian Shrine located at Cap de la Madeleine near Trois Rivières, Quebec.  The original statue is known as Our Lady of the Cape.  As a result, the Marian Devotional Movement is visiting various dioceses in Canada in 2022 as it spearheads pilgrim statue tours of Our Lady of the Cape to provide opportunities for Canadians to venerate Canada's National Madonna, to promote consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to promote enrollment in the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary. 
A replica statue of Our Lady of the Cape will be touring our diocese from May 18 - May 20.  Exact dates, times and locations are as follows:
 
May 18 – Sacred Heart Cathedral - Prince Albert - Noon Mass, Quiet prayer/devotion for the afternoon, 7:00 -8:00 pm – Marian Hour
May 19 – Our Lady of Peace Parish – Meadow Lake – 7:00 pm-8:00 pm - Marian Hour
May 20 – Notre Dame de Lourdes – North Battleford - 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Introduction/Rosary & Prayer),
4:00 pm-7:00 pm Quiet prayer/devotion, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm - Marian Hour
 
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for May – For Faith-filled Young People:  We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.

Marian Month: May as a Marian Month has to be understood within the wider context of the Liturgical Season. During the Easter Season, the Regina Caeli (see CBW III, no 460 “Be Joyful, Mary, Heavenly Queen”) is appropriate. Where there is a custom of a Marian hymn at Mass, it should be the concluding song of the celebration. See Pastoral Note 28b, p 53. Which says the following: Marian Months: May and October as “Marian” months must always reflect and support the context of the Liturgical year. Weekdays of May generally fall within the Easter Season. Thus, May devotions highlight the special sharing of the Blessed Virgin in the Paschal Mystery of Christ her Son, including the Pentecost event in which she joined with the Apostles awaiting the gift of the Holy Spirit. October often includes the rosary, always recited as a prayerful reflection on the entire Paschal Mystery. On Sundays especially, celebrations must always respect the best traditions of the church and its liturgical regulations. Taken from the Ordo Liturgical Calendar 2021-2022 published by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops p 230.
 
Scripture Insights – Fourth Sunday of Easter:  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. 198.   
 
     It is helpful to recall that Luke authored a two-volume work, Luke-Acts. In his first volume he unfolds the healing life, death, and resurrection of Jesus; in Acts, he shows the life-changing effect of Jesus that the disciples who knew him carried to the whole world.
     In Luke’s account of the Gospel, Jesus sends the twelve to announce the Kingdom of God but warns them that if they are not welcomed, they are to shake the dust from their feet, a sign of dissociating oneself from another. In Acts, Paul and Barnabas proclaim Jesus as the Messiah who has begun God’s rule on earth, but some Jews reject this testimony. Obedient to Jesus, they turn to the Gentiles. In this manner, they fulfill the Old Testament and demonstrate one of Luke’s major themes: the spread of the Good News “to the ends of the earth” (Acts 13:47).
     The second reading and Gospel continue the motif of universality, showing Jesus as the Good Shepherd for all people. Belonging to Jesus depends not on ethnicity or religious background or any accident of birth but on recognizing and responding to his call: “My sheep hear my voice” (Jn 10:27).
     Revelation looks forward to the culmination of history and the completion of God’s reign through Jesus. In the vision of John the Seer, those who pass through suffering and death like Jesus, with complete trust in God, will also emerge transformed and victorious (symbolized by white robes and palm branches) at the end. Regardless of “nation, race, people, and tongue” (Rv 7:9), all who hear and follow the voice of Jesus belong to his flock, now and forever.
  • Do we take time to hear the voice of the Shepherd? Are we open enough to receive what he has to say? Jesus emphasizes the importance of hearing in today’s Gospel – a simple but not necessarily easy task for us today, as the world becomes more divided along preference and party lines. To truly hear another requires a setting aside of our own agendas and a willingness to enter into a frame of mind different from our own.
  • John offers a reassuring message in today’s second reading: Christ the Lamb will give us everything we need. When the time comes to stand before the Lord, our Shepherd will lead us to the springs of life-giving water. What do you hope that experience will be like? Are there any burdens you want to lay down before the Lord now?
  • Paul and Barnabas demonstrate the risks of speaking out boldly about faith. How can we come together as this local community of disciples to support one another in sharing the Good News?
           
DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND
 
May 8 is GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY and the WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS. Please take the time to watch an Interview with Most Reverend Stephen Hero  https://youtu.be/KGGZisBIcXQ
https://www.padiocese.ca/vocations-commission
 
Canonization of Marie Rivier:  Pope Francis recognized the miraculous healing of Angel Marie Degamo, from the Philippines, obtained through the intercession of Marie Rivier.  The canonization will take place on May 15, 2022 in Rome.  The celebrations will be live streamed on the Vatican Site.  Saturday, May 28, 2022, you are all invited to join the Sisters for a Prince Albert Diocesan Celebration for the Canonization of Marie Rivier to be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 11:00 am officiated by Bishop Stephen Hero.  Following the Eucharistic Celebration, a buffet lunch will be served in the basement of the Cathedral.  To honor our Foundress, a musical program will be held at the auditorium of Bishop Pascal Place at 2:00 pm.  Please register by calling the Sisters at (306)764-3445.  If you are interested in attending the Canonization of Marie Rivier on May 15, 2022, please contact: Mike at Lobstick Travel - 306-764-4274 or email mike@lobsticktravel.com
Details of the trip to be determined.  https://www.padiocese.ca/news-articles

Deacon Tai Le will be ordained on Friday, June 10th, 2022, at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Prince Albert. Keep Deacon Tai in your prayers as he continues to prepare for priesthood and a life of service of God’s People. https://www.padiocese.ca/news-articles
 
Please join with the Catholic Bishops of Saskatchewan as they recognize the gift and impact of Catholic Education as we celebrate Catholic Education Week in our province from May 22 to May 29.  This year’s theme is “Catholic Education: Rebuild, Restore, Renew Together.”
 
Online Community?  Church Hybridity?  The Digital Body of Christ?  Mark your calendars for the first annual summer learning event held on-line and co-sponsored by the Saskatoon Theological Union and St. Thomas More College. From June 13 – 16, we will explore the theme of Religious Community in a Digital World. Our keynote speakers are Dr. Deanna Thompson (author of The Virtual Body of Christ in a Suffering World) and Dr. Jeffrey Mahan (author of Church as Network: Christian Life and Connection in Digital Culture).   Our speakers will be looking at our new digital-ecclesial landscape through historical, theological, and pastoral lenses.  For those of us planning on engaging our plugged-in world, no matter how bewildered we may feel in it, these conversations will be missional and life-giving, practical and prophetic.  For more information, please contact Shawn Sanford Beck at stmstulearningevent@gmail.com or (306) 441 6367.

Queen’s House of Retreats – Spiritual Care for Those Living with Dementia – This workshop offered by Sr. Cindy Lewans, PM will be offered on Zoom, on Saturday, May 7th, from 1:00 – 4:30 pm. Sr. Cindy is an Associate Chaplain of Sherbrooke Community Centre and Central Haven and is a member of the Sisters of Presentation of Mary. For the past six years she has had the grace and privilege of journeying with people – including those living with dementia in a mutual quest for spiritual health and full life.
In this workshop, we will briefly look at: • Situating ourselves and where we are at with dementia • Defining dementia; understanding the key characteristics; how it affects family and friends; and the changes which occur in the brain • Implications for how we approach and communicate with someone who has dementia • The challenge of dementia for Western culture • Redescribing dementia • Spiritual needs; common issues • Helpful responses and tools

To register for this workshop:  Visit our website: https://www.queenshouse.org/programs/
 OR call Queen’s House and register over the phone: 306-242-1916x226. As our staffing is minimal, please leave a message and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
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Queen’s House of Retreats - Pastoral Counselling, with a focus on Marital Conflict / Separation and Divorce offered by Madeline Oliver. Sometimes you simply need a safe place to talk. I provide a listening ear, non-judgmental feedback, and an openness to talk about your relationship with God.
 
Olive Branch Ministry is supported by the Missionary Oblates, and their office is located in Queen’s House 

Free consultation; $50.00 session. No one will be turned away for financial reasons. 
Contact: Madeline Oliver 306-361-9318 or email: pmolivebranch@gmail.com
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