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Our Lady of Peace Parish
Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed MON, WED, FRI OPEN : Tuesday & thursday thursday 9:00 AM – Noon 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 Light rises in the darkness for the upright. Psalm 112 Refrain February 8, 2026 5th 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. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Myra Briscoe 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., Feb. 9 – No mass Tues., Feb. 10 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Feb. 10 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For my husband & sister by a parishioner Wed., Feb. 11 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For Elwyn Isbister by Wilfred Sinclair Thurs., Feb. 12 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For personal intentions – Sandra Senga Thurs., Feb. 12 - 10:00 am – 11:00 am Eucharistic Adoration Fri., Feb. 13 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sat., Feb. 14 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace) - +Sony Abraham by Swapna & Bijo Sun., Feb. 15 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Feb. 15 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – February 1, 2026 Meadow Lake $ 1,640.00 Green Lake $ 34.00 Children’s $ 2.00 Sunday Church Attendance – February 1, 2026 Adults 100 Children 10 Total 110 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for February – For children with incurable diseases – Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope. Grief Share - St. Joseph Calasanctius in North Battleford will be hosting Grief Share sessions starting February 2, 2026. Sessions run every Monday for 13 weeks, except for Easter Monday. More information is on the bulletin board at the back of the church. Community Bonding – How to help ourselves and others with mental health issues. Anyone can attend this service it is on Monday, February 9 at the Grace United church at 1:30. Bishop’s Annual Appeal – The church has reached their goal of $17,900.00 with there being 43 pledges. Scripture Insights – 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2026: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2025, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 86. The prophet Isaiah presents the people of Israel with a simple proposition: if they help the poor and needy in their midst, God will immediately hear their prayers and heal them. The implication is clear. The people have not shared what they have with the hungry. They have not sheltered the homeless. They have not clothed the naked. Because of this, God refuses to hear them, leaving them in their self-inflicted gloom and darkness. But, Isaiah insists, if they turn away from false and malicious speech and satisfy the hunger of the afflicted, God’s light will rise on them until it is as bright as high noon on a summer day. Jesus also uses the metaphor of light to describe his disciples. They will shine before others not to bring glory to themselves but so that people will see their “good deeds” and give glory to God see (Mt 5:16). Elsewhere in Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus makes clear what these good deeds might be: feeding the hungry, caring for strangers, clothing the naked, and visiting prisoners (see Mt 25:35 – 40).
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Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed MON, TUES, THURS, FRI OPEN : Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways. Psalm 128 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon. Dec. 29 – No mass Tues. Dec. 30 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Dec. 30 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Wayne Durham by Louis Gratton Wed., Dec. 31 – 7:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Yolande Gratton by Louis Gratton Thurs., Jan. 1 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Therese Christensen by Louis Gratton Fri., . Jan. 2 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Ed Mourre by Norman & Frances Steier Sat., Jan. 3 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace) Sun., Jan. 4 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Jan. 4 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – December 21 Meadow Lake $2414.70 Green Lake No Mass Children’s $3.05 Sunday Church Attendance – December 21 Adults 85 Children 10 Total 95 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for December – For Christians in areas of conflict– Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope. The Pope’s Prayer Intention for January – For prayer with the Word of God – Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church. Farewell Celebration for Bishop Stephen – Jan. 9, 2026 in Prince Albert beginning with mass at 6:00 pm. If anyone is interested in going, please let the office know. We have to register with the diocese. World Day of Peace – January 1 – The World Day of Peace was established by Pope Paul VI in 1968 who asked that “every year, this commemoration be repeated as a hope and as a promise, at the beginning of the calendar which measures and outlines the path of human life in time, that Peace with its just and beneficent equilibrium may dominate the development of events to come.” Each year has a specific theme, chosen by the Holy Father. Taken from Ordo page 36 The 2025 Bishop’s Annual Appeal – Please support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. We sometimes need to remind ourselves that God has given us all the resources and we are but stewards of what we have been given. Our parish has been asked to raise $16,489.00 and Green Lake has been asked to raise $1885.00 for this year’s Appeal. Our Lady of Peace parishioners have made 30 pledges so far for a total of $10350.00. The diocese has 1010 pledges for a total of $367024.41. Bishop’s Annual Appeal: “Planting Seeds of Hope” October 26 – December 31, 2025 Every gift is greatly appreciated! Scripture Insights – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2026: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2025, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 42. In their mutual love and forbearance, in their patience in times of trial, and in their total obedience to God’s will for them, the Holy Family shows us how to live together in peace. The Gospel offers a beautiful narrative that reflects the life of the Holy Family. The Son of God entered the human family as a helpless child, cared for by a loving family. Joseph and Mary immediately exercise their role as protectors of their child amid dire circumstances. They become refugees, escaping the tyranny of King Herod, who had ordered the death of their child. Just as the Joseph in the Old Testament went to Egypt to save his family from starvation, so Joseph in the New Testament takes his family to Egypt under God’s inspiration to save them. Once King Herod had died, God brings the Holy Family back from Egypt to safety in Nazareth. Joseph and Mary illustrate the primary role of every parent: to trust in God’s guidance as they care for and protect their child. · Today’s Gospel reminds us that, although holy indeed, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus experienced challenges in their life together. Fear of death forced the Holy Family to flee to Egypt from Israel. With this, Joseph, Mary, and Jesus were refuges seeking safety and security at a time when Herod wanted to destroy the Christ child.
Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed MON, TUES, THURS, FRI OPEN : Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 May the Lord come in; he is king of glory . Psalm 24 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon. Dec. 22 – No mass Tues. Dec. 23 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Dec. 23 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Wayne Durham by Louis Gratton Wed., Dec. 24 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen) Wed., Dec. 24 – 8:00 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) Wed., Dec. 24 – 10:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Yolande Gratton by Louis Gratton Thurs., Dec. 25 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Therese Christensen by Louis Gratton Fri., . Dec. 26 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Fr. Uche & Nigeria by Finance Council Sat., Dec. 27 – No mass Sun., Dec. 28 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Dec. 28 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – December 14 Meadow Lake $2103.10 Green Lake No Mass Children’s $3.05 Sunday Church Attendance – December 14 Adults 79 Children 10 Total 89 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for December – For Christians in areas of conflict– Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope. Farewell Celebration for Bishop Stephen – Jan. 9, 2026 in Prince Albert beginning with mass at 6:00 pm. If anyone is interested in going, please let the office know. We have to register with the diocese. Christmas – So often, Christians mistakenly limit the liturgical purpose of Christmas to the celebration of Jesus’ birthday. Christmas is more than the opportunity to ruminate on the innocence of the child Jesus lying among the sheep and the cattle; it is meant to focus our attention on the wonder of God’s desire to become one with humanity and thus all of creation. The celebration of the incarnation revolves around the awesome truth that God did not simply choose to save the world from afar, but instead God wanted to experience what his creation experiences. God’s glory does not remain hidden, but in fact becomes intermingled with humanity so that our destiny is a sharing in Christ’s divinity. Taken from Sourcebook page 36 The 2025 Bishop’s Annual Appeal – Please support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. We sometimes need to remind ourselves that God has given us all the resources and we are but stewards of what we have been given. Our parish has been asked to raise $16,489.00 and Green Lake has been asked to raise $1885.00 for this year’s Appeal. Our Lady of Peace parishioners have made 30 pledges so far for a total of $10350.00. The diocese has 947 pledges for a total of $337704.41. Bishop’s Annual Appeal: “Planting Seeds of Hope” October 26 – December 31, 2025 Every gift is greatly appreciated! Scripture Insights – Fourth Sunday of Advent Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2026: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2025, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 26. When the prophet Isaiah declared that a young woman would conceive and bear a son named Emmanuel (“God is with us”), it was a sign to King Ahaz of Judah that he should resist the temptation to ally himself with Assyria. Ahaz tries to politely refuse the Lord’s offer, because he is hoping to join forces with Assyria in order to defend himself from the kings of Syria and the northern kingdom of Israel. The divine sign demonstrates that God is with Ahaz. As a descendant of David, Jesus fulfills Israel’s centuries-long hope for a redeemer who would restore Davidic rule, even if he fulfills that hope in an unexpected way. Paul reminds the Christians in Rome that Christ’s resurrection of the dead fulfilled another prophetic promise, this one to the Gentiles, that they too would someday be adopted into God’s household. Paul sought to bring about “the obedience of faith” (Rom 1:5) among all the nations, including even the empire of Rome, the enemy and oppressor of Israel. The title “God is with us” turns out to mean that God is with all of us. · When we hear of Joseph’s intention to quietly divorce Mary after hearing that she was pregnant, we can be quick to assume that Joseph was embarrassed by the situation. Neighbors and friends were probably talking, and Joseph did not have easy answers to offer. A righteous man and upstanding witness of the Jewish faith, these circumstances could easily destroy Joseph’s reputation and livelihood. By quietly divorcing Mary, Joseph could retain some semblance of normalcy and pride.
Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed MON, TUES, THURS, FRI OPEN : Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 Lord, come and save us. Psalm 146 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon. Dec. 15 – No mass Tues. Dec. 16 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Dec. 16 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Wayne Durham by Louis Gratton Wed., Dec. 17 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Yolande Gratton by Louis Gratton Thurs., Dec. 18 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Therese Christensen by Louis Gratton Fri., Dec. 19 – 5:00 pm Reconciliation Service Fri., . Dec. 19 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Wayne Durham by Louis Gratton Sat., Dec. 20 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., Dec. 21 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Dec. 21 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – December 7 Meadow Lake $3530.00 Green Lake $48.70 Children’s $10.25 Sunday Church Attendance – December 7 Adults 90 Children 16 Total 106 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for December – For Christians in areas of conflict– Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope. Collection Envelopes – Envelopes for 2026 are available on the table at the back of the church. If you would like to have a set of collection envelopes please contact the office with your name, address and phone number. Thank you. Opportunities for Confession – Reconciliation Service from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm on Friday, December 19. Additional priest will be available. Confessions also available Saturday, December 20 from 9:00 am to 10:00am. Simbang Gabi – Simbang Gabi means “Night Mass” and is a unique practice of the Filipino culture. We will adjust our daily mass times and try to welcome a little change into our parish practice. Please note that from December 16 – 23 our daily mass schedule will be altered. Everyone is welcome to join our Simbang Gabi masses. The 2025 Bishop’s Annual Appeal – Please support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. We sometimes need to remind ourselves that God has given us all the resources and we are but stewards of what we have been given. Our parish has been asked to raise $16,489.00 and Green Lake has been asked to raise $1885.00 for this year’s Appeal. Our Lady of Peace parishioners have made 25 pledges so far for a total of $8050.00. The diocese has 811 pledges for a total of $288413.00. Bishop’s Annual Appeal: “Planting Seeds of Hope” October 26 – December 31, 2025 Every gift is greatly appreciated! Scripture Insights – Third Sunday of Advent Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2026: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2025, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 20. Feeding the hungry, releasing those held captive, giving sight to the blind, raising up those who are bowed down: these are the marks of the kingdom because they are God’s activities. It’s easy to read them merely as spiritual metaphors, but the material and the spiritual always intertwine in Scripture. God (and Jesus) feeds those who hunger for bread and those who hunger for God. Although Jesus’ ministry ushered in the dawning of God’s kingdom and a new end of exile for all people, we are still waiting, here in this season of Advent. James writes to his fellow Christians to tell them to be patient as they await the coming of the Lord. Be patient, he repeats. He uses as his examples the farmer and the prophet. The farmer waits patiently for months to see how her seeds will grow; the prophets waited through decades of loss and suffering before seeing the glory of the Lord arriving to save them. Indeed, the prophet Isaiah is like a farmer, for he announces the salvation of God with flowers that bloom in the desert. · When the disciples of John the Baptist asked Jesus, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” they probably hoped for a yes or no answer (Mt 11:3). While their question was pretty straightforward, Jesus’ response is not so easily understood. Instead, Jesus invites John’s disciples to reflect on the things that they have seen and heard.
Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed MON, TUES, THURS, FRI OPEN : Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 In his days may righteousness flourish, and peace abound forever. Psalm 72 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon. Dec. 8 – No mass Tues. Dec. 9 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Dec. 9 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Epifania Dales Studer by Rose Poupart Wed., Dec. 10 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Fr. Uche & Nigeria by Finance Council Thurs., Dec. 11 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Yolande Gratton by Louis Gratton Thurs. Dec. 11 - 10:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Fri., . Dec. 12 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Therese Christensen by Louis Gratton Sat., Dec. 13 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., Dec. 14 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Dec. 14 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Dec. 14 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – November 30 Meadow Lake $2418.50 Green Lake $241.00 Children’s $15.55 Sunday Church Attendance – November 30 Adults 109 Children 28 Total 137 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for December – For Christians in areas of conflict– Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope. National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples – December 12 – The Canadian Catholic Indigenous Council, founded by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1998, proposes that the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dec. 12) be a National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. All are invited to join their Indigenous sisters and brothers in a special way this day through prayer and acts of solidarity. Taken from Ordo page 22 Collection Envelopes – Envelopes for 2026 are available on the table at the back of the church. If you would like to have a set of collection envelopes please contact the office with your name, address and phone number. Thank you. Simbang Gabi – Simbang Gabi means “Night Mass” and is a unique practice of the Filipino culture. We will adjust our daily mass times and try to welcome a little change into our parish practice. Please note that from December 16 – 23 our daily mass schedule will be altered. Everyone is welcome to join our Simbang Gabi masses. The 2025 Bishop’s Annual Appeal – Please support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. We sometimes need to remind ourselves that God has given us all the resources and we are but stewards of what we have been given. Our parish has been asked to raise $16,489.00 and Green Lake has been asked to raise $1885.00 for this year’s Appeal. Our Lady of Peace parishioners have made 22 pledges so far for a total of $7550.00. The diocese has 705 pledges for a total of $256,441.00. Bishop’s Annual Appeal: “Planting Seeds of Hope” October 26 – December 31, 2025 Every gift is greatly appreciated! Scripture Insights – Second Sunday of Advent Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2026: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2025, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 12. Isaiah imagines on that day a restoration of the harmony of the original creation before the fall: the cow and bear raising their children together as peaceable neighbors, not as predator and prey. This text from Isaiah thus looks past the first coming of Christ to his second, when God’s eternal, eschatological kingdom of peace will be established. The Isaiah text concludes with a vision of all the nations seeking out the glorious dwelling of the Davidic king, foreshadowing the inclusion of the Gentiles into God’s promises. While Paul reassures the Christians in Rome that God has not broken his covenant with Israel, John the Baptist warns the Jewish leaders that the covenant had always required them to “produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance” (Mt 3:8), not merely to claim Abraham as their ancestor. Jesus’ baptism “with the Holy Spirit and fire” points both to Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descends in wind and fire, and to Christ’s role as the coming judge. · It is never easy to hear that we are wrong, especially when it means we have to do something differently. This was true for the followers of John the Baptist, as well. John told his followers to repent and change their ways in preparation for the coming of the kingdom of God. As would probably be the case today, some heard John’s proclamation and transformed their thoughts, words, and deeds. Others might have heard the proclamation and ignored the call to conversion. The power of conversion is that it cannot be forced or coerced. Conversion must be freely chosen.
Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed MON, TUES, THURS, FRI OPEN : Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. Psalm 122 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon. Dec. 1 – No mass Tues. Dec. 2 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Dec. 2 – 1:00 pm Mass at Elders Lodge on Flying Dust Tues., Dec. 2 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Wed., Dec. 3 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs., Dec. 4 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs. Dec. 4 - 10:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Fri., . Dec. 5 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sat., Dec. 6– 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., Dec. 7 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Dec. 7 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – November 23 Meadow Lake $1180.85 Green Lake $155.50 Children’s $4.50 Sunday Church Attendance – November 23 Adults 136 Children 19 Total 155 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for December – For Christians in areas of conflict– Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope. Season of Advent – Advent has a twofold nature: It prepares us for Christmas, when we recall Christ’s first coming among us, and it is also a time when we look forward to his second coming at the end of the ages. Advent is a season of joyful expectation. During Advent, each Sunday’s Gospel reading has a specific focus. The Old Testament readings, especially those taken from Isaiah, are prophecies about the Messiah and messianic times. The selections from the writings of the Apostles present exhortations and instructions on different themes of this season. Taken from Ordo page 13 Reverse Collection – Once again we will have the Reverse Collection. Please pick a slip or two, purchase the items and bring them to the church. The food collected will be taken to the Door of Hope just before Christmas. Thank you for your generous support of this project. Collection Envelopes – Envelopes for 2026 will soon be available. If you would like to have a set of collection envelopes please contact the office with your name, address and phone number. Thank you. Simbang Gabi – Simbang Gabi means “Night Mass” and is a unique practice of the Filipino culture. We will adjust our daily mass times and try to welcome a little change into our parish practice. Please note that from December 16 – 23 our daily mass schedule will be altered. Everyone is welcome to join our Simbang Gabi masses. The 2025 Bishop’s Annual Appeal – Please support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. We sometimes need to remind ourselves that God has given us all the resources and we are but stewards of what we have been given. Our parish has been asked to raise $16,489.00 and Green Lake has been asked to raise $1885.00 for this year’s Appeal. Our Lady of Peace parishioners have made 21 pledges so far for a total of $7450.00. The diocese has 604 pledges for a total of $212,106.00. Bishop’s Annual Appeal: “Planting Seeds of Hope” October 26 – December 31, 2025 Every gift is greatly appreciated! Scripture Insights – First Sunday of Advent Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2026: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2025, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 6. These Advent readings revolve around two themes. The first reading and the psalm offer a vision of peace centered around Jerusalem and its temple. Three times the psalm repeats a prayer for peace within the holy city. While the psalmist describes the tribes of Israel joyfully entering the temple, the prophet Isaiah sees a vision of all the nations streaming into Zion to receive instruction, a vision of international peace, of the weapons of war melted down and reforged into tools for farming. Jesus offers the dramatic images of one man in the field and one woman grinding flour being taken while the other man and woman are left. Both images evoke sudden judgment. Some Christians assume that the one taken is being rescued, while the one who is left will endure the tribulation of the end times, but the Gospel suggests instead that those taken away are like those swept away by the great flood of Noah’s day. Stay awake, Jesus urges, so that you might not be carried away on the day of judgment. In Scripture, falling asleep is a metaphor both for death and for careless and self-indulgent living, living for pleasures rather than being attentive to God’s purposes. Jesus reminds his followers that they won’t know the hour or day of his return, which means they should live as if it might happen at any time. Likewise, Paul urges the Christians in Rome to live as if the day were about to break: the day of Christ’s return is at hand. · Jesus tells his disciples of the importance of preparing for the coming of God. However, Jesus does not capitalize on fear to promote his message, for the coming of God is not based on terror. Rather, as Christians, we wait in joyful hope for the coming of Christ. We do not prepare for the coming of God because we are afraid. Instead, we look forward to God’s presence in our lives with eager anticipation for what is to come.
Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed MON, TUES, THURS, FRI OPEN : Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. Psalm 122 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon. Nov., 24 – No mass Tues. Nov. 25 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Nov, 25 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Wed., Nov. 26 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs., Nov. 27 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs. Nov. 27 - 10:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Fri., . Nov. 28 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sat., Nov. 29– 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., Nov. 30 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Nov. 30 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Nov. 30 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – November 16 Meadow Lake $1180.85 Green Lake $39.55 Children’s $4.50 Sunday Church Attendance – November 16 Adults 106 Children 20 Total 126 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for November – For the prevention of suicide– Let us pray that those who are tempted to commit suicide might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life . New Missals – The missals for the 2025 – 2026 year are now available at the back of the church for $5 each. Knights of Columbus – will hold a pancake breakfast on December 7 after mass. Also 2026 cash calendars are available for $40 each from Chris Bencharski or Gary Bell. World Youth Day – November 23 – Instituted in 1985 at the conclusion of the International Year of Youth and in conjunction with Saint John Paul II’s World Youth Day gatherings, this observance has taken place on Palm Sunday. In 2020 Pope Francis transferred the date to the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. “Young people must say to the world: It is good to follow Jesus! You bring us the joy of faith and tell us that we must live the faith always with a young heart.” Pope Francis Taken from Ordo page 273 About Today’s Solemnity – We end the liturgical year with the celebration of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. While our prayers on this day speak in praise of his majesty and glory, we also remember that we serve a humble king who reigns through service and self-emptying love. Today’s solemnity invites us to embrace his vision of justice and truth, that we might be transformed more and more into subjects fit for his heavenly kingdom. The 2025 Bishop’s Annual Appeal – Please support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. We sometimes need to remind ourselves that God has given us all the resources and we are but stewards of what we have been given. Our parish has been asked to raise $16,489.00 and Green Lake has been asked to raise $1885.00 for this year’s Appeal. Our Lady of Peace parishioners have made 13 pledges so far for a total of $5250.00. Bishop’s Annual Appeal: “Planting Seeds of Hope” October 26 – December 31, 2025 Every gift is greatly appreciated! Scripture Insights – Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2025: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2024, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 384. In the selection from the Second Book of Samuel, we hear that David was both recognized by the people and appointed by God to be king of Israel. The responsorial psalm emphasizes the great delight that Israel had in visiting their holy city, Jerusalem, the home of both the united monarchy, established with King David, and the temple, built by the son of David, King Solomon. The song is one of tremendous delight! Luke’s Gospel text for today’s feast invites us to consider what it means for Jesus to be king. He is on the cross. He has been crucified. While Jesus hangs there, the rulers and the soldiers sneer at him, and above his head the inscription reads, “This is the King of the Jews.” The scene is filled with irony. Those who use this title for Jesus do so to mock him. Yet all the while, we and one of the criminals know the truth. Jesus is, indeed, the King of the Jews. This is no ordinary kingship. The kingship of Jesus, the Christ, is made known not in extravagant robes and ceremonies but in the embrace and the humiliation of the cross. · By our baptism, we share in the royalty of Christ. Even the man crucified by his side was promised admittance to this royal line. By embracing this posture, how does our care for ourselves and others change?
Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed MON, TUES, THURS, FRI OPEN : Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 The Lord is coming to judge the peoples with equity. Psalm 98 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon. Nov., 17 – No mass Tues. Nov. 18 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Nov, 18 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For Norman Steier by Staruiala Family Wed., Nov. 19 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs., Nov. 20 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs. Nov. 20 - 10:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Fri., . Nov. 21 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sat., Nov. 22– 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., Nov. 23 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Nov. 23 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Nov. 23 - 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – November 9 Meadow Lake $1623.05 Green Lake $34.10 Children’s $9.90 Sunday Church Attendance – November 9 Adults 159 Children 22 Total 181 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for November – For the prevention of suicide– Let us pray that those who are tempted to commit suicide might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life . World Day of the Poor – November 16 – In 2017, Pope Francis instituted the world Day of the Poor so that “throughout the world Christian communities can become an ever greater sign of Christ’s charity for the least and those most in need.” - Message of his Holiness, Pope Francis Taken from Ordo page 269 Thank You – A huge thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make the Provincial Charity Appeal event a success. The 2025 Bishop’s Annual Appeal – Please support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. The Appeal is directed at enabling the Bishop to fulfill the mission of the church. It is one of the many ways in which we can share in the mission of spreading the Good News. Our parish has been asked to raise $16,489.00 and Green Lake has been asked to raise $1885.00 for this year’s Appeal. Our Lady of Peace parishioners have made 9 pledges so far for a total of $3500.00. Bishop’s Annual Appeal: “Planting Seeds of Hope” October 26 – December 31, 2025 Every gift is greatly appreciated! Christmas Shoebox – The main reason to pack a shoebox is to ensure that children from the poorest families of the world know that someone cares, which is demonstrated by receiving a shoebox that is filled with toys, school supplies and personal care items. Shoeboxes can be picked up at the back of the church, more have been ordered, also an ordinary shoebox can be used. All shoeboxes must be at the church before or on November 16. For gift suggestions and information google, SamaritansPurse.ca/OCC. Scripture Insights – Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2025: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2024, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 378. Luke’s eschatological discourse is the final teaching of Jesus before he enters into the Last Supper, passion, and resurrection. It seems fitting that Jesus would talk about end times so close to his death. It is also fitting that Jesus allows his followers a last chance to back out of their discipleship by revealing what might await them. The picture he paints is sobering. The community for which Luke wrote faced arrest and persecution at the hands of the Romans, so this discourse must have spoken to them eloquently. In it Jesus warns his followers and bolsters their courage in the face of opposition. He lays out a logical progression that connects the destruction of the temple with that of the world (and so it was connected in the minds of the Jewish people). Sounding like an Old Testament prophet, Jesus speaks of chaotic events that must take place before this end, but he makes it clear that wars and rumors of wars can happen in any age and are no help in determining the exact time. Jeus is sure, however, that discipleship almost guarantees arrest, persecution, and trial, just as he suffered them. His exhortation warns disciples against following false teachers and exhorts them to trust in God’s wisdom and strength. · One theme in today’s readings is justice – especially social justice, which according to the conference of catholic Bishops, “implies that persons have an obligation to be active and productive participants in the life of society and that society has a duty to enable them to participate in this way” (Economic Justice for All, 71). How do we respond as a Church to our collective duty to empower universal participation in community life?
Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed MON, TUES, THURS, FRI OPEN : Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 The streams make glad the city of God, the habitation of the Most High. Psalm 46 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon. Nov., 10 – No mass Tues. Nov. 11 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Nov, 11 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For Ben Staruiala by Audrey Staruiala Wed., Nov. 12 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For Ben Staruiala by Norman, Frances & Wanda Steier Thurs., Nov. 13 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Marie Hofer by Jane Weber Thurs. Nov. 13 - 10:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Fri., . Nov. 14 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sat., Nov. 15– 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., Nov. 16 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Nov. 16 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – November 2 Meadow Lake $1728.40 Green Lake $165.85 Children’s $1.00 October CAFT $2365.00 Sunday Church Attendance – November 2 Adults 122 Children 12 Total 134 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for November – For the prevention of suicide– Let us pray that those who are tempted to commit suicide might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life . Remembrance Day – November 11 – Canadians pause today in silence to remember those who died in war and to pray for the victims of aggression and inhumanity throughout the world. This is a day to pray for peace, to consider what we are doing as individuals, as a community and as a nation to bring God’s peace into the world. This is a day when a believing community should rededicate itself by prayer and action to the ideals Jesus gives us in the Beatitudes. Taken from Ordo page 266 About Today’s Feast – As the cathedral church of the diocese of Rome, St. John Lateran is the mother church for all Catholics. Today’s feast celebrates not only the dedication of this ancient church, but also provides us with an opportunity to reflect5 on the role that the pope, the bishop of Rome, has in bearing witness to Christ and to preserving the unity of the Christian faithful. Taken from Sourcebook page 372 The 2025 Bishop’s Annual Appeal – Please support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. The Appeal is directed at enabling the Bishop to fulfill the mission of the church. It is one of the many ways in which we can share in the mission of spreading the Good News. Our parish has been asked to raise $16,489.00 and Green Lake has been asked to raise $1885.00 for this year’s Appeal. Bishop’s Annual Appeal: “Planting Seeds of Hope” October 26 – December 31, 2025 Every gift is greatly appreciated! Christmas Shoebox – The main reason to pack a shoebox is to ensure that children from the poorest families of the world know that someone cares, which is demonstrated by receiving a shoebox that is filled with toys, school supplies and personal care items. Shoeboxes can be picked up at the back of the church, more have been ordered, also an ordinary shoebox can be used. All shoeboxes must be at the church before or on November 16. For gift suggestions and information google, SamaritansPurse.ca/OCC. Scripture Insights – Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2025: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2024, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 372. The forty-eight chapters of Ezekiel are rich in imagery and complex in their message. This passage follows a description of areas of the temple and its ritual actions. Here the author describes the temple as the source of life using the imagery of a river that flows to the Dead Sea, where it brings forth new life. The language is symbolic; there are parallels to the life-giving power of God, who will deliver the Israelites from exile and give them new life. There are two parts in today’s Gospel. In the first instance Jesus drives the moneychangers from the temple precincts. Although there was a market area near the temple, Jesus objects to this commerce encroaching on the purpose of the temple. In the second part he refers to himself as the temple, a reference that begins to cause division between himself and the religious leaders; a division that will surface many times during his public ministry. · The image of the first reading presents the Church as a source and conduit of life-giving water, far from an authoritarian church to be obeyed. This vision guides the universal Church, offering life-giving water to local churches who then become sources of this love and hope in their communities. · On this feast commemorating a church building, we are reminded that the People of God are the Church. As much as we value sacred spaces, we would do well to pause and evaluate our relationship to church buildings, which can become idols in themselves. 10/31/2025 0 Comments All Soul's Day November 2, 2025Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed MON, TUES, THURS, FRI OPEN : Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living. Psalm 34 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon. Nov., 3 – No mass Tues. Nov. 4 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues. Nov. 4 - 1:00 pm Mass at Elders Lodge on Flying Dust Tues., Nov, 4 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For Lena Weber by Jane Weber Wed., Nov. 5 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For Nick Hyrchuk by Jane Weber Thurs., Nov. 6 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For John Weber by Jane Weber Thurs. Nov. 6 - 10:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Fri., . Nov. 7 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For Tracy Staruiala by Audrey Staruiala Sat., Nov. 8– 5:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., Nov. 9 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Nov. 9 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Nov. 9 -3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – October 26 Meadow Lake $1021.55 Green Lake $39.75 Children’s $6.80 Sunday Church Attendance – October 26 Adults 106 Children 18 Total 124 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for November – For the prevention of suicide– Let us pray that those who are tempted to commit suicide might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life . THANK YOU – to everyone who helped to make our fall supper a success. We raised $3316.00 for the parish. Thank You from the Residents of the Villas – thank you to the organizers, food donors, and workers for the delicious meal that was delivered to us on Sunday as part of the fall supper. The 2025 Bishop’s Annual Appeal – It is time for us to do what we can to support the programs and ministries that benefit both our parish and the wider community. Your gift and your prayers will help to make this year’s appeal a success. Every contribution counts. Our parish has been asked to raise $16,489.00 and Green Lake has been asked to raise $1885.00 for this year’s Appeal. Bishop’s Annual Appeal: “Planting Seeds of Hope” October 26 – December 31, 2025 Every gift is greatly appreciated! About Today’s Commemoration – On this day, we pray for those who have died but have not yet fully entered the heavenly kingdom. Although assured of their salvation, they must first pass through a stage of purification – one that is beyond the realm of temporal time – aided by our prayers. Our love for one another continues beyond death, and we are united with one another in the hope of eternal life with Christ. Saskatchewan Provincial Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal draw with banquet and dance will be Saturday, November 8 in our hall. The evening will start with mass at 5:00 followed by the banquet and dance. Also calling on all parishioners who can help pull apart tickets on Friday, November 7 evening starting at 7:00 pm, many hands make light work. Please come and help if you can. Any questions or to get tickets for the banquet call Chris Bencharski at 306.240.8872. Christmas Shoebox – The main reason to pack a shoebox is to ensure that children from the poorest families of the world know that someone cares, which is demonstrated by receiving a shoebox that is filled with toys, school supplies and personal care items. Shoeboxes can be picked up at the back of the church, more have been ordered, also an ordinary shoebox can be used. All shoeboxes must be at the church before or on November 16. For gift suggestions and information google, SamaritansPurse.ca/OCC. Scripture Insights – Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Soul’s Day) Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2025: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2024, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 366. Today’s Scriptures speak of our eternal destiny as rest. The Greek noun anapausis (see Ps 23:3; Mt11:29) and its related verb anapauo (see Mt 11:28) mean “rest” and “repose”, but also “refreshment”, “revival “. Yet another image of revival and transformation occurs in today’s first reading. In verse 7, the souls of the just are said to shine and be like sparks. Similar imagery is found in Daniel 12:3, where “those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake” and the righteous will shine like stars. In Daniel 8:10, the stars are angelic beings. Daniel and the author of the Book of Wisdom believe that after death the just will be transformed into angelic beings. This same view is expressed by Jesus in the Gospel accounts. · Which mother grieves more, the mother whose son is shot and killed, or the one whose son pulled the trigger? Both are looked upon by Jesus with eyes of mercy and love. May we also do the same, grieving together and holding tight to the hope of the resurrection. · When Scripture speaks of justice and “the just,” its meaning is best described as right relationship. We honor those who have gone before us when we make peace with them and learn from their examples in our relationships with others. |
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