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: olpsecretary2023@gmail.com Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@gmail.com Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long. Psalm 23 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., Oct. 16 – No mass Tues., Oct. 17 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Oct. 17 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Annie Santos by Jane & Ed Weber Wed., Oct 18 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Rick Roth by Jane & Ed Weber Thurs., Oct. 19 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - In Thanksgiving by Louis & Yolande Gratton Fri., Oct. 20 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For family members who are ill by Sandra Senga Sat., Oct. 21 – 5:00 pm - (St. Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Oct. 22 – 10:00 am – (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Oct. 22 – 3:00 pm – (Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Oct. 8: Meadow Lake $1867.60 Green Lake – $67.00 Children’s Collection $10.95 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for October – For the Synod – We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world. Daily Rosary during October – Please join us daily at 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday during October. We will also say the rosary before Sunday mass beginning at 9:30 am. Our Lady of Peace Statue – The new statue has arrived! There is still an opportunity to donate to help cover the cost of the statue. So far $5850.00 has been generously donated. World Food Day – October 16 – A World Food Day has been promoted by the Food and Agriculture Organization since 1981. The Church is concerned about the issue of hunger in the world, remembering the words of the Son of Man on the last judgment of the nations, “. . .I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. . .” (Mt 25:35) Taken from Ordo page 376 CWL and Ladies of the Parish – There will be a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm in the church. Sylvia Jones and Shirley Lamoureux, guest speakers representing the diocese, will be present to speak on “The Unity Program”. Bring a friend. If you have any questions please phone Marie Mamchur at 306-240-6155. Knights of Columbus – The knights will be having a pancake breakfast next Sunday, October 22 after mass. Come out to enjoy their delicious pancakes! The Knights will be having a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 24 after the evening mass. Pastoral Council Meeting – The next Pastoral Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 25 after the 6:30 pm evening mass. Pastoral Council is focusing on three main areas: Catechism, Communication and Evangelization. Finance Council Meeting – The finance Council will meet at 1:00 pm on October 25. Parents of Catechism Students – There will be an organizational meeting for parents and an introduction of the sacraments on October 29 following mass. Our Lady of Peace Fall Supper – Our Fall Supper will be held on Sunday, October 29. Stay tuned for more details. Christmas Shoebox – Our parish is once again collecting shoeboxes for the needy. 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 boxes have been ordered, also an ordinary shoebox can be used. All shoeboxes must be at the church on or before November 12th. For gift suggestions and information google SamaritansPurse.ca/OCC Communion to Shut-ins – We are planning to start taking communion to the shut-ins and the sick who are unable to come to mass. If you would like to receive communion at home please register with the parish office – provide name, phone number and address. We hope to provide this service on the last Friday of each month. Bishop’s Annual Appeal “Believe Love Share. . . In Jesus” October 15, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Every gift is greatly appreciated! Bishop’s Annual Appeal – The Bishop’s Annual Appeal will begin this weekend, October 15, 2023. 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. For example, the children’s catechetics program, youth and young adult events and retreats, and programs such as the Forming Intentional Disciples initiative with “Called and Gifted” Training, Catechist Formation and Appreciation, Pastoral Care Initiative “Horizons of Hope”. Your gift and your prayers will help to make this year’s appeal a success. Our parish is asked to raise $15,734.00 this year for the appeal. St. Jude’s Parish in Green Lake is asked to raise $1301.00. Every contribution counts. We can do this if, after thoughtful consideration and prayer, every one of us gives according to our ability. Scripture Insights – Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2023: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2022, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 360. Today’s parable from Matthew compares the kingdom of heaven to a king and his lavish feast for his son’s wedding. This king’s behaviors are rather disturbing. Since some of his original guests declined his invitation to tend to their farm or business, they are people with resources, and the banquet is not meant to provide for the needy. The subsequent filling of the banquet hall with people off the street reads like a face-saving move, given how the king gets upset with a replacement guest who does not dress right. How could he expect all to have the proper attire when they were just gathered off the streets? His burning the cities harms more than those who arrested, attacked or killed his slaves. Note that the parable never indicates who is making this comparison and that it is part of Jesus’ response to the religious leaders, who question his authority after his celebrated entry into Jerusalem and his cleansing of the Temple. The closing statement, “Many are invited, but few are chosen” (Mt 22:14), may conclude Jesus’ series of three parables instead of merely this parable. In fact, this statement hardly fits the parable since the king kicks out only one guest. Those chosen may refer to people who reject this parable’s comparison. Psalm 23 and Isaiah 25 also present God as one who provides abundant food and drink, but they present a different picture of God. In these passages, God is a provider and a protector rather than a temperamental tyrant. We see a similar expression of faith by Paul in Philippians 4. Because Paul has experienced both prosperity and paucity, he has learned the secret that Christ is sufficient and can strengthen him to face any situation. God, for Paul, is one who will meet our every need. · We have been journeying throughout the liturgical year to the feast of the kingdom. Our response to God’s invitation to the feast might have ebbed and flowed from week to week. In prayer this week, consider your response to the invitation. Will you come or refuse to come? Will you be prepared? · Preparing ourselves for the feast of the kingdom requires that we frequently check in with ourselves about how we are living the Gospel values Jesus has taught us along the journey. Have we cultivated humility, compassion, and justice? Admitting where we still need God’s forgiveness, asking for it, and changing our lives as we need to are also important ways we prepare for the kingdom feast.
DIOCESAN NEWS AND BEYOND Diocesan Pastoral Council - October 28 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at Plaza 88 in Prince Albert Speakers: Bishop Stephen Hero; Mary Martin with the Diocesan Called and Gifted Team; Responsible Ministry (protocol update); Diocesan Communications; Finance Representative; World Youth Day Representatives Deadline for Registration: Friday, October 20, 2023 Register with Debbie McHarg, Resource Center, projectassistant@padiocese.ca or call 306-922-4747 ext. 229 EMBRACING THE CALLS TO ACTION In honor of our 80th Convention, the Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan (CHAS) would like to extend an invitation to the faithful of the Prince Albert Diocese to attend our TRC evening with Chief Wilton Littlechild and Fr. Ken Thorson OMI, moderated by Sandi Harper. This event is part of CHAS' annual convention taking place from Oct. 26 - 27th, 2023. To accommodate as wide an audience as possible, we are holding the presentation at St. Philip Neri Parish, 1902 Munroe Ave S. Date: Oct. 26th. Presentation 7 - 9 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm. A suggested donation of $10 would be welcome. For more information about the presenters or the convention go to: queenshouse.org OUR LIFESTYLE AND OUR OVER-STRAINED PLANETOCTOBER 9, 2023 A A A In a book, The Book of Hope, which he co-authored with Jane Goodall, Douglas Abrams makes this statement: Creating the human race may be the single biggest mistake evolution ever made. He says this tongue-in-cheek since he recognizes that the emergence of the human race was clearly intended by the evolutionary process and that rather than being a colossal mistake it is the apex of the process. Nonetheless, today, the human race is a huge threat to planet earth. Simply put, there are now over seven billion people on the planet and already in many places we have used up nature’s limited resources faster than nature can replace them. By the year 2050 there will probably be ten billion of us. If we carry on with business as usual, the planet simply cannot sustain us, at least if we continue in our present lifestyle. And the lifestyle referred to here is not, first of all, the lavish lifestyle of the rich who can be reckless and consume more than their share of resources. They, of course, contribute to the problem and unduly influence the rest us in our own habits of consumption; but, the lifestyle referred to here is what you and I, conscientious consumers, are living, even as we conserve, recycle, compost, drive electric cars, and try to live simply. I can take myself as an example. I’m trying to be sensitive to what my own consumption is doing to mother earth. By comparison to those who have a luxurious lifestyle, I can claim to live pretty simply. I don’t buy what I don’t need, have a very small wardrobe, and am cautious about the amount of electricity and water I use. I drive a second-hand compact car and try to drive it only when necessary. I help assure that the thermostat in our house is set so as to ensure the minimal use of electrical energy, and I live in a relatively small house, recycle, and try to use as little plastic as possible. But, on the other hand, I have two computers, a desktop in my office and a laptop at home. I have a cellphone which, through the years, has had to be updated four different times in terms of buying a new model and junking the old one. I shower daily and, depending upon physical work and exercise, sometimes take a second shower. I drive a car. I get on an airplane at least once a month for conferences and meetings and I fly internationally several times a year to visit family. I don’t have a lot of clothes, but my ministry and work require a certain standard of dress (which I meet minimally). I think I can claim a simple lifestyle, given where I live and the work I do. However, realistically, if all seven (plus) billion people in the world lived as I do, there wouldn’t be enough resources to sustain us. Bottomline, the world cannot support eight billion people if everyone lives as I do, and as most of us do in the more affluent parts of our world. What’s the answer? We can lay a guilt trip on ourselves and on others, though this isn’t necessarily helpful. What can be helpful? There’s no easy answer. Those of us living in the more affluent parts of our world can make changes, but can we simply stop using computers and mobile phones? We can conserve water, but can we abandon our present standards of hygiene? We can conserve electricity, but can we simply stop driving our cars and darken all our city buildings at night? We can be more scrupulous on how much we travel on airplanes, but can we live without airplane travel? We can cut back on what we buy in terms of excess food, excess clothing, and excess luxuries and entertainment. We can recycle, compost, and not use plastic bags – and all of this, cumulatively, will make a difference. Indeed, all of this needs to be done. However, helpful though this is, it alone will not solve the problem. For Jane Goodall, beyond these individual things, we need to do some collective things to solve the existential threat to this planet. Goodall names three: First, we must alleviate poverty. If there are people living in crippling poverty, it is understandable that they will cut down the last tree to grow food or catch the last fish because they are desperate to feed their families. Second, we must eliminate government corruption and corporate greed. Without good government and concern for the common good in business, it is impossible to solve our enormous social and environmental problems. Moreover, those who for their own benefit refuse to face the problem will go on unchallenged. Finally, collectively too, we must realistically face up to the tension between our lifestyle and the ever-growing population on this planet. Thoughtless consumers are part of the problem – but so are the rest of us, me included, who fancy ourselves as living simply. A message from Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI 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: olpsecretary2023@gmail.com Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@gmail.com Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel. Psalm 80 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., Oct. 9 – No mass Tues., Oct. 10 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Oct. 10 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Dustin Hofer by Jane & Ed Weber Wed., Oct 11 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Jerry Hofer by Jane & Ed Weber Thurs., Oct. 12 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +John Weber by Jane & Ed Weber Fri., Oct. 13 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) -+Lena Weber by Jane & Ed Weber Sat., Oct. 14 – 5:00 pm - (St. Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Oct. 15 – 10:00 am – (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Oct. 1: Meadow Lake $1855.75 Green Lake – $32.00 CAFT $2300.00 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for October – For the Synod – We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world. Thanksgiving Day – It is fitting for God’s people to offer public thanks for all the gifts we have received. The bountiful produce of the earth is a visible sign of the many blessings God wants to shower on us through Christ. Our God also wants us to share the goods of the earth with all people. Daily Rosary during October – Please join us daily at 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday during October. We will also say the rosary before Sunday mass beginning at 9:30 am. Our Lady of Peace Statue – The new statue has arrived! There is still an opportunity to donate to help cover the cost of the statue. So far $4850.00 has been generously donated. CWL and Ladies of the Parish – There will be a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm in the church. Sylvia Jones and Shirley Lamoureux, guest speakers representing the diocese, will be present to speak on “The Unity Program”. Bring a friend. If you have any questions please phone Marie Mamchur at 306-240-6155. Our Lady of Peace Fall Supper – Our Fall Supper will be held on Sunday, October 29. Stay tuned for more details. Communion to Shut-ins – We are planning to start taking communion to the shut-ins and the sick who are unable to come to mass. If you would like to receive communion at home please register with the parish office – provide name, phone number and address. We hope to provide this service on the last Friday of each month. Bishop’s Annual Appeal – The Bishop’s Annual Appeal will begin next weekend, October 15, 2023 and the diocese needs our support. It directs the many programs and ministries that impact the lives of individuals and families. For example, the Catholic education of our children, the preparation courses for marriage, baptism, confirmation, and the education of future deacons. The theme of this year’s appeal is “Believe Love Share … In Jesus”. Your gift and your prayers will help to make this year’s appeal a success. Every contribution counts. Scripture Insights – Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2023: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2022, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 354. Both of our Old Testament passages today refer to God’s people as a vine that God has planted deliberately and carefully. Despite God’s efforts, something goes wrong with the vine in both scenarios. While Isaiah 5 clearly faults Judah, the vine, for failing God’s intention with its social injustice in the eighth century BC and threatens its destruction, Psalm 80 is a plea for God to restore this ravaged vine. Matthew’s parable extends this metaphor by referring to God as a landowner who planted a vineyard and rents it out to tenants, but these tenants end up trying to take over the vineyard with violence, including the killing of the landowner’s slaves and heir. The parable ends with a similar declaration as Isaiah 5: God expects a harvest or produce of right(eous) fruits and will not tolerate injustice. · We are the people of God’s vineyard. God looks out for us and tends to our needs. God cherishes us, saves us, and grants us peace as we journey to Jerusalem with Jesus. · God gives us the responsibility to produce fruit in the divine vineyard. The arrogance and self-righteousness of the chief priests and elders have no place in the vineyard of the kingdom. Rather, the virtues of truth, honor, justice, purity, love, and grace are ours to adopt as we produce fruit in the divine vineyard. They are the way of humility, the way of the cross, the way of Jesus.
DIOCESAN NEWS AND BEYOND Diocesan Pastoral Council - October 28 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at Plaza 88 in Prince Albert Speakers: Bishop Stephen Hero; Mary Martin with the Diocesan Called and Gifted Team; Responsible Ministry (protocol update); Diocesan Communications; Finance Representative; World Youth Day Representatives Deadline for Registration: Friday, October 20, 2023 Register with Debbie McHarg, Resource Center, projectassistant@padiocese.ca or call 306-922-4747 ext. 229 Happy Thanksgiving 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: olpsecretary2023@gmail.com Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@gmail.com Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 Lord be mindful of your mercy. Psalm 25 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., Oct. 2 – No mass Tues., Oct. 3 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Oct. 3 – No mass (Fr. Uche away at Clergy Study Days) Wed., Oct 4 – No mass (Fr. Uche away at Clergy Study Days) Thurs., Oct. 5 – No mass (Fr. Uche away at Clergy Study Days) Fri., Oct. 6 – No mass (Fr. Uche away at Clergy Study Days) Sat., Oct. 7 – 5:00 pm - (St. Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Oct. 8 – 10:00 am – (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Oct. 8 – 3:00 pm – (Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Sept. 24: Meadow Lake $1016.35 Green Lake – $40.75 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for October – For the Synod – We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world. Daily Rosary during October – Please join us daily at 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday during October. We will also say the rosary before Sunday mass beginning at 9:30 am. Our Lady of Peace Statue – The new statue should be arriving soon. There is still an opportunity to donate to help cover the cost of the statue. So far $4850.00 has been generously donated. Parish Pictorial Directory – Our Parish is producing a pictorial directory in order to help us acquaint ourselves with one another and strengthen the bond of our faith community. The photographer will be taking pictures from October 17 – 21 inclusive from 1:30 to 8:30 each day and from 9:30 to 4:30 on Saturday. We will be phoning members of the parish to book appointments. There is no cost to get your picture taken and you will receive a free pictorial directory for taking part. You will have the opportunity to purchase photos if you wish. Communion to Shut-ins – We are planning to start taking communion to the shut-ins and the sick who are unable to come to mass. If you would like to receive communion at home please register with the parish office – provide name, phone number and address. We hope to provide this service on the last Friday of each month. Scripture Insights – Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2023: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2022, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 346. Today’s parable from Matthew is part of Jesus’ response to the religious establishment’s question about his authority. In many ways, the parable repeats a consistent emphasis throughout Matthew. The difference between the two sons in the parable is that one fails to do what he says, and the other ends up doing what he fails to say. What matters is not what you hear and say but what you do (see Mt 7: 21, 24). Note also how Matthew’s Jesus ends this parable with not only a mention of how prostitutes and tax collectors will enter the kingdom before the religious establishment but also multiple references to belief. Belief for Matthew is not something merely in one’s head; a change of mind must involve a change in actions. We find this emphasis on doing right not only in the mouth of Matthew’s Jesus but also in the actions of Christ, as indicated in the well-known hymn in Philippians. Christ is praised for his coming in human form and dying on the cross, but the significance of these is set in the context of his deference to God and his generosity to humanity – or what we do with and for others (see Mt 25: 31 – 46). This hymn’s emphasis on humility is also seen in Psalm 25; to be able to take instructions to change, one has to be humble and teachable. This is also what the religious leaders lack; hence, they accept the authority of neither John nor Jesus. Ezekiel 18 is an affirmation of God’s justice and a call to responsibility, repentance, and right actions toward others. With a humble and teachable mind, one is not limited by the past but can change interactions with others and one’s relationship with God. ● Stubbornness and arrogance will only lead to frustration as we attempt to discern God’s will. Humility will create a sense of openness to a way of life that we might not yet imagine. · Humility will help us turn from our own conception of fairness to God’s. A humble mind and heart bring an abundance of life, whereas an arrogant and wicked mind and heart not aligned with God’s bring death.
DIOCESAN NEWS AND BEYOND Diocesan Pastoral Council - October 28 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at Plaza 88 in Prince Albert Speakers: Bishop Stephen Hero; Mary Martin with the Diocesan Called and Gifted Team; Responsible Ministry (protocol update); Diocesan Communications; Finance Representative; World Youth Day Representatives Deadline for Registration: Friday, October 20, 2023 Register with Debbie McHarg, Resource Center, projectassistant@padiocese.ca or call 306-922-4747 ext. 229 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: olpsecretary2023@gmail.com Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@gmail.com Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 The Lord is near to all who call on him. Psalm 145 Refrain September 24, 2023 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. 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., Sept.25 – No mass Tues., Sept. 26 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Sept. 26 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) +Minnie Hofer by Jane & Ed Weber Wed., Sept. 27 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) +Carl Hofer by Jane & Ed Weber Thurs., Sept. 28 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) +Leonard Hofer by Jane & Ed Weber Fri., Sept. 29 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) +Ernest Hofer by Jane & Ed Weber Sat., Sept. 30 – 5:00 pm - (St. Jude’s, Green Lake) People of God Sun., Oct. 1 – 10:00 am – (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Sept. 17: Meadow Lake $2085.55 Green Lake – $285.00 Children’s Collection $19.35 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for September – For People Living on the Margins – We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance. Condolences to the family of Rick Roth who passed away Tuesday. His funeral will be held next Tuesday in Wilkie. Please keep Rick and his family in your prayers. Needs of the Church in Canada – September 24 - Every year, the Bishops of Canada appeal for financial assistance. This collection helps each diocese make its annual contribution to the national Episcopal Conference and to the respective regional episcopal assembly (in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario and Western regions). Any additional funds from the collection are at the disposal of the diocese for its own pastoral needs. Contributing to this collection is an act of collaboration with the Bishops in their ministry of teaching, sanctifying and pastoral governance. Parish Pictorial Directory – Our Parish is producing a pictorial directory in order to help us acquaint ourselves with one another and strengthen the bond of our faith community. The photographer will be taking pictures from October 17 – 21 inclusive from 1:30 to 8:30 each day and from 9:30 to 4:30 on Saturday. We will have sign up sheets available after mass this weekend and will also be phoning members of the parish to book appointments. There is no cost to get your picture taken and you will receive a free pictorial directory for taking part. You will have the opportunity to purchase photos if you wish. Thank You to everyone who helped make our fall garage sale a success. Thank you to Judi Lang for helping each day. Thanks to Margaret Alger and Doris Young for helping to set up on Friday. Thanks to Judi, Margaret, Doris as well as Melba Cariou, Lorraine Twidale for helping during the garage sale. Thank you to Marty & Val Bishop for packing up and cleaning up after the sale. Also thanks to Carmelita Cameron for the delicious baking. A huge thank you to Mauri Young for organizing this sale which raised $1510.50 for our parish. Communion to Shut-ins – We are planning to start taking communion to the shut-ins and the sick who are unable to come to mass. If you would like to receive communion at home please register with the parish office – provide name, phone number and address. We hope to provide this service on the last Friday of each month. Scripture Insights – Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2023: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2022, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 340. Today’s parable from Matthew is notoriously difficult. Some have questioned the landowner’s statement that he can do whatever he likes with his money, as it implies that he may be exploitative if he pleases. The parable seems to focus, however, on the landowner’s generosity by juxtaposing two economies to make a statement about drastic change or complete reversal. The economies on display are an exchange economy and a gift economy. An exchange economy is based on a tit-for-tat agreement: you know what you will get in exchange for what you give. This economy is generally to the advantage of the owner, centering on cost, price, and profit. Laborers, in exchange for their work, receive wages, but they will only receive what is rightfully earned and rarely more. An exchange economy can be described by the words debt and obligation: laborers owe owners service or toil, and owners are obligated to pay laborers money. In contrast, a gift economy declines this tit-for-tat calculation to operate by another principle. It goes by unmerited favor or extravagant generosity. Instead of something negotiated or agreed on, it turns calculated exchange into ungrounded magnanimity or, in Christian terminology, grace. God’s generosity with us should model our interaction with each other. We see this in Paul’s willingness to stop calculating what would benefit him and forego his personal preference, so he can imitate Christ and give to the Philippians. ● As we grow in faith, we open ourselves more and more to understanding God’s revelation in the world around us. We see the inbreaking of God’s justice. Perhaps we participate in the bringing about of God’s kingdom here and now. When we do see how wondrous God’s ways are, when we see the bounty of God’s generosity, we also understand the limits of our humanity. We know we need God, inside us and around us. ● Silence, nature, music, spiritual direction, time spent in prayer with the Scriptures, the Church’s liturgy – all these are only some of the ways that help us seek God in our lives. We seek to understand God’s ways in community and in relationships with one another. Time spent alone can also serve us well on our spiritual journey. Ours is the task to cultivate ways that assist us in growing in our relationship with the Lord and opening ourselves to the Lord’s generous ways.
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: olpsecretary2023@gmail.com Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@gmail.com Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 The Lord is merciful and gracious; slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. Psalm 103 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., Sept.18 – No mass Tues., Sept. 19 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Sept. 19 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +M. T. Abraham by Swapna & Bijo Wed., Sept. 20 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Fr. Doug Jeffrey by Judy Barker Thurs., Sept. 21 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - + Sr. Gerald by Swapna & Bijo Fri., Sept. 22 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Fr. Doug Jeffrey by Martin Bishop Sat., Sept. 23 – 5:00 pm - (St. Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Sept. 24 – 10:00 am – (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Sept. 24 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Sept. 10: Meadow Lake $1041.65 Green Lake – $126.00 Children’s Collection $4.50 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for September – For People Living on the Margins – We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance. Catechetical Sunday – September 17, 2023 – The theme of Catechetical Sunday this year is “Come to me all you who labour and are burdened.” Please pray for all teachers and students today and throughout the year. We are grateful to God for the work of people who dedicate themselves as catechists and teachers of children. Parish Pictorial Directory – Our Parish is producing a pictorial directory in order to help us acquaint ourselves with one another and strengthen the bond of our faith community. The photographer will be taking pictures from October 17 – 21 inclusive from 1:30 to 8:30 each day and from 9:30 to 4:30 on Saturday. We will have sign up sheets available after mass this weekend and will also be phoning members of the parish to book appointments. There is no cost to get your picture taken and you will receive a free pictorial directory for taking part. You will have the opportunity to purchase photos if you wish. Communion to Shut-ins – We are planning to start taking communion to the shut-ins and the sick who are unable to come to mass. If you would like to receive communion at home please register with the parish office – provide name, phone number and address. We hope to provide this service on the last Friday of each month. Scripture Insights – Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2023: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2022, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 334. Starting in Romans 12, Paul has outlined our proper or “reasonable” response to God’s generosity by emphasizing a new messianic community of love and welcome. At the end of Romans 13, Paul asks his recipients to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh” (Rom 13:14). We should remember that Jesus is identifiable by his vulnerability and that “flesh” for Paul refers to a humanity that is calculating and competitive. In Romans 14, Paul explains that love and welcome are not judgmental but accepting of difference, so a messianic community will not choose between what Paul calls a “weak” (rigid vegetarianism) and a “strong” (indiscriminate) eating practice; instead, each person should practice as his or her conscience dictates. Why? Because God has welcomed all, each belongs to and is accountable to God. Instead of being judgmental of others, Paul recommends the attitude of gratitude to God, who has welcomed us despite our unworthiness. In this context, Paul reinforces his point that we belong to God even with the ultimate difference and divider: life and death. Since Christ has demolished the dividing difference between the living and the dead, we should no longer let other differences divide us. The messianic community lives in solidarity with and in commitment to others. We put aside our privileges to serve and care for each other, especially those who are weak. Offense can create division and enmity between persons. The parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18 reminds us that we should do for one another what God has done for us. Today’s readings from Sirach and from the Psalms also remind us that God is forgiving and does not judge or repay us with anger. We need to remember, be grateful, and be gracious to one another. ● God’s mercy and forgiveness is the opposite of wrath and anger. God’s compassion is love, not wrath and anger. It is the epitome of justice, not injustice. We do not earn it; rather, we receive God’s mercy freely given. ● When we hang on to wrath and anger because of wounds – however deep they are- we withhold forgiveness. Refusing mercy to those who harm us can leave us unable to accept forgiveness for our own. Sometimes, letting go of wrath and anger entails forgiving ourselves as compassionately as God forgives us. This will leave us free to forgive others. ● God’s forgiveness knows no limits. We do not receive it one time and have to fear that the next time we stand in need of mercy, God will withhold it from us. Once we receive God’s forgiveness, our responsibility lies in offering it to those who present themselves to us desiring mercy. From the depths of our heart, we forgive our brothers and sisters. We work to restore injured relationships with them. DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND 2025 Jubilee: Holy Year Pilgrimage Join Bishop Stephen Hero and Father Maurice Fiolleau of Prince Albert on a Pilgrimage to Rome, Vatican City and Assisi from December 10 – 18, 2025 during the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year. Mass will be celebrated daily. As “Pilgrims of Hope,” visit the Seven Jubilee Churches, the Catacombs and much more including the Pope’s Sunday Angelus and blessing and also attending the weekly Wednesday Papal Audience. Travel to Assisi, the home of St. Francis where Mass will be celebrated in the Basilica. Free time to see the sights of Rome during the Advent season is also worked into the Schedule. Come and learn more about this exciting Pilgrimage. Join us for a detailed Presentation at: St. Michael parish in Prince Albert 1505 – 13th Street West, Prince Albert, SK. Wednesday September 20th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Tom Brothwell at 1-306-953-0740 or by email at tom.brothwell@caask.ca by Friday September 15, 2023 if you are interested in attending the Presentation. 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: olpsecretary2023@gmail.com Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@gmail.com Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 My soul thirsts for you, O Lord my God. Psalm 63 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., Sept. 4 – No mass Tues., Sept. 5 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Sept. 5 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Fr. Doug Jeffrey by Martin Bishop Wed., Sept. 6 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs., Sept. 7 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Fri., Sept. 8 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Fr. Doug Jeffrey by Melba Cariou Sat., Sept. 9 – 5:00 pm - (St. Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Sept. 10 – 10:00 am – (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Sept. 10 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – August 27: Meadow Lake $934.25 Green Lake – $200.00 Children’s Collection $5.65 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for September – For People Living on the Margins – We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance. Parish Garage Sale – We are planning to hold a parish garage sale on September 16. Donations will be accepted on September 13 & 14 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. If anyone needs something picked up please contact Mauri Young at 306-236-8999. Welcome for Fr. Uche – An ethnic potluck brunch will be held after mass on September 10 as a special welcome for Father Uche. Please bring a recipe along with your dish and the recipes will be presented to Father Uche. Parishioners from Green Lake and Waterhen will be invited. Scripture Insights – Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2023: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2022, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 320. Beginning with Romans 12, Paul outlines the implications of God’s faithfulness and generosity, particularly God’s commitment to save all. Speaking of both a bodily sacrifice and an intellectual transformation, Paul effectively suggests that grace and gift should impact the entire person. Our response to God must be embodied; it has to do with how we live, move, and interact with others and with the material world. John’s Gospel also emphasizes Jesus’ incarnation, or the Word became flesh in the world to live among others (Jn 1:14). Since Christ’s death for us while we were still sinners (Rom 5:8) has made evident God’s groundless, unreasonable, and extravagant gift, the living sacrifice of one’s body through solidarity with the vulnerable and needy, including especially the undeserving, becomes our “spiritual worship” or response (Rom 12:1). Paul is clear that we must not conform to “this age” (Rom 12:2). We must put aside the old ways of competitive calculation that belong to Adamic humanity. Just as God is always improvising and doing something new and surprising to save all, we must also renew our minds to discern and follow God’s creative, novel acts. Not conforming to the world but renewing the mind enables the psalmist and compels Jeremiah to follow God’s will and share God’s words despite opposition and ridicule. This is precisely what Peter is unable to do in Matthew 16. Having just confessed Jesus as the Messiah, Peter fails to change his thinking further when Jesus talks about his suffering and sacrifice at the hands of the powerful. Unable to discern and follow God’s will in ways that will please God, Peter risks becoming a stumbling block rather than a rock on which the Church is built. ● The step after identifying Jesus as the Son of God is acting on our confession of faith. His cross becomes our cross as we journey through the ups and downs of living as disciples. ● While the cross we bear as disciples is unique to each of us, the cross of Jesus unites us together. Jesus neither promised his disciples nor promises us today that the road to Jerusalem would be easy. Yet we know the end. Life triumphs over death. With confidence in this, we move forward to find our life. ● The prophet Jeremiah tried to silence the Word of the Lord within him, but to no avail. We might attempt to do the same at various times. Yet we too will find that we can never squelch the Lord’s Word – the Word of Life. Life will always triumph over injustice, suffering, and death. God’s love will prevail. DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND 2025 Jubilee: Holy Year Pilgrimage Join Bishop Stephen Hero and Father Maurice Fiolleau of Prince Albert on a Pilgrimage to Rome, Vatican City and Assisi from December 10 – 18, 2025 during the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year. Come and experience some of the most fascinating religious sites and relics in the world. Mass will be celebrated daily. As “Pilgrims of Hope,” visit the Seven Jubilee Churches, the Catacombs and much more including the Pope’s Sunday Angelus and blessing and also attending the weekly Wednesday Papal Audience. Travel to Assisi, the home of St. Francis where Mass will be celebrated in the Basilica. Free time to see the sights of Rome during the Advent season is also worked into the Schedule. Come and learn more about this exciting Pilgrimage. Join us for a detailed Presentation at: St. Michael parish in Prince Albert 1505 – 13th Street West, Prince Albert, SK. Wednesday September 20th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Tom Brothwell at 1-306-953-0740 or by email at tom.brothwell@caask.ca by Friday September 15, 2023 if you are interested in attending the Presentation. 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: olpsecretary2023@gmail.com Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@gmail.com Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. Psalm 138 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., Aug. 28 – No mass Tues., Aug. 29 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Aug. 29 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Fr. Doug Jeffrey by Martin Bishop Wed., Aug. 30 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Travis Remarchuk by Darcy, Dustin & Jim Thomas and Kelty Esau Thurs., Aug. 31 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Fr. Doug Jeffrey by Mary Betker Fri., Sept. 1 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Travis Remarchuk by Ken & Margaret Alger Sat., Sept. 2 – 5:00 pm - (St. Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Sept. 3 – 10:00 am – (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – August 20: Meadow Lake $902.15 Green Lake – $119.35 Children’s Collection $13.00 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for September – For People Living on the Margins – We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance. World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation – September 1 - In 2015, Pope Francis declared September 1 as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Coinciding with a celebration instituted by the Orthodox Church, it is also a day of ecumenical prayer and unity. The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (which is in the process of merging with the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development) has some proposed celebrations on their website. Gatherings for prayer are encouraged in parishes. The faithful should also be encouraged to take practical initiatives to combat earth’s environmental crisis. Taken from Ordo page 336. Volunteers Needed – A janitor has volunteered to clean the hall so we can now begin renting it out again. We are looking for volunteers to be contact people for the renters. Some duties would include showing the renter where extra supplies are kept; inspecting the hall after the event to make sure cleaning has been done; and be willing to be contacted by the renter of there is a problem during the event. If this is something you could help the parish with please contact the office. Save the Date – An ethnic potluck brunch will be held after mass on September 10 as a special welcome for Father Uche. Please bring a recipe along with your dish and the recipes will be presented to Father Uche. Parishioners from Green Lake and Waterhen will be invited. Fr. Uche will be available to hear confessions on Sundays from 9:15 – 9:45 am before mass and by appointment. Baptisms will be scheduled on 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11:15 am after mass. Weddings can be arranged for Saturdays at 10:00 am. Communion to shut-ins will be delivered on the last Friday of each month. Scripture Insights – Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2023: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2022, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 314. We cannot presume to know God’s ways or assume that God works by our expectation or calculation. Doing so reduces the Christian life to one of predictable repetitions, when life with God is truly a mystery of astonishing discoveries. We cannot dictate how God works, but we can trust God’s love and the ultimate achievement of God’s purposes. The question is whether we can follow and accept God’s new work and revelations as they happen. Peter, unlike some religious leaders, is able to accept Jesus as God’s new revelation. In response, Jesus gives him special authority and responsibility. Of course, Peter also fails later by denying Jesus but is fully restored, because God will and can always improvise to bring mercy and redemption. Matthew plays with the Greek words for “Peter” and “rock”, as they sound very familiar. Paul, in discussing the rejection of Jesus by some Jews, conflates several verses from Isaiah (8:14 – 15; 28:16) to talk about a rock on which some will stumble and fall (Rom 9:33). That is what happens when someone misses God’s new acts because of presumptions about God.
DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND 2025 Jubilee: Holy Year Pilgrimage Join Bishop Stephen Hero and Father Maurice Fiolleau of Prince Albert on a Pilgrimage to Rome, Vatican City and Assisi from December 10 – 18, 2025 during the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year. Come and experience some of the most fascinating religious sites and relics in the world. Mass will be celebrated daily. As “Pilgrims of Hope,” visit the Seven Jubilee Churches, the Catacombs and much more including the Pope’s Sunday Angelus and blessing and also attending the weekly Wednesday Papal Audience. Travel to Assisi, the home of St. Francis where Mass will be celebrated in the Basilica. Free time to see the sights of Rome during the Advent season is also worked into the Schedule. Come and learn more about this exciting Pilgrimage. Join us for a detailed Presentation at: St. Michael parish in Prince Albert 1505 – 13th Street West, Prince Albert, SK. Wednesday September 20th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Tom Brothwell at 1-306-953-0740 or by email at tom.brothwell@caask.ca by Friday September 15, 2023 if you are interested in attending the Presentation. 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: olpsecretary2023@gmail.com Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@gmail.com Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 Let the peoples praise you, O God, let all the peoples praise you. Psalm 67 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., Aug. 21 – No mass Tues., Aug. 22 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Aug. 22 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Sharon Pipip by Martin Bishop Wed., Aug. 23 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Fr. Doug Jeffrey by Helen Friedrich Thurs., Aug. 24 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Robert G. Morin by Florence Morin Fri., Aug. 25 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Fr. Doug Jeffrey by Martin Bishop Sat., Aug. 26 – 5:00 pm - (St. Jude’s, Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Aug. 27 – 10:00 am – (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Aug. 27 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile, Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – August 13: Meadow Lake $1341.60 Green Lake – $46.00 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for August – For World Youth Day – We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives. Purchase of Our Lady of Peace Statue – If you would like to make a donation to help cover the cost of the purchase of the Statue of Our Lady of Peace, please drop your donation into an envelope with the word STATUE on the envelope or on the memo line of your cheque. Please note your name and/or envelope number so you can receive credit for your donation. Thanks in advance for your generosity. So far, $4250.00 has been donated to cover the cost of the Statue. Looking for Catechism Teachers – We would like to start a catechism program in the fall. Anyone interested in helping with catechism is asked to come to an organizational meeting on August 26th at 10:00 in the Parish Hall. Scripture Insights – Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2023: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2022, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 308. In Psalm 67, we see how the Bible has long emphasized every nation’s coming to Israel’s God. Isaiah 56 also speaks of God gathering one day both Israel’s outcast and Gentiles. For Paul, this universal emphasis has become a reality through Jesus. Paul’s problem is no longer the inclusion of Gentiles but of Jews who reject the messianic claim and call of Jesus. What will God do with these whom God has chosen and called first? In chapters 9 – 11 in Romans, Paul references various Old Testament stories to argue for Israel’s eventual salvation. First, judging from God’s choice of Isaac and Jacob over the firstborn (Ishmael and Esau), God often works in surprising ways. Second, from the same examples (especially that of the deceitful and unreliable Jacob), the realization of God’s purpose relies less on human reliability and more on God’s faithful persistence. Third, from the stories involving foreign powers, we see that even those who oppose God can be used. Fourth and finally, from prophetic traditions such as Hosea and Isaiah, God’s aim is always the salvation of all, even though there may be temporary punishment or an interim remnant. These arguments, especially God’s irrevocable call and emphasis to save all, are repeated in our verses today from Romans 11. God is faithful and generous and will not stop working toward the goal of saving all, including those thought to be rejected or dead. We see these dynamics also in Matthew’s story about the Canaanite woman. Jesus first turns down the woman because of her ethnicity and then insults her by calling her a dog. But then he responds to her faith and the story ends with salvation being extended beyond Israel without denying Israel’s priority.
DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE Come and celebrate the Feast of the Birth of Mary at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, St. Laurent (north east of Duck Lake, SK) on Friday, September 8th. Marian Prayer, Rosary and Individual Confessions 6:15 pm, followed at 7:00 with the Celebration of the Eucharist, Closing Procession, and ending with birthday cake and coffee at the Food Booth. You are invited to bring a live long stemmed rose to present to Mary, or you may purchase roses on site. For more information contact Celine Perillat at 467-2057 or Rachelle Poirier at 467-2047. |
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May 2024
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