Epiphany of the Lord January 5, 2025

 
        
       Our Lady of Peace Parish
Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and
St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake

Office Hours: Closed Monday
Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 pm
Office Phone:  306-236-5122 
Cell Phone: 306-304-7271

Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake
Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/
Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5  
 
  Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
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., Jan. 6– No mass
 
Tues., Jan. 7– 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge
 
Tues., Jan. 7  - 1:00 pm  Mass at Flying Dust Lodge
 
Tues., Jan. 7 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Doreen Sinclair by Wilfred Sinclair

Wed., Jan. 8 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Glen Sinclair by Wilfred Sinclair

Thurs., Jan. 9 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Virginia Delaire by Wilfred Sinclair

Thurs., Jan. 9 – 10:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
 
Fri., Jan. 10 – No mass
 
Sat., Jan. 11 – No mass
 
Sun., Jan. 12 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God

Sun., Jan. 12 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

1.  Saturday evening mass will resume February 1
2. The secretary will not be in the office from Jan. 10 to Jan. 28.

 Sunday Collection – Dec. 29:  Meadow Lake $2056.30 Green Lake $57.10  Children’s Collection $9.90                         
Sunday Church Attendance – Dec. 29 – Adults 93    Children 7  Total  100
 
 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for January – For the right to an education – Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.
 
 Bishop’s Annual Appeal –  Thank you to everyone who generously supported the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.
            The Annual Appeal goal for Our Lady of Peace is $16,392.00 and for St. Jude’s Parish is $1823.00.
As of Dec. 23 our parish has 22 pledges for $6430.00. The diocese has received 805 pledges for $347809.48.
 
About Today’s Solemnity – The celebration of the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord reveals to us the beautiful truth that the salvation offered by Christ is for all peoples. The journey and presence of the Magi show us that anyone who seeks Jesus with a sincere heart is acceptable to God. As his disciples, we are called to confess our faith in Christ and to make his message of salvation resound throughout the earth.
                                                            Taken from 2025 Source Book   page 48
 
Scripture Insights – Epiphany of the Lord
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. 48.
 
 The prophet Isaiah proclaims the light shining in the darkness of the world. Regardless of the dark challenges presented by life in this world, the radiance of God permeates all corners. The psalmist grounds this symbolic vision in the reality of the just and peaceful rule of God’s Anointed One in history.
Matthew’s Gospel tells of the Christ child, born in Bethlehem in the time of King Herod, who had a death wish for all potential claimants to his status and throne. After the Gentile wise men are profoundly affected by their encounter with the Christ child and his family, they make their own way in the world, defying the powers that be. The Magi exemplify how God might call us to live his plan in this world despite our best-laid plans. Further, we all have leading roles in our own stories, but we never know when we might be significant supporting actors in the lives of others.
 

• While the traditions of popular imagination identify the Magi as three “kings,” it is entirely possible and even probable that at least one of them was female. Employing holy imagination to expand our ideas about the “wise men and women,” we may be surprised at how the account speaks to us in new ways.

·         The visit of the Magi from afar makes it clear that one of the central themes of the incarnation is the universality of God’s kingdom. Yet our parish groups and communities often operate more like exclusive clubs. Perhaps we can find ways to recreate the wonder of the Bethlehem star as a beckoning call for those watching from afar.
·         We know gifts do not represent the essence of Christmas, and we may be feeling overwhelmed at the close of the consumerist season. Yet the Magi also affirm gifts as a meaningful way to show honor and love. How can our reflections from this Christmas season inspire the way we give gifts in this new year?