Feast of the Baptism of the Lord January 12, 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  
 
  O bless the Lord, my soul!
Psalm 104 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. 13– No mass
 
Tues., Jan. 14– 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge
 
Tues., Jan. 14 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook)  - Special Intention by Louis Gratton

Wed., Jan. 15 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Special Intention by Swapna Abraham & Bijo Augustine

Thurs., Jan. 16 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Joe Laliberte by Wilfred Sinclair

Thurs., Jan. 16 – 10:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
 
Fri., Jan. 17 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Thanksgiving by Swapna Abraham & Bijo Augustine

Sat., Jan. 18 – No mass
 
Sun., Jan. 19 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) -  People of God

Sun., Jan. 19 – 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.
3. Catechism classes resume on Sundays after mass starting today.

 Sunday Collection – Jan. 5:  Meadow Lake $1836.00  Green Lake $85.00  Children’s Collection $
                       
Sunday Church Attendance – Jan. 5 – Adults 97    Children 12  Total  109
 
 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 deadline to make donations has been extended until January 31.
            The Annual Appeal goal for Our Lady of Peace is $16,392.00 and for St. Jude’s Parish is $1823.00.
As of Jan. 6 our parish has 48 pledges for $16770.00 and Green Lake has 1 pledge for &600.00. The diocese has received 1187 pledges for $473000.48.
 
About Today’s Feast – The Lord Jesus humbled himself to be baptized by John in the Jordan River. Through his compassionate identification with our human state, he “willed to wash away the sins of the world” (prayer over the offerings). At our own baptism we are joined to Christ, cleansed from sin, receive the Spirit, and are proclaimed God’s adopted sons and daughters.
                                                            Taken from 2025 Source Book   page 54
 
Scripture Insights – Feast of the Baptism 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. 54.
 
 Today we find that John’s ministry has brought many to him and spread an eager hopefulness that he is the long-awaited Messiah. John, however, is clear about his role and baptizing ministry as leading people to repentance to prepare the way for the one to come. He presents himself as the Isaian voice crying out in the wilderness proclaiming forgiveness, mercy, and the coming revelation of the glory of God.
In Isaiah’s original context, the prophet proclaims the Word of God as the hope for return from exile and restoration of God’s people to their land and union with God. The evangelists re-envision this hope in the person of John the Baptist, who prepares the people for restoration and reunion with God through the coming Messiah. John’s baptism of Jesus inaugurates the revelation of the glory of God as the Holy Spirit descends upon Jesus, who is affirmed as Son.
 

• While the sacrament of baptism leaves a permanent mark on the soul, our need for cleansing is ongoing. We all sin and cause harm to ourselves and others. Today’s readings offer some key words to guide us as we seek healing: tenderness, mercy, renewal.

·         The Holy Spirit drives the action of Jesus’ baptism – and our own. The early disciples relied heavily on the Spirit to inspire their meetings, words, and actions. What is our relationship with the Holy Spirit? At what moments in our day could we make room for a simple prayer of invocation, like “come, Holy spirit”? How might our words and actions change if we invite the Holy Spirit to lead?