Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 29, 2024

 
        
       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  
 
  Blessed are those who live in your house, O Lord.
Psalm 84 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. 30 – No mass
 
Tues., Dec. 31– 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge
 
Tues., Dec. 31 – 7:30 pm Holy Hour/Vigil Mass
 
Wed., Jan. 1 – 10:00 am   NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
 (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Special Intention by Swapna Abraham & Bijo Augustine

Thurs., Jan. 2 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Kevin Friedrich by Sister MaryAnn

Fri., Jan. 3 – No mass  (Priests day with the Bishop)
 
Sat., Jan. 4 – No mass
 
Sun., Jan. 5 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God

Sun., Jan. 5 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

1.  Saturday evening mass will resume February 1

 Sunday Collection – Dec. 22:  Meadow Lake $5354.40  Green Lake $241.95  Children’s Collection $3.70                       
Sunday Church Attendance – Dec. 22 – Adults 161    Children 24  Total  185
 
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for December – for pilgrims of hope – Let us pray that this Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope.
 
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:
“Bring Your Gifts to the Altar”
October 27, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Every gift is greatly appreciated!

 Bishop’s Annual Appeal –  Thank you for generously supporting 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. 16 our parish has 22 pledges for $6430.00. The diocese has received 740 pledges for $325004.48.
 
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 38
 
 
Scripture Insights – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
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. 40.
 
 Today’s Feast of the Holy Family highlights the importance of family, both in imagery and in history, for understanding God’s relationship with humankind. The readings begin in First Samuel with Hannah expressing her thankfulness for god’s response to her open petition. She remains faithful to her promise and returns the gift of her child Samuel in consecration to God. Samuel, in turn, becomes one of God’s key prophetic spokespeople. Together they present a unique model of family.
Luke’s Gospel focuses on the one episode Scripture preserves of Jesus’ childhood. Jesus was drawn to those from whom he could learn and grow, though it caused concern for his family. Sometimes such hunches take us outside our boxes, as well as those of our family and our society. This may lead us to the path of finding authentic relationship with God broadening our understanding of family.
 

• The Gospel accounts leave lots of room for holy imagination when it comes to Jesus’ childhood. He certainly wasn’t isolated from others, seeing as he “grew in favor before God and man.” What might their household have been like in terms of conflict resolution, communication, and hospitality? What can we learn about how to shape our own households?

·         Jesus’ three days in the temple foreshadow his passion. As events like this happen in Jesus’ life, Mary wrestles with her own understanding of her call as his mother. There are moments like this in our own lives – in parenthood, marriage, professional life, ministry in the church, working for justice – that stir our hearts in uncomfortable ways. Our task is to notice them, take them to prayer, and keep our hearts open to what God may be calling us to do.