Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 13, 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 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  
 
  Seek God in your need, and let your hearts revive.
Psalm 69 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., July 14 – No mass
 
Tues., July 15 – 10:00 am  Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge
 
Tues., July 15 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) -  +Eileen Jeancart by Thomas Funeral Home Staff

Wed., July 16 – No mass (Fr. Uche gone to St. Laurent)
 
Thurs., July 17 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous

Thurs., July 17 – 10:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
 
Fri., July 18 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) -  Anonymous

Sat., July 19 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God

Sun., July 20 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God

Sun., July 20 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

1. Our Lady of Lourdes (St. Laurent) pilgrimage on July 15/16. Fr. Uche will be attending on July 16. More information about these dates is on the poster at the back of the church.

  Sunday Collection –  July 6  Meadow Lake  $1377.25   Green Lake  $389.50  Children’s $2.60
                       
Sunday Church Attendance –    July 6   Adults  111  Children  13  Total  124
 
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for July – For formation in discernment – Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel.
 
Pilgrimages – The diocese is encouraging the faithful to attend at least one pilgrimage during this Jubilee Year. Our Lady of Lourdes (St. Laurent) in Duck Lake has three opportunities this year – July 15/16, August 15 and September 8. Please plan to attend if possible. Information on other pilgrimages can be found on posters at the back of the church.  
 
St. Rose de Lima Parish in Cochin is having a special celebration on Monday, August 25 for St. Rose de Lima Day. The celebration will start with mass at 11:00 am followed by a catered lunch. Everyone is invited to attend this celebration. There is a sign up sheet at the back of the church as they need to know numbers for the meal.
 
Scripture Insights – Fifteenth 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. 264.
 
 In the reading from the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses instructs the people about the law. The law that is referred to is far from what most people would consider upon hearing the word law. In the Old Testament, the word law, which appears most often in the Book of Psalms and the Book of Deuteronomy, is understood as “instruction” or “teaching” and was intended to be a guide for living life well. Thus, we hear the psalmist extol the blessings of the law throughout Psalm 119, the lengthiest of all psalms. Moses wants the people to understand that God’s law is within them and that they need only recognize it and live it.
Luke’s Gospel turns our attention to the law and eternal life. When Jesus questions the scribe about what is written in the law, the scholar refers to teachings found in Deuteronomy (see 6:5) and Leviticus (see 19:9 – 18). When the scholar questions Jesus further, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan, a story that exemplifies the selfless love of a true neighbor. In today’s Gospel, it can be noted readily that knowing the “right answer” does not equate with understanding the Scriptures.
 
·         The leap from understanding the teachings of our faith to putting them into action can be hard to make. We are tempted to leave the hard work to others who are more qualified, charismatic, or free of responsibilities. Yet the call to orient our entire lives toward God is directed at each and every one of us.

• Compassion is a gut feeling, one that prompts response. At the sight of someone in need, we might also feel guilt, disgust, pity, or superiority. So often we intentionally avoid feeling anything by avoiding the gaze of the person in need. Jesus’ parable cuts through any excuses we might make to explain away our inaction and challenges us to open our eyes to suffering and injustice. Once we see with the light of our faith, we will have the courage and wisdom to act accordingly.