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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 1-3:00 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 Your paths, Lord, are love and faithfulness for those who keep your covenant. 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., Feb.19 – No mass Tues., Feb. 20 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., Feb. 20 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Wed., Feb. 21 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs., Feb. 22 – 8:30 – 9:30 am Exposition/Adoration before mass Thurs., Feb. 22 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Fri., Feb. 23 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sat., Feb. 24 – 5:00 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Feb. 25 – 10:00 am – (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Feb. 25 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Feb. 11: Meadow Lake $1047.85 Green Lake $214.85 Children’s Collection $5.00 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for February – for the terminally ill – We pray that those with a terminal illness, and their families, receive the necessary physical and spiritual care and accompaniment. Thank You – Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for a delicious breakfast on Sunday and for the bingo games. Also a big thank you to Mauri Young, Judi Lang and Joe & Shirley Dombowsky for the donated items. And thanks to A & W for providing teenburger coupons for prizes. Our Parish Fun Day was enjoyed by all who attended. Evangelization Activity for February – We are encouraging parishioners to pray every day at 1:00 pm for a family member, friend or neighbor to begin attending regular Sunday Mass. The Way of the Cross – Please join us on Friday evenings for the Way of the Cross. We will gather at 6:30 pm in the Church to pray with Jesus as he makes his way to Calvary. Scripture Insights – First Sunday of Lent Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 102. On this First Sunday of Lent, a time when most of us are inclined to reflect more deeply on how we live as Christians, we are reminded of God’s everlasting love. Our first reading, from Genesis, follows the well-known story of the great flood. While the text states that God addresses Noah and his sons, it is important to note that the covenant that God makes goes well beyond this remnant of humankind and their future descendants. This covenant is with all that God had created. The “bow”, which we associate with the rainbow, is said to have had its origins in the mythology of the Ancient Near East. Since it might have been a reference to a warrior’s bow, we might easily imagine this bow as representing God’s decision to hang up this weapon of destruction while promising anew to be in relationship with all of creation. · For many across the nation who have experienced flooding, God’s promise to never again destroy the world by these waters seems wishful thinking. Much of the increased flooding and storms of the past several decades is a direct result of the effects of global warming and our failure to care for creation in the ways that our reciprocal covenant has required of us. Remember the covenant and the promise: God’s desire to be near us is as strong today as it was for Noah. Remember our role. · Paul connects the flood now to baptism: when once we were saved on the waters, now we are saved by the waters. But make no mistake: these are both death-dealing and life-giving waters. Again we are asked to live in this tension: are we handling the gift of water responsibly? Are we carefully holding the balance of all that holds such power? · The brevity of this Gospel is part of the message: what we need to do now is to believe that the kingdom is here, now. This is not some far away dream, not a distant platitude. We need to behave now, in this very moment, as children of this kingdom. We need to let go of our temporary comforts and grasp on to the beautiful, eternal reign of God. DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND THE CALLED & GIFTED INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP … is the first of three steps in the C&G Discernment Process. During this five-session workshop, you will learn the Church's ancient teaching on charisms, the steps for discerning your God-given charisms, and how discerning your charisms can change your life, parish, and community. This year, during the Lenten Season, there will be four opportunities to take step one of the Called & Gifted Discernment Process. Participants are required to purchase the Called & Gifted Discernment Process resource book. The cost is $60 plus $5 for mailing. These can be purchased by contacting Nicole at 306-922-4747, extension 228. For those interested in taking Step One of the C&G Discernment Process, the five-session Introductory Workshop will be offered four times during Lent, twice on Zoom and twice in person, by the Diocesan Called & Gifted Team. MORNINGS from 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb 27, Mar 5, 12, 19, & 26. EVENINGS from 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. on Mondays, Feb 26, Mar 4, 11, 18, & 25. There is also the option of taking the sessions in person. For the in-person events, the first session will be on Thursday evenings and the other four on Saturday. In Prince Albert, the first step of the Called & Gifted Discernment Process is being offered at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Thursday, March 7, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 9, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. In North Battleford, the first step of the Called & Gifted Discernment Process is being offered at the Light of Christ Learning Centre on Thursday, March 21, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 23, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To register, email [email protected] or call Nicole at 306-922-4747, extension 228.
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February 2025
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