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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 1-4:00 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 Forever I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord. Psalm 89 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.25– 10:00 am(Our Lady of Peace & Facebook) Christmas Day - +Robert LaRocque by Frances & Family Tues., Dec. 26 – 9:00 am (Our Lady of Peace & Facebook) - Souls in Purgatory by Hermaline Tues., Dec. 26 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Wed., Dec. 27 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Louis & Germaine wilfing and +Ray Wilfing by Nick & Eileen Charney Thurs., Dec. 28 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Robert G. Morin by Florence Morin Fri., Dec. 29 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Louis & Germaine Wilfing and +Ray Wilfing by Nick & Eileen Charney Sat., Dec. 30 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Dec. 31 – 10:00 am – (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Dec. 31 – 1:00 pm (St Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., Dec. 31 - 3:00 pm Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Sun., Dec. 31 – 7:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) Holy Hour - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – Dec. 17: Meadow Lake $1894.55 Green Lake – $106.00 Children’s Collection $12.45 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for December – For persons with disabilities – We pray that people living with disabilities may be at the center of attention in society, and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value their active participation. The Christmas Season celebrates the birth of the Lord Jesus and the ways he manifested the presence of God among us. For the Church, only the Easter celebration of the Lord’s death and rising is more important than the Christmas Season. Taken from Ordo page 28 Bishop’s Annual Appeal “Believe Love Share. . . In Jesus” October 15, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Bishop’s Annual Appeal – The Appeal Office would like to receive all pledges on or before December 31, 2023. As of Dec.18 our parish has 33 pledges for $11,170.25. Green Lake has 1 pledge for $600.00. To date the diocese has received 1051 pledges for $356,315.25. Door of Hope Dinner – On Thursday, Dec. 28 the Knights of Columbus (and OLP Parish) are cooking a meal at the Door of Hope between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. All are welcome to come help out for a few hours. Scripture Insights – Fourth Sunday of Advent 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. 26. The first of today’s readings is one of the best-known texts from the historical books of the Old Testament. What has come to be known as “the Davidic promise” tells of David’s desire to build a house for the Lord. While David’s plan seems to get off to a good start, the prophet Nathan informs him that this plan will not go forward. Instead, God has something else in mind. God will establish a dynasty (the same word in Hebrew can be translated “house”) for David. At its heart, this passage is about the faithfulness of God and his Word. The responsorial psalm continues this theme and celebrates the faithfulness of God. The three verses from Paul’s Letter to the Romans remind us that human beings cannot understand how God works within human history. The mystery of God is revealed in the person of Jesus the Christ, the one whose mystery we ponder this season. Luke is the only evangelist who recounts for us the annunciations of the births of both John the Baptist and Jesus. Today we focus on Mary’s response to the announcement that she will give birth to a son and name him Jesus, and that he will be recognized as “Son of the Most High.” Further (and linking this text with today’s first reading), Mary is told that “the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” · Imagine the pregnant pause before Mary’s yes. So much tilling of the soil: her Immaculate Conception, her childhood formation as a Jewish girl, her pondering and discerning. All of this preparation hung in the balance, waiting for her consent. Do we honor consent with the same reverence as our Creator? · Nothing is impossible for God. The once-barren, aging Elizabeth is now expecting a child. The young, unwed peasant girl, now growing the Son of God in her womb. Why, then, does God allow suffering if it is within God’s ability to work such wonders? Remember, too, the unexpected nature of these miracles, and their ultimate consequences for the whole world. · Discernment of God’s will is hard enough. Imagine how difficult it would have been for Mary to say yes against so many obstacles and biases. If she were here today, would we have seen her yes as divine? Or foolish? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - Fr. Uche wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. Peace, good will and happiness for you all at Christmas and always.
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