July 24th, 2022

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 10am-12:00 and 1-4:00 pm

Office Phone:  306-236-5122 
Cell Phone: 306-304-7271
Parish Email: olpsecretary@sasktel.net Pastor Email: olpmlpastor@sasktel.net
Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake
Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/
Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5  
 
“On the day I called, O Lord, you answered me.” Psalm 138 Refrain
  
July 24, 2022 - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
 
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. Doug Jeffrey, OMI
Parish Secretary:
Pat Bencharski
Pastoral Council Chair:
Doris Beaubien
 

Mass 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 25 – No mass
 
Tues., July 26 – No mass
 
Wed., July 27 – No mass
 
Thurs., July 28 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God

Fri., July 29 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God

Sat., July 30 – 7:00 pm – (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake) - People of God

Sun., July 31 – 10 am (Our Lady of Peace Church, Meadow Lake & Facebook) - People of God

Sun., July 31 – 12:30 pm (St Jude Parish, Green Lake) - People of God

Sun., July 31 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake) - People of God
 
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
       1.   Come & Go Tea for Mary Smith’s 90th birthday on Saturday, July 30 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm in the parish hall. Please come help her celebrate.

1. Pope Francis is coming to Canada July 24-29, 2022. The Holy Father has asked that we pray for a fruitful trip.
2. Come to Pray the Rosary at the grotto daily from July 24 – 29 at 6:30 pm to pray for the Holy Father and all who encounter him.
3. Please reserve November 1st on your calendars.

 
Sunday Collection – July 17:  Meadow Lake $655.00          
 
Parish Lawn Mower – As you may have noticed our lawn tractor has been functioning with the assistance of duct tape, wire and prayer and sometimes even that is barely enough. It is time for a new tractor. We have purchased a new tractor that should keep us going for a long time into the future. A huge word of thanks to all those who made this lawn tractor purchase possible through your knowledge and wisdom and generosity. If you would like to make a special donation to the purchase of the tractor in addition to your regular Sunday donation just note on your cheque “Tractor purchase”. Again thanks to all of you for helping us to maintain our facilities and properties! We continue to receive positive comments about our buildings and grounds and this is because of your kindness!

The Pope’s Prayer Intention for July – For the Elderly:  We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.

Scripture Insights – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time   
Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2022:  The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2020, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 284. 
 

• Persist in prayer. God can handle your prayers. God wants to handle your prayers. Today’s readings offer examples of people turning back to God, again and again. Abraham speaks to God quite bluntly in an engaging back-and-forth, begging God to spare the community for the sake of the innocent. The psalmist calls out to God and confidently receives an answer.
• Jesus himself encourages activity: ask, seek, knock. What is stopping you from persisting in prayer? What might it feel like to trust God entirely with all of your heart’s desires?
• Abraham does not just want the innocent saved. He boldly asks God “to spare it” (Gn 18:24). This includes sinners – which means this includes all of us. Jesus too offers advice, not for those who have it all together, but for those who are in need, those who are seeking, those who don’t quite have it all together. Again, are not all of us in this boat? Our God is a God of mercy and justice, slow to anger and abounding in love for all of us imperfect people.

 
DIOCESAN NEWS & BEYOND
Youth Gathering – St. Walburg  Parish  is hosting a Youth & Parents Program on Saturday, Aug. 13th  from 10:00 – 4:00. For further details or to register contact Fr. Peter Nnanga at  306-344-7867 or Fr. Peter Passe at 306-441-9985.

St. Philomena Pilgrimage - Each year the Archdiocese of Regina sponsors the St. Philomena Walking Pilgrimage (Aug 11-14) from Yorkton, SK. to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes at Rama, SK. The registration fee is $70.00 and the deadline is Aug. 4th). You walk and support vehicles bring your supplies. Talk to Theresa Rodrigue or get information at: https://www.stphilomena.ca/home.

World Youth Day will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, August 1-6, 2023. If you are interested in taking part, please contact Fr. Travis Myrheim at (306) 767-2458
 
Aid to Ukraine: Please help the Missionary Oblates help the people of Ukraine.  You can donate on-line through our website: www.omilacombe.ca/mami/donations ;   E-transfer to lacombemami@sasktel.net. Call our office directly 1-866-432-6264; send a cheque payable to AMMI Lacombe Canada MAMI or bring to Parish Office. Mail to 601 Taylor Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0C9.  Income tax receipts are available for all donations. 

Program for Papal Visit to Canada July 24 – 29, 2022
Those interested in learning more about the Papal Visit to Canada can find the latest updates at: www.papalvisit.ca (English) and www.visitepapale.ca (French).
Highlights of the program announced by the Vatican include:
July 24, 2022
The Holy Father will arrive in Edmonton, Alberta on July 24th. Following a brief airport ceremony, the 85-year-old pontiff will take the remainder of the day to rest.
July 25, 2022
On July 25th, Pope Francis will visit Maskwacis, home to the former Ermineskin Residential School, one of the largest residential school sites in Canada. The Holy Father will join former residential school students from across the country as part of a formal program.
Later in the day, the pontiff will visit Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, a National Indigenous church in downtown Edmonton. This will be an invitation-only event.
July 26, 2022
In an event that will be open to the public, the Holy Father will celebrate an open-air Mass at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. The facility can accommodate up to 65,000 attendees for a program that will incorporate Indigenous traditions as part of the gathering.
In the early evening, the Holy Father will travel to Lac Ste. Anne, the site of an annual pilgrimage. Programming will be offered throughout the day leading up to the Holy Father’s participation in a prayer service. (Tickets are required for these two events. They are available at no charge from www.papalvisit.ca effective July 6.)