Palm Sunday April 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  
 
    My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Psalm 22 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., Apr. 14 – No mass
 
Tues., Apr. 15 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge
 
Tues., Apr. 15 – 9:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Doreen Sinclair by Wilfred Sinclair

Wed., Apr. 16 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Glen Sinclair by Wilfred Sinclair

Thurs., Apr. 17 – 5:00 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) Holy Thursday
 
Thurs., Apr. 17 – 7:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook)
                        Holy Thursday - +Louis & Germaine Wilfing & Raymond Wilfing by Nick & Eileen Charney

Fri., Apr. 18 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook)
                      Good Friday - +Virginia Delaire by Wilfred Sinclair

Fri., Apr. 18 – 5:00 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) Good Friday
 
Sat., Apr. 19 – 8:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook)
                  Easter Vigil - People of God

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

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

Sun., Apr. 20 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen Lake)
                  Easter Sunday - People of God

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

1. Outdoor Stations of the Cross this Friday, April 18 at 2:00 pm led by the Knights of Columbus. (Weather permitting)
2. No Saturday evening masses at Our Lady of Peace until after Easter.

 
Sunday Collection –  Mar. 30  Meadow Lake  $1531.00   Green Lake  $211.45  Children’s $1.50

Sunday Church Attendance –    Mar. 30   Adults  97  Children  20   Total  117
 
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for April – For the use of the new technologies – Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.
 
Church Cleaning Bee – Please come out on Wednesday, April 16 from 9:30 am til noon to clean our church for Easter. Thank you for your time.
 
Galilee Day – there will be a Galilee Day Celebration on Monday, April 21 in St. Walburg starting with mass at 11:00 am. This day includes an ethnic potluck lunch, story telling and games. It is sponsored by the MSP priests. Come with your lawn chair. All welcome.
 
Parish Garage Sale – We are planning a Parish Garage Sale on Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. We will accept donations at the hall from Wednesday April 30 to Friday May 2.
 
Scripture Insights – Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
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. 150.
 
 Paul’s Letter to the Philippians gave homage in the early Church to the Christ event. Paul describes Jesus as one in the form of God who humbled himself by taking on our form and going to a sacrificial death to exemplify the love God has for us. This early hymn shows how we recognize Jesus as Christ and Lord who brings God’s glory into our world.
Luke’s passion is shaped by tradition. The Passover preparations and meal are unique as Jesus instructs the disciples on the importance of service for the future mission. At the Mount of Olives, Jesus’ prayer is framed by warnings against temptation, and his arrest in betrayal and violence, even as Jesus heals the high priest’s injured slave. Peter’s later denials, where he fails to identify with Jesus when challenged, are told before the account of Jesus’ suffering. The assault during the arrest is met with healing, and Peter’s betrayal is met with forgiveness and repentance.
At the trial before the Sanhedrin, Jesus accepts that he is the Christ, the son of Man who will come as the final judge, and the Son of God. The Roman trial follows, set around a visit to Herod. Jesus emerges as king and is eventually handed over to death by Pilate who, nonetheless, declares him innocent. Finally, with words of compassion and warning, Luke describes Jesus’ road to the cross.
Jesus is crucified between criminals; he forgives his crucifiers, and he welcomes repentant sinners. While he commends his spirit into the Father’s hands, the Roman centurion announces what many have known all along: “This man was innocent beyond doubt.” All return home, beating their breasts in grief and ripe for repentance.
 

• The people of Jerusalem greet Jesus with cries of “Hosana,” a word whose origin means “Save us,” yearning for freedom from the oppression of the Roman empire. With whom can we walk in solidarity this Holy Week, crying out on their behalf, “Hosanna, save us!”?

·         Unlike any other events in the history of the world, the various moments of Holy Week demonstrate just what God’s love is all about. In our lives we often try to box God in, making the love of God fit within our plans, our comfort zone, and our social circle. This week shows us that God is so much bigger, wider, and deeper than the limits we’ve created. How are we being invited this year as individuals and as a community to expand our faith?