Third Sunday of Easter May 4, 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  
 
  I will extol you, Lord, for you have raised me up.
Psalm 30 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., May 5 – No mass
 
Tues., May 6 – No mass (Fr. Uche on holidays)
 
Wed., May 7 – No mass (Fr. Uche on holidays)
 
Thurs., May 8 – No mass (Fr. Uche on holidays)
 
Fri., May 9 – No mass (Fr. Uche on holidays)
 
Sat., May 10 – No mass (Fr. Uche on holidays)
 
Sun., May 11 – 6:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God

Sun., May 11 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) (Lay led) - People of God

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

1. Fr. Uche starts his holidays Monday, May 5. He has arranged for replacement priests to come for Sunday masses. There will be no daily mass during his holidays.
2. Note the time of next Sunday’s mass – 6:00 pm.
3. Next Sunday is Mother’s Day. The Knights are planning a BBQ following the 6:00 pm mass.

 Sunday Collection –  Apr. 27  Meadow Lake  $4716.63   Green Lake  $127.75  Children’s 0
                                                April CAFT  $2310.00
 
Sunday Church Attendance –    Apr. 27   Adults  118  Children  9  Total  127
 
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for May – For working conditions – Let us pray that through work, each person might find fulfilment, families might be sustained in dignity, and that society might be humanized.
 
Fr. Uche’s Holidays – Fr. Uche will be leaving for holidays on Monday, May 5. He has arranged for replacement priests to come for Sunday mass. There will be no weekday masses while he is on holidays.
 
Grad Scholarship – We are once again hoping to present graduates with a scholarship from Our Lady of Peace. If you would like to participate in this project please place your donation in an envelope marked Grad Scholarship.  Thank you.
 
Daily Rosary in May – We are planning to say the rosary daily at 7:00 pm. Also on Sundays before mass.
 
World Day of Prayer for Vocations – May 11 – The fourth Sunday of Easter, Christians are invited to reflect on the meaning of God’s call and to pray for vocations. Christ, the Good Shephard, continues to lead his people through His Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, and calls many to follow Him in this way. Priestly, diaconal, and religious vocations should be a constant concern in the hearts of God’s people.
                                                Taken from Ordo page 132
 
Scripture Insights – Third Sunday of Easter
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. 190.
 
 After a dark night, morning breaks to reveal Jesus ashore, guiding actively failing disciples. The Beloved Disciple continues to witness and give access by recognizing the Lord. Peter, in keeping with his zealous character, jumps into the sea to get to Jesus. Reaching land, he returns on Jesus’ command to haul the catch ashore in the unbroken net. The abundance echoes the wine and food Jesus provided, representing the inclusivity of the Church.
Jesus meets the disciples around a new charcoal fire and meal. Reconciling Peter’s relationship with Jesus takes center stage as Jesus confronts Peter repeatedly, upsetting his equilibrium and challenging him to decision and new action. Thrice inquiring about Peter’s love, Jesus brings him into a binding relationship with missional consequences. Peter’s leadership is clarified pastorally as he is mandated the new shepherd of the flock of the children of God, his journey culminating in the story even as it begins anew beyond the story’s boundaries as Jesus commands, “Follow me” (Jn 21:19).
 

• Jesus’ conversation with Peter is a model of restoration after Peter was disloyal to Jesus. His approach is not one of punishment or scolding. How can this model shape the way parents approach their children after wrongdoing?

·         Like the apostles in the first reading, there are times when our conscience calls us to act in ways contrary to the law or to orders from our superiors. One example: organizations providing humanitarian help to migrants crossing the border. Let us maintain fidelity to the Gospel as our first and foremost loyalty.