Diocesan Bulletin
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 (Thanksgiving weekend)
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
www.saskatoonrcdiocese.com
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In all things we are rooted in Christ,
in His desire to bring God’s love to all peoples.
Upcoming Events
A Catholic school board byelection candidate forum will be
held 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 at E.D. Feehan Catholic High
School, 411 Avenue M North, Saskatoon. The byelection will
be held Oct. 29. Advance polls will be open Sunday, Oct. 19 at
five Saskatoon parishes: St. Anne, Holy Spirit, Cathedral of the
Holy Family, St. Patrick and St. Paul’s Co-Cathedral from 8 a.m.
to 2 p.m. For more information see www.s c s .s k .c a
Saskatoon Evangelical-Catholic Dialogue joint statement
outlines common points of faith, central differences and mission
opportunities. Three community-wide meetings are planned to
present and discuss the joint statement, beginning 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 16 with “We Confess our Shared Faith” at
Church of Christ, 134 Cardinal Cres., Saskatoon. Sessions will
also be held Dec. 4 and Feb. 5. Find the statement online at:
h t t p : / / e c u . n e t / ? p = 7 8 1 4 or for more information contact
Ecumenical Officer Nick Jesson at [email protected]
(Ecumenism is supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.)
Coffee House at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123
Nelson Road, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, will feature
diocesan Vicar General Fr. Kevin McGee offering a “Sabbatical
Reflection.” Coffee and dessert provided; silver collection.
Justice and Peace gathering - Come share your parish
justice project Thursday, Oct. 16, beginning with a meal at 5:30
p.m. at St. Michael’s Parish, 18-33 St. E., Saskatoon, hosted
by the diocesan Justice and Peace Commission. Pre-Register
by contacting Myron Rogal at (306) 659-5841 or email:
[email protected] (Justice and Peace
is supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.)
Celebrity Dinner sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council
8215 will be held Oct. 17 at Holy Family Cathedral in
Saskatoon. All proceeds go to Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Entertainment by Catriona Le May Doan and Donny Parenteau.
Live and silent auction. Table for 8 is $1,000. Contact: Garry
Maier at (306) 221-5893 or Wayne Koshman at (306) 381-3330.
“Back on the Rack” Fashion - St. Anne's Parish presents a
"Back On The Rack" Fashion Show 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17 at
St. Anne church, 217 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon, featuring
clothing by CWL Clothing Depot. Proceeds go to Interval
House. Tickets are $10; Call: (306) 931-4700 or (306) 242-7213.
St Mary’s 11th Annual Parish Auction in support of the
Parish Nurse program will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, starting
at 10 a.m. in the hall, 20th St. W. and Ave. 0, Saskatoon. Items
to be auctioned will be on display beforehand, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. All proceeds go to support St. Mary’s
Parish Nurse Program – a vital community outreach.
Youth and clergy
Bishop's Cup basketball
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22
at St. Peter Catholic Elementary School
202 Sumner Crescent, Saskatoon
Free Pizza! Players ages 12 years and up are invited
to participate. Parents and parishioners are also
welcome to come and cheer on the teams!
RSVP at www.saskatoonrcdiocese.com or e-mail
Colm Leyne: [email protected]
(Youth Ministry is supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.)
Joy of the Gospel - An ecumenical conversation about
Pope Francis’ letter “The Joy of the Gospel” continues 9:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 13 at
Queen’s House in Saskatoon. Call (306) 242-1916 or e-mail:
i n f o @ q u e e n s h o u s e . o r g or find more information about
this and other programs at: www.que e ns hous e .or g
YEP - for youth Grade 8 and up will be held 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish,
Saskatoon for the Month of the Rosary. For more information
see: www.purewitness.com or call (306) 934-3511.
Pure Witness presents an Adoration and Rosary Night
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct 18 at Our Lady of Lourdes
Parish, 12th St. E and Wiggins Ave., Saskatoon. This is a night
for the whole family. Fellowship to follow. For more information
see: www.purewitness.com or call (306) 934-3511.
An Appreciation Social for Pat Bitinsky and Myrna Wolfe,
two dedicated and long time employees of St. Peter the Apostle
and St. Michael parishes in Saskatoon will be held 7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 19. Includes program, light lunch and socializing
at St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Saskatoon. Greetings for the
guest book can be e-mailed to: tr i sh .h o l st@ sh a w.ca
Prayer for all affected by cancer - Taizé Prayer Reflection
evening will be offered 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct.
23 at Holy Spirit Parish, 114 Kingsmere Place, Saskatoon for all
affected by cancer - patients, caregivers, survivors, friends and
family. There will be Taizé prayer and song, scripture readings
and reflections, prayer intentions and hospitality. For more
information, contact Kelly or Charlene at (306) 374-1425.
Making Sense of the Old Testament with speaker Fr.
Matthew Ramsay will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at St.
Philip Neri parish, 1902 Munroe Ave, Saskatoon. Register by
Oct. 28 by contacting pastoral associate Shirley Hyshka at:
s .h ysh k a @ s tp h i l i p n e r i p a r i sh .ca or (306) 343-0325.
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Message Board
Campaign for Palliative and Home Care and Against
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide - launched by the
Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) with support
from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, the theme
of this campaign of education and action is “Life-Giving Love.”
Visit the website for more info: www.lif e giv inglov e .c om
Why Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide are a Bad Idea -
Join us at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 for this discussion at St.
Philip Neri Parish, 1902 Munroe Avenue, Saskatoon, hosted by
the Saskatoon Catholic Physicians Guild and the St. Philip
Parish Nurses.
Different Strokes Art Show and Sale - 4 -9 p.m. Oct. 17; 10
a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 18; noon - 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at Grace
Westminster Church, 505-10th St. E., Saskatoon. Free admission.
“On Holy Ground” is the theme of a joint Catholic Health and
Catholic Education conference Oct. 24-26 at Sheraton Cavalier
in Saskatoon. See: w w w.ch a ss k.c a o r call (306) 655-5330.
Healing the Church: Lessons From the Clergy Abuse
Crisis is the title of a free presentation by ethicist and advocate
Sr. Nuala Kenny, MD, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Oct.
23 at Rusty MacDonald Library, 225 Primrose Dr., Saskatoon.
Humboldt Deanery Parish Pastoral Council Workshop
at St. Mary parish in Lanigan 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
25: Make the PPC an invigorating influence on the parish and
a consultative support for the pastor/parish life director. Cost is
$20/person or $100/parish (includes lunch) Please register by
Monday, Oct. 20 by calling (306) 659-5831 or toll free: 1-877661-5005 Ext. *831 or: [email protected]
Searching for direction and meaning in your life? The
Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, the Oblates of Mary
Immaculate and the Redemptorists are offering a “Personal
History Weekend” for young single Catholic men and women
19 years and older Oct. 24-26 at Discernment House, 851
University Drive, Saskatoon. Explore your gifts, dreams,
relationships and how God is inviting you to move forward in
discipleship and holiness. Cost of live-in weekend with meals:
$50. Contact: (306) 244-0726 or sk .d h o u se @ g m a i l .c o m
Come and meet local Development and Peace members
and learn more about biodiversity, food sovereignty, and social
justice at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23 at St. Mary's Parish Hall,
Ave. 0 and 20th St. W., Saskatoon. Jim and Rachelle Ternier
from Prairie Garden Seeds are guest presenters. Bring some
food to share if you are able. Contact Maria at (306) 881-9297
for more information.
STM Newman Players present “Mmmbeth” a hilarious
one-act version of “the Scottish Play” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25
and 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at St. Thomas More College Fr O’Donnell
Auditorium, 1437 College Drive, Saskatoon. Tickets are $5 in
advance or $8 at the door: www.stmcollege.ca/newmanplayers
STM Keenan Memorial Lecture 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct.
23: “The Crisis of Modern Times: The (ongoing) Legacy of John
Paul II” presented by Dr. Russell Hittinger at the Fr. O’Donnell
Auditorium, STM College, 1437 College Drive, Saskatoon.
Followed by a reception. Free admission.
Retrouvaille helps couples heal and
renew their marriages. There is hope! The
next weekend will be held Oct. 17-19 in
Saskatoon. For info call (306) 652-7155 or
see: www.he lpour m a r r ia ge .c om
Fifty years of friendship, solidarity and service:
Celebrating the Brazil Mission
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1:30 p.m. Eucharist / 3 p.m. Program & Film
Cathedral of the Holy Family
123 Nelson Road and Attridge Drive, Saskatoon.
Join us for this diocesan celebration to mark the
50th anniversary of the diocesan mission in
Brazil and to welcome our missionaries home!
Bishop’s Annual Appeal
We are grateful to all who
pledge their support to the
Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Every gift is appreciated and
every gift is important, ensuring
that essential charitable,
educational and pastoral
ministries of the Diocese of Saskatoon are continued
and carried forward. If you have not yet made your gift,
please do so in the next few weeks by placing your
pledge sheet in the collection basket.
More information, including this year’s video:
www.ds c a t holic f ounda t ion.c a
Sunday Smile: Little Tommy was watching grandmother
prepare the Thanksgiving meal. “What are you doing?”
Tommy asked with interest. “Oh, I'm just stuffing the turkey,”
grandmother replied. “Wow, that's cool,” the lad remarked.
“Are you going to hang it next to the deer?”
Diocesan Prayer Intention - For our community of faith and
each one of us in our personal responsibilities: that by visiting
the ill and the suffering, and by encouraging those who live
with disabilities or depression, we witness to the love of God
and the beauty of human solidarity, love and service.
This “Diocesan Bulletin” is a publication of
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon
Catholic Pastoral Centre, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon SK S7S 1H1
Phone: (306) 242-1500 or Toll free: 1-877-661-5005
E-mail: communications @s as kato o nr cdioces e.com
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The communications office is supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.