St. Joseph
Box 9
Balgonie, SK S0G 0E0
Ph: (306) 771-2387
Fax: (306) 771-4260
Hall: (306) 771-4202
[email protected]
www.catholic-church.org/
stjosephbalgonie
Pastoral Council:
Chairman
Vice-Chair
Liturgy
Catechesis
Pastoral Care
Deanery Rep
Joe Maierhoffer
Ron Dielschneider
Cheryl Behrns
VACANT
VACANT
Rod Rieder
Chairman
Accountant/Treasurer
Building & Grounds
Parish Council Secretary
James Siebert
Laurier Donais
Ed Fetsch
Diane Fahlman
Finance Council
Bulletin Editor
Margaret Kiel
Representatives:
Adult & Youth Ministries
Judith Cayer / Vacant
CWL
Judith Cayer, President
Deanery Rep
Rod Rieder
Ecumenism
Cheryl Behrns
Knights of Columbus
Blair Baller, Grand Knight
Prayer Group
Judith Cayer
School of Religion
Lori Donais
Social Justice
Ken Fahlman
Church Hall Bookings: Trevor & Nicole Dech (771-4632)
St. Agnes
Box 367
Pilot Butte, SK
S0G 3Z0
Ph: (306) 781-4499
Pastoral Council:
Chairperson
Representatives:
CWL
The Roman Catholic Parishes of
St. Joseph and St. Agnes
Pastor: Fr. Ed Hengen
October 26, 2014
From the Pastor’s Desk….
Dear Sisters and Brothers
Last Sunday we heard Jesus tell us in his response to the question of the
Pharisees about paying taxes, ‘Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God
what belongs to God.’ Today we look for a few moments at what it means to God
what belongs to God.
In the journey from Egypt to their own land, the people of God
experienced not only a movement from one place to another. They also
experienced a transformation of their hearts. Physically they were moving from one
land to another. Spiritually they were moving to discover how they were to live as
a people who would rightly bear the name ‘People of God’. In their consideration
of the widows and the orphans; in their treatment of the aliens and those who are in
need, they are to show forth the care and generosity of God himself. The care and
concern for those persons spoken of in the reading from Exodus is to be our care
and concern today. We give to God by allowing him to be compassionate to others
through us.
St. Paul speaks of giving to God what belongs to God by simply urging us
to imitate the Lord and first and foremost to serve God. He reminds us that
whatever we do, our lives will be examples to others. We are to welcome God’s
Word fully into our lives and through us God will teach the world his compassion
and steadfast love.
In the Gospel, as Jesus answers the question about the ‘greatest
commandment’ he teaches us that what we first give to God, what belongs to God,
is our total love for God. We also give to God what belongs to God by love of
neighbor through which we show our belief in God’s steadfast love for all.
What we hear once again in the Word of today is very challenging for us
to live. Our Psalm today shows us what we need to be able to give to God what
belongs to God and to Caesar, what belongs to Caesar. The Psalm addresses God
as my strength, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my shield, my salvation and
my stronghold. We want to allow these words to really become our own. God often
revealed to his people that he was all of these things for them. In all of their
struggles and trials, God wanted them to turn to him. That has not changed for us.
We can give God our struggles and weaknesses; our fears and doubts. He
will support us and bring us to new life.
In Christ, Fr. Ed
EUCHARIST TIMES
Pat Laturnas, President
St. Joseph
St. Agnes
Secretary Darlene Loucks
Deanery Marian Zsombor
Sunday 9 a.m.
Treasurer Fran Rieder
Knights of Columbus
Saturday 7 p.m.
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Building & Grounds
Blair Baller
Kim Lang
Norm Halipchak
Music Blair Baller
Liturgy Debbie Rieder
School of Religion
Pastoral Care
Jackie Peat
Cheryl Lachambre
Social Justice Ed Zsombor
For weekday Mass schedule
please see inside bulletin.
Please call St. Joseph’s Rectory at
771-2387 to arrange for a baptism,
wedding, or funeral.
Call as well for any requests for prayer
intentions, and if anyone is sick or
distressed so we can arrange for
visitation and communion for the sick.
Giving to the Archdiocesan Appeal is more than an act of charity. It is a priestly
act of material and spiritual sacrifice that can heal and strengthen our relationship
with Christ and our neighbour. Your gift has the potential to transform the lives of
others in need of companionship and prayer through our hospital chaplaincy
programs, a strengthening of faith through adult and youth faith formation, and the
myriad of social concerns that prevent our friends and neighbors from experiencing
the abundant life and love of Christ. Your commitment to the future is a
commitment to the furthering of the Mission of Christ in your own life as well as
the lives of others.
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
ST JOSEPH PARISH
Welcome to all visitors and guests
Monday,
Oct 27
8:00 am
For the repose of the soul of Mary Leibel (Anniversary of
death) requested by Margaret Kiel and family.
Tuesday,
Oct 28
7:00 pm
For the intentions of the St. Joseph Parish Pastoral Council
**St. Joseph Parish Pastoral Council following the Mass
Wednesday Oct 29
10:45 am William Albert
Oct 30
Oct 31
8:00 am
For the repose of the soul of Erlinda Corduna
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NEXT BRUNCH - November 2nd
Oct 27
Weekday
Ephesians 4.32-5.8 Ps 1.1 Luke 13.10-17
Oct 28
Weekday
Ephesians 2.19-22 Ps 19 Luke 6.12-19
Oct 29
Weekday
Ephesians 6.1-9 Ps 145 Luke 13.22-30
Oct 30
Weekday
Ephesians 6.10-20 Ps 144 Luke 13.31-35
Oct 31
Weekday
Philippians 1.1-11 Ps 111 Luke 14.1-6
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Grades 1- 8
Dates for School of Religion
October 26th November 2, 16, 30
NEEDED a grade 3 teacher and a grade 7/8 teacher. Also,
if anyone would be interested in mentoring with the grade
5/6 for this year to learn the material and then take over
next year.
 If you know of anyone new to the communities,
pass along information about classes or phone.
Lori Donais at 522-9985.
Schedule for Readers & Communion Ministers
COMMUNION
Oct 25
Oct 26
John & Bonnie
Nov 1
Nov 2
Kenneth & Sharon
Knights of Columbus
Jodi & Lynne
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COMMUNITY REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
Tuesday, November 11th @ 10:50 am
St. Joseph RC Church
THANK you very much for your generous support of World Mission
Sunday last week. This support is a blessing for the priests, Sister,
Brothers and Lay Catechists who depend on this help through the
Propagation of the Faith. Please continue to pray for all who serve in
mission countries that they may remain steadfast in their vocation to
bring Christ’s message of love to those they serve – the world’s most
vulnerable.
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St. Joseph Parish Pastoral Council Oct 28th following the 7:00 pm Mass.
Weekly Readings
READERS
have the Knights of Columbus looking after all the ministries.
Mass will be followed by a BRUNCH.
Good will offerings will be excepted.
An information station, as well as someone to answer any questions
regarding the Knights of Columbus will be present.
Attention Knights - please wear your K of C shirts proudly.
8:00 am
For the repose of the soul of Geoffrey Campbell requested
by Janette Rieger.
Friday,
Knights of Columbus - November 2 Mass at St. Joseph, will
Participating churches:
Balgonie Baptist, United and Roman Catholic Church
For the intentions of the Residents.
Thursday,
October 26, 2014
Louise
Lori, Diane, Marie, Lauren (Nick)
Jacqueline
NOTE: If you are NOT available on the day assigned to you,
PLEASE find someone to replace you
A Memorial Mass at St Peter's Kronau at 10:30 AM on November 15,
2014. There will be a blessing of the graves at St Peter's cemetery after
mass. Soup and buns in the school for lunch
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Rev. Ed Hengen and Vivian Bosch will present a one day retreat,
hosted by St. Joseph’s CWL, Indian Head at St. Joseph’s RC Church,
905 Howard Street, Indian Head.
Monday, November 3rd at 10:30 a.m.
Bring your bagged lunch. Beverages supplied by St. Joseph’s CWL. No
registration deadline or fee. Everyone, all men and women, welcome.
For information contact MaryAnn Lyons 695-2172.
The Non-Gift Fair! 12:00-5:00, Wednesday, November 5 at Campion Have a
holiday season with less stress, less clutter, and more happiness by giving
charitable donations as gifts. Come to Campion College at the University of
Regina and check out a variety of causes all in one place. Give a gift that
does some good! Parking for this event will be available in Lot 4. For more
information, contact Sarah at 306-359-1238.
ST. AGNES PARISH
MISSION STATEMENT -We, the parishioners of St. Agnes,
strive to live by Gospel values. We support each other with
mutual respect and concern as we journey together, hope,
and love towards the Kingdom of God.
If you know of anyone new to the communities, pass along
information about classes or phone. Jackie Peat 781-4495
Camp Monahan sends thanks out to all who continue to support us. Your
gifts to our 70th anniversary celebration and the goal of raising funds to build
news cabins is greatly appreciated. The cabin build project is about more
than just a building; it is about creating a sanctuary where futures are built
and a lifetime of memories are created. Thanks again for sharing in our
vision and hopes for children and youth from our community.