St. Philip Neri
Roman Catholic Church
1902 Munroe Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7J 1R8
Phone: 306-343-0325
Fax: 306-343-0900
Office Hours: 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Monday to Friday
Closed Noon-12:30 pm
Office Email:
N O V E M B E R
T H I R T Y - T H I R D
Weekday Masses:
Tuesdays ~ Fridays at 8:15 am
Parish Priest ~ Fr. Emile April
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate ~ Shirley Hyshka
[email protected]
Parish Nurse Ministry ~ Ethna Martin
[email protected]
Deb Bauche
[email protected]
Music & Finance ~ Joanne Lysyshyn
[email protected]
Admin. Assistant ~ Mary Wrishko
[email protected]
Custodian ~ Sandi Lamborn
[email protected]
PPC Chair ~ Norma Denis
306-343-6125
K of C Grand Knight ~ Ron Denis
306-280-9863
CWL President ~ Charmaine Menard
306-931-6865
Parish Coordinator of Care ~
Ev Safronetz 306-343-7605
For Covenant of Care Guidelines visit:
www.saskatoonrcdiocese.com/
covenantofcare
New to the Parish ~
Registration /Change of Address Forms,
as well as Pre-Authorized Giving Forms,
can be found on the tables in the
Welcome Area
T I M E
“Well done good and trustworthy servant”
(Matthew 25)
Website: www.stphilipneriparish.ca
Saturday ~ 5:00 pm
Sunday ~ 9:30 & 11:30 am
S U N D A Y
I N O R D I N A R Y
[email protected]
Weekend Masses:
1 6 , 2 0 1 4
UNITED CONFERENCE OF FACE TO FACE MINISTRIES ~
will be held on Nov 22 & 23, 2014 at Holy Family Cathedral
Hall, Saskatoon. This is for ages 14 & up (Adults &
Youth). Register online today: www.f2f.ca Registration fee is $60. See
Youth Bulletin Board in the Welcome Area for poster and brochures.
“ECUMENISM” - A Vocation? What meaning? How it matters! ~ Parishioners of St.
Philip Neri & guests are invited to a presentation by Fr. Bernard de Margerie
who will story tell and describe something of his vocation to, and journey in,
the ministry of reconciliation and unity in the Church, for over 50 years in
the Diocese of Saskatoon. He will explore the meaning and purpose of his
recently published book In God’s Reconciling Grace. The presentation will
take place in the Welcome Area of St. Philip’s church on Wed, Nov 19
starting at 7:00 pm.
Ecumenical Service to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Vatican II's
Decree on Ecumenism.
A service of celebration will be held at 7 pm, Friday, November 21 at
St. Philip Neri Parish. All are welcome. A wine and cheese reception will
follow. This worship service is hosted by the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism
on the actual anniversary date (Nov. 21, 1964) of the key Vatican II text on
the restoration of unity, Unitatis Redintegratio, the Decree on Ecumenism.
Document Excerpts for 50th Anniversary
Nov. 21, 2014, marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s
Decree on Ecumenism, Unitatis Redintegratio. This document affirmed and
strengthened the Catholic Church’s commitment to the ecumenical movement,
which the Council described as being “the initiatives and activities planned and
undertaken” to promote Christian unity (UR, 4). The following is a quotation
taken from this document:
“While it is true that many Christians understand the moral teaching of the Gospel
differently from Catholics, and do not accept the same solutions to the more
difficult problems of modern society, nevertheless they share our desire to stand
by the words of Christ as the source of Christian virtue, and to obey the command
of the Apostle: "And whatever you do, in word or in work, do all in the name of
the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Him" (Col. 7, 57).
- Decree on Ecumenism, para. 23.
NOTE: The Catholic Bishops of Canada have issued a new document entitled
“A Church in Dialogue” to coincide with the anniversary. Find a PDF of the document at www.cccb.ca
Parish News
FOOD COLLECTION ~ In November, we will collect Whole HUMAN TRAFFICKING: “The Modern Day Form of Slavery” ~ is a
Foundations session presented by Savelia Curniski (Nashi)
grain pasta & whole grain cereals for the Food Bank. Also,
and will be held at St. Philip Neri Parish on Thurs, Nov 27th
there is always a need for any other non-perishable food.
at 7:00 pm. Canada is a country of destination as well as a
Please check ‘Best Before’ dates.
SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES ~ The final gatherings for
this year will be held on November 25 & 27. We will
resume our meetings again in the new year.
CHRISTMAS PARTY ~ The annual Small Christian
Communities Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, Dec
7 at 1:30 at St. Philip Neri Parish. All are welcome, but it is
wise to pre-register with Sr. Kathleen at 306-242-7849 or
Lynette at 306-374-3239.
source & transit country in human trafficking. Thousands
upon thousands of vulnerable women, boys, and girls,
from very poor countries or poor regions within Canada
are prey to sexual, agricultural, shipping, domestic, and
organ exploitation. Canada has the legislation in place to
prosecute the exploiters, but does not have the personnel or finances to do so. We need to understand individually and as a parish how to take action and be a part of
the solution. To register, please call Ethna at
306-343-0325. Pre-registration is required.
SCHOLARSHIP ~ St. Philip’s CWL is FAMILY ROOM ~ All families with young children are welcome
offering a $500 Scholarship for post
to use the family room at the back of the church during
secondary education. All applicants from
Mass. The room has the sound system, so you won’t miss
St. Philip Neri Parish will be considered. Applications may
a thing. It has been recently updated, making for a warm
be obtained from the parish office. Deadline for submisand welcoming space for you and your children to enjoy
sion is Nov 30, 2014.
during our liturgies.
CWL ~ The St. Philip Neri council of the Catholic Women’s
COLUMBIAN SENIORS ~ Columbian Seniors: The November
League invites all ladies of the parish to join us in
potluck will be held on Wednesday Nov. 19, 2014 at
solidarity in our supportive efforts towards the
Holy Spirit Parish Hall, 114 Kingsmere PL. The doors
enrichment of our parish and our world. Memberships
will be open at 5:00 pm, supper will be at 6:00
will be available in the welcome area before and after
pm. Anyone over the age of 55 is welcome to join,
all masses beginning Nov 1. Also available to purchase
membership is $10.00. Tickets will be on sale for the
will be tickets to the CWL/K of C Christmas dinner,
Christmas catered supper to be held Dec. 17, 2014. The
Christmas raffle tickets, and 2015 religious calendars.
supper will be catered by “Nadine” and tickets are
CWL CLOTHING DEPOT ~ is in need of shopping bags (large
$15.00 each.
& small) for sending home items with their clients. If
you have any, please drop off them off in the CWL
CHRISTMAS HAMPERS ~ St. Philip Neri Parish has once again
clothing collection bin.
committed to help supply Christmas hampers to
CWL MEETING ~ The regular Executive meeting will be on
families in need. This year we are asked to provide 40
Wed, Nov 19 at 6 pm. There will be no Mass that
hampers. The sign up sheets will be going up next
evening, instead Fr. Bernard De Margerie will be giving
weekend, so please prayerfully consider supporting
a presentation on Ecumenism at 7 pm. The regular
this worthwhile cause in our community by either
council meeting will follow the presentation.
purchasing goods for a hamper, helping to deliver
them or both.
GOLDEN AGE~ We meet every second Wednesday at 1:15 pm
in the Welcome Area. The next meeting will be Nov 26 at
1:15. New members are always welcome!
REFUGEE FAMILY ~ The Refugee Committee is asking for
your assistance: we need winter clothes for the three
children of a family previously sponsored. They are an
8 yr. old girl, and two boys, ages 5 yrs. and 4 yrs. If you
have any gently used items, please bring them to
church and leave in box labelled "Refugee Family" in
the Welcome Area.
ANGEL TREE ~ Our parish will be supporting the Angel Tree
Christmas and Prison Fellowship Canada program. This
is a program made up of local churches and
volunteers who buy gifts for prisoners’ children at
Christmas. Please consider supporting this endeavor;
watch future bulletins for sign up information.
Stewardship/Ministry – A huge
thank you to all those who were
able to participate in the
workshops this weekend. A
reminder that there are still
workshops Monday from 5 to 7 in the evening at the parish. If
you are unable to attend the designated training workshop
time, please contact Shirley. Just a note…. “ whatever you
do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not
for human masters.” (Colossians 3:23)
LOOKING AHEAD – The new schedule for liturgical ministers
will be available soon in the welcome area. The present
schedule is in effect until the end of December. With
sincere thanks and prayers may all of those who serve
the parish in any way feel God’s love and strength in all
they do each day in the Lord’s name!
FIRST RECONCILIATION - The fourth and last session is on
Tuesday, November 18 from 6:45 pm. to 7:45 pm. located at the parish. The sacrament will be celebrated on
Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 in the morning in the
church. Please keep all of these young people and
their families in prayer.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE - Couples planning to
celebrate marriage are required to complete a marriage
preparation course. The parish offers a course
beginning on February 22, 2015. There are five sessions
which cover a variety of topics. Pre-registration is
necessary.
SUNDAY MISSALS – The 2015 missals are for sale in the welcome
area. The blue ones are $5.00 each and the youth missals
are $8.00 each. These will be for sale until the supply is
gone.
Parish Nursing News
Congratulations to the following children
celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism in our
parish.
~ Alexandrea Helen Chestolowski
(child of Robynn & Steven)
~Cora Margaret Giblin (child of Trista & Travis)
~ Bella Marie Janzen (child of Marcee &
Chander)
~ Madden John Louis Jerome (child of Ashleigh &
David)
~ Hudson Jack Lloyd (child of Joel & Ashley)
~ Chanaya Grace Martine (child of Roxanne &
Claude)
~Caius Jacob Quigley (child of Kristen & Clarence)
~ Aubree Marlou Harmien Stokvis-Rosman
(child of Ashley & Matthew)
May God’s blessings be on each of you and your families always.
Diocesan News
LIVING WITH DIGNITY ~ is an event Wed, Nov 86 sponsored by
the Canadian Medical & Dental Society and the Diocese
of Saskatoon. Guest speaker Dr. Margaret Cottle is a
clinical instructor at UBC, a palliative physician & a
member of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. She
will be joined by Larry Worthen of Dartmouth Nova
Scotia who is the acting director of the Canadian
Medical & Dental Society. This public event will take
place at the Cathedral of the Holy Family from 7 - 9 pm,
at no cost. It is aimed at informing and equipping
participants. Contact Myron at 306-659-5841 for more
info.
FLU VACCINES ~ Influenza Season is upon
us. Public Flu Clinics began Oct 14th and will
be available throughout the flu season.
Please check the Saskatoon District Health
Region website for vaccination clinic loca- PASTORAL LETTER ~ Bishop Donald Bolen has written a
tions and times. The free vaccine will be
Pastoral Letter about the issue of missing & murdered
offered to all Saskatchewan residents six
Aboriginal women, in consultation with the Diocesan
months and older. It is important to get the vaccine
Commission for Truth and Reconciliation. Find the letter
early and be protected for the entire flu season.
on
the
diocesan
website
at
HAND WASHING ~ REMEMBER - Hand
www.saskatoonrcdiocese.com. Copies are also
washing and good “cough” manners
available in the Welcome Area of the Church.
are easy and effective ways to reduce
ART DISPLAY ~ The release of the above Pastoral Letter on
the spread of illness. Stay home if
Oct 31, 2014, coincided with the opening of the
you are sick with the flu.
“Walking With Our Sisters” art exhibition at
STAY FOR COFFEE ~ On Saturday & Sunday, Nov 22 & 23 after
all 3 masses the Parish Nurses will be hosting the
“Anything for Alzheimers” Coffee break. Please stop by
and have a coffee or juice and make a donation to
support people affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park, which honours the lives of
missing and murdered Indigenous Women, and seeks
to raise awareness and create opportunities for
dialogue on the issue. The display runs until Nov 21. The
park is open 9 am to 4:30 pm weekdays, (Closed Sun,
Nov 16). For info. see: www.walkingwithoursisters.ca
Week at a Glance:
NOVEMBER 22/23, 2014 CHRIST THE KING
Mon, Nov 17th
~ 6:00 - 10:00 pm ~ Adoration (Chapel)
~ 5:00 pm ~ Ministry Training Workshops
Tues, Nov 18th
~ 8:15 am ~ Weekday Mass
~ 6:45 pm ~ First Reconciliation Class
Wed, Nov 19th
~ 8:15 am ~ Weekday Mass
~ 8:45 am ~ Coffee social after Mass
~ 5:00 pm ~ RCIA
~ 6:00 pm ~ CWL Executive Meeting
~ 7:00 pm ~ Ecumenism Presentation by Fr. Bernard De Margerie
~ Regular CWL & K of C Meetings to follow presentation
Thurs, Nov 20th
~ 8:15 am ~ Weekday Mass
Fri, Nov 21st
~ 8:15 am ~ Mass
~ 7:00 ~ Ecumenical Service ~ 50th Anniversary Decree on
Ecumenism. Wine & Cheese Reception to follow.
Sat, Nov 22nd
~ 10:00 am ~ First Reconciliation Celebration
~ 5:00 pm ~ Weekend Mass
~ CWL - Memberships, Raffle Tickets & Christmas Party Tickets
available before & after Mass
~ “Anything for Alzheimers” Coffee Break following Mass
Sun, Nov 23rd
~ 9:30 am and 11:30 am ~ Weekend Mass
~ CWL ~ Memberships, Raffle Tickets & Christmas Party Tickets
available before & after both Masses.
~ “Anything for Alzheimer’s” Coffee Break following both Masses
(To celebrate a Mass intention on a certain date, please book 2
months in advance - $10 offering)
Sacristans
Altar Servers
Welcomers
Lectors
EMCs
(Extra
Ordinary
Ministers of
Communion)
Hospitality
Children’s
Liturgy of the
Word
5:00 pm
Andree R
Judy C
Volunteers
Joe S
Denise D
Art E
Ron D
Norma D
Jim J
Don K
Rose Ann K
Michael L
Joann C
9:30 am
Herman R
Gen S
Jonah E
Devon G
Volunteer
Bill H
Randall C
Lindsay C
Herman R
Gen S
Shirley H
Colin K
Carmen K
Bill M
Margaret M
11:30 am
Lorrie A
Murray A
Volunteer
Aidan B
Volunteer
Paul K
Rick M
Glenn H
Glenn H
Ethna M
Suzanne R
Greg S
Karen T
Murray A
Sean B
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Lindsay P
Cheryl F
Gabriella J
Shannon H
Please arrive 15 minutes before Mass begins and let the
Sacristan know when you arrive. If you are not able to serve
remember to find your own replacement.
Weekend Collections
Nov 8 & 9 ~
$4,171.60
Reserve ~
$92.25
Refugee ~
$30.00
World Mission Sunday ~
$20.00
Bishop’s Appeal 2014 ~ as of Nov 10th~
$75,725 (approximately 89% of our goal)
Sacraments ~
November 18 ~
† Liz Miazga
Requested by Claire &
Marty Schneider
November 19 ~
(H&B) Marie Louise
Ternier Gommers
Requested by Anon.
Family Intention
~Requested by Mehari
Ghebremedhin
November 20 ~
† Liz Miazga
Requested by Debra
Taylor & Randy Barwick
November 21 ~
† Frank & Katherine
Korolewich
Requested by Stella
Korolewich
† Sean Longstaff
Requested by Longstaff
Family
November 22 ~
(H&B) Angie Jantzen
Requested by Anon.
Please call the parish office at 306-343-0325 for the following:
Reconciliation
Saturdays: 4:00-4:45 pm or by appointment.
Sacrament of the Sick
Available upon request.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please contact Shirley to begin the marriage preparation process.
Baptism
The next baptisms of children (under age 7) and
infants will be on the November 15/16 weekend.
The 2 Baptism classes (required) are at
6:45 pm on November 6 & 13. To register, call Shirley.
Rite of Christian Initiation
If you or anyone you know are interested in
becoming Catholic, call Shirley.
Parish Nursing
NEW TO THE PARISH - New Parishioner Registration
Forms and Pre-Authorized Giving Forms are available
from the tables in the Welcome Area or by calling the
Parish Office at 306-343-0325.
Have you or someone close to you been
diagnosed with an illness, admitted to hospital,
or need a liaison between the medical world and your
faith community? Please call the parish office and ask
for Ethna or Deb. Check out their webpage on our
website under Ministries.
Diocesan Bulletin
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014
33rd 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
Great Catholic Thinkers - Fr. Karl Rahner, SJ, is dubbed “the
first modern theologian.” Learn more 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17
as Bishop Gerald Wiesner, OMI, leads a Foundations session
on “Great Catholic Thinkers” held at the Cathedral of the Holy
Family in Saskatoon. Everyone welcome. (Freewill offering.)
Faith formation - St. John Bosco Parish, 1202 Avenue O
South, Saskatoon is hosting a series of talks on faith formation
and couples’ prayer. Talks begin each evening at 7 p.m. and
include: ”What Happens at Mass” Wednesday, Nov. 19; and
“Praying with Sacred Scripture” Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Presented by Matthew Courchene. All are welcome.
Panel discussion: "To Be a Church in Dialogue" will be
held 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at St. Andrew’s
College on the University of Saskatchewan Campus. Join the
United Church's Riverbend Presbytery in reflection on local,
national, and international ecumenical dialogue. Panellists
include three local experts: Gordon Jensen (Lutheran), Sandra
Beardsall (United Church of Canada), and Nick Jesson (Roman
Catholic). Everyone is welcome.
Women's Wellness Day, with a theme of “Holy Health and
Healing” offered at Queen's House Saturday, Nov. 22,
facilitated by Elaine Zakreski and Diane Waldbillig, combining
inspiring spiritual stories with Holy Yoga, a unique prayer form
honoring Jesus. Register at w w w.q u e e n sh o u se .o r g or for
info call Diane: (306) 668 1085 or d i a n e w @ h o l y yo g a .n e t
FacetoFace United Conference 2014 will unite, support,
and challenge participants in their faith, through eucharistic
adoration, keynote talks, and fellowship for adults and teens
14+ Nov. 22 and 23 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123
Nelson Road, Saskatoon. The theme is “All is Grace.”
Registration opens 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 and conference
finishes 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23. Keynote speakers are Ken
Yasinski, Matt Nelson and Leah Perrault. Cost is $60. See:
w w w.f2 f.ca /u n i te d - co n fe r e n c e
Ecumenical Service to celebrate the
50th Anniversary of Vatican II's
Decree on Ecumenism
7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church,
1902 Munroe Avenue, Saskatoon
A wine and cheese reception will follow.
Living With Dignity
7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26
Cathedral of the Holy Family, Saskatoon
Sponsored by the Canadian Medical and Dental
Society and the Diocese of Saskatoon, this evening
includes guest speaker Dr. Margaret Cottle, a clinical
instructor at UBC, a palliative physician and a
member of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. She
will be joined by Larry Worthen of Dartmouth Nova
Scotia who is the acting director of the Canadian
Medical and Dental Society. This public event is open
to all, at no cost. A separate event for parish
leadership will take place Nov. 28. Contact Myron at
(306) 659-5841 for more info.
A lecture series about “Pope Francis on the Joy of the
Gospel” will be presented by Fr. Gregory Hrynkiw, ASTH, a
Byzantine-Catholic monk, with sessions from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.,
Room 1002 at St. Thomas More College, 1437 College Drive,
Saskatoon: Thursday, Nov. 27 on “The Joy of Encountering:
Christ and Pope Francis”; Dec. 4 on “The Joy of the Liturgy”;
and on Dec. 11 “The Joy of Serving My Neighbour.”
Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) Meet the Movement
annual fundraising dinner will be held Friday, Nov. 28 at St.
Anne parish, 217 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon. Cocktails 6 p.m.,
Dinner 6:30 p.m., program to follow. RSVP by Nov. 18:
cco.ca/saskatoonmtm or call John Boskill at (306) 260-9672 or
e-mail: j o h n .b o ski l l @ c co .c a
Advent Retreat with Bishop Gerry Wiesner, OMI, will be held
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at Queen’s House,
Saskatoon; Cost: $30. Advent is a time of watching, waiting,
expecting, anticipation, preparation and hope. Advent focuses
on the Lord: the Lord who has come once and for all; the Lord
who is continuously coming in so many ways; the Lord who will
come at the end of the age. This time together will help prepare
to celebrate and live this special time. To register, e-mail:
r e ce p ti o n i st@ q u e e n sh o u se .o r g or call 306-242-1916.
St. Therese Institute in Bruno, SK presents “Silent
Before the Crib”, an Advent retreat retreat Nov. 28-29, with
opportunity for guided reflection and silence. Register by visiting
h ttp ://st- t.c a /tw t or call Carolyn at (306) 369-2555.
Churches for Environmental Action 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 310 Lenore
Drive in Saskatoon. Speakers will be Jim Harding and Bishop
Don Bolen. Lunch by donation. pre-registration is not required.
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Message Board
Story time at the Msgr. Michael J. Koch Resource Library 10
a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 features guest reader Blake Sittler.
Please note there is no story time on Thursday, Nov. 27. The
resource library, which is funded by the BAA, is located on the
second floor of the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon.
Christmas Without You - Christmas is a difficult time of the
year for anyone who has lost a loved one. ‘Mourning to Dawn
Grief Ministry’ and St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission are
offering a day of hope and support for those who have lost a
loved one. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
6 at St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission, in Bruno SK.
Cost: $20 (includes lunch). To register call 306-369-2555 or
register online at w w w. S t T h e r e s e . c a Carpooling from
Saskatoon can be arranged by calling Dianna at (306) 3820535 or Claire at (306) 380-9645.
An Interfaith Conversation on Climate Change will be held
6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at Albert Community Centre Loft,
610 Clarence Ave. S., Saskatoon.
Prison outreach – The diocesan Restorative Ministry office is
seeking donations of rosaries for men at the Saskatoon
Correctional Centre. Please drop off donations at the Catholic
Pastoral Centre, 2nd floor of Holy Family Cathedral, 123 Nelson
Road, Saskatoon or contact Dianne at 306-659-5845. Also
needed are donations of bibles, blank greeting cards, as well as
white socks, sweat pants and parkas (large, XL, XXL and up).
Walking With Our Sisters commemorative art installation is at
Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon until Nov. 21, to
honour the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women, to
acknowledge the grief and torment that the families and
communities of these women continue to suffer, and to raise
awareness of the issue and create opportunity for dialogue. For
information on the WWOS hours, and transportation options:
www.wanuskewin.com/calendar_event/walking-with-our-sisters/
The Saskatoon event is in need of support, volunteers and
donations. There is an urgent need for men to assist as
“firekeepers,” as well as other volunteers. Fundraising is
underway to help cover accommodation, meal and travel costs
for families of missing and murdered women, to cover the cost
of a deaf interpreter, etc. Other needs include: hides for drummaking workshop (moose, elk or deer), tobacco for ceremonies,
firewood, and food for the men who are volunteering around the
clock to keep the fire going. Please see the Facebook page for
more information at: www.facebook.com/saskatoonwwos
or e-mail: [email protected] if you are able to help.
Eucharistic adoration times in locations around the diocese
are listed at: w w w.s a s ka to o n rc d i o ce s e .co m/a d o ra ti o n
Stewardship Corner: Your Faith in Action
We are children of light, invited and baptized to live as the good
wife; opening hands to the poor, reaching out to the needy. God
has given each of us certain abilities and resources. Do you use
these only for own needs and wants? Are you afraid of generous
giving? Trust in God, sow into his Kingdom for his glory, then
more will be entrusted to you and you will have an abundance.
God cannot be out-given.
www.dscatholicfoundation.ca/parish-stewardship-resources
F O U NDATIO NS :
Exploring Our Faith Together:
www.s a s k a t oonr c dioc e s e .c om /f ounda t ions
# iBelieve Because - presented by Colm Leyne at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 at St. James, Wilkie. Contact Colette at (306)
843-2260 to register.
Me, Myself and Marriage - presented by Colm Leyne at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 at St. Peter in Unity. Contact Kathy at 306228-4141 to register.
“Who Was Mary Magdalene Really?” - presented by Sr.
Teresita Kambeitz, OSU, at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 at Holy
Spirit, Saskatoon, SK. Contact (306) 374-1425 to register.
Human Trafficking: The Modern Day Form of Slavery
presented by Savelia Curniski at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27 at St.
Philip Neri, Saskatoon. Contact Ethna at (306) 343-0325.
The 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s
Decree on Ecumenism will be marked on Nov. 21.
“While it is true that many Christians understand the moral
teaching of the Gospel differently from Catholics, and do not
accept the same solutions to the more difficult problems of
modern society, nevertheless they share our desire to stand
by the words of Christ as the source of Christian virtue, and
to obey the command of the Apostle: ‘And whatever you
do, in word or in work, do all in the name of the Lord
Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through
Him’ (Col. 3, 17).” – Decree on Ecumenism, Paragraph 23
The Catholic Bishops of Canada have issued a document
entitled “A Church in Dialogue” to coincide with the 50th
anniversary. Find it online at: w w w.ccc b .ca
Diocesan Prayer Intention - We pray as a diocesan family
for our sisters and brothers around the world who are enduring
persecution for their Christian faith.
Sunday Smile - The farmer's son was returning from the
market with a crate of chickens his father had entrusted to him,
when all of a sudden the box fell of his wagon and broke open.
Chickens scurried off in different directions, but the determined
boy walked all over the neighborhood, looking far and wide,
scooping up the wayward birds and returning them to the repaired
crate. Unsure whether he had found them all, the boy reluctantly
returned home. "Pa, the chickens got loose," the boy confessed
sadly, "but I managed to find twelve of them." "Well, you did a
good job, son," the farmer beamed. "You only started with seven."
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
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