St. Philip Neri
Roman Catholic Church
1902 Munroe Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7J 1R8
M A R C H
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Phone: 306-343-0325
Fax: 306-343-0900
T H I R D
Office Hours: 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Monday to Friday
Closed Noon-12:30 pm
O F
S U N D A Y
L E N T
Office Email:
“If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying
[email protected]
to you ’Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and
Website: www.stphilipneriparish.ca
he would have given you living water.”
(John 4)
Weekend Masses:
Saturday ~ 5:00 pm
Sunday ~ 9:30 & 11:30 am
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]
~Pictorial Directory ~
Please sign up today after Mass for your photo-taking appointment!
The pictures will be taken here at the Parish. Appointments are
available for April 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22,23,24 from 2:30pm to
8:30pm and April 11th and 25 from 9:30 to 3:00pm. For each sitting (free of
charge) parishioners will receive a free copy of the directory and a $20.00 coupon
toward a photo purchase. Please remember that this is also a fundraiser toward our
window restoration project!
Please contact Rita Lemay at 306-373-7247or Clare Schneider at 306-651-0518
for questions.
Adoration
Please join us for Eucharistic Adoration in our Chapel
on March 12th from 9:00am to 9:00pm.
Reconciliation
The St. Philip Neri Parish Penitential Service will be held
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
“In all places and circumstances, Christians, with the help of their pastors, are
called to hear the cry of the poor. This has been eloquently stated by the bishops
of Brazil: “We wish to take up daily the joys and hopes, the difficulties and sorrows
of the Brazilian people, especially of those living in the barrios and the countrysidelandless, homeless, lacking food and health care- to the detriment of their rights.
Seeing their poverty, hearing their cries and knowing their sufferings, we are scandalized because we know that there is enough food for everyone and that hunger
is a result of a poor distribution of goods and income.”
~ Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel, 191
Development and Peace has been working with the Brazilian bishops for many
years to respond to the cry of the poor. Your generosity helps fund our partnership with their Pastoral Land Commission, which works to support the rural poor
through agriculture development and land reform. You can learn more about our
work by reading the Share Lent materials included with todays bulletin or by
visiting devp.org. The Share Lent collection for Development and Peace is on the
Fifth Sunday of Lent - March 22nd.
Parish News
Pastoral Associate News
Food Collection ~ In March we will collect canned
vegetables and 100% real-fruit juice for the Food
Bank. Also, there is always a need for any other nonperishable food. Please check ‘Best Before’ dates.
Stewardship/Ministry ~ With the Triduum coming up
soon, the sign up sheets for all the services are available
in the welcome area. Once again, many ministries need to
be filled. Please look ahead at your schedule and pray
about the opportunity to serve. It is much easier if this is
all completed before Palm Sunday and much less stressful
in many ways. Thank you for your anticipated service.
God bless!
Small Christian Communities ~ Are open to anyone
interested in breaking open the Sunday Readings and
sharing your thoughts on their meanings. If you would like
more info or to attend, please contact Sr. Kathleen Bolton
at (306-242-7849) The final meetings until after
Easter will be on March 10th & 12th.
GOLDEN AGE ~ The next regular card party for the
Golden Age Group will be Wednesday, March 11th at
1:15 pm.
Eucharistic Adoration ~ Weekly Adoration is held
from 6 - 10 pm on Monday Evenings.
A Croatian Mass ~ This mass will be held here at the
parish on Sunday March 15th at 7:00pm. There will
be confessions before Mass Father Franjo Visaticki
from Edmonton will be the celebrant. There will be
drinks, munchies and fellowship after Mass. For
more information please contact Lydia Simicic at
(306) 242-9214.
ALPHA ~ If you have questions or would like to join the
discussion please call Deb Bauche at the parish
office at 306-343-0325.
Lenten Penitential Services:
St. Philip Neri - Tues, March 24th - 7:00 pm
Holy Spirit - Wed, March 25th - 7:00 pm
St. Augustine - Thurs, March 26th - 7:00 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes - Fri, March 27th -7:00 pm
Opportunity for Reconciliation
St. Joseph - Sat, March 28th - 12 pm - 4pm
*Please Note: from Wed, Feb 25 through Lent, the
Wednesday mass will be at 7:00 pm to allow
interested parishioners the opportunity to attend the
Ecumenical Lenten Prayer Service & Breakfast. (see
announcement on the following page)
Food Cards ~ The St. Philip Neri Knights of
Columbus will once again be selling prepaid Food
Cards. The cards are $25, $50 & $100 denominations. The cards will again be available for purchase after Mass on the 1st & 3rd weekends of the
month.
Marriage Preparation course Marriage
Preparation course – Please keep in prayer
those couples who are participating in the parish marriage course. They meet Sundays from
1:00 to 3:00 pm. in the welcome area for the
next three weeks, concluding March 22nd.
Altar Servers ~ At the altar server bowling party, there
were over 20 people in attendance. The top score was
achieved by Eva N. (female) and Charles S. (male). The
two people with the most “strikes” were Bryan A. and
Anika N. Yummy pizza was also enjoyed by all! Thank you
to the parish Knights of Columbus who supported this for
us! Much appreciated!
Confirmation/First Communion – There are four
preparation classes held and the
first one is from 6:45 to 8:00 pm.
on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.
In addition to these four classes,
there is also a Retreat/Rehearsal
from 10:00 am to noon on
Saturday, May 23, 2015.
The celebration of these two
sacraments is during a 7:00 pm. mass on
Wednesday, May 27, 2015. There are
registration forms in the welcome area. Please
refer to more information in future bulletins.
Rite of Christian Initiation – Both Gordon D. and
Meagan K. will be received into full initiation in the
Catholic faith this Easter vigil. Please keep them and their
sponsors, Susan M. and Mike H., in your prayers.
Young Adult Bible Study (ages 18 to 35) – For those
who are registered, this Bible study continues 7:30 pm. on
Thursday, March 12th at the parish.
Stations of the Cross – During Lent, each
Friday beginning at 5:00 pm. there is the devotion of the Stations. Please join others in
the parish in walking the way of Christ.
Palms – There is a basket in the welcome area for the
collection of palms that are no longer needed.
Thank you!
Parish Nursing News
Steak Night ~ The Parish Nurses of Saskatoon
will be hosting a steak night at the Sutherland
Bar & Grill on Tues, March 24th. Cocktails at
6:30 pm; Dinner served promptly at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $20 each and are available from
Ethna & Deb at the parish office. Proceeds will
go toward hosting the National Parish Nurse
Conference in June 2015, here in Saskatoon.
Diocesan News
Diocesan Social Media ~ Ideas for Lent, meatless
dishes, etc. can be found on the dioceses
Pinterest page at saskatooncath
or follow us on Twitter: @Saskatooncath
“Praying Lent with Pope Francis” features daily reflections which is available on the Diocesan website
www.saskatoondiocese.com/scripture-resources
Universal Eucharistic Adoration ~ March 13 & 14 Please join St. Paul’s Co-Cathedral and St. Augustine
Parish, in conjunction with the Diocese of Saskatoon and
the Universal Church at the request of His Holiness Pope
Francis to spend 24 hours with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration and receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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Adoration and Confession will be held at St. Paul’s CoCathedral from 1:00 pm until midnight Friday March 13th
~And continuing through the night ~
Adoration will be held at St. Augustine Parish from midnight to 1:00 pm Saturday March 14 with Confession resuming at 6:00 am Saturday morning.
“Confession is going to praise God, because I the sinner
have been saved by him, who always waits and always
forgives with tenderness.” Pope Francis
“Joe Kammermayer Commemorative Dinner”~
Columbus Bosco Homes invites you to the annual
dinner on Thurs. April 16th at the Cathedral of the
Holy Family Parish Hall. The Dinner is a fundraiser
sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council
#1517 in support of the Farm School, the Substance
Abuse Education Program & eight Family Support
Centres. These programs provide essential support to
“at risk” adolescents, pre-school children & families
in our community. Cocktails: 6 pm; Dinner: 6:45
pm. Tickets: $50 each. Event includes: door prizes,
dessert auction, 50/50, silent & live auctions &
entertainment all evening. For tickets call Chris 306343-5640 or Lorne 306-374-6134 or Ernest 306374-2492.
“The Light of Glory in Prairie Skies” - Salvation
History in the Stained Glass of Holy Family
Cathedral ~ Join Bishop Donald Bolen and Agnes Pelletier
for this prayerful, poetic and theological Lenten
reflection on God’s revelation, examined through the
lens of the beauty and art of the stained glass
windows that circle the worship space at the
Cathedral of the Holy Family. All sessions begin at
2pm Sunday afternoon: March 15th Annunciation
and Incarnation, and March 29th Resurrection and
Glory. No registration required. Attend one, two or
all three of these Foundations ‘Exploring Our Faith
Together’ sessions.
Lenten Prayer Service and Breakfast : Are taking
place Wednesday mornings at 8:15 am from
February 18th - April 1st at Nutana Park
Mennonite Church - 1701 Ruth Street.
Participating churches: Calvin Goforth
Presbyterian, Nutana Park Mennonite, Our Lady
of Lourdes, Redeemer Lutheran, St. Martin’s
United, St. Stephen’s Anglican, St. Philip Neri.
Fashion Show ~ The Greater Saskatoon Catholic
Schools Foundation Inc. will be holding their
“Swing into Spring” Fashion Show & Dinner on
Thursday, April 30 at Praireland Park. Tickets
available at the Foundation office - 420 - 22nd St.
E. or by calling 306-659-7003. For more info. See
the poster in the Welcome Area of the church or
visit their website at:
[email protected]
~ Diocesan Prayer Intention ~
We pray as a diocesan family for all
those seeking employment or
meaningful work.
Retrouvaille helps hurting marriages!
When couples experience difficulties in their
marriage, they often feel alone; like there is no one
who can help them. Retrouvaille cares about your
marriage. Please consider registering for the
Retrouvaille program before you consider divorce. For confidential information about the April
17 - 19 weekend, call 306-652-7155 or email:
[email protected]
Week at a Glance
Mon, March 9th
~ 6:00 - 10:00 pm Adoration (Chapel)
Tues, March 10th
~ 8:15 am ~ Weekday Mass
~ 12:00 pm ~ Holy Yoga
Wed, March 11th
~ 8:15 am ~ Ecumenical Lenten Prayer Service & Breakfast Nutana Park Mennonite Church - 1701 Ruth St.
~ 1:15 pm ~ Golden Age Group Card Party
~ 6:45 pm ~ RCIA
~ 7:00 pm ~ Weekday Mass
Thurs, March 12th
~ 8:15 am ~ Weekday Mass
~ 9:00 am - 9:00 pm ~ Adoration in the Chapel
~ 6:30 pm ~ Alpha - Session 3
~ 7:30 pm ~ Young Adult Bible Study
Fri, March 13th
~ 8:15 am ~ Weekday Mass
~ 4:00 pm ~ Wedding Rehearsal
~ 5:00 pm ~ Stations of the Cross
Sat, March 14th
~ 3:00 pm ~ Williams/Bachman Wedding
~ 5:00 pm ~ Weekend Mass
~ 6:00pm ~ Youth Group (Grades 3 - 8)
~ 6:00 pm ~ Retrouvaille
Sun, Mar 15th
~ 9:30 am and 11:30 am ~ Weekend Mass
~ 1:00 pm ~ Marriage Preparation Class
~ 7:00 pm ~ Croatian Mass
Rosary prayed 1/2 hour before Weekday Masses
March 14/15 - 4TH Sunday of Lent
5:00 pm
Sacristans
Altar
Servers
Welcomers
Lectors
EMCs
(Extra
Ordinary
Ministers of
Communion)
Hospitality
Children’s
Liturgy of the
Word
9:30 am
11:30 am
Doreen G
Yvonne B
Ron D
Norma D
Volunteer
Clare S
Marty S
Aidan G
Quinn G
Anthony P
Renatte L
Shelley T
Ethan H
Sara H
Charles S
Merv S
Bill H
Don H
Fran C
Lawrence B
Doreen G
Don K
Rose Ann K
Volunteer
Michael L
Ted M
Gertrude R
N/A
Gen S
Greg S
Clare S
Marty S
Jason F
Volunteer
Adele L
Jim L
Carrie L
N/A
Brian B
Lorrie A
Ray H
Wendy H
Sylvia G
Ethna M
Suzanne R
Renatte L
Shaun N
N/A
N/A
Jennifer R
Isabel B
Heather S
David S
Jacob S
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.
Sacraments ~
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
March 10th
~ Vic Godbout †
Req’d by Vlan’s
Nails Staff
March 11th
~ Vlan’s Nails Staff (H&B)
Req’d by Tammy
March 12th
~ Theresa Weninger †
Req’d by Al Weninger
March 13th
~ Madeleine Bevans †
Req’d by Chelsea &
Hayden Rahn
Available upon request.
~ Margaret Hanson †
Req’d by Phyllis Brown
Sacrament of Marriage
Please contact Shirley to begin the marriage preparation process.
Baptism
~ Fr. Les Paquin (H & B)
Req’d Anonymous
~ Members of Mai &
Truong Families †
Req’d by Pham
~ Joseph Mai †
Req’d by Pham
March 14th
~ Michael Blackmon †
~ Leonardo Fernandez † (Ann)
Req’d by Donna Banks & Req’d by Leslie Magno
Dale Scott
To celebrate a Mass Intention on a certain date, please
book 2 months in advance - $10 suggested offering.
The next baptisms of children (under age 7) and
infants will be on the February 14 & 15 weekend.
The 2 Baptism classes (required) are at
6:45 pm on February 5th & 12th. To register, call
Shirley.
Rite of Christian Initiation
If you or anyone you know are interested in
becoming Catholic, call Shirley.
Parish Nursing
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.
Collections - Feb. 28/Mar 1 Weekend
General ~
Reserve ~
Pre-Authorized Giving Mar 1st ~
$6,841.15
$969.00
$12,680.00
Thank you for your support!
Diocesan Bulletin
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Third Sunday of Lent
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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
McClure United and Holy Spirit Roman Catholic churches
will celebrate 15 years of their covenant relationship 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 8 at Holy Spirit parish, 114 Kingsmere Place,
Saskatoon, featuring prayer, speakers, social: all are welcome.
Marian Cenacle - holy hour with adoration, rosary, benediction,
hymns and prayers, 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 11 at St. Paul
Co-Cathedral, 720 Spadina Cres. E., Saskatoon.
If Assisted Suicide is Legal, is it Right? Is Legal Euthanasia
Risky? Holy Family CWL presents guest speaker Mary
Deutscher 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Cathedral of
the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Rd., Saskatoon. All are welcome.
“Joy of the Gospel – Unwrapping the Gift of Jesus” 7
p.m. March 11, 18 and 25 at St. Peter the Apostle Parish, 1121
Northumberland Ave., Saskatoon. Everyone welcome.
Children’s Story Time 10 a.m. Thursday, March 12 with guest
reader Erin Gratton at Msgr. Michael J. Koch Library, 2nd Floor,
Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon.
"World peace, Terrorism and Religious Traditions –
Reflections on the aftermath of the Paris shooting” will be
held 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at the Royal
Canadian Legion Auditorium, 606 Spadina Crescent West,
Saskatoon. The panel includes academics, as well as local
Jewish, Islamic and Christian leaders.
Newman Players presents “Persuasion” at St. Thomas More
College, 1437 College Drive, Saskatoon, a stage adaptation of
Jane Austen’s last novel. Performances: 7 p.m. March 12 to
March 14 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Tickets and info:
(306) 966-8900 or see: www.stmcollege.ca/newmanplayers
24 Hours for the Lord: Adoration and Confession - 1 p.m. to
midnight at St. Paul Co-Cathedral Friday, March 13, and
adoration from midnight to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at St.
Augustine Parish, 602 Boychuk Dr., Saskatoon (and
confessions resuming 6 a.m. at St. Augustine).
“The Light of Glory in Prairie Skies”- Join Bishop Donald
Bolen and Agnes Pelletier for a prayerful Lenten reflection on
God’s revelation, examined through the lens of stained glass
windows and art at Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson
Road, Saskatoon. “Annunciation and Incarnation” is the theme
2 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Registration is not required.
St. Michael Parish, Saskatoon, 60th anniversary celebration
9 a.m. Sunday, March 15 with Mass celebrated by Bishop Don
Bolen, followed by a potluck brunch. All past parishioners and
priests are invited to attend this milestone celebration.
Marriage Conference April 17-18
FREE REGISTRATION for those involved in marriage
ministry in the Catholic diocese of Saskatoon:
For 12 years, an Annual Marriage Appreciation Banquet has
been held to thank those working in marriage ministry in the
Diocese of Saskatoon. This year, the diocese is showing
appreciation by oﬀering free registration for the Saskatoon
Marriage Network conference April 17-18, featuring
Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage. If you are
involved in any form of marriage ministry across the diocese
(such as marriage preparation, enrichment, Retrouvaille),
contact Blake Sittler at (306) 659-5834 to have your
registration fee covered. For more information about
the Saskatoon Marriage Network conference, visit:
w w w . saskatoonmar r iag e ne tw or k. c a
Bursaries are also available for others interested in attending
this inspiring conference April 17-18. Find the “Education
of Laity” bursary application form on the diocesan website at:
www.saskatoonrcdiocese.com/education-laity-fund
or call Blake for more information: (306) 659-5834.
A Croatian Mass will be held 7 p.m. March 15 at St. Philip Neri,
1902 Munroe Ave. (at Taylor St.), Saskatoon; (306) 242-9214.
Are your affairs in order? Would your loved ones and
executor be able to easily navigate through your will and final
estates, know your funeral wishes, or how to contact friends?
How to prepare: 1:30 p.m. March 18 at St. Paul Co-Cathedral,
Saskatoon. Participants receive a copy of “Catholic Guide to
My Estate.” A “Just In Case” binder will also be available for
purchase ($30). Info: Jocelyne Hamoline (306) 659-5849.
“Voices for Change: Be Transformed” will be presented 6:30
p.m. Thursday March 19, at the Roxy Theatre, 320 20th St. W.
Saskatoon, with students from several Greater Saskatoon
Catholic Schools reflecting on the theme of anti-oppression
through a variety of art forms. This event is free.
“When the Movies Go To War... and Seldom Give Peace
a Chance” - A free presentation by film critic Gerald Schmitz,
7 p.m. Friday, March 20 at Fr. O’Donnell Auditorium, St.
Thomas More College, 1437 College Drive, Saskatoon.
Men's Spiritual Enrichment Weekend open to all men,
hosted by the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus, will be held
March 20-21 at Holy Spirit Parish, Saskatoon. Speakers:
Bishop Albert Thevenot, Bishop Emeritus Gerald Wiesner, OMI,
Rev. Amanda Currie, Fr. Steve Morrisey, CSsR. Cost: $30.
Contact Dale Meier: (306) 374-9160 or: cd m e i e r @ s h a w.c a
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Message Board
From Mourning to Dawn diocesan grief support group for
widows and widowers is hosting their spring session, beginning
April 7: a journey of transformation and healing, offering
support and encouragement for bereaved spouses, to be held
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on eight consecutive Tuesdays at the Cathedral
of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon. Cost: $25. To
register, contact Elan at: (306) 679-7717 or e-mail her at:
c i c .e l a n @ s a sk a to o n r cd i o ce se .c o m
Rosetown Fundraiser for Girl’s School in Nigeria - A fundraising dinner will be held 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 in the
church auditorium at St. Theresa Parish, 208 Little Flower Ave.,
Rosetown, SK, to raise funds to build a school for underprivileged
girls in northern Nigeria. Tickets: $15. Contact: Armella at (306)
882-2278; Lucille (306) 882-2569; or Dale (306) 882-2487.
Pure Witness Alive Retreat will be held at Sacred Heart Parish
in Watson Saturday, March 28: Confirmation/First Eucharist
Retreat 9 a.m. to 12 noon, followed by the Alive Retreat for all
youth/families from 12:30-8:30 p.m. For information contact Fr.
Geoff Young at (306) 202-6936 or Lynda at (306) 338-3502, or
e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Persecuted Christians in Pakistan - East Indian Buffet and
Information Seminar about Christian Persecution will be held
Sunday, March 29 at Rock of Ages Church, 130 Kingsmere
Place, Saskatoon. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the
door. Contact Nadeem Bhatti at s a v e p e a c e 3 @ g m a i l . c o m
or (306) 717-7725 or Diego Monteiro at (306) 222-5007 or
d i e g o m o n t e i r o @ s h a w. c a or purchase tickets online:
www.nightfeverent.com/friends-of-pakistan-east-indian-buffet-fundraiser
Healing the Pain of Abortion: Rachel's Vineyard is now
accepting registrations for the spring retreat April 10-12. For
more information, visit the website: www.rachelsvineyard.org
or e-mail: [email protected] or call (306) 480-8911.
40 Hours For Life continues every day until Palm Sunday,
March 29. Pray for an end to abortion and offer help to those
who need support. This mission is held in front of Saskatoon
City Hospital (signs are provided). Times are: Monday to Friday
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and every day of the week from 4:30
p.m. to 5:30 p.m. rain, snow or shine. For more information
contact Denise at (306) 249-2764.
Excel Breakfasts challenge Catholic business professionals to
make Christ and their Catholic faith a foundational part of their
business and work: 7 a.m. to 8:40 a.m., Friday, March 20 at
the Parktown Hotel, Saskatoon. Tickets: $30 for breakfast and
a keynote by James Peloso. See: w w w.e xce l b re a kfa s t.ca
or e-mail [email protected] or call Mike (306) 717-1497.
Year of Consecrated Life
“Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must
listen to my life telling me who I am.” - Parker J. Palmer
Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation
Stewardship Corner: Your Faith in Action
We are beneficiaries and stewards of God’s many gifts
(spiritual and physical). Am I open to God’s promptings to
share with others what God has gifted me?
www.dscatholicfoundation.ca/parish-stewardship-resources
Foundations: Exploring Our Faith Together
Please call to pre-register; sessions cost $5 each .
“Pope Francis Said What?” - 7 p.m. Monday March 9, at St.
Philippe Neri Parish in Vonda, SK. Sr. Teresita Kambeitz, OSU
will examine Pope Francis’ “Joy of the Gospel”; contact Louise
at (306) 258-2047. Also offered at 7 p.m. Monday, March 16 at
St. Anne Parish in Delisle, SK.; contact Katie (306) 493-2380.
“Evangelization” - 7 p.m. Wednesday March 11, at St. Anne
Parish, 217 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon, with Bishop Emeritus
Gerald Wiesner, OMI. Contact: Sr. Diane (306) 931-4700.
“Can God Be Green? Theology in a Time of Ecological
Crisis” - 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 17 at Immaculate Heart of
Mary Parish in Outlook, SK. with facilitator Dr. Chris Hrynkow of
St. Thomas More College. Contact: Bill (306) 846-2161.
“Catholicism Meets African Traditional Spirituality” 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 24 at St. Francis Xavier Parish, 222
Willow St., Saskatoon, with facilitator Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem, OP.
Contact: Irene (306) 933-1108.
Retrouvaille helps hurting marriages! When couples
experience difficulties in their marriage, they often feel alone;
like there is no one who can help them. Retrouvaille cares about
your marriage. Please consider registering for the
Retrouvaille program before you consider divorce. For
confidential information about the April 17-19 weekend call
(306) 652-7155 or email: r e t r o u v a i l l e @ s a s k t e l . n e t
Development and Peace Share Lent – Responding to the
cry of the rural poor with the bishops of Brazil. Development
and Peace has been working with the Brazilian bishops for
many years to respond to the cry of the poor. Donations help
fund a partnership with their Pastoral Land Commission, which
works to support the rural poor through agricultural development and land reform. Find Share Lent materials at your parish
or visit: www.de v p.or g – or download the development and
peace calendar app for Lent. The Share Lent collection for
Development and Peace will take place in parishes on the Fifth
Sunday of Lent, March 22. Bishop Donald Bolen’s letter in
support of Share Lent 2015 can be found on the diocesan
website at: w w w.sa sk a to o n r c d i o ce se .co m /n e w s
Springs of Living Water is a Catholic Charismatic prayer
group that meets 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Holy Family
Cathedral in Saskatoon. All are welcome. Contact Don at
d o n l a l o n d e @ sa skte l .n e t or call/text: (306) 717-0370.
Diocesan Prayer Intention - We pray as a diocesan
family for all those seeking employment or meaningful work.
This “Diocesan Bulletin” is a publication of
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon
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Phone: (306) 242-1500 or Toll free: 1-877-661-5005
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