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Alleluia. Alleluia. My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. Alleluia.
20TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME August 18, 2019
Meeting the Challenge
Set your goals high. Thinking about them will bring you joy. But do not despair if they are hard to meet. Reaching your goals is always a struggle. In Christian life, obstacles hamper our goals. But most of us are not facing the obstacles of the early Church. Those Christians were persecuted for their faith. Some of them were tempted to abandon Christ. In their struggle against sin, some of them resisted to the point of shedding blood. That has not happened to most of us. Still, sin tempts us in many ways. Many young people, for example, set high goals for themselves: not to abuse drugs, not to foster racism, not to have sex outside of marriage, not to commit acts of violence, not to drink and drive. But those goals are hard to reach. Temptation appears every day.
The Letter to the Hebrews says we can build up our endurance by reflecting on the perseverance of others. They shed the sins that kept them from their goals. “Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.” He endured the cross, “in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart.” Set your goals high. And meet them with Christ.
by Paul Turner www.rpinet.com.
‘Brothers
and sisters:
Since we are
surrounded
by so great a
cloud of
witnesses….
let us run
with
perseverance
the race that
is set before
us…’
Hebrews 12:1-4
THIS WEEK AT HOLY SPIRIT Monday, Aug. 19 Tuesday, Aug. 20 8:30 am Mass
Wednesday, Aug. 21 8:30 am Mass
Thursday, Aug. 22 8:30 am Mass 10:30 am Mass (Stensrud Lodge) 5:30 pm Mass - Fr. John’s 10th
Anniversary of Ordination, supper to follow
Friday, Aug. 23 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am - 12 noon Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday, Aug. 24
11:00 am - 12:00 noon Confessions 5:00 pm Mass
Sunday, Aug. 25 10:00 am Mass 12:00 pm Mass
1:00 pm - 5 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
7:00 pm Mass
Holy Spirit Parish
114 Kingsmere Place • Saskatoon, SK S7J 3V7
Phone 306 374-1425 • Fax 306 374-3190
Office Hours 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Office email [email protected]
Website holyspiritsaskatoon.ca
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon Phone 306 242-1500
email [email protected]
Rev. Darryl Millette, Pastor
Fr. John Abban-Bonsu, Associate Pastor
Sunday Mass
Saturday - 5:00 pm
Sunday - 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 7:00 pm
Daily Mass Tuesday to Friday - 8:30 am
Reconciliation
Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Administrative Assistant
Karen Klein
Pastoral Associates
Charlene Nijhawan, Ministry of Care
Kelly Wormsbecker, Ministry of Care
Arch McKay, Christian Initiation of Adults
Sharon Powell, Faith Formation
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Celena Komarnicki
Financial Administrator
Monica Johnson
Building Maintenance
Jack Altrogge, Ed Yuzyk
Finance Committee
Basil Waslen, Chair Mike Gartner
Pat Pitka Ed Solie
Parish Pastoral Council
Fern Boutin, Chair
Louise Bitz Adrian Cochet
Lynn Eremondi Bev Jutras Jonathon Neufeld James Nestmann Kenton Peterson Ian Rana
Susan Burns
As Catholics, we seek healing and strength in the Eucharist. Through our parish Ministry of Care we bring communion to those who cannot be with us for Mass, whether temporarily or on an ongoing basis. Ministry of Care staff and volunteers will gladly make a home visit to the sick, the lonely and the homebound. We are not always aware of those who have this need. Call pastoral associates Charlene or
Diocesan Bulletin insert will resume Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019.
Catholic Hospital Chaplaincy: Spiritual Care is still available at all of our hospitals in the city, thanks to support from generous donors. Regardless of whether your stay is long or short, planned or an emergency, please request spiritual care when in hospital in Saskatoon: For patients at Saskatoon
City or Royal University Hospitals, please contact Jackie Saretsky at the Catholic Pastoral Centre by phone at (306) 659-5839 or (306) 292-5531 or by e-mail: [email protected] (The diocesan Hospital Chaplaincy Office is funded by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.) For patients at St. Paul’s Hospital, please ask at the nursing desk, or phone (306) 655-5000 and ask to connect to Spiritual Care.
Saturday, September 7, 2019 Wildwood Golf Course
10 am Golf 5 pm Mass @ Holy Spirit - Supper to follow
Cost: Golf fee and Supper (exact cost to be determined closer to the date)
20th Annual Pilgrimage at the Pro-Life Millennium Cross
Sunday, August 25, 2019 – 3:00 pm Keynote Speaker: Cathy LaFleche,
Executive Director of the Saskatoon Pregnancy Options Centre
•A Living Rosary along with other prayers *Bring your rosary and a chair*
•Visit the Pro-life information tables •Free Will Offering for Hot Dogs & Drinks
Located 10 km N.E. of Aberdeen, SK on Highway #41
*Please note: If inclement weather, event will take place at Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church
10th St. East & Munroe Ave., Saskatoon See: www.prolifemillenniumcross.ca.
2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal is fast approaching and we are looking for volunteers to add to our team! As with most projects or undertakings many hands make the load light. If you would like to be involved in any way possible with the 2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal please call:
Kelly at 306 374-1425 or
Email: [email protected]
International FASD Awareness Day (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) September 5, Thursday. This is a free of charge event and is for anyone who wants to learn strategies for supporting someone with FASD. There will be opportunity to ask questions and get answers from experts. For more information call 306 975-0896 or email [email protected]
16th Annual Knights of Columbus Men’s Golf Event
(Not just for men; All are Welcome Sign Up!!)
WELCOME to all visiting with us this weekend. Your faith and spirit enrich our community. May you travel safely and know that God’s presence is always with you.
Deadline for registration is August 30. To sign up or for more information call: Raymond Rivard at 306 373-4938 or email: [email protected]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 8905
Grand Knight, Bob Wacholtz Phone: 306 933-9499
Knights of Columbus memberships and information, please call:
James, 306 260-8206 or Rob, 306 374-8559.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
President - Andrea Gelleta Phone: 306 249-4076
WE PLEDGE 5% . . to ‘Care and Share’ - an outreach program that coordinates support for children in Saskatoon’s 17 Community elementary schools. The program assists St. John's Ambulance in offering a babysitting course to 12 year old youths in the Community Schools to help them gain First Aid skills. ‘Care and Share’ also supports a DIGNITY Fund. If a child does not have the dignity of underwear or socks or shoes or weather- appropriate clothing to wear, this fund is used to purchase what they need. The identified child in need can come from any area of the city. Personal hygiene supplies like soap shampoo or toothbrushes are also provided when needed. For more information, please see www.careandshare saskatoon.com or 374-7593.
Ministry of Care As Catholics, we seek healing and strength in the Eucharist. Through our parish Ministry of Care we bring communion to those who cannot be
with us for Mass, whether temporarily or on an ongoing basis. Ministry of Care staff and volunteers will gladly make a home visit to the sick, the lonely and the homebound. We are not always aware of those who have this need. Call pastoral associates Charlene or Kelly at (306) 374-1425 if you or a member of your family would like to participate in this ministry.
Reminder! Knights of Columbus Members; please hand in your Charity Appeal ticket booklet ASAP. You can put the completed booklets in the Sunday collection basket or bring them to the
office front desk. Thank you to all who have completed and returned their booklets already!
DONATIONS All donations received and designated for a specific program or project other than special appeals will be used for a purpose determined by Holy Spirit Parish Finance Committee or Parish Pastoral Council to be consistent with the spirit of the gift. Thank you for your continued financial support. Finance Committee - Basil Waslen, Chair; Mike Gartner; Pat Pitka; Ed Solie
“Do you think I have come to give you peace on Earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.” (Luke 12:51) Living a stewardship lifestyle means stepping out of our comfort zone when needed. Many of us like to play it safe, not cause waves, stay in the middle of the road. In today’s world we are called to be informed and take a stance for life, marriage and religious liberty.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION Arrangements for marriage can be made by contacting the parish priest eight months prior to the date of marriage. This will provide adequate time for documentation and the diocesan required marriage preparation program. This program is intended not only for engaged couples but also for couples considering engagement and marriage. Please call Todd and Maureen Heroux, 306 491-7878 or email [email protected] for information and to register for the next session.
“You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you
cannot do. Together we can do great things.”
~Mother Teresa
NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS NAME __________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________ POSTAL CODE _______________________ TELEPHONE _____________________
EMAIL __________________________________________________________________
PARISH OFFERING ENVELOPES? YES ______ NOT AT THIS TIME ______ PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING PROGRAM YES _________
WE PLEDGE 5%...
• to Prairie Hospice Society $1226.42
• to Global Gathering Place $633.33
• to Serena $498.42 Thank You!
BAPTISM Expectant parents please contact the parish office three months prior to the baptism date to arrange for the baptism preparation program and for the baptism celebration. The next baptism dates are: Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8. Please call Sharon, if you have any questions about the sacrament of Baptism; 306 374-1425.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY There is no Children's Liturgy during July and August. Parents and young people interested in leading the program or helping in the fall, please call Celena Komarnicki, 306 374-1425.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the Catholic Church’s process whereby one could inquire about the Catholic faith and journey towards full reception into the Catholic Church on Easter Vigil. At Holy Spirit Parish, RCIA meets weekly from mid-September until Easter. There is no fee and all materials needed are provided. New participants are always welcome. Meetings are Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. For information call Arch McKay, 306 373-0993; [email protected].
Sunday, August 11 - Envelope: $20,825.00 Preauthorized: $6,312.83 Loose offering: $1,719.00 Average weekly income from all sources: $18,401 Average weekly expenditure including capital costs: $17,363
STEWARDSHIP Did you know that you can give insurance policy proceeds or publicly traded shares to Holy Spirit and receive a charitable tax receipt for your stewardship? See Monica Johnson, parish Financial Administrator.
NEW IN THE PARISH? MOVING? Please help us keep parish records up-to-date. It assists us to serve you. Please complete the following and
return to the parish office by mail or in the weekend collection basket. Thank you for your assistance.
Palliative Care Walk of Memories On Sunday-August 25, 2019 everyone is invited to participate in the annual Palliative Care Walk of Memories to remember loved ones who have died and to support Palliative Care Services. As well, the Walk of Memories offers an opportunity to connect with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one. There is no cost to participate. Shuttle service is available between sites. Palliative Care Services Walk of Memories
Sunday, August 25, 2019 From: Kiwanis Memorial Park -Band Shell (Spadina & 20th Street)
Gathering time: 1:30 pm Walk begins: 2:00 pm Refreshments: 3:00 pm
For more information please call (306) 655-0573
Baptism for Older Children
In the past couple of years we have had inquiries from the parents of a number of children who
have not been baptized and now the child is showing a keen interest in receiving the sacrament of
Baptism. Because of this, Holy Spirit parish offers a process for children 8 years old and older
who would like to explore the possibility of being baptized and receive the sacraments of
Confirmation and First Communion.
The sessions will begin towards the end of September. We will meet approximately every two weeks after school for one hour. The day of the week will depend on which day works best for most families. As the children come together for these learning opportunities they experience sessions that are not only teaching them about being a Catholic Christian but are also life-giving both for them and their parents. They learn lots with fun and they form relationship with the other children. Please contact me for more information or to register. I look forward to telling you more about this beautiful process! ~Sharon Powell, Faith Formation Coordinator : [email protected]. or 306-374-1425
Barnyard Roundup – Jesus Gathers Us In – VBS
From August 12th -16th there was a lot of activity at Holy Spirit Parish! We were blessed to have over 60 children attend this year’s Vacation Bible School, “Barnyard Roundup,” where we celebrated that Jesus is the Good Shephard who gathers us! This VBS allowed the children to experience what it means to be members of the Catholic Church through fun and exciting experiences. Thank you to the children who attended and participated with such great enthusiasm. Thank you to the parents for bringing your children to the parish every day; your commitment to your children’s faith is truly impressive. A HUGE THANK YOU must go out to all our volunteers: Caterina, Jesse, Pius, Nathan, Beau, Natasha, Clare, Lexie, Emerson, Mark, Emmi, Carmela, Lara, Danika, Lyrra, Krystal, Meron, Carmen, Virginia, and Mrs. Keen. There is a lot of preparation and planning that goes into hosting a successful VBS and without all of you it would not have been possible. Mostly, thank you all for a fun and exciting week of praise and worship! Celena Komarnicki, Youth Ministry Coordinator
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Holy Spirit Parish 5:30 pm Mass, Supper to follow in the Hall
(Silver collection at the door)
Sign up in the Place of Welcome if you plan to attend!
Find a place in your home to keep Take Five for Faith - maybe the kitchen table, posted on the refrigerator, or on your nightstand. Give yourself the gift of five uncluttered minutes a day to read the day’s passage and reflect and pray about what you have just read. Take an extra copy for a homebound neighbour or friend. They’ll be glad you did!
Monday, August 19 MEMORIAL OF JOHN EUDES, PRIEST God cares through your hands During the plagues of 1627 and 1631, John Eudes cared for the sick, sleeping in a field to avoid infecting his fellow priests. Similar efforts made today are honored by World Humanitarian Day, commemorating 22 United Nations staff killed by a terrorist attack in Baghdad in 2003. Since then, more than 4,000 aid workers have been injured, kidnapped, or killed, targeted as they
served more than 65 million people displaced from their homes and more than 26,000 civilians killed or injured in six countries. Learn more at World Humanitarian Day and ask yourself how you can help contribute to a more humane world today and every day.
Judges 2:11-10; Matthew 19:16-22 (419). “The Lord would be moved to pity by their groaning.”
Tuesday, August 20 MEMORIAL OF BERNARD, ABBOT, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Saintly? It’s complicated Bernard of Clairvaux was a brilliant and charismatic leader of the Cistercian monastic reform that encouraged a return to the original Benedictine life of prayer and manual labor. At the same time he was friend and mentor to powerful church leaders and was drawn into the geopolitical struggles embodied in the Crusades. How to reconcile the image of the prayerful monk with that of spiritual cheerleader to a militant army of Crusaders? Church history is filled with contradictions—as is each one of us. We have the simple contemplative and the militant crusader living in our own heart. Which one shall we nurture?
Judges 6:11-24a; Matthew 19:23-30 (420) “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Wednesday, August 21 MEMORIAL OF PIUS X, POPE Be a warm-hearted believer Pope Pius X pastored the universal church from 1903 to 1914, a tumultuous period in world history, which saw traditional ways of life giving way, whether in the natural sciences, politics, or economic life, to new ways of thinking, organizing, believing. Though most commonly remembered as a staunch traditionalist and “anti-modernist,” Pius should also be remembered for his simple, unpretentious lifestyle (he never lost sight of his poor roots), his personal warmth and love of children, and his generous charitable outreach. After the horrific Messina earthquake of 1908, the most destructive earthquake ever recorded in Europe with some 100,000 casualties, Pius is said by one source to have filled the Apostolic Palace with refugees long before the Italian government acted. Make sure a warm heart is front and center in your own life of faith.
Judges 9:6-15; Matthew 20:1-16 (421). “Are you envious because I am generous?”
Thursday, August 22 MEMORIAL OF THE QUEENSHIP OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY The sky is not the limit Lumen gentium, Vatican II’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, declares the “Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all guilt of original sin, on the completion of her earthly sojourn, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord as Queen of the Universe.” Going to Orlando, Florida anytime soon? Visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, a 2,000-seat church dedicated to the Queenship of Mary and established to serve the 30 million tourists who visit the Orlando area every year. Wish to be reminded of Mary’s connection to the whole universe, and why that will matter into the future? Visit nearby Cape Canaveral. Judges 11:29-39a; Matthew 22:1-14 (422). “The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and
good alike.” Friday, August 23 MEMORIAL OF ROSE OF LIMA, VIRGIN Care of the soul Life isn’t easy. It’s good and beautiful, yes, but stressful, chaotic, and sometimes even devastating. Wouldn’t it be great to “get away from it all”? One might think that this is what Saint Rose of Lima did when she became practically a recluse in her parents’ house. She dedicated her life to solitude and a profound sense of solidarity with Jesus the Christ, especially the Suffering Christ. Yet within this calling, Rose found a spaciousness within herself to open a nearby room in the house to care for people in need. How do you experience this sacred dynamic of contemplative quiet and compassionate care?
Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Matthew 22:34-40 (423). “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind . . . . You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Saturday, August 24 FEAST OF BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE Caught up in prayer If you met Jesus face-to-face and he saw right through you—straight into your soul—and told you exactly what you had been doing before meeting him, what would he see and what would he say? Would he judge that you were honest and good? That you had spent the prior moment in prayer? That’s what happened to the Apostle Bartholomew upon being introduced to Jesus. Let’s always be ready to be “caught in the act” of communing with God, with a pure heart, recognizing our King when he greets us.
