30th sunday in ordinary time - world mission sunday
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30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
October 24, 2021
From the Pastor’s Desk,
Last Sunday Bishop Mark launched in our diocese
the first phase of the Church’s Synod on Synodality
that will take place in our diocese from October
2021 to about April 2022. In his homily for the
celebration he remarked that we might be shaking
our heads wondering what a synod on synodality
means. Breaking it down he shared that the synod
is a coming together of the entire church for a special reflection / consideration to on what it means to be the entire
church. Particularly he focused us on the question of how we participate in the ministry of Jesus Christ in the world
today. The emphasis being that we together are church, that it takes everybody along-side one another to reflect on
how God calls us and empowers us together to be servants in the world. In his letter to the diocese he defined
synodality as “indicating a way for the People of God to journey together in a posture of attentive listening to the Holy
Spirit and to one another.” The diocese will be sending out reflection and discussion tools along with support materials
from the Canadian Conference of Bishops to help us participate in the synodal process.
The Holy Father is offering us the opportunity to participate in a time of listening and reflecting to the Holy Spirit and to
one another. The hope is that this will help us to discern how God’s presence comes into our life and what the Spirit of
God is calling us to do as we share in the call to renew the face of the earth. The more attentive we are to the Spirit of
God in our life and in the life of our community the more alive and creative will our response be to the call of Jesus,
who is calling us to participate in his way, truth and life. I like the way our bishop describes it as a move from
maintenance to mission. For the church does not impose itself upon us to do a bunch of things, but rather proposes to
us through the invitation of the Holy Spirit to participate in the life of Jesus, to be his witnesses in the world.
Many have shared that during the pandemic they have had new opportunities to reflect on the processes of life, the
way we have gone about doing things in a busy and hectic manner, and how they have come to question what they give
priority to in their daily life. As we move out of the pandemic as a community it is good for us together to discover
anew what it means to be Church. In the guide for this process from the Vatican it clearly states that “the purpose of
the synod is not to produce more documents, but rather it is intended to inspire people to dream about the church we
are called to be, to make hopes flourish, to stimulate trust, to bind up wounds, to weave new and deeper relationships,
to learn from one another , to build bridges, to enlighten minds, warm hearts and restore strength to our hands for our
common mission.” (Vademedum 1.3)
May the Lord bless our time together as we come before the Holy Spirit and pray for the outpouring of new life,
Fr. Gerard Cooper
PARISH NEWS
Registration is now open! Parent Info Sessions: Oct 28
1st Class: Oct 31 @ 1pm
CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY FAMILY SCRIPTURE STUDY meets Thursdays 9:30 to 11:00 am on zoom to break open the Sunday Readings and talk and pray together using the Celebrating the Word study. All are welcome to join us for this free study and fellowship. Email Diane Waldbillig at [email protected] or call, 306-370-6682.
CWL Through the Years: 2006 A League first: The annual government meeting included a visit with the Prime Minister at his office. 2007 The Catholic Girls’ League was established with membership for young women aged 10-15.
2007 Voluntary funds collected for the 49th Eucharistic Congress produced 440,000 flyers in English, French and Spanish with biblical texts on the Eucharist for families with a child preparing for first communion or confirmation. Holy Family is celebrating our 70th year! Theme: Catholic and Living It. We are invited to renew our devotion to praying the Rosary in October. The Rosary focuses our gaze upon the face of Christ. Pray daily. November 14th Membership Drive for CWL: Pay $35 for next year at mass or leave cheque at office desk. Raffle tickets with 3 prizes available soon. Main prize is a print of a painting by Jill Mitchell. ($2 or 3 for $5.) Morning of De-cember 11: Advent retreat for all women. Mark your calen-dar. Plan to join us!!
SCAM ALERT – Please be aware that fraudulent messages continue to circulate via e-mail, as well as via text and message apps, allegedly coming from our priests, bishop, or others in the Catholic community, asking for money, gift cards, or other gifts. Please DISREGARD all such messages! Do NOT reply or engage with the individuals sending these messages. The e-mail addresses typically look like they could be real (using names, titles, etc.). These messages may ask if you are busy, ask for a favour, and/or then directly ask for iTunes gift cards or funds. Do NOT send gift cards, money, or cash transfers if requested to do so over e-mail or via text message. If you receive messages ask-
ing for help like this from our bishops or priests or other leaders, either contact their offices directly to check whether the messages are authentic, or just ignore. If you are the victim of fraud, contact your local police or RCMP office.
PARISH NEWS
Bishop Mark has invited each of us to participate in the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Please submit a completed gift
form to the Diocese of Saskatoon Catholic Foundation using the postage paid envelope included with your person-
alized letter. There are several ways you can make your gift and participation count. You can:
Make a one-time gift
Make a monthly recurring gift that is renewed year after year
Pledge your gift and spread out payments over ten to twelve months
Have your donation matched by your company with a Corporate Matching Gift
Give a gift of publicly traded shares
Consider making a Legacy Gift through your Estate
No matter which way you choose, we thank you. Every gift is appreciated, and every gift has value!
Palliative Care and Moral Distress 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26 @the Cathedral of the Holy Family Gain a deeper understanding of palliative care and learn more about the moral distress caused by medically-assisted suicide / euthanasia. Cost: $20 (includes lunch). Register online at: form.jotform.com/212385747793267 or call (306) 659-5836 for more information. Speakers: Dr. Francis Maza, DMin, MTS, Executive Lead for Mission, Ethics and Spirituality, Emmanuel Care / Dr. Andrea Johnson, MD, CCFP (PC), Palliative Care
Physician, Saskatchewan Health Authority / Anna Maria Buhr, MSW, social worker, Palliative Care Unit, St. Paul’s Hospital / Ana Gheyssen, psychotherapist and spiritual care provider, Hospice at Glengarda.
Clergy, Staff, & Council Members
Bishop of Saskatoon - Most Rev. Mark Hagemoen
Pastor Rector - Fr. Gerard Cooper
Parochial Vicar - Fr. Darryl Millette
Faith Formation Minister - Andy Korvemaker
Financial Secretary - Linda Bobowski
Facilities Manager - Jim Nakoneshny
Administrative Assistant - Rosa Caswell
Pastoral Council Chair - Bernie Klein
Finance Council Chair - Denis Sirois
Contact us!
Baptism (Infants): [email protected]
Christian Initiation (RCIA): [email protected]
Confirmation & First Eucharist: hfsacraments.ca
Covenant of Care: Parish Office: 306-659-5800
Marriage: [email protected]
Marriage Preparation: March 2022 - [email protected]
Reconciliation by appointment: [email protected]
Communion to Homebound: [email protected]
or call 306-659-5800.
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Office Hours: 9:00am-4:30pm Monday thru Friday (Closed 12-1pm daily)
www.holyfamilycathedral.ca
WEEKLY LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Sunday Mass Times
Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am, & 6:30pm
Weekday Mass Times
Monday -Saturday: 12:15pm
Wednesdays: 7:00pm
Mass @ Sherbrooke: Fridays at 10:15pm
Reconciliation
Thursday: 7pm - 8pm
Friday: 11am - 12noon
Saturday: 11am - 12noon
Eucharistic Adoration:
Musical Adoration: 1st & 3rd Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm
Silent Adoration: 2nd & 4th Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm
1st Fridays: 11am-12noon
Rosary & Devotion to Our Lady of
Perpetual Help: Wednesdays @ 6:00pm
Rosary: Saturday 11:45am-12noon
If you are unable to attend
regular Reconciliation times,
please phone the office
to make and appointment:
306-659-5800
Mass Intentions this week
Monday, October 25
12:15 pm Mass for Dick Hollier
Tuesday, October 26
12:15 pm Mass for +Lynda Ruttle
Wednesday, October 27
12:15 pm Mass for +Gordon Nelson
7:00 pm Mass for Anonymous
Thursday, October 28
12:15 pm Mass for +Marlene Brydges
Friday, October 29
12:15 pm Mass for +Josephine Rose Banic
Saturday, October 30
12:15 pm Mass for Paulino & Josefina Velasco
Please Include in your Prayers
This list is for those who are in need of prayer, whether they be sick or
well, living or deceased. If you would like your name or a name of a loved
one to be listed, please call the parish office: 306-659-5800
Mary Anne Zadworny-Principe
& Family
Marion Anderson
Allen Anderson
Lois Grant
Lorna Martin
Gerald Barrie
Jovan Von Esmabe
Harvy & Emma Barrie
Bob Schneider
Russell Gill
Prayer to St. Joseph
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen