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Welcome to Our Lady of Peace Parish We welcome all new parishioners to our parish community.
We are happy to assist you at our Information Desk before or after Mass. Here you may find information for: registrations, address
changes, collection envelopes, Mass Cards, prayer requests. Information Table is available 15 minutes before & after Mass.
Our Lady of Peace Parish 425 Broad Street North Regina, SK S4R 2X8 T 306.543.5355 F 306.543.9837 E our [email protected] Website ourladyofpeaceregina.com Facebook Our Lady of Peace Regina Twitter @olopreginask Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Pastor: Very Rev. James Owolagba T 306.543.5355 E fr [email protected] Pastoral Assistant: Stacy Gruner t T 306.543.5355 C 306.550.2474 E [email protected] Office Manager: Rober t T 306.543.5355 E our [email protected] Hall Rental: Call Par ish Office T 306.543.5355 E our [email protected] Caretaker: Tewodros Gebreselassie
STEWARDSHIP j “Therefore, every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the
fire.” (Matthew 3:10)
Do you bear good fruit for Christ? Or, do you spend your time, talent, and treasure con-
stantly acquiring more toys, clutter, and junk. Our time, our talent, and our treasure are
gifts that God has given us. What we do with them is our gift back to God. What gifts
are you planning to give to the Lord during this upcoming Christmas season?
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call the Par ish Office if you need anointing at home or in the hospital. Check the bulletin for upcoming anointing schedules. BAPTISM: Please call the office to register /information. MARRIAGE: Please contact the pastor at least six months prior to the wedding date to begin the necessary preparations. RCIA/RCIC: – Registration forms at Information Table.
Please Pray For:
Judith Lewis, Cathy Chukwuma, Charles & Anne Gelowitz,
Marion Danyliw, Raymond Vermett, Beverly Ratch,
Clarence Capletto, Roger Bertrand, Madeline Daley, Betty Woytuik & Lloyd Stan, Diana Chowaniec
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
WEEKDAY MASS: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 AM WEEKEND MASS: Saturday at 5:00 PM, Sunday at 9:00 AM & 10:30 ROSARY- 20 mins before each Mass ADORATION - First Fr iday of each month 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM RECONCILIATION - Saturday’s: 4:30 PM Sunday’s: 8:30 AM
Our Lady of Peace
Dec 08, 2019 #54/2019
Second Sunday of Advent
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This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said...
Mass Readings, Feast Days, Solemnities, Saints Days & Intentions
Ask Father James:
Explain the 400 years of God's Silence before Jesus Appeared on the Scene
Since the time of Adam and Eve until the last prophet of the Old testament, God has always spoken to His people.
God last spoke to the people through the prophet Malachi. After that, there was 400 years of silence when God did
not speak to the Jewish people. The people had returned back from Babylonian captivity, the monarchy had come to
an end and Israel was no longer ruled by kings and at the same time, prophecy also ended. This four-century period is
known as the inter-testament silent period.
During this 400 year gap, the people wondered why God isn't speaking. Was God sleeping, angry, absent or ignoring
humanity and not performing miracles? This great silence troubled the peoples' spirituality. They however recall that
all the prophets spoke about a coming messiah but they didn't know when exactly he would come.
The fundamental Jewish belief rests in God, the Creator and final redemption of Israel and universal peace which will
be wrought by the expected Messiah. This final redemption was to be preceded by "The Day of the Lord." All
prophets believed that this Day would lead to repentance and redemption. In the height of their expectation, the
temple became the center of Jewish worship. The people of Israel had become split into three major parties; the
Pharisees and Sadducees and the Sanhedrin and Scribes, depending on which interpretation of the messianic
expectation one was convinced about. Of course there were other smaller groups like the Essenes, the Amhares, the
Herodians, the Publicans and the Zealots, etc.
The years from A.D. 1 to A.D. 33 happened to be a high point for the holy city. Jesus enters the scene through the
announcement by John the Baptist. John proclaimed that the who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah is here
and called for the people to Prepare the way for the Lord and to make straight paths for him (Matthew 3:3). God
spoke through John the Baptist when he announced that; God is among us, God in our midst, God is with us and that
this God Self-Revelation is in Jesus Christ. On hearing this, the people rushed to the Jordan and emissaries were
sent from the Temple in Jerusalem (Matthew 3:1-12). St. Paul would later write about this coming in these words;
“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those
under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship” (Galatians 4:4-5).
If you have a faith question, please email Father James at: [email protected]
Parish Events & Meetings
Mass Date & Time Solemnities/ Feast Days & Memorials
Readings Mass Intentions for
Mon Dec 09 - NO MASS The Immaculate Conception
Genesis 3.9-15,20 Ephesians 1.3-6,11-12 Luke 1.26-38
Tues Dec 10 - 9:00 AM Mass Isaiah 40.1-11 Matthew 18.12-14
† Leo Klein By Joe & Irma Materi
Wed Dec 11 - 9:00 AM Mass St Damascus, Pope
Isaiah 40.25-31 Matthew 11.28-30
† Leo Klein By CWL
Thurs Dec 12 - 10:30 AM Mass Our Lady of Guadalupe
Zechariah 2.10-13 Luke 1.39-47
Funeral Mass Doreen Klein
Friday Dec 13 - 9:00 AM Mass St Lucy, Virgin Martyr
Isaiah 48.17-19 Matthew 11.16-19
† David Ross By Brenda Barr
Sat Dec 14 - 5:00 PM Mass St John of the Cross
Sirach 48.1-4, 9-11 Matthew 17.10-13
† Leo Klein By Jerry & Linda Schmidtheisler
Sun Dec 15 - 9:00 AM Mass Sun Dec 15 - 10:30 AM Mass 3rd Sunday of Advent, Rose Sunday Rejoice!
Isaiah 35.1-6a, 10 James 5.7-10 Matthew 11.2-11
9:00 AM † Leo Klein By Anita Reiger 10:30 AM All Parishioners
Mon Dec 09
10:00 AM Bible Study 1:30 PM 55+ Cards
Tues Dec 10
12:30 PM 55+ Executive Meeting 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Parish Fundraiser at Fantasyland Bingo
Wed Dec 11
National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
Thurs Dec 12
9:40 AM Forever In Motion NO Knit &Chat 1:30 PM 55+ Dance
Friday Dec 13
2:15 PM Stretch & Relax 5:30 PM KofC Chr istmas Party
Sat Dec 14
Sunday Dec 15
Legion of Mary After 9:00 AM Mass Refreshments & Cookie Exchange after 10:30 Mass
Thank you for donating to the Archbishop’s Appeal. Our current total is $12,414.00 which is 57% of our goal. If you have not made your donation, please consider contributing to the appeal.
CHRISTMAS BAKING EXCHANGE Bring Your Christmas
treats to exchange for other Christmas treats.
December 12 is the Feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and it also the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples, organized by the Canadian Catholic Indigenous Council and supported by the CCCB. In this international year of Indig-enous languages, as declared by the United Nations, the Canadian Catholic Indigenous Council of-fers a prayer calling for the global protection and revitalization of Indigenous languages. In honour of this year‘s theme, and to celebrate our Lady of Gua-dalupe, we will gather to pray the rosary in Cree and English, with songs in both languages as well. Please join us at St Cecelia’s par-ish at 7pm on Dec 12th. Refresh-ments to follow. Prayer intentions in honour of National Day of Prayer in Soli-darity with Indigenous Peoples: • We pray for Indigenous peoples throughout our country, and partic-
ularly within our Archdiocese. That we would build relationships rooted in truth, justice, humility and love as we journey towards healing and reconciliation. • We pray for all Indigenous stu-dents who died while attending residential schools, for their griev-ing families, and all who mourn their loss. • We pray for our own Archdioce-san initiatives as we endeavour to respond to the TRC Calls to Action within our parishes, schools, for-mation for those in leadership, and justice initiatives with other churches and the wider community. • Through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of Indigenous peoples, may Mary wrap her mantle of love, protection and healing on us as we walk in solidarity with Indigenous peoples. • Through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, May Mary guide us as we strive to build bridg-es of healing and reconciliation, between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Peoples.
55+ Senior Group Corner Please join our great events.
Cards: ***Note Date Change*** Mondays at 1:30 PM Forever in Motion: Thursdays 9:40 AM –10:10AM 55+ Senior Dance: Thursday, December 12th 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Stretch & Relaxation: Fridays 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Knit & Chat:NOTE Ending December 5th & resuming January 9th. Donations of new items for the Knit & Craft table are being accepted, please call Donalda for more information at: 306.543.2728 ***55+ Christmas Party Luncheon will be Tuesday January 14th, 2020, more information to follow. ***EVERY ONE!! PLEASE enjoy our Book & Puzzle exchange. Bring one and take one.
Become a new member and find out how to make a difference!
BUTTERFLIES & LEAVE
Memorial/Donation Fund
The Memorial/Donation Fund is intended to help pay down our mortgage. Create a legacy. Donate $500 or more & place a leaf or butterfly on the Memorial Tree.
Contact Parish Office
Bingo Helpers NEEDED
***NEW 2019 Bingo TOTAL: $12,533.08!!!
Bingo income is designated to pay the mortgage. We need your help. Consider trying a 2 ½ to 3 hour shift.
Daytime Bingos: Evening Bingos:
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 6:00 PM -12:00AM
Dec 30 Dec 10 & 27
Contact Anita: T 306.543.0421 E [email protected] Stop & take a minute to say thank you to a Bingo person.
Please say a prayer of thanksgiving for our dedicated and hard-working bingo helpers.
OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS
November 30th, 2019 5:00 PM - $729.10 December 01st, 2019 9:00 AM - $955.15 December 01st, 2019 10:30 AM - $850.85
Missal Donation - $81.00 Monthly Automatic Transfer Giving - $1,395.00
TOTAL Gifts: $4,011.10.00 “Take God as your spouse & friend. Walk with him continually, and you will not sin. You will learn to love and the things you do
will work out prosperously for you.” - St John of the Cross
Recruiting new members– Women 16 and older. Next General Meeting: Core Purpose of CWL- to unite Catholic women to grow in faith, and to promote social justice through service to the church, Canada and the world. Core Values: Faith-following Catholic teachings, Service-Local, national and international, Social Justice-Actively involved in Society.
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS Christmas Party at OLOP Hall on December 13th, 5:30 PM Next Meeting: December 16th at 7:00 PM
Huge thanks goes to the 55+ Senior Group
for donating $4,218.25 for the Rectory Bathroom Renovation
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE SECTION
Blanket raffle tickets available in the foyer. Winner drawn Dec 15th
Expressing gratitude is a deeply & meaningful form of prayer.
THE PEROGY NOOK Net Perogy Sales for 2019 TOTAL: $6,226.12 Thank you Perogy People
Join the Next Perogy Party:
Dec 10th at 1:00 PM Peelers & Mashers Dec 11th after Mass Rollers & Pinchers
Please note the PEROGY price increase. As of Jan 1st, 2020. Perogies will cost $25.00 per bag. (5 doz/ bag.)
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Pastoral Council Pastor: Father James Chair: Brian Martens Vice Chair: Vacant Secretary: Vacant Liturgy: JoAnne Zuck Education/Sacraments: Stacy Grunert Youth: Vacant Pastoral Care Irene Grad Deanery JoAnne Zuck
Stewardship: Marg O’Byrne Membership: Doris Frei Appointed Members: Annual Appeal: Antonette Rothecker Screening Protocol: Donalda Exner Schools Liaison: Antonette Rothecker Seniors: Betty Sparrowhawk CWL Representative: Irene Haynes K.C. Representative: Vacant
Finance Council Pastor: Father James Chair: Dennis Gibbs Member: Miles Lozinsky Secretary: Anita Rieger Hall: Robert Member: Maurice Raboud Member: Lukose Luka Bldg & Grounds: Ken Sparrowhawk Member: Roger Bertrand Member: Stacy Grunert Member: Jackie Bahan
Mission Statement: Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we
endeavor to build this community of Our Lady of Peace to a viable Christian Catholic Family,
to which all are welcome.
Senior Rate Applies
LANDRY’S SERVICE Est. 1969
180 Winnipeg Street N., Regina SK S4R 2R9
Phone: (306) 543-6290
New Faces Needed for Parish Council Current Opportunities: 1.) Parish Council Secretary 2.) Vocation Awareness, 3.) Youth 4.) Ecumenism 5.) Social Justice and 6.) Vice Chair Parish Council meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Meetings are at 6:30 PM and are approximately 1 to 1.5 hours in length. For more information, contact Jackie
Amanda Weinberger
Bachelor of Business Administration
Regina, SK
306.537.8422