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Sacramental Preparation for Baptism—next preparation class is March 3, 2020. Parents of infants & young children and expectant parents should contact Val Magnuson, Pastoral Assistant, to register.
Marriage Preparation—Contact Fr. Lorne.
5020 Sherwood Drive
Regina, SK S4R 4C2
Phone: 306-543-3838
Fax: 306-949-2544
Email: [email protected]
Website: holytrinityregina.ca (bulletin available online)
Pastoral Staff Pastor: Very Rev. Lorne Crozon, V.G. 306-924-1993 Pastoral Assistant: Val Magnuson 306-924-2602
Support Staff Hall Inquiries & Office Coordinator: Heather Deis 306-543-3838 Custodian: Dominic Dias
Electronic
giving
December 22, 2019 4th Sunday of Advent (no bulletin Dec. 29)
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Parish
Masses This Week & Next
Monday to Friday until Dec. 20
9 a.m. to Noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Holiday Hours 9 to noon on Dec. 23, 30 &
Jan. 3. Regular hours resume Jan. 6
Spiritual Care in Hospital—Catholic chaplains visit patients and their families to
address any spiritual needs, pray, provide a friendly face and comforting presence, talk about people’s fears and concerns, bring Communion, and contact a priest for anointing of the sick.
Pasqua Hospital Chaplain
Bonnie Thiele Hunt
306-519-1380
Wascana Rehab Centre Chaplain
Joan Rink
306-530-6511
General Hospital Chaplain
Jerry Fitzgerald
306-519-1405
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 4:15—4:45 pm; Sun. 8:15—8:45 am; 10:15—10:45 am and by appointment.
Use the link on our website home page.
Elementary Schools Affiliated With Our Parish
St. Mary (French Immersion) 140 McIntosh St. N. Ph. 306.791.7365 St. Joan of Arc 10 Dempsey Ave. Ph. 306.791.7350 St. Josaphat 140 Greenwood Cr. Ph. 306.791.7355
Archdiocese of Regina Weekly Report—Sign up at www.archregina.sk.ca/news. The week’s top local stories, parish and diocesan events, and national and international news of Catholic interest delivered to your in-box every Friday. QR code page 4
Weekday Rosary 8:05 am
Monday Dec 23 8:30 AM +Wanda Glasser Tuesday Dec 24 7:00 PM Nativity of the Lord Tuesday Dec 24 10:00 PM Nativity of the Lord Wednesday Dec 25 11:00 AM Nativity of the Lord Thursday Dec 26 No Mass Friday Dec 27 No Mass Saturday Dec 28 5:00 PM +Dick & Cliff Lemmerick Sunday Dec 29 9:00 AM +Fr. Edward Hughes) Sunday Dec 29 11:00 AM Pro Populo ) Monday Dec 30 No Mass ) Tuesday Dec 31 No Mass Wednesday Jan 1 11:00 AM Mary Mother of God Thursday Jan 2 No Mass Friday Jan 3 (Adoration 8-11)11:00 AM Ints Archbishop Don Bolen Saturday Jan 4 5:00 PM +Fr. John A. Slampak Sunday Jan 5 9:00 AM Ints Sharon Bergerman Sunday Jan 5 11:00 AM Pro Populo
Putting our complete trust in the Lord without expecting anything in return. Striving to put God first in all things and follow Him wherever He may lead us.
As we prepare for the birth of our Lord, pray for the strength and courage to be a model of discipleship, just as Joseph was.
“When Joseph
awoke from
sleep, he did
as the angel of
the Lord
commanded him;
he took her as
his wife.
Matthew 1:24)
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Coming Up at Holy Trinity: Wed. Jan. 1—Vietnamese Mass 6 pm, church.
Fri. Jan. 3—First Friday Adoration 8 to 11 am followed by Mass.
Sun. Jan. 5—Pancake Breakfast, 10 am to 1 pm, hosted by K of C, hall.
Tues. Jan. 7—Forever in Motion Fitness for Mature Adults, 1:30 pm, hall.
Tues. Jan 7—Parish Pastoral Council, 7 pm, meeting rooms.
Wed. Jan. 8—Angels for Warmth meeting, 1 pm, hall.
Wed. Jan. 8—RCIA, 7 pm, meeting rooms.
Sun. Jan. 12—Confirmation/1st Eucharist preparation, after 11 am Mass, hall.
Sun. Jan. 12 —Vietnamese Mass, 6 pm. (2nd & 4th Sun.)
Mon. Jan. 13—Wisdom: God’s Vision video series study (1 of 8), 9:15 am, meeting rooms.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word at Sunday Masses at Holy Trinity! Thank you to all who help with this important ministry. If children’s ministry is something you feel called to, you can still join in. Call or email the Holy Trinity office (info front cover).
Exercise Program for Mature Adults
Tuesday afternoons, 1:30 pm
Next class: January 7
Cuernavaca Project in Mexico for village sustainability projects.
Donate your refundable bottles at any Sarcan location in Regina
(no glass). Use Drop & Go with key word “project”.
Regina Catholic
Churches Christmas
Mass Times included
as bulletin insert last
weekend (available
online and also at
archregina.sk.ca
CWL Corner 2020 Calendars $5 - limited number of calendars available in the Gathering Area
Christmas blessings to all!
Events from the
Archdiocese in their
Weekly newsletter
(online with this
bulletin and posted in
the Gathering Area)
Holy Trinity Christmas Mass Times
Dec. 24—7 pm & 10 pm
Dec. 25—11 am
Dec. 25—4 pm (Vietnamese)
Jan. 1—11 am
Jan. 1—6 pm (Vietnamese)
Holy Trinity “Love Collection” Donations will be accepted through Christmas, at weekend Mass collections and through Canada Helps. Thank you for your donations, which to date total $4,180.
New Adult Faith Formation Bible Study
“Wisdom: God’s Vision” Monday mornings starts Jan. 13 at
Holy Trinity. Eight sessions hosted by Jeff Cavins on DVD.
Last session March 9 (none Feb. 17)
Scripture and the Tradition of the Catholic Church provide
an abundance of wisdom, though it can often be challenging to
apply it to our lives. Jeff Cavins and Thomas Smith examine
biblical wisdom as it relates to daily life.
Drawing on the wisdom literature of the Bible—Proverbs,
Wisdom, Sirach, and Ecclesiastes—Wisdom will teach you how
to actively seek out sound guidance and increase your sense of
peace in navigating life. In everything from friendships to
finance from making decisions to attaining peace of mind,
Scripture offers a vision for happiness and well-being. With this
program, you will learn how to gather, gain, and grow in wisdom,
and you will experience the joy it brings to your life.
Journal (approximate cost $35) highly recommended. Register
by December 30. Sign list in Gathering Area or call Phyllis
(306) 949-1709 or Marcia (306) 450-8304
Archbishop Don Bolen
Christmas message
(insert in this bulletin)
Pancake Breakfast at Holy Trinity
Sunday, January 5
Breakfast served in the Hall,
continuously from 10 am to 1 pm
Enjoy pancakes, eggs, ham and sausage with toppings of
syrup, strawberries and whipped cream, with juice and
bottomless coffee. Cost by donation.
Hosted by Knights of Columbus
See bulletin ad on back page for other 2020 breakfasts.
Marian Centre Thank You—from their December newsletter:
“As the year draws to a close, I thank God for all of you who make it possi-ble for the Marian Centre to serve God’s beloved poor... Many are warmed and fed by this little humble house. Whether you volunteer, donate food or clothing, or give so generously to support (us), we thank you, pray for you
and wish God’s abundance blessings upon you in the New Year.”
“The Marian Centre is the miracle of the love of many persons — those who come in need and those who come to share. I would say that all of us come in need and all of us come to share — and so we encounter each other in a genuine way. At Christmas, we celebrate our encounter with God among us in the Person of Jesus. He came as a baby needing every-
thing, and yet, he had everything to share.”
(full newsletter available as bulletin insert this weekend.)
Angels 4 Warmth will meet Wed Jan. 8 at 1 pm in the Holy Trinity church
hall. The Christmas spirit continues throughout the year. Angel knitters,
crocheters and stitchers/quilters are invited to drop off completed items and
to pick up supplies for much needed items for winter warmth.
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Liturgical Ministries—Dec. 28 & 29 (wk 5 except Sat.
ushers wk 4) Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, Joseph
SOURCE evenings for grades 9 to university — food, praise and
worship, adoration, confession. Sunday, January 19, evening begins
6 pm at Resurrection Parish. www.facebook/SourceRegina
We are at 74 percent of our goal. For all those who have already given, thank you very much. For those who have not decided to give yet, please prayerfully consider
making a donation by December 31.
Campaign pamphlets, donation cards & envelopes available in the Holy
Trinity Gathering Area.
HOLY
TRINITY GOAL
$47,719
Archdiocese of Regina
Rummage Sale - Christ the King parish hall, 3239 Garnet St. Regina. Friday, Jan 24—10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, Jan 25—9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Everything from buttons to hammers, lamps to sports equipment, treasures of all kinds and much, much more! Proceeds to Christ the King Capital Fund and Cuernavaca Project
More Regina events in online insert with this bulletin.
4 Videos available on Archdiocese website featuring
stories of those who have benefitted from the Appeal,
including Fr. Parker Love.
Christmas Ministries—Sign Up Sheets in Gathering Area.
We especially need ushers for Christmas Eve to help visitors
find a place to sit as the church fills.
Per Sonatori Baroque Ensemble presents "Christmas Goes Baroque"
Saturday, December 21 at 7:30 pm at Knox-Metropolitan United Church.
A wonderful sacred program of beautiful Christmas music. Featuring
April Polasek, soprano; Tanya Bergen, organ; the Per Sonatori ensemble,
directed by Tara Semple; and Winterchoir, directed by Hart Godden.
NEW YEAR'S DAY LEVÉE
The faithful of the Archdiocese
are cordially invited to
the Archbishop’s New Year’s Levée
Holy Rosary Cathedral
3125-13th Ave., Regina
January 1, 2020
1 to 2:30 p.m.
And to receive the Archbishop’s blessing for the beginning of the New Year
Please come and meet the Archbishop and exchange New Year’s greetings. Refreshments in the parish hall.
5 p.m. Mass 9 am Mass 11 am Mass
Altar Servers Volunteers
Altar Servers Volunteers
Altar Servers Volunteers
Children’s Liturgy Renee L.
Children’s Liturgy Sharon
Eucharistic Ministers 5 3 bread, 2 cups Sharon Martorana Darlene Kosolofski Ken Kosolofski Judy Stochmal
Eucharistic Ministers 5 3 bread, 4 cups George Deneve Helen Kealey Merv Kealey Sharon Bergerman volunteers
Eucharistic Ministers 5 3 bread, 4 cups Deborah Canevaro Clark PItts Kathy Pitts MaryAnn Young Bob Young volunteers
Lectors 3 Bobby-Jo Eaket 1 Judy Stochmal 2 & Ints
Lectors 2 Michelle Gibney 1 Patricia Roddy 2 Denise Soroka Ints
Lectors 1 Clark Pitts 2 Bob Young Ints MaryAnn Young 1
Music Ministry Funke
Music Ministry Tremblay
Music Ministry Grace
Greeters volunteers
Greeters volunteers
Greeters volunteers
Ushers 4 volunteers
Ushers 3 Pat Barnes Rhonda Barnes-Pitka Barb Barnes-Wilcox Donald Ross
Ushers 3 Tom Kaminski Barb Saylor Elizabeth Liamzon volunteer
Liturgical Ministries—Jan. 4 & 5 (wk 1) Epiphany
5 p.m. Mass 9 am Mass 11 am Mass
Altar Servers 1 volunteers
Altar Servers 1 Ainsley Kowalski volunteers
Altar Servers 1 Matthew Gulash Emily Gulash Nico Marcos Kiera MacDougall
Children’s Liturgy Nicole.
Children’s Liturgy Gerone
Eucharistic Ministers 1 3 bread, 2 cups Judy Stochmal Gail Tumak Sherry Enns Maureen Srochenski Lois Stadnyk
Eucharistic Ministers 1 3 bread, 4 cups Erin Rockabar Wayne Ottenbreit Caroline Marcotte Henry Marcotte volunteers
Eucharistic Ministers 1 3 bread, 4 cups Kim Ryan Siony Dumaual Deborah Canevaro Adele Krammer volunteers
Lectors 4 Nicole Funke 2 & Ints Don Miller 1
Lectors 3 Andrea Magnuson 2 Sharon Bergerman Ints Neha Fernandes 1
Lectors 2 Maureen Toth 2 Mikolaj Sarnowski Ints Jaselle Tuazon
Music Ministry Quartet
Music Ministry Wlodarczyk
Music Ministry Grace
Greeters 1 Eaket Family: Greg, Bobby-Jo, Ethan, Emily Darlene Kosolofski Ken & Linda Grantier
Greeters 1 Claire Fischer Ethel Skulmoski Albert & Doris Fuchs
Greeters 1 Marion Reles Gail Prentice Margaret Spykerman
Ushers Team 1 Amanda Pamintuan Librado Pamintuan Vince Meckler volunteer
Ushers 1 Al Mannle Maureen Kwasnicki Lisa Suresh Eric Kowalski
Ushers 1 Ron Wurm Don Doorn volunteers
St. Joan of Arc Kindergarten Registration accepted for kindergarten for the fall starting Monday, January 6,. Children must be five years old by December 31, 2019. Call and leave a message, including your name, child's name and a daytime phone number. The office will call back to set up an appointment with Mr. Pearce or Mr. Garinger. Parents should bring their child's birth certificate, baptismal certificate and health card at the time of their registration appointment. Please
contact the office at 306-791-7350 to book an appointment.
Deepen Your Faith—Lighthouse Media kiosk in the gathering area — new books and CDs, just $7.
You are invited to join our parish council. Do more than you could by yourself. Contact Wally Kaip at 306-949-1709 or at [email protected] Upcoming Pancake Breakfasts at Holy Trinity — Sundays, serving continuously from 10 am to 1 pm. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, ham and sausage with toppings of syrup, strawber-ries and whipped cream, with juice and bottomless
coffee. Cost — by donation.
2020 Dates: January 5, February 23 , April 5, May 10 (Mother’s Day) and June 7
Archdiocese of Regina Weekly Report The week’s top local stories, parish and diocesan events, and na-tional and interna-tional news of Catholic interest delivered to your in-box every Friday.
Catholic Women's League
We invite you to join our Council.
For information on membership and benefits, please contact: Sherry Enns
at 306-530-5846
Cell: (306) 530-6318 Regina
Please tell our advertisers you saw their ad in the Holy Trinity bulletin.
Deborah Canevaro Independent Beauty Consultant
306-543-5701
Donna Witt Independent Senior Sales Director
306-543-7664
Holy Trinity Parishioners:
Moving? Changed phone numbers?
Help us keep our parish records up to
date by letting us know. 306-543-3838
or email [email protected]
Carmichael Outreach food distribution program needs plastic cutlery in addition to plastic food containers (preferred size that holds 3 cups (750 ml), will take larger & smaller size, with lids). Bring to Holy Trinity (place in marked plastic drawer in Gathering Area, or bring to office during regular office hours.
Treat yourself & get away for the day. An oasis of tranquility offering manicures, pedicures, nail art, silk wraps. $5. off any service for Holy Trinity parishioners with this ad.
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Mon-Sat
9 am-7 pm
Sun &
Holidays
11 am-5 pm
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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of REGINA
OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP
445 Broad Street N., Regina, SK, CANADA S4R 2X8
Tel: (306) 352-1651 Fax: (306) 352-6313 E-mail: chancery @archregina.sk.ca
Christmas 2019
A few days ago, at the beginning of December, Pope Francis travelled to Greccio, half way between Rome and
Assisi, to the shrine of the nativity, the place where back in 1223, Saint Francis invited locals to help recreate the
setting of the birth of Jesus: a manger, an ox, a donkey. Saint Francis’s biographer writes that all those present
were filled with an “indescribable joy.”
Now 800 years later, Pope Francis has offered a meditation on nativity scenes,
speaking of them as being “a living Gospel” that draws us into the mystery of
the Incarnation - God born in human flesh, coming to dwell with us. Setting up
a Christmas crèche helps us to imagine the scene. From the manger, God,
eternal one, enters into the poverty of our human lives, the brokenness of our
world, launching what the Pope refers to as a “revolution of tenderness.” The
source from which all life comes, became life. As the letter of John relates, in
Jesus, this life was revealed, this life appeared (cf. 1 Jn 1:2).
Christ comes quietly into our noisy world.
Mary is there in the nativity scene, the mother “who contemplates her child and
shows him to every visitor;” Joseph too, the guardian who protects his family as
he ponders the mystery; also the cast of characters found in most every crèche -
the angels heralding good news, the shepherds who are privileged witnesses,
the sheep, the donkey; eventually too the magi, who teach us that people “come to Christ by a very long route.”
Pope Francis goes on to note that children, and adults too, love to add other figures to the nativity scene - each
bringing their lives, bearing their burdens, carrying their treasures - poor though they be. Each, he says, “show that
in the new world inaugurated by Jesus there is room for whatever is truly human, and for all God’s creatures.”
“They too have every right to draw near to the Infant Jesus: no one can evict them or send them away...”
Into this quiet place, before the Christ child, we too are invited to come: to learn to walk with each other in our
woundedness; to learn to be vulnerable, and to show tenderness; to let ourselves be made small so that we can
reflect a little of the light that comes when God embraces powerlessness. And in that quiet place we hear God say:
I am with you. To stay. It is your world I have come to dwell in. Your broken heart and wounded soul I have taken for my
home. My love will light the darkness. So, friends, light the candles, and open your hearts. It is Christmas.
Come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord! Merry Christmas, everyone!
✠ Donald Bolen
Archbishop of Regina
ARCHDIOCESE OF REGINA
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR’S MASS TIMES
MASS TIMES 2019/2020
REGINA PARISH MASS TIMES
Parish Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year’s
Eve
New Year’s Day
Blessed
Sacrament
5:10 PM
(Vigil of
Christmas)
10:00 AM
Christmas Day
Mass
Christ the King 7:00 PM
&
Midnight
10:00 AM
No Mass
11:00 AM
Holy Cross
8:30 PM
10:00 AM
5:00 PM
10:00 AM
Holy Child 7:00 PM, 9:30
PM and
Midnight
10:00 AM 10:00 AM
Holy Family 7:00 PM
10:00 PM
10:00 AM
7:00 PM
10:00 AM
Holy Rosary
Cathedral
7:00 PM
Midnight
10:00 AM
7:00 PM
No Mass
11:00 AM
7:00 PM
Holy Trinity 7:00 PM
10:00 PM
11:00 AM
4:00
PM(Vietnamese)
No Mass
11:00 AM
6:00
PM(Vietnamsese)
Little Flower 7:00 PM
10:00 AM No Mass 10:00 AM
Our Lady of
Peace
7:00 PM 10:30 AM 7:00 PM 10:30 AM
Resurrection 7:00 PM
9:30 PM
Midnight
10:00 AM 5:00 PM 10:00 AM
St. Anne
7:30 PM
10:00 AM
5:30 PM
10:00 AM
St. Anthony 11:00 PM
(Polish)
9:00 AM
(English)
11:00 AM
(Polish)
6:30 PM
(Polish)
9:00 AM
(English)
11:00 AM
(Polish)
St. Cecilia 8:00 PM
10:00 AM 10:00 AM
St. Jean
Baptiste
St. Martin de
Porres
7:00 PM 10:00 AM No Mass 10:00 AM
St. Mary
St. Peter 7:00 PM
10:00 AM 6:00 PM 10:00 AM
Archdiocese of Regina
BulletinDecember 22, 2019
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Page One
TF170: Advent Retreat - Fostering A Contemplative Attitude Part 1Keep awake and stay alert. These advent themes invite us to foster and develop what is known as a Contemplative Attitude - a particular way of being within the world
that is ‘highly tuned’ to the presence of Christ in our midst. In this part one of a two-part Advent retreat, Deacon Eric reflects on this call to keep watch and how we might foster a contemplative attitude this Advent this week on Thinking Faith!http://thinkingfaith.libsyn.com/tf170-advent-retreat-fostering-a-contemplative-attitude-part-1
Holy Childhood Association Advent MaterialsThe Holy Childhood Association (HCA) is designed for Catholic Children so they can help other children around the world. Christmas is very close, checkout the Advent Crossword puzzles attached while you wait. at: https://archregina.sk.ca/youth-ministry/holy-childhood-association
Archbishop’s Appeal ‘Transforming Faith’Helping to bring God’s transforming grace to places of need. If you have not already donated to the 2019 Archbishop’s Appeal, it is not too late! You may donate online at our website -https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/3509/donation, or give at your parish. For those who have already given, we are so grateful. Thank YOU!
Christmas and New Year’s Mass TimesChristmas and New Year’s Mass times for the Archdiocese of Regina are available on our website for your convenience: https://archregina.sk.ca/christmas
Prayer for Life and FamilyGod of life, you have offered us all things to be gifts for your glory. Help us to pursue you above all things, and then to use your resources faithfully. May we be good stewards of your gifts, now and for ever. Amen.
Stewardship Bulletin Bit
“When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.” (Matthew 1:24) Putting our complete trust in the Lord without expecting anything in return. Striving to put God first in all things and follow Him wherever He may lead us. As we prepare for the birth of our Lord, pray for the strength and courage to be a model of discipleship, just as Joseph was.
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BULLETIN BOARD
Archdiocese of Regina445 Broad St. North
Regina, SK S4R 2X8306-352-1651
www.archregina.sk.ca Bulletin announcements can be sent to: [email protected]
GriefShareIt hurts to lose someone but you don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.Weekly sessions:Tuesdays 2 – 4 p.m., January 21 – April 7, 2020Christ the King Parish Parish CentreGriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Our sessions are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable resources to help you recover from your loss.What others are saying: “I am thankful to find a group that that knows how I feel”“Helped me simply get through each day”“GriefShare literally saved my life!”“I am thankful to find a group that knows how I feel” For more information, or to register, contact:Linda Lucyk, Pastoral Care Coordinator306-539-6889 [email protected]
Rummage SaleChrist the King parish hall, 3239 Garnet St. Regina.Friday, Jan 24th, 2020,10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, Jan 25th, 2020, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Come and shop ‘til you drop! Everything from buttons to hammers, lamps to sports equipment, treasures of all kinds and much, much more! Proceeds to go towards: Christ the King Capital Fund and Cuernavaca Project.
Thank YouSacred Heart School would like to thank all the people who donated to our Santa Store. It was a huge success and the remainder of the items went on to another deserving school. We could not have done it without your generosity.Please note if you have any extra gift bags, gift tags, tissue paper and gift-wrap from over the holidays we will be accepting donations at the school in preparation for next year. We greatly appreciate your support. If you have any questions please contact the school at 306-791-7290.
DivorceCare for MENAre you a man who is has been separated or divorced and who is suffering? Do you know someone who is?? Find HELP, HEALING and REAL HOPE for your future. Join with others and ‘grow’ through the pain of divorce together.Starting Sunday, January 12, 2020 from 7 - 9 p.m.Contact: Deacon Kevin Harty 306-537-7192 [email protected]. Because no one should go through separation or divorce alone
Santa Maria Foundation Santa Maria Senior Citizens’ Home is part of our Catholic Community. The Santa Maria Foundation provides funding for spiritual care for our residents and other quality of living supports which are not otherwise funded. As we enter into this Advent season, might you consider supporting the Santa Maria Foundation? On behalf of our residents, we thank you for your kindness. To donate or for more information, please stop by, contact [email protected] or call 639-625-7094. Santa Maria Foundation is a registered charity. Tax deductible receipts are issued for all donations.
HOLY TRINITY
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
2019 "LOVE ENVELOPE" APPEAL
The Social Justice Commission is one of the standing committees of Holy Trinity's Parish Pastoral Council. This Commission strives to continue the ministry of Jesus by promoting programs that will provide justice and charity in full measure to God’s children. We feel called to broaden our reach of support, answering the call of Catholic Social Teaching to effect real and lasting change for the good in people's lives. To this end, our Commission once again invites your generosity and support through the Annual "Love Collection". Pick up a special Love envelope on the table in the Gathering Area, with artwork by students done specially for this project. The collection will be taken up on the Third Sunday of Advent, December 15.
This year we wish to give our support to the following initiatives within our Catholic Community and beyond:
ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUNG PEOPLE
Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) is a university student movement dedicated to evangelization. CCO challenges students to live in the fullness of the Catholic faith with a strong emphasis on becoming leaders in the renewal of the world. CCO was founded by André and Angèle Regnier in 1988 at the University of Saskatchewan. From the humble beginnings of a handful of students, the movement now serves thousands of students across Canada. Over the years, several members of Holy Trinity Parish have served as CCO missionaries. Archdiocese of Regina Summer Youth Camps The Archdiocese of Regina operates summer youth camps: The Kenosee camp will be supported. Every year these camps provide hundreds of young people with an experience of God, faith, fun, and recreation in beautiful natural settings. Catholic Schools Nutrition Programs Provides funding for the nutrition program needs at St. Mary and St. Joan of Arc Schools. O'Neill Catholic High School Angel Fund Provides funding for the "Angel Fund", which is intended for students who require support for extra-curricular activities such as choir and band. FAMILY SUPPORT MINISTRIES Visitation House Visitation House is a drop-in centre sponsored by the Archdiocese of Regina. They provide a comfortable gathering space, telephone, newspaper, coffee and lunch, information, and referrals. Their mission is to offer practical, emotional, and spiritual support for women, by women. Marian Centre Marian Centre provides meals and used clothing for men in need. The staff witness to a spirit of simplicity and poverty. But most of all, they offer friendship and warm hospitality to all who enter.
Catholic Family Services (CFS) Catholic Family Service Society is a non-profit family service agency, founded on Catholic values. Catholic Family Service Society serves all people, to bring about healing, stability and wholeness in the lives of families and individuals. Gift Cards are always welcome by their clients for the purchase of food/clothing, etc. Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home This ministry of the Catholic Church is open to all faiths, respectful of human dignity and happiness. Answering The Cry Of The Poor (ANCOP) ANCOP is a non-profit founded by Couples for Christ (CFC). CFC is a global lay organization, founded in the Philippines, and is recognized by the Vatican for its work on the renewal and strengthening of Christian family life and values. It is present in over 100 countries around the world. ANCOP International Canada, Inc. is a charity dedicated to uplifting the lives of poor families in developing countries through shelter, child education, and humanitarian relief. Currently ANCOP operates in the Philippines, India, Indonesia and several countries in Africa including Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda. Valley Native Ministry (Lebret) For nearly 40 years Sr. Bernadette Feist, osu, has been working with the First Nations People of the Archdiocese of Regina. Sr. Bernadette directs the Valley Native Ministry Program/Center in Lebret through which formation sessions, catechesis, cultural initiatives and resources are offered on the Reserves in our Archdiocese. For over 25 years Valley Native Ministry has held a weekly "Too Good To Be Threw" second hand store for clothing/household items and a noon lunch outreach. This initiative is dependent upon volunteers and donations. Regina Food Bank The Regina Food Bank is a charitable community based organization working to eliminate hunger and food insecurity through nutritious food distribution, education and support programs in partnership and cooperation with the community. Sister Tremblay Sister Tremblay is nearing her 80th birthday, has been living in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories for 14 years. She has used previous donations towards updating the electrical system in the facility she uses to help people in her community. Another year she put it towards sending 2 youth to the World Youth meeting. This year her project is to help 4 men who have been released from jail in Yellowknife and are now homeless. There is a shelter for women but none for men and she is trying to help them reintegrate into the community. Chalice Canada Chalice Canada is a Catholic international charity focused on child, family, and community development in 15 countries. Chalice aims to help poor people in these countries by sponsoring children, and funding Community Projects, Critical Needs, Disaster Relief, and Nutrition. Note: Funds will be dispersed according to the generosity of our donors! Thank You and God Bless You always!!
