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Let Us Pray—Prayers of the Faithful
• For our Church, that it be a hopeful sign of God’s presence in our midst. We pray to the Lord.
• For an easing of tensions between and within nations: that God will open new paths for communication so they may work together to promote justice and peace. We pray to the Lord.
• For deeper respect and appreciation for creation: that we may be good stewards of the earth that God has provided for us. We pray to the Lord.
• For all who are fighting the Coronavirus: may God strengthen caregivers, inspire researchers, and guide those who will be distributing the vaccine. We pray to the Lord.
• For all who are experiencing deep loneliness: that God will sustain them, help them be aware of the blessings in their lives, and help us to accompany them. We pray to the Lord.
• For all who feel entrapped by life, particularly those with addictions or in abusive situations: may they experience hope and freedom through God’s presence and love. We pray to the Lord.
• For the gift of hope. May it illuminate our hearts and enlarge our vision so that we recognize our kinship with all the people of the world. We pray to the Lord.
• For all who are ill; that God will ease their pain, and restore them to their communities of family and friends. We pray for: Jack Tipton, Michael Rogers, Blanche Kolojay, Theresa Matiakis, Concepcion Pangilinan, Betty Anne Tomney, Stella Hollman, Kathleen Kroeger, Oma Kloeble. We pray to the Lord.
• For all who have died, especially for: Helen Bitz, Ray Michaud, Richard Shanner, Maximilian Igwe. We pray to the Lord.
Holy Spirit Parish 114 Kingsmere Place • Saskatoon, SK S7J 3V7
Phone 306 374-1425 • Fax 306 374-3190
Church Hours 8:00 am - 3:15 pm, Mass Tues.- Friday 8:30 am
Office Hours: 9:00 am to 12 noon 1:00 - 4:30 pm Staff available by phone, email or appointment only.
Office email [email protected]
Website holyspiritsaskatoon.ca
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon
Phone 306 242-1500
Website rcdos.ca
Holy Spirit Parish Masses: Due to Covid-19 restrictions you must sign yourself up to attend. Click this link to schedule a time and date for yourself: Sign Up Genius 12 noon Sunday Mass continues to be livestreamed.
Adoration: Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm , Fridays 9am - 12 noon
Confessions: Saturdays 11am -12 noon in the Church Any other time by appointment call Call: 306-374-1425 or email:
Pastor
Rev. Darryl Millette [email protected]
Associate Pastor
Rev. Phong Pham [email protected]
Pastoral Associates:
Administrative Assistant
Karen Klein [email protected]
Ministry of Care
Charlene Nijhawan [email protected]
Kelly Wormsbecker [email protected]
Faith Formation
Sharon Powell [email protected]
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Arch McKay [email protected]
Sacramental Preparation
Erin Gratton [email protected]
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Celena Komarnicki [email protected]
Financial Administrator
Monica Johnson [email protected]
Building Maintenance:
Jack Altrogge, Ed Yuzyk [email protected]
Finance Committee:
Byron Bitz, Mike Gartner - Chair, Greg Kirzinger, Jonathon Neufeld - Council rep, Melina Palendat, Pat Pitka
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
Parish Pastoral Council:
Kenton Peterson,Chair Louise Bitz Fern Boutin Susan Burns Cameron Choquette
Adrian Cochet Lynn Eremondi James Nestmann Jonathon Neufeld Aaron Pangilinan
Spiritual Communion Prayer
“My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar. I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You
sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart ...
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You, Amen.”
“Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God.” Isaiah 40
Although we are not currently making home visits, Ministry of Care is still
available, supporting you. We maintain contact with parishioners by phone and
email. Please let us know if someone needs our attention. If you need assis-
tance, have questions, would like to add a name to the Prayers of the Faithful,
or simply wish to be in touch with us to talk with someone, please:
Phone 306-374-1425; press 6 for Ministry of Care.
In case of emergency, call the parish office: 306-374-1425 and press the pound key #.
email: Kelly Wormsbecker [email protected]
Charlene Nijhawan [email protected]
Let us continue to care for one through our actions and prayers. Stay safe and well!
Kelly Wormsbecker and Charlene Nijhawan Pastoral Associates, Ministry of Care
Have a blessed Advent! Come, Lord Jesus!
CHRISTMAS HAMPER MINISTRY
"The spirit of the Lord God is upon me. . . he has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor..." Isaiah 61
Once again, Holy Spirit Parish is supporting the Christmas Hamper Ministry of St. Mary's Parish in Saskatoon to supply Christmas provisions to those in need. This year the need is greater than ever, and due to Covid-19
restrictions, we are asking for monetary donations only. You can contribute by:
• mailing a cheque to Holy Spirit Parish, 114 Kingsmere Place, Saskatoon, SK S7J 3V7 • dropping off your gift at the church; there is a mail slot in the door. Please make all cheques payable
to Holy Spirit Parish and write Christmas Hamper Ministry in the memo line/on the envelope • interac e-transfer online banking: send e-transfer to [email protected] (it is directly
deposited, no password needed). Please put your full name and envelope number in the message box along with the designation, Christmas Hamper Ministry.
Receipts for income tax purposes will be issued for all donations.
If you have any questions please contact Kelly or Charlene at 306-374-1425, or email [email protected].
Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you for bringing Christmas joy to your brothers and sisters. May God bless you abundantly.
Prayers and condolences to:
Richard, Dennis, Arlene, Brenda and families on the death of mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother Leona Diehl.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in God’s peace.
MINISTRY OF CARE
CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
RCIA is being offered this year virtually. They are meeting Wednesday evenings at 7:00 via Zoom. For further information please contact Arch McKay at [email protected] or [email protected] .
MARRIAGE PREPARATION This program is intended not only for engaged couples but also for couples considering engagement and marriage. For information and to register for the next session contact Nicole Gursky at 306 229-0384 or email [email protected].
INFANT BAPTISM
If you have had a child in the past few months and would like him/her to be baptized, or are expecting a baby I would love to hear from you! We were not baptizing babies for a few months but we are able to do so once
again. We are baptizing children one family at a time. If this is not your first child and you have attended baptism prep sessions in the past couple of years you don’t need to take prep again. If this is your first child please call and we can arrange for prep sessions and the celebration. Please contact Sharon at 306-374-1425 or email [email protected].
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF CHILDREN
In the past couple of years we have had inquiries from parents of a number of children who have not been baptized and now the child is showing a keen interest in receiving the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion). Is this happening in your home too?
We, at Holy Spirit Parish, are trying to meet this need and have created a process for children 8 to 16 years who would like to explore the possibility of being baptized and receive the sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion.
I would love to talk with you and your child if she/he has been questioning. I so look forward to telling you more about this encouraging and gratifying process. Please either call or email me at [email protected] or 306-374-1425.
First Sunday of Advent
• Children’s Liturgy
• Children’s Bulletin
If you can’t open the links please go to holyspiritsaskatoon.ca
DONATING TO YOUR PARISH
ways to submit parish donations:
1. Sign up for Pre-Authorized Giving Registration forms are available at the church office, online on our parish web-
site, or via email. Donate using debit or credit card. Form
2. Through CanadaHelps click
3. Interac e-Transfer using online banking: send e-transfer to [email protected] (it is directly depos-
ited, no password needed). Please put your full name and envelope number in the message box along with
any special offering designation.
4. Mail envelopes to the church: 114 Kingsmere Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7J 3V7
5. Drop envelopes off at church: Put envelopes into the office door mail slot.
You will receive a receipt via email from Canada Helps.
FAMILY ADVENT TRADITIONS
At this time of year, I often hear people telling others about celebrated traditions that focus on Christmas. We somehow skip over Advent and jump right into Christmas. This year, I challenge your families to start the Advent season by adopting or developing Advent Traditions. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
1. Advent Wreath: One of the most popular ways to celebrate Advent is with an Advent wreath or Advent candleholders. Four candles (three purple and one pink), are used to count down the weeks until Christmas. Each Sunday of Advent one of the candles is lit and special prayers are said. Each Sunday of Advent has a particular theme leading up to the birth of Christ. 2. Advent Dinners: Make the Sundays of Advent into something special. Prepare a nice dinner for your family. This would be a great time to light the candles on your Advent wreath and invite all to join in the special prayers for that week. 3. Prepare Seasonal Food: Many historically Catholic countries have traditions of preparing food that goes with the liturgical seasons, especially Advent and Christmas. Catholic bloggers are doing a great job of making these traditions more popular for all Catholics. Come up with something crea-tive yourself or find inspiration on an Advent Ideas Pinterest Board. 4. Advent Devotional Reading: There are lots of great Advent books that take you deeper into the profound theology of Advent. God comes to us as a Child, and this is amazing to think about! Going through each day with devotional reading is one of the best ways to spiritually prepare yourself for Christmas, the birth of the King of Kings. 5. Special Prayers: Adopt special prayers during the Advent season. You can often find them in Advent devotional books. 6. Advent Calendars: Another popular way to celebrate the Advent season, especially popular with children, is the Advent calendar. Counting down the days to Christmas helps children to anticipate patiently and to focus on waiting for the baby Jesus to be born. You can purchase one, or make one as a fun craft time for kids. 7. Advent Music: Make your own playlist of music appropriate for Advent which anticipates Christ’s birth.
8. Nativity Scenes: Nativity sets are a classic tradition and are great to display during the Advent season. To make the display especially poign-ant, wait until Christmas Eve to place the Baby Jesus into the scene. The Vatican has a neat tradition of the Holy Father blessing the Baby Jesus from family nativity scenes, called Bambinelli Sunday. This takes place on the third Sunday of Advent—Gaudete Sunday. Perhaps you could ask your parish priest to bless your Baby Jesus figure!
But it doesn’t end here! Next week there will be a few more ideas...to be continued!
Celena Komarnicki Youth Ministry Coordinator
Confessions:
11 am - 12 pm Saturdays
Inside the church
Fr. Darryl will be celebrating and live streaming Sunday mass
on Facebook and at saskatoonmass.com: 2nd Sunday of Advent
Mass: Dec. 6 @ 12:00 noon
Act of Contrition (alternate form)
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,
I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever
leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy. Amen.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 8905
Thinking about joining? Have questions? Call:
James Nestmann (306) 260-8206 Bob Wacholtz (306) 933-9499
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
To enquire about joining or if you have
general questions call:
Adele Giblin 306 374-7524, or
Margaret Schwab 306 227-8930
Holy Spirit Parish Adoration
• Wednesday Evenings 7 pm - 8 pm (sponsored by HS - K of C)
• Friday Mornings 9 am - 12 noon
Join us in saying the Rosary @
11:35 am just before the
livestreamed Mass at 12 noon
There is a family in need of a bed. If you have one that you would be willing to donate, please call :
Kelly 306- 374-1425 or email [email protected]
Sign Up for Mass
Click on the orange box
Remember to wear your mask if you’re attending Mass!
Food Donations We are still collecting food items
especially in the winter months for people in need. You
can drop off your donation in the food bin in the Place of
Welcome at church weekdays 8:30 am - 3:15 pm.
Thank you!
Christmas Cakes and Religious
Christmas Cards for sale.
• 1 lb cakes $15.00
• 2.5 lb cakes $25.00
• Christmas Cards packages of 10 for $10.00 or
• 3 packs for $25.00
Order by phone or email :
Email [email protected] or call John at 306-
477-1748.
Fundraiser for Campaign Life Coalition Saskatchewan.
You have to sign up on the schedule to attend Mass! Our
maximum number that can attend is 30. If you are not on the
schedule you will not be able to attend if capacity has been
reached. Avoid being turned away; please schedule yourself
online or call the office 306-374-1425, Monday - Friday 9
am - 4:30 pm.
MASS TIMES
Thursday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
• 4 pm
• 6 pm • 8 pm
• 10 pm Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day
• 10 am
• 12 noon
You must sign up to have your name entered in the draw to attend a Mass
Because of Covid 19 and all the constant changes we are waiting until December 17th for the next Saskatchewan Health announcements to be made to make any thing final in regard to Christmas Masses. For now:
• If you would like to attend Mass this Christmas, please sign up to be entered in our draw online by December 17th.
• On December 18, we will draw names for each Christmas Mass.
• If our allowed capacity changes, we will draw more names and open public signups as space allows.
When signing up:
• Sign up as a house hold under one name stating the number of people coming under ‘quantity’.
• Choose as many Mass times as you are able to attend
• Remember this is a draw to attend. We will contact you by the Dec. 21 and let you know if your name was drawn to attend a Mass.
For parishioners that do not get drawn or can’t attend, we will be streaming a Christmas Mass. We will keep you posted on a time.
Christmas 2020
Holy Spirit Parish Advent Confession Schedule
DATE TIME DATE TIME
Saturday, Dec. 5 11 am - 12 noon Tuesday, Dec. 15 9:30 am - 10:30 am
7 pm - 8 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 8 9:30 am - 10:30am
7pm - 8 pm Friday, Dec. 18 7 pm - 8 pm
Friday, Dec. 11 7 pm - 8 pm Saturday, Dec. 19 11 am - 12 noon
Saturday, Dec. 12 11 am - 12 noon Tues. Dec. 22 9:30 am - 10:30 am
7 pm - 8 pm
There will not be any Penitential Services this year but Holy Spirit has opened up several opportunities to participate
in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this Advent Season.
‘To celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation means to be wrapped in a warm embrace.’ ~Pope Francis
Christmas Sign Up - Available for entering your
name Tuesday, December 8th!
Advent 2020
BEST ADVENT EVER! Receive emails every day of Advent
and watch a 3-4 minute video!
Is your soul shining as brightly as you—and God—want it to? As Christians, we believe the Gospels are the instruction manuals for true, lasting happiness. So this year, BEST ADVENT EVER is all about the Advent Gospels. Join Matthew Kelly for Let Your Soul Shine and get your 2021 off to a great start! Sign up for BEST ADVENT EVER by clicking on the image to the left!
‘The Word Among Us’ is available to parishioners at no cost. There are still some copies left! Pick one up between 8:30 am and 3:15 pm in the Place of Welcome or on the table by the office.
www.loyolapress.com/ is loaded with ideas and activities, including daily email reflections, for indi-viduals and families! You need to check this web-site out ahead of time to decide what you want to include in your Advent Journey!
2020-2021 Living with Christ SUNDAY MISSALs are now available at church in the Place of Welcome. Pick up between 8:30 am - 3 pm Monday – Friday - Cost: $5
During Advent, we not only prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth of Jesus, but we also check in to see if we
are doing all the things that will keep us ready to receive Jesus when he comes again. Talk to your family about how you are doing in attending to your spiritual life as a family. Recommit yourselves to praying daily, reading Scripture, and staying faithful to God’s commandments. Pray together that through this Advent season your family will be more prepared to receive Jesus when he comes again.
God of Love,
Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us.
He is a sign of your love.
Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent,
As we wait and prepare for his coming.
We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior.
Amen.
Upcoming Events
1In all things we are rooted in Christ,
in His desire to bring God’s love to all peoples.
TeamRCIA Master Class - An inspirational and practicaltraining event will be offered online from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 10 exclusively for participants from the RomanCatholic Diocese of Saskatoon. All those involved in theevangelization and formation of new Catholics are welcome toparticipate — especially Pastors, Parish Life Directors, PastoralAssociates, Catechists, Sponsors and Team Members involvedin the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). “The Pre-Catechumenate - Master the most difficult period of the RCIA”online class will be presented by Nick Wagner and DianaMacalintal of TeamRCIA, who will tackle what the pre-catechumenate means and what it does; what to ask; whatinquirers need; storytelling; and more. Register online today athttps://teamrcia.com/precat or contact Marilyn Jackson,diocesan Director of Pastoral Services, for more information:[email protected] or (306) 659-5836.
Gregorian Chant Mass - reverence, silence, and beauty: AMass featuring Gregorian chant and polyphony will becelebrated Friday, Dec. 11 at St. Paul Co-Cathedral, 720Spadina Cr. E, Saskatoon. Register to attend by e-mailing:[email protected] or go to the St. Paul website at:www.stpaulscc.com/regonline Schedule: 6:30 p.m.Confessions, Evening Prayer | 7:00 p.m. Mass | Night Prayer.
Curing Fire by Fire - Advent: Getting in Touch with OurLongings - An online Advent retreat with Fr. Ron Rolheiser,OMI will be held 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, presentedby Paraclete Press. Advent is a time to get in touch with thelonging and desire within us. This retreat will examine the firesof desire within and will point to which kinds of desire cure otherkinds of desire. Cost: $65; visit www.eventbrite.ca and searchfor “Rolheiser” or for more information contact Sr. Estelle [email protected]
St. Philip Neri Parish Refugee Committee Fair Trade Salein support of a young mother and her two pre-school childrenin a refugee camp in Uganda. Products for sale include LevelGround coffee: $12 (beans or ground; French Roast; Ethiopia;Peru; Andes Mountains; Bright Roast; decaf); Level Ground tea:tea bags $8 or loose leaf $6 (various kinds); Level Ground driedfruit: $6 (golden berry; pineapple; banana; dragon fruit); LevelGround organic cane sugar: $7. Camino chocolate bars: $5 plusGST (variety of flavours and cacao percentages); Camino hotchocolate powder $8 (variety); Camino cocoa powder for baking$7. E-mail [email protected] or phone (306) 931-8053before Dec. 7 deadline to order; with pick-up at St Philip Neri,1902 Munroe Avenue, Saskatoon, Saturday, Dec 19 between10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Please specify a half-hour time slot or onecan be assigned to you.)
https://rcdos.ca
Diocesan BulletinSunday, Dec. 6, 2020 - Second Sunday of Advent
Jointly sponsored by the RomanCatholic Diocese of Saskatoon,St. Thomas More College, and
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools,the Indigenous Pastoral & LayLeader Ministry Educationprogram is led by teams of
Indigenous and non-Indigenousinstructors, modelling respectful and
reconciling relationships.
Why take the program?• To participate in a concerted effort toanswer the Truth and ReconciliationCommission's Calls to Action.• To learn about the history of the
interaction between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoplesincluding the impact of Roman Catholic missionaries onIndigenous communities.•To discuss areas of culture convergence/divergence.•To further Catholic social and moral teachings.•To support the building of right relationship between Indigenousand non-Indigenous Catholics in Western Canada.
Who should take this program?Clergy / Lay ecclesial ministers / Catechists /
Catholic school teachers / Youth / Family ministry leaders
Schedule and Registration:Course 2 - Indigenous-Settler relationship
4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Tuesdays from Jan. 12 to March 9
offered online via Zoom
COST: $200 for each course. Each course is 18 hours including out-of-class timecommitment to additional reading and course work.
No pre-requisite necessary. (You can take Course 2even if you did not take Course 1; however, those who do
complete all courses will earn a ministry certificate).
Future courses also to be offered online include:• Course 3 (Contemporary Effects of Colonization) fromMarch 29 to May 28, 2021; and• Course 4 (Reconciliation: the Church and IndigenousPeoples) from Sept. 20 to Nov. 19, 2021.
Registration is now open for Course 2:https://rcdos.ca/indigenous-ministry-education
or for more information, contact:[email protected] or (306) 659-5837.
Indigenous Pastoral &Lay Leader Ministry Education
(Icon of the Sacred Heart 2017in collaboration with RomeoCrow Chief of Siksika Nation, written by Andre J. Prevost)
2Message BoardNational Day of Prayer in Solidarity with IndigenousPeoples is celebrated Dec. 12, the Feast of Our Lady ofGuadalupe. This project, in conjunction with the Catholicbishops of Canada, has been coordinated since 2002 by theCanadian Catholic Indigenous Council (formerly the CanadianCatholic Aboriginal Council). This year, the reflection by theCouncil centres on the theme Healing of the Earth. “Wecontinue to face very real threats to our ecology and way of life,which has never been more apparent as we live through thepresent Covid-19 pandemic. We must come together as onehuman family. Pope Francis reminds us in his encyclicalLaudato Si’ that: ‘Humanity still has the ability to work togetherin building our common home.’ We turn to the Earth forsustenance: for shelter, food and medicines. And when we die,our bodies will return to the Earth where our ancestors resideas we await to be with God in Heaven forever.” Find moreinformation at www.cccb.ca
Prison Outreach at Christmas - The diocesan RestorativeMinistry Office is seeking donations to purchase small, identicalgifts for some 475 men at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre,as a way to share our Christmas joy, and let them know theyare not forgotten by God or the community. Donations can bedropped off or sent “Attention Dianne” at the Catholic PastoralCentre, second floor, Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 NelsonRoad, Saskatoon, S7S 1H1 (please make cheques out to“Restorative Ministry”). Donations can also be made online atdscf.ca/designated-ministry-support and identified as“Christmas prison outreach.”
Catholic Women's League (CWL) Clothing Depot istemporarily closing as of Dec. 7 because of rising COVID-19numbers. Please call (306) 242-5042 for updates.
Covid-19 Emergency Response in Pakistan - CanadianAid to Persecuted Christians Inc, a registered Canadian Charity,is seeking donations to purchase Christmas hampers for peoplein some of the hardest hit areas of Pakistan. For further detailsabout this project and about the persecution of Christians,please see: www.capc.life
Theology on Tap: Did you miss seeing the latest session ofTheology on Tap, the on-line version? All are welcome to viewthe conversation with the newly-arrived Sr. Marta Piano of theVerbum Dei missionary community. Find this video onFacebook at www.facebook.com/saskatoonTonT or it is alsoarchived on the STM Campus Ministry YouTube channel foundat https://youtu.be/1Pe8LE6BOdw Theology on Tap, foryoung adults 19 to 35, has been running for some 15 years inSaskatoon, serving students and young adults of the Catholicdiocese and eparchy. Theology on Tap features conversationon faith topics in a casual and comfortable setting – now online! The Diocesan Bulletin is a publication
of the Roman Catholic Diocese of SaskatoonCatholic Pastoral Centre, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon SK S7S 1H1
Phone: (306) 242-1500 or Toll free: 1-877-661-5005E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://rcdos.ca News: https://news.rcdos.caThe communications office is supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.
CCCB Video Series for Advent - The Canadian Conferenceof Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has launched a new online weeklyvideo series created to help Canadian Catholic faithful toprepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. EntitledJourney through Advent, the initiative presents reflections onthe Gospel readings for each Sunday in Advent. To follow theseries see the website www.cccb.ca; subscribe to the CCCBYouTube channel www.youtube.com/user/cccbadmin;followthe CCCB on Twitter https://twitter.com/CCCB_CECC
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is training in the art andskills of spiritual and religious care that is person-centered,honors religious differences, and evokes spiritual capacities,resilience, and resources of people in times of medical and/orspiritual transition. Employing an adult education model, CPEintegrates personal learning goals with practice-based goals.This is a five-month program beginning mid-January andending early-May 2021, sponsored by Emmanuel Care andhosted by Santa Maria’s Senior’s Citizen’s Home, Regina.Contact Francis Maza by e-mail: [email protected] call (306) 249-5865.
Diocesan Prayer - The National Day ofPrayer in Solidarity with IndigenousPeoples is marked on the Feast of OurLady of Guadalupe Dec. 12: we pray asa diocesan family that Creator God willbless us all in our mutual journey ofpeace, justice and reconciliation.
Christmas Eve Masslive-stream schedule
Many things are up in the air when it comes to Christmasplanning because of measures to stop the spread ofCOVID-19, but the schedule for live-streaming of
Christmas Mass with Bishop Mark Hagemoen has beenannounced, permitting families and individuals to “pray
live or later” with video of Mass posted online:
Christmas Eve Mass at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 24Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at 12:00 a.m.
Both celebrations will be live-streamed athttps://saskatoonmass.com
as well as being accessible from the home pageof the diocesan website at https://rcdos.ca
(NOTE: The video-taped celebrations will be archivedand can be viewed anytime after they are posted.)
Sunday, Dec 06, 2020SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENTBegin at the endBeginnings are really the Act II of endings. That’s why we hearso much Apocalypse in the early Advent readings. Something hasto give way for the new thing to arrive. In order to move into thenew house, you have to leave the old one. That goes for the life ofthe world to come, as well. So when John the Baptist summonsus to prepare the Lord’s way, he simultaneously obliges us torepent our former way. Consider what obstacles need to “passaway” to “make straight” the path of the Christ child’s arrival intoyour heart.
TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8(5). “The heavens will pass away with a mighty roar, and the Earthand everything done on it will be found out.”
Monday, Dec 07, 2020MEMORIAL OF AMBROSE, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCHTo the moon and beyondYou think you’re busy? Ambrose, one of the four first doctors ofthe church, challenged emperors and combated heresies. Heconverted Saint Augustine and championed celibacy. He was aprolific theologian and contributed to the music of the church. Hewas so admired he was made a bishop by popular acclaim.Ambrose did a lot of different things—who of us could keep up?—but he had one vision that we can all get behind: that thechurch rise “like a growing moon” above fleeting worldliness.
TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 35:1-10; Luke 5:17-26 (181). “We haveseen incredible things today.”
Tuesday, Dec 08, 2020SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGINMARY (PATRONAL FEAST DAY OF THE USA)Original graceThe Immaculate Conception is so key to Catholic consciousness,it’s hard to believe it hasn’t been around forever. The teaching—that Mary was born without original sin—was in fact opposed byscholarly saints like Anselm, Aquinas, Bernard, and Bonaventure.They insisted that, because sin entered the world through Adamand Eve, Mary would need salvation as much as the rest of us.But the Council of Trent concluded that Mary had been spared,and popular piety began to revere her Immaculate Conception.The significance? Perhaps, as theologian Elizabeth Johnsoneloquently points out, it’s that “grace is more original than sin.”
TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke1:26-38 (689). “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.”
Wednesday, Dec 09, 2020MEMORIAL OF JUAN DIEGO CUAUHTLATOATZINCelebrate the messenger of loveBorn in 1474 near modern-day Mexico City, Saint Juan Diegowas named Cuauhtlatoatzin (Talking Eagle) and according totradition lived among his Chichimeca people until the conquest ofMexico in 1521. At the age of 50, Juan Diego was baptized byFranciscan missionaries and began attending daily Mass. While hewalked to Mass on December 9, 1531, the Blessed Motherappeared to him with a special request. So begins the story of OurLady of Guadalupe, whose feast we celebrate in three days.Today, we honor Juan Diego, the first indigenous saint of theAmericas, canonized in 2002, who spent the rest of his life as a
prayerful hermit tending the first shrine built to Guadalupe. Onthis Advent day, we pray for the grace to imitate his humility,trust, and faithfulness.
TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 40:25-31; Matthew 11:28-30 (183). “Theythat hope in the LORD will . . . soar as with eagles’ wings.”
Thursday, Dec 10, 2020ADVENT WEEKDAYWalk the simple but elusive path to peaceAs Christians await the Prince of Peace, today the worldcelebrates this year’s Nobel Peace Prize awardee—the U.N.World Food Program—for their heroic efforts in war-torn lands inthe midst of the pandemic. Human beings are prone to conflict,but the craving for peace and reconciliation runs deep acrosscultures and faiths. The perennial question is how to achieve it.Here’s a simple but profound answer that has been put forth bythe Catholic Campaign for Human Development for decades: “Ifyou want peace, work for justice.” Ask yourself what step towardjustice you can take today.
TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 41:13-20; Matthew 11:11-15 (184).“Among those born of women there has been none greater thanJohn the Baptist.”
Friday, Dec 11, 2020MEMORIAL OF DAMASUS I, POPEStormy weatherIf we think we’ve got it tough—juggling the gift list, socialschedule, family feuds, and ailing bank account—considerDamasus. He embodied the truism that faith is more a compassthan an insurance policy. When he was elected pope, anotherfaction chose someone else. What followed were violent battles,scandals, accusations, heresies, and troubled relations with theEastern Church. While we might sing carols about the Prince ofPeace, the hard reality of human life has, since the Incarnation,also involved moments of hurricane-force wind. Today, let’swelcome whatever problem we’re reluctant to engage, knowing itmight be our teacher.
TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 48:17-19; Matthew 11:16-19 (185). “If youwould hearken to my commandments, your prosperity would be likea river.”
Saturday, Dec 12, 2020FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPECelebrate the feast!The apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Mexico City’sTepeyac Hill in 1531 was a game changer. Images of the Virginhad typically carried a distinctly European flavor. The Virgin ofGuadalupe, however, had indigenous features. She would becomethe first Mestiza image, for a people who comprise the raciallyand culturally diverse population of modern-day Mexico. Underher spiritual care and influence, a variety of peoples could unite atleast in spirituality. For Mexican Americans, and Latinoseverywhere, la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is amongthe biggest religious celebrations of the year. Join the fiesta.
TODAY'S READINGS: Zechariah 2:14-17 or Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a,10ab; Luke 1:26-38 or Luke 1:39-47 (690A). “My soul proclaims thegreatness of the Lord.”
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