Diocesan Weekly Bulletin Announcements

REDEMPTORIST PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS On Wednesday, May 21^st, a film crew from VisionTV will be at St. Mary’s Church (Corner of Avenue O South and 20^th Street West) to videotape the Perpetual Help Devotions at both the 9:00 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Masses. This footage will be used as part of the Perpetual Help Devotions which are aired each Wednesday on VisionTV. Any footage taken at this time will be more useful if the Masses are well attended, so we invite everyone from the diocese to join us on this day. Please note that if you attend either Mass on May 21^st you may become part of the Perpetual Help Devotions which is broadcast on Vision TV.

Discernment House: If you are a young (19 +), single, Catholic woman looking for a faith filled environment in which to live while attending university or working, the Sisters of the Presentation Discernment House in Saskatoon may be for you. Come join us for a year of fellowship, fun, community, prayer, friendship and an opportunity to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ and others. Opportunities for regular spiritual direction, scripture sharing, mass and prayer are an integral part of this experience. Let us come together to know and Love Jesus Christ and seek his will in our lives! Applications are now being accepted. Please contact Sr. Lucie Hamel at 244-0726 or email discernmenthouse@lycos.com.

Retrouvaille: Retrouvaille is a lighthouse for marriages on stormy seas. If you and your spouse are struggling in your marriage, even if you are separated, know that there is hope. If you are interested in learning more about Retrouvaille please see a brochure at the back of your church or would like to register for the next Saskatchewan weekend being held in Saskatoon on September 19-20, 2008, please call Ken & Rita @ 652-7155 or email: retrouvaille@sasktel.net.

 Pentecost Party! is a VHS for children featuring the Bedbug Bible Gang.  They are buzzing with excitement to share their favorite stories about the Holy Spirit.  This show tells the tales of the First Pentecost, the Fruits of the Spirit, and Philip and the Ethiopian. 23 min.   This video is available for borrowing from the Diocesan Resource Library, 100- 5th Avenue North.  Phone: 242-1500 or Toll-free: 1-877-661-5005.

International Eucharistic Congress: In just a few weeks, from June 15 – 22, Canada will welcome the 49^th International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec City. This great Church event will bring together thousands of pilgrims from across Canada and around the world.

Catholics from our region are invited to join in by benefiting from this opportunity to renew our faith in the Eucharist, and also by making a financial contribution toward its program and activities.

A special collection is being held in all Canadian parishes on the weekend of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Our Lord, May 25. The Congress’ organizers hope to count again on your generosity to ensure the success of this event, which we know will have a wonderful impact on our lives as Catholics and on the life of the Church.

In addition to our parish collection, it is also possible to make a contribution by cheque. Please make your cheque to International Eucharistic Congress Quebec 2008, and send it to 1073 René-Lévesque Ouest, Quebec City, QC, G1S 4R5

 

Marriage Preparation Meeting—Every year, the office of Marriage & Family Life coordinates a marriage preparation meeting to discuss issues and concerns in the area of marriage preparation in the Diocese of Saskatoon.  This year, we are meeting on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 PM at the Catholic Pastoral Center (unless numbers dictate that we need to find a larger venue).  To view the agenda or to be put on the e-mail list, please call Blake at 242-1500 and he will e-mail it to you.  Please RSVP to confirm your presence at this meeting so I can ensure enough doughnuts!  Please note that this meeting will be of interest even to parishes that do not currently offer marriage preparation.  Thank you to you all for your dedication to this valuable ministry!

Neophytes Mass Tuesday, May 13, 2008 St. Anne’s Church, Saskatoon 7:30 p.m. You are invited to come and celebrate with Bishop Albert LeGatt and the newly- initiated of our diocese.

You are invited to the Queen’s House 5Oth Anniversary Celebration Sunday, June 1, 2008, 3:00pm: Celebration of Eucharist, with special guests; 4:30pm: Social & Entertainment; 5:30pm: Barbeque Supper.  RSVP PREFERRED BY MAY 15, 2008 receptionist@queenshouse.org / (306) 242-1916 WEATHER PERMITTING, THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS, please bring along your own lawn chairs

 

St. Thomas More College encourages you to play hooky for the good of students on Thursday June 5, 2008 for the Annual STM Golf Tournament. The money raised from the tournament will go directly to students allowing them to continue to grow intellectually and spiritually at STM without quite so much financial pressure. The entry fee is $150 or $600 for a team of four, which includes lunch, a round of golf, prizes and dinner at the Willows. Space is limited, so please book your tee time now by phoning or emailing Rod Antonichuk, Director of External Affairs, at 966-2955.

 St. Francis Xavier University will offer 3 courses in the Canadian Certificate in Youth Ministry program on campus May 27 – June 1. Please contact the Program Office for details.  We also offer several distance education programs for adults seeking faith formation for personal and professional development: Diploma in Ministry, Certificate in Spirituality, Come Let Us Worship: A course in liturgical foundations, and, Diploma in Assisted Living: Human Care & Community. For an information package please contact Continuing & Distance Education, St. Francis Xavier University, P.O. Box 5000, Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5. Toll free 1-877-867-5562. Email diplomainministry@stfx.ca. or check the website: www.stfx.ca/academic/continuinged/ministry.html.    

Our Lady of Fatima Celebration: The Saskatoon Portuguese community will be having a Mass in honour of Our Lady of Fatima on May 11 at 3:30 at St. Mary’s Church on Avenue O and 20^th Street. The Mass will be followed by street procession with the statue of Our Lady of Fatima. After that, we will have lunch in the hall. We hope you can join us in devotion and prayer to Mary, the Mother of all mothers.

The Annual Diocesan Marian Movement of Priests Cenacle for everyone will be held at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Celebrant: Fr. F. Geremia CS. Mass followed by Cenacle. Contact Edna Evans 382-1680

Notes from our Mission in Brazil -- This weekend, representatives from all the parishes in the Maceio diocese gathered for a retreat in preparation for Mission Year in 2009. They began by celebrating Vespers of Pentecost on Saturday. Then presentations continued until 10 p.m. After that, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament went on until 5 a.m. Sunday morning.

Mary Coswin, OSB, begins w/supper at 5:30pm, ends 2/lunch on Friday Live-In $625 / Commute $475. A mystic is one who not only knows of God but also has lived experiences of God. This silent retreat will consist of morning and evening prayer/ritual, presentations, time for personal prayer and reflection, rest and leisure. One day of our week we will have a 'desert' day of silent retreat with opportunity for spiritual direction.  *Mary Coswin is a Benedictine Sister and a member of St. Benedict’s Monastery in Winnipeg, MB. She has been a junior and senior high school teacher in the Catholic schools in Winnipeg. She served as Director of St. Benedict’s Retreat Centre in Winnipeg for 11 years and now works on the spirituality team at Providence Renewal Centre in Edmonton, AB.

Welcoming the Stranger – Mary-Jo Leddy June 27-29, 2008 Live-in $210, Commute $185 What is strange or unknown can be frightening or promising in our lives. Sometimes what is familiar is confining or comforting. What makes the difference? How does the Spirit come to us in what/who is strange and in what or who is familiar? The retreat will explore these mysteries through stories, reflections and guided meditations. *Mary-Jo Leddy is currently Director of Romero House Community for Refugees and Adjunct Professor at Regis College, University of Toronto. Mary-Jo is also active in various human rights and peace groups, a frequent radio and TV commentator and has lectured on various topics nationally and internationally.  

St. Peter's College is offering writing workshops this summer that focus on creativity, memoirs, poetry, novels and writing about place. For information about specific topics, dates and fees, phone (306) 682-7888, email spc@stpeters.sk.ca or see our website at www.stpeterscollege.ca.  Space is limited.  Reserve your seat today.

 

MARCH FOR LIFE SASKATOON The annual March For Life Saskatoon will take place on Mother’s Day, May 11^th, from 3 – 4 o’clock along College Drive.  Signs are provided.  We invite everyone to join us and be part of the culture of life.  For more information, call Denise at 249-2764 or Celine at 477-2082.  Sponsored by Campaign Life Coalition Sask. “I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse.  Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live….” Deuteronomy 30:19

 

John Michael Talbot Live – In Concert, Friday, May 16^th, 2008 7:30 pm at St. Patrick's Parish Centre, Saskatoon. The Saskatoon Diocesan Mission Office and Universal Church Supplies are pleased to present "The Living Water 50^th Recording Tour" of world renowned Christian Artist, John Michael Talbot. Proceeds from this concert will go to the Saskatoon Diocesan Mission Works Fund. Tickets are $20.00 each and are available at Universal Church Supplies in Saskatoon. Phone 384-1924  Toll free 1-888-316-8648   Email: univch@sasktel.net . Purchase your tickets TODAY! Don't miss this once in a lifetime concert!

 

We invite past or present St. James and district residents (Near Lake Lenore, SK) to join us in celebrating the 75th Anniversary of St. James on July 12 and 13, 2008.  Registration begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, supper is at 6 p.m. with a silent auction, entertainment and kids activities throughout the afternoon.  A dance will follow with music by The Capitals and midnight lunch.  Sunday there will be mass and a pancake breakfast.  For more information and to pre-register, please visit www.stjameshall.info

The James P. Mahoney Institute of the Family is accepting applications until May 15, 2008. Grants are awarded to registered charities with initiatives and programs intended to strengthen and support the family in rural and urban communities within the geographic area of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. The Mahoney Institute reaches beyond the Catholic community and operates on a non-denomination basis.    For more information and an application form, please contact: www.SaskatoonCommunityFoundation.ca

 

 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS Catholic Family Services of Saskatoon,  Catholic Family Services Foundation Thursday, June 19^th, 2008, 5:00 p.m. 206 - 506 25^th Street East, Saskatoon Community Service Village. General Public Welcome to attend. 

Inmates at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre are in need of white socks, underwear (L-XL) and T-shirts (L-XL). If you are able to help, please bring donations to the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 100 – 5^th Avenue North.

 

Queen's House has impacted the lives of many people within the diocese, province and beyond. We are experiencing 2nd and 3rd generation participants since our retreat ministry began 50 years ago in Saskatoon. Providing enriching programs is often a challenge and we need your support to offer nourishing programs to help people on their spiritual journey. Please consider your support by playing in the Queen's House 2nd Oblate Scramble Golf Tournament: Sunday, June 8, 2008  Greenbryre Country Club. 9:00am-Registration: (Queen's House), 10:00am Golfers' Mass (Queen's House), 11:00am-Brunch (Queen's House), 12:00noon-Registration (Greenbryre), 1:00pm-Tee-Off, 5:30pm-Prizes& Social(Queen's House). Cost: $110.00 per person or $400.00 per team. Prizes: All teams win a prize; special prize for the winning foursomes in each category (men’s, women’s and mixed). Pre-register by Friday, May 9th - call Gerry Weinkauf (242- 1916)

Queen’s House Live-In Ministry: We are looking for a spiritually mature volunteer person/couple who is sensitive to and resonating with the Oblate mission and charism, and disposed to an enthusiastic hospitality. Approx. state date August 31, 2008. Forward resumé, cover letter and references to Gisele Bauche, 601 Taylor Street, Saskatoon S7M 0C9 by June 30, 2008. 

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: Do you enjoy working with kids? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you want to further develop your leadership skills? Are you considering a career in education or sports and recreation? The Knights of Columbus BLACKSTRAP YOUTH CAMP is now accepting applications for the following positions: *CAMPCOUNSELORS; *LIFEGUARD/ COUNSELOR.

Summer camps begin July 6th and end August 15^th. Counsellors need to be available for training the week of June 30^th. Counsellors should be at least (16) years of age, and those with successful experience working with children in organized activities may be given preference. Please send your resume along with a cover letter indicating the position(s) you are applying for to: Blackstrap Youth Camp, P.O. Box 203, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 3K4. For more information, call 934-1838 and leave a message. Website: www.blackstrapyouthcamp.org