As the Church prepares to mark the World Day of the Sick on February 11, we pray as a diocesan family for all those involved in health care, in pastoral care and in outreach of every kind to those who are sick or suffering, isolated or grieving. May Jesus Christs healing presence be made visible in the world through their compassionate care. . World Youth Day 2013 in Brazil - Those interested in learning more about diocesan plans for WYD in Rio de Janeiro in 2013 are invited to attend one of two information meetings about diocesan plans: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Catholic Centre board room, second floor of the Cathedral of the Holy Family or 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at St. Philip Neri Parish. Plans for the trip include working with the diocesan missionaries in Maceio during Days in the Diocese, visiting Salvador, attending the WYD week in Rio, as well as visiting Our Lady of Aparecida church, one of the largest in the world, and spending a retreat day in Sau Paulo. For more information contact Colm Leyne, diocesan Youth Ministry office, Catholic Pastoral Centre, 659-5843 or youthmin@saskatoonrcdiocese.com * St. Michaels Parish in Cudworth is looking for 8-10 copies of the Living in Christ Misselettes February edition. If you have copies you are willing to donate please contact St. Michaels Parish at 306-256-3484. .
* Attention to all youth and young adults aged grade nine and up of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Martensville and the surrounding area! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday Feb. 11, the Diocesan Youth Retreat Team, (made up of teens and young adults) will be leading an I Believe retreat for youth to take part in. There is no cost for this day and lunch is included. If you have never been on retreat before or not sure what a retreat is this will be an opportunity not to miss, spending a day with others your age, to learn more about and celebrate the faith. For more information contact Fr. Iheanyi at the parish office: 931-3111 or Myron at the Pastoral Centre at 659-5841 or by e-mail: vocations@saskatoonrcdiocese.com .
* Introduction to Centering Prayer Centering Prayer is a simple method of Christ-centered silent prayer, a renewal of an ancient Christian contemplative practice, updated for our time. It can lead to a deeper prayer life, personal healing, spiritual transformation, and closer union with God. Fr. Kevin McGee and Marge Copeland will be leading an Introduction to Centering Prayer workshop from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Moore Place and Northumberland Avenue, adjacent to Bishop Klein School, in Saskatoon. Soup lunch will be provided. The introductory series will continue with two follow-up sessions, Saturday mornings March and 17, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (approximately). These follow-up sessions build on the information presented at the introductory session. To register, please call St. Peter the Apostle Parish office at (306) 382- 5503. Cost is $25 . .
Foundations: Exploring Our Faith Together: diocesan program Theology of Johnny Cash with Blake Sittler will be held l7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 at St. Anne parish, 217 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon. Fee: $5 each. Call St. Dianne Sehn 931-4700 to register. .
* A diocesan Congress Day with Bishop Donald Bolen will be held in three locations across the diocese: Feb. 25 in Saskatoon; March 10 in Humboldt; and March 24 in Kindersley. The diocesan Congress Day is an opportunity to meet with the bishop and the leadership of the diocese to discuss issues of importance to all parishes. Parishioners and representatives from deaneries, religious congregations and community groups are invited to attend. There is no fee to participate, but pre-registration is required before the deadline dates, in order to facilitate planning for lunch. All are welcome!
Topics of discussion at this years Congress Day include:
* Marriage trends and ministry
* Evangelization and the upcoming Year of Faith
* The Truth and Reconciliation Commission about residential schools and the upcoming national event June 21-24 in Saskatoon
At all three locations, Congress Day will conclude with celebration of Mass with Bishop Bolen. (Please use the announcement below that is pertinent to your area:)
Congress Day in Saskatoon - 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon (access the cathedral from Attridge Drive at Forestry Farm Park Drive, or from Nelson Road, just north of St. Joseph High School) for Saskatoon City, Saskatoon Rural and Outlook deaneries and parishes. Register for the Saskatoon event before Friday, Feb. 17 by calling our receptionist, Sharon, at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 242-1500, or toll free: 1-877-661-5005 or e-mail: reception@saskatoonrcdiocese.com
Congress Day in Humboldt - 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at St. Augustine parish, 809-10th Street, Humboldt, SK. for Humboldt Deanery and Wadena Deanery. Register for the Humboldt event before Friday, March 2 by calling Marie-Louise at (306) 682-2106 or e-mail staug.marlou@sasktel.net
Congress Day in Kindersley - 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at St. Joseph parish, 600-4th Avenue West, Kindersley, SK. for Eatonia Deanery and Kerrobert Deanery. (Watch for registration information for the diocesan Congress Day in Kindersley - TBA). .
* Discernment weekend II - Prayer and your Relationship with Christ
When: Friday, February 24, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 1:00pm
Who: For young single Catholic men and women 19 years and older
Where: Discernment House, 851 University Drive, Saskatoon
Do you desire to respond more fully to your baptismal call to follow Jesus Christ?
Come and take time ...nourish your relationship with Christ... explore different forms of prayer . A great way to end reading week! Come renew your spirit and refresh your soul. To register or for more information contact: Sr Evelyn or Sr Lucie at 306-244-0726; E-mail: sk.dhouse@gmail.com .
Employment Opportunities: Two Diocesan Positions in the Archdiocese of St. Boniface Winnipeg, Manitoba) The Archdiocese of St. Boniface is seeking to fill two full-time, bilingual positions in the area of pastoral services.
1. Coordinator of Evangelization and Pastoral Renewal
This new position was created as the Archdiocese embarks upon a journey of spiritual and pastoral renewal.
2. Coordinator of Marriage, Family and Life
This position is an expanded position with additional responsibilities.
While both are full time positions, the Archdiocese realizes that some candidates may desire to offer service in a half-time position. Such candidates are also encouraged to apply as a position could be shared between two people. The job postings may be viewed on the diocesan website: www.archsaintboniface.ca Please click the icon: Employment Opportunities. Questions may be directed to Julien Fradette, Director of the Pastoral Centre at 204-594-0270 or by Email: jfradette@archsaintboniface.ca.
Offres demploi: deux postes diocsains - Larchidiocse de Saint-Boniface (Winnipeg, Manitoba) cherche combler deux postes bilingues temps plein dans le domaine pastoral.
1. Coordinateur ou coordinatrice pour lvanglisation et le renouveau pastoral
Ce poste vient dtre cr alors que le diocse entame son plan de renouveau pastoral et spirituel.
2. Coordinateur ou coordinatrice pour le Mariage, la Famille et la Vie
Ce poste devient maintenant un poste temps plein avec de nouvelles responsabilits.
Bien que les deux postes soient temps plein, nous reconnaissons que certaines personnes aimeraient peut-tre travailler mi-temps. Nous encourageons donc ces personnes poser leur candidature puisque ces postes pourraient tre partags entre deux personnes. Les deux offres demploi sont disponibles sur le site Web diocsain : www.archsaintboniface.ca . Veuillez cliquer licne : Offres demploi . Veuillez adresser vos questions Julien Fradette, directeur du Centre de pastorale au 204-594-0270 ou jfradette@arhcsaintboniface.ca .
* Residential School hearings The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) has started holding community hearings around the province in preparation for a Saskatchewan national TRC event to be held June 21-24 in Saskatoon. The hearings will provide an opportunity to share experiences of Residential Schools with the commission, as well as to inform the public about the commissons work and statement gathering process. For more information about the TRC, and to learn more about Indian Residential Schools, and the continuing impact of removing generations of children from their families, communities, language and culture, see the TRC website at: www.trc.ca .
And from last week:
* Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Annual Meeting: Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools will hold its Annual Meeting of Electors 7 p.m. Monday, February 6 at St. Edward Elementary School, 1002 Avenue P North. Board Chair Diane Boyko, Director of Education Bev Hanson and Superintendent Donald Lloyd will each report to the community. Parents, families and community members are encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more about the exciting initiatives under way at Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. For more information please contact (306) 659-7077. .
*Diocesan Mission Opportunities
Northern Manitoba / Tanzania, Africa
The Diocesan Mission Office of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon is sponsoring two opportunities for mission experience:
Mission #1: Enjoy being with children in the great outdoors, leading them in indoor and outdoor activities and sharing faith with them? Sr. Margaret Sadler needs assistance with a week long summer program for children in the far northern community of Lynn Lake, MB. This is an ideal mission experience for a family, a team of three young adults, or for anyone who likes working with youth. There is great fishing, swimming and the beauty of the Canadian North to take in as well! For more information join us, Tuesday, February 14th, 7pm at Queens House of Retreats or call Elan at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 242-1500 or toll free: 1-877-661-5005, Extension 839.
Mission # 2: Visit an African mission and assist in serving with Joyce and John de Gooijer, former members of the Diocesan Mission Office, currently serving as missionaries with Volunteer International Christian Services in Arusha, Tanzania! This will be a great opportunity for people who want to know what volunteering for a lengthier commitment for mission service is like. For more information join us on Wednesday, February 15th, 7pm, at Queens House of Retreats or call Elan at the Catholic Center 242-1500 or toll free: 1-877-661-5005, Extension 839. .
* St. Patricks Quilting Angels Famous Perogie Supper and Quilt Sale/Auction! Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Adults $12, Children 7-12 yrs $5. Tickets go on sale this weekend before/after mass or from the parish office during regular office hours (384-1100). Raffle tickets for a Saskatchewan Roughrider Quilt and a denim quilt are also available. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. .
QUEENS HOUSE 242 1916 For more information or to register call, or register online at www.queenshouse.org Pre-registration is required for all programs.
Day Away with Lucie Leduc Paul Fachet, OMI Feb. 8, 2012
Taize Prayer with Garth Horn and team, Tuesday, 8-9pm Feb. 14, 2012
Couples Retreat The Marriage Priority with Blake and Brooke Sittler - Feb. 10-12, 2012 - Begins 7pm Friday, ends Sunday w/lunch. Cost: Live In $400 / Commute $310 per couple (If you need financial assistance to attend, please call to apply for a subsidy). We have all called our children and heard back the reply, Just a sec! Children respond this way because there is something they are doing that is more important to them at that moment. In our marriage, our spouse and our vocation call out to us and sometimes our response is Just a sec!. The Sittlers will facilitate a weekend in which couples are challenged to reply, No more secs! Marriage is not a piece of our lifes pie chart; it is the flavour of the pie. Blake and Brooke will highlight how making your marriage a priority will not take away from your life but enhance it.
Silent Directed Retreat with Sr. Adeline Behm, FDLP and QH Directors Feb. 13-16, 2012; Begins 7pm Monday, ends Thursday w/lunch Cost: Live In $350
Take a small vacation with God. Join with others in prayer and receive spiritual direction 4 to 5 times during your retreat. There will be time to pray, reflect, rest, be outdoors and nourish your body and soul .
*Theology on Tap for young adults 19 to 35 years, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at Lydias Pub on Broadway in Saskatoon. Here is a chance to meet Extreme Clergy! Our guest speaker is Basilian Fr. Bob Holmes, who has travelled around the world with Christian Peacemaker teams confronting conflict. Come hear about his experiences and join our conversation regarding the challenges of living out the Gospel imperative of peace in concrete ways. Sponsored by the youth ministry offices of the diocese and the eparchy of Saskatoon and by the STM Campus Ministry Team. .
* CHRISTOPHER LEADERSHIP COURSE: Whether you are afraid of public speaking or just want to improve your communication skills, the Christopher Leadership Course in Effective speaking can help. The next ten week course begins Tuesday, February 28, 2012. For more information or to register check our Web site at www.clcsaskatoon.com or call 955-8980. .
* SERENA Saskatchewan, a Natural Family Planning service, invites you to a Valentines Day Social on Saturday, February 11th, 2012 (6:30-9:00pm) in the Our Lady of Lourdes gym (1235-12th Street East, corner of Wiggins Ave, Saskatoon). The evening includes a catered banquet (roast turkey and stuffing, oven roast potato, cauliflower/broccoli/carrot, Caesar salad, Mediterranean salad, homemade buns, sour cherry chiffon, wine), entertainment by Erik Paquette (what instrument does this young man not play?), guest speakers, and awards. Garth and Denise Wruck of Vonda will share their testimony: From lust to trust: A marriage surrendered to and healed by Christ. A story of hidden pain and struggles for a young married couple and Gods merciful plan to redeem and make them holy. All are welcome! For tickets ($20/person), contact SERENA at 934-8223, 1-800-667-1637, or sask@serena.ca by Sunday, February 5th. Annual General Meeting 12:30-3:00pm at same location. .
BRAZIL MISSION NOTES: This years Brazil Mission Awareness Committee poster, which was sent to parishes and schools last week, reminds us that we, the People of God of the diocese of Saskatoon, are called to be in solidarity with our missionaries and, with them, drink from the cup of suffering, solidarity, mercy and compassion in the spirit of the Gospel with the people of our mission area in northeastern Brazil. In the poster, the Gospel cup is contrasted with another cup -- the World Cup of Soccer, which will receive a lot of attention in Brazil and the rest of the world in the next while. What does the word cup mean to us? In the world of sport and national prestige, it means one thing; in the way of the Gospel, it means something else. Food (and drink) for thought. .
* Pure Witness Ministries Fundraising Family Dance will be held 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday Feb. 18 at St. Josephs Hall (on the corner of Broadway and 8th Street East) in Saskatoon. Music will be provided by the Trudel Family with Erik Paquette. If youve never been to a live music dance, come out and experience something new! The whole family is sure to have an amazing time dancing and singing among friends. Tickets $12 for ages 13 to adult, $6 for youth ages 3 to 12 years, children 2 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at Universal Church Supplies in Saskatoon, or call Carmen Marcoux at 651-3465. For more information about Pure Witness Ministries and the organizations monthly youth and family events visit the website at: http://purewitness.com
YEP (Youth Evangelization Program) will be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, put on by Pure Witness Ministries at Our Lady of Lourdes parish, 1235 -12th Street East, and Wiggins Avenue, Saskatoon. This is a program of teen discipleship, for high school aged (and beyond) youth who want to get more out of their faith so they can give more back to the world. The theme this month is Prayer and Discernment, featuring Fr. Geoffrey Young, sharing his testimony of discernment. YEP begins with Mass (with Fr. Patrick Ampani) and continues with the opportunity for confession, lunch, games, talks and fun activities. Lunch and supper are included. Suggested donation of $10 or more per youth is appreciated to help cover costs and support this youth ministry. For more information visit www.purewitness.com or call 651-3465. .
* KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STEAK NIGHT will be held at St. Pauls Co-Cathedral on Sunday, February 19, in Bishop Mahoney Hall. Cocktails at 5:00 pm, supper at 6:00 pm. 50.50 draw. Silent Auction. Tickets are $17.50 and are available at the parish office or by phoning Bart at 384-6856, or Reg at 665-8445 (wk), 652-4441 (hm). .
* 3rd Annual Western Canadian Divine Mercy Conference at St. Therese Institute from Feb. 23 to Feb. 26, The Little Way to Mercy, with guest speaker Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, author of Consoling the Heart of Jesus. Register at 306-369-2555 or online at www.sttherese.ca .
triumph Come and experience at St. Therese Institute in Bruno, SK.,a nine-day facilitated journey of inner healing and spiritual growth, a gentle and powerful life-transforming program from March 9 to March 18. To register call 306-369-2555 or visit www.sttherese.ca .
* Damien a play about the Catholic missionary who devoted his life to ministering to the lepers on the Hawaiian Island of Molokai will be staged at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road at Attridge Drive, Saskatoon. Father Edward Danylo Evanko, a Ukrainian Catholic Priest from British Columbia will perform the one-man play written by Aldyth Morris. A free will offering will be collected at the event; pre-registration is not required. All are welcome. Find out more about Fr. Evanko and his vocation story, as well as reviews of his performances at: www.fatheredward.com .
A Uniting in Faith wind-up celebration originally set for Jan. 20 has been rescheduled. This diocesan event will instead be held April 20. It will feature Mass with Bishop Donald Bolen, tours of the new Cathedral of the Holy Family and a reception. All donors and volunteers from across the diocese are invited. Contact 659-5851 or toll free: 1-877-661-5005 Ext. 851 for more information. (time to be announced) .
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: St. Anns Senior Citizens Village (St. Anns Home) will be holding its annual Spring Gala on Sunday, May 6th at the Sheraton-Cavalier Hotel from 12:00 - 2:30 pm. The Gala will consist of a great brunch, wonderful entertainment along with auction items and door prizes. Tickets are $50 for adults with a tax receipt for $25 (or a table of 8 for $360), $15 for children 6-12, free for under age 6 and are available at St. Anns or by calling 374-8900, ext. 221. .
* Differences that Unite: A 21st century exploration of Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry. You are invited to a five-week Lenten ecumenical Lenten series exploring the doctrinal consensus and convergence on key issues of church life and practice will be held Mondays from Feb. 27 to March 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mayfair United Church, 902-33rd Street West, Saskatoon. Join Nick Jesson and Rev. Amanda Currie as we harvest the significant agreement reached between the churches in the past half century and look to the future. Together with an ecumenical panel, we will discover the faith that we share and the practices and beliefs that we hold in common, as well as seek to understand the differences that make each of our church traditions unique. This 5-week Lenten series is for all Christians who are praying and working for the unity of the church. 2012 is the 30th anniversary of the World Council of Churches statement on Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry (BEM). Thirty years after BEM have our Churches truly embraced the ecumenical agreement that is expressed in the document? And are we still engaging in the dialogue necessary to move towards even greater agreement, co-operation, and Christian unity? If you would like to read BEM in advance of the series, you can find it online at http://oikoumene.org/?id=2638.
Registration on the first evening will begin at 6:30 p.m, Monday, Feb. 27. There is no fee for this series, but you are welcome to make a donation to support the ministry of the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism. For more information, contact Rev. Amanda Currie at 306-242-0525 or amanda@standrews-saskatoon.net. .
* Lovers Dance: Open to all couples. Worldwide Marriage Encounter is hosting their annual Lovers Dance, Saturday, Feb. 11 at Bishop Klein School gym, 1121 Norththumberland Ave. Saskatoon, Sk. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. Advanced tickets only. Ticket price: $35.00 per couple (includes midnight lunch). Music by Night Owl Entertainment. For tickets contact: Kevin and Kim Taylor 241-1672 or 382-4549. .
* Inmate Art Show - SCYAP Art Gallery, 252 3rd Ave. N., will be exhibiting Saskatoon Correctional Centre inmate art, Jan. 23-Feb. 10. The title of the show is CON ART. The gallery is open Monday to Friday 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-9 p.m., and Saturday 1-6 p.m. .
Breaking Down Dividing Walls: What does Christian unity look like? Tuesday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 13 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 12th Street and Wiggins Ave., Saskatoon. This is an exploration of foundational principles of Catholic commitment to ecumenism. Drawing from papal and conciliar sources as well as a number of contemporary ecumenical projects, this course will explore the vision of unity that provides the basis for all Catholic participation in the promotion of the ecumenical movement. It will include discussion of practical issues and proposals for church unity. This course is offered by Nick Jesson (diocesan ecumenical officer) in conjunction with the Foundations: Exploring Our Faith Together program in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. .
Extraordinary chance to experience the Universal Church in Ireland - It is still not too late! By special request, Ministry to Tourism will make every effort to obtain space for you to join the Saskatoon Diocesan Delegation to the International Eucharistic Congress (Dublin June 10-17) followed by optional Emerald Isle Pilgrim Journey (June 18-26). Contact Fr. Kleiter, Ministry to Tourism, before he leaves on the February/March Panama South American cruises and tours. Contact: 306-244-3747, kleiter@shaw.ca or see: www.pilgrimjourneys.ca .
You are called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly - HOLY YOGA CLASSES RESUME: Holy Yoga is a time to reconnect with God, worshiping Him with our whole selves, mind, body and spirit. Drop-in, donation based classes will be offered at St. Annes Church, St. Philip Neri Church, Cornerstone Church, Lakeview Free Methodist Church, Circle Drive Alliance Church, and The Cathedral of the Holy Family. For schedule information contact Shirley Berthelet, shirleyb@holyyoga.net or 978-7242. .
FOUNDATIONS: Holy Yoga continues at the Cathedral of the Holy Family at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays from Jan. 28 to March 24 (except for Feb. 18 and Feb. 25). Use minds, bodies, and spirits to de-stress and become more receptive to God in our lives. For further information contact Diane Waldbillig at dianew@holyyoga.net or phone 668-1085. .
Before finalizing your 2012 Winter Escape plans check with Fr. Ralph Kleiter, Ministry to Tourism. Enjoy enriching travel in a small group of Saskatchewan people with an experienced travel director. Programs start from $3,490. Costa Rica Land Jan. 15-26/2012; Panama Canal Cruise Jan.27-Feb.6; South America Cruise from Miami or Rio Feb. 6 or 20. *Exclusive Design*- Argentina Land March 3-18. Contact today: Ministry to Tourism 306-244-3747; kleiter@shaw.ca
www.Pilgrimjourneys.ca ; www.Crystalcruises.com ; www.Collettevacations.ca .
* Grief Support Certification - Dr. Jane Simington from Taking Flight International is offering a five day intensive Grief Support Certification Program at Queens House March 8 to March 12, 2012. For more information contact Mona Goodman at 651-1537 or mmgood@sasktel.net .
The following announcement requests come from groups outside of our Catholic ministry partners in the diocese. As always, the parish Pastor and Parish Life Director are invited to make all publication decisions regarding their particular parish communities.
* Station 20 West fundraising Gala Dinner - The Saskatoon Chefs Association is hosting the Third Annual Chefs Gala Dinner Saturday, Feb. 11 at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon with proceeds going to Station 20 West, the community enterprise centre under construction at Avenue L South and 20th Street in Saskatoon which will be home to a number of community organizations and needed services in the core neighbourhood, including the Good Food Junction cooperative grocery store. For information about sponsorship of the Gala Dinner contact Ralph Winterhalt at 343-9378. Tickets to the Chefs Gala Dinner are available at: http: //station20west. org/chefs-gala.html
Heritage Festival of Saskatoon - Celebrate Saskatoon and areas heritage through live entertainment, heritage games, exhibits, costumes, sleigh rides and more! This fun family event runs noon to 5 pm, Sunday, February 5, at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon. Over 30 historical and cultural organizations gather in on the streets of Boomtown. Entertainment includes: Hub City Square Dancers, Anastasia Winterhalt, Paddlewheelers Trio, Oskayak Dance Troupe, BeMUSed, and Super Ron! Free admission and free parking. Call the Western Development Museum at 931-1910 for more info.
HOST FAMILY SEARCH Would you or a family you know be interested in hosting a female high school student from Japan. Three high school girls from Japan are arriving on April 4, 2012. They will be studying at three different Catholic High Schools in Saskatoon until March 30 2013. Global Partners Institute is looking for potential homes. A family must consist of two or more related people living in the home at the time of hosting, have a bedroom available for the student, provide three meals a day and be ready to include a student as a member of their family. Global Partners provides a monthly honorarium for hosting and support to the family and student. We would like to have our host families secured by mid February. To obtain additional information and or to apply please contact Jeannette Eddolls: SK Regional Manager for Global Partners at 306 763 4127 or at jeannette@gpicanada.com. Check out our web site www.gpicanada.com . February 5 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
(Prayer intentions from Earthcare Connectons and from Sask Pro-Life groups)
1. May those who devote their time and energy to caring for the Earth remain committed and faithful to this ministry. We pray to the Lord.
2. For a greater awareness of Gods presence in all creation, and for a readiness to meet God there. We pray to the Lord.
3. That all who experience despair because of a past abortion may open their hearts to repentance and the merciful forgiveness of the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted. We pray to the Lord.
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