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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time— September 29th, 2013

From Fr. Colin’s Desk...

In a recent interview our Holy Father, , employed a graphic image to describe the of Saskatoon role of the Church in reaching out to the wounded: Most Rev. Donald Bolen Pastor “I see the Church as a field hospital after battle. It is useless to ask a seriously Very Rev. Fr. David Tumback injured person if he has high cholesterol and about the level of his blood sugars! You have to heal his wounds. Then we can talk about everything else. Heal the wounds, Associate Pastor heal the wounds.” 1 Fr. Colin Roy Cathedral Administrator (The Pope’s words are part of a larger section concerning his thoughts on the Church, which I Patrick Clarke recommend you read in context – see footnote below).

Pastoral Associate The above image evokes within us a sense of urgency in our response to suffering. In a sense Garth Horn we are to be like medics on the frontlines searching for the fallen and tending to their wounds. Faith Formation It is not necessarily an inviting image, but it challenges us to respond necessarily to our call to Minister be the hands and feet of Christ. Nevertheless, if we are to be the hands and feet of Christ we Andy Korvemaker also need the eyes to see those who are suffering in our midst. We must be able to recognize Youth Minister the wounded, the poor who are in need.

Anthony Olusola This is the problem that is presented for us in today’s gospel. We encounter the parable of the Financial Secretary rich man and Lazarus. Lazarus, covered in sores, lay starving outside the rich man’s gate, Linda Bobowski while nearby a sumptuous feast was prepared and eaten every night. We do not hear that the Facility Manager rich man mistreated Lazarus. He did not insult or beat this poor man, nor did he order his 2 Jim Nakoneshny removal from the gate. Rather, it is as though he never even noticed Lazarus’ existence, or he simply turned a ‘blind eye’ to the suffering he witnessed outside of his gate every day. Full-Time Custodians Daryl Miller Jesus challenges us to sharpen our vision, and to recognize those in our lives who are in need. Chat Linatoc We trust those promptings of the Spirit that urge us to reach out knowing that Christ goes Half-Time Custodian before us and is indeed waiting for us in the face of the poor.

Ashly Hanns Have a wonderful week! Housekeeper Lorena Samoyao On Leave Fr. Colin Roy Jane Korvemaker Parish Pastoral Council Chair

Carl Schlosser

Finance Committee Chair Spadaro, A. 2013. A Big Heart Open to God. America: the National Catholic Review. http://www.americamagazine.org/pope-interview. Accessed 22 Sept. 2013. Denis Sirois

Stewardship Committee Chair Barclay, W. 2001. The Gospel of Luke: The New Daily Study Bible. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press. Terry Sirois

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Tickets for our Fall Supper (Saturday October 12th) are on sale at our Concierge Desk on Sunday or at the parish office during the week.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS: We started the year with a first degree at our last meeting on Sept. 16th and wish to welcome Ryan Loucks and Stephen Kowalchuk to our council. Our numbers are plentiful but workers are few. Please step forward and help to make our council an organization that is able to help whenever a need arises. At our next meeting we will confirm our next breakfast day which will probably be October 27 followed by another on Nov. 17. We are presently looking for a financial secretary to replace David who has served us faithfully in the past but now other commitments make it necessary to pass on the job to another. Call Shawn – 306-249-1362- if you are willing or if you know of another that can be approached. We also need a representative for the indoor games. If you have children in grades 4 to 8, you should be very interested in this position. The indoor games are into the 49th year, the next being the golden 50th at which time a special event is being planned. The games are in trouble and need your input. Rising costs and declining interest have created a challenge. We need your attendance at our meetings (the next being October 7), your help at our functions and your general support of the Knights of Columbus. A number of our knights are involved with harvest. It is a good time now to say that little prayer of thanksgiving, for the bountiful harvest and the beautiful weather, for this harvest and the past summer. We tend to pray loudly when we are in need, but forget the silent prayer of thanksgiving for all that has been given. At this time we would like to thank Jim Nakoneshny for the assistance and co-operation he has given us as we continue to serve at the bar at various functions. Thanks to our youth director, Anthony Olusola, for a great job. Andy Wilson has once again participated in the bike-a-thon to raise money for Queen’s House and is happy to report over $1,800 was raised. Thanks to all who supported his efforts.

CWL – WE HAVE SEEN THE LORD! Feeling disconnected? Want to make a closer connection with God and other like-minded women? Don’t have much time? Perfect! The Cathedral of the Holy Family Catholic Women’s League meets only once a month on the second Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Women aged 16 years and older are welcome to join us and come out to find out what we are all about. The format of the meetings include inspiring liturgies, a speaker or activity, socializing and a short optional business meeting. Join us for faith, fun and fulfillment! There will be a Membership Drive on Sunday, October 6th after all the masses with refreshments. DID YOU KNOW? That Oct. 2nd is World Peace Day. Please Pray for: for favorable weather for the farmers to successfully finish their harvest; for doctors and health care workers that they may help to ease the pain of the terminally ill.

Did You Know? That on Tuesday, September 24th we had 80 kids (Grades 3-5) attend our Kingdom Kids youth group!

HOLY FAMILY CRAFT GUILD: We welcome donations of sewing notions, fabric, all colors of jeans, wool, crochet cotton, tuling, quilt batting and stuffing. If you think you have something we could use please donate it. If we cannot use it we will pass it on. Just clearly mark it Craft Guild and leave it at the front office.

SUNDAY LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULES: For September - November and updated Liturgical Ministry phone lists have been sent out by email. If you did not receive one, there are copies available on a table in the Sacristy.

ECUMENISM (CHRISTIAN UNITY): Are you interested in learning more about other churches? Could you help restore the unity of the church? Would you like to join a new ecumenical committee at Holy Family? The prays and works together with other Christians "that all may be one" according to the prayer of Jesus. We are called by God to build up the visible unity of the Church through dialogue, work for justice, charity, study, and prayer. This new committee would assist the pastor and parish to work for unity and Christian reconciliation. You are invited to contact parishioner Nick Jesson, at 306-652-1595 (home) or [email protected]. Taize Prayer for Christian Unity will be held in the Queen of Peace Chapel at the Cathedral of the Holy Family on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 7:30-8:30pm. The next event will take place on Tuesday October 1st. Taize Prayer originated in Taize, France. As a prayer form, Taize has grown in popularity the world over. Typically offered in retreat houses, Taize is making its way into the corporate prayer life of churches and offers Christians of all stripes and colours the opportunity to pray together. Come to experience a simple form of meditative prayer with Taize music, Scripture reading, and a time of silence in a candle-lit atmosphere.

www.holyfamilycathedral.ca SCRIPTURE STUDY GROUP join us on Thursdays at 10:30 am at Holy Family. We use “Celebrating the Word” to study the Sunday Scriptures and find meaning for our lives. Look for us laughing and talking by the fireplace. Call Diane at 668-1085 for more info on this free gathering. All are welcome!

Events like “Catholicism” & Scripture Study help us fulfil our five year shared vision to grow in our faith!

THE MULTICULTURAL FAMILY OF HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL: We are calling for more members to offer your cultural catholic practices so they may be observed here in our cathedral. We need more ministerial help, especially altar servers. Please feel free to call Lettie Corpus: 306-244-3736

MOM'S MORNING OUT (MMO): Tuesday Oct 1 (9:30-11:30) Since October is the month of the rosary we have guest Alice Molle coming to our session to lead our praying of the rosary in the Queen of Peace chapel. Settle in between 9:30-10am and we will begin soon after Alice arrives at 10am. Please bring your own rosaries. Share snacks and visit for the rest of the session!

HOLY YOGA: a Christ-centered exercise class combining prayer and scripture with yoga poses making it a unique prayer of body, mind and spirit. Holy Yoga classes continue at Holy Family: Tuesdays, Gentle class, Thursdays, Level 1, Gentle and Power classes and Saturdays, Foundations of Yoga for beginners. Check Week at a Glance for times. There is still room for more students and you can drop in or prorate based on the weeks left. All are welcome to try a free class and none will be turned away because of finances. Call Diane: 306-668-1085 or e-mail at [email protected]

GOLDEN AGE CLUB: All seniors are welcome to join in our fun card game [whist] on Thursdays at 1:30pm. Contacts are Len Breckner 306-477-0518 or Alice Molle 306-373-0450.

ART & ENVIRONMENT: The A & E team will express gratitude in a visual way for the harvest. Things like sheaves of grain and produce of all kinds are sacred signs and most suitable to the liturgical space. Please bring decorative items such as gourds, Chinese lanterns, potted fall asters, and more importantly we would like some of your best carrots, beets, potatoes (washed please) and also pumpkins, heads of cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini. Afterwards, items will be donated to The Friendship Inn. Please bring these items to the Welcome Area by Friday Oct. 11th by 10am. Thank you!

OCTOBER YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE Gr 3 – 5 Tuesday Oct 8th and 22nd Where: Holy Family Youth Room Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Gr 6 – 8 Thursday Oct 10th and 24th Where: Holy Family Youth Room

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Youth Ministry is Senior Youth Gr 9 – 12(and up): Wednesday Oct 9th: Haiti presentation an integral part of Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm our five year Where: Cathedral Main Hall. shared vision! Sunday Oct 13: Faith Sharing Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Where: Holy Family Youth Room

Holy Family Youth Haiti Missionaries cordially invite the parish community to our Panel Day Presentation on Wednesday Oct 9th. Highlights: PowerPoint presentation with photos, Testimonials, Question & Answer. Come one, come all.

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Baptism (Infants): Please contact Week at a Glance Andy Korvemaker.

Mon Sept 30th Catholicism Series 1:00pm RCIA (Rites of Christian Initiation Christian Initiation (RCIA) 7:00pm of Adults): Please contact Andy Korvemaker. Tues Oct 1st Holy Yoga 9:00am Moms’ Morning Out 9:30am Confirmation and First Eucharist: Mass (+Jaime Rego) 12:15pm Contact Andy Korvemaker. Taize Prayer for Christian Unity 7:30pm Marriage: Contact Father David at Wed Oct 2nd Mass (+Roger Bussiere) 12:15pm least one year prior to the anticipated date of marriage.

Thurs Oct 3rd Holy Family Craft Guild 9:00am Reconciliation:11:00am - 11:30am Holy Yoga 9:00am, 6:45pm & 8:00pm on Saturdays or by appointment. Scripture Study 10:30am Mass (+Rodney & Teresa Hrynchyshyn) 12:15pm Communion to Homebound & Elderly: Contact Garth Horn. Fri Oct 4th Sherbrooke Mass (Jack Bennet) 10:00am Mass (+Peter Urbanoski) 12:15pm To add people to the prayer list: Eucharistic Adoration 1:00pm please contact the Parish Office during the week at 306-659-5800 Sat Oct 5th Reconciliation 11:00am

Sun Oct 6th Mass 9:00am, 11:30am & 6:30pm The sick: Emery Hirsch Francis Bourgeois MINISTRY SCHEDULE – OCTOBER 6TH Tony Carreiro Al Molle MINISTRY 9:00AM 11:30am 6:30pm Delores Wolfe Nash Jacobi Coordinator Andy W Gwen K Valerie Dychko David Pitka Greeters Reb M Eileen M Mary W Phil W Raymond Beauregard Rose Boechler Cliff L Sandra L Reg N Shanna G Dorothy Spoonheim Owen Stephens

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www.holyfamilycathedral.ca D i o ce s an B ul l e ti n Sunday, September 29, 2013 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time www.saskatoonrcdiocese.com 1 In all things we are rooted in Christ, in His desire to bring God’s love to all peoples.

Upcoming Events A Voice for Justice To launch this year’s Development and Peace ages 19 to 35 years will be Theology on Tap for young adults Fall Campaign , Bishop Nicolas Djomo Lola held 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at Louis’ Loft on the U of S campus in Saskatoon. Guest speakers are Fr. Colin Roy, Colm of the diocese of Tshumbe in the Democratic Leyne and other World Youth Day pilgrims exploring the theme: Republic of Congo will speak Oct. 5 in Saskatoon “Can you believe this guy? Meeting Pope Francis.” ( Youth about Canadian mining operations in Africa. Ministry is supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. ) The morning event will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 at St. Bus trip to Regina Wednesday, Oct. 2 with Fr. Pius Schroh, Patrick’s parish, 3339 Centennial Drive, Saskatoon, with staff and parishioners of St. Paul’s Co-Cathedral to visit the Bishop Don Bolen and homilist Bishop Nicolas Djomo Saskatchewan Royal Museum, RCMP Heritage Centre, and presiding at Mass at 9 a.m.; followed by a 10 a.m. Cornwall Shopping Centre. Cost is $30 per person. Lunch and presentation by Bishop Djomo about mining in Congo. supper costs are not included. Call the parish office at (306) Acting provincial animator Michael Murphy of 652-0033 to register. Development and Peace will also give a presentation Children and Family Holy Hour of Adoration 6:30 p.m. to about the 2013 Fall Campaign, which focuses on 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4 at Holy Spirit Parish, 114 Kingsmere Canadian mining in the Global South. Everyone is Place, Saskatoon. Come gather in adoration before the Real welcome; lunch will follow. Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist through songs of praise and For information contact Michael Murphy at (306) 244-5267 praying of the rosary. Contact Fr. Dan Yasinski for more or call the Catholic Pastoral Centre at (306) 242-1500. information at: [email protected] or call (306) 374-1425. Life Chain Saskatoon 2013 - Be a voice for those who have A diocesan 1 in 4 Workshop for those whose lives and hearts no voice: stand and be a witness for life Sunday, Oct. 6 along have been marked by miscarriage will be held 8:30 a.m. to 1 the streets of Idylwyld and 22nd Street from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Holy Spirit Parish, 114 Kingsmere Pl. Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness praying for Saskatoon. Cost: $10 (includes lunch). Call Elan Ehresman: an end to abortion. Signs are provided and available at the (306) 659-5839. (Marriage and Family Life is funded by the BAA). street corners. Life Chain will take place rain or shine, so bring L’Arche Prayer Night 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 at water, lawn chairs, umbrellas and a friend. Sponsored by Christopher House, 503 Christopher Lane, Saskatoon. Tea and Campaign Life Coalition Sask. For more information contact cookies afterwards, and everyone is welcome! Denise Hounjet-Roth at (306) 249-2764. St. Ann's Senior Citizens Village 60th Anniversary Brunch Healing a Wounded Heart will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at Cathedral of the Holy Grief, Loss and Transformation Retreat with Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, to celebrate 60 years of providing quality housing and compassionate care to seniors in Gisele Bauche: 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 our community, as well as to raise funds for this faith-based at Holy Spirit Parish, 114 Kingsmere Place, Saskatoon. facility. The Anniversary Brunch follows the 11:30 a.m. Mass Our losses are many and varied. They range from the Oct. 20 with Bishop Don Bolen, and features entertainment by loss of a significant other owing to death, a loss of a child, The Rumours . Tickets: $60/adult, $20/child (12 or under) loss of self-esteem, loss of physical ability, loss of a job, available at St. Ann's Senior Citizens Village, (306) 374-8900 to the breakdown of a marriage. Losses can lead to or e-mail: [email protected] debilitating grief and painful emotions. Art is a powerful A Refugee Sponsor Support Network Gathering and healing agent that can help transform the pain of loss and Potluck will be held Sunday, Oct. 20 at St. Mary’s Hall, 20th grief into renewed life and growth. This retreat will use Street and Avenue 0 South, Saskatoon. Doors open at 2:30 scripture, creative expression, story, music, reflection and p.m. with meeting at 3 p.m. and a potluck supper at 5 p.m. This sharing to help participants voice grief and loss and afternoon is an opportunity to get to know other sponsoring transform it into new life. Pre-registration is required; parishes, to share best practices, and to problem solve and ask enrollment is limited. Cost: $30, includes lunch. To questions about situations faced in refugee sponsorships. register contact: Charlene or Kelly at (306) 374-1425. Please register at the Catholic Pastoral Centre reception desk (306) 242-1500 or: [email protected] Message Board Stepping into Restorative Ministry ecumenical, experience- based, hope-filled series to deepen understanding of justice and prison ministry: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Rd, Saskatoon; followed 2 by four prison visits (dates flexible); and a retreat 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at Queen’s House. Cost: $60 (includes lunches.) Contact: Peter Oliver (306) 260-6213. (Restorative Ministry & Justice and Peace are supported by the BAA.) Did you know that there is more than one way to give to Monthly Mass for African Catholics - with involvement by many the Bishop’s Annual Appeal? You can: different nationalities, features Mass in English, songs in variety of • Make a one-time gift African languages, held at 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month, • Make a pledge and spread out your payments at St. Thomas More Chapel on College Drive, Saskatoon. Oct. 6 • Have your donation matched by your company Family Catechesis Course – Registration is underway from now with a corporate matching gift until Oct. 13 for a diocesan family correspondence course • Give a gift of publicly-traded shares available to children in rural and city parishes unable to attend Catholic schools or parish catechism programs. Includes Catholic No matter which way you choose, we thank you. Every faith courses for grades 1-8 (but does not include preparation for gift is appreciated and every gift is important. sacraments). Contact Mary Comeault at (306) 659-5835 or toll free: For more information about the BAA or to view this year’s 1-877-661-5005, Ext. 835. (Christian Initiation and Catechetics is “Blessings Without Number” video, check out the website: supported by the BAA.) www.dscatholicfoundation.ca/-annual-appeal

Introducing drop-in Children’s Story Time – Starting Oct. 3 , 10 “I Believe Because...” As a way to mark this Year of Faith, a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every Thursday morning at the Catholic Pastoral consider sharing your reasons for faith on the diocesan website at: Centre’s Msgr. Michael J. Koch Resource Library, 2nd Floor of the www.saskatoonrcdiocese.com/ibelievebecause or by Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon. mail/drop off to the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 123 Nelson Rd, Saskatoon, or on Twitter / Facebook at: #ibelievebecause Hearts Aflame: “Living and Sharing the Gospel Here and Now” The Western Conference of Catholic Religious Educators «Je crois parce que...» - Saviez-vous que toute l’information ainsi (WCCRE) conference will be held Nov. 8-11 in Regina for all those que la section entière du site Web au sujet de cette initiative who share faith with adults, youth, or children. For more info see: existent en français? A partir du site Web, cliquez sur I believe www.wccre.org or contact Lynda Statchuk at (306) 338-3502 or because...et en haut de la page vedette cliquez de nouveau sur « e-mail: [email protected] Français – cliquez ici ». Theology of God - a Foundations series with Bishop Emeritus Healing the Pain of Abortion: A Weekend Retreat by Rachel's Gerald Wiesner, OMI, begins 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 at the Vineyard is now accepting registrations for a fall retreat Oct. 18-20 : Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon; www.rachelsvineyard.org or call 1-306-480-8911 or e-mail: continues Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 9 - no pre-registration required. [email protected] for registration or info. Retreat Free will offering. ( Foundations is supported by the BAA. ) begins Friday evening Oct. 18 and ends late Sunday afternoon Oct 20. Fee is $200, which includes two nights, meals and materials. For those needing financial assistance, sponsorship is available. Parish Suppers m Found: Binoculars left on Mount Carmel after Rock the Mount in La Paroisse des sts -M artyrs -C anadiens annuaL turkey suPPer August. Contact (306) 242-2721. - s unday , o Ct . 6 at the parish hall (1628 - 9th Ave. N., Saskatoon); with two sittings: 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. For tickets, contact Muriel at Diocesan Prayer Intention - We pray as a diocesan family 665-9103 or 280-4219: adults: $10; children 5 to 12 years: $5; children for all caregivers - in families, parishes and health care under 5 years: free. facilities. May their ministry always model the love of Jesus, bringing God’s healing strength and presence to all those in steak night at st. P auL ’s CathedraL , s unday , o Ct . 6 at 720 need of comfort and compassion. Spadina Cres., Saskatoon. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6 p.m. Tickets are $17.50 available from the parish office: (306) 652-0033. Sunday Smile: Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council #1517. “I'm sorry,” said the flower shop clerk. “We don't have Cowboy Poet suPPer - saturday , o Ct . 19 at Vanscoy Circle Hall potted geraniums. Could you use African violets instead?” in Vanscoy, SK. Tickets are $30 each for this St. Francis Xavier parish “No,” the customer sadly replied. “It was geraniums my wife supper and evening of cowboy entertainment. Doors open at 6 p.m., told me to water while she was gone.” supper at 7 p.m. followed by entertainment. For info, or to purchase tickets, contact Lorraine Lensen at (306) 933-2417. This “Diocesan Bulletin” is a publication of iMMaCuLate heart of Mary Parish faLL suPPer - s unday , o Ct . The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon 20 at 300-8th Ave., Martensville, SK. There are two sittings, either 4:30 Catholic Pastoral Centre, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon SK S7S 1H1 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. Tickets: family $35 (two adults and children living in Phone: (306) 242-1500 or Toll free: 1-877-661-5005 home); adult $12; senior/student $10, preschool free. Tickets available E-mail: [email protected] for purchase after Mass, or contact Julie Paquette by e-mail at www.saskatoonrcdiocese.com [email protected] or call: (306) 382-5285. The communications office is supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon News Bulletin: Exploring our Faith Together www.saskatoonrcdiocese.com Fall 2013 Year Audrey Assad in concert Nov. 8 of Faith Festival Variety of events planned The Year of Faith will wind up Nov. 8-10 in the diocese of Saskatoon with a weekend of speakers, music and special celebrations. Bishop Don Bolen has invited parishes and groups to consider ways to join the festival, per - haps by hosting local events. A program of dioce - san celebrations ( see list at right) is also planned. Archbishop Gérald Lacroix , who in March Friday, Nov. 8 2011 succeeded Cardinal Opening events held at Cathedral of the Holy Family, Marc Ouellet as Archbishop 123 Nelson Road and Attridge Drive, Saskatoon of Quebec and of 6 p.m. - Opening Eucharist Canada, will preach and with Bishop Don Bolen and Archbishop Gérald Lacroix speak during the three-day 7:15 p.m. - Reception Year of Faith Festival, at 8:30 p.m. - Evening of Music for Restless Hearts sessions in both English and Audrey Assad live in concert, with Saskatchewan’s French. own Catherine Lewans. Get advance tickets online at: As well, Archbishop picatic.com/audreyassad or at the Catholic Pastoral James Weisgerber of Win - Centre, 2nd Floor of Cathedral of Holy Family nipeg (a former bishop of Keynotes Nov. 9: Saskatoon) is returning to Archbishop Gérald Saturday, Nov. 9 10:30 a.m. - Year of Faith address Saskatchewan to join in the Lacroix of Quebec weekend celebrations. Archbishop Gérald LaCroix speaks at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon Catholic singer- Bishop’s Cup songwriter Audrey basketball 2 p.m. - Annee de Foi Assad will perform on Nov. 9 Archevêque de Québec Gérald LaCroix à Sts-Martyrs- in concert at the Cathe - Canadiens, 1007 Rue Windsor, Saskatoon dral of the Holy Fam - 5 p.m. - Eucharist with Bishop Donald Bolen, Archbishop Lacroix and Archbishop James Weisgerber at Holy Spirit ily Nov. 8, with tickets Parish, 114 Kingsmere Place, Saskatoon now on sale online or 6:30 p.m. - Bishop’s Cup Basketball Tournament at the Catholic Pastoral Clergy versus youth, Grade 6 and up at St. Joseph High Centre in Saskatoon. School, Nelson Road and Attridge Drive, Saskatoon Acclaimed for her spir - itually-rich lyrics and poignant vocal and acoustic key - Sunday, Nov. 10 - Celebration of the Eucharist: board , Assad recently released her latest album, Bishop Bolen: 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Fortunate Fall . the Holy Family / Archbishop Gérald Lacroix: 10 a.m. at Prud’homme, SK. / Archbishop James Weisgerber: 1 p.m. with parish at St. Mary’s Church Watch for more Year of Faith Festival events 20th Street and Avenue 0, Saskatoon hosted by parishes and organizations Nov. 8-10 FOUNDATIONS: EXPLORING OUR FAITH TOGETHER General Information: Cost of each course is $5 for a single two-hour session; $10 for two sessions, etc. High school students: free. Everyone is welcome to attend any of the sessions – it is not necessary to be a member of the parish organizing the event. Pre-registration with the contact person is required. These faith enrichment programs are organized through the diocesan Foundations: Exploring Our Faith Together office at the Catholic Pastoral Centre. For more information, contact Sharon Powell at (306) 659-5831 or toll free: 1-877-661-5005, Ext. *831.

Christ-Centred Yoga Making Sense of the Old Testament Facilitators: Diane Waldbillig and Elaine Zakreski Facilitator: Fr. Matthew Ramsay Saturday mornings 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at St. Peter’s Catholic School, UNITY Cathedral of the Holy Family, Readings from the Old Testament can be confusing, disturbing and hard 123 Nelson Road and Attridge Drive, SASKATOON to apply to everyday life. Let’s put the pieces together to understand the Christ-centred yoga uses prayer and scripture to deepen our relationship big picture of the Old Testament. This Foundations: Exploring Our Faith with Jesus while getting some exercise. Call Diane Waldbillig for more Together session is being presented to students only. information: (306) 668-1085 or e-mail: [email protected]

Christ-Centred Yoga “Who’d Ya Say Is Speaking For Me?” Facilitators: Shirley Berthelet and Elaine Zakreski Monday evenings 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Giving a Voice to Age and the Aging Facilitator: Bernadette Heintz St. Anne, 217 Lenore Drive, SASKATOON 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22 Welcome to being a body. “Our bodies are essential to our humanity, to Holy Spirit, 114 Kingsmere Place, SASKATOON everything we do. Indeed, our entire spiritual lives are experienced in and In our paternalistic, “caring” way we often forget to listen to the elderly. through our bodies” (excerpt from Theology of the Body for Everybody Bernadette Heintz, a passionate advocate for the elderly, challenges us by Leah Perrault). Join us for an eight-week session of Christ-centered to give voice to them, to meet not so much “our” needs as “theirs.” For all yoga. Call Shirley for more information: (306) 978-7242 or e-mail: who are aging and all those who care for the aging. Contact Charlene or [email protected] Kelly at (306) 374-1425 to pre-register. Take Time to Forgive Facilitator: Sr. Teresita Kambeitz, OSU Step by Step, O Holiness - 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 Gonna Get to Heaven! St. Michael, Pacific Drive & Highway 321, BURSTALL Facilitator: Colm Leyne The process of forgiveness can teach us much about ourselves, our re - 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30 lationships and God. This session will consider the stages of forgiveness, St. Anne, 217 Lenore Drive, SASKATOON the lessons at each stage, and various styles of forgiveness. Contact What do the Pope, U2, New Kids on the Block, the catechism, desire, Vivien at (306) 679-2160 to pre-register. and our hearts have in common? All ages welcome to come find out. Contact: Sr. Dianne at (306) 931-4700 to pre-register. The Blessed Sacrament: Adoration and the Real Presence Living Water Facilitator: Fr. Geoffrey Young Facilitator: Fr. Paul Fachet, OMI 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8 Columbian Manor, 2940 Louise St., SASKATOON Holy Spirit, 114 Kingsmere Place, SASKATOON Reflections on Sieger K ӧder’s painting The Woman at the Well (John 4). In the great tradition of the Catholic Church and attested to by the lives Contact Dorothy at (306) 668-2048 to pre-register. of the saints, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has been one of the most profound ways to grow in our intimacy with Christ. With the Eu - charist, we do not simply encounter a thing or a ritual, but a person, Christ Jesus. Our traditions, rituals, and the worship that is extended centres on this Sacrament of Love that is described as the source and summit of It’s True: The Word the Church. This session explores our belief in the real presence of Christ of God is Challenging in the Eucharist, our adoration and latria (worship) of him who desires to Facilitator: Fr. Ken Beck encounter us. Part of the session will include time for prayer, with cele - 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13 bration of the solemn rite of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and St. Peter’s Parish, MUENSTER Benediction. This session is sponsored by Holy Spirit Parish Catholic An invitation to consider selected stories/events from the Gospels and Women’s League. It is open to everyone, and all are welcome. Contact how they help keep us grounded in discipleship. Contact Donna Lee at Adele at (306) 374-7524 to pre-register. (306) 682-5191 to pre-register. Making Connections to God Bless me Father, for I have sinned in Real Life: A How-To Guide Facilitator: Sr. Teresita Kambeitz for Parents of Teenagers 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17 Facilitator: Barb Wotherspoon Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pangman Street, OUTLOOK 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9 Do adults celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation (go to confession) in the same way they learned as children? This session offers an option to St. Theresa, 208 Little Flower Avenue, ROSETOWN the "list" method toward a style more suited to adult moral development. Contact Judy at (306) 882-2488 to pre-register for this session. Contact Bill at (306) 846-2161 to pre-register. FOUNDATIONS: EXPLORING OUR FAITH TOGETHER General Information: Cost of each course is $5 for a single two-hour session; $10 for two sessions, etc. High school students: free. Everyone is welcome to attend any of the sessions – it is not necessary to be a member of the parish organizing the event. Pre-registration with the contact person is required. These faith enrichment programs are organized through the diocesan Foundations: Exploring Our Faith Together office at the Catholic Pastoral Centre. For more information, contact Sharon Powell at (306) 659-5831 or toll free: 1-877-661-5005, Ext. *831.

How Did St. Nicholas An Intimate Conversation Get in My Chimney? Between Friends Facilitator: Blake Sittler Facilitator: Christy Dupuis 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27 St. Paul Co-Cathedral, 720 Spadina Crescent E., SASKATOON 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 OR Columbian Manor, 2940 Louise St., SASKATOON 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 28 St. Anne Parish, 316 1st Street West, DELISLE St. Therese of Lisieux said: “Prayer is just a conversation between This session will examine the historical roots and evolution of Saint friends.” What does that mean and how can we start cultivating a friend - Nicholas into Santa Claus. Join a conversation about the varying prac - ship with God through prayer? Contact Dorothy at (306) 668-2048 to pre- tices and traditions of Advent and the Christmas season. There will be register for the session. time to share your family’s memories, traditions, and recipes. Contact Brigid at (306) 652-0033 to pre-register for the session at St. Paul. Con - tact Carole at (306) 493-8136 to pre-register for the session in Delisle. Other Upcoming Events Introducing Children’s Story Time at Msgr. Michael J. Koch Covenant of Care and Sexual Abuse Protocol workshops for Library 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Everyone is wel - Parish Coordinators of Care (and any others interested in learn - come. The diocesan resource library is located at the Catholic ing more about this diocesan policy) will be held in deaneries Pastoral Centre on the 2nd floor of the Cathedral of the Holy across the diocese this fall, running from 7 to 9 p.m: Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon. For more information or to • Kerrobert - Tuesday, Oct. 22 volunteer as a reader, musician, crafter or puppeteer, e-mail • Eatonia - Monday, Oct. 28 Sharon at: [email protected] • Davidson - Monday, Nov. 4 • Lanigan - Wednesday, Nov. 20 A diocesan miscarriage 1 in 4 Workshop will offer time to re - • Wadena - Tuesday, Nov. 26 flect and share for those from all faith traditions whose lives and • Saskatoon City/ Rural - Wednesday, Dec. 4 hearts have been marked by miscarriage: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sessions will be held in the Catholic church in each rural com - Saturday, Oct. 5 at Holy Spirit Parish, Saskatoon. Cost: $10 (in - munity, and at the Cathedral of the Holy Family for the Saskatoon cludes lunch). Contact Elan Ehresman: (306) 659-5839. City and Saskatoon Rural deaneries Dec. 4. To view the Covenant of Care policy visit the diocesan website at: Family Catechesis Course – Registration is underway until Oct. www.saskatoonrcdiocese.com/covenantofcar e or for 13 for a diocesan family correspondence course available to chil - more information contact Sharon Powell at (306) 659-5831 or e- dren in rural and city parishes who are unable to attend Catholic mail: foundations @saskatoonrcdiocese.com schools or parish catechism programs. It consists of Catholic faith courses for Grades 1-8 (but not preparation for sacraments). Contact Mary Comeault at: (306) 659-5835; toll free: 1-877-661- 5005, Ext. *835. Sr. Margaret Ann Feist will offer assistance once families have registered for the course.

A Refugee Sponsor Support Network Gathering and Potluck will be held Sunday, Oct. 20 at St. Mary’s Hall, 20th Street and Avenue 0 South in Saskatoon. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. with the meeting at 3 p.m., potluck at 5 p.m. This afternoon is an oppor - A Year of Faith initiative to gather and share reflections tunity to learn more about refugee sponsorship, to share ideas on faith is underway in the diocese of Saskatoon. Find and best practices, and to discuss and ask questions about situ - out more or share your own “I believe because…” ations parishes face in sponsoring refugees. Pre-register with reflection by going to our diocesan web page at: Cathy at the Catholic Centre reception desk: (306) 242-1500. www.saskatoonrcdiocese.com/ibelievebecause “A Blessing not a Burden” is an evening looking at the elderly or check out #ibelievebecause on Twitter or Facebook. and those who are terminally ill as an absolute good in our society You can also mail or drop off your reflection to: Catholic to be received as a gift. It will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. Pastoral Centre, 2nd Floor, Cathedral of the Holy Family, 19 at Samaritan Place, 375 Cornish Road, Saskatoon. No cost. 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, S7S 1H1 or send an e-mail to: [email protected] De Margerie Series on Christian Unity and Reconciliation Any length, any format (written, video, audio, etc.) is welcome! will be held Nov. 6-8 in Saskatoon. Watch for details. Theology of God series: Attend any or all of the four sessions presented this fall by Bishop Emeritus Gerald Wiesner, OMI Saskatchewan’s own Bishop Gerald Wiesner, Theology of God will be held OMI, who recently retired 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on four Monday evenings from his role as shepherd at the Cathedral of the Holy Family of Prince George diocese 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon: in British Columbia, will present a four-part Foun - Oct. 7 - Our understanding of God dations: Exploring Our Faith Together series this Oct. 21 - The mystery of God and the world fall in Saskatoon, reflect - Nov. 18 - God: Father, Son and Spirit ing on the Theology of Dec. 9 - God as Spirit God. Our relationship with God and our understand- No pre-registration: everyone is welcome. ing of the Trinity will be Attend one, several or all sessions! the focus of the series, There will be a free will offering at the door. Bishop Gerald Wiesner, OMI, was born in which aims to lead partici - Macklin, SK. in 1937 and grew up on the fam - pants to a deeper and more series continues Monday, ful Father, Jesus who ily farm in the Denzil area. He entered the personal awareness of God Oct. 21 with a look at the teaches us to pray and who OMI novitiate in 1962 and was ordained a whom we worship and mystery of God and the is the Word of God, and priest on Feb. 22, 1963. He taught at the OMI serve. world, how God is at work reflections on God as Scholasticate, has been part of the seminary Beginning 7 p.m. Mon - in our world, the pattern of Spirit. The final session formation team, and taught at Newman The - ological College in Edmonton, as well as in the day, Oct. 7, with an intro - divine and human interac - Dec. 9 looks further on the diocese of Saskatoon Lay Formation program. duction to the nature of tion, and God and prayer. Spirit - in scripture, in He was appointed bishop of Prince George in theology, how theology re - The session on Mon - Jesus, and in the Church 1992, serving until his retirement in January lates to faith and our un - day, Nov. 18 will consider and the sacraments. 2013. He now resides in Saskatoon. derstanding of God, the God as our just and merci - Theology Uncorked Oct. 24: “Why believe? Why belong?” Bishop Don Bolen will lead a conversation about faith, continuing a dioce - san Year of Faith “ I Believe Because ” initiative in the casual conversational setting of a Theology Uncorked gathering, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon.

“I invite you to take some time to reflect upon, and to articu - late, reasons for being a person of faith. Why are we believers, followers of Jesus Christ? What strengthens our faith convic - tions? What are the experiences, encounters, relationships, which enliven our faith, where we feel God's presence? What allows us to continue believing when faced with challenges or doubts?” Bishop Don Bolen Bishop Don Bolen is the featured speaker at this year’s first Theology Uncorked session in Pre-registration is not necessary for this adult faith enrichment event. the diocese of Saskatoon: a casual evening of (There will be a c-a sh bar. ) faith conversation for adults.