Being CHRIST on Earth bringing CHRIST to ALL!

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1 Bulletin - Dec. 13, Douglas Ave. E. Regina, SK. S4N 1H7 Phone: Fax: Website/ Being CHRIST on Earth bringing CHRIST to ALL! hc.office@holycrossregina.ca Pastor: pastor2parishes@gmail.com OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon; 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Contact the for Sacrament of Baptism: 1st Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Marriage, & Funeral; Gerein Centre Use and other Parish concerns. Parish Staff Team: Rev. Jose Thomas Periyilkatte Administrator Martin Kondzielewski Pastoral Assistant Sr. Corazon I. Sanchez Pastoral Office Manager Shane P. Schiissler Bookkeeper Jacob Antony Caretaker SCHEDULES SUNDAY MASS TIMES WEEK DAY MASS TIMES HOLY CROSS CHURCH 9:30 a.m, Sundays 5:00 p.m., Sundays 8:00 a.m., Thursdays 8:00 a.m. Fridays LITTLE FLOWER PARISH 5:00 p.m, Saturdays 11:00 a.m., Sundays 8:00 a.m., Tuesdays 8:00 a.m., Wednesdays

2 WALKING WITH POPE FRANCIS THIS ADVENT 3nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT: REACH OUT Our Mass Intentions for this Week Dec. 13, 9:30 a.m. - Memorial Mass Intention for Juan Opulencia offered by Josie Howard Dec. 13, 5:00 p.m. - Memorial Mass Intention for Ted Buechler offered by the Family Dec. 17, 8:00 a.m. - Personal Intention for Claire Ann Banga offered by Mary and Alex Banga Dec. 20, 9:30 a.m. - Memorial Mass Intention for Frank Lang offered by Rose Lang. Dec. 13, 5:00 p.m. - Personal Intention for the safety and protection of Barry Stewart offered by Dorothy Brescianni This is what Eternity will be: GIVING PRAISE TO GOD! And that will not be boring; it will be beautiful! This joy makes us free. Prayer: 5/31/13 Emmanuel, God-with-us, the calendar reminds me that I am moving closer to the celebration of your birth. How near you are, not simply as I approach the feast of Christmas, but at every moment of my life. May awareness of your presence help me to cast off anxiety. May your listening ear embolden me to pray with confidence. May I always know it is you, it is you, it is you, who are the source of joy in my heart, now and for all eternity. Amen. May it be so! Youth Group scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 13 is cancelled. The next schedule is February 7, Thank You! Please join Little Flower & Holy Cross Parishes as we celebrate with Father Jose Periyilkatte on the occasion of his 20 th Anniversary of Ordination Sunday, December 27, 2015, 6:00 p.m. Little Flower Auditorium Advance tickets only $15/person. Tickets are available after the 9:30 a.m. and the 5:00 p.m. Masses or call the office. H Google You Tube: Allow me to Die: Euthanasia in Belgium This Video gives insight into disturbing Ethical dilemmas about Euthanasia CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNER: November Dec John Roesch of Edmonton

3 YEAR OF MERCY CORNER HOLY CROSS YEAR OF MERCY BLESSING OF THE HOLY DOOR: Sunday, December 13 at the 9:30 a.m. Mass - Blessings of the Holy Doors of the Church ( Main Glass Door) CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY WORKS OF MERCY THIS WEEK 1. Donate to our Holy Cross Parish and Msgr. Gerein K of C Council MERCY BOXES Project this Sunday until Dec. 20 for Marian Centre and Visitation House. 2. Pare down possessions: share your things with the needy. SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY 1. RESIST SARCASM: It is the antithesis of Mercy: Set, O Lord, a guard over my mouth; keep watch, O Lord, at the door of my lips! (Psalm 141:3) 2. Call someone whom you know is lonely.

4 SPIRIT & SONG BOOKS Holy Cross has purchased new hymnals! These hard cover books are new edition of Spirit and Song and they replace the soft cover books that were formerly in our pews. (The old paperback editions will be donated to the Archdiocese for another church s use). Not only are our new hymnals more durable, but they also have the notes so you can follow along with our choirs. Because of limited space in our pew racks, we will be storing the hymnals in shelves at both entrances. Make it a habit of picking up one of these books as you enter the church. We ask that you return them to the shelves as you leave. We would like to give you the opportunity of making a donation in memory or in honour of a loved one. This memorial donation will help us with the cost of the books. A suggested amount is $20. Please fill out the following form and place it along with your donation in the collection basket or drop it off at the office. If you so desire, a bookplate in memory, or in honour of a loved one, will be placed on the inside cover of the book. We are blessed at Holy Cross to have a very strong Music Ministry and your support will help maintain our vibrant Liturgies. Singing is praying twice! Name: Envelope Number: Complete Mailing Address: Phone No. Amount: Contribution in Memory of: Contribution in Honour of: (someone living) Would you like a book plate placed on the inside cover of the hymnal? Yes: /No Christmas Flowers for Holy Cross Church Christmas flowers are purchased for donations by parishioners in honour of deceased or living members of their families. We invite you to make contributions if you wish. Fill out the form below and place it in the collection baskets. Tributes will be published in the Christmas bulletin if so indicated below. PARISHIONER S NAME: ENV. # Mailing Address: Phone No. Amount Enclosed: Publish my gift in the Christmas Bulletin: Yes No In Memory of: (Name of deceased loved one) In Honour of: (Name of living loved one) Through the kindness of:

5 .SPIRITUAL AND EDUCATION Catholics Returning Home: A ministry of Compassion and Reconciliation Holy Cross will conduct an ongoing series called Catholics Returning Home on six consecutive Monday evenings beginning 25th, January These sessions are for non- practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the Church. There will be informal sharing and an update of the Catholic faith. We are asking each of you to make a Thank You to the Knights who helped with the Santa Maria Bingo, leading the Rosary for the 5 th Sunday Mass, setting up of the Nativity Creche and organizing for the Light Up for Christ held on Dec. 1 st. A First Degree Exemplification will be held on Sunday, Dec. 20 th following the 5:00 pm mass at Holy Cross Parish in the Gerein Centre for the 11 candidates who signed up to become a Knight of Columbus at the Information Evening last Sunday. Any other parishioners who would like to become a Knight, please contact a Knight for an application form. Upcoming Events: KNIGHTS KORNER Selling of Solidarity Crosses For Support of Persecuted Christians in the Middle East - Sunday, Dec. 6 th & 13 th at both masses. Selling Christmas Magnets Sunday, Dec. 6 th & 13 th at both masses. Food Drive Sunday, Dec. 6 th and 13 th after both masses. Executive Meeting Monday, Dec. 14 th at 7:30 pm. Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, Dec. 21 st at 7:30 pm special effort to ask any of your non-practicing friends, relatives or acquaintances to join us for this series CWL UPDATES CWL RAFFLE WINNERS POINTSETTIA - LYNN HEYMEN CAKE PLATTER - GENE LAUMAN COFFEE BASKET - MARILYN DERY Holy Cross Collection Envelopes are now ready for pick-up at the Gerein Center. Take note to start using these collection envelopes first week of January, In case of any corrections to be made on your name, address and phone number, please contact Sr. Cora at or hc.office@holycrossregina.ca by December 31, Members who were not assigned with an envelope and would like to have one, please call the office.

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7 ARCHDIOCESAN UPDATES CANCELLATION OF WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION: The volunteer organizing committee of the annual Winter Solstice Celebration at St. Michael s Retreat, Lumsden, wish to advise the public that this event will not be held this year. There are no plans to conduct this event at an alternate location. The committee would like to thank those individuals and families who supported the spirit of the Winter Solstice Celebration since its inception in For more information contact: Vincent Murphy (Regina, Saskatchewan) vincent.murphy@sasktel.net If you are looking for some good books to help you enter more deeply into this Year of Mercy, check out the Archdiocesan Resource Centre at Here are a few suggestions: The Work of Mercy: Being the Hands and Heart of Christ by Mark Shea; God's Tender Mercy - Reflections on Forgiveness by Joan Chittister; The Church of Mercy by Pope Francis Looking for a Christmas gift for a couple with children? Get them tickets to the Serena Sask. Birds and Bees social in Saskatoon February 6, Guest speaker and author of Tough Crowd My Adventures as a Chastity Educator, Shawna Sparrow, will share when and how to approach the topic of sexuality with our children. Come out from 6:30-9:30pm for a catered banquet, wine, entertainment, door prizes, and great fellowship. For tickets ($25 each), sask@serena.ca The Simbang Gabi tradition, practised by Catholic Filipino Communities around the world, will be celebrated at Holy Child Parish, th Ave. E., beginning Tuesday, December 15 Wednesday, December 23 with Mass at 6 pm every day but Saturday, December 19 th, where Mass will be held at the normal time of 7 pm. On Tuesday, Dec. 23, the last day of the celebration, there will be a potluck after Mass. Welcome everyone! The Sisters of the Presentation of Mary are offering a Personal History Weekend Retreat for young, single, Catholic men and women 19 years and older. Through reflection, writing and prayerful discernment, let yourself be led through a process of exploring your gifts, your dreams, your relationships and see how God is inviting you to move forward in discipleship and holiness. Register now for this live-in weekend; cost (includes meals): $50.00 When: 7: 00 p.m. Friday, Jan 15 th to 12:00 p.m. Sunday Jan 17 th, 2016 Where: 851 University Drive, Saskatoon Contact: Sr. Lucie , cell sk.dhouse@gmail.com Holy Rosary Cathedral is seeking a full time Maintenance Superintendent/Caretaker. A full job description will be provided. Requirements: Permanent fireman's certificate (boiler maintenance), general maintenance capabilities, must accommodate a flexible schedule, must have own transportation, good trouble shooting abilities needed, good people skills desirable, ability to work independently. Some snow removal and grass cutting may be involved or supervised (subject to job description). Salary to be negotiated and will depend on qualifications and experience. Please contact Holy Rosary Parish Office at (306) for further information. The Welcoming and Support Committee at St. Jean Baptiste parish appeals to everyone who might have dressers, kitchen tables, and chairs to be given to new families. Please contact the parish office at for more information. Thank you in advance! New Year`s Eve Cabaret Sponsored by Little Flower Men`s Club December 31, HappyTime: 6:00 pm, Supper 7:00 pm, Dance 8:30 pm Music by Ken Runge & the Polka Pals Tickets $70/couple, $35/single For tickets call Richard at No refunds or exchanges

8 2ND SUNDAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE - Dec. 13, rd Sunday of Advent SUNDAY 9:30 AM SUNDAY 5:00 PM CELEBRANT Fr. Jose Fr. Jose ALTAR SERVERS Miguel Cruzat Owen Wahl MINISTRY TEAM CAPTAINS Phyllis Kennedy Dolores Deis CHILDREN S LITURGY Rebecca, Katie & Alison Wood USHERS Merv Schuster Don Gartner MUSIC Holy Cross Choir Linda Selinger COLLECTION COUNTERS Team 7 - Mike and Sherry Andruschak 3RD SUNDAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE - Dec. 20, th Sunday of Advent SUNDAY 9:30 AM SUNDAY 5:00 PM CELEBRANT Fr. Jose Fr. Ken ALTAR SERVERS Elene Wanner Dianna Onyango MINISTRY TEAM CAPTAINS CHILDREN S LITURGY Glenys Sylvestre Melissa Vass Mary-Anne & Don Harazny USHERS Merv Schuster Don Gartner MUSIC Anthem Joyful Noise COLLECTION COUNTERS Team 7 - Mike and Sherry Andruschak DATES ENVELOPES LOOSE Nov. 29-5:00 pm Mass & from other Parishes BUILDING FUND $1, $ $5.00 Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. Mass $3, $ $1, Dec. 6, 5:00 p.m. $ $74.50 $57.00 Christmas Flower Donations $ Holy Cross Parish Annual Appeal 2015 Collections: TARGET AMOUNT: $34, DONATION AS OF Dec. 11, 2015: $17, or 53% Monday, Dec. 14 Tuesday, Dec. 15 Wed., Dec. 16 Thursday, Dec. 17 Friday, Dec. 18 Saturday, Dec. 19 Sunday, Dec. 20 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT PARISH ACTIVITIES December 14-20, :30 PM K OF C Executive Meeting - UG 1:30 PM 7:00 PM 11:00 AM 7:00 PM 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 AM 8:00 AM Rehearsal of St. Andrew School St. Andrew s Christmas Program - UG Queen Victoria Estates Mass Prayer Group - CH Rosary Mass Study Group - UG St. Andrew School Advent/ Christmas Mass Advent Reconciliation Service Vision Rehearsal - LG Adoration & Benediction MASS 6:00 PM Cordillera Christmas Gathering c/o Sr. Cora - UG 9:30 AM 4:15 PM 5:00 PM MASS Coffee, Donuts, & Friendship after Mass Reconciliation Mass Coffee, Donuts, & Friendship after Mass Blessings of Expectant Mothers during the 9:30 am and 5:00 pm Masses Little Flower Parish Full-Time Caretaker Required: The duties and responsibilities of this position shall be those associated with the general care, maintenance and cleanliness of the church interior, auditorium, office area and church grounds. The caretaker must be available to work 35 flexible hours per week and to be on-call as required. This is to accommodate the religious services, meetings and functions in the parish. Possession of a Fireman s Certificate would be an asset. Only successful applicants will be contacted and will be required to submit references. Please submit applications to Little Flower Parish Hiring Committee, 420 College Avenue, Regina, SK S4N 0X2 or littleflowerregina@sasktel.net. Deadline for submissions is December 18, 2015.