The Filipino volunteer group of Holy Family Parish is hosting a: Next Sunday, October 22nd After the 11:30 Mass

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1 Eucharistic Celebrations Sundays 9:00am, 11:30am & 6:30pm Weekdays See Week at a Glance Bishop Elect of Saskatoon Most Rev. Mark Hagemoen Pastor Very Rev. Fr. David Tumback Associate Pastor Rev. Fr. Deyre Azcuna Cathedral Administrator David Polzen Pastoral Associate Garth Horn Faith Formation Minister Andy Korvemaker Youth Minister Financial Secretary Linda Bobowski Facilities Manager Jim Nakoneshny Administrative Assistant Celeste Woloschuk Full-Time Custodians Daryl Miller Ashly Hanns Half-Time Custodian Gino Hanns Housekeeper Lorena Samoyao Parish Pastoral Council Chair Bernie Klein Finance Committee Chair Denis Sirois Catholic Women s League Co-Presidents Alice Denis-Daley Avis Hardy Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Allan Ronellenfitsch Elijah Cup Reb & Eileen Materi emateri@sasktel.net 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 15th, 2017 A Reflection from Bringing Home the Word Joining God s Feast By Mary Katharine Deeley When I was growing up, Thanksgiving and Christmas were always great feasts in our house. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and corn were on the menu in November. The December food lineup substituted roast beef for turkey, and my father would pour a little sip of sparkling wine for each of us kids a once -a-year treat. My mother always made a little extra, because, she said, you never know when a guest might come by. Sure enough, in one year or another, one of us would invite someone or a neighbor would stop in. There was always plenty, and we would feast and tell stories into the night. Those memories and the ones I make with my own family now are as close as I can come to the banquet Isaiah and Jesus describe, and I m sure they re no match for that great feast in heaven. But I think I know why Isaiah and Jesus use the metaphor. There is something sensual and earthy about gathering around a table with family and friends. It begins with the smells wafting through the house, the noise in the kitchen, the setting of the table with more than the everyday plates. We dress a little more carefully. We are preparing for our family banquet. No matter what food is on the table, we ll be fed with love that draws us in and accepts us simply because we are family. Love is the gift we bring to the table, and love is the gift we receive in the act of breaking bread with one another. Our love feast needs our care and attention. And God s feast deserves no less Liguori Publications, One Liguori Drive, Liguori, MO All rights reserved Liguori.org. Photo taken from: The Filipino volunteer group of Holy Family Parish is hosting a: FILIPINO LUNCH In Support of the Marian Statue Project Next Sunday, October 22nd After the 11:30 Mass FEATURING: Raffles (3 tickets for $5): Real Egg Christmas Ornament; Medium contained of Pansit; 25 pc of Frozen Lumpia. Door Prize (Nativity Scene in a Real Goose Egg on a Stand) Take-home Food For Sale (While Quantities Last!) TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT the Concierge desk on Sunday the Parish Office 9:00am-4:30pm on Weekdays Until Friday, October 20th at 12:00 Noon 123 Nelson Road Saskatoon, SK S7S 1H1 (Off Attridge Dr. by St. Joseph High School) PH: FAX: info@holyfamilycathedral.ca Office Hours: 9:00am-4:30pm Monday thru Friday (Closed 12:15-12:45pm for lunch) TICKETS: Only 250 will be sold! 15 and up: $10 Ages 6-14: $5 Children 5-under: free!

2 HOLY YOGA: is an experiential time of worship where we will learn how we can use our minds, bodies, and spirits to relax and de-stress, offering an opportunity for participants to authentically connect to God through his word, worship and wellness. Holy Yoga classes are Monday Gentle class at 7:00 pm, Tuesday at 9:30 am, Thursday Gentle class at 6:15 pm and Thursday Intermediate class at 7:30 pm. Drop ins welcome. For more information, call Diane Waldbillig or FOREVER IN MOTION: combine stretching, cardio and resistance exercise in free classes Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 am in Holy Family s Hall. Contact: Diane or Linda MOM'S MORNING OUT (MMO): join us Tuesday, October 17th at 9:30 am. This session we will have our friend Natasha Bzdel lead praying of the rosary starting at 10:30 am when our children snack. Rest of session is visit/play time! DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP: All are welcome Wednesdays at 7:00 pm to a devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the Queen of Peace Chapel. This devotion starts with Mass followed by the Rosary and Novena prayers. SPRINGS OF LIVING WATER: A Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group that meets every Wednesday after the 7:00 pm Mass. Contact Don at: or donlalonde@sasktel.net. HOLY FAMILY CRAFT GUILD: The Craft Guild meets weekly on Thursdays at 9:00 am. New members are most welcome to join. The Guild has partnered with Share the Warmth YXE making 25 kits containing blanket, pillow with pillowcase and toothbrush in a cloth bag for children living in crisis in Saskatoon over Christmas. New stuffed toys would be a welcome donation to add to these kits. Stuffed toys as well as donations of fabric, quilt batting, old jeans, yarn, etc. can be left at the parish office. Contacts: Anna at or Teresa at PARISH NEWS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: All are welcome to a time of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Queen of Peace chapel. SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SCRIPTURE STUDY: continues on Thursdays at 10:00 am at the Cathedral of the Holy Family. Join us as we share our lives, pray and laugh together as we break open the Word of the Sunday readings. Call Diane: GOLDEN AGE CLUB: The Golden Age Club is starting a new year of hospitality and fun. We would truly love more members, especially married couples and men. Our next game is this Thursday, October 19th at 1:30 pm. For more information, contact Frank/Alice Penkala at FRIENDSHIP INN VOLUNTEERING: Once a month, a group of parishioners volunteer for a shift at Friendship Inn. Sign-up sheets are available in the Area of Welcome. Our next opportunity is on Tuesday, November 14th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: All those who took pictures for the pictorial directory but have yet to pick up their order, please do so as soon as possible. The pictures can be picked up at the concierge desk on Sundays. STORAGE SPACE NEEDED: The Cathedral of the Holy Family Refugee Committee is looking for a space to store furniture and other items as we wait for our refugee family. If you have such a space and would consider lending it to the refugee committee for a time, please contact David Polzen at dpolzen@holyfamilycathedral.ca or by calling the parish office. BISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL: We are grateful to all who pledged their support this weekend to the 2017 Bishop s Annual Appeal. Your gift will help our diocese to meet the many and varied needs of the people of this diocese. If you did not take the opportunity to make your gift, you may do so at any time over the next few weeks by placing your pledge in the collection basket. Although the life of a person is in a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can grow. You have to trust God. ~Pope Francis Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. ~Martin Luther King, Jr. Parish Pastoral Council Presents: FOOTBALL NIGHT AT THE CATHEDRAL Thursday, October 26th, beginning at 6:00 pm Featuring special guests: Ken Miller (former Rider coach) And Tim Kroeker (CFL official) Come on out and enjoy: a televised big-screen football game, half time Q&A, pictures and autographs, stadium food, bar, draws and kids games! PLEASE SIGN UP at the concierge desk or the parish office with the number of people (adults and kids) coming so we can prepare!

3 CHALICE WEEKEND: Next Sunday, October 22nd, Deacon Ron Jenkins will be at the Cathedral at all three masses to speak about Chalice, a Canadian Catholic sponsorship program. He will explain how you can help a destitute child at one of 56 mission sites in 15 developing countries. For more information, visit PEW ART: Parents, during Mass feel free to let your kids draw on the Pew Art cards found in the pews and at the concierge desk. Bags of markers are also available at the concierge desk. As you leave Mass, have your little ones place their drawings and writing implements in the basket by the concierge desk. Our Creator God loves creativity and we love to see it! CHRISTMAS EVE MIDNIGHT MASS CHOIR: This year, the Cathedral will again be forming a combined choir for the Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. Bishop Mark will be presiding and preaching at the Mass. Fr. David will be directing the choir with Ken Neitz playing the organ and Curtis Korchinski playing the piano. We welcome all interested singers to join us for this beautiful Mass. If you desire to sing in the choir, please call the Parish Office and leave your name with the Receptionist or on Fr. David's voic . Music will be available by the end of October and practices will begin at the end of November. YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS YXECATHOLIC.COM: A new online community for youth in our diocese can be found at - our diocesan Youth Ministry Office has launched this website to help youth, young adults, and families encounter Christ, connect, and grow in their faith. Check it out! Bookmark it! FACETOFACE RETREAT: FacetoFace Retreat Ministries United Conference 2017 with keynote speaker Ken Yasinski will be held November 18th-19th at the Cathedral of the Holy Family. The United Conference includes a Youth Conference for Grades 9-12 as well as adult sessions. The event runs from 9:30 am to 10:30 pm Saturday, November 18th and from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Sunday, November 20th. Early bird registration before October 19th is $55, after that the regular fee is $70. Find more information and online registration at f2f.ca/united/ OTHER PARISH NEWS MARIAN STATUE FUNDRAISING: The Cathedral of the Holy Family will be purchasing a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Peace for the main worship space. The statue will be 4-6 feet tall and carved from wood. We expect the entirety of the project to cost approximately $25,000. Currently members of the fundraising team have worked together to already reach approximately 60% of this goal. We thank those who have already generously donated to this project. If you wish to be a part of bringing the image of Our Blessed Mother alive in our worship space, we encourage you to extend your support. Individuals will be present at a table in the welcome area after all masses on October 15th and 22nd to answer questions and receive donations. Donations are tax deductible. Our goal is to have the funds raised by Sunday, October 29th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kristin Yasinski at Thank you in advance for your support. VISITING CHOIR: Thank you to the African-Canadian Catholic Community, who lead the music ministry this past weekend (October 15th) at the 11:30 Mass. Your contribution to our celebration is most appreciated.

4 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS Our next meeting on Tuesday, October 17th will be an informal meeting with our web master giving us the rundown on our website. All input is much appreciated. Our next Sundae-Sunday is on October 22nd. We would like someone to step forward to serve after the 6:30 mass. Call Gil, The Celebrity Dinner is now less than 2 weeks away. Please consider helping out by purchasing a ticket, for yourself or to donate, helping at the event or selling a table. All donations can be issued a tax-deductible receipt, but more important, you will be donating to the children s hospital. Another way to support this very important cause is to buy a ticket to the West Jet lottery, only $10. Plan to attend the football night on Thursday, October 26th, in the Hall hosted by Fr. David and special guest Ken Miller. Grey cup pool tickets are also available. The 3rd degree, on Sunday, November 5th, and the 4th degree, on Saturday, October 21st, are great ways to confirm your dedication to charity as an active knight. Call Andy Don t forget to feed the hungry, make a donation of a non-perishable item. Have your child or grand-child drop off the item into a container in the entrance to the Cathedral. CATHOLIC WOMEN S LEAGUE Inspired by the Spirit, Women Respond to God s Call: 40 hours Walk For Life continues daily till November 5th in front of City Hospital from 4:30-5:30 pm. The walk is also between 9:00-12:00 pm Monday to Friday. October is dedicated to Our Lady, Mary, please remember to pray the rosary. Did you know: the rosary is prayed every Sunday prior to the 9:00 am Mass. Our next regular meeting is Wednesday, November 8th at 7:00 pm. Our Christmas Project this year will be in support of the CWL Clothing Depot. We are asking for donations of: new towels and/or tea towels; new children s toys (any age), good used jewelry; or new perfume. Please bring your donations to the November meeting or place your items in the labelled box that will be in the welcome area if you are unable to attend the meeting. Tickets for our Advent raffle draw are now available for pick-up at the parish office or you can contact Marie at marie.r@sasktel.net or Donna at dkdube@sasktel.net to pick up your booklets. Please pray for: Our Bishop-Elect Mark Hagemoen, who will be installed as our new Shepherd in November; the eradication of poverty. October 17th is the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. It was first initiated so that poverty in all forms would be eradicated through strategies that guaranteed the fulfillment of all human rights and ensured that no one was left behind. K of C Important Dates: - Next Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 7th at 7:30 pm - Next Social Meeting Tuesday. Oct. 17th at 7:30pm - Next All you can Eat breakfast Sunday, Nov. 12th - Next Sundae-Sunday Sunday, Oct. 22nd - Next 2BBK breakfast at Q.H. Tuesday, Nov. 14th at 7:00am - Celebrity Dinner Friday, Oct. 27th - 4th Degree Saturday, Oct. 21st CWL Important Dates: - Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 8th at - Walk for Life Daily 4:30-5:30 pm in front of City Hospital - K of C Celebrity Dinner Friday, Oct. 27th In this week s 2nd reading: I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4: 13) FORMED.ORG Looking to enrich your faith life? Not sure where to start looking? Check out Formed.org and the Formed App! Formed is like a mash up of Netflix and a library of excellent Catholic material. If you have yet to subscribe and would like to sign up, simply visit formed.org, click on register (halfway down, on the right) and create your own FREE account by entering your address and our Parish Code: FQQHTW. Enjoy! Check out the Formed pick of the week: DIVINE MERCY: Experience the Power of God s Mercy Join Fr. Michael Gaitley on a breathtaking journey to uncover the reality of God s merciful love as he weaves together history, Sacred Scripture, the prophetic apparitions of Fatima and the world-changing witnesses of St. Faustina, St. Maximilian Kolbe and Pope St. John Paul II. And remember to check out The Bible and the Sacraments! Episodes 1 and 2 are now on FORMED but they won t be around forever!

5 Upcoming Events St. Mary s Culture Fest in Support of Parish Nursing will be held from noon until 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 at St. Mary s Hall, 211 Ave, 0 S,, Saskatoon. Admission fee: $5 for those 13 years and older; $3 for children aged 6-12 years; children under 6 admitted for free. Food tickets $2 each. Non-alcoholic drinks: $1 each; wine/beer: $5 each. Poverty Awareness Week Oct Saskatoon Anti- Poverty Coalition/Passion for Action Against Homelessness (SAPC/PAAH) is one of the groups exploring issues around poverty and homelessness, showing how poverty hurts us all. A number of events are being held this week, including: World Food Day - 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at Station 20 West, th St. W, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation presents speaker Nettie Wiebe as well as others working for local food security around the world. Discover opportunities to take action for a just and sustainable food system. More info at: International Day for Eradication of Poverty Tuesday, Oct Chew On This! - SAPC/PAAH volunteers will hand out snacks during noon hour in downtown Saskatoon and join groups across the country to draw attention to poverty and food insecurity in Canada. More info at: Worship for Poverty Awareness Thursday, Oct. 19 will be held at 5 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Lutheran Theological Seminary, 114 Seminary Crescent, U of S Campus, Saskatoon. Poverty Reduction Partnership Speakers Panel Friday, Oct. 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Let s Talk Poverty a conversation about poverty elimination in Saskatoon at Diefenbaker Centre, 101 Diefenbaker Place, U of S Campus, Saskatoon. Hands Across the Bridge Friday, Oct. 20: All are welcome to join this public witness, forming a human chain against poverty by joining hands across the Broadway Bridge in Saskatoon. Meet at Friendship Park (bottom of Broadway Bridge) at 5 p.m., stand in solidarity at 5:15 p.m., followed by refreshments at St. Andrew s Church, 436 Spadina Crescent E. Together in Christ Reformation 500 Series - offering a chance to learn more about the Reformation and beyond with Together in Christ at two locations. The series continues at St. Philip Neri Parish, 1902 Munroe Ave, Saskatoon 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17 & Oct. 24. (no cost at St. Philip). The same series, facilitated by Rev. Marie-Louise Ternier is offered at Queen s House, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 21; cost $25 (optional lunch $12); register by calling (306) For more info visit: or call Celeste at (306) (Ecumenism is supported by the Bishop s Annual Appeal. Thank you for your gift to the BAA.) Diocesan Bulletin Oct. 15, th Sunday in Ordinary Time w w w. s a s ka t o o n rcdiocese.com In all things we are rooted in Christ, in His desire to bring God s love to all peoples. Decision-making in Health Care 7 pm Monday, Oct. 16 Holy Spirit, 114 Kingsmere Place, Saskatoon In this diocesan Foundations: Exploring Our Faith Together session, Mary Deutscher (ethicist for St. Paul's Hospital and the Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan) will reflect on how we make decisions in a healthcare setting and how the Catholic Church s teachings can help us if we are faced with a seemingly impossible choice. Register by contacting Charlene or Kelly at (306) Cost: $5. (Foundations is supported by the Bishop s Annual Appeal.) Conversation on Peace II -with Archbishop Donald Bolen of Regina, Professor Roger Epp of Edmonton, Ruth and Walter Klaassen of Saskatoon, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 20 & Oct. 27 at Mount Royal Mennonite Church, 610 Ave. O N., Saskatoon. Register at: or (306) Thirty Years of Lay Formation Mass and Reception 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at Queen's House, 601 Taylor Street West, Saskatoon, with Bishop Gerald Wiesner, OMI, presiding. (Lay Formation is supported by the Bishop s Annual Appeal.) Saints - This diocesan Foundations: Exploring Our Faith Together session will be held 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26 at St. Augustine Parish, 602 Boychuk Drive, Saskatoon, featuring facilitator Myron Rogal, coordinator of the diocesan Office of Justice and Peace, exploring the friendship that Catholics have with the Saints in every season of life. Register by contacting Brigid Fuller at staug.parishld@shaw.ca or (306) Knights of Columbus 4th Annual Celebrity Dinner presented by Les and Irene Dubé and hosted by Council 8215 will be held Friday, Oct. 27 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Rd. Saskatoon, featuring Ken Miller, Sylvie and Peter Kot, Dr. Givelichian and Michelle Dubois. Proceeds go to a maternal room at the children s hospital under construction in Saskatoon. Tickets: $150 each, contact Garry Maier, or Wayne Koshman, (306) FacetoFace Ministries United Conference with keynote speaker Ken Yasinski will be held Nov at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road in Saskatoon. United includes a youth conference for Grades 9-12 as well as adult sessions. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 and from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20. Early bird registration before Oct. 19 is $55. Register online at: or for information call: (306)

6 Message Board Saskatoon Pregnancy Options Centre - Two volunteer training sessions will be held on Thursdays, Oct. 19, 26 and Nov. 2 or on Saturdays, Oct. 21, 28 and Nov. 4. Contact Cathy or Tracy for details and to arrange an interview: (306) RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the parish-based process whereby those who wish to join the Catholic Church journey toward full communion. Find out how to develop a parish team and learn more about the RCIA process at a workshop Saturday, Nov. 4 hosted at Little Flower Parish in Leader, SK. To register or for more information, contact Rita Taylor at (306) Calendars in Support of the Western Arctic Missions: 2018 calendars featuring 13 stunning, full-page 11 by 17 photos from across the western arctic taken by Fr. Jon Hansen, CSsR, are for sale, with proceeds going toward ministry provided in northern missions at Inuvik, Tsiigehtchic, Tuktoyaktuk and Paulatuk. Order calendars at a cost of $20 per calendar, plus $5 to cover shipping costs, either by cheque, payable to Our Lady of Victory Parish, PO Box 2033, Inuvik, NT, X0E 0T0, or by electronic money transfer to jonhansencssr@gmail.com indicate how many you are ordering, and where they are to be mailed. They make great gifts & provide much-needed support. Inspired by the Spirit, Women Respond to God s Call held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at St. Gabriel s Parish in Biggar, will feature a morning workshop by Diocesan Catholic Women s League officers, followed by an afternoon Celebration of CWL presentation by CWL Honorary and Life Members. All are welcome to attend (free will offering for lunch). Pre-register by Oct. 23 by calling Lorraine at (306) Monster Mash Wine and Cheese Halloween Dance will be held 8-11 p.m. Saturday Oct. 28 at Sts-Martyrs-Canadiens parish hall, organized by the Ecumenical Syrian Refugee Committee. Costumes are optional, prizes for best costumes. Tickets $25, available at St. Anne s Parish, Resurrection Lutheran Church and Sts-Martyrs-Canadiens Parish. Bishop s Annual Appeal give online / find out more: We are grateful to all who pledged their support this weekend to the 2017 Bishop s Annual Appeal. Your gift will help meet the many and varied needs across our diocese. If you have not yet made a gift, you may do so at any time over the next few weeks by placing your pledge in the collection basket or make your Bishop s Annual Appeal gift online at More information, including this year s BAA video, is also available on the website, or contact Cathy Gilje at cgilje@dscatholicfoundation.ca or (306) THANK YOU for your generosity! Every gift to the BAA is important and appreciated! Reformation 500 Christians will join together to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation 3 pm Sunday, Oct. 29 Cathedral of the Holy Family 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon Co-preachers at this worship service will be Archbishop Donald Bolen of the Catholic Archdiocese of Regina, and Bishop Sid Haugen of the Saskatchewan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. All are welcome! Find more info at: or call Celeste at (306) Ecumenism is supported by the Bishop s Annual Appeal. Thank you for your gift to the BAA. Queen s House Gala Fundraising Dinner has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 21, beginning at 5 p.m. and ending with a performance by the Greystone Singers. For ticket information visit or call (306) Hours for Life campaign - Prayer is offered in front of City Hospital along Queen Street daily as part of 40 Hours for Life. Times of prayer are 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Mondays to Fridays, and 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm every day of the week until Sunday, Nov. 5. For more information, contact Louis Roth at (306) Mystics and Science Expand Our Faith with Sr. Judy Schachtel, SMS, 7 to 9 p.m., Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14; held at Queen s House, 601 Taylor Street West, Saskatoon, call (306) to register; cost $10 per session,. Prison Outreach at Christmas - The diocesan Restorative Ministry Office is once again seeking monetary donations to purchase small gifts for some 500 men at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. Please send donations to the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, SK, S7S 1H1 (Attention: Dianne - Christmas). Thank you for helping to ensure the joy of Our Saviour s birth touches those in prison. (Restorative Ministry is also supported by the Bishop s Annual Appeal. Thank you for your gift to the BAA.) Triumph Freedom Through Healing will be held Nov at Queen s House, 601 Taylor Street West, Saskatoon, a nine-day Christ-centered journey of inner healing and discovery Call Queen s House (306) or visit the triumph website at: Diocesan Prayer - In this year of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we pray as a diocesan family that all Christians together may continually rediscover the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the call to reconciliation and unity. The Diocesan Bulletin is a publication of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon Catholic Pastoral Centre, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon SK S7S 1H1 Phone: (306) or Toll free: communications@ saskatoonrcdiocese. com www. saskatoonrcdiocese. com The communications office is supported by the Bishop s Annual Appeal.

7 HOLDING HOPE WELLNESS GROUP FOR ADULT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL TRAUMA AND ABUSE: The process of healing can, at times, feel lonely and seem confusing. Legacy Ridge Foundation invites survivors to reduce isolation and promote well-being through connection, education, and group discussion. Join us Monday, October 16th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Bishop Pocock Room at the Cathedral of the Holy Family. Call Lorie at for more info or visit for additional dates. L'ARCHE HELPS SHARE THE WARMTH: The L'Arche Saskatoon Workshop has partnered with Share the Warmth YXE, a group that comes together to make and assemble Christmas gifts for those living in crisis shelters and transitional housing in Saskatoon. L'Arche has pledged to make 30 stuffed animals to give to children in crisis shelters on Christmas Day. Other gifts created by Share the Warmth include no-sew fleece blankets, as well as pillows and cloth tote bags. Donations of fabric (unused polar fleece) or stuffing for toys/ pillows would be welcome, as would monetary donations. To donate to the L'Arche project please contact Andrea at homes@larchesaskatoon.org or THE MICAH MISSION: will be holding its Annual General Meeting on November 6th at 11:00 am at its office in the Kinsman Activity Place (226 Ave V S.). All are welcome. CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER: Registration is open for the last Catholic Engaged Encounter Marriage Preparation Retreat Weekend for Cost is $480 per couple and includes two nights accommodation at Wood Acres Retreat Centre in Moose Jaw, five meals and all course materials. Weekend starts at 7:00 pm on Friday, November 17th and ends by 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 19th. For more info or to register go to and click on "Regina" or call Stella and Ron Anderson at In the diocese of Saskatoon, the Catholic Engaged Encounter weekends are held at St. Peter's Abbey in Muenster, SK. Find more info or register online at (click on Humboldt/Muenster) or contact Heather and Craig Stomp at The next Engaged Encounter Muenster weekend will be held April 6th- 8th, OTHER NEWS INCREDIBLE GREECE MINISTRY TO TOURISM TOUR: A small group is now being formed to visit Greece and its Islands as well as St. Paul s Sights May 31st to June 14th The estimated Air cost from Saskatoon return is $ and Land approximately $ per diem depending on final inclusions. Registration for this unique Pilgrim Journey travel experience, exclusively curated by Helen of Greece for Ministry to Tourism, will close Monday, October 30th. Contact Fr. Ralph Kleiter, Ministry to Tourism Saskatoon today!: Kleiter@shaw.ca ; ; CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING SERVICES COFFEEHOUSE: All are welcome to the Sharing Stories of Hope Coffeehouse, Friday, October 27th at 7:00 pm at Elim Church Auditorium (use Entrance A). Come out for live music, excellent coffee, and a story of hope that will inspire. Tickets (includes coffee and dessert) are $15 in advance from or $20 at the door. Christian Counselling Services desire is to break the stigma of mental health in a casual, warm and welcoming setting. GOD S PLAN IN MY GIFT OF SINGING: PART 1 - THE EARLY YEARS By: Garth Horn Phase One For as long as I remember I have been a singer. Mom would tell me that at 4 years old I would stand in front of the television and sing and pretend to play guitar when watching Tommy Hunter singing and playing his guitar on the Country Hoedown Show. Apparently, Mom called me A little Performer. Mom and Dad both played guitar and one day I remember holding my Mom s acoustic guitar on my lap to just strum the strings. I would hold my ear close to the sound hole for a louder sound. One time I picked out the first couple bars of the Bonanza Theme song. Bonanza was a popular western television show. Wow I thought I just played a tune... Read the rest from Garth as well as other blogs from Cathedral personnel at: holyfamilycathedral.ca/blogs

8 WEEK AT A GLANCE Mon Oct 16th Forever in Motion 10:00am Holy Yoga Holding Hope Wellness Group RCIA Tue Oct 17th Holy Yoga 9:30am MMO (Mom s Morning Out) 9:30am 12:15 Mass (+Mary Angielski) 12:15pm Knights of Columbus Meeting 7:30pm Wed Oct 18th TOFM (Time Out for Moms) 9:30am Mass and Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (+Fern and Henri Mercier) Springs of Living Water Prayer Group approx.7:35pm Thurs Oct 19th Craft Guild 9:00am Forever in Motion 10:00am Small Christian Community Prayer 10:00am 12:15 Mass (Chelsea, Corinne, Erica) 12:15pm Golden Age Card Club 1:30pm Holy Yoga 6:15 and 7:30pm Eucharistic Adoration Fri Oct 20th Mass at Sherbrooke (+Nancy Renneberg) 10:00am 12:15 Mass (+Mona Boyle) 12:15pm Wedding Rehearsal 3:30pm Wedding Rehearsal Sat Oct 21st Reconciliation 11:00am Wedding 1:00pm Wedding 3:00pm Sun Oct 22nd Rosary 8:30am Sunday Masses 9:00am, 11:30am, 6:30pm Filipino Lunch after 11:30am Mass Sundae Sunday MINISTRY SCHEDULE October 22nd, 2017 MINISTRY 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 6:30 PM Coordinator Ron O Lillian R Doug S Greeters Margie D Shirley O Linda M Robert M Tammy S Terry C Renee C Matthew M Samantha M Greg M Ushers Louis H Denis S Anna H Rene J Randy T Shamila S Marge M Naty M Greg M Devon P Concierge Desk Minister Eugene W Avis H Cathy S Altar Servers Emmanuel C Amanda S Spencer M Justin E Deandra S Spencer M Jenna E Timothy S Kailen M Elizabeth E Claire S Commentator Scott G Alec R Doris L Lectors Agnes P Tom S Eric O Jaclyn B Tracy H Lynn O Extra Jared P Nicole P Karen C Rory B Ramona B Ordinary Heather G Diane W Diana B Marc U Marlene B Ministers of Noreen R Phil R Diane L Ted L Terry F Communion Nicole R Andrew R Rachel M Adam R Darren F Anita P Cliff L Ally R Brian R Doris L Doreen C Maria M Gil W Terry K Theresa R Diego M Andy W Stephanie T Ella H Shelley M Solange B Grant B Jean F Adrienne B Lee O Children s Liturgy Sacristan Assistant Team 3: Jocelyn O Team 4:Anne-Marie C-T Darlene S Lise M Hanna M Diana M Deandra S Charlene S Caleb C Patsy P Ronellefitsch* Lorie L Year to Date Cash Flow August 31st, 2017 Sunday Collections (Pre-Authorized Giving Included) $ 514,029 Loose Collections 49,434 Other Revenue 348,330 Less: Expenses 851,167 Less: Mortgage Payments (Principal & Interest) $ 93,529 Surplus / (Deficit) ($ 32,903) Remaining Debt as of August 31st, 2017: $2,149,779 Baptism (Infants): Please contact Andy Korvemaker: andy@holyfamilycathedral.ca Christian Initiation (RCIA): Please contact Andy Korvemaker. Confirmation and First Eucharist: Visit: hfsacraments.ca Marriage: Contact Father David at least one year prior to the anticipated date of marriage: david@holyfamilycathedral.ca Marriage Preparation: March 2nd & 3rd, Contact David Polzen: dpolzen@holyfamilycathedral.ca Reconciliation: 11:00am - 11:30am. on Saturdays or by appointment. Communion to Homebound & Elderly: Please contact Garth Horn: garth@holyfamilycathedral.ca Facility Rentals: Please contact Jim Nakoneshny: jim@holyfamilycathedral.ca To add people to the prayer list: please contact the Parish Office during the week at Emery Hirsch Al Molle Nash Jacob Blanche Ulrich Rose Boechler Owen Stephens Kate Gardner Mary Martinez Kayden Kot Cheryl Crofford Preston Dyck Diane Boehm Brie Phillips Melody Hill Robyn Stimson Walter Novakoski Sharon Coflin Mark Perry Frank Deibert The Sick Tony Carreiro Delores Wolfe David Pitka Margaret Gartner Filomena Santoro Nolan Barnes Dale White Allan Ecker Caroline Hamm Fr. Les Paquin Ron Ecker Deb Silbernagel Rosemarie Labrecque Rico Pana Marcella Voeltz Deanna Rowland Hazel Sobush Rosalie Deibert Ferne Gill Recently Deceased Stewardship Corner In today s second reading, St. Paul thanks the Philippians for being willing to share in his hardships and promises that God, in turn, will fully supply all their needs. Our God truly cannot be outdone in generosity! Follow us on Twitter Holy Fr. Andy

9 Roman Catholic Archdiocese of REGINA OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP 445 Broad Street N., Regina, SK, CANADA S4R 2X8 Tel: (306) Fax: (306) Letter from the Bishops of Saskatchewan To Catholic School Boards and Catholic Parents Concerning the Proposed Publicly Funded HPV Vaccination Program October 5, 2017 Dear Catholic school boards and Catholic parents in Saskatchewan, We, the bishops of Saskatchewan, sincerely regret the confusion we caused in our letter of Sept. 25, 2017, on the government funded school-based offering of the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine. Over the past days we have welcomed and appreciated conversations with health professionals, representatives of health organizations, and concerned parents, and would now offer the following as a means of clarification: 1. In making decisions regarding vaccinations, we again invite the faithful to two underlying considerations: a) that parents (in the case of minors) and individual adults are responsible to make informed decisions according to their own conscience, formed by scientific findings and by their faith; b) that decisions regarding vaccinations are not only personal, but also a matter of public health and the common good. 2. In conversations with health professionals, we have been introduced to numerous studies which document the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine against cervical cancer, but also against other forms of cancer, including throat cancer, which has been on the rise in recent years. We understand that the vaccine is generally considered to be safe, and is widely regarded today as an effective cancer prevention strategy for boys and girls alike. Links to these studies are provided below. 3. The HPV vaccine is not a cure-all against everything. As church leaders, we stress that chastity is and will always be a virtue worth proposing and modelling to our young people. It is a way of life that brings value and joy. At the same time, we live in a world where non-consensual or regrettable sexual encounters occur. We were encouraged by research suggesting that the HPV vaccines are not increasing risky sexual behavior ( As ever, we are grateful for the unconditional love that is modeled by parents for their children, and with you, strive to support the best decisions for our young people s faith, health and education. Yours in Christ, Most Rev. Donald Bolen Most Rev. Albert Thevenot Most Rev. Murray Chatlain Archbishop of Regina Bishop of Prince Albert Archbishop of Keewatin-Le Pas Very Rev. Fr. Kevin McGee Saskatoon Diocesan Administrator Most Rev. Bryan Bayda Ukrainian Eparchial Bishop of Saskatoon

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