St. Philip Neri WELCOME! Ministry Schedules/Packages Are Ready!

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1 St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church 1902 Munroe Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7J 1R8 Weekend Masses: Saturday ~ 5:00 pm Sunday ~ 9:30 & 11:30 am Phone: Fax: office@stphilipneriparish.ca Website: Office Hours: 9:00 am-4:30 pm Monday to Friday Closed Noon-12:30 pm WELCOME! You enter this church not as a stranger but as a guest of God. You enter it as a son or daughter of the Father in Christ. This House of God is therefore your family home! Parish Priest ~ Fr. Emile April emileapril@sasktel.net Pastoral Associate ~ Shirley Hyshka s.hyshka@stphilipneriparish.ca Parish Nurse Ministry ~ Ethna Martin e.martin@stphilipneriparish.ca Deb Bauche d.bauche@stphilipneriparish.ca Music Ministry ~ Joanne Lysyshyn j.lysyshyn@stphilipneriparish.ca Admin. Assistant ~ Theresa Austin office@stphilipneriparish.ca Custodian ~ Sandi Lamborn s.lamborn@stphilipneriparish.ca PPC Chair ~ Jim Longstaff K of C Grand Knight ~ Lawrence Burke CWL President ~ Doreen Gallagher N O V E M B E R 2 5, C H R I S T T H E K I N G First Reconciliation The following children celebrated their First Reconciliation this weekend: Foster Blanch, Sidney Blechinger, Victoria Blom, Emberlynn Blondeel, Pierson Blondeel, Nicholas Brophy, Easton Brown, Ethan Deutscher, Carmela Enriquez, Johanna Epp, Devon Gareau, Kya Georget, Natalie Gunderson, Rachel Herperger, Maeve Kellow, Ashlynn Kreklewich, Gabrielle Lacelle, Abby Lorenz, Troy Lovegrove, Marjourey Macabudbud, Grace McGettigan, Abigail Pardy, Jersey Parico, Chloe Poulsen, Tehalen Riffel, Even Riffel, Julia Schulte, Karina Sosulski, Kristina Spehar, Joshua Tam, Hanna Thakore, Rielle Theoret, and Gavin Vicente. As a faith community, we continue to pray for them as they learn more about their faith. God bless! Ministry Schedules/Packages Are Ready! IIf you signed up for any ministries on our Stewardship form please check for your package (includes a Ministry Schedule) in the Welcome Area this week! The new schedule begins next Sunday, December 1/2 so please make sure you get it ASAP! Extra Ministry Schedules are also available in the Welcome Area and the schedule is posted on the front page of our website: stphilipneriparish.ca. Advent Scripture Study As a parish Year of Faith initiative, an Advent scripture study will be offered Wednesdays: November 28, December 5 & 12 from 10:00-11:00 am in the Sun Room. Please pre-register as materials need to be prepared ahead of time. All ages are welcome and there is no fee! Call Shirley at to reserve your spot!

2 You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice. John 18 Weekday Mass Intentions Tuesdays - Fridays at 8:15 am (please book 3 months in advance $10 offering) ROSARY 7:45 am Tuesdays to Fridays November 27 ~ Johnson James (anniversary of death) Requested by the James Family November 28 ~ Msgr. Len Morand Requested by Angela Milne November 29 ~ Eileen Muzyka Requested by the St. Philip Neri Staff November 30 ~ Kidane Yehdego Requested by Mehari Gebremedhin Note: is for repose of the soul Parking Issues Please be considerate and avoid parking too close or blocking the driveways of our neighbours. November 17/18 Collections General $ 4, Reserve $ Diocesan Missions $ BAA (total to Nov. 18) $ 89, (99%) Our BAA Goal is: $ 90, We re so close! Remember that we get money back if we are over our goal! Parish News Weekly Adoration ~ is held every Monday from 6:00-10:00 pm. If you are able to come and adore for a period of time please call Catherine at Golden Age ~ We meet every second Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the Welcome Area. Our next one is on November 28. New members are always welcome! Invitation to Small Christian Communities ~ You are invited to join our Small Christian Communities offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm. Please call Sr. Kathleen Bolton at if you are interested. Advent Food Collection In December, we will collect peanut butter, coffee and tea for the Food Bank/Friendship Inn. The Food Bank is always in need of infant formula. Please check Best Before dates on all items. CWL & K of C Christmas Party Deadline for Tickets is November 26 ~ for the party on Monday, December 3 in the welcome area. We will gather at 5:30 pm with a turkey dinner at 6:30 pm. Entertainment, prizes and raffle draws as well as draw for Saskatoon Pregnancy Options Centre. Cost is $15 per person payable in advance or left at the office in a clearly marked envelope. CWL Table ~ will have raffle tickets for sale in the Welcome Area at the weekend Masses. Christmas Party and membership fee payments will also be accepted. Christmas Gift Donations ~ The CWL is accepting Christmas gift donations for families in need, preferably new items such as mitts, gloves, socks, toques, underwear, toys, jewellery, towels, etc. (in the blue box marked TOYS in the welcome area). THANK YOU! December 1/2, ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 5:00 pm 9:30 am 11:30 am Sacristans Fran Clark Marty Schneider Bev Pacholik Clare Schneider Jane Weber Volunteers Jonah Engel Noah Peters Altar Servers Coleen Baliad Volunteer Caleb Peters Ethan Peters Welcomers Terry Jelinski Bill Hricz Renatte Lozinski Lectors EMCs (Extra Ordinary Ministers of Communion) Hospitality Children s Liturgy of the Word Fran Clark Art Evoy Ron Denis Doreen Gallagher Jim Jelinski Michael Leydon Denise De Brou Don Keindel Rose Ann Keindel N/A N/A Edward Gibney Jim Longstaff Deanna Nienaber Diana Nordick Ken Nordick Aaron Miles Marty Schneider Clare Schneider Francois Rivard Maria Cyrenne Blake Davis Engel Family Lindsay Patola Lucille Frehlich Cheryl Fenrich Ian Mitchell Rick Murza Catherine DeRoo Nicole DeRoo Sylvia Godbout Marianne Haughian Kaz Pacholik Bev Pacholik Jane Weber Nelma Demadara Marianne Haughian LaPointe Family Lily Smart Volunteer Please arrive 15 minutes before Mass begins and let the Sacristan know when you arrive. If you are not able to serve remember to find your own replacement.

3 Parish News THANK YOU ~ to all who supported the Fair Trade Sale last weekend. We raised over $600 for the Refugee Fund! That s awesome! Keep Christ in Christmas Magnets ~ Help the Knights of Columbus pass the message by buying a magnet and displaying it on your vehicle or front door if it is steel. Window decals are also for sale. The K of C will be selling them at all the weekend Masses until December 2. Some are also available at the parish office. Christmas Hamper Sign Up is Next Weekend! Once again we are assisting St. Mary s Parish with their Christmas Hamper Campaign. We committed to filling 44 hampers. The delivery date is Saturday, December 22. If you would like to fill a hamper please sign up in the Welcome Area next weekend and pick up an info sheet! Confirmation/First Communion ~ Preparation classes begin in March 2013 and the Celebration for both of these sacraments is tentatively set for the beginning of May. All dates will be confirmed before the end of December. Stewardship Note! The new information packages are available in the welcome area. Please be sure to pick yours up soon. There are a few changes in most ministries so if you have not been able to attend a training session and have questions, please contact Shirley. Merci! Salamat! God bless all of you! Children's Liturgy of the Word ~ Beginning the first weekend of Advent, the children will be invited to also contribute their offerings which will be donated to the Crisis Nursery. This is a new initiative at the parish. A few more adults have offered to assist with Children's Liturgy but there is still room for more as the parish must comply with the requirements of diocesan policy concerning vulnerable people. Please consider helping once per month. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults ~ The Rite of Acceptance will be during the 5:00 Mass on Saturday, December 8. Please continue to keep the inquirers and their sponsors in your prayers. Marriage Preparation Course ~ Those who are planning to be married must complete a marriage preparation course before their wedding celebration. St. Philip Neri s preparation course will begin early in Please contact Shirley ASAP to register Missals ~ There are still a few Sunday Missals available for sale in the Welcome Area. The Missal for young Catholics is $8.00 and the Sunday Missals are $5.00 each. Family Bingo Night at St. Philip School ~ Friday, November 30 at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:15 pm). The evening is hosted by the St. Philip CSCC and funds raised will go towards the St. Philip Playground. Prison Fellowship Christmas Program (Angel Tree) This program reaches out to the families of inmates through churches like St. Philip Neri to purchase, wrap, and deliver a $30 gift to an inmate s child (on behalf of the inmate). If you can help make a child s Christmas a little brighter, please call Theresa at the office ( ). Diocesan News The Restorative Justice Ministry is in desperate need of winter coats for men ~ Please drop them off at the Catholic Pastoral Centre (123 Nelson Road) ASAP or call Dianne at to arrange for pick up. 55th Annual Knights of Columbus Carol Festival ~ Faith, Commitment, and Joy : Wednesday, December 5 and Thursday, December 6 at TCU Place at 7:30 pm Rush Seating Only. Tickets available at participating schools and at TCU Place: - Adults $10; Children 5-14 years $2; Under 5 years Free. More information at Theology Uncorked ~ If Christmas is so much fun what am I doing in the chimney? 7:30 pm Thursday, Dec. 6 at Tomas the Cook Restaurant, 305 Idylwyld Drive N. Join us for a presentation and discussion about how we can have a better Advent and what we can do to bring Christmas into our homes and hearts once again. Our presenter is Fr. Mick Fleming, CSsR. Food and drink available for purchase. The room is booked from 5:00 pm if you want to have supper there. The Bridge on 20th Fellowship Centre ~ For Christmas, we need the following gift items (drop off at The Bridge on 20 th by Dec. 17): personal hygiene items (no cologne, mouthwash, hand sanitizer, or aerosols of any sort), new socks, new mittens & gloves, new toques, candles, bath items, manicure sets, decks of cards, cribbage boards, $5 Tim Horton s gift cards, children s toys & games, new stuffed animals (please do not wrap gifts; do not package specifically for certain age/gender). For drop-off hours, call ext Youth News ReConnect ~ with families and friends at a Christmas Pageant, Variety Night and Dance from 7-11 pm, Saturday, Dec. 15 at Our Lady of Lourdes parish. Please bring a snack to share. A free-will offering will be taken to support Pure Witness Ministries. To participate, please contact us at: pwt@purewitness.com or call

4 East Side Advent Penitential Services (all are at 7:00 pm) Cathedral of the Holy Family Thurs. Dec. 6 St. Augustine Tues. Dec. 11 Holy Spirit Wed. Dec. 12 St. Philip Neri Thurs. Dec. 13 Our Lady of Lourdes Fri. Dec. 14 St. Joseph Wed. Dec. 19 A Week At a Glance In Our Parish Mon. Nov. 26 Adoration ( ) (Chapel) 6-10 pm Deadline for CWL/K of C Christmas Dinner Tickets Tues. Nov. 27 Holy Yoga Final (Meeting Room 1) Communion to the Sick Volunteers Small Christian Communities (call Sr. Kathleen at ) Wed. Nov. 28 Advent Scripture Study (Sun Room) Golden Age (Welcome Area) RCIA (Sun Room) Thur. Nov. 29 Small Christian Communities Dec. 1/2 (call Sr. Kathleen at ) Sign Up For Christmas Hampers CWL Table Noon-1 pm 1:30 pm 7-8:30 pm am 1:15-3:30 pm 6:45 pm 7-8:30 pm New Parishioner/Change Form New Parishioner Registration Existing Parishioner Requesting Envelopes Change of Address Name(s) Address Postal Code Telephone Would you like envelopes? Yes No Please put completed form in collection plate or bring to the parish office Monday to Friday. To sign up for Pre-Authorized Giving please fill out the Pre-Authorized form available on the table near the main entrance in the Welcome Area or contact the office. Date: Signature: Sacraments Reconciliation Saturdays 4:00-4:45 pm or call for an appointment. St. Andrew Feast day on November 30 Andrew was a disciple of St. John the Baptist when John pointed to Jesus and said, Behold the Lamb of God! Andrew left John to follow Jesus and he soon realized that Jesus is truly the Messiah. Andrew was the first disciple of Christ. Andrew soon brought his brother Simon (St. Peter) to Jesus. Jesus promised to make both of them fishers of men. Sacrament of the Sick Available upon request - call the parish office at Sacrament of Marriage Are you engaged? Congratulations! You are invited to contact Shirley at the parish to begin the preparation process for marriage. Baptism The next baptisms of children (under age 7) and infants will be on the February 9/10 weekend in 2013 with preparation classes on January 29 & February 5. Baptism preparation classes are required. To register, call Shirley at Rite of Christian Initiation If you or you know someone, who is interested in becoming Catholic, call Shirley. Parish Nursing Have you or someone close to you recently been diagnosed with an illness? Would you like someone to pray with you and support you? Call the office at

5 Upcoming Events St. Joseph High School presents Ebenezer, a twist on A Christmas Carol, 7:30 p.m. Nov at St. Joseph High School, 115 Nelson Road, Saskatoon. What if Scrooge is the good guy? All tickets $5 (rush seating). Call A book launch will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family for Rule of Faith: as we worship, so we believe, so we live, a new book featuring editorials by the late Rev. Andrew Britz, OSB. Contact: Maureen Weber (306) Prairie Ecumenical Contacts Workshop Life Between Neighbours: Being a Faithful Christian in a Pluralistic World will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Rd, Saskatoon Thursday, Nov 29 and Friday, Nov. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Saturday's lunch is included in the $20 registration fee. Contact the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism at (306) for more information. Faith, Commitment and Joy - Students of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools will perform at the 55th annual Knights of Columbus Carol Festival 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 and Thursday, Dec. 6 at TCU Place in Saskatoon. Rush seating only. Tickets available at participating schools or at Adults $10; children 5-14 years $2; under 5 years free. Newman Players presents A Seussified Christmas Carol at St. Thomas More College Dec. 1 to 4, with shows at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2, and at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3 and Tuesday, Dec. 4. Tickets are $10 general; $5 children/students. Call for tickets or visit: stmcollege.ca/newmanplayers World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at Courts of Praise Church, 2333 Herman Avenue, Saskatoon. Centennial celebration - St. Andrew Parish in Kenaston, SK will celebrate its 100th Anniversary with Mass 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2; reception to follow. Call Davidson Pastoral Region: (306) WorldWide Marriage Encounter Family Christmas Potluck Supper Sunday, Dec 2 at Our Lady of Lourdes parish, 12th Street and Wiggins Ave., Saskatoon. This event begins at 3 p.m. with a craft, Make n Take Christmas Cards, followed by potluck supper. Where Love and Justice Meet A dialogue looking at restorative justice in the context of the Year of Faith will be held 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 27 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family There is no cost but please register by calling Myron Rogal at (306) or toll free: Ext. 841 or to vocations@sasktatoonrcdiocese.com Sponsored by the diocesan Office for Justice and Peace D i o cesan Bulletin Feast of Christ the King Sunday, November 25, In all things we are rooted in Christ, in His desire to bring God s love to all peoples. Year of Faith Vatican II Lecture Series: Dr. Catherine Clifford "The Second Vatican Council: A Defining Moment for Anglican-Roman Catholic Relations" Monday, Nov. 26 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon. Vespers 7 p.m., Lecture 7:45 p.m. Reception to follow. All are welcome. CWL bake sale at St. Francis Xavier parish will be held Sunday, Dec. 2 from 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and immediately after the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass, 222 Willow Street (at the corner of Hilliard Street and Melrose Avenue), Saskatoon. Thinking Catholic(s) - with facilitator Nicholas Jesson 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 at Queen of Peace Chapel, Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon; includes time for discussion. Pre-registration is NOT required freewill offering. Transfiguring Prairie Skies - A book event with co-authors Bishop Don Bolen and stained glass artist Sarah Hall will be held 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Saskatoon. Transfiguring Prairie Skies: Stained glass at Cathedral of the Holy Family" features Bishop Bolen s thought-provoking reflections on the stained glass artwork that circles the worship space at the new diocesan cathedral in Saskatoon. The book also features stunning detailed photos of Sarah Hall s stained glass artwork. St. Nicholas Community Christmas at St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission, Bruno, SK. from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6: a free evening of family-friendly 'coffee-house' style entertainment, with sweets and treats, and a visit from St. Nick (portrayed as Bishop Nicholas). Includes a short presentation on the historical St. Nicholas and his connection with Santa Claus. Michael O Brien Christmas Tour will be held at St. Paul s Co- Cathedral on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets $20 for adults, and $10 for students are available from the parish office during regular office hours, St. Mary s CWL Christmas Tea and Bake Sale will be held 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at St. Mary s Parish Hall (corner of Avenue O South and 20th Street West). Admission is $3. All are welcome. Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebration at Queen s House of Retreat and Renewal, 601 Taylor Street West, Saskatoon 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 with the Oblates of Mary Immaculate; includes a prayer service with social to follow. RSVP: Columbian Seniors monthly group for those 55 years and over will gather Wednesday, Dec. 19 for a $15 catered supper, with cards and socializing at Holy Spirit Parish Hall, 114 Kingsmere Place, Saskatoon. Membership fee for the group is $10. For more information, contact: Elaine at or Evelyn at

6 Message Board Brazil Mission Notes - Sr. Claire Novecosky, OSU, writes from Maceió: The annual pastoral assembly of the archdiocese was held Nov Participants studied and reflected on the theme: Brothers and sisters in the faith, in view of World Youth Day to be held in Rio de Janeiro in July 2013, want to build a praying, missionary and Samaritan (charitable) Church. This Assembly was a time to organize, analyze and propose new pastoral norms so that the Church of Jesus Christ in Maceió will be fruitful in its mission of evangelization. ReConnect with families and friends at a Christmas Variety Night and Dance from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Our Lady of Lourdes parish, 12th Street and Wiggins Ave., Saskatoon. Starts off with a Christmas pageant, followed by various acts from Catholic youth performing Christmas/Advent songs, and will end with an all-christmas music dance and social. Please bring a snack to share at this ReConnect evening. Free-will offering will be taken at the door, in support of the work of Pure Witness Ministries. To participate, contact: pwt@purewitness.com or call Holy Cross Catholic High School presents Variety Night: Winter Wonderland 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 and Thursday, Dec. 13 in the school theatre, 2115 McEown Ave., Saskatoon. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door, or can be purchased during noon hour at the school starting Dec. 3. Become an assistant in L Arche: either in Saskatoon or elsewhere in Canada or beyond. For more information, contact Wyndham at (306) or visit a L Arche website: or or We seek to be communities where people whatever their race, religion, culture, abilities or disabilities, can find a place, and reveal their gifts to the world - Jean Vanier, L Arche Saint Kateri T-Shirts- Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Saskatoon has a limited number of St. Kateri t-shirts for sale at $10 each. These beautiful t-shirts were created for the diocesan celebration of the canonization of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha our first Aboriginal saint. Sizes range from adult small to extra large. They are white with black and red lettering, and would be a perfect Christmas gift. Call (306) or stop by the parish office 426 Ave J South. Volunteers are needed to visit those in hospital - If you feel a call to serve Jesus in the sick and the suffering, please consider applying as a volunteer in diocesan hospital chaplaincy, which is offered at Saskatoon City Hospital and/or Royal University Hospital. To apply as a volunteer, contact Ceĺine Hudon in the diocesan Hospital Chaplaincy office at: (306) Sunday Smile - The pastor delivered a sermon in ten minutes one Sunday morning, which was about half the usual length of his sermons. He explained: "I regret to inform you that my dog, who is very fond of eating paper, ate that portion of my homily which I was unable to deliver this morning." Afterwards, a visitor from another church shook hands with the priest and said eagerly: "Father, if that dog of yours ever has any puppies, I would just love to get one for my minister." Stewardship Corner: Your Faith in Action Jesus Christ, our King, does not sit on a golden throne with servants at his feet. Rather he is the servant, daily attending to us with his love, forgiveness, and grace. We are called to be a part of his Kingdom by doing likewise: bearing witness to the truth by serving others, calling them to Him. Theology Uncorked: 2 A time for adults to explore their faith in a relaxed social setting. If Christmas is so much fun what am I doing in the chimney? 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 Tomas the Cook Restaurant 305 Idylwyld Drive North (Old CPR station), Saskatoon Has Christmas lost its lustre? Is it getting to be a chore? Let s talk! Join us for this discussion about how Christmas has evolved, how we can have a better Advent, and what can we do to establish Christmas in our homes and hearts once again. Presenter is Fr. Mick Fleming, CSsR, priest moderator at Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Saskatoon. Food and drink is available for purchase. If you d like to come early for a meal the room is booked from 5 p.m. Organized by the Foundations: Exploring Our Faith Together diocesan office, (306) Employment Opportunity - The Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon is seeking a full-time custodian (37.5 hours per week) effective Jan. 2. Position includes benefits and pension. The early morning work schedule includes weekends with days off mid-week. Previous experience in custodial work is a pre-requisite. Applicants are to be self-starters, able to work successfully with little supervision and to follow written instructions. Heavy lifting and snow shovelling are required. Submit a cover letter and resume to: facilities@holyfamilycathedral.ca before midnight Dec 9. Salt and Light Media Foundation is a Canadian Catholic media ministry that uses film, television, radio, web and other forms of social communications to inform, affirm and evangelize. Salt + Light is embarking on a campaign to celebrate their 10th anniversary and to raise funds needed to continue their powerful work of witness in our world. For more information or to find Salt + Light programs online, see the website at: saltandlighttv. org Year of Faith - Eucharistic adoration will take place Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to noon at St. Paul s Co-Cathedral, 720 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon. CWL Clothing Depot at th St. West, Saskatoon is seeking donations of new items for the annual Christmas sale: toys, socks, underwear, gloves, toques, sheets, comforters, towels, jewellery, health and beauty products, or individually wrapped candy. Diocesan Prayer Intention: During this Restorative Justice Week, we pray as a diocesan family for prisoners, ex-prisoners, victims of crime, their families and all who minister to them. This Diocesan Bulletin is a publication of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon Catholic Pastoral Centre, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon SK S7S 1H1 Phone: (306) Toll free: , Ext communications@ saskatoonrcdiocese. com The communications office is supported by the Bishop s Annual Appeal.