St. Philip Neri. Fourth Sunday of Advent WELCOME! City Christmas Liturgies OUR CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE. Roman Catholic Church

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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 Hours: 9:00 am-4:30 pm Monday to Friday Closed Noon-12:30 pm D E C E M B E R 2 3, T H S U N D A Y O F A D V E N T office@stphilipneriparish.ca Website: 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 Youth Ministry ~ Matt Vaughan m.vaughan@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 Fourth Sunday of Advent The Lord says to his people: You, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah From you shall come forth for me One who is to rule in Israel, Whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. And they shall live secure, For now he shall be great to the ends of the earth; And he shall be peace. (Micah 5) OUR CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE Christmas Eve (Monday) Christmas Day (Tuesday) December 31 (Monday) (Mary, Mother of God) January 1 (Tuesday) (Mary, Mother of God) 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 10:00 am 5:00 pm 10:00 am City Christmas Liturgies The schedule for all city parishes is posted on the diocesan website. Find links on the home page at: The schedule is also on our church bulletin boards.

2 And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? Luke 1 Weekday Mass Intentions Tuesdays - Fridays at 8:15 am (please book 3 months in advance $10 offering) ROSARY 7:45 am Tuesdays to Fridays December 26 ~ NO MORNING MASS December 27 ~ Eileen Muzyka Requested by Judy Schmid December 27 ~ Lucien Beaudoin (anniversary of death) Requested by Rita Lemay December 28 ~ Bernard Bitz Requested by John & Tess Bitz Note: is for repose of the soul Parish News Weekly Adoration ~ There will be no Monday Adoration on December 24 and 31. Adoration will resume on January 7. Advent Food Collection In December, we will collect peanut butter, coffee and tea for the Friendship Inn. (Any nonperishable food is appreciated.) Please check Best Before dates on all items. Invitation to Small Christian Communities ~ will resume the week of January 8. Please call Sr. Kathleen Bolton at if you are interested. Welcomers Needed ~ We need 5 more welcomers for the 9:30 am Sunday Masses. You would be on a team that welcomes every 4 weeks. If you can help out please call the parish office at or Bill at Training will be provided. A BIG THANK YOU ~ to all the LADIES who knitted mitts, toques and scarves for school children within the city in need of warm attire Donations If you would like your donations to be credited for 2012, please hand them in by December Envelopes If you haven t yet, please pick up your envelopes in the Welcome Area. If you would like to receive envelopes or if there are any changes, please call the parish office at Parking Issues Please be considerate and avoid parking too close or blocking the driveways of our neighbours (you need to be at least 1 metre away). Also, did you know that you need to park at least 3 metres away from any stop sign? December 15/16 Collections General $ 8, Reserve $ Refugee $ Sacristans Altar Servers December 29/30, 2012 HOLY FAMILY 5:00 pm 9:30 am 11:30 am Jim Jelinski Elaine Vetter Volunteers Keith Martell Cathy Martell Jonah Engel Coleen Baliad Anthony Pion Bev Shivak Jane Weber Courtney Merriman Charles Severino Volunteer Welcomers Joe Simonot Bill Hricz Paul Kehrig Lectors EMCs (Extra Ordinary Ministers of Communion) Christina Lipinski Norm Lipinski Ron Denis Leslie Angele Jim Jelinski Don Keindel Rose Ann Keindel Volunteer Ted Makeechak Martin Phillipson Rebecca Pion Keith Martell Cathy Martell Margaret Martin Carla Ens Diana Nordick Ken Nordick Lee Pion Hospitality N/A N/A N/A Children s Liturgy of the Word N/A No Children s Liturgy David Paslawski Bill Fletcher Renatte Lozinski Kaz Pacholik Bev Pacholik Jane Weber Catherine DeRoo Nicole DeRoo Sylvia Godbout No Children s Liturgy 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 Stewardship Note! Thank you to all who signed up for ministries at all of our Christmas season liturgies. It is definitely a busy time of the year. The parish community always comes to pray and support the liturgies in a welcoming way! God bless! Marriage Preparation Course ~ There are many couples interested in the marriage preparation process beginning at 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 3. There is more information available in the welcome area. Please call Shirley to register. If you, as a couple, are interested in becoming support couples for those registered, please contact Shirley for more information. Sacraments of Confirmation/First Communion ~ Registration information will be available early in the new year. Also, please check out our website for up to date information. Baptisms ~ The preparation sessions are on Tuesday evenings, January 29 and February 5. Parents need to pre-register. Godparents and grandparents are invited to participate, too. The celebration of Baptisms are during the Masses the weekend of February 9 and 10. After Easter, there will be another set of classes and more information will be available in the new year. Children's Liturgy ~ will begin again on January 13. Just a reminder, there must always be an adult scheduled to be in the room but they do not need to be a facilitator but just present as an assistant. If you are interested, please contact Shirley. Communion to the Sick ~ This is such a valuable ministry that is part of the parish community. There has been increased interest in people who are willing to serve in this ministry but there is always room for more since two people need to be present for the visits. Every week there are people who are not able to get to church to celebrate Mass but it is important for them to be included in receiving the Blessed Sacrament. If you know of someone who would like communion brought to them, please contact Shirley. THANK YOU To everyone who prepared and delivered Christmas hampers. You have helped make someone s Christmas very special with your generosity and Christmas spirit! New Year s Day Bishop s Levee ~ The annual Bishop s Levee reception will be held from 2-4 pm, Tuesday, January 1 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family. Everyone is welcome to join Bishop Don Bolen for this come-and-go New Year s Day event. (It is not necessary to RSVP.) Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools: International Student Program ~ is in need of homestays for the upcoming school year. Most students are in grades 9-12 from many different countries. Host families are reimbursed $700/month. Please call for more information or view our website at Diocesan News Good Food Junction ~ Local Christian churches have been supporting the Good Food Junction cooperative community grocery store at Station 20 West in Saskatoon s core neighbourhood. Stop by the new store at 230 Ave L S. to do some shopping and help Good Food Junction get more established! Donations are also welcome to ensure this full service grocery store will continue to provide its much-needed source of nutritious food. For more information, call (306) or visit the website at: Youth News THANK YOU & MERRY CHRISTMAS! Matt would like to thank the parish once again for a warm welcome, and he hopes everyone has a safe and happy Christmas. Stay tuned for more youth events in 2013, and if you're interested in being involved in youth ministry at St. Philip Neri Parish, drop Matt a line at m.vaughan@stphilipneriparish.ca. "...For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:11) Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation presents Icebreaker ~ a rock concert for high school students during the semester b r e a k : 3 0 p m, Sunday, Jan 27 at the Odeon Event Centre. (Parents and grandparents, this is a great idea for a Christmas gift!) Showcased are talented high school student rock bands: The Johner Boys from Holy Cross; Rumours from St. Joseph; Misterfire from Bethlehem. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Odeon Event Centre.

4 A Week At a Glance In Our Parish Mon. Dec. 24 Parish Office Closed at Noon Christmas Eve Masses Tues. Dec. 25 Christmas Day Mass Dec HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS! Parish Office Closed Mon, Dec. 31 Mass ~ Mary, Mother of God 5:00, 8:00, 10:00 pm 10:00 am 5:00 pm Tues. Jan. 1 Mass ~ Mary, Mother of God 10:00 am HAPPY NEW YEAR! New Parishioner/Change Form New Parishioner Registration Existing Parishioner Requesting Envelopes Change of Address Name(s) Address Postal Code Pre-Authorized Giving If you would like to sign up for pre-authorized giving please contact the parish office or fill out the gray form on the table by the main church entrance and put it in an envelope and in the collection basket at Mass. Donations can be set up for the 1 st or 16 th of each month (or both). Contact the parish office for more information ( ). 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: St. Stephen Feast day on December 26 Stephen was the first disciple of Jesus to be martyred. The saint spoke about Jesus being the Savior God had promised to send. He scolded his enemies for not believing in Jesus. At that, they rose up in great anger and they dragged Stephen outside the city of Jerusalem and stoned him to death. The saint prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!" Then he fell to his knees and begged God not to punish his enemies for killing him. Sacraments Reconciliation Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 pm or call for an appointment. Sacrament of the Sick Available upon request - call the parish office at Sacrament of Marriage Are you engaged? Congratulations! Please contact Shirley at to begin the marriage preparation process. Baptism The next baptisms of children (under age 7) and infants will be on the February 9/10 weekend with preparation classes on January 29 & February 5. Baptism preparation classes are required. To register, call Shirley. Rite of Christian Initiation If you or you know someone who is interested in becoming Catholic, call Shirley at the parish office. 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 D i o cesan Bulletin Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, In all things we are rooted in Christ, in His desire to bring God s love to all peoples. Upcoming Events Coffee with a diocesan seminarian - Want to know more about what life is like in the seminary, what it s like to discern the priesthood, or just want to stop by for a cup of coffee? Greg Smith-Windsor a seminarian in our diocese on his pastoral year in Saskatoon invites you to join him for coffee talk from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8 (and the first Tuesday of every month after that) at Starbucks on 8th Street, next to Winners. If you plan on attending Jan. 8, please contact Myron Rogal at vocations@saskatoonrcdiocese.com or call (306) in case there is a change in date, or location. Catholicism video series - St. Paul co-cathedral parish in Saskatoon presents a beautiful new video series about our awesome God and his beautiful Church. Fr. Robert Barron created this groundbreaking program as a thematic presentation of what Catholics believe and why, so all adults can come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith. Not a video lecture, Church history, or scripture study. This engaging and interesting formational program uses the art, architecture, literature, music and all the treasures of the Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church. This series will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 8 and continue for 10 weeks ending on Tuesday, March 19. Each session will begin at 1:30 pm, and for those attending the 12:10 pm Mass, please feel free to bring a bag lunch, and we will put the coffee and tea on to brew. To receive the full benefit of this workshop, participants can purchase Robert Barron s book called Catholicism. By having this book you can prepare for each upcoming session. Please leave your name at the parish office ( ) if you would like to purchase the book for $20. Searching for direction and meaning in your life? The Sisters of the Presentation of Mary and the Oblates of Mary Immaculate are offering a Personal History Weekend Jan. 11 to 13 for young, single, Catholic men and women 19 years and older. This is an invitation to take time to reflect on God s presence in your personal life; and discover how to respond to His call, to become the person God has called you to be. Through reflection, writing and prayerful discernment, explore your gifts, your dreams, your relationships and see how God is inviting you to move forward in discipleship and holiness. Cost for this live-in weekend (with meals) is $50. It begins 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 and winds up at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, held at Discernment House, 851 University Drive, Saskatoon. Contact: Sr. Evelyn or Sr. Lucie at (306) or by e- mail: sk.dhouse@gmail.com or Fr. Ken Thorson at (613) or kenthorson9@gmail.com Bishop s Levee 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 1, 2013 Cathedral of the Holy Family, Saskatoon The annual Bishop s Levee reception will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon. Everyone is welcome to join Bishop Don Bolen at this come-and-go New Year s Day event. (It is not necessary to RSVP.) Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation presents Icebreaker, a rock concert to entertain high school students during the semester break, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Odeon Event Centre in Saskatoon. (Parents and grandparents, take note, this is a great idea for a Christmas gift!) The bands showcased will be talented high school student rock bands: The Johner Boys from Holy Cross High School; Rumours from St. Joseph High School; Misterfire from Bethlehem Catholic High School. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Odeon Event Centre. Worldwide Marriage Encounter: The best gift a couple can give their children is to love each other. Rediscover joy and deepen your love in this enlightening and empowering Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Marriage Encounter weekend will be held Feb. 1 to Feb. 3 at the Ramada Hotel in Saskatoon. Contact: Anita and Marc Loiselle at (306) or loiselle@baudoux.ca FacetoFace Ministries United Conference - for youth, grades 9 to 12, and adults of all ages will be held Feb at St. Mary s Parish Hall, Avenue 0 and 20th Street West, Saskatoon. The purpose of the United Conference is to unite, support, and challenge youth and adults in striving for holiness. The conference includes meeting like-minded people, incredible fun, solid Catholic teaching, Eucharistic Adoration, and much more. Registration forms and more information can be found online at or contact Jon Courchene at ; e- mail: jon.courchene@f2f.ca 4th Annual Divine Mercy Conference will be held at St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission in Bruno, Sk. from Feb Call (306) or see the website at: www. sttherese. ca Fo u r t h S u n day o f Ad ve nt

6 Message Board Widow & Widower Support Group Are you grieving the loss of your spouse? The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon has gathered together facilitators who will provide support, hope, healing and empowerment through a six-week program named From Mourning to Dawn. This course is open to participants who have been widows/widowers between two months and two years. Sessions will be held on six consecutive Mondays, beginning Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, (corner of Attridge Drive and Forestry Farm Park Drive) in Saskatoon. The cost is $25. For more information or to register contact Elan at (306) or toll-free: , Ext. 839; or cic. elan@ saskatoonrcdiocese. com A Christmas liturgy schedule for Saskatoon parishes can be found at: www. saskatoonrcdiocese. com The Catholic Pastoral Centre at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon will be closed from Monday, Dec. 24 to Tuesday, Jan. 1. Regular office hourse resume Jan. 2. Good Food Junction - Christian churches of Saskatoon have been among those supporting the Good Food Junction cooperative community grocery store at Station 20 West in Saskatoon s core neighbourhood, which opened earlier this year. Consider stopping by the new store at 230 Ave L South to do some shopping and help Good Food Junction get more established! Donations are also still welcome to ensure this full service grocery store will continue to provide its much-needed source of nutritious food. For more information, see the website at: www. goodfoodjunction. com or call (306) Engaged Encounter marriage preparation weekends give engaged couples communication techniques to foster a deeper understanding of each other. This is an intensive and moving weekend of preparation, in which each couple is offered the time and opportunity to question, examine, and deepen their relationship, share in community and be open to God's plan. Upcoming Engaged Encounter weekends at St. Peter s Abbey in Muenster are March 15 to 17, 2013 or May 3 to 5, To register, contact: hgantefoer@ sasktel. net or register online at: 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 Stewardship Corner: Your Faith in Action Elizabeth points to Mary as the perfect ultimate steward. Her faith and trust in God was made complete by her Yes. Are we prepared to say Yes by giving ourselves in ways that serve others? Christmas is a way of life a reaching out to those in need every day, always with gratitude and in joy. We are Christmas Christians living Steward lives each and every day of the year. O come, let us say Yes to Him, O come. For more information about stewardship contact Jocelyne Hamoline at the Diocese of Saskatoon Catholic Foundation Office: (306) Queen s House Events 2 A Method of Contemplative Prayer with Linda Labelle - Five evenings offer opportunities to learn about praying in a contemplative way. Each week, there will be a presentation followed by a time for participants to pray: January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6 and 13: 7-9 p.m. To register or for more information about these or other retreat house offerings, contact: (306) or receptionist@queenshouse.org Queen s house is located at 601 Taylor Street West in Saskatoon, on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. Are you going through the painful experience of separation or divorce? Transitions is a diocesan initiative that offers peer support through an 11-week program in which participants meet once a week to reflect on and discuss topics outlined in a handbook. Issues presented by participants during the meetings are held in complete confidence. A new session will begin 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2013 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon. For more information or to register, contact Elan at (306) or toll-free: , Ext. 839; or cic. elan@ saskatoonrcdiocese. com Christopher Leadership Course - This Christmas, consider giving the gift of confidence and personal development through a Christopher Leadership Course. A powerful course in public speaking and leadership, the Christopher Leadership Course is offered in ten, lively weekly sessions, designed to help each participant become a more effective communicator. Learn to organize thoughts, control stage fright, speak with conviction, gain self-confidence and develop speaking ability. Classes are offered twice annually, in winter and fall. Call: Check the website at: www. clcsaskatoon. com Sunday Smile - Mom was reviewing her young son s fill-in-the-blank homework sheet about the Christmas season. One line in particular caught her attention. It read: At Christmas we exchange gifts with. The boy s response: Receipts. Diocesan Prayer Intention: We pray as a diocesan family for the zeal to leap for joy like John the Baptist in his mother s womb at each and every sign of the life of Jesus among us. 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.