ST. ANNE PARISH. February 18 th, st Sunday of Lent

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1 ST. ANNE PARISH February 18 th, st Sunday of Lent The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the Gospel. These sound like simple words from our short Gospel today. But it is fitting that Jesus begins his earthly ministry with this powerful message after the Spirit descended upon him at his baptism. He asks us to believe in the Gospel and embrace its message of humble service and discipleship. Genesis Peter Mark Pastor: Very Rev. Lorne Crozon V.G. Seminarian: Chinh Vu Pastoral Assistant: Shannon Novak Parish Coordinator: Erwin Labios Custodian: Donovan Novak office@stannesregina.com website: Cowan Crescent Regina, SK S4S 4C4 Tel / Fax Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am-12:00noon; 1:00pm-4:30pm Weekend Masses: Saturday - 5:30pm Sunday - 10:00am

2 Weekday Mass Times at St. Anne Tuesday Feb 20-8:30am Lay Service Wednesday Feb 21-8:30am with Archbishop Don Bolen Mass of Intention For the sick in our parish (CWL) Thursday Feb 22-8:30am Lay Service Friday Feb 23-8:30am with Archbishop Don Bolen 2017 Tax Receipts Ready for pick up at the Gathering Area. Stations of the Cross During Lent, Stations of the Cross will be held on Mondays at 7pm. The first will be on Feb 19. The final will be the Candlelight Stations of the Cross on March 26, the Monday of Holy Week. Groups or individuals are invited to sign up to lead the Stations. The sign-up sheet is on the table in the gathering area. CWL News "Thank you for your support of Hope s Home and its programs. Your generous support allows families in your community to access care that would otherwise not be available to them. You made a difference in the lives of children with your donation! Thank you!" Hope s Home provides care for children with complex medical needs, their siblings and other children from the community. They provide daycare services, early learning and development programming, respite services, supportive living as well as transition care when moving children from the hospital into their community home. Your donations and support of CWL fundraisers throughout the year make donations to this organization possible. Thank you to CWL members and all the people of St. Anne's parish. CWL will lead the Stations of the Cross on Monday, February 26 at 7 pm. Anyone who is available to help lead will be most welcome and appreciated. Hospitality Notes Thanks to all for your support on our Pre-Lent Pancake Breakfast last Sunday. Shout out to our Conquest Boys Club for hosting. Save the date: March 18 for St. Paddy s Potatoes! Latin Mass is held at St. Mary s Parish, 2026 Winnipeg St. every 2 nd and 4 th Sunday at 8:00 a.m. All are welcome! Message from CCCB At the conclusion of his Angelus address this past Sunday, 4 February 2018, the Holy Father invited all the Church to observe the Friday of the first week of Lent, 23 February, as a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the many areas of conflict throughout the world, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. Other Christians and members of other faiths are also invited to share in this initiative in whatever way they deem appropriate. (Insert included.) Stewardship After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God. - Mark 1:14 Do you ever think about how difficult it must have been for Jesus to come into Galilee, knowing that John had just been arrested for teaching the same message that Jesus was proclaiming. It must have taken great love and trust for Jesus to do what the Father had sent Him here on earth to do. In the same way, following a life of stewardship takes great love and trust from us. We must be willing to surrender completely to God, trusting that God will always give us all that we need to fulfill His plan for us. Lenten Reflection on the Corporal Works of Mercy PART 2: There is a long-held tradition in the church to serve each other with Corporal Works of Mercy. Corporal Works of Mercy are the kind acts we offer to our neighbors to care for their material and physical needs. Give Drink to the Thirsty I will pour out water upon the thirsty ground, streams upon the dry land; I will pour out my spirit upon your offspring, my blessing upon your descendants. - Isaiah 44:3 There is a nobility in the duty to care for creation through little daily actions, and it is wonderful how education can bring about real changes in lifestyle. Education in environmental responsibility can encourage ways of acting which directly and significantly affect the world around us, such as avoiding the use of plastic and paper, reducing water consumption, separating refuse, cooking only what can reasonably be consumed, showing care for other living beings, using public transport or car-pooling, planting trees, turning off unnecessary lights, or any number of other practices. All of these reflect a generous and worthy creativity which brings out the best in human beings. Reusing something instead of immediately discarding it, when done for the right reasons, can be an act of love which expresses our own dignity. (Pope Francis Laudato Si para 211.) What can you do? Read Drop by Drop to your elementary age child or grandchildren. Read and reflect on Pope Francis' comments on potable water in his recent encyclical Laudato Si. (Part II Sections 27-31) Make a donation to a water project in the developing world. Read Safe Water For First Nations (canadians.org/fnwater). Write a letter to your MP asking for immediate action on improving water supplies on First Nations reserves. Examine your monthly water bill. Ask yourself how you might cut back on consumption. Share the money with a local shelter or soup kitchen. Examine how much you spend each month on bottled water. Make a conscious effort to reduce or eliminate this expense. Use the money saved to invest in reusable water bottles.

3 NONCIATURE APOSTOLIQUE Ottawa, February 6, 2018 APOSTOLIC NUNCIATURE N.1681/18 Your Excellency, As you will recall, last November 23rd, the Holy Father has presided a prayer vigil at the Vatican Basilica, for Peace in South Sudan and in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Considering the continuing socio-political tensions and violence perpetrated in these two countries, last Sunday February 4th, at the conclusion of the Angelus, Pope Francis has proposed a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and in the whole world, to be held on February 23rd next, Friday of the First week of Lent. To this regard, the Secretariat of State has asked this Apostolic Nunciature to inform the Episcopal Bishop's Conference of Canada of the deep desire of Pope Francis that all the Church be united with him in this day of prayer, in order to intercede from God the Father, infinite in His mercy, the conversion of hearts, especially of all those who hold the fate of these countries and those who in some way are involved. Each Bishop is invited to take the initiative they consider more appropriate to promote the participation of their particular Churches. I kindly ask Your Excellency to inform the Archbishops and Bishops of this special request of the Holy Father to join him in this day of prayer. Thanking Your Excellency for your collaboration, I remain Sincerely yours in the Lord, ~ ~.A,_.. l-?~ + Luigi Bonazzi Apostolic Nuncio His Excellency Most Reverend Lionel GENDRON, P.S.S. Bishop of Saint-Jean-Longueuil President of the CCCB 2500 Don Reid Drive OTTAWA ON KiH 2J2 724 MANOR AVE., OTTAWA, ON (CANADA) K1 M OE3

4 Development and Peace - Share Lent 2018 Peacemaking calls for courage, much more so than warfare. It calls for the courage to say yes to encounter and no to conflict: yes to dialogue and no to violence; yes to negotiations and no to hostilities; yes to respect for agreements and no to acts of provocation; yes to sincerity and no to duplicity. All of this takes courage, it takes strength and tenacity. Pope Francis, Invocation for Peace, June 8, Together, let us continue to believe and pray that peace, human dignity, and justice can triumph. Let us seek pathways to unity which will lead to a just and lasting peace. Let us cultivate, hand in hand with our sisters and brothers in the Global South, the hope of a better world where we can live in tolerance and dignity. And let us pray that even in the semi-darkness, we have the strength to make light shine forth. Regina Pro-Life is hosting 40 Hours for Life from February 14 - March 25, 4:30-5:30 PM. This will take place daily in Regina on the north side of the General Hospital on 14th Avenue. Knowing that with God, all things are possible, people of faith and conscience unite in 40 days of prayer and fasting to change the minds and hearts of women and men who are considering abortion. Please join us to pray for those suffering. KAIROS Blanket Exercise at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, th Ave. Regina. Choose 1 of 3 Sunday dates for interactive experience to learn about the history of First Nations and non-first Nations people in Canada. Dates: Feb. 18 (6:30 pm - Adults), March 4 (2 pm Youth, Grades 7 to 12), or March 11 (2 pm - Adults). Summary video at Full details on poster or at Questions or to sign-up: blanket@stcecregina.com The CrossRoad is a Young Adults Group for Catholics in Regina who are interested in getting to know the faith or who have a serious desire to go deeper. We offer twice a month Formal and Informal Balanced Group Meetings that strive to help us grow in our faith. The meetings consist of Fellowship, Group Prayer, Games, Bible and Faith Studies, and more. Whether you're old to the group or new, we've all come from different walks of life and stem from different paths. Paths that lead us to crossroads like this, where we can encounter Christ together. For more information please contact Braden Novak bvaks11@gmail.com or Phone/Text: (306) Upcoming Meeting for the Archdiocesan CrossRoad Young Adult Group: February 25, - Christ the King Parish Singles For Christ, a ministry of Couples for Christ, invites unmarried men and women ages 21 to 40 years old to the Christian Life Program (CLP). This is an integrated course intended to lead the program participants into a renewed understanding of God`s call to them as Christians. Most sessions consist of three basic ingredients: a teaching, a group discussion, and a time for fellowship. Each session would normally last for about 2 1/2 hours. There are no fees, or any monetary expenses required from participants. The only investment required is time and openness. The program runs from February 25 to April 15, 2018 every Sunday, 3:30 PM at the Holy Rosary Cathedral Auditorium. For more details, please contact: Xiam (306) or Ara (306) The Archdiocese of Regina is asking Saskatchewan Artists for help raising funds for the education of priests The full cost of a seminary education is frequently beyond the reach of men who are discerning a call to the priesthood. Your support will ensure that our seminarians receive adequate tuition assistance, so that money is never an obstacle between a man and this sacred vocation. To start the fundraising, we are hosting an On-line Art Auction March 1. We are asking Canadian artists for donations of original art that will be promoted and auctioned on-line beginning March 1. There is something more personal about being able to give artwork rather than a monetary donation - you will be giving something of yourself - something you have created that will benefit us all. Tax receipts for the value of the artwork will be available. CONTACT: lburkhart@archregina.sk.ca Dine by Design to support the Cuernavaca Project. Come see what our creative table decorators have in store for you this year. Dinner prepared by Fireside Bistro. Sunday, March Holy Child Parish th Ave E. Table viewing 5 pm; Supper 6 pm. Silent Auction. Tickets $40. Contact Leo or Sharon Dr. Martin LeBoldus Catholic High School is having an Information Meeting for Parents of students entering Grades 10, 11, and 12 in the Fall of 2018 on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at LeBoldus Theatre - 7PM. TF74: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving Lenten Retreat - Part 1 We would like to invite you to join in a little 'At home Retreat' series for Lent. Over the next few weeks, we'll share segments of this retreat where we take a closer look at the practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving through the lens of their ability to serve as spiritual 'antidotes' to particular spiritual ills. Archdiocesan Resource Centre Lenten Materials Are you looking for something special to help you on your Lenten journey this year? We have a number of books and DVD s from the Resource Centre. Please feel free to stop by or call Sr. Rufina Dubao at ext You can also book your resources online at

5 Parish Ministries Saturday February 24 th 5:30 p.m. Welcomers: Rochelle Kramer & Roberta Walsh Lectors: Rose Brady & Roberta Walsh Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Cup Ministers: # Ray Clark & Jocelyn Stephenson Host Ministers: * Chinh Vu & Braden Novak Gift Bearers: Ward Family Altar Servers: Joepet Cabugao, Meika Ward & Baer Robertson Sunday February 25 th 10:00 a.m. Welcomers: Eileen Mills & Theresa Diekrager Lectors: David Bellerive, Irene Chu & Darrin/Debbie Bailey Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Cup Ministers: # Chandre Boroto & Shannon Novak Host Ministers: * Chinh Vu & Stella Harries Gift Bearers: Dickie Osiowy & Lydia Descalchuk Altar Servers: Luke Bailey, Neña Cruzpero & Simon Bailey Outreach Ministries within the Parish Community Communion and /or Visits to Shut-ins: If you know of someone who is in need of a pastoral visit or communion, contact the office at Prayer Chain: The Prayer Chain is a group of parishioners who are willing to pray when you are in need of prayer. If you or someone you know needs prayer, contact the office at or Rochelle at and your request will go out to those whose vocation it is to pray for all. If you would like to become part of the prayer chain and pray for those in need, contact Janet Barber at Prayer Shawls: Prayer shawls are typically prayed over through their process of creation and are also blessed when they are finished before being given to the recipient. The Prayer Shawl provides healing and comfort to the sick, the lonely and the elderly, or shares in the accomplishment of the graduate, newlywed, and newborn. If you would like a prayer shawl for yourself or someone you know, contact Rochelle at ARE YOU NEW TO THE PARISH - OR - HAVE CHANGED YOUR ADDRESS? Please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket or contact the office at Last Name First Name(s) Address Postal Code Phone I require Collection Envelopes: Yes No

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