Until we meet again ASCENSION OF THE LORD MAY 13, 2018

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1 SUNDAY, May 6 Envelopes/Pre Authorized Giving Program $14, Loose $1, Budgeted Weekly Operating Expenses $17,978. STEWARDSHIP - Did you know you can give insurance policy proceeds or publically-traded shares to Holy Spirit and receive a charitable tax receipt for your stewardship? See Parish Financial Administrator. WE PLEDGE 5%... Hope Cancer Centre $ Good Food Market $ Serena Saskatoon $ Thank you! DONATIONS All donations received and designated for a specific program or project will be used for a purpose determined by Holy Spirit Parish Finance Committee or Parish Council to be consistent with the spirit of the gift. Thank you for your continued financial support. Holy Spirit Finance Committee BAPTISM Expectant parents please contact the parish office three months prior to the baptism date to arrange for the baptism preparation program and for the baptism celebration. The next baptism celebrations are June 2 and June 23. Please call Sharon, for registration information. CHILDREN S LITURGY The program takes place during the readings and homily at Sunday Mass. It is suitable for children age 4 to pre-first Eucharist. Parents and young people interested in leading the program or helping, please call Celena Komarnicki, CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the Catholic Church s process whereby one could inquire about the Catholic faith and journey towards full reception into the Catholic Church on Easter Vigil. At Holy Spirit Parish, RCIA meets weekly from mid-september through April. There is no fee and all materials needed are provided. New participants are always welcome. Meetings are Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. For information call Arch McKay, ; agmckay1@sasktel.net. NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 1 John 4:15. How strong is your faith? When you have an opportunity to either defend or clarify a question about our Catholic faith, do you do it? Or, do you remain silent so that others don t think you are weird? Pray for the courage to be strong in all circumstances and to share your witness with others. MARRIAGE PREPARATION Arrangements for marriage can be made by contacting the parish priest eight months prior to the date of marriage. This will provide adequate time for documentation and the diocesan required marriage preparation program. This program is intended not only for engaged couples but also for couples considering engagement and marriage. Please call Todd and Maureen Heroux, or mahero715@yahoo.com for information and to register for the next session. Catholic Family Services, , also offers a marriage preparation program. Please check the diocesan website for more opportunities for marriage preparation, saskatoonrcdiocese.com. NEW IN THE PARISH? MOVING? Please help us keep parish records up-to-date. It assists us to serve you. Please complete the following and return to the parish office by mail or in the weekend collection basket. Thank you for your assistance. NAME ADDRESS POSTAL CODE TELEPHONE PARISH OFFERING ENVELOPES? YES NOT AT THIS TIME ASCENSION OF THE LORD MAY 13, 2018 Until we meet again We have many ways of saying goodbye. "So long." "See you later." "Take care.'' Goodbyes are softened with the promise of another meeting. "Till we meet again." The time between the goodbye and the reunion is filled with joyful hope and anxious waiting. Surely the disciples wondered if they had the tools they needed to survive that time. Jesus had been their leader, visionary, messiah, and friend. Without him, life would lose its centre. Jesus' goodbye came with two promises. He promised the Holy Spirit would guide the disciples in his absence, and he promised that... after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went out and proclaimed the good news everywhere... he would come again. That left them in an inbetween kind of time. After the goodbye, they waited for his coming again. In fact, that's where we are too. We are in between the visits of Jesus, a time of hope and anxiety. We often wonder if we have the tools we need to survive. We need vision and companionship on life's long road. We have at our disposal the first promise of Jesus, the gift of the Holy Spirit. That Spirit will guide us through times of loneliness, into good decisions, amid the sorrows of sad goodbyes. The Spirit is our centre. Paul Turner. Resource Publications Inc. rpinet.com PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING PROGRAM YES Alleluia. Alleluia. Go make disciples of all nations. I am with you always, to the end of the age. Alleluia.

2 114 Kingsmere Place Saskatoon, SK S7J 3V7 Phone Fax Office Hours 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Office info@holyspiritsaskatoon.ca Website holyspiritsaskatoon.ca Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon Phone communications@saskatoonrcdiocese.com Rev. Darryl Millette, Pastor Rev. Peter Olisa, Associate Pastor Sunday Mass Saturday - 5:00 pm Sunday - 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 7:00 pm Daily Mass Tuesday to Friday - 8:30 am Reconciliation Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 noon Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Office Administrator Delores McLean Pastoral Associates Charlene Nijhawan, Ministry of Care Kelly Wormsbecker, Ministry of Care Arch McKay, Christian Initiation of Adults Sharon Powell, Faith Formation Youth Ministry Coordinator Celena Komarnicki Financial Administrator Monica Johnson Building MaintenanceJack Altrogge, Ed Yuzyk Finance Committee Basil Waslen, Chair Mike Gartner Pat Pitka Ed Solie Bob Korol Parish Pastoral Council Fern Boutin, Chair Louise Bitz Lynn Eremondi Bev Jutras Jonathon Neufeld James Nestmann Kenton Peterson Ian Rana THIS WEEK AT HOLY SPIRIT Monday, May 14 6:30 pm Finding God youth program Tuesday, May 15 7:15 pm Book Club 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus Executive meeting Wednesday, May 16 4:30 pm Seniors 55+ Potluck Supper Thursday, May 17 10:30 am Mass (Stensrud Lodge) 5:30 pm Sacramental Preparation Friday, May 18 9:00 pm - 12:00 noon Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 3:30 pm Youth Choir practice Saturday, May 19 11:00 am - 12:00 noon Confessions 1:00 pm Wedding 3:00 pm Wedding 5:00 pm Mass Sunday, May 20 10:00 am Mass 12:00 pm Mass 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:00 pm Mass Mark your calendars FAMILY DAY Sunday June 3 Volunteers are needed to help with Family Day - preparation of food and serving cake, and activities including face painting; Carnival Games - fish pond ball toss bean bag toss; Refreshment Stand - cotton candy popcorn sno-cones pop and more Please call Kelly, or kelly@holyspiritsaskatoon.ca Communications Survey This week the Prairie Messenger Catholic weekly newspaper closed after 114 years. Communication patterns are changing! Your input on communication preferences is valuable, please go at surveymonkey.com/r/diocese_ Communications or contact Kiply Yaworski at (306) for a paper copy. (Thanks to a donation, those who complete the survey by May 20 will be entered into a draw to win $100.) DID YOU KNOW?... Questions, issues, and answers on the Catholic Church? The parish bulletin and added material offers new, recent, up-to-date information regarding the Catholic Church and its teachings. As one source, or possibly the only source of Catholic reading material in our homes, it offers answers, and presents an opportunity for thought. Seniors (55+) - the final potluck supper until Fall will be held on Wednesday, May 16 at Holy Spirit parish hall. Doors open at 4:30pm - supper at 6:00 pm. Please join us for supper and a little entertainment. After Mass Hospitality continues throughout the 50 days of Easter and Pentecost - beverages and cookies will be served following each weekend Mass. Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, May 20, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at St. Joseph s Parish Hall, - preschool/free; $7/adult; $20/family. Everyone is Welcome. Campaign Life Coalition Saskatchewan is sponsoring the Mother's Day Walk for Life Sunday, May 13, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm along College Drive (between Hospital Drive and Wiggins Avenue). Everyone welcome (signs available). Refreshments will be provided. that Hospitality (lunch) at funerals is coordinated by our Ministry of Care and each team is made up of parish volunteers - men and women. St. Angela Merici Residence, located at 125 Cree Crescent in Saskatoon, is a licensed Personal Care Home. For more information regarding admissions, please contact Theresa or Shannon at ext.5 or stangmerici@ sasktel.net. St. John Bosco Wilderness Camp is accepting registrations for the 2018 summer camp season. For more information - johnboscocamp.com, or call SJBOSCO ( ). See bulletin board. Springs of Living Water Prayer Group meets every Wednesday at 7:30 pm (after 7:00 pm Mass) at Holy Family Cathedral on Attridge Drive. Everyone is welcome. The Saskatoon Pregnancy Options Centre is holding volunteer training May 15,16 and 17. It is 3 days of training and will equip you to assist with clients who come to the centre for options counselling or pregnancy and parenting support. Please call Cathy or Tracy at the centre to register and for more information, MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 7:00 pm Weekday Mass Tuesday - Friday 8:30 am MEALS ON WHEELS Meals on Wheels is a service organized by the Community Volunteer Services department of the Saskatoon Health Region. Community Volunteer Services at Idylwyld Centre helps Saskatoon residents remain independent in their own homes. Specific services offered include meals on wheels, transportation, shopping and errands, and visitation. Volunteers deliver more than 200 meals to clients located all over the city of Saskatoon. The meals are prepared at five sites - Saskatoon City Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, Parkridge Centre, Extendicare and Sherbrooke Community Centre. Each day there are a total of 16 routes of hot meals that require delivery. Frozen meals are delivered on Thursday for weekends and holidays. Holy Spirit parishioners volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Saskatoon during the month of June. If you would like to volunteer for Meals on Wheels, please call Kelly at or kelly@holyspiritsaskatoon.ca CATHOLIC WOMEN S LEAGUE President - Adele Giblin holyspiritcwl@gmail.com New memberships and member renewal, and for change of address - Diana cwlsk.ca and cwl.ca KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 8905 Grand Knight, George Gartner Knights of Columbus memberships and information, please call James, or Rob,

3 With the school year coming to an end, we find many students calling the parish, in a panic, as they need to fulfill their Christian Service Hours. The best practice is to call the parish at the beginning of the semester so that it is simple to find activities to volunteer for; don t wait until the last minute. However, if you find you are still in need of a volunteer hours we have a perfect opportunity. Our annual Family Day will be held on Sunday, June 3 and many volunteers are required for this event. Please call me at the office and we can make arrangements for you to volunteer and also have a lot of fun! Celena Komarnicki, Youth Ministry Coordinator A QUICK THOUGHT... Before he ascended into heaven, Jesus instructed his disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all of creation. As stewards of this legacy, we too are called to give witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our words and actions; in how we live and how we treat others. Are we sharing the life of Christ with others in our day-to-day lives? In what ways do we see ourselves proclaiming the Gospel? In what ways can we do better? PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF MAY Heavenly Father, Your son ascended in great triumph to sit at your right hand. You sent your Spirit to watch over us, guide us and teach us to be better stewards of your abundant gifts. May this Spirit of wisdom make us better stewards of our planet, May your Spirit increase our awareness of the dignity of every human life, and show us the way to be better stewards of our neighbour. And through your Spirit, may we be inspired every day to live in accordance with the Gospel and to give witness to our risen Lord. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen A Newborn's Conversation with God A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you." The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy." God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy." Again the small child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak." "And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray." "Who will protect me?" God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life." "But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you." At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name." God said, You will simply call her, "Mom." WELCOME to all visiting with us this weekend. Your faith and spirit enrich our community. May you travel safely and know that God s presence is always with you. HOLY SPIRIT PLANT SALE The gardening committee is having their annual plant sale. The plant sale will be Sunday, May 27 after the 10:00 am Mass. If parishioners have plants to donate to the plant sale, please contact Jim and Rae Wilson at or All plant donations are greatly appreciated - keep us in mind as we get into the gardening season. THANK YOU... to parishioners for donating clothing and household items to the CWL Clothing Depot. By supporting the Depot in this way, someone else benefits from your generousity. Objectives of the Clothing Depot: To recognize the dignity of all people. To exemplify Christian charity and patience toward all who come through our door. To contribute to the understanding of the needs of the less fortunate in society. Holy Spirit Catholic Women's League The Resurrection Choir provides musical ministry for funerals at Holy Spirit parish. THANK YOU to this group of volunteers who attend numerous liturgies throughout the year as required. Your faithful and compassionate presence is greatly appreciated by the families of the bereaved. The music at funerals should support, console, and uplift the participants and should help to create in them a spirit of hope in Christ s victory over death and in the Christian s share in that victory. (Order of Christian Funerals) If you would like to join this important ministry please contact Ministry of Care pastoral associates Kelly or Charlene at for more information. New members are always welcome! PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES.. to Linda, Jocelyn, Christine, Chantel and families on the death of husband, father and grandfather Rene Caron. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in God s peace. HOLY SPIRIT / McCLURE That we may be more open to the fresh winds of the Holy Spirit leading us into the future of God s will for the Church and all people. McClure United Church The last book club gathering on April 17 was a very good and informative gathering. Rick Schellenberg and Sheila Morgan from Prairie Hospice led the discussion - When Breath Becomes Air. We are presently reading a mystery set in Cuba, entitled The Beggar's Opera by Peggy Blair. A Canadian detective, Mike Ellis, is hoping that a trip to Havana, Cuba will help save his troubled marriage. However, when a little Cuban boy is found drowned, Mike becomes the prime suspect. You'll have to read the book to find out how this twisted turn of events could possibly have happened. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 15, 7:15 pm, Conference Room C at the church. If you'd like to join us for our discussion on May15, please phone Isabelle at for a copy of the book. WE PLEDGE 5%... Care and Share - an outreach program that coordinates support for children in Saskatoon s 17 Community elementary schools. The program assists St. John's Ambulance in offering a babysitting course to 12 year old youths in the Community Schools to help them gain First Aid skills. Care and Share also supports a DIGNITY Fund. If a child does not have the dignity of underwear or socks or shoes or weatherappropriate clothing to wear, this fund is used to purchase what they need. The identified child in need can come from any area of the city. Personal hygiene supplies like soap shampoo or toothbrushes are also provided when needed. For more information, please see careandsharesaskatoon.com or call,

4 Celebrating Mary... in the month of May MARY WAS... The gentle mother who teaches us through her own life. What is it about Mary that inspires human beings of different faith traditions in so many parts of the world? Christians know Mary as the mother of Jesus and, thus, the mother of God. She was a virgin, a young Jewish woman whose motherhood was the miracle that ultimately led to the world's salvation. In Islam, Mary also is revered as the mother of Jesus. In fact, she is mentioned in the Quran more times than she is mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. She is regarded as a virtuous and pure woman, chosen above all other women. The virgin birth of Jesus, considered in Islam to be a prophet, is held as one of the greatest miracles of God. But those lofty depictions might make Mary seem like a far-off being, someone un-relatable to the average modern-day person. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Christians - particularly Catholics - and Muslims alike visit shrines to Mary, looking upon her as a source of inspiration. That's because Mary was a simple woman who allowed God to work through her to create the extraordinary. Her willingness to be open to God's plan rings true as an example for us today, regardless of our personal circumstances or whether we feel holy or worthy. Mary provides for us a model of faith, becoming the gentle mother who teaches us through her own life, showing us how to understand and practice what we believe. Mary was, throughout the life of Jesus, a regular mother, concerned about her family. Even as she was at the heart of the greatest mystery of all time, she raised her little boy and tended to her home. She would have had friends and neighbours; she even might have bickered with her husband, Joseph, as all wives do. She would have laughed at silly things her son did and cried as she worried for his future. She cooked meals and probably worried about money. Though the Bible doesn't tell us much about Mary, we can imagine her perhaps babysitting her cousin, John the Baptist, and even correcting a toddler Jesus for touching something hot or having a temper tantrum. In short: Mary is not far from us - from any of us. Whether we're mothers or not, we are humans whose struggles are not really so removed from Mary's. We can learn from this holy woman, even if we are not so holy ourselves, and we can strive for the kind of spiritual simplicity she achieved. It's not easy, no. But it does start easily enough. It starts for us as it started for Mary, with a simple "Yes. Jennifer Scroggins MEMORARE Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

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