St. Augustine Apr. 26th, 2015, Bulletin

NEW IN THE PARISH? Welcome to our Parish! MOVING? Please help us keep Parish
records up-to-date. It assists us to serve you better. Please complete the following and return to the Parish
Office in the weekend collection basket or by mail. Thank you for your help!
NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS
St. Augustine Parish
602 Boychuk Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Parish Office: 53 Malcolm Place, S7H 4M3
Parish Office:373-3453/Fax:477-2571,
NAME ________________________________________________________
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3:30 PM
Parish email: [email protected]
Parish Website: www.saintaugustine.saskatooncatholic.ca
ADDRESS
4th Sunday of Easter — April 26th, 2015
POSTAL CODE
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
PARISH OFFERING ENVELOPES? YES
NOT AT THIS TIME
PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING PROGRAM? YES
“Prayer is the road to Heaven but Faith opens the door.”
SCHEDULE OF MINISTRIES FOR THE WEEKEND OF MAY 2/3
Priest Moderator: Rev. Kevin McGee
Parish Life Directors: Russ & Yvonne Powell
Youth Ministry Coordinator: Rachelle Young
Parish Secretary: Jackie St. Pierre ([email protected])
Parish Pastoral Council Chair: Ivan Kowalski
Parish Finance Committee Chair: Keith Beck
Diocese of Saskatoon Website:
http://www.saskatoonrcdiocese.com
RCIA: Interested in becoming a Catholic or know of someone
who does, see Russ or Yvonne Powell for more information.
SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday at 7:00 PM and
Sunday at 9:30 AM
Contemplative & Weekday Masses: see Upcoming Parish
Events or the Parish Website.
BAPTISM: Please call the Parish Office.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Thursdays at 7 PM
MARRIAGE: Please notify Russ & Yvonne Powell six months
to one year prior to the wedding date.
MINISTRY OF CARE: Please notify the Parish Office 3733453 or email to [email protected]. If you or someone
you know is needing Ministry of Care let Russ or Yvonne
know.
Scripture Reflection: The Good Shepherd was a common depiction of Jesus in the early church.
The first Christians knew well the role of a shepherd with his sheep: to care for them, seek out those who
wandered, travel with them during the day, and sleep with them at night to protect them. The shepherd was a
guardian and close companion to the sheep, who would be lost without him. This understanding of Jesus
speaks of the closeness of the Lord to all who follow Him and respond to His call.
SAT. 7PM MASS
MINISTRY
SUN. 9:30AM MASS
Mary & Orest Saskiw
Welcomers
Lorne Keller, Eric Saccary
Keith & Cecile Beck
Ushers
Bernie Rodych, Glen Hauser
Lucie Altman, Powell
Readers
Marie Chatlain, Ric Devon
Fill us with Your Holy Spirit so that we may tear down the walls of hostility separating us.
Mary & Orest Saskiw
Gift Bearers
Erica Saccary, Mark Reineke
Katherine Wrishko, Trudy
Lacoursiere, Jackie Procyshyn
Eucharistic
Ministers
Randy & Judy Warick,
Marianne Carr, Iona Stites
May the risen Christ, who is our peace, help us to overcome all division and unite us as members of
His household. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, to whom with You and the Holy Spirit,
Klein Family
Altar Servers
Miller Family
be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen
No Children’s Liturgy on Saturdays
Child. Liturgy
Anastasia Hauser
WISDOM OF THE SAINTS. . . Jesus Christ, Lord of all things! You see my heart, you know my
Sherry Richert
Lit. Coordinator
Janice Wist
Prayer for Christian Unity
Loving and merciful God, teach us the joy of sharing in Your peace.
desires, Possess all that I am—You alone. I am Your sheep; make me worthy to
overcome the devil.
~ Saint Agatha
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
 Wednesday Evening Mass Apr. 29th at 7:00pm.
 Contemplative Mass: Friday May 1st at 7pm.
 Celebration of Infant Baptism: Sat., May 2nd at
2pm.
 Saturday Evening Mass May 2nd at 7:00pm.
 Sunday Morning Mass May 3rd at 9:30am.
Let us continue our Prayers for
these Parishioners and family members who are
still recovering from illnesses: Iona Stites, Joanne
Lawford, Jim Duncan, Jody Labas, Nancy
Buttinger, Betty Riederer, Yvonne Powell, Oshin
Yousaf, Mary Rodych, Eugene & Bernice Lavoie
and Sundara Hidya. We also pray for their
families and caregivers who continue to offer
Annual Priest’s Pension &
Retirement Fund collection will be held the
weekend of May 2nd & 3rd. You will find special
collection pledge cards & envelopes in this
weekend’s Bulletin.
9th Annual Bishop’s Dinner
Tickets now available for this evening of fine
dining, dancing and fun Friday, May 8 at TCU
Place. This year, proceeds go to Catholic Hospital
Chaplaincy. Tickets are $150 each (partial tax
receipt). Contact: Cathy Gilje at (306) 659-5851
or email [email protected]
Knights of Columbus News
St. Augustine K of C are hosting a Major Degree on
Sunday, May 3rd. We are inviting everyone to the
Banquet that evening starting at 6pm in the St.
Augustine Gym. The tickets are $30. The deadline for
ticket sales will be Tuesday, April 28th. If you would
like more information contact Darren Gagnon, Grand
Knight at 373-3364.
Contemplative Mass led by
Fr. Kevin McGee
Friday, May 1st at 7 p.m. at
St.
Augustine
Church
The rhythm of the Contemplative Mass is a
gentle, steady flow, marked by 20 minutes of
silence after Communion. It is designated to allow
space for reflection and recognition of the intimate
presence of Christ who comes to us through
Scripture and the Eucharist. Silence within this
form of worship can feel uncomfortable or
awkward, especially when experienced for the
first time. We encourage you to relax and rest in
the abiding presence of Christ.
The Greater Saskatoon Catholic School
Foundation Inc. presents Swing into Spring
Fashion Show & Dinner, April 30, 2015 at
Hall B, Prairieland Park. Tickets: 306-659-7003.
“A life not lived for others
is not a life.” ~ Mother Teresa ~
KINDERGARTEN
REGISTRATION for
2015-2016
St. Augustine is a warm, welcoming
school that focuses on faith and
learning. Not only do we strive to
see students reach their full
potential in the classroom, we teach
children that they have what it takes to reach out and
make the world a better place. If your child will be five
years old by January 31, 2016, they can begin
Kindergarten in September 2015. Please inform your
neighbours who have Kindergarten aged children
about what we offer at St. Augustine School. To learn
more about Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and
its programs, check our website at
www.gscs.sk.ca. Parents/guardians are also welcome
to contact the school and visit the Kindergarten
classroom.
CELEBRATION OF INFANT BAPTISM
Expectant parents please contact the
Parish Office to arrange for the Baptism
preparation program and for the Baptism
celebration. The next Celebration of Infant
Baptism will take place on Saturday, May
2nd at 2:00pm. Please call the Parish
Office at (306) 373-3453, or email
[email protected] for information
and to register.
Baptism Calls Us to Make a Difference!
Jesus is the face of God to us. And baptism tells us
that we are the face of Jesus to the world. This is
relatively easy if we picture Jesus as a mellow,
popular miracle worker. It becomes more difficult if we
listen and try to put into practice some of the
teachings of Jesus about himself and what he expects
of his disciples.
Jesus calls us the salt of the earth and the light of the
world. He calls us to change the world with him. He
doesn’t give us a list of DON’TS. Rather he gives us a
list of DO’S. Imagine what the world would be like if
we all remembered that we are to reflect Jesus. If you
can imagine it, you can help do it. At least, Jesus
thinks so. And it is the promise of baptism that God is
always with us, supporting our efforts, our growth, our
commitment to be the presence of Jesus in the world.
“Sometimes in our lives, tears are the
lenses we need to see Jesus.”
~ POPE FRANCIS~
What Can Evangelicals Learn
From Catholics?
The Saskatoon Evangelical-Catholic Dialogue
presents a free public event featuring well-known
Evangelical theologian and spiritual director Dr.
Gordon T. Smith, President of Ambrose University,
Calgary, speaking at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at
the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road,
Saskatoon. For further information, contact Nicholas
Jesson: (306) 659-5814 or [email protected] .
Gratitude—Developing your “gratitude attitude” is a
conscious effort, yet changes the way in which we
perceive daily life, and helps us to recognize God’s place
in it.
Living gratefully calls us to be aware of our blessings,
even in moments of difficulty. It helps us to see God’s
hand in our lives. We might otherwise miss this
awareness of God’s presence.
Each time we are tempted to whine, to focus on what we
want, or to look at all that is not the way we wish it were,
we must turn our minds instead toward the many ways in
which we have been blessed. Over time, this
gratefulness-mindset becomes more natural.
Recognizing God as the Giver of every good gift and
being mindful of our blessings each day changes our
inner life with God and our interactions with others.
Coming to Mass aware of all we have to be thankful for
opens our minds and hearts to the fullness of Christ’s
presence with us.
Ways to grow in gratitude: Begin each day by thanking
God for the wonder of His love. Become more conscious
of each day, and find the joy in it. Thank your family and
friends for their love and care.
YOUTH NEWS
KIDS FOR CHRIST (Ages 4—Grade 3)
are welcome to come and share their faith through
singing, games, skits, challenges, and more! This
entertainingly educational group meets once a
month in the gym after Sunday Mass. It is
completely free and includes a K4C shirt and a
cross necklace when you join! Our two events are
April 19th—Abraham and Sarah & May 24th—
Good Samaritan.
Register anytime by contacting Rachelle Young
at [email protected]. Please include
child’s name, grade, parents names, home phone,
cell phone, and email when registering.
CHILDREN’S
LITURGY:
(at Sunday Mass only) Children are
encouraged to learn about God’s word through
Children’s Liturgy. There is no registration required!
Children learn the Gospel messages in a “kid
friendly” way, through a story, discussion, crafts,
games, and role-playing. If your child is younger
than 3, you are encouraged to join them and help
the teacher out.