Holy Cross Parish, Regina SK Bulletin

Holy Cross Parish

The 6th Sunday
of Easter

315 Douglas Ave. E.
Regina, SK. S4N 1H7
Phone 757-1325 Fax 757-8641
Email: holycrosschurch@accesscomm.ca
www.geocities.com/holy-cross/
May 4/5, 2002

PASTOR - FR. NORM MARCOTTE
ADMINISTRATIVE CO-ORDINATOR -
.................JANE KRYZANOWSKI
SACRAMENT PREPARATION
AND YOUTH MINISTRY -
.................DOLLETTE HLUSKA
YOUTH GROUPS -
Gr. 4-6: Greg & Theresa Schulz
Jr. High: Marc & Michelle Perrault

Parish Schedule

Saturday Liturdy: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Liturgy: 9 & 11 a.m.
Weekdays:

Tues. & Wed.: 7:00 p.m.

Thurs. & Fri.: 8:00 a.m.

Reconciliation: Sat. 4:15 p.m.

Or by appointment

Office Hours: Mon. - Fri.

9:00 a.m. - noon., 1 - 4 p.m.

Contact the office to arrange for Baptisms,

Marriages and Funerals

Hall rentals: 789-7800
Gerein Centre Use: 757-1325

Still Being Persecuted

In different parts of our world, Christians are still suffering for holding on to their beliefs. Many still die for their faith in Jesus Christ. In our own cultures, we don't hear of people suffering because they are Christians. No one physically attacks another person in our country just because that person professes to be a Christian. The persecution that is taking place in our country is rather one of values. Christian values are often seen as old fashioned, out-of-date, not with it. And we are not physically struck for our beliefs; no, instead of being attacked, we are mocked. We are treated as dumb and naïve children. We are told we are stupid and silly for believing what we believe, especially when it comes to the area of life and its dignity.

We are being attacked on all sides. What is our response? The answer is simple, yet difficult. We can not allow our society to tell us what we must believe. Just because something is legally all right, does not mean that it is morally all right. We can no longer point to the law to tell us that something is right. Our faith is the only place where we can be assured of finding God's truth. And so we must delve further into our faith and its teachings.

As followers of Christ, we must be prepared to defend the truths that Jesus came to show us. May you and I always be faithful to the Holy Spirit of the truth. May we filter out the illusions that come our way and allow the truth to completely direct our thoughts and our lives.

Peace, Father John

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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

COLLECTION REPORT

Apr. 27/28, 2002

Sunday Envelopes — $3950.05
Loose — $145.75
Food Bank – $2.00
SE Building Fund – $10.00

“If you have not been faithful with what belongs
to someone else, who will give you what belongs to you?” Luke 16: 12

Thank You!

IN MEMORIAM

Josephine Moser
mother of Janice Tulloch of our parish.

Anniversary Congratulations

Congratulations to the following couples from our parish on the
celebration of their wedding anniversary this month:

Dan & Shirley Devers – May 14 – 25 years
Ed & Alice Loos – May 31 – 50 years

Father Norm is also celebrating an
anniversary this month - May 24th will mark
43 years since his ordination.
Congratulations and best wishes Father! Norm!

K. OF C. PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Sunday, May 19, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Come for a delicious breakfast including pancakes, sausages, eggs, whip cream, strawberries and refreshments. Adults:$3.50.

CLERGY RETREAT – The week of May 6-10, the priests of the diocese will be on retreat at St. Michael’s in Lumsden. Please keep them in your prayers during this special time.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – It’s time to plan for our Summer Vacation Bible School for 2002. Interested parents and other parishioners are invited to attend a planning meeting on Monday, May 13, 7:30 p.m., Lower Gerein Centre. For more information contact Marjorie Lavallee: 789-9592.

NO SHOW BALL

There were people who needed the extra day (April 31st) to do their income tax and even one who wrote poetry. If you failed to get your outrageous excuse for not attending the
NO SHOW BALL in on time, we’ll still be happy to receive them. The winners of the door prizes and best excuse will be announced next week. Thank you to all who participated.

Vocation Views That Jesus rose from the dead is our Faith. That we can be reborn in the Spirit is our Hope. That we can do God’s work is our Love. Follow God’s call.
In May & June we invite you to pray for our priests. May 5-11 we pray for Fr. Kaufmann, Fr. Minne, Fr. Rushka, Fr. Dizy, Fr. Sebastien, Fr. MacKenzie, Fr. Aldea and Fr.Murphy

“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, then you will ask for anything you wish, and you shall have it.’’ (John 15: 7)

Bible Study & Rosary : Mon., 1:30 p.m.
Call Barb: 761-2823
Prayer Group Meeting: Wed., 7:30 p.m.
Thurs. Morning Study Group: Thurs. 8:30 a.m.

If you are in need of prayer or know someone who is, please contact the prayer group or leave a message with the office.

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3rd Annual Holy Cross
Charity Golf Tournament

TEXAS SCRAMBLE SHOTGUN START
1:00 P.M.
Sunday, June 9, 2002
Emerald Park Golf & Country Club

$85.00 entry fee includes
Green fees - power cart - baron of beef dinner - bucket of balls - tax receipt
Entry deadline June 3rd

HOLE - IN - ONE PRIZES

* Nissan Xterra SUV, value $35,000, from CITIWEST NISSAN *
* Alaska Cruise for Two, including air fare, value up to $3,500 *
* Ducane Stainless Steel Gas Barbecue, Patio Campfire & Patio Heater
value up to $3,500, from NORTHERN FIREPLACE *
* Sony Home Theatre System, value $5,000 from VISIONS, Vic Square *

CONTEST PRIZES, TEAM PRIZES, DOOR PRIZES
PRIZES FOR EVERYONE

Fill out your entry form today or phone Cal or Joyce Murphy at 789-1983
to have one mailed to you.

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LITURGY

Ascension – May 12
The meaning of this feast is that Jesus has gone to glory with the Father
outside of time and space. He intercedes for us and has sent us another
advocate, the Holy Spirit. Meanwhile, we await Jesus’ return in glory.

Our use of incense today symbolizes the cloud which received Jesus as
He went up from the sight of the disciples. Our prayers also go up with joy
to Jesus our Redeemer.

Pentecost – May 19
Parishioners are encouraged to wear red that day to create a living environment of the fire of the
Holy Spirit.

Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Church as Jesus promised. The disciples, gathered in their upper room, experience the presence of the Spirit in such a profound way that it drives them out into the world to proclaim and preach the gospel with a courage unknown before. St. John’s description of the gift of the Spirit occurs on the first day of the Resurrection, primarily for the forgiveness of sin, rather than 50 days later as in St. Luke’s account in the Acts of the Apostles. St. Paul explains how the gifts of the Spirit diffuse throughout the community. Pentecost is a continuing creative event.

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful
And Kindle in them the fire of your love.

PRO-LIFE NEWS

“May is “Respect for Life” month. All life is a gift from God to be treasured from the moment of conception until natural death occurs. Throughout the month we will be providing educational
material and information on how you can participate in promoting a respect for life in your home and in your community.

There will be a special Pro-Life Weekend on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 with displays and activities in the Gerein Centre after all Masses. Anyone who would like to help the committee this month can call Cheri MacFarlane at 522-1985. There are even ways to help without leaving your home. All children and youth are invited to submit a poster or poem with a ‘Respect for Life’ theme, to be displayed in the Gerein Centre on June 1st and 2nd. All participants will receive a treat. Please submit to the office by May 30th.

“IT’S WISE TO WAIT” PROVINCIAL YOUTH CHASTITY CONFERENCE – sponsored by Regina Pro-Life association, May 31 & June 1 at Riffel High School. Guest speaker is Bev Hadland, author and international lecturer. Through humour and heartwarming illustrations, she has effectively educated over 2 million teens on God’s demands for abstinence, and how to live a chaste lifestyle until marriage. All young adults aged 13 to 20 are encouraged to attend! Registration forms are available at the church office or by calling the Pro-Life Committee Chair-person, Cheri MacFarlane at 522-1985. Our Pro-Life Committee will be paying all costs for anyone interested in attending. Registration deadline is May 15th.

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OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

JOHN PAUL II CENTRE WORKSHOPS

Tables For Two – Mother or Father and Son or Daughter: Friday, May 24 , 6:30 p.m. (Dinner & Discussion)

ARCHBISHOP CHARLES HALPIN MEMORIAL EVENT – workshops featuring Megan McKenna, May 10 (“I Know You Seek Christ Crucified!”) and May 11 (“Peace be with You!”) LeBoldus High School. For more information or to register call: John Paul II Centre 791-9570.

BENEFIT DINNER – Holy Rosary Cathedral, May 10, 6:00 p.m., Guest Speaker: Archbishop James Weisgerber, (Winnipeg) and special guest Father John Weckend as “Charlie”. Tickets: $50; $35 tax receipt available upon request) Call: 565-0909.

WORLD YOUTH DAY CRAFT SALE – Holy Child Parish Hall, May 11, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; May 12, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONCERT: WITNESS – featuring Celebration, Matthew Polsfut and Weatherlight. Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, Sherwood Drive. Hosted by Holy Trinity and Holy Family WYD Pilgrims Train Group. Admission: $3.00. For more Information call Agnes at 545-2409.

MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST – Sunday, May 12, 9:30 to 1:00 p.m., Little Flower Auditorium. Adults: $4.00; Children: $2.00.

CHARITY STEAK BARBECUE – St. Martin de Porres Parish, 6:00 p.m., Wed., May 15. Proceeds to Santa Maria, the Marian Centre and Catholic Family Services. For tickets call Dave at 586-9327 or the parish office at 586-5655.

A TIME TO GROW – Girl’s Spring Leadership Conference, May 18-20, St. Michael’s Retreat House, Lumsden. Registration Fee: $110. To register call Linda: 586-6128. If you are interested in the fundraising opportunities available to help offset the cost of registration call Rose: 789-8849.

A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER – A Fine Arts Extravaganza showcasing art, dance, drama and music, Miller High School, May 23, 7:00 p.m. at the newly renovated theatre. Free admission. For more information call 791-7230.

SOCIAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE – May 24th & 25th, Vanier Collegiate, Moose Jaw. Keynote speaker: Right Honourable Lorne Calvert.

FAITH DINNER OF UNDERSTANDING AND RECOGNITION - Monday, May 27, Regina Performing Arts CCentre. Reception 6:30 p.m., Dinner 7:00 p.m., followed by Recognition & Award presentation. Guest speaker Zarqa Nawaz, filmmaker/journalist. For further information, contact Terry: 584-0796.

REGINA CATHOLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION – 2002 Superannuation Reception, 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, Hotel Saskatchewan. Everyone is invited to attend.

SUMMER CAMPS:

Kenosee Boys’ & Girls’ Camp – Camp forms for July 2002 are now available at either church entrance. Please register by June 15. For more information call Fr. Stephen: (306) 453-6200 or e-mail: swiftcath@sk.sympatico.ca
Camp Monahan – Refer to the brochures in the Gerein Centre for dates of programs and for more information.
Cana Colony – a unique opportunity to renew and strengthen family bonds in a Christian environment. July 28-Aug. 3 and Aug. 4-10. Location: Kenosee Lake. For more information call Linda: 949-8214.
Camp Lemieux – Catholic Youth Camp at Lac Pelletier, SK. For more information call Jim: 628-4249.

CAMP MONAHAN – has the following staff vacancies: Head Cook, 1st Aid Attendant and Senior Program Assistant for July 1st – Aug. 23rd. For more information call 522-1047 or e-mail campmonahan@sasktel.net before May 20th.

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PARISH ACTIVITES THIS WEEK
May 5 - May 12, 2002

SUN May 5	9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m	Mass	Church
	2:00 p.m.	Intermediate Youth Group Wind-up	Greg & Theresa Schulz's
	7:00 p.m.	Jr. High Youth Group	Lower Gerein Centre
Mon May 6	1:30 p.m.	Bible Study and Rosary	Patenaude's
Acts 16:11-15	6:00 p.m.	ALPHA	Upper Gerein Centre
John 15:26-16:4	7:30 p.m.	K of C Executive Meeting	Lower Gerein Centre
TUE May 7	7:00 p.m.	Mass	Church
Acts 16: 22-34	7:30 p.m.	Youth Choir Practice	Church
John 16: 5-11	7:30 p.m.	CWL Meeting	Upper Gerein Centre
WED May 8	7:00 p.m.	Mass	Church
Acts 17:15, 22-18:1	7:30 p.m.	Choir Practice	Church
John 16: 12-15	7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.	Prayer Group 1st Eucharist Meeting # 3	Upper Gerein Centre Lower Gerein Centre
THURS May 9	8:00 a.m.	Mass	Church
Acts 18: 1-8	8:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m.	Study Group St. Andrew School Visit	Upper Gerein Centre St. Andrew School
John 16: 16-20	7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.	RCIA Familia	Upper Gerein Centre Lower Gerein Centre
FRI May 10	8:00 a.m.	Liturgy	Church
1 Cor 15: 1-8	5:00-9:00 p.m	Photo Viewing	Office Area
John 14: 6-14	7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.	Prayer Group Meeting Men's Club Meeting	Upper Gerein Centre Lower Gerein Centre
SAT May 11	4:15 p.m.	Reconciliation	Church
Acts 16: 1-10	5:00 p.m.	Mass	Church
John 15: 18-21
SUN May 12	9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m	Mass	Church
		Ascension
	Mother's Day

MINISTRY SCHEDULE -- 2ND SUNDAY (Ascension of the Lord)

SCHEDULE of MINISTERS FOR May 11/12, 2002	5:00 P.M. SATURDAY	9:00 A.M. SUNDAY	11:00 A.M. SUNDAY
ALTER SERVER CAPTAINS	Breanna Dorn Chelsea Dorn	Craig Fink Jocelyn Fink	Robert Anderson Dorianna Holowachuk
GREETERS, READERS, COMMUNION MINISTERS USHERS	Don & Mary Ann Harazny 789-6726 Men's Club - Jim Wasser	Phyllis Kennedy 789-3881 George Dreher	Bernie & Sharie Ryma 789-6811 Mike Eriksen
CHILDREN'S LITURGY LEADER	Kathy Arnusch	Connie Todd Sharon Achtemichuk	Connie Todd (Mitchell & Katie) Sharon Achthemichuk
MUSICIANS/SINGERS	Nikki Hauck Folk Group	Fink/Beach/Rutten	Holy Cross Choir
BREAD BAKER	Dolores Deis
COLLECTION COUNTERS	Team 4 - George & Terry Dreher (captains) Merv Shuster, Marilyn Lorencz & Julie Tocker
READINGS (Cycle A) Pages 324-326	FIRST READING Acts 1.1-11	SECOND READING Ephesians 1.17-23	GOSPEL Matthew 28.16-20

Holy Cross Parish
315 Douglas Avenue East
Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 1H7
Phone: 757-1325
Fax: 757-8641


E-mail:holycrosschurch@accesscomm.ca Please come back soon and visit us.