The weather was far from the greatest, but thanks to all the golfers, sponsors, donors of prizes and volunteers, the 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Emerald Park Golf & Country Club was again a success.  The profit realized was $7,347.66.  Special thanks go to Holy Cross parishioners in business and other organizations who supported this event through $100 and $200 sponsorships:

Knights of Columbus,  Msgr. Gerein Council
Don Jackson, 1 Stop Vacuum Centre
Brad Holmes, Al’s Landscaping
Holy Cross Catholic Women’s League
Kelly Murphy, Remedial Massage Therapist
Larry LeBlanc, QC
George White, Sherwood Credit Union
Bevan Sthamann, Sthamann Homes
Chris Nicholson, The Winroc Corporation

In addition there were many parishioners who obtained or donated some great prizes:

Steve Yang, Clean Brite Canada
Darcy Butchko, Co-operators
Dennis Gallant, Domino’s Pizza
Dave Smith, Cucorp Financial Services
Harvey Kennedy, Express-It Advertising Specialties
Jim Kambeitz, ICR Koyl
Neil Garchinski, Inter Pacific Auto Glass
Stella Swan, M & M Meat Shops
John & Cheryl Yaehne, National Cartage
David Klymchuk, The Wireless Age
Herb & Scarlet Wheaton, Wheaton Chev Olds

We list all these people and encourage you to consider them when you are in need of goods or services they provide.  As Holy Cross parishioners, we would like to support those who support Holy Cross. 

There were many parishioners who made monetary donations: George Ebenal, Debbie Howell, Felix & Jane Kryzanowski, Pat Most, Bill Shewchuk, Greg Wensel and Gerard Woynarski.

Without the volunteer workers, it would be impossible to put on an event such as this to work the pitching, putting and driving range contests, monitor the holes-in-one, set up signage and help with prizes, staff the registration desk and any other jobs needed doing.  We have to thank especially Aaron & Nicole Liska who spent the whole day on the job, and Bruce & Cecilia Zylak-Hill, as well as Christian Service Volunteers from Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School.

The Golf Committee, as one member observed, “ . . . is the best committee I’ve ever worked on.”  They are all “doers.”  Congratulations and thanks to them all:

Neil Garchinski
Tony & Debbie Howell
Cal  & Joyce Murphy
Gilbert & Doreen Nicolay
James Wahl
Reg Hinz
Harvey Kennedy
Dave Nichols
Harry Selinger
Gerald Workman
Brad Holmes
Bob & Kathy Liska
Chris Nicholson
Warren Smith

And last of all, you, the golfers, who braved wind, a little sleet, a little more rain and a few dry patches:  We hope you all had an enjoyable time and thank you for taking part in this fundraiser.  We hope to see you again at the 4th annual in June 2003.

Thank you to all parishioners who have supported our fundraising efforts this year.  It is an important part of our efforts to reach a balanced budget for Holy Cross.

CLOTHING COLLECTION – has been discontinued for the summer and will resume in September when school reopens.

FOOD BANK DONATIONS – Food donation containers and boxes for monetary donations for the Food Bank are located at each entrance.  Your donations are always welcome and needed.

STAMPS AND EYE GLASSES – We collect cancelled stamps (especially large denominations and/or from 
foreign countries) for the missions as well as used eyeglasses for Third World countries.  There are marked 
drawers for these items at both entrances.

DAIRY PRODUCERS UPC CODES FOR CASH   The collection of UPC codes will be discontinued July 2, 2002.  If you have any bar codes, please put them into the cans at entrances before that date.
 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Birthright Regina, a crisis pregnancy counseling service, is looking for an Executive Director. Part-time position beginning Sept. 1, approximately 15 hours/ week.      Application deadline July 31, 2002: Birthright Regina Selection Committee, Box 3623, Regina, SK  S4P 3L7.

• Full Time Pastoral Associate, St. Augustine Parish, Humboldt, SK.  Duties to be assigned, with pastoral team, serving a parish of 1,500 families. Preference given to candidates able to act as a youth ministry coordinator. Music Ministry experience an asset.  Applicants must be committed, practising Catholics with a university degree and/or practical experience in religious    education and other relevant skills. Application deadline: July 26..  Sent to: Hiring Committee, St. Augustine Parish, Box 1989, Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0.
• Housekeeper and cook for a male religious community of seven in Gardiner Park. (25-30 hrs/week Mon. – Fri. beginning Aug. 6)  Please call 585-6216 Mon. – Wed. between 6-8 p.m. 

SHEPTYTSKY INSTITUTE – Co-ed student residence for post secondary students, located across the street from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. Preference is given to applicants who are Ukrainian Catholic.  For more info call: 653-1711 or visit the website at www.usask.ca/stm. 

OVERSEAS SERVICE WITH SCARBORO MISSIONS – We offer an opportunity for Canadian Catholic laity & priests to share life and faith with people of other lands and cultures.  Laity:  3 year renewable commitments for 23 years of age and older.  Priest Candidates:  program for Vocational Discernment/Studies, ages 18 to 40.  For more information please contact us at: Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Road, Scarborough ON  M1M 1M4. Or phone: for laity at 800-260-4815 ext. 265 or 287 or priest information at ext.261, web: www.scarboromissions.ca

HOME RELIGION CORRESPONDENCE  The Home Program Office, Archdiocese of Regina, is accepting applications for Home Religion Correspondence for the new catechetical year 2002-2003.  Enrollment forms & info sheets are available at both entrances of the church.  For more information call Bill Blanch: 352-1651, ext. 233; e-mail: bblanch@archregina.sk.ca 

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHAPEL – Sask. Beach: Mass/Lay Presided Services will be held on Saturdays, 7:00 p.m. (until the end of August)  For more information call Annette: 586-8442.

JOURNEYS OF THE APOSTLES – A Rostad Tour: Turkey & Greece Tour with a three night Greek Island Cruise: Mar 19 – Apr. 5, 2003.  Tour Host: Pastor Don Koch.  Book by July 31, and receive a discount of $300.  Call: 352-3676.
 
 

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH – Become involved in this program in the Boothill and Gladmere Park areas. There are several advantages to having a Neighbourhood Watch Program: You become more aware of activities in your immediate area and prevent crime before it happens. You’ll develop relationships with your neighbours and look out for one another. You’ll be a part of a city-wide program to decrease crime in Regina. What you need to do to be involved is to keep your eyes and ears open, and report suspicious activities.  In return, the coordinator can provide you with information on a weekly basis of the crime statistics in your area, as well as provide you with crime prevention tips. If you are interested in participating, or finding more about Neighbourhood Watch, call or e-mail: Suzanne (Boothill) 949-2748, srlendvoy@sk.sympatico.ca or Phyliss (Gladmere Park) 347-8569,  gladmerneighborhoodwatch@yahoo.ca.

Opening Prayer:

Eternal God, we thank you for this great nation of Canada. 
For it's commitment to justice and freedom.
We ask You to grant wisdom to our leaders, and integrity to our citizens.
When we see our flag, may it move our hearts to re-commit to the Gospel values in our lives.
 

Opening Song:  See list below.

First Reading:  Isaiah 56:1, 6-7

Responsorial Psalm:  Psalm 84

Gospel:  Matthew 5:1-12

Pause for personal reflection.

Reflection:  This may be done in one large group or have people break into smaller groups.  Try to select a group leader who will encourage active listening and participation by all members.

1. What are some of the gifts you have been blessed with?
2. Name some freedoms you enjoy in your life and/or in our Country.
3. Who witnesses God to you?
4. Name a Canadian hero to you and why?
5. Which Beatitude challenges you the most and how can this challenge be used to make Canada a better place to call home?

Prayers of the Faithful: 
 Response:  Lord, hear our Prayer.

1. For our Country, that it may be a blessing to  the world,
 We pray to the Lord.

2. For World Youth Day being hosted in our country  this July, that we prepare for this celebration with  faith, hope and love,
 We pray to the Lord.

3. For those people who don't live in freedom,  justice and dignity and for world peace,
 We pray to the Lord.

4. That each one of us may live the Beatitudes each  day, for our reward will be great in Heaven,
 We pray to the Lord.

5. For any personal intentions people would like to  add at this time . . . (pause) . . . 
 We pray to the Lord.

Our Father:  Pray together asking that we may grow in love, unity and freedom.

Greeting of Peace:  Offer each other a sign of peace.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, sustain us as we strive toward renewed freedoms,  a united country and respect for all
Canadians regardless of culture, color or religion.  Let us work together to preserve and conserve our natural resources for the good of all.
Keep us from violence, discord, pride and arrogance and guide us along the path of justice.
We ask this in Your name, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 
Amen.
 

Closing Song:  See list below.
 

SUGGESTED SONGS:
All the Ends of the Earth: 
Beatitudes 
Bless O Lord Your People 
Lift Up Your Hearts 
Blest Are They 
This Is The Day That The Lord Has Made 
We Thank You, Father 
How Great Thou Art 
Four Strong Winds
Something To Sing About This Land Of Ours
They All Call It Canada
This Land Is Your Land, This Land is My Land
 

Summer Prayer

God of Kindness and of Light
Even as the sun warms the earth and draws 
the blossoms hidden in buds, so help us to 
warm our home with words of kindness, a 
hand of encouragement and the laughter of 
forgiveness. Amen
 

The Lord is your mighty defender,  perfect and just in all ways.”  Deuteronomy 32:4
   
Prayer Group Meeting:  Wed., 7:30 p.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.