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Pastor: Fr. Norm Marcotte
Circle of Nourishment God, our Creator, is the very source of our life. We were, as it were, conceived in the womb of God. It is from God that we receive every breath, every heart beat, every bit of blood flowing through our wonderful bodies. God is the Giver of all life and of all nourishment. And in giving us the Eucharist, God wants to nourish us with the best of all possible foods--His Son, Jesus Christ. We do believe that when we receive Holy Communion, we are receiving in a real, though mysterious way, our Lord Himself. This has to be the most powerful sign possible of God's desire to nourish us. We are nourished by God through many different channels: gifts of parents, friends, nature, intelligence, emotions, music, words, colours, sights, sounds, textures, taste. These and countless other gifts are nourishment that we receive day in and day out from our God who loves us more than we can imagine, or even hope for. When we take the Eucharist, we are saying yes to Jesus, but at the same time we are saying yes to providing nourishment to all of our brothers and sisters in Christ. When you nourish one another, you are being faithful to the sacrament of the Eucharist. When you are there for your husband, wife, child, parent or friend, to help them through the difficult times of life, you are nourishing the Body of Christ. When you sacrifice to feed and house those in need in your own community and in world communities that you will never see, you are nourishing the Body of Christ. Peace,
As you all know I have been appointed as Pastor of Resurrection Catholic
Church in Windsor Park beginning Sept. 1, 2000. The opening day Masses
will be on Sat., Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1. Many are saying, "Two
churches to minister to; can you do it?" Well, in Weyburn, I had four other
churches to minister to and, with God's help, all went well. I believe
this to be a challenge - a challenge to work ever more closely with people
here at Holy Cross and at Resurrection Parish. At our last Pastoral Council
meeting, I mentioned the enthusiasm and cooperation of the people at Holy
Cross - how we truly work as a team. At my first Pastoral Council meeting
at Resurrection Church, I found that same enthusiasm - looking ahead to
a
With summer holidays, I hope to "take it easy" and I wish you all a happy and safe holiday as well. I sincerely hope that you will not take a holiday from God. Wherever you are, attend Mass every Sunday. Also remember that the upkeep of the parish is an ongoing affair expense-wise; give your fair share before you leave on holidays or upon your return. God bless you all, Fr. Norm
COLLECTION REPORT June 17/18, 2000
"... And God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will
always have all you need for yourselves and more than enough for every
good cause.."
Thank you!
WE WELCOME YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS
Peter & Joanne Bresciani - 25 years - June 21
COME & GO TEA - in honour of the 45th anniversary of Harry & Lila Selinger, July 23, 2-4 p.m. at the Parish Hall. All welcome. WINE JUGS - We have several cases of empty wine jugs at this time. Anyone interested in gallon jugs, call the office to arrange to pick them up. DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CATHOLIC FAITH? - Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Do you want to update your faith? R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) will be starting for the 2000-2001 year in September. Come and join us on Thursdays for evenings full of learning, sharing and fun. If you would be interested in being part of the team, a sponsor or a participant, contact Fr. Norm or Dollette: 757-1325. BAPTISMS
Welcome into our parish family! ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
CANADA DAY MASS AT BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH - Archbishop Peter Mallon will be the chief celebrant at a Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church, 12:10 p.m. on July 1. Everyone is welcome. COLLECTION COUNTERS NEEDED - Finance Council is in need of additional
collection counters, as a new collection counters' schedule will be coordinated
at the end of August 2000. It only takes 2 or 3 hours of your time, 4 Sundays
a year. We welcome members of our parish, individual or couples, that may
wish to get involved and help us out counting collections. If you can help,
please leave your name and phone number with the parish office: 757-1325
or phone John Pentz (Coordinator) 789-7724 for more details. Thank you.
Holy Cross Parish Golf Tournament
$75.00 per person: includes green fees & dinner
Over $50,000 in prizes
Proceeds go to support Youth, Education and Social Outreach Activities
Volunteers are needed to assist with this event:
Contact: Tony Howell 545-1057
Holy Cross Jubilee-
Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine
3:00 p.m. on: Gathering
5:00 p.m. Mass
Bring your own dishes, cutlery and beverages
Need Transportation?
Plan now to attend. Watch for more
" Daniel replied, "Your Majesty, there is no wizard, magician, fortuneteller,
or astrologer who can tell you that. But there is a God in heaven, who
reveals mysteries.. "
Wed. 7:30 p.m. Prayer Group Meeting
If you are in need of prayer or know someone who is,
Mid-SummerBulletin Deadline: July 24, 2000
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 2000 At a workshop in January 2000, Holy Cross Parish declared ourselves
a Jubilee Community and accepted the challenge to take steps in our community
to effect the redistribution of wealth and promote the welfare of those
who are marginalized by society. Peter Gilmer of the Regina Anti-Poverty
Ministry attended our meeting and made a presentation on the work of the
League and in particular to the issues of:
The basic objectives of the Ministry center on general anti-poverty concerns and are roughly divided between exercises in individual advocacy where the needs of individuals in conflict with the system are supported and systemic advocacy where deficiencies within the system are identified and are addressed by educational campaigns and representations to governing bodies. Many of the current projects and work of our Social Action Committee are related to the mandate of the Regina Anti-Poverty League. Our Social Action and Jubilee 2000 Committees will be looking at future direction that Holy Cross community may wish to take to live the Jubilee Pledge. Holy Cross Jubilee Committee has planned to celebrate our Feast Day with a Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine at Kronau on September 9th. The plan is for an afternoon of socializing, mass and evening supper. Arrangements will be made for those of you who may require a ride. See the notice in this newsletter and watch future newsletters and bulletins for more information. Plan to attend. The Holy Cross Golf Tournament has been booked for September 17th. All golfers check the newsletter for more information and registration. The Archdiocese of Regina is planning to implement an Archdiocesan Appeal
this fall 2000 to provide funding for programs vital for our diocesan mission.
This appeal funding will be used to fund new programs and to provide additional
funding for some existing programs:
Most of the Archdioceses in Western Canada conduct annual appeals which are very successful in raising funds for programs to meet the needs in their area and to promote and to enhance our Catholic faith. More information on our appeal will be forthcoming. We encourage all Holy Cross members to support this appeal to the best of your ability. We wish to extend a sincere thank you to all Holy Cross Parishioners for your support - volunteering, leadership and financial - of Holy Cross and all our programs and projects. Through your support we are able to develop a strong, caring, sharing Christian community. We extend a challenge to every parishioner to become more involved in the upcoming fall season. Plan to become involved and to participate in one additional Parish activity - fundraiser, parishioner supper, Pastoral Council committee meeting/project, Parish Jubilee Pilgrimage - before the end of the Jubilee year 2000. We need your support and participation. We wish all Holy Cross Parishioners and families a safe and happy summer.
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SACRAMENT PREPARATION PROGRAMS CONGRATULATIONS -- FIRST EUCHARIST AND CONFIRMATION The following young people have celebrated the sacrament of First Eucharist, or Confirmation. As a parish community we rejoice with these children and their families. May God's favour rest upon them always! FIRST EUCHARIST May 28, 2000 Amanda Aubert
June 4, 2000 Nadine Abu-Ghazaleh
CONFIRMATION February 29, 2000 Robert Randi Anderson
March 1, 2000 Sarah Lauren Anthony
[The next session of Baptism Classes begins in September. If
you have a child to be baptised in the fall, please call the parish office:
757-1325. ]
FLOWERS
SUMMER MUSIC MINISTRY
DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS FOR PARISH MINISTRY:
EXPERIENCE SUMMER AT NEWMAN THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE:
ALTAR SERVER THANKS:
Jenna Schroeder
Thanks to Gary Schmidt (Belgian Cleaners) for cleaning our altar server
robes.
SUNDAY , DAY OF JOY, REST AND SOLIDARITY (This article concludes the summary of the Apostolic Letter "Dies Domini" on keeping the Lord's Day holy.) The church is called to witness powerfully to the joy experienced by the apostles when they saw the Lord on the evening of Easter. "The disciples rejoiced to see the Lord", (Jn. 20:20) This joy is communicated by Christ to his Church through the gift of the Spirit. Joy is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. If we wish to rediscover the full meaning Sunday, we must discover this aspect of the life of faith. Christian joy is more that a shallow feeling of satisfaction and pleasure. It is a sharing in the unfathomable joy found in the heart of the glorified Christ. As such, it is much more enduring and consoling. The work of creation was sealed by the blessing and consecration of the day on which God ceased "from all the work that he had done in creation." (Gen 2:3) This day of God's rest confers meaning upon time. The seventh day, blessed and consecrated by God, is not a burden, but rather a aid to help people recognize their life-giving dependence upon the Creator and the call to be co-creators with God. With the Risen Christ, his followers are called to come apart and rest, to feast in the Lord, on their way to the eternal banquet. The link between the Lord's Day and the day of rest in civil society has a meaning and importance that go beyond the distinctly Christian point of view. God wills the alternation between work and rest that is built into human nature. Rest is something "sacred" because it is the way of withdrawing from the sometimes excessively demanding cycle of earthly tasks in order to renew our awareness that everything is the work of God. In Christ we live and move and have our being. Through Sunday rest, daily concerns and tasks can find their proper perspective: the material things about which we worry give way to spiritual values. Therefore, Christians will strive to ensure that civil legislation respects their right to keep Sunday holy. Sunday should also give the faithful an opportunity to devote themselves
to works of mercy, charity and service. The Sunday Eucharist commits them
to works of charity by calling them to follow Christ ever more closely.
Through the generous gifts from the rich to the very poor, the miracle
of the multiplication of the loaves is prolonged in our day. In the Sunday
gathering for the weekly celebration of Easter, the church listens to the
Spirit in a special way and reaches out in the ardent desire that Christ
return in glory. "The Spirit and the Bride say, Come'!" (Rev. 22:17)
Come and visit us at www.geocities.com/holy-cross/ In addition to information on the
parish services, schedules and history, you will find up-to-date plans
on parish activities, and links we recommend to other Catholic sites.
We are compiling an e-mail directory.
If you have e-mail send us a message with your address at holycrosschurch@accesscomm.ca
Certificate in Pastoral Studies The University of Regina Centre for Continuing Education in partnership
with Campion College, offers this Certificate program for those who wish
to develop a strong theoretical background, as well as an array of practical
skills, in the areas of pastoral care and counseling. The program is directed
at laity who are involved in service within the Christian community and
have had some personal preparation for this service through a program like
Lay Ministries. For further information, pamphlets are available in the
literature rack of the Gerein Centre or call Father Joe Schner, Director
of the Pastoral Studies program at 359-1212.
Lay Ministry Formation Congratulations to Eldon Ell and James Butchko upon the completion of
the three year Lay Ministry Formation Program. Recorded below are some
of James' thoughts on the program.
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Sunday, June 11 was the end of three years in the Lay Ministry Formation Program. It was celebrated with a Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral at 3:00 p.m. While it was an end to the program, it was actually just the beginning for those who were graduating as we chose what ministries we wished to participate in. Eldon Ell and myself were the two candidates from our parish who graduated. This program is designed to refresh oneself on the teachings that have nourished your faith journey since childhood and to update you on some of the changes that have taken place since Vatican II. There are sessions on scripture, social justice, church ministry, and personal prayer development. There are also opportunities to prepare evening and morning prayer services, which are rewarding opportunities to work together in a group. This just short lists some of the program material. The team that keeps this program flowing in a smooth manner does an excellent job. They go out of their way to make it a great growing experience for you - from learning to pray together to developing new friendships. In our June parish newsletter mention was made for applications for the 2000-2001 year. As mentioned, the sessions are held one weekend a month for nine months over three years. The costs are shared by the Archdiocese, the Parish and the candidate. This a great program and I would strongly recommend it to anyone interested and able to devote the time. I can assure you it will be time well spent. If you wish to talk to me about the program please feel free to give me a call. James A. Butchko
PRAYER is a communication with God and an awareness of his powerful, loving presence. Prayer can be silent or verbal, formal or informal, private or communal. The four gospels report that Jesus prayed to the Father frequently and that he went off to quiet, deserted places to pray before crucial happenings in his life. The church describes prayer as the raising of one's heart and mind to God. There are four basic types of prayer: petition, adoration, thanksgiving, and contrition. Prayer is openness to and communication with God, but it is also a dialogue initiated (given as a gift) by God. The prayerful person freely responds to God's offer to communicate; this response is one of faith and hope, a surrender to God's love. The response to God's initiative is like a hunger, a powerful longing to be with and converse with God. There are many possible ways to pray: participation in the worship of the church (the liturgy- and in particular the Eucharist, is the great communal prayers of believers); praying the Liturgy of the Hours (the divine office); joining bible study and prayer groups; quiet reflection alone or with others. Prayer of petition is asking prayer that centers on human needs. Prayer of adoration offers praise to God. Prayer of thanksgiving is full of gratitude, humility, and a sense of God's greatness. Prayer of contrition focuses on human failures and sinfulness but depends on God's ever-present offer of mercy and forgiveness to the sinner. In April 1980 Pope John Paul II said that prayer coupled with action "is at the base of the great enterprise of evangelization and of construction of the world according to God's plan." A Note of Interest: A retreat is a period of time used to step away from the routine activities of life. The individual retreatant (or a retreat group) seeks renewed peace and commitment to the Christian way through growth in faith, prayer, sacramental liturgy, scripture reading/meditation, and quiet reflection. The practice of making retreats traces back to the wilderness experiences
of biblical figures. Jesus himself spent time in the desert to reflect
upon his ministry. Great saints like Ignatius Loyola, Francis de Sales,
and Vincent dePaul also spent time in "desert prayer." In 1922 Pope Pius
XI endorsed the opening of retreat houses for persons who wish to deepen
their spirituality through retreat experiences. During the 1960's Vatican
Council II urged Catholic bishops to stress the value of retreats for priests,
religious, and laity. The council declared that periods of recollection
and spiritual exercise renew and revitalize the activities of all witnesses
to Christ. There are many kinds of forms of retreats: traditional silent
retreats, youth retreats, parish renewals and mission, Cursillo, Charismatic
Renewal, and Marriage Encounter retreats to name but a few.
March For Jesus/Celebrate 2000 Pentecost Festival:
St. Matthew's Anglican Church:
Youth Leadership Camp - Kenosee Lake, August 18-22 for youth entering grades 10-12. If you like to meet new friends, help organize events, be a leader, swim, canoe, play volleyball and learn new skills - then this camp is for you. Cost: $150 but youth funds will subsidize up to 50% of the cost. For more information, see the pamphlets in "Youth Stuff" holder in the Gerein Centre or call Bernie at 757-1325. There are no formal youth meetings over the months of July and August.
However, there are still some youth-related activities happening in the
Church. I encourage your participation in the following:
Vacation Bible School - July 17 to 21. We would love to have youth in Grades 8-12 come to St. Andrew's gym from 9:00-11:30 each morning. Bring a friend or two and be of service to the children of our Parish. We could use your help with the following: helping kids with crafts and activities, helping the small group leaders, serving and cleaning up snack, and assisting with the setting up and taking down of activities each day. Come one or two days, or for the whole week. It's a great way to meet new people and to feel good about yourself by helping others. Bernie Turgeon
Youth Ministry Coordinators
ATTENTION GIRLS - AND PARENTS! Will you be in grade 10, 11, or 12 in September 2000? Have you thought
of giving yourself the opportunity and experience of attending a Catholic
Residential School for one or more of your senior high school years? St.
Angela's Academy, operated by the Ursuline Sisters, is now accepting applications
for the 2000-2001 academic year. We invite you to come and tour the school
and catch the spirit. For further information and arrangements phone the
Registrar at (306) 673-2200 or check our web site: www3.sk.sympatico.ca/stangela
CAMPION COLLEGE A reminder to all those interested in attending courses at the University
of Regina this fall:
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
YOUTH MINISTRY What is Youth Ministry? Youth Ministry has many definitions, but to the youth ministers at Holy
Cross it is a way to show our youth that they are valued members of the
Parish Community. We believe that in order for youth to feel valued, that
they need to be asked to participate in the many aspects of Church life.
But, because they are kids, we try to minister to them in a fun way. Youth
ministry encompasses games, faith, friends, prayer, service, food, drinks,
prizes, and outings all in one.
Why Youth Ministry? Faith is not immediate, it grows over many years. It needs experiences,
both in and out of the Church environment. Youth ministry provides many
experiences to foster faith in your child as well as encouraging participation
in the Church family. Participation has a special kind of reward that builds
faith, and thus makes us proud to be Catholic. It is our belief that when
youth are invited to participate, this will encourage them and allow them
to maintain their faith into adult life. Strengthening the faith component
of friendships is another important aspect of youth ministry.
So, what did we do this year? In addition to weekly get-togethers, here is a list of various events that youth in grades 4-12 were involved in: Fun/Outings
Congratulations to Holy Cross Parishioners who graduated from the following schools: Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School Grade 12 Graduates Alia Bresciani
Miller High School Grade 12 Graduates Kaleema Baulin
Luther High School Grade 12 Graduates Patrick Lafave
St. Andrew School Grade 8 Grads Kathleen Byblow
St. Dominic Grade 8 Grads Jennifer Abrahamowicz
St. Marguerite Grade 8 Grads Lara Abu-Ghazaleh
SOCIAL ACTION IN OUR COMMUNITY Needed for Distribution for the Poor
Please leave small items in the Gerein Centre marked to Theresa or call her at 757-8882 for larger items. THANK YOU for donations received in June. Stamps and Eye Glasses
Clothing and Household Items
With the finer weather Garage Sale time is here. We appreciate the "leftovers", but would like a call before you bring them to the church garage - there are a few items we cannot use! Thank you. Food Bank Donations
DEBT CANCELLATION
Send this letter to
Deadline: July 1 Hon. Paul Martin, PC, MP
Dear Mr. Martin, As you prepare for the Okinawa G7/8 Summit, I urge you to take further action to cancel developing countries' debt and to eradicate global poverty. I am specifically concerned about the debt crisis and Structural Adjustment. While I recognize that the G7 put forward a program for debt relief at Cologne last year and that Canada took some steps forward on bilateral debt cancellation in the last federal budget, I believe that these measures are insufficient. There is still too little debt relief, at too slow a pace, with too many conditions attached. I expect Canada to:
Signature:
Send this letter to
Deadline: Aug. 1 Rt. Hon. Jean Chrétien
As you prepare for the UN Millennium Assembly, I urge you to take further
action to eradicate global poverty. I am specifically concerned about the
debt crisis and Structural Adjustment. While I recognize that the G7 put
forward a program for debt relief at Cologne last year and that Canada
took some steps forward on bilateral debt cancellation in the last federal
budget, I believe that these measures are insufficient. There is still
too little debt relief, at too slow a pace, with too many conditions attached.
I expect Canada to:
Signature:
We have the opportunity to showcase volunteerism in the Church as an important part of our community. Volunteer Regina will be hosting a one-week visit of Volunteer Canada's "Volunteering through Time Travelling Museum". The Museum is a millennium project of Volunteer Canada - a national organization representing almost 200 volunteer centres across the country - created in collaboration with national partners from the voluntary sector, to celebrate the history and the future of volunteerism in Canada. This interactive exhibit will travel to 16 sites, coast-to-coast across Canada, beginning with a launch in Ottawa during National Volunteer Week (April 9-18, 2000). Regina will host the museum September 10-16. Six themes have been incorporated into the Museum's design, including
Visual collages representing each them are displayed as brilliantly colored, freestanding units. Storytelling by costumed interpreters will enhance the visual displays, along with the opportunity for hands-on/interactive activities. Activities will celebrate with local volunteer organizations and presenters. Volunteers are required for tours which will be booked by schools, businesses and groups. A minimum 2 hour commitment is requested by each volunteer. Please review the time schedule that follows. If you are able to assist, indicate the days and times you prefer and return this form to the parish office by June 30, 2000. VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION REGISTRATION: Name of Volunteer: ______________ Phone #: ________________________ Organization: ___________________ Theme represented: ________________ Sunday, September 10: 2 - 4 p.m. Monday, September 11:
The Stephen Ministry Program has been established at Holy Cross Parish to provide presence, listening and prayer to parishioners who are hospitalized, house bound and all those in distress and sorrow. We offer our time, our understanding, our "ears" and our prayers. Contacts:
"Bear one another's burdens;
CWL SCHOLARSHIPS: A $250.00 Scholarship is available for a High School Graduate (the son or daughter of a Holy Cross Member) as well as a $300.00 Diocesan Council Scholarship (the son or daughter of a CWL Member). For applications contact the Parish Office: 757-1325 or Brenda Achtemichuk: 789-1248. Closing date for application is Aug. 15. CANADA DAY MASS AT BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH: At 12:10 p.m. on July 1.
CWL members are encouraged to attend and to wear their sashes.
THE MISSION, VISION, VALUES AND GOALS OF HOLY CROSS PARISH MISSION:
VISION:
VALUES:
GOALS:
OBJECTIVES:
STATEMENT OF BELIEFS:
We believe in God who is present in scripture as well as in people of
faith.
By building upon the legacy of our seniors and shaping the future with
our youth, our Parish provides an atmosphere that reflects our beliefs
and provides direction and focus for all.
A Memorial Fund has been established at Holy Cross for some time. This fund is used to make purchases of a liturgical nature and articles for the Sanctuary, which remain in the Parish. You are invited to make donations to this fund in memory of a deceased family member or friend at the time of a funeral or at any time. Simply leave your donation and the information at the parish office. The family of the deceased is notified by the parish of your donation, and you receive a card to acknowledge your gift in memoriam and a donation receipt for income tax purposes. The name of the deceased is inscribed in the "Memorial Book" of the parish. If you have any questions call Jane at 757-1325.
Arthritis Society “Joints in Motion” Dear Fellow Holy Cross Parishioners: I am writing to tell you of a personal challenge I have undertaken. It’s a challenge of physical endurance and an amazing opportunity to make a difference in our community…
I recently joined The Arthritis Society “Joints in Motion” Training Team to run my first marathon in Dublin, Ireland on October 30, 2000. I am committed to raise $5,000 for The Arthritis Society to be eligible to participate in the marathon. The Arthritis Society is the only not-for-profit voluntary health association seeking the cause, prevention and cure for all types of arthritis. Did you know that one in every seven Canadians lives with the pain of arthritis? And it’s not only a disease of the elderly. Over 1,000 children in Saskatchewan have arthritis. I know about arthritis firsthand because I suffer from fibromyalgia, a form of arthritis, so this will be no ordinary challenge. My goal is to raise $5,000 by July 1, 2000 so I can secure a place on the team and focus on my physical and mental training. The money raised from this program will go towards arthritis research. Would you like to help me reach my goal and make a difference in our community? Donations of any amount are tax deductible and will be greatly appreciated. As an added incentive to being generous, I have donated a special prize to be won by a lucky donor. For a donation of $100 or more, your name will be entered into a draw for a limited edition Gail Adam’s print. Please complete the form below. Thank you for helping me reach my goal! Sincerely, Maureen Blaquiere, F.M.F. (Future Marathon Finisher)
I will be a donor contributing $_________
Cheque enclosed. Please make cheques payable to:
Return your form to: Maureen Blaquiere
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