Bulletin for March 18-19, 2017 Third Sunday of Lent

Saturday 5:00 PM, & Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 AM

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Holy Family Roman Catholic Parish 1021 McCarthy Blvd. N., Regina, SK S4X 3P9

Holy Family Parish is to be a facilitator to challenge and assist all people in their ongoing conversion to living the life of Jesus. www.holyfamilyregina.com

Pastor: Rev. Carlos Jimenez ~ e-mail: carlos@holyfamilyregina.com Associate Priest: Rev. Thuy Nguyen Pastoral Assistant: Jim Walker Assisting Priest: Rev. Marcel George Office Administrator: Jeanette La Londe Office Assistant: Audrey Stopanski Youth Minister: Brandi Klein Custodian: Ban Pham

Office Phone: (306) 949-7678 Fax: (306) 949-4977

March 19, 2017 - 3rd Sunday of Lent

“Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again.” John 4:13 Jesus reminds us that material things, even something as basic as water, can never satisfy us for long. When we build our lives around material possessions we always want more. True Joy and Peace only comes when we follow Jesus; when we become more “God-centered” and less “self-centered”. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Led By: Parish Council & Spiritual Enrichment – March 17th, Cat Chat – March 24th, Social Justice – March 31st, and CWL – April 7th ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Just a reminder that there are still 2016 Tax Receipts and 2017 donation envelopes ready to be picked up. They are on the table in the foyer by the office. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DO YOU WANT TO FAST THIS LENT In the words of Pope Francis

Fast from hurting words and say kind words. Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude. Fast from anger and be filled with patience Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope. Fast from worries and have trust in God Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity Fast from pressures and be prayerful Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to

others Fast from grudges and be reconciled Fast from words and be silent so you can listen

Mar 18, Sat 8:00 AM - Alpha Retreat – Hall/LMR 5:00 PM - Mass (+Eileen Petersen R/B Murray Petersen) Mar 19, Sun 9:00 AM - Mass 11:00 AM - Mass 12:00 PM - AGM - Hall 4:00 PM - Taekwondo – LMR (for those taking exam only) Mar 20, Mon 10:00 AM - HFQ – Hall/UMR 7:00 PM - Edge – Church/Hall Mar 21, Tues 7:00 PM - Mass (+Bert Angielski R/B Verna Angielski) 7:30 PM - K of C – LMR Mar 22, Wed 9:00 AM - Mass (+Helen Shewchuk R/B Marg Jeworski) 7:00 PM - RCIA – UMR Mar 23, Thurs 9:00 AM - Mass (+Agnes Pelletier R/B Paul & Judy Boschman) 7:00 PM - Alpha – Hall Mar 24, Fri 9:00 AM - Mass (+Wayne Krieger R/B Ken & Eileen Danylczuk) 6:30 PM - Cat Chat – all rooms 7:00 PM - Stations of the Cross led by Cat Chat Mar 25, Sat 9:00 AM - Taekwondo - Exam 5:00 PM - Mass (no Intentions) Mar 26, Sun 9:00 AM - Mass 11:00 AM - Mass

PARISH NEWS March 18-19, 2017

The Holy Family Knights of Columbus would like to thank all of those who attended the Gala and also all of our sponsors and parishioners who so graciously made donations to our silent auction. We would also like to thank those who gave their support with cash donations to help offset our operating costs. It was one of the most fun Gala’s we have had and a great way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Gala! With all your support we were able to raise $7500 for the various charities our Knights Council supports throughout Regina.

UPCOMING CHILDREN AND YOUTH EVENTS YOUTH LEADERSHIP MEETING: This Monday, March 20 from 7-9pm in the Hall! We are always looking to grow our team and would love to have you! Drop by this Monday! MY GENERATION YOUTH RALLY: DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE MY GEN YOUTH RALLY! There will be a group of students going from Holy Family and Riffel so let Brandi know if you would like to come along! Email her at: youth@holyfamilyregina.com You’re invited to be a part of something BIG! If you’re in grade 9-12 then stay tuned. My Gen is a youth rally put on by the Archdiocese of Regina and an awesome young adult team! This year our Youth Ministry Coordinator, Brandi, will be MC-ing the event and would love to see your face in the crowd! We will be exploring leadership over the course of the event and what it means to “Lead, Follow and GET OUT OF THE WAY!” Register online at http://www.mygenrally.ca *Fundraising opportunities will be available* If you are young at heart, but no longer in the age range, then we would like to invite you to watch the event live steam and to please, please pray for us! Live Stream information can be found on the website. SOURCE: This is a monthly event for High School Students and young adults! We come together for a meal, praise and worship, Adoration and good chats. See you THIS SUNDAY at Campion College from 6-9pm on March 19!

Regina Pro-Life is hosting their annual fundraiser on SAT, MARCH 18--this year a movie entitled HUSH about the effects and consequences of abortion. 6:30 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. screening at St Martin de Porres (4720 Castle Road). Tickets are $5. Includes FREE POPCORN and APPIES. Cash bar. More information at: http://hushfilm.com/the-story. For tickets, please order at www.reginaprolife.com or 306-569-1985 or rpla@sasktel.net or from Holy Family Knights by calling Kaz at (306) 543-6049 or e-mail: kaz.herod@sasktel.net. Mar. 1 to Mar. 27: How to elect pro-life Members of Parliament and potentially a pro-life Prime Minister. RightNow has created a list of Conservative pro-life leadership hopefuls. You do not have to be Conservative to vote in this important election--you just need to have a membership! Persons 14 years and older can vote. RightNow suggests voting for 10 candidates in the order shown at: http://www.itstartsrightnow.ca/cpc_leadership. For more information: http://www.itstartsrightnow.ca or Kaz at (306) 543-6049. Memberships can be applied for on-line at: https://donate.conservative.ca/membership.

STEWARDSHIP AT A GLANCE You can help us reach our goals by signing up to make regular donations using our pre-authorized payment plan. No more cash or cheques needed. You set the monthly amount and it is automatically transferred from your bank account to Holy Family Parish. Forms can be found at the ambassador kiosk and can be returned to the office or handed in via the collection basket. GENERAL COLLECTIONS REPORT

BUILDING FUND REPORT

2017 Projected Expenses $417,100.00 Did you know our payment for our roofing loan comes from the

building fund collections? Weekly Collection Required $8,021.15

Building Fund Collection Goal $50,000.00

Collections @ week 10 $68,496.78

YTD Building Fund Collection $8,475.95

YTD (shortfall or surplus) $-3147.68

Approx. 31 payments remaining on our Loan TIME and TALENT!!!

We are in need of Volunteers to help with the various parts of ensuring every Mass or program is a success. To help with a liturgical ministry please sign up at the round table in the foyer.

NON-PARISH EVENTS CHRIST THE KING PLAYERS present “SPUR TREK” - The Final Frontier March 23, 24, 25 and 29, 30, 31 and April 1 2017 at Christ the King Parish Hall, 3239 Garnet St. 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 pm.) For tickets call Marlene at 306-586-6948 or the parish office at 306-586-9020 Cost: $25.00 per ticket and table of 8 at $190 37th annual Nash Memorial Lecture - Campion College invites you to the 37th annual Nash Memorial Lecture Discerning a Path Toward Hope: A Liberal Arts University’s Journey with Omar Khadr delivered by guest lecturer Dr. Arlette Zinck. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Education Auditorium, University of Regina (main campus). Admission is free, but please note that seating is limited. Complimentary parking is available in lots 7 & 8. For more information on the Nash Memorial Lecture visit our website at www.campioncollege.ca or call 306-586-4242. Mary Grace and Hope in Christ: Friday, March 24 from 5:30 PM to 8PM. Did You Know; that thru the Roman Catholic/Anglican Covenant that Holy family Parish has been paired with St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church? Let's support each other’s events by attending The Eve of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us for a Lenten meal and an evening of study, worship and prayer at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church: 3337 - 15 Ave., Regina. Facilitators are Canon Claude Schroeder and theologian Dr. Brett Salkeld. Register by sending an email to: stmarysanglican@sasktel.net. There will be a free will offering to cover the cost. Youth Ministry On The Road This week on Thinking Faith we have Michelle Braden and Braden Kuntz joining us once again from our Youth Ministry Office. These two have SO MUCH going on that it was hard to pin them down for an episode but we finally did it! They'll be telling us all about the amazing things they have planned in the diocese this spring from the My Gen Rally to Youth Ministry workshops...and a party bus? Tune in and find out what's going on and how you can get involved. http://thinkingfaith.libsyn.com/youth-ministry-on-the-road Thursday April 6: Regina Regional Spring General meeting of the CWL will be held on Thursday, April 6, commencing with mass 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Church, followed by lunch and a meeting. Sunday April 9: Come enjoy a Country Gospel Sing-Along with Free Spirit at St. Peter’s Church Hall (south side doors) on April 9, Palm Sunday, at 2:00 p.m. There will be a free will offering (proceeds to St. Peter’s CWL and their charities), a 50/50 draw, and refreshments. Saturday April 22: Are we called to proclaim the gospel or to dialogue with others? Can we do both? If so, how? This year's ecumenical workshop will be April 22 at St. Joseph's in Moose Jaw and will feature Archbishop Donald Bolen and apologist Matt Nelson. SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday Mar 18

5:00 PM

Sunday Mar 19

9:00 AM

Sunday Mar 19

11:00 AM

Mass Ministries

Saturday Mar 25

5:00 PM

Sunday Mar 26

9:00 AM

Sunday Mar 26

11:00 AM Lynsey

Baumgartner Gordon & Audrey

Stopanski Randy & Cheryl

Birchard

Coordinator Joan Myers Tony & Dorothy Seiferling

Dave & Leona Carvell

Dean Schous Lynsey Baumgartner Lawrence Burke

Rita Gareau Penny Nijman Bill Toivonen

David Ripplinger Lana Zdunich Steve Herauf

Readers

Intentions

Madeline Young Joan Schwartz Randy Grill

Gordon Stopanski Scott Shanner Jim Grill

Patty Gianoli Steve Herauf Lana Zdunich

Rae Schier Roseanne McCall Verna Angielski

Mona Taylor Dorothy Seiferling Garth Knobel

Tony Chobot Cecilia D’Souza Patricia Pilon

Eucharist Bread

Tracy Exner Marlene Benoit Audrey Skinner

Judy Corkery Rita Gareau Bill Toivonen

Leona Carvell Corinne Bzdell Theresa Chiragath

Fred Benoit Marlene Benoit Shawn McCall Andrea Ward

Arnold Evancio Heather Chomos Margaret Sentes Sheila Toivonen

Cheryl Birchard Randy Birchard Lorraine Garratt Patty Gianoli Cheryl Palmarin Joyce Young

Eucharist Chalice

Wayne Petersen Fred Benoit Lisa Ciarciaglini Leslie Young

Sheila Toivonen Ray Chomos Dorothy Seiferling Audrey Stopanski

Dave Carvell Michael Bzdell Helga Funke Mark Lewans Tony Palmarin Jocel Blanco

Madeleine Young Michelle Dizy Fawn Sullivan Children’s Liturgy

Fawn Sullivan Chantel McCloy Cec Botkin

Barb Yarotski Karla Ruggieri Nova Bautista Music James Lipoth Dawn Henry K of C

Jim Langen, Tim & Lorna Zulkoski Collection Counters

Penny Nijman,

 

Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council 10797

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With a little effort on Our part We can make a Big Difference 

 Dear Parishioners of Holy Family, 

Many of us may have lost heart due to the many failed efforts made in the past to encourage our 

provincial and federal governments to enact laws that will protect our most vulnerable in society 

including the child in a mother’s womb.  Some of us may have even said, “What’s the use, our 

governments have their own agendas and will do only that which benefits them and keeps them in 

power”.  

 

We have before us a rare opportunity – an infrequent chance – through a small effort on our part ‐ to 

start building a government that respects the dignity of human life in all its stages. 

 

A new organization by the name of RightNow has come up with a strategy that has been proven to work 

in other similar situations in recent times.  As you may already know, the Conservative Party of Canada is 

in the process of selecting a new leader.  Of the fourteen candidates running, three stand out for their 

strong belief in the sanctity, dignity and value of all human life.  (For a complete list of candidates, 

please go to: http://www.itstartsrightnow.ca/cpc_leadership)  The strategy is simple:  1) Attain 

membership in the Conservative party (regardless of your political affiliation) (only $15) and then  

2) Vote for up to 10 of the 14 candidates in chronical order from most likely pro‐life candidate to the 

least.  (More on this in a memo from a local member of the RightNow organization – see reverse side). 

 

For more info: www.itstartsrightnow.ca or Kaz at (306) 543‐6049 or E‐mail: kofc.hfc@sasktel.net.   

 

I look forward to hearing from you, 

Kaz Herod – Interim Pro‐Life Director 

Holy Family Council 10797 

 

P.S. Both the Knights of Columbus and our Church are non‐partisan.  We are not promoting any 

particular party or affiliation with a political party.  We are simply making you aware of a new and rare 

opportunity in which you can actively participate in the selection of a leader who shares our convictions 

about the value and dignity of human life from conception to a natural death – a leader that will take 

and make these beliefs foremost in all of our governing policies and laws.