Our Lady of Peace Parish Feast of the Holy Family

December 30, #5/2018-2019

Welcome to Our Lady of Peace Parish! We welcome all new parishioners to our parish community.

We are happy to assist you at our Information Desk before or after Mass. Here you can register at our parish,

notify us of change of address, sign up for collection envelopes, get a Mass Card, notify the office of someone in the parish who needs prayers or any needs that you may have. Someone will be at this

table at least 15 minutes prior to Mass, and after as well.

Our Lady of Peace

425 Broad St. N.

Regina, SK S4R 2X8

Tel: 306-543-5355

Fax: 306-543-9837

E-Mail: ourladyofpeace@sasktel.net

www.ourladyofpeaceregina.com Facebook: Our Lady of Peace Regina

Twitter:@olopreginask

Office Hours:

Mon-Friday:

8:30 a.m. - Noon & 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Pastor: Fr. James Owolagba

Tel: 306-543-5355

E-Mail: frjowolagba@gmail.com

Pastoral Assistant: Stacy Grunert

Tel: 306-550-2474

E-Mail: passistolop@sasktel.net

Office Manager: Ebere Nwadike

Tel: 306-543-5355

Hall Rental:

Jackie Bahan:

Tel: 306-543-3014

Caretaker: Tewodros Gebreselassie

ANOINTING OF THE SICK:-Call the Parish Office if you need anointing at home or in the hospital. Check the bulletin for upcoming anointing schedules. BAPTISM: Please call the office to register/information. MARRIAGE: Please contact the pastor at least six months prior to the wedding date to begin the necessary preparations. RCIA/RCIC: – Call the Parish Office for information.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Weekday Mass Tue - Fri 9:00 AM

Weekend Mass Saturday: 5:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM

ROSARY 20 minutes before every Mass

ADORATION First Friday of each month

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

RECONCILIATION Saturday’s: 4:30 PM Sunday’s: 8:30 AM

Home made Perogies

Will be available in the new year.

Stewardship: “See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” 1 John 3:1 During this season of giving, let us remember the most im-portant gift we have received – being children of God. As God’s children, it’s important that we express our love for oth-ers as well. Tell your spouse, children and other family mem-bers and friends that you love them, frequently.

Hope,

Mary the Mother of God 2018/2019

New Year's Eve Mon Dec 31st 7:00 PM

New Year’s Day Jan 1st 2019 10:30 AM

Parish Events & Meetings

Dec 31, 2018– Jan 6, 2019

Mon Dec 31 New Year’s Eve 7PM Mass

Tues Jan 1 New Year’s Day—10:30AM Mass

Wed Jan 2

Thurs Jan 3

Fri Jan 4 Adoration 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Sat Jan 5 Mass - 5:00 PM

Sun Jan 6

Feast of the Epiphany

Daily Readings and Mass Intentions Mass Readings Mass Intention

Mon Dec 31 - 7:00 PM 1 John 2:18-21 John 1:1-18

Thanksgiving for the New Year by Nodado Family

Tues Jan 1 - 10:30 AM Numbers 6:22-27 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

† Noreen Skibinsky by Miles & Marian Lozinsky

Wed Jan 2 - 9:00 AM

1 John 2:22-28 John 1:19-28

Stella Racynski by Miles & Marian Lozinsky

Thurs Jan 3 - 9:00 AM

1 John 2:29, 3:1-6 John 1:29-34

Hazel and Waylon Megyesi by Bev Ratch

Fri Jan 4 - 9:00 AM

1 John 3:7-10 John 1:35-42

Knitting and Chat Group & Helpers by Bev Ratch

Sat Jan 5 - 5:00 PM 1 John 3:11-21 John 1:43-51

Mr & Mrs Vilmos Hervesi by Violet Hordos

Sun Jan 6 – 9:00 AM &

10:30 AM Mass Feast of the Epiphany

Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

All Parishioners

Please Pray for our Sick Parishioners

Terry Bedard Judith Lewis

Rosemarie Koch Cathy Chukwuma

Izolda Abram Marion Danyliw

2018/2019 Sunday Missals Available

Suggested donation of $5 each. Use the envelope

provided for the collection basket.

Thank You!

OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS

Dec 22/23,2018

5 AM - $495.15 9 AM - $431.60 10:30 AM - $742.80 TOTAL:$1669.55 Christmas 2018

7:00 PM - $2336.25 10:30AM - $1649.85

ASK, FATHER JAMES:

Please, explain the Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God In the 4th century, there was a controversy among some Catholics led by a bishop called Nestorius and it began with a disagreement regarding the propriety of calling Mary a God-bearer (Theotokos) or mother of God. Their reason was the fear first, that an inappropriate exaltation of Mary to the status of Mother of God could confuse people who would think she is equal or superior to her Son and second, that Mary would be viewed as divine herself. These concerns led some people to reject the designation of Theotokos (God-Bearer) for Mary and replaced it with the title Christotokos, (Christ-Bearer) Mother of Christ. However, in 431 A.D. at the Council of Ephesus chaired by St. Cyril, it was clarified that Mary is both the mother of the person of Jesus Christ, who is both fully divine and fully human and that Mary is the Mother of God, who carried Christ in her womb. The Bible verse that was quoted was:

The angel of the Lord comes to Mary and greets her saying, “Hail full of grace, the Lord is with you,” and Mary “was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be”... The angel Gabriel then said to Mary, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. Behold you will conceive in your womb and bear a son. And you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High” (Luke. 1:28-32).

The church believes that Mary was simply destined from the beginning to be the Mother of God. The foundational principle behind this feast of Mary lies in her Divine Maternity - She is the Theotokos or the Mother of God. On Jan-uary 1st every year, the church invites all Catholics to contemplate the Hail Mary text and prayer as espoused in scripture - the words that the angel spoke to her at the annunciation, especially the part that emphasize her status as the Mother of God -Blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus and Blessed are you amongst women... This feast calls us to re-conceptualize Mary's womb as the dwelling place of the divine infant. The singing of the Ave Maria or Hail Mary is encouraged in the liturgy of this feast day to help us thinks of Mary as the 'glorious temple of God; to contemplate Mary as an abode (tabernacle) of Christ and pray along, longing to receive the honour of imitating Mary as the dwelling of Christ. When we conceptualize Mary's womb as the tabernacle that housed Jesus, we, by frequently partaking of the Eucharist, become, like Mary, the vessel wherein the Incarnation occurs and taber-nacles which houses the Eucharist.

Please email/send your faith questions to Fr. James and he will answer them in our Sunday Bulletins

Feast Days

Jan 1 - Mary, the Mother of God

Jan 2 - St. Basil

Jan 3 - Most Holy Name of Jesus

AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE Dr. Brett Salkeld will be offering a monthly series of talks for Catholic educators on curriculum permeation at St. Martin's parish beginning January 8, 2019 at 7 pm. Look for a poster in your parish or school for future dates and topics. It is one way for Regina Catholic teachers to fulfill their C2PG. This series is sponsored by the Catholic Teachers Guild of Regi-na. January 8th's topic is: Faith and Reason in the Classroom Faith and reason are at the heart of a Catholic education. And the relationship between faith and reason is at the heart of each subject matter, from religion to math. Understanding how faith and reason work together, even when the subject is not specifically religion is the first step to thinking about how to permeate every subject with Catholic faith. Come and learn about the Catholic attitude towards faith and reason and how that makes a difference in a Catholic classroom. Marian Centre Fall/Winter 2018/2019 Needs

**We receive clothing in season. In the fall/winter we accept warmer clothing and in the spring/summer lighter clothing. This is because we have small storage areas.

YOUR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO OUR LADY OF PEACE PARISH—ELECTRONIC GIVING

--Quick and easy to make your parish donation! -It’s a way to never have to worry about forgetting your donation envelope at home. Sign up forms are available at the Information Desk or at the parish office, call the office for more info at 306-543-5355. **Money comes from your

Upcoming Parish Events

Jan 2nd Bingo-Workers needed –6PM-12AM Jan 8th Bingo-Workers needed-12-6PM Jan 10 - 55+ Dance - 1:30-3:30 Jan 13 Work Bee to level and fit pews 1-4PM Jan 13 RCIC(Confirmation/1st Eucharist) 6PM

Annual Membership: $10.00 this gives you the opportunity to attend: Cards - will resume January 8 Forever In Motion - will resume Jan 10 Knitting/Crocheting - will resume Jan. 10 Stretch & Relaxation - will resume Jan. 11 55+ Dance Jan 10 - 1:30 PM-3:30 PM $5.00 for members $6.00 for non members Book Sale Feb 1, 2 & 3, 2019 Donation of Books & Puzzles will be accepted the week of Jan 27th, 2019 Thank you for your generosity. More info to follow.

55+ Senior Group Corner

Share your Joy! If you have not already donated to the 2018 Archbishop’s

Appeal, it is not too late! You may donate online at our website - archregina.sk.ca, or give at the parish. We are so grateful to those who have already given. Thank YOU!

Memorial/Donation Fund The Memorial (Butterfly) or donation fund (Green leaf) is set up to help pay our mortgage. Your name or the name of your loved ones will be placed on the tree in the gathering area for any donation of $500 or more. Check the Information desk or call the parish office

Our Parish goal is $20,846

So far we have had donations totalling $16,183.00.This is 78% of our goal. We thank all who have generously donated to this great cause. We ask for God's bless-ing on the donors to come.

RCIC, Confirmation and First Eucharist preparation classes will begin January 13 for children grade 2 and older.

Registration forms may be picked up at the information table as well as St. Gregory and

St. Michael Community School offices.

2019 DONATION ENVELOPES

The Donation Envelopes for 2019 are available at the gathering area for you to pick up.

If you do not have envelopes but would like to begin using them please contact the office or

the Information desk. For your convenience you can also sign up with our Automated Funds Transfer Program, donations will come out of your bank account on the 2nd day of the month. This hassle free way to donate is easy to get started up, sign

up forms are available at the Information Desk or at the parish office.

Tax Receipts are issued at the end of each year for your dona-tions. We appreciate your donations and we thank you in

advance for your generosity in 2019!

“Legion of Mary” prayer group meet imme-diately after 9:00 AM Mass at the Parish hall. New members are very welcome

To date for 2018 we have received $20,652.9 for all our efforts. Our Jan Bingos are Day: Jan 8, 16 & 21

Night: Jan 2 and 30. Thanks to all the dedicated workers

We welcome more help Please call the office or Anita at 543-0421

No experience necessary

The RCIA program needs your help! You can minister by attending classes to share in their faith journey or provide child care for the Candidates. Contact Stacy at the parish office for more information.

The Buildings and Grounds Committee will be having a work bee to level and fit the pews to our worship area. Jan 13, 1-4PM. Please bring: hammers,

wood chisels, heavy scrapers, sanding blocks and safety glasses if you have them. Please sign up at the information table if you can help!

Thank you to all ladies for your dedication and service to this Parish and it’s members this

past year. May God Bless you and your families, and bring Joy and Peace to you during this of year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Executive meeting – Tuesday Jan 8th at 1:30 PM. General meeting – Monday Jan 21 at 1:30 PM.

The Parish Staff would like to thank the Parishioners for their Christmas wishes, goodwill and gifts. We are truly blessed to serve the Parish of Our Lady of Peace. God Bless you all!

Pastoral Council Pastor: Father James Chair: Brian Martens Vice Chair: Rick Perras Secretary: Jackie Bahan Liturgy: JoAnne Zuck Education/Sacraments: Stacy Grunert Youth: — Pastoral Care Irene Grad Deanery JoAnne Zuck

Stewardship: -Marg O’Byrne Membership: Doris Frei Appointed Members: Annual Appeal: Antonette Rothecker Screening Protocol: Donalda Exner Schools Liaison: Antonette Rothecker Seniors: Betty Sparrowhawk CWL Representative: Irene Haynes K.C. Representative: Gerald Radicki

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Finance Council Pastor Fr. James Chair: Dennis Gibbs Member: Miles Lozinsky Secretary: Anita Rieger Hall: Jackie Bahan Member: Maurice Raboud Member: Lukose Luka Bldg & Grounds: Ken Sparrowhawk Member: Roger Bertrand Member: Stacy Grunert

Mission Statement: Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we endeavor to build this community of Our Lady of Peace to a viable Christian Catholic Family, to which all are welcome.

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