HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH 5020 Sherwood Drive, Regina, SK, S4R 4C2 Phone: 306-543-3838; Fax: 306-949-2544 Email: htrinity@sasktel.net Website: holytrinityregina.ca Finance Council Chair: Lynda Pettigrew (306-586-8187) Parish Pastoral Council Chair: Merv Lang (306-545-2670) Liturgy Chairperson: Grace Carvalho (306-545-5478) Office Hours Monday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to Noon & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pastoral Staff Pastor: Rev. Ronald Andree (306-924-1993) Pastoral Assistant: Val Magnuson (306-924-2602) Support Staff Office Coordinator: Susan Carnduff (306-543-3838) Custodian: Dominic Dias Home Ministry of Care/Visitation Please call the Parish Office Marriage Preparation-Call Fr. Ron Sacraments of Initiation--Cal Val Liturgical Ministry Dec. 27/28 Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. S Chase Rene Reyes Julius Reyes Sarrah Tremblay M Tremblay Matthieu Giroux S Carnie Promise-4-6 yrs Good News-7-9 yrs Tara Catherine Neena Sarah/Amanda Kathlyn Lectors S Pickford Lois Stadnyk Gail Tumak Justin Tremblay Dina Tremblay Phyllis Kaip Gloria Plaviak Pat Ottenbreit Lisa Milleker Eucharistic Ministers Rita Saalmann Laura Matz Ray Lalonde G Piotrofsky Gail Tumak volunteer Funke Erin Rockabar Grace Carvalho Henry Marcotte C Marcotte S Bergerman volunteer Wlodarczyk family Clark Pitts Kathy Pitts Gwen Barschel Marlene Schnell C Sparrowhawk volunteer Tuazon family Greeters Heddy Gross MA Waeyen Eileen Ottenbreit Neena Jose Lisa Milleker Siony Dumaual E/A Szatkowski Ushers Jim Lenius Lionel Lang John Nishnick Ed Kostiuk M Kwasnicki Lisa Suresh Don Miller Chuck Raiter Eric Kowalski Kevin Roche Patti Roche Volunteer volunteer (Cross/Candles MC) December 21, 2014 Fourth Sunday of Advent Sunday 11:00 a.m. Volunteer Volunteer volunteer Altar Servers Elementary Schools Affiliated With Our Parish St. Mary (French Immersion), 140 McIntosh St. N. St. Joan of Arc, 10 Dempsey Ave. St. Josaphat, 140 Greenwood Cr. Children's Liturgy Music Ministry Masses This Week Mon, Dec. 22, 8:30 a.m. Ints. of Noella Holash Tues, Dec. 23, 8:30 a.m. Ints. of MaryAnn Young Wed, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve-7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Thurs, Dec. 25, Christmas Day--11:00 a.m. Fri, Dec. 26--NO MASS Sat, Dec. 27, 5:00 p.m. +Marino Vecchioli Sun, Dec. 28, 9:00 a.m. +Mary Thomas Sun, Dec. 28, 11:00 a.m. Pro populo Sacrament of Reconciliation 1/2 Hour before all Masses & by appointment Christmas Season Mass Times Solemnity of Christmas December 24--7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. December 25--11:00 a.m. Dear Brothers and Sisters, “Do not be afraid” and “rejoice” are words that we begin to hear in Advent and which flow into Feast of Christmas. As Pope Francis tells us in Evangelium Gaudium,” no one should ever be excluded from the joy” brought to us by our Lord Jesus Christ. We all look for happiness in life and as Catholics we particularly seek to find this joy which comes to us from our closeness to Jesus Christ himself. We all do battle in our lives with very real forces that try to make us worry and at times even be afraid. These are things of darkness. Yet, as strong as they can be, our faith assures us that they can never overcome us. For Jesus, born at Christmas, is the Light that drives out the darkness. During Advent, John the Baptist declared himself to be a witness who testifies to the light. Jesus calls us who believe in Him to also be witnesses to the light and the joy our faith brings to us. This is what we call evangelization: letting all around us see the good things that God has brought about in our lives. So our hearts welcome the words of the Angel to the shepherds: “Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Christ, the Lord.” We must truly never allow anything of the darkness to keep us from the joy that Christ the Saviour has placed in our hearts. A very important part of the Nativity Story of the Birth of Jesus, the Christ and the Lord are the shepherds. These are unrooted men, the lowly of human society. They are not the powerful, the rich, the confident, the beautiful people. They are, what Pope Francis would call, those on “the peripheries.” They are like Mary, who in her “lowliness” was looked on “with favour” by God. They were “the lowly” whom God lifted up with love and tenderness. We can easily find our place among them, with all our inadequacies, our failures, our weaknesses and our sinfulness. The shepherds make us understand that we all belong in this wondrous event of Christmas. Surrounded by the glory of the Lord, we too are invited to journey to Bethlehem in our hearts and in the deep part of our souls to see again “this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” And like the shepherds we are called to “make known what had been told them about this child,” Pope Francis calls us to be missionaries to those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, to evangelize by bringing the good news of great joy to all. What the lowly shepherds did, we too can do. And it will be for us joy and peace. Freedom from fear, the gift of joy and peace, are my warmest wishes to you and to those you hold dear. Yours sincerely in Christ the Saviour and Lord, ✠Daniel J. Bohan Archbishop of Regina Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God January 1--11:00 a.m. On behalf of the staff and students of Sacred Heart Community School I would like to thank you for your generous support of Sacred Heart School. The mitts, scarves, hats & socks were wonderful and your generous support is appreciated. Thank you again and please continue to keep us in your prayers. Starla Grebinski, principal A good conscience is a continual Christmas. Benjamin Franklin VOCATION CORNER: Every person who has ever born a child, and every person who has freely vowed away this honour, helps to bring Jesus Christ into this world again. Can you say: "Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord." OGIES PEROGIES FOR SALE ! Look for a CWL member selling perogies ($8/2 doz)..last chance to get your Christmas supplies. 2014-2015 SUNDAY MISSALS We still have a few children's missals. Please stop by the Parish Office. Cost: $5. CWL CORNER **LADIES OF THE PARISH...You are invited to join Holy Trinity CWL. Please call Sherry at 306-5435658. Members have you renewed your membership for 2015? **Our next general meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 12. We will begin with Mass at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Installation of Officers & Initiation of New Members. Please join us **Holy Trinity CWL sincerely wishes everyone a blessed Christmas filled with Love, Joy, Peace and Happiness and all the best to you in 2015! EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND the ARCHBISHOP'S LEVEE NEW YEARS DAY, January 1, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Archbishop Bohan and administration clergy will meet parishioners from across the Archdiocese at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Regina. Appetizers, sherry, tea and coffee will be served. Each month our parish will be praying for seminarians & candidates for the Permanent Diaconate in our Archdiocese. These men are our brothers, sons, fathers, husbands & friends. You will find a poster on our bulletin board with their names & photos. Please remember them this week. It's because of your prayer and financial support that these formation programs are available. Please also consider a sacrificial offering through a donation to the Annual Appeal or a bequest in your will in recognition of your support for their commitment & dedication to our Catholic Family. For more info, contact Christina at 306-352-1651 ext. 220 "REAL & RELEVANT" parenting conference Sat., Jan. 31, St. Bernadette School, 727 McIntosh St. N...This is a day for parents, guardians & grandparents. Presenter: Mary Helen Moes "Light, Funny & Profound" Topics: "How to really love your stressed out kids" Hail Mary"-save our family, "Dysfunctional biblical parents..that raised saints" Registration: $25. (incl refreshments & lunch). Register with Tina at 306-352-1651 ext. 216 or tkleisinger@archregina.sk.ca LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO ON NEW YEAR'S EVE? Little Flower Auditorium, 420 College Ave. Happy time: 6-7 p.m. Supper: 7 p.m. Dance: 8:30-12:30 a.m. Tickets: $70/couple, $35/single. For tickets call Richard at 306-789-7623. Proceeds Little Flower Parish. --please note that the Catholic Family Services New Year's Celebration has been cancelled. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to one & all from: Camp Monahan. We are happy to announce the camping dates and weekly themes for 2015. Camper registration forms will be out early in the new year so please check back to our website & watch for further exciting announcements from camp. www.campmonahan.ca VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES available in the hospitals, Wascana Rehabilitation Centre and Regina Pioneer Village..We have need of people to assist us with portering patients to and from Mass, Eucharistic ministers (at Mass) and at bedside, proclaimers of the word, sacristan and music ministry. If you feel called to help, please contact anyone of the following for more information &/or to register: Jerry (General Hospital @ 306-766-3567, Lorraine (Pasqua Hospital) @ 306-766-2473, Karen (Wascana Rehab) @ 306-766-5991 or Linda (Regina Pioneer Village) @ 306-751-5217. Orientation would take place in January or early February so please contact us prior to Jan. 15. Thank you & God Bless ! There is a new resource from the Catholic Health Assoc. of Sask. A faith-based Advance Health Care Directive. Is it important to you that other people know & respect your health care wishes? If you were no longer able to make decisions about your own care, who would you trust to make them? As a person of faith, what might your wishes be regarding medical interventions? Get informed. Complete your directive. Share your wishes with those you trust. This booklet offers important information such as: What is an Advance Health Care Directive? Why complete a Faith-Based Advance Health Care Directive? What is a proxy? Powers of Attorney and Health Care Decision Making, How to Complete the Advance Health Care Directive form in this booklet "What to do with your Advance Health Care Directive. Booklets are $5. ea or $3/ea for 25+ copies. Shipping extra. Electronic version available online at www.chassk.ca.