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Oct 27
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Diocesan annual World Youth Day on Feast of Christ the King

By Bishop Mark Hagemoen's blog, Enriching faith

Diocesan World Youth Day will be marked on Christ the King Sunday in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon, including celebration of Mass with Bishop Mark Hagemoen at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, in a celebration that will include testimonies from young adults who participated in the international World Youth Day held this summer in Portugal. Everyone is welcome.

The Mass will also be live-streamed at saskatoonmass.com starting 6:30 pm Nov. 26.

Testimony from WYD pilgrims will also be part of the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses on Christ the King Sunday, Nov. 26 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon.

The theme of the Nov. 26 World Youth Day is “Rejoicing in Hope” (cf Romans 12:12), announced earlier this year by Pope Francis.

Background: Diocesan World Youth Days are observed annually in addition to the major intercontinental world-wide edition of World Youth Day that takes place every three or four years.

Since 2021, the celebration of World Youth Day at the diocesan level has been held on Christ the King Sunday (before that, it was held on Palm Sunday).

News and other information regarding the World Youth Days can be found on the website of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life: www.laityfamilylife.va.

Oct 23
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Bishop leads prayers in Wilkie to officially install Fr. Rinesh Menambadath Chacko, VC, as pastor

By Bishop Mark Hagemoen's blog

Prayers related to the ministry of a priest were said at various locations around St. James Parish in WIlkie during Sunday Mass Oct. 22, as Bishop Mark Hagemoen officially installed Fr. Rinesh Menambadath Chacko, VC, as pastor. (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

Bishop Mark Hagemoen joined the faith community of St. James Parish in Wilkie, SK, Oct. 22, 2023 to celebrate the Eucharist and offer special prayers to officially install Fr. Rinesh Menambadath Chacko, VC, as pastor of the parishes at Wilkie, Handel, and Leipzig, SK.

The new pastor arrived in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon in July.

The installation prayers offer an opportunity to reflect prayerfully on the role of the pastor, highlighting the priest’s sacramental ministry through a series of prayers at different spots throughout the church building: the altar, the ambo, the tabernacle, the baptismal font, the entrance of the church, and so on.

Bishop Hagemoen will travel to instal other new pastors in parishes across the diocese in the weeks ahead, as his schedule permits (see schedule, below).

“This isn’t a required ritual, but it is something that is an option, and we have chosen to do that because of its simple but rich symbolism about the relationship of the pastor — the priest — with the people of God,” explains Bishop Hagemoen.

The parish community of St. James, Wilkie, celebrated Mass with Bishop Mark Hagemoen Oct. 22. (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

Fr. Rinesh Menambadath Chacko, VC (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

(Photo by Allison Bertoia)

Prayers related to the ministry of a priest were said at various locations around St. James Parish in WIlkie during Sunday Mass Oct. 22, as Bishop Mark Hagemoen officially installed Fr. Rinesh Menambadath Chacko, VC, as pastor. (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

(Photo by Allison Bertoia)

(Photo by Allison Bertoia)

(Photo by Allison Bertoia)

Prayers related to the ministry of the priest were said at various locations around St. James Parish during Mass with Bishop Mark Hagemoen Oct. 22 at Wilkie. (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

Applause followed the special prayer ceremony officially installing Fr. Rinesh Menambadath Chacko, VC, as pastor. (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

Other pastor installations with Bishop Hagemoen presiding:

Upcoming:

  • Fr. John Ezeoruonye – St. Front Parish, St. Front – Nov. 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
  • Fr. Daniel Louh – St-Phillipe-Neri Parish, Vonda – Nov. 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Fr. Paul Oshin – St. Peter  Cathedral, Muenster – Nov. 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Fr. Daniel Yasinski – Our Lady of Lourdes, Saskatoon – Nov. 26, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

More photos:

Fr. Rinesh Menambadath Chacko, VC, is the new pastor at St. James Parish, Wilkie; St. Mary Parish, Handel; and St. Paschal Parish, Leipzig. (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

Presentation of the gifts during Mass Oct. 22 at St. James Parish, Wilkie, SK. (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

Celebration of the Eucharist Oct. 22 at St. James Parish, Wilkie, SK. Fr. Rinesh Menambadath Chacko, VC, is the new pastor at St. James Parish, Wilkie; St. Mary Parish, Handel; and St. Paschal Parish, Leipzig. (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

Fr. Rinesh Menambadath Chacko, VC (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

Fr. Rinesh Menambadath Chacko, VC, is the new pastor at St. James Parish, Wilkie; St. Mary Parish, Handel; and St. Paschal Parish, Leipzig. (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

Children prepare to play instruments during the recessional hymn of Mass Oct. 22 in Wilkie. (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

Fr. Rinesh Menambadath Chacko, VC,, is the new pastor at St. James Parish, Wilkie; St. Mary Parish, Handel; and St. Paschal Parish, Leipzig. (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

Bishop Mark Hagemoen joined the parish community of St. James, Wilkie, for Mass Oct. 22, officially installing Fr. Rinesh Menambadath Chacko, VC, as pastor at Wilkie, Handel and Leipzig. (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

St. James Parish choir leads music ministry during Oct. 22 celebration in Wilkie. (Photo by Allison Bertoia)

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Oct 23
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Bishop celebrates pastor installation of Fr. Santhosh Thekkekulam, VC, during celebration at Macklin parish

By Bishop Mark Hagemoen's blog

During celebration of the Eucharist Oct. 21 at St. Mary Parish in Macklin, Bishop Mark Hagemoen led prayers about priestly ministry during the official installation of Fr. Santhosh Thekkekulam, VC, as pastor of parishes at Macklin, St. Donatus, and Denzil. (Photo by Keith Kohlman)

By Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News

Photos by Keith Kohlman

Bishop Mark Hagemoen joined the faith community of St. Mary Parish in Macklin, SK, Oct. 21, 2023 to celebrate the Eucharist and offer special prayers to officially install Fr. Santhosh Thekkekulam, VC, as pastor of the parishes at Macklin, St. Donatus, and Macklin, SK.

Fr. Thekkekulam was appointed pastor of the Macklin-area parishes earlier this year. Previously, he served as pastor at Wilkie, Handel, and Leipzig.

The installation prayers offer an opportunity to reflect prayerfully on the role of the pastor, highlighting the priest’s sacramental ministry through a series of prayers at different spots throughout the church building: the altar, the ambo, the tabernacle, the baptismal font, the entrance of the church, and so on.

Bishop Hagemoen will travel to install other new pastors in parishes across the diocese in the weeks ahead, as his schedule permits (see schedule, below).

“This isn’t a required ritual, but it is something that is an option, and we have chosen to do that because of its simple but rich symbolism about the relationship of the pastor — the priest — with the people of God,” explains Bishop Hagemoen.

Prayers related to the ministry of the priest were said at various locations at St. Mary Parish in Macklin, as Bishop Mark Hagemoen installed Fr. Santhosh Thekkekulam, VC, as pastor of parishes at Macklin, St. Donatus, and Denzil. (Photo by Keith Kohlman)

Moving through the church building, saying prayers related to priestly ministry. (Photo by Keith Kohlman)

(Photo by Keith Kohlman)

(Photo by Keith Kohlman)

(Photo by Keith Kohlman)

(Photo by Keith Kohlman)

(Photo by Keith Kohlman)

 

Other pastor installations with Bishop Hagemoen presiding:

Upcoming:

  • Fr. John Ezeoruonye – St. Front Parish, St. Front – Nov. 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
  • Fr. Daniel Louh – St-Phillipe-Neri Parish, Vonda – Nov. 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Fr. Paul Oshin – St. Peter  Cathedral, Muenster – Nov. 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Fr. Daniel Yasinski – Our Lady of Lourdes, Saskatoon – Nov. 26, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

 

Oct 20
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Fall Congress Oct. 19, 2023

By Bishop Mark Hagemoen's blog, News

Equipping the Church to support mental health and well-being was the theme of a one-day diocesan Fall Congress Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon. “

Keynote speaker for “The Lord Heals the Broken-Hearted and Saves the Crushed in Spirit” (Psalm 34:18) was Bryana Russell of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries.

Bishop Mark Hagemoen provided an overview of the updated diocesan Pastoral Plan during the Congress Day, and an afternoon panel discussion highlighted various helping and outreach ministries in the diocese of Saskatoon and the wider community,

Mental Health & Wellness Resources – PDF

Reflection on Congress Day by Marilyn Jackson – LINK to ARTICLE

PHOTOS:

 

Oct 19
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SEARCH Retreat for High School Youth Nov. 10-12

By News

SEARCH for Christian Maturity live-in weekend retreat experience sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon will be held Nov. 10-12 at E.D. Feehan Catholic High School.

Deadline to register is Oct. 31, 2023; find more information at saskatoonsearch.ca or register online at: LINK

The program is rooted in the Catholic faith and open to young people in Grades 10-12 of any denomination or creed. Cost is $100 (covers food and supplies for the whole weekend). If cost is an issue, bursaries are available; contact John Hickey at jhickey@rcdos.ca for information.

SEARCH provides an opportunity to think, talk, question and wonder about life and faith in an accepting and challenging environment.

It is an opportunity to experience God in a personal and real way.

The weekend is youth- and peer-oriented. It is run by young people for young people, under the guidance of a team of adult mentors.

The retreat starts on Friday evening Nov. 10 at 7: 30 p.m. and runs through Sunday afternoon, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m.

Youth are invited to come and experience a great weekend with SEARCH and see what God has in store!

(Youth Ministry in the diocese of Saskatoon is supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.)

Oct 12
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Bishop leads prayers for installation ofpastor at Allan, Colonsay, and Viscount

By Bishop Mark Hagemoen's blog

Bishop Mark Hagemoen joined the faith community of St. Aloysius Parish in Allan, SK, Oct. 8, 2023 to celebrate the Eucharist and offer special prayers to officially install Fr. Greg Smith-Windsor as pastor of the parishes at Allan, Colonsay, and Viscount, SK.

Ordained in 2015, Fr. Smith-Windsor previously served as pastor at parishes in Lanigan and LeRoy. He was appointed pastor of Allan, Colonsay, and Viscount, and associate pastor at Holy Spirit Parish in Saskatoon earlier this year.

The installation prayers offer an opportunity to reflect prayerfully on the role of the pastor, highlighting the priest’s sacramental ministry through a series of prayers at different spots throughout the church building: the altar, the ambo, the tabernacle, the baptismal font, the entrance of the church, and so on. Bishop Hagemoen plans to install other pastors in the diocese in the weeks ahead, as his schedule permits.

“This isn’t a required ritual, but it is something that is an option, and we have chosen to do that because of its simple but rich symbolism about the relationship of the pastor — the priest — with the people of God,” explains Bishop Hagemoen.

Bishop Mark Hagemoen led special prayers for the installation of Fr. Greg Smith-Windsor as pastor during Sunday Mass Oct. 8, 2023 at St. Aloysius, Allan, SK. (Photo by Adele Yanke)

(Photo by Adele Yanke)

(Photo by Adele Yanke)

(Photo by Adele Yanke)

Other upcoming pastor installations with Bishop Hagemoen presiding:

  • Fr. Santhosh Thekkekulam, VC– St. Mary Parish, Macklin – Oct. 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Fr. Rinesh Menambadath Chacko, VC – St. James Parish, Wilkie, Oct. 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
  • Fr. John Ezeoruonye – St. Front Parish, St. Front – Nov. 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
  • Fr. Daniel Louh – St-Phillipe-Neri Parish, Vonda – Nov. 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Fr. Paul Oshin – St. Peter  Cathedral, Muenster – Nov. 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Fr. Daniel Yasinski – Our Lady of Lourdes, Saskatoon – Nov. 26, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

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