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January 2024

A new bishop for the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon

By Bishop Mark Hagemoen's blog

Bishop Mark Hagemoen and a number of priests from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon were among those attending recent celebrations for new Eparchial Bishop Michael Smolinski, CSsR, of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon.

Photos and information courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC)

Head of the world-wide Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, His Beatitude, the Most Rev. Sviatoslav Shevchuk presided at the joyful celebration of the Nomination (Jan. 19), Consecration (Jan. 20), and Installation of a new bishop for the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon. Bishop Michael Smolinski, CSsR, is the sixth bishop of the Eparchy that includes the entire province of Saskatchewan.

The celebrations and the visit of the Patriarch were particularly moving as the leader prayed for and with the new bishop and the entire community, and as he noted the vibrancy of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Saskatchewan, while calling for continued prayers and support for the suffering Church in Ukraine, besieged by war.

A bishop comes home

Bishop Michael Smolinski, CSsR, who was born and raised in Saskatoon and attended local Catholic schools, was ordained a priest in 2003 and served in Edmonton, Winnipeg and Saskatoon before his most recent appointment as provincial superior of the Redemptorist Province of Canada in November 2022. Pope Francis announced his appointment as the sixth bishop of the Ukrainian Cathoic Eparchy of Saskatoon on Nov. 30, 2022.

Among the bishops participating in the enthronment of the new bishop were Metropolitan of Canada Lawrence Huculak, OSBM, Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Winnipeg, who has been serving as apostolic administrator of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon; previous Eparchial Bishop Most Rev. Bryan Bayda, who was appointed bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Toronto and Eastern Canada in April 2022; and Bishop Emeritus Most Rev. Michael Wiwchar, who retired in 2008.

RELATED: Interview of new bishop – Link to Eparchy of Saskatoon news item – “God showed me that I am home.”

Great Vespers and Episcopal Nomination

The nomination decrees naming the new bishop and Bishop Smolinski’s profession of faith were part of the evening Vespers held Jan, 19, 2024 at the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Dormiton of the Mother of God in Saskatoon.

It was noted that Bishop Michael Smolinski receives the episcopal ministry at a time when war is ranging in the homeland of the Mother Church in Ukraine, the impact of which has reached the Saskatoon Eparchy: “Your Excellency, pray that the Lord will grant us a just peace. Take care of the many refugees who, fleeing death, have found themselves in the territory of your diocese.”

RELATED: Great Vespers & Episcopal Nomination – Link to UGCC news item

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

Episcopal Consecration

Metropolitan Archbishop Lawrence Huculak, Bishop Bryan Bayda, Bishop Emeritus Michael Wiwchar, and Ukrainian Catholic and Roman Catholic bishops from across western Canada joined Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk for the Episcopal Consecration of Bishop Smolinski on Saturday morning, Jan. 20 at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church — the same church where the new bishop was baptized, ordained a priest, and served as pastor and associate pastor.

In his homily, His Beatitude Sviatoslav said that the Episcopal Consecration is a moment of unity for the Mother Church in Ukraine and the priests, clergy, and laity in Canada: “The birth of a new Ukrainian bishop in Canada is a beacon of hope for the entire Ukrainian people, who today are paying the highest price for freedom and the very right to exist in their native land.”

RELATED: Episcopal Consecration – Link to UGCC news item

“At the beginning of the rite, a papal bull was read aloud, in which the Holy Father conveyed his embrace to the Ukrainian Church in Saskatoon, expressing his desire to appoint Father Michael Smolinski as its bishop. Afterward, Bishop Michael Kwiatkowski, Eparch of New Westminster, and Bishop David Motiuk, Eparch of Edmonton, read in Ukrainian and English the Decree of the Head of the UGCC on the proclamation of Fr. Michael Smolinski as Bishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and the Decree naming him Eparchial Bishop of the Saskatoon Eparchy for Ukrainians (Canada).” – UGCC news item

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

Episcopal Installation

In a joyful celebration Sunday morning, Jan. 21, 2024 at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of St. George in the heart of Saskatoon, the newly-consecrated Bishop Michael Smolinski was officially installed and enthroned as the sixth bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon.

RELATED: Episcopal Installation – Link to UGCC news item

Patriarch Shevchuk prayed that the new bishop would be an icon of Christ in his new role as the shepherd of the Ukrainian Catholic Church across the province of Saskatchewan.

At the conclusion of the celebration, Bishop Smolinski expressed his gratitude and profound thanks to the Patriarch, to his fellow bishops, his Redemptorist confreres, clergy, religious, laity, those who assisted in the celebrations and all in attendance at the celebrations throughout the weekend.

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

(Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon)

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Awaken webinar: “Everyday Apostles: Ordinary Methods to Help You Share an Extraordinary Message”

By Enriching faith

The diocesan Awaken adult faith program presents a four-part winter webinar 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on four Tuesdays: Feb. 20, Feb. 27, March 5, and March 12, 2024.

“Everyday Apostles: Ordinary Methods to Help You Share and Extraordinary Message” – the world tells you to be quiet about your faith, that it is just personal and not meant to be shared. Yet Christ calls us to make “disciples of all nations” – so how do we actually do it? You are invited to learn new mindsets, skills, and habits on how to share your faith with those around you in this online Revive course hosted by Ryan O’Hara, presented through the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon Awaken adult faith pogram. Cost: $20/person for the series of all 4 sessions

REGISTER at: Link to JOTFORM

(Awaken adult faith is supported by gifts to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal)

Bishop Hagemoen provides clergy appointment update

By Bishop Mark Hagemoen's blog

Two priests from the Archdiocese of Caceres in the Philippines will soon be serving in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon, Bishop Mark Hagemoen announced in a clergy assignment update Jan. 29, 2024.

Clergy assignment update from Bishop Hagemoen – PDF

 

Fr. Arnold Bolima will serve as Associate Pastor of Saint Anne Parish in Saskatoon.

Fr. Joe-Nelo Penino will serve as Associate Pastor at both the Cathedral of the Holy Family and Holy Spirit parishes in Saskatoon.

Fr. Cosmas Epifano, OSB

Fr. Cosmas Epifano, OSB, who has been providing sacramental and spiritual care at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Saskatoon as well as serving as a support chaplain at St. Paul’s Hospital, will be returning to his Benedictine community of St. Peter’s Abbey in Muenster, SK, as of Jan. 31, 2024.

Fr. Kevin McGee continues to serve as the Parochial Administrator for Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish.

“We ask for God’s blessings on them as they move forward to new assignments and endeavours,” said Bishop Hagemoen.

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Bishop celebrates feast day at St. Angela Merici Residence in Saskatoon

By Bishop Mark Hagemoen's blog

Bishop Mark Hagemoen joined residents and guests at St. Angela Merici Residence Jan. 27 to celebrate the memorial of the saint who founded the Ursuline order of consecrated religious women.

Bishop Mark Hagemoen, Sr. Anne Lewans, OSU, and Fr. Ken Beck (l-r) at the St. Angela Merici Residence celebration Jan. 27. (Photo by Raissa Bugyi, Diocese of Saskatoon Catholic Foundation)

The feast day celebration at St. Angela Merici Residence began with Mass concelebrated by Bishop Hagemoen and Fr. Ken Beck.

Lector for the celebration of the Eucharist was Sr. Ludvina Scheck, OSU; cantor was Director of Spiritual Care and Mission Judy Gatin; with music ministry led by Sr. Teresita Kambeitz, OSU, and prayers of the faithful by Sr. Louisa Brost, OSU.

Following Mass, a mural describing the history and the ministry of the Ursulines of Prelate was dedicated.

The St. Angela Merici faith-based residence — established by the Ursulines in Saskatoon and now operated by Emmanuel Care — was named in honour of the saint who started the Company of St. Ursula in 1535, an order dedicated to education. The Ursulines of Prelate were established in St. Joseph’s Colony (now the western portion of the diocese of Saskatoon) more than 100 years ago, beginning with three sisters from Germany – Mother Clementia Graffelder, Mother Luitgardis Kratochwill, and Sister Thekla Bonus, who came to establish schools at the invitation of Fr. Joseph Riedinger, OMI.

During the dedication celebration on the Feast of St. Angela, Sr. Anne Lewans, OSU, provided an overview of St. Angela Merici Residence and the mural project.

Bishop Mark Hagemoen and Sr. Anne Lewans, OSU, of the Ursulines of Prelate at a dedication for a new “Educating For Life” mural about the history and ministry of the Ursulines of Prelate, which was held Jan. 27 on the memorial of St. Angela Merici, founder of the Ursuline order. (Photo by Raisa Bugyi, Diocese of Saskatoon Catholic Foundation)

“This personal care home was originally built in 1986 as a retirement home for the Ursuline Sisters. It was named after our foundress, St. Angela Merici,” said Lewans. “Over the years since then, there have been many changes and some significant transformations.”

She noted that in 1986, when this residence was opened, the Sisters in residence were still quite able, with some still engaged in volunteer ministry in the community. “As years passed the needs of the resident Sisters were changing…until in 2000 we hired the first care aides. Gradually, more lay staff were added in all departments – care of the Sisters, food services, maintenance and management.”

In 2017, a Personal Care Home license was granted for the facility to operate according to Saskatchewan Health Authority Policies, and receive residents other than Ursuline Sisters. “Two years later, in 2019, we acted on a decision our community had made in 2015.. …to transfer ownership and management of St. Angela Merici Residence to Emmanuel Care – the Catholic Health Corporation of Saskatchewan. This transfer was celebrated January 6, 2020 – just before the pandemic was declared.”

As part of the transfer of ownership, the Ursulines of Prelate began the process of finding homes for museum artifacts located in a Heritage Room in the building. “It was decided to dismantle the Heritage Room and donate its contents to schools, parishes and organizations that would use them to continue our mission of ‘Educating for Life.’  This was a major task, and was completed just a few months ago,” said Lewans.

“In order to preserve our story and some of the more valuable artifacts of the Ursuline Sisters, we asked and received permission from Anne Miller, Executive Director of St. Angela Merici Residence, to create the display you see before you,” explained Lewans, noting the “time, effort and love” that the leadership team put into planning the display.

“The mural is a brief history of our Ursuline Congregation, and the cabinet of artifacts contains tangible items that illustrate part of that history” she said. “It certainly is appropriate for us to dedicate it today on the feast of St. Angel Merici who is both the foundress of the Ursuline Order and also the patron saint of this residence.

Ursulines of Prelate Sr. Teresita Kambeitz, OSU, Sr. Anne Lewans, OSU, and Sr. Dianne Sehn, OSU (l-r), with consultant Deanna Miller, who created the display dedicated at St. Angela Merici Residence Jan. 27, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Ursuliines of Prelate)

Lewans also acknowledged the work of professional designer Deanna Miller who helped the Ursulines of Prelate leadership team design the mural. “Thank you very much Deanna; we could not have done this without you!  I also acknowledge the practical work of 77 Signs, the company that printed and installed the mural and did the necessary carpentry work.”

RELATED: Ursulines of Prelate celebrate their centennial in 2019 – ARTICLE

RELATED: Ursulines of Bruno celebrate their centennial in 2013 – ARTICLE

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Knights of Columbus Indoor Games Jan. 25-27, 2024

By Bishop Mark Hagemoen's blog

K of C Charitable Foundation Chair Harvey Granatier and Saskatoon Bishop Mark Hagemoen enter the Saskatoon Fieldhouse during the K of C Indoor Games Opening Ceremony Jan. 25. (Photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus)

Bishop Mark Hagemoen brought a blessing prayer and words of appreciation and encouragement to the Saskatoon Fieldhouse Jan. 25 as another Knights of Columbus Indoor Games event began.

The Opening Ceremony was followed by two days of competition and achievement by students and athletes of every level.

Read more: State Deputy reflects on another successful K of C Indoor Games event

Website: kofcgames.ca

State Deputy Larry Packet addresses the crowd at the Saskatoon Fieldhouse Jan. 25 during the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 K of C Indoor Games. (Photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus)

Day of Prayer for Reverence for Life 2024 – Bishop’s message

By Bishop Mark Hagemoen's blog, News

Sunday, Jan. 28 is the annual Day of Prayer for Reverence for Life in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon.

 Download the 2024 Message from Bishop Mark Hagemoen as a PDF

By Bishop Mark Hagemoen, Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon

Dear Clergy, Religious, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Saskatoon:

The day of prayer for Reverence for Life will be celebrated in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon on Sunday, January 28, 2024, providing our faith communities with an opportunity for prayers, reflection and discussion about the value of the precious gift of human life.

This past year has featured terrible conflicts in many parts of the world, including the terrible wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. I continue to hear from many that our current world affairs highlight both the fragility and strength of human life. In these times of reflecting on the prayer of St. Francis, “Lord, make me a channel of your peace,” we continue to hear this prayer in terms of the care of the vulnerable, and especially with regards to the protection and care for the unborn, our elders, and critically ill in our communities.

SINS AGAINST HUMAN LIFE CONTRIBUTES TO AN UNCARING & UTILITARIAN CULTURE

Canada continues to deal with the tragic repercussions of the removal of abortion from the Criminal Code. We now mark the 36th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada decision in the Morgentaler case on January 28, 1988, which removed all remaining restrictions on abortion in Canada. Incredibly applauded by many in our society, this moment in our nation’s history holds within it the tragic reality of millions of lost lives.

Victims of abortion include the unborn children who are killed, but also the mothers, fathers and families left wounded after an abortion. The community is also weakened and damaged as the weakest and most vulnerable among us are not valued and protected.

As the Canadian government continues to seek to expand access to doctor-assisted suicide, also known as Medical Aid in Dying or “MAiD” – the words of the Holy Father only a few years ago continue to ring prophetic:

The victims of this [throwaway] culture are precisely the weakest and most fragile human beings – the unborn, the poorest, the sick and elderly, the seriously handicapped, etc. – who are in danger of being ‘thrown away’, expelled from a system that must be efficient at all costs.”

(See: +Francis’ Address to a Delegation from the Dignitatus Humanae Institute, Dec. 7, 2013)

During the Papal visit to Canada on his “Penitential Pilgrimage” for healing and reconciliation in July 2022, Pope Francis called on all Canadians and people of good will to dream and work for a future that is able to see the God-given dignity of all peoples, and gain inspiration from Indigenous people’s cherishing of the relationship between elders and youth. On the feast day of Saints Joachim and Ann, he implored these grandparents of Our Lord to help us treasure the presence of our elders in order to create a better future:

“…a future in which the elderly are not cast aside because, from a ‘practical’ standpoint, they are ‘no longer useful’. A future that does not judge the value of people simply by what they can produce. A future that is not indifferent to the need of the aged to be cared for and listened to. A future in which the history of violence and marginalization suffered by our indigenous brothers and sisters is never repeated. That future is possible if, with God’s help, we do not sever the bond that joins us with those who have gone before us, and if we foster dialogue with those who will come after us. Young and old, grandparents and grandchildren, all together. Let us move forward together, and together, let us dream.”

(See +Francis’s presentation at Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, July 26, 2022.)

This statement reminds me of the Holy Father’s call several years ago to continue the steady work to turn our culture from one of convenience and short-sightedness, to a cultural movement that seeks – through good-will and honest reflection – the realization of a truly human culture.

(+Francis’s speech to Dignitatis Humanae Institute Dec. 7, 2013)

 

INCOMPATIBILITY OF ‘CARE FOR CREATION’ with ABORTION & EUTHANASIA

Pope Francis continually highlights that respect for creation and for human dignity are issues that are only realized together. As he states in his 2023 Apostolic Exhortation Laudate Deum:

Everything is connected …no one is saved alone” (#19)

“… our admiration at progress blinded us to the horror of its consequences. But that risk is always present, because “our immense technological development has not been accompanied by a development in human responsibility, values and conscience… We stand naked and exposed in the face of our ever-increasing power, lacking the wherewithal to control it.” (#24)

To recognize… that human life is incomprehensible and unsustainable without other creatures. As part of the universe… all of us are linked by unseen bonds and together form a kind of universal family, a sublime communion which fills us with a sacred, affectionate and humble respect.” (#67)

[See: Laudato Deum, October 4, 2023]
The Gospel’s moral and social teaching calls on all people of good will to bring to bear intellectual, social, and political consciousness on the blatant inconsistency that is affecting the well-being and flourishing of human cultures through our world. As Pope Francis states:

It is necessary to raise awareness and form the lay faithful, in whatever state, especially those engaged in the field of politics, so that they may think in accord with the Gospel and the social doctrine of the Church and act consistently by dialoguing and collaborating with those who, in sincerity and intellectual honesty, share – if not the faith – at least a similar vision of mankind and society and its ethical consequences.

(See: +Francis’ Address to a Delegation from the Dignitatus Humanae Institute, Dec. 7, 2013)

This effort is at the service of every person on the planet! If we do not engage in calling each other to a greater and fuller humanity, we should then not be surprised at the larger deterioration of a culture of human care and respect.

THE LOSS OF HEART

Current advances in science, genetics and embryology clearly show the distinct humanity of each unborn child, which comes into existence at conception. Each new, distinct human person shares the fundamental human right to life that we as Canadians celebrate and support on so many other fronts.

Failing to recognize that right has left our country damaged – not only in the missing and lost lives of millions of unborn children – but also in removing ‘the heart’ from our society. Devaluing human life at any age or stage has inexorably led to the legalization and growing acceptance in our country of euthanasia and assisted suicide: our lives seem to cease to have meaning and value as we face the fear of not being ‘useful’, or that we are a ‘problem’ to those on whom we rely for care.

The ‘loss of heart’ is also the root cause of so many other evils in our midst, including: discrimination, injustice and racism, violence, poverty and hunger, debilitating addiction. It also contributes to the problem of indifference towards those outside my own immediate circle of concern. The recovery of heart will be a very important feature in the coming times – as we work towards the goals of healing and reconciliation with Indigenous and all peoples. The recovery of heart must also contribute to finding true and lasting pathways for a true peace – not a superficial peace that removes us from caring for and being engaged with one another.

Sisters and brothers, let us respond to loss of heart by holding steady to the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: the Sacred Heart for our world. I bring you this message on the memorial of the first woman saint of Canada, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (Jan. 12) – who dedicated her life and religious community to care and education children and youth of all races and creeds – especially those dealing with poverty and other disadvantages. Let us join in our common prayer for Reverence for Life on January 28, and throughout this year.

Sisters and Brothers, we pray that as a people and nation we may re-discover our heart!

Yours in Christ

Most Reverend Mark A. Hagemoen

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“Nazareth” – painting by Michael O’Brien:  used with permission on the Reverence for Life prayer card, Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon

Prayer:

Almighty God, giver of all that is good,
we thank you for the precious gift of human life:
For life in the womb, coming from your creative power,
For the life of children, making us glad with their freshness and promise,
For the life of young people, hoping for a better world,
For the life of people who are disabled, teaching us that every life has value,
For the life of the elderly, witnessing to the ageless values of patience and wisdom.

Like Blessed Mary, may we always say “yes” to Your gift.
Help us to realize the sacredness of human life and to respect and cherish it from conception to its natural end.

And bring us at last, O Father, to the fullness of eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

Prière

Dieu Tout-Puissant, donateur de tout ce qui est bon, nous te remercions pour le don précieux de la vie humaine:

Pour la vie dans le sein maternel, provenant de ton pouvoir créatif,
Pour la vie des enfants, nous rendant heureux de leur fraîcheur et de leur promesse,
Pour la vie des jeunes, espérant pour un monde formidable,
Pour la vie des personnes qui sont handicapées, nous apprenant que toute vie a de la valeur,
Pour la vie des personnes âgées, témoignant des valeurs intemporelles de patience et de sagesse.

Comme la bienheureuse Marie, puissions-nous toujours dire “oui” à Ton don.

Aide-nous à réaliser le caractère sacré de la vie humaine, à la respecter et à la chérir de la conception à sa fin naturelle.
Et amène-nous enfin, ô Père, à la plénitude de la vie éternelle en Jésus-Christ notre Seigneur

AMEN

 

Awaken adult faith series – “Church of the New Evangelization”

By Uncategorised

Awaken series held in the fall of 2023 is available on video!

The “Church of the New Evangelization” diocesan Awaken Adult Faith series held in fall 2023 is now available on the diocesan YouTube video channel:

    • Part 1 – An overview of Vatican II, with Sr. Mirasol Abala: video / article
    • Part 2 – Evangelii Nuntiandi (Evangelization in the Modern World), with Marilyn Jackson: video / article
    • Part 3 – Spe Salvi (Saved in Hope) with Bishop Mark Hagemoen: video / article
    • Part 4Christefideles Laici (The Vocation and the Mission of the Lay Faithful) with Sr. Malou Tibayan: video / article
    • Part 5Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) with Fr. David Tumback – video / article

 

Overnight warm-up location open at St. Mary Parish – ways to help

By News

In December, St. Mary Parish in Saskatoon opened the doors of its hall on 20th Street West as an overnight warm-up location, in partnership with the Salvation Army and with federal government funding.

Since Dec. 4, 2023, the warm-up location has been open at St. Mary’s hall from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. seven nights a week. With life-threatening frigid temperatures, the importance of having an overnight warm up location is more important than ever.

Ways to help:

  • Pray:

Please continue to pray for the guests of the site, for staff, and for everyone involved.

  • Advocate:

Take time to advocate for those in need: meet, inform, and/or work with elected officials at every level of government, with other helping agencies, and people of other faiths to take collective steps that will reduce poverty.

  • Donate:

Monetary donations to assist St. Mary Parish in continuing to provide outreach and support for those in the neighbourhood without access to many basic needs can be made in person, dropped off or mailed to St. Mary Parish, 211 Avenue O South, Saskatoon, S7M 2R6 (cheques can be made out to the parish with “Warm-up shelter” written in the memo line.) Those wishing to set up longer-term pre-authorized donations can call the parish office at (306) 244-2983 or e-mail Ryan Baker at rnbaker@rcdos.ca to receive a pre-authorized giving form. E-transfers can also be sent to rnbaker@rcdos.ca (please include your name and mailing address along with “Warm-up shelter” in the memo line). All donations over $20 will be issued a tax receipt.

Donations of needed items – including blankets, mitts, gloves, toques, and jackets – can be dropped off at St. Mary Parish Office during regular office hours, or any time at the Salvation Army, 339 Avenue C South, Saskatoon.

  • Volunteers

Volunteers are not yet needed: As this project is new, organizers are still discerning where volunteers might be able to serve most effectively. Contact Myron Rogal in the diocesan Office of Justice and Peace at mrogal@rcdos.ca to be kept up-to-date.

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