March 2024

Live-stream of Triduum celebrations with Bishop Mark Hagemoen from the Cathedral of the Holy Family included:

• 7 p.m. Holy Thursday, Mass of Our Lord’s Supper March 28 – LINK or view here:

• 3 p.m. Good Friday Solemn Liturgy, March 29 – LINK or view here:

• 7 p.m. Good Friday Stations of Cross on grounds of Holy Family Cathedral, March 29 – LINK or view here:

• 9 p.m. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, March 30 – LINK or view here:

Find live-stream of Mass at a number of our parishes posted at: saskatoonmass.com

Easter schedule at a number of other parishes at: LINK

 

 

Hundreds of parish representatives joined the priests of the diocese for the annual Chrism Mass in Holy Week 2024, held March 26 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon.

During the Chrism Mass, the priests of the diocese renewed their commitment to priestly ministry.

The sacred oils that will be used in the celebration of sacraments throughout the year in parishes across the diocese were also blessed by Bishop Mark Hagemoen during the celebration at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon – the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens, and the Sacred Chrism (see description of oils, below).

At a supper before the Chrism Mass, the bishop welcomed clergy and many of the parishioners from across the diocese who will carry up the newly-blessed oils in their parish celebrations on Holy Thursday.

The bishop also recognized milestone anniversaries being celebrated by priests in the diocese, presenting papal blessings to Fr. Peter Ebidero and Fr. Joseph Salihu who will both celebrate their 30th anniversary of ordination on July 2, 1994, and to Fr. Michel Bedard, who will mark his 50th anniversary on June 28. Also acknowledged was Oblate priest Fr. Richard Doll, OMI, (not in attendance) who celebrates his 60th anniversary of ordination this year.

The Chrism Mass also included prayers for two recently-deceased diocesan priests — Fr. Bernard de Margerie, who died March 3, and Fr. Jean-Marc Mireau, who died March 24. (Mass of Christian Burial for Fr Mireau will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 25 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family.)

Related: A Holy Week and Easter message from Bishop Mark Hagemoen: LINK

Triduum and Easter Schedules for many parishes in the diocese of Saskatoon are posted at: rcdos.ca/lent-and-easter

Banquet photos:

Chrism Mass photos:

Picking up the oils / reception:

Video of the Chrism Mass:

The Sacred Oils:

• Oil of Catechumens (OC): This oil, sometimes referred to as Oil of Salvation, is used to anoint the catechumens (those who are to be baptized) in preparation for their initiation into the Church. The prayer accompanying this anointing expresses the desire that Christ strengthen the person being anointed. This oil is also used in celebration of the baptism of children. It is a sign of belonging:  marking us as members of the Body of Christ.

• Oil of the Sick (OS): This oil is used in the Anointing of the Sick. The prayer accompanying this anointing is: “Through this holy anointing, may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up.” This oil is used to bring comfort and support to the sick in their infirmity and to pray for healing. The celebrating of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is a ritual moment that makes visible and present to the sick and to the whole community who we are as Church: a community of healing and support.

• Sacred Chrism (SC): This oil includes a sweet-smelling perfume or balsam, added during the blessing prayers at the Chrism Mass. Sacred Chrism is used at the celebration of baptism, confirmation, the ordination of priests and bishops, and for the dedication of churches and altars. Sacred Chrism is also used in the blessing of bells and sacred vessels. Anointing with this oil signifies abundance of grace and dedicated service to God. The word Christ means “anointed one,” so being anointed with oil is a sign of the special and strengthening presence of Christ, the Anointed One.

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Kiply Lukan Yaworski is the Communications Coordinator for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon: rcdos.ca

 

Sixty-seven runners participated in the second annual Lenten 40 pilgrimage relay in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon on March 23, the eve of Holy Week.

Teams of 2, 3 or 4 took part in the Lenten 40 run on a cold spring morning Saturday, the day before Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week.

Before the run, Bishop Mark Hagemoen blessed the runners, reminding them that Lenten40 is a pilgrimage and not a race, cautioning them about cold temperatures and icy patches on the route, while noting the importance of a spiritual pilgrimage taken together as a community and not just as individuals.

Jerome Montpetit, a member of the organizing committee, spoke about the cross that each team of runners would carry and pass on to teammates during the 40+ km. run.

“We need to learn to love the cross,” said Montpetit. “This is an instrument of our salvation, and a sign of love ultimately. — so hopefully, while you are running with the cross, you can reflect on the great love that God has for you, for us, and for the world that He gave up His only Son for, so that whoever would believe in Him would have everlasting life.”

Run begins and ends at foot of cross raised on the cathedral grounds for Holy Week:

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More about Lenten40: https://www.lenten40.com/

Find Easter weekend schedules for celebrations in many parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon at https://rcdos.ca/lent-and-easter/

Bishop Stephen Hero of Prince Albert and Bishop Mark Hagemoen of Saskatoon are sharing reflections as part of a Lenten video series from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB).

Bishop Hagemoen’s reflections for Palm Sunday:

Geared to individuals, families, and communities, this series is meant to offer spiritual inspiration and guidance on how to prepare well for the Easter season.

For the English series, Bishop Stephen Hero of the Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert presents reflections for Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, and Bishop Mark Hagemoen of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon presents for March 3, March 10, March 17, and Palm/Passion Sunday on March 24.

Bishop Martin Laliberté, PMÉ, of Trois-Rivières will present the reflections in French throughout the Lenten season.

Visit the CCCB website page at: www.cccb.ca every Monday to access videos for the upcoming Sunday Eucharistic Celebration.

Find Easter Triduum celebration schedules for many parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon posted at: rcdos.ca/lent-and-easter

Bishop Mark Hagemoen celebration schedule at the Cathedral of the Holy Family  (also live-streamed at saskatoonmass.com):

– 9 a.m. Palm Sunday, March 24
– 7 p.m. Chrism Mass Tuesday, March 26
– 7 p.m. Holy Thursday, Mass of Our Lord’s Supper, March 28
– 3 p.m. Good Friday Solemn Liturgy, March 29
– 7 p.m. Good Friday Stations of Cross on grounds of Holy Family Cathedral, March 29
– 9 p.m. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, March 30
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Easter morning, March 31, the bishop will celebrate 10 a.m. Mass at St. Paul Co-Cathedral: in-person only

Enhancing parish hospitality, evangelization, formation and outreach were highlighted by Fr. Simon Lobo, CC, and Fr. Isaac Longworth, CC, of St. Benedict Parish in Halifax, NS, during the diocese of Saskatoon’s annual Spring Congress held March 12 and 13 in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon.

Spring Congress 2024 focused on the theme “Making Every Sunday Matter” as one of the priorities of the recently-updated diocesan Pastoral Plan, continuing a commitment to explore and deepen Pastoral Plan goals during Congress events for pastors, parish and ministry leaders, and all interested parishioners.

At Spring Congress, Lobo and Longworth focused in particular on “three Hs” — hospitality, hymns, and homilies. Prayer ministry was also modelled at Congress during an evening Encounter event of reflection, Eucharistic adoration, and prayer for specific needs of those in attendance.

The speakers emphasized the importance of hospitality, welcoming and belonging as vital steps in becoming a missionary parish, focused on evangelization.

Congress photos – LINK to Gallery

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Bishop Stephen Hero of Prince Albert and Bishop Mark Hagemoen of Saskatoon are sharing reflections as part of a Lenten video series from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB).

Bishop Hagemoen’s reflections for Fifth Sunday of Lent:

Geared to individuals, families, and communities, this series is meant to offer spiritual inspiration and guidance on how to prepare well for the Easter season.

For the English series, Bishop Stephen Hero of the Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert presents reflections for Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, and Bishop Mark Hagemoen of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon presents for March 3, March 10, March 17, and Palm/Passion Sunday on March 24.

Bishop Martin Laliberté, PMÉ, of Trois-Rivières will present the reflections in French throughout the Lenten season.

Visit the CCCB website page at: www.cccb.ca every Monday to access videos for the upcoming Sunday Eucharistic Celebration.

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Find Easter Triduum celebration schedules for many parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon posted at: rcdos.ca/lent-and-easter