Announcements for Sunday, April 14, 2026 – Third Sunday of Easter
* Diocesan prayer – We pray as a diocesan family for all those dealing with mental health challenges. Lord Jesus, help us to reach out in love and support to all those who are suffering.
EARTHCARE Connections (Prayer intentions from Farmland Legacies)
- May the efforts of Farmland Legacies to assist food banks, women’s shelters and soup kitchens prosper in this time, as we do not forget those in need in times of world turmoil. We pray to the Lord.
- May we use the fruits of the earth with respect and reverence. We pray to the Lord.
New Announcements:
* A parish Truth and Reconciliation Committee (TRC) Gathering will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23 in the Bishop Klein Room of the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon. A meal will be provided for participants at no cost. These ongoing gatherings are for parishes who have, are beginning, or would like to increase, networks with other parishes to advance truth and reconciliation efforts. For smaller parishes that may not have the capacity to create a TRC committee, the event is an opportunity to draw attention to other available opportunities to join the church in this historic journey. To attend please register before April 22, by contacting Myron Rogal at (306) 659-5841 or mrogal@rcdos.ca. (The diocesan Office of Justice and Peace is supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.)
Family dance – The Cathedral of the Holy Family will hold a family Easter Dance from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This is a multicultural event for the whole family with live music featuring St. Cecilia Choir Band and the Caribbean music of Oval Fuentes Band. There will be activities for children, a cash bar and a late lunch. Optional: Bring a cultural snack to share. Tickets are available at the parish office, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, and after Sunday Mass: $40 per family or $20 per person.
* Oasis – a diocesan adult faith “Encounter” event – will be held at 7 p.m. April 28 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, including Eucharistic adoration, intercessory prayer, and social time. Oasis centres around Eucharistic Adoration, providing a time for deep reflection and encounter with the Lord, offering peace, healing, and spiritual refreshment. All are welcome to this event (free will donation). Register online at: https://form.jotform.com/SaskatoonDiocese/oasis. (Adult Faith is supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.)
* Employment Opportunity – Office Administrator: The Ukrainian Catholic Foundation is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven part-time (24 hours per week) Office Administrator to support administrative, fundraising, communication and data-management activities of the Foundation. The position is based in Saskatoon with occasional travel within the Eparchy. Find the job posting at https://rcdos.ca/employment or for more information, please call Morris Smysnuik, Executive Director at (306) 280-8514, or submit your resume to admin@ucfsask.org.
The diocesan Sts. Benedict and Scholastica Formation Program is now accepting applications for both men and women candidates for the year 2026-2027. This program aims to form young adult Catholics in pursuing holiness while living in the world. The Sts. Benedict and Scholastica program can serve as a period of vocation preparation for priesthood, religious life, or any form of lay vocation and ministry. It is open to young adults – both women and men, students or working – either for a residential or non-residential program beginning in the fall. The program includes human formation, intellectual formation, and pastoral formation, focused on personal holiness and community life, which includes daily prayer, Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, apostolic work, faith-sharing, faith formation, spiritual direction, silent retreats, and missionary discipleship. For more information contact Sr. Marta Piano at mpiano@rcdos.ca or (306) 659-5843, or visit the diocesan website: https://rcdos.ca/sts-benedict-and-scholastica. (Sts. Benedict and Scholastica is supported by gifts to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal).
* A Contemplative Mass led by Fr. Kevin McGee will be held 5 p.m. Friday, May 1 at St. Mary’s Parish, 211 Ave. O S. Saskatoon. The rhythm of the Contemplative Mass is a gentle, steady flow, marked by 20 minutes of silence after Communion. It is designated to allow space for reflection and recognition of the intimate presence of Christ who comes to us through Scripture and the Eucharist. Silence in this form of worship can feel uncomfortable or awkward, especially when experienced for the first time. We encourage you to relax and rest in the abiding presence of God.
* Annual diocesan Our Lady of Fatima Feast will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 211 Avenue O South, Saskatoon. The celebration will begin with Mass presided by Fr. Kevin McGee, St. Mary pastor and vicar-general of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. Mass will be followed by the traditional outdoor procession with the statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which came from Fatima, Portugal, as participants pray the rosary and sing together. A potluck gathering will follow the procession, and all are encouraged to bring food to share. Everyone is warmly invited to attend. Participants are also invited to come dressed in cultural clothing and to bring flags for the procession. Anyone interested in volunteering or providing entertainment for the potluck gathering is invited to e-mail jnunes@rcdos.ca.
NOTE: All CWL councils, Knights of Columbus councils, and parishes across the diocese are asked to send representatives to the Our Lady of Fatima celebration, and bring their banners for the procession. Councils and parish representatives only are asked to please confirm attendance by e-mailing Jennifer Nunes jnunes@rcdos.ca.
Women’s Breakfast – “Listening as Spiritual Hospitality” is the theme of a diocesan adult faith formation Feminine Genius IV women’s breakfast 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 13 (doors open at 8 a.m.). Keynote speaker is Sr. Malou Tibayan of the Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity, who also serves on the Diocesan Synod Committee. To assist with breakfast planning, registration is required for this women-only event at: https://form.jotform.com/SaskatoonDiocese/femininegenius2026. There will be an opportunity to make a free-will offering at the women’s breakfast. (Adult faith is supported by gifts to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.)
“Breakthrough Healing” Workshop will be presented by Patrick and Joy Campbell, founders of the Cross of St Benedict Society and Joyful Hope Ministries. With their unique and effective method of presenting, the Campbells will examine realities of the world that are negatively attacking and affecting families. Through teaching and prayer, they will engage in a process of healing and reconciliation. The workshop will be held May 28 to May 30 at St. Francis Xavier Parish, 222 Willow Street (corner of Melrose Avenue and Hilliard Street), Saskatoon. Cost is $50/adult (18+) or $100/family with children 17 and under. To register or for more information, please contact: Debbie or Kevin Kowalski at (306) 978-3013.
Mark your Calendars –
The 2026 Blumenfeld and District Pilgrimage will be held Sunday, June 14 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows and historic Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 16 km south of Leader, SK, and 6.5 km east on Blumenfeld Road. The Blumenfeld heritage site will also be open to visitors from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoons from July 5 to Aug. 30. Visit the Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/blumenfeldanddistrictheritagesite/.
Previous Announcements:
* CWL Clothing Depot AGM – The CWL Clothing Depot Annual General Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday April 20 at St. Augustine Parish (in music hall) located at 602 Boychuk Drive, Saskatoon. All CWL members are welcome to attend.
* St. Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit Tour – Join the diocesan Rural Catechesis Office and parishes across our diocese for an evening learning about the first Millennial Saint and his love of the Eucharist. Displays feature some of his work documenting Eucharistic miracles on a website that he created before he died in 2006 at the age of 15 years. Dates and locations for the exhibit include:
- April 22: Humboldt – St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish, Humboldt – 7 p.m.
- April 23: Vonda – St-Philippe-de-Neri Parish, Vonda – 6:30 pm youth, 7 p.m. adoration, 7:30 pm adult talk
- April 26: Kindersley – St. Joseph Parish, Kindersley – 6:30 pm
- April 27: Leader – Little Flower Parish, Leader
- April 30: Unity – St. Peter Parish, Unity
- May 1: Viscount – Francis Xavier Parish, Viscoubnt
- May 2: Bruno – Bruno Parish, Bruno
Watch for details at each parish or contact the diocesan Rural Catechesis Coordinator Quin Kleiboer at the Catholic Pastoral Centre: qkleiboer@rcdos.ca or (306) 659-5857.. (Rural Catechesis is supported by gifts to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal)
* “Millions of Monicas” prayer group: When women gather to pray, hope is renewed. We pray for our children’s return to the Church. Women meet for one hour of guided prayer, which always includes a Rosary. Millions of Monicas prayer events are held at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month (May 4) at Saint Anne Parish, 217 Lenore Dr., Saskatoon; at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month (April 21) at St. Philip Neri Parish, 1902 Munroe Ave. S. Saskatoon; and at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month (April 27 and May 18) at Holy Spirit, 114 Kingsmere Place, Saskatoon.
* Joe Kammermayer Memorial Dinner – Columbus Bosco Saskatoon is holding our annual fund-raiser, the Joe Kammermayer Memorial Dinner, on Thursday, April 23, starting at 5:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, 3339 Centennial Drive, Saskatoon. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 each and are available from Ed Frank (306) 371-0506, Chris Sarich (306) 221-4686, or any Saskatoon KC Council. Proceeds go to Columbus Bosco Saskatoon’s major programs: the Farm School and the Family Learning Centres.
* Billings Ovulation Method of NFP – A free information night about the Billings Ovulation Method will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at Holy Spirit Parish, 114 Kingsmere Place, Saskatoon. This method of Natural Family Planning (NFP) teaches natural signs of fertility and infertility throughout a woman’s reproductive life and assists couples to morally achieve or postpone pregnancy, as well as building harmony in marriage. For more information contact nfpsask@gmail.com or call (306) 682-7771.
* Are you hurting because of an abortion? Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing. The next retreat in Saskatoon will be held April 24-26. To register, please contact Elaine at 1-306-480-8911 or email r.vineyardsk@sasktel.net
* Priests’ Pension and Retirement Fund (PP&R)– Our priests have faithfully led their parish communities, preaching God’s word and celebrating the sacraments. We have been blessed to have dedicated and holy priests, and the blessings continue to this day. Even in retirement, priests continue to celebrate Masses, preside at funerals, weddings, and baptisms, provide retreats, minister and counsel parishioners, and so much more. Whether still active in ministry or not, our retired priests make Christ, the Good Shepherd, present to us, not only in what they do but in who they are. They give witness to the Lord’s presence not only by their words but by their lives. Retirement years can be difficult for our senior priests. No longer supported by their parish communities, they rely on retirement benefits and their pension from the Priests’ Pension and Retirement Fund for basic needs, such as food, housing, health costs, and transportation. Please, give generously in support of our retired priests. You can find donation materials in your local parish, or make your gift online at https://dscf.ca/priest-pension-fund/ or download the pledge form and mail it to the Diocese of Saskatoon Catholic Foundation: PP&R, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, S7S 1H1.
The CWL Clothing Depot in Saskatoon is requesting donations of much-needed items in order to provide affordable good quality household items and clothing to community members with limited funds. Items needed include summer clothing (any age), jeans, kitchenware, cutlery, working toasters, working kettles, working coffee makers, pots and pans, Rubbermaid containers, clocks, sheets, comforters, and towels. Drop off donations at the CWL Clothing Depot, 619 20th Street West, Saskatoon (located on lower level of Friendship Inn) — please ring the bell at the back door in the alley of the depot; drop off times are 10:30 a.m. to 3: p.m. Monday-Friday. Thank you for your kindness in making a difference for someone in need. For donation inquiries contact Bea at (306) 242-5042.
* Employment Opportunity – Trinity Manor at Stonebridge in Saskatoon is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Spiritual Care Coordinator to support the emotional, spiritual, and pastoral well-being of. residents, families, and staff at Trinity Manor through ensuring the provision of emotional, spiritual and religious support as well as leading and coordinating the community’s spiritual programming and fostering a mission-centred environment rooted in Catholic values. Find more information in the job posting available at rcdos.ca/employment. Submit resumé and a cover letter to: s.hr@trinitymanor.ca
* Spring Congress: “Speak Lord! Your Servant is Listening” – This year the diocesan Spring Congress Day has been repeated in three locations, including the final day to be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m on Saturday, April 25 at St. Joseph Parish, Kindersley, SK. Spring Congress is an opportunity for clergy and all the faithful to find renewed ways to come together to pray, learn, and listen to the Holy Spirit and one another. Find registration at https://rcdos.ca/spring-congress-2026. (Evangelization and Catechesis and Adult Faith Formation are supported by gifts to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.)
* NET Canada is seeking young missionaries: Many young people don’t know Christ! They are separated from God and his plan for them – afraid, alone, anxious, and lacking meaning. Catholics ages 16 to 30 are invited to join NET Canada in proclaiming Jesus to high school students and demonstrating how to respond and live for Him. To learn more, attend an upcoming online NET Mission Discernment Event Saturday, April 25 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. SK time. Get a glimpse into what a transformative year of mission could look like! Interested or know someone who would be? Sign up at netcanada.ca/apply. Have questions? E-mail recruit@netcanada.ca or call/text 1-613-292-9991.
* Help Not Harm: No Euthanasia for Mental Illness – Visit the website www.helpnotharmcanada.ca to e-mail your Member of Parliament (MP), asking for their support of Bill C-218 (The Right to Recover Act), which would amend the Criminal Code to prevent assisted suicide/ euthanasia – known as Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) — from being provided when mental illness is the sole underlying condition. Without this change, medically-provided euthanasia will be available for those suffering from mental illness alone beginning in March 2027. We are called to offer care, hope, and protection — not death — to those who are suffering and those who are most vulnerable.
* Horizons of Hope workshop about Palliative Care and End-of-Life –will be held over two evenings Monday April 27 and Tuesday April 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Saint Anne Catholic Church, 217 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon. To register or for more information, contact Jacqueline Saretsky, diocesan coordinator of Hospital Chaplaincy at (306) 659-5839. When confronted with a life-limiting diagnosis, we can find ourselves in an unfamiliar and even frightening situation. As Catholics, we believe in the dignity and sacredness of human life at all stages, from conception to natural death. At the same time, our faith does not demand that life is to be sustained at all costs. Our faith in Jesus Christ has much to teach us about living and dying well. Created by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), the Horizons of Hope Toolkit for Catholic Parishes on Palliative Care is designed to help each of us – caregivers, the sick and dying and family members – to find support and concrete assistance. For more information see: https://rcdos.ca/horizons-of-hope.
Pews For Sale: St. Michael Parish in Cudworth, SK has three solid oak pews for sale, $500 each. Each pew is 13 feet long. Contact St. Michael Parish at (306) 256-3218 or email smcudworth@rcdos.ca.
* CWL Social Justice Award – The Saskatchewan Provincial Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada has established a Social Justice Award for young women between the ages of 18-35 years. The $1,000 award may be given to one candidate or divided among qualified applicants to finance participation in a reputable social justice activity, either at home or abroad. Application deadline is April 30. Contact Mary Nordick: m.nordick@sasktel.net or (306) 374-5612 for more information.
ANCHOR: Chronic Illness Prayer Support Group is a ministry for people living with chronic illness and their caregivers. It is a prayer group that turns to God with gratitude and hope to carry us through the ripples and waves of daily life when journeying with chronic illness. Even if your illness is stabilized, there are always daily challenges. For more information please contact Dietta Todos at durr2todos@gmail.com.
* The Regional Assembly of Development and Peace-Caritas Canada provides a weekend of reflection and immersion into the world of social justice. The Regional Assembly will be held from 5 p.m. Friday, May 1 to Sunday May 3 at 1 p.m., exploring the theme “On Track for Justice: Pathways to Peace.” This event for DPCC members and supporters includes guest speakers Camilo Coral (DPCC Program Manager – Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ukraine) and Kathleen Cross, (DPCC Strategy and Organizational Development), as well as training, Palestinian land exercise, Sunday liturgy, simulations, and visioning for the future. Held in-person at the Salvation Army Beaver Creek Camp five minutes south of Saskatoon, with remote participation options available. Register online at https://forms.office.com/r/cYpPE2DQa1 or contact Michael LeBlanc at mleblanc@devp.org or call Michael at (306) 205-2334 or visit the website at: https://devp.org/en/evenement/saskatchewan-klp-regional-assembly-2026/.
March for Life May 7 in Regina: The Saskatchewan Pro-Life Association is organizing a provincial March for Life to the Saskatchewan Legislature Building on Thursday, May 7, 2026, with the theme “Follow Me” (Matthew 4:19). The day begins at 9:00 a.m. with celebration of Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Regina; continuing with an ecumenical service at 11:15 a.m., followed by a march from the cathedral to the legislature at 12:15 p.m. for a 1:15 p.m. program. For more information, contact (306) 352-3480 or info@saskprolife.com or see the website at www.saskprolife.com
National Family and Life Week – “I am with you always.” (Matthew 28:20) Christ’s words at the time of his Ascension serve as this year’s theme for National Family and Life Week 2026, May 10-17. Families, parishes and parish groups, ecclesial movements and associations, as well as Catholic schools, are encouraged to take time this week to celebrate their own families, express gratitude, offer forgiveness, or share meaningful moments with loved ones across generations. Find information, including a video and resource toolkit for parishes, families, and groups at: www.cccb.ca/faith-moral-issues/family-and-life/national-family-and-life-week.
Bibles, holy cards, rosaries, crosses – The diocesan Hospital Chaplaincy Office is seeking donations of materials to assist with spiritual care outreach to patients at hospitals in Saskatoon. If you have Bibles, holy cards, rosaries, crosses or other small sacred items that would be appropriate to share with those facing illness, please consider donating them “Attention to Jackie Saretsky, Hospital Chaplaincy” at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 2nd floor of the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, or call (306) 659-5839 for information.
CCO Activate Conference in Vancouver for parish and ministry leaders – Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) is launching its first-ever international gathering of missionary disciples: the Activate Conference. This conference is designed to form and activate leaders for mission within the unique contexts God has entrusted to them—particularly within dioceses and parishes, beyond a campus context. The conference will bring together clergy, diocesan staff, parish leaders, and lay people to be empowered to live the Great Commission, evangelizing the world, one person at a time, held in Vancouver, BC, from May 29 to June 1. Registration is $455. More information and registration can be found at: https://activate26.cco.ca/
New Resource from CHAS – A Guide to Compassionate Conversation: When members of our faith community face life-threatening illness, knowing how to respond can be difficult. To help you offer meaningful support, the Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan (CHAS) has released a new brochure: “Accompaniment Through Serious Illness: A Guide to Conversations on Death and Dying.” This guide provides practical tools for navigating these sacred conversations with grace. Download the guide https://chassk.ca/conversation-guide-death-and-dying/.
Pro-life petition – The advocacy group “RightNow” has launched a petition calling on the Prime Minister and Parliament of Canada to pass legislation to protect pre-born children by restricting late-term abortions after 20 weeks (five months) of pregnancy; find the petition online at: https://www.itstartsrightnow.ca/undercover
Impact Report – A 2025 diocesan Impact Report providing an overview of ministries, programs, and annual finances in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon is available online at: https://rcdos.ca/annual-report/
Hospital Volunteer Opportunity: St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon is seeking volunteers to help nurture a welcoming experience by assisting patients, families, and visitors in navigating the hospital and understanding parking procedures. Responsibilities include initiating contact with members of the public, including at-risk individuals, helping to navigate the building and pointing out resources. In-depth orientation and on-going support will be provided. Contact volunteers@saskhealthauthority.ca for info.
Scam Alert – Fraudulent messages continue to circulate via e-mail, as well as via text and message apps, allegedly coming from our priests, bishop, or others in the Catholic community, asking for money, gift cards, or other gifts. DISREGARD all such messages! Do NOT reply or engage with the individuals sending these messages. Do NOT send gift cards, money, or cash transfers if requested to do so over e-mail or via text message.
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