Announcements for Sunday, May 4 – Third Sunday of Easter

Diocesan Bulletin PDF - 2 page insert

* Diocesan prayer – We pray for those who have joined the family of the Catholic Church this Easter, and for all the children preparing to receive sacraments in our diocese, that the Holy Spirit guides and nourishes them in their journey.

EARTHCARE Connections (Prayer intentions from Farmland Legacies)

  1. During this season of hope and planting, may we care generously for all creation. We pray to the Lord.
  2. As people who “seek the peace and prosperity” of the place in which we live (Jeremiah 29:7), may we labour to free our earth from the burdens of pollution and abuse. We pray to the Lord.

New Announcements

* The Catholic Centre will be closed May 8 – The Catholic Pastoral Centre for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon, located on the second floor of the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, will be closed for a Staff Retreat on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The Catholic Pastoral Centre will return to normal hours on Friday, May 9: open weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

* The Micah Mission “Remember Me” Campaign will be launched Sunday, May 4, with an invitation from Bishop Mark Hagemoen for parishes to participate as a way to remember and to pray for those affected by the justice system and to consider donating to assist with costs of programs and services. Micah Mission works to transform the lives of incarcerated individuals and those formerly incarcerated, and their families, promoting friendship as a vital part of community restoration, and offering  those who have caused harm an opportunity to find new life by taking personal responsibility; valuing personal growth and accountability; and encouraging collaboration and reintegration rather than coercion and isolation. To learn more about Micah Mission and the services it provides, see: https://themicahmission.org/or contact info@themicahmision.org

 

* Dedication and Blessing for a Jubilee Tree of Hope will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31 on the grounds of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 114 Kingsmere Place, Saskatoon. The Jubilee Tree of Hope is planted near the pro-life monument at Holy Spirit Parish, to remind us of the unique suffering that parents experience when losing a child at any age of the child’s life. As people of hope, you are invited to join the dedication for prayer, remembrance, and fellowship. Simple refreshments will be provided. To assist with planning, or for more information, email jubileetreeofhope@gmail.com. The Tree of Hope may be visited at any time.

 

Jubilee 2025 – Obtaining a Jubilee Indulgence: Resources about criteria for Jubilee indulgences are posted at: https://rcdos.ca/jubilee-2025/

Cathedrals: The Cathedral of the Holy Family, 23 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, and/or St. Paul’s Co-Cathedral, 720 Spadina Cres. E, Saskatoon, are designated as sacred sites to visit for the Jubilee Year indulgence. To visit one of these active parish sites as part of obtaining a Jubilee indulgence:

  • Review the Mass and liturgical schedule on the parish websites.
  • For individual visits, it is not necessary to alert the parish about your planned pilgrimage if you are simply attending a regularly scheduled Mass or confession time.
  • Contact the parish before making any plans for group visits outside of regularly scheduled Mass and confession times, or for special arrangements.
  • A pilgrimage group wishing to celebrate Mass and/or confessions will be asked to bring their own priest to celebrate, and at a time agreed to by the pastor.

St. Peter’s Abbey: The Benedictine Abbey at Muenster, SK is also designated by the bishop as a sacred site to visit for the Jubilee Year indulgence. Please contact the abbey Guest Master at: guestmaster@stpeters.sk.ca or call 306- 682-1775 about possible visits and celebrations as part of obtaining a Jubilee indulgence.

Pilgrimage sites/shrines: The following locations have been designated by the bishop as sacred sites, which can be visited as part of obtaining a Jubilee indulgence:

  • Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows and Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Blumenfeld, SK (annual pilgrimage June 8)
  • Anthony Church, Grosswerder, SK (annual pilgrimage June 13)
  • Holy Rosary Shrine and Church, near Reward, SK (annual pilgrimage July 13, 2025)
  • Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, near Carmel, SK (annual pilgrimage July 20)
  • Millennium Pro-Life Cross, north of Aberdeen (annual pilgrimage Sept. 4).

Find more details about these pilgrimages and those in neighbouring dioceses and or the eparchy at: https://rcdos.ca/pilgrimages.

National Family & Life Week (NFLW):

National Family and Life Week 2025: “Abound in hope!” This powerful message, taken from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans, is the theme for National Family and Life Week 2025, May 11 to May 18. Resources for the National Family and Life Week (NFLW) are available in both English and French from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) on their website at: www.cccb.ca/faith-moral-issues/family-and-life/national-family-and-life-week/. The YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@CCCBCECC also features a video about the National Week of Family and Life.

(NFLW 2025 Video link: https://youtu.be/NMs0INj7hMo?si=nJ5oR0KuWNyzRT0f )

 

St. Mary Parish “Garage Sale” will be held Friday, June 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish, 211 Ave. O South, Saskatoon. Donations of clean, small, saleable household items in good condition (no clothes or footwear) can be dropped off at the north parish hall door 10 a.m. to 12 noon from June 2 to June 6; or 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 3, June 5 and June 10 (Tuesday and Thursday). Or arrange for pick-up of items by calling St. Mary Parish (306) 244-2983 from June 2 to June 11. Thank you very much for your support.

Field School in Indigenous-Catholic Relations – St. Thomas More College presents CTST 204, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 2 to 22, 2025 (Summer Quarter 3 at the University of Saskatchewan). This three-week course led by Deacon Harry Lafond will dynamically combine circle conversations, scholarly readings, guest speakers, and community site visits to explore the tensions and promises in Indigenous-Catholic relations. To register, contact Dr. Cynthia Wallace: wallace@stmcollege.ca.

 

The Prairie Symposium for the Common Good will take place at Campion College at the University of Regina on the evening of Thursday, May 22, and all day Friday, May 23. The theme is human solidarity, and registration is free; to register online for this Regina event, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1304768009239?aff=oddtdtcreator. The Prairie Symposium is a collaboration between St. Thomas More College, St. Paul’s College (Winnipeg), and Campion College. For more information, contact Dr. Cynthia Wallace at cwallace@stmcollege.ca.

 

“Do You Believe This? A Journey Through the Nicene Creed and It’s Relevance Today” is an ecumenical online Bible study to be held on Zoom and live-streamed on YouTube from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in May, sponsored by the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism using Reflections and Prayers from the 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will include worship leaders from many Christian denominations in our province. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CnNL-HP4QaezvFq7B21tpg#/registration or for more information contact the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism by emailing admin@pcecumenism.ca.

 

Previous Announcements

Hospital Chaplaincy in the diocese of Saskatoon provides sacramental, spiritual and emotional support in all the Saskatoon hospitals. Through paid staff and volunteers, patients can receive the Holy Eucharist as well as ongoing visits. To receive the Sacrament of the Sick or the Holy Eucharist in hospital, please contact Fr Benedict Araakal directly at (306) 371-7125, or diocesan Hospital Chaplaincy Coordinator Jacqueline Saretsky at (306) 292-5531 or jsaretsky@rcdos.ca. (Hospital Chaplaincy is supported by gifts to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.)

* An African-Canadian Catholic community monthly Mass is held at 2:00 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month at St. Michael Parish, 18-33rd St. E. Saskatoon, with the next gathering on Sunday, May 4. (Mass is celebrated in English, featuring liturgical music in many African languages and with traditional drums).

 

* Employment Opportunity (deadline extended to May 5)–  Are you an experienced administrative professional seeking a meaningful temporary opportunity? The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon is seeking a dedicated and highly-organized Executive Assistant to the Bishop / Curia Coordinator to provide support during an extended leave of absence for a one-year term. This full-time temporary position includes providing high-level administrative and executive support, managing schedules, coordinating events, handling confidential communications, overseeing two admin staff members, while upholding the values and mission of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon, working from the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon. To apply, review the job description at rcdos.ca/employment and send your resume and cover letter to hr@rcdos.ca by May 5, 2025 with the subject “Temp EA to the Bishop and Curia Coordinator.”

 

* The CWL Clothing Depot is holding its Annual General Meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday May 5 at 7:00 pm at St. Peter the Apostle Parish (1121 Northumberland Avenue) in Saskatoon. All CWL members of the Saskatoon Diocese are invited to attend.

* Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus – A gathering to pray, reflect and meditate upon the Holy Face of Jesus is held at7:45 p.m. every first Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Co-Cathedral, 720 Spadina Crescent East in Saskatoon, with the next gathering at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 6. The devotion consists of the Chaplet to the Holy Face, and prayers of reparation, and takes about 30 minutes. Participants typically stay afterwards for questions, shared stories, and personal meditation. Everyone is welcome.

 

* The annual March for Life at the Regina Legislature will be held Thursday May 8, beginning with the Rosary at 10:45 am at the Holy Rosary Cathedral in Regina, followed by Mass. The march to the Legislature will begin after Mass and the short program at the Legislature will begin at 1:15 pm. Transportation is provided for anyone who is unable to walk the 2-km march. Car pooling is available for anyone wanting a ride to Regina. For more information, call Louis at 306-249-2764.

 

* The annual Pro-Life Mother’s Day Walk will be held in Saskatoon on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 11, held along College Drive between Hospital Drive and Wiggins Ave from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Signs are provided for this family-friendly, prayerful event. Refreshments are provided after the walk. Plan now to attend this event to show support for life, from conception to its natural end.

 

* St. Philip Neri Annual Tomato Plant Sale – St. Philip Neri Refugee Committee will hold their annual Tomato, Pepper and Herb Sale on Saturday and Sunday May 10 and 11. Varieties include:

  • Tomatoes: Lemon Boy (yellow slicer, low acid), Defiant (red slicer, late blight resistant), Primo Red (red slicer, good flavor), Supremo (roma type for sauces and canning), Vilma (small plants for pots with small tomatoes), SuperSweet 100 (cherry size fruit, larger plants, sweet), Tumbling Tom red (plants are recommended for hanging baskets with cherry size red fruit)
  • Peppers: El Jefe (jalapeno type: medium hot), Red Knight (sweet bell pepper), Long Red Cayenne (long thin pepper: hot)
  • Herbs: Basil, Lavendar
  • Lettuce: Romaine

Tomatoes, peppers and herbs will be in 5” pots and are $6/plant or 4 or more for $5 each. Lettuce plants will be smaller transplants in flats of 4 plants.  $5/flat (4 plants)

  • Hoyas: low-maintenance plants with woody stems and waxy leaves, which remain evergreen. In 5” pots for $10 each

Plants can be pre-ordered by May 8: to place an order, phone Sheila Flory at (306)931-8053 or email sheila.flory@usask.ca.  Pick-up times will be scheduled for Saturday, May 10 between 1-4:30 pm or before/after masses that weekend. Pre-payment can be emailed to Sheila.flory@usask.ca or pay at pick-up with cash or cheque (made out to ‘St. Philip Neri Refugee Committee’). Plants will also be available for purchase before/after Mass at St. Philip Neri on May 10 and May 11. However, some varieties are limited so may be sold out.

 

* Time Out for Moms presents a Couples’ Night Fundraiser: Dance, Drinks & Dessert to be held Friday, May 9starting at 7:30 pm at Our Lady of Good Success Hall on the Sidloski acreage south of Saskatoon. The evening includes silent auction, a professional dance lesson along with an appetizer or dessert for each couple with the purchase of a ticket. Tickets are $30 per couple. Registration, directions, and more details are available on the Time Out for Moms website under the Events tab (https://tofmsaskatoonsk.wixsite.com/mysite/s-projects-side-by-side).

 

* Horizons of Hope workshop about Palliative Care and End-of-Life –will be held 9:30 am to 4 p.m. Saturday May 10 at St. Patrick Parish, 3339 Centennial Drive, Saskatoon. Cost is $25 to cover lunch and refreshments. Contact Jane Tabalag at spsaskatoon@rcdos.ca or call (306) 384-1100 (if sending e-transfer, add your name and “Horizons of Hope”). 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. Participating in a Horizons of Hope workshop is also one of the practical actions listed by the Sask. Catholic bishops in their recent pastoral letter: “Dying With Hope: Living and Walking Together.”

* Feminine Genius III – Women’s breakfast will again feature Sr. Malou Tibayan of the Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity sharing insights into the gifts and contributions of women to the Church, society, and the world. “Unleash Your Feminine Genius” will be held 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon (free will donation). Register at: https://form.jotform.com/SaskatoonDiocese/femininegenius3 or for more information call Sr. Malou Tibayan at (306) 371-7434.

* Returning to Spirit Workshops to further our walk of truth and reconciliation, awareness and healing will be held in the diocese of Saskatoon this spring. 1. Seeds of Reconciliation: Continuing the Walk is a one-day annual diocesan event to be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon. This is a large public event for all leaders, and everyone interested in removing barriers to reconciling with themselves and others.  Cost is $25. Register online for the May 17 event at: https://form.jotform.com/250026341736248.

  1. Roots of Reconciliation is a focused four-day workshop to be held from June 6-9 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon, a program meant for personal growth in a smaller setting. Two separate workshops will happen simultaneously – one for Indigenous participants and one for non-Indigenous participants. Cost for the four days is $90. Register online at: https://form.jotform.com/250026161328245. For more info contact Myron Rogal at (306) 659-5841 or mrogal@rcdos.ca.

Pancake Breakfast – The San Lorenzo Ruiz Knights of Columbus Council #11429 pancake breakfast is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18 at St. Joseph Parish Hall on the corner of Broadway Avenue and 8th Street East in Saskatoon. Everyone is welcome! Adults: $10; Children 5-15 years: $5; Family $35.

Feast of Our Lady of Fatima – Diocese of Saskatoon; All the faithful are warmly invited to join in the diocesan celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at St. Mary Parish, 211 Avenue O South, Saskatoon. This beautiful celebration in honour of Our Blessed Mother will begin with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, followed by the traditional outdoor Rosary Procession with the image of Our Lady of Fatima. The celebration will conclude with a potluck social gathering in the parish hall—a time of fellowship and joy. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, may this event be a moment of grace and spiritual renewal—a meaningful step on your pilgrimage of journey. Organizers especially encourage families, parish groups, and faithful from all parishes across the diocese to participate.Please bring a dish to share for the potluck. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jennifer Nunesn at nunesjennifer@hotmail.com.

“My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God.” – Our Lady of Fatima

Lectio Divina – A monthly Bible prayer session on the Sunday readings is held at 1:00 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month at St Paul Co-Cathedral, 720 Spadina Crescent (at the corner of 22nd Avenue), Saskatoon, with the next Lectio Divina event at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24, held in the St. Paul’s welcome area. Everyone is invited. Bring your Bible or Bible app or Living With Christ. For more information contact Sr. Marlene, MACE, at: srmarlene@sasktel.net

*  “The Friend Zone” – Date Night for Married and Engaged Couples – A diocesan evening of fellowship, hospitality, and an inspirational talk “The Friend Zone – Embracing Friendship as Pathway to Intimacy” with Colm and Sharon Leyne will be held 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, SK. Register online at https://form.jotform.com/SaskatoonDiocese/date-night-2025. Speakers: Colm and Sharon Leyne know very well the impact that different seasons of life can have on a marriage. Through the busyness and challenges of work, illness, children, and homeschooling, their foundation of friendship continues to be the compass by which they navigate through life. For more information, contact Marilyn Jackson, diocesan Director of Ministry Services at (306) 659-5836.

 

Come join us on our Pilgrimage! The Ukrainian Catholic Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows in Cudworth SK. is celebrating the Jubilee Year June 14-15. Bishop Michael Smolinski, C.Ss.R., will be in attendance. Everyone is welcome to attend. You can find details at www.hillofsorrows.com. The Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows has origins going back to the earliest days of Ukrainian settlement in Saskatchewan when, in 1909, a beautiful woman in white appeared to three children on the hill. It is the second oldest shrine in Saskatchewan and the only one associated with a story of an apparition. Schedule June 14: 10 a.m. start of 25km pilgrimage walk from Bodnari; 5 p.m. start of 5km pilgrimage walk from Spasa; confessions available in Ukrainian and English; 7 p.m. Vespers; 8 p.m. Stations of the Cross. June 15: 10 a.m. Matins; 11:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy; 1:00 p.m. lunch (food available for purchase); 3:00 p.m. grave blessings at Cudworth and Spasa. Register online if planning to go on the Pilgrimage Walk from Bodnari.

 

Walking Pilgrimage – Everyone is invited to join all or part of the 7th annual Saint Philomena Walking Pilgrimage, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Regina, starting on Aug. 11 in Yorkton SK and finishing on Aug. 14 at the Rama Shrine. This is a guided pilgrimage with rest stops, meals, support vehicles, and a trailer carrying tents and sleeping gear to each overnight stop. For more info see the website at www.stphilomena.ca or (306) 728-5525.

The 80th Annual Rama Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 104-1st Street North, Rama, SK will be held Aug. 14-15. Begins at 3:00 p.m. Aug. 14 with prayers, hymns, confessions, a supper (tickets for supper must be booked by Aug. 1) and then 8:00 p.m. Mass with Archbishop Donald Bolen, followed by candlelight procession and adoration. Continues on the Feast of the Assumption Aug. 14 with morning prayer at 8:30 a.m.; Mass in Polish at 9 a.m.; Ukrainian Catholic Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m.; and the final Mass at 11:30 a.m. with anointing of the sick and aged, blessing for plenary indulgence, followed by lunch (tickets for lunch must be booked by Aug. 1) More information can be found at www.Ramashrine.ca.

Hope on the Horizon – Summer hands-on missionary training in Vancouver for young adults – Catholic Street Missionaries (CSM) is a Catholic charitable organization based in the Archdiocese of Vancouver which provides emotional and spiritual support to the abandoned of our cities, including trafficked people, the addicted, and the homeless, while fostering a zeal for Christ in young adults by putting the message of the Gospel into action. A CSM “Hope on the Horizon” summer program will bring together young adults, ages 19-30, for a six-week homeless outreach and leadership program from July 14 to Aug. 22 in Vancouver. Participants live in community: learning, praying, and serving together, bringing Jesus’ message and compassion to the marginalized, growing in faith and helping the homeless with training, mentorship and support. For more information see: https://www.catholicstreetmissionaries.org/horizon

 

Advocacy update from Catholic Health Association (CHAS) of Saskatchewan – The Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) is working on Saskatchewan advocacy efforts related to medically-provided euthanasia, known as “Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD).” Alongside local healthcare providers and leading advocacy associations, CMDA and CHAS are advocating for safeguards that protect both healthcare professionals and vulnerable patients. The Catholic Bishops of Saskatchewan have recently endorsed this initiative. As policies related to provision of medically-provided euthanasia expand, CMDA wants to ensure that:

  • Healthcare providers have the right to decline participation in medically-provided euthanasia without facing pressure or professional consequences.
  • Patients have access to meaningful alternative care options and are not subjected to unsolicited offers.

Healthcare Provider Signatures & Stories:

 

Refugee Sponsorship – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon is a federally-approved Sponsorship Agreement Holder, with the diocesan Office of Migration administering private refugee sponsorship by parishes each year. For more information about assisting with refugee sponsorship, contact the Office of Migration at: migration@rcdos.ca or call (306) 242-1500 to leave a message. (The Office of Migration is supported by gifts to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal)

 

* Employment opportunity – Join Us in Bringing Christ’s Love to the Helpless! Do you have a heart for ministry and a calling to serve those who are abandoned, addicted, or homeless?  St. Mary Parish in Saskatoon is seeking a passionate part-time (22.5hrs/week) Mission and Outreach Coordinator to bring the message of the Gospel to life in our community. In this role, you will:

  • Build relationships with vulnerable individuals in our city, offering spiritual and emotional support.
  • Lead and coordinate outreach efforts, collaborating with volunteers, parishes, and community networks.
  • Ensure responsible and compassionate referrals to appropriate services.
  • Help shape the vision of outreach in consultation with the Pastor and an advisory team.

What you will bring: A strong Catholic faith and commitment to the Church’s mission. Experience in outreach, ministry, social services, or volunteer coordination. Excellent listening, communication, and relationship-building skills. A deep understanding of poverty, homelessness, and social justice issues.

The complete Job Description is posted at: https://rcdos.ca/our-diocese/employment/.

To apply:  Send your resume and cover letter to hr@rcdos.ca  with the subject “Mission and Outreach Coordinator Application.” Applications remain open until the position is filled.

 

Two Employment Opportunities at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Saskatoon: For more information contact Jeff Farthing or Jackie St. Pierre at (306) 373-3453. Application deadline for both of the following positions is May 9, 2025.

* St. Augustine Catholic Church, 602 Boychuk Drive, Saskatoon seeks an outgoing and engaging Temporary Part-Time Youth Minister to become part of the Parish Ministry Team. The Youth Minister will provide ministry programs to the parish community’s children, youth, and families, and be responsible for providing Ministry to St. Augustine School in Saskatoon for 12-20 hours per week. The successful applicant will plan, organize and execute regular events for three groups: Kindergarten to Grade 4, Grades 5 to 8, and for families in accordance with the parish vision for Youth Ministry. Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for their pastor and two additional references by e-mail to jfarthing@rcdos.ca. (Upon receipt of those items, the parish will send a job description and application form: the application is considered complete when the parish receives the completed application form.)

* St. Augustine Catholic Church at 602 Boychuk Drive, Saskatoon, seeks an experienced, knowledgeable and skilled Part-Time Maintenance Coordinator. Reporting to the Pastor or Parish Life Director, the Maintenance Coordinator will perform small maintenance tasks, coordinate other tasks, and lead the Maintenance Team to carry out the Long-Term Maintenance Plan in collaboration with parish staff and volunteers at St. Augustine Parish and the attached St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School. The applicant must be able to work flexible hours from 12 to 20 hours per week and would receive remuneration according to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon salary grid based on qualifications and experience. Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for their pastor and two additional references by e-mail to jfarthing@rcdos.ca. (Upon receipt of those items, the parish will send a job description and application form: the application is considered complete when the parish receives the completed application form.)

 

Blumenfeld Cemetery – The Blumenfeld Heritage Committee is starting the process of restoring its cemetery (at the historic Saints Peter and Paul Church, located 16 km south and 6.4 km east of Leader, SK). If you or someone you know has a loved one buried there, please contact the committee pertaining to a donation to, or upgrades that could be made to this sacred place. For more information contact Kendra Volk at avolk@sasktel.net or 1-306-662-8593 or Karri Wagman at karriwagman.kw@gmail.com or 1-306-628-8083 or visit “Blumenfeld & District Heritage Site” on Facebook or send mail to Blumenfeld; Box 104 Leader, SK, S0N 0V0.

Class of 1975 Holy Cross High School Reunion is planned for June 21, 2025, at Holy Cross High School. Check out the Facebook page under Class of ’75 Holy Cross Saskatoon. For more information, please e-mail ctccjane@hotmail.com.

 

St. Peter’s College, Muenster will hold a 100th anniversary celebration and reunion July 26-27, 2025 at the college gymnasium at St. Peter’s Abbey. All those who have attended St. Peter’s College are invited, including all those who attended from its earliest days as a high school and all those who benefited from St. Peter’s College’s ongoing affiliation with the University of Saskatchewan, which continues to today. For further information and registration forms for the celebration, please visit the website at https://stpeterscollege.ca/reunion-celebration/ or contact Delwyn Jansen at four20delwyn@gmail.com or John Kreiser at john.kreiser@sasktel.net or  Salome Pienar at Salome.Pienar@stpeterscollege.sk.ca.

 

Knights of Columbus Anniversary – Holy Spirit K of C Council 8905 will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on June 7, 2025 – Mass is at 5 pm, with a banquet and program to follow in the parish hall. All events are at Holy Spirit parish, 114 Kingsmere Place, Saskatoon. Tickets are $30 each.  All are invited.  For tickets contact Dale Meier at 306-374-9160 or cdmeier@shaw.ca

 

Catholic resources are available to borrow from the Monsignor Michael J. Koch Resource Library at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, located on the second floor of the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon. Please call the Catholic Centre at (306) 242-1500 to check if the library is open before coming down to visit the collection of books, DVDs and/or audio resources. A form is available for self-checkout. A list of all resources available at the library can be found at https://rcdos.ca/resource-library. (The Monsignor Michael J. Koch Resource Library is supported by gifts to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.)

UCWLC scholarships – The Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada offers two scholarships to post-secondary students: the Vera Buczynsky Ukrainian Language Scholarship and the Mary Dyma Ukrainian Studies Scholarship. Criteria and applications are available online at:  www.ucwlc.ca and can be submitted electronically to the scholarship committee at: nationalscholarships@ucwlc.ca. Deadline to apply is May 31.

  • The Vera Buczynsky Ukrainian Language Scholarship for $1000 is offered to a person who is a member of a Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Canada enrolled in  Ukrainian Language at the post – secondary level.
  • The Mary Dyma Religious Studies Scholarship for $1000 is offered to a lay woman who is a member of a Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Canada enrolled in Religious Studies at  the post- secondary level.

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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