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Festival of Faith – opening Mass with Bishop Hagemoen
July 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Opening Mass at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 with Bishop Mark Hagemoen for the Festival of Faith featuring Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI and other local speakers to be held at St. Philip Neri Parish from July 9 to 15. All sessions of the Festival of Faith are free. Everyone is welcome to attend one or more sessions; childcare available.
Please register online through the link on the parish website at EventBrite – Registration. (The EventBrite online registration form also includes volunteer opportunities for those who are able to help.)
Schedule of events to be held at St. Philip Neri Parish, 1902 Munroe Avenue South, Saskatoon:
Opening Mass at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 with Bishop Mark Hagemoen.
“Women in Sacred Scripture” sessions on Thursday July 10 will be presented by Deb Rolfes, MA, MTh. at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., with Mass at 11 a.m.
Prayer is the theme on Friday, July 11 with an introduction and experience of Lectio Divina with Fr. Doug Jeffrey, OMI at 9 a.m., and an introduction to Centring Prayer with Fr. Kevin McGee at 2 p.m., as well as Mass at 11 a.m. and Adoration/Benediction at 7 p.m.
Mary will be the focus on Saturday, July 12 with Sr. Cindy Lewans, PM, giving a presentation on “Mary: Let it be done unto me” at 9 a.m., followed by “Mary: A Celebration in Song” at 11 a.m.
In addition to regular Sunday Eucharist July 12-13 at the parish, Fr. Ron Rolheiser will speak on “Called to Mission” at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 13.
Fr. Ron Rolheiser’s sessions will continue Monday, July 14 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. There is also a Classical Music Concert at 7 p.m., Monday, July 14 followed by a wine and cheese social.
Fr. Rolheiser’s closing session will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, followed by Mass at 11 a.m.
