December 21, 2014-Fourth Sunday in Advent

HOLY TRINITY
ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH
5020 Sherwood Drive, Regina, SK, S4R 4C2
Phone: 306-543-3838; Fax: 306-949-2544
Email: htrinity@sasktel.net
Website: holytrinityregina.ca
Finance Council Chair: Lynda Pettigrew (306-586-8187)
Parish Pastoral Council Chair: Merv Lang (306-545-2670)
Liturgy Chairperson: Grace Carvalho (306-545-5478)
Office Hours
Monday
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to Noon & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pastoral Staff
Pastor: Rev. Ronald Andree (306-924-1993)
Pastoral Assistant: Val Magnuson (306-924-2602)
Support Staff
Office Coordinator: Susan Carnduff (306-543-3838)
Custodian: Dominic Dias
Home Ministry of Care/Visitation
Please call the Parish Office
Marriage Preparation-Call Fr. Ron
Sacraments of Initiation--Cal Val
Liturgical
Ministry
Dec. 27/28
Saturday
5:00 p.m.
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
S Chase
Rene Reyes
Julius Reyes
Sarrah Tremblay
M Tremblay
Matthieu Giroux
S Carnie
Promise-4-6 yrs
Good News-7-9 yrs
Tara
Catherine
Neena
Sarah/Amanda
Kathlyn
Lectors
S Pickford
Lois Stadnyk
Gail Tumak
Justin Tremblay
Dina Tremblay
Phyllis Kaip
Gloria Plaviak
Pat Ottenbreit
Lisa Milleker
Eucharistic
Ministers
Rita Saalmann
Laura Matz
Ray Lalonde
G Piotrofsky
Gail Tumak
volunteer
Funke
Erin Rockabar
Grace Carvalho
Henry Marcotte
C Marcotte
S Bergerman
volunteer
Wlodarczyk
family
Clark Pitts
Kathy Pitts
Gwen Barschel
Marlene Schnell
C Sparrowhawk
volunteer
Tuazon family
Greeters
Heddy Gross
MA Waeyen
Eileen Ottenbreit
Neena Jose
Lisa Milleker
Siony Dumaual
E/A Szatkowski
Ushers
Jim Lenius
Lionel Lang
John Nishnick
Ed Kostiuk
M Kwasnicki
Lisa Suresh
Don Miller
Chuck Raiter
Eric Kowalski
Kevin Roche
Patti Roche
Volunteer
volunteer
(Cross/Candles
MC)
December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Volunteer
Volunteer
volunteer
Altar Servers
Elementary Schools Affiliated With Our Parish
St. Mary (French Immersion), 140 McIntosh St. N.
St. Joan of Arc, 10 Dempsey Ave.
St. Josaphat, 140 Greenwood Cr.
Children's
Liturgy
Music Ministry
Masses This Week
Mon, Dec. 22, 8:30 a.m. Ints. of Noella Holash
Tues, Dec. 23, 8:30 a.m. Ints. of MaryAnn Young
Wed, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve-7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Thurs, Dec. 25, Christmas Day--11:00 a.m.
Fri, Dec. 26--NO MASS
Sat, Dec. 27, 5:00 p.m. +Marino Vecchioli
Sun, Dec. 28, 9:00 a.m. +Mary Thomas
Sun, Dec. 28, 11:00 a.m. Pro populo
Sacrament of Reconciliation
1/2 Hour before all Masses & by appointment
Christmas Season Mass Times
Solemnity of Christmas
December 24--7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
December 25--11:00 a.m.
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
“Do not be afraid” and “rejoice” are words that we begin to
hear in Advent and which flow into Feast of Christmas. As
Pope Francis tells us in Evangelium Gaudium,” no one
should ever be excluded from the joy” brought to us by our
Lord Jesus Christ. We all look for happiness in life and as
Catholics we particularly seek to find this joy which comes
to us from our closeness to Jesus Christ himself.
We all do battle in our lives with very real forces that try to
make us worry and at times even be afraid. These are things
of darkness. Yet, as strong as they can be, our faith assures
us that they can never overcome us. For Jesus, born at
Christmas, is the Light that drives out the darkness. During
Advent, John the Baptist declared himself to be a witness
who testifies to the light. Jesus calls us who believe in Him
to also be witnesses to the light and the joy our faith brings
to us. This is what we call evangelization: letting all around
us see the good things that God has brought about in our
lives.
So our hearts welcome the words of the Angel to the
shepherds: “Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you
good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this
day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Christ, the
Lord.” We must truly never allow anything of the darkness to
keep us from the joy that Christ the Saviour has placed in
our hearts.
A very important part of the Nativity Story of the Birth of
Jesus, the Christ and the Lord are the shepherds. These are
unrooted men, the lowly of human society. They are not the
powerful, the rich, the confident, the beautiful people. They
are, what Pope Francis would call, those on “the
peripheries.” They are like Mary, who in her “lowliness” was
looked on “with favour” by God. They were “the lowly”
whom God lifted up with love and tenderness. We can easily
find our place among them, with all our inadequacies, our
failures, our weaknesses and our sinfulness. The shepherds
make us understand that we all belong in this wondrous
event of Christmas.
Surrounded by the glory of the Lord, we too are invited to
journey to Bethlehem in our hearts and in the deep part of
our souls to see again “this thing that has taken place, which
the Lord has made known to us.” And like the shepherds we
are called to “make known what had been told them about
this child,” Pope Francis calls us to be missionaries to those
who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, to
evangelize by bringing the good news of great joy to all.
What the lowly shepherds did, we too can do. And it will be
for us joy and peace.
Freedom from fear, the gift of joy and peace, are my
warmest wishes to you and to those you hold dear.
Yours sincerely in Christ the Saviour and Lord,
✠Daniel J. Bohan
Archbishop of Regina
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
January 1--11:00 a.m.
On behalf of the staff and students of Sacred Heart
Community School I would like to thank you for
your generous support of Sacred Heart School. The
mitts, scarves, hats & socks were wonderful and
your generous support is appreciated.
Thank you again and please continue to keep us in
your prayers. Starla Grebinski, principal
A good conscience is a continual Christmas.
Benjamin Franklin
VOCATION CORNER: Every person who has ever
born a child, and every person who has freely
vowed away this honour, helps to bring Jesus
Christ into this world again. Can you say: "Forever I
will sing the goodness of the Lord."
OGIES PEROGIES FOR SALE ! Look for a CWL
member selling perogies ($8/2 doz)..last chance to
get your Christmas supplies.
2014-2015 SUNDAY MISSALS We still have a few
children's missals. Please stop by the Parish Office.
Cost: $5.
CWL CORNER
**LADIES OF THE PARISH...You are invited to join
Holy Trinity CWL. Please call Sherry at 306-5435658. Members have you renewed your
membership for 2015?
**Our next general meeting is scheduled for
Monday, January 12. We will begin with Mass at
7:00 p.m. followed by the Installation of Officers &
Initiation of New Members. Please join us
**Holy Trinity CWL sincerely wishes everyone a
blessed Christmas filled with Love, Joy, Peace
and Happiness and all the best to you in 2015!
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO
ATTEND the
ARCHBISHOP'S LEVEE
NEW YEARS DAY, January 1,
2015 at 1:00 p.m. Archbishop
Bohan and administration clergy
will meet parishioners from across
the Archdiocese at Holy Rosary
Cathedral, Regina. Appetizers,
sherry, tea and coffee will be
served.
Each month our parish will be praying for
seminarians & candidates for the Permanent
Diaconate in our Archdiocese. These men are our
brothers, sons, fathers, husbands & friends.
You will find a poster on our bulletin board with their
names & photos. Please remember them this week.
It's because of your prayer and financial support
that these formation programs are available. Please
also consider a sacrificial offering through a
donation to the Annual Appeal or a bequest in your
will in recognition of your support for their
commitment & dedication to our Catholic Family.
For more info, contact Christina at 306-352-1651
ext. 220
"REAL & RELEVANT" parenting conference
Sat., Jan. 31, St. Bernadette School, 727 McIntosh
St. N...This is a day for parents, guardians &
grandparents. Presenter: Mary Helen Moes "Light,
Funny & Profound" Topics: "How to really love your
stressed out kids" Hail Mary"-save our family,
"Dysfunctional biblical parents..that raised saints"
Registration: $25. (incl refreshments & lunch).
Register with Tina at 306-352-1651 ext.
216 or tkleisinger@archregina.sk.ca
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO ON NEW
YEAR'S EVE?
Little Flower Auditorium, 420 College Ave.
Happy time: 6-7 p.m. Supper: 7 p.m.
Dance: 8:30-12:30 a.m. Tickets: $70/couple,
$35/single. For tickets call Richard at
306-789-7623. Proceeds Little Flower Parish.
--please note that the Catholic Family Services
New Year's Celebration has been cancelled.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to
one & all from: Camp Monahan. We are
happy to announce the camping dates
and weekly themes for 2015. Camper
registration forms will be out early in the
new year so please check back to our
website & watch for further exciting
announcements from camp.
www.campmonahan.ca
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES available in the
hospitals, Wascana Rehabilitation Centre and
Regina Pioneer Village..We have need of people to
assist us with portering patients to and from Mass,
Eucharistic ministers (at Mass) and at bedside,
proclaimers of the word, sacristan and music
ministry. If you feel called to help, please contact
anyone of the following for more information &/or to
register:
Jerry (General Hospital @ 306-766-3567,
Lorraine (Pasqua Hospital) @ 306-766-2473,
Karen (Wascana Rehab) @
306-766-5991 or
Linda (Regina Pioneer
Village) @ 306-751-5217.
Orientation would take place
in January or early February
so please contact us prior
to Jan. 15.
Thank you & God Bless !
There is a new resource from the Catholic Health
Assoc. of Sask. A faith-based Advance Health Care
Directive. Is it important to you that other people
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Complete your directive. Share your wishes with
those you trust. This booklet offers important
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Powers of Attorney and Health Care Decision
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Directive form in this booklet "What to do with your
Advance Health Care Directive. Booklets are $5. ea
or $3/ea for 25+ copies. Shipping extra. Electronic
version available online at www.chassk.ca.