Roman Catholic Diocese News

St. Brother André Bessette Discernment House, Fr. Travis Myrheim
Did You Know… the Diocese of Prince Albert has a discernment house?  It is a place for men to better hear God’s voice in their lives.  Come and live in an environment of prayer and discernment.  There is spiritual guidance, a private chapel, and low rent rooms for those working or going to school.  St. Brother André Bessette Discernment House is located at 461-12 St. West in Prince Albert.  For more information, contact Fr. Travis Myrheim at 306-763-5677 or discernmenthouse@padiocese.ca. 

May 23, 2015 – Chef Fr. Leo Patalinghug (On YouTube) – Fr. Leo Patalinghug will be here on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Carlton Comprehensive Public High School (665-28 St. East, Prince Albert).  With his unique style he will speak to youth, married couples and families. With food, faith and fun, Fr. Leo hopes to bring people closer together- one meal at a time!  For more information and videos: http://padiocese.ca/news-and-events2/grace-before-meals-with-chef-fr-leo-patalinghug.html

Sacred Heart Cathedral 100th Anniversary Celebration

Buy the Sacred Heart History Book “Our Faith Journey” is a beautiful guided tour through the Cathedral, with colored photos of religious symbols and what they mean to our faith.  They are available for sale at the Sacred Heart Cathedral office (306-763-2319) or the Diocese office for $25.00, a great gift or addition to anyone’s library.

Catholic Family Services, Prince Albert – The 2014 Fall Programs are available for registration at www.cfspa.org.  Programs include anger management for adults, children and parents, rebuilding relationships for children and families, teens exposed to interpersonal violence, coping with parental separation, and personal counseling.  Contact Catholic Family Services at 306-922-3202 or 1-877-922-3202 or rose.cfspa@sasktel.net

International Spotlight

P.A.'s Howe one of 4 Sask. born players named to Canada's World Junior roster

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National

Ottawa to remove 30% investment cap for Canadian pension funds

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Budget woes

Golf and curling centre faces grim season without financial boost

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World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland from July 17 – August 03, 2016

Are you interested in a pilgrimage with to Poland for World Youth Day in 2016? The total cost of the pilgrimage will be about $3,500 per person.  For more information and registration forms, visit www.padiocese.ca and click on “WYD 2016 Krakow” or reach Fr. Mariusz at 306-865-2449 or wyd2016@padiocese.ca

CWL Prince Albert Looks for Volunteers – Sacred Heart Catholic Women’s League has taken on the responsibility of providing funeral lunches for the parish.  They find the experience very fulfilling and a great opportunity to reach out to fellow parishioners in a time of need.  A request is being made for volunteers to help prepare and serve at funeral lunches.  If you are able to help, please call Shirley at 306-981-2533 or Edna at 306-922-1461. 

St. Louis CWL Advent Project, Christmas Tree For the Children – Please donate winter clothing items or nonperishables to help us decorate our tree for Christmas!  We will be putting toques and mitts and scarves on the tree as decorations, non-perishable food items under the tree as presents and items like coats and ski pants, in a box for distribution.  All donations will be distributed by the CWL to charities in our diocese, deadline is Dec. 21.  If you cannot bring your items to church, please bring them bagged/boxed to Jim & Ann Lepine 338 – 4th Street and leave it in the breeze way. For more information, contact the parish at 306-422-8531.  Thank-you, for your support.

December 20, Trudel Family Musical Evening – Admission is an item for the Prince Albert Food Bank and an offering will take place in Albertville at St. James Parish on December 20 at 7:00pm. Come out for an evening of friends and a whole bunch of holiday music.  Contact the family at 306-763-9533, or visit their website trudelfamily.com

December 21, UnFrozen Christmas at St. Alban’s Cathedral, Prince Albert – A play with carol singing at St. Alban’s Cathedral on Sunday, December 21 at 4:00pm.  Hot cider and sweets to follow

Retreats and Workshops, Battleford – Fr. Douglas Jeffrey, OMI (Oblate of Mary Immaculate) is offering a series of one or two day retreats, missions and workshops at St. Mary’s Residence in Battleford or in local parishes.  St. Mary’s Residence contact information: 306-937-2355 or oblates4@sasktel.net or visit their website: www.oblatehillbattleford.com