Roman Catholic Diocese News

Jan 18-25, Christian Unity Week – January 18 marks the beginning of the week of prayer for Christian Unity! All parishes are encouraged to join with all Christian churches to pray together that evening and throughout the week. The Roman Catholic Diocese will be hosting a service on January 18 at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 7:30 pm. 

March 7, Diocesan Charismatic Renewal Committee Annual Conference – The annual conference will be held on Saturday, March 7 at St Michael Parish, Prince Albert.  Fr. Jim Kaptein will be sharing his testimonial. Although he loves the story of St Paul being knocked off his horse by God, his story based on family example is much different. Fr. Peter Nnanga will speak and strengthen us with ‘Joy Is Meant to Be Shared’. Bishop Albert Thévenot will speak on Christian Joy in the Family.  A joy-filled Christian family time for song, sharing, prayer, reconciliation and adoration. For more information, contact Sylvia Dion at 306-767-2270 or tride@sasktel.net or Bernadette Hoffman 306-466-4527.

January 13, Conquest Program for boys/young men – will meet on Tuesdays at 6:30pm, beginning January 13.  For more information, visit www.conquestclubs.com or contact Joe Kawula at joe@pasoftware.ca or 306-960-8440.  Conquest is a Catholic youth ministry program for boys and young men grades 5 to 12. It is designed to instill virtue, develop character and encourage spiritual growth all in an atmosphere of fun and adventure. Conquest helps boys to reach their leadership potential and equips them to face and overcome the challenges of the world while making a positive difference. 

January 26, North Battleford Development and Peace Share Lent Workshop, Sow Much Love to Give – The session will take place at St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish in North Battleford, beginning with a 6 pm chili and bun supper, workshop at 6:30pm.  Please join us to reflect on international development in the context of our faith, and to prepare for the Share Lent Campaign in our area.  Everyone is welcome.  For more information, contact Jeff at 306.445.2549 or Armella at 306.937.7675.

January 31, Mark Mallett in Concert – Canadian singer, songwriter and author (www.markmallett.com) will be in concert at St. James Parish in Albertville on Saturday, January 31 at 7:30pm.  Sit back and enjoy an evening for the whole family.  Free will offering will be taken up in support of Mark’s ministry and family.  Music CD’s and books available for purchase afterwards.  For more information, call Marcella Brule at 929-4579 or Yvette Lavoie at 929-4722.

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March 20, Knights of Columbus State Men’s Spiritual Enrichment Weekend in Saskatoon – An opportunity to reflect on spreading the hope that is yours in our faith and to re-dedicate yourself to serve God, your parish and the community, open to all men of faith, bring your friends.  Speakers are State Chaplain, Bishop Albert Thévenot; Bishop Emeritus Gerald Wiesner, OMI; Rev. Amanda Currie and Saskatoon Chapter Chaplain, Fr. Steve Morrisey.  Rooms have been set aside at various hotels.  Direct questions to Dale Meier at 306-374-9160 or cdmeier@shaw.ca. 

Jan 20, Feb 3, Feb 23, Perspectives on Religions and Spiritual Life, Prince Albert – Explore Lifelong Learning is made up of a group of volunteers who believe learning is a fun and life long process, all presentations are free of charge, no registration. Jan 20 at 12pm, Christian Anthropology, Thinking About Who We Are presentation speaker is Bishop Michael Hawkins, Feb 3 at 12pm Buddhism speaker is Dave Weider and Feb 23 at 7pm, Lenin the Making of a Revolutionary speaker is Clay Burlingham.  All presentations are at the Cuelenaere Public Library in Prince Albert.  Contact the library at 306-763-8496 or ell@jmcpl.ca

January 23-25, Young Women’s Personal History Weekend Retreat – The Sisters of the Presentation of Mary are offering a weekend retreat for young, single, Catholic men and women 19 years and older. Through reflection, writing and prayerful discernment let yourself be led through a process of exploring your gifts, your dreams, your relationships and see how God is inviting you to move forward in discipleship and holiness.   Live-in weekend cost (851 University Drive, Saskatoon) including meals is $50.00.  The retreat will run from 7pm on Friday until 12pm Sunday.  Contact Sr. Lucie Hamel at 306-244-0726 or sk.dhouse@gmail.com.