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May 30, Altar Server Appreciation Day – Will take place at Par Place, just west of Prince Albert on the Shellbrook Highway.  In case of rain venue will be moved into Sacred Heart Cathedral and Rivier Academy.  The day will include games, sports and lots of fun. A closing celebration with Bishop Thévenot, M. Afr. will include a special recognition certificate and gift for all servers present who have served 5 years or more.  Cost is $10 per person before May 27^, $15 after the early bird date.  Registration forms will be online by April 30 and mailed out to each of the parishes shortly afterwards.

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Altar Server Appreciation Day Help Needed – This year for the Altar Server Appreciation Day on May 30, we are trying something new. The Diocese is putting on an Amazing Race Event at Par Place (west of Prince Albert on the Shellbrook Hwy) and we need volunteers to help set-up, run stations, snack and water stations, etc.  If you are interested in volunteering in any of these areas from 10 am to 4 pm on May 30, please contact Christine Taylor at 306-922-4747 ext. 227 or Andrea Langlois at 306-922-4747 ext. 228.

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

Interested in an 18 day diocesan pilgrimage with Bishop Thévenot, M. Afr. to Krakow, Poland for World Youth Day in 2016?  WYD is the largest gathering in the Catholic Church.  The total cost of the pilgrimage is approximately $3,500 per person.  Final registration deadline is June 30, 2015.   All pilgrims need to make a scheduled payment by June 30 of $1,750 which includes a $500 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit.  Registration forms and more available at www.padiocese.ca at “WYD 2016 Krakow” or reach Fr. Mariusz Zajac from Hudson Bay at 306-865-2449 or wyd2016@padiocese.ca.

May 24, Pasquia Pro-Life Walk for Life, Love & Hope – will take place from Immaculate Conception Church in Tisdale.  Registration is at 3 pm, prizes follow after the walk. Stay for supper, please bring a salad or dessert.  For more information call Barbara Nagy at 306-873-3177.

June 14, St. Therese of the Little Flower Shrine – The 91^st annual pilgrimage in honor of St. Theresa of the Little Flower will be held on June 14, 2015 in Wakaw, SK.  Registration begins at 9:00am with the Way of the Cross at 9:15.  Bishop Albert Thévenot, M. Afr. will give speak on the family at 10:00am.  The sacrament of Reconciliation will also be offered during this time.  Lunch is at 11:30 am in the church hall.  The outdoor Eucharistic Celebration begins at 2:00pm.   Contact the parish at 306-233-4230 or sttheresaparish@gmail.com.  Visit their website: sttheresawakaw.com.

June 14, Trudel Family in Tisdale – You are invited to an afternoon of music and fun at the Maurice Taylor Theatre in Tisdale on Sunday, June 14 at 2:00pm.  Tickets are adults/$10, children/$5, ages 6 & under/free.  They are available at Royal Lepage Realty, Tisdale Denture Clinic or the Immaculate Conception Parish at 306-752-5518.

July 6-10, Vacation Bible School in Prince Albert – We hope you can join us for this exciting week of VBS!  Starting on Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10 from 8:45am-12:00pm, your kids will be inspired to set goals through a sports Olympic themed program!  Each morning, children participate in music, games, crafts, faith-based lessons, fun activities and more!  Registration is for children ages 4-12.  Older siblings or children are always welcome to help lead groups with things like music or run the games area, etc.  Contact Dorothy Kawula at 960-8087 and dorothy@pasoftware.ca, Geri Woods at 960-6586 or gtrwoods@sasktel.net or Paula Fournier at 980-8849 and paulafournier@hotmail.com.

Retrouvaille helps hurting marriages!  When couples experience difficulties in their marriage, they often feel alone; like there is no one who can help them.  Retrouvaille cares about your marriage.  Please consider registering for the Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vie) program before you consider divorce.  For confidential information about or to register for the September 18-20, 2015 weekend in Saskatoon, call (306) 652-7155 or email: retrouvaille@sasktel.net