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St. Joseph Box 9, Balgonie, SK
S0G 0E0 Ph: (306) 771-2387 Fax: (306) 771-4260 Hall: (306) 771-4202
*[email protected]* www.catholic-church.org/
stjosephbalgonie
The Roman Catholic Parishes of
St. Joseph and St. Agnes
Pastor: Fr. JB Okai
December 23, 2018
3rd
Week of Advent
Pastoral Council Chairman Bob Kardash Vice-Chair VACANT Liturgy Bob Parker Catechesis VACANT Pastoral Care Judith Cayer Deanery Rep Joe Maierhoffer
Parish Assistant Margaret Kiel
Finance Council Chairman James Siebert Accountant/Treasurer Cathy Poelzer Building & Grounds Ed Fetsch Parish Council Secretary VACANT
Representatives: CWL Terri Garven, President Ecumenism John Dean Knights of Columbus Orville Corbin, GK School of Religion Jessica Kozdron Social Justice VACANT Youth Ministries Justine Walton/Jessica Kozdron
Church Hall Bookings: Trevor & Nicole Dech (771-4632)
St. Agnes Box 367
Pilot Butte, SK
S0G 3Z0
(306) 781-4499
Pastoral Council
Chairperson Darlene Loucks Secretary Naomi Hoff
Treasurer Fran Rieder
Building & Grounds Kim Lang Liturgy Debbie Rieder
Pastoral Care Cheryl Lachambre
Representatives
CWL Pat Laturnas, President Deanery Jackie Peat
Knights of Columbus Orville Corbin GK Music Blair Baller
School of Religion Jackie Peat Social Justice
Marian Zsombor
http://www.archregina.sk.ca/Archdiocese of Regina
BAPTISM: Parishioners planning a baptism are asked to register
with the Parish office. Baptism preparation classes are encouraged
prior to baptism.
WEDDINGS: Couples please make the first contact with the
parish office 6 months in advance of the wedding date. The Wedding
Preparation Program is available at Catholic Family Services (306-
525-0521 or through Catholic Engaged Encounter (306-586-0934). Confer with the Pastor to ensure that songs you choose for your
wedding are liturgically appropriate.
Eucharist Times ST. JOSEPH
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:30 am
ST. AGNES
Sunday 9:00 am
HOSPITAL CHAPLAINS
Catholic chaplains visit patients and their families to address any spiritual needs, to pray, to
provide a friendly face and comforting presence, to talk about people’s fears and concerns, to
bring Communion, and to contact a priest for anointing of the sick.
Pasqua Hospital, 306-519-1380 General Hospital 306-519-1405
Wascana Rehabilitation Centre 306-530-6511
Christmas is not just a season,
Christmas is not just a day,
Christmas is more than a reason
For parties, presents and play.
Christmas is truly the essence Of joy that the Savior brings;
Christmas is surely the presence Of Jesus, the Kings of Kings!
4rd Week in Advent ( Year C) December 23, 2018
ST JOSEPH PARISH
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The CWL is collecting new or gently used BABY and CHILDREN'S CLOTHING for Sister Bernadette Feist of Lebret, to help stock the "Too good to be Threw" shop.
There will be a basket at the back of church for your donations.
If you have any questions please contact
Gwen at 306-581-4181 Thank you in advance for your generous support
Welcomes all visitors and guests
MONDAY Pastor’s day off Weekday Masses 9:00 am
SCHOOL OF RELIGION Grades 1- 8 ( 9:30 am)
January 13,27
Contact Jessica Kozdron 771-0012 [email protected]
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YOUTH GROUP DATE JANUARY 13 Contact Justine Walton ([email protected])
Collection amount December16 $1,638.00 Shed Fund to date $3,040.00 Archbishop Appeal $11,805.00
SCHEDULE OF CHRISTMAS MASSES Christmas Eve 7:00 pm St. Joseph
9:00 pm St. Agnes Pilot Butte 11:00 pm St. Joseph
Christmas Day 10:30 am St. Joseph New Year’s Eve 7:00 pmSt. Joseph
New Year’s Day 9:00 pm St. Agnes Pilot Butte 10:30 pm St. Joseph
Stewardship “For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.” Luke 1:44 When you hear the scripture readings and Gospel reading each Sunday, do you “leap for joy?” If not, don’t blame the lecturer or priest, rather look inside yourself. Do you prepare for Mass each week or do you just show up and expect to be entertained? We are called to be active participants, not passive by-standers. .
NEW YEAR'S DAY LEVÉE
The faithful of the Archdiocese are cordially invited to
the Archbishop’s New Year’s Levée to be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral (3125-13th Ave., Regina )
JANUARY 1, 2019 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and to receive the Archbishop’s blessing for the
beginning of the New Year
Please come and meet the Archbishop and exchange New Year’s greetings. Refreshments in the parish hall.
CWL is inviting everyone in the parish to a POTLUCK SUPPER on New Year’s Eve @
5:30 followed by Mass at 7:00 pm (coffee, tea and juice are provided)
Come out and enjoy a wonderful meal and some socializing with family and friends
Hope to see you there !!!
“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” Burton Hillis
December 23, 2018
Weekly Readings Dec 24 Weekday
2 Sameul 7.1-5 Ps 89 Luke 1.67-79
Dec 25 Weekday
Isiah 62.1-5 Ps 89.3-4 Matthew 1.1-25
Dec 26 Weekday
Acts 6.8-10 Ps 31.2 Matthew 10.17-22
Dec 27 Weekday
1 John 1.1-4 Ps 97.1 John 20.2-8
Dec 28 Weekday
1 John 1.5-2.2 Ps 124.2 Matthew 2.13-18
ST AGNES PARISH Mission Statement We, the parishioners of St. Agnes, strive to live by Gospel values. We support each other with
mutual respect and concern as we journey together,
in Faith, Hope, and Love towards the Kingdom of God.
December 30th
– 5th
Sunday of December
Knights of Columbus will be leading the rosary prior
to mass (8:40 am)
TF118: Advent Mission - Part 3 God's
Rebuilding Plan
The exciting conclusion to our three-part Advent
Mission wherein, having identified the root of our
struggles, and the deepest need of our hearts, we
turn to Christ, the great carpenter King to join in his
grand rebuilding plan. Knocking out walls and
putting in a pool - it's renovation time this week on
Thinking Faith!
http://thinkingfaith.libsyn.com/tf118-advent-
mission-part-3-gods-rebuilding-plan
“AS ONE WHO SERVES”
The clock is ticking on the application procedure for our
Archdiocesan diaconate formation program. The 4-year
program will begin in Fall 2019 and applicants will
know their status by May 2019 at the latest. The first
step is to get your application form. These forms are
fairly thorough and cannot be filled out in a day. They
require time for prayer and reflection. They are due
Feb. 1, 2019 at the latest in order that the rest of the
process can proceed in a timely manner. If you are
interested in discerning a call to the permanent
diaconate, now is the time to act. There is no
commitment. Don’t miss out on the chance to explore
your call.
To get your form or for more information, call Dr. Brett
Salkeld, Archdiocesan Theologian at 306-352-1651, ext.
214, or e-mail him at [email protected].
Merry Christmas
First Friday/First Saturday Vigil
‘First Friday/First Saturday Vigil at St. Mary’s R.C.
Church, Regina– January 4th & 5th, 2019 – All Night
Vigil in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the
Immaculate Heart of Mary with Mass at 7:30 p.m.
Friday evening--then an opportunity for Confession and
Adoration until Benediction before the Saturday 7:30
a.m. Mass.
January 1, 2019 World Day of Peace The World Day of Peace was established by Pope Paul VI in
1968 who asked that “every year, this commemoration be
repeated as a hope and as a promise, at the beginning of the
calendar which measures and outlines the path of human life
in time, that Peace with its just and beneficent equilibrium
may dominate the development of events to come.” Each
year has a specific theme, chosen by the Holy Father.
“Free” Gifts
Still searching for the perfect gift for a loved one? Try one of the amazing free gifts
below. Satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back!
1. The Gift of Listening… But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no
daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening.
2. The Gift OF A Favor… Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
3. The Gift Of Affection…Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on
the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for
family and friends.
4. The Gift OF A Cheerful Disposition…. The easiest way to feel good is to
extend a kind word to someone. Really, it’s not that hard to say, Hello or Thank
You.
NEW PARISHIONERS / CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Please complete this form and place in the collection basket.
Name(s) __________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________ Phone ____________________
New Change of Address Wish to have Church Envelopes Wish Home Visit
INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING AND LAND FOR SALE BY THE ARCHDIOCESE
The Archdiocese is selling the building and land at 1855 2nd Ave North, Regina, Sask.
Sealed Bids or Sealed Offers to Purchase will be accepted up until Tuesday Dec.18th at 3:00 pm.
An Information Package is available at the Archdiocese Office, 445 Broad St North, Regina, is on the Archdiocese
website www.archregina.sk.ca, or by contacting Garry Oledzki, [email protected] or 306 585 1816.
The Property is being sold “As Is. Where Is." and the Archdiocese reserves the right to accept or reject any Sealed
Offer or Sealed Bid.
We thank all Interested Parties for their interest.
Archbishop’s Appeal Share your Joy! If you have not already donated to the 2018 Archbishop’s Appeal, it is not too
late! You may donate online at our website - archregina.sk.ca, or give at your parish. We are so
grateful to those who have already given. Thank YOU!
Re-Imagine Education
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is undertaking a wide-ranging and comprehensive
research and public consultation process with the goal of developing a new vision for the
future of publicly funded education in Saskatchewan. In support of this initiative the Regina
Catholic Schools Teachers’ Association is asking all the parishioners of the city to complete a
survey keeping Catholic education in mind. It is a short survey but an important one in helping
to inform the process. The link to the survey is below. Thank you for consideration.
https://www.reimagineeducation.ca/
Campion College Refugee Scholarship
During this holiday season of giving, we have created a new academic scholarship to help refugees realize
their dreams and passions, to give them the chance to give back to their new home and to realize those hopes
through the spark of education.
In the spirit and teachings of St. Edmund Campion, help us show leadership for these students. Please consider
giving to the new Campion College Refugee Scholarship or one of our many other excellent initiatives so that
for the next century, our college can continue to open our doors to create a community and refuge for those
who need it, thanks to those who live their lives in service to others.
campioncollege.ca/support-campion
Journey Into Truth
Journey Into Truth Instructions in the Catholic Faith (DVD Series presented by Fr. John Flader). Sunday
evenings January 13 to March 31 – 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish, 5020 Sherwood Drive. The 24 half-hour
segments will be offered over 12 weeks (2 segments/evening). For more information or to register, contact:
Phyllis: 306-949-1709; Joanne: 306-545-2758. Everyone Welcome!