Holy Cross Parish, Regina SK Bulletin

Holy Cross Parish
6th Sunday
In Ordinary Time

315 Douglas Ave. E.
Regina, SK. S4N 1H7
Phone 757-1325 Fax 757-8641
Email: holycrosschurch@accesscomm.ca
www.oocities.org/holy-cross/

February 10/11, 2001

PASTOR - FR. NORM MARCOTTE
ASSOCIATE PASTOR -
.................FR. THOMAS NGUYEN
ADMINISTRATIVE CO-ORDINATOR -
.................JANE KRYZANOWSKI
PASTORAL ASSISTANT -
.................DOLETTE HLUSKA
YOUTH PROGRAM -
..INTERMEDIATE - MELINDA TEMPLE
..JR. HI. MICHELLE PERRAULT

Parish Schedule

Saturday Liturdy: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Liturgy: 9 & 11 a.m.
Weekdays:

Tues. & Wed.: 7:00 p.m.

Thurs. & Fri.: 8:00 a.m.

Reconciliation: Sat. 4:15 p.m.

Or by appointment

Office Hours: Mon. - Fri.
9:00 a.m. - noon., 1 - 4 p.m.
Contact the office to arrangefor Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals
Hall rental: 522-9541

Trust
It doesn't take much reflection to recognize how much trust we give to others. Every time we step on an elevator, or get into a car or a bus or an airplane, we are putting our trust in other people. Jeremiah says that if our trust is only in people, then we are like dry scrub in wasteland. But if we trust in the Lord, we are like a tree that is planted by the waterside and thrusts its roots in the stream. And in the Gospel, Jesus gives us the beatitudes. These sayings of Jesus can be summed up in the one word: trust. Blessed are those who are not self- sufficient, for they will have the Lord as their strength. We ordinarily do not think of our weaknesses as being a source of strength, but that is precisely the message of Jesus. We are asked by Jesus to be poor in Spirit. Not to seek for human strength in riches or comfort, intelligence or ingenuity. It's always a temptation to focus on our weakness, on our own personal handicaps. And even though this is natural, most often it just gets us further into our own little world of self-preoccupation. We spend so much energy thinking about what we lack, about what we don't have, about what others do have--that we forget God's promises to us-- yours is the kingdom of God, you shall be satisfied, you shall laugh and dance for joy, your reward will be great in heaven.

We are all quite aware that we lack control about many of the things that happen to us. But the one thing that can never be taken from us is the power to decide what attitude we are going to assume in any given situation. Today Our Lord is
encouraging us to take on an attitude of trust.

Peace, Father John

Page 2 PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

COLLECTION REPORT
Feb. 3/4, 2001
Sunday Envelopes — $4,294.00
Loose — $184.42
SE Parish Building Fund — $140.57
Food Bank — $35.00
Initial Offering – $17.00
El Salvador Fund – $790.00

“They would sell their property and possessions, and distribute the money among all, according to what each one needed”
Acts 2: 45
Thank you!

DAIRY PRODUCERS UPC CODES FOR CASH – We are collecting Dairy Producers UPC Codes for “Regina Food for Learning”. There are collection cans at either entrance. All Dairyland and Dairy Producers brands qualify. The redemption value is $0.02 per bar code.

YOU’RE INVITED – to a Come & Go Tea in honour of Bernard Jelinski’s 95th birthday on Feb. 18,
St. Andrew’s Hall, from 2 – 4 p.m. No gifts please.

CONFIRMATION – will be celebrated on Tues., Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Parishioners are invited to attend. Please remember our candidates in your prayers.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
Feb. 27, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Upper Gerein Centre. Free will offering. Proceeds to Development & Peace Share Lent Campaign.

ASH WEDNESDAY IS COMING – Lent begins on Feb. 28th. We are about to embark upon our annual journey into the desert – into a time of prayer, repentance and a change of heart. The ashes that will be used to mark the beginning of Lent come from the palm branches blessed and distributed last Passion Sunday. You are invited to bring your palms to church and leave them in the basket at either entrance so that they can be burned and used in the Ash Wednesday Liturgy.

Volunteer appreciation

The United Nations has declared 2001 as International Year of Volunteers.
Thank you to all who offer their time and talent in our parish community!

Feb. 18, 12 Noon: Appreciation Luncheon Annual General Meeting to follow

To help the planning committee, please phone the office: 757-1324 to indicate your attendance by Feb. 15.

SUPPER & SURPRISE AUCTION A SUCCESS – Decorated with cherubs and hearts and offering pleasant dinner music, the parish hall held the biggest and best Surprise Auction and Supper ever last Sat. evening. Gaily wrapped surprise boxes and other treasures brought in $2,624.15 for our parish’s needs. Special thanks go to all the hard workers who made this evening the fun it was, especially to the set-up and clean-up crews, the unheralded kitchen staff, and last but not least, the young people who spent an evening on their feet collecting quarters, loonies and twoonies from the bidders. Thanks to you all.

Let us have confidence, then, and approach God’s throne, where there is grace. There we will receive mercy and find grace to help us just when we need it. (Hebrews 4: 16)

Bible Study & Rosary: Mon., 1:30 p.m.
Call Barb: 761-2823
Prayer Group Meeting: Wed., 7:30 p.m.
Bible Study: Thurs., 8:30 a.m.

If you are in need of prayer or know someone who is, please contact the prayer group or leave a message with the office.

Page 3 SPIRITUAL AND EDUCATION

SACRAMENT PREPARATION

CONFIRMATION:
Spirit Day Retreat: Wed., Feb. 14, 9:15 – Noon (Holy Cross Church)
Confirmation Celebration: - Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.

BAPTISM:
Parishioners who have a child to present for Baptism are asked to pre-register for the upcoming session. The preparation classes will be held 7:30 – 9:30 P.M. in the Lower Gerein Centre as follows:

#1 – Wednesday, February 14
#2 – Wednesday, February 21
#3 – Wednesday, February 28

Baptisms: Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25. The next session will begin in May.

FIRST EUCHARIST:
If your child does not attend St. Andrew, St. Dominic or St. Marguerite, you will need to call the office to register before March 20.

Parent Meeting #1:..........................Tues., Mar. 20
Parent & Candidate Meeting #2: ......Tues., Apr. 10
Parent & Candidate Meeting #3: ......Tues., May 1

All of the above meetings will be held at St. Andrew School at 7:30 p.m.

Enrolment: Sat, Mar. 24/Sun., Mar. 25 at all Masses

For more information on Sacramental Preparation call Dollette: 757-1325.

Visit our Parish Catholic Reading Centre after Mass today. We offer a nice selection of Catholic periodicals for you to peruse. Reading, especially Catholic reading, helps to make a difference in your everyday life. So, bring a periodical home today.

Take a few minutes out of your busy schedule and savor an uplifting article; enjoy learning Something new or practice meditation and prayer.

This Lent, reconnect your faith life with your everyday life.

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Holy Cross Church Summary of Income and Expenses to December 31, 2000
INCOME	Actual to Dec 31/2000	Budget to Dec 31/2000
Collections Fundraising Interest and Other	$ 245,565 9,464 8,971	$ 248,000 20,000 3,000
TOTAL INCOME	$ 264,000	$ 271,000

EXPENSES
Administration Payroll Total Administration and Payroll	$ 22,285 _____139,640 _____161,925	$ 23,100 _____139,025 _____162,125
Buildings and Grounds	______47,364	______46,785
Ministries Ecumenism Liturgy Pro-Life Public Relations Social Action Spiritual and Education Youth Total Ministries	0 4,180 153 3,287 4,648 2,464 ______1,721 _____16,453	200 4,800 1,350 2,800 4,700 5,400 _______2,340 ______21,590
Diocesan	_____38,868	______40,500
TOTAL EXPENSES	____264,610	_____271,000
NET INCOME (LOSS) MONTH ENDED Dec 31/2000	$ __ (610)	$_________-

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OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION EVENINGS Parents of present grade 8 students who will be entering grade 9 next year are invited to attend an information meeting.
Miller High School: Tues., Feb. 13, 7 p.m.
LeBoldus High School: Wed., Feb. 14, 7 p.m.

CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER – Fri., Feb. 16, Delta Hotel, featuring entertainment by Dick and the Dickettes, a local comedy act. Tickets are $65. Tables of 8 & 10 are available. Call: 525-0521.
Catholic Family Services needs your support!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT BIRTHRIGHT REGINA – Call 359-1862.

Our Focus: the distressed mother & her baby.
Our Function: to help her not feel pressured into an abortion.
Our Responsibility: to provide whatever particular help she needs to bring her baby to birth.

MARIAN CENTRE STAFF – invites you to explore their ministry and training at Madonna House Training Centre for the Lay Apostolate in Combermere, ON. Brochures are posted at both church entrances or visit www.madonnahouse.org.

RESTORING RIGHT RELATIONS WITH ABORIGINAL PEOPLES - a 2 day workshop to learn more about Aboriginal land rights issues in Canada and the Jubilee Land Rights/Right Relations petition campaign. March 9, 7 – 9:30 p.m. and March 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunset United Church, 177 Sunset Drive. Registration Fee: $25, lunch included. For more information or to register, contact: Bert Pitzel: 352-1651.

EARTHQUAKE RELIEF – You can help with relief efforts for recent earthquakes in India and El Salvador by making a donation through the parish. Mark your donation “Development & Peace – Earthquake Relief“, and put it in the collection. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

BLANKETS FOR CANADA – is a non-profit organization that makes adult quilts and baby blankets to donate to the less fortunate in the community. They are in need donations of all types of yarn and people who are willing to quilt, knit or crochet blankets. Donations of blankets are also accepted. Wool can be dropped off at “Woolcraft” in the West-Landing Mall. For more information call Shannon: 525-2876 or visit: www.blankets4canada.ca

Vocation Views
St. Luke tells us today where true blessing lies – and where the fleeting rewards of the world. Blessed are we who respond to God‘s call; happy shall we be.
(Luke 6: 17, 20-26)

Today we are honoring those who are called to the vocation of marriage. One parishioner wrote that “marriage reveals God’s love to the world because of the commitment to each other. As a married person it’s hard to believe that God can even love us more than we love each other, and out of marriage often come children who are a beautiful sign of God’s love for us.”

Why do you value the vocation of marriage?

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PARISH ACTIVITES THIS WEEK
February 11 - 18, 2001

SUN Feb. 11	9:00, 11:00 a.m	Masses (Anointing of the Sick)(Coffee)	Church
	7:00 p.m	Jr. High Youth Group	Upper Gerein Centre

Mon Feb. 12	1:30 p.m.	Rosary & Bible Study	Patenaude's
Genesis 4: 1-15, 25	6:00 p.m.	ALPHA	Upper Gerein Centre
Mark 8: 11-13	7:00 p.m.	Intermediate Youth Group	Lower Gerein Centre

TUE Feb. 13	7:00 p.m.	Mass	Church
Genesis 6: 5-8; 7: 1-5,10	7:30 p.m.	Pastoral Council Meeting	Upper Gerein Centre
Mark 8: 22-26

WED Feb. 14	9:15 a.m. 7:00 p.m.	Spirit Day Retreat Mass	Church and Gerein Centre Church
Genesis 8: 6-13, 20-22	7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.	Choir practice Prayer Group Meeting	Church Upper Gerein Centre
Mark 8: 22-26	7:30 p.m	Baptism Class #1	Lower Gerein Centre

THURS Feb. 15	8:00 a.m..	Mass	Church
Genesis 9: 1-13	8:30 a.m.	Bible Study	Upper Gerein Centre
Mark 8: 27-33	7:30 p.m.	R.C.I.A.	Upper Gerein Centre

FRI Feb. 16	8:00 a.m.	Mass	Church
Genesis 11: 1-9	7:00 p.m.	Safe Skiing Presentation	St. Gabriel School
Mark 8: 34-38-9:1

SAT Feb. 17	9:30 a.m.	Youth Ski Trip	Mission Ridge
Hebrews 11: 1-7	4:15 p.m.	Reconciliation	Church
Mark 9: 2-13	5:00 p.m.	Mass	Church

SUN Feb. 18	9:00, 11:00 a.m	Masses (Coffee after 9:00 a.m. Mass)	Church
	12:00 p.m.	Appreciation Luncheon & Annual Meeting	Gerein Centre
	7:00 p.m.	Junior High Youth Group	Upper Gerein Centre

MINISTRY SCHEDULE -- 3RD SUNDAY

SCHEDULE OF MINISTERS FOR Feb. 17/18, 2001	5:00 P.M. SATURDAY	9:00 A.M. SUNDAY	11:00 A.M. SUNDAY
ALTER SERVERS TEAMCAPTAINS	Luke Montague Judy Wensel	Tianna Reimer Matthew Maloughney-Herbel	Jonathan Rutten Adam Woynarski
GREETERS, READERS COMMUNION MINISTERS USHERS	John Lebersback 789-7609	Gilbert Nicolay 789-7800 George Dreher	Eleanor Neigum 771-2917 Mike Eriksen
CHILDREN'S LITURGY LEADER	Jr. & Sr: A. Montague/A. Lebersback	Jr. & Sr. - Michelle Demay	Jr. – L. Ottenbreit/S. Hendriks Sr. –Jennifer Fahlman
MUSICIANS/SINGERS	Nikki Hauk - Folk Group	Polka Group Martha Herauf	Hinz/Bradel Folk Group
BREAD BAKER	Michele Yuzdepski
COLLECTION COUNTERS	Team 10 - Glen Thompson (Captain) ...............Jean Thompson, Tony Howell, Debra Howell
READINGS (Cycle C) Pages 691-694	FIRST READING 1 Samuel 26.2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-25++	SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15. 45-50++	GOSPEL Luke 6. 27-38

Holy Cross Parish
315 Douglas Avenue East
Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 1H7
Phone: 757-1325
Fax: 757-8641


E-mail:holycrosschurch@accesscomm.ca Please come back soon and visit us.