Holy Cross Parish, Regina SK Bulletin

Holy Cross Parish
1st Sunday
Of Lent

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

March 3/4, 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

Empty Promises

The devil promised Jesus all the kingdoms of the world, but this was just an empty promise. The devil did not have the power to carry out such an extravagant promise. So many times, something or someone comes into our path, and we think how wonderful it would be to have that thing or that person. Our imagination runs wild. We think that we would be so happy, or have so much pleasure, if we could only get what we wanted. And yet, if we paused to really reflect on what was going on, we would soon discover that this promise of pleasure or happiness is only an empty one. That person or thing doesn't possess the power to give us what we know we really need or want.

But why do we give in to temptation? Because we choose to forget. We forget that we have committed ourselves to loving God and our neighbour. We forget that we have made life choices that exclude other life choices. We forget that Jesus told us that we must lose our lives in order to gain them. There are so many things we simply put out of our mind because we are focussed on getting what we want. And yet, in the end, all we get are empty promises.

Lent is a time of renewal. It is the springtime in the Liturgical Year. During this time we ask God to help us with the important task of inner renewal. Lent is a time when we rejoice that God is a God of refreshment, of new life, of new beginnings. Christ offers to bring us with him into a new and wonderful life. Together let us commit ourselves to prepare for the feast of Easter.

Peace, Father John

Page 2 PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

COLLECTION REPORT
Feb. 24/25, 2001

Sunday Envelopes — $3,471.50
Loose — $222.20
SE Parish Building Fund — $100.00
Initial Offering — $15.00
Development & Peace – $182.00
Peru Mission– $100.00
Food Bank – $2.11
“All the believers continued together in close fellowship and shared their belongings with one another”
Acts 2: 44
Thank you!

BAPTISMS
The following children were baptized at
Holy Cross last weekend:
Breanne Kaitlyn Collins
Daughter of Patrick & Sharon Collins
Ariel Jessica Galenzoski
Daughter of Alison Galenzoski

WELCOME INTO OUR PARISH FAMILY

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SHAMROCKS
The Knights will be selling shamrocks after all Masses on March 4 and 11. The funds raised will assist Camp Monahan Association provide summer camps for needy children. Your support is appreciated.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST – with eggs, sausages, strawberries, whip cream and refreshments: Sunday, Mar. 18, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Adults $3.50, Students $2.50, Children under 6: free.

THANK YOU – to the Knights of Columbus and the CWL ladies who looked after the Birthday Tea for Bernard Jelinski and to all who attended the celebration. God Bless You! Nellie Jelinski

“We have become very close to DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE,” says Father Gonzalo Ituarte of Chiapas, Mexico. “We are . . . sharing from such different worlds and still we are on the same path.” This Lent, show your support for the human rights work being done by our partners in Chiapas through a contribution to DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE.

SHARE LENT 2001
The Earth is for All
Please Share Generously

CANADIAN CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION FOR
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
www.devp.org

"We have become very close to DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE," says Father Gonzalo Ituarte of Chiapeas, Mexico. "We are ... sharing from such different worlds and still we are on the same path." This Lent, show your support for the human rights work being done by our partners in Chiapas through a contribution to DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE.

Vocation Views What tempts us away from the reign of God? Try this week to live as an example for the young people in your life. Let them see the rewards of living by the Good Spirit. Encourage them in their discernment with your prayers and support. ( Luke 4: 1-13)

“Your instructions give me pleasure; they are my advisers.’’
(Psalm 119: 24)
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.

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Highlights from Feb. Pastoral Council Meeting

Our visioning session was a presentation by the Social Action Committee explaining their focus and their actions and programs. Part of their mandate is to educate their committee, and make our parishioners and our community aware of the needs that exist and threaten all aspects of our environment - “our world”, in keeping with the social teaching of the Church.

Thank you to all the families who have volunteered to host our Sunday morning after mass coffee and snack gatherings. We encourage all parishioners to stop, visit and socialize with other members of our Holy Cross community. Thank you for your contributions to help offset the costs of these social gatherings. If you wish to volunteer, please contact Joyce or Cal Murphy. THANKS Joyce and Cal and all other participants.

We need the help of all our parishioners. If you know of a family member, neighbor, or friend who is sick or in hospital, has experienced a recent loss or hardship, or is in need of a pastoral visit, please call the parish office. If we don't hear about what is happening in our community, we can't respond with the appropriate action. Our pastors are always ready and willing to visit those in need.

We have not had any feedback on Pastoral Council’s suggestion of purchasing and installing an outside sign in front of the Church. The sign would be used to display Mass times as well as to advertise community and social events at the Church. Are you in favor of a sign and do you have any suggestions on how we can achieve this goal? Please call a member of Pastoral Council with your ideas.

SOMETHING NEW - SOMETHING SPECIAL - YOUR SUGGESTIONS. You will notice that there are suggestion boxes and forms at both entrances to our church. We encourage all parishioners to provide Pastoral Council with your comments on what you like about Holy Cross, make suggestions for improvements or change, or ask any questions you may have. Simply drop your form in the suggestion box. It's your parish, your community, let us hear from you.

The year 2001 has been declared the International Year of the Volunteer. We wish to recognize our volunteers at the 11th Annual Vital Link Dinner to be held April 24 in Regina. We are looking for nominations from Holy Cross who met the following criteria: i) long term service, ii) presently actively involved in the parish and iii) have served in a strong leadership role in the parish. Nomination are to be in by the March 13th Pastoral Council Meeting.

Thank You to all parishioners who attended and participated in the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and Annual Meeting on February 18th. To all members who have remained on or who were elected to Pastoral Council for 2001; thank you for sharing your time and talents in providing the leadership needed to continue building a strong vibrant and growing Christian community at Holy Cross. Your new Pastoral Council Chair is Sean Kukura. Congratulations Sean!

We still have some vacancies on Pastoral Council, in particular the 1st and 2nd Vice Chairs. If you are interested in becoming involved in the parish or want more information, please contact Sean Kukura, Wayne Rutten or Jane Kryzanowski. We need you! The future of our parish will be affected by a shortage of leaders. We know that there are many great leaders in our community.

March 2001
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
				1	2	3
				8:00 AM Mass 8:30 AM Bible Study 7:30 PM R.C.I.A.	8:00 AM Mass 8:30 AM Adoration 9:15 AM Communion to the Shut-ins 6:45 PM Benediction 7:00 PM Way of the Cross - Children's Liturgy	4:15 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM Mass
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
9:00 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mass Rite of Election 7:00 PM Junior High YouthGroup *1st Sunday of Lent*	1:30 PM Bible Study & Rosary 6:00 PM ALPHA 7:00 PM Intermediate Youth Group	9:15 AM St Andrew School Visit 7:00 PM Mass 7:30 PM CWL Meeting	7:00 PM Mass 7:30 PM Choir Practice 7:30 PM Prayer Group Meeting	8:00 AM Mass 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:15 AM St Marguerite School Visit 7:30 PM R.C.I.A.	8:00 AM Mass 7:00 PM Way of the Cross K of C 8:00 PM Men's Club Mtg. ALPHA Retreat Weekend	4:15 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM Mass ALPHA Retreat Weekend
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
9:00 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mass 2:00 PM Reconciliation Form III 7:00 PM Junior High YouthGroup *2nd Sunday of Lent*	1:30 PM Bible Study & Rosary 6:00 PM ALPHA 7:00 PM Intermediate Youth Group 7:30 PM K of C Executive Mtg	7:00 PM Mass 7:30 PM Pastoral Council Mtg.	7:00 PM Mass 7:30 PM Choir Practice 7:30 PM Prayer Group Mtg.	8:00 AM Mass 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:15 AM St Dominic School Visit 7:30 PM R.C.I.A.	8:00 AM Mass 7:00 PM Way of the Cross -CWL	4:15 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM Mass
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
9:00 AM Mass 9:30 AM K of C Pancake Breakfast 11:00 AM Mass 2:00PM Racism Awareness Program 7:00 PM Junior High YouthGroup *3rd Sunday of Lent*	1:30 PM Bible Study & Rosary 6:00 PM ALPHA 7:00 PM Intermediate Youth Group 7:30 PM CWL Exec. Mtg. 7:30 PM K of C Meeting *St. Joseph*	7:30 PM Mass 7:30 PM 1st Eucharest Parent Mtg #1 7:30 PM Social Action Mtg.	7:00 PM Mass 7:30 PM Choir Practice 7:30 PM Prayer Group Mtg.	8:00 AM Mass 8:30 AM Bible Study 7:30 PM R.C.I.A.	8:00 AM Mass 7:00 PM Way of the Cross - Altar Servers	4:15 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM Mass 1st Eucharest Enrollment
25	26	27	28	29	30	31
9:00 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mass - 1st Eucharest Enrollment 7:00 PM Junior High Youth Group *4th Sunday of Lent*	1:30 PM Bible Study & Rosary 6:00 PM ALPHA 7:00 PM Intermediate Youth Group 7:30 PM Finance Council Mtg. Annunciation of the Lord	7:00 PM Mass 7:30 PM Liturgy Committe Mtg.	7:00 PM Mass 7:30 PM Choir Practice 7:30 PM Prayer Group Meeting	8:00 AM Mass 8:30 AM Bible Study 7:30 PM R.C.I.A.	8:00 AM Mass 7:00 PM Way of the Cross - Youth	4:15 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM Mass 6:30 PM Passover Supper

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A STORY OF
INSPIRATION

Sunday, March 18, 2001
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

HOLY CROSS CHURCH
315 Douglas Ave. E.
South Door

A First Nations elder shares her story –
a journey from alcoholism and drug abuse
to a life of wholeness and integrity.

(Traditional lunch will be served)

FREE ADMISSION
EVERYONE WELCOME

Sponsored by Holy Cross Parish Spiritual and Education Committee

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OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

HOLY CHILD PARISH BREAKFAST – sponsored by K. of C. Sunday, Mar. 4, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH MISSION The Redemptorist Mission Team of Father Dave Cottingham and Deacon Bob Williston will conduct a Mission Mar. 5 – 8 from 11 a.m. – Noon. Mass will follow.

CAMP MONAHAN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Mar. 6, 7:30 p.m. Holy Rosary Cathedral Auditorium. This meeting is open to all interested individuals. We are in need of more people to become involved to ensure Camp Monahan’s future. For more information call: 522-1047.

LITTLE FLOWER LASAGNA NIGHT – sponsored by The Italian Community, Friends and Men’s Club on Mar. 17, 6:30 p.m. at Little Flower Auditorium. For tickets call Guido: 789-8655.

IMAGES OF GOD & PRAYER – a Lenten Mini-Retreat with Fr. Paul Dungan, sponsored by Holy Trinity Parish Spiritual Education Committee and the Knights of Columbus. March 18, 7 – 9 p.m. Holy Trinity Parish.

OPEN HOUSE & BLESSING OF VISITATION HOUSE – (a new drop-in centre for women in need, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Regina) Sat., Mar. 24 from 1 – 4 p.m., 900 11th Ave. Archbishop Peter Mallon will bless Visitation House at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and learn about this new ministry. A donation of packaged cookies or a box of cup-a-soup would be appreciated.

LITTLE FLOWER CWL SPRING CARNIVAL Mar. 25 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Little Flower Auditorium. Free Admission. Face Painting, Games, Bake Sale, Raffles, Lunch – an event for the whole family.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
St. Michael’s Retreat, Lumsden: An experienced COOK/KITCHEN STAFF person is required for casual/part time work, approximately 15 hours/week. The job involves weekend work. Apply with a resume to Donna Fischer, Box 220, Lumsden, SK. S0G 3C0.
John Paul II Centre: invites applications for the position of Director. The successful applicant will be responsible for the overall operation of the Centre. For a summary of general duties and for more information see the poster on the bulletin board or call Rosemary Makelki: 584-0363 or visit: http://www.accesscomm.ca/nonprofits/jptwo/

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

to canvas for Canadian Cancer Society. Call Susan: 789-2278.
To do evening and week-end hosting at the John Paul II Centre. Training is provided. Call Rita Carrière for more information: 584-1139.

Juventus Choir Inc. presents
ALPHABET SOUP

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR
THE REGINA FOOD BANK

BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM

Saturday, March 17, 2001 8:00 p.m.
Knox-Metropolitan United Church
Victoria & Lorne
Tickets on sale February 1, 2001 at all
Canada Safeway stores in Regina.

$10.00 adult
$20 family (2 adults, 2 children)
$8 students/seniors
Children 8 & under free.

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PARISH ACTIVITES THIS WEEK
March 4 - 11, 2001

SUN Mar 4	9:00, 11:00 a.m	Masses RCIA Rite of Election at 11 a.m. Mass Coffee, K. of C. Shamrock Sales after both Masses	Church
LENT I	7:00 p.m.	Junior High Youth Group	Upper Gerein Centre

Mon Mar 5	1:30 p.m.	Rosary & Bible Study	Patenaude's
Leviticus 19: 1-2, 11-18	6:00 p.m.	ALPHA	Upper Gerein Centre
Matthew 25: 31-46	7:00 p.m.	Intermediate Youth Group	Lower Gerein Centre

TUE Mar 6	9:15 a.m.	St. Andrew School Visit	St. Andrew School
Isaiah 55: 10-11	7:00 p.m.	Mass	Church
Matthew 6: 7-15	7:30 p.m.	CWL Meeting	Upper Gerein Centre

WED Mar 7	7:00 p.m.	Mass	Church
Jonah 3: 1-10	7:30 p.m.	Choir Practice	Church
Luke 11: 29-32	7:30 p.m	Prayer Group Meeting	Upper Gerein Centre

THURS March 8	8:00 a.m..	Mass	Church
Esther 14: 1, 3-5, 12-14	8:30 a.m.	Bible Study	Upper Gerein Centre
Matthew 7: 7-12	9:15 a.m. 7:30 p.m.	St. Marguerite School Visit R.C.I.A.	St. Marguerite School Upper Gerein Centre

FRI March 9	8:00 a.m.	Mass	Church
Ezekiel 18: 21-28	7:00 p.m.	Way of the Cross (K. of C., Men's Club)	Church
Matthew 5: 20-26	8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.	Men's Club Meeting ALPHA Retreat	Lower Gerein Centre John Paul II Centre

SAT March 10	9:00 a.m.	ALPHA Retreat	John Paul II Centre
Deuteronomy 26: 16-19	4:15 p.m.	Reconciliation	Church
Matthew 5: 43-48	5:00 p.m.	Mass	Church

SUN Mar 11	9:00, 11:00 a.m	Masses Coffee, K. of C. Shamrock Sales after both Masses	Church
	2:00 p.m.	Reconciliation Form III	Church
LENT II	7:00 p.m	Junior High Youth Group	Upper Gerein Centre

MINISTRY SCHEDULE -- 2ND SUNDAY of Lent

SCHEDULE OF MINISTERS FOR Mar. 10/11, 2001	5:00 P.M. SATURDAY	9:00 A.M. SUNDAY	11:00 A.M. SUNDAY
ALTER SERVERS CAPTAINS	Stephanie Adams Victoria Swan	Angela Choi Francis Choi	Mary Lafave Jonathan Rutten
GREETERS, READERS COMMUNION MINISTERS USHERS	Don & Mary Ann Harazny 789-6726	Phyllis Kennedy 789-3881 George Dreher	Anibal & Tracey Valente 789-5881 Mike Eriksen
CHILDREN'S LITURGY LEADER	Jr. - Lori Garchinski Sr. - Kathy Arnusch	Jr. & Sr. – Connie Todd	Jr.– P. Richaud/T. Riemer Sr.– Kyla Matz
MUSICIANS/SINGERS	Nikki HauckFolk Group	TBA	Senior Choir Frank Barabas
BREAD BAKER	Marie Lebersback
COLLECTION COUNTERS	Team 12 - Wayne Rutten (Captain) Doris MacKinnon, Art Biegler, Adam & Terry Putz
READINGS (Cycle C) Pages 207-209	FIRST READING Genesis 15.5-12, 17-18	SECOND READING Philippians 3.17 - 4.1	GOSPEL Luke 9.28b-36

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.