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
http://www.archregina.sk.ca/
Archdiocese of Regina
Pastoral Council:
Chairman
Vice-Chair
Liturgy Co-Chair
Liturgy Co-Chair
Catechesis
Pastoral Care
Deanery Rep
Ron Dielschneider
Bob Kardash
Cathy Poelzer
Teresa Siebert
VACANT
Judith Cayer
Joe Maierhoffer
Chairman
Accountant/Treasurer
Building & Grounds
Parish Council Secretary
James Siebert
Laurier Donais
Ed Fetsch
Florence Dielschneider
Bulletin Editor
Margaret Kiel
Finance Council
Representatives:
Adult & Youth Ministries
Vacant
CWL
Terri Garven, President
Ecumenism
VACANT
Knights of Columbus
School of Religion
James Laturnas,
Grand Knight
Lori Donais
Social Justice
Bob Kardash
Church Hall Bookings: Trevor & Nicole Dech (771-4632)
St. Agnes
Box 367
Pilot Butte, SK
S0G 3Z0
Ph: (306) 781-4499
Pastoral Council:
Representatives:
Chairperson
Darlene Loucks
Secretary
Naomi Hoff
Treasurer Fran Rieder
CWL
Pat Laturnas, President
Deanery Marian Zsombor
Building & Grounds
Norm Halipchak
Liturgy Debbie Rieder
Pastoral Care
Cheryl Lachambre
The Roman Catholic Parishes of
St. Joseph and St. Agnes
Pastor: Fr. Ed Hengen
From the Pastor’s Desk….
June 11, 2017
Dear Sisters and Brothers
“Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: to God who is, who was, and
who is to come.” Rev. 1:8.
Our celebration of the Holy Trinity focuses our
attention on God’s relationship with humanity. We may first think about God as
creator and as the one who promises and gives us Eternal Life. Today we want to
look more deeply into what we believe about God who has created us and promised
us Eternal Life. We hear from God’s Word how God wants to be in relationship with
us. What sort of relationship does God want with His people? How does God look at
us? How might we respond and look at God?
How did God reveal himself to Moses? Moses might have expected an
awesome lawgiver but he was met by the Great Lover. The people with Moses may
have identified God with terrifying sounds, clouds, smoke, fire and earth- quakes.
God’s self-description, God’s explanations of divinity, emphasized the tender
parental qualities of patience, forgiveness and fidelity. God’s law is a law that
‘refreshes the soul. God draws a wandering people away from sin with ‘bands of
love’. God is not a fearful tyrant.
Each time we celebrate the Eucharist we are greeted with St. Paul’s words
or similar words. We are greeted as people who are embraced by God who is Father,
Son and Holy Spirit. We come as people of faith who believe that our faith is a gift
from God, a ‘grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ’. Paul wants us to grow in our
knowledge of ‘the love of God’ and our belief in God’s love for us. Through that
knowledge and belief, St. Paul wants us to experience God’s love in our communal
life. St. Paul prays that we enjoy the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. He wants us to
experience as best humanly possible the love that is within the Trinity, in God’s very
self. This is a love that is total and everlasting.
In the Gospel today, Jesus describes God as the one whose excess of love
cannot be adequately expressed without sending the Son to give that love flesh, to
incarnate that love. Instead of God being portrayed as the judge, in Jesus’ view, God
offers human beings to take on the role of judging whether the offer from God is
worthwhile giving themselves over to God wholeheartedly. As Jesus speaks to
Nicodemus, he teaches him and us, that God is love, offers only love and has sent his
Son to lead us to love. This is not a feast to simply study, this is a celebration for
lovers. It is God who invites us. ‘God is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and
abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.’ Ex. 34:6.
Sincerely, Fr. Ed
Knights of Columbus
James Laturnas
Music Blair Baller
School of Religion
Jackie Peat
Social Justice Ed Zsombor
Eucharist Times
St. Joseph
St. Agnes
Saturday 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday (A)
ST JOSEPH PARISH
Welcome to all visitors and guests
Monday,
June 12
No Mass
Tuesday,
June 13
7:30 pm.
For the intentions of the Knights of Columbus
8:00 am
For the repose of the soul of Henry Bosch
requested by Vivian Bosch
Wednesday, June 14
June 15
8:00 am
For the repose of the soul of Helen Hengen
June 11, 2017
St. Joseph, Balgonie Graduation Scholarship
Open to active parishioners of St. Joseph who are
graduating this year and attending post-secondary school
next year.
Up to three - $500.00 scholarships awarded for
submission of an essay. The essay should be no more
than 400 words and is submitted to Fr. Ed by June 15,
2017 or may be left in the mailbox at the church or emailed to [email protected] - indicating the postsecondary institution you are attending.
Topic: BEYOND THE YEAR OF MERCY
Thursday,
Friday,
June 16
8:00 am
Special Intention
BRUNCH
TODAY
St. Joseph Church
after Mass
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights will hold their next meeting on
Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Mass at 7:30 pm with
meeting to follow at St Joseph.
All knights encouraged to attend.
CANCELLED
week at the Marian Centre.
Sharing The Joy Of The Gospel
The Archdiocese of Regina’s Lay Formation Program is currently
accepting applications for our Fall intake. For more information or to
register, please contact our Program Coordinator, Eric Gurash at
306.325.1651 ext 211 or email him at [email protected]
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Food, Fun and Fellowship!!! Regina Catholic Engaged Encounters
invites all engaged or married couples and their families (children,
grandparents...) to our Summer BBQ!
Join us for some ‘Fun in the Sun’ on Saturday June
17th from 11am to 4pm at the Regina Senior Citizens Centre, 2404
Elphinstone Street, Regina, SK (next to the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts
Centre). Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be provided. Please
bring a salad or dessert to share. RSVP to Stella Juma-Anderson
@ 306-596-2951 or [email protected].
Congratulations to all of our Grade 12 Grandaunts.
Don’t forget your sunscreen, bug spray, lawn chair, and outdoor
activity gear - ball gloves, soccer ball, frisbees and toys for the kids
(young and old)! If it rains - no worries, we'll be indoors! Hope to
see you there
The Knights will hold their INSTALLATION OF
OFFICERS on June 27, 2017 at St Joseph. Mass at
7:30 pm followed by installation of incoming
officers. A social will follow the installation.
All Knights and their spouses are invited to attend.
A BIG THANK YOU to all who volunteered this
Stewardship
“For God so loved the world that He gave His
only Son…” John 3:16
Is your love conditional? Is there a price others have
to pay to receive your love? Are you generous with
your time, money and possessions? If you give
someone something, do you expect something in
return? Do you give your time freely or do you “fit
it in” when it’s convenient for you? Pray for a
grateful and generous heart.
Congratulations
Antonio Racioppo & Kimberly
Fahlman
on the baptism of your daughter
LYDIA CARMELA RACIAPPO
Weekly Readings
June 11 , 2017
June 12
Weekday
2 Corinthians 1.1-7 Ps 34 Matthew 5.1-12
June 13
Weekday
2 Corinthians 1.18-22 Ps 119 Matthew 5.13-16
June 14
Weekday
2 Corinthians 3.4-11 Ps 99 Matthew 5.17-19
Prairie Messenger announces closure in a years’
time - May 2018. The main issue is finances. The
community decided it could not carry a debt that
has ballooned to more than $200,000 a year.
June 15
Weekday
2 Corinthians 3.4-11 Ps 99 Matthew 5.17-19
June 16
Weekday
2 Corinthians 4.7-15 Ps 116 Matthew 5.27-32
The internet and social media have changed the
way people access news today. The subscription
base has fallen below 4,000 weekly subscribes.
ST. AGNES PARISH
MISSION STATEMENT
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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, hope, and love
towards the Kingdom of God.
This week, may the moments that challenge and the ones
that console help us recognize God in our midst.
Sr. Susan Kidd
For campers at the Rowans Ravine camp grounds,
Mass is held every weekend at St. Rita's Catholic
church in Strasbourg. For times please call Jan Leibel at
306-537-8648.
ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED to the Commissioning
Celebration of the Third Year Candidates of the Archdiocesan
Lay Formation Program on Saturday, June 10. The Eucharist
will be celebrated by Archbishop Don Bolen at 2:00 PM at
Little Flower Parish with a reception to follow.
Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes
Kronau – 100 Years
August 12 & 13, 2017
SEE POSTER IN THE FOYER FOR MORE
DETAILS
Note: Beef on a Bun Meal requires tickets to be
purchased in advance.
Contact Anita Diewold for more information
and to book your tickets 306 771-2666
The editor Abbot Peter Novecosky stated it was
not an easy decision to terminate the Messenger.
The history extends back to 1923 when the
English Messenger was started. The apostolate
of the press goes back even further to 1904, when
the German newspaper, the St. Peter’s Bote, was
first published; the first year it was edited in
Rosthern and printed in Winnipeg.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED: More than fifty
students between the ages of 13 – 18 will be coming
from France (session 1: July 2 - 29 and session 2: July
30 – August 26). They have studied the English
language for approximately 4 years and enjoy leisure
and outdoor activities, as well as a family setting. If
you can provide a home, please contact Debbie at 306545-0901 or 306-737-2054 or email
[email protected]. Financial assistance is
provided to the host family (up to a maximum of
$500.00 per session). Bring a bit of French culture to
your family this summer.
ARE YOU GOING TO BE CAMPING AT
ROWAN’S RAVINE OR ANOTHER
CAMPGROUND OR COTTAGE RESORT
IN THE AREA?
Masses will be held in Silton on Saturday’s at
7:00 p.m. from June 3 to September 2 at the
Silton United Church. Turn right off Main
Street at the community hall.
For more information contact…
Margaret Molloy at 306-352-2908.
The Canada Day Eucharistic Celebration
by Archbishop Donald J. Bolen at the Blessed
Sacrament Church, 2049 Scarth St, Regina .
10:00a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2017Pancake brunch
following the Mass. The Knights of Columbus
Catholic Women’s League, Regina City Police.
Transitions: Your Journey of Transformation through Grief and Loss
This 3.5 day retreat, grounded in Christian spirituality, will provide insight, hope and prayerful support for those who
have experienced a wide variety of losses including the death of a loved one, illness, loss of a job and the ending of a
marriage or significant relationship. Thursday June 15, 7pm – Sunday June 18, 1pm. Cost: $390 (live-in) at Queen’s
House Retreat Centre in Saskatoon. Retreat is limited to 9 participants – register early. Registration deadline: Monday
June 12. Facilitator: Sarah Donnelly, BA, M.Div. To register or for more info please contact Sarah, 306-717-3707 or
[email protected]
The Government of Canada has launched a Famine Relief Fund to respond to the severe food crisis in northeast Nigeria,
Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen, as well as other affected countries in Africa.
This particular humanitarian crisis stems from a conjunction of events that include armed conflicts coupled with severe droughts brought
about by climate change. Many have fled their homes and land to escape the violence of armed conflict and are continually displaced.
These issues make transportation and access to food extremely difficult. Development and Peace is present in the region and working
closely with local partners to respond to this humanitarian crisis threatening the lives of 20 millions of people. Since February,
Development and Peace has released $250,000 in funds for emergency food assistance to support its partners in South Sudan,
northeastern Nigeria and Somalia
For every eligible donation made by individual Canadians to registered Canadian charities, such as Development and Peace between
March 17 and June 30, 2017, the Government of Canada will contribute an equivalent amount to the Famine Relief Fund.
#ZEROFAMINE
Parishioner donations have to be in by June 30th to take advantage of the matching funds offered by the Federal Government.
How to donate:
 By phone: 1 888 664-3387
 On the web: Donate now
 Text to give: Using your cell phone, send a text message with the word PEACE to 45678 to donate $10 to Development and
Peace.
 By mail: 1425 René-Lévesque blvd. W, 3rd Floor, Montreal, QC, H3G 1T7
Catholic Family Service Society will be holding its 2016 / 2017 Annual General Meeting
Thursday, June 22, 2017. It will be held at: Catholic Family Services – 160 McIntosh St., Regina, Sk.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m., breakfast to follow, meeting will start at 8:00 a.m.
Please call Anemarie at 306-525-0521 to register your attendance by Tuesday June 20th, 4:30 p.m.
latest.
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