315 Douglas Ave. E.

Regina, SK. S4N 1H7

Phone: 306-757-1325

Fax: 306-757-8641

Website/Email:

www.holycrossregina.ca hc.office@holycrossregina.ca

Pastor:

pastor2parishes@gmail.com

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday

8:00 am - 12:00 Noon;

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Contact the office @ 306-757-1325 for

Sacrament of Baptism:

1st Eucharist,

Confirmation,

Reconciliation,

Marriage, & Funeral;

Gerein Centre Use and

other Parish concerns.

Parish Staff Team: Rev. Jose Thomas

Periyilkatte Administrator

Martin Kondzielewski

Pastoral Assistant

Sr. Corazon I. Sanchez Pastoral Office Assistant

Shane P. Schiissler

Bookkeeper

Jacob Antony Caretaker

Bulletin -- February 14, 2016 -- #7/16

Being CHRIST on Earth bringing CHRIST to ALL!

SCHEDULES SUNDAY MASS TIMES WEEK DAY

MASS TIMES

HOLY CROSS CHURCH 9:30 a.m., Sundays

5:00 p.m., Sundays

8:00 a.m., Thursdays

6:45 p.m. Fridays

LITTLE FLOWER PARISH

5:00 p.m., Saturdays

11:00 a.m., Sundays

8:00 a.m., Tuesdays

7:00 p.m., Wednesdays

HC PASTORAL COUNCIL

2015-2016

Chairperson Ruth Robillard

Vice-Chairpersons

Neil Garchinski Lori Garchinski

Secretary Brigitte Leibel

Finance Curtis Eberle

Ecumenism Fundraising

Co-chairs Brenda & Eugene

Achtemichuk

Liturgy Connie Todd

Pro-Life Irene Wald Hospitality Co-chairs

Helen Herauf, Lynn Heymen

Social Action Theresa Davies Spiritual and

Education Co-chairs

Jeanine Mann / Cathleen Devraj

Stewardship Co-chairs

Dan Devers / Theresa Bradel

Vocations Co-chairs

John & Marie Lebersback

Youth Martin Konzielewski

Members - at -large

Patrick T. McGinn Genelle Nicholson Dorothy Bresciani

Jan Genert

Deanery Rep. Jeanine Mann CWL Rep. Co-chairs

Theresa Davies/ Loretta Jelinski

K of C Rep Gerard Woynarski

Feb. 18, 8:00 a.m. - Personal Intention for Rose Schenher offered by Betty Kuntz

Feb. 18, 8:00 a.m. - Memorial Mass Intention for Cal Murphy offered by Joyce Murphy and Children

Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m. - Memorial Mass Intention for John Cormier offered by Irene Wald.

Feb. 21, 5:00 p.m. - Memorial Mass Intention for Margaret Frank offered by Lawrence and Freda Erhardt.

CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNER:

Glen Binfet February 7, 2016

Our Mass Intentions for this Week

YEAR OF MERCY CORNER

PARISH MERCY LENTEN FOCUS:

PRAYER, ADORATION, GOD’S MERCY and RECONCILIATION. JOIN our Parish Lenten Celebrations: 1ST FRIDAY ADORATION 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursdays: 7:30 a.m. - Adoration & Benediction 8:00 a.m. - Mass Fridays: 5:30 p.m. - Poor Man’s Supper 6:45 p.m. - Stations of the Cross

7:15 p.m. - Mass Sundays: 9:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Mass

1

st Week in Lent:

Work of Mercy focus: “I was hungry and you gave me food.”

Many people in the world go hungry, they cannot grow their own food or do not have enough money to buy food. Some things you can do to help fed the hungry are: support HCA to help feed the hungry in countries, like Chile, Papa New Guinea. Appreciate the food you have and don’t waste it. You can even make donations to our Regina Food Bank.

Consider making a donation equal to a food item that is regu-larly bought by the family (i.e. eggs, fruits or vegetables, canned foods, a box of cereal, bag of rice, etc.).

Prayer for the Election of our New Bishop in the Archdiocese of Regina:

Heavenly Loving Father, giver of life and gifts, look kindly on your Church, and so open the minds of your people, especially the Church leaders and guide those who will choose the new Archbishop for the Archdiocese of Regi-na, that, we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and provide for our ministries. We ask this through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Weekly Biblical

and Feast Day Readings

SPIRITUAL AND EDUCATION

In this Year of Mercy and to prepare for the relic of St. Faustina being present in our parish at the end of February, Spiritual Education will be showing "Ocean of Mercy" prior to Mass Sunday, Feb. 21st & Feb. 28th. We will start an hour before each Mass for the two Sundays (8:30 am and 4:00 pm). Below is a brief synopsis of the film. "At the dawn of the 20th century three voices rose up from Poland to proclaim an urgent message. This story examines and chronicles the phenomenal lives and spiritual legacy of Saint Faustina Kowalska, Saint Maximillian Kolbe, and Saint John Paul ll - Modern day Apostles of Mercy."

HOW TO CHOOSE A BISHOP

After the death of Most Rev. Archbishop Daniel Bohan, many people of the Archdiocese of Regina may wonder how a new Archbishop would be chosen. Fr. Thomas Nguyen did some research on the process of selecting a bishop. It is available on the Parish Bulletin Board in the Gerein Center and the Regina Archdiocesan website: https://archregina.sk.ca/news/2016/2/2/how-choose-bishop.

Upcoming Events:

Poor Man Supper – Friday, February 19th and 26th at 5:30 pm Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, February 21st from 10:00 to 11:30 am “He Has Risen” Magnet Sales – Sunday February 21st and 28th at 9:30 am

masses Monthly Meeting – Monday, February 22nd at 7:30 pm Camp Monahan Shamrock Drive – Sunday, March 6th and 13th at 9:30 am

masses All Members are welcome to participate or attend these events. If you need further information, please email or contact John Lebersback or an Executive Knight.

KNIGHTS’ KORNER

HOLY CROSS PASTORAL COUNCIL

Highlights of the Pastoral Council Meeting, February 9, 2016, 7:00 p.m. 1. The Chair, Ruth Robillard, welcomed the Council Members and the guest Rob Currie,

Director, Regina Catholic School Division. 2. Rob Currie addressed the current status of the plans for St. Andrew School when

St. Elizabeth, the new school to be built in the South East of the city is opened. Our concern: How will this affect our use of the hall at St. Andrew School? Mr. Currie believes we will have the use of the hall for another three (3) years before plans for St. Andrew School will be finalized. 3. The Constitution and Parish Goals were reviewed and any changes, additions or deletions will be brought to the AGM for ratification. 4. The AGM is scheduled for April 3, following the 9:30 Mass and Brunch. 5. Dan Devers is chairing the Ad Hoc Nominations Committee. 6. A Mass of Celebration for the Recognition of Volunteers will be offered on April 17 at

the 5:00 pm Mass. 7. Martin reported on the status and the information resources of the new Website. 8. The next meeting will be held on March 8, at 7:00 pm. Please note: The Minutes of both the Pastoral Council and Finance Council are posted on the bulletin board in the Gerein Centre.

40 HOURS FOR LIFE: Come pray for one hour daily

in front of the Regina General Hospital to end abortion, Feb.10 - March 20th,

at 4:30-5:30 daily @ 14th Ave.

Sponsored by Regina Pro-Life.

Eric Gurash’s Workshop on “Creating a Culture of Christian Hospitality” is now available in two parts on our Livestream page: https://livestream.com/archregina/events/4761376 . Google the above livestream if you are interested to view it. -------------------

Priest Obituaries is a new addition to the Archives page on our website. It goes back ten years so if you are interested in checking it out just google: https://archregina.sk.ca/archives-records/obituaries-priests . If you have anyone to add please send it to byanko@archregina.sk.ca .

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Who is God? Why does God matter? Join us this Lent for Bishop Robert Barron’s DVD series “The Mystery of God” to learn the answers for yourself and discover how to share them with others …especially those who no longer believe. Wednesdays, March 2, 9 and 16 @ 1:30 p.m at the Archdiocesan Resource Centre at 445 Broad Street North. Preregistration greatly appreciated. For more information and to register, please call Teresa at 306-352-1651 ext. 238 or email twhalenlux@archregina.sk.ca.

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Camp Monahan Job Opportunities:

Camp Director. Terms: Seasonal, Full-time (April 25th - August 26, 2016) Wages: $412.45 per week for 18 weeks, includes room & board while on site for 8 weeks or when required at camp How to apply: E-mail or mail in resume, cover letter and references to campmonahan@sasktel.net Application Deadline: March 1, 2016

Assistant Camp Director.

Terms: Seasonal, Full-time (June 6 - August 26, 2016)

Wages: $403.33 per week for 12 weeks, includes room and board while on site or required at camp

How to apply: E-mail or mail in resume, cover letter and references to campmonahan@sasktel.net

Application Deadline: March 1, 2016

Date night out! Regina Catholic Engaged Encounters invites you to treat your loved one to dinner out and some relationship enrichment activities centered on The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. Avoid the Valentine’s Day madness and join us at a steak night fundraising dinner on Sunday, February 21

st between 5 and 10 pm at

Ricky's All Day Grill – Grasslands (South Regina). $25/ticket. Children welcome - kids’ menu available. For tickets or more information, email: register4reginacee@gmail.com or call Ann at (306) 533-0717. ---------------

Campion College presents the 36th annual Nash Memorial Lecture entitled Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation: Dealing with the Past in Northern Ireland, and delivered by guest lecturer Kieran McEvoy, PhD. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Riffel Auditorium, Campion College, University of Regina (main campus). Admission is free. Complimentary parking is available in lots 3M and 17M.

For more information call 306-586-4242 or visit our website at www.campioncollege.ca.

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Are you interested in a Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes and Barcelona? There will be an informational meeting at Holy Family in UMR at 7 PM Wednesday, February 17.

The trip is planned for October 30 - November 8, 2016

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Boys Retreat – March 4-6 for boys age 10-16 hosted by Conquest. Conquest is a Catholic Youth Ministry Program for boys K-12th grades designed to instill virtue, develop character, and encourage spiritual growth all in an atmosphere of fun and adventure. Conquest has operated in Regina for over 15 years helping boys to reach their leadership potential and equip them to face and overcome the challenges of the world while making a positive differ-ence. The retreat will be held at St. Anne Parish, hosted by the Conquest Youth Leadership team. Activities will include gym sports, team-based activities, mass, confession and adoration. Cost - $20. For the retreat flyer and more information, contact Trevor Novak at 585-1609 or conquest.regina@gmail.com

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Catholic Bereavement for Death of Spouse - 8 week series beginning Tuesday, February 23 – April 12, 1-3 p.m. at Holy Child Parish, 2636 7th Avenue East. Sessions led by a lay team experienced in dealing with loss. Contact the Parish Office at 306-789-8276.

ARCHDIOCESAN

UPDATES

HOLY CROSS WEBSITE: Please check out Holy Cross Lenten schedules, messages and information at holycrossregina.ca/News and Events/ Lent with Holy Cross 2016 :

HC Lent and Holy Week Schedules and Celebrations Message for lent 2016 – From the CCCB Message from His Holiness Pope Francis for Lent

Monday, Feb. 15

7:00 PM CWL Executive Meeting - LG K of C Regular Council Meeting- UG OFFICE CLOSED (Family Day)

Tuesday, Feb. 16

Wed., Feb. 17

11:00 AM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM

Queen Victoria Estates Mass Prayer Group Liturgy Committee Meeting - UG

Thursday, Feb. 18

7:30 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 7:00 PM

Adoration & Benediction Mass Study Group - UG Vision Rehearsal - LG

Friday, Feb. 19

5:30 PM 6:45 PM 7:15 PM

Poor Man’s Supper Stations of the Cross Mass

Saturday, Feb. 20

Sunday, Feb. 21

6th Sunday

In Ordinary

Time

9:30 AM 4:15 PM 5:00 PM

MASS Coffee, Donuts, & Friendship after Mass Reconciliation Mass Coffee, Donuts, & Friendship after Mass

PARISH ACTIVITIES February 15-21, 2016

DATES ENVELOPES LOOSE BUILDING

FUND

Jan. 31, 5:00 PM $710.10 $103.00

Feb. 7, 9:30 AM $3,906.00 $79.00 $369.00

THANK YOU TO ALL PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS WHO ARE

GENEROUSLY SUPPORTING HOLY CROSS PARISH

THROUGH FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND DONATIONS!

2ND SUNDAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE - February 14, 2016

1st Sunday of Lent

SUNDAY 9:30 AM SUNDAY 5:00 PM

CELEBRANT Fr. Jose Fr. Jose

ALTAR SERVERS Miguel Cruzat Owen Wahl

MINISTRY TEAM CAPTAINS Phyllis Kennedy Dolores Deis

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

Rebecca, Katie & Alison Wood

USHERS Merv Schuster Don Gartner

MUSIC Holy Cross Choir Linda Selinger

COLLECTION COUNTERS Team 7 - Mike & Sherry Andruschak

3RD SUNDAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE - February 21, 2016

2nd Sunday of Lent

SUNDAY 9:30 AM SUNDAY 5:00 PM

CELEBRANT Fr. Jose Fr. Jose

ALTAR SERVERS Elene Wanner Dianna Onyango

MINISTRY TEAM CAPTAINS Glenys Sylvestre

Mary-Anne & Don

Harazny

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

Melissa Vass

USHERS Merv Schuster Don Gartner

MUSIC Eleanor Neigum Joyful Noise

COLLECTION COUNTERS Team 8 - Terry & Yvonne Fink SPIRIT & SONG

We would like to give you the opportunity

to make a donation in memory or in

honour of a loved one. This memorial

donation will help us with the cost of the books. A

suggested amount is $20. Please fill out the following

form and place it along with your donation in the collec-

tion basket or drop it off at the office. If you so desire, a

bookplate in memory, or in honour of a loved one,

will be placed on the inside cover of the book.

Singing is praying twice!

Name: ___________________________________ Envelope Number: _______ Amount: $ _________

Complete Mailing Address: ___________________

_________________________________________ Phone No. ________________________________

Contribution in Memory of: ____________________

Contribution in Honour of: (someone living) ____________________________________

Would you like a book plate placed on the inside cover of the hymnal? Yes: _______ No _____

There are 2015 INCOME TAX RECEIPTS NOT YET PICKED-UP. Please take time to get your Tax Receipt in the Gerein Centre. Thank you so very much for continually sustaining our Parish financially and in so many ways.