Roman Catholic Diocese Events

Diocesan Refugee Fund – In his February 18, 2016 letter to all parishes, Bishop Albert Thévenot, M. Afr. announced the creation of a Diocesan Refugee Fund to assist parishes and groups who are unable to fully finance a refugee yet who are willing to be responsible for settlement obligations.  Donations can be sent and made payable to the Diocese of Prince Albert, Attention: Louis Hradecki, 1415-4 Ave. West, Prince Albert, SK S6V 5H1.  Please write “Refugee Fund” in the memo area. Donations are eligible for a tax receipt. For more information, please contact Louis Hradecki 306-922-4747 ext. 233 or socialjustice@padiocese.ca  Thank you for your generous support for the victims of terrible circumstances in other lands.

• Make your voice heard now! If you care about the future of safe healthcare in Canada, contact your Member of Parliament! Read ‘Medical Assistance in Dying, A Patient-Centered Approach’ (a report issued by the Special Joint Committee of the Government of Canada) and the Pastoral statement of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB website) or the COLF (Catholic Organization for Life and Family) response to the report of the Special Joint Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying.  Read material at: www.padiocese.ca/socialjustice. 
• Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Canada – The Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) strongly encourages all those who recognize the inherent and inalienable dignity of the human person, and who refuse to sit idly by as civilization regresses, to express their views to the following.  Find out more at www.colf.ca.

Parkland Restorative Justice, Fr. Michael Averyt and Deacon Brad Taylor

• April 15, Spring Gala in the Woods – Parkland Restorative Justice is hosting its first annual fundraising banquet on April 15 at the Prince Albert Wildlife Federation Building. Doors open at 6:00 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm.  Tickets are $40 or $300/table of 8 persons. Reserving deadline is April 8.  Contact Heather Driedger at 306-763-6224 or parklandrestorativejustice@gmail.com.  Visit www.parklandrestorativejustice.ca. 

Vocations, Fr. Jim Kaptein

• April 16, Catholic Idol concert coming soon!  Catholic Idol is coming soon!  On Saturday, April 16 at 2:00pm at St. Mark’s Parish, the Diocesan Vocations Commission will present “Catholic Idol”.  There will be top quality, talented singers from Albertville, Prince Albert, Bellevue, St Louis, Wakaw, Domremy, Meota, Porcupine Plain & Spiritwood!  An offering will be taken to offset costs.   Please mark your calendars for this momentous event.

Year of Mercy – The Diocese has launched a Jubilee of Mercy webpage at http://padiocese.ca/our-diocese19/year-of-mercy.html or type out www.padiocese.ca/jubileeofmercy in your browser.  Currently the page contains articles, videos, and links to the Vatican Jubilee of Mercy webpage. You are encouraged to bookmark the page and visit often as it will be updated throughout the year.

• May 15, North Battleford Holy Doors Celebration – Please mark your calendars for the Holy Doors celebration in the Battlefords being held at 5:00pm on Sunday, May 15 at Notre Dame Parish in North Battleford. Further information will be published as it is available. Everyone is invited to this special Jubilee of Mercy celebration.

April 10, Domremy Parish Brunch – Ste. Jeanne D’Arc Parish invites you to join them for brunch on April 10 from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Domremy Community Hall.  Adults/$12, ages 7-10/$8, under 6/free.

April 15-17, Rachel’s Vineyard – Are you hurting because of an abortion? Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing.  Our next retreat in Saskatchewan will be held on April 15-17, 2016.  To register, contact Elaine at 306-480-8911 or r.vineyardsk@sasktel.net.  

April 17, St. Joseph Parish, Prince Albert – Please join the St. Joseph’s Parish on Sunday, April 17, at 3 p.m. as they will be showing a film entitled ‘The Original Image of Divine Mercy’.  This film is the untold story on an unknown masterpiece painted at the request of St. Faustina. Details on the movie: www.divinemercyfilm.com/about/

April 17, Stew and Bannock Fundraiser, Prince Albert – The Knights of Columbus and Society of St. Vincent de Paul both provide service to the poor and marginalized in our city.  In 2013, 209 homes were visited and 60 food hampers were given.  Services were similar in 2014 and 2015.  Please join us for a stew and bannock supper on April 17 at 5:00pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral.  Advance tickets are $10/adults, $8/ages 7-18, children under 6 are free.  Tickets are $12 at the door.  There will be a silent auction and 50.50 draw.  For tickets, call Richard Beaulieu at 306-763-6647 or Henry Siwak at 306-763-5314.

April 30, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Laurent Shrine 6th Annual Fundraiser Supper – Everyone is welcome to join the St. Laurent Shrine’s fundraiser supper on April 30 at St. Mary High School in Prince Albert (380-14 St. West).  Cocktails are at 4:30pm, supper at 5:30pm and the cost is $25/person.  For tickets or information, please call Darlene 306-763-2873 or Sandy 306-929-5436.

May 1, Thanksgiving Ordination Anniversary Concert – You are cordially invited to a thanksgiving concert will be held by Fr. Roque Concepcion on the occasion of his 17th Ordination Anniversary.  It will take place on May 1 at 3:00pm at St. Joseph Parish in Prince Albert. Donations are accepted.  Proceeds will be given to the St. Joseph Refugee Sponsorship Program.