St. Gabriel Parish,
Biggar, Sask.—–
Our
Lady of Fatima,
Landis, Sask.
St. Gabriel and
Our Lady of Fatima
are Catholic parishes that are called
to know, love and serve God
through worship, education, social justice,
pastoral care and community life.
Office and Rectory: 109—7th Ave. W., Box 550, Biggar Sask.
Parish Website: www.stgabriels.ca
Parish E-mail Address: st.gabs@sasktel.net
Parish Priest: Fr. Dario Bebillo
Parish Office: (306) 948-3330 : Thurs, Friday
Parish Fax: (306)948-3481
Our Lady of Fatima: (306)
658-4272
St. Gabriel Katimavik: (306) 948-5121
Parish
Sacramental Life:
Sunday Liturgies:
Landis, 9:00 am — Biggar: 11:00
am.
Anointing of the Sick: By request.
Baptism: Celebrated during the Sunday liturgy.
Communion to the Shut-ins: Contact Parish Office or Edna Quilichini (948-3708) to arrange.
Adult and Children Initiation: Celebrated through the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
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For July 4 |
Landis 9:00 AM Sunday Liturgy |
Biggar 11:00 AM Sunday Liturgy |
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Eucharistic Ministers |
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Bob Carruthers Monique Carruthers Trish Nicholls Carl Nicholls Julie Miller |
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Lectors |
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Doreen Gaudet Emanuel Villeneuve |
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Facilitator |
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Emilie Bayet |
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Gift-bearers |
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Hector & Julie Miller |
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Ministers of Hospitality |
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Marie Keith Joanne Meszaros Ken Miller Emily Liska |
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Servers-,Landis Sacristan—Biggar |
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Bouzie Wapple |
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Collection Counters |
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Bernie Caleo Joanne Meszaros |
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Shut Ins July 8 |
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Lee Silvernagle |
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Sunday Collections June 20
Biggar: Envelopes— $ 951.50 Loose— 69.55 Total……......$ 1,021.05
Landis: Envelopes—$ Loose - Total……....$ NA
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· Weekday Masses—Biggar Tues/Thurs. 9am. Confessions Tues ; · Landis Wed /9:30am · Fellowship Sunday— 3rd Sunday of every month; next July 18, will continue thru summer · · Have a great summer, this is the last bulletin until fall!
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The theme of today’s readings is discipleship and how, when a person accepts the challenge to be a disciple, change occurs in that person’s life. Whether we consider Elisha in the first reading or the three persons in the gospel who were invited to follow Jesus, one thing is common to all. Their lives changed remarkably when they agreed to take up the role of a disciple. Elisha lift the life of a farmer to dedicate his life to God and carry on the role first given to the prophet Elijah. He left his plough and his family to wander from place to place, proclaiming the word of God. In the gospel we meet three different persons who encounter Jesus and know themselves to be called to follow him. Jesus, encourages some and speaks discouraging words to others. But in every case he points to the essence of being a disciple: keeping your eyes focused on the goal of proclaiming the reign of God. The call to discipleship continues today, a call directed to all Christians who, by their baptism, are bound to proclaim God’s presence in their lives. In the Eucharist we are reminded to this vocation and fed with the bread of life which strengthens us to be the hands, the feet, the eyes and the mouth of God by the way we love our neighbour. This is the essence of Christian discipleship. Barbara Bozak, Windsor, CT
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Biggar on Broadway! Registration is now being taken for Biggar on Broadway workshops. Workshop dates are August 16 to 20, culminating in 2 shows on August 22 at the Majestic Theatre. Workshops for ages 6—11 in the morning and ages 12—18 in the afternoon concentrating in areas of voice, movement, dance and improve. No experience necessary! Workshop fees are $125.00 before June 30 and $150.00 after June 30. for more information call Kelly Poitras at 948-3308 or Susan Lehnert at 948-3971.
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The 100th
Anniversary Celebration of the Building of St. Peter’s Cathedral, Muenster, SK. will be on Saturday July 10 and Sunday, July 11. Registration will be Saturday, July 10, with a parish catered banquet at 5:30 pm. followed by entertainment with the Korte Singers and Bier Tent Gang. Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 11 with Bishop Donald Bolen, this will be followed by a lunch. A special program will be held at 1:00 p.m. with an unveiling of a special plaque to commemorate St. Peter’s Colony, by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. St. Peter’s Colony began in 1903. |
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Justice Emmett Hall 4thK of C Assembly will be hosting the Canada Day Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 1 at St. Philip Neri Parishthe corner of Taylor Street and Munroe Avenue, Saskatoon. Everyone is welcome. All fourth degree "Sir Knights" are invited to attend wearing full regalia (if they have it) or their tuxedo and social baldric. All diocesan priests are invited to concelebrate. Refreshments will be served after celebration of the Eucharist. |
Mission Hill Productions dramatically recreates the life of Jesus and of Mary in two outdoor theatrical productions presented in the natural setting of Mission Hill, located one mile east of Bellevue, SK. A volunteer cast of all ages will perform the two plays daily: “Mary: Mother of All” at 2:30 p.m. and “Jesus Lives!” at 6 p.m. from July 23 to July 25, and from July 30 to Aug. 2. For ticket or other information contact: 1-866-449-7444 or visit the website at: www.missionhillproductions.com |
Thinking about Separation or Divorce? Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend heading for divorce? Do you know how to save that marriage? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vie) is designed to help troubled marriages regain their health and re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. For confidential information about or to register for the September 24-26, 2010 weekend in Saskatoon, call Ken & Rita at 652-7155 or email: retrouvaille@sasktel.net |
Interested in attending Brother André Bessette’s Canonization in Rome? Brother André Bessette will be canonized a Saint of the Church in Rome on Oct. 17, 2010. He is the first man born in Canada to be so honoured. He was known as the “Miracle Man of Montreal”, his devotion to St. Joseph and is the founder of St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal. A short Pilgrim Journey is being considered from Saskatoon, Oct. 14-21, 2010, with a possible stopover in Montreal besides highlights in Rome and an excursion to Assisi. The current airfare (including taxes) is approximately $1900.00 Saskatoon return. The Oratory is organizing large groups from Montreal. For example, their land cost package for five nights is $925.00/person. If numbers warrant it we will organize our own small group from Saskatoon. If you are interested contact Fr. Kleiter at Ministry to Tourism, email: kleiter@shaw.ca. You may also contact Lois McKay at the Catholic Centre (306-242-1500) and once details are finalized you will be the first to be informed. |
QUEEN’S HOUSE 242 – 1916 to register, or register online at www.queenshouse.org
A Retreat with the Book of Jonah with Rev. Paul Fachet, OMI July 12-15/10 In this three day retreat, you will experience some of the colourful insights and startling challenges of this little gem of the Hebrew Scriptures. Your spirituality will be stretched and enriched by themes such as God’s control and human defiance; ecology and theology; the retribution (punishment) and repentance (mercy) of God.
Heart and Soul Retreat with Scripture and Art with Felicitas Drobig, OSU July 15-18/10 This three day retreat is for people who would like to explore scripture using art. Participants will be asked to imagine the scene of certain scripture passages and then bring them to life through art-making. You do not have to be an artist, nor have any art experience to take part.
Responding to Jesus’ Questions and Requests with Bishop Gerald Wiesner, OMI July 15-18/10 On this retreat we will listen to discover our own personal response to the following questions and requests Jesus presents to us in the Gospels: What are you looking for? Give me a drink. Who do you say I am? If I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. Do this in remembrance of me. Remain here and stay awake with me. Do you love me more than these others?
Eight Day Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat with Rev. Kevin McGee July 12-20/10 Intensive Centering Prayer retreats are for people who have an established 6-12 month Centering Prayer practice, and who feel a longing to deepen their relationship with God through an extended time of silence and prayer. The retreat is for those who wish to deepen or renew their understanding of Fr. Keating's model of the Spiritual Journey. In addition to the periods of Centering Prayer, retreatants will view some of Fr. Keating's Spiritual Journey video tapes each day. |
Biggar Summer Reading Program The Biggar summer reading program kicks of on July 2, 2010 and continues until August 28, 2010 in the Biggar Lionel A. Jones Wheatland Library. All your child has to do to participate is keep track of what they have read in their log book. Bring the log book to the library, with the titles written in the book and once they have read 5 books they get chances at winning prizes. This fun project will help you child from losing many of their reading skill over the summer months, and keep them comfortable with the printed word. |
t. Gabriel School bids farewell to……… Jenna Boisvert Austin Carruthers Melissa Kowalchuk Graham Lehnert Kyle McCarty Jared Remeshylo
Bailey Seidl
Good Luck
and God Bless you on your way! Congratulations to…….. Ben Kisser Lisa Ochs Leah Reade Adam Sittler …….who graduated in Landis this year
Job will done!
Congratulations are extended to all graduates of Biggar Central School. May you embark on a lifetime of learning. |
Sunday
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We pray in solidarity with our diocesan mission team working in Brazil; for our brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of Maceió devastated by a massive flood that has killed hundreds and left over 70,000 people homeless. We pray to the Lord. |