Christ the Redeemer Parish: Centered on a spiritual journey leading to Jesus.

(Inspired by Matthew 6:33)

Christ the RedeemerRoman Catholic Parish

Phone 306-773-9524 • www.ctrparish.com1850 Springs Gate, Swift Current, SK S9H 4E1

PaStoRal Staff

Rev. Msgr. Reymundo asis Pastor priest.ctr@sasktel.net

Rev. fr. anthony Phung tran AssociatePastor anfutran@gmail.com

Jackie Hagen AdministrativeAssistant ctrsc@sasktel.net

Stan lautsch SacramentalMinistry ctrsclit@sasktel.net

offICE HoURS

Monday - friday 9am-Noon&1-5pm

PaRISH SERvICES

Weekend Mass Saturday:5:00pm Sunday:10:00am* (*Includes Children’s Liturgy)

Weekday Mass Tues&Thurs:7:00pm Wed&Fri:9:00am

Reconciliation 30minsbeforeweekdayMass Saturday:4:00-4:45pm Sunday:9:00-9:45am

anointing of the Sick Pleasecalltheparishoffice

Baptism Pleasecalltheparishoffice

Marriage ContactthePastoratleast sixmonthsinadvance

2nd Sunday of Lent —March 8, 2020From the bright cloud the Father’s voice is heard: This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him.

Stewardship Bulletin Bit“Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your

father’s house to a land that I will show you.” —Genesis 12:1

God calls all of us to leave behind our old ways and to follow Him, placing our complete trust in Him. Some of the old ways that we may have to struggle to leave behind might be materialism, selfishness, and greed. Yet God promises to show us a new land and a better way to live. Remember what St Teresa of Calcutta said: “God does not call us to be successful, God calls us to be faithful.”

Parish Events & ActivitiesMonday — March 9th 9:00 am Miracle Quilters gather upstairsTuesday — March 10th 2:30 pm MASS at PIONEER MANOR has been CANCELLED for this month only 7:00 pm NO MASSWednesday — March 11th 9:00 am MASS INTENTION for DIANE NUTZHORN requested by Margaret Monk followed by coffee/social 4:00 pm MASS at PRAIRIE VIEW INTENTION for ALL SOULS 7:00 pm Liturgy Committee meeting in the libraryThursday — March 12th 9:30 am Moms & Tots in Sacred Heart Hall 10:30 am MASS at REVERA ✝ SHEILA ROLLACK requested by Rose Peters & family 12:00 pm Interdenominational Lenten Service followed by lunch in St Michael Hall 6:00 pm Divine Mercy Holy Hour Cenacle 7:00 pm MASS ✝ THERESA BOUVIER requested by Monique & Wayne Gross followed by Parish Pastoral Council meeting in Sacred Heart HallFriday — March 13th 9:00 am MASS ✝ ARNOLD SCHROEDER requested by the Miracle Quilters followed by coffee/social 10:00 am Bible Study (James) in the library 11:00 am MASS at THE MEADOWS INTENTION for ALL SOULS 7:00 pm Stations of the CrossSaturday — March 14th 10:00 am Deanery meeting in Sacred Heart Hall 10:00 am Contemporary Choir practice 11:00 am Mixed Choir practice 4:00 pm Reconciliation 4:30 pm Rosary 5:00 pm MASS 6:30 pm RCIA in the librarySunday — March 15th 9:00 am Reconciliation 9:30 am Rosary 10:00 am MASS followed by coffee/donuts/fellowship in St Michael Hall

Mass on Vision TV - Channel 22Monday to Friday — 7:00 am & 11:00 am

Saturday & Sunday— 7:00 am

Readings for Next Sunday 1st Reading: Exodus 17:3-7 2nd Reading: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 Gospel Reading: John 4:5-42

UPDATE FROM YOUR FINANCE COUNCILOperating Budget (Yearly) .......................... .... $335,969.46Monthly Budget .............................................. ... $27,997.45Income to January 31st .............................. ... $28,899.14Expenses to January 31st ........................... ... $26,677.36

INTERDENOMINATIONAL wORshIP sERvICEsChrist the Redeemer is hosting the 2020 Lent worship services. The next is Thursday, March 12 at noon. The worship will be led by Joell Haugan (Community Baptist Church), with a guest speaker from the Salvation Army. Lunch will be prepared by St Stephen’s Anglican. Let’s have a good turnout— for worship, reflection, fellowship, and to welcome our Christian brothers and sisters.

sTATIONs OF ThE CROssOnce again, we will pray the Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings during Lent starting at 7:00 pm. Each week a different ministry will host; on March 13 it is the social Justice team, who will offer a PowerPoint presentation by Development & Peace, inviting us to reflect on the crisis in the Amazon in the light of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection.

Everyone is invited to attend Mass at 5pm on March 25 to celebrate Msgr Rey’s 40th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination. However, a free ticket is required by all for admittance to the banquet which follows. All those tickets are currently spoken for, but if you place your name on a waiting list, you will be notified if and when a ticket becomes available.

INvITATION TO ALL PARIshIONERs

Join the Youth Band! We want to keep the Youth Band going. You don’t have to be young to join, just youthful! Use your talents to help others connect with God—and meet new people. We practice just 1 or 2 times a month, usually before 10 am Mass. Whatever your individual talent, you will be welcome! For young adults, this experience will count towards your volunteer hours and is great to report on resumes and scholarship applications. To find out more, please contact: Jel Unger 306.773.0632 Dallas Philippon 306.773.3831

March 8—International women’s DayYesica Patiachi Tayori of Peru’s Harakbut Indigenous community was invited to the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region in October 2019. She said, “We, the Indigenous peoples, have been, are and will always be the guardians of the

forest. But caring for our common home is everyone’s responsibility, not just that of Indigenous peoples.” Development and Peace’s partner, the Amazonian Centre for Anthropology and Practical Application (CAAAP), helps the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon ensure that their rights and territories are respected.

Let us salute the courage of women like Yesica, who bravely lead the defence of the land, water and people.

March 22: Save the date! KNIGhTs OF COLUMBUsSwift Current Knights of Columbus will be hosting a newly developed First, Second & Third Degree exemplification on sun, March 22, 2020 at 11:30 am. The ceremony is approximately 30 minutes long and includes all three degrees, is held in the church with families and friends present, and includes all current First Degree members as well as all Catholic gentlemen wishing to join the Knights of Columbus.

Please watch for more information—bulletin, parish website and Facebook page.

Attention all students in grades 8-12. Join Fr Anthony in Regina and enjoy music, art, service projects, games, sports and “escape rooms” as well as prayer, new friend-ships and opportunities to learn about God and faith.

www.mygenrally.caEmail: anfutran@gmail.com

sOCIAL JUsTICE EAsTER FOOD hAMPERsThe Social Justice committee will be preparing food hampers for families in need this Easter. We are seeking non-perishable food items such as rice, pasta, canned goods, peanut butter, jam, juice, cake mixes, cookies, etc. Please

bring to the church before March 29, 2020 so hampers can be delivered before Easter. If you are making your donation with cash or gift cards for perishable items, please leave at the office, not in the food bin. Thank you for sharing. May God Bless you for your generosity.

LOsT & FOUND ITEMs IN NORTh FOYERMany items, including children’s apparel and containers that have been left in the kitchen, are on display in the north foyer. Please claim what belongs to you. Unclaimed items will be donated to a good cause after this weekend.

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Parish Pastoral Council Pastor ................................. Msgr.ReymundoAsisassociate Pastor ............ Fr.AnthonyTranChair .................................. AnnStewardsonvice Chair ......................... EmilioCompletoPast Chair ......................... TonyLacelleadult faith formation JudyFriesenCWl .................................... ClaireVerretCommunications ........... MartinKuntz

Deanery Rep ....... GeffryOcampoEcumenism .......... ValChoo-Foofinance Chair ..... TedWallinK of C .................... GordHagenliturgy ................... PeggyMarshallRecorder .............. VacantSocial Events ...... YvonneLavioletteSocial Justice ...... MicheleVallee

* Check the bulletin for start date and topics. •• Check the bulletin to confirm each month.

Some of our active Ministries Include:

Bible Study/SharingFridays in the library at 10am starting in Oct; additional TBA**

CWLSupper meeting on the 1st Tues of the month at 5pm, before Mass

Knights of ColumbusMeet every 3rd Thurs of the month at 7:30pm after evening Mass

Liturgy MeetingsGather on the 2nd Wed of the month at 7pm

Miracle QuiltersGather on Mondays at 9am upstairs in the quilting area

Prayer ShawlsCall the office if you are in need of a lap blanket for comfort.

RCIAGather on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm in the Library *

Seniors SocialHeld the 3rd Thurs at 1:30pm, followed by refreshments

Social JusticeMeet on the 3rd Wed of the month at 7pm

Adult Faith FormationMeet 1st Thurs of the month at 7:30pm after evening Mass

Parish CouncilMeet the 2nd Thurs of the month at 7:30pm after evening Mass

WelcomingMeet 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm

Stewardship ......... Leah&NestorMangunevocations .............. LeanneMarchandWelcoming ........... VacantYouth ..................... Vacant

School Board MaryJaneBeneshPrincipal, aSCS LenniZanidean