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All voices matter: Hearing the pain through the Synod Process
Archbishop's letter to all of the faithful of the Archdiocese of Regina
October 4, 2021
Dear friends in Christ,
Pope Francis has called the whole church to a process of consultation that will culminate in the Synod of Bishops in October 2023. The synodal path will begin next week at the Vatican, in the presence of the Pope Francis with a time for encounter and reflection, followed by a moment of prayer and the celebration of the Eucharist. This synodal path will then continue in each diocese around the world. Continue here to read on …
This Synod poses the following fundamental question: A synodal Church, in announcing the Gospel, “journeys together.” How is this “journeying together” happening today in your local Church? What steps does the Spirit invite us to take in order to grow in our “journeying together”? (PD, 26)
In responding to this question, we are invited to:
- Recall our experiences: What experiences of our local Church does this question call to mind?
- Re-read these experiences in greater depth: What joys did they bring? What difficulties and obstacles have they encountered? What wounds did they reveal? What insights have they elicited?
- Gather the fruits to share: Where in these experiences does the voice of the Holy Spirit resound? What is the Spirit asking of us? What are the points to be confirmed, the prospects for change, the steps to be taken? Where do we register a consensus? What paths are opening up for our local Church?
This is taken from the Archdiocese of Regina website. Continue here to read on…
The Synod Prayer
Adsumus, Sancte Spiritus
We stand before You, Holy Spirit,
as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us,
make Yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go
and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful;
do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path
nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity
so that we may journey together to eternal life
and not stray from the way of truth
and what is right.
All this we ask of You,
who are at work in every place and time,
in the communion of the Father and the Son,
forever and ever.
Amen.
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| Sun | 9:30am |
| Mon | No Mass |
| Tue | 7:00pm |
| Wed | 9:00am |
| Thu | 9:00am |
| Fri | 9:00am |
Welcome Fr. Carlos Jimenez - Holy Cross' New Pastor starting August 1, 2022
Please welcome Fr. Carlos Jimenez to Holy Cross Parish. Fr. Carlos is coming to us from Our Lady of Assumption Co-Cathedral in Gravelbourg.
All clergy moves and appointments are published in the June 5th weekend bulletin, and are also posted here.
“Visit to Canada by Pope Francis - July 2022”
CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF SASKATCHEWAN Statement
Dear Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Catholic Dioceses and Eparchy in Saskatchewan, Citizens of the Province of Saskatchewan: We the Catholic bishops of Saskatchewan, join with you and others across our country who are welcoming the news that Pope Francis will visit this land on a pilgrimage of healing, hope and reconciliation July 24 to 29, 2022, following up on the visit by the Indigenous delegation in late March and the apology he made to Indigenous Peoples April 1 in Rome.
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Catholic TRC Healing Response Appeal
On July 13, 2021, the Bishops of Saskatchewan announced a new province-wide Appeal for Support of Healing and Reconciliation – sponsored by our dioceses and eparchy here in Saskatchewan. The overall goal of this campaign is to support Indian Residential School survivors and their communities, and to engage more deeply in our own ongoing commitment and response to the Truth and Reconciliation process.
APPEAL GOAL: To support Indian Residential School survivors and their communities, and to engage more deeply in our own ongoing commitment and response to the Truth and Reconciliation process.
FUNDING PRIORITIES: Healing and Reconciliation, Cemeteries on the sites of former residential schools, Education and Cultural Support
Funds will be allocated to national and local initiatives responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action involving a financial commitment, as guided by Indigenous communities here in Saskatchewan (cf. Calls to Action #61, #73-76; #82).
WORKING WITH INDIGENOUS PARTNERS: We are collaborating with potential participants, and consulting with Indigenous dialogue partners, including Survivors, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Chiefs, and other community members. Out of these conversations, each diocese and eparchy will discern and communicate separately how they will proceed with the Appeal in their respective dioceses and communities.
FINANCIAL GOAL & TIMELINE: We look forward to announcing our province-wide goal and timeline by September 2021.
Make your gift online by clicking the “Donate Now” here. Gifts of cheques may be made out to “Archdiocese of Regina" with “TRC Response” in the memo (address listed below). If you wish to give your gift by pre-authorized debit, please contact your local diocese.
Archdiocese of Regina
445 N Broad St, Regina, SK S4R 2X8
Statement of Apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada
Fr. Richard is Available
Fr. Richard is available directly for emergencies, including hospital calls and funerals or confession. Pleased phone 306-757-1325 and press #3.
Sacramental Classes for Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Eucharist
Fr. Richard and Martin are prepared to offer Sacramental classes for First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Eucharist. For all inquiries, contact Martin at pastoral.assistant@holycrossregina.ca or phone 306-347-0929.
Hospital Chaplains
When a family member or friend is going into or has gone into a hospital, please call the parish office and inform us :
306-757-1325
Catholic chaplains visit patients & their families to address any spiritual needs, to pray, to provide a friendly face & comforting presence, to talk about people’s fears & concerns, to bring Communion, & to contact a priest for anointing of the sick.
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Pasqua Hospital, 306-519-1380
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Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, 306-530-6511
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General Hospital, 306-519-1405
Celebration of the Mass at Holy Cross effective February 28, 2022
Holy Cross has revisited procedures and polices for worship. The guidelines listed here may be amended or added to at any time and as public health conditions change. The Dispensation from Mass has been lifted. The faithful are asked to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation. Although the public dispensation from Mass has not been in effect since August 2021, the sick and medically vulnerable have always been dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. If you are ill, elderly or medically vulnerable in any way, you are urged to continue to take every precaution to keep yourself and others safe.
Masses
We continue to sanitize the church proper, and to make things easier, we ask those attending weekday Masses to continue to mark their places with a sticky tag.
Masking
As of March 1, 2022 indoor masking is optional in the province of Saskatchewan. Individuals who proclaim will continue to have separate microphones unless they come from the same household.
Gatherings
We will continue to use the Gerein Centre entrance as the only entrance to the church. Although physical distancing will no longer be required, we strongly suggest to continue distancing practices. Fr. Richard encourages family bubbles to sit together and keep some space from others if this makes you comfortable. We are keeping some of the back pews roped and spaced as before for those who would like that physical distance. We continue to temporarily suspend the sharing of coffee and donuts after the Sunday morning Mass in the Gerein Centre. In addition, there will be no funeral lunches or pancake breakfasts.
Hand Hygiene
We are maintaining hand sanitizing practices that were implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic. We continue to provide hand sanitizers, tissues, and waste receptacles. Please feel free to continue to bring and use your own hand sanitizer.
Holy Water Fonts
Holy water will not be used until further notice.
Sign of Peace
Physical touching (shaking hands, hugging, etc.) is discouraged. The Sign of Peace may be expressed with a bow or similar ritual gesture.
Singing and Hymnals
The hymnals have been placed back in the pews and the congregation is allowed to sing. Individuals who may not be comfortable singing in a public gathering are encouraged to continue to wear a mask.
Communion
Fr. Richard will continue to distribute communion as the sole minister. Recipients will continue to be required to use hand sanitizer before they receive. Reception in the hand is to be the norm. Father is comfortable with Communion on the tongue for those who would prefer. Individuals with cold or flu symptoms are asked to stay home until well. Reception of the Blood of Christ will not resume at this time.
Bulletins
Bulletins are being handed out again. Please take one on your way out. They are also available on this web page.
Collection Baskets
Collection baskets will remain at the front of the church.
Children’s Liturgy
Children’s liturgy is still on hold.
Ministry Volunteers
Contact with ministers continues.
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Electronic Pre-Authorized Donation Form
The option of Pre-Authorized Deposit (PAD) available for your financial gifts to Holy Cross is available. You determine the amount and where it goes, and free to change or cancel at any time.
Holy Cross website updated
June 24, 2022