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

6th Sunday of Easter—May 17, 2020All who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them.

Stewardship Bulletin Bit“For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that be

God’s will, than for doing evil.” —1 Peter 3:17

The old line says, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” Many of us are diligent in our planning and making sure things are progressing smoothly. Then disaster strikes, and we don’t get the result that was intended, or an unforeseen problem arises. Many times, we may respond negatively and ask, “Why me? I did everything right!” Here’s the thing – adversity humbles us and reminds us of our dependence on God and not on our own self-reliance. Rest assured, God has a better plan in store for you.

Parish Events & ActivitiesAll parish events and activities have been cancelled or postponed until further notice, in an effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.

Effective April 20, 2020 the parish office will be open Tuesday to Friday

from 9:00 - 11:00 am & 2:00 - 4:00 pm (closed Mondays)

Reconciliation will be by appointment only.Please call the office at 306-773-9524

Readings for Next Sunday 1st Reading: Acts 1:1-11 2nd Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23 Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20

UPDATE FROM YOUR FINANCE COUNCIL

OPERATING ACCOUNTIncome for April .................................................. $13,966.55Expenses for April .............................................. $23,319.02Income for the Year to Date ........................... $91,086.58Expenses for the Year to Date ....................... $107,551.87

BUILDING ACCOUNTDonations for April ........................................... $8,631.66Loan Interest for April ...................................... $12,333.00Donations for the Year to Date ..................... $52,366.02Loan Interest for the Year to Date ................ $49,332.00

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CELEBRATING MASSNOTE: All Catholic faithful have been granted dispensa-tion from their Sunday obligation until further notice.

In the meantime, here are some options for celebrating Mass. You may have discovered others—online or through Salt + Light TV.

FROM REGINA

A roster of clergy, including Archbishop Donald Bolen, will

celebrate daily and Sunday Masses from Resurrection Parish in Regina, to be livestreamed to the Diocese. Watch the Mass live at 9:00 am, or view later at your convenience at: https://archregina.sk.ca/live

FROM SANTA BARBARA

Bishop Robert Barron’s “Word on Fire” Institute invites us to join them online for daily Mass from his chapel, celebrated either by Bishop Barron himself or by Fr Steve Grunow, CEO of Word on Fire. The video will be posted at 8:15am ET each day at: www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/

FROM TORONTOMass is broadcast daily on Vision TV, Channel 23 with SaskTel or Channel 22 with Shaw, at the times below:Monday to Friday — 6:00 am & 10:00 amSaturday & Sunday— 6:00 am

NEW WAY TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING OUR PARISHWe have had requests to accept electronic transfers of funds to our parish by email. That would be fantastic! The following information is what the parish office will require from parishioners to process donations:1. Name of parishioner2. Phone number3. Envelope # if possible4. Amount of money designated for each collection: Church, Building Fund, or Special Collection (Vocation Sunday, Development & Peace, Papal Charities, etc.)5. Total amount of donation (one amount is all that is required)As long as you have e-transfer set up on your bank account, you can add the parish email. Then in the comments, specify your envelope # and designate which collection(s) you wish to contribute to and the amount.

Please keep Msgr Rey in your prayers as he is awaiting hear t bypass surgery

in Regina.

FUNDRAISING FARMERS IS ON AGAINGreat news—we have once again secured both lands (160 acres) to plant lentils in 2020. This project is a big fundraiser for our parish, but we need your help to put it into motion. Please contact the parish office (Tues-Fri, 9-11am or 2-4pm) if you are able to make a financial commitment. One of the rewards will be a complimentary harvest supper!

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 2020The Catholic School Divisions within Saskatchewan will celebrate Catholic Education Week 2020 like never before. The remote learning environment we are living in during Covid-19 times will be filled with our theme, Igniting Hope.

Materials are being developed to share via various platforms to engage students, families and communities. These include: video conferencing, social media, email and websites. The materials include daily prayer and reflection as well as suggested social media posts.

THE GARDEN PROjECTThank you to all the parishioners and Knights of Columbus who helped plant potatoes. It was a beautiful day and lots was accomplished. There are plans to also plant corn, beets, onions and spaghetti squash.

Registration for Kindergarten 2020-21All Saints Catholic School is still accepting registrations for the 2020-21 Kindergarten year. Forms are available online at www.htcsd.ca — just look for “Registration Information” under the “Parents” tab on their home page. You will find a PDF which should be filled in and emailed to lenni.zanidean@htcsd.ca when completed.

HELLO TOURMrs Zanidean and her staff at All Saints Catholic School miss seeing the smiling faces of their students so they went on a Hello Tour!

On Thursday, April 30, staff decorated their vehicles and took to the streets to visit the students they miss so much.

They were greeted with energetic waves, big smiles, a few tears of joy and many signs of encouragement and love. Both students and teachers are truly blessed!

LITURGY OF THE WORD ON MAY 21Archbishop Don Bolen will preside at a special Mass to celebrate World Catholic Education Day on Thursday, May 21 at 11am. The theme is “A People of Hope.” Mass will be livestreamed and recorded from Resurrection Parish. You can find the link on our website or at:https://livestream.com/accounts/17094656

A Prayer to Mary (Prayed by Pope Francis)

O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us—he who took our sufferings upon himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of Resurrection. Amen.

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Parish Pastoral Council Pastor ................................. Msgr.ReymundoAsisassociate Pastor ............ Fr.AnthonyTranChair .................................. EmilioCompletovice Chair ......................... VacantPast Chair ......................... AnnStewardsonadult faith formation JudyFriesenCWl .................................... ClaireVerretCommunications ........... MartinKuntz

Deanery Reps ...... MelvinMante&JohnBarracaEcumenism .......... ValChoo-Foofinance Chair ..... TedWallinK of C .................... GordHagenliturgy ................... PeggyMarshallRecorder .............. ColletteAndreeSocial 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 ..................... VacantMembers at large Deloris&DustinFunk

School Board MaryJaneBeneshPrincipal, aSCS LenniZanidean