Bulletin -- CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR EDITION -- #44/17

315 Douglas Ave. E.

Regina, SK. S4N 1H7

Phone: 306-757-1325

Fax: 306-757-8641

Website/Email:

www.holycrossregina.ca

hc.office@holycrossregina.ca

Contact the office @ 306-757-1325 for

Sacrament of Baptism:

1st Eucharist,

Confirmation,

Reconciliation,

Marriage, & Funeral;

Gerein Centre Use and

other Parish concerns.

Parish Staff Team: REV. RICHARD JASIAK, MSF

Pastor pastor@holycrossregina.ca

Martin Kondzielewski

Pastoral Assistant pastoral.assistant@holycrossregina.ca

Sr. Corazon I. Sanchez

Pastoral Office Assistant

Shane P. Schiissler Bookkeeper

Jacob Antony

Caretaker

Today is born our Saviour… CHRIST, THE LORD!

CHRISTMAS & NEW

YEAR’S

OFFICE HOURS

Dec. 28-30, 2017

9:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.

Jan. 3-5, 2018,

8:00 a.m. —4:00 p.m.

OFFICE WILL BE

CLOSED ON:

DEC. 25-27, 2017

JAN. 1-2, 2018.

OFFICE WILL RESUME

ON JAN. 3, 2018.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS TIMES 8:30 p.m. —SUNDAY, Dec. 24 — Christmas Mass & Night 10:00 a.m. — MONDAY, Dec. 25 — Christmas Day Mass 10:00 A.M. — MONDAY, Jan. 1 — New Year’s Day Mass

REGULAR WEEK DAY AND SUNDAY MASS TIMES UNTIL JAN. 7, 2018

Dec. 26, Tuesday — 9:00 a.m. Dec. 27-29, Wed to Friday — 9:00 a.m. Dec. 30, Saturday — 5:00 p.m. Dec. 31, Sunday — 9:30 a.m.

Jan. 2, Tuesday — 9:00 a.m. Jan. 3-5, Wed to Fri — 9:00 a.m. Jan. 6, Saturday — 5:00 p.m. Jan. 7, Sunday — 9:30 a.m.

Christmas Message 2017 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Greetings of peace and joy to you, in the Christ Child who is born among us.

Years ago, living and working in Rome, I had the chance to visit Naples, and a particular district in Naples

where they make and sell beautiful handmade nativity scenes. The most interesting thing to discover was that

the charming little buildings housing the manger and neighbourhood all resembled their own humble dwellings.

They were depicting Jesus being born into their reality.

It is a beautiful thing to note how Christian communities in different places around the world, with very differ-

ent cultures, have produced nativity scenes and characters that depict what a birth in very humble circumstances

would look like for them. This isn’t the self-centeredness of each culture on display, but rather, a profound

insight: that Jesus, who was born at one particular place and time, does indeed come to all of us, comes to

seek us all out, just like the good shepherd that Jesus would go on to speak about.

This is the story of how our God, who created such an incredibly vast universe,

who created the human condition in all its startling complexity, its potential for

chaos and for greatness, decided and chose to do something more amazing still:

to become a part of that creation. In the words of Pope Francis, God in Jesus

chooses to mix himself up with us in the journey of life, to attach his life to

ours, to become small. In his ministry, Jesus would say to the Father, “you have

hidden these things from the wise and revealed them to little ones” (Mt. 11:25).

But God doesn’t just reveal himself to little ones, God in Jesus becomes little,

small enough to be held in the palms of our hands. God does this, Pope Francis

suggests, to speak to our hearts in a language we can understand. Like a loving

parent, “it seems that our God wants to sing us a lullaby.” And in the great

tenderness of God, which Pope Francis says is “God’s defining trait”, we in

turn, through Mary and Joseph, sing a lullaby to God.

It is right and good that every culture around the world where this message is heard should come to find their

own ways to celebrate and be filled with amazement and joy. God comes to us as and where we are. And we

do well to ask: If Jesus was born in our world, today, where would he come? Would we recognize him? How

should we depict Jesus’ birth? Where should we look for him? Where will he find us?

If God comes to us in hiddenness and poverty, in smallness and vulnerability, we do well, friends, to look

for him there: in the refugee child, in the sister who has suffered abuse, in the brother who feels abandoned,

in the young person who feels marginalized, in the people who feel pushed aside. And we do well to go out

especially to those who we ourselves have wounded, to those that our church, or our community or our

society, have wounded and marginalized. Let’s go and seek out the Christ there. And lastly, let’s not overlook

our own vulnerability, our own wounds. For the Lord comes even there, even unto us there, is born a Saviour,

who is Christ the Lord.

Christ is born! Come let us adore Him!

Yours in the Christ Child,

✠Donald Bolen

Archbishop of Regina

LIKE THE SHEPHERDS, MAY WE, IN

HASTE, SEEK FOR THE CHILD JESUS —

EMMANUEL — GOD WITH US… OUR

LIGHT!

AND LIKE THE SHEPHERD, MAY WE ALSO

FIND HIM WAITING FOR US IN OUR

HEARTS, IN OUR FAMILIES, IN OUR

PARISH COMMUNITY AND IN OUR WORLD.

Heeding Pope Francis’ exhortation, let JESUS BE THE CENTER of our lives, of our families, of our Parish Community and of our World. May we truly live and celebrate JESUS… the

essence of Christmas, not only during this season but all through out Year 2018.

A Blessed & Joyous Christmas and a Grace-filled New Year 2018 to All!

From HC Staff: Fr. Richard, Martin, Shane, Jacob, Eileen, & Sr. Cora

NEW YEAR'S DAY LEVÉE The faithful of the Archdiocese are cordially invited to

the Archbishop’s New Year’s Levée to be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral

3125-13th Ave., Regina January 1, 2018, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. And to receive the Archbishop’s blessing

for the beginning of the New Year

Please come and meet the Archbishop and exchange New Year’s greetings. Refreshments in the parish hall.

TO OUR DEAR HOLY CROSS PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS:

“When you pray at home in front of the crib, with your family,

allow yourself to be touched by the tenderness of the child Jesus, who was born poor and fragile among

us, to give us his love. This is the true Christmas! If we remove JESUS, what

remains of Christmas? An empty feast.

Do not take Jesus out of Christmas! Jesus is the center of Christmas. Jesus is the true

Christmas.” POPE FRANCIS

Dec. 17, 2017

Christmas 2017

CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONATIONS 2017

DONOR IN HONOR OF IN MEMORY OF

DOROTHY BRESCIANI Hector Bresciani

JIM, LOUELLA & JASON BUTCHKO Nick & Kay Butchko , Frank & Kay Geres

ED DECK Clem Deck

LEO & DOLORES DEIS John, Lena, & Wilfred Deis Anton & Margaret Frank

MARILYN DERY Katherine Butchko

CECILE HALBGEWACHS Alvey Halbgewachs

DON & MARY-ANNE HARAZNY Rita Harazny and Angella Lasuita

Peter Harazny & John Lasuita

BOB & HELEN HERAUF Bernard & Olga Chomyn Simon & Agatha Herauf

DORIS HERAUF Don Herauf

MARLENE & GORDON HOFFERT Brian Hoffert

VERN & GERI HUBER Deceased Family Members and friends

GARRY & WENDY KRAUSHAAR Helen Kraushaar

JOAN LANG Loran Barker

Gladis Marie Maier Son Terry & Mother Emily

JOYCE MURPHY Cal Murphy

RALPH & ELEANOR NEIGUM Diane Yum

GENELLE NICHOLSON Val & Art Sastaunik Chris, Craig, Joan & Ed Nicholson

EDWIN & MAGDELINA PEPPER Our Children Henry Seitz

ANDREW & MARGARET PREINER Sr. Maria Hedwig Preiner; Sr. Teresia Anselma Preiner

PAMELA RICHAUD Leon, Bertha & Martin Richaud

URSULA ROESCH Al Roesch

SHIRLEY SEBASTIAN Rudy Sebastian

AGNES SWAN Ted & Jean Buechler

CONNIE TODD Susan & Elmer Todd; Leonard & Olga Woroneski

PAULINE VOSS Frank & Cecilia Voss

IRENE WALD Ambrose Wald

Christmas Flower donations not published this Christmas will be published on our January 6, 2018 Bulletin. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

HOLY CROSS 2018 CALENDAR RAFFLE

December 31 is the deadline for sale of 2018 calendar raffle tickets. However, they will still be available from Sr. Cora in the office or from John Lebersback, 306-789-7609 until that time.

$20 gets you a 2018 memo calendar plus multiple chances to win $25 each Sunday and $100 on four special holidays.

The first draws of the New Year will be in the Gerein Centre on Jan. 1st -- $25 for Sunday and $100 for New Year’s Day. Don’t miss out on the suspense each week. You, too, could be a winner!

DAILY BIBLE READING

GUIDES

CALENDAR SALES ENDS DECEMBER 31! JAN. 1 —New Year’s Day draw for $100.00!

DAILY BIBLE READING

GUIDES

Carlyle Bakery Fruit Cake Holy Cross Parish Fundraiser

Great for stocking stuffers, gifts for friends and neighbors and for you to enjoy! One pound packages - one for $8.00 or two for $15.00. They will be available for sale in the Gerein Center after each Mass while quantity lasts. Contact Trudy or Wayne Rutten @ 306-789-8151.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Dec. 25—10:00 a.m.—INTENTIONS FOR OUR FAMILIES.

Dec. 27 — 9:00 a.m. — For health and comfort of Baby Evelyn Kraushaar and strength of faith of the family offered by Wendy Kraushaar.

Dec. 29 — 9:00 a.m.— For the repose of the soul of Theresa Maloughney and Alice Dormuth offered by William Maloughney.

Dec. 30 — 5:00 p.m.— For the repose of the soul of Nikki Hauck offered by Wendy Kraushaar.

Dec. 31 — 9:30 a.m.— For the repose of the soul of Millie Miazga offered by Gary and Dorothy Andal.

Jan. 1 — 10:00 a.m. — PRO –POPUL0

Jan. 7—9:30 a.m. — For the repose of Anna Klein offered by Bob & Kathy Liska.

ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE

Holy Cross Goal ……. $25,749.00 Collection as of December 22, 2017 ……. $14,495.00 OR 56% Note: Donations submitted to the parish from Dec. 3 to 17 is not reflected in the amount. Updates will be given 1st week of January, 2018.

FROM THE ANNUAL APPEAL OFFICE DESK…. Give the Gift of Hope this Christmas; Hope for the sick, Hope for our youth and Hope for those in prison. These are just a few of the ministries supported by the Archbishop’s Appeal. If you have not already donated to the 2017 Archbishop’s Appeal, it is not too late! You may donate online at our website - archregina.sk.ca, give at your parish, or call our office at 306.352.1651 ext. 210. We are so grateful to those who have already given. Thank YOU!

Denise Walsh Donor Services Coordinator, Annual Appeal Office

ARCHDIOCESAN ANNOUNCEMENTS The sacred first class relic of St. Francis Xavier’s forearm is mak-ing a rare visit to Canada It will be in Regina for only a very short time on Saturday, January 20 at Resurrection Parish. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you don’t want to miss. It is presented by the Archdiocese of Ottawa, Catholic Christian Out-reach and the Jesuits in Canada. More details at cco.ca/relic. 10:00 a.m.: Mass (with Archbishop Donald Bolen) 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Veneration 7:00-10:00 p.m.: Relic Event (Talk, Testimonies and Veneration) The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at various times during the day. Fourth Sunday of Advent

Children helping Children is an Advent Project for Children in our parish! No one is too little to care about others. This is the last week of Advent and now is a good time to make a plan to show your child how they can care about others.

The Holy Cross CWL Christmas Party was a huge success. Thanks to Loretta Jelinski for playing the piano. All those who attended had lots of fun. Holy Cross CWL Christmas Bake Sale Raffle Winners were: Bake Tray — Don Jackson Floral Swag – Lila Selinger Coffee Gift Basket —Ben Wild Afghan –Ruth Robillard Floral Arrangement — Ursula Mosthaf A BIG THANK YOU to all who donated baking and to all those that helped. Proceeds from the CWL Bake Sale and Raffle went to the Missions in Peru and Holy Cross Parish. THANK YOU! THE CWL HOMEMADE CABBAGE ROLL SALE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! THANKS TO THE LADIES THAT HELPED MAKE THEM. Membership Fees of $25.00 for the year 2018 are now due. CWL Executive Meeting: MONDAY. JANUARY 15, 2018 Holy Cross CWL General Meeting will be held February 6, 2018,Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.. We will be hosting a Shower for Birthright. We will be collecting for our hampers beginning this weekend. Boxes will be provided at both entrances. ALL PARISHONERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE. SPECIFIC ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE HAMPERS ARE: Receiving blankets, diapers, clothes mostly newborn, new, and used will be greatly accepted. Thank You. Please plan to attend. Marie Lebersback Comm. & Public Relations, 789-7609

CWL UPDATES

CHRISTMAS MINISTRY SCHEDULE DEC. 24, 2017, 8:30 p.m - MASS AT NIGHT

CELEBRANT Fr. Richard

ALTAR SERVERS

MINISTRY TEAM CAPTAINS Eugene & Brenda Achtemichuk

USHERS Merv Schuster

MUSIC Joyful Noise

COLLECTION COUNTERS Team 3 - Gerard Woynarski

CHRISTMAS MINISTRY SCHEDULE Dec. 25, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - CHRISTMAS DAY MASS

CELEBRANT Fr. Richard

ALTAR SERVERS Connie Todd & Dolores Todd

MINISTRY TEAM CAPTAINS Dolores Deis

USHERS Merv Schuster

MUSIC Holy Cross Choir

COLLECTION COUNTERS Team 3—Gerard Woynarski

Date Time Activities

Sun, Dec. 24 8:30 PM CHRISTMAS MASS AT NIGHT

Mon, Dec. 25 10:00 AM CHRISTMAS DAY MASS

Tues, Dec. 26 9:00 AM Mass OFFICE CLOSED

Wed., Dec. 27 9:00 AM Mass OFFICE CLOSED

Thurs., Dec. 28 9:00 AM Mass

Friday, Dec. 29 9:00 AM Mass

Sat, Dec. 30 5:00 PM MASS

SUN, Dec. 31 9:30 AM MASS

MON., JAN. 1

NEW YEAR

10:00 AM

NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS Coffee, donuts and friendship after Mass at the Gerein Center.

Tues, Jan. 2 9:00 AM Mass OFFICE CLOSED

Wed., Jan. 3 9:00 AM Mass OFFICE CLOSED

Thurs., Jan. 4 9:00 AM Mass

Friday, Jan. 5 9:00 AM Mass

Sat, Jan. 6 5:00 PM MASS

SUN, Jan. 7 9:30 AM MASS Coffee, donuts and friendship after Mass at the Gerein Center

PARISH MASS TIMES AND ACTIVITIES: December 26– January 1, 2017

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

MASS TIMES ENVE-LOPE

LOOSE BUILDING FUND

5:00 PM (12/16/2017)

$603.00 $250.00 $750.00

9:30 AM (12/17/2017)

$2,290.00 $336.50 $125.00

On-line Dona-tions (Dec. 15)

$2,160.00 $459.00

CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNER

December 17, 2017 JOAN LANG

HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE

DEC. 30—5:00 PM DEC. 31, 9:30 AM

CELEBRANT Fr. Richard Fr. Richard

ALTAR SERVERS

CWL K of C

MINISTRY TEAM CAPTAINS

CWL K of C c/o Mike Morris

USHERS Merv Schuster

MUSIC Celebration Joyful Noise

COLLECTION COUNTERS

Team 3 — Gerard Woynarski

NEW YEAR MINISTRY SCHEDULE Jan. 1, 10:00 a.m. - NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS

CELEBRANT Fr. Richard

ALTAR SERVERS

MINISTRY TEAM CAPTAINS Dolores Deis

USHERS Merv Schuster

MUSIC Anthem

COLLECTION COUNTERS Team 3—Gerard Woynarski