365 Loewen Blvd., Steinbach, MB , R5G 0L1 Telephone: 204-326-3411 Fax: 204-346-1809 E-Mail: cosp@mts.net www.christoursaviour.org

Eucharistic Celebrations Saturday– 5:00 p.m., Sunday – 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Weekday Masses Tues. - thru Fri. - 7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.

Christ Our Saviour Parish

I have set my face like flint… Isaiah 50:7

April 14th 2019 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Every year, the Church opens a window into Christ’s

suffering, so we understand the love that compelled him.

“Jesus took his place at the table, and the Apostles with

him.” I was struck that these are words that begin the

telling of the passion of Christ in Luke’s Gospel. Jesus is

taking his place, in place of us.

He took his place as the sacrificial lamb during

the Passover meal. Then, he took his place in humble

service. He took his place being counted among the

wicked, losing all his social standing. He took his place

interceding for us, then, in undergoing scurrilous insults.

He took his place in being convicted while innocent,

while watching an ungrateful, guilty criminal walk free.

As the painful description of our Lord’s suffering

continues, we see something else unfold. He received.

He received help, care, even pity. This, our Lord God,

Saviour and Redeemer, did. He received the final

punishment with its nails and the crown of thorns. While

he received the judgment of the world upon himself, he

received the repentant sinner, hung along side him. This

is how our Saviour lived. And died.

When you receive him in the Eucharist today, do

so gratefully, humbly and confidently. For God so loved

the world that he gave all. For you.

Johanne Brownring, Orleans, ON

Prayer Requests

Let us keep in our prayers the following people and

concerns:

Angeline Anderson Garth & Agnes Bartel

Claude Bruce Les Champagne

Yolanda Dimaano Mary Dupas

Cathy Elchuk Diane Friesen

Hunter Friesen Agnes Fuchs

Wayne Greigson Stella Grenier

Lawerance Hayden Jim & Atalia Hickey

Pauline Hildebrand Bernadette Janzen

Tanya Lautermilch Josephine Leddy

Jocelyn Loewen Anthony Maksymetz

Grace Martel Michelle Nagam

Anna Nault Mark McGrath

Jean & Francis Plessis Maurice Poiron

Tara Reimer Samuela Isenschmid

Reimer Chad Sauerborn

Phyllis Senkiw Lawrence Sesiuk

William Smidt John & Lisa Vincelette

Stewardship Reflection “I tell you, Peter, be-

fore the cock crows this day, you will deny three times that you know me.” (Luke 22:34)

How many times have you heard someone make a disparag-ing comment about Jesus or our Catholic faith? How did you react? Do you remain quiet not to cause a disturbance? Or, do you remain quiet because you believe people will think nega-tively about you? Pray for the courage to speak up and enter into a respectful dialogue when the opportunity arises.

Marriage Tip: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken

me?” (Mk 15:34) Have there been times when you have felt forsaken by God? Has he later proved his presence and love to you? Praise God for his love and presence in your life and marriage.

Mass Intentions

[Apr 13, Sat. 5 pm] † Deliana de Jong-Bogaard by Peter &

Astrid de Jong

[Apr 14, Sun. 11 am] Samuela Isenschmid Reimer by Tony

Maksymetz

[6 pm] ALL PARISHIOINERS

[Apr 16, Tue. 7 p.m.] ** NO MASS **Chrism Mass, Winnipeg

[Apr 17, Wed. *6:30 p.m.] † Antolio & Prudencia by Susie Tutor

[Apr 18, Thu. 7 p.m.] de Jong family by Werner & Dianne Hauri

[Apr 19, Fri. 3 p.m.] Passion of the Lord.

[Apr 13, Sat. 9 pm] † Pablito Guevarra by Magat Family

[Apr 14, Sun. 11 am] † Rolando Galang by Marinel Santos

[6 pm] ALL PARISHIOINERS

($10 suggested donation) please arrange at the office. † means Deceased

Continued on the following page

The evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper will take place on March 29, at 7pm. at Christ Our

Saviour Church, followed by adoration till

midnight.

The Good Friday Way of the Cross will start at

10:30 a.m. in front of St. Paul's Lutheran

Church on Henry St. It will be an outdoor

walk processing from St. Paul's Lutheran

Church to Christ Our Saviour Parish where we will conclude the service. Just as in the past, we will

also offer the Way of Cross inside at COSP for those

unable to walk. Following the walk there will be soup

and crackers in the basement for those who would like

something before the Veneration of the Cross service at

3p.m. (Good Friday Service)

We are IN NEED OF POTS OF SOUP for after

the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday,

April 19th. If you would be willing and able to

make and bring a large pot of soup (no meat), please call

Samuela Isenschmid Reimer at (204)381-0438 or email

at chris.samuela@gmail.com

We are NOT COLLECTING GROCERY BAGS

at the moment… collection will resume for the

whole month of June.

Catholic VBS at Christ Our Saviour

Parish July 22-26, 2019 1pm-4pm

Plunge in to VBS 2019! At Splash

Canyon VBS, your children learn God keeps his promises on life’s wild ride!

They’ll look into the Bible, God’s Holy

Word, and explore five Bible accounts

where our faithful God keeps his promises to be with us

and gives us life and hope through Jesus, our Savior. Registration is open: For children entering

Kindergarten to Grade 5 who will attend VBS from

July 22 to July 26, 1pm – 4pm. Come along with us as

we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks,

play awesome games, and more. Plus, learn that all

God’s promises are Yes in Jesus! Can’t wait to see you there!

Registration forms will be in the Narthex.

For more information please contact Rosanne Vaz at 204

-371-9992 or email (rosegerus@hotmail.com)

Registration: $30 per child or $75 per family

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Be part of Splash Canyon VBS! Life is full of thrills and

spills! We don’t know what’s around the bend, but God

does! At Splash Canyon VBS, God’s children of all ages

learn the good news is God is with us and keeps his

promises to us on life’s wild ride! As staff members for

Parish Life

Continued at the top

Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Holy Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 7:30PM at St.

Boniface Cathedral in Winnipeg.

In 2016, Pope Francis issued an Apostolic

Exhortation entitled Amoris Laetitia or The Joy

of Love. The theme of the Chrism Mass is based

on the rich teachings of Pope Francis that underline the importance of marriage and family for our Church and

society as a whole. Following the Chrism Mass, a time of

fellowship, with refreshments, will take place in the

Parish hall of the Cathedral.

(Meditation on the Seven Last Words

of Jesus Christ in Word and

Song). The parish of Christ Our

Saviour presents a Lenten choral and

inspirational meditation on the Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross.

Held on Holy Wednesday, April 17,

2017 at 7pm at Christ Our Saviour

Parish. Admission is free Bring a

friend and experience the power of Christ’s Words in your life. For

details, call (204) 326 3411.

CHRISM MASS

THE LORDS SUPPER

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

SPECIAL COLLECTION—Good Friday. The annual special

collection for Needs of the Church in the Holy Land will be on

Good Friday. (BLUE envelope in your regular offering box,

cheques payable to Christ Our Saviour Parish.) If you don't

have a regular envelope #, you may use a Special Donation

envelope provided in the pew. Mark “Holy Land” in the

“Other” blank. We would ask that you continue supporting

your parish by your weekly Sunday offering, all the while

deciding what you wish to contribute to the Holy Land

collection.

January - March donations $ 53,070.62 Our April Sunday Offering $ 3,323.25

Total donations YTD $ 56,393.87

Jan 1-Apr. 7 Budget Projection $4,421.35/wk x14 *<$ 61,898.90>

Budget Shortfall <$ 5,505.03> Apr. 7 - $3,323.25

Parish Expan. Mar Auto W/D $1,550.+$50 $ 1,600.00

Total accumulated in Savings at Diocese $ 167,342.48

Parish Expansion Total $ 168,942.48

Share Lent Development & Peace $ 610.00

*(Estimated weekly average donations should be $4,421.

This is made up of Sunday collection weekly of $3,280x4, plus

automatic withdraw once-a-month donations of $4,565, for the

average of $4,421.

Thank you!!

LADIES AUXILIARY NEEDS YOUR HELP

SEVEN

GOOD FRIDAY - WAY OF THE CROSS

Christ Our Saviour Youth Ministry

cospyouthministry@gmail.com, 346-2603

All Youth 6-12th grade are invited to the youth nights

after the 6 p.m. Mass on Sundays.

Apr. 14th “HERE WE GO” Apr. 21st EASTER -----NO Youth Night Apr. 28th “HEROES”

May 03rd "R.A.K." May 12th "Fun in the Son" May 26

th Confirmation -----NO Youth Night

He was broken to heal and redeem our broken relation-ship. Only when we realize and address the brokenness of sin, do we seek the fullness of God'd love. Christ came to carry more than a cross; He came to carry us back to the Father. It's fitting that a man name Joseph would, once again, offer a place of rest for the Mother's child. The Cross and the Manger are inexorably linked.

Splash Canyon VBS, you have fun and share the Splash

Canyon message with the kids! If you can help full or

part time, we have many ways to be involved to suit your schedule and interests. Call Rosanne Vaz at 204-371-

9992 email (rosegerus@hotmail.com)

Get ready to plunge in for VBS fun at Splash Canyon!

The yearly Pick Up and Walk in Steinbach is held on May 4th, 2019 (09:00-12:00) please

SIGN UP NOW on the sign up sheet in the

narthex or call Edwin Sonsona at 204-381-9329

for more information.

Sacrament of Confirmation

Welcome to the Parish community the following students

who are preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation:

Karmel Clamor

Altea De Luna

Sabin De Luna

Ericko Duller

Roi Garcia

Archie Isit

Please welcome these candidates when you see them

and pray for them during this time of preparation.

Ethan Schellenberg

Kiela Tamayo

Caitlin Tetrault

Binh Vu

Khang Vu

James Narvaez Joshua Leppelmann Georgia Warwaruk

Please keep in your thoughts and prayers our 1st Communion Children who will be re-ceiving this Sacrament on June 23rd, 2019.

Messa Dolice Khalyx Go

Dustin Herrera Jace Narvaez

* Baptism** Baptism*

Saturday, April 13, at 9:00 am

Bianca Nocum ODIAZ

Daughter of Henry & Aimee ODIAZ

Christ Our Saviour Parish warmly welcomes you

to our Christian community! May the Lord grant you

the grace to live as a true child of God.

Let us pray also for her parents and

godparents that the Lord may assist them in

raising this child in the practice of the faith.

. . . . Continued

PICK UP AND WALK

Weekday Masses this week:

—Please refer to Holy Week Schedule below—

Sunday School (Preschool to grade 5)

Apr. 21,Easter—No classes

May 12, Last class for the schoolyear

Special Events

Apr. 14, Youth Event, “HERE WE GO”

Apr. 16, Chrism Mass

—Please refer to Holy Week Schedule below—

Apr. 21, EASTER -----NO Youth Night

Apr. 28, Youth Event, “HEROES”

May 3, Youth Event "R.A.K."

May 11, Church Spring Cleaning

May 12, Youth Event, "Fun in the Son"

May 17, 18, 19, Family Retreat CANCELED !!!

May 26, Confirmation

May 26, Confirmation -----NO Youth Night

June 9, COSP Picnic & Sunday School windup

June 23, First Holy Communion

Dec. 15, Christ Our Saviour Christmas Party

Confession and adoration after Friday mass

PARISH LIFE Christ Our Saviour Parish Directory

Financial Administration Board

Edwin Sonsona (Chairperson)……204-381-9329

Email:………………...….esonsona@mecccc.com

Patrick Gueret………………………204-422-9529

Email:………...townlineexcavating@gmail.com

Kiko Altre……………………...……204-381-2025

Kyle Pereira………………...…….…204-430-4828

Nimfa Villegas 355-8966

Church Expansion

Phil Kalyta………………………..…204-326-5826

Fundraising Committee

Neil MacNeil……………………..…204-434-9191

Email:……………………….nmacneil@escape.ca

Pastoral Council

Pastoral Council, Chair

Phil Kalyta………..…204-326-5826

Catechetics, Chair

Rosanne Vaz…….....204-371-9992

Email:….rosegerus@hotmail.com

Adult Christian Formation, Chair

Jeanette Castro……..204-995-1891

Liturgy, Chair

*Vacant*

Membership, Chair

Joy Lorette………….204-346-0127

Community Services, Chair

*Vacant*

Office:

Father Ed Deligero…...431-205-5501

Jason Baize, Youth Co-od

………………………204-346-2603

Paula Kehler Office Administrator

Office…………………204-326-3411

Residence...………….204-326-2762

Office hours: 9:30-4:00

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Other Ministries

Communion to the Confined

Dianne Hauri………………...204-326-6585

Prayer Intentions

Elaine Kalyta…..……….……...204-326-5826

Baptismal Preparation

Barb MacNeil………………..…204-434-9191

Email:…………………...…nmacneil@escape.ca

Ladies Auxiliary

Samuela Isenschmid Reimer...204-381-0428

Knights of Columbus

Ralph Gagné……………..…….204-392-1013

Youth Ministries

Jason Baize, Coordinator……..204-346-2603

Email:……..cospyouthministry@gmail.com

Couples for Christ, Foundation for Family and

Life—Email:...alvinimfa.villegas@outlook.com

Alvin…………...………….……204-791-0528

Nimfa………...……..…….……204-355-8966

Small Faith Sharing Groups Coordinator:

Sally Usher……………...sallyf@mymts.net

Legion of Mary

Fred Bulacso……………..……204-381-2090

BULLETIN ARTICLES POLICY Bulletin Deadline: Thursday 10:30 a.m. A reminder to ALL contributors to the bulletin that all material MUST BE APPROVED by Parish Council, the Office Administrator or our parish priest. We will NOT accept or publish material (including inserts) that have not been signed by one of these people. Please sign

bulletin entries and provide a phone number in case more details are needed. Thank you for your consideration.

Prayers: God of

Life, you know

intimately how much

we need you and

each other. Break

down our resistance

to our own needs.

Help us to embrace

our need for you and

one another. Teach

us to delight in being

able to respond to

others in need.

Amen.

Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession

Lorette - April 14 at 7 pm

Take time to examine your conscience and make peace with God.

Living Faith Daily Devotions Booklets (for both Adults & Kids) are

here for APR - MAY - JUNE, 2019.

They are available in the shelf in the

back of the church. ($1.75 ea.)

Holy Week Schedule

April 17,—6:30 p.m. – Holy Wednesday Mass —7:00 p.m. – Seven last words of Jesus

Service

April 18,—7:00 p.m.— Holy Thursday “Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper” Followed by adoration till midnight. April 19,—10:30 a.m. – Way of the Cross, simultaneously, inside at Christ Our Saviour parish

and outdoor, beginning at St. Paul’s

Lutheran church, ends at Christ Our

Saviour; Followed by Soup & Crackers

lunch.

—3:00 p.m.—Good Friday “Celebration of the Lord’s Passion” April 20,—9:00 p.m.— Saturday Easter Vigil “The Resurrection of the Lord” April 21, –11 a.m. & 6 p.m. - Easter Sunday Mass “The Resurrection of the Lord”