To the Parishioners of St. Philip Neri Parish, sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints –

"Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ”.

It was the tradition of the grandmother and grandfather of the family that each of their grandchildren would receive a BIBLE as they graduated from high school or had decided to “leave home’.

Bobby was a special grandchild to the grandparents. He was not very athletic, but he always gave his very best, to contribute in the sports events in which he participated. He struggled with academics, but always worked very hard to pass his exams and make the most of his studies.

Bobby was hoping to become a mechanic; he loved to work with motors or anything that required the use of tools … he worked best with his hands. The grandparents were looking to up-grade their car so had promised Bobby that he could purchase their “old car” as his graduation gift from high school. The deal was made!

As usual, Bobby received his Bible, as did all the other cousins. He was excited, knowing that his graduation gift would include his very own car – so when would he receive the keys? One week went by, then two – still no keys. Bobby didn’t want to appear unappreciative or disrespectful of his grandparent’s generosity … but a deal is a deal! When would he receive “his reward” for all the hard work of his high school years?

Bobby complained to Grandma, to share some of his frustration. Her advice: “What would the Lord say to you in this predicament? Maybe Jesus would have some guidance for you.” Bobby was not impressed with Grandma’s advice; the Bible was the same “gift” that all the other cousins received on their graduation. What made his “present” any different? In desperation he opened the Bible, hoping to seek some solution to his frustration and problem! When he opened the Bible, to his surprise … there were the keys to “his car”!

For many years after that, Bobby would tell this story to his kids and friends. He described the experience as one of his greatest “educational moments”! That, in times of struggle or frustration and indecision, even in times of anticipation of joy and delight … turn to the Lord! Bobby’s Bible had become his “play book” for life.

God is good … all the time!

Praise be Jesus Christ … and Mary Immaculate

St. Philip Neri … pray for us

St. Eugene de Mazenod … pray for us

St. Kateri Tekakwitha … pray for us

God is good … all the time.

Fr. Mike Dechant OMI

A Prayer for Ukraine

God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children at risk and in fear that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus the Prince of Peace. Amen.

Hi Everyone!

June is off to a great start, with some nice rains and now some glorious, summer-like weather. With the recent rains, the fire bans have been lifted in many parts of the province, so that's great news for our campers - who doesn't love sitting around a lovely, crackling campfire - they are fun, functional, warm and mesmerizing - but we must ALWAYS do our part to be very careful and not do anything that could contribute to starting a wildfire.  Enjoying the great outdoors is good for the body, mind and spirit, but we also need to be responsible, considerate and caring for all of God's incredible creation! 

Now, let's see what's coming up in our Parish and around our Diocese for June and beyond:   

• We need to say a big, heart-felt thank you and farewell to a staff member who wasn't with us for very long, but we sure appreciated her while she WAS here with us!  All the details are directly below.  
•  Another HUGE thank-you - to all those who made our Parish BBQ last Sunday such an enjoyable, successful event!  Please see more details below.
• Don't forget that our Knights of Columbus will be starting up their Hamburger and Hot Dog BBQ Fundraisers NEXT Saturday, June 17, over at Canadian Tire (Preston Crossing), and will have their second BBQ on Saturday June 24.  The rest of the details are just below.  Come on out!
• Due to Anastasia's departure, we are once again looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant for our Parish Office.  Please see the details of this position below.   
• The St. Philip Neri K of C are once again offering a $500 post-high school scholarship.  Please see more details below.  
• Just a reminder that there will be a Freedom Friday gathering THIS Friday, June 9, but NO Freedom Friday gathering on Friday, June 16.  More details are below.  
• For the month of June, we are collecting peanut butter and jam for the Friendship Inn.  May was a great month for donations! Thank you for continuing to fill our bin for the hungry folks in our Sasaktoon community!  Check out details below.
  
• The next Bereavement Support group will be on Tuesday, June 20, from 1-3 pm.  Please scroll down for more information.  
• A reminder that the Golden Age Card players will be having their final get-together THIS Wed. June 14 at Smiley's Restaurant, beginning with lunch at 12:00 noon.   
• Please note:  Adoration on Thursday, July 13 will be from 9 am to 1 pm, (instead of to 6 pm), and will be held in the Chapel.
• Check out this week's Church Chuckle!  The "original" - and still annoying - GPS system!
• As far as some Diocesan announcements go:
• The 10th Anniversary Conference - Rebuilding Catholic Culture is coming up next month, on July 14 & 15 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish.  Please see all the details for this interesting conference, including the four outstanding presenters, below.
• All mothers deserve a night out once in awhile, regardless of their age or stage of motherhood!  Check out Mama's Night Out, coming up NEXT Tuesday, June 13, at St. Paul Co-Cathedral by finding all the details down below. 
• The Diocesan Sts. Benedict & Scholastica Formation Program is accepting new applications for the 2023-24 year.  To find out more about this wonderful program and how to get involved, scroll down below, in green.  
• The Saskatoon Alliance for Life has a great Resource Centre for anyone looking for Pro-Life materials.  Their AGM (Annual General Meeting) is also coming up in late June and everyone is welcome to attend.  Please see more information below.  
• Sadly, the horrible war in Ukraine continues and millions of Ukrainians have been displaced.  If you are interested in finding new ways to support our struggling Ukrainian brothers and sisters, please read below about the work of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress of SK. 
• The Saskatoon Open Door Society is looking for art/craft supplies and sports equipment for the summer camps they run for newcomer children.  Scroll down below to see how you can help them out!  
• A final reminder about the Blumenfeld and Grosswerder Pilgrimages coming up THIS week, on June 11 and 13. More details remain below, in blue.  
• Looking for a really amazing camp experience for your kids from Kindergarden to Grade 6?  Check out Camp Compassion, a four-day Day Camp being held over at Queen's House in August. Talk about helping our kids learn about how to be compassionate people while having a blast doing fun activities with others!  
• Save the date! The Grow Hope Field Day, out at Bruno, is happening on Sun. Aug. 13.  Scroll down below to meet the farmers involved with this imortant event and for more details.
• Queen's House Retreat and Renewal Centre offers SO many faith-building programs and retreats that are open to all of us.  Please click on the button I have provided below to see what they might have coming up that could meet your sprititual development needs.  

That's it for this week!  TWO pre-season Rider wins?!  Yes, I KNOW they were "just" pre-season games, but it's still fun to get the wins and get excited about all the positive changes and the new possibilities for this season. Our first regular season game is THIS Sunday, against the Edmonton Elks!  Cheer loud and proud!  Let's keep the winning streak going - GO Riders!  

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!  The weather looks stellar - sunny and toasty (hopefully without the smoky haze)!  Enjoy these temperatures and our beautiful surroundings - that we wait for all year!  Talk to you next week!     

Balmy Blessings, 

Marlene

Week-at-a-Glance:

For Mon. June 12 - Sun. June 18

Mon. June 12 

8:30 am ~ Lay-Lead Liturgy & coffee

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm ~ Weekly Adoration 

Tues. June 13

8:30 am ~  Morning Mass & coffee 

6:45 pm ~ RCIA Meeting

Wed. June 14

8:30 am ~ Morning Mass & coffee

10:00 am ~ CWL Executive Meeting in Sunroom

12:00 pm ~ Golden Age Cards Wind-up - at Smiley's Restaurant

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm ~ St. Philip School Grade 8 Farewell

7:00 pm ~ K of C Executive Meeting in Sunroom

Thurs. June 15

8:30 am ~ Morning Mass & coffee

Fri. June 16 

8:30 am ~ Morning Mass & coffee

1:00 pm ~ Colin Haughian & Emma LePage Wedding

6:00 pm ~ K of C Celebration Wind-up (Doors open at 5 pm) 

Sat. June 17

8:30 am - 2:30 pm ~ St. Anne's Retreat in Welcome Area

5:00 pm ~ Mass & Cookie Time

Sun. June 18

10:00 am ~ Mass & Cookie Time

Mass Intentions

For the Week of June 12 - 17

Mon. June 12:

~ Lay-Lead Liturgy - No Mass Intentions

Tues. June 13:

~ Fr. Darryl Millette - H & B (R: Gerard & Dianne Woloschuk)

Wed. June 14:

~ Heidi Munro - H & B (R: St. Philip School Staff)

Thurs. June 15: 

~ Terry Weninger - † (R: Al Weninger)

~ The Ghedremedhin Family - H & B (R: Mehari Ghedremedhin)

Fri. June 16: 

~ Gordon Klimek - † (R: Bonnie Klimek)

Sat. June 17:

(Note: † = Repose of the Soul; H & B = Health & Blessings, R = Requested by)

We miss you, Anastasia!

We would like to take this opportunity to officially say thank you and farewell to Anastasia Eze, our part-time Administrative Assistant, who left us in January for her maternity leave and has now moved to Edmonton where her husband has taken on a new job.  Anastasia - we continue to miss your warm, kind and friendly nature, as well as how well you looked after our Parish Office, and our parishioners, with such professionalism and efficiency.  We wish you could have been with us longer!  

As I speak for all the staff and parishioners of St. Philip Neri Parish, we wish you all the very best as a new mother to adorable little Carlo, and to your whole family as you settle into your new home in Edmonton.  May God bless you richly in this new chapter of your lives!  Please keep in touch and we hope that you come back to visit us often!

Thank you all!

We have SO much to be "grate"-ful for!  We would like to send warm words of thanks to all the parishioners who attended our Parish BBQ last Sunday, and for bringing your awesome salads and desserts for the food tables - everything was so delicious!  Thank you also to all those hard-working, efficient, volunteers who helped with the BBQ set-up, serving and clean-up - really great job!  Special thanks to the "Burger King" (Merv) and his K of C BBQing Brothers for preparing all the burgers and hot dogs for us, and finally to the St. Philip Neri Parish Council, especially Guy Werbicki and Rachelle Brockman for helping to organize this wonderful event!  We all enjoyed being together to share in some great food, family time and fellowship with each other! Thanks again, everyone, for doing your part to make this such a successful and fun Parish event!  

Knights of Columbus Hamburger & Hot Dog Fundraiser BBQ's are back!

June 17 & 24

Speaking of BBQ's, the St. Philip Neri Knights of Columbus will once again be firing up their BBQ's at the Canadian Tire at Preston Crossing for their annual summer fundraiser! Merv Schneider and his brother Knights will be grilling and serving up some delicious hamburgers and hotdogs just for you! 

The first two BBQ's of this year will be on Saturdays, June 17 and 24. Save those dates! Head over to Preston Crossing to do your Saturday shopping then stop by Canadian Tire, any time between 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, and have a delicious lunch and a nice little visit - and support our K of C at the same time! It's a win-win!

Parish Liturgical Ministries

Liturgical Ministries: If you need a paper copy of the new schedule, please contact Shirley at the Parish.

Rest in Peace: Please keep in prayer the family and friends of Bryce Geiger, son of Brian and Donna, of our Parish and also Mike Caswell, husband of Celia Caswell. May eternal rest be granted unto Bryce and Mike as they now rest in the arms of God.  May our Lord comfort those who mourn their loss.

Part-Time Administrative Assistant Needed

St. Philip Neri Parish is looking for a part time Administrative Assistant to work in our Parish Office for 17.5 hours each week, on Mondays, Tuesdays and  Wednesday mornings.

The Administrative Assistant's duties will include:  

• Maintaining our Parish website and electronic Bulletin Board in the Welcome Area
• Processing parishioner donations and collections 
• Answering phone calls and responding to visitors with hospitality and patience
• Responding to emails and correspondence 
• Maintaining office equipment and ordering office supplies
• Assisting the Pastor and other staff as may be necessary.

Candidates for the position should possess a Business Certificate and/or considerable office experience. They should be familiar with Microsoft Office and WordPress software; a working knowledge of “Parish Friendly Solutions” software would also be an asset.

Salary is commensurate with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon Salary Grid and related work experience.  Applications/resumes may be sent to or dropped off at St. Philip Neri Parish, 1902 Munroe Ave., Saskatoon, SK S7J 1R8, or emailed to the Parish Office, at office@stphilipneriparish.ca, by Friday, June 30. For more information, please call (306) 343-0325.  

St. Philip Neri Knights of Columbus Council #9539

Post-High School Scholarship

Spread the word! Post-secondary education is costly, so to help out, the St. Philip Neri K of C are once again offering a post-high school scholarship of $500. Though preferences will be extended to children or grandchildren of a member of the St. Philip Neri Knights of Columbus Council #9539, and a graduate from a Catholic high school, all applications will be considered. 

The deadline for scholarship applications is Saturday, September 30. 

Application forms are available in the Parish Office.  

Freedom Fridays

Everyone Welcome!

Freedom Fridays run every Friday from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the Welcome Area and/or Grotto Area - depending on the weather.  This is a time to unwind after work and/or to include some socializing in your day/week with your friendly, fellow parishioners!  Bring an appie, a side dish, or a dessert for the food table and come join us some great conversation, lots of laughter, and of course lots of great food too!  Everyone is welcome!  

Please note:  There will be NO Freedom Friday on June 16, due to the Knights of Columbus celebration being held in the Welcome Area on that same evening.  

Cookie Time NEXT Weekend!

Our next fellowship/treat time after the weekend Masses will be Cookie Time, NEXT weekend, June 17/18 the third weekend of the month.  Be sure to stop in the Welcome Area after both Masses to enjoy some delicious cookies (supplied by our parishioners), juice and fellowship!  

Just so you have a bit of a heads-up, here is the Cookie Time/Timbits Time schedule for the next few months:

• June 17/18 - Cookie Time (Parishioners)
• July 1/2 - Timbits Time (TBD)
• July 15/16 - Cookie Time (Parishioners)

Note:  The cookies are supplied by parishioners and may be home-made or store-bought.  We aren't fussy when it comes to cookies - we just really appreciate your participation and delicious cookie contributions!  We also ask that you bring your cookies on a paper plate so that it can be recycled.  Thanks!

The Bridge on 20th

Needs our help!

The Bridge on 20th is in need of the following items to help those who come to them in need:

Men's clothing - Size S-M

Women's clothing - Size S-M

Underwear - Size S-M

Hygiene items:  Shampoo, body wash, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deoderant, etc.

Note:  There is a small pink bin in our Welcome Area marked "The Bridge on 20th Donations" that you can place your donated items in; we will be sure that they are delivered to The Bridge.  Thank you for helping to look after the needs of our brothers and sisters at The Bridge.  Jesus said, “Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another” (John 13:34), and here He is, giving us another chance to do just that. 

JUNE Food Collection

For the Food Bank

For the month of JUNE, we are collecting peanut butter and jam for the Friendship Inn. The Donation Bin remains in the Welcome Area, just inside the front doors of the church, on the right.  Let's keep filling it up!

In addition, there is always a need for other non-perishables. Please be sure to check "best before" dates. Thanks for your thoughtful and ongoing support!

St. Philip Neri Parish Bereavement Support

Tuesday, June 20

Please know that there is support offered here at the Parish. If you would like a place to gather and talk with others who have lost a loved one, please come out to our next gathering on Tuesday, June 20, from 1 to 3:00 pm, here in the church's Sunroom. We look forward to walking with you in faith! No registration fee or sign up are required. Please just feel comfortable in coming to join us. For more information, please call Deb, our Parish Nurse, at the Parish.

Golden Age Card Players REMINDER!

Wed. June 14 - at Smiley's!

The Golden Age Group at St. Philip Neri meets regularly to play cards, every second Wednesday, from 1:30-4:00 pm in the Welcome Area. 

Please note:  This next session, which will be the final one for this season, will be held over at Smiley's Restaurant, on Wednesday, June 14.  Lunch will begin at 12:00 noon, with regular card-playing to follow.  Their regular card-playing sessions in the Welcome Area will start up again in the fall.  

For more information, please call the president, Sylvia Godbout, at (306) 374-9085. 

Special Collections 2023

Sunday, October 22:  Evangelization of Nations (World Mission)

Note:  Additional "Special Offering" envelopes can always be found in the Welcome Area at the entrance of the church.  Please make cheques payable to St. Philip Neri Parish, with the specific special collection written on the memo line.  Thank you for your ongoing generosity!

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Every Monday evening (except for long weekends), from 6 pm to 10 pm, and also every second Thursday of the month, from 9 am to 6 pm, people are invited to pray with the Blessed Sacrament in the main area of the church. 

The upcoming Adoration schedule: 

• Monday evenings:  June 12, 19, 26 (from 6 pm-10 pm) 
• The next full day Adoration will be Thursday, July 13, from 9 am-1 pm (instead of 6 pm - please note this shortened time period). Also please note that Adoration will be in the Chapel.  

Diocesan Prayer Intention for the Week of June 11

Loving Creator God, as the school year draws to a close, we ask You to bless all students and teachers. We pray especially for all graduates, as they celebrate accomplishments and consider next steps in life. Heavenly Father, send out your Holy Spirit to help them to always walk on paths of love, justice and righteousness, as disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Rebuilding Catholic Culture 10th Anniversary Conference

Fri. July 14 & Sat. July 15

Rebuilding Catholic Culture presents “Catholic Thought Contests Modernity: Newman, Chesterton, O’Connor, and Benedict XVI”, on July 14 and 15, at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Pope Pius X called Modernism “the synthesis of all heresies” (Pascendi Moninici Gregis, par. 39). What exactly is modernism, why does it matter, and what means does the Catholic intellectual and literary tradition offer to ordinary Catholics to help us grasp the truths of our faith more clearly in the modern world? This conference explores the Church’s confrontations with modernity, and examines the responses to modern error of four important Catholic thinkers and writers. The conference will host exciting talks by Fr. Geoffrey Young, Dr. Ryan Topping, Dr. Celene Sidloski, and Fr. Gregory Hrynkiw. 

The opening keynote on Friday, July 14 at 7:00 pm is a free dessert night (please RSVP). The full-day Saturday, July 15 event requires pre-registration and features an opening Mass, four talks, lunch, and a question period/social. Cost of the full-day event is $50/person, $80/couple, and $20/student. 

To reserve a ticket, please contact Celene Sidloski at csidloski@stmcollege.ca or phone (306) 715-1541.

Mama’s Night Out

Tuesday, June 13

Mama’s Night Out – The Trinity Parishes Confraternity of Christian Mothers will host a Mama’s Night Out on Tuesday, June 13 at at 6:30 pm, at St. Paul Co-Cathedral, 720 Spadina Cres. East. Come for a talk dedicated to women and mothers by guest speaker Fr. Stefano Penna. Enjoy a calm evening of prayer and fellowship. All ladies are welcome.

The confraternity of Christian Mothers was established in France in the 1850s. Enrolled under the permission of our bishops, and under the protection of Our Lady of Sorrows, we come together as a Catholic community for prayer and support in our journey of motherhood. We learn from those who have walked the path before us or struggling alongside us, we all have strengths and weaknesses to share and learn from. We pray for our children and continue to entrust and instruct them in the Lord. We also find ways to support our parish families. All stages of women and motherhood welcome.

The Diocesan Sts. Benedict and Scholastica Formation Program

Accepting new Applications for 2023-24

The Diocesan Sts. Benedict and Scholastica Formation Program is now accepting applications for both men and women candidates for the year 2023-2024. This program aims to form young adult Catholics in pursuing holiness while living in the world. It consists of academic formation, which is provided through Saint Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan, in conjunction with spiritual, human, and pastoral formation provided through community living, prayer, and training in a house of formation. This program may be a period of vocation preparation and discernment and preparation for priesthood, religious life, or any form of lay vocation and ministry. 

Please check the Diocesan website for further details by clicking on the button below, or contact Fr. Daniel Yasinski at dyasinski@rcdos.ca or Sr. Malou Tibayan at mtibayan@rcdos.ca.  

Saskatoon Alliance for Life Annual General Meeting

Tuesday, June 27

The Saskatoon Alliance for Life AGM (Annual General Meeting) will be held on Tuesday, June 27 at 7 pm at St. Joseph Rectory, 535 8th St. E, (the building to the west of the church). 

All are invited to come with input, ideas and talent! Alliance for Life is an educational organization that offers a Resource Centre of Pro-Life materials. Find more information about Alliance for Life by contacting: afl@allianceforlifesaskatoon.ca or by clicking on the button below:

Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan

Tragically, the violent war in Ukraine rages on and many of our Ukrainian brothers and sisters are leaving their beloved homeland to find safety for themselves and their families here in Canada.  Are you interested in finding ways to help those who are fleeing to Canada from war-torn Ukraine? They continue to need our help!

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan was established in 1972 and is the provincial council of the national UCC. The UCC represents and serves nearly 150 cultural and other Ukrainians grassroots organizations throughout the province. UCC Saskatchewan has also been engaged with the settlement of Ukrainians and other newcomers for well over 15 years. To receive updates and/or find out about a range of ways to help, please visit the UCC website by clicking on the button below:

Supplies Needed for Summer Camps for Newcomer and Refugee Children

Saskatoon Open Door Society

The Saskatoon Open Door Society is a non-profit organization that welcomes and assists refugees and immigrants to become informed and effective participants in Canadian society. 

Throughout July and August, Open Door Society’s “Settlement Support Worker in Schools” (SSWIS) program is facilitating summer camps for newcomer children ages 6 to 18 years and is seeking donations of arts and crafts supplies and sports equipment for the camps. 

For more information about how to help, please contact Monique Paradis-Davis by email at mparadis-davis@sods.sk.ca.

Upcoming Pilgrimages - THIS Week - Final Reminder!

The annual Blumenfeld Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Sorrows Grotto and historic Saints Peter and Paul Church at Blumenfeld, SK, will be held Sunday, June 11, with Bishop Mark Hagemoen presiding at Mass. The annual event begins with opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 2 pm and celebration of the Rosary and Mass at 3 pm. The pilgrimage site is located 16 km south and 6 km east of Leader, SK, just off Hwy 21. For more information about the Blumenfeld pilgrimage, please contact Little Flower Parish, Leader, SK, at (306) 628-4366 or St. Mary Parish, Fox Valley, SK, at (306) 666-2043.

Pilgrimage to the historic St. Anthony Church at Grosswerder, SK with Bishop Mark Hagemoen, will be held on Tuesday, June 13, the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua, beginning with a cemetery blessing and procession at 6:30 pm, followed by Mass at 7 pm. The church is located at: NW1/4-10-37-27-W-3rd - Eye Hill RM 382, SK. For more information about the June 13 event at Grosswerder, please contact St. Mary Parish, Macklin, SK, at (306) 753-2063.

Camp Compassion: A Day Camp for Kids at Queen’s House

Tuesday, Aug. 8 to Friday, Aug. 11

Camp Compassion: A Day Camp for Kids at Queen’s House will be held for four consecutive days on Tues. Aug. 8 - Fri. Aug. 11, from 9 am to 4 pm each day.  Families are encouraged to sign their kids up for Camp Compassion, a four-day summer camp where kids will explore what it means to have compassion for others, ourselves, and the world. These themes will be explored through music, play, art, and friendship. Lunch and snacks will be provided. This day camp is open to kids in Kindergarten to Grade 6.   

Queen’s House Retreat and Renewal Centre is excited to be offering our beautiful facility, grounds, and qualified staff in offering this camp for children, in partnership with the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism and several Saskatoon churches. The theme of compassion will flow in the program from Psalm 104, a psalm which exults God as the Creator and Provider of all good things. The camp is limited to 45 kids, so register soon on our website to secure your spot(s) for your kids, by clicking on the button below: 

NEW: "Grow Hope Field Day" at Bruno

Save the date - Sun. Aug. 13!

Grow Hope Saskatchewan will hold a 2023 Field Day in conjunction with the Bruno Cherry Festival on Sunday, Aug. 13. There will be a booth set up to celebrate the growing season and provide opportunities to learn more about the work being done by abroad. In addition, there will be an opportunity to meet one of the Grow Hope farming families in the Bruno area and tour acres of land donated to help feed those in need around the world. Join the fun of the Bruno Cherry Festival in Bruno, SK.,  and witness the solidarity of Grow Hope farmers, staff, volunteers, and donors teaming up to help raise money to feed hungry people in the Global South and to improve long-term food security. Grow Hope invites participation through sponsorship of a partial acre, a full acre or multiple acres, to cover the input costs of $350/acre. There is a potential to reap proceeds of up to $500 from the sale of the Grow Hope crops grown by participating farm families (this in turn has been matched 4:1 through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank’s partnership with Global Affairs Canada). For more information or to donate, click on the button below, or contact Myron Rogal at (306) 659-5841 or mrogal@rcdos.ca.

Queen’s House Retreat and Renewal Centre welcomes you!

Queen’s House offers a wealth of interesting, inspiring and faith-building programming and retreats, combining in-person and online events using Zoom.  For more information on what is being offered now and in the future, please check out their contact information and website below.  

Address: 601 Taylor Street W. 

Phone: (306) 242-1916

Email: programming@queenshouse.org

CWL Clothing Depot

Spring Cleaning/Down-Sizing?

As you continue with your Spring cleaning, or perhaps you are down-sizing, don’t forget the CWL Clothing Depot! The Depot is in need of new and gently-worn clothing, as well as cutlery, pots and pans, blankets, towels, small appliances in good working condition, and warm winter coats and jackets (to have on hand for fall). Donations will be gratefully accepted when dropped off at the Depot at 619 20th St. W. Please use the back door. 

New drop-off hours are 10 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday. Again, we are asking for volunteers to work at the Depot. Please call Bea, at (306) 242-5042 to set up a time. We look forward to meeting you!

Note:  Donations may also be dropped off here at St. Philip Neri Parish, in the large bin on the LEFT hand side (under the coat rack), as you come into the Welcome Area. Thank you for all your wonderful donations, all year round!

Another Adoration Opportunity

A Holy Hour for the Feminine Heart

Take time away to refresh your soul and spend time with new friends. All women are invited to a monthly Holy Hour followed by refreshments and fellowship, held at 7 pm on the first Thursday of every month at Holy Spirit Parish. The evening includes adoration, a short Gospel reflection led by Fr. Joseph Salihu, quiet prayer, benediction, and rosary.  All are welcome to join us. 

Filipino Catholic Community of Saskatoon

Next Monthly Mass - Sun. June 18

The Filipino Catholic Community of Saskatoon gathers on the third Sunday of every month to celebrate Mass at St. Paul Co-Cathedral, 720 Spadina Cr. E., with the next celebration to be held THIS Sunday, June 18, at 5:00 pm. Future Mass dates are June 18, July 16 and August 20.

The Filipino Catholic community also holds a weekly Novena in English every Friday at 5:30 pm, at St. Paul Co-Cathedral. Everyone is welcome. 

Catholic Saskatoon NEWS

Our Diocese has an online news portal featuring local, national and international Catholic news. Go to “Catholic Saskatoon News” at https://news.rcdos.ca to check out the latest coverage, or to sign up to receive headline updates via e-mail. The Diocese also has a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/saskatoonrcdiocese and can be found on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SaskatoonCath.

Weekly Diocesan Bulletin

Get the latest fall news from around the Saskatoon Diocese!

Find out what's going on around the Diocese, including upcoming events, new learning opportunities to help you grow in your faith,  and other interesting information and announcements.

St. Philip Neri Masses are live-streamed, every Saturday at 5 pm

 If you aren’t able to attend Mass in person, you may watch it LIVE on YouTube.

To find us on YouTube, click on St Philip Neri YouTube Channel or go to our website, stphilipneriparish.ca and get to our channel from there.

NOTE:  If you are hard of hearing or would like to have the Live-Streamed Services "with text", please click the “cc”/ “Closed Caption” icon/button at the bottom right on your computer screen, below the live-streamed service.  You will be able to see the words of the speaker!

We have left past Masses up on our channel for you to watch, or you can tune in to our next upcoming LIVE Masses on the dates and times below:

Upcoming Live-Streams: 

 Saturday, June 10 - 5:00 pm (Fr. Mike)