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”.

Jesus said to his disciples – and to us: “When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And you also testify because you have been with me from the beginning.” (John 15:26) … On that day you will realize that I am in my Father and you are in me and I in you. If you love me, you will keep my commandments. (John 14: 15)

Mahatma Gandhi reinforces the invitation and commissioning of Jesus when he said: “We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world in our body. If we can change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man/woman changes his/her nature, so does the attitudes of the world change towards that person. This is the divine mystery supreme. A wonderful thing it is – and the source of our happiness. We need not wait to see what others do.”

We have been empowered, in and through the Holy Spirit to live life to the fullest, and to make a difference in the world. May we pray this STEWARDSHIP PRAYER:

My church is composed of people like me - I help make it what it is. 

It (my church) will be friendly if I am. It will do great work if I work.  

It will make generous donations to many causes if I am a generous giver.  

It (my church) will bring other people into its worship and fellowship, if I invite and bring them.  

It will be a church of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith, trust and hope ... a church with a noble spirit, 

If (I), who helps make it what it is, am filled with the same things/virtues.  

We can make a difference, when we stand and pray together!

Can we make this our Easter commitment?  With the help of God, I shall dedicate myself to the task of BEING all these things I want my church to be.  Amen.  

So ... wherever you go, go with God, the Advocate ... whenever you go, go make a difference.  

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!

Here we are at the Victoria Day long weekend already!  Yay!  As we quickly advance towards June, the mixed Spring weather continues to be keep us on our toes - with some hot days, some smokey days, and some cooler (but clearer!) days.  The May long weekend is looking great, though - warm and sunny - and with maybe even a little rain - which would sure be great for our farmers and gardeners. Let's just hope that nasty smoke stays away!  

Now, let's see what's coming up in our Parish and around our Diocese for the remainder of May and beyond: 

• Just a reminder that the Parish Office AND the church will both be closed for the Victoria Day Holiday on Monday, May 22. A few more details are directly below.  

• Something old is new again!  We have re-introduced the posting of the Mass Intensions for each upcoming week, for your convenience. Please note that if Mass Intensions are received on short notice, they may be too late to appear in the current Newsletter.  We will try our best!   
• The Parish Revenue and Expenses for the month of April are below for your information.   
• Our Parish AGM (Annual General Meeting) is coming up NEXT Sunday, May 28, following the 10 am Mass.  Come out and learn more about what has been and is occuring in YOUR Parish!  Please see more details below.  
• Parishioner Doreen Barry is turning 90!  Be sure to stop by her Birthday "Come and Go Tea" NEXT Sunday, May 28 in our Welcome Area!  More details can be found below.  
• Don't forget!  Sunday, June 4 is our Family Fun Parish Spring BBQ!  Be sure to join us for this awesome Parish event!  Please see all the details below and sign up in the Welcome Area ASAP!
• The St. Philip Neri K of C are once again offering a $500 post-high school scholarship.  Please see more details below.  
• Finally!  Freedom Fridays have resumed as of last Friday.  Please read more details below, and feel free to join us!  New faces are warmly welcomed!
• It is Cookie Time THIS weekend, May 20/21, in the Welcome Area right after both weekend Masses.  Please bring a (paper) plate of cookies for the Cookie Table and stick around after Mass for a "munch and mingle" with your fellow parishioners!
• A reminder that The Bridge on 20th needs a little help with a few items for the folks they so diligently serve.  Please check the list below - all donated items can be brought here to the bin located in the Welcome Area.  
• For the month of May, we continue to collect hearty soups and stews, canned beans or other canned proteins for the Food Bank. Thank you for continuing to fill our bin for them!  More details are below.
• The next Bereavement Support group will be THIS Tuesday, May 23, from 1-3 pm.  Please scroll down for more information.  
• Please note that there will be a Special Collection THIS weekend, May 20/21, for Papal Charities. Extra Special Collection envelopes are always available at the back of the church.  
• Check out this week's Church Chuckle!  We all appreciate St. Paul's inspirational New Testament "letters" - and like him, we also appreciate our flower beds!
• As far as some Diocesan announcements go, here's another Steak Night for you!  The Saskatoon Pregnancy Options and Support Centre are hosting THIS fundraiser on Tues. May 30.  Please scroll down for all the details about supporting this very worthy cause.
• Pope Francis needs our help to bring peace to Sudan. Join Canadians all across our land in a special online Rosary for Sudan on Sat. May 27.  Please see all the details and how to register, below.   
• Summertime means it's pilgrimage time!  Check out the first two coming up in June, down below in blue.   
• A reminder that the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Annual Retirement Reception is coming up on Tues. June 6 at TCU Place.  More details can be found below.  
• Summertime also means lots of garage sales!  For all you bargain-hunters, here's a BIG one for you - St. Patrick Parish's Garage Sale, on Fri. June 2!  They are also looking for any items you might want to donate to this sale (pick-up supplied!).  Please see all the details below.  
• Save the Date for this upcoming family event called Family Fun and Faith Day, on Fri. June 3, brought to us by the Diocese!  Please scroll down for all the details and get this one on your calendar!
• Grow Hope Saskatchewan is back for another growing season!  Find out down below how you can support local SK grain farmers as they donate portions of this year's crop to help improve long-term food security for our brothers and sisters all around the world.   
• NEXT Saturday, May 27, there will be a fantastic day of fun out in Delisle as a fundraiser for the Hospice at Glengarda.  Head on out for five hours of fun in support of this AMAZING hospice facility, so that they may continue to offer incredible love, care, "special treatment" and support to those family members who are in the end-stages of their lives.  All the details are below.
  
• A reminder that the Life Compass Workshop Men's Retreat is coming to Saskatoon on June 2 or 3 (you may choose either date).  For more information on this life-changing opportunity, please check out the details down below, in grey.  
• 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.  
• You are invited to take in "A Journey into Exile, an on-line event about refugees and all the challenges they face, being offered on THIS Tues. May 23.  Check out more information down below.  

That's it for this week!  Sadly our last two Canadian teams have bowed out of the NHL Playoffs and so, for me, my focus turns to the upcoming CFL football season and our beloved Roughriders!  It sounds like there are major changes coming, especaially on offence - which we will be able to check out NEXT weekend - during our first pre-season game against BC on Sat. May 27!  With so many changes to rosters right across the league, it should make for a very interesting CFL season!  Go Green & White!

Have a wonderful LONG weekend everyone!  The weather looks to be beautiful - perfect for yard work and getting those bedding plants and gardens in, or perhaps for a little road trip to the lake or some nice long walks/bike rides along our beautiful riverbank.  Drive safely if you are heading out of town or, if a stay-cation is in the plans, fire up the BBQ and enjoy some down-time and R & R in your own back yard. Enjoy - and talk to you next week!     

Long Weekend Blessings, 

Marlene

Parish Office & Church Closed

THIS Monday, May 22

Just a heads-up that the Parish Office will be closed THIS Mon. May 22, for the Victoria Day holiday.  The church will also be closed on that day so there will also be NO Lay-lead Liturgy or Monday evening Adoration.  

Week-at-a-Glance:

For Mon. May 22 - Sun. May 28

Mon. May 22 - Victoria Day Holiday - Parish Office & Church Closed

8:30 am ~ NO Lay-Lead Liturgy 

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

Tues. May 23

8:30 am ~  Lay-Lead Liturgy & coffee 

1:00 pm ~ Bereavement Support meeting

6:45 pm ~ RCIA Meeting

Wed. May 24

8:30 am ~ Morning Mass & coffee

Thurs. May 25

8:30 am ~ Morning Mass & coffee 

Fri. May 26 - St. Philip Neri Feast Day!

8:30 am ~ Morning Mass & coffee

Sat. May 27

5:00 pm ~ Mass  

Sun. May 28

10:00 am ~ Mass 

11:15 am ~ Parish AGM (Annual General Meeting)

1:30 -4 pm ~ Doreen Barry's 90th Birthday "Come & Go Tea" in Welcome Area

Mass Intentions

For the Week of May 22 - 27

Tues. May 23:

~ Lay-Lead Liturgy - No Mass Intentions

Wed. May 24:

~ Urban Donlevy - † (8^th Anniversary of Death) – (R: Patti Donlevy)

Thurs. May 25:

~ Elaine Hargarten - † (R: St. Philip Neri K of C)

~ Don Keindel - † (R: Rose Ann Keindel)

Fri. May 26:

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

~ Lorna Dunn - † (R: Patti Donlevy)

Sat. May 27:

~ Joni Olson - † (R: Marie & Rob Bruce)

~ Mary Hader - † (R: Walter & family)

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

St. Philip Neri Parish AGM (Annual General Meeting)

Sunday, May 28

Next Sunday, May 28, the Parish AGM will be held in the Welcome Area after the Sunday 10 am Mass. Please stay (or come back if you attend the Saturday 5 pm Mass) and join us to learn more about what has been happening in our Parish over the past year and what may lie ahead for us.  The Financial Report will also be presented. There is always time allotted to address any questions you may have.  It is important for us to be informed, engaged parishioners as it is US who ARE the Parish!  

90th Birthday Come & Go Tea for Doreen Barry!

NEXT Sunday, May 28

Doreen Barry and her family will be celebrating Doreen's 90th birthday next Sunday, May 28, with a Come & Go Tea, here in our Welcome Area, from 1:30 - 4:00 pm.  Be sure to stop by and wish Doreen a Happy 90th Birthday!  Way to go, Doreen!  

Family Fun Parish Spring BBQ!

Sunday, June 4

Come one, come all!  It's time to celebrate our beautiful Spring/Summer weather as well as each other!  And what better way to do that than by having a good old family BBQ?  Our Parish Family BBQ will be held on Sunday, June 4, after the 10 am Mass, so from around 11 am - 1 pm, out back in and around the St. Philip School gym.  

The Parish will be supplying the hamburgers and hotdogs, and we ask that parishioners sign up on the posted sheets in the Welcome Area to indicate how many are coming from your family.  As far as what you can contribute to the food table, here are the two categories, according to your last name: 

Last names A-K:  Please bring SAVOURY (ie: salads. appetizers, veggies) 

Last names L-Z:  Please bring SWEET (ie: dessert or fruit) 

There are also four "Volunteer Sign-Up sheets" for folks to help with the BBQ set-up, food serving, Kid’s Zone and take-down/clean-up.  Many hands make light work so please help out where you are able. This is one of our biggest Parish events of the year, so we hope you will join us for some great food, family fun and fellowship!

St. Philip Neri Refugee Committee

Thank you!

The Refugee Committee would like to extend a huge, heartfelt "Thank You" for your wonderful support of last weekend's tomato/plant sale!  The sale was another great success, and the proceeds will come in very handy as we may be welcoming two more refugee families into our community this year. It is your incredible financial support that makes giving these families a new home in Canada possible, so thank you again for helping to give them a new and better life here with us.  

Happy gardening!  

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.  

Parish Liturgical Ministries

Liturgical Ministries: The next schedule will be for the rest of June as well as for July and August. It should be ready before the end of May.

Parish Feast Day: The Feast Day of St. Philip Neri is on Friday, May 26 !  Like the life of St. Philip, all are called to a life of kindness and courtesy. St. Philip taught everyone that a smile or a kind word, even when we don’t feel like we want to do it, can go a long way in brightening a person’s life. May we all try to imitate him in our everyday life!

NOTE:  In recognition of the Saint that our Parish is named for, there are a number of “fun” draws to enter at the St. Philip Neri table in the Welcome Area. These will be available until noon on Thurs. May 25 and everyone is invited to enter! There can be only one entry per person and winners will be notified. 

Freedom Fridays

Now back up and running!

Freedom Fridays have resumed, running 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!  

Cookie Time THIS Weekend!

Our next fellowship/treat time after the weekend Masses will be Cookie Time, THIS weekend, May 20/21, 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 wonderful 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:

• May 20/21 - Cookie Time
• June 3/4 - Timbits Time (K of C)
• June 17/18 - Cookie Time

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. 

MAY Food Collection

For the Food Bank

For the month of MAY, we are collecting hearty canned soups, stews, canned beans or other canned proteins for the Food Bank. 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

THIS Tuesday, May 23

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 THIS Tuesday, May 23, 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

Wed. May 31

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. 

Their next card-playing session will be on Wednesday, May 31. The cost is $2 per day. The group happily welcomes any new players to join them for some fun, friendly competition, followed by coffee and some delicious sweet treats!  For more information, please call the president, Sylvia Godbout, at (306) 374-9085. 

Special Collections 2023

THIS Sunday, May 21:  Papal Charities Offering

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:  May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 (from 6 pm-10 pm) 
• The next full day Adoration will be on Thursday, June 8, from 9 am-6 pm.

Diocesan Prayer Intention for the Week of May 21

Catholic Education Week 2023 Prayer (see: Romans 12:5)

We are many, we are one; we all form one body in Christ. Lord, when we see the one before us, let us reverence your presence within; when we listen to one another, let us hear with our hearts; when we reflect on each encounter, may we discern to understand; when we learn from those around us, let us respect our differences with joy; and when we act, may we be kind and generous to all, for each person is a member of your body, with all that they are. We are many, we are one. Amen.

Saskatoon Pregnancy Options & Support Centre Steak Night Fundraiser

Tuesday, May 30

There is a Steak Night in support of Saskatoon Pregnancy Options and Support Centre coming up on Tuesday, May 30 at Sami’s Sunrise Grill, 418A-47th St. E. 

Tickets are $30/person, with a steak or chicken option. For tickets, please call (306) 665-7550 or email:  contact@saskatoonpregnancyoptions.com.  Everyone welcome!

Rosary for Peace in Sudan

Saturday, May 27 at 10 am

Following Pope Francis' call for an "immediate end to the violence" in Sudan, where deadly fighting between the army and paramilitaries has been raging since mid-April, Development and Peace - Caritas Canada is organizing a time of prayer for the fulfillment of the Pope's call for renewed dialogue in that country. Please join a pan-Canadian, online, bilingual Rosary for Peace in Sudan NEXT Saturday, May 27 at 10 am Saskatchewan time (12 pm EDT).  To register, please click on the button below: 

Upcoming Pilgrimages

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.

GSCS Annual Retirement Reception

Tuesday, June 6

All former and present staff members of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools are invited to attend the Annual Retirement Reception to honour this year’s retirees. The reception will be held on Tuesday, June 6, beginning at 6:00 pm, at TCU Place - Salon A & B.

St. Patrick Parish Garage Sale

Friday, June 2

St. Patrick Parish, 3339 Centennial Drive, will be holding a Parish Garage Sale on Fri. June 2 from 12-8 pm and Sat. June 3 from 9 am-4 pm.  

Donated items are welcomed and can be dropped off at St. Patrick Parish during office hours (please use the west-side office doors, Monday to Friday 9 am - noon, 1 pm - 4:30 pm) or before weekend Masses. 

Want to get rid of some stuff that has been collecting dust for far too long?  Give it to a good cause!  Donations of household items, books, small appliances, jewelry, household plants, sporting goods, lawn and garden equipment, tools, working electronics, and anything useful to someone else are greatly welcomed! 

For pick-up of donated items, please call Brian (306) 227-1226 or Arnold (306) 384-1531 or Steph (306) 227-2956.

Family Fun and Faith Day!

Friday, June 9

The Adult Faith Encounter in the Diocese of Saskatoon presents “Family Fun and Faith Formation” on Friday, June 9 from 5 pm - 8:30 pm, at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, beginning with Mass at 5 pm. 

Family Fun and Faith Formation also includes a barbecue at 6 pm followed by childcare and fun activities for the children, and a presentation for adults entitled “A Path to Marital Fulfilment,” presented by Canadian authors and registered psychologists Melissa Guzik and Jean MacKenzie. 

The cost is $5 per person, with six years & under free. 

To register online, please click on the button below:  

Grow Hope Saskatchewan

Grow Hope Saskatchewan provides emergency food assistance around the world, as farmers and donors, urban and rural, begin another growing season together. Funds raised through Grow Hope are used by Canadian Foodgrains Bank to support people around the world who need emergency food assistance, as well as improving long-term food security. 

Michelle Hergott, a Grow Hope farmer near Bruno, SK, says farmers have been gifted great abundance. Grow Hope Saskatchewan provides them an opportunity to share their passion. “We are farmers and Grow Hope gives us the opportunity to help those in need while doing what we love to do,” she says. “Do you also feel a call within your heart to help this great organization to feed the world?” 

Urban and rural people in Saskatchewan are invited to sponsor 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 that crop, which in turn has been matched 4:1 through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank’s Partnership with Global Affairs Canada. To learn more about Grow Hope Saskatchewan and/or to help sponsor this year’s crop, click on the button below, or contact Myron Rogal at (306) 659-5841 or mrogal@rcdos.ca for more information.

Delisle Fund-raising Event for the Hospice at Glengarda

NEXT Saturday, May 27

 A bake sale fund-raiser for the Hospice at Glengarda, in memory of Dianne Antoneshyn, will be held from Saturday, May 27 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Co-op Parking lot in Delisle, SK, just west of Saskatoon. 

All proceeds will go to the stand-alone 15-bed Glengarda Hospice, through the St. Paul's Hospital Foundation, “in gratitude for their dignified end-of-life care.” In addition to the massive bake sale, there will be raffles, a 50-50 draw, games, a bouncy castle and face painting by donation, as well as a cash barbecue. All are welcome! 

Please contact Tina, at (306) 380-0037 or Lindsay, at (306) 381-5600 to purchase raffle tickets ($10 each or 3/$25).

Life Compass Workshop Retreat for Men

Choose from June 2 or 3

The Life Compass Workshop Retreat is a day-long event dedicated to helping men eradicate passivity in all its subtle forms and build a stronger sense of well-rounded purpose in life. Why a workshop retreat? Men benefit from the practical guidance of a workshop and the spiritual enrichment of a retreat to help them to develop a compelling vision of a life worth pursuing. The Life Compass Workshop Retreat will help men integrate all aspects of their life - professional, spiritual, personal and familial - into one roadmap, a Life Compass, that will guide them in their journey of life. 

The Life Compass Workshop Retreat to be held in Saskatoon June 2 or 3 includes a full day of content, a follow-up mastermind meeting, a private group chat, time for personal prayer, and the opportunity to receive the sacraments. Also, written and digital materials, snacks and coffee throughout the day, and a full hot lunch will restore your energy and help you enjoy fellowship with other like-minded men. 

Register or learn more by going to buildmylifecompass.com/saskatoon

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

A Journey into Exile

Tuesday, May 23

 If you want to learn more about refugees and their perilous journey and if you missed the recent in-person events in Saskatoon, we invite you to participate in a free online event, A Journey into Exile. This session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, at 4 pm. 

A Journey into Exile is an online simulation exercise to raise awareness about the reality of refugees around the world seeking safety, security, and a better life in a new country. This immersive and interactive activity will enable you to explore the challenges and hopes of refugees. Register at the Jesuit Refugee Service Canada website: https://canada.jrs.net/en/news/free-online-activity/

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. 

Delicious Monthly Pancake Breakfasts

St. Joseph's Hall on Broadway - May 28

Everyone is welcome to join the K of C Chapter #11429 - San Lorenzo Ruiz - for their delicious monthly Sunday morning pancake breakfasts, held in St. Joseph's Parish Hall, on Broadway Ave. & 8th Street. These yummy breakfasts will be served on Sundays, from 10 am to 1 pm, on the following date:  

May 28

The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-15 years.  Breakfasts consists of pancakes (with syrup or whipped cream & berries!), sausages, scrambled eggs, toast, coffee and juice. Come on over and join us!  Everyone is welcome!

Filipino Catholic Community of Saskatoon

Next Monthly Mass - Sun. May 21

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, May 21, 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

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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, May 20 - 5:00 pm (Fr. Mike)