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

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ”.

Fr. Mike has been on the run ever since he returned from his trip to Ottawa on Thursday afternoon, so his weekly messages will resume NEXT weekend.  

Fr. Mike did want you to know that the Freedom Fridays pot-luck suppers are continuing as usual, every Friday, beginning at 6 pm. Throw in a main dish, or a side dish, or some munchies, or a dessert, and yourself, and meet us in the Welcome Area for some great food, fun, and friendship!  This is a wonderful, relaxing way to wind down the work week! 

We can change the world, because “God is good … all the time”.

Wherever you go, go with God,  Whenever you go, go make a difference.

St Philip Neri … pray for us

St. Eugene de Mazenod … pray for us

St. Kateri Tekakwitha … pray for us

Praise be Jesus Christ … and Mary Immaculate

Peace and blessings to you, and all your family.

Fr. Mike Dechant OMI

Something (Reminders) from the Parish:

A request from St. Philip Elementary School – they would like some knitters and readers! If you have some spare time to spend with our beloved students from St. Philip Elementary School, this is your opportunity to share your knitting skills with students during their lunch hour. Also, teachers are always excited to welcome “elders” into their class – to read to the students and to share some life-stories.

Monday, Jan. 23 – St. Philip Neri Parish will begin hosting the Alpha experience for young adults. We begin with supper, complements of Fr. Bill … watch the video … then talk about life! Please contact Fr. Mike at (306) 850-9075, for more information.

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!

January is already half over and we continue to be blessed with these delightful single-digit temperatures, which are to continue well into next week!  Now even that crazy lingering overcast sky is trying to clear already and is starting to let a little bit of that bright winter sunshine through, which makes being outside even grander! This wonderful weather is certainly shortening up our winter - by almost a month!  (We won't talk about the Siberian polar vortex that is supposed to hit us in February!) For now, we will just enjoy every one of these mild days, including Sunday, which is supposed to hit 0C!  A-mazing!

Okay - let's see what's new and what rereminders I have for you below:   

• Dig out the skates!  The St. Philip Neri Knights of Columbus is hosting a Family Skating Party for all our Parish famllies on Sunday, Feb. 5.  There will even be hot chocolate and hot dogs!  See all the details below and plan to attend!  
• The following weekend, on Feb. 11 & 12, after both weekend Masses, our Knights of Columbus are busy again, this time serving us up a delicious bowl of homemade "Soup and a Bun"!  Please see the rest of the details below.  The K of C are working hard to build up our Parish community by bringing us together for some fun and fellowship, so be sure to plan to stay after Mass to join us!  
• It's back!  Save the date!  The Annual Knights of Columbus "In Support of Life" Gala Charity Event, will be held on Sat. February 25, in person, in the Cathedral of the Holy Family Hall.  You can find all the details below.  You don't want to miss this one!
• Don't forget!  For the month of January, we are collecting whole grain pasta and hearty soups and stews for the Food Bank. Let's keep filling our bin for them!  More details are below. 
• The next Bereavement Support gathering will be held on Tuesday, Tuesday, Jan. 24.  Anyone can join at any time - we would love to have you.  Please see more details below.  
• Many parishioners who who donate to our Parish through our PAG program often don't know when the Special Collections are coming up.  Check the new "Special Collections" item down below so that from now on we will all be "in the know"!  
• Check out this week's post-Christmas Church Chuckle!  God appears in court?
• As far as Diocesan events go, here are a few new ones for you. Next Sunday, Jan. 29 is the Day of Prayer for Reverence for Life.  Please check out the details below and be sure to read Bishop Mark's beautiful letter by clicking on the purple button. 
• The Catholic Pastoral Centre is looking for rosaries for the Prison Ministry. If you have some metal-chain rosaries that you would like to donate, find out how to do so below.
• Thursday, Feb. 2 is World Day of Consecrated Life.  Check out the details below regarding Adoration and a special Mass to honour those who said "yes" to consecrated life. 
• Have you ever heard of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Vocations Endowment fund that supports the education and development of seminarians?  Learn more about it down below,  as well as an important fund-raiser coming up in February!
• So how DID the Bishop's Annual Appeal do this year?  Scroll down below to read a final report as well as a huge "thank-you" to all those who generously supported this very important Appeal.  
• Theology on Tap is back for its first gathering of 2023, on Wed. Jan. 25, at Louis' on campus. This sounds like a great session! Scroll down below for the details.  
• The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity started last Wednesday and continues until this Wednesday, Jan. 25. There are still several events remaining to help us nurture Christian unity!  A link to Bishop Mark's letter and other details remain below.  
• Don' forget that Serena Saskatchewan is having their annual Gala Fundraiser on Sat. Feb. 4.  This sounds like a great time, in support of a great organization!  Scroll down to check out all the fun details!
• Do you have kids in your family - or know of some - who are in Grades 6-8?  This event is for them!  Face-to-Face Ministries is hosting their "Elevate" Conference on Sat. Jan. 28!  All the details are below - and be sure to spread the word about this awesome event!
• Speaking of kids, Time Out For Moms is back for their winter session, which runs from Feb. 1 to Mar. 8.  Read all about it, down below, in pink.
• A reminder about this wonderful opportunity for women - the ARISE Women's Retreat on Feb. 11 & 12, which will include a number of inspirational speakers.  More information and how to register, is located below.  
• Are you, or someone you know, recently separated or divorced?  The Transitions progam, hosted by the Diocese, might be able to help provide the understanding and support needed.  Please scroll down below for all the details.  
• Do you have a child who is gearing up for Kindergarten?  Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools is now accepting registrations!  Please see all the details below, in green.
  
• There is still time to learn more and feel more about the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.  "The Eucharist:  Christ Our Sustainer" continues for two more Tuesdays in January.  See all the details below.
• Only three weeks to go!  A reminder that the "World Famous Dueling Pianos" is returning to Saskatoon on Fri. Feb. 3! You won't want to miss this very entertaining evening - brought to us by Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools.  The details remain below. 
• Finally, a reminder about the SEARCH weekend retreat that is coming up on Feb. 24-26 for students in Grades 10-12.  This experience can be life-changing!  Scroll down below for the details, in blue.

Have a great weekend everyone - whether you're inside watching a bunch of exciting NFL playoff games or outside enjoying this unbelievably lovely January weather! See you next week!

Beautiful Balmy Blessings, 

Marlene

St. Philip Neri Family Skating Party!

Sunday, February 5

The St. Philip Neri Knights of Columbus are happy to invite all our Parish families to a Family Skating Party, on Sunday, February 5, from 1 - 3 pm, out back on the St. Philip School outdoor skating rink!  Pack up the kids and bring them over!  In addition to two hours of fun on the ice, hot chocolate and hot dogs will also be provided for all!  

This event is free of charge, courtesy of the St. Philip Neri Knights of Columbus.  Come on out and support our Parish events!  Even if you don't skate, come out and join us for some fresh air and socializing!  

K of C "Soup & a Bun!"

Sat. Feb. 11 & Sun. Feb. 12

The St. Philip Neri Knights of Columbus are a busy group!  On the weekend of February 11 & 12, after both Masses, they will be serving you up a delicious bowl homemade soup and a bun, right here in our Welcome Area! 

The temperatures are supposed to dip in February, so a hot bowl of soup might be just what we all need!  And with this event being so close to Valentine's Day, that special day when we celebrate the love in our lives, you can bring your special someone for a lovely bowl of soup and a bun!  Everyone is welcome to join us!  

A free-will offering will be gratefully accepted, with all proceeds going towards "In Support of Life".  See you there!  

Annual Knights of Columbus "In Support of Life" Charity Event

Saturday, February 25

SAVE THE DATE! The Saskatoon Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual "In Support of Life" fundraiser event, IN PERSON once again, on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Cathedral of the Holy Family Hall.  

Cocktails will begin at 5:30 pm, followed by supper at 6:30 pm.  There will be a terrific Silent Auction again, which will close at 9 pm, as well as the always-exciting 50/50 raffle (if all the tickets are sold, the winner will be awarded $2,500!). Gala event tickets may be purchased at the Parish Office for $40 each.  

Note:  If you can't attend the Gala event, donations to "In Support of Life" are also much appreciated, and may also be dropped off at the Parish Office, with tax receipts, if desired, to follow.  Donations up to $2000 will be matched by an anonymous donor, so this is a great way to make your donation be even more valuable!  Cash and cheques are accepted, with cheques being made out to "K of C In support of Life". 

For all the details on this wonderful Gala fund-raising event, please call Louis Roth at (306) 249-2764 or Murray Geenen (306) 244-6196.

Parish Liturgical Ministries

Liturgical Ministries: There are just over one hundred people involved in liturgical ministries at the Parish and that does not include anyone who has signed up for outreach ministries. Presently, there are two Masses which include those ministers who we see, such as the Lectors, but there are also others who work “behind the scene”, for example, on kitchen laundry and altar linens. If you have any questions about the liturgical ministries, please contact Shirley at the Parish.

Sacrament of Baptism:  The next dates for the celebration of Baptism are Sundays, January 29 and April 30. Pre-registration is necessary.

Sacrament of First Communion:  Information about the preparation for children to celebrate their First Communion will be available within the next few weeks. There are no preparation classes in January. Those who have already completed their First Reconciliation will be contacted by email soon.

Funeral:  Ron Thelander, a long time parishioner, has passed away and the Celebration of Life Mass was here on Friday, January 20. Please keep his wife, Marge, and their family and friends in your prayers. May Ron rest in peace at the eternal banquet of our Lord.

Children’s Liturgy:  There is a need for a few small stackable “kindergarten” size chairs if anyone has some to donate to the Parish. Also, if anyone has any puppets of Jesus, Mary, Joseph, or the Apostles, and would like to donate them, those would be great for our sessions. Please contact Shirley for more information.

January Food Collection

For the Food Bank

Let's go St. Philip Neri!  For the month of January, we are collecting whole grain pasta and hearty soups and stews for the Food Bank. There is nothing like a bowl of hot stew or hearty soup to fill an empty tummy on a cold winter day!  The Donation Bin remains in the Welcome Area, just inside the front doors of the church, on the right.  Let's fill it up!

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

St. Philip Neri Refugee Committee

Furniture & Household Items Needed

Are you downsizing or just doing some fall house-cleaning and de-cluttering?  We have just the place for the items you no longer want or need.  The Refugee Committee is once again asking for furniture, kitchen and other household items to replenish their stock as they prepare for the future arrival of more refugee families.  Please call Denise Debrau, at (306) 291-1675 if you have any questions or would like to schedule a pick-up of your donated items. Thank you so much for your ongoing support of our refugee familiies!  

St. Philip Neri Parish Bereavement Support

Tuesday, January 24, 1-3 pm

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, January 24, from 1 to 3 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

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

Their next card-playing session will be on Wednesday, January 25. The cost is $2 per day.  The group happily welcomes any new players to join them for some fun, friendly competition!  For more information, please call the president, Sylvia Godbout, at (306) 374-9085. 

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:  January 23, 30 (from 6 pm-10 pm) 
• The next full day Adoration will be on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 9 am - 6 pm.

Special Collections 2023

For those parishioners who make their regular parish donations by PAG (pre-authorized giving), they often don't know when the Special Collections are because they don't have coloured envelopes to remind them.  So that we all know, here are the Special Collections coming up for the next few months:

February 5:  Needs of the Canadian Church

March 26:  Share Lent (Development & Peace)

April 6:  Holy Thursday (Needs of the Local Poor)

April 7:  Good Friday (Needs of the Church in the Holy Land)

April 9:  Easter Offering

Note:  Additional "Special Offering" envelopes can be found in the Welcome Area at the entrance of the church. 

Diocesan Prayer Intention

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18-25

O God of life, lead us to justice and peace, that suffering people may discover hope, the scarred world may find healing, and the divided churches may become visibly one, through the One who prayed for us – and in whom we are one Body – Your Son, Jesus Christ, who with You and the Holy Spirit, is worthy to be praised, one God, now and forever.

(Prayer from the World Council of Churches, 2013)

Day of Prayer for Reverence for Life SUNDAY

NEXT Sunday, January 29

Sunday, January 29 has been set aside for the annual Day of Prayer for Reverence for Life Sunday.  In his words, Bishop Mark says that this day provides "our faith communities with an opportunity for prayers, reflection and discussion about the value of the precious gift of human life."  But he says so much more. 

In preparation for this important Day of Prayer, you may find the rest of Bishop Mark's informational and inspirational letter by clicking on the button below:

Rosaries Requested for Prison Ministry

The Diocesan Office of Restorative Ministry is seeking donations of sturdy rosaries (on metal chains) for prayer with those who are in prison. Donations can be dropped off here in our Parish Office OR dropped off/sent to the Catholic Pastoral Centre, Second Floor, Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, S7S 1H1. Office hours: 9 am to noon, 1 am to 4:30 pm weekdays), or contact Dianne Anderson at (306) 242-1500. 

World Day of Consecrated Life

Thursday, February 2

 On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, when our universal Church marks the World Day of Consecrated Life, all are invited to celebrate and pray in solidarity with the consecrated women and men of our Diocese. On Thursday, Feb. 2, there will be Eucharistic Adoration at the Cathedral of the Holy Family at 11:15 am to pray for vocations in our Diocese, followed by Mass, celebrated, at 12:15 pm, with Bishop Mark Hagemoen presiding. Join in person at the Cathedral on February 2, or pray live or later via live-stream video at https://saskatoonmass.com or by clicking on the button below. After Mass, there will be a lunch and social – please RSVP to Sr. April Mireau, at (306) 531-9937 or aprilmireau@gmailcom, if you plan on attending the lunch. We thank God for the witness and service of consecrated men and women around the world and in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon!

Pope Saint John Paul II instituted this day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life in 1997. The Feast of the Presentation is also known as Candlemass Day - a day on which candles are traditionally blessed, symbolizing Christ who is the light of the world. So too, those in consecrated life are called to reflect the light of Jesus Christ in our world.

SK Knights of Columbus Vocations Endowment

The Catholic Bishops of Saskatchewan have partnered with the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation to create the Sask K of C Vocations Endowment. Every year the earnings from this Endowment will be disbursed equally to each seminarian throughout all Saskatchewan dioceses and eparchy. These funds will help defray the estimated $30,000 per year it costs to educate each seminarian. During the month of February, local Knights of Columbus councils will participate with parishes in a fund-raising campaign in support of this Vocation Endowment fund. More detail on the campaign can be found on video by clicking on the button below.

Thank you for your support of the education and development of seminarians through prayer and financial assistance.

Bishop's Annual Appeal

Final Report

A message from the Diocese of Saskatoon Catholic Foundation:  

 “Thanks to all who are serving the community through support for the Bishop's Annual Appeal. Although 2022 has been a challenging year for many, with struggles for our faith community, we still listen to the needs of others. Stewardship is a lifestyle rooted in gratitude and generosity. By the end of June 2023, with all the reoccurring gifts accounted for, the total amount raised in this year’s Appeal will be $1,076,905. However, this does not include additional gifts we will continue collecting until June 2023. Across our Diocese, ten parishes achieved 100 per cent of their goal or above, including parishes at Macklin, Denzil, St. Donatus, Asquith, Foam Lake, Langham, Major, Naicam, St. Denis, St. Donatus, and Sts-Martyrs-Canadiens in Saskatoon. We are grateful to all who continue to Serve Others. When we align our thoughts and actions with God’s plan and use our gifts as God intended, our lives transform with joy, love, mercy and peace.” 

Learn more about the Bishop’s Annual Appeal or give online at dscf.ca/baa or for more information, call the Diocese of Saskatoon Catholic Foundation at (306) 659-5851.

Theology on Tap

THIS Wednesday, Jan. 25

Theology on Tap is for for young adults 19 to 35. The first Theology on Tap of 2023 will be held THIS Wednesday, Jan. 25,  from 7 - 9 pm, at Louis' on Campus. The theme is: “Learning your Love Language”, with guest presenter Sarah Donnelly, Director of Programming for Queen's House Retreat and Renewal Centre. Sarah has her Masters of Divinity from St. Peter's Seminary, and her training in spiritual direction from The Haden Institute. All are welcome to come and learn about how you express love – and receive it!

Pre-registration is required for this event so that we can have the proper number of handouts. Come along and bring a friend! But first, register by clicking on the button below! For more information, call Michael MacLean in Campus Ministry at St. Thomas More College (306) 966-8931, or email mmaclean@stmcollege.ca

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Remaining Events

January 18 - 25

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) will be celebrated from Jan. 18-25. You may find a message from Bishop Mark Hagemoen about the Week of Prayer on the Diocesan website at https://rcdos.ca/wpcu-2023 or by clicking on the button at the very bottom.

2023 De Margerie In-Person Workshops:

Public Workshop and Breakfast - Living into the Unity We Seek - A public workshop for all people of God with Bishop Bruce Myers - Saturday, January 21 at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 10 Grosvenor Cres. Breakfast is at 9 am and the Workshop begins at 10 am.   All are welcome, no registration required.

(Presented in-person by the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism and the RC Diocese of Saskatoon)

Eight Days of Online Biblical Reflection, January 18-25

An online Bible study led by a diverse selection of ministers. 12:15-1:00 pm daily (Saskatchewan time) except Sunday, Jan. 22 which will be at 3 pm. Please be sure to register using this link - https://bit.ly/WPCU-2023-Bible-Study This Bible Study series will also be available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@PrairieCentreforEcumenism

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Ecumenical Worship Service - Closing Service - Wednesday, January 25, 7:30 pm - Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 114 Kingsmere Place. All welcome!

Serena Annual Gala Fundraiser

Saturday, Feb. 4

Serena Saskatchewan, a natural family planning service, invites you to its Annual Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, February 4. A delicious meal shared with friends at Sami’s Sunrise Grill, (418A 47th St E), drinks to make you merry (cash bar available), musical entertainment (youth string quartet and harpist), door prizes, 50-50 draw = a delightful evening out! 

Order your tickets by Sunday, January 29. Thank you for supporting Serena! 

For those who can or cannot attend: For  every $50 you donate (above and beyond the meal) that is received between December 2 and February 6, we will enter your name into a draw to win 1 of 3 $50 Skip the Dishes gift cards! Tax receipts will be issued for your donation. For more details and to book your tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/serena-sk-2023-gala-tickets-480155486987

Face-to-Face "Elevate" Youth Conference!

Saturday, January 28

Face-to-Face Ministries presents Elevate, a Youth Conference for Grades 6-8 to encounter the Lord, have fun, and be empowered to become modern-day saints! Elevate is for junior high youth (Grades 6-8) and includes lots of fun, keynote talks, praise and worship, Adoration, and more. Elevate will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 am to 5:30 pm, at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road. Registration: $55 per participant if registering before Jan. 17; late registration: $65. Cost includes all sessions, lunch and afternoon snack. For more information and registration, please go to: https://f2f.ca/elevate/ or click on the button below:

Time Out for Moms

Winter Session: Feb. 1 - Mar. 8

Time Out For Moms - TOFM - winter session will be held Wednesday mornings for five weeks from Feb. 1 to March 8. Registration is underway until Jan. 25; register early to guarantee a spot. All mothers are welcome to attend this series featuring Catholic faith, fellowship, child care, coffee, nourishment, prayer, enrichment, and joy. For more details and to register, visit: www.tofm.ca

URGENT request: TOFM needs more board members: Without getting another 3-5 people to help, the winter session will not be able to continue. Please email tofmsaskatoonsk@gmail.com for more information. In addition, TOFM welcomes volunteers to serve in the childcare rooms. If you are interested or would like more information please visit the website www.tofm.ca or email tofmsaskatoonsk@gmail.com. (A current criminal record check is required as well as diocesan safeguard training which TOFM can provide.)

Arise: Seen, Know, Loved Women's Retreat

Sat. Feb. 11 & Sun. Feb. 12

“Arise: Seen Known Loved” retreat for women Feb. 11-12 - Arise Catholic Movement invites all women from high school age and up to their next women's retreat, Arise: Seen. Known. Loved. to be held Feb. 11 and 12 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road. 

Inspired by the scripture "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43, the retreat will consist of one day of speaker sessions as well as sacraments, followed by a half day of workshops diving deeper into the practical ways we are called to See, Know and Love those women around us. Keynotes include Christy Dupuis, Sister Mary Margaret Hope, SV, and Debbie and Rachel Herbeck. Every woman deserves to know that we have a God who, without fail, sees, knows, and loves us. Will you come and enter into this truth with us? 

For more info on the retreat and registration prices or to register for the retreat, visit: https://arisecatholicmovement.ca/

Transitions

Wednesdays, starting Jan. 25

Transitions - Do you relate to any of the following? Are you recently divorced or separated? You have tried and tried but it feels like the hurt will never go away? If you do, we invite you to a program offered in the Diocese. “Transitions” is a ten-week journey where we offer support, encouragement and healing to those who suffer from the pain of marriage breakdown. This program is facilitated by those who have gone on the journey of divorce before and have found some healing. We will offer this program on Wednesdays, starting Jan. 25. Sessions are held from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, held at Holy Spirit Parish, 114 Kingsmere Place. Cost: $20 plus $16 for the book. To register or for more information, please contact Sharon Powell at spowell@rcdos.ca or call (306) 374-1425.

Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools

Fall 2023 Kindergarten Registration

Fall 2023 Kindergarten Registration for Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools is now open! We look forward to meeting you at one of our in-person open houses or information sessions. Hands-on learning will give your child the foundation they need to learn math concepts, build their language skills, develop a love of reading and writing, and grow in their love of God and neighbour. You can also learn more about our language options (French immersion, Ukrainian bilingual, Cree bilingual, Michif) and our fine arts school. Children must be five years old on or before Jan. 31, 2024, to start school in September 2023. To learn more or to find a Catholic school near you, visit www.gscs.ca/kindergarten.

“The Eucharist: Christ Our Sustainer”

Continues for two more Tuesdays

The Adult Faith Diocesan Awaken series – “The Eucharist: Christ Our Sustainer” will be held for two more Tuesday evenings, on Jan. 24 and 31, from 7-8:30 pm, with Fr. Stefano Penna presenting at Holy Spirit Parish. There is also an online Zoom option. For more information, please call Astrid Alas at (306) 659-5858 or email amalas@rcdos.ca. 

DESCRIPTION: St. John Paul II once said: "This is the wonderful truth my dear friends: The Word, which became flesh 2,000 years ago, is present today in the Eucharist." But what happens when we don't feel the presence of Christ in the Eucharist? When we struggle with understanding the Sacrament of the Eucharist? When we ask ourselves why Catholics should return to Mass after the pandemic? Participants will come to a deeper understanding of why the Eucharist is, as Vatican II states: "The Source and Summit of the Christian Life." Through dynamic presentations and prayerful reflection, participants will learn the importance of the Eucharist for the life of the Church, and for our own lives.

"World Famous Dueling Pianos" - Tickets are going FAST!

Friday, February 3

Only three weeks away! Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation presents the annual “World Famous Dueling Pianos” event on Friday, Feb. 3, at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel! Doors open at 7:00 pm, with the entertainment beginning at 8:00 pm. This fund-raising event supports Catholic education in Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. Tickets for the Dueling Pianos event can be purchased by calling the GSCS Foundation at (306) 659-7003 or by emailing catholicschoolsfoundation@gscs.ca."

SEARCH returns!

Registration is now open for students in Grades 10-12 to attend the next Search weekend live-in retreat in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon, to be held Feb. 24-26, 2023 at E.D. Feehan Catholic School. Youth attending a Search retreat are able to meet, make friends, have meaningful discussions and learn more about what it means to be a Christian. Small groups, music, activities, prayer time, and important talks given by other young people are just a few of the things that make the retreat great. Attending Search is a great way to deepen a close, personal relationship with God, make friends and forge lasting memories. Cost for the entire weekend is $100. Find more information and registration at https://saskatoonsearch.ca/

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.  It's not too late to join in on this inspirational opportunity! 

CWL Clothing Depot

Ongoing Needs

The CWL Clothing Depot is requesting donations of warm coats and jackets, sweaters, gloves, mitts, toques, socks, underwear, sheets, towels, personal hygiene items, and household and kitchen items. 

Donations help our sisters and brothers in our community who are struggling to make ends meet. Donations can be dropped off between 10 am and 2 pm Monday to Friday, at 619-20th Street West (rear entrance of Friendship Inn). Please ring the back doorbell when delivering items. Volunteers are always welcome at the CWL Clothing Depot! Please call Bea for more information, at (306) 242-5042.

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. 

Delicious Monthly Pancake Breakfast - THIS Sunday!

St. Joseph's Hall on Broadway

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 dates:

Jan. 22, Feb. 19, Mar. 19, April 23, and 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!

Donate your recycling refund to Catholic TRC Healing Response

Please consider donating your recycling refund to Catholic TRC Healing Response. There are four "drop-and-go" recycling locations in Saskatoon where you are able to donate your returnable deposit proceeds to the Diocesan TRC fund:

1.  350B-103^rd St. East in Sutherland
2.  2327 Faithful Ave.
3.  2900 Jasper Ave.
4.  2305-22^nd St. West

Note:  These locations will have a separate entrance for Drop and Go.  Everything is a touch screen, and when it asks for your account, you can type in TRC or trc.  You will enter the number of tags you need for your bags and stick them on before droping them off.  Thank you for your kind contributions to the Catholic TRC Healing Response!

Filipino Catholic Community of Saskatoon

Next Monthly Mass - Sun. Feb. 19

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 on Sunday, February 19, at 5:00 pm. Future Mass dates are March 19, April 16, May 21, and June 18.   

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.

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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, January 21 - 5:00 pm (Fr. Mike)

Saturday, January 28 - 5:00 pm (Fr. Mike)