Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Our Lady of Grace Planning Meeting

The annual planning meeting for parish councils in the Our Lady of Grace Region (parishes in the city of Saskatoon) will be held on Monday, September 26 at 7:30 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish.  All parish presidents are asked to be present at this meeting (or send a representative for your council if the president is unable to attend). 

Please bring a cheque for $10.00 for 'Bishop Murray Childcare' for their annual Christmas Party. 

Monday, August 29, 2011

Fall Meeting for Diocesan Executive

Saskatoon Diocesan Executive Fall Meeting

The Saskatoon Diocesan Executive is having its Fall Meeting on Monday, August 29, 2011 at St. Aloysius Church in Allan, SK.  The day will begin with mass at 9:30am followed by our meeting.  Lunch is a free-will offering.

All are welcome!

All Parish Council Presidents or their designate and Core Executive Members are members of the Executive.

We encourage all parish councils to be represented and to bring as many of your members who are able to attend.  We would love to see as many members as possible in attendance.

Allan is just 62 km south-east of Saskatoon, just off of Highway 16.

Your Diocesan Executive needs your input.

Any inquiries?  Call Susan Melchiorre, Saskatoon Diocesan President at 1-306-242-6363 or email smelciorre@shaw.ca

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Welcome to the First Post of the CWL Blog!

As we return to our regular monthly meetings and parish activities, let us take a moment to prepare for the upcoming year.  The 'Prayer of New Beginnings' reminds us that God is with us when the future is uncertain.  We need not be afraid of what is unknown; we just need to have faith that God will be with us to guide us and protect us.  He is with us no matter what happens!


Prayer of New Beginnings
 
God of new beginnings,
we are walking into mystery.
We face the future, not knowing
what the days and months will bring us
or how we will respond.
Be love in us as we journey.
May we welcome all who come our way.
Deepen our faith
to see all life through your eyes.
Fill us with hope and an abiding trust
that You dwell in us amidst all our joys and sorrows.
Thank You for the treasure of our faith life.
Thank You for the gift of being able
to rise each day with the assurance of
Your walking through the day with us.
God of our past and future,
we praise you.
AMEN