Parish Council Updates
12 May 2024
The council decided to celebrate the parish feast from May 17th to 19th. Fr. Daris Cherian, the Vicar, reported the eminent participation of Mar Jose Kalluvelil, the Bishop, on the feast day. The council unanimously agreed to conduct the First Holy Communion on the feast day itself. Additionally, Fr. Daris mentioned the Novena prayers to honour the Parish Patron, St. John Paul II.
To improve participation, the council decided to follow up and encourage Prasudenthi’s. Every family in the parish would be personally contacted and encouraged to participate in the event. The council was also informed that the parents of the children receiving their First Holy Communion had offered to contribute to the community dinner. Moreover, the council suggested setting apart an amount for the building fund after the feast celebration. The council has formed program committee to facilitate Parish Feast.
The Parish Feast Celebrations
The Parish Feast was conducted from May 17th to 19th, with Novena prayers held from May 11th to 19th to honor the Parish Patron, St. John Paul II. The festivities began with the flag hoisting on the 17th by Rev. Fr. Daris Cherian, the Vicar, followed by a solemn Mass. On the 18th, a Saturday, Fr. Daris Cherian celebrated the Holy Mass and delivered a message. The day included the blessing of Prasudenthi’s and a procession, with a highlight being the food fest organized by the Mathruvedhi.
On the final day, May 19th, Mar Jose Kalluvelil, the Bishop, celebrated a solemn Mass during which four children from the parish received their First Holy Communion. The Bishop also participated in the procession and blessed the sacred ornaments and articles brought for the church. The feast concluded with a community dinner, prepared by the community members, which added an extra special touch to the night.
Parish Feast Celebrations -Final Day
Parish Feast Celebrations- 2nd Day
Catechism Department Updates
First Holy Communion and Chrismation
“Then He took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.’And likewise, the cup after they had eaten, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you.’” Luke 22:19-20.
Our students, Siya Maria Antony, Juwan Maria James, Ruth Susan Majesh and Alfin Joseph were received their sacraments of Solemn Holy Communion and Chrismation on May 18th Saturday on the occasion of our Parish feast. His Excellency Bishop Mar.Jose Kalluvelil was the main celebrant of this joyous occasion.
Catechism classes are going well in our Parish. All the students are preparing for the upcoming Final Assessment.
Nurses Ministry Updates
Nurses Ministry Report for May 2024
In May, we celebrated Nurses Day and prepared for Pentecost by praying with our associate director Fr. Joel. For the Prayer-tool month of May, the Regina region read the word of God Joshua 7-24 and Judges 1-13 and most Regina members filled the slot.
On May 6, the Canada Nurses Ministry held an international Zoom prayer meeting. On May 13th we conducted a chain rosary on the same day Regina Nurses ministry led the weekly Zoom prayer meeting at 8:30 pm, and Fr. Daris concluded with the Word of God, and most Regina Nurses participated. May 14- 20, Regina led the 3'oclock prayer.
On May 12, we celebrated Nurses Day with all our healthcare workers and Spiritual Director Fr. Daris. All nurses were required to renew the Nightingale's Pledge along with Fr. Daris.
Mathruvedi
Parish Day - Snack Fest A Snack Fest was conducted on 18th May 2024 after the Holy Mass. Variety of snacks were contributed by our members and the same were sold at our counter. The Food Fest got a good response, and the event was a great success. We could raise an amount of $ 600.00
St. John Paul II Knights of Columbus Council #17190, May 2024
The K of C monthly Council meeting was held on Sunday, Jan 14th, following the Holy Mass. The meeting covered the following points:
- Membership renewal drive: Follow up to be done in – Mar and April
- Participate in State Convention that was held in Regina on 12th April
- Our youth Neolina, Nesna, Nevina and Siya gave a performance for the State Convention.
- We celebrated our Parish feast in 17th, 18th and 19th May
- We received an award from Saskatchewan State council for our Service and Dedication to the Order
- Three of our kids received award for Keep Christ in Christmas at State level
Grade-k-2-Angelina Catherine Tomy - 2nd Place
Grade 3-5-John Sebastin James - 2nd Place
Grade-6-9-Nesna Bestin - 1st Place
- Election of new officers, FS, Deputy GK and GK by June
Installation of New Kaikarans & Parish Council Members
General Body Meeting
Holy Mass at Yorkton
On May 11th Saturday at 6:30 PM Fr. Daris Cherian celebrated a Holy Mass with Yorkton Community, and it was his farewell Mass at infant Jesus Mission at Yorkton. A good number of people joined for Mass and socialization in-spite of their job schedule and short notice. He said goodbye to the community and prayed for them before he Moved to Halifax
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