* “Behold, I am standing at the door, knocking, Rev 3:20” -CHARISMATIC MASS at 7 pm, Nov. 20, followed by a prayer meeting at 8 pm, to be held at St Mary’s Parish, 211 Avenue O, Saskatoon. Everyone is welcome. Jesus invites us to a deep, joyful personal relationship with Him. But He desires that we also invite Him! He is knocking on the door of your heart even now.

* Priest Discernment Night – Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7 pm at Holy Spirit Parish in Saskatoon. The topic for the evening is “Signs of a vocation to priesthood”.  The speakers for the evening are Fr. Daniel Yasinski and Fr. Darryl Millette. There will also be an opportunity for small group discussion and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. For more information please contact Fr. Colin Roy at frcolinr@gmail.com or 1(306)256-3218, or Fr. Daniel Yasinski at fr.yasinski@gmail.com , 1(306)834-2269. ***Wednesday Dec. 12th at 7 pm - St. Mary’s Parish Hall.

Red Mass -- celebrated annually in the Catholic Church for all members of the legal profession: judges, lawyers, law school professors, law students, and government officials -- will be held 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at St. Thomas More College Chapel, 1437 College Drive, Saskatoon, with Bishop Mark Hagemoen presiding.

* CONCERT  - Sonatas for Violin and Piano concert, Sunday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 211 Ave. O South, Saskatoon.  Suggested donation: adults - $20, students - $10.  All are welcome.

World Day of the Poor will be marked on Nov. 18, 2018, the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of the Poor can be found online at: http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/poveri/documents/papa-francesco_20180613_messaggio-ii-giornatamondiale-poveri-2018.html

Bishop Mark Hagemoen will join the Vietnamese Catholic community for a celebration of the Feast of the Vietnamese Martyrs, 6 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Saskatoon.

The 90th anniversary of Saskatoon's Francophone Catholic Parish, Sts-Martyrs-Canadiens will be celebrated, beginning with Mass at 10 a.m., on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.

Bishop Mark Hagemoen will officially install Fr. Ephraim Mensah as the pastor/rector of Holy Family Cathedral during the celebrations of Sunday Eucharist, at both 9 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 18.

* Piano and Violin Concert will be held 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at St. Peter's Cathedral in Muenster, SK. Admission: adults $20; students $10.

St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation’s fundraising Mistletoe Charity Ball with a theme of “Under the Sea” will be held Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, Saskatoon, beginning with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., dinner and dance at 7:30 p.m. (black or white tie). RSVP 306-655-5821 or visit www.sphfoundation.org  - $500 each (tables of eight available) with a partial tax receipt.

Service for the Ordination and Installation of the 13th Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon, Rev. Christopher Harper, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Anglican Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, 816 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon. RSVP by November 6, 2018 to the Synod Office at anglicansynod@sasktel.net or by phone (306) 244-5651.

Save the Date – FacetoFace Ministries will present the United Conference Nov. 17-18 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon. United is a time of renewal and inspiration, with speakers, worship and fellowship for youth, with adults also welcome to attend. Find more information at https://f2f.ca/united/  – the early bird fee before Oct. 24 is $55 each.

St. Joseph’s Parish, Saskatoon, will be hosting a Craft Fair on Saturday, November 17th at the Parish Hall (1006 Broadway Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All crafters are welcome. Please contact Joan Squires at joansquires@me.com  or call 306-260-3188 to book a table ($40.00 per table).

CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER - Engaged to be married?  Congratulations!   Spend the weekend preparing for a lifetime of marital love!  Registration is still open for our last Catholic Engaged Encounter Marriage Preparation Retreat Weekend for 2018 being held Nov. 16-18 in the Archdiocese of Regina.  Cost is $400 per couple and includes all course materials, five meals, and two nights accommodation at Circle Square Ranch near Wolseley, SK. The retreat starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16 and ends by 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18. For more information or to register go to www.ceewest.com  and click on "Regina" or call Stella and Ron Anderson at (306) 596-2951.  A Wedding is a Day...  A Marriage is a Lifetime!        

“We are Family - Where Faith Meets Life” is a conference for all who accompany families as catechists teachers, clergy, mentors and community Nov. 16-18 in Kamloops, BC, organized by the Western Conference of Catholic Religious Educators. Internationally-known speakers John Roberto and Leif Kehrwald will be featured. For more information or to register go to www.wcre.org or contact wccre.ca@gmail.com  or (204) 594-0273. Education of Laity funding may be available from the diocese: find information online at https://rcdos.ca/education-laity-fund  or call Blake Sittler at (306) 659-5834

Hope not Fear: Building Peace in a Fractured World will be presented by Hon. Douglas Roche, OC, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Rd, Saskatoon.  Douglas Roche is an author of 22 books, parliamentarian and diplomat. He was a special advisor on disarmament for the Holy See and received two special citations from Pope John Paul II. He received the Peace Award of the Canadian Islamic Congress, and is an Officer of the Order of Canada. In spite of the daunting obstacles to peace, Roche brings a message of hope. Questions with discussion are encouraged. Please register online at http://academyofdiscipleship.org  or call Walter Klaassen at (306) 975-0062. There will be an opportunity to make a free will offering.

Diocesan Congress Day with the bishop at Cathedral of the Holy Family, Saskatoon - Nov. 15, 2018 Diocesan Congress Day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at three locations: Saturday, Nov. 3 - St. Augustine, Humboldt Thursday, Nov. 15 - Holy Family, Saskatoon Saturday, Dec. 1 - Assumption of Our Lady, KERROBERT Come and meet Bishop Mark Hagemoen and hear about priorities and happenings in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. All are welcome! Topics: • Truth and Reconciliation • Covenant of Care and the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Persons • Finance & Benefits • Human Resources • Communications • Stewardship and Leadership - Parish Pastoral Councils • Bishop’s Forum with time for Q & A • Mass will be celebrated with the Bishop at 11:45 a.m. at each location. Cost: $30 each (includes lunch) Registration available online at www.rcdos.ca or contact Andrea Alas at (306) 659-5831 or aalas@rcdos.ca

  Everyone is welcome to the Marian Movement of Priests Cenacle - all are invited to this Cenacle Holy Hour, which consists of adoration, the rosary, benediction, hymns and various prayers, 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. 1 at St. Michael's Catholic parish #18-33rd St. E., Saskatoon. A Diocesan Cenacle of Prayer will also be held at 3 pm. on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at St. Paul's Co-Cathedral, 720 Spadina Crescent, Saskatoon. For more info contact Edna at: (306) 382-1680.

* Youth for Christ YOUTHCAMP 2018 - The Couples for Christ through its Youth for Christ Ministry (YFC) with a vision of “Young People, Being and Bringing Christ Wherever They Are” is inviting young people from age 13-21 to a Youthcamp through the St. Patrick Parish on November 9, 10 and 11 (that is from Friday night till Sunday noon). The YFC Youthcamp is the venue where a life-long process of conversion and transformation in the life of the young begins. It is an exciting, fun-filled and life-giving experience to the participants. For further information on registration, please contact:  Bro. Tim Salovino: 306-717-5711, Sis. Gen Salovino: 306-715-7657, Bro. Noel Escopete: 306-471-0620, Sis. Agnes Scopate: 306-471-0901, Bro. Emman Canilas: 306–881–1054, Sis. Doreen Canilas: 306- 241-3197

Bishop Mark Hagemoen will celebrate Eucharist with Holy Family Cathedral parish in Saskatoon at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. Everyone is welcome!