Easter Tea & Bake Sale will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Saints Peter & Paul Church Auditorium, 1202 - 11th Street East, Saskatoon. Easter Breads, Baked Goods, Butter Lambs, Perogies, Cabbage Rolls, Beet Relish, Pysanky. Admission:  Adults $3.00        Children (6-12) $2; Preschool: free; sponsored by Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Women's League of Canada.

The purpose of the Saskatoon Prayer Breakfast is for the faith community of Saskatoon and area to come together and pray for and encourage our elected officials from our city, surrounding communities, province and country. The 2019 Prayer Breakfast will be held Saturday, April 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Prairieland Park, 503 Ruth Street West, Saskatoon. (Doors open at 7:30 a.m.) Guest speaker is Bill Adsit. For his first 5 years of life Bill was exposed to a violent father and two alcoholic parents. From age 5 to 15 he was in a residential school in the Yukon year round. He went on to serve 38 years in the Canadian military and several different departments within the Government of Canada before assuming a leadership role with his own band, the Tahltan First Nation. Today, Bill is a Business Development Officer for Arrow Transport Systems and a board member for BC Hydro. Join us to hear how Bill moved past deep hurts and anger to achieve great success in his professional and personal life. “God has given me the power to change my life! To forgive and move on when you get hurt badly is not something one can do simply out of human strength.” ​​   $40 per Adult Ticket$20 Children 12 and under$320 per table of 8 Tickets available online at Eventbrite TICKETS and are also available at: Universal Church Supplies and Kennedy’s Parables

* Contemplative Mass led by Fr. Kevin McGee, Friday, April 5th at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine Church 602 Boychuk Dr., Saskatoon. The rhythm of the Contemplative Mass is a gentle, steady flow, marked by 20 minutes of silence after Communion. It is designated to allow space for reflection and recognition of the intimate presence of Christ who comes to us through scripture and the Eucharist. Silence within this form of worship can feel uncomfortable or awkward, especially when experienced for the first time. We encourage you to relax and rest in the abiding presence of God.

Friday, April 5 in Polish - Our Lady of Czestochowa, 301 Ave. Y South, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Find more information about Lent and Easter celebrations on the website at www.rcdos.ca

CFS - Catholic Family Services - Marriage Preparation Weekend Sessions Catholic Family Services (CFS) in Saskatoon offers weekend workshops in marriage preparation designed to help couples learn to better communicate feelings and ideas on relationship issues. The workshops run three times per year. Cost is $225/couple. Weekends run 6:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fridays/ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Upcoming dates for CFS Marriage Preparation weekends:   April 5-6, 2019 For more information or registration, contact Catholic Family Services CFS at (306) 244-7773 or e-mail: [url=mailto:staff@cfssaskatoon.sk.ca]staff@cfssaskatoon.sk.ca[/url]

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, April 4, 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, April 10 at St. Paul's Co-Cathedral, 720 Spadina Crescent, Saskatoon. For more info contact Edna at: (306) 382-1680.

* Stations of the Cross for Youth: Prepared and led by the Youth and Young Adults of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon will be held at: St. George’s Cathedral on Tuesday, March 19 at 6.00 pm (210 Avenue M South, Saskatoon) Dormition of Blessed Mother of God Church on Wednesday, March 27 at 6.30 pm. (120-105th Street West, Saskatoon) Ss. Peter and Paul Church on Thursday, April 4 at 7.00 pm (10th Street East & Munroe, Saskatoon) Come and pray with the youth of our Eparchy! If you have any questions, please contact Eparchial Youth Minister Viktoriia Marko at (306) 914-0355 or uwitness2youth@gmail.com

Journey through Lent with Art Lent is a time to turn inward and examine our lives and our relationship with God. This five-week series offers the opportunity to do so through art in a safe and supportive environment. As an introspective tool, art opens a door between our inner and outer selves, offering insights that not otherwise be discovered. No artistic experience necessary. All materials supplied. Facilitator: Sr. Felicitas Drobig, osu. Thursdays 7pm – 9pm from March 14th – April 11th. Cost: $120. Please preregister at 306 260-7311 since space is limited.

* Answer the Call - A One-Day Retreat for Men, will be held at St. Peter's Parish, Unity, SK., on Saturday, April 6.  The day will begin at 8:30 am with lunch and supper provided, and will conclude after supper in time for the regular evening parish Mass. We have three presenters joining us for the day: Gerald Montpetit, John Connelly, and Mark Mallett. They will be sharing stories and testimonies with us and encouraging us to answer the call to become faithful husbands, fathers, and men in our faith. Although certainly Catholic in nature, other Christian men are also invited and welcome to join us. As we will be serving meals, if you could RSVP to the parish office to confirm your attendance, that would be greatly appreciated. The retreat will be offered for free, although donations are requested. If you have any questions, you can contact Fr. Greg at the parish office (306) 228-2341

* “Pro-Life 101 Equipped + Ready” Annual Convention of the Saskatchewan Pro-Life Association will be held April 5 and April 6, 2019 in Yorkton, SK. You are invited to a dynamic weekend that will delve into what it means to be pro-life and how to be equipped and ready to speak out for the defense of all life in our country. Cost $100. For more information and to register go to www.saskprolife.com/convention or call (306) 352-3480.

Theology on Tap: For young adults 19 to 35 Wednesday, April 3rd, 7-9 pm at Louis’ on Campus.  Rachelle Friesen, the Canada Coordinator for Christian Peacemaker Teams is coming to Saskatoon!  Rachelle's theme is “Undoing Oppression, Non-Violence, and Bystander Intervention.” It will be an active, participatory workshop, and you are encouraged to come a little early so we can get started on the workshop right at 7:00.  All are welcome! Come along and bring a friend.  For more info, call Michael in Campus Ministry at St. Thomas More College (306-966-8931), or email mmaclean@stmcollege.ca  .

  The Heart of Christ:  A Lenten Mission with Fr. Richmond Diala will be held Monday, April 1, Tuesday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 3 at both 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Co-Catheral, 720 Spadina Cr. E., Saskatoon. Sessions are the same at both times. For those who wish to attend following the 12:10 p.m. Mass, you are invited to bring a bag lunch and we will provide coffee and tea in the welcome area.

Wednesday, April 3 - St. Thomas More College Chapel, 1437 College Drive, 11:30 a.m. Find more information about Lent and Easter celebrations on the website at www.rcdos.ca

* St Therese Springtime of the Faith Intensive Course Series – Five-day intensive courses at St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission, Bruno, SK will again be held this spring on topics such as Theology of the Body, Ignatian Discernment, Evangelization, Ecumenism, Apologetics, Catechetics, Liturgy and Sacraments, etc. Become a student for a week – or two, or six! The series is offered as a public component of the St. Therese nine-month faith formation program. Schedule: March 24-29 – Apostolate of the Christian Family March 24-29 – Ignatian Discernment Introduction April 7-12 – Principles of Christian Education April 7-12 – Theology of the Laity April 22-26 – Theology of the Body April 28-May 3- Ecumenical Apologetics April 28-May 3 – TeenSTAR Sexuality Teaching certification course May 5-10 – Heralds of the New Evangelization 1: Joy of the Gospel May 5-10 – Heralds of the New Evangelization 2: Becoming a Prophetic Voice More information/ registration: https://www.sttherese.ca/programs-events/springtime-of-the-faith  Or for information call: (306) 369-2555.

* Cornerstone Church in Saskatoon is hosting a conference about the impact of Physician-Assisted Suicide/ Euthanasia, and to raise awareness about all the ramifications of assisted death, as well as providing information about the alternatives. The conference will be held 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 30 at Cornerstone Church, 315 Lenore Drive, and is open to e everyone. Cost is $5. Speakers include Rev. Len Bachiu, minister to seniors at Cornerstone Church; Dr. Sheila Harding, MD, physician and professor in the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan and president of the Christian Medical and Dental Society of Canada; and Dr. Margaret Cottle, MD, a palliative care physician in Vancouver who teaches at the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Join L'Arche Saskatoon in the Lighthouse Supported Living's March a Mile on March 30 in Saskatoon. People living with disabilities are twice as likely to live below the poverty line as those without disabilities. Let's raise awareness in our own community and support with those who are without stable housing! Together we can help to end chronic homelessness. How to participate: come and join (or cheer) the L’Arche Saskatoon team, “The Ark-asaurus Rex”, March 30 beginning at 11 a.m. for the 3-km, wheelchair accessible, walking route, ending with a free chili lunch for participants. To register for the L’Arche Ark-asaurus Rex team go to https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-lighthouse-supported-living-inc/p2p/March-A-Mile/ choose the “Teams” tab and select 'Arkasaurus Rex.' Click the "Join Team" button to create your individual page. Registration: 17 years and under, free. Adults $25. The individual registration fee will be waived if you fundraise over $100. Or make a donation: Walking not your thing? You can alsol partner with L'Arche by making a donation to the team’s Canada Helps fundraising page. All donations of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt and all funds go directly to the Lighthouse.  In-person donations are also accepted. Please talk to Krista at (306) 280-8110 or krista@larchesaskatoon.org  in order to process a donation or if you have any questions

Saturday, March 30 in French - Sts-Martyrs-Canadiens, 1007 Windsor Street, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. noon and 2:30-3:30 p.m. Find more information about Lent and Easter celebrations on the website at www.rcdos.ca

  * A Parish Nursing Information Forum will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 812 Preston Avenue, Saskatoon on Saturday, March 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. (registration begins at 9:15 a.m.).  This is an inter-church event and is open to anyone interested in exploring the role of the Church in health and healing.  A panel will discuss the role of the Parish Nurse in the life and mission of the congregation.  For more information or to register, contact Mona at 306 978 1951, Elaine at 306 652-4524, or E-mail:  p.nursing@sasktel.net.

"Into the Breach" - Men's Spiritual Enrichment Conferencewill be held the evening of Friday, March 29, and all day Saturday, March 30, 2019, with all sessions heldat the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Rd., Saskatoon, hosted by the Knights of Columbus Denis Mahoney Council 8215. Speakers include Ken Yasinski and Brett Powell, as well as Bishop Bryan Bayda of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon and Bishop Mark Hagemoen of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. Registration for the weekend is $50. To register, e-mail bookings@queenshouse.org or phone (306) 242-1925 or talk to a local K of C Member.   WEEKEND AGENDA Friday, March 29:  THE CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY FAMILY 123 NELSON ROAD 6:30 pm - Registration7:00 pm - Prayer & Worship7:15 pm- Welcome by Bishop Bryan Bayda 7:45 pm - Brett Powell - INTO THE BREACH PART I 8:30 pm - Social & Pizza Saturday, March 30: THE CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY FAMILY 123 NELSON ROAD 8:00 am - Registration8:30 am - Opening Prayer & Worship8:45 am - Brett Powell - INTO THE BREACH PART II10:00 am - Ken Yazinski11:15 am - Brett Powell - INTO THE BREACH PART III / LUNCH BREAK1:30 pm - Prayer & Worship1:45 pm - Brett Powell - INTO THE BREACH PART IV3:00 pm - MASS   SPEAKERS: Brett Powell is an engaging and powerful speaker who has served in various settings within the Church. As an executive with Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) Director of a Archdiocesan Development Office and currently, as the Archbishop’s Delegate of Development and Ministries for the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Brett has been with Andrea for over 30 years and they have eight kids. He is the creator of the popular blog Leadership Where it Matters Moston www.brettpowell.org Ken Yasinski has been speaking full-time within the Catholic Church for the last 19 years. Ken is founder of Face to Face Ministries where he served as its Executive Director for 14 years. Now, as President of Catholic Speaker Productions, he focuses his time on speaking across North America, leading parish missions and equipping Church leaders in the New Evangelization. Ken lives in Saskatoon with his wife Janelle and their 5 young children. Visit his website: www.catholicspeaker.com.

Bishop Mark Hagemoen will participate in a Question and Answer panel as part of a large gathering of Saskatchewan Francophone students hosted at Sts-Martyrs-Canadiens March 29 in Saskatoon. La paroisse Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens de Saskatoon invite les jeunes Fransaskois à réfléchir à la foi religieuse lors d'une retraite spirituelle qui se déroulera le 29 mars.