Little Flower Parish
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Lector training and refresherALL active lectors are asked to come and brush up on your skills proclaiming scripture at Mass. We'll review protocols and duties of each position -- Community Leader, Lector 1 and Lector 2. Experienced lectors, please come and share your knowledge with the newer volunteers. Tuesday, November 27 from 7 - 8 pm or Saturday, December 1 from 2 - 3 pm Email Penny Forrest to let her know which session you can attend. |
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Children's Nativity PlayWant to be in our performance? All children and youth in the parish are welcome, and all who practice will get to play a part. Practice: during Children's Liturgy on Sundays Perform: Sunday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. Mass Click here to email Tara Knoll to register, so we know how many children to expect.
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Santa StoreSt. Augustine SchoolYou're invited to drop off donations of small items that students can choose to purchase for a small sum for their family members. Drop off: December 17 and 18 Volunteers are also needed to work at the Santa Store, helping children choose gifts for family members, on December 19 and 20. If you are able to help, please call St. Augustine at 306-791-7310. |
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UpdateFall 2018
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Parish action planning meetingAt our highly successful parish brainstorm session, three priorities came to the forefront. 1. Start at the grassroots level with our youth, inviting them to serve, support and take ownership of areas of the church. 2. Minister to our families in the parish. Break down the walls and mingling with all cultures in the church. Form a buddy system and a welcoming committee for new parishioners, especially new Canadians. Watch for updates here! |
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Little Flower CWLCraft & Bake SaleTHANKS! to everyone who participated and especially the CWL for organizing this event. It was a great opportunity to meet and visit with fellow parishioners while shopping! |
Family ActivitiesNOVEMBER 2018 |
The Myriam Family houseNOVEMBER 2018 Bible activities for children: (K to grades 2) Myriam Little Praise Challenge, ( grades 3 to 5) Myriam Light Challenge. Bible activities for youth, Supper together at the Myriam Family house at 6:30 p.m. (bring your lunch, lunch won’t be provided!), ending at to 8:45 p.m. (for those who wish: we start at the 5:00 p.m. with Mass at Resurrection parish) Silent Adoration (before the Blessed Sacrament): from 4-5 P.M Evening 5-9: Need a little time of retreat? You are welcome for a 5-9 P.M. at the Myriam Family house. It consists in a Pot-Luck supper, songs, short talk and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Contact us for more information or if you would like to join us: Myriam Family 306-761-0528 |
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To the People of GodThe devastating reality of clergy sexual abuse has again confronted us in recent weeks, and in response, Pope Francis has written an unprecedented letter to the People of God on this subject... Read the letter on our Latest News page here, or download a PDF of the document here. |
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After the Storm: Building the Pope Francis VillageFilmed over three years, this documentary follows some of the communities in Tacloban, the Philippines hardest-hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan. Their despair turns to hope as they are challenged to build an entirely new community that is resilient and sustainable. |
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Missions Trip 2018During Christmas Break in 2018, the Archdiocese of Regina is looking to take a small group of participants on a missions trip to Belize to volunteer at The King’s Children’s Home, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing residential care for children in difficult circumstances. All participants must be 16 years of age or older, and the deadline to submit your interest is July 9th. For more information, or to claim your spot, please contact Braden Kuntz at (306) 352-1651 or by emailing bkuntz@archregina.sk.ca |
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Contribute to our parishNominations are now open for various ministries and council positions that are essential to the smooth and continuous operation of Little Flower parish. Speak to Fr. Jose about how you can contribute. |
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Archbishop’s Priorities for the ArchdioceseCopies of the Archbishop’s Priorities for the Archdiocese have been translated into French, Malayalam, Filipino and Vietnamese. Click here to get details. |
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Ready for Electronic Giving? Now you can make your offering gifts by automatic transfer from your bank account to Little Flower. Read more information in this document. |
From the Archdiocese of Regina
A podcast brought to you by the Archdiocese of Regina attempting to navigate this winding road of faith in Jesus Christ so that we might know him more intimately, love him more profoundly and together serve him more deeply in our daily lives.
Have a question you'd like them to address on the show? Email Eric at egurash@archregina.sk.ca.
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Dr. Brett Salkeld Archdiocesan Theologian |
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Deacon Eric Gurash Director of Communications and Evangelization |
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Blessed is She
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Made for Greatness Men's events in Regina
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Find the peace and joy that can only come from God. FORMED.ORG |
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Welcome To Little Flower
Roman Catholic Church
Little Flower parish was established in 1930, and today serves almost 500 families from our beautiful church near Regina's core.
Our mission: Little Flower, as a faith community, reaches out to all in service, compassion and love to fulfill our mission of proclaiming the gospel daily in word and deed.
Our Patron, St. Thérèse
I will spend my heaven doing good on earth. I will let fall a shower of roses.
Thérèse Martin entered a Carmelite convent at age fifteen. As Sister Thérèse of the Child Jesus, she lived a hidden life. She was just 24 when she died of TB. The world came to know her through her autobiography, The Story of a Soul.
She described her life as “a little way of spiritual childhood.” She lived each day with unshakable confidence in God’s love. What matters in life is “not great deeds, but great love.”
“My mission — to make God loved — will begin after my death,” she said. “I will spend my heaven doing good on earth. I will let fall a shower of roses.”
This is the reason St.Thérèse’s emblem is a crucifix covered with a profusion of roses. The celebration of her Feast Day is October 1.
Our Stained Glass Windows
The windows in Little Flower church were designed and manufactured by Rault Freres, of Rennes, France, and installed by Burns Hanley Co. Ltd. of Regina.
BULLETIN INSERT
Welcome, guests! Please note, wheelchair access is via the Edgar Street entrance.
Father Jose is available for the sacrament of RECONCILIATION before every Mass.
Low-gluten hosts are available when you receive the Holy Eucharist from Fr. Jose.
Donate
Join the Share the Journey campaign which calls on Canada to address the root causes of forced migration so that no one has to flee their home.
There are many ways to show your support!
1. Learn about the issue
Discover our resources on forced migration, including videos from Bangladesh, Nigeria and Lebanon, to learn how conflict, persecution, the exploitation of natural resources and other causes are forcing people to flee their homes.
2. Speak out
Send a message to Prime Minister Trudeau asking that Canada do more to address the root causes of forced migration.
3. Walk & Fundraise
This year, we are inviting Canadians to walk in solidarity with migrants and refugees. Our objective is to walk 40,075 km, the equivalent of the Earth’s circumference. At the same time, you can raise funds for Development and Peace’s programs in the Global South!
4. Spread the word
Our campaign guide is full of ideas on how you can bring the Share the Journey campaign to your community and raise awareness on forced migration. Order your copy of the guide as well as other materials for free.
Building Fund Appeal
Little Flower's infrastructure is aging, and it is costing a great deal to maintain and upgrade our facilities. Read more here.
Archbishop's Appeal
As our Archbishop’s Appeal draws to a close, we would like to take this time to thank all those who have contributed to the on-going mission of the Church in the Archdiocese of Regina. If you have not already done so, there is still time to make a contribution, as donations will be accepted until the end of December.
Contributions to date equal $21,295 from 110 contributors.
This represents 78% of our target of $27,297 from 22% of our parishioners.
Ministry Schedules
| Altar Servers | Communion Ministers |
| Hospitality | Lectors |
| Music | Sacristans |
| Ushers | Weekday Servers |
| Children's Liturgy |
Calendar
Mass Intentions
Spiritual Growth
Events, seminars & workshops in the Diocese
Advent Corner
Holy Rosary's Advent Mission
Rebuilding our House of Bread - Dec. 4 - 7 at 7 p.m.
Resources
2019 Sunday Missals
Available at the back of the church for $5 each
Traveling? Click here for Mass times at parishes across Canada.
Parish Life
Read more at Our Parish> Upcoming Events
Bible Study
Join us Tuesday mornings after Mass for an hour of scripture reading together.
Parish Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who organized, worked at and participated in our October fundraiser. We appreciate all of your efforts. The final tally after our expenses was $4,717.
Sacramental Preparation
Pre-registration meeting Tuesday, September 18 at 7:00 pm in Little Flower Auditorium (Edgar Street entrance).
For parents of children Grade 2 or older, who have not yet celebrated these sacraments. Please plan to attend.
PARISH REGISTRATION FORM: CLICK HERE
Please print, complete and return. You can drop it in our mailbox, or into the collection plate, or bring it by during office hours and introduce yourself to the staff. We probably have a pot of coffee brewing!
Keep in touch
Are you moving or already moved? Has a friend or relative belonging to Little Flower Parish moved? If the answer is "yes," please contact the parish office and give us your new contact information.
Becoming Catholic
RCIA is where you can start your journey to Catholicism. It's warm, welcoming and open to unbaptized, those baptized in other faiths, and anyone baptized Catholic who wants to reconnect or simply become a prayer partner. Read more here on our Spiritual Growth page.
Talk to Father Jose any time if you are interested, or click here to contact Bonnie Thiele Hunt by email to get more details or register. Phone 306-533-8583.
Offer Mass for Loved Ones
Masses may be offered for the remembrance of our deceased loved ones, the intentions of the living or in thanksgiving. Request a Mass from Fr. Jose or through the parish office. The usual donation is $10 per Intention. Read more ...
Thinking Faith!
Eric Gurash and Brett Salkeld talk about this journey we share.
Join Active Catholics in our Community
Bonnie Thiele Hunt
Meet our Pastoral Assistant
