St. Martin de Porres Parish
4720 Castle Road
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Parish Staff
Fr. Richard Jasiak, Pastor
Sarah Possberg and Alison Sander: Office Administrators
Cheri MacFarlane: Pastoral Assistant
Matt Hala and Alex Robinson: Caretakers
You can contact the Parish Staff at the office.
We wish to acknowledge that St. Martin de Porres Parish sits in Treaty 4 Territory, the traditional homeland of the Cree, Assiniboine, Saulteaux and Metis People. We do so with the deepest respect for the traditions and nations who have been in this place for thousands of years, and as a reminder to the Church that reconciliation is our most important task.
Announcements
Next weekend is Palm Sunday. Please gather in the parish hall before both Masses to begin the procession into the church.
Every year during Lent, our parish collects donations for the Regina Food Bank. There are donations barrels located in the front entrance and by the baptismal font. Cash donations are also welcome.
Our parish will pray the Stations of the Cross during Lent every Wednesday evening at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held Sunday, March 24 (Palm Sunday). There will be a Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast, followed by the meeting in the parish hall. All are encouraged to attend.
If you would like to be considered for a position on the Parish Pastoral Council, please fill out a nomination form available at both entrances to the church, speak with someone on the council or Father Richard, or contact the parish office.
During Lent, we are asked to call to mind the three pillars: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. These pillars help us to turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel, and to strengthen our relationship with the Lord.
Income Tax receipts for 2023 are available for pickup at the back of the church.
Offering of the Precious Blood will be suspended at Mass during cold & flu season.
Finances: The Finance Council continues to keep a close eye on our financial situation. Please continue to remember our parish’s financial needs and we sincerely thank you for your continued support. Information on ways to support the parish can be found on our Donations page.
Mass Times
5th Sunday of Lent
(Sunday, March 17, 2024)
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Tuesday - Wednesday - 9 a.m.
Wednesday - Stations of the Cross - 7 p.m.
Thursday - 9:30 a.m.
Friday - 9 a.m.
Saturdays - 5 p.m.
Sundays - 10 a.m.
(Lenten Parish Reconciliation will be March 17 at 2 p.m. - NOTE TIME CHANGE)
Reconciliation:
Saturday: 4 - 4:45 p.m.
Sunday: 9 - 9:45 a.m.
Weekdays: 30 minutes before mass
By Appointment. Please contact the office.
Sacrament of Baptism: Please contact the Pastoral Assistant or check the Sacrament Preparation page to see if any are scheduled.
NOTE: Offering of the Precious Blood will be suspended at Mass during cold & flu season.
REMINDER: for the protection of our community and for your own well-being: If you are feeling sick or symptomatic in any way, please stay home and rest.
For those unable to attend mass due to scheduling or other restrictions, other mass options include:
Livesteam Link: www.youtube.com/ArchdioceseRegina
Resurrection Parish Livestream - Sunday masses
Daily Masses are available on the Archdiocese of Regina YouTube channel, Livestreamed from Christ the King Parish.
Bishop Barron's Word on Fire Daily Mass (click on YouTube at the bottom of the video if you prefer to watch it on YouTube.)
Daily TV Mass (or on YouTube)
Reconciliation
Sacrament of Reconciliation
By appointment. Please contact the office. Sacrament of Reconciliation classes are scheduled for fall of 2023. Find out more here.
Sacrament of Baptism
Please contact the Pastoral Assistant.
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"We, the Catholic Community of St. Martin de Porres,
centered in the Eucharist, continue to be called to live Gospel values through
love, acceptance, praise and service in keeping with our tradition of social justice."