MSSS and Sheptytsky Institute 1974 - 2010

Pastoral Ministry

Campus Ministry - Young Adult Activities Bulletin Board - roll down on this page, or simply click on this line.  Telephone numbers and addresses of local Ukrainian Catholic churches can also be found there.

Pastoral Ministry - Our Mission

This ministry aims to be a pastoral presence of the Ukrainian Catholic Church on campus and to minister to the needs of the post-secondary students, faculty and staff in Saskatoon. Ukrainian Catholic Campus Ministry seeks to provide an environment that nurtures spiritual, moral, liturgical and sacramental development according the tradition of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. We offer opportunities for worship, fellowship, outreach and education geared towards helping students reach their full potential.

Historical Background

An Eparchial Youth Ministry office was located in the Ukrainian Catholic Religious Education Centre at Sheptytsky Institute as early as 1993. In 2001, a joint initiative with the Metropolitan Sheptytsky Society of Saskatchewan, the Ukrainian Catholic Episcopal Corporation and St Thomas More College, established a Campus Ministry position which would represent Ukrainian Catholics on the U of S campus ministry team as well as participate in residence programming. In 2002 the Eparchial youth coordinator position was combined with the Campus Ministry position and, is still located at Sheptytsky Institute.

What does Ukrainian Catholic Campus Ministry have to offer you?

Worship

Divine Liturgy is celebrated at St Andrew, the Apostle of Ukraine Chapel at  Sheptytsky Institute  (2nd floor, 1236 College Drive)  most Sundays during the academic year. Contact the Institute for the most current Liturgical Schedule. (306-653-1711).

Programs and Events

The Ukrainian Catholic Campus Minister works closely with the University of Saskatchewan campus ministry team to offer a range of spiritual programs, events and opportunities. Some of which are as follows:

Gospel Reflection
There are a number of Gospel Reflection / Scripture Study groups on campus.

Movie Nights
Come out for a movie, munchies and discussion on various Tuesday evenings during the term.

Retreats
A number of retreats are offered throughout the year, including the Busy Person’s Retreat (during Lent), and Twilight Retreats (a Friday evening retreat held once per term).

Social Justice
If you are interested in putting faith into action, we can connect you to many groups and programs on campus to meet your needs.

Other services

Campus ministry is somewhere safe to talk. Whether you’re stressed about exams, having trouble with relationships, are worried about money, or just want to talk, you will find a listening ear. The Campus Ministry door at Sheps is always open with a standing invitation to join the campus minister for lunch or coffee and a snack. From this office you can also be referred to professionals located at the Student Health centre on campus.

Contact us

For more information about Ukrainian Catholic Campus Ministry please contact:
Laurie Friesen (e-mail: ministry@sheps.ca) – Ukrainian Catholic Campus and Eparchial Youth Ministry
Phone & Fax: 306-244-7720
Sheptytsky Institute
1236 College Drive

- Campus Ministry - Young Adult Activities Bulletin Board   Please check events as posted on the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon web page: http://www.skeparchy.org/young_adults.html   + + + + + Upcoming Events for your Calendar Aug. 2, 2010 – World Youth Day Registration Deadline July 5 – 9, 2010 – UCYC National Convention – Edmonton Aug. 20 –22, 2010 – World Youth Day 11 Pilgrim Retreat - Saskatoon Aug. 1 – 24, 2011 – Pilgrimage to World Youth Day 11 – Spain, Portugal, Morocco August, 2012 – Unity ‘12 - Winnipeg + + + + + Youth Coordinators Meetings Once per month.  All  those working with youth in parishes are invited to be part of a conference call. The purpose of these calls is to share ideas, support each other,  build community and relationships, and foster collaboration. Proposed meeting date:  The 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm. Please reply if this day will work for you.   + + + + + Canadian Certificate in Youth Ministry (Summer Sem) One week of classes (usually in July) towards the Certificate in Youth Ministry. Attended by those ministering to young people at a variety of levels (volunteers, paid positions, parents of teens, high school teachers, etc.) Held in Saskatoon (for all of Western Canada)! An exceptional program! More information to follow as it becomes available.   + + + + + Current Contact Information Our efforts for the youth of our Eparchy are only as effective as our ability to communicate! Please send names and contact information for anyone in your parish/pastoral district who is working in any capacity with your young people who are Grade 7 or older.  All of us are more effective than one of us...but we are limited if we don’t know who “us” is.   Contact Laurie Friesen at ministry@sheps.ca for information about any of the above notices. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + >>> Visit these Facebook groups: UCYC Saskatchewan at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18210308896 St. George's Cathedral UCY & UCYA at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=12828647035 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + + + + + + ++ + +   Sunday Divine Liturgies at Ukrainian Catholic Churches in Saskatoon Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of St. George 214 Avenue M South (Between 20th and 21st Street) 664-3459 (Implements a different summer schedule)      Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Ukrainian      Sunday 11:30 a.m. - English      Daily 8:00 a.m.      Feastdays 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.   Dormition of the Blessed Mother of God 120 105th Street West (Sutherland) 374-4270; 652-4837      Sunday 10:00 a.m.  80% English   Ss. Peter and Paul 10th Street & Munroe Avenue 343-6516      Saturday 5:00 p.m. - English      Sunday 9:00 a.m. - Ukrainian with English homily      Sunday 11:00 a.m. - English      Daily 7:30 a.m.      Feastdays 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.   St. Andrew the Apostle of Ukraine Chapel - Sheptytsky Institute College Drive & Wiggins Avenue (2nd floor. Enter through the Chapel door located at the top of the stairs, behind the garage)      From September to April services are held on most Sundays.      Parking on Elliot Street is not restricted on Sundays.      Kindly do not park behind the garage or near the dumpster.   Above times are for regular Sunday services. Individual parishes should be contacted to confirm special services and Feastdays.