From March 22-25, 2024, Bishop Michael Smolinski, C.Ss.R. made a pastoral visit to St. Athanasius Church in Regina, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Moose Jaw and Campion College.
Itinerary of Events:
Friday, March 22, 2024:
12:00 p.m. Service at Campion College: (Bishop MS accompanied by Fr.Vasyl who has monthly services at the Chapel of the Campion College, met with staff of the Campion College: Kelly Bourke – Campus Minister, Fr. Scott Lewis, SJ – Lecturer, Catholic Studies and Sarah Greenwood – Academic Enrichment Coordinator and with students.
6:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts at St. Athanasius with Bishop Michael
Saturday, March 23, 2024 – Lazarus Saturday: Divine Liturgy with Bishop Michael at St. Athanasius
11:00 a.m. First Confessions and prosphora baking by First Holy Communicants with the bishop.
Sunday, March 24, 2024 – Palm Sunday: Episcopal Divine Liturgy with First Solemn Holy Communion, blessing of window icons recently installed at St.Athanasius Church, blessing of willow branches, installation-oath of Fr. Vasyl Tymishak as dean-protopresbyter of Yorkton-Regina Deanery-Protopresbyterate, followed by Banquet and program at St. Athanasius Auditorium.
4:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy in Moose Jaw with Bishop Michael and social (supper).
Holy Monday, March 25, 2024: Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary.
10:00 am Divine Liturgy led by Bishop Michael Smolinski, C.Ss.R. and his departure to Saskatoon.
