WEEKLY BULLETIN

BULLETIN HEBDOMADAIRE

DIOCESE OF PEMBROKE/DIOCÈSE DE PEMBROKE

 

188, rue Renfrew St., C.P./ Box 7, Pembroke, ON K8A 6X1                    613 732-7933

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June 24, 2025

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist –

Nativité de St Jean Baptiste, Patron spécial des Canadiens Français

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FROM THE DIOCESE

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Canada Day! Please note that the Diocesan Offices will be closed Monday, June 30th and Tuesday, July 1st

for Canada Day.

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Fête du Canada ! Les bureaux diocésains seront fermés le lundi 30 juin et le mardi 1er juillet pour la fête du Canada.

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Summer Office Hours: The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and

will close at noon every Friday from July 2nd to Labour Day Weekend.

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Heures du bureau durant l’été : Les bureaux diocésains seront ouverts de 9h à 16h du lundi au jeudi, et de 9h

à midi le vendredi durant la période s’échelonnant du 2 juillet au 29 août inclusivement.

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Retirement of Mrs. Yvette Bourque: We wish to inform you of the forthcoming retirement of Yvette Bourque as of June 27, 2025.

Yvette began her employment at the Chancery in November 2006, and for over 18 years she has served the Diocese of Pembroke as Director of Marriage, Family Life and Youth Ministry.

Please join the Diocese in prayers and best wishes as Yvette begins this new chapter in her life.

 

Retraite de Mme Yvette Bourque : Nous souhaitons vous informer du départ à la retraite de Mme Yvette Bourque à compter du 27 juin 2025.

Yvette a commencé à travailler à la chancellerie en novembre 2006 et, pendant plus de 18 ans, elle a servi le diocèse de Pembroke en tant que directrice du mariage, de la famille, et des jeunes adultes.

Nous remercions Yvette pour ses nombreuses années de service et de collaboration à la chancellerie et lui souhaitons beaucoup de grâce et de bénédiction au moment où elle entame ce nouveau chapitre de sa vie.

 

Welcome Patrick Sullivan! The Diocese of Pembroke extends a warm welcome to Patrick Sullivan, who will assume the role of Director of Marriage, Family Life and Youth Ministry. Mr. Sullivan will replace Yvette Bourque.

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Bienvenue à Patrick Sullivan ! Le diocèse de Pembroke souhaite la bienvenue à Patrick Sullivan, qui assumera le rôle de directeur du mariage, de la famille et des jeunes adultes. M. Sullivan remplacera Yvette Bourque.

 

Pastoral Appointments:

The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral appointments:

• Reverend Daniel Janulewicz, O.M.I., concludes his ministry in the Diocese of Pembroke, effective 31 August 2025 to assume a new assignment from his religious community. Bishop Brehl wishes to thank Father Daniel for his ministry in Round Lake and Wilno.

• Reverend Miroslaw Olszewski, O.M.I., is appointed as Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Wilno and St. Casimir Parish, Round Lake. This appointment is effective September 1, 2025.

More pastoral appointments can be found at Pastoral Appointments – May 2025 – Diocese of Pembroke.

 

Nominations Pastorales :

Mgr Michael Brehl, c.ss.r., annonce les nominations pastorales suivantes :

• Le P. Daniel Janulewicz, o.m.i., termine son ministère dans le diocèse de Pembroke, à compter du 31 août 2025, pour assumer une nouvelle mission au sein de sa communauté religieuse. Mgr Brehl tient à remercier le P. Daniel pour son ministère à Round Lake et à Wilno.

• Le P. Miroslaw Olszewski, o.m.i., est nommé curé de la paroisse St. Mary, Wilno, et de la paroisse St. Casimir, Round Lake. Cette nomination prend effet le 1er septembre 2025.

Pour une liste complète des nominations pastorales, veuillez consulter le site Nominations pastorales – Mai 2025 – Diocese of Pembroke.

 

Walk The Opeongo Line, July 24-27, 2025: Join pilgrims from across the diocese and beyond for a 4-day journey from Our Lady of Fatima, Renfrew to St. Ann’s Shrine, Cormac. It’s an experience that merits many blessings and wonderful memories. For more information and to register, visit: walktheopeongoline.org. The deadline for registration is Sunday, June 29th. Click for a PDF of the poster.

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FROM THE CCCB / DE LA CECC

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Episcopal Resignation for the Archdiocese of Quebec – Monday, June 23 2025: On 11 June 2025, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Marc Pelchat, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Quebec. Bishop Pelchat submitted his resignation to the Holy Father upon reaching the age of 75, as requested by the 1983 Code of Canon Law. (Read more…)

 

Renonciation épiscopale à l’archidiocèse de Québec – lundi le 23 juin 2025 : Le 11 juin 2025, Sa Sainteté le pape Léon XIV a accepté la renonciation de Mgr Marc Pelchat, évêque auxiliaire à l’archidiocèse de Québec. Mgr Pelchat avait présenté sa renonciation au Saint-Père après avoir atteint l’âge de 75 ans, conformément aux dispositions du Code de droit canonique de 1983. (Lire la suite…)

 

A Call to Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land and the Middle East During the Month of the Sacred Heart Amid the rising tensions and violence in the Middle East, the Catholic faithful in Canada are reminded of the urgent need to pray for peace. During this month—dedicated in the Latin Church to the Sacred Heart of Jesus—we have a unique opportunity to seek the Lord’s mercy, healing, and peace for our divided world. (Read more…)

 

Un appel à la prière pour la paix en Terre Sainte et au Moyen-Orient pendant le mois du Sacré-Cœur : Alors que les tensions et la violence s’intensifient au Moyen-Orient, les fidèles catholiques du Canada sont invités à se rappeler l’urgence de prier pour la paix. En ce mois — consacré dans l’Église latine au Sacré-Cœur de Jésus — nous avons une occasion privilégiée d’implorer la miséricorde du Seigneur, sa guérison et sa paix pour notre monde divisé. (Lire la suite…)

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JUBILEE 2025 / JUBILÉ 2025

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“Note on Prayer” for the Jubilee Year of Hope – Monday, June 23, 2025: The CCCB Episcopal Commission for Doctrine has developed a brief, two-page Note on Prayer for this Jubilee Year of Hope. The Note outlines some characteristics and forms of Christian prayer, and concludes by sharing a list of resources compiled by the CCCB Ad hoc Committee for the Jubilee.

Published as part of the CCCB’s ongoing efforts to encourage spiritual renewal during this special year, the Note on Prayer invites all the faithful to rediscover the heart of Christian life through prayer. It offers a concise reflection on how prayer connects believers more deeply with God and with one another, and emphasizes that prayer is rooted in trust and hope.

This resource forms part of a wider national initiative to encourage participation in the Jubilee, proclaimed by Pope Francis for 2025 under the theme Pilgrims of Hope. The Note on Prayer is now available online in English and French.

 

« Note sur la prière » pour l’Année jubilaire de l’Espérance – lundi, juin 23, 2025 : La Commission épiscopale pour la doctrine de la CECC a rédigé une brève « Note sur la prière » de deux pages à l’occasion de l’Année jubilaire de l’Espérance. Ce document présente certaines caractéristiques et formes de la prière chrétienne, et se termine par une liste de ressources compilées par le Comité ad hoc de la CECC pour le Jubilé.

Publiée dans le cadre des efforts continus de la CECC visant à encourager le renouveau spirituel en cette année particulière, la « Note sur la prière » invite tous les fidèles à redécouvrir le cœur de la vie chrétienne à travers la prière. Elle offre une réflexion succincte sur la manière dont la prière unit plus profondément les croyantes et les croyants à Dieu et entre eux, en soulignant que la prière est enracinée dans la confiance et l’espérance.

Cette ressource s’inscrit dans une initiative nationale plus large visant à favoriser la participation au Jubilé, proclamé par le pape François pour 2025 sous le thème Pèlerins de l’espérance. La « Note sur la prière » est désormais disponible en ligne, en français et en anglais.

 

85th Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Ann in Cormac and Diocesan Celebration of the Jubilee Year of Hope will take place on Sunday, July 27th, 2025. The Triduum of Preparation and Pilgrimage Sunday will be led by Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., Bishop of the Diocese of Pembroke. The principal Pilgrimage Mass will be at 11:00am at the Shrine. A Mass of Healing with the Anointing of St. Ann's oil will be celebrated at 2:00pm. The Sacraments of Confession is available throughout the day. Pilgrims have the opportunity of availing of the Jubilee Indulgence. On site: St. Ann's religious articles and other religious articles, St. Ann's Mass League memberships, food and refreshments vendors (Please bring your own seating.). Triduum Masses on Thursday, July 24th, Friday, July 25th and Saturday, July 26th at 7:00pm each evening. For more information: http://www.cormacpilgrimage.com or http://www.facebook.com/CormacStAnn. Welcome everyone!

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Le 85e pèlerinage annuel au sanctuaire de Sainte-Anne-de-Cormac et la célébration diocésaine de l'Année jubilaire de l'espérance auront lieu le dimanche 27 juillet 2025. Le triduum de préparation et le dimanche du pèlerinage seront dirigés par Mgr Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., évêque du diocèse de Pembroke. La principale messe de pèlerinage aura lieu à 11 h au sanctuaire. Une messe de guérison avec l'onction de l'huile de sainte Anne sera célébrée à 14 heures. Les sacrements de la confession seront disponibles tout au long de la journée. Les pèlerins ont la possibilité de bénéficier de l'indulgence du Jubilé. Sur place : Articles religieux de Sainte-Anne et autres articles religieux, adhésions à la Ligue des messes de Sainte-Anne, vendeurs de nourriture et de rafraîchissements (veuillez apporter vos propres sièges). Messes du triduum les jeudi 24, vendredi 25 et samedi 26 juillet à 19h00 chaque soir. Pour plus d'informations : http://www.cormacpilgrimage.com ou http://www.facebook.com/CormacStAnn. Nous vous souhaitons la bienvenue à tous !

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JUBILEE 2025 PILGRIMAGE (151st Annual Pilgrimage) to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré and Notre-Dame-du-Cap – August 9–10, 2025, for the dioceses of Ottawa-Cornwall, Pembroke, Gatineau, and neighbouring dioceses. The weekend will be spiritually led by Archbishop Emeritus Terrence Prendergast, and Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix will preside on Saturday, August 9th. The cost remains the same as last year and includes transportation by chartered bus, overnight accommodations, continental breakfast on Sunday morning, and a banquet lunch following the 11:00am Mass. For information or to register, please contact Mike Budge at 613 224-8110 or by email at mikebudge20@rogers.com. Space is very limited. Please register as soon as possible.

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PÈLERINAGE DU JUBILÉ 2025 (151e Pèlerinage annuel) à Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré et Notre-Dame-du-Cap – 9 et 10 août 2025, pour les diocèses d’Ottawa-Cornwall, de Gatineau et des diocèses avoisinants. Cette fin de semaine spirituelle sera présidée par Mgr Terrence Prendergast, avec le cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix qui présidera le samedi 9 août. Le coût demeure le même que l’an dernier et comprend le transport en autobus, l’hébergement pour une nuit, un déjeuner continental le dimanche matin ainsi qu’un dîner banquet après la messe de 11h00. Pour plus d’informations ou pour vous inscrire, veuillez contacter Mike Budge au 613 224-8110 ou par courriel à l’adresse mikebudge20@rogers.com. Le nombre de places est très limité. Il faut donc s'inscrire dans les plus brefs délais.

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Jubilee 2025 Calendar of Major Events: https://pembrokediocese.com/jubilee-2025/

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Calendrier des Grands Évènements pour le Jubilé 2025 : https://pembrokediocese.com/fr/jubile-2025/

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THE EVANGELIZATION TEAM / L’ÉQUIPE D’ÉVANGÉLISATION

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Discerning Your Role in Evangelization and Renewal – By Pierre-Alain Giffard, Director of Pastoral Work: Introduction: The Universal Call to Evangelization and Renewal (Read more…)

 

Discerner son Rôle dans l’Évangélisation et le Renouveau – Par Pierre-Alain Giffard, directeur de la pastorale diocésaine : Introduction : L’Appel Universel à l’Évangélisation et au Renouveau (Lire la suite…)

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THE HOLY SEE / LE SAINT-SIÈGE

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Pope’s Prayer Intention for July 2025: For formation in discernment – Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel.

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Intention de prière du Saint-Père pour le mois de juillet 2025 : Pour la formation au discernement – Prions pour que nous apprenions à être toujours plus en mesure de discerner, pour choisir des chemins de vie et rejeter tour ce qui nous éloigne du Christ et de l’Évangile.

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VOCATIONS

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FAITH FORMATION / L’ÉDUCATION DE LA FOI

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MARRIAGE, FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS / MARIAGE, FAMILLE, JEUNESSE ET JEUNES ADULTES

 

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PRO-LIFE / PRO-VIE

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Save the Date for the First Step Options’ 2025 Fall Concert: The 3rd annual “Breath of Hope” concert will be held at the Pembroke Pentecostal Tabernacle on Saturday, October 4th. Stay tuned for more details!​

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PARISH EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS PAROISSIAUX

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Workshop: "Share the Faith": On Saturday, June 14th, 10am to 4pm in the St. Hedwig's rectory basement meeting room, Barry's Bay. Three sessions: The Power of Testimony, The Power of the Gospel, Spirit Led Faith Sharing. Open to men and women with a heart for evangelization. For information and to register email Terry Vanderheyden at: doctrv@gmail.com.

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DEVELOPMENT & PEACE / DÉVELOPPEMENT ET PAIX

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OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS / AUTRES ÉVÉNEMENTS CATHOLIQUES

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PERMISSION: Fr. Bob Bedard’s Vision for the Church: Premiere of New Film on Fr. Bob Bedard draws capacity crowd at National Museum of History. Free online screenings begin now: https://www.permissionthefilm.com/payitforward.

 

Our Lady of Knock Annual Pilgrimage: For the 68th time, Our Lady of Knock Shrine at St. Malachy’s Church in Mayo, Quebec (a 50-minute drive from Ottawa), will be holding its annual pilgrimage to honour Our Lady’s apparition at Knock, County Mayo, Ireland. The Eucharist will be celebrated in English at 11:00am on Sunday, August 10th by Archbishop Paul-André Durocher, Archbishop of Gatineau, assisted by Father Greg Murray of St. Malachy's parish.

Info: http://stmalachyolv.com/pilgrimage.asp  Contact: mayopilgrimage@gmail.com.

 

16th Annual Women’s Fall Retreat: At St. Michael Catholic High School, Kemptville, on Saturday, October 4th from 9am – 3:30pm. Theme: “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” Keynote speaker: Angèle Regnier. Visit www.womensfallretreat.com to register.

 

Women’s Discernment Weekend: A discernment weekend in Quebec at the monastery of Abbey of Sainte-Marie des Deux-Montagnes on October 17-19, 2025.

The purpose of the weekend will be to expose young women to an experience of contemplative life and to take some time away with God to discern His will. There will be daily mass and confession available, with the possibility of spiritual direction. Also included is a visit to the Queenship of Mary Sisters in Ottawa to learn about the active religious life and how these young women discerned their vocation.

There is limited space available – registrations will be at a first-come first served basis. The cost is $150 for the weekend. Please contact Mary-Kate Long at marykatelong210@gmail.com for more information.

To register: https://forms.gle/8bvDCtsPqAKZNkkTA

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VOLUNTEER & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES / OPPORTUNITÉS DE BÉNÉVOLA ET D’EMPLOI

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Volunteers Needed at The Grind Pembroke: Volunteers are needed to assist The Grind Pembroke with their breakfast program Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 10:00am. Please call The Grind at 613 732-9423 if you would like to make a difference in our community!​

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OTHER / AUTRES

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Looking for a Substitute Organist and Singer? Catherine Helferty is an organist, conductor, and singer available for Sunday liturgies. She has experience and training in Catholic liturgical music and has recently completed an MLitt in Sacred Music at the University of Saint Andrews. Please reach out to her if you are looking for a substitute organist and singer at a liturgy or at multiple liturgies this summer at catherinehelferty@gmail.com.

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“Be Still and Know that I Am God” – Stillpoint House of Prayer: Join facilitator Clarissa Boyce, Chaplin, Spiritual Director, Artist and Potter on Saturday, June 28th from 9am to noon. Spend your morning in peaceful reflection. Cost: $40 per person including welcome coffee and baked goods. Contact Corrien at inquiries@stillpoint.ca or call 613 432-2791 to register or for more information.

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“Pilgrims of Hope” Young Adult Summer Program: Join Madonna House Apostolate in Combermere for the following Pilgrims of Hope Young Adult Summer Programs 2025:

• June 29-July 5 – Hope for the World

• July 6-12 – Hope for Christ’s Church

• July 13-19 – Hope for my Sisters and Brothers

• July 20-26 – Hope for my Present Moment

• July 27-August 2 – Hope for my Future

To register or for more information, please contact Madonna House at 613 756-3713 or info@madonnahouse.org.

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Kendyl’s Caring for Kids CHEO Fundraiser: Ice Cream Social at Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch on Sunday, July 6th from 1pm to 3:30pm. All proceeds from the sale of cones goes to the CHEO Foundation. Raffles, 50/50 and live music by Mikaela & Logan Roach.

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Encounter School of Ministry: The Encounter School of Ministry Summer Intensive is a powerful experience that helps bridge the gap between the everyday experience of many believers and the supernatural lifestyle of Jesus and the early Church after Pentecost. It provides a survey of the content offered in the first four quarters of the Encounter School of Ministry covering the following topics:

• Identity & Transformation; Hearing God's Voice & the Prophetic Gifts of the Holy Spirit;

• Power & Healing; Inner Healing & Freedom.

Cost: $60

Ottawa Campus: evening/day July 25,26 https://encounterottawacampus.regfox.com/encounter-ottawa-2025-summer-intensive-

Kingston Campus: 4 evenings August 11-14 https://ourladyofdivinefire.regfox.com/2025-summer-intensive.

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Fall 2025 Classes – Assumption University: Receive a graduate diploma in Catholic Studies (online) at one of Canada’s most historic universities! A completed bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a cumulative average of 70% required. Scholarships available! Visit https://assumptionu.ca/ for a complete list of Fall 2025 classes. Register at registrar@assumptionu.ca or call 519-973-7033. Deadline to apply: August 15th at noon.

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Pilgrimage of Peace to Medjugorje: From September 30th to October 10th, 2025. Price: $3,125.00 (includes taxes, air fare, room & board, side trips and gratuities). Deadline to register: September 9th. To register or for more information, contact Jack Duggan at 613 756-2655, email blackfishbay@bell.net or Lois Losole at 613 318-4756, email lelosole@gmail.com.

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