WEEKLY BULLETIN
BULLETIN HEBDOMADAIRE
DIOCESE OF PEMBROKE/DIOCÈSE DE PEMBROKE
284, ch. Trafalgar Rd., Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8 613 732-7933​
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March 3, 2026
Ferial – Férie
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FROM THE DIOCESE
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Daylight Savings Time: Don't forget to put your clocks ahead on March 8th!
L'heure d'été : N'oubliez pas d'avancer vos horloges le 8 mars !
Pastoral Planning – Regional Meetings: Segments from the Renfrew and Pembroke Deaneries are
now available on YouTube: Regional Meetings - Main Presentations.
Planification pastorale – Réunions régionales : Certains extraits des réunions de la réunion du doyenné de Mattawa sont maintenant disponibles sur YouTube : Réunions régionales - Présentations en français
Calling All Singers: Anyone who enjoys singing is invited to join the Diocesan Choir for the Mass of Chrism at St. Columbkille Cathedral, Pembroke, on Tuesday, March 31st at 10:30am. Please contact Nick Walters, Director of Music, at nwalters346@gmail.com or 613 433-4729 to confirm your participation and receive additional information.
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FROM THE CCCB / DE LA CECC
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Journey Through Lent: Weekly Video Reflections: The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) presents Journey Through Lent. This video series, a joint project of the CCCB’s National Liturgy Office, Office national de liturgie and the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, provides weekly Lenten spiritual reflections. (Read more…)
Cheminer à travers le Carême : Réflexions vidéo hebdomadaires : La Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada (CECC) présente Cheminer à travers le Carême. Cette série de vidéos, fruit d’un projet conjoint de l’Office national de liturgie et le National Liturgy Office, l’Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, propose des réflexions spirituelles hebdomadaires pour le temps du Carême. (Lire la suite…)
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LENT / CARÊME
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A message from Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. for Lent 2026: Bishop Brehl’s message for Lent is now available on YouTube: A message from Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. for Lent 2026.
Un message de Mgr Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. pour le Carême 2026 : Le message de Mgr Brehl pour le Carême est maintenant disponible sur YouTube : Un message de Mgr Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. pour le Carême 2026.
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Message of Pope Leo XIV for Lent 2026: The 2026 Message of Pope Leo XIV for Lent is titled “Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion.”
In his message, the Holy Father writes: “Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed by the anxieties and distractions of daily life.”
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Message du Saint-Père Léon XIV pour le Carême 2026 : Le message du pape Léon XIV pour le Carême 2026 est intitulé « Écouter et jeûner. Le Carême comme temps de conversion ».
Dans son message, le Saint-Père écrit « Le Carême est le temps où l’Église, avec une sollicitude maternelle, nous invite à remettre le mystère de Dieu au centre de notre vie, afin que notre foi retrouve son élan et que notre cœur ne se disperse pas entre les inquiétudes et les distractions quotidiennes ».
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CCCB – Journey Through Lent – Second Sunday of Lent 2026: The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops presents Journey through Lent with the Most Rev. Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of Peterborough. Join us as we reflect on the Scriptures for the Sundays of Lent 2026.
On this Second Sunday, Bishop Miehm provides a reflection on the Transfiguration as a journey toward Jerusalem and the resurrection.
A joint initiative of the National Liturgy Office, the Office national de liturgie and the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis.
Watch the 2nd Sunday of Lent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoNg0ZzLuo4
1st Sunday of Lent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TJsS7mlQkg&t=1s
Ash Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxWxlpbB6Xs&t=1s.
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CECC – Cheminer ensemble durant le Carême – Deuxième Dimanche du Carême 2026 : La Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada présente Cheminer ensemble durant le Carême avec Mgr Juan Carlos Londoño, évêque auxiliaire à Québec. Joignez-vous à nous pour méditer sur les Écritures des dimanches du Carême 2026.
En ce deuxième dimanche, Mgr Juan Carlos nous invite à monter notre propre montagne spirituelle, à nous exposer à la lumière du Seigneur et à lui dire : « Parle à mon cœur, j’écoute »
Une initiative conjointe de l’Office national de liturgie, du National Liturgy Office et de l’Office for Evangelization and Catechesis.
Vous pouvez visionner la vidéo YouTube ici : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE5mbwqo9Z8&t=1s
Premier Dimanche du Carême : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pph23WnSuc.
Mercredi des Cendres : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVDGzXYJmOk&t=2s.
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THE EVANGELIZATION TEAM / L’ÉQUIPE D’ÉVANGÉLISATION
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THE HOLY SEE / LE SAINT-SIÈGE
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Pope’s Prayer Intention for March 2026: For disarmament and peace – Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.
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Intention de prière du Saint-Père pour le mois de mars 2026 : Pour le désarmement et la paix – Prions pour que les nations s’engagent dans un désarmement effectif, en particulier le désarmement nucléaire, et que les dirigeants du monde choisissent le chemin du dialogue et la diplomatie et non celui de la violence.
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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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Spring Marriage Preparation Program NOW FULL: The Spring Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program scheduled for Saturday, March 28th and Saturday, April 11th at St. Francis Xavier Parish, Renfrew is now full! Stay tuned for upcoming dates! For inquiries, please contact Patrick Sullivan at family@pembrokediocese.com or call 613 732-7933 ext. 208.​
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PRO-LIFE / PRO-VIE
Dinner Theatre Production – “Chaos at Confirmation”: Join First Step Options for a delightful night out at a Dinner Theatre Fundraiser featuring the play “Chaos at Confirmation!” on Saturday, May 2nd at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 307 Julien Street, Pembroke. Doors open at 6:00pm – Dinner at 6:30pm. Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner followed by a live performance. Silent auction available. Email Amy Belder at ma.belder@gmail.com for tickets (tickets: $50/person). All proceeds will be donated to First Step Options Pregnancy Resource Centre.
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PARISH EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS PAROISSIAUX
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A Little Pilgrimage to St. Joseph's, Thursday, March 19th at 8:30am: The pilgrimage begins with prayers at St. Alphonsus, Chapeau at 8:30am and then pilgrims walk the 12.5km to St. Joseph's for Mass at 11:30am followed by a pizza lunch in St. Joseph's community centre. Please try to pre plan a carpool to get your vehicle from Chapeau.
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Solemn Reception and Veneration of the Relic of Saint Sister Maria Faustina: Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Bancroft, invites you to a special Mass of welcome and solemn enshrinement of the First Class Relic of Saint Sister Maria Faustina on Sunday, March 22nd at 10:00am. Chief Celebrant: Most Rev. Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. Veneration will follow the Mass, followed by a luncheon in the parish hall. All are welcome to share in this grace-filled moment!
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6 Hand Euchre Fundraiser: This upcoming St. James the Less Parish fundraiser will take place on Saturday, March 28th at 7pm at St. James the Less Parish, Eganville. Lots of laughter, table pounding, 50/50 draw and prizes! Pre-register your team at 613 628-2020 or drop by the office at 78 Wellington Street for only $20 per person (includes late lunch)! Hope to see you there!
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A Sacred Encounter with Divine Mercy: Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Renfrew CWL Council warmly invites you to the Seven First Words of Mercy led by Fr. James Zettel, English Secretary to the Apostolic Nunciature, Ottawa, on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, 2026 commencing at 3:00pm. Please call the parish office at 613 432-8525 or email fatimarenfrew@gmail.com for more information.
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​​​​OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS / AUTRES ÉVÉNEMENTS CATHOLIQUES
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2026 Lift Jesus Higher Rally will be held Saturday, March 14th at the Toronto Convention Centre. Come for a great experience! For details and registration please visit Home - Lift Jesus Higher Rally (LJHR).
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VOLUNTEER & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES / OPPORTUNITÉS DE BÉNÉVOLA ET D’EMPLOI
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​Cana Colony – Madonna House, Combermere, Ontario: Looking for 4 Activities Coordinators for children and youth at a family camp that runs from July 5 to Aug 8, 2026. Must be 18+. Deadline to submit a resumé: March 15th. For more information, please contact Emmanuella Kim, Cana Registrar mhcanacolony@gmail.com or 613 756-3713.​
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Volunteers Needed! First Step Options Pregnancy Resource Centre needs volunteers for the “Chaos in Confirmation” Dinner Theatre on Saturday, May 2nd. If you are interested in helping, please contact Amy Belder at 613 732-3848 or email ma.belder@gmail.com to sign up.
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OTHER / AUTRES
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Dr. Keith Cassidy Lecture: Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College invites you to the annual Dr. Keith Cassidy Lecture on Wednesday, March 4th at 7:30pm in St. Hedwig's Church Hall in Barry's Bay. Founder of the Gregory the Great Institute, our guest speaker Dr. Ryan N.S. Topping, will be lecturing on 'Cardinal Newman Among the Doctors. Admission is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served. For those who are unable to attend in person, the event will be livestreamed and available on the College's website (www.seatofwisdom.ca).
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Ecumenical World Day of Prayer: The Pembroke Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada invites you to this prayer service on Friday, March 6th at 2pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 68 Renfrew Street, Pembroke. This year’s theme: “I Will Give You Rest: Come.” All are welcome!
Why Lent? A Retreat with Fr. Jim Clarke at Galilee Centre: Discovering deeper meaning in the Lenten Experience from March 13-15. The purpose of this retreat is to help us go deeper into the Christian mysteries through the portal of our own lives. Visit https://www.galileecentre.com/why-lent/ for more information and registration.
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Tuesday, March 17 – A Day Honouring St. Patrick: Join the Galilee Centre St. Patrick's Day morning for an introduction to Celtic Spirituality, focusing on the teachings of St. Patrick and St. Brigid, followed by an Irish Celebration Luncheon. Lead by Tim Kehoe and Mike McBane. $22 luncheon only, $50 luncheon & program. Register online at https://www.galileecentre.com/a-day-honouring-st-patrick/.
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Spring/Summer 2026 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! Deadline to apply for scholarships: March 17th at noon. Visit https://assumptionu.ca/ for a complete list of Spring/Summer 2026 classes. Register at registrar@assumptionu.ca or call 519-973-7033. Deadline to apply: April 24th.
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Daring to Walk Where Faith & Life Meet: Weekend Retreat: A Galilee Centre retreat exploring transformative perspectives and practices for flourishing on the journey of faith and life March 20-22. Facilitated by Dr. Carol Kuzmochka (Saint Paul University). Visit https://www.galileecentre.com/daring-to-walk-where-faith-and-life-meet/ for more information and registration.
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They do not practice what they teach.​
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(Matthew 23.1-12)