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 3, 2025

St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs –

St Charles Lwanga et ses Compagnons, Martyrs

FROM THE DIOCESE

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Bishop’s Message for Pentecost 2025: Brothers and Sisters, Peace be with you!

Throughout the last seven weeks, this Easter greeting of the Risen Jesus has echoed in our hearts.

These were the first words of Jesus when he appeared to his disciples after the Resurrection.

Peace be with you! (Read more…)

 

Message de l’évêque pour la Pentecôte 2025 : Chers Frères et sœurs, la paix soit avec vous !

Tout au long des sept dernières semaines, cette salutation de Pâques de Jésus ressuscité a résonné dans nos cœurs.

Ce sont les premières paroles de Jésus lorsqu'il est apparu à ses disciples après la résurrection.

La paix soit avec vous ! (Lire la suite…)

 

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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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Ecclesia: The Ecclesia Spring 2025 edition is now available in parishes. This edition is also available on the website: https://pembrokediocese.com/wp-content/uploads/Ecclesia-Spring-2025.pdf.

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Ecclésia : L'édition d'Ecclésia Printemps 2025 est maintenant disponible dans les paroisses. Cette édition est également disponible sur le site web : https://pembrokediocese.com/wp-content/uploads/Ecclesia-Spring-2025-FR.pdf.

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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.

Bishop Brehl confers the office of Pastor, effective June 1, 2025, on the following priest assigned as parish administrator in summer 2024 during the vacancy of the diocese:

• Reverend Michal Pajak, O.M.I.: St. Hedwig Parish, Barry’s Bay, Ontario.

29 May 2025

 

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.

Mgr Brehl confère la charge de curé, à compter du 1er juin 2025, au prêtre suivant, affecté comme administrateur de paroisse à l'été 2024 pendant la vacance du diocèse :

• Le P. Michal Pajak, o.m.i., Paroisse St. Hedwig, Barry's Bay, Ontario.

29 mai 2025

 

Prayers: For the repose of the soul of Lê Thị Thông, Grandmother of Reverend Peter Do, who passed away on Friday, May 30th. We express our condolences to Father Peter and the Do family and assure them of our prayerful remembrance at this time.

 

Prières : Pour le repos de l'âme de Lê Thị Thông, grand-mère du Révérend Peter Do, décédée le vendredi 30 mai. Nous exprimons nos condoléances au Père Peter et à la famille Do et les assurons de nos prières.

 

Pastoral Appointments: The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointments (Read more…)

 

Nominations pastorales : Mgr Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., annonce les nominations pastorales suivantes (Lire la suite…)

 

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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Father Paul Kavanagh Elected Archdiocese Administrator for the Archdiocese of Edmonton –

Sunday, May 25, 2025: Subsequent to the installation of the Most Reverend Richard Smith as Archbishop of Vancouver this past 23 May 2025, the College of Consultors of the Archdiocese of Edmonton elected the Reverend Paul Kavanagh as Archdiocesan Administrator of Edmonton, as required by Canon Law (c. 421 §1). His term began immediately following his election.  (Read more…)

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L’Abbé Paul Kavanagh élu administrateur archidiocésain de l’archidiocèse d’Edmonton – dimanche, mai 25, 2025 : À la suite de l’installation de Mgr Richard Smith comme archevêque de Vancouver le 23 mai dernier, le Collège des consulteurs de l’archidiocèse d’Edmonton a élu l’Abbé Paul Kavanagh à titre d’administrateur archidiocésain, conformément au droit canonique (c. 421 §1). Son mandat a débuté immédiatement après son élection.  (Lire la suite…)

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JUBILEE 2025 / JUBILÉ 2025

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St. Columbkille Cathedral is the designated place for the Jubilee pilgrimage on Monday, June 9th, the Memorial of Mary Mother of the Church and the Feast of St. Columbkille (Columba), our diocesan patron. The Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. will celebrate Mass at 12:30pm at which time the Apostolic Blessing with Plenary Indulgence will be administered. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place at the end of Mass with the praying of the Rosary at 3:45pm and Sung Vespers and Benediction at 4:00pm. For more information on the graces of the Jubilee Indulgence, please visit https://pembrokediocese.com/article/jubilee-2025-indulgence-en/.

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La cathédrale St-Columbkille est le lieu désigné pour le pèlerinage jubilaire du lundi 9 juin, jour de la commémoration de Marie, Mère de l'Église, et de la fête de St Columbkille (Columba), notre patron diocésain. Mgr. Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., célébrera la messe à 12h30, au cours de laquelle la bénédiction apostolique et l'indulgence plénière seront administrées. L'exposition du Saint-Sacrement aura lieu à la fin de la messe, avec la prière du chapelet à 15h45 et les vêpres chantées et la bénédiction à 16h00. Pour plus d'informations sur les grâces de l'indulgence jubilaire, veuillez consulter le site https://pembrokediocese.com/fr/article/jubile-2025-indulgence-fr/.

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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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Visions, Prophecies, and Divine Messages: A Call for Discernment – By Pierre-Alain Giffard, Director of Pastoral Work: In an age of digital media, there seems to be an increasing number of people claiming to receive messages from God. Social media platforms and video-sharing websites are filled with individuals who report visions, dreams, and prophecies, often warning of impending doom or drastic changes in the Church. While some of these messages may come from sincere individuals, it is essential to approach these messages and revelations with great discernment. (Read more…)

 

Visions, Prophéties et Messages Divins : Un Appel au Discernement – Par Pierre-Alain Giffard, directeur de la pastorale diocésaine : À l’ère du numérique, on constate une prolifération de personnes prétendant recevoir des messages de Dieu. Les plateformes de médias sociaux et les sites de partage vidéo regorgent d’individus rapportant des visions, des songes et des prophéties, souvent annonciateurs de catastrophes imminentes ou de bouleversements radicaux au sein de l’Église. Si certains de ces messages proviennent peut-être de personnes sincères, il est essentiel d’aborder ces révélations avec un profond discernement. (Lire la suite…)

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THE HOLY SEE / LE SAINT-SIÈGE

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Pope’s Prayer Intention for June 2025: That the world might grow in compassion – Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.

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Intention de prière du Saint-Père pour le mois de juin 2025 : Pour grandir dans la compassion à l’égard du monde – Prions pour que chacun d’entre nous trouve la consolation dans une relation personnelle avec Jésus et apprenne de son Cœur la compassion à l’égard du monde.

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VOCATIONS

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1st Thursday Holy Hours to Pray for Vocations: June 5th from 6:30-7:30pm at St. Anne Parish, Mattawa. The Holy Hour will consist of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Music, a reflection by Fr. Murray, a Rosary for vocations, and time for silent prayer. These Holy Hours are open to everyone, not just those considering a priestly vocation. For more information and details please visit Pembroke 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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First Step Options 2025 Virtual Baby Bottle Fundraising Campaign: Fill our virtual bottle…change a life! From Mother’s Day (May 11th) to Father’s Day (June 15th). For inquiries or information on how to donate, please contact FSO at firststepoptions@gmail.com or call 613 635-7440. You may also watch Donalee Loback, Executive Director, explaining this campaign on YouTube: Baby Bottle 2025.

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The “Big Giveaway” Event: Don’t miss this huge giveaway happening at the Pine Ridge Family Church, 27 Brumm Rd., Pembroke, on Saturday, June 7th from 8am-noon. Donated items will be received from June 1st to June 6th, 9am-5pm. Everything is available for free, with an opportunity to donate to First Step Options.

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PARISH EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS PAROISSIAUX

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Prayers for healing (bilingual celebration): At St-Pierre Church, Fort-Coulonge, on June 6th at 7:00pm. All welcome, whatever your religious background! Format: songs of praise, brief meditation on the Word of God, procession with the Blessed Sacrament inside the church for healing, followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. There will be two or three people to pray with you individually for healing, if you wish.

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Prières de guérison (célébration bilingue) : À l’église St-Pierre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 juin à 19h. Bienvenue à tous et à toutes, quel que soit votre « background » religieux ! Format : chants de louange, brève méditation sur la Parole de Dieu, procession à l’intérieur de l’église avec le Saint-Sacrement pour la guérison, suivie de l’adoration du Saint-Sacrement. Il y aura un couple de personnes pour prier avec vous individuellement pour la guérison, si vous le souhaitez.

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Spring Tea, Craft & Bake Sale:  At Our Lady of the Angels Parish Hall, 8325 Opeongo Road, Brudenell (Killaloe), on Saturday, June 7th from 11am to 2pm.

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Organ Recital for Pentecost: To mark the Solemnity of Pentecost, organist Nick Walters will present a special recital on Sunday, June 8th at 1:00pm at St. Columbkille Cathedral, Pembroke. The program will feature sacred works showcasing the Cathedral’s historic pipe organ. Admission is free; donations in support of the Cathedral Music Program are gratefully accepted. Everyone is welcome!

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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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2025 Annual Canadian Conference of Catholic Cursillo: The National Cursillo Conference is open to all lay people, priests, deacons and other religious members. This year’s theme: “Cursillo – A Response to the Modern World” from July 3rd to July 6th at Kings University College, at Western University Canada. Registration and payment in full required by June 7th. Register online at CCCC or email the Resource Centre at ccccresource2@gmail.com or call 250 307-6585.

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

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Job Opportunity at St. Joseph’s Community Food Bank – Pembroke: St. Joseph’s Community Food Bank is presently seeking to hire a part-time Purchasing Coordinator. This motivated team member is responsible for sourcing, purchasing food, and managing the Food Bank’s inventory. Requirements: ability to lift up to 40 lbs, valid driver’s licence, and own vehicle. Some online ordering. Info: 613 635-2770. Send resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and passion for the role to stjosephsfoodbank3@gmail.com

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OTHER / AUTRES

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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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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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