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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December 17, 2024
Ferial – Férie
FROM THE DIOCESE
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Bishop’s Advent 2024 Message: Watch the Advent 2024 Message from Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R.
on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxmEFAOUL2Y.
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Message de l'évêque pour l'Avent 2024 sur YouTube : Regardez le message de l'Avent 2024
de Mgr Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixFu_au7vLE.
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Prayers: For the repose of the soul of Sister Rita Catherine Kehoe (Sr. Mary Claudia),
a Grey Sister of the Immaculate Conception, Pembroke, who passed away on December 14th in the 81st year
of her Religious Life.
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Prières : Pour le repos de l'âme de Sœur Rita Catherine Kehoe (Sœur Mary Claudia),
Sœur grise de l'Immaculée Conception, Pembroke, décédée le 14 décembre dans la 81e année de sa vie religieuse.
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FROM THE CCCB / DE LA CECC
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World Day of Peace 2025 – Thursday, December 12, 2024: The Holy See published the Holy Father’s Message for the 58th World Day of Peace, which will be celebrated on 1 January 2025, the liturgical Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, who is likewise the Queen of Peace. The theme chosen by Pope Francis is “Forgive us our trespasses: grant us your peace’’.
This theme aligns with the spirit of the Jubilee Year, focusing on hope, forgiveness, and bringing people together. Inspired by Laudato Si’ and Fratelli Tutti, the message highlights the need for change to build lasting peace in our lives individually, in communities, and worldwide.
In his message, the Holy Father states: “May 2025 be a year in which peace flourishes! A true and lasting peace that goes beyond quibbling over the details of agreements and human compromises. May we seek the true peace that is granted by God to hearts disarmed: hearts not set on calculating what is mine and what is yours; hearts that turn selfishness into readiness to reach out to others; hearts that see themselves as indebted to God and thus prepared to forgive the debts that oppress others; hearts that replace anxiety about the future with the hope that every individual can be a resource for the building of a better world.”
Journée mondiale de la paix 2025 – jeudi, décembre 12, 2024 : Le Saint-Siège a publié le Message du Saint-Père pour la 58e Journée mondiale de la paix, qui sera célébrée le 1er janvier 2025, en la Solennité liturgique de Marie, Mère de Dieu, également Reine de la Paix. Le thème choisi par le pape François est : « Remets-nous nos dettes, donne-nous ta paix ».
Ce thème s’inscrit dans l’esprit de l’Année jubilaire, en mettant l’accent sur l’espérance, le pardon et le rassemblement des peuples. Inspiré par Laudato Si’ et Fratelli Tutti, le message souligne la nécessité d’un changement pour construire une paix durable dans nos vies individuelles, dans nos communautés et dans le monde entier.
Dans son message, le Saint-Père déclare : « Que 2025 soit une année où progresse la paix! Cette paix véritable et durable qui ne s’arrête pas aux querelles des contrats ni aux tables des compromis humains. Cherchons la paix véritable, celle que Dieu donne à un cœur désarmé : un cœur qui ne calcule pas ce qui est à moi et ce qui est à toi; un cœur qui défait l’égoïsme par l’empressement à aller à la rencontre des autres; un cœur qui n’hésite pas à se reconnaître débiteur de Dieu et qui est prêt pour cela à remettre les dettes qui oppriment le prochain; un cœur qui surmonte le découragement face à l’avenir par l’espérance que chacun est une richesse pour ce monde. »
Episcopal appointment for the Archdiocese of Quebec: December 12, 2024, Ottawa – His Holiness Pope Francis named Father Jean Tailleur as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Quebec. At the time of his appointment, Bishop-elect Tailleur was serving as Vicar General and Moderator of the diocesan curia, a position he has held since February 2024, before which he had been diocesan Chancellor since 2011. (Read more…)
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Nomination épiscopale pour l’archidiocèse de Québec : 12 décembre 2024, Ottawa – Sa Sainteté le pape François a nommé l’Abbé Jean Tailleur évêque auxiliaire à l’archidiocèse de Québec. Au moment de sa nomination, l’évêque élu occupait le poste de vicaire général et modérateur de la curie diocésaine, une fonction qu’il exerce depuis février 2024, après avoir été chancelier diocésain depuis 2011. (Lire la suite…)
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JUBILEE 2025 / JUBILÉ 2025
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Prayer for the Jubilee: "Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom..." (See full prayer at: https://pembrokediocese.com/jubilee-2025/)
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Prière du Jubilé : « Père céleste, la foi que tu nous as donnée en ton fils Jésus-Christ, notre frère et la flamme de la charité répandue dans nos cœurs par l'Esprit Saint réveillent en nous la bienheureuse espérance de l'avènement de ton Royaume... » (Lire toute la prière ici: https://pembrokediocese.com/fr/jubile-2025/)
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The 2025 Jubilee will officially open on December 24, 2024 at 7 p.m., with the rite of Opening of the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter by the Holy Father, who will then preside over the celebration of the Night Mass of the Lord's Birth inside the Basilica. Official site of the Jubilee: https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html.
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Le Jubilé 2025 s'ouvrira officiellement le 24 décembre 2024 à 19 heures, avec le rite d’Ouverture de la Porte Sainte de la Basilique Papale Saint Pierre par le Saint Père, qui, aussitôt après, présidera la célébration de la Sainte Messe de la Nuit de Noël à l'intérieur de la Basilique. Site officiel du Jubilé: https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/fr.html
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THE EVANGELIZATION TEAM / L’ÉQUIPE D’ÉVANGÉLISATION
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The Parable of the Wise Landowner – By Pierre-Alain Giffard, Director of Pastoral Work: Once upon a time, there was a wealthy landowner who possessed many horses. His lands were vast, and his well was deep, providing abundant water for his entire herd. Each day, the stable hands led the horses to the well to drink, and the horses were strong and healthy. (Read more…)
La Parabole du Sage Propriétaire – Par Pierre-Alain Giffard, directeur de la pastorale diocésaine : Il était une fois un riche propriétaire qui possédait de nombreux chevaux. Ses terres s’étendaient à perte de vue et son puits était profond, fournissant suffisamment d’eau pour tout son troupeau. Chaque jour, les employés chargés de s’occuper des chevaux menaient les chevaux au puits, et ces derniers étaient robustes et en pleine santé. (Lire la suite…)
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THE HOLY SEE / LE SAINT-SIÈGE
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ADVENT / L’AVENT
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CCCB – Journey Through Advent 2024: The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops presents Journey through Advent with the Most Rev. Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto. Join us as we reflect on the Scriptures for the Sundays of Advent 2024.
A joint initiative of the National Liturgy Office, the Office national de liturgie and the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis.
Watch the YouTube video “Journey through Advent – Fourth Sunday of Advent 2024”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdjjOyCv21w&t=8s.
CECC – Cheminer ensemble durant l’Avent 2024 : La Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada présente « Cheminer ensemble durant l’Avent ». Approfondissons ensemble, avec Monseigneur René Guay, évêque de Chicoutimi, la Parole de Dieu du premier dimanche de l’Avent 2024.
Une initiative conjointe de l’Office national de liturgie, du National Liturgy Office et de l’Office for Evangelization and Catechesis.
Regarder la vidéo YouTube « Cheminer ensemble durant l’Avent – Quatrième Dimanche de l’Avent 2024 » : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yojt63tjH8&t=2s.
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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Northern Ontario Catholic Leadership Conference hosted by the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie is taking place on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall in North Bay. This event is open to all young people aged 13-19 who will gather for a day of prayer led by International Catholic Speaker, Singer, Comedian and Social Media Icon Paul J. Kim. X This year’s theme is “AWAKEN – Live for More” giving young people the chance to reflect on making Christ-centered choices in their life within the challenges of today’s world. Registration is now open - and there is an early registration discount until January 17, 2025. See all the details at our website: www.northerncatholic.ca.
Carlo’s Crew Youth Night (A diocesan event): This is a free event for youth grade 7 to 12 and ALL are welcome. The upcoming dates are Fridays January 17th, March 21st and May 2nd from 7 – 9 p.m. at St. James the Less parish, Eganville. There will be games, social time, Eucharistic adoration, music, confession, and talks from a team of clergy and others. The four evenings will focus on Virtues and Vices. Questions? Contact Yvette Bourque at yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com. Come join us and bring a friend!
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PRO-LIFE / PRO-VIE
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PARISH EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS PAROISSIAUX
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Bible Study on the Gospel According to Saint John: This study group will use the book The Gospel of John: A Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture by Fr. Francis Martin, on Wednesdays, starting January 22nd 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in the St. Lawrence O'Toole Hall. A typical evening begins with opening prayer, a hymn, and a conversation about the current chapter we're reading with regular attention to the Old Testament and Catechism. We close each week with intercessory prayer. These evenings are led by John Morris. Books for this study have been ordered and are $30 each. Please contact St. Lawrence O'Toole office to reserve yours at 613 756-2037.
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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 Men’s Retreat: The 2025 Annual Men's Retreat, "Eyes on the Lord" (Graphite Bible Camp, north of Bancroft) will be held from January 10th to January 12th, 2025. Cost: $175. Includes Talks, Fellowship, Mass, adoration, confession and meals. Registration deadline: December 20th. To register or for more information contact Pierre-Paul Filion at 613 602-6580 or ppfilion@yahoo.ca.
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VOLUNTEER & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES / OPPORTUNITÉS DE BÉNÉVOLA ET D’EMPLOI
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OTHER / AUTRES
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Winter 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. Visit https://assumptionu.ca/ for a complete list of Winter 2025 classes. Register at registrar@assumptionu.ca. Deadline to apply: January 3rd, 2025.
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Are you looking for that special gift this Season? Look no further! You won’t need to exchange because of wrong colour or size! Join us for the Christian Unity Event “Funny in a GOoD Way,” an evening of laughter and praise at the Pembroke Pentecostal Tabernacle on January 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Cost: $25 each. All proceeds go towards the St. Vincent de Paul St. Columbkille Conference. Featuring live Gate 47, comedian Joey I.L.O., and last but not least, the great skit by the Pembroke and Area Clergy Association! Contact Deacon Adrien Chaput to get your ticket or special ticket packages today at 613 732-7933 ext. 206 or email at dcadrienchaput@pembrokediocese.com. Let’s make someone’s Christmas special while helping others right here in our community!
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Do You Like to Sing? The Pembroke Community Choir invites you to join us in January as we begin rehearsals for our Spring Concert. Online registration begins on December 15. Practices are from 7-9 p.m. every Monday, starting January 6, at Wesley Community Church, 210 Renfrew Street, Pembroke. Our concert will take place on April 27. There are no auditions, but the ability to read music is helpful and you can expect some homework. Register between December 15 and 31, to get the early bird discount: $40 for adults and $25 for students. After December 31, the fee will be $50 for adults and $30 for students. Online registration and more info at the PCC website: www.pembrokecommunitychoir.org.
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Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
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(Matthew 1.1-17)