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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January 21, 2025

St. Agnes, Virgin, Martyr –Ste Agnès, Vierge et Martyre

FROM THE DIOCESE

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Diocesan Pastoral Planning – Letter from the Bishop – January 14, 2025: The letter and PDF version from

Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. can be found here: Diocesan Pastoral Planning – Diocese of Pembroke

 

Planification pastorale diocésaine – lettre de l’évêque – 14 janvier 2025 : Lettre de Mgr Michael Brehl, c.ss.r. et

version PDF disponibles ici : Planification pastorale diocésaine – Diocese of Pembroke

 

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life on Sunday February 2, 2025: All are welcome to join

Bishop Brehl and the women and men religious of the diocese in the celebration of Vespers on the feast of the

Presentation of the Lord, Sunday, February 2 at 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Pembroke to mark

the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. 

 

FROM THE CCCB / DE LA CECC

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The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025: January 16, 2025, Ottawa – The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) is a well established global ecumenical observance, which in the northern hemisphere is held annually from January 18 to 25, between the liturgical feasts of the Confession of Saint Peter and the Conversion of Saint Paul. During this period, Christians of all denominations and ecclesial communities are invited to pray for the unity of all of the baptized; to meditate together on Sacred Scripture; to participate in jointly-organized worship services; and to undertake together acts of charity and fellowship. (Read more…)

 

La semaine de prière pour l’unité des chrétiens 2025 : 16 janvier 2025, Ottawa – La Semaine de prière pour l’unité des chrétiens (SPUC) est une tradition œcuménique bien établie à l’échelle mondiale, qui se tient chaque année dans l’hémisphère nord du 18 au 25 janvier, entre les fêtes liturgiques de la Confession de saint Pierre et de la Conversion de saint Paul. Pendant cette période, les chrétiens et chrétiennes de toutes confessions et communautés ecclésiales sont invités à prier pour l’unité de toutes les personnes baptisées, à méditer ensemble les Saintes Écritures, à participer à des célébrations œcuméniques organisées conjointement, et à s’engager ensemble dans des actes de charité et de fraternité. (Lire la suite…)

 

Launch of Video Series and Resources for the Pastoral Letter on Social Media: Ottawa, January 20, 2025 – The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is launching a dedicated webpage for the Pastoral Letter on the use of social media, “Let Your Speech Always Be Gracious,” authored by the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace and originally published by the CCCB in January 2024. This webpage also contains new resources and materials, inspired by the Pastoral Letter, to help readers – individually or in group settings – to unpack the observations and apply the guidance provided by the members of the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace on the use of social media in today’s world from a Catholic social and moral perspective. (Read more…)

 

Lancement de la série vidéo et des ressources pour la lettre pastorale sur les médias sociaux : Ottawa, le 20 janvier 2025 – La Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada (CECC) lance une page Web dédiée à la Lettre pastorale sur l’utilisation des médias sociaux, intitulée « Que vos paroles soient toujours bienveillantes », rédigée par la Commission épiscopale pour la justice et la paix et publiée initialement par la CECC en janvier 2024. Cette page Web contient également de nouvelles ressources et du nouveau matériel, inspirés par la Lettre pastorale, pour aider les lecteurs et lectrices – individuellement ou en groupe – à mieux comprendre les observations et à appliquer les conseils donnés par les membres de la Commission épiscopale pour la justice et la paix sur l’utilisation des médias sociaux dans le monde d’aujourd’hui, selon une perspective sociale et morale catholique. (Lire la suite…)

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JUBILEE 2025 / JUBILÉ 2025

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Jubilee of Youth 2025: The Office of Catholic Youth and the Archdiocese of Toronto are inviting all young adults (ages 19 – 39) to join us to join Fr. Paul Magyar and the OCY team for a pilgrimage of a lifetime! We will be embarking on a pilgrimage to Venice, Padua, Florence, Assisi and Rome from July 23rd to August 5th, 2025. Please contact youth@archtoronto.org to receive the pilgrim information package and detailed itinerary. Deadline to register: January 30th.

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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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Asking Each Day for the Grace to Help Someone – By Pierre-Alain Giffard, Director of Pastoral Work: The love of neighbor lies at the heart of Christian life. In loving others, we respond to Jesus’ call: “Love one another as I have loved you” (John 13:34). Yet love, above all, is a grace. For this reason, we should daily seek the grace to help someone. Acts of service, whether grand or small, can spring from a prayer of faith and a genuine attentiveness to others. This daily petition is an expression of humility and openness, recognizing that God can create opportunities for us to manifest His love, especially to those who need it most. (Read more…)

 

Demander chaque jour la grâce d’aider quelqu’un – Par Pierre-Alain Giffard, directeur de la pastorale diocésaine : L’amour du prochain est au cœur de la vie chrétienne. En aimant nous répondons à l’appel de Jésus : « Aimez-vous les uns les autres comme je vous ai aimés » (Jean 13:34). Mais l’amour est avant tout une grâce. C’est pourquoi nous devrions chaque jour solliciter la grâce d’aider quelqu’un. Les moments de service, qu’ils soient grands ou petits, peuvent être le résultat d’une prière de foi et d’une attention sincère. Cette demande quotidienne est un acte d’humilité et de disponibilité, reconnaissant que Dieu peut véritablement créer des occasions pour nous de manifester Son amour aux autres et spécialement aux personnes autour de nous qui en ont le plus besoin.  (Lire la suite…)

 

THE HOLY SEE / LE SAINT-SIÈGE

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VOCATIONS

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1st Thursday Holy Hours to Pray for Vocations: February 6th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Paroisse St-Pierre, Fort-Coulonge, QC. 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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“POP Theology”– PEMBROKE: NEXT event: Wednesday, January 29th at 7 p.m. at St-Jean Baptiste Parish Hall, Pembroke. Guest speaker: Fr. Mitch Beachey, Rector of St. Columbkille Cathedral and Pastor of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Pembroke. Topic: Understanding and Praying the Psalms and the Liturgy of the Hours (Talk will begin at approx. 7:10 p.m.) This event is geared for those age 19 – 49(ish). There will be time for questions, discussion, and socializing. Please contact Yvette Bourque at yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com to be added to a group e-mail list. All are welcome!

 

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. See all the details at our website: www.northerncatholic.ca.

 

Separated and Divorced Ministry – VIRTUAL CLASSES (approved by the Archdiocese of Ottawa): Classes begin March 29 2025, 2 hours/week for ladies this year, and runs for 6 weeks. This is a non-profit ministry. The cost is $40, which covers reimbursement of expenses only and no fees go to the facilitator. Any extra money goes directly to charity. All class details, dates, times and registration form can be found at www.bymyside.ca. Please share with anyone you know who may be interested. Mary Jane Manley, By My Side Program Facilitator. Email: mj@bymyside.ca. Cell: 613 294-1308.

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PRO-LIFE / PRO-VIE

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​First Step Options Grand Reopening: FSO invites you to the Grand Reopening Open House at their new location: 362 Miller Street, Pembroke on Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 1-4 p.m. Ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. For more details, please call 613 635-7440 or email fsocentre@gmail.com.​

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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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​Retreat for diocesan priests at the Manoir-de-Beaujeu, Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec, January 26-30, 2025. This retreat, inspired by the writings of St. Josemaria Eascriva, will be preached by a priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei, an institution of the Catholic Church. For registration information, please visit: https://registrations.regfox.com/priests-retreat-26-january-2025---30-january-2025-en​

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

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OTHER / AUTRES

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Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Drama Production: Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College's Don Bosco Drama Club presents Robert Bolt’s award-winning play A Man For All Seasons, which dramatizes the sixteenth century conflict between the King of England, Henry VIII and St. Thomas More, ending in Thomas’s martyrdom. More, a loyal Roman Catholic, lawyer and statesman, believed that any law worthy of obedience must be imbued with moral legitimacy and defended by one’s conscience. February 7-8, 7 pm. February 9, 1 pm. Royal Canadian Legion, 250 John St., Barry’s Bay. TICKETS at the door: ADULT: $25, SENIORS: $20, STUDENTS: $10 (cash, cheque only). Children under 6: Free; Family rate: $50.For reservations, email: drama@seatofwisdom.ca.

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Drama Production and Dinner: Queen of the Angels Co-op presents a Pancake Dinner followed by a performance of The Real Princess – A Princess and the Pea Story, at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Killaloe on Saturday, March 1st starting at 6 p.m. Cost: $20 for adults – $5 for children/students. For more information, or to reserve your tickets, please email coopdrama@proton.me.

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Pilgrimage of Peace to Medjugorje: Departure from Pearson International Airport from May 7th to May 18th. Price: $3,150.00 (includes all taxes, air fares, room & board, side trips and gratuities). Non-refundable deposit of $400.00 required on booking. To register, or for more information contact Jack or Patricia Duggan at 613 756-2655, or email blackfishbay@bell.net or dugganpatricia@bell.net.

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