WEEKLY BULLETIN

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DIOCESE OF PEMBROKE/DIOCÈSE DE PEMBROKE

 

284, ch. Trafalgar Rd., Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8                                      613 732-7933​

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November 3, 2026

Ferial – Férie

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​FROM THE DIOCESE / DU DIOCÈSE

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Pastoral Announcement: Reverend Fortunatus Rudakemwa will conclude his priestly

ministry in the Diocese of Pembroke on 27 November 2026. Bishop Brehl expresses gratitude

to Father Fortunatus for his years of ministry in the Diocese of Pembroke.

Announcements about pastoral provision for Témiscaming and Kipawa will be forthcoming.

30 October 2026

 

Annonce pastorale : Le P. Fortunatus Rudakemwa mettra fin à son ministère sacerdotal dans le diocèse

de Pembroke le 27 novembre 2026. Mgr Brehl exprime sa gratitude au père Fortunatus pour

ses années de ministère au sein du diocèse de Pembroke.

Des annonces concernant l’organisation pastorale à Témiscaming et à Kipawa seront faites prochainement.

30 octobre 2026

 

Mass Celebration: Bishop Brehl will celebrate a Mass for the Deceased at CFB Wainright, Alberta, for their families and for all deceased members of the Canadian Forces. The Mass will take place on Tuesday, November 3rd at 7pm at St. Columbkille Cathedral. All are welcome to attend this bilingual (English and French) Mass.

 

Célébration eucharistique : Mgr Brehl célébrera une messe pour les défunts à la BFC Wainright, en Alberta, en hommage à leurs familles et à tous les membres décédés des Forces canadiennes. La messe aura lieu le mardi 3 novembre à 19 h à la cathédrale Saint-Columbkille. Tout le monde est invité à assister à cette messe bilingue (français et anglais).

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FROM THE CCCB / DE LA CECC​​

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New Document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith: Ottawa – The Holy See’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith has published today, on the Memorial of Saint John Paul II, a new document titled “Venite ad me: Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith in an Epochal Change.” (Read more…)

 

Nouveau document du Dicastère pour la doctrine de la foi : Venite ad me : Ottawa – Le Dicastère du Saint-Siège pour la doctrine de la foi a aujourd’hui, mémoire liturgique de saint Jean-Paul II, publié un document intitulé « Venite ad me – Considérations sur la transmission de la foi à l’aube d’une nouvelle ère ». (Lire la suite…)

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THE HOLY SEE / LE SAINT-SIÈGE

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Pope’s Prayer Intention for November 2026: For the proper use of wealth – Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service the common good and solidarity of those who have less.

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Intention de prière du Saint-Père pour le mois de novembre 2026 : Pour le bon usage de la richesse – Prions pour un bon usage de la richesse afin que, ne cédant pas à la tentation de l’égoïsme, elle soit toujours au service du bien commun et de la solidarité avec les plus démunis.

 

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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Emmaus Mornings, for young adults (18–39): Is your phone a tool or a master? Join us every first Saturday of the month from 9am to 1pm at St. James the Less, Eganville, for a Scripture Q&A, adoration and confession, Mass, talks on the phone and the power of silence, and the launch of our book club with C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters. Bring your Bible, a notepad, and a willingness to grow. Come alone or bring a friend. Next gathering: November 7th. RSVP to family@pembrokediocese.com.

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PRO-LIFE / PRO-VIE

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Celebrate Life Gala Banquet – Hosted by the Renfrew County Right to Life (RCRTL): On Thursday, November 5th at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Pembroke. Meet & Greet at 5pm – Dinner at 6pm. Guest speakers will be from SILENT NO MORE, an international initiative where people share their personal testimonies regarding the negative emotional and physical impacts of abortion and the hope of post abortion recovery. Please bring your new baby items to donate to First Step Options! Tickets: $40 / $30 students. Reserve your tickets by mailing your cheque to RCRTL ℅ 284 Trafalgar Rd, Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8 or contacting Barb Austen at 613 735-6265.

 

First Step Options 20th Anniversary Open House: You’re invited to come celebrate First Step Options’ 20th anniversary on Tuesday, November 24th from 4pm to 7pm at the FSO Pregnancy Resource Centre, 362 Miller Street, Pembroke. Enjoy refreshments, tours, stories and fellowship. Cake cutting ceremony at 4:30pm. Hope to see you there!

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PARISH EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS PAROISSIAUX

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Healing Prayer Service: Led by Father Réal Ouellette, together with a team on Tuesday, November 17 (2026). Begins at 7pm at Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, 284 Trafalgar Road, Pembroke.

·          Eucharistic Adoration

·         Hymns

·         Teaching

·         Personal prayer

·         Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

Come meet the Lord in a special way and entrust to him your prayers and your worries.

Please note: this event will NOT be live streamed.

 

Red Wednesday: Mass will be celebrated for all Persecuted Christians at St. Columbkille Cathedral on Wednesday, November 18th at 7pm. 413 million Christians live in countries where religious freedom is seriously violated and who face prosecution. There were an estimated 5,000 Christians martyred for their faith in Jesus Christ in 2025.

 

St. Andrew’s Catholic Church Turkey Bingo: Please join parishioners on Thursday, November 26th at 7pm sharp at the Parish Hall, 141 Queen Street, Killaloe. 15 regular games (turkey prize), 4 special games with special prizes. Jackpot of $500 guaranteed! Canteen, Silent Auction, and 50/50 also available. Please call 613 757-2443 for more information. Everyone welcome!

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​DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE / DÉVELOPPEMENT ET PAIX​

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​​​​OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS / AUTRES ÉVÉNEMENTS CATHOLIQUES

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Mass of Remembrance for the Fallen: With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the RC Military Ordinariate of Canada cordially invites you to attend the Mass of Remembrance for the Fallen-on Wednesday, November 11th at 8:45am at Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, 285 Sussex Drive, Ottawa. Most Rev. Scott McCaig, C.C., Bishop of the RC Military Ordinariate of Canada will preside over the ceremony.

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

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OTHER / AUTRES

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Gather to Pray for Unity among Christians: Please join St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 503 Alfred Street, Pembroke in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, November 3rd at 7pm for an ecumenical gathering to pray for unity in the Upper Ottawa Valley and beyond. All are welcome!

 

Pilgrimage to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg with Fr. Francis Ching, CC. April 22 – May 4, 2027. 13 days/11 nights.  3 Marian apparition sites, 1 Eucharistic Miracle site, St. Damien of Molokai, famous relics, Flanders Fields. Price includes all fares, fees, tips, stipends, taxes, & meals except 10 lunches. $7335 per person (double occ) Toronto Departure. Information Meeting Sunday, November 15th 2:00pm at St. Mary’s Parish, Ottawa. For information contact Tour Coordinator Laurie Courchesne-Dooley at 613 732-5739, mobile 613 602-3535 or e-mail lafrcodo@outlook.com.

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