It is these you ought to have practised without neglecting the others.
(Matthew 23.23-26)
FROM THE DIOCESE
Labour Day Weekend
The Diocesan Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd and will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd at 8:30 a.m.
Back to School 2024
Watch this Back-to-School 2024 YouTube video from the Diocese of Pembroke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK-VILpM_ik.
Chancery Office Hours
Starting Tuesday, September 3rd, the Diocesan Offices will resume normal hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Episcopal Ordination and Installation
The episcopal ordination and installation of Most Reverend Michael Brehl as 10th bishop of Pembroke, which took place at St. Columbkille Cathedral on Thursday, August 15th, 2024 is now available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J-4ACuFF3k.
FROM THE CCCB
Bishop John Boissonneau Appointed as Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies for English Canada – Friday, August 23, 2024
Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Section for the First Evangelization and New Particular Churches at the Dicastery for Evangelization, has appointed Bishop John A. Boissonneau, Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto, as the Director pro tempore of the Pontifical Mission Societies for English. (Read more…)
The CCCB Calls on All Faithful to Participate in the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on 1 September 2024 – Monday, August 26 2024
OTTAWA, 26 August 2024 – The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) invites all Catholic faithful to join in the global celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation that will take place 1 September 2024. This day calls on all of us to unite in prayer, reflection, and action for the protection and preservation of our common home. (Read more…)
THE HOLY SEE
Pope’s Prayer Intention for September 2024
For the cry of the earth – We pray that each one of us will hear and take to heart the cry of the Earth and of victims of natural disasters and climactic change, and that all will undertake to personally care for the world in which we live.
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
Ten Facts on the UN Declaration:
- The only four states that voted against the Declaration have all reversed their positions and endorsed the Declaration.
THE EVANGELIZATION TEAM
The Eucharist: Source And Summit of All Evangelization
By Pierre-Alain Giffard, Director of Pastoral Work
The Eucharist is the central and most important part of the Church’s existence. It is rightly described as the origin and pinnacle of all Christian life. (Lumen Gentium, 11; Sacrosanctum Concilium, 10; Presbyterorum Ordinis, 5) This mystery fuels the Church’s outreach, empowering believers to share the Good News with passion and authenticity. (Read more…)
VOCATIONS
1st Thursday Holy Hours to Pray for Vocations
September 5th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Deep River. 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.
MARRIAGE, FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
Theology on Tap – PEMBROKE
Wednesday August 28th at 7 p.m. at St-Jean Baptiste Parish Hall, 500 Isabella Street, Pembroke. Guest speaker: Fr. Michael Weitl from Madonna House. Topic: “Purgatory Explained” (Talk will begin at approx. 7:10 p.m.). This event is geared for those age 19 – 49(ish). Different guest speakers will be invited each month to give a talk on a variety of different topics related to the Catholic Faith. There will be time for questions, discussion, and socializing. To receive an e-mail each month with date, speaker and location please contact Yvette Bourque at yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com to be added to a group e-mail list.
Marriage Preparation Program
The Fall Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program is coming up on Saturday, October 5th and Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Parish, Renfrew. Deadline to register is October 1st. Register online at https://www.jotform.com/yvettebourque/marriageprep. E-transfers of $100/couple can be made to donnabiggs@pembrokediocese.com, or mail cheques to Diocese of Pembroke, 284 Trafalgar Road, Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8. For inquiries, please contact Yvette Bourque at yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com or call 613 585-6301.
PARISH EVENTS
September 6 – Prayers for healing (bilingual celebration)
At St-Pierre Church, Fort-Coulonge, at 7:00 p.m. 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.
Parish Supper
At Our Lady of Mercy Church, Bancroft on Sunday, September 8th from 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Silent Auction, Raffle Tickets. $20/Ticket – $8/12 yrs. & Under. Take out available!
Healing Mass
Followed by general healing prayers and blessings with Father Albert MacPherson OSA, founder of the Augustinian Healing Ministry at Holy Canadian Martyrs Parish, Combermere, on Saturday, September 21st at 6 p.m.
St. Columbkille Cathedral Parish Spaghetti Fundraiser
At the Cathedral Parish Hall on Sunday, September 22nd from 12-2 p.m. Adults $25 – Children $10 – Family $50 (maximum 2 adults). One sitting only! Contact the parish office for tickets at 613 732-8513. Limited to 160 tickets… Get yours before they sell out!
OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS
Mary’s Way of the Cross
Join us for a special evening of devotion and unity at Mary’s Way of the Cross on Friday, September 6th. We’ll begin at 6:50 p.m. with uplifting hymns (French and English). This is a perfect opportunity to deepen your spiritual journey and connect with fellow believers.
ZOOM LINK
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84333430106?pwd=I7gfM7J1buTGebtMgB5bKlX5hrO
Meeting ID: 843 3343 0106
Passcode: 150284
The Church: From Pentecost to Today
Interested in Church history? Join us for a new course taught by Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. beginning September 16, 2024 at St. George’s Parish, 415 Piccadilly Avenue, Westboro. Tuition: $350.00 per person ($200 for full-time undergraduate students). Please register via this link. Payment is due in full by September 13. Once payment has been received you will be sent full details including a syllabus for the course. Should you have any questions please contact Fr. Dcn. Andrew at apwbennett@gmail.com.
15th Annual Women’s Fall Retreat
Please join us on Saturday, October 26th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic School, 521 Clothier Street West, Kemptville, ON. The presenter is Nancy Steele, a well-known author and motivational speaker. The theme this year is, “The Steadfast Love of the Lord” (Lamentations 3:22-23). Cost: $50. For more information and to register please visit the website at www.womensfallretreat.com. Deadline to register: October 18th.
OTHER
Do You Like to Sing?
The Pembroke Community Choir invites you to join us this September as we begin rehearsals for our concerts celebrating “Christmas Past and Present”. Online registration begins on August 15. Practices are from 7-9 pm every Monday, starting September 9, at Wesley Community Church, 210 Renfrew Street, Pembroke. Concerts are set for November 30 and December 1. No auditions. Register by August31st to get the early bird discount. Online registration and more info at the PCC website: www.pembrokecommunitychoir.org.
Pilgrimage of Peace to Medjugorje
With Father Albert MacPherson O.S.A. Augustinian Healing Ministry from September 28 to October 9, 2024. Price: $2,875.00 (includes all taxes, air fares, room & board, side trips and gratuities). For additional information please contact Jack or Patricia Duggan at 613 756-2655, or email blackfishbay@bell.net or dugganpatricia@bell.net.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Stewardship and Development Coordinator – Diocese of Peterborough
The successful candidate will report to the Bishop of Peterborough and will work closely with Clergy, Lay Staff, Councils, and Committees to develop, execute and support programs. Please send your resume to DebMcRae@peterboroughdiocese.org. Submission deadline: Tuesday, September 3rd at 12 noon. We thank everyone that applies, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.