Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit.
(Luke 10.21-24)
FROM THE DIOCESE
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.
Spanish Mass – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Celebrated by Bishop Michael Brehl at St. Columbkille Cathedral on Thursday, December 12th at 7 p.m. Reception to follow at the Cathedral Parish Hall. Come and celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of all the Americas, even if you do not speak Spanish!
Misa en español – Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Celebrada por el Obispo Michael Brehl en la Catedral de St. Columbkille el jueves 12 de diciembre a las 7 p.m. A continuación, habrá una recepción en el Salón Parroquial de la Catedral. ¡Venga a celebrar la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, la patrona de todas las Américas!
Prayers
For the repose of the soul of Mrs. Rosamund (Roz) Ryan, mother of Reverend Robert Ryan, who passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, November 27th, at the age of 90. Please keep Father Ryan and his family in your prayers.
FROM THE CCCB
Journey Through Advent 2024 – Video Series to Introduce and Reflect on the Season
The General Secretariat of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) announces the online weekly video series for this year’s Advent season. Designed to help the faithful prepare for the memorial of the birth of Our Lord celebrated at Christmas, these videos provide valuable resources and opportunities for faith formation. Titled Journey through Advent the series is a collaborative initiative of the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, the National Liturgy Office, and the Office national de liturgie. (Read more…)
THE HOLY SEE
Pope’s Prayer Intention for December 2024
For pilgrims of hope – Let us pray that this Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope.
JUBILEE 2025
The 2025 Jubilee
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.
ADVENT
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 – Second Sunday of Advent 2024”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXrFy4Mg4Ug&t=2s.
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
Acudetox Acupuncture
Encouraging community wellness for behavioural health including addictions, mental health, emotional trauma, PTSD, and anxiety. 6 weekly sessions on Mondays from 9-10 a.m. (except holidays). Next dates: November 4th – December 9th, 2024. To register or for more information, please email info@mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com.
Women’s Circles
Time to connect with other women, supporting one another on our healing journey. Bringing together culture and community. Next Drumming: December 5th – next Talking Circle: December 12th. Visit the website at www.mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com, call 613 281-7969, or email at info@mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com.
Men’s Circles
Time to connect with other men, supporting one another on our healing journey. Bringing together culture and community. Confidential and trauma informed. Next Drumming: December 9th – Next Talking Circle: December 16th. For more information, visit the Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation website at www.mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com, call 613 281-7969, or email at info@mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com.
Wisdom to Wellness
This program is designed to immerse participants into Indigenous cultural teachings and protocols. Through a series of enlightening sessions, individuals will engage with a variety of teachings deeply rooted in Indigenous wisdom and traditions. The program focuses on fostering a profound understanding of cultural values, reciprocity to the land, and the significance of Indigenous protocols in various ceremonies and gatherings. These teachings will be integrated into other programs held at Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation. Email us at info@mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com or visit the website at www.mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com for more information. Next date: Wednesday, December 4th.
Medicine Wheel – 12 Steps Wellbriety Workshop
Meetings will be offered either in-person or via Zoom Tuesday evenings September 24th – December 17th from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, please email the Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation at info@mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com.
THE EVANGELIZATION TEAM
The Evangelizing Message of Medjugorje
By Pierre-Alain Giffard, Director of Pastoral Work
Pope Francis, with the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, has granted approval for devotion linked to Medjugorje. This approval recognizes the spiritual benefits and positive outcomes associated with the Sanctuary of the Queen of Peace. (Read more…)
VOCATIONS
1st Thursday Holy Hours to Pray for Vocations
December 5th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Columbkille Cathedral, Pembroke. 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
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 with Bishop Michael Brehl as our speaker on November 1st. The waiver form must be signed either online here or hard copies will be available at the event. One waiver will cover all 4 nights. Questions? Contact Yvette Bourque at yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com. Come join us and bring a friend!
Northern Ontario Catholic Leadership Conference
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. The day will also include time for socializing, recreation, personal reflection, prayer and reconciliation. 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.
PARISH EVENTS
Living with Christ Sunday Missals
St. Theresa’s Parish in Témiscaming and Our Lady of the Lake Mission in Kipawa would like to buy extra copies of the 2024-2025 Living with Christ Sunday Missal. If your parish can spare some copies and would be willing to sell them, please contact Lise Anne Gaudet, Parish Secretary, at ste.therese.eglise@gmail.com, her cell at 705 358-9766 or call the rectory at 819 627-3381.
Prayers for Healing (bilingual celebration)
At St-Pierre Church, Fort-Coulonge, on Friday, December 6th 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.
Our Lady of Sorrows CWL Christmas Tea & Market
On Saturday, December 7th from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Petawawa. Adults $10, children under 10 $5, children under 3 free. Come out for shopping and lunch!
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Advent Confessions
Mass (bilingual) will be on Thursday, December 12th at 7:00 p.m. at St-Pierre Church, Fort-Coulonge. Two bilingual confessors (Fr. Goring and Fr. Smith) will be available in the confessionals beginning at 6:00 p.m. People from throughout the region are invited to come. The confessors will be available after Mass if need be.
Hour of Eucharistic Adoration
Hour of Eucharistic Adoration in silence from 9:00 to 9:55 a.m. before every weekday French mass at St-Jean-Baptiste Parish (Pembroke). See parish bulletin for mass schedule at https://www.facebook.com/stjeanbaptistepembroke.
OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS
Christmas Special – Mary’s Way of the Cross
You are invited to attend Mary’s Way of the Cross on Friday, December 6th beginning at 6:30 p.m., with Christmas hymns that will bring you back to your childhood.
ZOOM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82945974314?pwd=gR9jX7kom53H1AQhDB2sw9sFVMp159.1
Meeting ID: 829 4597 4314
Passcode: 546342
Inner Healing & Deliverance Retreat
Msgr. Rossetti will lead an on-line, in-depth inner healing & deliverance retreat on Saturday, December 7th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST. He will speak on inner healing, spiritual warfare, answer questions, and pray healing & deliverance prayers. Registrations limited. Modest fee ($25) but free for those who need scholarships (for discount enter code: “free2024” when register and it is free). If you cannot attend live, you will have a link to watch the broadcast anytime at https://www.catholicexorcism.org/.
Steubenville Conference – “Night of Hope”
Join us for this free Steubenville Conference livestreamed from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Let’s gather together as a Church to pray for our world with one heart and one voice. You’ll enjoy a keynote presentation from Chris Stefanick, Eucharistic Adoration with Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and more, on Thursday, December 12th, 7-9 p.m. EST. To register: https://steubenvilleconferences.com/night-of-hope/.
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.
OTHER
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.
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, an evening of laughter and praise at the Pembroke Pentecostal Tabernacle on January 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. 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!