Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes.
(Luke 12.35-38)
BISHOP’S MESSAGE
Letter from Bishop Brehl
Please read Bishop Brehl’s message inviting the faithful to join in the prayer offered by Pope Leo XIV: https://pembrokediocese.com/article/prayers-for-pope-leo-xiv-oct-14-2026/.
FROM THE DIOCESE
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.
Permanent Deacons’ Retreat
Please keep the Permanent Deacons of the Diocese of Pembroke and their wives in your prayers as they are on Retreat until October 21st.
FROM THE CCCB
Prayers for the Holy Father and Letter from the CCCB President
Ottawa — The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops joins the faithful across Canada and throughout the world in praying for the swift and complete recovery of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his surgery on 13 October 2026. (Read more…)
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
MMF Annual General Meeting
Join Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation for a special evening to celebrate achievements and togetherness at 595 Pembroke St. E., Unit #3, Pembroke on Monday, October 20th at 5:30pm. RSVP by emailing Mashkiwizii.manido@gmail.com or calling 613 631-0302.
Full Moon Ceremonies
At Foy Provincial Park, 933 Red Rock Road, Killaloe from 7-9pm. Next Full Moon Ceremony: Monday, October 26th – Falling Leaves Moon. Contact the Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation at 613 631-0302 for more information and what to bring.
Indigenous Policing Bureau – Seven Grandfather Teachings (As held from the Algonquin Community)
- Bravery: Bravery is to face the foe with integrity. Accept challenges and learn from them. Face your fears to allow yourself to make positive changes.
MARRIAGE, FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
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.
PARISH EVENTS
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.
PRO-LIFE
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!
OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS
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.
OTHER
Pilgrimage with Monsignor Joseph Muldoon
You are invited to join Msgr. Joseph Muldoon on a pilgrimage to Marian Shrines, the Camino and the Pyrenees, from March 31 – April 14, 2027. Msgr. Muldoon will serve as the Spiritual Director. Stops will include Lisbon, Fatima, Porto, Santiago de Compostela, León, Lourdes, Andorra, Barcelona and Montserrat. A meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 25 at 2pm at Holy Cross Parish, 685 Walkley Rd., in the parish hall. For reservations or more information, please contact Dennis Kam, JBC Travel at 613 569-3888 ext. 3 or dennis@jbctravel.ca.
Pilgrimage to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg
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.
