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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 18, 2024 (Ferial)Love your enemies (Matthew 5.43-48) FROM THE DIOCESE Reverend Michael Brehl, C.S.s.R. named the 10th Bishop of Pembroke With great cause for rejoicing, I announce that today that our Holy Father, Pope Francis has named Reverend Michael Brehl, C.S.s.R. as the 10th Bishop of Pembroke. Father Brehl was born in
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ARTICLE – Kindness: A Christian PerspectiveIn a world that often seems dominated by cynicism, division and self-interest, the simple act of being kind can have a profound and uplifting effect on others. From the teachings of the Bible to the guidance of the Magisterium and the lives of saints, we find a consistent and powerful
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ARTICLE – How to Bring Someone to ChristIn today’s increasingly secular world, the call to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with those who have not yet encountered Him has never been more urgent. The “new evangelization” refers to the Church’s efforts to re-propose the Gospel to those who have drifted away from the faith or
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 11, 2024 (St. Barnabas, Apostle)
If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. (Matthew 10.7-13) FROM THE DIOCESE Reverend Michael Brehl, C.S.s.R. named the 10th Bishop of Pembroke With great cause for rejoicing, I announce that today that our Holy
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ARTICLE – The Ultimate Purpose of Human Life – Glorifying GodThe purpose of our existence as human beings is one of the most profound questions of our lives. From the beginning of time, people have pondered the deeper meaning and ultimate end towards which our lives are oriented. The Christian faith offers a unique and sublime perspective that speaks to
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Pastoral Appointments – June 2024
Reverend George Ryan Holly, diocesan administrator, announces the following appointments: Retirement Reverend Timothy MOYLE retires from parish ministry on 30 June 2024. The Diocese extends gratitude and appreciation to Father Moyle and wishes him good health in this new chapter of his priestly ministry. Newly Ordained Rev Mr. Lukas ČASTA,
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ARTICLE – From Near-Death to New Life: A Rural Church’s Revitalization JourneyIn the small rural town a little church called Life Point was circling the drain. Once vibrant and counting around 200 members, it had plummeted to only about 25 people, most of them elderly. The facilities were dilapidated, the finances struggling, and the church seemed to have one foot in
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 4, 2024 (Ferial)
Give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s. (Mark 12.13-17) FROM THE DIOCESE Ecclesia The Spring 2024 Ecclesia edition is now available in parishes, or can be viewed on the Diocese of Pembroke website here. Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration
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ARTICLE – Evangelization simply: “Taste and see that the LORD is good!” (Psalm 34:8)Evangelization invites people to encounter Christ in a transformational way, tasting God’s goodness, as expressed in Psalm 34:8: “Taste and see that the Lord is good”. Such approach is essential, as it moves beyond mere intellectual assent to a lived experience of faith. Pope Francis emphasizes that “the primary reason
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 28, 2024 (Ferial)
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. (Mark 10.28-31) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, 11 Mohns Avenue, Petawawa, on Wednesday, June 5th from 7-8:15 p.m. Guest speaker: Father Réal Ouellette. All are welcome! Ordination
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ARTICLE – Revitalization of Rural ChurchesDanny Davis is an author who has written several books on the revitalization of rural churches. He has over 40 years of experience as a pastor and has worked with numerous rural churches. Danny Davis is also the founder of “The Rural Church Network”, an organization aimed at providing resources
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 22, 2024 (Ferial)
Whoever is not against us is for us. (Mark 9.38-40) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, 11 Mohns Avenue, Petawawa, on Wednesday, June 5th from 7-8:15 p.m. Guest speaker: Father Réal Ouellette. All are welcome! Pastoral Appointments Reverend George Ryan Holly, diocesan
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 14, 2024 (St. Matthias, Apostle)
You did not choose me but I chose you. (John 15.9-17) FROM THE DIOCESE Victoria Day The Diocesan Offices will be closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 20th, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 21st at 8:30 a.m. Pastoral Appointments Reverend George Ryan Holly, diocesan administrator, announces the following appointments.
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 7, 2024 (Ferial)
If I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you. (John 16.5-11) FROM THE DIOCESE Bilingual Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At Paroisse Ste-Thérèse, 67 rue Boucher, Témiscaming, on Wednesday, May 8th from 7-8:15 p.m. Guest speaker: Father Réal Ouellette. All are welcome! Ordination to the Priesthood
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ARTICLE – Attracting Converts to the Catholic FaithAn article from the Catholic News Agency titled “Eucharist, Unity, Clarity: What Attracts Converts to the Catholic Church” highlights several key factors that draw people to the Catholic faith. These factors include: The Eucharist: Many converts are drawn to the Catholic Church because of the belief in the real presence
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 30, 2024 (St. Marie de l’Incarnation, Religious)
My peace I give to you. (John 14.27-31a) FROM THE DIOCESE Retirement of Ms. Carole Schryer We wish to inform you of the forthcoming retirement of Ms. Carole Schryer as of May 2, 2024. Carole began her employment at the Chancery in March 2003, and for over 21 years she
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 23, 2024 (Ferial)
The Father and I are one. (John 10.22-30) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At Paroisse Ste-Thérèse, 67 rue Boucher, Témiscaming, on Wednesday, May 8th from 7-8:15 p.m. Guest speaker: Father Réal Ouellette. All are welcome! Ordination to the Priesthood Reverend Mr. Lukas Časta will receive Sacred Ordination
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 17, 2024 (St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin)
This is indeed the will of my Father, that all who see the Son and believe in him may have eternal life. (John 6.35-40) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At Paroisse Ste-Thérèse, 67 rue Boucher, Témiscaming, on Wednesday, May 8th from 7-8:15 p.m. Guest speaker: Father Réal
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ARTICLE – Addressing Low Attendance in ChurchesA recent survey by Gallup found that only 23% of US Catholic adults attend Mass weekly, with a solid half of them seldom or never visiting a church at all. This figure rises to 33% when adding those who attend “almost every week,” but it is still the lowest attendance
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ARTICLE – Fostering a Sacred Atmosphere during the Sunday MassThe Sunday mass is a sacred moment where the faithful are called to enter into the mystery of God’s love and worship Him with their whole being. By creating an environment of peace, prayer, and adoration, the parish can help the faithful and visitors to more fully participate in the
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 3, 2024 (Easter Octave)
Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized Jesus. (Luke 24.13-35) FROM THE DIOCESE No Weekly Bulletin Next Week Please note that the next Weekly Bulletin will be the week of April 15th. Ordination to the Priesthood Reverend Mr. Lukas Časta will receive Sacred Ordination to the Priesthood on the
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