Every plant my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted.
(Matthew 15.1-2, 10-14)
FROM THE DIOCESE
Summer Office Hours
The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and will close at noon every Friday until September 4th.
Clergy Appointments
Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following appointments, which take effect September 1, 2020, unless otherwise indicated. The Bishop wishes to thank all those who accepted an appointment, and all those who are welcoming another priest into the rectory in whatever capacity. Read more here.
Ordination of Rev. Mr. Michael Coyne
With joy, the Diocese of Pembroke announces that Most Rev. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., will ordain Rev. Mr. Michael Coyne to the priesthood at St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew, on Tuesday, September 8th, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at 2:00 p.m. The First Mass of Thanksgiving will take place at St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew, on Wednesday, September 9 at 11:00 a.m. Let us keep Michael Coyne in prayer as he prepares for ordination.
FROM THE CCCB
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace – Caritas Canada launch Joint Working Committees to implement recommendations of organizational review – Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Following an organizational review of the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace – Caritas Canada to improve its collaboration with the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, implementation of the resulting recommendations will begin this fall. The organizational review was conducted by the firm Deloitte and involved the participation of staff and members of Development and Peace, as well as staff of the CCCB and Bishops across Canada. The results of the analysis suggested 14 recommendations, which were then integrated into the four following work streams to facilitate the implementation process: (Read more…)
Life and Family Suggestions for Homilies and Prayers of the Faithful during August 2020
Even during a time of physical isolation, the Sunday liturgy continues to offer nourishment for prayer and reflection during the whole week – whether we are meditating on the readings, or participating in a television broadcast of the Mass and making a spiritual Communion. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops continues to post homily ideas and prayers of the faithful to help link the Sunday liturgy with the national pastoral initiative for life and family. The suggestions for homilies and prayers can be easily adapted for family prayer, as well as for personal prayer or for use with other groups or organizations. Suggestions for Homilies & Prayers of the Faithful.
FROM THE HOLY SEE
Pope’s Prayer Intention for August 2020
The Maritime World. We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families.
PARISH EVENTS
St. Andrew Parish Supper Cancelled
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, please note that the Annual Supper & Bazaar at St. Andrew Parish, Killaloe, scheduled for Sunday, August 9th will not be held this year.
Our Lady of Grace Mission Supper Cancelled
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, please note that the Annual Turkey Lunch & Supper at Our Lady of Grace Mission, Westmeath, scheduled for Sunday, August 16th will not be held this year.
St. Hedwig Parish Supper Cancelled
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, please note that the Annual Turkey Dinner at St. Hedwig Parish, Barry’s Bay, scheduled for Sunday, August 16th will not be held this year.
Our Lady of the Angels Parish Supper Cancelled
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, please note that the Turkey, Ham & Baked Beans Supper at Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Brudenell, scheduled for Sunday, August 30th will not be held this year.
St. Mary Parish Supper Cancelled
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, please note that the Chicken Supper at St. Mary Parish, Wilno, scheduled for Sunday, September 6th will not be held this year.
St. Ignatius Martyr Parish Supper Cancelled
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, please note that the Annual Supper and Bazaar at St. Ignatius Martyr Parish, Maynooth, scheduled for Sunday, September 6th will not be held this year.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Supper Cancelled
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, please note that the Turkey & Ham Dinner at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, LaPasse, scheduled for Sunday, September 13th will not be held this year.
Our Lady of Mercy Parish Supper Cancelled
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, please note that the Roast Beef Supper at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Bancroft, scheduled for Sunday, September 13th will not be held this year.
St. Jean Baptiste Parish Supper Cancelled
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, please note that the Turkey & Ham Dinner at St. Jean Baptiste Parish, Pembroke, scheduled for Sunday, September 20th will not be held this year.
OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS
Campus Evangelization Virtual Round Table Summit
The General Secretariat has recently received information from the Evangelization and Discipleship subcommittee of the Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry (CCCM) regarding a virtual event entitled Campus Evangelization Virtual Round Table Summit, which will take place from 5 to 6 August 2020 – in English only. The event is specifically geared to those persons actively working in campus ministry or ministry with university/college students. For further information, kindly consult the attached communique or the event website at https://evangelizationsummit.weebly.com.
Virtual Teen Program
Catholic publisher Pauline Books and Media (PBM) is looking for avid teen readers interested in participating in a pilot run of their new “Pauline Reviewers Program.” Participating teen volunteers have the opportunity to learn to craft a book review for a publisher as they create an official review of a teen title by PBM. Through their review, teens can lend their voice to the world of Catholic publishing, and will earn a certificate that can be used towards high school volunteer hours, resumes, etc. If you have a teen who loves reading or wants to engage in the world of writing and publishing, contact Sister Orianne Dyck ( odyck@paulinemedia.com ) for more information for further details regarding the program and registration.
“Fatima” Movie Release
A new Catholic movie, “Fatima,” will be released in theaters throughout Canada on Friday, August 14. “Fatima” tells the story of a 10-year-old shepherd and her two young cousins in Fatima, Portugal, who report seeing visions of the Virgin Mary. Info: www.fatimathemovie.com.
PILGRIMAGES
Upcoming Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Cape and to the Shrine of Saint Anne
The 146th annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Cape and to the Shrine of St. Anne de Beaupré will not happen on August 8-9, 2020. The pilgrimage has now been rescheduled for September 12-13 or October 17-18, 2020. Pilgrims who have already prepaid for their pilgrimage will be refunded if they cannot be present to either one of these projected dates. The projected dates will depend on the federal, provincial, territorial and public Health governments’ decisions. Our Lady of the Cape, pray for us. Good Saint Anne, pray for us.