Syméon dit à Marie: « Ton âme sera traversée d’un glaive. »
(Luc 2, 33-35)
DU DIOCÈSE
Heures du bureau
Les bureaux diocésains sont maintenant ouverts de 8h30 à 16h30 du lundi au vendredi.
Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. Installation Video
Le vidéo de l’inauguration de Mgr Guy Desrochers comme évêque de Pembroke est maintenant disponible ici.
DU CECC
Webinar on new Directory for Catechesis
An invitation to the four-part webinar from The Office for Evangelization and Catechesis. For diocesan leaders in evangelization, catechesis and youth ministry. Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20 & Oct. 27, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. To register by Sept. 21, click here. Info: m.shea-lawrence@cccb.ca.
Bureau du mariage, de la famille, de la jeunesse, et des jeunes adultes
Diocesan Young Adult Ministry
Join us on Wednesday, September 16th for our monthly ministry gatherings at the Chancery office building, 188 Renfrew St., Pembroke, from 7-8:30 p.m. Holy Hour will be at St. Columbkille Cathedral from 6-7 p.m. (optional). Bishop Guy Desrochers will be joining the group this month to meet everyone. For more information contact Yvette Bourque at 613 732-7933 ext. 208.
Marriage Preparation Program
The Fall Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program is coming up on Saturday, October 3 and Saturday, October 17, 2020 at St. James the Less Parish, Eganville. Deadline to register is September 28, 2020. Registration is available online at www.pembrokediocese.com, or a form can be obtained from any parish and mailed in. Inquiries can be directed to Yvette Bourque at 613 732-7933 ext. 208, or yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com.
National Evangelization Team (NET) Canada
Due to the government regulations and restrictions, NET will not be in the Diocese this fall to do school or parish retreats. This will be reevaluated in the new year.
Formed.org
There are many new resources on this Catholic platform. THE SEARCH, which is great for teens and adults alike, is one worth highlighting. Check it out and share with others!
For Families – Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC.org)
Now more than ever before, families need guidance on how to help themselves and their children find true peace and happiness that they long for. Check out this website to find out more about Family Consecration with a commitment to live the 6 principles for God-Centered Family Living: 1. Prayer life 2. Sacramental Life 3. Living the virtues 4. Learning the Faith 5. Sharing the Faith 6. Serving others.
ÉVÉNEMENTS PAROISSIAUX
Parish Supper Cancellations
The following Parish Suppers are cancelled due to the current COVID-19 pandemic:
- Souper paroissial annulé – Paroisse St-Jean-Baptiste: À cause de la pandémie, le souper à la dinde et jambon le 20 septembre à la Paroisse St-Jean-Baptiste, Pembroke, est annulé ;
- Souper paroissial annulé – Paroisse St-Alphonse: À cause de la pandémie, le souper de dinde le 27 septembre à la Paroisse St-Alphonse, Chapeau, est annulé ;
- St. Patrick Parish Supper, Mount St. Patrick, scheduled for Sunday, September 27th;
- St. Casmir Parish Dinner, Round Lake Centre, Scheduled for Sunday, October 11th;
- St. Joseph Parish Banquet Dinner, St. Joseph, scheduled for Sunday, October 18th;
- St. John Chrysostom Parish Dinner, Arnprior, scheduled for Sunday, October 18th;
- St. Matthew the Apostle Parish Supper, Madawaska, scheduled for Sunday, November 1st.
PRO-LIFE
2020 Baby Bottle Fundraising Campaign
First Step Options Pregnancy Resource Centre is organizing its 2020 Baby Bottle Fundraising Campaign from September 14th to October 4th. Please call Bev at 613 635-7440 or email firststepoptions@gmail.com for further information.
Chaîne de vie 2020– Renfrew County Right to Life
Dimanche le 4 octobre de 14h-15h. Rendez-vous au stationnement du Festival Hall à 13h45. Chaîne de vie est un témoignage de rue annuel fort et pacifique, ainsi qu’une veille de prière, qui se passe habituellement le premier dimanche d’octobre dans plusieurs localités en Amérique du Nord. On choisit une pancarte, et on se tient en silence – à 2 m! – sur un trottoir. Ces pancartes proclament : « Adoption the Loving Option », « Jesus Forgives & Heals », « Lord, Forgive Us and Our Nation », « Abortion Hurts Women », et « Life – the First Inalienable Right. » Venez en famille! Apportez votre eau, chaise de jardin, parapluie, et même votre poussette. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez contacter Susan Dagenais.
AUTRES ÉVÉNEMENTS CATHOLIQUES
11th Annual Catholic Women’s Fall Retreat
Women of any age are invited to join us for our 11th annual Catholic Women’s Fall Retreat! We are offering a more condensed and virtual version this year via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions. This one day event on September 19th will be sure to speak to your soul, as you reflect on our theme « Come, and rest a while. » There will be 3 short talks, singing and prayer throughout the day. Guest speaker: Kathy McVady, Madonna House Apostolate member (Combermere, ON). Please go to https://womensfallretreatvirtualedition.eventbrite.ca to register or for more info.
New Evangelization Summit – Back with another Conference!
On Saturday, September 26th from 12 – 3 p.m. EDT, we are hosting a FREE, LIVE virtual conference for Catholics, tackling the topic Crisis & Opportunity: How to Evangelize in Uncertain Times. To answer this question, you’ll be hearing from: George Weigel, Dr. Mary Healy, Michele Thompson and Fr. Jon Bielawski. You will also be hearing from people who have creatively responded to the call to mission during these uncertain times we are moving through. To grab your free ticket, just click this link: https://uevangelize.org/virualsummit/.