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ARTICLE – Three Feet From GoldThe expression “Three Feet From Gold” stems from a true story during the California Gold Rush era. It recounts the tale of a man who purchased a gold mine and started digging. After a period of digging without finding any gold, the prospector became discouraged and sold the mine to
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 20, 2023 (Ferial)Love your enemis. (Matthew 5.43-48) FROM THE DIOCESE Walk The Opeongo Line, July 27-30, 2023 Join pilgrims from ages 7-77 in this life changing, 4-day journey from Our Lady of Fatima, Renfrew to St. Ann’s Shrine, Cormac. This will be our 5th year making the 67km walk! It’s an experience
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ARTICLE – Spreading the Gospel One Act at a TimeEvangelization, at its core, is an expression of love rooted in our faith as followers of Christ. It is not merely a responsibility but a heartfelt calling to share the Good News with others, extending the transformative and saving power of God’s love. To fulfill this mission, it is important
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 13, 2023 (St. Anthony of Padua, Priest, Doctor)
You are the light of the world. (Matthew 5.13-16) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At St. Lawrence O’Toole Parish, 19450 Opeongo Line, Barry’s Bay on Tuesday, June 13th from 7-8:15 p.m. Guest speaker: Father Réal Ouellette. All are welcome! Walk The Opeongo Line, July 27-30, 2023 Join
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 6, 2023 (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 Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate – Mr. Lukas Časta With great joy, we announce the ordination to the Diaconate of Mr. Lukas Časta, a native of St.
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ARTICLE – Gather, Witness and InviteBecoming a missionary parish begins by organizing various prayer activities for the renewal of the parish and for the people we seek to reach. The next step is for parishioners to focus on building new relationships, opening channels of communication and creating an environment conducive to spiritual discussion. This is
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 30, 2023 (Ferial)
You will receive a hundredfold now in this age, and in the age to come eternal life. (Mark 10.28-31) FROM THE DIOCESE Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate – Mr. Lukas Časta With great joy, we announce the ordination to the Diaconate of Mr. Lukas Časta, a native of St.
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News from the Evangelization TeamThe evangelization team of the Diocese of Pembroke is fully dedicated to its primary mission of assisting parishes, communities, and other Catholic groups within the diocese in reaching out to those who do not have faith or have abandoned it. The team continues to emphasize the importance of prayer. Over
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 23, 2023 (Ferial)
Father, glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you. (John 17.1-11a) FROM THE DIOCESE Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate – Mr. Lukas Časta With great joy, we announce the ordination to the Diaconate of Mr. Lukas Časta, a native of St. Hedwig Parish, Barry’s Bay, on
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ARTICLE – Prayer to Receive the Spiritual Gifts of The Holy SpiritPrayer to Receive the Spiritual Gifts of The Holy Spirit Heavenly Father, I come before You, recognizing Your infinite love and grace. You are the source of all goodness and the giver of every perfect gift. I beseech You today to activate within me the gifts of the Holy Spirit
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 9, 2023 (Ferial)
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. (John 14.27-31a) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. – YouTube or on our official Facebook page at
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ARTICLE – The Language of EvangelizationIn the New Testament, St. Paul explains that Christ commissioned him to proclaim the Gospel using the language of the cross, stating that this language is the very power of God (1 Corinthians 1:17-18). The language of the cross refers to the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, centered
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ARTICLE – Key Factors for Parish Growth According to Rich BirchRich Birch is a church consultant, speaker, and author who specializes in church leadership, growth, and processes. He has worked with numerous churches and provides insights and practical advice to help churches drive growth and increase their impact. In his book “Church Growth Flywheel: 5 Practical Systems to Drive Growth
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 16, 2023 (Ferial)
If I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you. (John 16.5-11) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. – YouTube or on our official Facebook
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ARTICLE – How to defeat Satan?Satan is the adversary of God and a fallen angel who was cast out of heaven for his rebellion. Satan is a tempter and deceiver who seeks to lead us away from God and toward sin. What does the Word of God tell us about what we can do to
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 2, 2023 (St. Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor)
The Father and I are one. (John 10.22-30) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. – YouTube or on our official Facebook page at Diocese of Pembroke | Facebook.
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 25, 2023 (St. Mark, Evangelist)
Proclaim the good news to all creation. (Mark 16.15-20) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. – YouTube or on our official Facebook page at Diocese of Pembroke |
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Pastoral Appointments – April 21, 2023Chancery Office, Pembroke April 21, 2023 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral assignment: Reverend Fortunatus RUDAKEMWA is appointed administrator of St-Jean-Baptiste Parish, Pembroke. This appointment is effective April 28, 2023.
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Indigenous Reconciliation Fund Diocese of PembrokeDioceses across Canada, in their continuing journey of seeking reconciliation with the Indigenous Peoples of what is now known as Canada, have voluntarily committed to contributing $30 million over five years innew funding to facilitate further reconciliation efforts. Dioceses have voluntarily committed to contributing these funds annually or in lump
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 18, 2023 (Ferial)
No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. (John 3.7b-15) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. – YouTube or
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ARTICLE – Bringing Love, Hope and Healing Through the GospelBringing the Gospel to those around us is a powerful demonstration of love, as it provides the opportunity for them to receive the message of salvation through Jesus Christ and experience the hope, healing, and transformation that comes with it. When we spread the Good News, we extend the possibility
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RCCDSB and RCDSB presents: The 2023 Indigenous Speaker SeriesNext April Feature Speaker: Dr. Pam Palmater on Tuesday, April 18th from 7-8:30 p.m. ‘Dr. Pamela Palmater is a Mi’kmaw citizen and member of the Eel River Bar First Nation in northern New Brunswick. Pam has been studying, volunteering and working for over 30 years on a wide range of
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 11, 2023 (Easter Octave)
Mary Magdalene announced to the disciples: I have seen the Lord; she told them that Jesus had said these things to her. (John 20.11-18) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy
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