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Decree for the Upkeep, Protection, and Confidentiality of Parish Registersby Diocese Pembroke on September 22, 2022 in Policies
As decreed by Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., on the 22nd day of September 2022. Parish registers are to be stored in a fireproof vault or safe. Marginal notations must be inscribed in a timely manner. When the binding of a register unravels, the register ought to be rebound, if possible.
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 20, 2022 (St. Andrew Kim Tae-Gŏn, Priest, Paul Chŏng Ha-Sang, and Companions, Martyrs)by Diocese Pembroke on September 20, 2022 in Weekly Bulletin
My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it. (Luke 8.19-21) FROM THE DIOCESE The Synod’s Summary Report of the Diocese of Pembroke In October 2021 Pope Francis launched the path of synodality “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission”. Since then,
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ARTICLE – Find a Need and Fill It – Revealing God’s Heart in the Communityby Pierre-Alain Giffard on September 15, 2022 in Recommended Texts
One of the challenges we may face when we want to evangelize is to realize that we know few non-Christian. Thus, it is necessary to start engaging with people who are not Catholics. Jesus asks us to go all over the world to make disciples (Matthew 28,19). For us, our
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 13, 2022 (St. John Chrysostom, Bishop, Doctor)by Diocese Pembroke on September 13, 2022 in Weekly Bulletin
Young man, I say to you, rise! (Luke 7.11-17) FROM THE CCCB Statement by Bishop Raymond Poisson, Bishop of St-Jérôme-Mont Laurier and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – Thursday, September 08 2022 The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 6, 2022 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on September 6, 2022 in Weekly Bulletin
Jesus spent the night in prayer, and he chose twelve of the disciples and named them apostles. (Luke 6.12-19) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Saint Anne’s Triduum in Cormac: The History of the Devotion to Saint Anne + Homily for Sunday, July 31, 2022 Read Parts I to III here: Part
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 30, 2022 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on August 30, 2022 in Weekly Bulletin
I know who you are, the Holy One of God. (Luke 4.31-37) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Saint Anne’s Triduum in Cormac: The History of the Devotion to Saint Anne + Homily for Sunday, July 31, 2022 Read Parts I to III here: Part I, Part II, Part III. FROM THE
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ARTICLE – 15 Habits to Evangelize on a Daily Basis
As Christians, our ultimate aim should be to please God. We must recognize that our decisions and actions influence not only our own lives but also those of others. The day we meet Jesus, we will hope to have served him and loved him the way he wants. Jesus succeeded
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 23, 2022 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on August 23, 2022 in Weekly Bulletin
You ought to have practised justice and mercy, without neglecting the others. (Matthew 23.23-26) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Saint Anne’s Triduum in Cormac: Part III of III – The History of the Devotion to Saint Anne + Homily for Sunday, July 31, 2022 The history of the devotion to Saint
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Saint Anne’s Triduum in Cormac: Part III of III
August 23, 2022 Saint Anne’s Triduum in Cormac: Part III of III The History of the Devotion to Saint Anne + Homily for Sunday, July 31, 2022 The history of the devotion to Saint Anne at St. Anne-de-Beaupré How did the cult of Saint Anne travel as far as New
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ARTICLE – The Church’s Missionby Pierre-Alain Giffard on August 19, 2022 in Recommended Texts
As defined by Church documents the mission of the Church is to evangelize, “that is she must proclaim the good news of salvation to all, generate new creatures in Christ through Baptism, and train them to live knowingly as children of God.” [1] The mission of the Church is to
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 16, 2022 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on August 16, 2022 in Weekly Bulletin
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God. (Matthew 19.23-30) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Saint Anne’s Triduum in Cormac: Part II of III – The History of the Devotion to Saint Anne +
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Saint Anne’s Triduum in Cormac: Part II of III
August 16, 2022 Saint Anne’s Triduum in Cormac: Part II of III The History of the Devotion to Saint Anne + Homily for Sunday, July 31, 2022 The Meeting of Anne and Joachim at the Golden Gate of the Temple of Jerusalem Before returning to his wife in Jerusalem, Joachim
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ARTICLE – Three Barriers to Building An Invitational Culture In Your Parishby Pierre-Alain Giffard on August 11, 2022 in Recommended Texts
1. BEING INVITATIONAL BRINGS US OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONE We can respond with defence mechanisms to stay comfortable and convince ourselves that we are not called to do this. 2. THE PARISH IS NOT A WELCOMING PLACE TO INVITE SOMEONE TO Areas of health in our parish that we
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 9, 2022 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on August 9, 2022 in Weekly Bulletin
Take care that you do not despise one of these little ones. (Matthew 18.1-5, 10, 12-14) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Saint Anne’s Triduum in Cormac: Part I of III – The History of the Devotion to Saint Anne + Homily for Sunday, July 31, 2022 The Silence of the Gospels
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Saint Anne’s Triduum in Cormac: Part I of III
August 9, 2022 Saint Anne’s Triduum in Cormac: Part I of III The History of the Devotion to Saint Anne + Homily for Sunday, July 31, 2022 The Silence of the Gospels After the glorious name of Mary, Mother of God, the greatest name is, Anne, mother of Mary and
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Pope Francis Canada 2022by Diocese Pembroke on August 3, 2022 in News
Bishop Guy Desrochers, and Deacon Adrien Chaput of the Diocese of Pembroke, both had the opportunity to see and hear His Holiness Pope Francis. Click here to learn more about Pope Francis’ visit to Canada. Click an image below to view it in more detail. Imagery credit: Fonds-Daniel Abel.
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 2, 2022 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on August 2, 2022 in Weekly Bulletin
Command me to come to you on the water. (Matthew 14.22-36) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointments: The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral appointments to take effect September 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted: (Read here). Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m.
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ARTICLE – The Relational Evangelizerby Pierre-Alain Giffard on July 27, 2022 in Recommended Texts
Evangelizing has a lot to do with being relational. Indeed, the Christian life is essentially about relationships: relationships with God and relationships with others. When we are kind, generous, humble and attentive to the needs of others, evangelization happens naturally. When we have a positive and open attitude, believing we
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – July 26, 2022 (St. Anne and St. Joachim, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary)by Diocese Pembroke on July 26, 2022 in Weekly Bulletin
Many prophets and righteous people have longed to see what you see. (Matthew 13.16-17) FROM THE DIOCESE Civic Holiday! Please note that the Chancery Office will be closed Monday, August 1st for the Civic Holiday. News of the Synod Thank you to all who answered the call to participate in
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – July 12, 2022 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on July 12, 2022 in Weekly Bulletin
On the day of judgment, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon than for you. (Matthew 11.20-24) FROM THE DIOCESE News of the Synod Thank you to all who answered the call to participate in the Synod on synodality! 160 responses were received, 150 in English and 10
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – July 5, 2022 (Ferial)by Diocese Pembroke on July 5, 2022 in Weekly Bulletin
The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. (Matthew 9.32-38) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointments: The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral appointments to take effect September 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted: Reverend Mitchell BEACHEY is appointed Pastor of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Pembroke
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Pastoral Appointments – September 1, 2022
Chancery Office, Pembroke Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul June 29, 2022 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.S.s.R. announces the following pastoral appointments to take effect September 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted. Reverend Mitchell BEACHEY is appointed Pastor of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Pembroke and Paroisse St-Jean-Baptiste, Pembroke,
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 28, 2022 (St. Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr)by Diocese Pembroke on June 28, 2022 in Weekly Bulletin
Jesus rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a calm. (Matthew 8.23-27) FROM THE DIOCESE Canada Day! Please note that the Diocesan Offices will be closed Friday, July 1st for Canada Day. Summer Office Hours. The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
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ARTICLE – Doing Church at Homeby Pierre-Alain Giffard on June 25, 2022 in Recommended Texts
The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains that “From the beginning, the core of the Church was often constituted by those who had become believers: ‘together with all [their] household.’ When they were converted, they desired that ‘their whole household’ should also be saved. These families who became believers were
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