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WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 17, 2024 (Ferial)
Young man, I tell you to get up. (Luke 7.11-17) FROM THE DIOCESE Marriage Tribunal – New Office Hours Effective immediately, the Marriage Tribunal Office will be open from Tuesdays to Thursdays 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Prayers In the charity of your prayers please pray for the repose of
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Article – Embracing a Lifestyle of Worship and Praise
In the tapestry of Christian life, worship and praise form vibrant threads that weave believers closer to God. The Bible, the teachings of the Church, and the lives of saints all testify to the transformative power of a life dedicated to glorifying the Lord. The Psalms, often called the hymnbook
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A Prayer for Divine Healing and Restoration
Jesus, I come before you seeking your divine intervention and healing. Just as the nobleman in the Scriptures believed in you and his son was cured (John 4:43-54), I place my trust in you and ask for healing. Lord Jesus, you delivered Peter’s mother-in-law from her fever with a simple
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 10, 2024 (Ferial)
Jesus called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also called apostles. (Luke 6.12-19) FROM THE DIOCESE Marriage Tribunal – New Office Hours Effective immediately, the Marriage Tribunal Office will be open from Tuesdays to Thursdays 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Chancery Office Hours Starting
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 4, 2024 (Ferial)
I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to other cities; for I was sent for this purpose. (Luke 4.38-44) FROM THE DIOCESE Back to School 2024 Watch this Back-to-School 2024 YouTube video from the Diocese of Pembroke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK-VILpM_ik. Chancery Office Hours Starting Tuesday, September 3rd, the
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ARTICLE – Factors That Have Proven to Attract People to Christ
There are several factors that have proven to attract people to Christ and help them grow in their faith. Here are some key elements: Authentic Relationships: Building genuine relationships with people is crucial. This involves showing genuine care, love, and interest in their lives. It’s often through these relationships that
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ARTICLE – Evangelization: Finding Life and Giving Life
In the New Testament, the concept of life is central to the Jesus’ message, and it is intricately connected with the mission of evangelization. Evangelization, at its core, is not just about spreading a set of beliefs or doctrines; it is about offering the life that Christ Himself gives—God’s life.
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 27, 2024 (St. Monica)
It is these you ought to have practised without neglecting the others. (Matthew 23.23-26) FROM THE DIOCESE Labour Day Weekend The Diocesan Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd and will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Back to School 2024 Watch this Back-to-School 2024 YouTube video
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ARTICLE – The Eucharist: Source And Summit of All Evangelization
The Eucharist is the central and most important part of the Church’s existence. It is rightly described as the origin and pinnacle of all Christian life. (Lumen Gentium, 11; Sacrosanctum Concilium, 10; Presbyterorum Ordinis, 5) This mystery fuels the Church’s outreach, empowering believers to share the Good News with passion
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 20, 2024 (St. Bernard, Abbot, Doctor)
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God. (Matthew 19.23-30) FROM THE DIOCESE Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 13, 2024 (Ferial)
Unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 18.1-5, 10, 12-14) 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 from July 2nd
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Episcopal Ordination
The episcopal ordination and installation of Most Reverend Michael Brehl as 10th bishop of Pembroke will take place at St. Columbkille Cathedral (188 Renfrew Street, Pembroke, Ontario) on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The event will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube shortly afterwards and where
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – August 7, 2024 (Ferial)
Woman, great is your faith! (Matthew 15.21-28) 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 from July 2nd to August 30th inclusively. Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. named the 10th Bishop
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – July 30, 2024 (Ferial)
Just as the weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. (Matthew 13.36-43) FROM THE DIOCESE Civic Holiday! Please note that the Chancery Office will be closed Monday, August 5th for the Civic Holiday. Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – July 23, 2024 (Ferial)
Here are my mother and my brothers! (Matthew 12.46, 48-50++) 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 from July 2nd to August 30th inclusively. Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. named
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ARTICLE – Practical Steps for Reaching the Unchurched
Many believers would like to share their faith with others, but they struggle with how to effectively reach out to those who are not part of a parish community. They are often primarily surrounded by fellow believers and feel unsure about how to bridge the gap between their church community
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ARTICLE – Bible Sharing Guide for Small Groups: A Synodal Approach
In this text, you will find a step-by-step approach to leading a small group one-hour spiritual conversation using texts from the Bible. The approach is inspired by the method of spiritual conversations used during the Synod on Synodality. This structured format emphasizes listening, discernment, and community, fostering a deeper connection
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – July 16, 2024 (Ferial)
On the day of judgment, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon than for you. (Matthew 11.20-24) 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 from July 2nd
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ARTICLE – Bringing People to Christ by Inspiring Love and Praise for God
Evangelization lies at the heart of the Church’s mission, as commanded by Christ himself: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). However, evangelization is not merely about conveying information or imposing rules. At its core, evangelization is about inspiring people to love and praise God, for when
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – July 9, 2024 (Ferial)
The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. (Matthew 9.32-38) 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 from July 2nd to August 30th inclusively. Congratulations to Rev. Lukas
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – July 3, 2024 (St. Thomas, Apostle)
My Lord and my God! (John 20.24-29) 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 from July 2nd to August 30th inclusively. Congratulations to Rev. Lukas Časta! Congratulations to Rev.
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ARTICLE – Proclaiming God’s Word: A Sacred Call
Proclaiming God’s Word is a sacred task that lies at the heart of Christian ministry and discipleship. It is a task that requires deep humility, sincere love for others, and an unwavering faith in God’s power to transform lives through His Word. At its core, proclaiming God’s Word means sharing
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 25, 2024 (Ferial)
In everything do to others as you would have them do to you. (Matthew 7.6, 12-14) FROM THE DIOCESE Canada Day! Please note that the Diocesan Offices will be closed Monday, July 1st for Canada Day. Summer Office Hours The Diocesan Offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4
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ARTICLE – From Decline to Renewal: The Transformation of New Life Church–Farmington
The New Life Church, located in Farmington, rests upon a small, two-lane roadway in a rural setting. It needs extra signage for visitors to find it. When Pastor Kevin Kappler became its pastor in 2013, average Sunday attendance was around 40 people, down from a peak of nearly 200 a
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