Diocese of/de Pembroke

WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 9, 2021 (Ferial)

You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition. (Luke 2. 22-40) FROM THE DIOCESE Chronicle from Bishop Guy Desrochers Click here to read Bishop Guy’s chronicles. His latest chronicle: Pope Francis creates a new ecclesial entity called CHARIS. MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP XXIX World Day of the

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 2, 2021 (The Presentation of the Lord)

My eyes have seen your salvation. (Luke 2. 22-40) FROM THE DIOCESE Diocesan Offices Closed In keeping with the stay-at-home order issued by Premier Doug Ford, the chancery office is closed until further notice. The chancery staff will work from home, and can generally be reached by email. NEW! Chronicle

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 26, 2021 (St. Timothy and St. Titus, Bishops)

Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother. (Mark 3. 31.35) FROM THE DIOCESE Diocesan Offices Closed In keeping with the stay-at-home order issued by Premier Doug Ford, the chancery offices have been officially closed since Thursday, January 14th. The chancery staff will work from

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 19, 2021 (Ferial)

The sabbath was made for people, and not people for the sabbath. (Mark 2. 23-28) FROM THE DIOCESE Diocesan Offices Closed In keeping with the stay-at-home order issued by Premier Doug Ford, the chancery offices have been officially closed since Thursday, January 14th. The chancery staff will work from home,

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 12, 2021 (St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, Virgin)

His was a new teaching with authority. (Mark 1. 21-28) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, The liturgical time of Christmas has already ended this past Sunday with the feast of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus, to make way for so-called “Ordinary Time”. This feast reminds us

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 5, 2021 (Ferial)

In the feeding of the crowd, Jesus reveals himself as a prophet. (Mark 6. 34-44) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, We have just celebrated the great feast of the Epiphany. From now on, God’s salvation becomes universal, for He is no longer reserved only for the people

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – December 22, 2020 (Ferial)

The Mighty One has done great things for me. (Luke 1.46-56) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, Today a Saviour is born to you! Who would have believed or even imagined that one day the Creator of the universe would choose to stoop down to become a tiny

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – December 15, 2020 (Ferial)

John the Baptist came and the sinners believed him. (Matthew 21.28-32) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, Today, I would like to draw your attention to the decree that Pope Francis issued last week dedicating a “special year of St. Joseph”. This year will take place from December

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – December 8, 2020 (The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary)

Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you. (Luke 1.26-38) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, Today, the Catholic Church has reason to rejoice, for she celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary! A few centuries after the death and resurrection of

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – December 1, 2020 (Ferial)

[save_as_pdf_pdfcrowd page_size=’letter’ button_background_color=’red’] Jesus exults in the Holy Spirit. (Luke 10.21-24) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, The time of Advent (from the Latin “adventus” meaning “coming, dawn“) has just begun. For the next four weeks, we have a golden opportunity to prepare ourselves inwardly for the Saviour’s

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 24, 2020 (St. Andrew Dũng-Lac, Priest and Companions, Martyrs)

The days will come when not one stone will be left upon another. (Luke 21.5-11) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear clergy and faithful, We have just celebrated the feast of Christ, King of the Universe this weekend. This great feast comes to close the whole cycle of the current liturgical

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 17, 2020 (St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious)

The Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. (Luke 19.1-10) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear faithful and clergy, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in “Red Wednesday in Canada” on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. This is an initiative offered

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 10, 2020 (St. Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor)

We are worthless slaves; we have done only what we ought to have done! (Luke 17.7-10) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Dear faithful and clergy, During the last week of October 2020, two statements by Pope Francis concerning homosexuals made headlines around the world: “Homosexuals have the right to be in

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 3, 2020 (Ferial)

Go out into the roads and lanes, and compel people to come in, so that my house may be filled. (Luke 14.15-24) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Dear faithful and clergy, Since my official arrival on July 3rd, I have had to spend a lot of time studying, consulting, and understanding

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – October 27, 2020 (Ferial)

The seed grew and became a tree. (Luke 13.18-21) FROM THE DIOCESE Ecclesia The October 2020 issue of the Diocesan newsletter, Ecclesia, is now available in parishes. It is also available here on the Diocesan website. Prayers For the repose of the soul of Mrs. Magdalen Helen “Margaret” McFarlane, mother

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WEEKLY BULLETIN – October 20, 2020 (Ferial)

Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes. (Luke 12.35-38) FROM THE DIOCESE Prayers For the repose of the soul of Mrs. Laura Tomasini, grandmother of Rev. Anthony Burchat, who passed away on Tuesday, October 13th. Please also pray for the consolation of Father Burchat and the

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