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WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 27, 2024 (Ferial)
They do not practise what they teach. (Matthew 23, 1-12) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointment Reverend George Ryan Holly, diocesan administrator, announces the following appointment: Reverend Christopher SHALLA is appointed administrator of St. Andrew Parish, Killaloe and Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Brudenell, effective immediately. Mass of Chrism The
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PRAYER – Deliverance Prayer, by Fr. Stephen J. Rossetti (AUDIO – mp3)
Deliverance Prayer, by Fr. Stephen J. Rossetti Click here to listen and pray the deliverance prayer Fr. Rossetti is known for his work in spiritual renewal and exorcism. He has been an exorcist for the Archdiocese of Washington for over 15 years. Msgr. Rossetti is the President and Founder of
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 21, 2024 (Ferial)
This generation is an evil generation; it asks for a sign, but no sign will be given except the sign of Jonah. (Luke 11.29-32) FROM THE DIOCESE Phone and Computer Disruptions Please note that there will be phone and computer disruptions at the Chancery Office on Thursday, February 22nd as
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ARTICLE – The Growth of Saint Benedict Parish (Fr. James Mallon)
James Mallon, a Canadian Catholic, served as the pastor of Saint Benedict Parish within the Archdiocese of Halifax, Canada. Thanks to his leadership, the parish underwent a remarkable transformation, evolving from an aging and declining community into a vibrant and flourishing one. Under his guidance, the once dwindling congregation experienced
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 13, 2024 (Ferial)
Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod. (Mark 8.14-21) FROM THE DIOCESE Family Day Please note that the Diocesan Offices will be closed on Monday, February 19th, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 20th at 8:30 a.m. Mass of Chrism The Mass of Chrism will
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ARTICLE – Five Pillars of the Christian Life
Christ calls believers to a universal mission: to spread God’s love in the world and the good news of salvation to the ends of the earth. Five life disciplines allow Christians to live in God and transmit the message of the Good News. Listen to the Word of God. This
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 6, 2024 (St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs)
You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition. (Mark 7.1-13) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 196 Bridge Street West, Bancroft, on Wednesday, February 21st from 7-8:15 p.m. Guest speaker: Father Réal Ouellette. All are welcome! Prayer for the
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Indigenous Reconciliation Fund – 2024
Update February 2, 2024 : Dioceses 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
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ARTICLE – Encountering Christ: The Path to Transformation
Evangelization is best understood as the process of leading individuals to encounter Christ. Nonetheless, we can ponder: what does it mean to encounter Christ, and how can we prompt this experience? Encountering Christ means having a personal experience of God’s love, grace, and presence. This encounter happens within the context
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 30, 2024 (Ferial)
“Little girl, get up!” (Mark 5.21-43) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 196 Bridge Street West, Bancroft, on Wednesday, February 21st from 7-8:15 p.m. Guest speaker: Father Réal Ouellette. All are welcome! Prayer for the Future Bishop of our Diocese Heavenly Father,
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 23, 2024 (Ferial)
Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother. (Mark 3.31-35) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 196 Bridge Street West, Bancroft, on Wednesday, February 21st from 7-8:15 p.m. Guest speaker: Father Réal Ouellette. All are welcome! Prayer
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ARTICLE – What does it mean to have a personal relationship with Jesus?
We often hear that becoming a Christian means “entering into a personal relationship with Jesus”. However, what lies behind this expression? Having a personal relationship with Jesus involves establishing an intimate connection with Him characterized by faith, trust, and closeness. Through prayer and allowing His teachings to guide our thoughts
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 16, 2024 (Ferial)
The Sabbath was made for people, and not people for the Sabbath. (Mark 2.23-28) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration A healing service will be offered at Our Lady of Fatima Parish on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker will be Father Real Ouellette. Deacon Adrien
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 10, 2024 (Ferial)
Jesus cured many who were sick with various diseases and cast out many demons. (Mark 1.29-39) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration A healing service will be offered at Our Lady of Fatima Parish on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker will be Father Real Ouellette.
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ARTICLE – Unleashing The Evangelization Potential of Your Parish
To unleash a parish’s missionary potential, it’s important to discern the evangelization styles of its parishioners. Each parishioner has a personal way of understanding and approaching evangelization, and by identifying these styles, we can help them get more involved in the Church’s mission. Here is a questionnaire to help parishioners
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ARTICLE – The Ultimate Goal of Evangelization
Evangelization is the act of bringing people to place Jesus at the center of their lives. It goes beyond mere dissemination of religious knowledge; it is a call to facilitate a personal and transformative encounter with Jesus Christ. When we evangelize, we seek to present Jesus as the way, the
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – January 3, 2024 (Ferial)
Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1.29-34) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration A healing service will be offered at Our Lady of Fatima Parish on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker will be Father Real Ouellette.
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ARTICLE – God’s Longing for Love and our Mission to Make it Known
God’s heart overflows with love and longing for all. His great compassion compelled Him to send Jesus, His Son, into the world to seek and save the lost. Even when mankind turned away, God’s heart kept burning with perfect love. “God so loved the world that he gave his one
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – December 19, 2023 (Ferial)
Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. (Luke 1.5-25) FROM THE DIOCESE Christmas Holiday Schedule The Chancery Office will be closed from Friday, December 22nd at noon to Monday, January 1st, inclusively. It will re-open on Tuesday, January 2nd. The staff at the
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ARTICLE: Memorable Sundays
The Sunday Mass holds immense importance in the life of the Church. It is on this day that the paschal mystery, which encompasses the Passion and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, is celebrated. We gather on Sunday to listen to the word of God and participate in the Eucharist,
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – December 12, 2023 (Our Lady of Guadalupe)
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. (Luke 1.39-47) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, 33110 Hwy 17 E., Deep River on Friday, December 15th from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Guest speaker: Patrick Sullivan. All are welcome!
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Article: Fr. Bedard’s Three-Step Blueprint for Evangelization
In his book Evangelization, a challenge for the Catholic Church, Fr. Bod Bedard, the founder of the Companions of the Cross, delineates a comprehensive three-step process for effective evangelization: a clear presentation of the Gospel, a personal and conscious decision to embrace it, and subsequent surrender to the Lord, leading
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – December 5, 2023 (Ferial)
Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit. (Luke 10.21-24) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, 33110 Hwy 17 E., Deep River on Friday, December 15th from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Guest speaker: Patrick Sullivan. All are welcome! Prayer for the Future Bishop of our
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