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Guide for The Missionary Transformation of ParishesGuide for The Missionary Transformation of Parishes (PDF) The goal of this guide is to assist parishes in transforming into missionary communities. It is possible for every Christian community, regardless of size or age, to find a way towards mission. HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT WITH YOUR PARISH 1. Make the
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 28, 2023 (Ferial)The days will come when not one stone will be left upon another. (Luke 21.5-11) 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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Divine Encounters: A Practical Guide for Small Evangelization GroupsDivine Encounters: A Practical Guide for Small Evangelization Groups (PDF) This booklet serves as a guide for people who desire launching a small evangelization group. It offers practical steps and insights, enabling them to evangelize effectively and bring about life-changing transformations in the lives of those they welcome in
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 21, 2023 (The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
The Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. (Luke 19.1-10) 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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Diocesan Action Circle – Survey 2023In order to better help us serve the needs of parishioners, the Diocesan Action Circle has prepared a short anonymous survey. The answers to the survey questions will direct the work around Reconciliation with Indigenous People in the Diocese. To access the survey, please click the following link: https://forms.gle/LRfMwNTBEmgKQV7w5. You
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Article: The Missionary Transformation of Sant’Eustorgio ParishWhen Don Pigi was first appointed as pastor of Sant’Eustorgio parish (Italy), only 12% of parishioners attended Sunday mass. Don Pigi felt discouraged and trapped in routine, unable to connect meaningfully with his parish community. This changed when he learned about the parish renewal happening at St. Boniface in Florida
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 14, 2023 (Ferial)
“We are worthless slaves; we have done only what we ought to have done!” (Luke 17.7-10) FROM THE DIOCESE Archbishop Guy Desrochers Installation Installation Mass on October 18, 2023 for Mgr Guy Desrochers, Archbishop of Moncton, (Abbreviated Version) can now be viewed on YouTube: Installation 18 Octobre 2023 – YouTube
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 7, 2023 (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) FROM THE DIOCESE Archbishop Guy Desrochers Installation Installation Mass on October 18, 2023 for Mgr Guy Desrochers, Archbishop of Moncton, (Abbreviated Version) can now be viewed on YouTube:
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Pastoral Nomination – November 3, 2023
Chancery Office, Pembroke November 3, 2023 Prior to his installation in Moncton, Archbishop Desrochers granted permission for Deacon Christopher Barrett to exercise diaconal ministry in the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. Deacon Chris has been assigned by Archbishop Marcel Damphousse to assist at Holy Cross Parish in Ottawa effective November 2, 2023.
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Article: Creating Vibrant Faith Communities: Insights from ‘Excellent Catholic Parishes’The book Excellent Catholic Parishes: The Guide to Best Places and Practices by Paul Wilkes, identifies several key factors that can assist a Catholic parish in becoming a vibrant and dynamic community. These factors are the result of extensive research conducted by the author, Paul Wilkes, and his team of
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – October 31, 2023 (Ferial)
The seed grew and became a tree. (Luke 13.18-21) FROM THE DIOCESE Prayers For the repose of the soul of Mr. Gerard Bennedict Burchat, father of Reverend Anthony Burchat and brother of Reverend John Burchat, who passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27th at the age of 64. Let us
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – October 24, 2023 (Ferial)
Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes. (Luke 12.35-38) FROM THE DIOCESE Diocesan Administrator Subsequent to the installation of the Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. as Archbishop of Moncton this past October 18, 2023, the College of Consultors of the Diocese of Pembroke on October
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Article: Sharing The Gospel According to People’s Needs And ReceptivityIn the diverse landscape of people we meet in our lives, we find a wide range of dispositions towards Christ and the Church. People’s stances on faith can be classified into categories based on their dispositions. Understanding these categories is helpful as we engage in sharing the Gospel. By tailoring
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Diocesan Administrator
Diocesan Administrator Subsequent to the installation of the Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. as Archbishop of Moncton this past October 18, 2023, the College of Consultors of the Diocese of Pembroke on October 19, 2023 elected Reverend George Ryan Holly as Diocesan Administrator of Pembroke, as required by Canon Law
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – October 17, 2023 (St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop, Martyr)
Give alms, and everything will be made clean for you. (Luke 11.37-41) FROM THE DIOCESE Installation of Archbishop-Designate Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R, as Archbishop of Moncton, New Brunswick The Most Rev. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. will be installed as the Archbishop of Moncton on October 18, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Ecclesia The
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – October 11, 2023 (Ferial)
Lord, teach us to pray. (Luke 11.1-4) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointments The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral assignments: Reverend Kenneth O’Brien concludes his pastorship of St. James, Eganville, Our Lady of Nativity, Pikwàkanagàn, and St. Ann’s, Cormac and retires from parish ministry, effective November 7,
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Pastoral Appointments – October 7, 2023Chancery Office, Pembroke October 7, 2023 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral assignments: Reverend Kenneth O’Brien concludes his pastorship of St. James, Eganville, Our Lady of Nativity, Pikwàkanagàn, and St. Ann’s, Cormac and retires from parish ministry, effective November 7, 2023. We express gratitude to Father
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – October 3, 2023 (Ferial)
Jesus set his face to go to Jerusalem. (Luke 9.51-56) FROM THE DIOCESE Thanksgiving Weekend The Diocesan Offices will be closed on Monday, October 9th, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10th at 8:30 a.m. Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At St. Anne Parish, 241 Second Street, Mattawa on Tuesday,
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 26, 2023 (St. Jean de Brébeuf and St. Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs)
Those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will save it. (Luke 9.23-26) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At St. Anne Parish, 241 Second Street, Mattawa on Tuesday, October 3rd from 7-8:15 p.m. Guest speaker: Father
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ARTICLE – Welcoming Church Guests and Visitors: Dos and Don’tsA fundamental aspect of evangelization is welcoming visitors and guests into the parish. This first impression sets the tone for the rest of their time in the church and will usually not be forgotten. The art of greeting is more than just a customary gesture; it embodies the values of
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – September 19, 2023 (Ferial)
Young man, I say to you, rise! (Luke 7.11-17) FROM THE DIOCESE Pastoral Appointment The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointment: Reverend Stephen Helferty is assigned to spend a year of discernment for the possibility of religious life. Father Helferty does this as a priest in
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Pastoral Appointments – September 18, 2023
Chancery Office, Pembroke September 18, 2023 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. announces the following pastoral appointment: Reverend Stephen Helferty is assigned to spend a year of discernment for the possibility of religious life. Father Helferty does this as a priest in good standing with the Diocese of Pembroke and
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