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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