ARTICLE – The Jesus Prayer: A Method To Pray At All Times
Did you know that there exists a method for praying at all times? It is called the Jesus Prayer and involves invoking the Name of Jesus as frequently as possible with the following formula, “Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” This formula is based
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – November 30, 2021 (St. Andrew, Apostle)
Peter, Andrew, James and John followed Jesus at once, leaving all else behind. (Matthew 4.18-22) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers concerning the resignation of Fr. Justin Bertrand Please read full letter here. BISHOP’S ADVENT MESSAGE The Advent season is here! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
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The Advent season is here!
November 30, 2021 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In Latin, the word ‘Advent’ is written “Adventus”. It literally translates as “arrival, advent”, hence Christian Latin translates it as “coming of Christ”. It is said that Pope Gregory the Great established this liturgical season towards the end of the 6th
Continue readingMessage from Bishop Guy Desrochers concerning the resignation of Fr. Justin Bertrand
November 26, 2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is with sadness that I recently announced the resignation of Fr. Justin Bertrand from priestly ministry. Fr. Justin decided to resign for his own reasons, and I respect his decision. Fr Bertrand was ordained a priest of the Diocese
Continue reading2021 Message for the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
We are called to Healing, Forgiveness, Reconciliation We, the Body of Christ, are called to live in friendship and harmony with all peoples. We are brothers and sisters of our One Creator God. God gives everything to all of us. God creates and sustains the wonderful diversity of peoples, cultures,
Continue readingWEEKLY BULLETIN – November 23, 2021 (Ferial)
The days will come when not one stone will be left upon another. (Luke 21.5-11) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Synodal Journey in the Diocese of Pembroke All the diocesan Churches of the world have now entered into a great process called “synod”. Pope Francis officially launched this process on Saturday
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Pastoral Appointments – November 20, 2021
Chancery Office, Pembroke November 20, 2021 – Vigil of the Solemnity of Christ the King The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral appointments: Reverend Steven BALLARD has been appointed Pastor of St John Chrysostom Parish, Arnprior, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Braeside. This appointment takes
Continue readingWEEKLY BULLETIN – November 16, 2021 (Ferial)
The Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. (Luke 19.1-10) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Synodal Journey in the Diocese of Pembroke All the diocesan Churches of the world have now entered into a great process called “synod”. Pope Francis officially launched this process on Saturday
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