Wednesday Weekly October 16, 2013 Print Version
1. REACH Retreats for Youth
Previously, information about the REACH Retreat at Christ Our Saviour in Prince George from October 25 – 27 had been distributed. We are now pleased to announce an additional retreat has been scheduled for Sacred Heart Parish, Terrace from November 8 – 10. Please post the attached poster and registration forms at your parish. An updated notice for parish bulletins is provided below:
REACH Retreats
Two retreats are scheduled in our Diocese: Oct. 25-27 at Christ Our Saviour Parish, Prince George for Youth Grades 6-12 and Nov. 8-10 at Sacred Heart Parish, Terrace for Youth Grades 8-12. Hosted by the REACH Catholic Youth Ministry Team from Helena, Montana, the retreat will be a great opportunity to come journey and challenge yourself further in your faith while building fellowship within your greater Catholic community. For more information check out their website http://reachym.org/about-us/
Terrace REACH Retreat reg form
Prince George parishes are also asked to place the following request in bulletins:
Host Families Needed:
The REACH Youth Ministry team will be holding retreats in Prince George and Terrace in both parishes and schools. We are seeking host families in Prince George who can accommodate up to 6 team members from October 29 – November 4 before they head out to Terrace. If you are interested in hosting a group of stellar young people for any or all of these dates, please contact Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator, Eunice Hii at ehii@pgdiocese.bc.ca or at 250-964-4424 extension 240. Thank you!
2. Young Adult Events
Please put the following notice in parish bulletins in the Central Region:
Calling all young adults
Join us for not one, but TWO upcoming events:
- Theology on Tap: Visiting priest, Fr. Mark Miller, will lead a discussion about ethics. Grab a bite, a pint and join us for some great discussion Friday, October 25 at 7pm at the College Heights Pub.
- Summit is a monthly evening of Eucharistic adoration, fellowship followed by snacks. This month’s Summit will be hosted at Immaculate Conception Saturday, November 2 at 7pm. There will a testimony from one of UNBC’s own, reflection from Fr. Chris Lynch, and food to follow.
3. Development & Peace
Parishes are asked to place the following notice in their bulletins, if they have not already done so.
During the Annual General Meeting of Development and Peace for the Diocese in September, the members elected a new Diocesan chair, Annie Kearns and vice chair, Catherine Nolin. Both are very involved in social justice and will bring much vitality to Development and Peace. Congratulations to both and thank you for your commitment.
4. Anointing of the Sick
Prince George parishes please note that the Mass and Anointing of the Sick scheduled for Wednesday, November 6th at St. Mary’s Parish has been cancelled due to a conflict with a large local senior citizens event. It will be rescheduled for the new year.
5. Couples for Christ, Gift of Life Conference with Christopher West
Couples for Christ and the Archdiocese of Vancouver invites parishioners to join the “Let Me Love You” Conference to be held Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 8 am to 4 pm at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Surrey. The conference commences with Holy Mass celebrated by Most Rev. J. Michael Miller, CSB followed with a presentation by Christopher West, author, speaker and teacher of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Tickets are $30 each plus $12 for Workbook (can be shared). For more information or for registration forms, please contact the CFC Office at (604)270-9463 or www.couplesforchristvancouver.ca/giftoflife.