Wednesday Weekly April 2, 2014 Print Version
1. DYC 2014 – Catching Fire
Please place the following notice in bulletins AND make the following announcement after Masses this Sunday:
Bulletin announcement:
HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL DIOCESAN YOUTH CONFERENCE: CATCHING FIRE? EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ($35) ENDS THIS TUESDAY, APRIL 8.
This 3-day youth conference is open to all youth grades7-12 and is happening April 25-27. Join us for a packed weekend of dynamic talks, workshops, games all culminating in a closing Mass together. There will also be adoration, amazing praise & worship, and a coffeehouse featuring artists from across our diocese as part of an evening celebration. This year, our theme is ʻCatching Fireʼ based on the scripture passage of the Road to Emmaus. We hope young people will leave on fire for our Lord. Early-bird registration has been extended until April 8. Be sure to register today either online or by mailing in a registration form. Further information and a copy of the registration form can be found online at https://www.pgdiocese.bc.ca/dyc-2014/
Announcement at all Masses:
Have you registered for our 19th Annual Diocesan Youth Conference, Catching Fire??
Early-bird registration is only $35 and ends this Tuesday, April 8 so be sure to sign up fast. After April 8, registration fees go up to the regular conference price of $50. This 3 day conference is open to all young people grades 7-12. You can register online at our diocesan website (or by picking up forms from your local youth minister)*. *(if applicable)
2. April Summit & Last Summit of the School Year!
Parishes in the Central region are asked to place the following notice in Parish bulletins:
Young Adults: Join us for our last Summit, evening of adoration, of the school year on Friday, April 11th, 7:30 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral following the regular Stations of the Cross. All are welcome. We will have a testimony, praise & worship, time of adoration, and snacks to follow.
3. Confirmation/First Holy Communion Schedule
Please find attached the 2014 Confirmation/First Holy Communion Schedule. Please contact Lisa Weber at (250-964-5644 extension 235 or lisa@pgdiocese.bc.ca if there are any concerns.
4. Northern Catholic News
The Spring edition of the Northern Catholic News is available now for pick up by parishes at the Diocesan Centre. It will also be made available at Sacred Heart Cathedral in the lower church following the Chrism Mass/priest meetings next week for out of town parishes to pick up. This will greatly reduce our shipping costs.
5. 2014 Vocations Contest
Please see the attached poster and information sheet on the 2014 Vocations Contest. Last year’s winning poster created by Eden Viveiros can be found on the diocesan website.
6. Whatsoever You Do
Please place the following reminder in bulletins:
A Diocesan Summit is being held on April 26, 2014 at 9 am in conjunction with the Diocesan Youth Conference. The title of the half-day event is “Whatsoever you do…” – a reference to Our Lord’s parable in Matthew 25 about the need to see each person as His brother or sister. There will be an interactive presentation; and organizations and individuals involved with Pro-Life, Social Justice, International Development and Natural Family Planning will be setting up information tables so that we can be inspired, network, and grow together as a Diocesan family of faith. There is no cost. All are welcome. If your group would like share what you are doing with others, please contact Teresa Phillippe in the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis at 250-964-4424 or teresa@pgdiocese.bc.ca to book a table.
7. Accounting Employment Opportunity – Diocesan Centre
Please put the following job posting in the parish bulletins for the next two weeks:
The Diocesan Centre has a part time (20 hours per week) Accounting position available.
The applicant must have:
• strong bookkeeping skills and experience
• experience with Sage AccPac or other accounting programs
• working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Benefit package included. Please submit your resume by April 23, 2014 by e-mail to lynn-monteith@pgdiocese.bc.ca or by fax to (250)964-2101. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
8. Share Lent Collection
Attached is a message from Most Rev. Paul-André Durocher, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, regarding the Share Lent collection. If possible, please insert this message in parish bulletins this weekend.