ATTACHMENTS
- Norms for Extraordinary Ministers of Communion (Revised 2016-01-06)
- Adapted Prayer card front
- Adapted Prayer card back
- Diocesan Annual Appeal Report for Jan 6, 2016
Changes in the Norms for Extraordinary Ministers of Communion –
PREVIOUS EDITION of the Norms under the heading –Serving at Mass:
During the “Lamb of God”, the Extraordinary Minister approaches the altar. After the priest himself has received Holy Communion, he distributes both the Body and Blood of Christ to the Extraordinary Minister.
Replaced with the following:
NEW EDITION:
The Extraordinary Minister approaches the altar only after the Priest has received Communion, and they are always to receive from the hands of the Priest Celebrant the vessel containing the species of the Most Holy Eucharist for distribution to the faithful.
(cf. GIRM162)
Adapted prayer of Pope Francis for the Jubilee:. Attached is the adapted version of the prayer in pdf format so that you can print and copy and have available for those in your parishes and schools. Any adapted version of this prayer for public use should be submitted for endorsement to the Office of the Bishop.
Payroll Information for all Diocesan Employees
Payroll information
2016-01-06 Payroll td1-fill-16e
2016-01-06 Payroll td1bc-fill-16e
Condolences to Brother Greg, OMI
Br. Greg is a religious brother residing at St. Mary’s Parish, Prince George. We would like to extend our condolences to Br. Greg and his family. Mr. Boleslaw Loska, Br. Greg’s father, died in Poland this week. Please pray for Br. Greg and his family and they grieve their loss.
Monthly Day of Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a Personal Date with Jesus on January 12, 2016 in the Domano Chapel, 6500 Southridge Ave. Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m. and the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a day of silent prayer and adoration. We will pray for the universal Church and the world, and the people and needs of our Diocese. In particular we will pray for the protection of all human life, for vocations, and for the intentions of those participating in the day. Please mark your calendar on the second Tuesday of each month for Personal Dates with Jesus days.
Attention Former Frontier Apostles
The Frontier Apostolate, established by Bishop O’Grady in 1956, will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of its founding with a reunion of former Frontier Apostles on August 19-21, 2016 at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre. For more information contact PGFAreunion@gmail.com
What does it mean for descendants of residential school staff to reconcile with Canadian history?
To explore this question, graduate student Caroline Crocker is asking Canadians who have parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or other relatives who worked in the Indian Residential School System to participate in a focus group discussion on Saturday, January 30, 2016. If you worked at Lejac Indian Residential School and you think possibly your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews would be interested in participating in this discussion, contact Caroline by phone at 613-986-2276 or by email at crockerc@uvic.ca for further information.