Wednesday Weekly June 26, 2014 Print Version

1.     Fr. Nicholas Forde, OMI Funeral Mass DVD

Please put the following notice in parish bulletins:

Three types of DVDs from Fr. Nicholas Forde’s prayer service and funeral Mass are now available for a donation. Please contact Vince Ramcharran directly at 250-561-2324 or by email at vince_ramcharran@telus.net for further information on the DVD’s availability and to place your order.

2.     Diocesan Pastoral Centre:

Please note the following changes to office hours at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre:

• Canada Day: The Diocesan Centre will be closed on Tuesday, July 1^st for the Canada Day Holiday.

• Summer closure: Access to the Diocesan Centre will be limited during their summer closure. Friday, July 11^th is the last working day before the closure; the office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, August 11th. The Finance Office will remain open with adjusted hours during this time. Pastors need to ensure Marriage Papers for summer weddings are submitted to the Chancery before July 11^th.

3.     News from the Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office:

Please place the following youth and young adult news from Eunice Hii in parish bulletins:

UPCOMING YOUNG ADULT SUMMER EVENTS:

• We are now heading into WEEK 3 of our SUMMER THEOLOGY OF THE BODY study ‘Freedom to Love’ by Christopher West happening every Thursday at 6:30pm from now until July 10. Please bring a dish/donation for dinner. Not in PG? We’ve set up a way for you to join us virtually! Form your own young adult group where you are and join us online! Email ehii@pgdiocese.bc.ca for further details.

•  ONE ROCK is a 3-day “vibrant faith-filled Christian festival for young adults and their families. It’s a time where we come together, away from the noise of the world, to make a noise for GOD!” Happening August 15-17, the event is open to all young adults ages 17+. The diocese will be taking a group to OneRock. Please email Eunice Hii at ehii@pgdiocese.bc.ca if you are interested. Check out www.onerock.ca for more details.

 UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS:

• Couples for Christ for YOUTH is hosting their first retreat in Prince George, this weekend JUNE 27-29 at the Sacred Heart Cathedral. All interested, please email youth@pgdiocese.bc.ca for more details. This 3-day retreat will be sure to feed you during these quieter summer months.

• Did you enjoy Ken Yasinski’s message at DYC? Eunice Hii & Fr. Jack will be road-tripping to IGNITE ALBERTA this August 24-29. This is a 1-week Catholic camp run by Ken’s ministry, Facetoface Ministries. Eunice had the privilege of serving as a leader there last summer and it blew her socks off!! Seriously consider sending youth (grades 8-12) from your parish to this camp! You can find out more about IGNITE AB at: http://www.f2f.ca/Ignite/ignite. For more details about joining our PG diocese group, please email youth@pgdiocese.bc.ca!

4.     Joanne Chafe Memorial Bursary

 Parishes and schools are asked to post the attached poster and share the attached application form.

 The Western Conference of Catholic Religious Educators (WCCRE) invites applications to their bursary, created in recognition of the work of Dr. Joanne Chafe, former Director of the National Office of Religious Education of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. The bursary is available to a lay person residing in western or northern Canada, who serves in catechetical ministry and who wishes to pursue further formation. Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2014.

WCCRE Joanne Chafe Memorial Bursary 2014

Joanne Chafe Memorial Bursary Application 2014

Wednesday Weekly June 18th, 2014 Print Version

1.      Fr. Nicholas Forde, OMI

We pray for the repose of the soul of Father Nicholas Forde, OMI, who died in Prince George on Friday, June 13th at the age of 81 years. Father Forde was born in Cardiff, Wales and ordained to the priesthood in the Congregation of Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate by Most Rev. Fergus O’Grady, OMI, in Kilkenny, Ireland on March 16, 1957. In 1977 he came to the Diocese of Prince George to work in Catholic Education with Bishop O’Grady and the Frontier Apostolate. He served as pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Prince George for 18 years. A prayer service for Father Forde will be held on Friday, June 20th at 7 pm at Immaculate Conception Parish and the Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, June 21st at 11 am at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

2.      Updates from the Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office:

Please place the following youth and young adult news from Eunice Hii in parish bulletins (note: some changes from last week):

DYC 2014 VIDEO:

Check out this video recapping our DYC 2014 experience at http://vimeo.com/97543971. Thanks to Andrew Johnson and Mike Mira of the Big Picture for capturing this fantastic weekend!

UPCOMING SUMMER EVENTS:

• All young adults are invited to our SUMMER THEOLOGY OF THE BODY study ‘Freedom to Love’ by Christopher West happening every Thursday at 6:30pm from now until July 10. It’s not too late to join in. Please bring a dish/donation for dinner. Not in PG? We’ve set up a way for you to join us virtually! Form your own young adult group where you are and join us online! Email ehii@pgdiocese.bc.ca for further details.
• ONE ROCK is a 3-day “vibrant faith-filled Christian festival for young adults and their families. It’s a time to come together, away from the noise of the world, to make a noise for GOD!”  Taking place August 15-17 in Redwoods Meadows, Alberta, the event is open to all young adults 17+. The diocese will be taking a group to OneRock. All interested, please email Eunice Hii at ehii@pgdiocese.bc.ca. Check out www.onerock.ca to learn more about this event.
• Did you enjoy Ken Yasinski’s message at DYC? Eunice Hii & Fr. Jack will be road-tripping to IGNITE ALBERTA this August 24-29. This is a 1-week Catholic camp run by Ken’s ministry, Facetoface Ministries. Eunice had the privilege of serving as a leader there last summer and it blew her socks off!! Seriously consider sending youth (grades 8-12) from your parish to this camp! You can find out more about IGNITE AB at: http://www.f2f.ca/Ignite/ignite. For more details about joining our PG diocese group, please email youth@pgdiocese.bc.ca!

3.      Rose Prince Pilgrimage

 Parishes are asked to place the following notice in bulletins the next two weekends:

The Annual Rose Prince Pilgrimage will be held July 4-6, 2014 at the Lejac Pilgrimage site. This year is the 65th anniversary of the death of Rose Prince. Fr. Garry LaBoucane, OMI will be the guest speaker. The weekend begins with an opening prayer at 7 p.m. Friday and concludes with lunch at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Along with presentations by Fr. Garry, there will be prayer services, Stations of the Cross, a Healing Mass, the Living Rosary and a Candlelight Procession. Bishop Stephen Jensen will preside at Mass on Sunday. For more information, please see the diocesan website or contact Father Vincent James, OMI at St. Andrew’s Parish, Fraser Lake (250)699-6593.

4.      Domano Renewal Centre Catering

Please put the following notice in parish bulletins:

The Domano Renewal Centre is sad to announce the departure of our caterers Lily & Brenda! We would like to thank them for their great meals and wonderful friendship over the years. You will be missed!

The Domano Renewal Centre, located in College Heights, is a retreat centre and is currently hiring a contract-based caterer for mostly weekend work with some weekdays required. Applicant must have food safe certification. If you are interested in applying for the catering position at the Domano Renewal Centre, please contact them for further details at (250)964-4475.

5.      Employment Opportunity – Accounting Clerk

Please repost the following job opportunity in parish bulletins as the hours have been revised:

The Diocesan Centre has a part-time (25 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. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; initial review of applications will commence on Wednesday, July 2^nd, 2014.  Resume with cover letter are to be submitted by fax to (250) 964-2101 or by e-mail to lynn-monteith@pgdiocese.bc.ca.  We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

6.      Monthly Day of Adoration

Please put the following notice in parish bulletins in the Central Region:

Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a Personal Date with Jesus on July 8th in the Domano Chapel (at the Domano Renewal Centre, 6500 Southridge Ave.). Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m. and the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a day of silent prayer and adoration. We will pray especially for the people and needs of our Diocese, the universal Church, and the world. In particular we will pray for the protection of all human life, for vocations, and for the intentions of those participating in the day.

Wednesday Weekly – June 11, 2014 Print Version

1.      Mass and Anointing of the Sick

Please place the following notice in Prince George parish bulletins:

Bishop Jensen will celebrate Mass and Anointing of the Sick for all the city parishes at 2:00 pm Thursday, July 3rd at St. Mary’s Church, Prince George. Everyone is welcome.

The Anointing of the Sick is administered to a Catholic who has reached the age of reason (usually defined as eight years of age), when he or she begins to be in danger by reason of illness or old age or will be having a serious surgery due to a dangerous illness. Elderly people may be anointed if they become noticeably weakened, even though no serious illness is present. The Sacrament may be repeated if a sick person recovers after being anointed and then again falls ill or if during the same illness, the danger becomes more serious.  Those to be anointed should prepare for the reception of the Sacrament through a good Confession, whenever possible.

2.      Updates from the Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office:

Please place the following youth and young adult news from Eunice Hii in parish bulletins:

DYC 2014 VIDEO:

Check out this video recapping our DYC 2014 experience at http://vimeo.com/97543971. Thanks to Andrew Johnson and Mike Mira of the Big Picture for capturing this fantastic weekend!

 UPCOMING SUMMER EVENTS:

• All young adults age 18-35 are invited to our SUMMER THEOLOGY OF THE BODY study ‘Freedom to Love’ by Christopher West. We will be kicking off this 5-week study on Thursday, June 12 at 6:30 pm in the Diocesan Centre Boardroom. This first night will be a potluck, so please bring a dish of your choice. Email youth@pgdiocese.bc.ca for further details.  You can still register even if you missed the first session.
• ONE ROCK is a 3-day “vibrant faith-filled Christian festival for young adults and their families. It’s a time where we come together, away from the noise of the world, to make a noise for GOD!” Happening August 15-17, the event is open to all young adults 17+. The diocese will be taking a group to OneRock. If you are interested, please email Eunice Hii at youth@pgdiocese.bc.ca. Check out www.onerock.ca for more details.
• Did you enjoy Ken Yasinski’s message at DYC? Eunice Hii & Fr. Jack will be road-tripping to IGNITE ALBERTA this August 24-29. This is a 1-week Catholic camp run by Ken’s ministry, Facetoface Ministries. Eunice had the privilege of serving as a leader there last summer and it blew her socks off!! Seriously consider sending youth (grades 8-12) from your parish to this camp! You can find out more about IGNITE AB at: http://www.f2f.ca/Ignite/ignite. For more details about joining our PG diocese group, please email youth@pgdiocese.bc.ca!

3.      Northern Catholic News

The next edition of the Northern Catholic News will be available for pick up at the Diocesan Centre on Friday, June 13^th, 2014. Out of town parishes are asked to please contact the Diocesan Centre at 250-964-4424 or at reception@pgdiocese.bc.ca if someone from your parish is able to pick up your package this Friday or early next week. This will help reduce shipping costs. Thank you!

Wednesday Weekly June 6, 2014 Print Version

1.      Vocations

Update from Fr. Terry Brock, Vocations Director: Thanks for the great response to the Diocesan Discernment Weekend retreat to be held on June 20-22^nd at Camp Morice. Parishes are asked to pray for those attending and to continue to highlight this event in your parish bulletin to encourage further participation. Another opportunity for discernment will be held at the Seminary of Christ the King in July. Please put the following notice in parish bulletins:

Seminary Live-In for Men, July 4-6, 2014:

The next Vocation “Live-in” for Men at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC will take place July 4-6, 2014.  A Vocation Live-In is an opportunity for young men ages Grade 10 and up to meet other young men interested in the priesthood or consecrated life. During the weekend there are times for community prayer, daily mass and rosary, sports, discussion groups, and a tour of the seminary. For more information, call Fr. Terry Brock, Vocations Director at 250-635-2313.

 2.      Employment Opportunities – CISPG

Please post the attached employment opportunities with Catholic Independent Schools and place the following information in parish bulletins:

Catholic Independent Schools has available teaching jobs in the communities of Prince Rupert, Prince George, Dawson Creek, and Kitimat beginning in September 2014.  If you are interested, please see our website for the job specific ads at: www.cispg.ca. Thank you!

 CISPG Teaching Jobs – June -14

Wednesday Weekly May 28, 2014 Print Version

1.      Mass in the Park – World Catholic Education Day

Please put the following notice in parish bulletins in the Central Region for the next two weekends:

The three Prince George Catholic Schools will gather at Ft. George Park on Thursday, June 5th, 2014 to mark World Catholic Education Day. The Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. The chief celebrant will be Fr. Pier Pandolfo. We invite all parishioners in Prince George and environs to join us for this wonderful occasion. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

2.      Discernment Weekend – Camp Morice

Parishes are requested to post and distribute the attached Discernment Weekend flyers. The following is a message from Fr. Terry Brock, Vocations Director:

On the fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday and World Day of Prayer for Vocations, parishes and parishioners were invited to submit names to the Vocation Director. As a follow up to Vocation Sunday, I suggest that the priests and parishioners encourage participation in the Discernment Weekend, June 20-22, 2014 at Camp Morice, Fort St. James. Bishop Jensen and I will facilitate this weekend of discernment. Please highlight this event in your parish bulletin and encourage participation. Thank you.

Discernment Weekend Flyers 2014

3.      Employment Opportunity – Sacred Heart School

 Sacred Heart School in Prince George is seeking a Temporary Grade 3 Teacher commencing September 1, 2014. Please see the attached ad for further information.

Temporary Grade 3 Teacher Sept 2014

4.      June Programs – Domano Renewal Centre

Please see the attached June’s At a Glance newsletter with details of programs at the Domano Renewal Centre. These are the final programs before the summer; come check them out!  If you have any questions regarding our programs or to register, please contact us at drc@pgdiocese.bc.ca or by calling 250-964-4475.

 June at a Glance

Parishes are requested to make the following announcement the next two weekends:

All parishioners are invited to a special presentation by Bishop Emeritus Gerald Wiesner, OMI on Thursday June 12 at 7:00pm in the old library of the Diocesan Centre. His topic will be the “Joy of the Gospel”. Please register by calling the Domano Renewal Centre.

5.     Hymn Books – Saint Mary Magdalene Church, Hagwilget

A very sincere thank you to Christ Our Saviour Parish, Prince George who responded to the call for hymn books.  The donated books were delivered to Saint Mary Magdalene Church this week.

6.      Camp Morice

Please post the attached summer employment opportunities and put the following notice in parish bulletins:

Come experience the most beautiful and amazing place in northern BC! Camp Morice offers a variety of camps for both family and young people alike. You will find friendship and enjoy lots of games and other outdoor activities such as swimming and campfire. There is an adventure waiting for everyone! Come for an amazing week of faith filled fun that will last a lifetime. Are you ready for your great adventure? For more information and to register, please visit www.campmorice.com

 •           July 6th -9th: Leadership Training (for those 15 and up)

•           July 13th -18th: Teen Camp (completed gr. 7 to completed gr. 12)

•           July 20st -25th: Tween Camp #1 (completed gr.4 to completed gr.6)

•           July 27th – August 1st: Cana Camp #1 (For all families)

•           August 3rd -8th: Cana Camp #2 (For all families)

•           August 10th -August 15th: Kids Camp (completed gr.1 to completed gr.3)

•           August 17th -22nd: Tween Camp #2 (completed gr.4 to completed gr.6)

•           August 22nd -24th: Young Adults’ Retreat (for those 19 and up)

•           August 24th -29th: Teen Camp (completed gr. 7 to completed gr. 12)

 Summer Employment Camp Morice

7.     Monthly Day of Adoration

Please put the following notice in parish bulletins in the Central Region:

Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a Personal Date with Jesus on June 10 in the Domano Chapel (at the Domano Renewal Centre, 6500 Southridge Ave.). Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m. and the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a day of silent prayer and adoration. We will pray especially for the people and needs of our Diocese, the universal Church, and the world. In particular we will pray for the protection of all human life, for vocations, and for the intentions of those participating in the day.

8.     Search – June 6-8, 2014, Hinton, Alberta

Parishes are asked to place the following notice in bulletins and make the attached registration form available:

A SEARCH weekend is being held in Hinton, Alberta from June 6-8^th.  SEARCH is a time to experience a supportive gathering of young people who want to learn and experience a closer relationship with God and with others. The SEARCH weekend is open to all youth ages 15-18. Although it is based on the teachings of the Catholic Church, all denominations are welcome and warmly received. Registration is $35 and includes meals and supplies. If you are interested in attending, please contact your parish for registration forms – the deadline for registration is June 1^st.

 Search pamphlet June 2014

Wednesday Weekly May 21, 2014 Print Version

1.      “The Times, They are A-Changing” Retreat at Camp Emile

Please post the attached poster, make the attached registration form available and put the following notice in parish bulletins:

Pope Francis is calling us to return to our Christian roots in the Gospels with a spirit of joy and a culture of life. Young adults, couples and adults are invited to explore this mission at a weekend retreat to be held at Camp Emile, Moberly Lake. Sr. Dorothy Ryan, CSJ will lead the sessions beginning the evening of June 20 and ending with lunch on June 22.  Fee is $100 per person including meals and accommodations. For more details, contact Our Lady of Peace Parish at 1-250-788-2343 or olp@pris.ca.  Registration deadline: June 13^th.

Camp Emile Retreat

 Camp Emile Registration Form

2.      Father Doug Jeffrey, OMI

Please see the attached announcement from Fr. Richard Beaudette, OMI regarding the appointment of Fr. Doug Jeffrey, OMI to Saskatchewan in August 2014.  The Diocese of Prince George thanks Fr. Doug for his ministry to the communities of Vanderhoof and Saiku’z. We also thank him for his commitment to the Domano Renewal Centre – both as an Advisory Board member and as an inspiring presenter. We wish him well in his new ministry beginning in August.

 Announcement OMI Lacombe Fr. Doug Jeffrey

Wednesday Weekly May 14, 2014 Print Version

1.      Saint Mary Magdalene Church, Hagwilget

Saint Mary Magdalene Church in Hagwilget (close to New Hazelton) was reopened earlier this year. Now the community would like to obtain hymn books for its church. It would be much appreciated if any parish could spare some copies of the Catholic Book of Worship (any version); if several parishes gave a few copies each, the requested 25 copies could be easily assembled. Books can be sent to the Diocesan Centre. Please call (250) 964-4424 if you are able to help. Thank you!

2.      Distance Education courses for Adult Faith Formation

Please put the following notice in parish bulletins:

St. Francis Xavier University offers distance education courses for adults seeking faith formation for personal and professional development: Diploma in Ministry; Certificate in Lay Ministry; Certificate in Spirituality; and Diploma in Intellectual Disability Studies.  For information please contact Continuing & Distance Education, StFX University, toll free 1-877-867-5562, continuinged@stfx.ca or diplomainministry@stfx.ca or visit our website:  http://www.sites.stfx.ca/continuingeducation/.

3.      Directions in Aboriginal Ministry 2014

Please post the attached flyer & registration form on parish bulletin boards. Please also circulate the attached letter of invitation and announcement to those serving First Nations Communities in your local area.

Directions in Aboriginal Ministry Flyer

Registration Form Directions in Aboriginal Ministry

Participant Invitation Letter

Announcement for Directions in Aboriginal Ministry Program

4.      Our Lady of Pentecost Summer Institute

Please post the attached poster, make the brochure available and put the following notice in parish bulletins:

“Go forth in the power of The Name” will be the theme of the sixth annual Our Lady of Pentecost Summer Institute in Kelowna. Featured speakers will be Franciscan priest Fr. Pierre Ducharme of Edmonton and seminarian Sylvester Ibekwe.  This year the Institute will be held at St.Charles Garnier Parish from August 10-15. It is sponsored by the Nelson Diocese Catholic Charismatic Renewal Service Committee, and is endorsed by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services of BC.

Our Lady of Pentecost Summer Institute Poster

Wednesday Weekly May 7, 2014 Print Version

1.      Northern Catholic News Deadline – May 16^th, 2014

The Northern Catholic News is looking for articles from our parishes and schools to publish in its Summer edition. Did your parish or school celebrate a special occasion or event? Did someone in your organization receive special recognition? Please let us know about it!  Did you have a guest speaker that would be of interest to other parishioners? Our readers would love to hear about it! Contact Mary-Anne Lewis Jamin at majamin@pgdiocese.bc.ca or 250-964-4424 extension 234 with your stories and pictures. The deadline for this edition is May 16th, 2014.

2.      DYC – Message from Eunice Hii, Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator

Please share the following message from Eunice:

The 19th annual Diocesan Youth Conference was an incredible weekend!

 A big THANK YOU to all those who participated especially our amazing volunteers and chaperones. It was truly a momentous weekend for our diocese especially closing on Divine Mercy Sunday along with the canonization of two saints. I ask that you continue to pray for all the youth who attended and committed themselves to Christ. May our young be drawn ever more deeply into a personal encounter with Jesus!

There are so many people who made this past weekend possible. Thank you to all our speakers who came to be with us! In no particular order, I have to mention some names here: A giant thank you to Tracy Connelly, who at home with 7 kids, still found the time to call up hundreds of people to invite them to the conference. A heartfelt thank you to Sharlene Irving, who organized a massive prayer warrior team across our diocese. It was so evident that all your prayers were heard. Also, thank you to Teresa Phillippe, who processed all your registrations and more! Thank you Margaret Smith for your generous spirit in preparing all the food for our participants. Thank you Jatinder, Ron and Glen for making sure the Diocesan Centre was ready to go! Thank you to the Matte family for your generosity in providing many Lighthouse goodies for the young people. Thank you Bishop Jensen and all priests who came to hear confessions and celebrate Mass. Thank you Fr. Jack Michalchuk & John Connelly for guiding the major decisions towards this weekend. There are many more I would like to thank here including all the youth coordinators throughout our diocese and especially our volunteer crew, but there simply is not enough space to mention you all. You know who you are. I’m praying for you all.

Praise God for such a dynamic conference. See you at the 20th annual DYC!!! Saints John Paul II and John XXIII, pray for us!

This is just the beginning!

In Christ,  Eunice

3.      Young Adult Summer Events

Please put the following notice in parish bulletins:

Summer is often a time where we grow away from our faith and relationship in Jesus, but let’s make sure that that doesn’t happen this summer! Join us for a bible study either in Theology of the Body/the Old Testament starting this JUNE. Those not in Prince George, are welcome to join us via skype. We will also host a young women’s study with the book ‘How to Find your Soulmate without losing your soul.’ For details about either book study, please contact our Diocesan Youth Coordinator, Eunice Hii, at youth@pgdiocese.bc.ca or join ‘Catholic Young Adults – Diocese of Prince George’ on Facebook.

4.      World day of Prayer for Vocations – May 11^th, 2014

The following is a message from Fr. Terry Brock, Vocations Director:

This coming Sunday is “World Day of Prayer for Vocations.” There are three items to hand out to your parishioners to commemorate this day.

1. Bishop Jensen’s letter
Message from Most Reverend Stephen Jensen, Bishop of Prince George

2. The new Vocations prayer:

Heavenly Father, bless Your Church with an abundance of holy and zealous Priests, Brothers and Sisters.
Open the hearts of the young, that they may discern Your will for them.
Give them the desire to offer themselves to serve You in others and establish Your reign in all hearts.
Through Christ, Our Lord. Amen

3. The Vocations Suggestion card.

Suggestion – Our practice at Sacred Heart Parish in Terrace will be as follows: We will assign greeters to distribute the new vocations prayer card “before” mass as parishioners enter the Church. At the prayer of intersession the prayer will be prayed by the assembly. At the end of mass, the commentator will announce that the Bishop’s letter and the vocations suggestion card are inserted in the parish bulletin. The commentator will read out the contents of the Vocations suggestion card and briefly explain what to do with it.

Thank you for your efforts to promote priestly vocations in our diocese.

5.      Vocations Poster Winner

Congratulations to Gibson Dugdale, Grade 5 from Nukko Lake Elementary in Prince George.  Due to lack of entries, no 2nd, 3rd or most original idea will be awarded this year.

6.      Week for Life and the Family, May 11-18, 2014

Please find attached for your information the message by the CCCB President, Archbishop Paul-André Durocher, for the National Week for Life and the Family, May 11-18, 2014.  All parishes should have received a package of prayer cards with the new diocesan prayer for families on the back. Please distribute the prayer card to parishioners at the May 18^th Mass.

 Message for National Week for Life and the Family

7.      Divorce and Beyond

Please put the following notice in parish bulletins in the Central Region:

Catholic Divorce Ministry, www.nacsdc.org is  a parish-based self-help program for newly divorced/separated people based on the premise that sharing, thoughts, feelings and experiences with others in the same situation is one of the most helpful ways to move beyond the pain of divorce.  The Catholic Church has a rich treasury of people, Scripture, tradition, and pastoral ministry on which it can draw to serve its members whose marriages end in divorce.  CDM strives to lay open this wealth and make known Christ’s abundant love so that all who suffer from separation and divorce might experience healing, reconciliation, and new life. If you are interested in participating in the program please contact Tony at cdmpgd@gmail.com  or phone at 250-612-0397 or  Father Pier Pandolfo at the Sacred Heart Parish, 250-564-5225.