2015-11-25 Diocesan Annual Appeal Weekly Report

DRC – Decemeber2015 at a Glance

 

 

Jubilee of Mercy

 

Opening of The Jubilee of Mercy– The Holy Year will open with a Eucharistic Celebration on the 8^th of December 2015, 7:00 PM, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Bishop Stephen Jensen will be the main celebrant with other priests in the city concelebrating. A reception will follow in the church’s lower hall. Please bring finger foods to share

Opening of the Door of Mercy — Bishop Stephen Jensen will celebrate Mass with the Rite of the Opening of the Door of Mercy at Sacred Heart Cathedral on the 13^th of December 2015, 11:00 AM, the 3^rd Sunday of Advent. A reception will follow, please bring goodies to share

Jubilee Poster—The posters will be available for all the parishes by Friday, November 27, 2015 in the afternoon at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre. For those in the outlying parishes, if you are coming to Prince George, or know of someone who is please make arrangements to pick-up your posters. City parishes, please pick-up your posters as well.

 

 Sacred Heart Cathedral—Employment Opportunity

Sacred Heart Cathedral is looking to fill the Secretary/Bookkeeper position for the Parish Office starting in early December. It is a 25 – 30 hour/week position.

Strong computer skills in (MS Word); good communication skills (written and oral); discretion and confidentiality are necessary.

Please submit resumes to the attention of:

Rev. Melvin Pinto, OCD, Rector,

Sacred Heart Cathedral,

887 Patricia Blvd, Prince George, BC V2L 3V5

or email: melvinpintoocd@gmail.com

 

Monthly Day of Adoration

Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a personal date with Jesus on December 8, 2015 in the Domano Chapel, 6500 Southridge Ave. Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 AM and the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM for a day of silent prayer and adoration. We will pray 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. Please mark your calendar on the second Tuesday of each month for Personal Dates with Jesus days. Please note that due to the solemn Mass for Openning of the Jubilee of Mercy at 7:00 PM at Sacred Heart we will conclude our Day of Adoration at 6:00 PM.

 

 Free FILM SCREENING: “This Changes Everything”

In anticipation of the COP21 meetings in Paris, Development and Peace (D & P), UNBC’s Geography Program & First Nations Studies Department, UNBC’s Green Centre, and the Prince George Public Research Interest Group (PGPIRG) are co-hosting a free screening of “This Changes Everything” on Wednesday, November 25th at 7pm in UNBC’s Rm. 7-212 (near Tim Horton’s & Security).

Directed by Avi Lewis, and inspired by Naomi Klein’s international non-fiction bestseller This Changes Everything was filmed in nine countries

and five continents over four years, this documentary is an epic attempt to re-imagine the challenge of climate change. We encourage you to join us (and bring a friend!) and help create positive change.

Stay for the post-film panel discussion moderated by Geography’s Dr. Catherine Nolin

Panelists include: Dr. Ross Hoffman (First Nations Studies), Dr. Kyrke Gaudreau (UNBC Sustainability Manager), and Angela Kehler (Environmental Studies student)

Please bring a non-perishable item for the NUGGS Food Shelf and/or make a small contribution to D & P’s Syrian Crisis Emergency Appeal.

Doors open tonight, November 25, 2015  at 6:30 PM.

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1670389599866969/

http://thefilm.thischangeseverything.org/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Diocesan Appeal Weekly Report and Updates 2015-11-18 

 

Book of Gospels –Additional Notes from the Office of the Bishop

 

 

Opening of The Jubilee of Mercy

The Holy Year will open on the 8^th of December 2015, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Reception to follow Mass is at 7:00 PM.

Opening of the Door of Mercy

Bishop Stephen Jensen will celebrate Mass with the Rite of the Opening of the Door of Mercy at Sacred Heart Cathedral on the 13^th of December 2015, 11:00 AM.

 

Northern Catholic News

Although the November 15 deadline for the Winter edition of the Northern Catholic News has passed, there is still room for articles and pictures received by noon on Friday, November 20, 2015.  Were there significant events – or even everyday events – that took place at your parish or school over the past few weeks? Share the good news with the rest of the Diocese by sending along a picture and an an explanation to Mary-Anne at majamin@pgdiocese.bc.ca . Thank you.

 

Christ Our Saviour Parish Together with Office of Evangelization & Catechesis (OEC) presents: Come and Rest– Mt 11:28–A Sabbath Day Encounter with Jesus, where we welcome Him in prayer, adoration, teaching, and fellowship. See poster for details

Where:     4514 Austin Road West

When:      Sunday, November 22 & December 6, 2015

Time:        3:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Who:         OPEN TO ALL AGES—no registration is required

What:       So What’s MY Mission? Parts 1 & 2

There will be a potluck meal at 5:30 PM (please bring something to share if you can)

Need more information? Call Tracy at 250-640-0251 or email at sacredmission@icloud.com

“The whole of Sunday becomes a great school of charity, justice and peace. The presence of the Risen Lord in the midst of his people becomes… a compelling force for inner renewal..” -St John Paul ll

 

Monthly Day of Adoration—Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a personal date with Jesus on December 8, 2015 in the Domano Chapel, 6500 Southridge Ave. Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 AM and the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM for a day of silent prayer and adoration. We will pray 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. Please mark your calendar on the second Tuesday of each month for Personal Dates with Jesus days. Please note that due to the solemn Mass for Openning of the Jubilee of Mercy at 7:00 PM at Sacred Heart we will conclude our Day of Adoration at 6:00 PM.

 

 

Development and Peace FILM SCREENING

Development and Peace, along with several local organizations, are hosting a free screening of “This Changes Everything” on Wednesday, November 25th at 7pm in UNBC’s Rm. 7-212 (near Tim Horton’s & Security). Filmed in nine countries and five continents over four years, this documentary is an epic attempt to re-imagine the challenge of climate change. We encourage you to join us (and bring a friend!) as part of our “Create a Climate of Change” Fall action. Doors open at 6:30 PM. http://thefilm.thischangeseverything.org/

 

ATTACHMENTS

• Employment Opportunity  for an Office Assisant to The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis (OEC)
• OEC Seminar Poster
• DRC November at a Glance

Appeal Updates

Please continue to pray for the Annual Appeal and provide pledge cards. Annual Diocesan Appeal report and a letter from Fr. Rector the Appeal Chair – Oct 28, 2015

 

 

Accounting Clerk – Finance Office

The position ‘Accounting Clerk’ has been filled as of Wednesday, October 21. The successful applicant is Mr. Armand Rey Sadiwa. We congratulate Armand and welcome him to the Diocesan Pastoral Center as our newly hired Accounting Clerk at the Finance Office.

 

Monthly Day of Adoration

Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a Personal Date with Jesus on November 10, 2015 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 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a day of silent prayer and adoration. We will pray 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. Please mark your calendar on the second Tuesday of each month for Personal Dates with Jesus.

 

St. Vincent de Paul

There is an urgent need for volunteers every second Thursday for the Sandwich line at the Drop In Centre. They are open 7:30 to 8:00pm. We would need a commitment for 2 evenings a month. Please contact Joy at 250-564-4148 for further information.

 

Shepherd’s Corner need volunteers please consider volunteering

What is Shepherd’s Corner: It is a place that offers hospitality, a listening ear, and a welcome to people in our downtown core. We emphasize that everyone who comes through our door is to be honoured and treated with dignity and respect.

Where: 2^nd and Dominion (1204-2nd Ave)

Hours: We are open Monday-Friday, 10am to 2 pm.

Commitment: We would welcome volunteers who could come for a few hours once a week or alternate weeks. Shifts could be for two or four hours depending on availability. We also need substitutes when our regular volunteers are unable to work.

Duties: Serve coffee, iced tea, welcome people and listen to people in an open, supportive and non-judgemental manner.

If Interested:  Contact Father Rector

                        phone- 250 964-4424 Ext. 233

                        e-mail – vicargeneral@pgdiocese.bc.ca

Feel free to drop in and visit. Thank you for your consideration.

 

Men’s Retreat

Friday, November 13, 6:00 PM–(beginning with a light supper)

Sunday, November 15–(finishing after lunch.)

 

“Let’s spend a special moment with the Lord.”

Are you strong and tough enough to stay with the Lord for a weekend?

Come and participate in a men’s sacred moment. This weekend is a unique opportunity for men to be away from the routines, worries, concerns and anxieties of daily life.

Staying in the presence of the Lord for a while helps re-awaken the sense of Christian identity and mission of the participants. Come and join Fr. Rector as he leads participants to a deeper self-examination and an evaluation of your personal response to the mission entrusted by Jesus Christ to all the baptized.

Location:      Emmaus

Fee:                 Live-in: $175.00 Commuter: $110.00

Facilitator:   Very Reverend Rectorino Tolentino, Jr. – Vicar General of the Diocese of PG

Grief to Grace

Applications are now being accepted for the next Grief to Grace program to be held in Kelowna, November 19-22, 2015. Grief to Grace – Reclaiming the Gift of Human Dignity is a spiritual journey for anyone who has suffered degradation or violation through sexual/psychological abuse, rape, incest, physical or emotional abuse and neglect or other forms of traumatic violation in childhood, adolescence or as an adult. To register or for more information call 250-878-7603 or e-mail g2gkelowna@gmail.com or www.grieftograce.org.

 

Vocations Retreats – Seminary of Christ the King

The next Vocation Live-ins for the College and High School Seminary are:

• November 13-15, 2015
• February 12-14, 2016
• April 8-10, 2016

If you would like to attend, please contact:

College Seminary Live In
Father Matthew Gerlich, OSB
Tel: 604-826-8715
Email: rector.majors@yahoo.ca.

 

Scarboro Missions

Are you 21 or older? Do you feel called to help make the world a better place? Are you interested in gaining valuable cross-cultural experience that may lead you to exciting employment opportunities later in life? Consider applying for Scarboro Missions’ one-year mission program! The deadline for applications is February 22, 2016. To learn more, please check: www.scarboromissions.ca/one-year-mission-program , call 416-261-7135, ext 280. Toll –Free: 1-800-260-4815 or email oneyear@scarboromissions.ca. A Discernment Retreat will take place on January 16-17 in Victoria.

 

Visiting a Church or an Oratory on All Souls Day

From the Handbook of Indulgences

A plenary (“full”) indulgence, which is applicable only to the souls in Purgatory, is granted to the Christian faithful who devoutly visit a church or an oratory on All Souls Day, November 2.

 

Requirements for Obtaining a Plenary Indulgence on All Souls Day

• Visit a church and pray for souls in Purgatory
• Say one “Our Father” and the “Apostles Creed” in the visit to the church
• Say one “Our Father” and one “Hail Mary” for the Holy Father’s intentions (that is, the intentions designated by the Holy Father each month)
• Worthily receive Holy Communion (ideally on the same day if you can get to Mass)
• Make a sacramental confession within 20 days of All Souls Day
• For a plenary indulgence be free from all attachment to sin, even venial sin (otherwise, the indulgence is partial, not plenary, “full”).

 

You can acquire one plenary indulgence a day.

A partial indulgence, applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, can be obtained when saying the “Eternal rest …” prayer.

Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

 

Perhaps you are not sure you can attain complete detachment from all sin, even venial.  Before you perform the indulgenced work, ask God explicitly to take away any affection for sin you might be treasuring.  Do this often and, over your lifetime, and you may find it easier and easier. Support your good project with good confessions and good communions.  You need those graces.

 

Young Adults

 Save the date for DYC 2016

April 29 – May 1, 2016 in Prince George—More information to come.

 

World Youth Day 2016 in Krawkow, Poland

All those 18+ are invited to join us as we head to WYD in Poland. We will be partnering with the Archdiocese of Vancouver. The anticipated total cost for the trip is $3800 (including taxes). Those interested can email ehii@pgdiocese.bc.ca. A deposit of $1000 is due by October 31, 2015 to secure your spot.

 

Faith Studies

All young adults in Prince George are invited to join a weekly small-group faith study. This 6-week study focuses in on the foundations of what it means to be a Catholic. These faith studies will begin the week of October 13, (this week) These groups will be setup according to the schedules of those who would like to participate. Email Eunice at ehii@pgdiocese.bc.ca if you are interested in joining a group.

Attachments:

• Euthanasia Information

Short Brief to Euthanasia

• Employment Opportunity
  

Office Assisant to The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis (OEC)

 

Appeal Updates:

Commitment Sunday is October 25, 2015.  There will be a short video. Please ensure that you have the tech equipment ready.

 

Consultation on Suicide: This is our opportunity to influence a decision that will impact everyone in Canada. Please take part in the federal government’s assisted suicide consultation process. The consultation panel’s “Issue Book” questionnaire asks for your views on important issues relating to physician-assisted dying: http://www.ep-ce.ca/issue-book. The deadline is November 1. The panel will propose legislative options on “doctor-assisted dying” this fall, leaving only a few months before Parliament must draft a new law to replace the one struck down by the Supreme Court of Canada. Share your personal experiences with the panel and let it know your concerns about doctor-assisted suicide.

 

Grief to Grace: Applications are now being accepted for the next Grief to Grace program to be held in Kelowna, November 19-22, 2015. Grief to Grace – Reclaiming the Gift of Human Dignity is a spiritual journey for anyone who has suffered degradation or violation through sexual/psychological abuse, rape, incest, physical or emotional abuse and neglect or other forms of traumatic violation in childhood, adolescence or as an adult. To register or for more information call 250-878-7603 or

e-mail g2gkelowna@gmail.com or www.grieftograce.org.

 

 YOUNG ADULTS

Save the date for DYC 2016: April 29 – May 1, 2016 in Prince George—More information to come.

World Youth Day 2016 in Krawkow, Poland: All those 18+ are invited to join us as we head to WYD in Poland. We will be partnering with the Archdiocese of Vancouver. The anticipated total cost for the trip is $3800 (including taxes). Those interested can email ehii@pgdiocese.bc.ca. A deposit of $1000 is due by October 31, 2015 to secure your spot.

Faith Studies – All young adults in Prince George are invited to join a weekly small-group faith study. This 6-week study focuses in on the foundations of what it means to be a Catholic. These faith studies will begin the week of October 13, (this week) These groups will be setup according to the schedules of those who would like to participate. Email Eunice at ehii@pgdiocese.bc.ca if you are interested in joining a group.

 

Monthly Day of Adoration

Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a Personal Date with Jesus on November 10, 2015 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 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a day of silent prayer and adoration. We will pray 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. Please mark your calendar on the second Tuesday of each month for Personal Dates with Jesus days

 

Vocations Retreats – Seminary of Christ the King

The next Vocation Live-ins for the College and High School Seminary are:

• November 13-15, 2015
• February 12-14, 2016
• April 8-10, 2016

If you would like to attend, please contact:

College Seminary Live In
Father Matthew Gerlich, OSB
Tel: 604-826-8715
Email: rector.majors@yahoo.ca.