Wednesday Weekly – 02SEP2015
Halt distribution of the RU-486 abortion pill
Join us in asking federal Health Minster Rona Ambrose to intervene to halt distribution of the RU-486 abortion pill. Her email address is rona.ambrose@parl.gc.ca. Letters can also be sent to her postage free: Health Minister Rona Ambrose, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ont. K1A 0A6.
Let us stand together in defence of human life from conception to its natural end.
Share the truth about doctor-assisted suicide
The federal government has launched a consultation process on doctor-assisted suicide. It will conduct public consultations and receive online submissions before proposing legislative options this fall.
We know the government listens to those who take the time to write or email. Please submit your views on this critical subject and sign up for notifications on the consultation process at ep-ce.ca/en/consultation.
Let us stand together in defence of human life from conception to its natural end.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat in Cache Creek, September 30 to October 2
Rachel’s Vineyard is a ministry to help those who are suffering from the pain caused by abortion. We know an abortion affects many more than just the mother and father involved. Siblings, grandparents, friends, health care workers, pregnancy crisis counsellors, etc. all can be traumatized by abortion. Rachel’s Vineyard also recognizes and helps with grief caused by other unresolved pregnancy losses.
It is NOT too late to sign up for the retreat. It will not be too late a week or a few a days ahead of time. It can be a very scary thing to commit to; we understand. For more information visit: facebook.com/rvkamloops
or call Nancy at 250-267-5081 or email rvkamloops@yahoo.ca.
International Eucharistic Congress Conference and Tour (please add to your parish bulletin for the whole month of August)
The 51st International Eucharistic Congress will be held January 24-31, 2016. It will take place in Cebu City, Philippines. Fr. Rector Tolentino is organizing a group of parishioners in the diocese for those who are interested attending the Eucharistic Congress. The trip to the Philippines will include Eucharistic Congress and tour of few islands in the region.
For those interested, please contact Fr. Rector at 1-250-964-4424 or e-mail vicargeneral@pgdiocese.bc.ca. For more information about the 51st International Eucharistic Congress please visit the official website of the congress: http://iec2016.ph/
Monthly Day of Adoration
Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a Personal Date with Jesus on September 8, 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.
Thank you from Mary-Anne and Frank Jamin!
Frank and I are very grateful for the many expressions of sympathy we received on the death of his mother, Theresa. The funeral took place at St. Anthony’s Parish in Calgary and his father’s ashes were placed in her casket for burial – two people of deep faith who overcame much during their adventurous lives are now at peace. While we mourn their passing we celebrate all they have been for us and our family. Thank you for your prayerful support. Mary-Anne Lewis Jamin
Wednesday Weekly – 26Aug15
Diocesan Formation Days
Diocesan Formation Days (formerly Pastoral Study Days) information can be found at this link
Domano Renewal Centre
September 2015 at a Glance can be found here.
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Pope Francis has declared an annual day of prayer for the Care of Creation to be celebrated every year on September 1. More information on this announcement can be found here.
International Eucharistic Congress Conference and Tour (please add to your parish bulletin for the whole month of August)
The 51st International Eucharistic Congress will be held January 24-31, 2016. It will take place in Cebu City, Philippines. Fr. Rector Tolentino is organizing a group of parishioners in the diocese who are interested attending the Eucharistic Congress. The trip to the Philippines will include Eucharistic Congress and tour of few islands in the region. For those interested, please contact Fr. Rector at 1-250-964-4424 or e-mail vicargeneral@pgdiocese.bc.ca. For more information about the 51st International Eucharistic Congress please visit the official website of the congress: http://iec2016.ph/
Halt distribution of the RU-486 abortion pill
Join us in asking federal Health Minster Rona Ambrose to intervene to halt distribution of the RU-486 abortion pill. Her email address is rona.ambrose@parl.gc.ca. Letters can also be sent to her postage free: Health Minister Rona Ambrose, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ont. K1A 0A6.
Let us stand together in defence of human life from conception to its natural end.
Share the truth about doctor-assisted suicide
The federal government has launched a consultation process on doctor-assisted suicide. It will conduct public consultations and receive online submissions before proposing legislative options this fall.
We know the government listens to those who take the time to write or email. Please submit your views on this critical subject and sign up for notifications on the consultation process at ep-ce.ca/en/consultation.
Let us stand together in defence of human life from conception to its natural end.
Monthly Day of Adoration
Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a Personal Date with Jesus on September 9, 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.
CCCB celebrates Consecrated Life
On the occasion of the Year of Consecrated Life, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) joins the Canadian Religious Conference (CRC) to invite all religious, members of societies of apostolic life and secular institutes, as well as all interested Catholics, to a Mass of Thanksgiving, September 17, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., at Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, in Montreal. The Most Reverend Paul-André Durocher, Archbishop of Gatineau and President of the CCCB, will preside at the Mass along with all the Catholic Bishops of Canada.
Vocations Retreats – Seminary of Christ the King
Our 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.
Wednesday Weekly – 12Aug15
Condolences
We regret to announce that Mrs. Maria (Therese) Jamin, mother-in-law of Mary-Anne Lewis Jamin, Chancellor of the diocese, passed away on August 6, 2015 in Calgary. In your charity, please remember her and her family in your prayers.
Natural Family Planning
Natural Family Planning Basic Teacher Training Workshop – Part I, in Coquitlam, BC
WOOMB BC will be holding a Billings Ovulation Method™ Basic Teacher Training Workshop (Part I) on September 25 -27, 2015. The Workshop will be held at All Saints Parish Hall in Coquitlam, BC.
For more information, visit www.woomb.ca/news1509a.htm
Vocations Retreats – Seminary of Christ the King
Our 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.
International Eucharistic Congress Conference and Tour (please add to your parish bulletin for the whole month of August)
The 51st International Eucharistic Congress will be held January 24-31, 2016. It will take place in Cebu City, Philippines. Fr. Rector Tolentino is organizing a group of parishioners in the diocese who are interested attending the Eucharistic Congress. The trip to the Philippines will include Eucharistic Congress and tour of few islands in the region. For those interested, please contact Fr. Rector at 1-250-964-4424 or e-mail vicargeneral@pgdiocese.bc.ca. For more information about the 51st International Eucharistic Congress please visit the official website of the congress: http://iec2016.ph/
Northern Catholic News Deadline – August 17th
The Northern Catholic News is looking for articles from our Diocese to publish in its next edition. Did your parish or school celebrate a special event? Did someone in your club or organization receive special recognition? We would love to hear from you! 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 August 17, 2015.
Wednesday Weekly – 30Jun15
WCB 2nd Quarter Report – Deadline July 9th, 2015
Parishes and Schools are asked to report to Diocesan Payroll Services any WorkSafeBC (WCB) payments for the second quarter April 1, 2015 to June 30th, 2015. Payments include those made to individuals (including replacement ministry personnel) and to contractors who are not registered with WCB. If you have not done so already, also report your first quarter payments for the period January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015. Deadline: Thursday, July 9th. Thank you.
2015 Rose Prince Pilgrimage
Poster for Rose Prince Pilgrimage 2015
July 3,4,5, 2015
Guest Speakers
Diocese of Prince George
Office of Evangelization & Catechesis
Father Jack Michalchuk
John Connelly
Friday, July 3
| Opening Prayer | 7:00 pm |
| Welcoming address | 7:15 pm |
| Mass | 7:30 pm |
Saturday, July 4
| Breakfast | 8:00 am |
| Morning Prayers | 10:00 am |
| Fr. Jack Michalchuk | 10:30 am |
| Lunch | 12:00 noon |
| Confessions | 1:30 pm |
| Healing Mass with Fr. Jack Michalchuk |
3:00 pm |
| Supper | 6:00 pm |
| Living Rosary | 8:00 pm |
| Candle Procession | 9:00 pm |
Sunday, July 5
| Morning Prayers | 8:00 am |
| Mass with Bishop Stephen Jensen |
10:30 am |
| Closing Remarks | 11:30 am |
| Lunch | 1:00 pm |
To volunteer or for more information call:
Fr. Vincent James OMI
Box 580, Fraser Lake, BC, V0J 1S0
Phone: 250-699-6593
Fax: 250-699-6592
Accomodations:
Cataline Motor Inn 250-699-6254
Fraser Lake Inn 250-699-8500
Pipers Glen Resort 250-699-7565
Free camping on site
Please no drugs, alcohol or soliciting on site.
Wednesday Weekly – 24Jun15
Wednesday Weekly June 24, 2015 Print Version
Fr Venerado Sabacan
We received word that Fr. Venerando Sabacan’s father suffered a stroke last week in the Philippines. Vener is visiting his family this month and asks for our prayers for his father and his family.
Fr. Richard Farewell
A reminder that the RSVP deadline for Father Richard Beaudette, OMI’s farewell is Friday, June 26, 2015. Phone: (250)964-4424 or email: lisa@pgdiocese.bc.ca if you plan on attending. Thank you.
Pastoral Centre
Please note the following changes to office hours at the Diocese of Prince George Pastoral Centre:
Canada Day: The Pastoral Centre will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st for the Canada Day Holiday.
Summer closure: Access to the Pastoral Centre will be limited during their summer closure. Friday, July 10th is the last working day before the closure; the office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, August 10th. The Finance Office will remain open with adjusted hours during this time.
Wednesday Weekly
Due to the Canada Day Statutory Holiday, the Wednesday Weekly will be sent on Tuesday, June 30th next week. Please ensure any submissions for this week are submitted to the Diocese by the end of the day, Monday, June 29th. Thank you.
Development and Peace
Please post the attached Development and Peace “At A Glance” and place the following information in parish bulletins (now and again in the fall):
Pope Francis’ new environmental encyclical “Laudato Si” was released on June 18th. Celebrating the beauty of the natural world, it calls to all who inhabit the world to preserve its beauty and gifts so that it will live on for all peoples for generations to come. In response to this call, Development and Peace will launch a “Create a Climate of Change” campaign this fall. With guidance from the Papal letter, they will be asking Canadians to make lifestyle changes that are environmentally responsible and calling for greater political action. The Prince George Diocesan Development and Peace will hold fall meetings from Friday October 2nd to Saturday, October 3rd to start building a local campaign. Please mark this date on your calendars and watch for further details – it is hoped that all parishes in the Diocese will be represented.
Youth News
IGNITE 2015 information packages have been distributed to parishes. Parishes are encouraged to share this information with parents, families and youth and to consider sponsoring youth to attend. Please place the following notices in bulletins until August:
Youth
IGNITE 2015 BC is happening! This year, IGNITE is being offered in BC for the first time at Camp Morice. IGNITE is a week-long camp geared towards inspiring high school youth to become saints. Come for an amazing week filled with new friends, the sacraments, dynamic talks, music, fun, and more! To register, sign up at www.f2f.ca or email youth@pgdiocese.bc.ca for more info.
Young Adults
- IGNITE BC is searching for young adult leaders. To apply head on over to www.f2f.ca.
- WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016 is taking place in Krakow, Poland in July 2016. The Diocese of Prince George will be taking a diocesan-wide group and joining with the Archdiocese of Vancouver to attend this amazing event. Information sessions will take place in September, but if you are interested in learning more or in registering, email youth@pgdiocese.bc.ca today!
Monthly Day of Adoration – July
Please put the following notice in Central Region parish bulletins:
Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a Personal Date with Jesus on July 14th 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.
Employment Opportunity: Executive Assistant, Office of the Bishop
Are 
you looking for an opportunity to contribute your professional skills to the work of spiritual leaders? Do you have a positive and welcoming attitude, strong attention to detail, organizational and administrative skills and a passion for work with meaning? If so, this opportunity may interest you!
Diocese of Prince George
Employment Opportunity
The Diocese of Prince George is seeking applications for the position of “Executive Assistant to the Bishop.”
The successful candidate will work as part of a team in the diocesan curia with the Bishop and senior leadership in service of the diocesan community.
The successful candidate will be familiar with Church structures, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have advanced skills with computer programs relevant to the position (e.g. MS Word, Outlook, Publisher). Familiarity with website administration and social media will be a definite asset.
This position offers the opportunity for challenging and meaningful service in the work of building the Kingdom of God through the mission of the diocesan Church.
A resume and covering letter should be sent to rabomi@pgdiocese.bc.ca. Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2015.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
International Eucharistic Congress
Every four years, Catholic faithful from around the world are invited to gather together to reflect on and celebrate the great mystery of the Eucharist during the International Eucharistic Congress.
Youth, families and organizations belonging to the Catholic community are invited to experience the fullness of the Eucharist and deepen their Catholic Faith through the Symposium and Congress taking place January 24-31, 2016 in Cebu, Philippines.
International Eucharistic Congress 2016 is also looking for dedicated volunteers from around the world who are willing to help promote the presence of the Eucharist in their Roman Catholic community.
Please see the Congress website for online registration, travel details, and further information at: http://iec2016.ph/
Wednesday Weekly – 17Jun15
Wednesday Weekly June 17, 2015 Print Version
World Meeting of Families Bursary
Please place the following information in parish bulletins:
The 8th Annual World Meeting of Families will take place in Philadelphia, USA from September 22-27, 2015. Pope Francis will be present for the concluding days. Details about the conference and registration can be found at www.worldmeeting2015.org. Bursaries are available from the Diocese of Prince George to assist families who want to attend. The deadline for bursary applications is August 14, 2015. For more information, contact the Office of the Bishop at bishop@pgdiocese.bc.ca.
Vehicle Update
The Finance office received a plate decal and insurance papers for a 2000 Chrysler Vehicle, Plate #291GBF. Parishes are asked to contact Lynn Monteith immediately at 250-964-4424 if they own this vehicle. Thank you.
Youth News
IGNITE 2015 information packages have been distributed to parishes. Parishes are encouraged to share this information with parents, families and youth and to consider sponsoring youth to attend. Please place the following notices in bulletins until August:
Youth
IGNITE 2015 BC is happening! This year, IGNITE is being offered in BC for the first time at Camp Morice. IGNITE is a week-long camp geared towards inspiring high school youth to become saints. Come for an amazing week filled with new friends, the sacraments, dynamic talks, music, fun, and more! To register, sign up at www.f2f.ca or email youth@pgdiocese.bc.ca for more info.
Young Adults
- IGNITE BC is searching for young adult leaders. To apply head on over to www.f2f.ca.
- WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016 is taking place in Krakow, Poland in July 2016. The Diocese of Prince George will be taking a diocesan-wide group and joining with the Archdiocese of Vancouver to attend this amazing event. Information sessions will take place in September, but if you are interested in learning more or in registering, email youth@pgdiocese.bc.ca today!
Appeal 2015-2016
To assist with preparations for the 2015-2016 Annual Diocesan Appeal, parishes are asked to read the attached Appeal Update from the Appeal Office. The 2015-17 Annual Diocesan Appeal Schedule is also attached. Appeal information and photographs can be returned to the Appeal Office at appealoffice@pgdiocese.bc.ca or to any member of the Appeal Team: Fr. Richard Beaudette, Lynn Monteith or Martha Primus. Thank you!
Annual Diocesan Appeal Schedule
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Please make available to parishioners the attached Statement by the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB).
Following its meeting of June 10-11, 2015, the Permanent Council of the CCCB issued an initial response to the summary report and Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its summary report and Calls to Action this past June 2.
The Permanent Council calls the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission “another important step in providing further opportunity for deeper encounter, greater understanding and renewed hope” for the First Nations, Inuit and Metis, as well as for all Canadians. The CCCB Council confirms that the Calls to Action recommended to Churches by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission are on the agenda of the next Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishops of Canada. “We are committed to ensuring that the Calls to Action will be given careful hearing and full discussion,” the statement says. “We are confident they will be carefully considered, and in this process we know we can count on the collaboration of the Canadian Catholic Aboriginal Council.” The next meeting of the Plenary Assembly will be September 14 to 18, 2015.
Statement by the Permanent Council on the TRC
CNEWA
Please place the following information in parish bulletins:
CNEWA Canada has launched a campaign to assist the more than 1.5 million Ukrainians who have been displaced by war and violence over the past two years. Despite a ceasefire, daily violence remains a constant, with the death toll increasing and more families fleeing to save their lives. Dramatic calls for help from the Catholic churches of Ukraine have been received by CNEWA, the papal agency for humanitarian and pastoral support . Canadians interested in making donations to help CNEWA and its partners in Ukraine are invited to do so by visiting www.cnewa.ca or to write a cheque to CNEWA Canada (Marked Emergency Ukraine) at 1247 Kilborn Place, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 6K9 or by phone at 1-866-322-4441. As a registered charity, CNEWA will issue a tax receipt. Further information is available on their website at: http://www.cnewa.ca/home.aspx?ID=26&pagetypeID=12&sitecode=CA