2016-02-03 Diocesan Annual Appeal Report
Office Assistant
Office Assistant to The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis (OEC) position has been filled as of Monday, January 25, 2016. The successful applicant is Mr. Angelo Sabbadin. We congratulate Angelo and welcome him to the Diocesan Pastoral Center as our newly hired Office Assistant to the OEC.
Marriage Preparation Weekend
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Marriage Preparation Registration 2016
Living a Joy-Filled Marriage — (See links)
When: March 12-13, 2016.
Cost: $200/couple Includes (Workbooks Lunches and Snacks)
Contact Angelo at the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis for registration and information. Phone (250) 964-4424 (ext. 230) or email asabbadin@pgdiocese.bc.ca
Message from Sr. Elizabeth Poilievre, FCJ
Because of increasing needs in Edmonton; my community is calling me back to help out with needs there. I will leave the Domano Renewal Centre effective July 1, 2016. It has been a joy for me to work here and to meet so many wonderful people across the Diocese. It will be hard to leave.
Rite of Election at Sacred Heart Cathedral
On Sunday, February 14, the first Sunday of Lent, the Rite of Election of Catechumens will be celebrated by the Bishop at Sacred Heart Cathedral at the 11:00 AM Mass.
The Church highlights the various stages of the initiation process for those who are to be baptized into the Catholic community and marks key moments with special rites. One of the most significant is the Rite of Election. This step marks the “beginning of the period of final, more intense preparation for the sacraments of initiation, during which the elect will be encouraged to follow Christ with greater generosity.” (#105)
We invite catechumens from the city parishes to gather with their sponsors, family members, catechists and members of their parish communities to celebrate this rite in the mother church of the diocese. Candidates who are already baptized in other denominations and who seek admission to full communion in the Church will also be welcomed. A reception will follow in lower hall after the Mass.
Additional Note: Pastors of parishes outside the city of Prince George are delegated by the Bishop to celebrate the Rite of Election with their catechumens and to welcome candidates for full communion.
The Camp Morice Society Fundraiser
Camp Morice Society invites you to a Lasagna Dinner
When: Sunday, February 28, 2016
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Dinner at 6:00 PM
Where: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1088 Gillett Street, Prince George
Cost: By donation
All donations will go towards training our volunteer staff at Leadership Week and to help those who need assistance to go to camp. Come support our Catholic Camp. This year’s theme is “The Faith Awakens”, come and see what is in store for a great summer.
Contact Maria Barnes president of Camp Morice Society at 250-961-3225 or president@campmorice.com for more information.
Vocations Retreat
On the weekend of February 12 – 14, there will be a Vocation Live-In for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC.
For more information call 604-826-8715 or
Father Mark Dumont, OSB Tel: 604-826-8975
Vocations Awareness Committee Fax: 604-826-8725
Seminary of Christ the King
PO Box 3310 Mission BC V2V 4J5 website: http://www.sck.ca/
Monthly Day of Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a Personal Date with Jesus on February 9, 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.
Northern Catholic News
The deadline for the next Northern Catholic News is the 15th of February –we look forward to receiving pictures and articles to liven up the spring edition of the Northern Catholic News. Please send to majamin@pgdiocese.bc.ca as soon as possible. Thank you!
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.
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
This is a Catholic youth event put together by Development and Peace that aims to educate youth about the causes of poverty and to learn how to spread the message of peace and justice. During the fast, students will not eat solid food for 24 hours and will only drink water, fruit juice, broth, or other liquids. There will be sessions, activities, games, and much more! When: Saturday February 20th at 10am until Sunday February 21st after 9am mass and pancake breakfast.
Where: Immaculate Conception Parish
Bring: Minimum $10 donation
your health card and emergency contact information
an overnight bag
a sleeping bag and pillow
a reusable water bottle
Contact: Deirdre O’Callaghan @ 250-613-1525 if you have any questions