- Diocesan Annual Appeal Report
- OEC Come and Rest Poster
- Joy-filled poster 2016
- Marriage Preparation Registration 2016
Marriage Preparation Weekend 
Living a Joy-Filled Marriage – Please see attached poster for more information.
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
Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
Is proud to announce the next “Come and Rest” event.
WHO: Everyone is welcome and childcare programs will be provided for ages 2-18!
FEE: Free
WHEN: Sunday Feb.21, 3:00-7:30pm
WHERE: Christ our Savior Parish in Prince George (4514 Austin Road West)
EVENT:
Will begin with a coffee and snack social in the parish hall.
Presentation to follow by John Connelly entitled, “What is the greatest devotion in the church?”
Q & A period
Share a pot luck supper
Please bring enough food for your family and there will be enough for everyone!
For more Information, please contact Angelo at (250) 613-3969 or asabbadin@pgdiocese.bc.ca
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.
Catechumens, candidates and sponsors are asked to be at the Cathedral by 10:00 AM to review the rite and have a rehearsal with Fr. Rector Tolentino.
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.
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
The Diocesan Youth Conference
Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrpkzAXqZTE
For Registration go to: www.dycpgdiocese.eventbrite.ca
DYC is a packed weekend adventure filled with dynamic talks, workshops, games, adoration, praise and worship, and a coffeehouse featuring artists from across our diocese as part of an evening celebration.
This year, our theme is‘The Ascent’. The Christian journey often feels like a tough climb, but we hope young people will leave ready to take on every mountain. With the help of Face2Face Ministries, we will unpack that which is most central and basic to our Catholic Christian faith. “Verso l’alto!” – Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati
When: Friday, 29 April 2016 at 6:00 PM – Sunday, 1 May 2016 at 1:00 PM (PDT)
Where: 6500 Southridge Ave – Prince George, BC V2N 5P9