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.