200th Anniversary of Oblate of Mary Immaculate http://www.catholicregister.org/item/21640-the-oblates-god-s-servants-for-200-years
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.
Vocations Retreat
On the weekend of February 12 – 14, 2016 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.
World Day for Consecrated Life and the closing of the Year for Consecrated Life
On Tuesday, February 2, 2016, 7:00 PM, on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Bishop Stephen Jensen will celebrate a Solemn Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral with the religious men and women of the Diocese. Everyone is welcome to attend and show appreciation to those who have chosen to live the consecrated life. This day will also mark the closing of the Year for Consecrated Life, which began on November 30, 2014. Please bring goodies to share for the reception which will take place in the lower church hall.
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.