Wednesday Weekly May 27, 2015 Print Edition
1. Bioethics Presentation
Please post the attached updated poster and put the following notice in parish bulletins:
Do you have questions regarding End of Life Issues? Withdrawal of treatment, prolonging life, pain and suffering and terminal sedation are just a few of the topics that will be addressed on Saturday, June 13th with Dr. Moira McQueen, LLB, MDiv, Phd. She will break open these issues as well as the controversial topics of Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide. Please join us for a Roman Catholic perspective from 8:30 am – 1:45 pm (break for lunch at 12:00 pm) at the Coast Inn of the North, Prince George.
Dr. McQueen is the keynote speaker of the 68th Annual Provincial Convention of the Catholic Women’s League and because of the importance of these topics in today’s society this talk has been opened up to the public. Advance payment and registration is required and the deadline is Friday June 5th. Don’t miss out on this once in a life time event!
Fee: $10.00 for presentation and $20.00 for the optional lunch. See poster for further details. Register at Sacred Heart Cathedral in person at 887 Patricia Boulevard, by phone (250)564-5225 or by email shcath@shawcable.com.
Dr Mcqueen Presentation Poster
2. Northern Uganda Development Foundation
Please share the following information with all who may be interested; the dinner is this Saturday:
The 6th Annual Dinner and Auction for the Northern Uganda Development Foundation will be held at St. Mary’s Gym 1088 Gillett Street, Prince George on Saturday May 30th. Cocktails: 5:30 pm; Dinner 6:00 pm. Tickets are $40.00 each and include an authentic African Dinner. Tickets are available for purchase at Books and Company or Ave Maria.
3. Monthly Day of Adoration
Please put the following notice in Central Region parish bulletins:
Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a Personal Date with Jesus on June 9th 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.
4. Domano Renewal Centre
The June At a Glance for the Domano Renewal Centre is attached. Please put the following notice in Central Region parish bulletins:
“Anger Affects Everyone“ Workshop, Saturday, May 30th, 9:30 am—3:30 pm
Do you or someone you love have difficulty controlling his/her temper? Does this anger come out in unhealthy ways that could hurt others as well as yourself? Anger is a powerful emotion that can lead to serious problems in relationships, home and work life if left unbridled. This workshop will begin with an overview of the topic including triggers, anger styles and anger management, more specifically for children and youth. The afternoon session will address more directly adult anger issues including common myths, assessment protocols, personality issues as well as evidence-based approaches to adult anger management. Come join us for an interesting and informative sharing.
Registration accepted until Friday May 29th:
On-line: www.domanorenewalcentre.org
By email: drc@pgdiocese.bc.ca
By phone: (250) 964-4475
Location: Emmaus Fee: $35.00 (Light lunch included)
Facilitators: Fr. John Garden (MEd Counselling); Dorothy Ryan CSJ (PhD Clinical Psychologist)
5. CNEWA Middle East Campaign
Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) has launched an emergency Middle East campaign to aid Christians and refugees in the region. The campaign was issued at the end of April, but CNEWA Canada chose to focus at this time on the emergency fundraising campaign for the earthquake victims in Nepal which struck a few days after the CNEWA campaign was launched.
The appeal asks for support for families fleeing the barbaric violence perpetrated by ISIS and the unresolved Syrian civil war. Among the millions affected are the once vibrant Christian communities of Syria and Iraq, which may, for the first time in 2000 years, be forced from their homeland. CNEWA’s Middle East aid program includes emergency relief for refugees and displaced Syrian and Iraqi Christian families; support of youth initiatives, schools, health clinics and hospitals; helping people with special needs, elderly and vulnerable children; and the support of pastoral work of the church, such as the formation of seminarians and lay leaders in Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel, Palestine and Gaza. Canadians interested in making donations to help CNEWA and its partners in the Middle East are invited to do so by visiting www.cnewa.ca or to write a cheque to CNEWA Canada at 1247 Kilborn Place, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 6K9 or by phone at 1-866-322-4441.
6. World Meeting of Families 2015
In preparation for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, September 22 to 27, 2015, Salt + Light TV has produced a series of videos on how family life and the lives of the Saints and Blesseds are inter-related and have special importance for the Church as well as for today’s families. Each presentation is approximately five minutes long, and provides a short biography on the life of each Saint or Blessed as well as a testimony to their journey of faith. To date, Salt + Light has completed 12 videos, some of which are available in four languages — English, French, Chinese and Spanish. The goal for these resources is to spread the word about the World Meeting of Families to a wide audience. Links to the videos can be found on the Diocese of Prince George website at: World Meeting of Families or on the CCCB website at: http://www.cccb.ca/site/eng/church-in-canada-and-world/catholic-church-in-canada/life-and-family/4135-2015-world-meeting-of-families.