Wednesday Weekly July 3, 2013 Print Version
Please report Second quarter WorkSafeBC (WCB) payments made to individuals (including replacement ministry personnel) and to contractors who are not registered with WCB, to the Diocesan Payroll Services by July 12, 2013.
Wednesday Weekly June 26, 2013 Print Version
Please note
Long weekend: The Diocesan Centre will close at noon on Friday, June 28th and open again after the long weekend on Tuesday, July 2nd at 8:30 a.m.
Summer closure: Friday, July 12th is the last working day before the summer closure; the office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, August 12th.
If you are in the Diocesan Centre during the first week of July, please introduce yourself to our new receptionist, Esperanza Vezina. Her first day in the office is Tuesday, July 2nd. At that time the current receptionist, Lisa Weber, will begin as secretary to Bishop Jensen and Mary-Anne Lewis Jamin will begin as vice chancellor. Please note the following email address changes:
Mary-Anne Lewis Jamin: majamin@pgdiocese.bc.ca
Lisa Weber: lisa@pgdiocese.bc.ca
Attached is a letter from Archbishop Richard Smith, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, regarding the situation in Syria. Please insert this letter and/or print the following notice in parish bulletins:
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace are launching a joint campaign to raise emergency aid for Syrian refugees. The revenues collected will assist the extensive work in the Middle East by Catholic charities and development agencies, particularly Caritas Internationalis. This special joint emergency campaign for Syria begins Sunday, June 30th and will continue throughout the summer. It will culminate with a day of prayer and fasting for the people of Syria and all the Middle East on Saturday, September 14th, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. In a letter addressed to Catholics in Canada, Archbishop Richard Smith, President of the CCCB, together with Pope Francis and all the Bishops of Canada, invites Catholics to be in solidarity with the people of Syria in their many sufferings from war, violence and displacement. All donations to the special campaign should be sent by September 14th to Development and Peace, 1425 Rene-Levesque Blvd West, 3rd Floor, Montreal, QC H3G 1T7.
4. Monthly Day of Adoration
Please put the following notice in parish bulletins in the Central Region:
Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a Personal Date with Jesus on July 9 in the Domano Chapel (at the Domano Renewal Centre, 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 especially 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 the month (including August 13), for our Personal Date with Jesus days.
5. Christ the King Vocation Live-In
Please put the attached poster on parish bulletin boards and the following notice in parish bulletins:
The Seminary of Christ the King in Mission, BC will host a Live-in for young men discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life on July 5-7. The Live-in is open to anyone thinking of entering the seminary within the next few years and provides an opportunity to become acquainted with other young men pursuing this vocation. For further information visit their website, www.sck.ca, or contact:
Father Mark Dumont, OSB
Seminary of Christ the King
PO Box 3310
Mission BC V2V 4J5
Tel: 604-826-8975
Fax: 604-826-8725
Most Reverend Stephen Jensen, Bishop of Prince George celebrated the Mass and Rite of Ordination on May 31, the feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Prince George. Welcomed to the priesthood are Rev. Alvin Matias and Rev. Rene Antonio.
Both men originate from the Philippines, and many family and friends from this country joined in the celebrations. During his homily, the bishop acknowledged the distance the men had travelled to become priests stating “These two men have come from far away to serve the Church here. I hope their generous example will lead young men to consider their own vocations.”
Effective August 1, 2013, Rev. Antontio will be the Administrator of St. Peter’s Parish, Mackenzie, with part-time ministry at Sacred Heart Cathedral and Rev. Matias will be the Administrator of Our Lady of Peace Parish, Chetwynd.
Wednesday Weekly June 19, 2013 Print Version
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has communicated a decree instructing that from today the name of St. Joseph should be inserted in Eucharistic prayers II, III and IV after the mention of Mary (the first Eucharistic prayer, the Roman canon, already has St. Joseph’s name in it). As indicated in the decree, the English form should be “with blessed Joseph, her Spouse.” This announcement so close to Canada Day reminds us that St. Joseph, the guardian of the Holy Family and patron of the universal Church, is also the principal patron of our country. As we invoke him in every Mass, let us ask for his powerful intercession for our Church and nation. With prayerful best wishes, + Stephen Jensen
Parishes in the Central Region are asked to put the following notice in bulletins:
At 10 a.m. on Friday, July 26th, the City of Prince George will honor the late Elroy Garden for years of service on city council and to various organizations in Prince George by re-dedicating the already-named Garden Park in the Seymour subdivision with the new name, “Elroy Garden Park”. Garden Drive will also now apply to Elroy, but will remain as Garden Drive. An official unveiling of the new sign as well as the unveiling of a commemorative plaque explaining his service will take place during the ceremony. Please join family and friends for this commemorative celebration. Father John Garden expresses his gratitude for the love, kindness, humor, faith and friendship shared with his father over the years; may God bless Elroy for his commitment to faith, family and service.
Auto Insurance expires on June 30, 2013. The new insurance papers and stickers will be sent out soon. In order to reduce postage expense, please contact Lynn Monteith at lynn-monteith@pgdiocese.bc.ca if you can pick up from the Diocesan Office in Prince George before the end of June or can collect from the Bishop at Father Terry Brock’s Anniversary celebrations in Terrace.
The Diocesan Annual Appeal dates for 2013 and 2014 are provided in the attached document below. This is a reminder of the schedule. The current appeal year ends August 31, 2013.
Wednesday Weekly June 12, 2013 Print Version
Parish property tax forms have been mailed out. Please let Lisa know if your parish has not received them by Friday, June 21st (250-964-4424 or reception@pgdiocese.bc.ca). Most taxes are due by July 2nd.
Auto Insurance expires on June 30, 2013. The new papers and stickers will be sent out shortly.
Joe Glaab is leading a Grade 7 retreat at Notre Dame School in Dawson Creek. If anyone is travelling from Prince George to Dawson Creek before June 21 and could take two large plastic bins with them, he would be very grateful. Please contact Lisa at the Diocesan Centre (250-964-4424) if you are able to help out.
Notre Dame School in Dawson Creek is seeking a full time teacher. The deadline for applications is June 21, 2013. Please see the attached ad for further information.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince George seeks a full-time Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator.
Major areas of responsibility:
The successful candidate will have:
The Diocesan Youth Coordinator is required:
Please submit a resume and covering letter to:
Susan M. Campbell, Director
Diocesan Pastoral Centre
Box 7000, Prince George, BC V2N 3Z2
Inquiries may be sent to smcampbell@pgdiocese.bc.ca
The initial closing date for this position has passed. However, the posting will remain open until the successful candidate has been selected.
Anticipated Position Start Date: August 19, 2013
Youth and Young Adult Coordinator Job Description
Youth and Young Adult Coordinator Ad
DYC 2013: The 18th Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC) was held April 12-14 in Prince George. The theme was “The Real Deal” and the keynote speaker was Brad Henning of Life Resources. This was Brad’s third keynote appearance at DYC. Brad used stories and humour to help discuss the relationships in our lives.
To find out more about Brad, see: www.bradhenning.com. “Don’t Take Love Lying Down” by Brad is available for purchase from Ave Maria Specialties in Prince George (1638 – 20th Avenue, or for those outside Prince George, 1-800-704-7454) book ($19.95) and DVD ($34.99) or can be borrowed from the Diocesan Pastoral Centre Youth Ministry Library (250-964-4424 ext. 242 or teresa@pgdiocese.bc.ca). A Kindle Book version can be purchased via Amazon.com at $9.99. For other youth ministry resources, visit the Diocesan Library catalogue on-line at www.pgdiocese.bc.ca (click Our Ministries, Resource Catalogue, and follow prompts).
DYC Prince George Facebook Page: DYC has its own page on Facebook. Check the latest DYC news and chat with other DYC participants at DYC Prince George.
Joe Glaab ofm
Youth Ministry, PG Diocese
Wednesday Weekly June 5, 2013 Print Version
Bishop Stephen Jensen announces the following pastoral assignments, effective August 1, 2013:
Among the diocesan priests who have been given new assignments this summer, two are relatively new: Frs. Rene Antonio and Alvin Matias are newly ordained, and two are returning: Fr. Louis Kwena from a sabbatical leave and Fr. Christopher Lynch from temporary service elsewhere.
Three priests from Nigeria, who have been serving here by arrangement with their own Bishop, will be returning to their home diocese this summer: Frs. Michael Anyasoro, Udoka Christopher Nwosu and Albanus Ogowuihe. Our thanks go to them for their generosity in sharing their priestly ministry with the parishes of the diocese.
After 22 years of ministry at the Diocesan Office in Prince George, Mary-Ann Bates, RSCJ will retire from her position as Diocesan Director of Catechetics, effective August 31, 2013. We are very grateful to Sr. Mary-Ann for her many years of service and wish her well as she continues on the journey in new ways. Mary-Ann and Sally McLean, RSCJ will continue to reside in Prince George.
Due to the soggy grass and creepy, crawling caterpillars, who have taken over Fort George Park, the three Catholic schools in Prince George have decided to MOVE the Mass in the park to Mass in the Cathedral on Thursday, June 6 at 9:30 a.m. Please pass the message on to those who would be attending in your communities. To schools: please do not bring your banners, as we won’t have the space or place to hang them. Please inform your classes we will have pews marked and we will have ‘Sacred Heart Hospitality’ in full force to help you find your pews.
Please put the following notice in parish bulletins each weekend in June:
The Annual Rose Prince Pilgrimage will be held July 5-7, 2013 at Lejac. Sr. Kateri Michell, SSA will be the guest speaker. The weekend begins with an opening prayer at 7 p.m. Friday and concludes with lunch at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Along with presentations/sharing by Sr. Kateri, there will be prayer services, Stations of the Cross, a Healing Mass, the Living Rosary and a Candlelight Procession. Bishop Stephen Jensen will preside at Mass on Sunday. For more information contact Father Vincent James, OMI at St. Andrew’s Parish, Fraser Lake (250)699-6593 or see the schedule on the diocesan website.
Two weeks before the upcoming G8 Summit in the United Kingdom, the Most Rev. Richard Smith, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), has written to the Prime Minister of Canada inviting him and all the leaders of the G8 nations to put the protection of the poor and assistance to developing countries at the center of their meeting. “Your focus on agriculture and nutrition ahead of the G8 Meeting is timely,” the letter states. “In a world that has made great strides in improving food production and distribution, far too many of God’s children still go to bed hungry or suffer from a lack of nutrition, a tragedy that has lifelong consequences for health and educational achievement.” See the document for the complete text of the letter.
Letter from National Conferences of Catholic Bishops to the Leaders of the G8 Nations