Diocesan Annual AppeaL Update for Sept 29, 2015
Employment Opportunities
DRC October at a Glance 2015
Religious Education Trust: Please submit applications to Lynn Monteith by October 5, 2015
Finanace Department—Payroll: The Diocese has approved the purchase of a new payroll program. The new program is more user friendly and automates more of the payroll process. It will be installed later this fall. The biggest change for employees will be receiving their pay advices and T-4’s electronically. The payroll department will work with each parish and school during the transition. Full details will be communicated in the coming weeks.
Book of the Gospels: Readings at Mass are taken from the Book of Gospels or the Lectionary, “which are intended for the proclamation of the Word of God and hence receive special veneration, are to be in a liturgical action truly signs and symbols of higher realities and hence should be truly worthy, dignified, and beautiful” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, n. 349).
The Pastoral Centre is ordering the smaller format Book of the Gospels for parishes in the diocese at a 20% discounted rate. Each book will cost $160.00 (the regular price is $200.00). Please see website for details. https://esubmitit.sjpg.com/cccb/index.aspx?component=ProductDetails&id=182-327
If your parish wishes to order a copy or copies of the text through the diocese please contact the Teresa Phillippe, Reception at (250)964-4424 or teresa@pgdiocese.bc.ca before October 15, 2015.
Ordo: The Office of the Bishop will be ordering the Ordo for parishes and diocesan ministries. Listed below are the number of copies each parish or ministry ordered in the past. If there are any changes to your order, please contact Teresa before October 3, 2015. Thank you.
CONDOLENCES
Sabacan Family
It is with sadness we announce that Romulo Sabacan, father of Reverend Vener Sabacan pastor of Church of the Resurrection, Fort St. John passed away on Thursday, September 26. As we pray for the repose of his soul, we also offer our condolences and prayerful support to Fr. Vener and his family. The Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 7:00 AM in the Philippines. Fr. Vener left on Sunday for the Philippines to assist with the wake and the funeral.
Tucker Family
Alan Tucker, husband of Bina Tucker, Secretary and Bookkeeper at St. Joseph’s School, Smithers also passed Thursday, September 26. We send our prayers to Bina for the repose of the soul of Alan and the consolation of the family.
May the souls of Romulo and Alan, and of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen.
Our Response to Refugee Crisis in Syria: The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) and Aid to the Church in Need are launching for the first time a joint appeal to the generosity of Canadian Catholics and all Canadians, showing the magnitude of this tragic crisis. Canadians can show their solidarity by contributing to this appeal for humanitarian aid and/or to sponsorship programs in their dioceses. We hope to launch a special collection in the Diocese in the coming weeks. Please watch for details and see the links on our website.
YOUTH NEWS
World Youth Day 2016 in Krawkow, Poland: All those 18+ are invited to join us as we head to WYD in Poland. We will be partnering with the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Total cost for the trip is anticipated to be $3800 (including taxes). Those interested can email ehii@pgdiocese.bc.ca. A deposit of $1000 is due by October 31, 2015 to secure your spot.
Youth ministry & Catechist training: From October 15-19 this year, we are privileged to have Clay Imoo, the Director of the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry with us. Clay brings almost 13 years of experience from his role as director as well as many more years of youth ministry experience to our diocese. Along with our youth & young adult coordinator, Eunice, Clay will be offering regional training time across our diocese during these dates. (October 15-16 – Terrace/ October 17-18 – Prince George/ October 18-19 – Dawson Creek) Please email Eunice if you are interested in joining these.
Save the date for DYC 2016: happening April 29-May 1 in Prince George.
Women’s Retreat
“We hold a treasure in earthen vessels” (2 Cor.4:7).
By using clay in this silent retreat, we will ponder the treasure we each hold within ourselves and begin to appreciate the treasure we are to God.
**Please Note: It is important to register for this retreat by October 13 in order to provide sufficient materials.
Friday, October 16–6:00 pm—beginning with light supper to Sunday, October 18 after lunch.
Location: Domano Renewal Centre Emmaus House
Fee: Live-in: $175.00 Commuter: $110.00
Facilitator: Elizabeth Poilievre, FCJ
REGISTRATION:
On-line: www.domanorenewalcentre.org
By email: drc@pgdiocese.bc.ca
By phone: (250) 964-4475
All registration deposits are non-refundable and are applied to the total cost of the program. If the program is cancelled you will receive your deposit.
Participants requesting a cancellation must do so 48 hours prior to the start of the scheduled event. Cancellation without 48 hours notice will not be eligible for a refund.
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 October 13, 2015 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.
Diocese of Prince George
