Poster for Rose Prince Pilgrimage 2015

July 3,4,5, 2015

Guest Speakers

Diocese of Prince George
Office of Evangelization & Catechesis

Father Jack Michalchuk
John Connelly

Friday, July 3

Fr. Vincent James OMI
Box 580, Fraser Lake, BC, V0J 1S0
Phone:  250-699-6593
Fax: 250-699-6592

Accomodations:
Cataline Motor Inn 250-699-6254
Fraser Lake Inn 250-699-8500
Pipers Glen Resort 250-699-7565

Free camping on site
Please no drugs, alcohol or soliciting on site.

Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute your professional skills to the work of spiritual leaders?  Do you have a positive and welcoming attitude, strong attention to detail, organizational and administrative skills and a passion for work with meaning?  If so, this opportunity may interest you!

Diocese of Prince George
Employment Opportunity

The Diocese of Prince George is seeking applications for the position of “Executive Assistant to the Bishop.”

The successful candidate will work as part of a team in the diocesan curia with the Bishop and senior leadership in service of the diocesan community.

The successful candidate will be familiar with Church structures, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have advanced skills with computer programs relevant to the position (e.g. MS Word, Outlook, Publisher). Familiarity with website administration and social media will be a definite asset.

This position offers the opportunity for challenging and meaningful service in the work of building the Kingdom of God through the mission of the diocesan Church.

A resume and covering letter should be sent to rabomi@pgdiocese.bc.ca. Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2015.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Every four years, Catholic faithful from around the world are invited to gather together to reflect on and celebrate the great mystery of the Eucharist during the International Eucharistic Congress.

Youth, families and organizations belonging to the Catholic community are invited to experience the fullness of the Eucharist and deepen their Catholic Faith through the Symposium and Congress taking place January 24-31, 2016 in Cebu, Philippines.

International Eucharistic Congress 2016 is also looking for dedicated volunteers from around the world who are willing to help promote the presence of the Eucharist in their Roman Catholic community.

Please see the Congress website for online registration, travel details, and further information at: http://iec2016.ph/

The Bull of Indiction (Misericordiae Vultus, or “The Face of Mercy”) formally announcing a Holy Year was released by Pope Francis on April 11, 2015, in Rome.

In his announcement, Pope Francis said: “Dear Brothers and Sisters, I have often reflected upon how the Church can make its mission as a witness of mercy more apparent. It is a journey that begins with spiritual conversion. For this reason I have decided to proclaim an Extraordinary Jubilee which focuses on God’s mercy. It will be a Holy Year of Mercy. We wish to experience this inspired by the Word of the Lord: “Be merciful, just as your father is merciful” (cfr. Luke 6:36).

The Jubilee of Mercy will commence with the opening of the Holy Door in Saint Peter’s on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, 2015, and conclude on November 20, 2016, with the Solemnity of Christ the King. December 8, 2015, also marks the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council.

The Archdiocese of Quebec has announced that the Holy Door of the Cathedral Basilica Notre-Dame de Québec will be open to pilgrims throughout the Jubilee of Mercy. There are seven Holy Doors in the world. Four are in Rome, in each of the papal basilicas; one in France at the Shrine of Saint John Vianney, the Curé of Ars; and one at the Shrine of Saint James in Compostela, Spain. The Holy Door in Quebec City, which first opened December 8, 2013, was a gift of the Holy See and is the only one outside Europe. All seven Holy Doors will be open throughout the Jubilee of Mercy.

Link to the Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy

The official website for the Jubilee: www.iubilaeummisericordiae.va

Divine Mercy Sunday Homily by the Holy Father on the significance of the Jubilee of Mercy

Bishop Stephen Jensen announces the following pastoral appointments effective August 1, 2015.

*upon presentation by his Religious Superior

DIOCESE OF PRINCE GEORGE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ARCHIVIST/RECORDS MANAGER

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince George seeks a part-time (0.5 FTE) Archivist/Records Manager.

Reporting to the Chancellor, the Archivist/Record Manager’s role is to manage the permanent records of the Diocese in compliance with legal requirements, historical use and standard professional practice by administering an integrated archives, records management and privacy program.

Major areas of responsibility:

• Appraise records for their business, administrative, financial, historical and enduring value from the Offices of the Diocese of Prince George, Domano Renewal Centre, parishes, and other sources.
• Acquire, appraise, classify, arrange, describe and provide access to archival materials in any media;
• Create, monitor and interpret records management policies and procedures for the Offices of the Diocese and its parishes;
• Act as diocesan Privacy Officer, under the direction of the Chancellor;
• Research and provide advice and training to staff and volunteers in the diocese.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Possess a university degree in archival studies, history or a related field (information services or library science) or an equivalent combination of education and experience in archives and records management;
• Have experience in archives, historical research, records management or library services;
• Have a thorough understanding of the Personal Information Protection Act;
• Demonstrate superior verbal and written communication skills;
• Have the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and deal with sensitive matters;
• Have advanced administrative and computer skills.

Remuneration is commensurate with qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package including pension plan is offered. The Archivist may be required to travel throughout the diocese from time to time.

The Safe Parish and Community Policy ensures a safe environment in the Diocese of Prince George. The successful candidate will be required to participate in an orientation session based on the Policy, complete a criminal record check with satisfactory results and sign the Safe Parish and Community Pledge.

For a detailed job description click here:
Archivist-Records Manager Job Description Feb 2015

For a print version of the posting click here:
Archivist Job Posting 2015

Prince George is a mid-sized city of about 80,000 people located in central British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh. Surrounded by the beautiful BC outdoors, Prince George has all of the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. It is a city of opportunity where people can achieve their educational and home ownership goals. To find out more about living and working in Prince George, see the Move Up website at: http://moveupprincegeorge.ca/

Interested candidates are invited to submit a résumé and a one-page cover letter to:

Chancery
Diocese of Prince George
6500 Southridge Avenue, Prince George, BC V2N 5P9
Fax: 250 964-2101
Email: chancery@pgdiocese.bc.ca

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; initial review of applications will commence on March 9^th, 2015. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Message from the Holy Father

“Make your hearts firm (cf. Jas 5:8)”.

The Message of Pope Francis for Lent 2015 is “Make your hearts firm (James 5:8)”.  We need to renew our hearts individually to ensure “that all those places where the Church is present, especially our parishes and our communities, may become islands of mercy in the midst of the sea of indifference!” Three biblical texts are provided for reflection and internal renewal so that the faithful “will receive a heart which is firm and merciful, attentive and generous, a heart which is not closed, indifferent or prey to the globalization of indifference.” Click here to read the Holy Father’s message for Lent:  “Make your hearts firm!”

Message from Bishop Jensen

Lenten Prayer and Penance for Life

The recent Supreme Court decision that struck down the law preventing doctors from helping their patients commit suicide is another dark chapter in the spread of the “culture of death”, to use St. John Paul’s vivid expression. The false argument claiming this as a compassionate way to treat the dying is the ultimate disrespect of people at the end of life. The dying need care, not killing.

We have an opportunity to build a culture of life by asking our political leaders to ensure appropriate palliative care for all who need it. To support this initiative, I invite everyone to use the coming season of Lent to implore God’s mercy on our nation and its civil leaders in this cause.

When the apostles felt powerless in the face of evil, Our Lord told them: “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting” (Mk. 9:29). Let us use the means of prayer and fasting (as we are capable) to ask the Lord to deliver us from the evils that threaten life at its most vulnerable stages.

Alumni gathered in Prince George June 13-15, 2014 to celebrate 20 years of Lay Formation in the Diocese of Prince George.

On the Friday evening Bishop Stephen Jensen gave the gathering his blessing and welcomed Bishop Emeritus Gerald Wiesner, OMI, who returned to the Diocese as keynote speaker. The retired bishop established the program in 1994 soon after he was ordained and installed as bishop and he taught several times during each two-year term.

Of the more than 300 people who participated in 17 Lay Formation programs at one of four locations – Domano Renewal Centre in Prince George, Sacred Heart Parish in Terrace, Banner Mountain Lodge in Smithers and Camp Emile on Moberly Lake near Chetwynd – 80 registered for the Alumni Reunion along with 10 of the facilitators who taught during the 20 years.

The reunion followed the basic format of a Lay Formation weekend with teaching sessions, spiritual development and prayer time and the celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours and the Eucharist. Stories were told, formally at the Friday evening session and informally around meals, refreshment breaks and socials that also gave participants opportunity to connect and reconnect around their shared experience.

Members of the Legion of Mary from the Archdiocese of Vancouver will be working with St. Mary’s Parish and Sacred Heart Cathedral  from June 30th to July 12th as door to door missionaries. They will invite people to learn more about the Catholic Faith or in the case of inactive Catholics, invite them back to a parish.

The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbour on a voluntary basis in about 170 countries. The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary’s and the Church’s work.

The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. Members meet once a week for prayer, planning and discussion in a family setting.

Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary. Works include door-to-door evangelization, parishioner visitation, prison ministry, visitation of the sick or aged, crowd contact, religious education, visiting the newly baptized, Pilgrim Virgin Statue rotations, and meeting the other spiritual needs of the parish community. The Legion is, in essence, an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor.

If you would like further information on the Legion of Mary, please join them for a presentation at St. Mary’s Parish in Prince George, Wednesday, July 2nd at 7 pm or at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Thursday, July 3rd at 7 pm or visit their website at: http://www.legionofmarybc.ca/

The Diocese of Prince George seeks a part time (25 hours per week) Accounting Clerk at the Diocesan Centre, Prince George.

The applicant must have:

•     strong bookkeeping skills and experience

•     experience with Sage AccPac or other accounting programs

•     working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Benefit package included.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; initial review of applications will commence on Wednesday, July 2^nd, 2014.  Resume with cover letter are to  be submitted by fax to (250)964-2101 or by e-mail to lynn-monteith@pgdiocese.bc.ca.  We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.