Annual Diocesan Appeal Weekly Report and Updates 2015-11-18
Book of Gospels –Additional Notes from the Office of the Bishop
Opening of The Jubilee of Mercy
The Holy Year will open on the 8th of December 2015, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Reception to follow Mass is at 7:00 PM.
Opening of the Door of Mercy
Bishop Stephen Jensen will celebrate Mass with the Rite of the Opening of the Door of Mercy at Sacred Heart Cathedral on the 13th of December 2015, 11:00 AM.
Northern Catholic News
Although the November 15 deadline for the Winter edition of the Northern Catholic News has passed, there is still room for articles and pictures received by noon on Friday, November 20, 2015. Were there significant events – or even everyday events – that took place at your parish or school over the past few weeks? Share the good news with the rest of the Diocese by sending along a picture and an an explanation to Mary-Anne at majamin@pgdiocese.bc.ca . Thank you.
Christ Our Saviour Parish Together with Office of Evangelization & Catechesis (OEC) presents: Come and Rest– Mt 11:28–A Sabbath Day Encounter with Jesus, where we welcome Him in prayer, adoration, teaching, and fellowship. See poster for details
Where: 4514 Austin Road West
When: Sunday, November 22 & December 6, 2015
Time: 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Who: OPEN TO ALL AGES—no registration is required
What: So What’s MY Mission? Parts 1 & 2
There will be a potluck meal at 5:30 PM (please bring something to share if you can)
Need more information? Call Tracy at 250-640-0251 or email at sacredmission@icloud.com
“The whole of Sunday becomes a great school of charity, justice and peace. The presence of the Risen Lord in the midst of his people becomes… a compelling force for inner renewal..” -St John Paul ll
Monthly Day of Adoration—Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a personal date with Jesus on December 8, 2015 in the Domano Chapel, 6500 Southridge Ave. Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 AM and the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM 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. Please note that due to the solemn Mass for Openning of the Jubilee of Mercy at 7:00 PM at Sacred Heart we will conclude our Day of Adoration at 6:00 PM.
Development and Peace FILM SCREENING
Development and Peace, along with several local organizations, are hosting a free screening of “This Changes Everything” on Wednesday, November 25th at 7pm in UNBC’s Rm. 7-212 (near Tim Horton’s & Security). Filmed in nine countries and five continents over four years, this documentary is an epic attempt to re-imagine the challenge of climate change. We encourage you to join us (and bring a friend!) as part of our “Create a Climate of Change” Fall action. Doors open at 6:30 PM. http://thefilm.thischangeseverything.org/