Annual Diocesan Appeal Weekly Report for 2016-03-09
Chrism Mass 2016
The Mass of Chrism will be celebrated at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. In this diocesan celebration the Holy Oils and Chrism used in the Sacraments are blessed and consecrated. The priests will renew their commitment to serve the Church.
A reception will follow. Those attending are asked to bring a plate of snacks to share. Please put on the table in the lower church hall before Mass. Thank you.
Holy Week Mass Times
We would like to publish the Mass times for ALL parishes in the Diocese for Holy Week on the Diocesan webpage.
Please email Teresa at reception@pgdiocese.bc.ca with your Mass times for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday by Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Thank you.
Please note:
The Easter Vigil Mass is not an ordinary Saturday evening Mass. It should begin after dark and be at a different time from the usual Saturday evening Mass hour to show its unique character as the greatest celebration in the Church year. (CDW: Easter, nos. 77-80 and 93)
The entire celebration takes place at night. It does not start before nightfall and must be over before daybreak on Sunday. The celebration of Mass alone without vigil service without the vigil service is forbidden. (Ordo pg. 186)
Divine Mercy Sunday Citywide Celebration
Bishop Stephen Jensen will celebrate Mass for the Solemnity of the Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed prior to Mass. According to the schedule of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy this day is dedicated to be Jubilee for those who are devoted to the spirituality of Divine Mercy.
For those who are dedicated to the spirituality of Divine Mercy a meeting will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Sacred Heart Cathedral to plan this special celebration.
Looking for DYNAMIC Catholic Teachers To Teach Passionately AND INSPIRE Others In Our FAITH!
Catholic Independent Schools Diocese of Prince George is accepting applications for Continuing and Limited Duration Teacher positions beginning September 2016 . For a complete listing of all teacher postings please go to cispg.ca. Please note that the CIS webpage is updated as positions are filled, and postings are available.
OEC NEWS & EVENTS
Come & Rest:
Who: Everyone
Where: Christ Our Saviour Parish Prince George. (4514 Austin Road West)
When: March 20, 3:00-7:30 pm
Event: These events encourage a renewed vision, celebrating our Sabbath Rest Day with talks, fellowship, and adoration. Open to all people in the Diocese with childcare available. We are currently exploring the connection between the Year of Mercy and the Heart of Jesus. Please bring enough food for your family and everyone will have plenty.
For more information, please contact Angelo at asabbadin@pgdiocese.bc.ca or (250) 964-4424 (ext. 230)
Youth and Young Adults Events
DYC 2016: REGISTRATION now OPEN!
Registration for the 2016 DYC: The Ascent is now open for all those in grades 7-12! You can register online at www.dycpgdiocese.eventbrite.ca. It is $40 before APRIL 1 and $60 after April 1. The Diocesan Youth Conference is a packed weekend adventure filled with dynamic talks, workshops, games, adoration, praise & worship, and a coffeehouse featuring artists from across our diocese as part of an evening celebration. This year, our theme is ‘The Ascent’. The Christian journey often feels like a tough climb, but we hope young people will leave ready to take on every mountain. With the help of Face2Face Ministries, we will unpack that which is most central and basic to the Catholic Christian faith.
Young Adult Ski Retreat: Register Online
Smithers. Skiing. Retreating. What more could you ask for? Come join us March 18-20 in the beautiful slopes of Smithers for a time away from the busyness of daily life. Ages 18-40. The theme this year is SKI MERCIFUL. We will be exploring themes of receiving and giving mercy. Guest speaker, Megan Turland from Catholic Christian Outreach, will be joining us all the way from Toronto along with our fav skiing priest, Fr. Jack Michalchuk. To keep cost minimal, we are joining the Hudson Bay Mountain PG Community weekend so lift tickets are only $25! This event will fill up quickly so please register online at: http://bit.ly/1nhuXyZ
UNBC CAMPUS MASS
We have a weekly mass offered to university students as well as faculty, staff and whomever else would like to join right on the UNBC Campus. Join us each Wednesday at 12:30 PM. Message Eunice at youth@pgdiocese.bc.ca if you would like to find out where the next one is!