Divine Mercy Sunday City-wide Celebration
Bishop Jensen will celebrate Mass for the Solemnity of the Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Schedule
12:10 – 3:00 PM Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
There will be a sign-up sheet provided for each of the city parishes for those who wish to come for adoration.
2:00 – 3:00 PM Confession
3:00 PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy preceded by a Solemn Mass
Most Rev. Jensen, Main Celebrant
NOTE: The Divine Mercy Sunday Indulgence. On the 29th of June 2002, the Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See promulgated a decree creating new indulgences that may be gained by the faithful in connection with the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday. This decree grants a plenary indulgence to those who comply with all the conditions established, and a partial indulgence to those who incompletely fulfill the conditions.
To receive the Jubilee Indulgence offered this year, Pope France invites you to take these steps:
- Make a brief pilgrimage and pass through a Door of Mercy as a sign of your deep desire for true conversion.
- Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (up to eight days before or after your pilgrimage).
- Participate in a celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
- Offer a prayer (such as an Our Father) for the Pope and his intentions.
Bishop Jensen’s Episcopal Anniversary
April 2 is Most Reverend Jensen’s 3rd Anniversary of his Episcopal Ordination. This is a diocesan celebration. Since April 2, 2016 falls on the Octave of Easter, the Solemnity of that day that will be celebrated.
Bishop Jensen will celebrate Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral on that day at 9:00 AM.
Regional Vocational Discernment Gatherings
There will be evenings of vocation discernment for high school students throughout the diocese in April: in Terrace, Burns Lake, Prince George, and Dawson Creek.
If you are in grade 8-12 you’re invited.
The evening will begin with a pizza dinner, followed by a program that will allow the participants to come to a better understanding of God’s call in their life.
To help us plan for the evenings, please indicate your attendance by contacting one of the sites:
Friday, April 15
Sacred Heart Parish, Terrace 635.2313
Immaculata Parish, Burns Lake 692.3568
Vianney House*, Prince George 964.4424
*adjacent to the Domano Renewal Centre
Friday, April 22
Notre Dame Parish, Dawson Creek 782.3456
Pope Francis recently wished young people a “good journey of discernment.” “For each one of us,” he said, the Lord has his vocation, that place He wants us to live our lives.” But, the Pope continued, “we must seek it, find it; and then, continue in it, always going onward.”
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 www.cispg.ca. Please note that the CIS webpage is updated as positions are filled, and postings are available.
Returning To Spirit (RTS)
See the following website for upcoming RTS Workshops info@returningtospirit.org.
OEC NEWS & EVENTS
Holy Saturday: “Where did He Go?”
Who: Everyone
When: Saturday, March 26, 9:00-10:30 AM
Where: Christ our Savior Parish
Event: Fr. Basil Burns will be explaining the meaning of Holy Saturday
For more Information, please contact Angelo at (250) 613-3969 or asabbadin@pgdiocese.bc.ca
Youth and Young Adults Events
DYC 2016: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 1!
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 and 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.