NEWS FROM THE DIOCESAN SERVICES - July 16, 2024

The next Newsletter will be published on August 20, 2024 

DIOCESAN CENTER SUMMER SCHEDULE AND SUMMER VACATION 2024

As in the past, our offices will close at noon on Fridays from June 28 to August 30 inclusively.

Annual vacation: the Diocesan Center offices will be closed from July 29 to August 9.

The diocesan team wishes you a pleasant summer.

IV WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY

On July 28, World Day of Grandparents and Elders, why not seize the opportunity to highlight the richness of their existence… a wealth of life skills. A legacy to be passed on: through times of conversation, laughter, nature walks, meals, living together and doing together. A whole host of little pebbles on the path of life, so that together we can truly grasp the immensity of God's presence at the heart of our lives.

Read here a beautiful reflection by our pastoral agent, Nicole Myre.

Tools proposed by the Vatican's Dicastery fWays to GiveorWays to Give the Laity, Family and Life

"MARY, THE SAINTS AND SCRIPTURE" WEBINAR SERIES

The CCCB Ad hoc Committee for the Preparation for the Jubilee 2025 is hosting a two-part series titled, "A Great Symphony of Prayer" which will enable the faithful one meaningful way to participate in the Year of Prayer which was announced by Pope Francis on 21 January 2024.

Registration for the fall series is now open here.

A WORD FROM PASTORAL AGENT ANDRÉ INKEL ON HIS DEPARTURE 

Summer is already well under way, with a whiff of holidays. In a few weeks' time, I'll be heading for another stage in my life. I will be leaving my duties as a pastoral agent for the Diocese of Gatineau on 12 July 2024. I'd like to thank Bishop Paul-André Durocher for welcoming me to the diocesan team. I have had the privilege of working in the diocesan pastoral team with generous and dedicated people to supporting parishes in the mission of the Church. I would like to thank each one of you with whom I have worked on diocesan projects, particularly the implementation of the synod on walking together in Church. I entrust myself to your prayers to support me in my journey as a missionary disciple following Jesus Christ.
Peace and joy in the Holy Spirit
André Inkel

4TH WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY

The IV World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on Sunday July 28, 2024.  The theme chosen by the Holy Father – "Do not cast me off in my old age" (cf. Psalm 71:9) – is meant to call attention to the fact that, sadly, loneliness is the bitter lot in life of many elderly persons, so often the victims of the throwaway culture.  

Supporting the elderly is another of the Novatio Foundation's priorities. Already, several projects funded by the Foundation have been aimed at breaking the isolation of seniors and fostering intergenerational and intercultural presence. This helps meet the needs of seniors and build a community where no one is forgotten. Through your donation to Novatio, other projects and initiatives to support seniors will be made possible. Thank you for your generosity. 

NEWS FROM THE PARISHES AND MOVEMENTS

The "Friends of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish", Venosta QC is having a 50/50 draw.

Tickets: $5.00 each OR 5 tickets for $20.00

Draw date: July 28, 2024

- Via e-transfer: 

Please note that tickets on-line can be purchased by sending etransfer to olsroute105@gmail.com.

Etransfer to: olsroute105@gmail.com
Question to ask: Where is the church located
Answer: Venosta
Note: Ensure to provide a phone number and your email address so that we can email you a picture of your tickets.

- Anyone local wanting to pay cash, or anyone wanting more information, please send an email to olsroute105@gmail.com 

67TH PILGRIMAGE, AUGUST 18TH, 2024

For the 67th time Our Lady of Knock Shrine at St Malachy's Church in Mayo, QC. will be holding a pilgrimage to honour Our Lady's apparition. The Eucharist will be celebrated in English by Bishop Jean-Louis Plouffe, assisted by Father Greg Murray of Saint Malachy's Parish. See the poster for details...

ANNOUNCEMENTS/INVITATIONS TO SHARE

This section is for the sharing of announcements/invitations from parishes and movements in the diocese.  If you have an activity to share or advertise, please send a note to  Bozica Domitrovic on Friday before the newsletter release.

CONTACT

BOZICA DOMITROVIC, Communication technician
domitrovicb@diocesegatineau.org / Telephone: 819 771-8391, ext. 308

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