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NEWS FROM THE DIOCESAN SERVICES - April 18, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP DUROCHER REGARDING HIS HEALTH
I've heard that rumours are circulating concerning my health. Let me set the record straight.
Most people now know that I suffer from celiac disease, which has a major impact on my diet. It's well controlled and I've learned to live with it.
Recently, some constant fatigue prompted my doctor to undertake various tests. As a result, a minor problem was identified that can be well controlled with medication and self-discipline.
The bottom line is that I have to learn to live like a man approaching 70 and not like a 40-year-old. Those of you who are my age will understand perfectly well.
Allow me then to assure everyone that I'm doing well and that I look forward to the coming years at your service with enthusiasm and serenity. Thank you for continuing to support me with your prayers.
+ Paul-Andre Durocher
Assemblée des évêques catholiques du Québec — Message for May 1st, 2023 (click on the picture to see the message)
BISHOPS RELEASE NORTH AMERICAN FINAL DOCUMENT TO CONCLUDE CONTINENTAL STAGE OF THE 2021-2024 SYNOD
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued the North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission. View the document here.
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We are happy to pass on information about the pastoral activities of the English-speaking parishes via the newsletter. We will be happy to publish your information in the newsletter every two weeks. Please send your information to André Inkel, Pastoral Worker. His e-mail address is inkela@diocesegatineau.org.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO FIND OUT ABOUT RETREATS AND ACTIVITIES IN FRENCH?
In this English version of the diocesan bulletin, we share information relevant to our English-speaking parishioners. If you want to find out about retreats and resources available in French only, you might want to also subscribe to the French Infolettre. You can sign up here.
THE 2022 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR OUR PARISHES
This year again, the 2023 fundraising campaign for our parishes ("la dîme") is currently taking place in all 57 parishes of our diocesan Church.
With the partnership of Jardins du Souvenir, the Archdiocese continues to work with parishes by providing promotional tools and advertising. With a new theme of For My Parish...With All My Heart, Building the Future, the campaign runs through the spring with a reminder in the fall. In the coming weeks, a video message from Bishop Paul-André Durocher will also be posted on the archdiocesan online platforms (website, Facebook). To make a donation to any of the parishes, it is possible to do so via the online donation platform on the Archdiocese of Gatineau website. Your donation allows your parish to continue its mission.
Thank you for your donation!
NEWS FROM THE PARISHES AND MOVEMENTS
INTERIM REVIEW OF OUR "GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE SHIFT
APRIL 6, 2023
For over two years, Les Jardins du Souvenir has been actively engaged in a sustainable development process. We are multiplying our initiatives to get closer to our ultimate goal: to integrate the principles and objectives of sustainable development into every step of our work and in every decision we make.
OUR LADY OF THE ANNUNCIATION
Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish will hold its annual Spring Auction on Wednesday, May 3rd at the Church Centre, 189 Archambault Street, Gatineau (Hull Sector). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for viewing, bidding starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission $2. Items to be auctioned include china, crystal, pewter, jewellery, a stamp collection and small appliances, and more. Draws will be held for door prizes throughout the evening. For additional information, tel. 819-776-4434, email ola@bellnet.ca.
The Friends of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Venosta QC, is selling tickets for a 50/50 draw. All proceeds will be used to fund renovations. Your support would be greatly appreciated to enable this project to come to fruition.
Tickets: $5.00 each OR 5 tickets for $20.00
Draw date: July 23, 2023
Last date to purchase tickets: July 21, 2023
Ticket availability: In person tickets can "ONLY" be purchased directly from the businesses or people as listed. Check it out here
ST-STEPHEN PARISH
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast: Saturday 22 Avril 2023 at 10AM
We invite volunteers at St Stephen's Parish for a celebratory breakfast in honour of all those who have contributed to the vitality of St Stephen's parish this past year by selflessly offering their skills and time.
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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