NEWS FROM THE DIOCESAN SERVICES - December 7, 2021

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IN SOLIDARITY WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

In 1999, following the recommendation of the Special Synod of America which had just taken place, Pope John Paul II decided that December 12 would henceforth be consecrated to Our Lady of Guadelupe under the title "Mother and Evangelizer of America". In 2002, the Bishops of Canada also decided to make it a National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. Read more...

2021 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM MGR PAUL-ANDRÉ DUROCHER

To a world that has problems building bridges between right and left, young and old, lifelong citizens and immigrants, God offers his Son, universal brother and warmest welcome.

To a world scarred by wounds, exclusions, judgments and violence, God offers his Son, haven of peace, source of healing and path of reconciliation.

To a world that ignores its own history while struggling to imagine a future, God offers his Son, the eternal Word that entered time to reveal the eternal breadth of all our moments.

To a world which seeks the meaning of things, a purpose in life, a reason for being, God offers his Son, embodied wisdom and light in the shadows.

To this efficient and connected world which still yearns for true encounter and faithful relationship, God offers his Son, the intimate friend who wants only our good.

May the children of this world have a beautiful child's Christmas, full of evergreens and snow, gifts and candy. But my deepest wish is that the adults of this world experience an adult Christmas: a time to recognize the depth of things, the fragile beauty of existence and the possibilities that the starry night of Bethlehem opens to us all.

Merry Christmas!

+ Paul-André Durocher

Archbishop of Gatineau

INFO SYNOD

The preparation for the next synod has well and truly begun in the Diocese of Gatineau.  The diocese has good news for you. The synod team has just created an animated PowerPoint on synodality to help you prepare your dialogue groups. We invite you to watch it with those who may be hesitant to engage in group dialogue. An English version should follow shortly. In addition, you can contact André Inkel who will make himself available to you. Contact him if you feel the need for some coaching for your animations. You can reach André by email inkela@diocesegatineau.org or by phone at 819.771.8391, ext. 300. You will find on the diocesan website a checklist to facilitate the animation of groups. Here is the link.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO FIND OUT ABOUT RETREATS, 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.  

OFFICE FOR RENT

The Archdiocese of Gatineau currently has space available for rent to community organizations in the Outaouais region that have a mission and values compatible with those of the Catholic Church.
The rent, at a very competitive price, includes a telephone line, Internet access access, a post office box, access to a small kitchen, access to meeting rooms meeting rooms, parking spaces and janitor of the common areas. For all information, contact Mr. René Laprise at 819 771-8391 ext. 312, econome@diocesegatineau.org

NEWS FROM THE PARISHES AND MOVEMENTS

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION IN SOLIDARITY WITH ABORIGINAL PEOPLES, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2021 AT 11:00 AM

On the occasion of Our Lady of Guadalupe's feast, patron saint of all the Americas,who appeared to a Native , saint Juan Diego, in 1531, a special mass will be celebrated on Sunday, December 12th at 11 am in Notre. Dame de la Guadeloupe Church,in solidarity with First Nations and the participation of the KATERI NATIVE MINISTRY of Ottawa.
  
When: Sunday, December 12, 2021

Where: Notre Dame de la Guadeloupe Church, 30 St-Onge St., Gatineau. Hull sector.

Time:  11 am

The 12 th of December, in Canada, is the National Day of Prayers in solidarity with the First Nations. As Pope Francis has expressed his will ans availability to visit Canada, in the context of a Pastoral process of Reconciliation with the Canadian First Nations, this mass is a fruitful way to turn towards God in order to welcome His light, His help and His mercy so we may move forward together.

Liturgical songs will be sung in native languages and in French. You are all invited to participate in this celebration.

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, post 308

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