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NEWS FROM THE DIOCESAN SERVICES - March 29, 2022
Archbishop Paul-André Durocher is pleased to invite ALL PARISHIONERS to gather for the CHRISM MASS during which the Oils for the Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick will be blessed and the Holy Chrism consecrated on Wednesday of Holy Week April 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. SAINT-JOSEPH CATHEDRAL, 245 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, Gatineau.
Free parking available behind the church and on the streets nearby.
A JOURNEY TOWARD HEALING AND RECONCILIATION
From March 28 to April 1, 2022, a delegation of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit representatives from Canada will meet with Pope Francis in the Vatican to discuss Catholic involvement in residential schools as well as the lasting impact on Indigenous communities. Salt + Light Media will be in Rome for the event and will be providing updates via our website and Salt + Light TV.
For each day of the delegation's visit, Salt + Light Media will be providing brief news updates at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT. After the broadcast, each update will be posted here.
RESOURCES FOR LENT 2022
- Online retreats
Lent in 3 Minutes - video - What's the Purpose of Lent? - video
- Lent for Kids - video
- Family Ideas
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 FONDATION NOVATIO WILL HOLD AN INFORMATION SESSION ON ITS MISSION
The Novatio Foundation will offer four information sessions in the pastoral regions of the diocese in April and May. Founded by the Archdiocese of Gatineau, the Novatio Foundation's mission is to support innovative pastoral projects with an evangelical perspective for the excluded, the poor and the disadvantaged in our communities, isolated seniors, Aboriginals, immigrants, families and youth. The funds will allow for the enhancement of activities, projects and renewed services for the pastoral and missionary impulse emanating from the movements, parishes and the diocesan team.
Session in the English-speaking pastoral area: Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. - Our Lady of the Annunciation
PARISH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2021
Thank you to those parishes that have already sent in their financial statements for the year 2021, as required by the Fabrique Act. Parishes are invited to send in their documents as soon as possible. This document is of great importance in assessing the full extent of the impact of the Covid-19 health crisis on the finances of the parishes and the diocese. The 2021 financial statement submission form is available in Word, PDF and Excel formats at Extranet section.
NEWS FROM THE PARISHES AND MOVEMENTS
JOB OFFER - Archdiocese of Ottawa–Cornwall
Job Title: Director of French Mission & Pastoral Services
Reports to: Archbishop's Delegate for Mission & Pastoral Services.
Direct Reports: Coordinators of French Pastoral Services and Administrative Assistants
CANADIANS CHANGING THE WORLD
Development and Peace is a national solidarity movement committed to social justice that addresses current global issues related to community development and humanitarian assistance around the world.
Members mobilize in extensive education, advocacy and fundraising campaigns to bring about change in Canada that will have a positive impact on people.
Who benefits from the funds raised?
Local communities and partners responsible for education, training, humanitarian aid projects etc.
To participate in building a more humane world, join the movement in the fight for human dignity putting "People and Planet First".
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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