Monday Memo Diocese of Thunder Bay News w Notices w Upcoming Events April 8, 2019

Dear Cursillistas … The Diocese of Thunder Bay Cursillo has an exciting opportunity to host a Canadian Conference of Catholic Cursillos Conference at the end of June 2020. To facilitate this, YOUR support and commitment are needed! To find out more about how you can show your support and be involved, please email [email protected].

Transform Your Youth Ministry! Most youth lose touch with their Catholic by the time they graduate high school. NET Ministries of trains teams of dynamic youth leaders to come into your community for two years to ignite faith and raise leaders. Speak to a rep today to transform youth ministry at your parish or school. Email [email protected] to learn why 50 Canadian communities have chosen NET.

Stations of the Cross St. Agnes Church invites you to come and pray the Stations of the Cross on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:30pm. The theme this year is “Share the Journey”, praying for and with refugees and forced migrants. A dessert potluck will follow in the hall. All are welcome!

Chaplet of Divine Mercy St. Margaret Church invites you to this special spiritual devotion every Wednesday during Lent, beginning at 7:00pm, until April 10.

Journey to Easter with Mary St. Anthony Church is inviting you to enjoy an evening of spiritual awakening through a DVD series entitled The and the Virgin Mary every Wednesday during Lent at 7:30pm until April 17. Admission is free. Bring a friend!

DivorceCare St. Agnes Church is hosting DivorceCare on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm, beginning April 10, 2019. DivorceCare is a 13-session Christian weekly seminar & support program that focuses on coping with the many difficulties you might face during your separation/ divorce. Each session is self-contained, so you are welcome to begin attending this program any week. For more information, visit http://stagnesrc.ca/ministries/divorcecare. Register by calling the church office at 807-475-7489 or just drop in on any Wednesday night. Find help, discover hope and experience healing.

Pickerel Dinner The Columbus Club is inviting you to their pickerel dinner on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Columbus Centre, with two sittings: 5:00pm and 6:30pm. Tickets ($21) are available at the Columbus Centre office.

Lent Us Hang Out! This youth event is happening at Holy Family Church on Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. All youth in grades 7 and up are invited to an afternoon of worship, , reflection and friends!

Celebrate Holy Week and Easter with S+L TV Salt + Light TV is available on a free preview from participating cable and satellite providers from April 14 to May 12, 2019. Tune in for live papal events and ongoing Catholic programming, and be sure to check out their new documentary, The Francis Impact, premiering May 5, 2019 at 8:00pm EST. Check your provider or visit www.saltandlighttv.org/subscribe for more details.

Seder Supper A Seder Supper, a traditional Passover Supper, will be held on Holy Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 5:30pm at St. Theresa Parish in Kakabeka Falls. This is a re-enactment of Our Lord’s Last Supper and the institution of the Holy Eucharist, with commentary throughout. Suggested donation: adults - $15; children 5 to 12 - $5; family - $40. Contact Sharon (807-577-8296) or Judie (807-475-5438) to register.

2019 Catholic Women’s League Diocesan Convention This convention will be held April 26 to 28, 2019 at St. Agnes Parish. Delegates from northwest Ontario will meet for workshops and information sharing. The theme will be “Caring for Our Common Home” with topics to be explored including Laudato Si, street nursing and human trafficking. Your parish CWL will have specific details about the agenda and registration. All are invited!