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Weekly News Bulletin September 11, 2018 Subscribe to the weekly bulletin, click here. Take a moment to visit and ‘Like’ our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ArchSaintBoniface. NEW ITEMS Archdiocesan News *NOTICE* Employment Opportunity: Revised Job Description - Communications Coordinator The Archdiocese of Saint Boniface is recruiting for the full-time position of Communications Coordinator. The Communications Office is a ministry which serves the Archbishop, priests, parishes, offices and agencies within the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface. Through various media, this office focuses on effectively communicating the work of the Archdiocese to the parishes, the faithful and the general public. It also works to help meet the approved communications needs of the parishes. The Communications Coordinator’s main purpose is to oversee all aspects of this function. To view the revised full job description, learn how to apply or for more information, please visit our website at: https://www.archsaintboniface.ca/main.php?p=424 or contact [email protected]. Closing deadline for submissions is Monday, September 24, 2018. Evangelization *NEW* SAVE THE DATE: New Evangelization Summit – May 4 & 5, 2019 The 2019 New Evangelization Summit (NES) will be held on May 4 & 5th at St. Bernadette Parish, 820 Cottonwood, Winnipeg. For more information: Jasmine Lusty, St. Bernadette Parish: [email protected]. Also view upcoming information on the diocesan website: https://www.archsaintboniface.ca/main.php?p=821. View the promotional video. Marriage, Family & Life *NEW* Marriage, Family and Life Service – Interim Coordinator With Sophie Freynet-Agossa being on maternity leave this pastoral year, Marie Brunet has been hired as Interim Coordinator of the Marriage, Family and Life Service until June of 2019. Marie is working on a part-time basis, and her office hours are Monday to Friday, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. She can be reached at the Service of Marriage, Family and Life email address : [email protected] or 204-594-0274. Marie is working in collaboration with Nadine Fetherston (also part-time) in the ministry of Marriage, Family and Life. (NB: While Marie’s focus is the ‘marriage’ component of the ministry, Nadine’s focus is the ‘family and life’ components of the ministry.) For more information on the activities and services that will be offered during the 2018-2019 year, please regularly visit the Archdiocesan website section and follow the Facebook page of the Marriage, Family and Life Service. *NEW* Marriage Tip When you get frustrated, pray for understanding. page 1 of 6 Weekly News Bulletin September 11, 2018 *NEW* Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration – Sunday, October 28, 2018 Are you celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary this year (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 years or more)? Sign up to take part in the Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration. Each Fall, Archbishop Albert LeGatt presides a celebratory Mass. This year the Mass will be held on Sunday, October 28th at 3 PM, Saint Boniface Cathedral. Couples will be invited to renew their marriage vows and to receive a special blessing. A reception will follow, and couples are invited to have their picture taken with the Archbishop. All participating couples receive a certificate of recognition. Please note that registrations need to be received by October 19th. Let us know how many of your family and friends will be joining you! Register online today HERE! View poster. View printable registration. *NEW* WorldWide Marriage Encounter (WWME) Weekend – October 12-14, 2018 Whether you have been married for many years or for a short time, the WorldWide Marriage Encounter weekend will help you enhance communication, renew your relationship, and rekindle romance. Above all, this weekend places Christ and His Mission in the centre of your relationship. The WWME Weekend of Discovery will take place October 12-14; Friday, 7 PM- 10 PM; Saturday, 8 AM – 9:30 PM & Sunday, 8 AM – 4 PM; St. Emile Catholic School, 556 St. Anne’s Rd., Winnipeg. For more information, contact the Registration Couple for the weekend: Char and Edward Arreza,: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]. View poster. *NEW* 5 Love Languages: For Marriages, Families and More – Monday, September 24, 2018 The evening 5 Love Languages is for ALL people involved in life relationships: marriages, families, grandkids, co-workers, friends and neighbours! An interactive presentation on Dr. Gary Chapman’s 5 Love Languages will be held on Monday, September 24, 7 PM – 9 PM at Mary, Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Dr., Winnipeg. Participants will discover ways to better express love and appreciation in ALL their relationships in life. Hosted by MMOC’s Marriage, Family and Life team. For more information, visit the parish website. Youth & Young Adult Ministry *NEW* Final Week to Nominate Someone for the Youth Ministry Award! – Deadline: Friday, September 14, 2018 This is the final week to nominate someone for the St. Marie of the Incarnation Award. Who in your parishes deserves to be recognized? Nominate them before it’s too late. Deadline is Friday, September 14. All information about the nomination process can be found on the archdiocesan website in the Youth and Young Adult Ministry section. Please read the letter of invitation to nominate someone. *NEW* Youth Ministry Nugget Even when they are very critical, young people would like the Church to be an institution that shines for her exemplariness, knowledge, co-responsibility and cultural resilience. One Bishop Conference says that “the young want to see a Church that shares their life situation in the light of the Gospel rather than giving sermons”! (Instrumentum laboris) Spiritual Growth *NEW* ‘Illuminate’: Evening of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Friday, September 28, 2018 All are invited to participate in a dynamic evening of adoration, praise & worship, reconciliation and fellowship on Friday, September 28 at 7:30 PM, Holy Cross Parish, 252 Dubuc St., Winnipeg. For more information, www.illuminatemb.com or facebook.com/illuminatemb. page 2 of 6 Weekly News Bulletin September 11, 2018 *NEW* Spirit Night: ‘The Rich Young Man’ – Saturday, September 29, 2018 A wealthy young man approaches Jesus. Jesus’ response is not what he expected. What is the deeper meaning of this story? What is Jesus telling us? Come and explore with us at Spirit Night on Saturday, September 29, 2018, Villa Aulneau, 330-601 Aulneau St., Winnipeg (ask for Sr. Bilodeau at the front desk); 7 PM - 9 PM. Fellowship and refreshments to follow. For more information: [email protected]. No need to sign up, just show up. Feel free to bring friends! Parish Events PARISH FALL SUPPERS *NEW* St. Léon Parish: Sunday, September 30th: 4 PM to 7 PM, St. Leon Recreation Center. Tickets: $15/13 years of age and over; $7/5 to 12 years; Free/4 years and under. Traditional meal (turkey and stuffing, ham, etc.). Take-out available. For more information: Méo Labossière, 204-242-4092 or [email protected]. View poster. *NEW* Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Parish – Weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Begins Friday, September 14, 2018 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction will be held at Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Parish beginning Friday, September 14, 2018. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at noon, followed by quiet prayer time until Benediction at 6:45 PM; followed by Mass at 7 PM. You may visit with Jesus anytime during the afternoon or if you feel called to a regular visit time please contact Maryanne. For any schedule changes, view the weekly bulletin: http://ndl.nfshost.com/common/bulletinhome.htm or contact Maryanne: [email protected], 204-878-3901. The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship. Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet him in adoration, in contemplation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offences and crimes of the world. Let our adoration never cease. (Pope John Paul II, Dominicae Cenae) Catholic Schools *NEW* St. Mary’s Academy Homecoming – Saturday, September 29, 2018 St. Mary’s Academy welcomes alumnae and friends to Homecoming celebrations on Saturday, September 29th. Alumnae from the classes of 2008, 1998, 1993, 1988, 1983, 1978, 1968, 1958, 1948, and 1938 are invited to a Commemorative Years Brunch from 10 AM to 11:30 AM in the Cafeteria. Also welcome are all alumnae from 1960 and earlier and current and former staff. Tickets: $3/person and available at www.smamb.ca/events/homecoming/. A Flames Homecoming Run will take place from 10 AM to 11 AM at Westview Park. To confirm your attendance, contact Demetro Danyluk: [email protected]. Everyone is welcome at Mass at 12 PM in Alumnae Hall. The school will be open for touring from 1 PM to 3:30 PM; tea and dainties served in the Sr. Susan Wikeem Boardroom. For more event information: www.smamb.ca/events/homecoming/. Community News *NEW* Catholic Foundation of Manitoba - Grant Applications The Catholic Foundation of Manitoba is now accepting applications for funding. Grants are made to organizations of a non- profit nature. Deadline for submission is Sunday, September 30, 2018. For further information and application forms: www.catholicfoundation.mb.ca. page 3 of 6 Weekly News Bulletin September 11, 2018 Development & Peace (D & P) *NEW* Development and Peace - Launches its Campaign SHARE THE JOURNEY This year, D & P – Caritas Canada is joining forces with Pope Francis and Caritas Internationalis by inviting Canadians to share the journey with those living the tragedy of forced migration. Launched in Rome in September 2017, the Share the Journey campaign aims to create a “culture of encounter” by educating the public to the realities of those forced to flee their homes due to armed conflict, the consequences of climate change, development megaprojects, persecution, or extreme poverty, and creating opportunities for encounters between them and local communities.