Return undelivered copies to: 1495 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2C6 www.archwinnipeg.ca The New Wine Press A Publication of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg (Publication Agreement No. 40628045) Vol. 15 No. 2 April 2015 Alleluia! Jubilee a time to ‘seek holiness’ through faith and works s part of the Centen- the sick, poor, imprisoned, Anial Year Jubilee cele- those suffering disabilities, brations in the Archdiocese and offering up the afore- of Winnipeg, mentioned prayers. Finally, Richard Gagnon invites all the Jubilee Indulgence can of the faithful to partake in be gained by fasting for a the gaining of a special In- period of time and offering dulgence. the money saved through “Some people today the fast, to the poor. may ask: What is an In- The Archbishop advises dulgence? I thought that that in each of these differ- the Church did away with ent ways of gaining the Ju- Indulgences before the bilee Year Indulgence, “we Second Vatican Council?” are to have the intention to writes the archbishop in a gain the Indulgence, say message to the people of the prescribed prayers for the archdiocese. “In an- the Holy Father’s intentions swer to these questions,” and be in a state of Grace, Archbishop Gagnon con- that is, having received tinues, “it is important for the Sacrament of Recon- us to know that the modern ciliation near to the day and Church continues to teach having received the Eucha- the great spiritual value to Jubilee Banners are displayed at St. Mary’s rist on the day or near to it. be found in this devotional Cathedral in downtown Winnipeg. In making the Jubilee Year practice.” Indulgence a regular part of Archbishop Gagnon ex- in the archdiocese have their home, the Indulgence our spiritual lives through- plains that In the Scriptures been designated as pil- can be gained by, writes out this year, one should the term Jubilee Year had a grimage sites: St. Mary’s the archbishop, “spiritually practice regular confession specific spiritual meaning. Cathedral in Winnipeg; St. uniting oneself with those during the year.” “Every 50 years the people Augustine’s Parish Church carrying out the conditions The Archbishop explains of Israel would celebrate in Brandon; Saint-François for the Indulgence, offering that Blessed Theresa of a special time of remem- Xavier Church in Saint- one’s sufferings and dis- Calcutta was known to brance of the Covenant and François Xavier, Man., just comforts to God and pray- say “it is not important a turning to God in a spirit west of Winnipeg, and Our ing the Jubilee Indulgence how much we do but how Schedule for visitors will apply of faith and repentance. Lady of Seven Sorrows prayers.” Those prayers are much love we put into our at each of the four designated This has also become part Parish Church in Camper- the Our Father, the Creed, prayers and actions. In the Churches until Dec. 4, 2015 of our Catholic faith. A Ju- ville, Man., 420 kms north and a prayer of one’s choice same way, the graces pres- bilee year indicates a spe- of Winnipeg on the western in honour of the Blessed ent to us through an Indul- St. Mary’s Cathedral cial year of faith and grace shore of Lake Winnipego- Virgin. The prayers are to gence, are not tied to the Monday to Friday: One hour before 12:10 p.m. where the People of God sis. The classical-baroque be offered up for the inten- devotional act we do, but Mass. seek holiness of life through church in Camperville, built tions of the Holy Father. rather to the disposition of Saturday: One hour before 5 p.m. Mass. faith and repentance. A Ju- in 1910 under the guidance When visiting one of the our hearts when we par- Sunday: From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. bilee Year is a year to seek of Oblate Missionary Fr. designated churches, either ticipate in the conditions Charles Camper, is also individually or in a group, St-François Xavier Parish holiness in our lives and I attached to an Indulgence. Sundays following 9 a.m. Mass until 11 a.m. encourage everyone of us known as the Cathedral of one must assist at Mass or Through Indulgences the and by appointment (204) 864-2026. to return to the Sacraments the North. Schedules for participate in another litur- Church offers us a way of in a deeper way, enkindle church visits can be found gical celebration such as the effectively participating in Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Parish our life of prayer and seek on the Archdiocese of Win- Divine Office, a devotional the healing ministry of Je- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: One hour to do works of charity es- nipeg website. service (Rosary, Stations of sus Christ.” before 6:30 p.m. Mass. pecially for those most in For those physically un- the Cross, etc.); or spend Archbishop Gagnon’s full Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. need. ” able to travel to a pilgrim- time in meditation before message for the Centennial St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish The Jubilee Indulgence age church, one can gain the Blessed Sacrament. The Year Jubilee Indulgence can an indulgence by visiting visit is completed with the Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. can be gained several times be found on the Archdiocese Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. each day during the Jubilee their parish church, or a indulgence prayers. of Winnipeg website. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. chapel of a religious house The Jubilee Indulgence Year. To gain the Jubilee Contributed by Sunday: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. or if one is unable to leave is also gained by visiting Indulgence four churches James Buchok Inside this issue of the New Wine Press A look back at the 10-year Pastoral Vision initiative for the Archdiocese of Winnipeg: “Building a Church of Communion”. 2 • The New Wine Press April 2015 CARITAS AWARD DINNER The Catholic Foundation of Manitoba in collaboration with the Catholic Health Association of Manitoba is pleased to honour the service of all Consecrated Women Religious in Manitoba at the Annual Caritas Award Dinner, Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the RBC Convention Centre. Tickets are available by contacting Foundation at (204) 233-4268 or e-mail: [email protected] or visit our website at www.catholicfoundation.mb.ca for more information.

“If you meet Jesus” St. James Assiniboia CWL “If you meet Jesus on the road today....?”: St James Assiniboia CWL presents a retreat with Karen Toole. All welcome. Sat. April 18, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Charles Parish at 320 St. Charles Street. Registration is $15 by April 13. Coffee, muffins and lunch provided. Contact Louise Dansereau (204) 888-1055 or Chris Carlyle (204) 889-0238

Captain Miles MacDonell Assembly #0370 Knights of Columbus 39th Annual Dinner & Draw St. Paul’s High School in support of Casino Royale Catholic Parochial School Education Fashion Show Fundraiser St. Ignatius Catholic School In support of the Magis Fund will be the 2015 Recipient of the Funds Thurs., April 23, Victoria Inn Hotel Date: Wednesday, April 29th, 2015, 1808 Wellington Ave. 6 p.m. Cocktail Hour /7 p.m. Dinner. Cocktails 5 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Tickets $75. St. John XXIII Parish Hall 3390 Portage Ave., Winnipeg Purchase tickets online at Dinner & Draw ticket $60 Draw only ticket $30 www.stpauls.mb.ca/events/fashion_show ($25 tax receipt to be provided) Limited ticket printing of 350 Cash Bar. Silent auction. Live Auction. Over the past 10 years in excess of $100,000 has been Purchase a raffle ticket to win a $2,500 raised for Catholic Education travel gift certificate. For tickets: Call the St. Ignatius Catholic School Office at For more information contact Pamela Clarke 204-475-1386 or S.K. Stan Blady at 204-837-6465 at [email protected] or Jodee Stewart or S.K. Bob Girouard at 204-488-2968 at [email protected]. MGCC 2015 RAFFLE LICENSE # LGA-5127-RF April 2015 The New Wine Press • 3 The Summons — Are You Being Called?

A New Session helped me to grow in ways I Morality, Understanding into our daily lives … tion fosters a sense of trust Beginning This Fall! A have never imagined. Plus, Other Christian Faiths, For- Ministry of Presence – in and community among the Personal & the friendships that have giveness & Reconciliation. the second year of forma- participants and encourages Spiritual Growth been formed throughout this During each weekend, the tion, a specific ministry is interactive sharing to enable Formation Program process is invaluable and a specific theme is presented chosen by the participant us to grow and learn from ometimes I feel dis- true treasure. I have friends and explored through the to enrich our experience one another in the context “Ssatisfied, restless, now in many parishes in the following formation com- of how God works in and our Catholic faith. searching for more but I Archdiocese.” - John ponents: through me and others. The Summons is a life don’t know what to do or “THE SUMMONS” be- Theology – deepening our “The Summons was the enriching and changing what it means? Is God say- gins again in September understanding of what the most rewarding and life process. I’m not the same ing something to me in this? 2015. This is a two year and tired. For me, The Sum- Church teaches and why … changing experience I person as I was at the be- How do I know what God is faith formation process for mons has created a yearn- Scripture – opening the have ever participated in.” ginning. - Linda wanting of me? How can I ANY adult who desires to ing to grow more and share treasure of God’s Word – Barbara What is the cost? deepen my faith and trust personally and spiritually more of my faith and love speaking to us… What is formation? The Summons is spon- more in God? How can grow in our Catholic faith. for God. It’s given me more Spirituality – growing in Adult formation does not sored by the Archdiocese I grow in understanding Sessions are held one week- confidence and courage as my relationship with God just provide content and in- of Winnipeg through Shar- more of my Catholic faith? end per month, Saturday a person of faith.” - Helen and how God speaks to me formation, but it also engag- ing God’s Gifts. There is How do I make sense of the and Sunday, for ten months, What is The Summons? and in me… es the whole person – intel- no registration fee at all. struggles and trials of my September to June each Each weekend focuses on Personal Growth – under- lect, beliefs, values, and life Participants are required to life?” year at St. Dominic’s Parish a specific theme such as standing and growing into experience – in a process purchase some books which If these questions speak to in Neepawa. Baptism, Eucharist, Mar- the person I am called to and practice of Christian cost approximately $50. you, THE SUMMONS is “I realized that my knowl- riage, Sexuality, Dying & be … maturity. As adults we learn Contributed by calling you. edge and understanding of Death, Life After Death, Liturgy – integrating our together from our sharing Rev. Eric Giddins “The Summons formation my faith was quite stunted Being Church Today, So- experience of the sacraments of life experiences. Forma- cial Justice, Conscience & St. Vital Church Celebrates Multiculturalism he St. Vital Catholic world along the hallway of draw. dia, Mexico, Poland, Philip- country of origin. tional country of origin’s TChurch had its first the gathering space of the There was also a photo pines, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Our main stage perform- attire. ever Multicultural Celebra- church. This made every booth set up in the foyer Saint Vincent and the Gren- ers included an Irish dancer, It was indeed “an affair to tion on Sat., March 21 at the parishioner feel a sense of where souvenir pictures adines and Uganda. The re- the Belgium Folk Dancers, remember” for its resound- St. Maurice School Gymna- belonging in the parish. were printed instantly and ception offered a wide vari- a Polish singer and gui- ing success. It is with high sium, with the theme: One The multicultural celebra- also provided at no cost. ety of foods to select from, tarist, Sri Lankan dancers hopes that the parishioners Holy, Catholic and Apos- tion was open to all, parish- The Multicultural Cele- and drinks were also avail- and some different Filipino will continue to celebrate tolic Church. ioners and non-parishioners bration was a sort of a mini able, all free of charge. singers and dancers. faith as One Holy, Catholic, With the diversity in our of all ages, and there was no festival of global culture Central to the celebration It is worthy to note that the and Apostolic Church and parish, and giving due im- fee to attend. Guests, visi- showcasing unique cultures was the main stage perfor- celebration was well attend- to live in a spirit of “unity in portance not only to one’s tors, and parishioners who with displays and authentic mances. This was a chance ed with over 300 people in diversity” in the parish. faith, but to culture as well, attended each received a ethnic foods from Belgium, for the participants to fea- attendance and people came Rev. Barry Schoonbaert, the free ticket for the door prize Bretagne, El Salvador, In- ture their culture in songs, in awe and wonder. A num- Contributed by pastor of St. Vital Church dances, music, and a parade ber of parishioners and their Leila Guerrero came up with the idea of of clothing depicting their guests came in their tradi- celebrating diversity in the parish. Parishioners were called upon to attend a plan- ning meeting with Nicole Savard, the Pastoral Assis- tant of the parish. A number of parishioners representing different countries of origin responded to the call and unselfishly volunteered, hence, a core group of the planning committee was formed. In pictures above and below, the evening featured The Holy Spirit was in- ethnic dance, food and displays. deed working in a special way every time the group met. It was overwhelming that more parishioners were getting involved in the plan- ning and preparation and added their creativity to the celebration which indeed was a manifestation of our oneness in faith. When the event was al- ready conceptualized, a preliminary part of the cel- ebration was the hanging of mini flags of the different countries from all over the 4 • The New Wine Press April 2015 The Great Jubilee of our Centennial Year 1915-2015 Students told what they do with time makes a difference hile the question www.catholicspeaker.com anecdote about being Wof the purpose of where he posts short videos a boy with his dad and one’s life usually arises called Catholic Minute a bunch of cousins and in times of dark, soul with titles such as Catholic a new motorboat and a searching solitude, it was Slacker and How to Stop new canoe and an uncle posed to a theatre full of Complaining. He created who suggested having the Catholic school teachers a three-day parish mission motorboat tow the canoe and administrators in the program called, The and the canoe not lasting brightness of mid-morning Fullness of Purpose that the day. Not surprisingly, Feb. 13 at Winnipeg’s St. he presents across North he added, there were no Mary’s Academy. America. After Winnipeg moms around. The answer, said speaker he was headed to Florida “Things break when they Ken Yasinski “is to know and California. are used in contradiction God. Not to know about All this out of a kid from to their design,” Yasinski God but to know God,” St. Walburg, Sask. He said. “If we live life in he said, adding a quote moved to Saskatoon to contradiction with God’s from St. Augustine: “We attend the University of design for us we break, we are restless until we rest in Saskatchewan and it was hurt ourselves, or someone You.” there, at the age of 19, else. It doesn’t just affect Yasinski was addressing that he had a renewal of us. Hurt people hurt other Robert Praznik, left, Director of Education, Archdiocese of Winnipeg an audience of 450 from his Catholic faith and his people, joyful people give Catholic Schools and guest speaker Ken Yasinski. schools in the Archdioceses desire to share Christ grew, joy to other people,” he of Winnipeg and St. but not after a good deal life for you. St. Augustine grandfather talks about Maturity doesn’t come said. “I don’t want to get Boniface and the Ukrainian of hard partying. Yasinski said God loves us as if we how fast life has gone with age and sometimes to the end of my life and Archeparchy, brought said he was brought up in are the only ones. I didn’t and Yasinski asked the age comes alone. Time is realize I lived life wrong.” together for Catholic a devout family and in high know that.” audience, “how many of ticking and what we do Schools Day. school was on the basketball Yasinski said what you are getting older? It’s with this time makes all the Contributed by Yasinski warned that a team and in a rock band. At changed his life “were the not a question of getting difference.” James Buchok relationship with Jesus can’t university the only way he decisions I made because older but getting better. Yasinski related an be a 50 per cent or even felt he could fit in was by of my experiences. I don’t 99 per cent commitment. drinking and carousing. belief in life changing “How committed is Jesus “The person I am now is experiences, I believe in Solemnity of St. Joseph, March 19 to you?” he asked. “Does completely different and I life changing decisions. that cross look like a 99 per feel like it is by the grace of The experience is not a cent commitment? To me, God. I can’t blame anyone prerequisite to becoming a that looks like Jesus is all but myself because I was disciple. We don’t need the in.” living life on my terms experience to become the Since the age of 25 in and pushing God to the person God wants us to be, 2002, Yasinski has been corner.” it comes from a decision.” proclaiming the Catholic He started playing casual Many different things can faith. He is the founder of basketball with a team of put a smile on our faces, Face to Face Ministries, Catholics and because of Yasinski said, “but these is a Lighthouse Catholic them he heard a speaker are momentary times of Media Speaker, author, and who said, “if you were the pleasure. I’m talking about songwriter. only person on earth, Jesus the long term.” Yasinski’s website is would still have given his He said his 93-year-old

rchbishop Richard Gagnon joins the opening procession, be- Afore a full church, for Mass celebrating the Solemnity of St. Jo- seph on the saint’s feast day March 19, at St. Joseph’s Church in Winnipeg. St. Joseph is the Patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Win- nipeg, of and of the Universal Church. The archbishop said Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, “was the custodian and guardian of God made flesh. In this our Jubilee Year let us consider Joseph. When we honour Joseph, we honour our Saviour.” — Thanks to St. Joseph’s Pastor Rev. Bo Wardzinski for providing photos. April 2015 The New Wine Press • 5 The Great Jubilee of our Centennial Year 1915-2015

The Archbishop’s Jubilee Year Events Message Dec. 4, 2014: The Jubilee Year Our Centennial opened with Solemn Vespers at Year St. Mary’s Cathedral. n early spring last year I wrote about my experience March 1: Second Sunday of Lent, Iwith Winnipeg curbs. It was my feeling at the time, that The Church’s Examination of the coldest winter in 100 years was unreasonably harsh, Conscience, St. Mary’s Cathedral especially for a person arriving on January 1, 2014, from and places of worship throughout Victoria, B.C. More than once I asked myself: “Will this never end?” Then lo and behold, at the beginning of April, the archdiocese. the immense snow pack began to recede and reveal ce- ment curbs rising above the snow — a great concrete sign Sun., May 3: Grand Liturgical of hope! Archbishop Gagnon with soon-to-be-100-year- I only mention this moment of euphoria by way of con- old Nellie Mormul at St. Joseph’s Residence. Celebration, MTS Centre, trast with today and how, if you will, hope never really Winnipeg, 1 p.m. Doors open left us — this year the humble curbs gloriously continued nological and social change, much faith has been and is required for this proclamation. It must also be said, es- at noon. throughout the winter. Winnipeg is far from the ‘Winter- peg’ so often quoted in the far west! pecially this year, which has been dedicated as the Year Now this provides me an opportunity to speak about our of Consecrated Life in the Universal Church, that over Sun., Sept. 27: Vespers Centennial Year in the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. Certain- forty religious congregations have worked and ministered Honouring Religious ly, if curbs and hope can continue, so can our faith over the in our Archdiocese over these past 100 years. Their wit- Congregations, next 100 years and more. In fact, we too, along with the ness to the Gospel by their way of life and the foundation of many hospitals, schools and social agencies, laid the St. Mary’s Cathedral. weather, have set an incredible 100 year record that must not be forgotten. This is the record of a constant witness basis for health care and education in our province. At the of faith throughout 10 decades in southwestern Manitoba. same time, our diocesan clergy and lay faithful continual- Oct. 22-24: Conference, St. Paul’s The Archdiocese began rather suddenly in 1915 in the ly ministered and witnessed to the Gospel in our parishes, College, The Roman Catholic middle of World War I with a surprising decision taken schools, hospitals and in the public square. There is a con- Archdiocese of Winnipeg, in Rome by Pope Benedict XV. Europe was in turmoil stancy of faith in all of this in spite of our weaknesses and sins and that is what we want to celebrate this Centennial Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. but the Church in Manitoba was also experiencing inte- rior difficulties with the tensions and confusion created by Year — we want to Proclaim Christ Always into our next the huge immigration from Europe and eastern Canada. 100 years! Until Dec. 4, 2015: Opporunties to The Pope erected our Archdiocese out of the esteemed I recently celebrated the Solemnity of St. Joseph at St. gain the Jubilee Indulgence. (See and much older Archdiocese of St. Boniface so as to pro- Joseph’s Residence for seniors in Winnipeg. One of the page 1). vide for this rapidly growing English speaking population residents, Nellie by name, is to turn 100 years in May. She which had so changed the demographics in the province. is Manitoba born and raised. In celebration of this great Many were rather shocked by the suddenness of the deci- birthday, she laid some beautiful yellow flowers on the Ongoing: Year of Consecrated Life. sion and not a few historians viewed the Archdiocese of altar after Mass. I remarked to her: “Nellie, you are almost Guidance and support is offered Winnipeg as born in controversy. Be that as it may, the as old as the Archdiocese of Winnipeg!” She gave me a beautiful smile and then I couldn’t help but say: “Nellie, Contact the first decade of the new Archdiocese saw an explosion of in discerning vocations. you are the Archdiocese!” I wish to extend to all of you Archdiocese of Winnipeg (204) 452-2227 ext. new immigrants in the many tens of thousands. a most happy and blessed Jubilee! 248, email [email protected] The task of our Church today, remains as it was in those early years, namely to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ All information above is available in word and deed. Through the prosperity of the 20’s, the with further details online at: poverty of the 30’s, yet another World War in the 40’s, www.archwinnipeg.ca and up to the present time, so characterized by rapid tech- + Richard Gagnon Archbishop of Winnipeg Clip and display the poster on page 8 for the Grand Liturgical Celebration, Sun., May 3 at MTS Centre 6 • The New Wine Press April 2015

St. Augustine’s honours Deacon John MacKenzie 4557 Knights Cook up Charity

n March 15, approxi- of a 34 suite apartment for Omately 170 members of Seniors. the parish family and friends Since retirement from litur- from the wider Westman gical ministry, Deacon John Community gathered at St. has become more involved Augustine of Canterbury Par- in the Knights of Columbus, ish to honour Deacon John particularly enjoying serv- MacKenzie on the occasion ing at Helping Hands Soup of his retirement. Kitchen, and on a committee Deacon John was ordained exploring the New Evange- on October 25, 1997, and lization. Present activities over the course of the past outside the parish include be- 17 years served parishes in ing on the board of the Age Souris, Dunrea, Baldur, Car- Friendly Brandon Commit- The St. James Knights of Columbus #4557 berry and Rivers, as well as tee of Brandon City Council, held its annual Pancake Breakfast at St. John St. Augustine’s Parish. He and on-going work with the XXIII Church on March 1 for 182 parishioners, has been, and continues to be, Housing Cooperative. raising $600 for the St. John XXIII catechism Above, Deacon John MacKenzie and wife Carol. Be- involved with a number of As well as receiving acco- program’s leader training and student course low, from left, Sr. Therma Ajoc, Fr. Patrick Neufeld, groups in the parish including lades from members of his material. Deacon John, Pam Szmon, Fr. Michael Raj, Keven the Serra Club, Development parish family, Deacon John — Richard Carlyle, Past Grand Knight of 4557 Council and Peace, Stewardship, the received well wishes in per- VanCauwenberghe, and Kim Bawtinhimer. Charismatic Prayer Group, son from Larry Maguire, St. Luke’s Society, and Out- M.P. for Brandon-Souris, reach Ministry to the Bran- and a letter of thanks from don Correctional Centre, the Premier Greg Selinger for his hospital and nursing homes. years of service to the church Outside of the parish com- and wider community. munity, Deacon John has Deacon John was very hum- been active on the Brandon bled by the love and support Ministerial in a number of shown to him, and thanks ev- capacities, and on the boards eryone who helped make this of The Counselling Centre, event so meaningful for him. and the Marquis Project. He spearheaded the formation Contributed by of the Western Manitoba Carol MacKenzie-Gruber Richard Carlyle, Past Grand Knight of 4557 Non-Profit Seniors Housing Council, presents cheque to St. John XXIII Cooperative which brought Pastoral Assistant Sharon Camier. to fruition the construction

Archbishop Gagnon’s Schedule

April 5 11:30 am Easter Sunday Mass, St Mary’s Cathedral April 6-9 Catholic Leadership Institute Seminar, Alliston, Ontario April 11 7:00 pm Misceriordia Health Centre Angel Gala, Fort Gary Hotel Winnipeg April 15 7:00 pm Centennial Committee Catholic Centre, Winnipeg April 16 1:30 pm National Week for Life Committee, Ukrainian Chancery, Winnipeg 4:00 pm Centennial Mass Committee, Catholic Centre, Winnipeg April 17 5:00 pm Diocesan CWL Convention, St Columba’s Parish, Swan River April 19 4:30 pm Reverend Henryk Laciak 50th Anniversary of Ordination St John Cantius Parish, Winnipeg April 21 11:00 am First Nation Ministry Committee, Rolling River April 22 6:30 pm Caritas Award Dinner, Convention Centre, Winnipeg April 23 4:00 pm Centennial Mass Committee, Catholic Centre, Winnipeg April 24 11:00 am Meeting with the Diaconate Community, Micah House, Winnipeg April 26 11:00 am Baccalaurate Mass, St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg April 27 2:30 pm Council of Priests, Pinawa April 27-May 1 Priests’ Retreat, Pinawa May 2 6:00 pm Knights of Columbus State Convention, Winnipeg May 3 1:00 pm Centennial Mass & Confirmation, MTS Centre, Winnipeg National Week for Life May 4 12:00 noon Luncheon with the Apostolic , Clergy and Religious of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg, Delta Hotel, Winnipeg May 7 6:00 pm Villa Rosa Dinner, Holiday Inn Airport, Winnipeg and the Family May 10 3:00 pm Mass at Immaculate Conception Parish, Winnipeg 7:00 pm Solemn Blessing of National Shrine to St Gianna The third National Week for Life and the St Gianna’s Parish, Winnipeg May 14 10:30 am March for Life Mass, St. Mary’s Cathedral Family will be observed across Canada May 12:00 noon March for Life, Downtown Winnipeg 10-17, 2015, in accordance with the plans, May 16 8:00 am Mass – Couples for Christ & Foundation for Family Life priorities and resources of each diocese. Hilton Hotel Airport, Winnipeg 7:00 pm Dinner– Couples for Christ & Foundation for Family Life As agreed by the Permanent Council and Hilton Hotel Airport, Winnipeg the Executive Committee of the Canadian May 19 1:30 pm National Week for Life Committee, Catholic Centre Winnipeg May 21 1:30 pm Ad hoc Committee on Catholic Education Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), May 26 9:00 am Manitoba Bishops’ Meeting, Albert Beach, Manitoba the Conference is again offering dioceses, May 28 11:00 am Ecumenical Bishops’ Meeting June 6 5:00 pm Provincial CWL Convention, St Viator’s Parish, Dauphin parishes and other non-profit groups pos- June 7 11:30 am Mass, St Mary’s Cathedral sible resources and options for planning June 10 11:30 am CHSM Board, St Boniface June 13 4:00 pm St. Anthony of Padua (West Kildonan) Parish and organizing local activities. The Arch- 90th Anniversary, Winnipeg dioceses of Winnipeg and St. Boniface and June 18 12:00 noon Villa Rosa AGM, Villa Rosa, Winnipeg June 19 12:00 noon National Week for Life Committee, St Boniface Pastoral Centre the Ukrainian Archeparchy will also be June 20 11:00 am Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, St Paul’s High School, Winnipeg providing suggested resources and options June 24 4:00 pm Archdiocesan Finance Council, Catholic Centre June 27 5:00 pm Mass for St Peter’s Fiesta, St Peter’s Parish, Winnipeg to parishes for the National Week for Life and the Family. April 2015 The New Wine Press • 7 Our Place/Chez Nous: The View from Micah House Meeting Jesus in those in need

n the Winnipeg Free Press, March 17, 2015, there was an article entitled Religion IDivides Winnipeg School Board, written by Nick Martin. In the article he quotes a school trustee as saying a group offering lunchtime Bible studies and preschool prayer – the only one that uses the Public Schools Act to conduct religious instruction in divi- sion schools – holds beliefs “that do not support gay and lesbian families, transgender people.” The trustee adds, “how do we allow discussion to go on in our schools that From left, former Chez Nous director Larry Stuart, Msgr. Louis McCloskey, goes against our own values?” Rev. Alfred Grzempa, Pastor of Holy Ghost Church, and Stan Morga, Knights Now this stance is disturbing on various levels but what struck me was the statement of Columbus, Cardinal Flahiff Assembly. that non-support of gay and lesbian families was against “our own values.” Whose values was the trustee referring to and who decided what exactly the values were? Then in an editorial on this issue in the Winnipeg Free Press it was stated that “secular he drop-in centre called not cleaning up downtown cost to those who can pay, values and their legal foundation outweigh freedom of religion.” This is just wrong. Our Place-Chez Nous, or eliminating its poverty. or it’s provided free, with T Freedom of religion is a fundamental freedom and defined as such in the Canadian in the heart of Winnipeg’s We’re just making contact cake or cookies that have Charter of Rights. It is not outweighed by secular values. infamous Main Street strip, with people who Jesus is been donated. There are All of this causes one to wonder if we really know what we value, have we really is helping more people than said to have befriended. We games, puzzles, reading thought about it and discussed it? ever, a testament to the ded- endeavour to see the face of material and computers. In 1948, after WWII and in response to the atrocities committed during the war, the ication of its volunteers but Jesus when we interact with Showers for men and Universal Declaration of Human Rights was enacted. Article 1 states that all humans a sad sign that homelessness the less fortunate. So many women are available with are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and isn’t going away. have been abandoned by towels, soap and shampoo. conscience and should act towards each other in a spirit of brotherhood. This is a “More and more people are their families, we are their Clothing is always avail- fundamental right and has, long before the enactment of this Declaration been a part coming to Chez Nous,” said family.” able in emergencies, how- of the social doctrine principles of the . its former director Larry Deacon Claude Lambert, ever once a week people Section 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights says that: Everyone has Stuart at a fund raising din- a long-time volunteer, said are given the opportunity the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes the right ner for the centre March 12. society thinks of the home- to obtain free clothing and to change his religion or belief and the freedom, either alone or in community with Stuart said Chez Nous’ only less as having no life and no household goods. Some others and in public or private to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, source of income to meet its dreams. “We know better toiletries are sold for a very worship and observance. Our own Charter of Rights lists freedom as a fundamental annual $40 thousand bud- than that,” he said. “There minimal cost. right. These two articles point out two of the values we hold dear: human dignity and get is donations. “We pay will always be the home- People are invited to par- freedom of religion. Yet in today’s society we seem to define our values by whatever no wages, we rely on vol- less because of disadvan- ticipate in different crafts some poll says they are. Further we define our values based on our own individual unteers. What you are do- tage, mental illness or bad which they keep or give wants and what makes us feel good rather than looking at all our brothers and sisters ing makes a big difference decisions that leave people away as gifts. Every Christ- and what is in the common good. for us and we thank you for sleeping on the street.” mas a community feast is We believe natural law, God created law, means that marriage is between a man and that.” Stuart compared Chez Another volunteer said she celebrated with gift giving. a woman and that children have a right to a mother and a father. That is part of who Nous to a human body “and was grateful to be a part of Each spring the volunteers we are as a Catholics and there are other religions that believe so as well. Interestingly you are the blood. We can- Chez Nous. “If we put a organize an outing for the in France, arguably one of the most secular states in the world, there was in October, not survive without you.” smile on someone’s face it day somewhere outside of 2014, a march in which tens of thousands participated, supporting marriage as being The event was the fourth puts a smile on our faces. the city with a barbecue, between a man and a woman. My point is that there are a number of people who do annual organized by the I get so much out of it, I games and free time far not support gay marriage and families. How then does a school trustee from the Win- Knights of Columbus Car- get back a thousand-fold. I from the city streets. nipeg School Division come to say that in not supporting gay families and marriage dinal Flahiff Assembly come here because I need Archbishop Richard Ga- we are going against society’s values or at least the values of the Winnipeg School No. 2500, held this year at them.” gnon said the work of those Division? When was that discussion held? Holy Ghost Church hall, Deacon Robert Gate said serving at Chez Nous cre- The Archbishop of Phliadelphia, Most Reverend Charles Chaput, recently said “the and which to date has raised his participation at Chez ates “a certain kind of spiri- biggest crippling problem in U.S. culture is the lack of a commonly shared meaning $5,000 for Chez Nous. Nous “makes me real- tuality. People line up for to words such as justice, rights, freedom and dignity. We speak the same language, but In a video presentation ize how much God loves food and clothes which are the words don’t mean the same thing. Our public discourse never gets down to what’s about Chez Nous, also them as they are. We don’t important to human dignity, true and what isn’t, because it can’t. Our most important debates boil out to who can called “the Cross” because preach, we don’t counsel, but also for smiles. That’s a deploy the best words in the best way to get power.” of the large brown Cross we give help to raise them spirituality of giving and of We are now, in our Churches, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What does over its front door, the up a little bit.” God in our lives.” this mean to us? What did Jesus become man to do and what does his dying and res- 180 supporters in atten- Chez Nous is open Tues- urrection mean to each of us and our society as a whole? God loves us so much that dance heard that the objec- day, Wednesday and Thurs- Contributed by he sent his only son to us, to save us, to show us the way to salvation and eternal life. tive of the centre is not to day mornings, serving cof- James Buchok In return we are asked to love one another, just as Jesus loved, we should love one change the world. “We’re fee and tea for a minimal another. (John 13:34). We can only have a just society if we act in love and recognize the human dignity of all. Human rights founded on man and God, not just on the will of human beings, is so far, the best way we have of upholding the human dignity of all. Immaculate Conception Parish These rights are universal because they are for all human beings, inviolable because Banquet Halls 181 Austin Street North they are inherent in the human person and human dignity and they are inalienable be- cause no one can deprive another person of these rights (#153 of the Compendium of Banquet Facilities Available For the Social Doctrine of the Church). When someone purports to state what the values Baptisms ● Anniversaries ● Showers ● Concerts of society are, ask whether the values recognize the dignity of the human person, are they in accord with our Catholic social doctrine, are they for the common good and Catered Weddings ● Family Private Events most importantly are they founded on the relationship of man and God his creator? We have to discuss what we hold as values, not just accept what we are being told are Capacity: 550 for Hall Flahiff (Downstairs) our values. 350 For Hall Fitzgerald (Upstairs) For information or to book the halls Patti Fitzmaurice is coordinator at Micah House, the Archdiocese of Winnipeg’s Contact the Parish Office at (204) 942-3778 Catholic Centre for Social Justice 1039 Main St., Winnipeg, R2W 3R2 (204) 589-5393 TheNew Wine Press [email protected] Join us on Facebook The New Wine Press is published bi-monthly and distributed free to parishes in the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. Printed and distributed by the Prolific Group, Winnipeg. Mail correspondence to: Communications, 1495 Pem- bina Highway, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2C6. Telephone (204)452-2227; fax (204)453-8236. E-mail: [email protected]. Publication Agreement No. 40628045 Editor: James Buchok 8 • The New Wine Press April 2015 Clip and display this poster in your church, school or office. Grand Liturgical Celebration The Great Jubilee of our Centennial Year Archdiocese of Winnipeg 1915 - 2015 Sun., May 3, MTS Centre, Winnipeg 1 to 4 p.m. Doors Open 12 Noon Introductory program begins at 12:30

Mass Presided by Most Reverend Richard Gagnon with priests from throughout the Archdiocese of Winnipeg and Bishops and from across Canada. Special Guest Most Reverend Luigi Bonazzi, Apostolic Nuncio to Canada Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred on more than 800 candidates from across the Archdiocese of Winnipeg Let us Gather as a Church of Communion! •Worship in Faith with a 250 voice Centenary Choir and Youth Choir •Aboriginal smudging, drumming and honour song ceremony •Unveiling of specially commissioned Jubilee Icon of the Holy Family •Banners representing each church in the Archdiocese •Souvenir program with names of all Confirmands •More than 300 volunteers available to assist you ● Admission by ticket only, available at no cost from your parish •Celebration hosted by Fr. Thomas Rosica will be broadcast on Archdiocese of Winnipeg website and Salt and Light website All above information is available with further details online at www.archwinnipeg.ca