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. 10 No. 2 April 2010 Happy Easter Alleluia!

Manitoba Catholics prepare for national Truth and Reconciliation event

was standing on the ray Sinclair, is determined to a celebration of First Nations for the TRC Manitoba event. “Idock, a little girl, hug- make his work as much about survival and revitalization. It is the dream of the arch- ging my mom. She pushed reconciliation as it is about James Weisger- bishop that all of us in the me gently into the plane. I the painful memories of the ber welcomes the commis- archdiocese continue to de- cried and cried. It would be former students. sion’s work in Manitoba as velop a deeper sense of be- 10 months before I would For example, he is deter- an excellent opportunity for ing one family. This means see her again. When the mined that the whole story Aboriginal and non-Aborigi- we need to talk to each other plane landed, it was like I of the schools be told, includ- nal Manitobans to understand across cultural boundaries was on another planet, ev- ing the experiences of former each other a little better, es- and listen to each other’s sto- erything was so strange. I staff. For example, he wants pecially by getting to know ries. The TRC is a wonderful couldn’t even understand Canadians to hear about the some of the history that lies opportunity to do just that. what the people were saying principal who struggled in behind so much of the pain The archbishop hopes that Brother Thomas Novak to me. I missed my mom so despair to prepare his an- Justice Murray Sinclair and brokenness many still over the next few months, much. I think I filled the lake nual budget – there was only live with. He encourages all Catholics of all backgrounds with my tears…” enough government funding Archbishop Weisgerber welcomes the commis- Catholics of the Archdiocese will appreciate a little better Stories like this one are to provide the children with sion’s work in Manitoba as an opportunity for who are able to make it to the their Aboriginal neighbours waiting to be shared when good meals or new clothes Forks to take part in the June – as they come to understand the national Truth and Rec- – but not both. Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Manitobans to Event. better the experience of the onciliation Commission As important as it is to rec- understand each other a little better. Weisgerber has named me, former residential school (TRC) holds its first National ognize the past, Justice Sin- Brother Thomas No- students and the attitudes Event at the Forks in Winni- clair acknowledges that “get- like the Commission and its Event at the Forks can ex- vak, to be a liaison between that gave rise to the schools. peg, June 15-19. ting people to talk about their various events to “bring peo- pect to hear stories of pain, the Manitoba bishops and the He anticipates that Catholics Story telling is at the centre experience is only the start- ple back together.” He hopes but also stories of healing Commission. I have spent will participate in the TRC of the commission’s work, ing point.” He is interested that the Commission will be and hope. There will be film, many years as a missionary events with listening minds and dozens of people are in how Aboriginal men and a catalyst in healing the often dance, music, comedy and among the Cree people in the and open hearts. now being trained to inter- women are finding healing painful relationship between drama. Lisa Meeches, the North and in Winnipeg. Dur- view former students so as to today. He wants to celebrate the Aboriginal Peoples of celebrated Ojibwa film-mak- ing the next three months, I Contributed by preserve the stories. how broken communities are Canada and other Canadians. er who is director of planning will travel the archdiocese Brother Thomas Novak However, the Chair of the pulling together to heal them- Participants in the National for the event, intends it to be giving workshops that I hope OMI Commission, Justice Mur- selves. Above all, he would will help Catholics prepare Code of Priestly Conduct introduced by priests for priests

Code of Priestly Con- a three year collaborative the development of their Aduct has been cre- process. Do not neglect the gift that is code of conduct. ated for the Archdiocese “This document does not “The code of conduct was of Winnipeg in response to supersede others such as in you, which was given to you developed by priests for recommendations from the Canon Law or the priest’s through prophecy with the laying priests,” Giddins said. Canadian Conference of handbook, rather it comple- The Code of Priestly Con- Catholic Bishops. ments them.” Giddins said. on of hands by the council of duct also introduces a for- Rev. Eric Giddins, chair of “It’s nothing new or elders. Put these things into mal complaint process for the Priestly Conduct Com- ground breaking but it’s an practice, devote yourself to them, the archdiocese “to pro- mittee, said the committee entry into a format we all vide transparency and ac- was developed by Arch- could abide by.” so that all may see your progress. countability” Giddins said. bishop Weisgerber to over- The committee and the Pay attention to yourself and to Priests also had direct input see the sexual abuse policy priests of the archdiocese into the development of the of the archdiocese as well identified the following your teaching; continue in these complaint process. as develop a code of con- reasons for creating the things, for in doing this you will Giddins said in the past a duct and a complaint pro- code of conduct: save yourself and your hearers.’ complaint might come to cess for the archdiocese. ● Church is called to be the archbishop or a pastor The other committee exemplary in following the 1 Timothy 4: 14 – 16 or a church member and members are Rev. Vince example of Christ in minis- each would be handled dif- Herner, Michelle Gallant try. Rev. Eric Giddins set of standards is called to including af- ferently and too often inef- of the faculty of law at the ● Priests should and will of conduct. firming their call as priests fectively. University of Manitoba, Sr. be held accountable for those whom we minister, to ● To articulate the respon- according to Scripture and “Now we have a formal Susan Wikeem, director of their behaviours in their the community, and to our- sibilities and obligations of Vatican II documents and process in place to prop- St. Mary’s Academy, Dian- call and commitment to selves of our responsibili- ethical behaviour in minis- outlining specific behav- erly and effectively address na Robson, former director serve God and the People ties and professionalism in try as individuals and mem- iours a priest is called to complaints,” he said. of human resources for the of God. ministry. bers of the community. live. The Code of Priestly Archdiocese of Winnipeg, ● To maintain the high- For priests, the purpose of ● To deepen the commit- The code of conduct was Conduct will be available Dr. Rayleen Deluca, clini- est level of accountability the code of conduct is: ment to serve, and lead to created over a period of on the archdiocesan web- cal psychologist at the Uni- and trust, there needs to be ● To strengthen their sense an ever more fruitful and three years with discussions site at www.archwinnipeg. versity of Manitoba and Dr. a code of conduct that pro- of identity. responsible ministry facilitated at the priest’s an- ca shortly after Easter. Joe Campbell, psycholo- vides which behaviours are ● To reflect the gospel Giddins said each of the nual study days in the fall gist. acceptable and responsible. virtues and aspirations of seven sections of the code so that priests could pro- Contributed by Giddins said the code of ● It is a formalized expres- ministry. of conduct is based on the vide input, direction, sug- James Buchok conduct is the product of sion of our commitment to ● To express a collective various roles that a priest gestions, and opinions for commitment to a specific 2 • The New Wine Press April 2010 The Catholic Foundation of Manitoba will be awarding the Annual Caritas Award to Most Reverend James Weisgerber, Archbishop of Winnipeg at the Annual Caritas Award Dinner Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Tickets may be obtained from the Catholic Foundation of Manitoba (204) 233-4268 or e-mail: [email protected]

45TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRIESTHOOD HAITI RELIEF In honour of Father Henryk Laciak, At the closing date of Feb. 12 for matching funds from the St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 250 Burrin Ave., Win- Federal Government, parishioners throughout the Archdio- nipeg, Sunday, April 11, 2010. Mass 11:00 A.M. Re- ception to follow in church hall. For more informa- cese contributed $99,254.54 to Haiti Relief. As some parishes tion phone: 334-2413 contributed their funds directly to CCODP the actual amount is probably closer to $100,000. To give to Haiti Relief contact Development and Peace toll free: 1 (800) 494-1401 by email: [email protected] or on their website www.devp.org Archbishop appoints Director of Human Resources Archbishop James Weisgerber announces the appointment of Ms. Mika R. Keats as Archdiocesan Director of Human Resources effective March 8, 2010. A graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, Ms. Keats hold a Bachelor of Arts (Labour Studies), a Master of Science (Family Studies) both from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Industrial Relations from Queen’s University. Mika has experience in both the public and private sectors. Mika Keats

Captain Miles MacDonell Assembly #0370 34th Annual Dinner & Draw in support of Catholic Parochial School Education Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 Time: 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour Dinner and Draw to follow Blessed John XXIII Parish Auditorium 3390 Portage Ave., Winnipeg Cost: Dinner & Draw ticket $50 Draw only ticket $25 ($20.00 tax receipt to be provided) Limited ticket printing of 350 Over the past 6 years, $50,000 has been raised for Catholic Education St. John Brebeuf Catholic School is the 2010 recipient of the funds For tickets call St. John Brebeuf School Office at 489-2115 April 2010 The New Wine Press • 3 Brian McKinnon 1948 - 2010 n Feb. 9 the Archdio- fessional challenges was Ocese of Winnipeg’s always an adventure. The Pastoral Councils Coor- most rewarding part was dinator Brian McKinnon creating lasting friendships passed away after a long in each place he called and courageous battle with home. cancer, with family by his Brian was always very side. community focused and Brian, 61, of Eriksdale, took active roles in service Man. passed away at clubs including the Knights the E.M. Crowe Memo- of Columbus and the Royal rial Hospital. He will be Canadian Legion. It was in greatly missed by his wife recent years that Brian was Marilyn; daughter Maria Brian McKinnon able to dedicate his time and son Tom. exclusively to do what he with Manulife Financial Brian is also survived by truly loved which was to and Investors Group. He Week of Prayer for Christian Unity sister Margie Ann; brother- serve his church and com- joined the Catholic Centre in-law Rick (Sharon); sis- munity. Church leaders representing numerous faiths attended the open- in 2002. ter-in-law Alice; nephews Brian passed with great ing city-wide celebration of this year’s Week of Prayer for Chris- Through Brian’s career Kent, Kreg, Ryan, Kenny, joy knowing that the Eriks- tian Unity held at Winnipeg’s First Presbyterian Church Jan. 24. he had many places to call Daniel and Mark; as well as dale Wellness Centre was Rev. Msgr. Ward Jamieson, V.G. and Rev. Robert Polz represent- home throughout Canada, many relatives and friends. nearing completion. the Bahamas and Japan but ed the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. Services marking the week or Brian had a rewarding in- Those who so desire can the most notable are his prayer were held each evening from Jan. 24 to 31 at eight houses ternational career in finan- offer donations in Brian’s birthplace of Miramachi, of worship including Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens, Messiah Luther- cial services including 25 memory to The Wellness NB, along with Whitby, an Church, Sturgeon Creek United, First Mennonite Church, St. years with The Royal Bank Centre in Eriksdale. Ont., and Eriksdale. George’s Anglican Church, St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Or- of Canada, Senior Manage- For Brian, moving his Reprinted from Brian’s thodox Cathedral and the Salvation Army Heritage Park Temple. ment and Executive roles family to take on new pro- funeral mass tribute : Youth are needed to challenge some of the old ways oung adults were chal- the current crisis in Haiti. needs of young people?” One audience member movement. Ylenged to ponder and “The U.S. government gave She said Lutheran youth said that “every major kind “The 1910 conference was discuss Jesus among the liv- $75 million to the banks gatherings remain popular of change in the world hap- missing some people,” Sau- ing; Jesus in the bread and and billions to the auto in- but “youth gathering stops pened because people be- er said. “Catholics, Eastern Jesus as the fulfillment of dustry. We are not going to at 19 and adult gathering is tween 18 and 25 were the Orthodox churches, Afri- God’s promise to be with us reach billions for Haiti and Sunday morning.” leaders.” can and Asian churches and always, as Lutheran Bishop we didn’t for Katrina,” she Sauer said the church Sauer said Jesus, too, was women in leadership. The Elaine Sauer led an evening said. needs to have a variety of a risk taker “and the world people in 1910 would have of Theology on Tap in Win- Sauer said studies show ages “to inform the church did not change until he took been surprised by who was nipeg Jan. 26. that young people are leav- and to challenge some of some risks.” attending on Sunday night,” The session followed the ing the church and she the older ways.” On an optimistic note for at the opening service for third evening of services asked, “how will that af- “One of the elders said the church today and in the Week or Prayer for during the Week of Prayer fect the church’s witness in ‘you have to teach them future Sauer spoke of the Christian Unity. for Christian Unity Jan. 24 the world? How are young how to love the hymns, the 1910 Edinburgh Mission- to 31. The Evangelical Lu- people being supported in liturgy,’ ” Sauer said. “In ary Conference, regarded Contributed by theran Church in Canada their witness, if not through youth ministry we always by many as the formal be- James Buchok hosted the evening at Mes- Bishop Elaine Sauer the church? heard ‘we’ve always done it ginning of the modern Prot- siah Lutheran Church. One respondent replied, that way.’ ” estant Christian ecumenical Theology on Tap is an in- told, “It’s all about you.” “they may be leaving the creasingly popular venue “If I buy into ‘I owe it to church building but are they for young adults to gather myself’ then I am not com- leaving the church?” for group discussions of mitted to being here for my Another said, from a Lu- in a relaxed and neighbour,” she said. theran perspective, “is Sun- informal atmosphere. The Sauer agreed, referring to day morning meeting the Archdiocese of Winnipeg sponsors a series of Theol- ogy on Tap events through- out the year. “While different denomi- Mark your calendar! nations reflect some differ- ent understandings of Holy Archdiocese of Winnipeg Communion, “ Sauer said, “in each understanding Je- sus Christ is made known sponsors to us in the Word and the breaking of the bread.” YouthLeader 2010 Sauer recalled her own th th first communion “chewing August 16 to 20 and swallowing with great difficulty with a combina- tion of fear and holiness.” She said as she grew older Information and registration “when I took that bread into now available at my body I could see Jesus in the bread and wine. I http://www.archwinnipeg.ca/youthleader.php feel that God’s word gave me knowledge about my insecurities and flaws. The th more I partake in the body Registration Deadline is April 30 and blood of Christ the stronger I feel.” 2010 Sauer asked her audience “what are the barriers today to your hearing the Word or breaking the bread?” One participant responded that people are always being 4 • The New Wine Press April 2010 Keeping the faith, past, present and future oday the theologian Hans Kung said Tpreaches ecumenism “he moved the church out promoting relations between of the middle ages” and “did , but 125 years ago more in five years than his pre- Pope Leo XIII told Catholics decessors did in 500 years.” they should avoid anybody Creamer said John XXIII who believed differently than revealed a human side of they did, “which will be very the papacy by saying after conducive to the safeguard- his election that “anybody ing of their faith.” can become pope; the proof “It’s as if we lived in a box. of that is that I have become Catholicism was seen as a one.” Creamer also related closed system,” said Fr. Da- the pope’s discomfort with vid Creamer, S.J. speaking the papal tradition of eating of his own upbringing in St. alone with another quote that John N.B. in the 1940s and Fr. David Creamer it made him feel “like a semi- 50s. narian being punished.” Creamer provided a pre- “The pope thought ‘I’m the On Nov. 11, 1962 John sentation entitled Keeping vicar of Christ on earth, he’ll XXIII convened Vatican II the Faith, Past, Present, and tell me and I’ll tell you.’ “ with 2,500 bishops and 450 Future, Jan. 14 at Winnipeg’s Creamer quoted Pope Greg- theologians and asked all to From left, Archbishop of St. Boniface Most Reverend Albert LeGatt, St. Paul’s St. Ignatius Education Cen- ory XVI who wrote in 1832 “dedicate ourselves to the College Alumni President Kristofer Hiebert, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba tre, one of a series of events “divine and human laws cry work that needs to be done and honoree Philip Lee and the rector of St Paul’s College Dr. Denis Bracken. sponsored by the Growing in out against those who strive in this modern age of ours.” Faith Together initiative of the … to drive the people from There were also 1,000 report- Archdiocese of Winnipeg. confidence in their princes.” ers in attendance. LeGatt finds spirit of Manitobans Creamer described life in Creamer said Gregory XVI Creamer said the process his Catholic neighbourhood, also believed innate human followed by Vatican II “was matches vastness of the prairie school and community cen- to return to the ancient sourc- tre as one which he fully en- es and trust them and then to anitobans possess “a leader in Winnipeg’s Chi- the University of Manitoba, joyed. But as a young man at read the ‘signs of the times’ vastness of generos- nese community, commit- in 1974. For the next three university he met people who and update the church.” M ity and spirit” that matches ted to human rights.” He years he served as a volun- stated they did not believe in John XXIII died in June, the endless prairie land and became Manitoba’s 24th teer with Canadian Univer- God, an idea which, he said, 1963, succeeded by Paul VI sky, according to the Arch- Lieutenant Governor last sity Services Overseas in he could not comprehend. who, Creamer said, contin- bishop of St. Boniface Most August. Among many Ghana, teaching French in Creamer said the Catholic ued to guide the council on Reverend Albert LeGatt. awards and citations, Lee a secondary school. He lat- church’s acceptance and re- its major themes of openness LeGatt was guest speak- was inducted into the Order er entered Le Grand Sémi- spect for other religions was to modernity, Christian unity er at the 19th Annual St. of Canada in 1999. naire de Québec and also one of the results of the move- and being a church of the Paul’s College Alumni and Lee was born in Hong studied pastoral Liturgy ment to modernize the church rights were contrary to Ca- poor. Friends Association Dinner Kong in 1944 and came at the University of Notre particularly under Pope John tholicism. Creamer said among the ten in Winnipeg Jan. 23. to Canada in 1962 and, he Dame in Indiana. XXIII and his successor Pope Between 1846 and 1958 four principals endorsed by Vati- LeGatt quoted theologian said, “I found a home at He said since returning Paul VI, and embodied by of six popes took the name can II were religious freedom, Fr. Ron Rolheiser who said St. Paul’s College where to Manitoba “I’ve had the the Second Vatican Council Pius, and the era was referred the active role of the , an “where people are found I made friends and found occasion to meet so many held from 1962 to 1965. Yet to by German theologian Fr. emphasis on the local variety their spirituality is informed mentors.” He praised the people of strong faith and for hundreds of years prior to Karl Rahner S.J. as the ‘Pian’ of churches, ecumenism and by the natural environment. college for providing “edu- willingness to continue Vatican II popes vigourously era. Creamer quoted Rahner social justice. We are much more about cation in the Jesuit tradi- building our church, people criticized and staunchly op- who said the 112-year span Creamer described the fu- what we receive, it is more tion.” of generosity of spirit.” posed modern developments was characterized by “a kind ture of the Catholic church about gift.” “Affiliated colleges like LeGatt said the world has including democracy and of defensive mentality, a cer- as a church of the southern The dinner raises funds St. Paul’s retain the inti- many tension-filled coun- what today are considered tain defensive turning of the hemisphere and one that will for scholarships for catho- macy of a village within a tries and regions where basic human rights. church in on itself against the find “the Vatican is 2,000 lic high school students and large university,” Lee said. people need to learn the ‘The Catholic church be- world.” Rahner’s theology miles too far north,” he said. also selects an award hon- “St. Paul’s offers a haven ways of “unity with di- lieved the best government influenced the Second Vati- Creamer predicts that by ouree who is recognized for where students and schol- versity” and he praised St. was a monarchy because the can Council and was ground- 2050 the largest Catholic community leadership. This ars can share close ties.” Paul’s College for “teach- Pope was a monarch,” said breaking for the development countries will be Brazil, year’s honouree is Manito- LeGatt, although born in ing its students to know Creamer. of what is generally seen as Mexico, Phillipines, U.S., ba’s Lieutenant Governor Melfort, Sask. and spend- how to dialogue and then to He said the French revolu- the modern understanding of Congo, Uganda, Nigeria and Philip Lee. ing most of his life in Sas- be leaders.” tion, which abolished the king Catholicism. Argentina. St Paul’s College rector Dr. katchewan, graduated from and placed power in the hands Creamer said the Pian era Denis Bracken introduced Le Collège de St. Boniface, Contributed by of the people was seen by the concluded with the election of Contributed by Lee as “a distinguished another affiliated college of James Buchok church as “ridiculous.” John XXIII, of whom Swiss James Buchok Media coverage of religion has waxed and waned over the centuries n the early 1700s Ameri- air sermons to tens of thou- Matthews, also known as the continued to cover religious geles newspaper to make Ican newspapers were filled sands in Philadelphia, New Prophet Matthias, on charges topics through the 1900s but Billy Graham a star.” with hymns, sermons and York and Boston. of fraud and murder, and the during the Second World “ is the religion prayers says a U.S professor “From Georgia to New 1875 trial of clergyman Henry War, she said, “their focus of 90 per cent of the Ameri- of religion and media. Hampshire papers were filled Ward Beecher on charges of overlooked the destruction of can people and it is important “Today Americans still with him,” said Winston. adultery. Winston said critics European Jewry and the mo- in our lives but to the news see the hand of God in their “The widespread interest complained that the Beecher rality of the atom bomb.” media politics and econom- lives,” says Diane Winston, gave a sense of national unity. trial “received more coverage She said holocaust victims ics are more important than while religion’s place in the Religion was a fact of life than the civil war.” “belonged to a small non- religion, ” Winston said. “If media “has waxed and waned witnessed by the press.” In 1925 the Scopes Trial in Christian community, while a religion is doing something over the last 300 years.” Winston said as Puritans Tennessee pitted the theory Hiroshima and Nagasaki good there’s a good chance it Winston was in Winnipeg died off religion as news be- of evolution against creation- were evaluated wholly in the won’t be in the newspaper.” March 2 to speak at Booth gan to fade and religion had ism. context of ending the war. It “U.S. papers are more College’s Centre for Salva- to prove it was newsworthy. “The New York Times would be years before the aligned with business and tion Army Studies. She holds In the 1830s the penny press aligned with science,” said morality of nuclear weapons the economic system because Diane Winston a chair in media and religion emerged as a cheap alterna- Winston. “Times editors be- would become a topic in the most newspapers are owned at the University of Southern tive to established papers “Newspapers now needed lieved that journalism was media,” she said. by corporations and hedge California. with stories of crime and gos- massive circulations and edi- now based on true stories of Winston said editors contin- funds, ” Winston said. Winston said America’s first sip. “The penny press ushered tors did this with sensational the contemporary age while ued supporting the religious media celebrity was British in an era of easy reading that narrative,” she said, which in fundamentalists told tall tales beat and in 1949 newspaper Contributed by evangelist George Whitefield stoked a daily habit, ” said 1835 led to national coverage of spirituality.” magnate William Randolph James Buchok who in 1739 preached open- Winston. of the trial of preacher Robert Winston said newspapers Hearst “ordered his Los An- April 2010 The New Wine Press • 5

Catholic Women’s League Convention Dates April to September, 2010

Winnipeg Diocesan 89th Annual Convention April 9 & 10, 2010 St. Augustine of Canterbury, Brandon, MB

St. Boniface Diocesan 61st Annual Convention April 17, 2010 Corpus Christi Parish, Narol, MB

Keewatin-The Pas Diocesan 58th Annual Convention May 1st & 2nd, 2010, Lynn Lake, MB

Manitoba Provincial 62nd Annual Convention May 29 & 30, 2010 St. Anthony of Padua, Winnipeg, MB

National CWL Annual Convention – August 8 - 11, 2010, Ottawa

Winnipeg Diocesan Post Convention Sept. 11, 2010 Our Lady of Victory, Winnipeg, MB

CWL meets with Archbishop Weisgerber’s Schedule Premier Selinger he Manitoba Provincial and Postpartum Depression April 8 11:30 am Opening of Truth & Reconciliation Office, Winnipeg TCouncil of the Catholic Awareness, both adopted at April 9-10 Diocesan Catholic Women’s League Convention, Brandon Women’s League of Canada the 2009 Manitoba Provin- meet with Premier Greg cial Convention. April 10 7:00 p.m. Mass and Pastoral Visit, Sacred Heart Parish, Virden Selinger and Members of his Each resolution was pre- April 11 9:00 a.m. Mass and Pastoral Visit, Paroisse St. Jean, Grande Clairiere Cabinet on March 3. sented to the government 11:00 a.m. Mass and Pastoral Visit, Sacred Heart Parish, Virden Manitoba Provincial Presi- and followed by a question April 13 10:30 a.m. Personnel Board Meeting, Winnipeg dent Susan Bernier, Provin- or comment. The premier or 3:30 p.m. Archdiocesan Finance Council, Winnipeg cial Spiritual Advisor Fr. the member holding the re- April 14 10:00 a.m. Ecumenical Bishop’s Meeting, Winnipeg Martin Bradbury and seven lated portfolio responded to April 15 7:00 p.m. Caritas Dinner, Convention Centre, Winnipeg other members of the CWL each one. April 17 5:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Gianna’s Parish, Winnipeg Council were received by the The meeting was very suc- April 21 10:30 a.m. Archdiocesan Council on Catholic Education, Winnipeg premier and nine members cessful in terms of congenial 7:30 p.m. Confirmation, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Winnipeg of his cabinet. communication of the topics April 22 7:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. John Brebeuf Parish, Winnipeg Also attending as observ- between the two parties. April 24 11:00 a.m. Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Meeting ers, were representatives The meeting ended with from the Winnipeg and St. a request by the CWL that April 25 11:00 a.m. Baccalaureate Mass and Confirmation, Boniface Diocesan Coun- we would like to meet more St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg cils, the regularly, hopefully annually April 30 6:00 p.m. Confirmation, Holy Ghost Parish, Winnipeg and the Ukrainian Catholic and with a shorter agenda. May 1 6:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus State Convention, Victoria Inn, Winnipeg Women’s League. May 2 12:45 p.m. Confirmation, St. Joseph’s Parish, Winnipeg Among others, two resolu- Contributed by May 5 9:15 a.m. Mass and Visit to Our Lady of Victory School, Winnipeg tions discussed concerned Colleen Holloway May 7 7:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Patrick’s Parish, Winnipeg FASD Diagnostic Clinics May 8 4:30 p.m. Confirmation, St. Peter’s Parish, Winnipeg May 11-12 Association of Manitoba Catholic Bishops, The Pas May 13 7:30 p.m. Confirmation, St. Ignatius Parish, Winnipeg May 14 7:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Charles’ Parish, Winnipeg May 15 4:30 p.m. Youth Rally, St. Mary’s Academy, Winnipeg May 16 10:30 a.m. Confirmation, St. Theresa’s Parish, Middlechurch May 17 5:00 p.m Confirmation, St. Joseph’s Church, Boissevain May 18 7:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Anthony of Padua Parish (WK), Winnipeg May 20 7:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Peter’s Parish, Winnipeg May 21 7:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Augustine’s Parish, Brandon May 22 7:30 p.m. Confirmation, St. Viator’s Parish, Dauphin May 23 4:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Hedwig’s Mission, Brandon May 24-28 Priest’s Retreat, Pinawa May 29 4:00 p.m Provincial Catholic Women’s League Convention, Dan Potvin, director of Stewardship and Develop- ment for the archdiocese leads retreat in Roblin. St. Anthony of Padua Parish (WK), Winnipeg 6:00 p.m. Gala Dinner to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. Edward’s School, Marlborough Hotel, Winnipeg Sacred Heart in Roblin hosts May 30 11:00 a.m. Confirmation, St. Michael’s Parish, Gimli day of reflection in Lent June 3 7:00 p.m. Mass of Thanksgiving for the 60th anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood of Monsignor Norman n Saturday Feb 27 What thought provoking J. Chartrand, Holy Rosary Parish, Winnipeg Othirty-one people from messages we heard during June 6 3:00 p.m. Celebration of the Archdiocese of Regina’s Centennial, Roblin and the surrounding the day! For example we Regina area gathered at the Sacred meditated on what do we June 9 7:00 p.m. Confirmation, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, Winnipeg Heart Church in Roblin for A own and what owns us? This June 11 5:00 p.m. Mass of Thanksgiving for the 50th anniversaries of the Day of Reflection in Lent be- was followed by small group Ordination to the Priesthood of Rev. Msgr. Louis ginning with mass at 9 a.m., discussions as well as group McCloskey and Rev. Arthur Seaman, Notre Dame Parish, followed by a retreat led by reports. Selkirk Dan Potvin, the director of The two individual time Stewardship and Develop- slots for personal meditation June 12 10:00 a.m. Visit with the Summons Formation Group, Neepawa ment for the Archdiocese of were very special times for June 13 10:30 a.m. Visit with the Nathanael Formation Group, Winnipeg Winnipeg. each participant to reflect on 7:30 p.m. Confirmation, St. Edward’s Parish, Winnipeg The reflections of the day God’s love for him or her. June 15-18 Truth and Reconciliation Event, Winnipeg pertained to the four ‘ships’; The day was very meaning- June 19 5:00 p.m. Confirmation, Immaculate Conception Parish, Winnipeg relationship, discipleship, ful for the participants. June 20 2:00 p.m. Confirmation, Holy Rosary Parish, Winnipeg stewardship and leadership and how they are intimately Contributed by connected to one another. Joan Chase 6 • The New Wine Press April 2010

Serra Club Dinner Call to Papal encyclical teaches love priesthood is God’s greated gift

is about n his encyclical Caritas one.” Iin Veritate Pope Benedict Perry said there must be ‘God and we’ XVI reflects on the social a connection between love teachings of Pope Paul VI and truth. ocation directors are and also looks forward at the “Love requires truth, but Vno longer asking can- impact of ecology and tech- love can be falsified by sen- didates for the priesthood, nology on society, said Fr. timentality,” he said, using “why do you want to be a John Perry, S.J. speaking to a euthanasia as an example priest?” but rather, “what group in Winnipeg Feb. 15. and a person assisting a sui- is it that you hope to do as “The holy father wants to cide thinking “I’ll be so lov- a priest?” says Rev. Kevin make charity and truth the ing I’ll kill him. But truth Smith, Director of Vocations basis for social justice,” said will hold that back, ” Perry for the Archdiocese of Win- Perry, explaining that Pope said. “It is unjust for you to Fr. Kevin Smith, Director of Vocations for the Arch- nipeg. Benedict XVI pays respect take that life.” diocese of Winnipeg and Serra Winnipeg Presi- Smith says answers to the to Paul VI’s 1967 encyclical In a discussion with au- first question “can make for dent Carol Maynard. Populorum Progresso, sub- Fr. John Perry dience members Perry re- pious smoke and mirrors” don. The next year he was Priests is “an invitation to titled, “on the development sponded to a comment that types of replies such as “I named pastor at Sacred Heart the church to be attentive to of peoples.” all throughout the world, to society is losing its personal feel God is calling me. You Church in Roblin, Man. and and cultivate priestly lives “This new encyclical re- truly want the common good relationships to technology can’t deny me God’s will.” Ste-Claire’s Church in San that are rooted in the servi- flects on the old but in over your own interests.” and technology is also lead- Smith told a Serra Club Clara, Man. He is now pas- tude and values of Jesus, for today’s global economy,” Archbishop’s Burse Dinner tor at St. Joseph’s Church in we are not and can never be Perry said. audience in Winnipeg Feb. Winnipeg. a post-Christian Church.” Pope Benedict XVI re- “We are led by God to 5 that more telling informa- Smith said early in his “We are still young in our leased Caritas in Veritate on tion comes from questions understanding of true priest- June 29, 2009 on the Solem- live lives of justice, such as “what is it that gives ‘We all have a ly service in Christ,” Smith nity of the Holy Apostles Pe- you confidence priesthood is responsibility to said. ter and Paul, in the fifth year charity and peace” a good idea for you? What “We still have much to learn of his pontificate. gifts or skills do you bring to promote healthy from the Good Shepherd. Perry is an adjunct profes- ing to people losing their the ministerial priesthood?” priestly lives’ I believe that as a Church sor of ethics at the Arthur V. jobs. Serra clubs are groups of we can sanctify the world Mauro Centre for Peace and Perry responded saying that lay Catholics dedicated to priesthood, at a gathering by calling forth shepherds Justice at St. Paul’s College Pope Benedict is “in no way promoting and fostering of priests who had been or- who will seek the goodness at the University of Mani- a Luddite. He says technol- vocations. There are more dained five years or less, he of all for the sake of all. To toba and he is author of three ogy is a force for great good than 1,100 Serra clubs in 46 learned that studies of the echo the words of our Holy books including Torture: Re- and has to be used for the countries with a total mem- North American experience Father, this will only happen ligious Ethics And National good of all but there’s a dan- bership of about 19,000. of newly-ordained priests if the priesthood is lived as a Security. ger of being enslaved to it.” The Winnipeg and Brandon, were showing startling re- loving relationship between He spoke at Winnipeg’s St. Perry said the Pope also Man. Serra clubs hold an- sults. the master and the servant.” Ignatius Education Centre touched on the moral con- nual dinners to raise funds to “Far too often young priests Smith said the church in in one of a series of events Perry said a dominant con- sequences of tourism, and support seminarians as they were leaving ministry citing produced a video sponsored by the Growing in cept of Caritas in Veritate is how most tourists to impov- prepare for priesthood. burn-out and disillusion- promoting the life of the Faith initiative of the Arch- “integral human develop- erished tropical nations “No longer can we permit ment,” Smith said. “Burn- ministerial priesthood in diocese of Winnipeg. ment,” in which the human stay behind high-gated walls candidates to claim their out because we lacked the which a chaplain states, Perry said a key idea in and spiritual economies are and “are not involved with call as divine intervention professional and human “don’t ask me why I became the encyclical is that love is one. To illustrate, Perry used people of the culture.” Perry or a booming voice from on formation when it came to a priest; rather, ask me why I God’s greatest gift. as an example a person who said those tourists may think high,” Smith said. “The call healthy living and appro- am still a priest.” “Pope Benedict writes that does good works of charity they are supporting a local is not and can never be the priate boundaries between “In living our diverse voca- all of our love and charity yet is working for a compa- economy but in his opinion, sole-enterprise of the candi- work and rest.” tions in the life of the church, are energy whose origins are ny that is exploiting the poor “I don’t believe in the trickle date. It’s not about God and Smith said to promote vo- we could all claim the chal- found in God’s love,” Perry and marginalized. down theory. The money me, it’s about God and we. cations in the church, “we all lenge for ourselves, whether said. “The holy father says ‘no’ gets blocked somewhere In light of this we can begin have a responsibility to pro- we are married, single, re- The truth, according to the focus of all of these pretty high up.” to ask questions like, ‘how mote healthy priestly lives ligious, or ordained,” said Pope Benedict, Perry said, things have to be the moral “I think it helps if we can does it make sense for me to that seek to ask, ‘what’s in it Smith. “Ask me why I am is “we are led by God to live consequences.” look at every situation as serve the Church?’ ” for God and us?’ rather than, still a disciple?” lives of justice, charity and Perry said Pope Benedict God would look at it,” Perry Smith was ordained in June, ‘what’s in it for God and peace. Justice is inseparable includes ecological issues said. 2001 and became parochial me?’ ” Contributed by from charity and intrinsic to in his encyclical and accord- vicar at St. Augustine of Smith said the celebra- James Buchok it. Charity and love are the ing to Pope Benedict, “hu- Contributed by Canterbury Church in Bran- tion of the current Year for basis of our commitment to man and natural ecology are James Buchok At the seminary April is a busy and special time

pril is always a busy Many of us try and make Nelson, B.C. or Antigonish, the diocesan family during tire seminary gets ordained Atime at the seminary. as much time as we can to N.S. (or even beautiful Win- the service. He is called for- a bit as well. It is the single Classes finish and this means hang out with those trying nipeg)! ward and the bishop elects most joyful experience of that papers are due and ex- to discern their vocation. It’s For many of us the ordina- him officially for the minis- the year (and that is a lot ams are to be written. Apart a pretty emotional and diffi- tions are the most beautiful try he is about to receive. more uplifting than all those from that, spring brings cult time in which you feel event in the year (yes, even The candidate then pro- exams and papers!). many activities and since your life lies in front of you better than the end-of-year ceeds to make several This summer we will cel- it’s rather dull to be talking and you are asked to make banquet!). They usually take promises to the bishop, such ebrate the ordination to the about papers and exams, I a decision that will alter al- place in the cathedral with as respect and obedience, diaconate of our own Win- thought you’d rather read most every aspect of it. the bishop presiding and as well as a prayerful and nipeg seminarian Mark Fil- about a few other things that Another one of those re- many priests in attendance. chaste life. No doubt one ips. I hope you will be able play a role in our lives at the turning events are the or- The church is filled to of the most moving parts of to come and share in this seminary. dinations. Some seminar- the brim with people from the ceremony is when the joyful experience! Towards the end of our ians finish their studies and across the diocese. It’s one candidate lies face down on academic year we hold a Sebastiaan Benders are chosen for ordination. of those moments in our the floor while the bishop, Sebastiaan Benders is a Come and See weekend and Again, the Edmonton semi- lives of faith and in our priests and all the faithful first year seminarian for the this is where the Edmonto- narians it is also a very real narians have one up on us in Church in which all things implore God, through the Archdiocese of Winnipeg nians have a definite edge experience, as everyone is this department, as every- just seems to converge. intercession of the saints, studying at St. Joseph on us. They can easily come expected to participate in one here is able to attend the The rite itself is very beau- for his blessing upon the Seminary in Edmonton. and experience a day at the liturgical prayers and meal local ordinations, whereas tiful. Usually the candidate candidate. His website is located at place we call home for eight times on otherwise relaxing it’s not always easy to get is still seated with his fam- When one of us gets or- www.sebastiaanbenders.nl months a year. For the semi- weekend days. people to come out from ily, but he ‘leaves’ to join dained, I always feel the en- April 2010 The New Wine Press • 7

Mauro believes Winnipeg can be the new Geneva The View from ne of Manitoba’s lead- events not to relive history tswana, Russia, Uzbekistan, Oers in the pursuit of but rather as a bench mark and Laos working towards Micah House social justice, who is also against which we can judge Ph.D.s in peace and conflict an ardent Winnipegger, be- how far this community has resolution. “On comple- lieves the city has the his- developed since those dark tion, they will return to their tory, institutions, and those days.” homes to train teachers and under development that “It was as if Winnipeg had to participate in policy deci- could make it “the new Ge- been destined to test wheth- sions. They will take with neva.” er a community, so ethni- them the Winnipeg experi- At the Jewish Foundation cally, economically, and ence.” of Manitoba’s 35th Annual religiously diverse, could Mauro said with the open- Luncheon Nov. 12, 2009 survive. And it is this strug- ing of the Canadian Mu- Arthur Mauro reminded gle that explains, in part, the seum for Human Rights, more than 500 attendees development of the Centre “we should urge the federal Rich and Poor that after the First World for Peace and Justice, the government to locate the here’s a story I heard some time ago. It War the small city of Ge- Museum for Human Rights, Canadian Human Rights Arthur Mauro goes like this: During the Great Depres- neva, Switzerland, became and the existence of such Commission here in Win- T the location for the League to 1920, three issues would institutions as the Jewish nipeg. We should pursue sion, there was a father of three, unemployed of Nations, the International “test the resolve of this com- Foundation of Manitoba.” the possibility of the United and desperate. At night, he fell on his knees Court of Justice and the Red munity and resonate for the “If it is true that eternal Nations’ opening a UNES- and prayed, “God, please find me work so I can Cross. next 50 years, both provin- vigilance is the price of lib- CO office in Winnipeg to care for my family and I will donate 10 per cent “In 2012, the Canadian cially and nationally.” erty, history has also taught deal specifically with the is- of my earnings.” Museum for Human Rights The first event was the that tyranny is the penalty sues confronting Aboriginal Within a very short time, he found work and will be completed (in Win- leadership and subsequent for indifference.” Mauro people around the world. In being a hard worker, his salary and position in- nipeg),” Mauro said. “It will execution of Louis Riel, the said. “Here, in Manitoba, we short, we have in place the second the Catholic School creased in the company. In gratitude, he faith- represent the achievement confront the corrosive con- framework that can be built fully paid his 10 per cent. And it came to pass of this community that has Question, and third the gen- ditions faced by members of on to profile Winnipeg as a that his earnings reached $20,000 a month. confronted the challenges of eral strike of 1919, “con- our First Nations, especially world centre in peace stud- discrimination and has cho- sidered the most influential on reserves. They must not ies and human rights.” Writing out his donation cheque, he suddenly sen respect for diversity and labour action in Canadian become forgotten victims of “Each of us has an obliga- realized that his promise was really expensive! reconciliation over intoler- history,” Mauro said. jurisdictional in-fighting.” tion in this pursuit of peace He had so many things to maintain; member- ance and conflict.” “The Riel issue was a con- Mauro explained that Win- and justice.” Mauro said. “If ship at the golf course, two cars, a boat, a cot- In 2001 Mauro, a former flict between French Métis nipeg has renowned insti- we stand mute in the face tage at the lake and the twice yearly trip with CEO of Winnipeg-based In- and English; the second tutions dedicated to global of injustice, we stand con- the family to a holiday resort. His expenses vestors Group, donated $1 issue, a conflict between environmental and health victed of the social crime of were really going up. Could he decrease ex- million to St. Paul’s College Catholics and Protestants; issues namely the Interna- silence.” and the third, a conflict be- penses by cutting down the tithing? After all he at the University of Mani- tional Institute for Sustain- “My hope is that just as the was giving far more than most people! toba to establish the Arthur tween labour, capital, and able Development and the Geneva Convention outlined Why does the spirit of gratitude begin to V. Mauro Centre for Peace immigrants. In each case, International Centre for In- the rules of war, there will and Justice. Mauro is an confrontation was chosen fectious Diseases. be a Winnipeg Convention, wane in the midst of plenty? We work hard and alumnus of St. Paul’s Col- over conciliation and con- Mauro said the Centre establishing the rules for think that we deserve some rewards. In the pro- lege and the University of flict was resolved by the for Peace and Justice has peace and social justice.” cess we become too busy about many things Manitoba. He was born and majority exercising political students from Canada, and activities to give thanks or marvel at God’s raised in Thunder Bay, Ont. power without regard for the the United States, Kenya, Contributed by overwhelming love. The cares and worries of Mauro said that from 1870 minority. I reference these Azerbaijan, Nigeria, Bo- James Buchok possessions take up residence in our minds and our hearts search endlessly for happiness. There is little room for anything else. Our Man Zak by Ginny Cordrey The other side of the above story is Mike. Tall, gangly and messy (and on disability) he The front door opened A new recovery program accepts him and our man Zak lumbered in stands in the doorway of the office and visits another fresh start, his own place to live with for a while. His girlfriend’s brother had a sei- 6’5” two hundred and fifty lean ferocious a new strategy zure the other day and is now at Seven Oaks pounds but he can’t take the loneliness of living Hospital he tells me. Could he have two bus There he stood away from friends tickets so he and his girlfriend can visit the clothed all in black and walks away brother at Seven Oaks? the colour of darkness even if it means sleeping in the alley My response, “Didn’t you just get your for that is how he feels He hitchhikes to his reserve cheque?” With a practiced face that competes with a searching for the peace in nature and the “Well, yes, but $47 a week doesn’t go very troll for meanness solace of family far,” replies Mike with a laugh. No self-pity, he opens his mouth and lets loose a roar that but he’s back on the next bus just a fact. There are no extraneous things in his life. shakes the walls That deep ugly pain never seems and stops our hearts How can this huge disparity be addressed? to leave him How can the obstacles of too much or too little Our man Zak has arrived It hounds him and destroys be tackled? What structures and policies are in his hands tough, mutilated and every opportunity place that makes it almost impossible for some- deeply scared for a chance to heal one with little to get enough to live with some his survival depends on them to begin a new life dignity? his heart, in the absence of light, is as dark Our man Zak Praying, fasting, repenting and charitable giv- as his clothes dear to us here at Our Place/Chez Nous ing are traditional practices during Lent. They his is pain as sharp as his knife can be unpredictable and difficult, help to create space in which we can deepen That inner pain of the lost ones demanding and dangerous our relationship with God and our brothers and finds a brief escape in bottles of Listerine, but he is also precious and lovable sisters. We see with our hearts and our minds the clutter that occupies us and prevents us hair spray or hand sanitizer and on occasion perhaps a bottle of gin or a vile of pills from seeing clearly what is important in our hidden well beneath that roar lives. May our lenses be somewhat adjusted often a rag of sniff the smallest teddy bear can be seen. these forty days, so that we can recognize the Zak has tried them all Risen Jesus in the garden, on the streets, and in From time to time at last resort Ginny Cordrey ia a member of the our homes. his hopes high board of directors of he tries ‘detox’ one more time Our Place/Chez Nous drop-in centre Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! The Main Street Project takes him in but he can’t handle the rules and located at 676 Main St. in Winnipeg. Sr. Johanna Jonker is at Micah House Phone 956-1359 1039 Main St., Winnipeg confinement Phone 589-5393 in the end he breaks out .

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Lectors who want to deepen Lectio Divina means ‘holy reading’. their reflection for proclaiming We read the Scriptures slowly and God’s WORD! 8 • The New Wine Press April 2010thoughtfully.. We sit quietly with the text and listen to what speaks Bible study participants who to our heart. want to bring to HEART what . has enlightened the mind! Catholic education ‘is the best’ Jesus is truly present in the ome people support He said everyone mustWORD. This form?? of prayer is also RCIA teams! catholic education “go honestly on that difknown- What’sas “Breaking Open the S Word’. As bread is broken, shared AnyoneNeophytes interested and in sponsorspraying who with the belief that it’s ficult journey into the that? with Scripture! not necessarily better inside because we’ll findand consumed – it becomes part of want to nourish a relationship with Jesus! than other forms of edu- the cracks. We worry us if – shaping us into the Body of Lectors who want to deepen Christ.Lectio So, too, Divina the means WORD ‘holy is reading’. their reflection for proclaiming cation, it’s just different. we go inside we’ll find We read the Scriptures slowly and ‘taken in’, word-by-word, phrase- God’sThose WORD! grounded in social “If we’re only differ- we’re bad and we’re sin- thoughtfully. We sit quietly with justice who want to enflesh the by-phrase,the text nourishing and listen to us, what forming speaks Bible study participants who ent then to hell with it,” ners,” but sinners, saidus andto transforming our heart. us as wantGospel! to bring to HEART what says Rev. Stefano Pen- Penna “are loved.” has enlightened the mind! disciplesJesus of isJesus. truly present in the na, Dean of Theology “How are we to be alive WORD. This form of prayer is also RCIA teams! at Newman Theological in Christ? Do not live verknown the past as “Breakingtwo years, Open GiFT the (Growing in Faith Together) committee has offered College in Edmonton. outside, but return into Word’. As bread is broken, shared Neophytes and sponsors who O severaland consumed opportunities – it becomes for adult part faith of formation inwant the to Winnipeg nourish a relationship Archdiocese. We “No, we’re the best yourself, ” Penna said.have hadus –guest shaping speakers us into theto give Body us of a greater understandingwith Jesus! of what we believe. Our because there is noth- “It’s from the inside that Christ. So, too, the WORD is biggest thrust was to implement and support ScriptureThose study. grounded Several in social facilitators’ ing better than God, and Fr. Stefano Penna. our teaching comes.” ‘taken in’, word-by-word, phrase- trainingby-phrase, sessions nourishing have beenus, forming offered hoping that justicethis faith who formation want to enflesh based the on Christ is the way the The key to creating a Gospel! the stress that many face Scriptureus and transforming would be anus ason-going source of spiritual growth in your parish. truth and the light and situation of good learn- disciples of Jesus. To further supplement the Scripture study, we are offering a day entitled: that’s what we bring to as they strive for perfec- ing is that there has to our students.” tion. be a real relationship of ver the pastPRAYING two years, GiFT (GrowingWITH in FaithSCRIPTURE Together) committee has offered “You’re a human being.” several opportunities for adult faith formation in the Winnipeg Archdiocese. We Penna spoke to more caring, Penna said. “By O This day will present experiences of praying with Scripture Penna said. “There’s a have had guest speakers to give us a greater understanding of what we believe. Our than 400 teachers and words or action a teach- individuallybiggest thrust in was private to implement prayer and support also praying Scripture with study. Scripture Several facilitators’ in a group. administrators in Win- crack in everything mand er must say ‘I love you.’ that’s how God gets in.” training sessions have been offered hoping that this faith formation based on nipeg Feb. 12 as they Teachers must create a Scripture would be an on-going source of spiritual growth in your parish. Penna said for most Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. gathered for the annual home where students To further supplementPlace: theBlessed Scripture John study, XXIII offering a day entitled: Catholic Schools Day people “as long as we can dwell. Every catho- look good we’re okay, PRAYING3390 Portage WITH Avenue SCRIPTURE Winnipeg sponsored by the Arch- lic teacher makes their This day will present experiences of praying with Scripture but what’s going on in- No**A charge, light lunch a light will lunch be provided** will be served. (no charge) diocese of Winnipeg. classroom a home.” individually in private prayer and also praying with Scripture in a group. Registration form is on the Archdiocese of Winnipeg website Penna spoke of the im- side is what we actually Contributed by We request that participants pre-register. portance of a teacher’s project on everyone else. Date:www.archwinnipeg.ca Saturday, April 24, 2010 or register 9:00 a.m. by – 4:00 phone p.m. James Buchok spiritual wellness and That comes out and your Please clickPlace: belowat (204) Blessed for 452-2227 a Johnprintable XXIII ext. registrationChurch 248 form. students know it.” 3390 Portage Avenue Winnipeg **A light lunch will be provided** (no charge)

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