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MOST REV. RICHARD GAGNON FR. TREVOR NATHASINGH All the way from Trinidad Archbishop Richard Joseph Gag- and Tobago, the south-most non was born on June 17, 1948 in island in the Caribbean. He is Lethbridge, Alberta. He graduated a convert to the Catholic from Saint Thomas Aquinas Re- Church, coming from a Mus- gional Secondary School in North lin/Hindu background. His Vancouver before proceeding to conversion came about Veni, Creator Spiritus study philosophy, history and through the Catholic Charis- English at Simon Fraser Universi- matic Renewal in his home Come, O Creator Spirit blest! And in our souls ty, completing his Teaching Certi- parish, when he walked into a church to pass the fication for British Columbia in time. take up Thy rest; Come with Thy grace and heav- enly aid, To fill the hearts which Thou hast made. 1976. After his initial conversion experience, he became Great Paraclete! To Thee we cry, O highest gift Bishop Gagnon's Seminary Studies were taken at the very involved with the work of the Renewal and of God most high! O font of life! O fire of love! Pontifical Beda College in Rome from 1978-1983. experienced another call to lay down his life in total And sweet anointing from above. Richard Gagnon was ordained to the priesthood at Ho- service. He was ordained to the Holy Priesthood in ly Rosary Cathedral on June 24, 1983, the Feast of St. June 1989 and has preached extensively in the USA, Thou in Thy sevenfold gifts art known, The finger John the Baptist, by Archbishop James Carney. The Canada, parts of Africa, Central America and all of God's hand we own; The promise of the Father, following month he became assistant pastor at St. over the Caribbean. Thou! Who dost the tongue with power endow. Mary's Parish in Vancouver and also directed the Reli- Fr. Trevor is all about bringing Catholics into hav- gious Studies program at Notre Dame Regional Sec- Kindle our senses from above, And make our ing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and ondary School until 1991. hearts overflow with love; With patience firm helping them to remain faithful to the Church. and virtue high The weakness of our flesh supply. In 1992 he became Director of the Office of Religious Education. He became the Archbishop's representative MARIA VADIA Far from us drive the foe we dread, And grant us to St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary School in Ab- Since 1987, Maria has been Thy true peace instead; So shall we not, with Thee botsford in 1995, and in 1999 he was appointed Ad- active in the Catholic Charis- for guide, Turn from the path of life aside. ministrator of the new St. Nicholas Parish in Langley. matic Renewal of the Archdio- cese of Miami, Maria has spo- Oh, may Thy grace on us bestow The Father and Bishop Gagnon was appointed Vicar General for the ken at many conferences and the Son to know, And Thee, through endless times Archdiocese of Vancouver in 2002 by Archbishop has traveled extensively around confessed, Of both, the eternal Spirit blest. Adam Exner, OMI. the world , bringing a message of faith, salvation and healing. All glory while the ages run Be to the Father and On May 14, 2004, Pope John Paul II appointed Rich- the Son Who rose from death; the same to Thee, O ard Joseph Gagnon as the 16th Bishop of the Diocese She is Founder of the ‘Jesus is Holy Ghost, eternally. Amen. of Victoria, Vancouver Island. Lord’ Chapter of Magnificat in Miami, a ministry to Catholic women, and is connected with Glory Most Reverend Archbishop Richard Joseph Gagnon House of Miami, a safe haven for human traffic was appointed Archbishop of Winnipeg by Pope Fran- victims. Led by the Holy Spirit, Maria’s foundation cis on Oct. 28, 2013. is helping the Pygmies with new houses in Kabale, Uganda. He will be presiding our Sunday Eucharist. As Founder of The Glory of God Foundation, Maria is committed to making Jesus known to the nations May 3-4-5, 2019 by the preaching of the Gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit. Catholic Charismatic Conference Speakers New Conference Papal Presentations =_______ = ________= Winakwa Community Center Friday, May 3rd, 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. prayer, vibrant praise & worship. Meet old friends and make new ones. This will truly 980 Winakwa Road, Winnipeg New Beginnings (Isaiah 43) Maria Vadia be a weekend to remember. $ 55.00$_________ = Phone # Phone (Doors open Friday, May 3rd at 6:30 p.m., 15.00$@ =________ Sat & Sun 8:00 a.m.) Saturday, May 4th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Need a place to stay? A hotel only 8 blocks = ____________________ Walking on Water (Matthew 14 ) from the conference is the Canad Inns Fr Trevor Nathasingh • All seating on one level, easy wheel- Windsor Park, 1034 Elizabeth Rd #204-253 ______ _______@ $120.00 _______@ chair access, free parking -2641 e-mail: [email protected] The Hope of His Calling (Ephes 1) Maria Vadia 2 Queen Beds $119 per night. Book early • We invite priests to concelebrate Mass as it fills up quickly. Restaurant on site. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. Lunch break & Sacrament of Reconciliation You MUST mention CCRS conference for Sunday this rate. • Sacrament of Reconciliation availa- 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Parking at Winakwa Community ble Saturday 12 - 1:15 p.m. Waiting on Hope for the Answer (Psalm 27) Fr Trevor Nathasingh Center & Surrounding Streets • No child care. We encourage arrang- ing small children to remain at home Overcome Fear & Slay the Giants (2 Tim 1) Last Name with family or friends. Maria Vadia • Hot food Canteen on site, open Satur- day. Also restaurants nearby. Eucharistic Celebration & Homily - To cope Please register early. Total encl. encl. Total early. register Please . amid poverty (Psalm 34) Fr Trevor Nathasingh • Bus routes to conference #16,#19,#75 - 05:30 p.m. - 07:30 p.m. • Invite someone to join you and hun- Supper Break dreds of others to experience this great conference 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Releasing Hope in a Crisis (Job 14)Maria Vadia **Important Note** Limited space at this Community Center, please S&H for $5 , add event the to prior mail by it receive to like you would If register early to insure that you have Sunday, May 5th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. a seat reserved. Personal Testimony - Fr. Trevor Nathasing First Name Note: The Weapon of Hope (Rev 5) Fr. Trevor Nathasing # adults of form) of on back names write one please than (if more For Family registrations, please list all 7544, Email: [email protected] Web: www.catholicrenewalservices.com - names plus ages of children. space Limited door. at the more Eucharistic Celebration & Homily Most Rev. Richard Gagnon $10 Come and celebrate, times of personal healing ● Conference Site XX Denotes Parking Phone: (204)895 Please mail & make cheque payable to: CCRS of MANITOBA, 230 Golden Eagle Dr, Winnipeg, MB R2K 4M4 R2K MB Winnipeg, Dr, Eagle 230 Golden MANITOBA, of to: CCRS payable cheque & make mail Please Adult registration Adult at home) living under children 19 & Wife, & (Husband, registration Family form) of back on names write than one (if more family under registered under not Youth& 19 door. at the up be picked to tickets All All registrations Rev, Sr,Ms____________________________ Mrs, Mr, ________________________________ (________) ___________________ Address________________________________________________ City________________Prov__________P. Code_____________ .
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