Author: Catholic Parishes of the Upper Pontiac
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Sad news* (amended)
With sadness, I announce the death of Mr. Clayton Cotnam yesterday in Pembroke of St. Joseph’s Parish. Full obituary details will be published when it becomes available. Please pray for his family during this time of mourning. NOTE PLEASE THE CHANGE IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT ABOVE! Mr. Cotnam’s test results came back post-mortem and they did…
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Students to get help from government, Trudeau says as slow summer job market looms
Source: Students to get help from government, Trudeau says as slow summer job market looms | CTV News
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Fundraiser by Julie Giraldo : House Fire: Help Sheen’s Joe Selkirk
On Saturday, April 4th, Joe Selkirk’s (Rocket to many Sheeners), home went up in … Julie Giraldo needs your support for House Fire: Help Sheen’s Joe Selkirk Source: Fundraiser by Julie Giraldo : House Fire: Help Sheen’s Joe Selkirk
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Parish Bulletin – Palm Sunday – 5 April 2002
Parish Bulletin: Palm Sunday – 5 April 2020 Scripture Reflection: In the ancient world, palm branches were the symbol of victory. For the Israelites in the Old Testament, the elegance, strength, and simplicity of this tree became a symbol of the just man or woman, the one in whom God’s law triumphed. It also symbolized…
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Transforming Quarantine Into Retreat
Here are some resources that can help redeem the rest of Lent and the upcoming Easter season. Source: Transforming Quarantine Into Retreat | George Weigel | First Things
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Safety steps for people who go out into public spaces
Folks… it’s dangerous out there. The count for Renfrew County now stands at 7 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one fatality already. Clearly, the virus has arrived in our locale because if it’s on that side of the river, you know it’s already been tracked over here. So here’s how you should handle anyone coming…
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Message to Canadians from Religious Leaders in Canada in Response to the COVID-19- Pandemic. Final..pdf
Source: Message to Canadians from Religious Leaders in Canada in Response to the COVID-19- Pandemic. Final..pdf
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Parish Bulletin – 5th Sunday of Lent – 29 March 2020
Catholic Parishes of the Upper Pontiac Parish Bulletin Fifth Sunday of Lent – Sunday March 27, 2020 This is the first of what promises to be a number of ‘virtual bulletins’ that will be posted online throughout the current COVID-19 crisis. Hope you find it worth reading. ———————————– Jesus is drawing to the end…
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Full text from Pope Francis’ homily for the special ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing
In his homily during the worldwide moment of prayer that Pope Francis led this evening, he reflected on how Coronavirus has united us in our common humanity, as brothers and sisters. “We have… Source: Full text from Pope Francis’ homily for the special ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing
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‘Can’t Go to Confession?’ Pope Says Talk to God Your Father & Ask Forgiveness (Full Text of Morning Homily)
Recalling Catechism, Reminds Faithful the Lord Is Waiting for Them & Will Forgive Them Now Source: ‘Can’t Go to Confession?’ Pope Says Talk to God Your Father & Ask Forgiveness (Full Text of Morning Homily) – ZENIT – English
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