Author: Catholic Parishes of the Upper Pontiac
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R.I.P. Helen Donlan (née Mercier)
In Pembroke General Hospital, the hospital closest to home and that she was familiar with, on Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 at 92 years. Predeceased by her husband Joseph Donlan (1985) and daughters Elizabeth (Doug Johnston), 1997, and Alice (Louie-Ballerscheff), 2017, her parents, Ephraim Mercier and Mary Brennan, her brothers Clair, Cyril, Neil, baby Francis and…
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Cut Off And Shut Off: BC Hospice loses funding because they will not practice euthanasia in their facility
Source: Cut Off And Shut Off by Peter Stockland – Convivium Magazine
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Two-tier euthanasia rules proposed by Federal Government
Another step down a slippery slope? Sadly I believe that the answer is yes. Here is a link to the Canadian Bishops’ response to this proposed Federal bill that has been brought before the Canadian Parliament to change the existing euthanasia laws in the land. Canadian Bishops Statement You can read the source article about…
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R.I.P. David Gagnon
In hospital, Shawville, Quebec on February 24, 2020, David Gagnon of Chichester, Quebec, loving husband of Barbara. Dear father of Lisa and Robert. Cherished grandfather of Kaitland, Sarah, Cash, Bradley, Amanda, Kelsey, Tyson and Krista and great grandfather of Samira, Dannah, Sabrina, Dawson, Connor, Carter, Carson, Stella and Mason. Dear brother of Deanna (Wesley), Debbie…
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3 Quick and Practical Steps You Can Take to Grow Closer to The Lord This Lent
Source: 3 Quick and Practical Steps You Can Take to Grow Closer to The Lord This Lent – EpicPew
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Canadians being told to prepare for a possible novel coronavirus pandemic
Dioceses in Italy are cancelling all Masses for the next two weeks (including Ash Wednesday) as the virus has begun to spread through the north part of the country. While we are nowhere near that step here, clearly we will need to take some precautions in our churches if it eventually makes its way to…
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R.I.P. Leonard (Lennie) Moyle
It is with great sadness that the family of Lennie Moyle announces his passing on February 21st, 2020, at Pontiac Community Hospital. Lennie was the son of the late Peter Moyle and the late Mary O’Reilly. Predeceased by brother Edmund, Lennie is survived by brother Murray (Norma) and sisters Betty, Marguerite (John) and Mary Bea.…
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R.I.P. Daniel Kennedy (brother of the late Molly Montgomery)
Daniel Herbert Clement Kennedy born November 18, 1925, in Chapeau, Quebec and died February 22, 2020, in Oakville, Ontario. He is predeceased by his Irish wife, Barbara (nee Connolly, d. 1983). They married in 1954 and made their home in Ontario. Lovingly remembered by his three children and their families Maureen (daughter Shannon), Patricia, (Paul,…
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Are We Called to Perfection?
Jesus told His followers to “be perfect.” Is that even possible? Gospel (Read Mt 5:38-48) In His extended teaching to His followers in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus called them to a remarkable way of life. It is helpful to understand the historical context for this session on the mountain. Source: Are We Called to Perfection?
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