Lent 2024: Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule
To view the Sacrament of Reconciliation schedule for Lent 2024, click here!
"Journey through Lent" with the CCCB
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops presents "Journey through Lent" with the Most Rev. Mark Hagemoen, Bishop of Saskatoon, and the Most Rev. Stephen Hero, Bishop of Prince Albert. Join them as they reflect on the Word of God for Lent 2024. Each video will be posted to our website weekly. For the video on the first Sunday of Lent, click here!
"Canadian History Uncovered" Workshop at St. John Cantius Parish
On January 17, 2024, about 30 members of St John Cantius Parish gathered in the parish hall for a workshop called "Canadian History Uncovered." To read more and view pictures of the event, click here!
Opportunity for Part-Time Employment: Cook for the Jesuit Community
The Jesuit Community in the West Broadway area is looking for a cook to provide dinners from Monday to Friday. For those who might be interested in more particulars, please contact Fr. Con by email at fr.mulvihill@stignatius.ca or by text at 416-317-9010.
Free Webinar from CCBI on a Spiritual Approach to the Meaning of Suffering - February 21, 2024
The Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute invites you to join them for a free webinar. Many have lost any sense of 'meaning' in suffering. Some want to avoid it at all costs, even choosing early death. Our Catholic faith talks about 'redemptive' suffering, but what does that mean? Erin Kinsella will discuss this through the lens of her experience of chronic illness and developing spirituality of suffering. To register, email CCBI at bioethics.usmc@utoronto.ca to receive a Zoom invitation. Please submit questions to the same email!
Development & Peace: Share Lent Workshop - February 22, 2024
Join Development and Peace for their "Share Lent Workshop – Reaping our Rights!" on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 7-9pm at St. John Cantius Roman Catholic Church Hall (846 Burrows Avenue), Winnipeg Manitoba. Refreshments will be served at 6:30pm. Come and learn about the works of HOMEF (Home of Mother Earth Foundation) from Nigeria, Fundación Nuna Bolivia and PAYOPAYO from Indonesia and their work in empowering communities for environmental change, food security, agricultural sustainability and community mobilisation. To register, click here. If you have questions, please contact Jason Cegayle, Regional Animator for Development and Peace – Manitoba and Thunder Bay at jcegayle@devp.org or at (204) 231-2848
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament During Lent at St. John. Brebeuf - February 23, 2024
Join St. John Brebeuf Parish (1707 John Brebeuf Place) for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday throughout Lent at 8:15 am, followed by Mass at 9:15 am. Come for the hour… or just part of the hour. This is a wonderful way to grow in faith during Lent!
Catholic Marriage Services at the Wonderful Wedding Show! - February 24-25, 2024
Are you planning on attending the Wonderful Wedding Show at the RBC Convention Centre this year? The Archdiocese of St. Boniface and the Archdiocese of Winnipeg are proud to be present at this year’s Wonderful Wedding Show! The Wonderful Wedding Show, held February 24 & 25, 2024, is the largest tradeshow for local wedding services in Winnipeg. You are invited to visit our Catholic Marriage Services Booth and discover how we, the Catholic Church, can help prepare you and your future spouse for a beautiful & life-long covenant of the Sacrament of Marriage. At our booth, you can also ask any questions about your Catholic Marriage! We look forward to seeing you there and supporting you through your engagement journey! For more information on Catholic Marriage Services, click here! To view the poster for the event, click here!
Rite of Election - February 24, 2024
This year, the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion takes place on Saturday, February 24th, 2024, during the 5:00 pm St. Mary’s Cathedral Liturgy. At the Rite of Election, the Archbishop summons the Catechumens to the Easter sacraments in the name of the whole Church. Also, Candidates for Full Communion who were already baptized in another Christian tradition and are seeking to enter full communion with the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist, along with their sponsors, are invited to attend the Rite of Election. His Grace will acknowledge their presence as a group. The Rite of Election Letter and Forms are to be completed and submitted by Thursday, February 1st, 2024, to Jvasquez@archwinnipeg.ca. Click here for more information and to access the forms!
Serra Club Winnipeg Presents The Annual Creative Contest! - February 29, 2024
Serra Club Winnipeg continues to share the goals of Serra International, promoting Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life and encouraging the spiritual and intellectual formation of lay Catholics to help them live their own Christian vocation to service. The Serrans are committed to creating a Culture of Vocations in parishes and dioceses as the primary strategy to achieve the Serra Mission. In response to creating a Culture of Vocation, they invite everyone, youth, young adults, and young at heart, to a "brotherly Creative Contest." The Creative Contest is open to Parishes, Ministries, Catholic Schools, Families, and individuals by sharing a group or personal entry of the following categories: Reflective Essay/Poetry. For more information, view poster here.
Billings Ovulation Method Information Night & Workshop - March 1-3, 2024
Come for the Free Information Night on the Billings Ovulation Method at St. Therese on March 1st. For more information, click here. Interested in a full Billings Teacher-Training workshop? This will be happening March 2-3, 2024. Costs include workshop, meals, and accommodation for 3 days: $200.00. Health care providers may audit this workshop with no prior training in the Billings Ovulation Method. Sponsored by NFP SK.
For more information, call or text Marcy at 306-276-7954.
Mothers Prayer Group at St. Ignatius Parish - March 5-26, 2024
You are invited to join St. Ignatius Parish Mothers Prayer Group for our weekly prayer time during the month of March. They will be happening on March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th from 11:45-12:45 in the chapel after the 11 am Mass. Fellowship and refreshments to follow at 12:45 in the Spiritual Education Centre. For more information, contact Carmela adult.education@stignatius.ca
Marital First Responders Training Course - March 9, 2024
Have you ever been approached by a friend or relative to talk about his/her strained marital/long-term relationship? Do you know how to respond? Would you know how to have a conversation that could help a friend or relative better manage their strained relationship? Then this training course may be for you!
The Marital First Responders (MFR) training course is a great tool for using the power of existing personal networks to create healthier, happier and more stable relationships. This workshop is suitable for those involved in couple and marital work, as well as anyone who would like to provide better personal help to friends and family members in emotional distress. Participants will learn the seven essential skills captured in two acronyms:
LEAP - Listen. Empathise. Affirm. Perspective.
CAR - Challenge. Advice. Resources.
The MFR Training Course is offered by the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface Marriage, Family & Life Office and the Marriage Family Life Team of St. Timothy Parish. It will be held Saturday, March 9th, in the St. Timothy Parish Hall from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Lunch will be provided. Cost: Free will donation. Registrations are required to attend. Registration closing date is March 1st, 2024. For more information, contact the Marriage, Family & Life Office at mfl@archsaintboniface or 204-594-0274. To register, click here. To view poster, click here.
Friends in Faith: Connection Cafe- March 11, 2024
Inviting all people looking for spiritual support to get through life’s challenges. Each monthly event features a practical life or wellness topic, discussion, prayer, fellowship and refreshments. March’s topic is "Keeping Your Children Strong in their Faith (or Bringing Them Back!)". Many parents and grandparents struggle with this challenge in today’s world. Please join us for an informative evening, and discussion on Monday, March 11 at 7:00 pm at Mary, Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Drive. Please arrive early. Cost is goodwill offering. To register, click here.
Discipleship Formation Program: Come & See - March 22-24, 2024
The Catholic School of Evangelization is hosting a Come & See weekend on March 22nd-24th. This is an opportunity for potential students to experience life at the Discipleship Formation Program. Come spend the weekend with us and be immersed in community life, taking part in classes, prayer time, worship, and daily duties, all while discerning your call to attend as a student for the 2024-2025 school year. To learn more about the program, click here. To register for the come & see, click here.
Winter Retreat at St. Charles - March 23, 2024
St. Charles Parish (320 St. Charles Street) invites you to join their Winter Retreat on Saturday, March 23, 2024, centred around the theme “Meeting God in the Small Things of Everyday Life." The Winter Retreat welcomes both men and women. Guiding the retreat is Deacon Philip Durant, who brings a wealth of experience, having served as a chaplain at Headingley Correctional Centre for 10 fulfilling years—the highlight of his career. Additionally, he offers over 50 years of expertise in Bible Study and Faith Formation. The day's schedule runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the registration fee is $20, covering lunch. Ensure your participation by preregistering before March 20. To register, please reach out to Anna at 204-895-2420 or annadesilets6@gmail.com, or contact Kathy at 204-230-6279 or kdecle55@gmail.com. Don't miss this opportunity to explore spirituality in the simplicity of daily life.
Caritas Award Dinner - April 11, 2024
The 2024 Caritas Award Dinner will honour those who have dedicated their time, talents, and energy in supporting Youth Ministry. Tickets for the Caritas Award Dinner are available by clicking here! This event is an excellent opportunity for individuals and corporations to support the Catholic Foundation of Manitoba’s mission through the Caritas Award Dinner’s sponsorship program. You can fill out the sponsorship pledge form electronically by visiting their website. Click here to view their website. To view poster, click here.
Official Invitation to 2024 Confirmation Rallies! - April 13, 20, & May 11, 2024
The Office of Catechetics and Faith Formation and the Office of the Youth and Young Adult would like to announce the 2024 Confirmation Rallies. There will be 3 opportunities for the Confirmation Rally in which your parish/school can participate:
Saturday, April 13, 2024 -9:30 am to 3 pm at St. Dominic’s Church, 416-1st Ave, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
Click here for more information and registration links!
St. Maurice School - Evening Cleaner
St. Paul's High School - Executive Assistant to the President
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