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Weekly News Bulletin
March 23, 2021
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NEW ITEMS
Archdiocesan News
*NEW* Bishop LeGatt Video Message: Saint Joseph, A Patron for All
This year's feast of Saint Joseph, celebrated on March 19th, took on a much broader
dimension this year, within the context of the year dedicated to Saint Joseph,
proclaimed by Pope Francis. Joseph, principal patron of the universal Church, is also
an example par excellence for us through our lenten journey: his quiet, humble, yet
strong and diligent disposition can serve as an example for us of how we can continue
to grow towards God.
To read Patris Corde, Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter for this year dedicated to
Saint Joseph, click here.
To view the video, click here or visit the diocesan Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ArchSaintBoniface/ or visit
the diocesan website homepage at: www.archsaintboniface.ca
*NEW* Pope Francis proclaims “Year of St. Joseph.”
With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary
of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father
has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from today, 8 December 2020, to 8 December 2021. Click here for
the Vatican News article. Click here for a treasure trove of prayers and meditations, catechetical resources
and activities for children, reflections and many other resources.
*NEW* COVID-19 Restrictions – Code Red Alert Changes – In effect March 26, 2021
New Code Red Alert restrictions for all of Manitoba will come into effect on March 26, and will be
applicable until at least April 15. Funeral, weddings and baptism gathering limits will increase to 25
people. No change will occur regarding regular religious services, which remain at 25 % of usual
capacity, or 100 people, whichever is lower.
As the Provincial Orders will only be made public on Thursday, the updated COVID-19 Update for
Religious Services document will be sent out on Friday, at the latest.
*NEW* Diocesan Holy Week Services and Masses
Join us for Holy Week, via our livestreamed Masses and Services. In English, Masses will be
livestreamed from Holy Cross Parish, with Bishop Albert LeGatt presiding. The liturgies are be
streamed via the Diocese's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ArchSaintBoniface/live
French Masses and Services, presided by Fr. Marcel Carrière, will be livestreamed from St.
Boniface Cathedral via the Cathedral Parish’s YouTube channel at: live.cstboniface.ca
For a complete schedule of livestreamed Masses throughout the diocese, please click here.
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*UPDATE* Chrism Mass – March 30, 2021
Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Holy Tuesday at 7:30PM at St. Boniface Cathedral. Given the current COVID-
19 restrictions, attendance to this celebration will be by invitation only. However, the event will be livestreamed
via the Cathedral Parish’s YouTube channel at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05HtQLzkFjw and by
the diocesan Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ArchSaintBoniface/live.
We have also prepared a booklet to help you participate fully in this bilingual Mass. Click here for the booklet in
Word format, and click here for the booklet in PDF format.
*REMINDER* COVID-19 Vaccines – An FAQ on Catholic Bioethics – Updated with information on
two new vaccines available in Canada
Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines? If so, you’re not alone! As more and more
Manitobans have the possibility of being vaccinated against COVID-19, Catholics may be wondering
about the ethics and social justice issues surrounding vaccination. Here, then, are some Frequently
Asked Questions, and some answers to help navigate our current situation. To read, click here.
*NEW* Holy Week on EWTN
The EWTN channel is providing a variety of Holy Week programming and resources, including live
broadcasts of Masses celebrated by Pope Francis from the Vatican. For a schedule of Palm Sunday
Mass and the Paschal Triduum with Pope Francis in Rome, click here. For a full schedule of EWTN
programming, please click here.
EWTN also provides a variety of resources about Holy Week on its website: www.ewtn.com/holyweek
Marriage, Family & Life
*NEW* Marriage Tips
When do you use your best manners? When you’re with coworkers, church members and friends – or with your spouse? Talk
to your husband or wife more sweetly and respectfully than you talk to anyone else.
*REMINDER* National Week for Life and the Family: Virtual Tridiocesan Catholic Family
Conference – May 6-8, 2021
This year for the National week for Life and the Family, we are excited to offer a FREE,
inspiring three-part Catholic family conference for families: parents, grandparents, children
and youth while exploring the theme: “Family, the Domestic Church: a sign of Hope and
Life. Walking in the Wilderness, Living in the Light”. May 6, will be an online program for
children/teens featuring a faith-filled comedy, perfect for kids, teens, and families. Bring your
popcorn! May 6, will also feature a session for young adults (ages 16+), sharing personal
inspiring stories of living in Christ’s light while tackling modern-day challenges as well as an opportunity for Eucharistic
Adoration. May 7, for adults, features moving guest speaker and author, Robert Rogers who shares his tragic life-changing
story, how God moved to bring light in his darkest moments. Come listen, learn, discuss, and be inspired! May 8, join us
together with your family, and Archbishops LeGatt, Gagnon and Huculak as we pray, sing, dance, explore and share ways we
can be light to each other through family worship, activities & sharing as well as a concelebrated mass! View poster:
bit.ly/poster-nwlf-2021 For more info & to register online by, Saturday, May 1, visit:
lifeandthefamily.com/events/conference or contact: Nadine Fetherston mfl2@archsaintboniface.ca or (204) 594-0295.
Free-will donations welcomed (select National week for life & the family): bit.ly/donations-nwlf
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March 23, 2021
*REMINDER* A Session for Couples: Connecting our Story to God's Greatest Story – April
10, 2021
Would you like to learn how to draw people to God by sharing your testimony? This session, which
will be held on April 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM, will allow couples to look within their own story and
recall God's saving grace in their lives, in order to be uniquely positioned to share the Good News
with others! Guest presenter Lillian Culumovic brings 30+ years of experience of evangelization in
the Catholic Church to offer this compelling and engaging session. *Please note that this session is
offered in the context of training for those involved in the marriage preparation ministry. However, all
couples are most welcome! This session is also open to other individuals who journey with couples - such as pastors and
laypeople that offer pastoral support. Please register before Tuesday, April 6.
Registration: www.bit.ly/StorySession-Spring2021 Questions?: mfl@archsaintboniface.ca / 204-594-0274 See poster!
*REMINDER* Do you plan to get married in 2021? Congrats!
Did you know that it is recommended that you set a meeting with your parish priest or parish life
director as one of the first steps in planning your wedding? Please schedule this meeting at least
six months prior to your desired date for the ceremony. It will be a pleasure to accompany you
and your fiancé as you prepare for this important celebration! Only after this initial meeting should
you set a definitive date for your wedding. As well, please make sure to register for both
components of the Marriage Preparation Process: 1 – Marriage Preparation Course (various
dates) 2 – Fertility Health Awareness Seminar (dates in June and November 2021). For more info on marriage preparation,
please visit the Archdiocese of St. Boniface website (www.archsaintboniface.ca) section: “Marriage, Family and Life –
Marriage Preparation”.
*NEW* Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethics Crash Course: Defending the Lives of the Pre-Born –
May 14 to 15, 2021
Join our second Crash Course! We are encouraging young adults or student age participants to
register. At this Crash Course, participants will learn the tools to defend the lives of the pre-born and to
put it into practice with some door-knocking. This event is on May 14 - May 15, with the Friday evening
starting at 6:00 pm, and Saturday running 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
To register: https://www.endthekilling.ca/crash-course/. To view poster, click here.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Rose Sanders, Manitoba Support
Coordinator at rsanders@endthekilling.ca.
Spiritual Growth
*NEW* Adult Faith Growth Workshops: Knowledge for the Soul – April 21 and May 19
Looking to spend some time in growing your personal faith? Join us for the Spring series online faith growth
workshops for adults. Both evenings will be hosted trough Zoom and a special guest will share on a
particular subject. There will then be time for discussion and questions. First evening will be on April 21 at
7:00 pm on the theme of: Cultivating Faith Filled Friendships with Koreen Hrizai. The second evening
will be on May 19 at 7:00 pm on the theme of: Ate Id Joseph - Go To Joseph with Fr. Peter Le.
Registration is necessary to receive Zoom link. Click here to register. Questions? Contact Mireille Grenier,
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*NEW* Online Bible Formation Course – September 5 to December 5 , 2021
Have you ever wanted to take a deep dive into reading, studying, and learning the Gospels but it has been
difficult to do so? Ever wonder what are the similarities and differences from the four evangelists? This is
your opportunity! The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services of Manitoba will offer an online formation
from September 5 to December 5. To register: Online Bible Formation Course – Registration Form
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Parish Events
*NEW* EXODUS 90 – Begins April 12, 2021
Men – Look back on the last 90 days? How have you been living? Are you truly free? Do you
even remember what freedom is? Consider the next 90 days. Freedom is waiting for you…
WHAT WILL YOU BECOME BY DAY 91? The Exodus begins April 12! To sign up, contact
Garth Rowswell at growswell@shaw.ca or 204-771-2564. For more info, visit
http://Exodus90.com or st-timothy.ca. Attend the pre-Exodus 90 information and registration
session on Saturday, April 10 from 10 am - 11 am. Contact Garth for details.
Development & Peace (D & P)
*NEW* Development and Peace's Virtual Way of the Cross – Good Friday
This year the Development and Peace Way of the Cross invites us to reflect on
the need to share love and to develop greater social fraternity in light of
Jesus’s passion, death and resurrection.
Please join us on Good Friday, April 2 at 12pm (ET) for this online event to
pray the stations together with staff, members and friends of Development and
Peace. This event will be recorded.
To register: http://bit.ly/2QoVBuh
*NEW* Thank you for sharing love this Lenten season! It is not too late to give!
The Share Love, Share Lent campaign called you to share love, and you opened your hearts. Your
donation will help sustain programs and projects that serve some of our most vulnerable sisters and
brothers in the Global South!
Thank you for your generosity!
If you were unable to do so yet, there is still time donate to Share Lent either through your parish or
directly to Development and Peace online at devp.org/lent, by phone at 1 888 234-8533 (toll-free) or by
mail at 1425 Rene-Levesque Blvd West, 3rd floor, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1T7.
Stewardship
*NEW* March 28, 2021 - Palm Sunday
“Pilate again said to them, ‘Then what shall I do with the man whom you call the King of the Jews?’
And they cried out again, ‘Crucify him.’” – MARK 15:12-13
Jesus told us “whatever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me.” Every day we are
presented opportunities to help someone. Every day we have the opportunity to see the face of Jesus
in others and be the face of Jesus to others. Every day we pass by someone in need. Pray for the
strength and courage to live stewardship by answering someone’s prayer.
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REPEATED ITEMS
Archdiocesan News
Bishop LeGatt Video Message: Sincere Thanks!
This week, as many are looking back to the last year since intensive public health
measures were put in place in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Archbishop Albert
takes a moment to look back and recognize in a special way the generosity expressed
by countless many in our archdiocese through these challenging times. Namely, this
year's Good Shepherd Campaign, which aimed to continue supporting seminarian
formation, and to allow the archdiocese to continue to offer its various services
despite diminishing income, was able to raise approximately $390,000. This is the fruit
of so many faithful who saw an urgent need within our local Church to maintain and
adapt its various ministries, in these trying times. Many thanks to all who contributed
to this year's campaign, and equal thanks to the countless more who contributed to the vivacity of our
Church in many other, often unseen, ways. Thank you!
To view the video, click here or visit the diocesan Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/ArchSaintBoniface/ or visit the diocesan website homepage at:
www.archsaintboniface.ca
www.archsaintboniface.ca
Sacrament of Reconciliation and Communion during the current Code Red phase of the COVID-
19 Pandemic
You would like to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation followed by Communion. But what do you do?
Here’s a short guiding document offering suggestions of what to do during this Code Red phase of the of
pandemic. To see document, click here.
Employment Opportunities - St. Paul’s High School
Full-Time Teaching Positions for the 2021–22 School Year
English: Grade 9–12 English Language Arts
Education and experience teaching secondary English Language Arts, speech and
debate.
Music: Grade 9–12 Concert Band
Education and experience teaching secondary Music and administering Concert and Jazz Band Programs.
Computer Science: Grade 11–12 Computer Science & Grade 9–12 Mathematics
Education and experience teaching secondary Computer Science with a strong knowledge in computer programming
languages. Desired expertise in robotics, coding, and app development.
Qualifications: Valid Manitoba Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate, Strong religious conviction and practice, Strong
interest and capacities in school extra-curricular activities & Educational philosophy in keeping with Catholic and Jesuit
traditions.
Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to: apply@stpauls.mb.ca Applications will be accepted until positions
are filled. Only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. Interview candidates will be required to provide
professional references and a clergy reference at the time of the interview. A letter explaining your faith background will be
accepted in lieu of a clergy reference. Contact: Bob Lewin, Principal, 204-831-2305
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Ministry of Care
Catholic Health Association of Manitoba Quarterly Newsletter
The March 2021 CHAM Newsletter is here! For the latest news in Catholic Health Care, ranging from the benefits of
integrating spirituality into healthcare to an interview with the new CEO of the Centre de Santé in Winnipeg, click here
EMPATHY OR COMPASSION – April 21, 2021
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Workshop on April 21 from Noon to 1:15 pm. FREE registration. To view the poster, click
here. For more information and to register contact Julie Turenne-Maynard at 204-235-3136 or
jtmaynard@cham.mb.ca
JOIN THE JOURNEY SPIRITUAL CARE SERIES – April - May, 2021
This 8-week program designed for caregivers of older people, or someone who wants to better
understand the aging journey would greatly benefit from this course. Start dates via
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Zoom: Tuesday, April 19 from 1 to 3:15 pm, or Wednesday, April 20 from 6 to 8:15 pm. $125
fee includes facilitation, workbook, and online information. For more information contact Julie
Turenne-Maynard at 204-235-3136 or jtmaynard@cham.mb.ca or to register
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/join-the-journey-spring2021 To view the poster, click here.
Development & Peace (D & P)
Become a Monthly Donor and Double your Impact
Thanks to a group of generous religious communities from across Canada, 2 from the
diocese of St. Boniface, there is no better time to become a Development and Peace
monthly donor!
From Ash Wednesday (February 17) to Pentecost (May 23), new monthly donors will
see their contributions matched for a year, dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum of
$155,000.
If you are already part of the Share-Year-Round program, you can also take advantage
of this special fund by calling the national office at 1-888-234-8533 (toll-free) to increase
your monthly gift! Your monthly contribution ensures that Development and Peace’s partners can support marginalized
communities in their search for justice and adapt to new challenges like COVID-19.
Visit devp.org/shareyearround to join the Share-Year-Round program, or check out the Share-Year-Round brochure for more
information.
News from the CCCB
(Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops)
Web site: www.cccb.ca
COVID-19 Vaccines: The CCCB Makes New Clarifications
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Following the publication on March 9 of its Note on Ethical Concerns Related to Currently Approved COVID-19
Vaccines, the CCCB followed-up with a second document, making several clarifications. A key point of this second
document: “Since there is currently no choice of vaccine being offered, Catholics in good conscience, may receive the vaccine
that is available and offered to them.” To read the document, which includes the March 9 text, click here.
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Community News
ProAxion Disinfection Method to Combat COVID-19
Jason Wendon, of Proaxion Winnipeg, is currently offering disinfection services for churches, offices and other indoor spaces.
Approved by Health Canada, the ProAxion disinfection method covers 100 % of surfaces. Devices create an electrostatic mist
which eliminates 99.99% of viruses and bacteria. This technology adheres to all surfaces and provides better coverage than
other traditional disinfection methods. For information contact Jason Wenden * at 204-396-6836 or winnipeg@proaxion.ca
* Please note that this COVID-19 sanitization provider was hired by the Diocesan Centre. He is a Catholic and provided quick-
response at off-rate prices for us. The technology is very unobtrusive and is an aerosol derivative of the herb thyme. It is not
toxic to humans, but is deadly to viruses. It is easily dispersed. If any of our parishes are looking for economical methods
and/or means of sanitizing their sanctuary and other church spaces they might want to consider this provider.
Invitation to Participate in a Research Study
Are you the caregiver of a person over 65 with dementia living in long term care? The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the
University of Manitoba wants to know the best ways to help caregivers and are seeking participants for our research study.
You would be provided with a resource to support you, asked questions by phone, and given a $20 gift card to thank you for
your time. Please call: 204-474-9476 or email: umgrah00@myumanitoba.ca
Visit our French website: http://www.archsaintboniface.ca/index.html?lang=fr
to read the French bulletin, Nouvelles hebdomadaires, for announcements and
activities that appear only in French.
Please note: All announcements must be submitted to the office of Communications:
communications@archsaintboniface.ca, by Monday at 4 PM
if they are to be published in the Tuesday bulletin.
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