NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ALL CHURCH ACTIVITIES
YELLOWKNIFE 22 March 2020 – To limit the spread of COVID-19, the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) is advising all individuals and organizations that they should cancel all gatherings regardless of size or number of participants or whether they are held inside or outside.
This will include (but not limited to) the following events/groups:
This will include (but not limited to) the following events/groups:
- Organized outdoor and indoor events (jamborees, spring festivals, hamlet days, etc)
- Religious services/churches (including funerals and weddings)
- Recreational facilities/indoors (arenas, pools recreational centre, youth centre, gyms)
- Bingos/Chase the Ace
- Community centres
St. Patrick's Parish Pastoral Council - The council is made up of 10 parishioners and the pastoral team.
Members: Roberta Giroux, Chairperson
Nara Dapilos , Vice-Chairperson
Lea Barbosa-Leclerc, Elizabeth Joseph
Dan Costache, Debra McGee,
John Hazenberg, Larry Purcka,
Angela James, Nathalie Sleno,
Fr. Marek Pisarek OMI Deacon Lee Stroman, Pastoral Assistant
Mission Statement:
In the spirit of the New Evangelization, through prayerful reflection and ongoing consultation and collaboration, we
commit to build up the family of God in our parish and community. We will establish pastoral priorities through identifying
the strengths and needs of our parish; support and develop ministries, faith formation and programs; and foster Christ-
centered relationships.
Members: Roberta Giroux, Chairperson
Nara Dapilos , Vice-Chairperson
Lea Barbosa-Leclerc, Elizabeth Joseph
Dan Costache, Debra McGee,
John Hazenberg, Larry Purcka,
Angela James, Nathalie Sleno,
Fr. Marek Pisarek OMI Deacon Lee Stroman, Pastoral Assistant
Mission Statement:
In the spirit of the New Evangelization, through prayerful reflection and ongoing consultation and collaboration, we
commit to build up the family of God in our parish and community. We will establish pastoral priorities through identifying
the strengths and needs of our parish; support and develop ministries, faith formation and programs; and foster Christ-
centered relationships.
Parish Pastoral Council Minutes
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Devotions:
Divine Mercy - St. Faustina gave us the Divine Mercy chaplet after the Lord appeared to her in 1931. The Divine Mercy novena begins on Good Friday and is prayed every day at 3:00 pm until the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday.
The Rosary - A beautiful devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, our mother. There are 20 mysteries of the rosary: The Joyful Mysteries, the Glorious Mysteries, the Luminous Mysteries and the Sorrowful Mysteries.
Stations of the Cross - The church has 14 stained-glass windows that depict the Way of the Cross.
The Rosary - A beautiful devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, our mother. There are 20 mysteries of the rosary: The Joyful Mysteries, the Glorious Mysteries, the Luminous Mysteries and the Sorrowful Mysteries.
Stations of the Cross - The church has 14 stained-glass windows that depict the Way of the Cross.
Parish Groups
Catholic Women's League (CWL) cwl.ca
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is a national organization rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God.
The CWL meets every second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm.
President - Melody McLeod
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is a national organization rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God.
The CWL meets every second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm.
President - Melody McLeod
Couples for Christ (CFC) & Kids for Christ (KFC) couplesforchristcanada.ca/
Moved by the Holy Spirit, one with the Catholic Church, blessed to witness to Christ’s love and service, Couples for Christ is a united global community of family evangelizers that sets the world on fire with the fullness of God’s transforming love.
The CFC meet on the first Sunday of every month.
Moved by the Holy Spirit, one with the Catholic Church, blessed to witness to Christ’s love and service, Couples for Christ is a united global community of family evangelizers that sets the world on fire with the fullness of God’s transforming love.
The CFC meet on the first Sunday of every month.
Development & Peace (D&P) www.devp.org
The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, a member of Caritas Internationalis, is a democratic movement for international solidarity. D & P supports partners in the Global South in the pursuit of alternatives to unjust social, political and economic structures.
It educates the Canadian population about the causes of impoverishment of peoples and mobilizes actions for change.
In 2016 D&P celebrates it's 50th Anniversary.
Contact: Suzette Montreuil 8867-920-2765
The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, a member of Caritas Internationalis, is a democratic movement for international solidarity. D & P supports partners in the Global South in the pursuit of alternatives to unjust social, political and economic structures.
It educates the Canadian population about the causes of impoverishment of peoples and mobilizes actions for change.
In 2016 D&P celebrates it's 50th Anniversary.
Contact: Suzette Montreuil 8867-920-2765
Friends of the Sick: Visit, bring communion and pray with those in hospital
Knights of Columbus (K of C) kofc.ab.ca
The K of C meet on the third Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm.
Grand Knight - Larry Purcka purcka@theedge.ca
For further information about the Knights of Columbus, please visit the following website:
https://www.kofc.org
**** Pancake Breakfasts on January 26, after the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses! ****
The K of C meet on the third Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm.
Grand Knight - Larry Purcka purcka@theedge.ca
For further information about the Knights of Columbus, please visit the following website:
https://www.kofc.org
**** Pancake Breakfasts on January 26, after the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses! ****
Rosary Apostolate www.rosaryapostolate.com
The Rosary Apostolate is a non-profit association of volunteers in the community that freely give of their time and talents to lead children and youth into a deeper relationship with our Triune God through prayer. Thus, the Rosary Apostolate is an apostolate of prayer. The Rosary apostolate seeks to lead people to Jesus our Savior and Redeemer through Mary by teaching others how to pray with the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Currently this ministry leads children from K- gr. 4 at Weledeh Catholic School in the prayers of the Rosary once a month.
The schedule for visits to Weledeh Catholic School is as follows:
2019: October 8, November 5, December 10
2020: January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, and May 12, year- end celebration
We welcome any observer who may wish to know what we do.
Contact: Sylvia Masongsong masongsong@theedge.ca
The Rosary Apostolate is a non-profit association of volunteers in the community that freely give of their time and talents to lead children and youth into a deeper relationship with our Triune God through prayer. Thus, the Rosary Apostolate is an apostolate of prayer. The Rosary apostolate seeks to lead people to Jesus our Savior and Redeemer through Mary by teaching others how to pray with the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Currently this ministry leads children from K- gr. 4 at Weledeh Catholic School in the prayers of the Rosary once a month.
The schedule for visits to Weledeh Catholic School is as follows:
2019: October 8, November 5, December 10
2020: January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, and May 12, year- end celebration
We welcome any observer who may wish to know what we do.
Contact: Sylvia Masongsong masongsong@theedge.ca
Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP): www.ssvp.ca
SSVP helps those in need in our community through support with basic needs, groceries and some financial assistance.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a lay catholic organization whose mission is to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy. Contact 867-446-1934 (leave a message)
SSVP meets on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 pm.
Donate the proceeds from your recycled bottles and cans to SSVP Yellowknife:
At the Bottle Depot, you have two options:
a) drop and leave
Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP): www.ssvp.ca
SSVP helps those in need in our community through support with basic needs, groceries and some financial assistance.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a lay catholic organization whose mission is to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy. Contact 867-446-1934 (leave a message)
SSVP meets on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 pm.
Donate the proceeds from your recycled bottles and cans to SSVP Yellowknife:
At the Bottle Depot, you have two options:
a) drop and leave
- bring your bags (can be pre-counted or not) into the bottle depot and go to the far right wall
- near the front counter on the right there is a machine where you enter the SSVP account number 9207411
- enter how many bags you have and print labels (be patient as it takes 5 seconds or so and please don't ripped them out of the machine)
- attach a label to each bag and place the bags either on the counter or underneath the counter if there a a lot
- if you want a receipt please push the key to print a receipt
- take your bags to counter
- tell the person sorting them you would like to have the funds donated to SSVP
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Oblate Association is a way for baptized men and women to participate and share in the charism of St. Eugene de Mazenod and with the religious congregation he founded, the Oblates of Mary Immaculate
For the Oblate Associate it is the way to live out one’s baptismal call, informed and inspired by the Oblate charism.
An initial information session was held and was well attended. Next session to consider next steps will be scheduled for early in the New Year. Those interested in participating and in learning more about the Oblate Chartism may also read the book:
"15 Days of Prayer with St. Eugene de Mazenod" by Bernard Duller
see also: https://www.omilacombe.ca/oblate-associates/
https://www.omiworld.org
For the Oblate Associate it is the way to live out one’s baptismal call, informed and inspired by the Oblate charism.
An initial information session was held and was well attended. Next session to consider next steps will be scheduled for early in the New Year. Those interested in participating and in learning more about the Oblate Chartism may also read the book:
"15 Days of Prayer with St. Eugene de Mazenod" by Bernard Duller
see also: https://www.omilacombe.ca/oblate-associates/
https://www.omiworld.org
Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy (EADM) thedivinemercy.org
EADM nurtures genuine belief in the Real Presence of Our Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist. The apostolate promotes Eucharistic Adoration, together with hourly praying of The Divine Mercy Chaplet for the sick and dying. EADM also provides many other works of mercy, including shipments of medical and educational materialss to the poor worldwide, and prison ministries.
Contact: Mary Ann Dayagbil maannd@theedge.ca
EADM nurtures genuine belief in the Real Presence of Our Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist. The apostolate promotes Eucharistic Adoration, together with hourly praying of The Divine Mercy Chaplet for the sick and dying. EADM also provides many other works of mercy, including shipments of medical and educational materialss to the poor worldwide, and prison ministries.
Contact: Mary Ann Dayagbil maannd@theedge.ca
Church Improvement
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Initiative 1: Church roof Replacement
Status: Materials have arrived Work to begin as soon as spring weather permits Church Metal Roof and Insulation (R-50) 1) Remove and dispose of existing shingles, underlayment and damaged flashings; 2) Supply and install one layer of 2” and one layer of 3” Owens Corning F350 rigid insulation for a total roof R-value of 50 c/w 24 gauge 3” steel z-girts; 3) Supply and install 5/8” T&G plywood fastened to z-girts; 4) Supply and install ice and rain protection over all; 5) Supply and install new 24 gauge VersaFrame snap lock panel in green c/w all flashings and trims; and 6) Ensure a proper cleanup. Cost (Based on lowest qualified bid) $198,315.00 |
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Meals on the Roof Fundraising Activity |
Raising the Roof!
As all are well aware, efforts are ongoing to raise the money required to replace the church roof. There will be considerable activity on this front going forward, and we have started a new and fun initiative that will provide everyone with an opportunity to participate. Groups of parishioners will prepare and offer for sale food items and/or meals for sale in our parish hall.
People will be welcome to stay and eat or to take the food home to eat later. Funds generated from the sale of meals will be donated to the Raising the Roof Fund.
One group will be featured each week until December. A schedule is being developed and there is still room for your group or community to become involved.
On Sunday October 27, meals from the Amazing Philippine Food Traditions were sold following the 11:00 mass and generated $1660.00 for the Roof! Two weeks later, the KofC Pancake breakfasts generated another $1,000! On Sunday November 24, the Philippine community came together again and raised more than $1700.00
A great result and a great start to our fundraising effort! Who will be next?
***Go to the PHOTOS tab for more details***
Several ways to Participate!
As all are well aware, efforts are ongoing to raise the money required to replace the church roof. There will be considerable activity on this front going forward, and we have started a new and fun initiative that will provide everyone with an opportunity to participate. Groups of parishioners will prepare and offer for sale food items and/or meals for sale in our parish hall.
People will be welcome to stay and eat or to take the food home to eat later. Funds generated from the sale of meals will be donated to the Raising the Roof Fund.
One group will be featured each week until December. A schedule is being developed and there is still room for your group or community to become involved.
On Sunday October 27, meals from the Amazing Philippine Food Traditions were sold following the 11:00 mass and generated $1660.00 for the Roof! Two weeks later, the KofC Pancake breakfasts generated another $1,000! On Sunday November 24, the Philippine community came together again and raised more than $1700.00
A great result and a great start to our fundraising effort! Who will be next?
***Go to the PHOTOS tab for more details***
Several ways to Participate!
- Organize a group of people to prepare meals for sale and schedule your group for one weekend.
- Make a plan to include food from the weekly sales in your Sunday dinner each week.
- Challenge another group to see which community within our parish can generate the greatest sales.
