Weekly Bulletin

CCYMN (Canadian Catholic Youth Ministry Network) Conference: This gathering is held every two years, and is an opportunity to meet hundreds of others who work or volunteer in youth ministry, attend excellent workshops with high calibre speakers, participate in beautiful liturgies and create support networks with others who have a passion for sharing the Gospel with young people. This year's conference is being held in Ottawa from March 9-11. Cost is $150 including meals. Accommodations are an additional $120/night, however those wishing to come can be hosted in homes if they would like to keep costs minimal. Financial assistance may be available through the Archdiocese of Winnipeg youth office for volunteer or paid youth ministry workers from our Archdiocese who would like to go. See www.bestill.ca for more information or to register, and please send an email to ekinsella@archwinnipeg.ca if you will be going.

Vocation Discernment Retreat: The religious women and men of Winnipeg are offering an opportunity for those who are discerning their vocation to consider religious life. We have come together to present a retreat with the help of Oblate Father, Ken Thorson. This retreat, Feb. 3 to 5, at St. Benedict's Retreat & Conference Centre, 225 Masters Ave., is for women and men and is being presented by women and men religious. The cost of the retreat is $90 all inclusive. If you are interested in this weekend contact Sr. Mary Coswin, email mcoswin@mts.net  Click here for a poster

St. Benedict's Retreat & Conference Centre
Season of Hope is the theme of the February Mid-Week Retreat Day, Wed., Feb. 8, from 9:30 - 3:00 p.m. Led by Sister Marie Baker. Enjoy some time for yourself, some conversation and reflection and lunch. $35 for the day. Click here for a poster.
Are you making decisions? Need to discern something important? 'I'd Say Yes, God, if I Knew What You Wanted' is a workshop meant for you. Dr. Nancy Reeves will present examples and practical ways to discern God's will and dream for your life and your community. Workshop dates are Fri., Feb.17, 7-9 p.m. and Sat., Feb.18, 9:30-4:00 p.m. Click here for a poster.
Intensive Journal Workshop Part 1, Feb. 17-18; Part 2, Feb. 19-20. Take one or both. The Progoff Intensive Journal is a means to promote self-discovery and personal growth. Enhance your relationships and help clarify priorities.
For information or to register contact St. Benedict's Retreat & Conference Centre, 225 Masters Ave., (204) 339-1705 Or go to the website at: www.stbens.ca

St Charles Lady's Association Retreat: You are all invited to the annual St Charles Lady's Association Retreat to be held Sat. Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St Charles Church Hall, 320 St Charles St. The topic we will be exploring is "Lady of Lourdes:Healing". As it happens, Feb 11 is her feast day. Our facilitator will be Fr John Kracher. Doors will be open by 8:30 a.m. so come early for coffee with friends. Lunch and snacks will be provided. If you have dietary concerns, please express these when registering. We suggest you bring a pillow to sit on (the pews can be quite hard after a while) and bring a friend too! The church and hall are wheelchair friendly. Please let us know of any special needs when registering so we can be prepared. The cost is $20 (which includes lunch and snacks). Prepayment is preferred. Cheques (payable to St Charles Lady's Association) can be mailed to Florence Weber, 44 South Lake Drive, Winnipeg, MB, R3K 1T6 (please don't mail cash). Alternate payment arrangements can be made, just talk to Rita at 864-2137. To register call Rita at 864-2137... leave a message, she will call you back, (pre-registration is preferred).

Living Well Series: Living Waters Columbarium is pleased to offer the Living Well series, a group of interactive presentations focusing on various aspects of 'living well' through the lens of stewardship. Click here for topics and dates.
**NEW ITEM** Leaving a Legacy: How will your treasure continue to bear fruit when you are no longer here? Session takes place Wed. Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Gianna's Parish Centre. Click here for details.

Attention Married Couples: Give yourselves an opportunity to rediscover the joy, intimacy and romance in your relationship by attending the Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend Feb. 24-26. It is a weekend for the two of you to listen to presentations and share privately with each other. A time to focus on yourselves. There are no group discussions. For more information contact Ken and Bernice Marling at 275-7222 or email kmarling@shaw.ca

St. Maurice School is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 academic year. You are invited to attend our Open House on Thurs., Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at 1639 Pembina Hwy. or visit our website at www.stmaurice.mb.ca for admission information and application materials.

A Celebration Evening In Honour of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Winnipeg: Thurs., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., St. Ignatius Parish Hall, 255 Stafford St., Winnipeg. The third presentation of the Archbishop's Award in appreciation of dedicated service and leadership to Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Winnipeg will be presented to The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (Manitoba) and Sr. Louise Van Belleghem s.n.j.m. Click here for a poster.

Redeeming Our Sacred Story: The Winnipeg Bat Kol Tri-Diocesan Committee, with members from the Archdiocese of St. Boniface, Archdiocese of Winnipeg and Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy welcomes Dr. Mary Boys, snjm. "Redeeming Our Sacred Story: The Death of Jesus and the Relationship Between Jews and Christians" will be offered on Fri., Feb. 24 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ($10/participant) and/or Sat., Feb. 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ($25/participant lunch included). These sessions will be held at Holy Eucharist Parish Centre 460 Munroe Ave. (East Kildonan). Please pre-register by Wed., Feb. 15 at wpgtri.batkol@gmail.com or (204) 594-0273. Click here for a poster and more information.

The Archdiocese of St. Boniface is seeking to fill two full-time, bilingual positions in the area of pastoral services.
1. Coordinator of Evangelization and Pastoral Renewal. This new position was created as the Archdiocese embarks upon a journey of spiritual and pastoral renewal. Click here for details.
2. Coordinator of Marriage, Family and Life. This position is an expanded position with additional responsibilities. Click here for details. 
These are full time positions, but could be shared by two candidates on a half-time basis.The job postings may be viewed on the diocesan website : www.archsaintboniface.ca under Employment Opportunities. Questions may be directed to Julien Fradette, Director of the Pastoral Centre at 594-0270.

St. Gianna's Church is need of a monstrance. If your church has an unused monstrance please call the office at St. Gianna's at 488-3977.

The French Sector National Liturgy Office (NLO) has recently added to its website a PDF version of the French-language confirmation ritual which is no longer available in print. Also, the NLO now offers a new service on its website for those involved in liturgical music. Entitled "Sélections de chants", it proposes a selection of French-language liturgical hymns for various periods of the liturgical year. Originally offering selections for the Sundays of Advent of Year B, it now also includes a selection of hymns for the Lenten season of Year B. Eventually, selections will be available for the entirety of all three liturgical years and will be updated regularly.
The latest edition of the CCCB French-language liturgical resource Vivre et célébrer was recently published. Its table of contents is now available on the website. This special issue is on the French-language text of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (the initials for this in French are PGMR).