From the Vineyard

From the Vineyard

Newsletter No. 72 - June 21, 2019

THE TRANSFER OF PRIESTS will take place this coming Thursday, and those clergy on the move have been busy packing boxes, inspecting new digs and attending farewell parties!  We thank all those who have accepted new pastoral assignments and pray for them as they carry on their priestly work in our Diocese.

WE ENJOYED OUR ANNUAL BARBECUE WITH RETIRED PRIESTS OF THE DIOCESE on Wednesday of this week.  I was delighted to see a full guest list with some fifteen or so of our senior clergy participating.  Sincere thanks to the staff of the Cathedral for hosting us and to Father Paul Massel for handling the grill in expert fashion!

BISHOP (EMERITUS) GERALD WIESNER, OMI, (formerly of the DIOCESE OF PRINCE GEORGE, B.C.) is concluding a retreat today with the Sisters of St. Joseph in Peterborough.  He has been with them throughout this week.  I am looking forward to joining them and him for dinner tonight at “The Mount.”

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS FATHER BILL MOLONEY, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Peterborough, who is taking a sick leave to address some health issues.  We are grateful that Father Peter Wayow, a priest of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit who has served in our Diocese previously, has agreed to step in as Administrator of the parish.  Welcome back, Father Peter!

TONIGHT AT 7:00 P.M., I WILL CELEBRATE A MASS AT THE CATHEDRAL FOR THE FEAST DAY OF ST. JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA.   Members of the prelature of Opus Dei will be there to celebrate the Feast of their founder, whose vision continues to inspire them.  All are welcome to attend. 

I LOOK FORWARD TO BEING AT ST. PETER PARISH IN PARRY SOUND this weekend, for the celebration of the parish’s 150th Anniversary.  Father Placid Obijii and the organizing committee have been working hard to plan this weekend of celebration.  It looks like a full program with activities spiritual and social!    

MANY GRADUATIONS AND YEAR END MASSES will be taking place in parishes and schools in the coming week.  We pray for all our Catholic school graduates as they move on to a new phase in their lives and education: and best wishes for a safe, relaxing summer to all students and staff.

TODAY MARKS THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER and with it, I will let From the Vineyard go on a summer vacation.  My sincere prayers for all of you in whatever seasonal plans you may have, that God will guard your comings and goings.

                                                                Pax et Bonum,   † Daniel

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