catholic missions in canada magazine, summer 2014

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PLUS: Remote Arctic mission • Camp St. Volodymyr • Become a missionary

CAmP St. VoLodymyRA community of people who have fun, play, and worship

EditoR’S NotES

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the way of faith goes deep, it lies beyond words and beyond thought. This is one

of the epiphanies that came to one of our missionaries through the grace of ministering to her small mission in Cormorant, a First Nations community in Northern Saskatchewan.

Further on in this summer issue, we offer glimpses of hearts touched and transformed by God’s loving presence: from the School Sisters of Notre Dame serving in a remote community south of the Arctic Circle, to catechists teaching children our Holy Tradition at summer camp, to laity wanting to know more about their faith.

These little encounters of the Lord’s presence in everyday life and passed down through generations through the Scrip-tures, the sacraments, the teachings, and the sacred art of our faith, provide signs of the divine light that God shines on the faithful. And your support in countless ways enables our missionaries to journey inward and outward as they follow and bear witness and carry His light to the far-flung and isolated missions of our land.

Patria C. Rivera

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Editor: Patria C. Rivera

Officers of Catholic Missions In Canada are:Thomas Cardinal Collins of Toronto, Apostolic Chancellor;

Bishop David Motiuk, Ukrainian Eparch of Edmonton, Alberta, Vice-Chancellor;

James Milway of Hamilton, Ontario, Secretary; and Terence Freitas of Unionville, Ontario, Treasurer.

Other members of the Board of Governors are:Bishop John Corriveau, o.f.m. cap., of Nelson, British Columbia; Archbishop Albert LeGatt of

St. Boniface, Manitoba; Bishop Robert Anthony Daniels of Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador;

Bishop Stephen Jensen of Prince George, British Columbia; Sister Bernadette Feist, o.s.u., of Lebret, Saskatchewan; Sister Carmen Catellier, s.n.j.m., of Cross Lake, Manitoba;

Marie Fiorellino Di Poce of Kleinburg, Ontario; Leonard Racioppo of Toronto, Ontario; and

Carlo De Pellegrin, c.a., of Richmond Hill, Ontario.

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Cover Photo: Camp Saint Volodymyr participants Sofiya Stavkovy, left, and Megg Lynn Kuzyk.

Photo courtesy of the Eparchy of New Westminster.

34Missionary ‘followed his people’ Oblate Father Pierre Rigaud focused on building church and education

36The courage to dareSisters of Service founder sought to serve small prairie communities Christine Mader

dEPARtmENtS 2 Editor’s Notes 4 From the President’s Desk 40 Gift Planning 46 Letters

fEAtURES6

Remote in the North Sisters provide presence

to snowbound Fort Good Hope community

Patricia Stortz and Julie Gilberto-Brady

12Joint lay formation missioning

How ‘breathing with both lungs’ can foster

vibrant faith communities Sister Bonita Komarnicki, s.s.m.i.

16 Growing a deeper

relationship with God St. Therese Institute: A school of

‘transformation into holiness’ Vivian Nemish

20A likely companion

Missionary receives special gifts from special people

Sister Norma E. Samar, o.l.m. 24

Fun and faith at Camp St. Volodymr

Children learn how to be holy, joyful, and

prayerful friends of Christ Mykhailo Ozorovych

Volume 33, Number 2 Summer 2014

CATHOLIC MISSIONS IN CANADA 32 SuMMeR 2014 CATHOLIC MISSIONS IN CANADA 3

36Sister Catherine Donnelly, s.o.s.

RoCk StAR PoPE?Pope Francis’ talks show his strict desire that all Christians follow the teachings of our Lord.By fAtHER PHiLiP J. kENNEdy, PRESidENt

fRom tHE PRESidENt’S dESk

you have probably noticed Pope Francis being referred to by the press as a “rock

star.” It seems out of place to refer to someone of such dignity and exemplary holiness by that term. However, if you think of

the way people have reacted to this pontiff, and the way he brings out such excitement in others— in children, teenagers, youths and adults of varying generations— you may see how so many people react to him with the enthusiasm of a star.

Pope Francis’ visit to World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro last year brought that out, with

the cheers and approval of the youth, but even the regular appearances of this pope in Rome elicit positive responses. Pope Francis’ talks show his strict desire that all Christians follow the teachings of our

Lord. He stresses the joy and peace of Jesus’ message, but is forceful in his lessons for us all to take to heart the call to spread the Good News in our world.

It is interesting to recall, though, that Pope Fran-cis was not the first Holy Father to stir up such feelings of enthu-siasm. Pope John Paul II, who has recently been added to the worthy list of saints (together with Pope John XXIII), was fascinating and charismatic among the many crowds he encountered throughout the world during his many visits

Pope francis makes his point so effectively because of the way he lives what he preaches

and pilgrimages. In 1984, John Paul II had such an effect on the people during his trip to Dominican Republic. He called on the people there to “resist the seduction of ideologies which try to substitute the idols of power and violence, riches and pleasure for the Christian view.” And in Canada, he asked, “Is the global balance not ever increasing— of what we have not done for the least of the brethren? Of millions of the least of the brethren?”

Calling upon people everywhere, not only youth, our present Pope Francis makes his point so effectively because of the way he lives what he preaches. His simplicity, humility and forthrightness all touch his audiences. “Rock star” may not be a term that everyone may employ to refer to our Holy Father, but he makes us think seriously of his message, and keeps us aware of his message of hope and love. Ph

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CATHOLIC MISSIONS IN CANADA 54 SuMMeR 2014

REmotE iN tHE GREAt WHitE NoRtH

In the summer, there are three months of 24-hour daylight.By PAtRiCiA StoRtZ ANd JULiE GiLBERto-BRAdy

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Approximately 30 miles south of the Arctic Circle is Fort Good Hope, the School Sisters of Notre Dame mission closest to

the North Pole. Sisters Joan Liss and Pauline Girodat live in this remote fly-in aboriginal community of about 600, minis-tering to their spiritual needs. A priest visits occasionally to administer the sacraments.

Their ministry includes sacra-mental preparation, lay-led liturgies and “being available.” Presence is a significant compo-nent of their ministry. Their home is a safe place for people to come to share their grief and joys, to relax, visit over a cup of tea or play a game.

Another aspect of their ministry is the Monday morn-ing church program on the local radio station. The hour includes reflections on the readings for Sunday Mass, hymns, inspira-tional stories and discussion on issues of local interest. During their time at the station, which

is a small room in the Commu-nity Band Office building, Sisters Joan and Pauline work alone, operating the equipment themselves.

LoNG WiNtER CHALLENGESBeing in such a remote area has its challenges. When they first moved to Fort Good Hope, they had to leave their vehicle, non-perishable food supplies and personal belongings in Hay River, where the items were then put on a barge and delivered to Fort Good Hope on the shore of the Macken-zie River. The sisters had arrived earlier by plane.

Winter lasts seven months, and for three of those months, there are only about 90 minutes of daylight daily. In the summer,

there are three months of 24-hour daylight. In mid-winter, the temperature ranges from -25C to -45C (-13 to -50 Fahr-enheit). However it is a dry cold. The constant daylight of summer promotes fast plant growth—a source of joy despite the presence of black flies and mosquitoes.

Distance and cost limit travel to once or twice a year to attend meetings and visit family. Travelling in winter actually can be easier than in the summer due to the “winter road,” which is a rough road cut through the

trees once the ground is frozen and snow covered. Four-wheel drive is a necessity because in some places it feels like one is on a roller-coaster, the sisters said. Driving speed rarely goes above 40 km per hour (about 25 mph).

“Once you are on the winter road,” Sister Pauline said, “there is nothing but you and nature, and so we carry winter sleep-ing bags, food, extra gas, logs, matches, candles, flashlight and extra warm clothing—just in case. Cell phones are useless in this area.”

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CALLEd ANd SENtSister Pauline was taught by School Sisters of Notre Dame and felt the call to religious life when she was young. Her first ministry was teaching in elementary school, which she continued to do until 1995. She has been in pastoral work since then.

“I feel very blessed to be able to belong to the School Sisters of Notre Dame,” Sister Pauline said. “Only twice did I teach in a city school. My life has been mostly spent in small, poorer

places and this is the third time with Aboriginal Peoples. I feel this connects me with the spirit of our foundress who preferred the poor.”

Life near the Arctic Circle has its challenges, but Sisters Pauline and Joan are adamant that they wouldn’t trade it for city life.

“We were called, and we were sent,” Sister Joan said. “And we love it.”

Reprinted with permission from The School Sisters of Notre Dame, www.ssnd.org

Your generous support has helped Sister Joan and Sister Pauline to minister to our Lady of Good Hope mission in Fort Good Hope, Northwest territo-ries. this year, Catholic Missions in Canada assisted them with a grant of $32,000. Please continue to support them in their ministry by calling our toll-free number at 1 866-YeS-CMiC (937-2642), or giving online at www.cmic.info/donate.

School Sisters of Notre Dame Joan Liss and Pauline Girodat with young girl in front of the church. on right, our Lady of Good Hope Church wall mural and window.


JoiNt PRoJECt: EPARCHy ANd dioCESE of SASkAtooN

‘Breathing with both lungs makes us a much more vibrant and healthier community of God’s people’. By SiStER BoNitA komARNiCki, S.S.m.i.

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eParCHiaL LaY ForMatioN GraDuateS witH CLerGY aND teaMback row, left to right: Seraphina Swann, Paul Hnenny, theresa Bodnar-Heibert, warren Dungen, elizabeth Stefanyshyn-

alonso, Monica Kurmey, Jackie Kjargaard, Kassie Leschyshyn, Valerie theissen, Daylen Friesen, and amanda Freidrich.

middle row: rhea Kjargaarrd, Sister Bonita Komarnicki, s.s.m.i., Henry Spilchuk, Brent Sereda, Mavis Coben,

rose Chubak, Cindy Mackie, Gladys Mcelwee, elsie Kindrachuk, Lori-Lou Dungen, Shelle Mackie, Sister Marijka Konderewicz, s.s.m.i., and

Hannah Swann.front row: elliot Mallin, Deacon thomas Nahachewsky, Father ivan Nahachewsky, Diocese of Saskatoon Bishop

Donald Bolen, eparchy of Saskatoon Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.r., Father Yurij Banga, C.Ss.r., Father andre Lalach, and Sam Swann.


on June 1, 2013, the Parish of Saints Peter and Paul in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, hosted the missioning of 16 epar-

chial participants of the eparchial Lay Formation Program.

The celebration began with a Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R, eparch of Saskatoon. Concele-brating with Bishop Bayda were Bishop Donald Bolen, bishop of the Diocese of Saskatoon, Father Yuriy Banga, assis-tant pastor of Saints Peter and Paul parish, Father Andre Lalach, pastor of Dormi-tion of Mother of God parish (Saska-toon), Father Ivan Nahachewsky, pastor of St. George’s parish (Prince Albert) and Deacon Thomas Nahachewsky of Saints Peter and Paul parish.

The combined Saints Peter and Paul Choir and Alumni Choir sang the responses beau-tifully and the entire church responded to the liturgy parts in full voice. Participating were families of the graduates as well as the Roman Catholic gradu-ates, who would be missioned

in their ceremony the next day at Holy Family Cathedral by Bishop Donald Bolen, with the lay formation team and the Year I graduates of the program.

In his homily, Bishop Bayda spoke of the new evangelization and how lay formation has helped each person grow in understand-ing of his or her faith and now they have the capacity to speak that faith to others. He encour-aged the missioned participants

to be brave and to take the risk to speak their faith to those who need to hear the Word of God in today’s world.

As part of the mission-ing ceremony, the graduates renewed their baptismal commitments and

were anointed by Bishop Bayda. Then, the two bishops, Bishop Bayda and Bishop Bolen, blessed all the graduates from the eastern and Western Churches. It was a literal moment of breathing with both lungs, as Blessed Pope now Saint John Paul II expressed that we need to do. It is a moment that happens often in the shared Diocesan/Aboriginal/eparchial Lay Formation program.

As Paul Hnenny pointed out in his valedictory address: “It has been a richly reward-ing experience sharing with one another our unique cultures and faith traditions; and realizing how awesome life is in commu-nion with each other when God is indeed the Father of our wondrously diverse family. Saint John Paul II was right when he said that ‘breathing with both lungs makes us a much more vibrant and healthier community of God’s people.’”

Following the Heavenly Banquet, the afternoon concluded with a celebration gathering orga-nized by the eparchial Alumni and spearheaded by Robert Friesen. We are very lucky to have such wonderful lay leaders in our Church and we are grateful for their generosity and enthusiasm.

It is our hope that the forma-tion meeting will get the laity more involved in this project. We have heard their longing for more learning, more practi-cal training, and more spiritual training. We want to help them as much as we can, and we cannot do this alone. As always, what we do is done through the generosity of others. Catho-lic Missions In Canada sponsors our ministry, and we thank you and your benefactors most sincerely for your generosity. Without you, we could not do the work we do.

Sister Bonita Komarnicki, a member of the Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate, is co-director of the Ukrainian Catholic Religious Education Centre in the Eparchy of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

in his homily, Bishop Bayda spoke of how lay formation has helped each person grow

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St. tHERESE iNStitUtE of fAitH ANd miSSioN

do you or someone you know want a closer, deeper relationship with God? Do you want to experience spiritual

development on a personal level? Then you may wish to consider St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission in Bruno, Saskatchewan.

St. Therese was built on the vision and desire to engage the student in a personal encounter with Christ by following the foot-steps of Saint Therese of Lisieux.

Shortly after the turn of the new millennium, a small group of concerned Catholics shared the idea of offering a small Bible School where youth could go to experience an opportunity to develop a relationship with God while developing a knowledge of Catholicism.

The large historic facility at Bruno became the focal point when the group considered its location. The original building

was built in 1919 to operate as an ursuline convent for young women, which closed its doors in the mid-1980s. The university of Saskatchewan used the build-ing as a satellite office offering distance learning courses.

Once a decision was made to proceed, it was time to negotiate for the purchase of property. The magnificent physical structure at the end of Main Street in Bruno beckoned to many as it stood on 65 acres of a well-tended land-scape. The main building was constructed in 1919 followed by three more additions.

Fundraising was initiated, with the Pius and Ida Pfeifer and family generously providing the funds to the project.

The purchase was void of any furnishings except for some kitchen equipment. Over a few months, the facility was over-whelmed with the benevolence of many individuals, businesses

GRoWiNG A dEEPER RELAtioNSHiP WitH GodPractising the ‘little way.’By ViViAN NEmiSH

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and hotels, that in the end, it was entirely furnished by donations.

Jim Anderson, a member of the board of directors, recol-lects: “The first year—2007—we hit the ground running. The entire process of hiring me and my move to Saskatchewan was a signal of graces all along the way.” On October 2, 2007, Jim and his wife Lisa rolled into the commu-nity of Bruno.

“The Lord expanded our vision of St. Therese,” says Jerry Kristian, executive director. “The Lord wanted this facil-ity to be something unique and new, more like a school of trans-formation into holiness rather than a Bible school.”

Anderson was given the duty of developing a curricu-lum. The directors knew that the teachings had to be formed based on the spirituality of Saint

Therese: it became the basis of its curriculum and program. He recalls turning to prayer asking, “Lord, what do you want me to do here?” He also remem-bers the words spoken to him: “What wells do you draw from?” It was through prayer and by the Grace of God that the program unfolded, Anderson added. The program developed into the second year with a deeper sense of focus on faith formation.

The mission of St. Therese School of Faith and Mission is simply to engage the student in a personal encounter with the person of Christ and learn the depth of being at St. Therese.

Besides instruction time, the schedule offers many oppor-tunities for reflection; it is an incredible opportunity for young individuals aged 18-35 to connect with God.

The nine-month faith formation program supported by Catho-lic Missions In Canada includes three spiritual themes correspond-ing to the overall movement of personal spiritual development: abandonment, confidence and communion, discernment and mission. Classes run from Octo-ber until easter as students receive class time, healing and growth opportunities, prayer and adora-tion time, and social interaction.

upon completion, students receive the Diploma of Catholic Studies for the Lay Apostolate.

St. Therese Institute contin-ues to touch the lives of so many individuals of all ages. Here are a few comments from a previ-ous class:

Michael shares: “I am here to be purified and made new; I am here to learn and come to know God more.”

Zachary recalls meeting St. Therese alumni while travelling with young adult missionaries, “There was something about her witness, just the way she did things that was inspiring. My hope for this year is to grow in love and to heal. I also want to practice the ‘little way.’”

Natalie is using her time at St. Therese as a chance to explore her faith and find her calling: “It is about building a good foundation of faith and

understanding so we can go out in the world and be ready to face the challenges and spread the Word.”

Thus far, 59 students have been commissioned after completing the faith formation program, while 73 have benefited from participat-ing in the Healing and Growth Centre’s triumph conversion and inner healing. each one is an affirmation of St. Therese of St. Therese Institute’s goal to lead individuals to Christ and to teach and guide participants to live a more fulfilled life.

Vivian Nemish writes from Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan.

Father Scott McCaig, Superior General of the Companions of the Cross, presenting a public lecture in St. therese chapel.


SPECiAL GiftS

Who is my neighbour? The Bible prods us to ask. One winter’s day last year, I was reminded again who

it is, who it can be. My pastoral work in the

Keewatin-Le Pas archdiocese requires me to visit far-flung areas weekly. One Sunday in December, after Mass, I asked one of the parishioners, Michael, if he was going to accompany me to Cormorant, a First Nations community about an hour and a half away from The Pas. I especially needed a companion as the weather was snowy and I needed someone to help me navigate. Michael,

however, gently begged off, telling me he had to stay home to take care of his ailing wife.

In one of the pews behind Michael, Jason, another parishioner, a kind-hearted young man with special

needs, heard our conversation, and exclaimed, “Wow! Are you going to Cormorant?” It occurred to me that Jason might want to come with me. I thought about the possibility, and asked Michael quietly if it would be a good

decision to bring Jason along. After some thought, Michael

said, “Why not?” So I turned back to Jason and asked, “Do you want to come along?” He gave me a wide smile and said, “Yes!”

Mission visit to Cormorant with a likely companion.By SiStER NoRmA E. SAmAR, o.L.m.

JoyfUL ANd ALWAyS PREPAREd

with much enthusiasm.

A while later, as I was getting ready to leave, I noticed Jason coming towards me carrying a fully-packed backpack! I wondered how he could be ready so soon, and then realized he was always this: all set and fully packed. Talk about always being prepared—a real Boy Scout!

We started our journey settling into the routine of getting to know each other. Jason, I soon learned, was a pleas-ant man with a gentle demeanor. We stopped for lunch along the way. He appreciated the sand-wich I gave him and was so child-like in his gratitude.

We arrived at Cormorant, and Jason, being also of First Nations roots, eased quite well with the

people there. I never expected to see such a gentle soul who was as

eager to please and to get to know others as he was. All in all, I was glad I took him with me, as I realized this experience was another of the gifts God gives me each day.

From Jason I learned people with special needs have some-thing to give the world. Or perhaps I should say, because they are special, they carry the gift within them: to prompt in others kindness, concern, patience, compassion, openness, and laughter.

Sister Norma E. Samar, a member of Our Lady’s Missionaries, is religious education coordinator in the Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas, Manitoba.

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We would like to express our gratitude for your gener-ous grant to our parish. Our Lady of

Mount Carmel parish is located in a small community of less than a thousand people in rural Newfoundland. Although we have a number of parishioners, like a lot of small parishes, our contributing members are few.

Our churchgoers have consisted mainly of pensioners, several of whom over the past few years have passed on to a better life with God. unfortunately, these deceased members seem to outnumber the new families who have joined us in our weekly celebrations of the eucharist.

Your grant will be used to keep our small parish alive and functioning within the commu-nity. It will ensure that our church doors will remain open to those who wish to avail themselves of the Sacraments and other services that a Roman Catholic church has to offer.

It will go towards upkeep of church buildings and properties. It will be used for our parish’s monthly expenses along with a few unexpected ones that may come up.

One of the people who will not be with us this year would be Danny Dwyer, a special needs adult who was involved in many parish celebrations. Danny attended all our church

Like many small parishes in rural Newfoundland, Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish needs outside support to keep church open.By PAmELA GUy

tHANkS to yoU,oUR SmALL PARiSH SURViVES

functions and activities, assist-ing at events and in the clean-up afterwards. He always greeted each member of the church as they entered for Mass with a smile and a weekly bulletin. If an extra altar server was needed, he was there. unfortunately, in late November last year, he was struck and killed in a vehic-ular accident just outside his home. He is missed by the entire community of Norris Arm.

This year, to raise funds for our parish, we had organized a raffle on Saint Patrick’s Day. The prize was a quilt handmade and donated by one of our parishioners.

Last November, a group of young boys celebrated their

First Holy Communion and First Penance. Among them is my son, David. He is autis-tic, and as a result, I was discouraged from letting him celebrate the Sacraments due to lack of understanding. The then-resident priest, Father Cesar Derit, said to let David try, so I prepared him along with the rest of the children pictured here.

Once again, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping our parish to continue to serve.

Pamela Guy is parish secretary at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish in Norris Arm, Newfoundland, in the Diocese of Grand Falls.

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CAmP St. VoLodymiRSummer camp offers children fun and faith.By mykHAiLo oZoRoVyCH

CATHOLIC MISSIONS IN CANADA 2524 SPRING 2014

As a second year theology student and seminarian in Ottawa for the ukrai-nian Catholic eparchy of New Westminster, I

was assigned to our eparchial summer children’s camp—Camp St. Volodymyr, this past summer as a catechist. My responsibility was to provide some religion lessons for our campers. But at the end of the week, I realized that I learned so much from our camp-ers—how to be holy, faithful, joyful, playful, pious, and a prayer-ful friend of Christ.

After spending a faith-inspiring

week on the shores of beautiful Lake Okanagan, British Colum-bia, with more than 50 children and camp counsellors and support staff, I was sure that Jesus really meant it when He said to His disciples: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3).

every day of camp was full of activities. Our catechism lessons centred on the Holy Mysteries (Sacraments) of Initiation of our Church, namely, Baptism, Chris-mation (Confirmation) and the

Holy eucharist in the light of the Year of Faith in Catholic Church and 1025th Anniversary of Baptism of Kyivan Rus’-ukraine. Along with our daily morning prayers and evening prayers, we also celebrated other liturgies. everyone had an opportunity to go to Confession and to unite themselves with Christ through the Holy eucharist during the Divine Liturgy.

An important part of the prep-aration for our liturgies were the singing lessons with my fellow seminarian from the eparchy of edmonton, Cyril Kennedy, our

singing instructor. During these lessons, children had an oppor-tunity to learn the traditional Byzantine chant of our Church.

I was so impressed at how each camper participated in each activity with earnest hearts full of joy, be it at prayer, during games, or water activities. The way in which children prayed and sought to know God was amazing: the voices of our chil-dren at prayer singing together sounded angelic. During the Divine Liturgy under the open blue skies with brilliant sunlight, we sang: “Let us who mystically

each year, Camp St. Volodymyr recognizes campers who demonstrate outstand-ing sportsmanship, participation, leadership, enthusiasm and, most importantly, Christian-like values. Congratulations to last year’s winners!

with Bishop Ken Nowakowski (centre), from left: seminarian Mykhailo ozorovych, Fathers Pavlo Myts, andrzej wasylinko and andriy werbowy, and seminarian Cyril Kennedy

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represent the cherubim…” I really felt in heaven.

After singing campfire songs, the children had a quiet time to offer prayers, at which we would respond by singing “Kyrie eleison” (Lord, have mercy). As campers and support staff offered their own petitions, or what they would want all other campers to pray for, I felt a deep sense of what our Church communities ought to be—that is, a community of people who have fun, play, worship, help others, and pray together. I hope that this is something they will

bring back to their homes.We placed great emphasis

on works of mercy that we are all called to perform. I tried to teach them how, in our day-to-day lives, we can feed the hungry, visit the sick, and pray for others. In turn, they taught me how, with a smile, to bring happiness; with a hug, to bring comfort; and, with a laugh, to bring joy.

Mykhailo Ozorovych, a theology stu-dent and seminarian for the Eparchy of New Westminster in British Columbia, is one of 44 seminarians supported by Catholic Missions In Canada this year.

Boys at camp, from left: Yaroslav Davalko, emery Kloc, Nolan Lozinski, Mamus Martyn, Firs al-Mohammad and arthur rotter.

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kAtERi’S ComPANioNS iN miNiStRy At PRiNCE ALBERt

As Kateri’s Companions in Ministry, we are a lay mission associa-tion founded in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, in

1986. We see a great need for lay missionaries to serve in aboriginal communities. We focus on service among those whose experience of evangelization has been greatly limited during recent decades, and those who have experienced little or no evangelization during their lifetime.

We invite you to a life of missionary outreach and pasto-ral care. We are open to women or men, young or not so young, aboriginal or non-aboriginal,

interested in exploring mission-ary life “on the ground.” Initially, someone may wish to explore doing an internship with us. For anyone who is interested, we would be more than happy to accompany them in their discern-ment and provide formation geared to their particular reality.

Our mission team consists of two people: Waltera Van Gennip and Roy Wilmhoff. Waltera has served in full-time indigenous ministry since 1975, together with Pat Grisé until Pat’s death in June 2010. Roy joined Kateri’s Companions in Ministry in 2004, missioned by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Our permanent

Ministry is open to women or men, young or not so young, aboriginal or non-aboriginal, interested in exploring missionary life ‘on the ground.’By WALtERA VAN GENNiP

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members take private vows. Our charism is one of hope and heal-ing. Our dream is the growth of an intercultural community of lay missionaries to serve among indigenous people in Canada.

Our living and working envi-ronment would be suitable for someone discerning a missionary vocation and seeking to equip

themselves to serve in full-time mission ministry.

Over the years, some of those who spent time with us have found this ministry very reward-ing and have chosen to go on to serve in First Nations communi-ties in the Prince Albert diocese or in other dioceses.

At present, we serve indig-enous people in Prince Albert and at Sturgeon Lake (Cree) First Nation. The population of Prince Albert is over 40 per cent aboriginal, with Cree, Dene, Sioux, Saulteaux and Métis people. Prince Albert is a point of intersection for people from many First Nations communities.

Those interested may write to: Kateri’s Companions in Ministry, PO Box 22072, Prince Albert SK S6V 8e3, or call 1-306-922-8582, or visit our website www.kateri-house.org. They may also email us at: Waltera Van Gennip [email protected] or Roy Wilmhoff [email protected].

Your generosity has helped Kateri’s Companions in Ministry to continue their work among First Nations communities in the Diocese of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Extend your gift to Catholic Missions In Canada by calling our toll-free number 1-866-YES-CMIC (937-2642), or giving online at www.cmic.info/donate.

‘our dream is the growth of an intercultural community of lay missionaries to serve among indigenous people in Canada’

at the home of a.J. and Patsy Felix of Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan. their family members are gathered for a baptism.


iNSPiREd to SERVE

oblate Father Pierre Rigaud, 93, who served for 62 years in the Diocese of White-

horse, Yukon and Northern British Columbia, passed away peacefully at Foyer d’Youville in St. Albert, Alberta, on March 9.

Fr. Rigaud served people in the Yukon, down the Alaska

Highway from Teslin to Beaver Creek, Haines Junction and Faro.

Born on May 29, 1920, in Mauves-sur-Loire on France’s Atlantic coast, the young Oblate recalled wanting early on to be a priest.

Writer Michael Dougherty who wrote of Fr. Rigaud’s early life says the young Pierre was inspired by stories of a family friend who had served as a fron-tier priest in Northern Alberta.

“The deaths of his father and his older brother delayed his pursuit of a priestly vocation as he had to take charge at 17 of the family horse-trading busi-ness. He was not to be denied, however, and three years later in now German occupied France, he was accepted as an Oblate novice taking his first step towards priesthood.”

At the outbreak of the Second World War, young Pierre Rigaud supported the French Resistance together with fellow seminarians and members of the local Oblate of Mary

A miSSioNARy WHofoLLoWEd HiS PEoPLEFather Pierre Rigaud, O.M.I.: 1920-2014By CAtHoLiC miSSioNS iN CANAdA StAff

Immaculate scholasticate in La Brosse-Montceaux, a village 80 km east of Paris.

After the war, Fr. Rigaud, then 26, said his first Mass on July 6, 1946. When asked by his Oblate superior in 1946 where he wanted to go, the newly-ordained priest said with-out hesitation, “I want to go to Canada, anywhere in the North.”

His first assignment was to assist Oblate Father eusebe Morisset in Burwash Land-ing. During those early years, the building of the Alaska High-way had been accompanied by the rapid expansion of Catholic missions along it from Prophet

River and Watson Lake to the shores of Kluane Lake.

Fr. Rigaud’s ministry involved building church and education: he would teach during the day “then work through the first night and then sleep the second night after another day of teaching while the summer light lasted.” He described those days as “following the people”: “We were living like them, eating like them and going out on the land with them. We were with them.” He would serve in Whitehorse diocese for many years until his retirement in 2009 at the age of 89.

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oblate Father Pierre rigaud in Burwash Landing, Yukon: Putting the last touch on Bill Blair’s cabin, First Snag school, 1947.

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foLLoWiNG tHE PEoPLE“One of them, Fr. Rigaud always “followed the people” wherever they travelled on their wintertime hunting sojourns.

“One midnight as he was following them, using his team of Huskies and sled, he became aware of a pack of vicious timber wolves run-ning alongside of him.

“After two hours of goading his lead dog on without wavering, the wolves finally turned back, an exhausting and terrorizing experi-ence for both man and dogs. If the lead dog had hesitated, it would have meant death for all.”

(Excerpted from Restoration, Sep-tember 2013—by Maureen Denis)


foUNdER of tHE SiStERS of SERViCE

Sister Catherine Donnelly, s.o.s., might well have appreciated Jesus’ words, “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few” (Lk. 10.2).

Born into a farming family in Ontario, Scripture was a constant source of guidance and inspiration for her. This fearless and

faithful woman made missionary work in the small rural communities of the Canadian West her life’s work, and she knew how great was the need new immigrants to Canada experienced, and how few there were to meet it.

Sister Catherine relied on her faith and intelligence, and on God’s providence, to develop the frontier missions that were her hallmark. By CHRiStiNE mAdER

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Founder of the Sisters of Service (SOS), Catherine learned early to treasure the interrelatedness of all God’s creatures. At age 21, upon the death of her mother, she was left with the responsibility of looking after siblings and father when the family farm was lost. She became a highly qualified teacher to support them.

A move to Alberta to take a job cut short by the Spanish flu outbreak, was the occasion of a budding religious vocation and Catherine began her own religious order to serve the small rural communities on the prairies.

The first mission was established at Camp Morton, Manitoba, in 1924. Catherine started public schools, through whose students she learned and responded to the needs of the larger community. She was convinced that reflection on

common needs would bring the needed solutions, along with a lasting unity in the community. She relied on her faith and intelligence, and on God’s providence, to develop the

frontier missions that were her hallmark.

Sister Catherine thrived on adventure and was known for her courage, ingenuity and resourcefulness. She sought out the poor and needy wherever they were and shared mutually enriching relationships with them.

Kathryn Perry’s new book, The Courage to Dare, available from Novalis, tells the story of this remarkable woman and

missionary pioneer.

Christine Mader is co-founder and co-director of STEP—The Science of Theology Engineered Professionally —a theological consulting company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

‘Witnesses of healing reported in the lake waters from year to year are impressive’

REGiNA CAtHoLiC SCHooL oN A miSSioN

to fulfill the division objec-tives in Regina Catholic Schools in Saskatchewan—

Love Our God with all Our Heart, Soul and Mind—to make a difference, St. Luke School, with the support of student encouragers, attempted to learn more about Catholic Missions In Canada.

Some of our staff knew specifically about the work of missionary Sister Fay Trom-bley, a member of the Sisters of Charity of the Immacu-late Conception and pastoral administra-tor of Our Lady of Grace mission in Tuktoyaktuk, North-west Territories. After some seri-ous thought and discussion, it was decided that we would collect items for Sister Fay in Tuk. The bigger question was: what was she

most in need of and how could we get them to her?

And so it began—we collected throughout the month of November gently used tech-nology items, books and clothes for Sister Fay’s mission as well as collected recycled bever-age containers to pay for any shipping costs that might be incurred in the process.

Thanks to the generosity of the local Catholic Women’s League at Holy Trinity parish in Regina, parents, and the Saint

Vincent de Paul distribution Centre in edmonton, we were able send along several hundred pounds of goods in 14 boxes.

Patrice Roche is a teacher at St. Luke Catholic School in the Regina Catholic Schools Division in Regina, Saskatchewan.

mAkiNG A diffERENCE foR tHE miSSioNSCollected several hundred pounds of goods.By PAtRiCE RoCHE

to find out how your school, parish or group can twin with a mission in the North, or di-rect proceeds from your fundraiser for the missions, please call our outreach officer Patricia Gyulay at 1-866-YeS-CMiC (937-2642) or email her at [email protected].

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Gift PLANNiNG

We all reach a stage in life when we think about what it’s all meant. Why

were we here? What was the purpose of this life? What have we left behind?

Most of us want to be remem-bered for our best qualities. We want to be remembered for our generosity, our integrity and our faith. We also want to be remembered for our loving rela-tionships—with our family, friends and neighbours. Some of us also want to be remembered for extending our love of neighbour to people we’ve never met.

Your legacy is the footprint you will leave on this earth. It is the lives you have touched and the love that carries on when you’re gone. Your legacy will be the memories that others have of you; the ways they follow your exam-ple. The ways they live the lessons and values you have taught them.

Knowing this, when you are writing your will, don’t be afraid to personalize it—in ordinary everyday language, that is—to touch your family.

Wills are so full of legalese that it is difficult for us or our families to understand what we are trying to say.

But I have seen wills where paragraphs have been included that speak directly to loved ones: “I love you,” “please forgive me if I offended you,” “be kind and loving to each other,” and, “you will be okay.” These

are your last words to your family and could leave a lasting impres-sion on them after you have gone on to your eternal life.

My own dear mom died on March 21st of this year and she wrote a letter to us, her children, and attached it to her will. She hoped that her additional wishes and bequests would be

WHAt yoU LEAVE BEHiNd Most of us reach the end of our earthly lives without great riches or fame. Yet, if we have lived well, our lives have been fulfilling and full of love. By WiNNiE QUiNN, CHARitABLE GiftS mANAGER

satisfactory to all of us. The very fact that she wrote that letter and that we would be reading it, hearing her own words, her final words directed to us, meant so much to us. Reading the letter was a profoundly moving expe-rience for all of us.

As an aside, I was thankful she hadn’t written these thoughts on her will directly as some of our donors have advised me they have done. This could make your will invalid; writing a letter sepa-rately to include with your will, preserves your will’s legal integ-rity. But like other donors of her generation, she wrote that she didn’t want to go back to her lawyer because of the extra costs involved. So, no matter what I have written in the past about the importance of having your will and codicils prepared by a lawyer,

my mom, like many others, just decided to do it her way.

And one of her final addi-tional changes was leaving a gift to Catholic Missions In Canada. Mom was a very faith-filled person and reaching out to others in this way, to help them experience their faith, was an extension of her faith and touched us immensely. She didn’t have a lot of monetary riches, but was richly blessed in her faith and wanted to share that with others. She left behind many values and fine examples for us to follow and, in her memory, I trust we will do that.

Like my mother, most of us live pretty simple lives. We learn. We work. We raise our children. We practise our faith. Most of us reach the end of our earthly lives without great riches or fame. Yet, if

on top of hill is Saints Peter and Paul Church in King’s Cove, where Carrie was married, had her children baptized, and spent a life devoted to her faith and family. this is also a church supported by Catholic Missions in Canada.

winnie’s mom: Carrie ricketts (1920-2014)

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we have lived well, our lives have been fulfilling and full of love.

As we contemplate our wills, we make important choices. We decide who will receive our earthly treasures when we’re gone. Many of us choose to provide for our spouses, children and grand-children, if we have them. Some of us choose to include those causes that have meant much to us during our lifetimes.

Catholic Missions In Canada is

a cause and a charity that you care deeply about, and we would be honoured if you gave our work, to keep our Catholic faith alive in the North, your thoughtful consideration. We understand that you may have people who depend on you for financial support—and that’s as it should be. But if you’re able to provide for family and worthy causes, we would welcome your support to our Canadian missionaries through a legacy gift.

Mail to: Catholic Missions In Canada201 – 1155 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M4T 1W2

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A GuIDe TO MAKING A WILLHow will you be

remembered in life?Some of you may be torn between a keen desire to support our mission work and the urgent need to ensure your family’s financial future. Yet these days could be the best of times to do both.

In fact, this might be a good time to consider including a bequest to Catholic Missions In Canada in your will once you’ve provided for your family.

The gift of a bequest won’t add financial stress

but it will give you the assurance that the work of our missions will continue into the future.

Your will is one more way that you can provide for the neediest missions in our country. Preparing your will is an expression of love for those you leave behind: your family, your friends, and the charities whose work you believe in and want to continue to support.

A will planner—with key infor-mation about your assets and your wishes—will help you get started.

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St. JoSEPH’S PARiSH iN LA tABAtièRE, NoRtHERN QUEBEC

on behalf of St. Joseph’s parish in La Tabatière, North-ern Quebec, I would like

to thank Catholic Missions In Canada for your donations through the years. These donations have played a key role in keeping our parish going. The donations helped (and are still helping) with

visits from priests, pastoral workers, and maintenance.

We are a small village and somewhat isolated on Quebec’s Lower North Shore, therefore making travelling very expen-sive. Also, the cost of living is high because of everything

having to be transported into the village.

Once this was a fishing village, but times have changed, people are forced to leave for long pe-riods of time to find work. The people give whatever they can and are always ready to volunteer in any way that is required. We no

longer have a pastoral work-er (since 2010) and cannot afford one at this time. We receive visits from a priest, usually twice per year, Christmas and easter. The fares are very expensive.

Maintenance takes a huge chunk off our budget as does heating due to the cold weather; insurances are also costly.

A small group (Madeleine Collier, una Monger-Organ, Kim Organ, Maureen Collier and myself) has formed a pasto-ral and finance committee.

We have Sunday Celebra-tions and special events, and also provide funeral celebrations, and

WitH yoUR HELP, WE ARE ABLE to CoNtiNUEThe youth are very involved and so are their parents.By CECiLy mckiNNoN

preparations for First Com-munion and Confirmation. The youth are very involved and so are their parents. We work to-gether to keep our faith strong. We are very proud of what we are doing (we had a great teacher, Sister Jeannette Co-meau) and receive great encour-agement from the community. However, it is still important that we receive a visit from a priest throughout the year.

This is just a bird’s eye view of what we do with your help, and why it is so important to approach you each year for fi-nancial support. With your help, we are able to continue. We really appreciate your generous donations; again, many thanks.

Cecily McKinnon is with the pasto-ral committee of St. Joseph parish in La Tabatière, Northern Quebec, in the Diocese of Baie-Comeau.

La taBatière, QueBeC

Mail to: Catholic Missions In Canada201 – 1155 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M4T 1W2

Please make your cheque payable to Catholic Missions in Canada, or donate online at www.cmic.info

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During the brief summer months, the repairing and building of mission churches takes on a renewed urgency.What seems to be an overwhelming task becomes a joyous event shared by the entire community, an event made possible through the generous gifts of Catholic Missions In Canada supporters.

Please help us to keep the church bells in the most remote regions of Canada ringing, calling all people to sing the praises of Jesus.

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LEttERS: yoUR doNAtioNS At WoRk

We are grateful for your continued financial support to the Anishinabe

Spiritual Centre. Your support will help us not

only to maintain our Centre but also help us expand the Centre’s outreach to the community—particularly to youth, elders, and our retreat ministry—and in building open relationships between native and non-native communities.

Thank you for your generous gift and for your thoughtfulness and expression of care for our work and ministry.

Arturo GarciaAnishinabe Spiritual CentreEspanola, ontario

thank you for your letter and grant cheque in the amount of $63,000 to support the

missions of the Diocese of Prince George.

Please be assured that the funds will be used for the proj-ects as they are listed.

We are truly grateful for the ongoing support of Catholic Missions In Canada. Without your financial assistance, we would not be able to provide the ministry we do.

Bishop Stephen Jensen diocese of Prince GeorgeBritish Columbia

Photo: anishinabe Spiritual Centre in espanola, ontario.

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A few years ago, our Catho-lic Women’s League in West Kelowna decided to sponsor

a mission in British Columbia. So I made a request to see if it was possible to send a small donation to a mission in North-western Canada, since I know about cold weather. I was assigned Sister Fay Trombley’s mission and am so pleased.

This year, I bought wool at Zellers when they were closing down, but could only get one or

two balls in the same colour, so decided to knit scarves. I wanted to send them to Sister Fay, as I felt people locally had lots of people supplying them with scarves.

I am so grateful that the scarves have found nice new homes. Again, I am so pleased they—the children in Tuk—are happy with them!

Retiree Ann Conell knits from her home in West Kelowna, British Columbia.

p.S. this summer, please feel free to send our magazine to your friends and family.

they will thank you for it — and so will we!To send a free one-year subscription to a friend or family member,

e-mail us at [email protected], or call 416-934-3424, or toll-free, at 1-866-YES-CMIC (937-2642), or fill in the coupon below.

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