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Many different events are being held in prayerful support of the tragedy of the killing of a Muslim family. More information can be found by clicking the title. Information about a walk today was received late last evening. There is a vigil walk for peace in London on the evening of June 11th starting at 7 pm. If you are unable to attend, then you can pray for an end to violence and hatred. It is a multi-faith walk beginning at Hydepark - walking down Oxford St to the Mosque arriving at approximately 8:45 pm. All are welcome to join at any part of the walk.

Requiem for Souls lost to the Corona Virus

May 2021 Update

The Diocese of London, Diocesan Centre, Virtual, is seeking the following positions: One Team-Lead Online Presence & Virtual Programs. Three Co-Leader-Virtual Programs. Details are available at this link.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) are currently holding consultations on several of their policies, including the sections that take away conscience protections for the doctors they regulate. Now that Bill C-7 has passed, greatly expanding access to euthanasia, it is critical that we support physicians who are committed to helping their vulnerable patients live, not hastening their death. Several years ago, the late Cardinal George of Chicago, in a talk to a group of priests, tried to express what he thought the complete secularization of our society would bring. He said: "I expect to die in bed, my successor will die in prison and his successor will die a martyr in the public square. …" We are all too familiar with how our society has become secularized with many foundational Christian principles, and rights, regularly cast aside. The denial of conscience rights of medical professionals is just one of many recent examples. Here is a link that will allow you to find out more information and to send a message to the College to state that you support conscience rights. You may edit the letter with your own personal comments.

The Holy Family Retreat House Advisory Board is currently taking applications for board members. The Advisory Board is made up of individuals who are passionate about the Retreat House and want to contribute to its success and serve the spiritual needs of our Diocese and other groups. If you would like to be considered for a position, which currently meets every 4-6 weeks, send an email to cbondy@dol.ca and share the gifts you think you would bring as a new board member.

Fr. Sebastian continues to take time with his family in India. Fr. Sebastian's father has improved in his health condition, although still tenuous. Fr. Sebastian keeps us up to date with his family and also the situation in India. He is very cautious concerning the Covid outbreak there and all his family are safe and well looked after. We continue to pray for Fr Sebastian and his entire family. He wants to thank you for your prayers for him! Previous message: We have been in dialogue with and supported by his superior, the bishops, and the priest personnel office. Fr. Sebastian’s father has had some very serious health issues for the past year and continues to decline in health. His mother is his father’s primary caregiver. His sister and brother are out of the country and making arrangements to go home to visit their father and mother. Fr. Sebastian will have 2 weeks quarantine at home, once he arrives, and then will have his 4-week vacation. He will be returning on the 6th of June and will be in a 2-week quarantine here in Canada. This will be a blessed time for Fr Sebastian, who was not able to return home since Covid restrictions hit the world. Fr. John and I will be looking after things in the ERCFP. We will have to make some adjustments once the present ‘stay at home order is lifted. We will let you know what those adjustments are. We send Fr Sebastian with our prayers, blessings, and support. Please include Fr. Sebastian and his family in your daily prayers. We will keep you informed as we can. St. Joseph – Pray for him and his family St. Theresa the Little Flower – Pray for him and his family Sincerely, Fr Graham

Every year since 2006 the Apostolic committee has held an annual walk to raise funds to build homes in Cambodia. We have lost track of how many families we have given a home. But it is well over 100. Over the years several parishioners have travelled to Cambodia to help build homes and see that part of the world. We mix doing good deeds with education and fun. We have been to Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore as well as Hong Kong. Some have been two or three times. If you are interested in going on an adventure like this let us know.

Share Lent - Double your Impact Thanks to a group of generous religious communities, from Ash Wednesday (February 17) to Pentecost (May 23), new donors who sign up for monthly contributions will see their contributions matched for a year, dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum of $130,000. This means that your monthly donations will have DOUBLE the impact for our partners in the Global South! Visit www.devp.org/shareyearround to join the Share Year-Round program.

Our Permanent Deacon Intern, Dan O'Connor, is providing Lenten reflections that are being used in our family of schools. We are making the videos available to all our families so that there can be a connection to school, church, and family. "A family that prays together, stays together." Click the title and follow the link for the videos.

Women's Inter-church Council of Canada (WICC) has produced a one-hour full-service video. This video will be available on the WICC website wicc.org Providing grants & prayers for women and children facing injustices WICC (Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada) focuses on helping women and children who face injustices. Find out more about us. wicc.org starting February 15th. This video service was written by women in Vanuatu, a group of over eighty islands located in the South Pacific, east of Australia. The theme is "Build on a Firm Foundation" based on Matthew 7:24-27. It is the World Day of Prayer service for 2021. Please join our sisters in Christ in prayer.

Letter from Bishop Fabbro

OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED! If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, this podcast is for you. Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins, guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes starting January 1st, 2021. Each 20-25 minute episode includes: two to three scripture readings a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz and guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word. Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast for Catholics follows a reading plan inspired by the Great Adventure Bible Timeline® learning system, a groundbreaking approach to understanding Salvation History developed by renowned Catholic Bible teacher Jeff Cavins. Tune in and live your daily life through the lens of God’s word!

For those who use Offertory Envelopes and have not yet picked them up, we need to hear from you. Do you still need them? Please advise Maureen Marcelissen if you would like to continue with envelopes by calling 519 631-3640 ext 241 or by email at mmarcelissen-hnm@dol.ca . Arrangements for getting the envelopes will be made at a future date. Instead of Envelopes You have a couple of options. i) Pre-authorized Debit (PAD) We can set up automatic withdrawals from your bank account with the frequency and amount. If you want proceed with this option, please contact Maureen Marcelissen. ii) You can use our online payment system - Pllenty. You have the option of using your debit or credit card to make one-time payments or recurring payments. To take advantage of this option, please go to our Family of Parishes website - eglinrcparishes.ca , click on 'DONATE' and follow the instructions. Although are churches and offices are closed at the moment, your financial support is very much appreciated to continue to pay for heat, hydro and other expenses that continue during shutdown. We continue to pray that COVID-19 will end so that we can get back to our churches. Bob Bray Business Manager 519 631-3640 ext 240 elginrcparishes.ca