Horizons of Hope April 9—30, 2024 7:00 p.m. at the St. Anne’s Centre. Dates: April 9th, 16, 23 and 30th. This FREE 4-week program developed by the Canadian Conference of Bishops seeks to empower and educate parishioners and address questions surrounding palliative care, dying, death, suffering and bereavement holistically. Content includes Catholic moral and pastoral theology, medical expertise and the Compassionate Community model. Designed for those seeking to learn more about palliative care and the Catholic Church's teaching on end-of-life; persons who have recently been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and family members who need resources and guidance as they journey with a loved one who is seriously or terminally ill.
Holy Angel’s and St. Helen’s CWL hosted Linda Staudt, former director of the LDCSB on March 9th to share her experiences from the Synod in Rome last October.
Save the date! This year's vacation bible school program is set to run during the week of July 22-26, 2024, from 9am-12noon each day at the St. Mary's Parish Hall. The theme of this year's program is, "Marvelous Mystery- The Mass Comes Alive!" The week will be packed with rock-solid songs, unforgettable games, cool crafts, and interactive lessons that will motivate kids ages 4-12 to grow in their faith. More information coming soon!
Even though the new life of spring is in the air, there still the winter debris everywhere. This echoes our spiritual life during lent. The debris that gets covered up with the dark times of our life becomes more evident with the spiritual springtime of Easter Renewal. It is a time to look at the habits and clutter in our lives to make way for the newness of life. It is times to take stock and recognize the things we have been wandering around, or even tripping over that hinder our spiritual progress. Read More
Development and Peace — Caritas Canada: a movement of solidarity Established in 1967, Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada is the official international solidarity organization of the Catholic Church in Canada. We address the root causes of poverty, oppression, and inequality by working with partners in the Global South and by mobilizing Canadians in the common struggle for justice and dignity. We champion women and social movements as key agents of lasting change.
The Pastoral Council, Building Committee and Finance Committee invite the parishioners of Holy Angels to gather on March 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the parish hall. This will be an information meeting where we hope to hear your concerns, hopes, expectations and priorities.
In 2015, Pope Francis released the encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. He called on us to hear the cry of the poor and the cry of the earth and respond to their needs. In the 2023 apostolic exhortation, Laudate Deum, Pope Francis wrote of his concerns raised in Laudato Si' and shared: "Yet, with the passage of time, I have realized that our responses have not been adequate." (LD 2) Over the next year, we are inviting each person, each household, each community to consider what small steps can be taken in response to the cry of the poor and the cry of earth. Get part 1 the action plan, the Lent 2024 plan, at dol.ca/laudato-si.
On behalf of the whole parish team and the parishes, I would like to thank Rob Grossi for his work as Parish Communications at the Elgin Roman Catholic Family of Parishes....
I am excited to announce that the first meeting of our Pastoral Council was very encouraging for me. We have a diversity of people from across our family of parishes. We will meet monthly to pray, discern and plan to coordinate the great work of all our parishes.
St. Anne’s has been a longtime supporter of The Alzheimer Association each Tuesday and Wednesday St. Anne’s Centre hosts The Social. Please consider getting involved. The Social Tuesdays & Wednesdays at St. Anne's Centre The Social offers clients living with dementia an opportunity for social engagement, cognitive stimulation, physical activity and fun, while providing three hours per week of respite time for care partners. Once registered, clients will attend the same session each week. Each session is led by a Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator, with the support of specially trained volunteers.
Established on November 17, 2019 the Pope Francis Fund will be a continuing source of assistance for those in need, as well as a reminder that we are truly missionary disciples of Christ. The proceeds earned by the Fund will be given annually to agencies that directly serve the needs of people who are underprivileged. Click for more details...
Three events with special guest speakers: January 13th - Dr. John Dool, February 24th - Fr. Jason Kuntz and March 23rd - Fr. Al Momney. Registration required. Click for more details...
Travel Merchant Tours is inviting you to join them on a 13-Night Marian Pilgrimage, hosted by Fr. Thom Blondin. April 7th to April 21st, 2024. Click for more information...