News & Views (Page 26)
Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest story Ever Told
Join us for: Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest story Ever Told in 8 sessions of 10 DVD presentations. Fr. Michael leads us through a breathtaking journey which combines history, Scripture, prophecy, and the lives of the saints. This program reveals God’s merciful love for us and how we can tap into it through Trust. Time: on Thursdays at 10:00am from Feb. 20th – April 16th. Cost: $30.00 (for all materials). Place: St. Ann’s hall. Register early so we can…
OUR ANNUAL APPEAL (aka The Pilgrimage of Faith)
Good morning everyone! My name is Lorne Raymond. My wife, Maria and I have been members of St. John Vianney Parish since 1979. Our three sons were raised in this parish. You have been our parish family for more than 40 years! While we are not likely to make it for another 40 years we are hoping for maybe 20 or 30!! As most of you know, St John Vianney parish was in serious danger of being closed from 2014…
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
The Catholic Bishops of Alberta have written a beautiful Pastoral Letter titled ‘Remaining True to Christ Now and at the Hour of our Death.’ It is a letter addressing Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide. It stresses that ‘Euthanasia and assisted suicide stand in stark opposition to the Christian way of living and our belief in the sanctity of human life….. They violate the prohibition against taking innocent human life and stand as a rejection of God’s absolute sovereignty over life and…
Family Night
Our last family night brought some beautiful things to our community: we saw the young and old coming together. I had the pleasure of witnessing several building of new relationships and collaborations; people who have been in the parish for a long time are getting to know each other more. And all of this done as we prayed and enjoyed delicious cuisines from different countries. The night ended with a wonderful time of adoration. My hope is for continual growth…
Pope’s Message for World Day of the Sick
February 11 The theme for this year is: Come to me all who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest.’ Matthew 11:28 We have printed out some copies for you. You can pick them up in the foyer or at the back of the Church. To commemorate this day, we will be having a Mass & Annointing of the Sick in St. John Vianney Church at 10:30am. Everyone is invited, especially the sick, the shut-ins and the…
Gratitude: Re – Family Night
Thanks to Fatima, to the different countries who prepared the food and for all who came. ~ Fr. Obi I would like to express my sincere thanks to all those in attendance of our last Family Night. A special thanks goes to those representatives & cooks from Italy, Portugal, Nigeria, Philippines & Korea; and for the CWL for up keeping Canada while everyone was out of the country! ~ Fatima
K of C Corner: Global Wheelchair Mission
In an effort to change the lives of people with disabilities worldwide & in Partnership with the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation, the Knights have been working hard to raise funds to support this noble cause. To date, 50 wheelchairs have been purchased through local donations. We thank you for your donation. Presently, the focus of our parish and diocese is on the Pilgrimage of Faith Appeal which help in many ministries in our diocese/parish. So, we will be revisiting the Global…
Pilgrimage of Faith Campaign
Our Pilgrimage of Faith Appeal is now underway in our parish – We are grateful to all those who have donated. Each and every gift is important. Someone once said, ‘when I write a cheque, I’m writing it to Jesus and I know the purpose for which I donate will be fulfilled.’ Like the Magi, your donation is your gold to Jesus Thank you! Diocesan Goal Parish Goal Total St. Ann $36,150 $25,000 $61,150 St. John Vianney $14,400 $30,000 $44,400…
Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Also designated as World Day for Consecrated Life February 2nd is a special day. It is the 40th Day after Christmas. On this day, Jesus is presented in the Temple, and the Church also celebrates World Day for Consecrated Life. Traditionally, we have the blessing of candles and procession to mark this day. So, come with your candle for blessing! In St. John Vianney, blessing of candles will be in the hall. In St. Ann, blessing of candles will be…
Upcoming Liturgical Workshop
My dear friends, the Eucharistic Celebration has been described by Vatican II as the Source and Summit of everything we do as the family of God – the Church. The Holy Mass and other liturgical celebrations have the power to change lives and draw us nearer to Jesus. The beauty of Holy Mass draws our hearts in, captures us and sends us on a mission. To explore more into the beauty and riches of the ministries we do at Holy…