Eucharistic Miracle Exhibit
Thank you to all who through their love and effort made the event a success. Thank you, too, for praying and being part of this historic event in the life of our parishes, community, deanery and diocese. May our good Lord bless you. We witnessed a few miracles. Thank you, Jesus. As you know, we had a first-class relic of St. Ann during the weekend. One of our parishioners volunteered to pray and guard the relic in the Church so as to keep it safe. She hasn’t been to Church since Covid due to anxiety. As she prayed before the relic of St. Ann, she felt that the anxiety was gone. She told her husband that she’ll be at Mass on Sunday. On Sunday, she was there for Mass. During Divine Mercy Prayer/Adoration, as I spoke about the wonders God was doing in our midst, she couldn’t keep this blessing to herself anymore, raising her hand, she shouted: “No more anxiety….It’s gone….I’m back.” All I can say is ‘Praise God’ for manifesting His presence in our midst. Thank you to the Saints who are cheering us on, journeying with us and interceding for us. Here are some comments from our Eucharistic Miracle Exhibit Guest Book:
“As I journey through the exhibit, I become more and more deeply moved.” “Exhibit is very informative, miracles are possible. They strengthen people’s faith.” “Absolutely wonderful; so amazing to learn about our faith.” “A must to be seen.” “Love it. Thank you.” “So many stories of Jesus’ love for us.” “Great exhibition. I believe in miracles.” “So beautiful. My heart is filled with love. Thank you.” Etc…
Upcoming Events
On May 27: Nothing More Beautiful: Filipino Faith and Culture
Our community will be celebrating our second ‘Nothing More Beautiful: Filipino Faith and Culture.’ Thanks to the Filipino Community for coming forward to share their faith and culture with our community. This event will involve a parade where the young girls will dress up in the traditional attire each representing a particular title of our Lady. The little ones will be the Angels and the men will carry the statues. It is an elaborate event. We will end with Mass. Watch out for more details in the coming weeks.
June 26: Carols at St. John Vianney Church
We have a choir named Les Petits Chanteurs du Cap-de-la-Madeleine, from Trois-Rivieres, Quebec. They are part of the Pueri Cantores Federation, a Catholic Organization. The choir consists of boys and girls between the ages of 9 to 14 and joining them is a group of choirmen. They will be sharing their carols in our community on Monday, the 26th of June 2023. They are a non-profit organization, and are freely offering their performance. Please feel free to look them up with the following links :
Fr. Obi and Some Parishioners on Pilgrimage
This is the last weekend before we leave on Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. After several hurdles, I got my Nigerian number, my passport and finally my visa to the Holy Land. I’m a happy man! I’m very excited. Please keep us in your prayers as we do the same for you.
Weekday Masses are Back Next Week
Tuesday, April 25, Wednesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 27 in St. Ann’s. No Mass on Friday, April 28. The following week, Wednesday, May 3 and Friday, May 5 only, Fr. Sebastian will say Mass in St. Ann’s at 9am.
Fr. Sebastian will be replacing me when we are away. Best wishes to our brother, Fr. Harry who is in the Kootenays for ministry at this time. We look forward to having him back.
May you and your family have a Happy Sunday!
Your brother,
Fr. Obi