Lenten Parish Mission

The countdown to our Parish Mission is on. A Parish Mission is a time of GRACE. It is a time in which, as a parish family, we dispose ourselves to the blessings of God bestowed upon us so that His Grace can enter our hearts. A Parish Mission is a time of GOODNESS. We take time to reflect upon the goodness of God within our lives, and in the life of our parish family, and seek a greater portion of that goodness. A Parish Mission is a time of GODLINESS. We find ourselves more open to seeing the presence of the Lord in our midst and to seeking to imitate Him. I encourage you to join us for our Parish Mission.

PARISH MISSION - LENT 2010
Freedom and renewal in Jesus
Guest: Father Graham Keep

Sunday, March 21st, 2010
Eucharistic Adoration
Who do people say that I am?
Exposition will take place in the Church following the 11:00a.m. Mass. The Church will remain open during the day for quiet prayer as we begin our Mission.

7:00 p.m. Benediction with Homily
Reception to follow in Parish Centre.

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Solemn Vespers
Who do YOU say that I am?

7:00 p.m. Vespers Service
Reception to follow in Parish Centre.

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Celebration of Eucharist
Healing for mission!

7:00 p.m. Celebration of Eucharist
Reception to follow in Parish Centre.

Wednesday March 24th, 2010
Celebration of Reconciliation
Un Bound and Set Free !

7:00 p.m. Penance Celebration (Six visiting priests present)

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
A program for children aged 3-8 will run each evening in the Parish Centre. Please bring your child directly to the Parish Centre before the start of the Mission. This program will be led by some of our Children’s Ministry Leaders.

Haiti Update

I am delighted and overwhelmed at the magnificent response of our parish family to our appeal for the victims of the tragic earthquake that struck Haiti. The special collection resulted in $17,495.00 and some 2,348 Haiti Health Kits for the Sisters of St Joseph of Hamilton Diocese and their medical outreach ! There has never before been such an outpouring of generosity and love through a special collection for our brothers and sisters who have lost so much. Such generosity will be a blessing for the people of Haiti but it will also be a blessing for those who opened their hearts.

My heartfelt thanks.