If you haven't heard - Michael Coren is coming to St Mary's Parish. It will be part of our on going Tuesday Night Together series. He will be speaking on "Growing in Clarity of Faith" on December 6, 2011 - After the 7:00p.m. Mass. Michael is a popular and articulate contemporary figure known for his clarity of thought and presentation. Michael Coren will speak on “Growing in Clarity of Faith" and also on the life of C.S. Lewis. A free will offering in support of our Outreach Fund for Haiti will take place. You will not want to miss this wonderful evening of growing in knowing His Name.
In 2010 the eyes of the world were focused upon the destruction that a 7.0 scale earthquake caused in the island nation of Haiti, and especially its hard-hit capital, Port-au-Prince. In many areas nothing was left but widespread devastation. During 2010-2011, as a parish family, we aided, thru the Sisters of St Joseph of Hamilton Diocese. Our own parish was able to send during 2010 a total of $ 23,023.23 in donations to help with direct aid, and also sent 2,348 Haiti Health Kits to the area which were used in Port-au-Prince University Hospital and The Hospital of Peace, Delmas where the Sisters of St Joseph of Hamilton Diocese have for over twenty years been directly involved in the lives of the Haitian people.
Our goal is to raise $5,000 during 2011 to provide direct emergency medical assistance and relief. Through individually designated parishioner donations and the proceeds of our Catholic Café since September we have raised almost 50% of our goal. The proceeds of our Tuesday Night Together with Michael Coren will add to this amount. During our Catholic Café in December a representative from St Joseph International Outreach will be present to answer questions about the efforts we are partnering with in Haiti.
Come Support Our Partnership with the Sisters of St Joseph in Haiti By attending the Café Being Held At All Masses on December 10/11 - Special Draws and Opportunities to Help will Also be A Part of This Month’s Café.