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This week is Treaties Recognition Week. We reflect on the importance of treaties (binding agreements, or promises) and increase awareness of the treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Ontario.

We celebrate the contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the development of Canada. Indigenous peoples were the first stewards of the land, waters and resources. Indigenous Peoples offered assistance to the ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: November 4-8, 2024"

The month of November will soon be upon us. Throughout this month, we will be reflecting on the virtue of justice: justice in our lives, in our communities, and all around the world.

On November 1st, we will celebrate the Feast of All Saints, or All Saints Day. On this day we celebrate all the saints of the people of God. ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: October 28th to November 1st"

I hope you enjoyed this weekend, having time as a family to observe the changing colours of leaves, while enjoying the warmer weather and preparing to welcome the cooler temperatures.

O God of Creation,

You have blessed us with the changing of the seasons.

As we embrace the autumn months, May the earlier setting of the sun ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: October 21-25, 2024"

Happy Thanksgiving!  I hope you enjoyed this special time with family and friends.

Let us take time to give thanks for all that our compassionate God has given us.

Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, Look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of thanksgiving. Thank you for ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: October 14-18, 2024"

Welcome to October!

This month, we celebrate the virtue of compassion. Through compassion we understand each other more deeply. May we bless one another with the gift of compassion.

God of compassion, Help us to grow in kindness and concern for others. Help us to listen and help others when they need it. We know that this brings us ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: October 7-11, 2024"

Today is the Feast Day of Saints Gabriel, Raphael and Michael.

Gabriel brought messages to God’s people about the coming of the Messiah, as promised by God. Gabriel appeared to Mary in Nazareth, telling her that she was chosen by God to give birth to our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Raphael, known as the “healing power of God,” is the ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: September 30 – October 4, 2024"